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Liz Cheng
General Manager
While in college, Liz Cheng made the switch from creative writing to being a campus magazine writer and editor, telling the real stories of real people, which she felt were better than the stories from her imagination. After college, her first real job was as a feature news reporter for an alternative weekly. As WORLD Channel's General Manager, she co-created America ReFramed, Local, USA, Doc World, and Stories from the Stage. She also oversees Boston public media channels WGBH 2, WGBX 44, WGBH Kids, WGBH Create, and Boston Kids & Family, as well as WGBY in Springfield, MA.
Before joining WGBH in 2011, Liz served as Vice President in charge of programming, communications and many productions at WCVB-TV Channel 5, Boston's ABC affiliate, and also oversaw programming for WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH. Liz's work has won many awards, including a Peabody Award and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, as well as New England Emmy® Awards and national Emmy® Award nominations. She has also been honored with a Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the National Race Amity Medal of Honor.
Liz's passion for making the world a better place leads her to a wide range of community involvement, including serving as President of the Board of Trustees for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and Vice President of the Board of The Partnership, Inc., a Boston-based leadership incubator for executives of color from across the country. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with honors from Brown University.
Chris Hastings
Executive Producer and Editorial Manager
Chris Hasting's passion for television started at age 10 when he produced Kids News, a daily news show at his elementary school outside Philadelphia. After college, he became a founding team member in the development and production of Black Entertainment Television's award-winning BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley. At WGBH, Chris has worked with children television's program ZOOM and the WGBH Lab, an innovative incubator for up-and-coming filmmakers. Chris joined WORLD Channel in 2011, where he co-created the award-winning documentary series America ReFramed, Local, USA, and Doc World, and provided editorial oversight to the other original series on WORLD. Series in Chris's portfolio have won many awards, including a Peabody Award and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award.
Chris is committed to developing a diverse pool of filmmakers and storytellers. He's a regular collaborator with the National Black Programming Consortium, the Center for Asian American Media, Pacific Islanders in Communications, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, and Vision Maker Media, and has served as content reader and reviewer on various open calls. In 2016, Chris became a Rockwood JustFilms Fellow and was awarded WGBH's Margaret and Hans Rey Curious George in-house producer fellowship.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kutztown State University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in film from American University. He is also an alumnus of The Partnership Inc., a Boston-based leadership incubator for executives of color from across the country.
Ron Bachman
Senior Director of Programming
Ron Bachman oversees the programming for all of WGBH's television services, including WORLD Channel, WGBH 2 and WGBX 44. In over three decades at WGBH, Ron has programmed documentaries, mysteries and drama. As a great fan of dramas, one of Ron's favorite jobs was his six-year stint writing Diana Rigg's introductory copy on Mystery! Ron has extensive experience reviewing and curating documentaries, which, he believes, are at the core of the public television mission because they explore, in depth, issues that impact people's lives.
Ron is a former president and board member of the Public Television Programmers Association, which awarded him an Outstanding Leadership Award in 2010. In 2013, American Public Television honored him with its annual "Most Valuable Player" award. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Penn State University.
Emily Abi-Kheirs
Digital Associate Producer
Emily Abi-Kheirs has been interested in filmmaking since she got her first Mini DV camcorder for Christmas many years ago. With that gift she made documentaries about her family's life and recruited neighborhood kids to star in her mini mystery films. During a college Semester at Sea program that took her to three continents, Emily discovered her passion for sharing other cultures, perspectives and experiences, and when she returned to Emerson College changed her major from television production to documentary filmmaking. Emily began her career at WORLD Channel as an intern in 2014, and she especially enjoys the curating and editorial aspects of her job.
An avid film buff and critic, Emily is also an ice-cream connoisseur, a Pokemon Master, and Les Mills BodyCombat instructor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in visual media from Emerson College.
Patricia Alvarado-Núñez
Executive Producer
Patricia Alvarado Núñez co-produces Stories from the Stage and the WGBH series Sing That Thing!, a choral competition that celebrates the diversity and joy of singing. Patricia has produced numerous award-winning documentaries, music specials, other programs and digital projects. Her work has been honored with many awards, including two Telly Awards, two CINE Golden Eagle Awards, ten New England Emmy® Awards and an Imagen Award.
A native of Panama City, Patricia started her television career at Panama's public television network producing an environmental documentary series. After a media fellowship with Televisión Española in Madrid, Spain, Patricia immigrated to the United States and earned a Master of Art from Emerson College. She has traveled to over 35 countries and is an Ikebana artist and published photographer.
Allison Frasso
Senior Programming Coordinator
Allison is the Program Coordinator for WORLD Channel, where she handles all the operational details that help keep the channel on the air. Allison began her career in television as an intern at American Public Television, intending to put her writing skills to work doing public relations. After stumbling into the very technical world of scheduling, Allison discovered that she enjoys communicating with member stations and going behind the scenes to put together the all the puzzle pieces that go into creating a television schedule. Allison has been working at WORLD Channel since joining WGBH in 2008.
A native of Winthrop, MA, Allison enjoys watching WORLD documentaries, traveling, and vigorous exercise. Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Emmanuel College.
Victoria Marsh
Outreach Manager
Victoria Marsh is WORLD Channel's Outreach Manager. A passionate ambassador for WORLD, Victoria has been working for the channel since it launched in 2007. Before moving into her current position, she was the Senior Programming Coordinator for WGBH 2 and WORLD, and began her career at WGBH in the audience and member services department.
Victoria is active in the Boston theatre community as a teacher and director. She is on the Advisory Board of Company One Theatre and is their Board President Emerita. Victoria also serves on the Massachusetts Cultural Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Washington College.
Hannah Paul
Producer and Editor
Since she joined WORLD Channel in 2014, Hannah's in-house editing expertise and vision have helped to shape WORLD Channel's content into the unique voice that it is today. In addition to producing and editing WORLD Channel's short form content and digital videos, Hannah packages all of the original productions for broadcast and the web.
Growing up as an avid baseball fan, Hannah attended games with her family since infancy. After graduating from Brown University in 2008 with a degree in anthropology, Hannah found a natural alliance between her love of baseball and her study of human narratives. That alliance led Hannah to her first television job at Major League Baseball Productions in her native New York City. During her time at Major League Baseball Productions, Hannah fell in love with story telling through editing and filmmaking. She now brings this passion and dedication to WORLD Channel. In her free time, Hannah enjoys watching baseball, running, cooking, and hanging out with her dog, Festo.
Judith Vecchione
Senior Editorial Advisor
Judith Vecchione brings her decades of experience producing documentaries to WORLD Channel. She was series senior producer for the award-winning Eyes on the Prize and has worked as executive producer for many national PBS series including Americas, The Blues, and Medal Quest: American Athletes and the Paralympic Games; and for one-night specials, including Young & Restless in China, The Longoria Affair, and Ice Warriors: USA Sled Hockey. She has also supported emerging makers as executive director of PBS's Producers Workshop and Next Generation Leadership initiatives.
Judith has won multiple awards, including a national Emmy® Award, Peabody Award, Davey Award, CINE Golden Eagle Award, Christopher Spirit Award, Savannah Film Festival "Best in Festival," Imagen Award, and Chicago Film Festival award, among others. Judith holds a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from Yale, where she was in the first class that accepted women students.
Sharon Wong
Digital Producer
Sharon's love of movies, and of Chewbacca, was sparked with her first movie theatre experience - watching Star Wars V as a toddler. Initially interested in studying biology, Sharon discovered a love for TV production while taking a high school class. Sharon began her career at CNN in Atlanta as a video journalist, covering domestic and international news, education and sports. She returned to her native Boston where she joined New England Sports Network, working Boston Red Sox games, before starting a classic horror production company with friends. Joining WORLD in 2012 was a homecoming of another kind for Sharon, who interned for a NOVA series as a college student.
Since joining WORLD, Sharon has expanded the channel's digital presence by producing engaging content for social media, video platforms and online events. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science in television, radio and film from Syracuse University and is an Associate of The Partnership, a leadership program for professionals of color.


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text: iStockphoto.com Shots - Health News Weekend Vote Will Bring Controversial Changes To Psychiatrists' Bible November 30, 2012 A vote this weekend by a small group of academics could result in changes to several entries in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Doctors may no longer be advised to avoid diagnoses of depression after the death of a loved one, and Asperger's syndrome may be folded into the spectrum of autism. Weekend Vote Will Bring Controversial Changes To Psychiatrists' Bible Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/166252201/166260506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


text: Two Hispanic ladies had only two items to purchase in line at my local Wal-Mart. Let me start by saying it is very difficult for me to shop there, a lot of rudeness occurs in that store. I've seen fights, cursing at family members, kids in the freezer. However something inside just said rise above it. I motioned the ladies to go ahead of me, not expecting any sentiment. They smiled and said thanks "ma". They thanked me again, wow! I was now smiling from ear to ear, I felt a small, but wonderful connection. I took that smile and joy home with me.


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Testosterone delivery using glutamide-based complex high axial ratio microstructures
Matsumoto, Alvin M.
Yager, Paul
Amory, John K.
Goldstein, Alex S.
Vernon, Chris
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Complex high axial ratio microstructures (CHARMs) were evaluated for delivery of testosterone in vivo. Methods to incorporate testosterone included noncovalent mixing and covalent attachment of testosterone to the lipid to form a prodrug monomer. When prepared by covalent attachment, testosterone-loaded CHARMs were resistant to in vitro spontaneous hydrolysis; when injected into rats, testosterone was released with biphasic kinetics consisting of a burst followed by a much slower phase. Some CHARM material associated with testosterone persisted at the site of injection for at least 9 days.


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Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has become the latest network to be added to the Mortgage Lender's distribution panel.
Brian Murphy, head of lending, said: "We are delighted to be joining forces with the team at The Mortgage Lender and providing our advisers with direct access to their product site."
"We're committed to offering our customers the best service possible and continuing to grow the range of products available to them."
The bureau has grown as a network over the last few years, now with over 1,000 advisers who have handled over £12 billion worth of mortgages in 2016. It is the first mortgage intermediary to have appeared on the London Stock Exchange, having joined the Alternative Investment Market in November 2014.
Pete Thompson, Sales and Marketing Director of The Mortgage Lender, said: "Mortgage Advice Bureau are a major player in the market. The volume of mortgages they place and customers they support is huge."
"Since launch just over a year ago we've been in the enviable position of being able to attract and work with some of the most respected networks and distributors in the industry. We're excited to see what the coming year will bring."
The Mortgage Lender operates within the UK mortgage intermediary market, as it aims to provide competitive alternatives to the high street. Its rates start at 1.89% for a two-year tracker and from 3.25% on five-year fixed rates.
MAB will join Sesame, Tenet, Pink, First Complete, The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, John Charcol, New Leaf Distribution and HL Partnership as a network distribution partner of the Trevor Pothecary-backed lender.


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There's still time to grab Beyond Good & Evil
Ubisoft's celebrating 30 years of existence by paying homage to the decade where it all started: The '80s. Rex Colt is fighting the good fight by bringing his uniquely crude, neon-swathed carnage to PC free of charge this month.
Ubisoft has been running a promotion since June where it gives away a new game every month. November has been designated as Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon's time to shine. There's no mention of when it'll actually be free, but it will probably be sometime around November 12; that's when previous titles have started their gratis periods in their respective months.
For those who haven't yet made good on the opportunity to nab October's free game, there's still time. Beyond Good & Evil is still available to download on Ubisoft Club. Note that these freebies run through Uplay, not directly through Steam.
In a way, it's befitting that Blood Dragon is one of the games selected to mark Ubisoft's 30 years in the industry. It's patently Ubisoft at its most Ubisoft while also subverting expectations. A lot of the framework of Far Cry 3 was used (assets, systems, ideas) and that's something the French publisher has come to be known for -- a homogenization of its products. Blood Dragon was the rare occasion where more of the same didn't necessarily feel like more of the same.
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Norway's Government Pension Fund is prohibited from investing in the Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd., the Ministry of Finance says.
The decision follows a recommendation by Israel's Council on Ethics to exclude Elbit Systems because of its involvement in construction of a separation barrier between Israel and Palestinian areas, The Norway Post reported Friday.
"We do not wish to fund companies that so directly contribute to violations of international humanitarian law," says Kristin Halvorsen, finance minister.
The ministry says the surveillance system Elbit supplies to Israel is one of the main components in the separation barrier and has no other application.


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Two-Year College Task Force 2010
Submitted by Trinidad Gonzales, chair
The Two-Year College task force met via teleconference on November 1, 2010. Members that met were Trinidad Gonzales, chair; Cheryll Ann Cody; Judith Jeffrey Howard; Kevin Reilly; and Natalie Kimbrough; and Noralee Frankel, AHA staff.
Frank Malaret stepped down as the task force chair and Trinidad Gonzales assumed those duties. Cheryll Ann Cody who also serves on the Teaching Division became a member.
In 2010, a survey of AHA two-year faculty was conducted. The results were discussed by task force members during their meeting. Early assessments by members revolved around the need for the AHA to address issues related to teaching, in particular courses taught at two-year institutions.
It was agreed during the meeting that currently no systemic methods or effort exists concerning the collection of data on the professional lives of two-year history faculty. While data does exist about faculty at two-year institutions, none does so that focuses on historians. Judith Jeffrey Howard, formerly at the National Endowment of the Humanities drafted a memo concerning Community College Data to the task force, which the rest of the members will examine.
Annual Meetings
The task force sponsored two sessions at the 2011 annual meeting in Boston. The sessions were "Getting a Job at a Community College," held Friday, January 7, 2011, from 9:30–11:30; and "Teaching the Survey," Friday, January 7, 2011, from 2:30–4:30. A reception for two-year faculty was held on January 7 from 5:30–7 p.m. Members of the task force held an open forum during the reception as they did at the 2010 San Diego meeting.
Two sessions are planned for the Chicago 2012 meeting. They are "Teaching the Survey with Technology," and "Course Outcomes and Assessments."
Early Thoughts on Recommendations for Final Report
Recommendations included, pamphlets addressing issues related to teaching from subject centered publications to the mechanics of organizing a course and dealing with teaching to a diverse audience. Other suggestions include increased representation of two-year faculty on programs and committees, regional meetings, day rates for the annual meeting, encouraging collaboration between two-year and four-year faculty members, increased awareness concerning articulation agreements between two-year and four-year institutions, developing a data collection system on the lives of two-year faculty, and addressing lack of collegial respect by research and four-year faculty toward two-year faculty.
The task force is considering publishing an article in Perspectives on History to help inform the larger membership about the professional life of two-year members. The tentative title of the article is "The Day in the Life of a Two-Year Faculty Member."


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News: Football Returns to Prime Time at RFK Stadium as Hampton Takes on Howard in the AT&T Nation's Football Classic JULY 31, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – RFK Stadium, once featured every Sunday throughout the NFL season, will return to hosting prime time football on Friday, September 18 for the AT&T Nation's Football Classic®. The annual football game pitting the 100-year storied rivals, Hampton University and Howard University, will be nationally televised live on ESPNU and streamed across the globe on ESPN platforms.
"Events DC is excited to bring the Hampton-Howard rivalry back to RFK Stadium as part of the AT&T Nation's Football Classic," said Erik A. Moses, senior vice president and managing director of Events DC, Sports & Entertainment Division. "When we developed the Classic in 2011, the plan was always to feature notable historically black colleges and universities on a grand scale in RFK Stadium and having ESPN as the broadcast network this year enhances the platform."
The AT&T Nation's Football Classic® is more than just a game, it is a week-long celebration of the heritage, service, unity and tradition of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Events surrounding the game include TechNoir: The Innovators Classic, a Hampton-Howard student debate, alumni parties, participation in #HashtagLunchBag and an official partnership with the H Street Festival.
The Pepsi® Fan Festival, free to the public, is a mainstay that takes traditional tailgating festivities to new heights on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. This ultimate pre-game tailgate and HBCU reunion features games, music, food trucks, sponsor booths and activities for all ages starting at 4:00 p.m. Previous performers have included an exciting array of national recording artists such as Adrian Marcel, Eric Bellinger, Jeremih, Raheem DeVaughn, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Sugar Bear and E.U., Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and more.
The full schedule of events, ticket information and an interactive poll to determine who the #RealHU is can be found by visiting the newly-redesigned AT&T Nation's Football Classic® website - www.NationsFootballClassic.com.
Sponsor stalwarts AT&T, Pepsi® and Marriott, involved since the Classic's inception five years ago, continue to demonstrate their strong support for the event. Out-of-town alumni and fans have additional incentive to stay in DC for the full weekend as Marriott will offer special rates at the Marriott Metro Center host hotel and the Courtyard U.S. Capitol. For more details about each property and reservations, please visit www.NationsFootballClassic.com.
The Hampton-Howard rivalry dates back to their first meeting in 1908, and has affectionately been termed the "Battle for the Real HU" by each school's loyal supporters. Both institutions pride themselves on their academic excellence and athletic traditions. This match-up, which had a home in RFK Stadium throughout the '90s, has been a series of runs, with the Bison dominating play during the '70s and the Pirates posting 14 straight wins from 1997 through 2010. The last two contests were nail-bitters, with Howard winning on the road in double-overtime in 2013 and narrowly escaping with a 30-29 victory last season. Hampton leads the overall series 47-43.
Tickets for the 2015 AT&T Nation's Football Classic® are currently on sale through ticketmaster.com. Regular priced tickets start at $25 (plus fees) with group discount rates and suite level experiences available as well. For additional information, please visit www.NationsFootballClassic.com.
About the AT&T Nation's Football Classic®
The AT&T Nation's Football Classic® is a black college football game held annually at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Now in its fifth year, the game features Howard University against Hampton University. Organized by Events DC, the AT&T Nation's Football Classic® was created to celebrate the passion and tradition of the college football experience, recognize the history of service to others by the students, faculty and alumni of historically black colleges and universities, highlight the unity of African American culture, and honor the heritage and excellence of these proud institutions. Tickets for the AT&T Nation's Football Classic® are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, the Howard University Box Office at Cramton Auditorium and the Hampton University Box Office. Seats are priced starting at $25.
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dBASE CLASSIC™ the reintroduction of the original dBASE V for DOS
By dBaseGeoffrey | News Releases , NewsroomToday, dBase LLC is proud to announce the immediate availability of dBASE CLASSIC™, the newly repackaged historic database, based on dBASE V for DOS. The dBASE V for DOS was one of the most used databases in the historic timeline of dBASE. This was really the first fully realized IDE and database combination for building and managing data across a wide spectrum of users. Here at dBase LLC we recognized that a large number of users are still using dBASE on MS-DOS platforms, which is why we introduced dbDOS™. Updating from prior versions of dBASE for DOS to the final and most stable release in order to maintain the longevity of these sometimes mission critical applications, is more than worth the effort. Until today, the only way to get a licensed copy of dBASE V for DOS was to purchase an upgrade or a new copy of dBASE PLUS 2.8 and purchase the additional CD. That was a costly matter for our customers that were not looking to upgrade their applications to a windows version of dBASE at this time. The new dBASE CLASSIC™ is a stand-alone, fully licensed version of dBASE V for DOS at an introductory price of $99.00 USD. Also included exclusively with this stand-alone version are the searchable PDF versions of the entire documentation set that originally shipped with dBASE V for DOS. dBase LLC is calling the included documentation a "box of docs" and for those customers who cannot remember, the original dBASE V for DOS was shipped with 5 manuals weighing just over 15 pounds. dBASE CLASSIC™ will not weigh that much, but it will have all the information that was shipped in the original dBASE V for DOS. "I am really excited about making dBASE CLASSIC™ available to the dBase user community," said Michael Rozlog, CEO of dBase LLC. "The fact that we now have a way for users to continue to use their existing DOS based products on the latest and greatest Windows® hardware and software with dbDOS™, and now the ability to get a copy of dBASE V for DOS with the full doc set is really cool. Plus, the price and red tape are significantly reduced in the new packaging!" The new dBASE CLASSIC™ will be sold in two packages; the $99.00 USD package, which includes the entire dBASE V for DOS product, and the $198.00 USD package, a bundle which includes both dBASE CLASSIC™ and dbDOS™. Both packages are sold on a per-user basis.


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Sustainable Cities and Communities. Mobile game. 2 hours. Manage an evolving world by matching resource tiles and generating new results and products.Read More
Sustainable Cities and Communities. Mobile game. 2 hours. Manage an evolving world by matching resource tiles and generating new results and products.Read More
Sustainable Development Goals. Board Game. 30-60 min. Go Goals! helps children understand the Sustainable Development Goals impact their lives.Read More
Climate Action, game. 30 min. Short Learn what you do to contribute to greenhouse gases and what you can do to reduce them with Save the Climate Game.Read More
Quality Education. Card game. 30-90 min. Learn how to integrate sustainability practices in schools, both in operations and in the classroom with Sustainability in Schools.Read More
SDGs, Peace and Global Citizenship. Mobile Game. Android and iOS. A narrative, research-based video-game inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.Read More
Responsible production. Board game. 2 hours. In the Nexus! Challenge you can play a country or company and face obstacles to explore the resilience of the energy-food-water nexus.Read More
Clean Energy. PC Simulation. 1-3 hours. Renewable energy startup simulation about business processes.Read More
Social simulation. 5-6 hours. 11-44 players. THE WORLD'S FUTURE game is an interactive role-playing simulation game which enables players to face the great challenges of our time.Read More
Energy. Simulation. Water and energy. 2 hours and more. The Nexus Game gives participants a unique opportunity to get an insight into managing the water needs of energy production.Read More
Oil. Board game. 30 – 60 minutes. Catan: Oil Springs is one of the expansions to the popular game Settlers of Catan.Read More
Energy. Policy exercise. Simulation. 2 hours and more. The Energy Transition Game puts players in roles of various actors in the transition process.Read More
Energy policy. PC game. About 15-30 minutes. In the Energy City the player takes on the role of policy maker in the world where non-renewable resources are in a short supply.Read More


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El Huarache Loco stand in the Alemany Farmers' Market provides a taste of home–if you're from Mexico City, that is. Huaraches, handmade from fresh masa before your eyes, are fried up with just the right touch of grease, says marlon. Quesadillas made with squash blossoms are wonderful, melty and hot. Everything tastes right to folks from Mexico City–even the mole is reddish and tastes of almonds, like it does back home. Try one of their aguas frescas with your food, or check out their cafe de olla, made with piloncillo for a nice molasses flavor.
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Multigenerational tax strategies can be an advisor differentiator
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These days, clients — in particular, coveted millennial clients — want something more from their advisors than just consistent returns on investment.
Clients also want advisors to assist with family financial matters, according to industry studies. An Oppenheimer Funds and Camden Wealth study of ultrahigh-net-worth millennial clients shows 60% of respondents identified family goals as "very important."
Advisors can provide such sought-after planning services by facilitating family meetings, and specifically introducing tax strategies that can help clients and their heirs.
"It can really differentiate you from the do-it-yourself firms. They can't do it," says Lisa Detanna, a senior vice president and managing director for Raymond James' Global Wealth Group in Beverly Hills.
A Range of Complexities
Detanna and other veteran advisors have several productive ideas to offer clients seeking to prevent their family's tax bill from becoming burdensome.
Those ideas include frontloading 529s; stretching IRAs; funding newly and poorly paid working family members' Roth IRAs; gifting illiquid — and therefore discounted — assets; setting up defined pension plans at family companies; purchasing irrevocable life insurance trusts; and issuing low-interest loans to heirs.
Some of the tactics are relatively simple to execute — the stretch IRA or the irrevocable life insurance trust, for example.
"It can really differentiate you from the do-it-yourself firms. They can't do it," — Lisa Detanna, Raymond James' Global Wealth Group
But other methods require tackling complexities and helping clients do the same. One such tricky tax-saving tactic — the gifting of discounted limited liability family company shares — might become even trickier, as the IRS in August announced its plan to significantly alter the rules that allow such discounting.
Such complications should make advisors wary of overstepping their expertise, Detanna warns.
Know What You Don't Know
"You have to know what you know and what you don't know," Detanna says. Because she works for Raymond James, Detanna can tap accountants and lawyers who also work with the firm — an advantage she is thankful for.
But before checking with experts or even beginning to share intricate tax-saving strategies with clients, advisors need to secure their buy-in, Detanna and others say.
That requires a lot more handholding and a deeper understanding of clients' lives than robo advisors could ever acquire, Detanna stresses.
Her well-heeled clients often need a surprising amount of reassurance about their own wealth outlasting them before they can even envision effective and legal tax-reduction strategies that will affect future generations.
There can also be a significant resistance to the family transparency necessary to execute many of these strategies.
"It is a very difficult subject, because we were all taught, 'don't ask, don't tell.' Grandma is gonna give what she is going to give," Detanna says.
Unlike a robo advisor, Detanna can ask enough questions to fully understand the logic behind clients' hesitation, and help them work through any concerns.
Ultimately, clients have the final say in devising the particular planning they want. "I don't get a vote," Detanna says.
When $50 Million Isn't Enough
Mike Geri concurs that it takes many clients time to warm up to the value of tax planning to benefit future generations.
"Nobody thinks that they have enough money, even with $50 million, to meet their lifetime income needs," says Geri, a managing director for RBC Wealth Management's Three Points Group in Seattle.
After convincing wealthy clients that they'll have enough for themselves, Geri asks them to consider a question: "When is the money beyond that amount going to be spent?"
If the answer is that it will probably be spent in the next generation, Geri encourages clients to evaluate their portfolios' likely returns by factoring in the long-term tax consequences.
"Nobody thinks that they have enough money, even with $50 million to meet their lifetime income needs," — Mike Geri, RBC's Wealth Management's Three Points Group in Seattle.
In Washington State, Geri says, clients with wealth that exceeds $11 million must consider what amounts to a 52% blended inheritance tax imposed by the federal and state governments.
With his hypothetical example, if clients have an equities-based portfolio with $20 million and it achieves 10% in annual gains, by the time heirs inherit the assets, any gains shrink, post-estate tax, to 6% per year. And those calculations conservatively omit inflation adjustments.
Given such considerations, lower but estate-tax–protected returns for assets become more palatable for any portion of clients' wealth expected to go to heirs, Geri says.
"Think Completely Differently"
Before they take steps to make tax-saving plans, clients must understand and subscribe to the strategy of considering estate-tax consequences when choosing investments, Geri says.
Some clients simply don't care about the tax bite for their heirs. Or they don't want to add any additional complexity to their investments. Many tax-saving strategies require initial and annual evaluations by lawyers and accountants. These are expensive and time-consuming events.
For clients who want to achieve tax savings for their heirs but prefer to avoid complexity, irrevocable life insurance trusts rank as one of the simplest possible options, Geri says. The trust owns insurance policies, so those assets aren't included as part of the estate, which reduces the prospective inheritance.
Clients may buy the irrevocable life insurance trust and reduce their other assets so they fall below the $10.9 million federal law, thereby allowing a couple to pass on to heirs without triggering estate taxes.
Some clients, particularly entrepreneurial ones who own family-operated companies, have a bit more appetite for complexity. Historically, such clients have often opted to reduce their heirs' estate taxes by giving them discounted limited liability shares.
Proposed Changes
But the IRS's proposed changes in regulations would eliminate or substantially limit the discounts for such transfers. Even before the IRS began considering the changes, the strategy required a level of intricacy beyond many clients' tolerance levels, says Michael Repak.
"Discounting illiquid assets is a very effective strategy. But you have to do it with a very good attorney, because the IRS takes a very challenging view," Repak, a vice president and senior estate planner at Janney Montgomery Scott's wealth management department in Philadelphia, says.
Many lawyers propose taking an aggressive discount, as they always expect the IRS to object. Starting out with an aggressive strategy means a settlement in the middle may lead to a significant enough discount for the client's purposes, Repak says.
The tactic makes sense when the assets are sizable enough to address the expense of the lawyering, he adds. "This is a strategy that is geared toward the ultra-rich."
Repak agrees that before clients consider such complexities, advisors must help them reckon with giving up control over assets to help shrink their heirs' tax bill.
"It is difficult to persuade the older generation to engage in multigenerational tax planning," he says. "It is going to involve some loss of control. People are very reluctant. People are concerned with giving away something, and that it may mean they are making an irrevocable decision."
He starts by assuring wealthy clients that their future income needs are covered. He then shows them what the losses due to inheritance taxes will be if they do nothing. This often inspires clients to take action, he says.
Disinheriting the Government
"Most people have an aversion to taxes," Repak says. "Every once in a while, someone comes along and says, 'I don't care what goes to taxes.' But most want to disinherit the government."
Because many clients remain unaware of the federal estate tax bite, "it can be a real eye-opener" when he calculates the cost of a do-nothing scenario, Repak says.
"An estate tax is basically a voluntary tax, and you volunteer for it by ignoring," Repak tells clients.
Clients' resistance to focusing on what their heirs will pay in estate taxes shouldn't stop advisors from broaching the subject, says Chad Smith, a wealth management strategist in national sales for HD Vest Financial Services in Irving, Texas.
"These are the most sensitive conversations that any financial advisor can engage in," Smith says. "Clients are resistant until they understand where they are in terms of outliving their money," he says.
"What we are doing more and more with affluent clients [is] leaving the money in trusts and allowing professional trustees to work with the financial advisor and manage the assets," Smith says. "By having a corporate trustee, it brings an impartial third party into the family fights, and it can force tax discipline on the heirs."
Detanna also helps clients set up trusts to limit tax exposure and pace heirs' spending. "We design them so they don't get all the money at once," she says. "We tell clients, 'It's our job to help teach your family with you.'"


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Tag Archives: protein
How to Design Superhuman Meals Every Time
Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by Andrew Frezza.
In a recent post, I reminded everyone that despite our closely aligned values with the paleo diet, the goal will always be to determine which foods are optimal for us, not which foods are considered paleo or not. In this post, I want to take this thinking a step further. First, let me give you […]
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Post Workout Perfection! A Smoothie Story.
Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
While I generally recommend whole foods to liquid foods in terms of satiety and overall nutrition, I can't deny my love for post-workout smoothies. When I get home from the gym, Im usually not hungry enough to eat a full meal. I know that I need to refuel quickly, but sometimes its difficult to think about food […]
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Chocolate Avocado Protein Mousse!
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
If you are new to the wonderful world of chocolate avocado mousse, prepare to be blown away! It may sound crazy to you now, but someday in the near future you are going to give it a shot, and it will change the way you look at dessert forever! (Feel free to thank me […]
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The Blueprint For the Perfect Smoothie
Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
Let me start by saying there are very few foods (Paleo or otherwise), that I would prefer over a well-made smoothie. Smoothies are the perfect combination of unbelievable taste, silky-smooth texture, and healthy refreshment! When you come home after a tough workout, there is nothing better than relaxing with an ice cold fruity concoction. Over […]
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5 Things you Can Learn from…Fathead!
Posted on 23. Aug, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
Fathead is a documentary following comedian Tom Naughton as he embarks on a 30 day fast food diet. At first, Fathead starts off a little slow, as it appears to be a direct attack on Morgan Spurlock's anti-fast food documentary, Super Size Me. It even gets a little obnoxious at times in the beginning as […]
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10 Things You Can Learn From 'Why We Get Fat'
Posted on 14. Aug, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It is a must read for anybody interested in health and nutrition. Gary Taubes wrote the book as a way of creating a more accessible version of his 2007 bestseller; Good Calories, Bad Calories. Taubes has a knack for turning the world of health and nutrition on […]
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Stop Eating Protein Bars!
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
I love this quote by Martin Berkhan about protein bars not belonging in a healthy lifestyle. After years of relying on protein bars for meal replacements or post workout snacks, I have completely eliminated them from my diet. I decided to take his idea one step further with a comparison of 3 popular brands of […]
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Why the USDA's Food Guidelines are BullS**t!
Posted on 05. Jul, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
As a 25 year-old male trying to safely maintain his weight with a 2700 daily caloric allowance and 55% of that diet coming from carbohydrates, I would have to consume 371 grams of carbohydrates daily! This means that even if I consumed everything you see in the picture above, plus a whole lot more, I […]


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A group of radical Islamists attacked a listening party in Istanbul where Radiohead was holding a listening party for fans in support of their new album.
You go to listening party and you ended up in blood thanks to Islamists #Radiohead #Istanbul Photo @emancipatedcity pic.twitter.com/78mxkikm4u
— MarieFranceRemillard (@MFRemillard) June 18, 2016
The men reportedly stormed the record store, Velvet Indieground, in Istanbul, Turkey, and used pipes to violently beat fans running away from the venue for drinking alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan.
"Our hearts go out to those attacked tonight at Velvet IndieGround in Istanbul," Radiohead said in a statement. "We hope that someday we will be able to look back on such acts of violent intolerance as things of the ancient past. For now, we can only offer our fans in Istanbul our love and support."
It's unknown how many people were injured in the uproar or the severity of their injuries.
One of the store's owners allegedly posted about the encounter on Reddit, saying, "I am the person that's speaking in that video. I am the owner of that periscope account. They were determined to kill us. We were beaten by more than 20 men with pipes in their hands, beer bottles were broken on our heads. I don't even know how we made it out. I will share the details later guys, just hoping that no one will die."
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Lately I've been loving minimalist jewellery, I find my self reaching for dainty necklaces and simple rings over chunky bangles and statement earrings. I definitely go through phases where I'll feel like wearing something that stands out more but for a few months now I've definitely been into the minimalist jewellery look.
Sometimes I'll put together an outfit and it looks great laid out on my bed but as soon as I put it on it looks… ehh. It just needs a little something to tie it all together, that's where a few stacked rings and some simple studs come in. They don't over take the look like a statement necklace would but they still add those details some of my outfits lack. If I'm wearing something particularly bold (this is vv rare but on occasion I like to push my outfit boundaries) I stray away from a chunky bracelet and choose my simple silver Pandora bracelet as it doesn't add too much bling but just enough to pull the outfit together.
Speaking of my Pandora bracelet one thing you probably don't know about me is the fact that almost every single day for over two years now I've worn it. It's come to the point now that if I'm not wearing it I feel lost, it's v weird but I really don't like the feeling of not wearing it. 24/7 365 days of the year it's pretty much 100% likely I'll be wearing it, and when I'm not you can guarantee I'll be stressing about the fact it's not on my wrist. The reason I love it is because it's so simple and understated that people rarely notice it's there, I don't think my friends even take notice that I'm wearing it anymore because they haven't seen me without it in so long. You've probably seen it in a few of my blog posts (if you're curious there's a photo in this blog post where you can see it). I think this alone shows my love for minimalist jewellery.
What's the point of this post? I'm not entirely sure, I just wanted to quickly share with you all something on this drab Wednesday afternoon. Now you know a little more about me and my love for minimalist jewellery, I'd love to know what your favourite piece of jewellery is and what style you prefer, do let me know down below.


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Half Marathon
We know that Cancer never takes a break — so we won't either — as The Maryland Half Marathon & 5K transitions to a New, Virtual Race for 2020.
Please know that this decision was our only viable option in good conscience to preserve the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, patients, staff, and spectators, as we all continue to manage the escalating COVID-19 crisis. For this reason, we are excited to introduce a new, virtual race — presented by St. John Properties — which will still allow you to run or walk in your own neighborhood or community in honor or memory of someone in your life who has faced cancer.
This virtual race is planned to take place on our originally scheduled date of May 30th but we appreciate your understanding as we adhere to COVID-19 guidelines should this date need to change. No matter what, we will host a virtual race this year and continue to share updates with you, and look forward to resuming with our traditional race format in 2021.
We hope you will continue to train and stay on track with your health and exercise goals while fundraising on behalf of the UMGCCC through your Maryland Half Marathon & 5K participant center. The funds raised will provide vital support and enable us to advance patient care and pursue groundbreaking research. As we know this can be challenging even under normal circumstances, we encourage you to follow the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K Facebook page, share your training journey with others, as well as learn some new fitness tips on how to stay active while practicing responsible social distancing.
All Registered Participants Will Receive:
An official race t-shirt, an electronic bib to self-print and electronic finishers medal, as well as resources to upload their race time and be recognized on our website. Participants who are registered by May 6th will be mailed their t-shirt by May 30th so they can wear it on their run or walk. Participants who register after May 6th will also be mailed a t-shirt but it is not guaranteed to arrive by May 30th.
Additionally in light of this change to a virtual race, 100% of your registration fee will be supporting the important work of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center in fighting cancer and is a fully tax deductible donation.
The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is grateful for your understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this change may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tara Ettinger in the UMMS Foundation office at 410-328-8530.
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Recent AARCH Awardees
Preservation enthusiasts gathered at The Nettle Meadow Farm to honor and celebrate 2017's Adirondack Architectural Heritage Award winners. The awardees shared their stories of struggle and success, delivered with passion and humor.
2017 Recipients:
Wiawaka Center for Women for their restoration of the 1903 Wakonda Lodge (Town of Lake George, Warren County).
Deer's Head Inn, owners Carolyn Sicher, Aaron Woolf, Karin Demuro, and Dr. Robert Demuro, for their restoration and rehabilitation of this 1808 building (Town of Elizabethtown, Essex County).
Valcour Brewing Company, Mary Theresa Pearl and the late Terry Schmaltz, for the restoration and rehabilitation of the 1838 Old Stone Barracks (Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County).
Friends of Stillwater Fire Tower, for their restoration of the 1919 Stillwater Fire Tower (Town of Webb, Herkimer County).
Camp Turk, for their long term stewardship of an historic Masonic youth camp (Town of Woodgate, Oneida County).
Richard Longstreth, for his extraordinary work to create and publish A Guide to Architecture in the Adirondacks in 2016.
Michael Frenette, for his skilled and sensitive restoration work at Camp Santanoni over nearly twenty years.


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The water is very high for this time of year. A rainy summer especially up north has given us a great supply. The mosquitoes have reached a new fever pitch. Just waiting to see how soon the frost will arrive and take care of those pesky biting problems.
Getting the main barn area presentable is always a problem and keeping it that way is an exercise in futility! Whether it is neat, or not, the show must go on. The Fresh Art Tour is going on the first weekend in October. I wasn't entered early enough to be included officially on the tour map this year, but will plan to be open for the three days anyway. Will try winging it!
My Etsy shop has been growing and I'm up to over 70 items offered now! The sales of these little Crazy Legs boxes has been one of the top sellers. I appreciate the "likes" and "shares", too! Thanks to all who are so supportive of this new offering.


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Here's this week's "Thingamajig Thursday" entry. Also check out
last week's answer.
As always, put your guess in a comment below.
This the edge of an insulating foamboard (Rboard).
one year ago…the computer was down and crashed.
Here's this week's "Thingamajig Thursday" entry. Also check out
last week's answer.
As always, put your guess in a comment below.
This the edge of an insulating foamboard (Rboard).
one year ago…the computer was down and crashed.
The handy man from Two Friends Farm finished up the outside of the dormer today. We still have the older, smaller dormers to side, but the big new one is done on the outside. I am a very happy boy that I will never have to crawl up there to paint again. I'm not happy about artificial siding, but I tried to pick the lesser or two evils.
We decided to go with a creamy yellow color and put shake shingles on the dormers and regular lap siding on the rest of the house when the time comes. We're happy that with the color and look so far – it's not in your face yellow, but has a pinch of flair.
one year ago… the computer was dead.
We were rummaging through some deep storage the other day and Claire ran across this newspaper featuring her father's photo on the front page!
It shows me with the trophy for the "Ugliest Truck Contest" at the Central Iowa Fair in 2002. I inherited this truck many years ago from my father and it had over 200,000 miles on original engine, clutch, and transmission before it died.
Here's what the photo caption in the paper says: " Mark Runquist of Melbourne earned a dubious honor on Saturday afternoon at the Central Iowa Fair with his winning entry in the "ugliest truck" contest. Runquist brought his 1984 Mazda to the competition. His truck comes complete with corn stalks growing in the bed. He was awarded a trophy that looked a lot better than his vehicle."
one year ago…no entry
Not much new to report. I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. Today I moved the scaffolding to the north side of the corn crib and started working over there. About 8 hours of climbing up and down, lifting and dropping – a good tired at the end of the day. It was a bonus day – it was in the 60's and was supposed to rain, but only ended up with some occasional drizzle. More importantly – no wind, so the siding sheets were easy to handle alone. So I neglected everything else as it might be the best day for a long time to do this kind of work!
I spent most of the day cutting and putting up siding with Linda's strategic help. I was pleased to finish this side! Emma thought it was pretty funny when I'd call Linda on the cell phone from up on the top level of scaffolding to help hold a piece or retrieve a fresh battery pack.
Now that the scaffolding is no longer needed on the house, we moved it to the corn crib. We previously put new metal on the roof, one side, and parts of two other sides. Now we can work on the high part on the ends.
It sure beats climbing up and down a ladder with drills, tape measures, and sheets of siding!
There's nice park nestled within the city limits of Rochester, MN called Quarry Hill. There are ponds, nature center, old quarry relics, caves, lots of fossils, and a huge unmarked cemetery.
Not many November 24 days when shirtsleeves are appropriate attire in Minnesota! Here are the kids after the hike up to the top of the quarry. It stopped producing in the 1950's.
There are also many caves – some of the bigger ones which were used by the state hospital for food storage from the 1880's to the the 1940's. There's a big field within the park where the state hospital buried patients who died. There are over 2,000 people buried in the field, without markers. They were buried until 1965 when the hospital closed. There are efforts to mark the gravesites appropriately.
There's also a great 20 acre Oak Savanna on the highest point overlooking the city.
Here's this week's "Thingamajig Thursday" entry – a special holiday thingamajig! Also check out
last week's answer.
As always, put your guess in a comment below.
This is a "turkey cookie" made by the kids.
Never one to pass by a better and creative way to feed animals, I was intrigued with the post on the "whizbang chicken plucker" Yahoo group – a place where many people with small flocks of chicken post questions, problems and answers.
I'm able to pick up a few things here and there on this group – but the posting describing "free feed" went over the edge for our operation. It described growing maggots for chicken feed. I think maggots would be a great chicken food – however the growing method described – get beaver guts (or other dead animal) and hang in a plastic bucket over the chicken yard and let the maggots fall down to the ground. According to the author, it wasn't bad unless the wind was blowing toward the house. Don't think I'll risk it!
Here's one of our thanksgiving turkeys. Today was the day they went to the locker – so they are fresh for Thanksgiving.
It was a rough start to the turkey season – first 10 of 15 of the poults arrived dead from the hatchery this summer. As the replacements weren't sent for a month, we were worried about the turkeys getting to size. Then a feral cat, ate some of the other turkeys out on the range. At $5 a poult, it adds up in a hurry. We ended up with 9.
The biggest two were about 26 lb and the rest were 12-16 lb, which wasn't too bad. We kept two – one 16 lb for Thanksgiving and the biggest one Emma cut up and vacuum-packed for many meals. We traded a couple of turkeys for some berkshire pork from Eden Farms. We fried up some chops tonight and they were the best I've ever had – literally melt in your mouth chops.
Today was the Iowa Organic Conference in Ames. I helped man the Wholesome Harvest booth and got to talk to many producers looking for markets for their meat. I was heartened that the director of the Iowa Organic division within the state department of agriculture requested as addition of four staff positions to the staff, all were approved by the out-going Secretary of Agriculture, who now sits in the Lieutenant Governor's office – so there is great hope that those additional positions will be filled.
The biggest (and heaviest) item we bought at the auction was this big bale spear for $55.00.
We also got a pile of hog panels for $22.00.
A group of wooden folding chairs for $6.00.
An old doghouse for $2.00 (this saved me from having to make one for Maizie this winter!)
Other buys included a stetson hat nearly new in original box with a box of 100 file folders and 50 hanging file folders for 2 bucks.
A bunch of serving bowls and dishware, including corelle, a french mill coffee press for 2 bucks.
A box of piano, flute, and other instrument books and a pile of sheet music from the 40's for one dollar.
About two dozen wine glasses for $2.
A huge white igloo cooler for $2. There's a few more things I can't remember. All in all, worth spending the better part of a day.
Today I was able to get to a farm auction. It was a complete farm auction – household and farm – they even sold the house! Since there was lots of stuff, I stayed all day, Linda most of the day, and the kids about half the day. There was a big collection of firearms, evidently auction sales don't have to follow the same rules as retail dealers
It was a deep, cold day. You can tell it's a cold day, since most of the farmers are actually wearing their hoods or stocking hats instead of baseball caps. We got chilled to the core, it seemed like it wasn't until late evening that our cores got warmed.
We ended up with a lot of stuff – I'll post pictures tomorrow. It was sobering to see some of the stuff we got that at one time had great meaning, but now that the people are gone, it's no matter. There were boxes full of stuff, and I would only want one item and have to take the whole box of stuff I didn't want. In the boxes were hand-stitched pillows with baby handprints inked on with greetings, presumably from a child to grandparent. There were hand-made Christmas stockings, with the names outlined in glue and glitter. There were notecards of encouragement to family members evidently going through a personal challenge.
This year, a number of our fairly new peach trees developed wounds on the south side of their trunks. While I was at the Small Farm Conference I spoke with someone from the Missouri experimental fruit station after a grafting workshop who told me to paint the south sides of the trunks white because the hot winter days followed by cold were causing the splits in the trunks. He said you don't need fancy paint, interior latex works as well as anything.
It looks kind of strange to see all the white trunks offering striking contrast to the autumn browns.


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Three-Way Catalysts (TWC)
Three-Way Catalysts (TWC) are the main technology used to control emissions from petrol engines. The catalyst uses a ceramic or metallic substrate with an active coating incorporating alumina, ceria and other oxides and combinations of the precious metals - platinum, palladium and rhodium. Three-way catalysts operate in a closed-loop system including a lambda or oxygen sensor to regulate the air:fuel ratio on petrol engines. The catalyst can then simultaneously oxidise CO and HC to CO2 and water while reducing NOx to nitrogen.
Fast light-off catalysts allow the catalytic converter to work sooner by decreasing the exhaust temperature required for operation. Untreated exhaust emitted at the start of the legislated emissions test and on short journeys in the real world is curtailed. Changes to the thermal capacity of substrates and type and composition of the active precious metal catalyst have together resulted in big improvements.
More thermally durable catalysts with increased stability at high temperature allow the catalytic converter to be mounted closer to the engine and increase the life of the catalyst, particularly during demanding driving conditions. Precious metal catalysts with stabilised crystallites and washcoat materials that maintain high surface area at temperatures around 1000°C are needed. Improved oxygen storage components stabilise the surface area of the washcoat, maximise the air:fuel 'window' for three-way operation and indicate the 'health' of the catalyst for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems.
Diesel engines and lean-burn direct injection gasoline engines offer the benefit of lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduced fuel consumption. The conventional three-way catalyst technology used on petrol engines needs a 'richer' environment with less oxygen in the exhaust than is available on these engines to be able to reduce NOx, so new approaches are required. Selective Catalytic Reduction, Lean De-NOx catalysts, and NOx adsorbers are technologies that can be used in these lean applications.
Three-way catalytic converter
Close-coupled catalytic converters, close to the engine for faster light-off, with underfloor catalyst and oxygen sensor.
Optimised systems
Optimised systems incorporating these new technologies are in production. The use of catalytic converters close to the exhaust manifold (close-coupled position) reduces the time to light-off in the cold start and, therefore, the total emissions. Light-off times have been reduced from as long as one to two minutes to a few seconds. Improved substrate technology, combined with highly thermally stable catalysts and oxygen storage components, allows the close-coupled catalyst approach to meet the Euro 6 standards as well as the California Low Emission Vehicle (LEV), Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) and Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) regulations.
Electrically heated catalysts work in seconds.
Electrically heated catalyst systems
Electrically heated catalyst systems use a small catalyst ahead of the main catalyst. The substrate, onto which the catalyst is deposited, is made from metal so that, when an electric current is passed, it will heat up quickly. This brings the catalyst to its full operating temperature in a few seconds.
Oxidation Catalysts
Oxidation catalysts are the original type of catalysts and were used from the mid-1970's for petrol-engined cars until superseded by three-way catalysts. They look much the same as three-way catalysts and their construction and composition is similar but slightly less complex. Oxidation catalysts convert carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) to carbon dioxide (CO2) and water but have little effect on nitrogen oxides (NOx). They are now rarely used on petrol cars in Europe because of the advantages of three-way catalysts, but they are still used in some parts of the world where emissions legislation is less stringent. They may also be used on some buses running on Compressed Natural gas (CNG), motorcycles and for applications such as small petrol engines for hand-held equipment such as strimmers.
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC) remain a key technology for diesel engines where the high oxygen content of the exhaust precludes the use of three-way catalysts. These Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC) convert CO and HC but also decrease the mass of diesel particulate emissions by oxidising some of the hydrocarbons that are adsorbed onto the carbon particles.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) was originally introduced on stationary power plants and stationary engines and then large engines such as those on ships, but it is now fitted to most new heavy-duty (i.e. truck and bus) diesel engines in Europe and most new trucks in the US. Systems are also being introduced on diesel passenger cars and light-duty diesel vehicles.
The efficiency of SCR for NOx reduction also offers a benefit for fuel consumption. It allows diesel engine developers to take advantage of the trade-off between NOx, PM and fuel consumption and calibrate the engine in a lower area of fuel consumption than if they had to reduce NOx by engine measures alone. Particulate emissions are also lowered and SCR catalytic converters can be used alone or in combination with a particulate filter.
Selective Catalytic Reduction
SCR catalyst showing urea injector and mixing device
In the SCR system, ammonia is used as a selective reductant, in the presence of excess oxygen, to convert over 70% (up to 95%) of NO and NO2 to nitrogen over a special catalyst system. Different precursors of ammonia can be used; one of the most common option is a solution of urea in water (e.g. AdBlue®) carefully metered from a separate tank and sprayed into the exhaust system where it hydrolyses into ammonia ahead of the SCR catalyst.
AdBlue® is a stable, non-flammable, colourless fluid containing 32.5% urea which is not classified as hazardous to health and does not require any special handling precautions. It is made to internationally-recognised standards. Urea is used as an artificial fertiliser and is found in products such as cosmetics. The consumption of AdBlue® is typically 3-4% of fuel consumption for a Euro IV engine, 5-7% for a Euro V engine, and 3-5% for a Euro VI engine, depending on driving, load and road conditions. A truck can have an AdBlue® tank which will hold enough urea solution to last for up to 10 000 km.
A special website www.findadblue.com is available to show facilities where AdBlue® is available.
With the introduction of Real-Driving Emissions (RDE), SCR technology is often used to control NOx emissions for diesel passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A compromise has to be found by the vehicle manufacturer between the size of the urea tank and the refill intervals. On a light-duty vehicle, typical AdBlue® consumption of early Euro 6 vehicles was about 1l/1000 km. Vehicle manufacturers expect it to rise to 2-3.5 l/1000 km when a NOx Conformity Factor of 1.5 enters force. Typical urea tank size for cars and vans is 10-17 litres. On-board systems alert the driver when it is time to fill up the urea tank.
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I can't believe the national Popular Culture Association conference is upon us again — I feel like I was just putting my paper together for last year's conference. I'm excited to be presenting on a Game Studies panel dedicated to (Re)defining Gaming. The presentation is coming together and I'm ready to hop in the car for this long ride to Indianapolis. (I'm just hoping that I can fight off this cold!)
For those interested…
The Logistics:
Time: Friday, March 30, 2018 – 8:00am to 9:30am
Place: White River H, J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, IN (Popular Culture Association)
Panel: GAMESTUDIES XI: (Re)Defining Gaming
Title: Vaguely Oriental: Engineering Asian Architecture in Fantasy MMORPGs
In his seminal work Orientalism (1978), Edward Said famously described the reified concept of the "Orient" as "the stage on which the whole East is confined." He explains that, "On this stage will appear the figures whose role it is to represent the larger whole from which they emanate. The Orient then seems to be, not an unlimited extension beyond the familiar European world, but rather a closed field, a theatrical stage affixed to Europe."
This paper pursues Said's original line of thinking in massively multiplayer online role-playing games within the fantasy genre. When immersing one's self in an MMORPG, the city and the backdrop forms a kind of "stage." Reading Said literally in this sense, I will analyze the construction of these theatrical spaces with an approach that combines architectural analysis from the field of art history with the study of race representation in game studies. I will offer a different analysis of race representation that transcends the roles of in-game characters. The visual settings of MMORPGs like Ragnarok Online, The World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood challenge us by creating specific locales that are read by the player as "Asian" or "vaguely Oriental" within story narratives that harken back to fantasy worlds based in the Western tradition. I want to envision the stakes as well as the creative possibilities enabled by such design.


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22 minutes on treadmill little over 1 mile.
Is anyone else trying to get into better shape?
I was 170 lbs when I moved to liberty 2 years ago
Now I at 200 lbs unfortunately
22 minutes on treadmill little over 1 mile.
I fortune for my excersie gym at apartment complex
I don't drive a car anymore
Been much better diet now that I have choice on what I eat
Also being on antidepressants and medicine to reduce my anxiety also interfere with
Healthy life sides effect so
Summer is for booze & BBQ, putting on the pounds. Once it cools off enough to start hiking is when I start losing my extra summer pounds and getting in shape for ski season.
Today be getting some good much needed excersie by walking 4 miles with several breaks
And lots of water drinking
So lucky to live in Scotctown next to Middletown
Eating lunch at quick check
1/4 of way with today goal.
Rain coat and umbrella in my backpack .
5 miles total walked today
Plus on treadmill in my apartment another 2 miles . 40 minutes wish AC was on their
Walking today outside with many breaks
Let's wait to mid fall when temperatures are forecasted for hiking at the highest of 60 degree s
I walking outside and it's crazy salty sweat that gets in my eyes kind of blindness while I trying to see cars
Walking today about 3 miles outside in the rain
Use to be was good day for me to be outside walking
I guess the doctor says because of diabetes 2 and medicine for this and medicine for anxiety is making my eyes salty sweat so bad I can even see
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Cranberry Beans,
Oil on board
12 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches (sheet); 12 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches (frame)
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What Are The Benefits to Visiting Your Dentist Regularly?
When it comes to dentistry and dental clinics, people are divided in their feelings; some know that visiting their dentist is good for them, and so they visit them regularly; but there are others that do not want anything to do with dentistry or dentists. If you identify yourself as the group that avoids visiting the dentist, then this article is for you because it can really help you see the importance of regularly visiting a dentist. This article today will teach you these benefits and hopefully it can convince you to start visiting your dentist regularly. Of course, we cannot mention all the benefits, but we will definitely mention the top benefits. These are the benefits.
One of the greater benefits that visiting your dentist will provide for you is that you will be able to spot problems early on. This is actually really important because, if you do not already know, an oral problem that has been left unattended will get worst and worst until there can be nothing done to it except removal of the teeth. Since dentists give you oral checkups now and then, they will really be able to spot these problems while they are still small. If the oral problem is spotted right away, then it can be easy for you or your dentist to remove the problem immediately. So this is the first benefit to regularly visiting your dentist.
Being able to prevent the problems from ever happening is the second benefit to visiting your dentist regularly. The main reason why oral problems occur is because people do not take good care of their oral health. However, a dentist will make sure that you take care of your teeth in the best way possible. Just some of the schedule you will have to follow to take care of your teeth properly is brushing, flossing, having checkups, getting cleanings, and many more. You will no longer have to experience any oral problems if you visit your dentist regularly because of this great benefit.
And finally, visiting your dentist regularly is beneficial because you can have some of the whitest and straightest teeth. Believe it or not, but people actually have lower confidence when they have crooked or stained teeth. And because they do not like showing their teeth, they will hardly smile. This is a problem that can only be cured by visiting the dentist. Visiting a dentist will provide for you a professional who knows how to fix your oral problems, including crooked and stained teeth. The building of confidence is one benefit that you will receive if you visit your dentist.
As we already mentioned, there are many, many more benefits to visiting your dentist regularly. So what are you waiting for? You should really start visiting your dentist regularly.
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Impact of a Planned Dose Interruption of Dacomitinib in the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (ARCHER 1042)
|Stephen Sonis, Dong-Wan Kim, Edward B. Garon, Aminah Jatoi, Dorothy M. Keefe, Mario E. Lacouture, Diana Gernhardt, Tao Wang, Nagdeep Giri, Jim P. Doherty, Sashi Nadanaciva, Joseph O'Connell, Eric Sbar, Byoung Chul Cho
|April 01, 2017
|Lung Cancer
Objectives: Dacomitinib is a pan-HER inhibitor for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We explored the impact of a planned 4-day dacomitinib dose interruption on plasma exposure of dacomitinib and adverse events (AEs) of interest in Cohort III of the ARCHER 1042 study.
Materials and Methods: Patients, treatment-naïve for advanced NSCLC with EGFR activating mutations, received oral dacomitinib 45 mg QD (once daily). A planned dose interruption occurred in Cycle 1 from Days 11 through 14. The primary endpoint was the pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of dacomitinib in Cycle 1 Day 10 and during dose interruption. Secondary endpoints included safety and concomitant medications used to treat AEs of interest.
Results: Cohort III enrolled 25 patients. Median plasma Cmax of dacomitinib in Cycle 1 Day 10 was 83.40 ng/mL. Average median plasma dacomitinib concentration during the 4-day dose interruption was 42.63 ng/mL. In the first 8 weeks of treatment 1) 80% of patients used concomitant medications for dermatologic AEs, 76% for diarrhea, and 44% for stomatitis, and 2) all patients experienced treatment-emergent AEs and 28% had all-causality Grade 3 AEs.
Conclusion: At 45 mg QD dosing, PK parameters of plasma dacomitinib in Cycle 1 Day 10 were comparable to that obtained in Cycle 1 Day 14 from other dacomitinib studies. Average median plasma dacomitinib concentration during the 4-day dose interruption was approximately half of the median plasma Cmax of dacomitinib observed prior to dose interruption. The toxicity profile was consistent with that from other studies of dacomitinib.


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Best Chicken Dishes
(Recipe Collection)
74 Recipes Created by SOOTICA3
Recipes in this Collection
This recipe used Regular pasta and I modified it for Shirataki pasta :-)Submitted by KRISPY7
I found this in a "Fix it and Forget it Lightly" crock pot cook bookSubmitted by FREDDIE32
This is one of my family's very favorite dinners. One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to adjust to your own tastes. I entered it in with my true ingredients, which are SPICY! If you don't like it super spicy, adjust your ratio of Sweet Thai chili sauce (found in the grocery store asian food section) and the spicy Sambal Oelek (found in the same section). Try 1/4 cup of sambal oelek and 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce. Also very good with skinless chicken thighs, trimmed. I just ordered PB2 and am looking forward to trying it with this recipe, to cut the fat back even further!Submitted by MISSRED1970
Submitted by CD1442610
A new spin on fried chicken!Submitted by SPICEAHOLIC
MAKES 2 SERVINGS (CAN BE DOUBLED)Submitted by CHRISTREIGNS77
Vegetables and Chicken in a creamy cashew curry. Please see recipe for cashew paste. This recipe is for the veggies and meat.Submitted by JEANBRIDWELL
Make this paste in combination with Chicken Korma (Vegetables & Chicken in a Creamy Cashew Curry). Submitted by JEANBRIDWELL
Baked coconut curry chicken breastSubmitted by CELINYA
Quick and easy chicken curry.Submitted by CHANNELED
A creamy, comforting casserole in just 30 minutes!Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES
Those rotisserie chickens from the supermarket are a busy cook's best friend. When you have time to plan ahead, make your own--in your slow cooker! Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead. Submitted by CHEF_MEG
This is a great kids' meal, or cut each quesadilla into eight pieces for an appetizer. Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK
This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, bring out the chopsticks! Change up the veggies, and you'll have a new meal each time you make this dish.
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and--if you're feeling creative--use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Lower fat version of the ethnic delight!Submitted by ALIFIT
Family favorite!Submitted by KIMBERLYJ9


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AT&T Later Haters
Ashley Smith and Ariel Hart created the "Later Haters" program in response to AT&T's request for a social good campaign that connected the brand with the emerging Gen Z audience. I directed the translation of that creative concept to practical execution from the project's inception creating a logo, look/feel, and style guides through a reboot one year later in response to community feedback. The identity had to be inherently flexible to work across multiple platforms. Leaning into this sense of creative agility allowed Later Haters to accommodate the major shift in style from a digital to a handmade aesthetic that was crucial to its success.
Dallas, TX
Fall 2016 – Fall 2018
create a visual identity system and social content for a corporate social good campaign aimed at Gen Z
– creative strategy
– art and copy direction
– social persona
– client presentation
– team management
– creative scope
2017 Amy Awards win for "Best Digital Advertising"
Before jumping into a logo, I developed mood boards and a style guide. AT&T's feedback through this phase was that Later Haters should feel "digitally native."
In approaching colors and typography, I first narrowed my choices by ruling out anything associated with their competitors. Then I leaned into directions that created visual hierarchy through basic contrast—hand lettering to support a bold sans serif primary typeface, for example.
logo explorations
Creating the Later Haters logo was a refreshing challenge for my design team, most of whom had only tackled identity projects in school. I used the educational opportunity to get the whole team involved as a way to elevate everyone's skills and safeguard our deliverables with an abundance and diversity of options. The final logo (seen above) succeeded in achieving the goals of being simple, playful, and easy to combine with the AT&T globe.
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#Repost @donialuvsu This COULD be us but you hatin💁🏻😏 🐯💞 I'm working with AT&T to say @later_haters to block out hate and put love on blast. AND YOU CAN, TOO! There is a special Snapchat geofilter on your high school campus TODAY. Use it and post your screenshot on Instagram with the hashtag #LaterHaters. #att
Later Haters debuted in partnership with some major influencers but struggled to connect with its target Gen Z audience. Initially AT&T suggested posting "memes" to make the program seem "more relevant." Naturally the digital natives smelled that brand marketing from miles away and weren't shy about hating on the inauthenticity they perceived. Suddenly Later Haters was doing basically the opposite of what it was supposed to and suddenly AT&T had a reason to take a risk.
I directed my team to revisit their roots as artists. Lennox Rees, the team's Jr Art Director was also a collage artist and I empowered her to define a visual style inspired by the real words of encouragement overheard on our creative team's weekly calls and enthusiastic Slack channel. Images emphasized personal experience instead of internet trends and allowing "the artist's hand" to show in the work dramatically changed the conversation happening in the comments. The audience started actually sharing their experiences with bullying and we were able to seamlessly infuse new posts with those stories.
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#BandTogether and let those you care about know how important they are to you.
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Shake your head to channel the positivity and tell us what you see in the comments below! ✌ #LaterHaters


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Please join us for some great evenings of soccer as we host FREE clinics designed for your recreational player. With this clinics, Albion Juniors wants to introduce the game of soccer to children by incorporating movement, beginner exercises, and exploration games all with an emphasis on having fun. It all starts here!
Let us know you are coming and sign up now.
Let us know you are coming and sign up here for any of our 4 free Soccer Clinics!


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Turning ideas into products...
OEM Products:
BLDC Driver (RDSO spec)
Hawkeye Mini
Energy Saving and Utility:
MS-501 Spl Edn (Miniature/Low cost)
MS-501 (Miniature/Low cost)
MS-201 (Concealed Fit)
MS-102 (Compact External Fit)
MS-101 (Rugged, Industrial)
MS-301 (Heavy Load for ACs)
MSBR501 (Powder coated Bracket)
MSBR501 (Mounting Bracket)
MSBR102 (Mounting Bracket)
About Us
Our R&D Laboratory:
MS-501 Special Edition Series - Low Cost /Miniature Movement Sensor (mMS Series) in white color
MS-501 Special Edition (mMS) Miniature Movement Sensor Switch
The MS-501 Series (or mMS) and the MS501 Special edition Miniature Movement Sensor Switch is designed for adaption and use in every place possible and designed to be a low cost product to handle small loads. The product miniaturization is a result of our learnings from earlier products.
This product is designed for use in Domestic, Commercial applications where aesthetics along with relaibility is important. Typically these can be used in homes, offices, shopping malls, showrooms and virtually anywhere where we can find an application.
Along with this unit, we have also made some useful accessories that can help deploy this sensor better and easier. Scroll down furthe to view the accessories.
Product Specification
Sensor Range:
20'X20' maximum
14'X14' maximum
Operating Voltage
110-270V AC, 50-60Hz
Wide Voltage range
Load Capacity:
220 Watts Maximum
Unit Dimensions:
80 X 68 X 32 mm
Off Timer Options:
2 Minutes for areas with high activity
6 Minutes for areas with low activitiy
Power Consumption:
Standby mode:
50-100 milli-Watts
Active mode:
200-250 milli-Watts
Utility Features:
: Bypasses Sensor and restores original wiring at the flick of a button!
Safety Features:
1) 2A Glass Fuse (user-replaceable) present to prevent short-circuit/overloading
2) Higher rating connectors and contacts for safety and reliability.
3) Safety rubber cap to cover connectors for both safety and aesthetics.
4) Novel Shock proof and Screw-less connectors
5) Complete electrical isolation between Sensing and switching circuit
6) Bypass switch for utility/emergency use.
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Accessories for MS501 Special Edition Movement Sensors
Our sensors come with built in mounting options. To further help in installation and deployment easily, we offer an Optional Accessory 2-Axis Swivel Bracket (MSBR-501) specifically to mount MS501 Series. Using this bracket, an mMS series product can be mounted on ceiling or wall. The bracket allows 2-axis swivel of the installed product, which can be used to fine tune/adjust sensing zone as required conveniently.
Picture of an mMS product attached to 2-Axis Swivel bracket
Click here to view details abotu MSBR-501 Powder coated (white): 2 Axis mounting bracket for mMS Series
Click here to view details abotu MSBR-501 metalized version: 2 Axis mounting bracket for mMS Series
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Models in mMS (MS-501) Series
Wide (20'X20')
220 Watts
Medium (14'X14')
220 Watts
MS-501 Series Installation Manual and User Guide
Miniature Movement Sensor Switch Product Brochure (PDF)
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A statistic in football that records the total number of yards gained by a single player as the result of a rushing play (or plays), in which the player carries the football (as opposed to receiving a pass).
A rushing play is defined as a play in which the quarterback or direct snap player hands off or carries the football immediately after receiving the snap from the center. Rushing yards are recorded from that position on the field until possession changes or the play is called dead. A player can rush for positive or negative yards. Yards are marked by forward progress, meaning that a player who has rushed forward four yards, met resistance and is driven back two yards before being tackled is still credited with four rushing yards. If the player instead reverses direction of his own accord and is tackled at the same spot, the recorded rushing yards will only be two.
The benchmark for a good rushing yard total in a single game is generally set at 100 rushing yards or more. A successful running back typically gains 1000 to 2000 yards in a single season.


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Lobby & Great Room
The lobby at the Comfort Inn Wadsworth is a welcoming area which includes the market just off the front desk. In our comfortable great room, you can enjoy sitting by the fireplace, watching TV, or catching up on things in the business center. Also located in the main lobby is our concierge center where you can look up area attractions, check flight status, and even print tickets.


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It sounds like Liam Neeson may be ready to put a particular skill to the test in his next film, namely brushing up on his comedy while still bringing the action. He's actually been doing a pretty good job splitting his slate of films between action and comedy over the last few years: Non-Stop, Taken 3, and Run All Night in Column A; A Million Ways to Die in the West, Entourage, and Ted 2 in Column B. According to a new report, Neeson will combine those genres in a new action-comedy from Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer.
Empire reports that Neeson will star in Fleischer's The Revenger, an action-comedy setup at Universal. There's no telling what the plot is about, except what you can glean from both the title and the fact that it was written by screenwriters Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant. Looking at the title first, it certainly seems like a spoofy take on a vigilante type driven by vengeance, a role that Neeson has made his own in recent years. A for Lennon and Ben Garant's pedigree, previously scripted films from the duo include the Night at the Museum films, Balls of Fury, and Hell Baby, so expect a fair amount of wackiness and irreverence.
The Revenger is still in development, so it's hard to say when we'll next hear of progress on its development. Neeson, meanwhile, next stars in Martin Scorsese's 17th century historical drama Silence, about two Jesuit priests attempting to spread Christianity through Japan. He's also got the 2016 war drama Operation Chromite, which sees a squad of soldiers fighting in the Korean War's Battle of Incheon. Also in 2016 is the fantasy drama A Monster Calls, which is slightly outside the realm of Neeson's recent films; it centers on a boy who seeks the help of a monster (Neeson) in order to cope with his mother's terminal illness. Fleischer currently has a follow-up to Zombieland announced, but little else has been confirmed for the sequel.


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Recruitment information
Current Students
BTC's Career Services offers employer resources:
Post your open positions for free on our website. If you hire a BTC student or graduate, please let us know!
Email Career Services at email@example.com with your job posting. Please include:
We reserve the right to refuse any employment posting for valid reasons.
Contact Career Services at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 360.752.8450.
Contact Career Services to find out how you can meet with our students in their programs, or by setting up a table in our Cafeteria.
Twice each year, employers have the opportunity to meet BTC students and recruit for current or future positions.
Contact Career Services at email@example.com or call 360-752-8450.
Internships are a great way to meet your company's needs while providing valuable real-world experiences to student interns.
An internship is a program that allows students and recent graduates to gain practical work experience with a company or organization. Internship programs vary widely depending on what kind of position the student holds, what type of company is hosting the internship, when and where it's held, and what kind of compensation the student receives. Internships have proven to be highly successful for companies who have partnered with Bellingham Technical College. This document identifies some of the key benefits for companies, actions companies can take to build a successful internship and the typical application processes.
Benefits of Hiring Interns:
Contact Career Services at email@example.com or call 360-752-8450.
Work-study is another way employers can provide beneficial experience to BTC students. Through work-study, students can earn a portion of their education-related costs.
In work-study:
Contact Career Services at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 360-752-8450.