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The circumstances weren't extraordinary: We were just a group of friends having lunch together, sitting at a big round table, chatting about the yoga workshop we were doing and catching up on each other's lives. There were six of us at the patio table of an unassuming Greek joint in Jackson just off the highway.
My friend Dierdre asked if I was working on any interesting stories. I was writing about a woman killed in a domestic violence incident, I said, and it was tough going.
All six women at the table got quiet. And then, as if a spigot had been turned to the left, one by one, my friends started sharing their experiences of domestic violence.
Five of us at the table had been in abusive relationships. All of us knew other women who had been abused or were being abused as we sat and talked. I think one was in an abusive relationship that day, although she never said it aloud.
In researching the story I was working on that day and the dozens I would write over the years since, I found out that our little group wasn't all that unusual. One in three women and one in four men has experienced physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner, according to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Here are some other things I learned over the years:
- If you're asking, "Why doesn't she leave him?" you're asking the wrong question. To find solutions, try asking "Why does he abuse?" instead.
- DV doesn't care about the color of your skin, the neighborhood you live in or how much money you have in the bank. It doesn't matter how smart you are either. It affects women, men and children from all socio-economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. In fact, those with resources get away with abuse more often than poor folks. They can more easily cover it up.
- One or more of your friends, family members and neighbors have experienced violence in an intimate relationship.
- Not all abusers are men, and not all DV victims are women, but that dynamic is true for the most part.
- Drugs and alcohol don't cause DV; they exacerbate it.
- Abusers groom their victims. They almost always begin by quickly paying an exorbitant amount of energy telling you how dazzling you are and how they just can't help but fall in love with you. In fact, displaying deep affection in record time is a red flag for future abusive behavior. Things shift little by little.
- DV comes in several flavors:
- physical violence, including sexual assault and rape
- stalking
- psychological and emotional abuse. (These were my abuser's weapons of choice. He never failed to take the opportunity to belittle me, whether it was my choice of music, the tiniest mistakes, my friends and family, my education — you name it. I was just never good enough.)
- Verbal threats and public humiliation come hand-in-hand with all forms of abuse. Abusers will often threaten to kill their victims or themselves, say they will take their children away from them or threaten to throw them out of the home with nothing.
- DV is about exerting power and control over another human being. It's not about anger, although abusers frequently display anger. It's definitely not about love.
- Typically, abusers will try to control their victim's time and money, down to every minute and every penny.
- Abusers will isolate their victims from family and friends.
- Abusers will gaslight their victims, telling them that what's happening is all in their heads and really never happened at all. Gaslight someone long enough and they will begin to question their sanity.
- For these reasons, many victims are frequently left with little to no resources to leave their abusers.
- If he hits you once, the saying goes, he'll hit you again. Abusers frequently apologize for their behavior, sometimes in tears. If the victim forgives them, the cycle begins again.
- Abusers frequently believe the abuse is their victim's fault and that they have the right to do what they do. "Look what you made me do" is a familiar refrain.
- Leaving an abuser is harder than you know, and the point of leaving is the most dangerous time for victims. If abusers catch their victims in the act, the abuse can be exponentially worse at that moment.
- Regardless of how bad it gets, it takes most victims an average of seven attempts to make the break permanent. Sometimes the devil you know is preferable to the one you don't, and victims weakened by months and years of abuse and fear may have an especially difficult time adjusting to fending for themselves.
- Children who grow up in abusive homes frequently become abusers or victims themselves. Without intervention, they may never understand that abuse isn't normal.
- Scars from DV run deep, even with a lot of help. Some time I'll let you know how much I've spent on therapy. Still, my stomach is in knots just writing this.
On one of my bookshelves, I display a purple rubber bracelet inscribed with "No Excuse for Abuse." It was one of many items in a goody bag from seminar on domestic violence I attended. I keep it around to remind myself I'm a survivor and will never to be a victim of DV again.
So, what can you do about domestic violence?
If you are in an abusive relationship, get help. Yes, I know it can be dangerous. Yes, I know you're not sure where to turn. Yes, I know you're scared. Make a plan and do it anyway. Your life may depend on it.
In Vicksburg, call Mountain of Faith at 601-501-4508 or Haven House at 601-638-0555.
If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship, be supportive. Don't ask what they need because chances are, they won't know what they need. Suggest specific things you're willing to do such as offering to cook or clean or providing the victim with transportation or a place to stay. Maybe offer to call the police for them if they're afraid of doing it themselves. Maybe what they need right now is a warm embrace and shoulder to cry on. Don't push and try not to be impatient.
If you're an abuser, get help. Talk with a trusted relative, your pastor or even a legal or law enforcement professional. Anger management can help, but you will need to do some hard work to find and dismantle the belief system that has you be an abusive man or woman.
It's never too early or too late to end the cycle of abuse. The life you save could be your own.
October is domestic violence awareness month. To learn more, visit the NCADV website or contact the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (http://www.mcadv.org, or call 601-981-9196).
Letter to the Editor
The importance of YOU completing your 2020 census questionnaire
The following is a letter to the editor from Debra Robinson Goodman in the Vicksburg Mayor's office. Opinions and views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the Vicksburg Daily News.
Every 10 years we, as citizens, are called upon to complete the census; but, for some reason, this year seems more crucial than ever to actively participate in the count. Could it be the current issues facing our country — a global pandemic, raging fires, rampant flooding, heighten racial injustices, threats of global warming and mitigating climate changes to name a few?
The 2020 census is by no means the cure-all for these issues but completing the questionnaire will certainly allow us to make a difference in how they are addressed. By being part of the count, we can participate in deciding where federal monies are spent and how we are represented.
Vicksburg has a population of fewer than 25,000, which limits the city from competing for grants and monies to enhance our city. Census data will directly affect fund distributions for health initiatives, educational programs, disaster recovery as well as other critical programs for the next 10 years! We certainly want to ensure that these programs in Vicksburg and Warren County are fully funded — we don't want to leave any money on the table.
The 2020 census will determine Warren County's congressional representation, ensure that a portion of hundreds of billions in federal funding are allocated to our county and provide vital statistics that will impact Vicksburg and Warren County for the next decade. Additionally, the 2020 census data will be used to draw congressional and state legislative districts, which will directly impact our city and county.
To date, the response rates for Vicksburg and Warren County are 60.9% and 58.3%, respectively, noting that the national response rate is 65.9% and Mississippi's response rate is 59.5%. There are five states that are in the 99th percentile — we want to help our state reach that goal!
The deadline for completing the nine-item questionnaire is Thursday, Sept. 30, 2020. There are three ways to be counted:
- Mail in the paper copy, which must be postmarked by the Sept. 30 deadline.
- Dial in to the toll-free number, 844-330-2020.
- Or complete the survey online at https://my2020census.gov/.
Additionally, there are census enumerators in Vicksburg and Warren County, ensuring that the hard-to-count areas are included. These trained enumerators are identifiable by distinctive 2020 census badges and U.S. Department of Commerce insignia.
For more information or assistance in responding to the 2020 census, please contact the City of Vicksburg Mayor's Office or the Warren County Board of Supervisors.
It is important to mention that census responses are safe, secure and confidential. By federal law, the responses will not be shared and may only be used statistically.
Finally, when we respond to the census, we help Vicksburg and Warren County get its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on education, medical care, infrastructure, public works and other programs. For example, developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods which we desperately need in our communities.
We all benefit when YOU complete the 2020 census questionnaire!
Debra Robinson Goodman
City of Vicksburg/Mayor's Office
2020 Census Liaison
Opinions and views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the Vicksburg Daily News.
Letter to the Editor
If we do what we have always done, we will get what we have always gotten
The following is a letter to the editor from Sam Andrews, assistant to Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. Opinions and views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the Vicksburg Daily News.
To use the phrase "because that's the way we've always done it" as the primary justification for staying the course may sound risk-free, but it isn't. And in 2020, there's no place for complacency, at least not in a community that's committed to attracting new residents, new offerings and new revenues.
During a time where investors are competitively sought, courted and ultimately convinced that a community is worth taking a chance on, it's never been more important for us, and especially our elected leaders, to keep open minds and imagine what is possible instead of only what has or hasn't been done in the past.
Last week, Mayor George Flaggs Jr., proposed what he believed to be a practical accommodation for restaurants located within the recreation and leisure district in downtown Vicksburg in light of indoor seating capacity restrictions due to COVID-19. The mayor's proposal included rerouting vehicle traffic to one-way travel during spring, summer and fall on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to midnight. Only a two-block area of Washington Street, from Clay to South Street, would be temporarily converted to one-way.
The proposal was a simple attempt to assist restaurants in making up lost revenues by allowing seating on sidewalks and in parking spaces in front of their businesses. The proposed change to one-way traffic for 10 hours per week in a two-block area of downtown for a portion of the calendar year is not uncommon — many cities across America have chosen an identical model to expand outdoor dining and entertainment offerings long before COVID-19 ever existed.
During a public hearing last week, a small group voiced their disapproval of the mayor's proposal, saying one-way traffic had been tried in the past and hurt downtown businesses.
I ask, when we last tried one-way traffic, was it in place 24-hours a day, 7-days a week or only during evening hours during a portion of the calendar year on Friday and Saturday after retail merchants were closed for the day? Was one-way traffic in place for a large portion of Washington Street or only for a 2-block area? Had we seen nearly $6 million in new investments in downtown in the last year? Were we in the middle of a global pandemic with indoor seating capacity restrictions?
Perhaps the street closure would have worked with today's transformed downtown environment or perhaps it would not have worked. But looking beyond an issue as simple as additional outdoor dining — if Vicksburg is ever to grow, or even allow ourselves the opportunity to grow, we must dare to dream, dare to open our minds to new possibilities and then create pathways for those possibilities to take root.
We are not an island but, instead, a city well-positioned to compete against other cities all across the United States as a thriving and dynamic center of culture, creativity and innovation.
I'm grateful that our mayor continues to imagine what is possible for our community's future even though he knows he'll likely be met with resistance. And although not every attempt will be successful, we certainly won't succeed if we don't try; moreover, we absolutely won't succeed if we don't allow our elected leaders the opportunity to try on our behalf.
Sam Andrews
Opinions and views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of the Vicksburg Daily News.
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I need dirt to fill my ditch in Decatur Illinois 62526
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You did not say what the ditch is for or from - if looking for bedding material for a water or sewer pipe say then usually a coarse sand or pea gravel is used for about a 6 inch bedding layer under, around, and over the pipe so there are no large rocks or soft material right around the pipe which could lead to punctures or excessive bending when it is backfilled. IF for a culvert, usually a specially graded drain bedding so it does not wash out around the culvert, with coarser crushed rock or gravel at the outlet to prevent erosion of the drain gravel if it is carrying water, and an impervious fill at the upstream end to prevent bypass flow. If for utility lines they commonly just rebury with the excavated material, though a few inches of sand bedding all around it is better practice.
For general fill, depending on waht the ditch is from, for a fairly shallow ditch (maybe a low ditch trace a year or so after backfilling) you might use a 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch minus gravel or crushed rock like is commonly used as driveway/street base material if you intend to topsoil and restore lawn over it. If a deep ditch (over a foot or more deep) and you need a lot of material, commonly about 4" or 6" minus "general fill" material would be used for the bulk filling, then a few to six inch layer of the 1/2 or 3/4" minus over the top to retain topsoil and provide a smoother surface.
Make sure you are not filling a ditch that will cause drainage issues for your property or neighbors or a public road or cause water to enter your baasement, and if it crosses several properties or runs along the road check with city/county public works and/or road department first to be sure it is not a public drainage ditch you should not fill. IF this is a drainage type ditch, as opposed to a utility ditch
And don't forget your friend and mine the EPA - if marked on county planning maps as wetlands, is chronically wet or damp, or has swampy or marshy ground or vegetation it is probably a wetland and you would have to get EPA and Corps of Engineers permits, as well as likely local Planning and Zoning permits to fill it - if permitted at all. Do NOT fill in any established waterway (creek, rill, etc) or the least bit marshy or swampy lands or drainages which flow or have standing water other than only just right after rainfalls or during snowmelt without a permit check - can run up to $250,000 per day for violations now - and generally around $10,000/day for even relatively minor violations - PLUS you have to restore the land to the original condition to the EPA's satisfaction before they stop counting the violation days - so don't take a chance.
Your Search the List category for a provider is Stone and Gravel, or if looking for truckloads of random fill (be careful they don't dump oil contaminated soil, big rocks, construction or demolition or clearing debris on you though) then many Excavation contractors generate waste random material from their jobs.
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I am writing this from a state park forty miles outside of Portland where, for $40 a night, I have what can only be described as writerly bliss: a cabin of my own with very limited internet.
Binge writing has a bad rap, but I am here to argue that we should still make space for the extended writing session.
Binge writing is the unreasonable expectation that if we block out a large period of time, say, Saturday, we will get All the Writing Done. What usually happens is that we clean the house, pay bills, and then catch up on our Netflix series, finally sitting down to write at 10 pm only to discover that we are too tired to continue. Writing advice–givers, myself included, advocate the healthier practice of "snack writing"—short, frequent, low-pressure writing sessions. Snack writing means learning to write in the times most of us actually have available, which tend to be short stints between other engagements.
But I am still a fan of the writing retreat.
For me the writing retreat is as much about opening up mental space for thinking as it is about writing. The defining characteristics of the retreat include
- a break from the routines and responsibilities of daily life
- a change of location
- permission to focus on very few tasks
- disconnection from social media
The change of location is important, but it can be a very slight change. I am a big fan of staking out friends' houses for an afternoon or a weekend when they are out of town. I guarantee that your friends' dishes and laundry will be less distracting than your own. I even have a camp chair with a sunshade that has played host to many an afternoon retreat. But my favorite retreats are the ones where I can get away for several days. Some retreats involve very little writing but include lots of time for "inviting the muse" in the form of walks, naps, or simply staring at the trees.
Perhaps, too, I feel an attachment to the writing retreat because of its gendered history. Virginia Woolf identified the need for a "room of one's own" because in the upper-middle class Victorian home, the gentleman of the house was possessed of a library which the lady of the house was expected to guard assiduously against the incursions of children, servants, and guests. He had, in other words, a man cave—a concept without an analog on the distaff side. Even though women were historically the guardians of the private, domestic sphere, it was men who had access to privacy for intellectual work within that sphere. Even during his two-year writing retreat at Walden, Thoreau apparently carted laundry home to his mother a few miles away. Women, in other words, have traditionally been laborers at writing retreats not their own.
Even contemporary women, as sociologist Arlie Hochschild found, "do two-thirds of the daily jobs at home, like cooking and cleaning up—jobs that fix them into a rigid routine." For women, particularly women in academe, it can feel like there is never physical or emotional time to focus on their own work.
For this reason, just as twentieth-century feminists formed their own presses and workshops, they also founded retreat spaces specifically for women. In the early 1990s I became a regular volunteer on a project that built a women's writing retreat in the Oregon Coast Range. Founded and funded by a coalition of women writers and publishers, the Cabin at Soapstone Creek became a retreat center that housed two writers at a time. During the years when the cabin was in process, I joined monthly work parties where I learned how to shingle a building and buck timber with a hydraulic log splitter. I cleared trails, mowed weeds, and made lifelong friends. During those years I got to use the cabin and spent many happy weekends there writing and watching the swift-moving salmon-spawning creek. In the photo below I am happily ensconced in the cabin's ship-like turret with four fish-eye windows overlooking the forest.
Soapstone has long since closed its doors, but I still seek refuge in the abundant cottages, yurts, and campsites along the Oregon coast. Recently my neighbors offered me a few free nights at a casino hotel down the coast, and I became possibly the first person to finish an academic article and win at slots there.
Wherever you are, I encourage you to find ways to emerge from the river of everyday life, to give your mind time to browse unexpected avenues, to write without pressure or expectation.
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The aim of this course is to cover the classical theory of classical modular forms. The course will begin with basic definitions and examples. In the later of the semester, we will discuss some applications, advanced topics, and open problems, depending on audiences' interests.
In this course, we will develop homological algebra in a modern, algebraic way with a focus on the language of derived categories. We will discuss various applications with a particular emphasis on sheaf cohomology. This course will provide much of the background material needed for the geometric representation theory class Math 7250 that will be offered in the spring.
The course will be mainly based on Hatcher's book Algebraic topology, and additional material that we will hand out.
In this course, we will begin with the necessary prerequisites about Riemannian manifolds and Lie groups, and then spend a large part of the semester getting comfortable with symmetric spaces of noncompact type (which are the simply-connected models for manifolds of non-positive curvature). We will end with the Mostow Rigidity Theorem and (hopefully) generalizations by Gromov, Ballman and Burns--Spatzier. A good reference for this material is the book Geometry of Nonpositively Curved Manifolds by Patrick Eberlein.
The linear theory is sometimes considered part of linear algebra. The overarching concept is the matrix exponential and how its structure reflects canonical forms of linear operators. I will introduce the spectral theory of linear differential operators and its intimate connection with complex analysis. I also want to include some more specialized topics, such as linear systems governed by indefinite quadratic forms.
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Canopy authorizations and permits are required to place a canopy over the sidewalk. Canopy placement must be adequate for public safety and must be suitable to the circumstances of the proposed canopy location and not interfere with the public use of the sidewalk.
Listed in the following paragraphs are some of the requirements for canopy authorizations and permits. The full list of rules and regulations is contained in the Highway Rules, Sections 2-02 and 2-04, and should be consulted before any work is performed on the street.
A list of partially and fully restricted streets where canopy placement is limited or prohibited can be found in the Highway Rules, Section 2-04(f).
NYC DOT authorization is required before installing a canopy over the sidewalk.
Application for a canopy installation involves three major steps. First, the applicant must obtain authorization from the Highway Inspection and Quality Assurance (HIQA) unit for the placement of the canopy at the proposed location. Second, after obtaining HIQA's authorization, the applicant must obtain a permit to install the canopy at the approved location and apply for a permit to maintain the canopy once it is installed. The permit to maintain the canopy will remain on hold until after the canopy is installed and inspected. Third, following installation of the canopy, a final inspection by HIQA is required to confirm compliance with the applicant's submitted plans. After the canopy passes final inspection, HIQA will release the hold and the applicant must return to the Permit Office to obtain the permit to maintain the canopy.
Following are the specific steps for canopy authorizations and permits:
A permit must be obtained to install the canopy at the approved location (Erect Canopy Permit from the "01" Street Opening Permit series). Only a canopy installer or authorized agent that is registered with NYC DOT can apply for a permit to install the canopy.
In addition, a second permit must be applied for to maintain the canopy. The canopy maintenance permit is from the "07" Canopy Permit series; the specific permit type to be applied for depends on the land use to which the canopy is being attached. The full list of Canopy Permit types is shown in the table. The applicant may apply directly for this permit type without being a registered permittee, provided he or she can demonstrate proof of required insurance. The applicant must maintain valid insurance and a canopy maintenance permit as long as the canopy exists.
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Children Career Selection – Astrologically
If you are a child, and want to dig up the most suitable job profile in your future, you should definitely consider choosing the right field, as it helps you to use your inherent skills, thereby, gives opportunity to select the best suitable professional domain or branch. Here comes the role of Astrologer in delhi ncr and his valuable recommendations regarding selection of a good career.
An astrologer's focus is to consider the interests of the individuals and capabilities, promised in the respective horoscope chart and academic qualifications to opt for the best possible career. Interesting fact in this case, as said by Dr. Vinay Bajrangi is the selection of career largely, which depends on one's "Rashi" or "Horoscope." Not to mention, it depends on inbuilt talents and special qualities, along with individual interests, which remain present among children since their growing age.
Based on this, our Vedic Astrologer in Noida and in other regions of India, always focuses on individual interests of students and abilities associated with horoscope and academics to give valuable recommendations, related to the right selection of career. Even best astrologer in India solely believe that a child should go for the profession that is indicated in his or her strongest sign present in the horoscope. The reason for this is very simple i.e., the strongest sign possesses support of the lord and receives benefits via strong benefic or exalted planet. The dominant planet has a prim role in deciding the career of any student, particularly, when he or she remains the lord of "Lagna" or "Ascendant. "
Dr. Bajrangi, a famous Indian Vedic astrologer, further said that planets give the best possible indications about both failures and successes in different professions. Hence, if children receive good guidance from parents and get liberty to act based on their aptitudes and preferences, they expect to create bright future for themselves.
Why Parents Should Consider Aptitudes and Other Factors of their Children?
Dr. Bajrangi recommends parents to consider the aforementioned aptitudes and interests, regarding career selection of their loving children because of following strong reasons:
Aptitude of any child constitutes mirror of his strengths, personality, and weaknesses. Hence, strategically designed aptitude highlights many valuable pieces of information about any student, which further help in properly informed selection of a good child career.
Children will obviously face difficulty if they are forced to work in any sector, towards which, they do not have interest or passion. Thus, it is the prime duty of parents to interact with their children with the objective to know about the passion and interests of their children, so that children may short list the best possible career related options.
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The following are some of the pharma/biotech stocks that posted the biggest percentage decline today.
1. La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. (LJPC)
Lost 25.39% to close Thursday's (Aug 9) trading at $24.46.
News: The Company reported disappointing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
Net loss for the recent second quarter was $52.8 million or $2.02 per share, wider than Wall Street's expectation of $1.91 loss per share. The net product sales of GIAPREZA in the second quarter of 2018 were $1.6 million while analysts expected sales of $2.5 million
Last December, GIAPREZA was approved by the FDA to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. The drug was launched in the U.S. in March of this year.
Near-term Catalyst:
In June 2018, La Jolla announced that the Marketing Authorization Application for GIAPREZA was validated by the European Medicines Agency. If approved, GIAPREZA could be available for marketing in the European Union in the second half of 2019.
2. Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PTLA)
Lost 18.32% to close Thursday's trading at $30.81.
News: The Company announced second quarter financial results, which were short of analysts' estimates.
The net loss for the recent second quarter was $106.2 million or $1.61 per share on total revenue of $4.0 million while analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected a loss per share of $1.49 on revenue of $6.35 million.
Net loss was $69.7 million or $1.22 per share on revenue of $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2017.
Near-term Catalysts:
-- Submit Prior Approval Supplement (PAS) for Generation 2 Andexxa product by the end of August, positioning the Company for a broader commercial launch in early 2019, upon FDA approval.-- On track to deliver additional data to European regulatory authorities in the fourth quarter, with potential for European approval of Andexanet alfa in the first half of 2019.-- Ongoing discussion with the FDA on the potential regulatory pathway for Cerdulatinib.
3. Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SBPH)
Lost 12.77% to close Thursday's trading at $12.30.
News: The Company has priced an underwritten public offering of 3 million shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $12.50 each, for expected gross proceeds of $37.5 million.
The offering is expected to close on or about August 13, 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 450,000 shares of common stock.
Recent Event:
-- On August 2, the Company announced positive results from the third monotherapy cohort (100mg Inarigivir) of the ongoing ACHIEVE trial.
ACHIEVE is a phase 2a trial evaluating 4 monotherapy dosing regimens of Inarigivir, also known as SB 9200, namely, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg and 200mg, followed by Viread for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV).
The Company presented results from the 24-week trial of both the 25mg and 50mg cohorts of the ACHIEVE trial in March of this year.
-- Top-line results from the fourth and final monotherapy cohort (200mg) of the ACHIEVE trial are expected to be announced by the end of 2018.
4. TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TCON)
Lost 12.24% to close Thursday's trading at $2.15.
News: The Company announced that interim analysis of its phase III trial of TRC105 for the treatment of angiosarcoma, dubbed TAPPAS, will be delayed until Q1 2019. Earlier, the interim analysis was expected to be conducted in the second half of 2018.
-- Announcement of top-line data from the randomized Phase 2 TRAXAR trial of TRC105 in combination with Inlyta for patients with advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma is expected prior to the end of 2018.-- Announcement of data from the Phase 1b trial of TRC105 in combination with Opdivo in patients with non-small cell lung cancer is expected prior to the end of 2018.-- Announcement of the results of the interim analysis from the Phase 3 pivotal TAPPAS trial of TRC105 in angiosarcoma is expected in Q1 2019.
5. Calithera Biosciences Inc. (CALA)
Lost 11.27% to close Thursday's trading at $4.52.
News: No news
Recent event:
On August 7, the Company announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 218.
Clinical Trials & Near-term Catalysts:
The lead drug candidate is CB-839, under phase II development in Renal Cell Carcinoma.
-- A phase II trial of CB-839 in combination with Cabometyx for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, dubbed CANTATA, and a phase II trial of CB-839 in combination with Everolimus in late stage renal cell carcinoma patients, dubbed ENTRATA, are underway.-- A phase II study of CB-839 in combination with Paclitaxel in patients with advanced triple negative breast cancer including patients of African ancestry and non-African ancestry is ongoing. In the Press Release issued on Aug 7, the Company has revealed that it does not plan to pursue further development of CB-839 plus Paclitaxel triple negative breast cancer at this point of time.-- The phase II portion of phase I/II study of CB-839 in combination with Capecitabine in treatment refractory advanced colorectal cancer is ongoing.-- Also in the pipeline is INCB001158, which is being evaluated in multiple phase I clinical trials for the treatment of patients with solid tumors both as a monotherapy, and in combination with immunotherapies and chemotherapy. INCB001158 is being developed as part of a collaboration and license agreement with Incyte.-- An investigational New Drug (IND) Application for CB-280 for the treatment of cystic fibrosis is expected to be filed with the FDA in the first half of 2019.-- An IND for CB-708, an orally administered small molecule inhibitor of CD73, is planned in 2019.
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Mareja covers 36,000 hectares of miombo coastal forest, and contains much variety, with Inselberg mountains dotted about. A major river runs through the heart of the reserve which gives rise to a valuable mosaic of riverine habitats. The project works to protect and nurture these habitats, its game and wildlife.
Over the years various pieces of land within the reserve have been reclaimed from eager farmers, raising funds to buy them out. They have included a beautiful fragment of Palm Forest and recently an area called Meapa (once known to be an elephant and buffalo refuge though sadly heavily poached and farmed but we can now begin the process of rehabilitation.)
We have been working for over 15 years now to try to find sustainable alternatives to poaching and illegal logging, and through daily rangering, a system of rewards and tourism, Mareja has achieved many small successes... as you say in the local language, Makua Verkani Verkani, little by little.
In the early 2000's Dominik and his small team of Rangers managed to stop a major trade of illegal logging on the reserve and brought about the first fine for such operations. On average our Rangers collect 1,500 snares a year and capture around 50 poaching groups.
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Ticket for the following year go on sale the first day of the rodeo we are currently enjoying.
Sorry, we cannot scan your phone. All tickets must be printed. If you need your print at home tickets printed we have a self-service kiosk center located in our Ticket Office that you can use.
Yes, if tickets are still available you may purchase when you arrive. Prices of all tickets purchased same day are increase by $2.00 each. Please be aware that we have performances that sell out.
All children 2 years of age and older will be required to have a ticket. Any child younger than 2 does not need a ticket as long as they are seated in their parent's lap and not occupying a seat.
All returned or exchanged tickets will be subject to a $5 per ticket fee. We do not offer same day returns or exchanges.
We offer a Thursday and Friday ticket package. If you purchase a ticket for the Thursday Rockin' the Arena concert and a ticket for the Friday Rodeo performance in the same transaction, each ticket is $1 off. All other tickets are sold individually by performance.
Yes. For our Friday and Monday performances only we offer discount tickets. On Friday we offer a Military discount. On Friday and Monday we offer a Family Package, Group Package and Senior Discount. Discounts cannot be combined. Please call our Ticket Office at 800-637-2444 for more details.
Yes, all seating is reserved and assigned.
Sections 1-8 are covered as well as rows H-O of sections AA-EE.
In sections DD-LL there are chair seats with backs. We call this our Arena Level seating. Sections 1-8 are metal bleachers with a metal back. All other sections are wood bleacher-style with no back. You are welcome to bring a cushion seat or blanket. We only ask you are courteous to others around you and do not infringe on their space.
Gates open an hour and a half before each performance. Tickets include same day admission to the Kittitas County Fair, so come early and enjoy both the Rodeo and Fair!
Each rodeo performance lasts between three and three and a half hours. The Xtreme Bulls will last between two and two and a half hours. Please remember though, this is subject to change.
Yes, just be sure to take your ticket with you and get your hand stamped by security when you leave. You will need to present a stamped ticket for the correct performance and stamped hand to be allowed re-entry. There is no re-entry on Saturday after 6:00 pm with a Rodeo ticket.
Each of the seven PRCA sanctioned rodeo events will be seen: bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women's barrel racing and bull riding. There will be a great deal of variety! During the Xtreme Bulls you will see only bull riding.
Personal fixed lens cameras are allowed as long as the activity does not interfere with those in the arena, the ability of other spectators to view the rodeo and the photographer does not occupy seats that he or she has not purchased. If you are using something other than a personal fixed lens camera or are disruptive to others you will be asked to take your camera back to your vehicle.
Only PRCA member photographers are granted a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display and distribute images taken during PRCA-sanctioned events. No other photographer is allowed to shoot a PRCA-sanctioned event without written approval from the PRCA or the rodeo committee.
The Ellensburg Rodeo and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) does not allow for the video recording, transmission, distribution or selling of any description, account, picture, video, audio or other form or reproduction of the event without permission.
Cameras with removable lenses, recording devices or digital video are prohibited. Any violation of this policy during a PRCA performance or slack event will result in your immediate removal from the premises.
No, the Ellensburg Rodeo operates rain, heat or shine!
Sorry, there are no same day refunds or exchanges.
Guests are not permitted to bring in any outside food or drink. Food and beverages are available on the rodeo grounds and fairgrounds. Small, soft-sided coolers no larger than 12" by 12" are allowed for need-based cases. These cases include, but are not limited to, infant formula, medicine and other immediate needs.
Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol on the grounds. There are three locations where cold beverages can be purchased and enjoyed: the Trading Post Saloon in the Western Village, Behind the Chutes bar located behind sections HH and II and in Section 9. Section 9 is the only section where you can enjoy a cold beverage while watching the rodeo. For the rodeo performances you can use a rodeo ticket for any section to enter Section 9.
Yes, there are four ATM's available for use. One in the Western Village, one outside section KK, one outside the Behind the Chutes and one inside the Behind the Chutes.
Yes, strollers are allowed on the grounds, however, they cannot be taken into the grandstands. Stroller can be parked at the ramp entrances. Please note there is no security to watch strollers.
Sorry, pets are not allowed on the grounds. Only service animlas with proper paperwork will be allowed.
All rodeo tickets include same day Kittitas County Fair admission so you are able to visit the Fair all day. The Yakama Nation Indian Village is also located just outside the Western Village entrance to the grounds. Free admission!


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Squash casserole
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 236.0
- Total Fat: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 238.2 mg
- Sodium: 446.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 15.0 g
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Number of Servings: 5
2 or 3 larger yellow squash
cup milk
1 or 2 eggs
1 package of shredded mild cheese
salt and pepper
slice squash into small pieces and bring to a boil until soft, add salt(but not too soft). Drain water and place squash into shallow baking dish. Add 1 cup of milk onto the squash-equally. Optional: add one or two eggs for thickness. Lastly add shredded cheese on top. Bake on 350 for about 30 mins until desired thickness occurrs.
Number of Servings: 5
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Galveston, Texas, is located about 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston. Galveston is an island city that's a popular vacation and weekend getaway destination. The city made headlines in 1900 when a powerful hurricane left it in shambles. In modern times, residents and visitors flock to Galveston's Strand Historic District for entertainment. In addition to entertainment, the Strand offers lodging at area hotels.
Tremont House
The Tremont House hotel is a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America Program. The hotel is managed by the Wyndham Hotel Group. The Tremont House has 119 rooms, of which 15 are suites. The hotel also offers on-site dining at the Tremont Café and Toujouse Bar. Rooms at the Strand hotel feature marble-appointed bathrooms, bathrobes, cable television, high-speed Internet, alarm clocks and other amenities. The Tremont House offers limited room service. Children 17 years old and younger stay free with an adult who is occupying the same room. The Tremont House is located within walking distance of the Strands' attractions, including the Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Pier 21 Theater. The Tremont House 2300 Ships Mechanic Row Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-0300 wyndham.com/hotels/GLSTH/main.wnt
Harbor House
Harbor House hotel is decked out in a nautical theme. The Strand hotel has 42 rooms, including three one-bedroom suites. Amenities include free breakfast, wireless Internet, morning newspaper, cable television and wake-up service. All rooms have a sitting area, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Each room offers a view of Galveston Harbor. The entertainment of the Strand is a walk away from the hotel. Guests are offered signing privileges with established credit at local restaurants, including Tremont Café, Toujouse Bar at Tremont House and Bernardo's at nearby Hotel Galvez. Signing privileges are also available at the pool at nearby Hotel Galvez. Harbor House Pier 21 Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-3321 harborhousepier21.com
More on Galveston, Texas
Galveston's attractions include 32 miles of beaches, a Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Moody Gardens and other popular draws. Galveston's Strand Historic District, which is located downtown, is home to annual festivals such as Mardi Gras Galveston and Dickens on the Strand, art galleries, museums, a theaters, shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels. The Strand is adjacent to the city's cruise ship terminal. The Strand consists of 26 square blocks. The area is generally referred to as Galveston's downtown.
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How to Make Interior Primitive Shutters
Primitive shutters are mostly aesthetic. They do not function with movable louvers like contemporary shutters, but instead are placed at either side of a window to promote a rustic or country look to a home. Hang them on the wall with hinges and they open and close, or attach them permanently to the wall. They are simple to make with rough lumber, or just about any other type of recycled board rescued from a scrap pile or derelict building.
Measure the height of the window. Cut four 3/4-by-4-by-48 inch pine boards to the measurement with a miter saw.
Place four of the boards together side by side, flush at the ends. Measure the width of the accumulated boards. Cut two more pieces of pine at the measurement. Place one piece of pine flush across the top horizontally and one across the bottom.
Nail the horizontal pieces to the vertical pieces using a hammer and 1-1/4-inch finish nails with two nails per board.
Measure the distance between the horizontal boards. Cut two more pieces of pine at the measurement. Nail them flush to the sides between the horizontal pieces. Repeat the above steps to build another shutter.
Apply paint, stain or leave them as-is. Screw gate hinges to the sides of the shutters with 3/4-inch screws and a drill/driver.
Things Needed
- Rough sanded pine, 3/4-by-4-by-48 inches
- Miter saw
- Hammer
- 1-1/4-inch finish nails
- Paint or stain (optional)
- Gate hinges
- 3/4-inch screws
- Drill/driver
- Check the integrity of the lumber. If it's cracked, split or full of splinters use something else. Wear eye protection when working with wood or tools.
- The pine boards and dimensions are used here as an example. Use old painted boards, rough lumber, flooring planks or any other type of board you have on hand. Use recycled, rusty or hinges with an antique finish to hang the shutters.
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Apple Patent Hints at Curved iPhone Display
Apple may be joining the ranks of the Samsung Nexus S, the Dell Venue Pro, and the Nokia Lumia smarthones with its next iPhone as the smartphone-maker appears to be experimenting with glass displays. In a recent patent filing uncovered by Patently Apple, it appears that Apple may be working on its own innovation to potentially deliver a smartphone with a curved glass display in the future.
The patent that Apple is applying for is for a process that would allow Apple to mold and bend thin glass panels into curved surfaces without requiring the use of harmful chemicals. According to the iPhone-maker, potential applications for curved glass could include computer mouse, iPod, Cinema Displays, and TVs.
Though filing for and being granted a patent for curved glass does not necessarily mean that Apple would release a consumer product with curved glass, it does open the doors for Apple to deviate from its traditionally flat iPhone offering.
With smartphones and tablets maximizing the front surface areas for screen real estate and minimizing the bezel area, a curved display could add to usability of a phone by giving consumers extra space to flick and swipe between screens. The curved glass on the Lumia 920 and Lumia 800 smartphones not only allowed Nokia to create beautifully crafted smartphones, but also help improve the usability of those devices as well.
It's unclear if Apple will ever commercialize a curved glass display. There are already a number of phones with curved or slightly curved displays on the market, including the Droid DNA, the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, and Lumia 920. Some of these phones have displays that have an outward curve while phones such as the Galaxy S and Galaxy Nexus have displays that curve inward.
In addition to curved glass display, Samsung Display is rumored to be bringing some prototype flexible displays to CES in January. Those flexible panels may begin to appear in some consumer devices starting in 2013.
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Marimo Moss Ball
An unusual little algae that forms a moss like ball at the bottom of lakes in the Northern hemisphere. Becoming a very popular houseplant in the UK due to its very low maintenance and very cool look. Simply change half the water in the jar with fresh water every 2 weeks.
Grows very slowly at 5mm per year. Can reach up to 30cm.
Indirect sunlight. Direct sun can burn them especially when in the glass.
Keep them cool, away from radiators etc.
Gently shake your Moss Ball every now and then to simulate the waves on the ocean floor and to help it keep ball shaped.
*Comes in the glass jar with green chippings as pictured.


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The choices you make when you shop are powerful when it comes to cutting waste. Opt for items with the least amount of packaging, or packaging that can be recycled. Choose products designed to last the distance or be made into something new after use.
Here are some tips on how to shop smart to reduce your waste.
Circular economy 101
Simply put, the circular economy is based on the idea of using the same resources over and over again – rather than continuously extracting more from nature.
5 reasons to buy recycled
With circular economy principles catching on fast in New Zealand and around the world, buying products and packaging made from recycled materials is set to become as routine as placing our cans, plastics and glass out on the kerb for recycling.


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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Just in time for the back to school season, a new survey reveals that youth sports are causing parents a lot of unneeded stress.
The report, which polled more than 400 moms, revealed that the pressure for kids to perform and the grueling practice schedule of some youth sports leagues has mothers on edge.
Not only did 68% of moms say their children's participating in youth sports caused them to feel stressed, but 24% said it causes conflict with their significant other.
Most moms also say they feel happiest when their children's sports season is over.
And not only are youth sports causing stress at home, they're also raising issues on the work front. Sixty-five percent of moms say their kids' sports schedule interferes with their jobs, and 43% say they are less productive at work due to their children's youth sports involvement.
The survey, which was commission by i9 Sports, a nationwide youth sports league franchise, also revealed that children might be bearing the brunt of their mother's sports-induced stress: 24% of moms said they've resented their children due to the amount of time their sports commitments require.
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Last week I asked if you could name these fruits. I posed the question here at ThatCookGirl.com and again on facebook. Everyone seemed to know what the kumquats and star fruit were, but most seemed stumped by the 3rd fruit I had pictured. An odd looking greenish-brown fruit that my kiddos and I chose because we had never seen or heard of the cherimoya before.
It's fun to try new foods, and I found it even more enjoyable to share it with my kiddos and talk about what we liked and didn't like. We all agreed that the smooth texture and sweet flavor of the cherimoya was our favorite of the three. It would make a great addition to a smoothie, or alongside a cup of fresh yogurt. Both of the kiddos said they did not enjoy the kumquats. They were a little bitter, maybe they weren't quite ripe? I was the only one who said "eh, I could take it or leave it" to the star fruit. It was good, but not something that made me think "where have you been all my life?" But again, I think it was not fully ripe, so I will have to try it again at some point. Maybe alongside the dragon fruit that was suggested by my sister. It is, afterall, the Year of the Dragon, which is MY year!
Speaking of MY year! It is still my Birthday Month, too! And I'm still trying new foods. Tonight: Veal!


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I have met with but one or two persons in the course of my life who understood the art of taking walks daily, —not [to] exercise the legs or body merely, nor barely to recruit the spirits, but positively to exercise both body and spirit, and to succeed to the highest and worthiest ends by the abandonment of all specific ends,—who had a genius, so to speak, for sauntering. And this word "saunter," by the way, is happily derived "from idle people who roved about the country [in the Middle Ages] and asked charity under pretence of going a la Sainte-Terrer," a Holy-Lander. They who never go to the Holy Land in their walks, as they pretend, are indeed mere idlers and vagabonds.
methinks I should hear with indifference if a trustworthy messenger were to inform me that the sun drowned himself last night
Thoreau's Journal: 10-Jan-1851
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Gregory--thank you for doing this. Thoreau, although delightfully outrageous, is a fresh voice in my life every day. I hope you keep this blog going.
- Jan 10, 2006, 4:11:00 AM
Yeah, thanx indeed.
Just bought the 1984 edition of Thoreaus Journals, which are a reprint of your edition - also in 14 volumes.
It's still not a library of 900 of which 700 are written by Thoreau, but it's a beginning. Keep up the good work.
- Jan 11, 2006, 1:16:00 PM
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More Postponements.
14th Feb 2009
Thursday evening's snowfall onto an already waterlogged Bury pitch has resulted in the postponement of Saturday's First Team derby with Standon & Puckeridge.
Another casualty of the weekend is the Vets' match with Ashwell which has also been called off; it's about time we got some good weather!
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Pardon the interruption...Thursday, January 31, 2013
My deepest apologies-- Baby Overshare Week was unexpectedly interrupted by the sudden, spectacular, overwhelming arrival of our baby girl. Many of you have probably "met" her on Facebook, but if you have not please allow me to introduce you...
Miss Charlotte Woodward Grassmeyer joined our family on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2:37pm, just after the snow started to fall. She weighed 7lbs even and was 20 inches head to toe.
A huge thank you to everyone who has written, called, texted, commented, "liked," and prayed for us over the last six days {or 9 months!}. We are blessed to have you in our lives as well.


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Craig Bellamy's blister- ing start to the season has been fuelled by a new habit after the Welsh striker confessed he is hooked on home wins.
Coventry managed a meagre five Highfield Road victories in all competitions last season as City's ageing stadium prepared for Nationwide League football.
However, victory against Liverpool on Sunday will hand Bellamy his sixth home win of the season before the end of September, and the 22-year-old is buzzing on Tyneside.
"I experienced two defeats against Liverpool last season but I had the same record against quite a few Premiership teams," joked the in-form forward. "It didn't matter whether it was home or away.
"It'll be nice to put one over them on Sunday and the fact that we're playing at St James's is a major advantage.
"Our home performances have been a strong point so far this season. Since I've been here the crowd has really helped me and they have raised my game considerably.
"I'm sure it helps the other players in the same way but for me it's a whole new experience.
"We've got great fans here, a passionate following, and it's a bonus which has to count in our favour."
Coventry managed just 12 victories throughout last season and had it not been for Bellamy's eight goals their record would have been worse.
The Sky Blues managed just four league wins at Highfield Road - a record Newcastle could equal as early as next month when Tottenham visit St James's.
"If we are going to achieve something this season then it will all hinge on how well Nobby Solano and Laurent Robert play," added Bellamy.
"If they are on song then Newcastle United are on song and the games against West Ham and Leicester prove the point.
"They were quiet at Upton Park but they were brilliant against Leicester. They are massive players for us and if we get them the ball they will tear any team apart." Bellamy and Alan Shearer are beginning to forge a fascinating partnership, but both players will be looking to make Liverpool pay for Newcastle's profligacy against Leicester.
United know they cannot afford to pass up the opportunities which came their way against Peter Taylor's side when Gerard Houllier's men visit Tyneside in two days' time, but Bellamy refuses to panic.
"We're creating plenty of chances as a team and you only start worrying when those chances stop coming," added the former Norwich playmaker. "Believe me, I know what it's like.
"We should have scored more against Leicester and I think Alan would agree.
"I don't think he was trying too hard after they took his goal against Manchester United away - he doesn't need to try too hard.
"He'll always get goals as long as we keep giving him the chances. He's still the main man and Liverpool know that." * Aaron Hughes has become the first withdrawal from Sammy McIlroy's Northern Ireland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier against Malta.
The Newcastle defender has pulled out with a hamstring injury - just 24 hours after being named in McIlroy's party.
McIlroy had feared he would lose Hughes, who has already been sidelined for two weeks.
The Irish boss is particularly disappointed by Hughes' withdrawal because he had hoped to develop his fledgling centre-half partnership with Sunderland's George McCartney.
Now Preston's Colin Murdock is likely to play alongside McCartney a week tomorrow in the Ta'Qali national stadium in Valletta.
"I've just heard from Newcastle's physio, Paul Ferris, that Aaron broke down in a fitness session and he's had to pull out," said McIlroy.
"It's a shame because McCartney and him had done very well in the last match against Iceland."


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District's spending choices reflect its values
The way we choose to spend our money often reflects our values.
So when the School District chose to publicize a significant $100 million contract offer to Philadelphia Federation of Teachers members, a casual observer might conclude that District officials truly value those who work most closely with the city's children and that the District had done all it could to negotiate a contract that is fair to all the stakeholders, from teachers to taxpayers.
In a Feb. 14 Notebook blog post titled "Wait for a teachers' contract drags on," District Chief Financial Officer Uri Monson was quoted as saying: "We have to reach a balance. Having unhappy teachers is not healthy. But if the system is not fiscally healthy, that is not good for kids either."
Monson is right. You can't (or shouldn't) spend money you don't have. And it's no secret that the District's finances, although improving, remain dire. Missing from Monson's assessment, however, is that the District's financial woes are the result of systemic self-inflicted wounds – a microcosm of a conservative national trend to starve schools in order to label them failures and thus justify their privatization.
Due to over 15 years of woeful mismanagement by the unelected and unaccountable School Reform Commission, what began as a budgetary nosebleed turned into an economic hemorrhage. Yet, at every step along the way, the District did have money to spend. A lot of it.
There were apparently millions to spend on consultant reports from outsiders without ties or a commitment to the city, its children, and their families.
There were millions to spend on outsourced contracts that neither improved efficiency nor outcomes – $34 million just in the Source4Teachers debacle, in which the firm widely missed fill-rate goals for finding substitute teachers.
There were millions to spend on legal expenses – and to settle lawsuits – related to the District's tireless effort to rid itself of its obligations to children.
There was money to spend on a revolving door of six-figure central office administrators who dropped into Philly for a year to get some "urban cred" on their resumes and then left.
There was also money for bonuses for already well-compensated administrators who added some responsibilities, but not for teachers and secretaries who had done the same.
There was even money –a substantial amount per year – to secure Superintendent William Hite's leadership for an additional five years, despite two years remaining on his original contract at the time. Perhaps he received fair market value for a superintendent with such vast and enormous responsibilities in a district the size of Philadelphia. I certainly don't begrudge him or anyone else for getting paid his or her worth. I just question why the same doesn't extend to members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, whose dedicated members most directly affect our city's children, arguably among the nation's most impoverished youth.
The District has also saved millions of dollars as a result of PFT members working under a status quo contract, which has resulted in frozen raises and no contractual increases since 2013.
Over the same period of time, it became clear that there were many things for which there was not money. School nurses, counselors, librarians, basic school supplies, and critical repairs needed to create safer and healthier conditions for children were all "luxuries" that we were told we would just have to live without.
As with those who drink or gamble away their take-home pay, there often isn't enough money for necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
It's not that there isn't money, per se. It just comes down to what people value enough to spend it on.
Matthew Mandel is a national board-certified teacher in the School District of Philadelphia.


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Winglets – the tips of aeroplane wings that curve upwards – save fuel, reduce noise and make higher rates of climb possible. They're a popular design feature in modern aircraft. All Boeing's 737s have winglets, as do several Airbus and all Bombardier jets.
They're made from composite materials to achieve the right combination of shape, strength, weight and durability. However, existing production methods are only partly automated, making assembly labour-intensive and costly.
With demand growing rapidly GKN Aerospace wanted to speed up production times and reduce costs.
Redesigning winglets was just one of several collaborative R&D projects funded under the £12 million Structures Technology Maturity (STeM) programme launched by Innovate UK and the research councils in 2012.
The programme was led by GKN Aerospace partnered by Bombardier, Spirit Aerosystems and GE Aviation. Its objective was to support new concepts in wing design, pushing the boundaries of aerodynamic performance.
The existing production process had many separate steps – manually laying an upper and a lower skin using composite materials, building an internal spar structure, attaching it to each winglet and finally fastening the skins together.
Automating this process meant changing it (and the structure of winglets) from the inside out. Each partner worked on a different part of the production process.
GKN's Isle of Wight Composites research centre redesigned the interior structure of the upper skin. The new design replaced internal spars with a 'waffle' sub-structure. This is applied and joined to the upper surface in a single process (co-curing) really speeding up production.
The National Composites Centre (NCC) took on the task of automating the laying of the complex, double-curvature external 'skins'. A key challenges was getting its twin AFP (Automatic Fibre Placement) robots to work together in close proximity in a confined space.
Ben Hopper of the NCC said:
"Our operators had to synchronise the robots' movements very carefully to manufacture 2 winglets at the same time on the same fixture. But it confirmed what we knew the AFP robots could do and we'll be applying that knowledge to other projects."
The AMRC created an automated cell to assemble the structure – using standard low cost assembly tools. A high-definition projection system enabled precise positioning of an automated robotic drilling unit to drill holes, apply sealant and insert fasteners, before securing the components to a lightweight carbon assembly fixture.
The partners were delighted with the results. John Cornforth, GKN's Head of Airframe Technology for European Special Products said:
"Our target was to produce a winglet that performed the same more quickly and at a lower cost. We achieved 20% cost savings, reduced production times and improved the consistency and quality of manufacturing. We learned a lot that can be applied to other aerostructure projects."
Tom Hitchings NCC Business Development Director added:
"It shows that UK companies, supported by Innovate UK and the resources of the Catapult network, are ahead of the game in delivering the next generation of high-performance, high-quality aircraft components – while reducing manufacturing costs and lead times."
The companies GKN Aerospace is a leader in the manufacture of complex composite and metallic aerostructures including winglets (the tips of wings that curve upwards).
The National Composites Centre and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre are both part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult network.