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Democrat Jim Shea is pitching an expansive, costly plan to overhaul Maryland's education system, starting with expanded prenatal care and stretching through on-the-job training.
The multibillion-dollar proposal emphasizes extra funding for poor areas, universal preschool, child care subsidies, after-school care and summer programs, plus tuition-free community college, higher pay for teachers and a new K-12 curriculum pegged to international standards.
"We have to have all of these building blocks," Shea said.
The 21-page proposal released Monday morning, however, does not offer a timeline or a price tag for the plan. Shea said those details would come later, after a state commission that's also working on education reform releases its price estimates for similar ideas.
Shea said in an interview he expected it to cost in the billions of dollars — and that he doesn't expect to raise taxes in order to pay for it.
Shea criticized Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's record on education, pointing out that education spending has not risen as quickly as the state's revenue. Hogan's spokesman has said the governor has increased education funding each year, and the governor's record speaks for itself.
Shea promised that, if elected after winning the eight-way Democratic primary, he would make putting more cash into the education system his top priority, and he was willing to make "tough choices" to do it.
He declined to identify what he would trim from state spending in order to make education spending increase at the same rate as state revenue, but he acknowledged it was a big expense that would require significant "political will."
"Properly funding public education is expensive," Shea said. "In the long term, however, failing to fund education is far more expensive in lost productivity and underutilized human capital."
In order to save some money, Shea said that non-classroom costs like transportation, energy and materials could be purchased through a statewide joint purchasing agreement. He speculated that that could save about $100 million annually — about 5 percent of the cost of such purchases.
Many of Shea's proposals are the same ideas under discussion by the Kirwan Commission, a panel charged by the state legislature to come up with ways to overhaul education in the state. The commission plans to issue its recommendations — and the large price tag that goes with it — by this June.
Shea promised that, if elected, he would fully implement the commission's recommendations.
A consultant for the commission has estimated Maryland needs to spend $2.9 billion more each year on education, though some commission members have said they expect the total cost of their proposals to be less than that.
"Maryland must invest boldly in education," Shea said. "If, however, we commit fully to a bold plan to have an education system rivaling the best in the world, the benefits to our children and our state will be enormous and more than justified."
Shea said that Maryland has taken steps before, pointing to the landmark Thorton funding formula that increased K-12 school funding from $2.6 billion annually in 2002 to $7.9 billion this year.
Maryland eventually raised taxes, in 2007 under then-Gov. Martin O'Malley, in order to pay for the promises in the Thornton program.
Shea called it "morally wrong and, ultimately, economically and socially destructive" that minority and young mothers are less likely to have access to prenatal care.
While Shea said that he believes his entire education plan should be enacted at the same time, he singled out funneling more resources to economically depressed areas as his top priority.
"Every year we delay on that, we are creating more and more problems for ourselves," he said.
Shea's proposal includes raising pay for teachers — but he doesn't say by how much or how quickly those raises would be implemented. He also pitches more professional training for educators, residency programs for teachers in training, and hiring more teachers in order to reduce class sizes.
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He said community colleges should offer child care and health care, and Maryland needs more vocational training to connect high school students with jobs.


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Planet Pluto
The Planet Pluto is in the ninth position from the Sun. It is smaller than the earth's moon. Thus, its orbit takes it within the Neptune orbit and beyond the orbit. Pluto was the eighth planet actually from the sun until 1999 from 1979. But on Feb 11, 1999, it was relegated to a dwarf planet as it crossed the path of Neptune and became the most distant planet of the solar system. Pluto for another 228 years will be beyond Neptune. The orbit of the Pluto is tilted to the solar system main plane by 17.1 degrees. Thus it is a rocky and cold world with an ephemeral atmosphere.
- Orbit: 248 Earth years
- Diameter: 1,430 miles (2,301 km)
- Day:4 Earth day
Pluto is also the largest members of the Kuiper Belt, which is beyond the Neptune orbit, a shadowy disklike zone and is thought to be populated with thousands of rocky, icy bodies larger than 62 miles (100 kilometres) across, in association with 1 trillion or more comets.
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Pluto was discovered at the Lowell Observatory by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930, based on the predictions by Lowell and many more astronomers, It acquired its name from the Roman god of the underworld. Pluto in 2006 was categorised as a dwarf planet and since then it attracted controversy in the scientific community and general public.
The planet Pluto is far from Earth and very little was known until 2015 about its surface conditions or size. The recent NASA's space probe show that this dwarf planet is 1473 miles (2370 km), this means it is two-thirds wide as the moon in the earth and is less than the earth's diameter by nearly one-fifth.
The new horizons revealed that Pluto's surface has a variety of features including mountain at 11,000 feet comparing the Earth's Rocky Mountains. The nitrogen and methane ice cover most of the Pluto surface. The materials are fragile to support enormous peaks, so it is suspected that these mountains are formed on water-ice bedrock.
The surface of the planet Pluto is covered with plenty of methane ice, but the scientists have now observed the dwarf planet's surface ice reflects light in different ways. Pluto's surface is the coldest in the solar system at minus 375 degrees Fahrenheit. However, in comparison to the past images of Pluto, the dwarf planet has grown redder now, obviously due to seasonal changes. The dwarf planet goes closer to the sun than Neptune and when it is closer, its surface ices thaw and the atmosphere thins, comprising of nitrogen mostly with some methane.


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4 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
4 Days Gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda
Tour overview
Tracking the mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park is also one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. And for those of you that can't get enough of these primates in just one day, we can offer you the chance to fulfill your needs with a second day of trekking. There are seven gorilla trekking groups that are habituated for tourism. Volcanoes National park is also known for its beautiful views of the undulating volcanoes of Mount Karisimbi, Sabyinyo, Bisoke, Muhabura and Gahinga.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Musanze in Ruhengeri
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 3: the second day of Gorilla trekking
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Musanze in Ruhengeri
Our professional guide will greet you at the airport or at the hotel in the morning and will brief you about the safari. You will begin with a safari to Kigali, Rwanda's Capital city that was named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandat , who was the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda. This is the main administrative and economic center of Rwanda. It's surrounded by the lush hills of green, and the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali's face is her fortune and a dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are also other contributing factors. This is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor and is a city where the past lives comfortably with the present.
On this tour, you will have the chance to see the following;
- Visit to the artisan shopping center to view and also purchase the local arts and crafts.
- Visit to the Kigali Museum and then learn the history of Kigali's and Rwanda's pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters of Rwanda.
- Tour around the city and see the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali city
- Visit to the Gisozi Genocide memorial site.
You then continue to Musanze and to your hotel. The journey to Musanze goes through the magnificent, hilly country side that gives Rwanda its stature as "the land of the thousand Hills"
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Moderate: La palme Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
So early in the morning, transfer to the park headquarters for the pre trek breiging for the guests. As you follow the trek, you will visit the Iby'Iwacu cultural village, based in the community near Volcanoes National park. At the Village, you will have a wonderful and interactive experience as you learn about Rwanda traditions, culture, dances and the songs. You will also have an opportunity to taste the local food and the banana beer and also visit the local household or the school. As well you can also chose to visit some of the local community projects and cooperatives to see, how your travel with us that contributes to making a difference in people's lives. As you are at the Village, you will participate in one of our community development and the conservation projects under the theme. "Goats for Gorillas"
There is $ 50 community development and the conservation fee charged and is also used to buy a goat through the goats for gorilla's project which is given to a farmer poacher's family after trekking the gorillas, you will also hand over this goat to one of the families living around the gorillas' park at the Iby'Iwacu cultural village. This is also an incentive for communities to protect and conserve the gorillas and their habitant and the way for you to give back to both community and conservation.
On the drive back to your hotel, depending on the recent available time, we also offer you a choice of value added activities from the following;
- Visit the Ruhengeri market, which provides you with an opportunity to see and buy the local Rwandan fabrics, hand crafts, foods, and see how the markets are organised.
- You will visit the twin lakes, Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo and whiz at the views of the Virunga Mountain chain.
- Accommodation options
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Moderate: La palme Lodge
- Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Day 3: the second day of Gorilla trekking
Early in the morning, transfer to the park offices for a pre trek briefing for all the visitors and choosing the gorilla group you want to trek. After this trek, we will drive you to Gisenyi which is a lovely town that is located on the shores of Lake Kivu. Lake Kivu is also one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that glow in the Albertine rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands at 1461m above sea level and is Africa's highest lake. The northern shore is subject to the eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo. Gisenyi also offers excellent views of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes Massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a very good place to relax, with the feel of a tropical beach resort. In the afternoon, we will be relaxing and re-energizing your reward after two days of trekking.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Moderate: La palme Lodge
Budget: Kinigi Guest House
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali
Transfer to Kigali. You will have a stop in Nyiragarama for lunch and then have a chance to tour the Urwibusto Eco tourism project. This started in 1983, when the owner and Manager SINA Derard opened a small restaurant and the bakery at the location.Over many years, his business grew and it has been his mission since 1993 to become a leader in the production and the rocessing of the organic fruits as well as the vegetables in the area and in Rwanda. This enterprise also supports the local farmers and contributes to the social and economic development in the area, thus providing schools and education, hence creating jobs and opportunities, mostly for the women and training of the farmers. This has also made the community of Rulindo district one of the most sustainable communities in Rwanda and a very good role model to others.
After transfer to the airport or at the Hotel
Tour inclusions
- full board accommodation,
- Gorilla permits
- Full time English speaking professional driver/guide,
- All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary,
- Bottled water while on safari,
- Transport
Tour Exclusions
- Kigali hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
- Tips,
- Laundry services,
- Beverages/ drinks,
- international flights,
- Visas,
- Items of a personal nature,
- Optional activities in the itinerary


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Publication Acceptance Date: 10/18/1997
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Interpretive Summary: Resistance or susceptibility to an infection by a parasite is determined by the interaction between the parasite and the immune system of the host that it infects. Knowledge of which outcome, resistance or susceptibility, will occur, and how it is regulated by the host, is important in the design of effective strategies to control infectious diseases of humans and livestock. The current study demonstrates that worm parasites stimulate a strong and characteristic response that leads to effective immunity when cells that bear particular cell surface molecules are activated. A specific pattern of molecular interactions is required in order for the complete set of host immune responses to be effectively activated. This information is relevant to researchers that are interested in producing vaccines against worm parasites for the control of the level and intensity of the infection. This observation is unique because it shows for the first time that worms induce a pattern of cell surface molecular interaction that is not the same as that required by isolated proteins that are often used to immunize against the parasite. This observation suggests that new stimulators of the immune system must accompany vaccination with isolated proteins if the response is to be effective against the worm infection. Thus, as novel subunit vaccines are planned their ability to stimulate a complete protective immune response must be determined.
Technical Abstract: Blocking B7 ligand costimulatory molecules can inhibit a primary T dependent immune response, but whether these interactions also mediate ongoing or memory immune responses is less clear. Development of immunotherapies based on blocking B7 ligand interactions would be limited if they were effective only at the initiation of an immune response. This commentary discusses the conditions under which T helper effector and memory cells may or may not require B7 ligand interactions for their function.


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Thousand Oaks, CA – Officebites, Inc. competed in the 805 Startups Demo Competition on July 26th, 2017. The event was held at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Officebites and their co-founders, Jesse Shapiro and Evan Milnor, were selected to compete against four other start-up ventures in the event. Officebites had previously won the Union Bank award for the most outstanding new venture to come out of UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2017, and a fellowship from the West Los Angeles YPO earlier this year.
The five startups were selected to compete from a pool of more than 65 applicants. They presented to an audience of 400 Southern Californians, including many entrepreneurs, investors, and vendors as well as a four-judge panel from the Angel Investor and Venture Capital community.
805 Startups is the premier startup organization in Ventura County, Santa Barbara, and Conejo Valley. 805 Startups members take advantage of a large and rapidly growing network comprised of startups, investors, corporations, politicians, universities, and talent.
This annual event put on by the 805 Startups provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn better how to pitch, to help investors assess their ventures, and to network among the throng of investors, government officials, educators, students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders all searching for the right ventures to support.
Officebites has now officially entered in its final pre-launch stage on its mission to provide high-protein, portion-controlled snacks (with habit-stamps) to help regulate blood sugar, physical energy and mental acuity throughout the work day.
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A decade after the Nazis' 1933 book burnings, the U.S. War Department and the publishing industry did the opposite, printing 120 million miniature, lightweight paperbacks for U.S. troops to carry in their pockets across Europe, North Africa and the Pacific.Share
The books were Armed Services Editions, printed by a coalition of publishers with funding from the government and shipped by the Army and Navy. The largest of them were only three-quarters of an inch thick—thin enough to fit in the pocket of a soldier's pants. Soldiers read them on transport ships, in camps and in foxholes. Wounded and waiting for medics, men turned to them on Omaha Beach, propped against the base of the cliffs. Others were buried with a book tucked in a pocket.
"When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II" by Molly Guptill Manning tells the story of the Armed Services Editions. To be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on Dec. 2, the book reveals how the special editions sparked correspondence between soldiers and authors, lifted "The Great Gatsby" from obscurity, and created a new audience of readers back home.
The program was conceived by a group of publishers, including Doubleday, Random House and W. W. Norton. In 1942 they formed the Council on Books in Wartime to explore how books could serve the nation during the war. Ultimately, the program transformed the publishing industry. "It basically provided the foundation for the mass-market paperback," said Michael Hackenberg, a bookseller and historian. It also turned a generation of young men into lifelong readers.
Ms. Manning, 34 years old, stumbled across the story of the wartime editions while doing research for her first book, "The Myth of Ephraim Tutt," which explores the career of courtroom-thriller writer Arthur Train. Poring through the Charles Scribner's Sons archives at the Princeton University library, she kept finding letters from soldiers writing about the Armed Services Editions of Train's books.
Some letters were heartbreaking. A young Marine wrote to Betty Smith, author of the best seller, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He told her his heart was dead after watching his friend die. "He didn't think that he was ever going to feel joy or happiness," Ms. Manning said. For two years, he walked around in an almost comatose state. After contracting malaria he found himself in the hospital without anything to do. When he asked the nurse for a book, she gave him "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."
"He started reading it, and he could not believe that he laughed," Ms. Manning said. "He hadn't laughed in such a long time."
The book also made him cry—an emotional response that relieved him. Ms. Manning was struck by the way the Marine ended his letter: "I don't think I would have been able to sleep this night unless I bared my heart to the person who caused it to live again."
The books weren't intended to last more than six readings. But many of them have survived. Ms. Manning owns nearly 900 of them, stacked neatly on two bookcases in her Manhattan apartment. She finds them online and occasionally at Manhattan's Chelsea Flea Market. They can cost as little as a dollar....
Remarkably, the books also helped rescue "The Great Gatsby" from oblivion. When it was first printed, "The Great Gatsby" garnered poor reviews and failed to sell.
Then it was selected for an Armed Services Edition, as the publishers scoured their backlists for books that might appeal to young men. Some 155,000 copies were printed and shipped overseas. Soldiers mentioned the book in their letters home. Although they weren't allowed to say where they were stationed or what they were doing they could use the book as a talking point with their families. "Gatsby" started to gain steam at home, eventually becoming the classic it is today.
Ms. Manning's book also recounts a short but bizarre episode in which Congress passed a law that prevented many titles from being sent to troops overseas. In 1944, Republicans feared President Franklin D. Roosevelt would be elected to a fourth term. As they were debating a bill on sending electoral ballots to troops overseas, a Republican senator from Ohio slipped in a provision stipulating that no movie, magazine, newspaper or book purchased with government funds could contain any political propaganda.
"We think we have partisan politics today!" Ms. Manning said. If a book mentioned President Roosevelt even in passing, it couldn't be published for the troops. The publishers fought the provision, however, and within five months it was amended.
By the end of the war, the Armed Services Editions had ushered in a new era for the publishing industry, which had previously balked at printing paperbacks. The experiment showed that if books could be printed in an affordable way, publishers could reach a new audience. "So the 25-cent paperback was basically born, and it flourished after the war," Ms. Manning said.
After the war ended and the post-war housing boom began, homes came with a new standard option for the first time in American history: built-in bookcases. (Read more.)
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Crime and Punishment in Black America Author: JAMES FORMAN JR.
The past few years have seen an increase in awareness and outrage over the senseless killings of black men and women at the hands of law enforcement, and these deaths have also led to a renewed conversation about race in America's criminal justice system.
It's a given in this country that race plays a major role in that system, with black people more likely than white people to be arrested for minor crimes, to be dealt harsher sentences, and to be more unfairly impacted by their criminal records. Yet the criminal justice system is also staffed by thousands of black police officers, judges, corrections officers, and prosecutors.
So how do we understand the paradox of black officials perpetuating a system that largely disadvantages black people?
In Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America, Yale Law School professor and former D.C. public defender James Forman, Jr. examines the fascinating and tragic historical roots of the war on crime, and the role that African Americans played in its escalation.
Using Washington, D.C., a largely African American city, as a window into America's response on crime, Forman shows how tougher laws and harsher responses were proposed by the nation's first black mayors, police chiefs, and city council members. These individuals came to power at a historic moment when poverty, crime, drug addiction, and violence were on the increase, and their stringent law-and-order tactics were seen as necessary to protect and heal these communities. In heartbreaking detail, Locking Up Our Own shows how the black community struggled to respond to rising crime, wrestling with dilemmas that remain pertinent today.
It also reveals how incremental steps taken in the name of the civil rights movement gradually eroded the rights and opportunities of the very people they were meant to help.
As a former clerk for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and a firsthand witness to D.C.'s draconian criminal justice system during his six years as a public defender, Forman is a terrific and humane guide through the thorny topics presented in his book. Locking Up Our Own is a timely and essential work that begs to be read by anyone who craves a way forward at a time when solutions seem rare and out of reach.
James Forman Jr. is a professor of law at Yale Law School. He has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, numerous law reviews, and other publications. A former clerk for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, he spent six years as a public defender in Washington, D.C., where he cofounded the Maya Angelou Public Charter School.
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Standing-Room Only at "Truth to Power" Journalist Chris Hayes' book-signing: Not a Surprise.
This household starts and closes the weekdays with the MSNBC news family. So, of course, we were in the audience when veteran journalist Chris Hayes discussed his searing new book, "A Colony in a Nation," last Saturday at St. Joseph's College in Clinton Hill. Hayes has covered shootings throughout the U.S. Of course, we agreed when he told the crowd that when thousands of people all across America are saying the same thing, there's got to be some truth in it. But he doesn't leave the rest of America off the hook: he indicated that racial inequality hasn't improved over the past 40 years, and all of us – black and white – has a responsibility to work towards a solution that's not outside of us. Following is information on the latest work , A Colony in a Nation, by this New York Times best-selling author and Emmy Award winning news anchor. Our Take: It's A Must-Read.
America likes to tell itself that it inhabits a postracial world, yet nearly every empirical measure―wealth, unemployment, incarceration, school segregation―reveals that racial inequality has barely improved since 1968, when Richard Nixon became our first "law and order" president.
With the clarity and originality that distinguished his prescient bestseller, Twilight of the Elites, Chris Hayes upends our national conversation on policing and democracy in a book of wide-ranging historical, social, and political analysis.
Hayes contends our country has fractured in two: the Colony and the Nation. In the Nation, we venerate the law. In the Colony, we obsess over order, fear trumps civil rights, and aggressive policing resembles occupation. A Colony in a Nation explains how a country founded on justice now looks like something uncomfortably close to a police state. How and why did Americans build a system where conditions in Ferguson and West Baltimore mirror those that sparked the American Revolution?
A Colony in a Nation examines the surge in crime that began in the 1960s and peaked in the 1990s, and the unprecedented decline that followed. Drawing on close-hand reporting at flashpoints of racial conflict, as well as deeply personal experiences with policing, Hayes explores cultural touchstones, from the influential "broken windows" theory to the "squeegee men" of late-1980s Manhattan, to show how fear causes us to make dangerous and unfortunate choices, both in our society and at the personal level. With great empathy, he seeks to understand the challenges of policing communities haunted by the omnipresent threat of guns. Most important, he shows that a more democratic and sympathetic justice system already exists―in a place we least suspect.
A Colony in a Nation is an essential book―searing and insightful―that will reframe our thinking about law and order in the year


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"Shadowland" by Pilobolus
February 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm$15 – $44
Type: Performance
This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community
The Wisconsin Union Theater is thrilled to be hosting dance group Pilobolus on their international tour of Shadowland on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017, at 8 p.m. in Shannon Hall. Pricing is as follows: UW-Madison students are $15, Union Members and non-UW students are $44, $40, $25, UW Faculty and Staff are $46, $42 & $25 and the general public are $48, $44 and $25. Tickets can be purchased on our website, at the Memorial Union box office or by calling 608-265-ARTS.
Shadowland is an exciting display of theatric modern dance and multi-media, telling a wordless story. Pilobolus' innovative directors and dancers created the unique coming-of-age narrative together with Spongebob SquarePants lead writer Steven Banks. As expected from these collaborators, the show is dazzling.
Gymnastic and intricate dance, paired with a technical approach to a dreamlike backdrop, work together to show what happens when a teenage girl falls into her dark and complex dreams. The performance is fluid in comedy, drama and the cartoonish exploration of both human experience and artistic creativity. With an original and diverse score by composer David Poe, this experience is anything but ordinary, as it swallows its audience into the illusory world of Shadowland.
Pilobolus has been creating and touring dance theater for 44 years, with over 120 pieces performed in over 65 countries in their repertoire. They have performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Oprah, Ellen, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, the Today Show, and for The 79th Annual Academy Awards. Shadowland first premiered in 2015 at the New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, and has been touring after opening to high praise.
The Wisconsin Union Theater is proud to welcome such a renowned group to Shannon Hall, and we cannot wait to explore the Shadowland!
This performance is presented by the Wisconsin Union Theater's Performing Arts Committee and supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. WSUM 91.7FM is a media sponsor.


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For the many of us who have spent time on apps like Grindr or Scruff, we are familiar with the periodic profile requesting guys who are "generous." In gay hook-up slang, "generous," the use of a "$" as a substitute for "s," or that emoji with the dollar sign tongue generally mean one thing – a person is expecting money in exchange for sexual services. I was recently messaged by a follower who noted that these "generous only" profiles seemed to be more frequent as of late. He mentioned a profile that just had the guy's Instagram handle and Venmo account – probably one of the more direct "generous only" approaches.
My follower noted that he has no disrespect for sex workers, but the trend of "generous only" on apps was concerning him. He posed the question, are we using this kind of casual language or emojis to disguise prostitution? And is Grindr the place to do so? I asked several other followers for their opinions. One follower comments that he has accepted money for sex on apps a few times, and he is in favor of it. He says that it is not a sin and at the end of the day, he is just using what he has to help himself.
Another follower notes that although he has never accepted money for sex, he would not have been opposed to it when he was younger. He thinks that since the generosity and sex are consensual, it is different than prostitution which some people are forced into. He once met a guy who made "generous only" a full time job, claiming that he made almost $100,000 a year off of paid sexual favors. On the flip side, one follower noted that the "generous" scene on apps was offensive. He said that people shouldn't be allowed to "buy" others just because they look a certain way. Several others commented that if both people are into it – what is the harm?
So is this a trend that is getting out of control? To confirm, prostitution (sex for money) is illegal in almost all of the U.S. except some areas of Nevada where it is regulated. Sex trafficking (using force or fraud to obtain some type of commercial sex act) is completely illegal. "Generous only" seemingly falls into a gray area – if both people are consenting, it is not technically trafficking. Further, there are a number of sites for "sugar daddies" or "sugar babies" that claim to be for dating rather than sex, getting around the prostitution element. If you are meeting a social companion for money, that is ok – even though sex may often be the outcome.
One recent legal event may explain why you're seeing more of the requests for generosity on apps. In April 2018, Congress passed (and Trump signed) into law FOSTA-SESTA aka Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) and Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA). The purpose of these bills are to reduce online sex trafficking, which is an amazing goal. Unfortunately, they have some unintended consequences.
Some of you may have heard that Craigslist and other sites shut down their personals sections in response to FOSTA-SESTA. That is because these bills amended a longstanding Internet safe harbor law known as "Section 230." Section 230 basically said that websites were not liable for the questionable content that their users post. Thus, sites like Craigslist did not get sued left and right for posts potentially aiding in sex trafficking. FOSTA-SESTA changes this safe harbor to say that websites will be liable if not vigorously enforcing the new FOSTA-SESTA laws. Given the amount of posts that sites like Craigslist receive in a day, it was easier for them to shut down their personals section than to risk potential lawsuits. This is sad for the many of us who used M4M and missed connections as an early foray into online dating.
Many argue that FOSTA-SESTA is not helping sex trafficking, but pushing it underground and making it more dangerous. They claim that at least sites like Craigslist were a filter for those engaging in sex for money. It allowed them to assess how safe they felt to meet someone before actually doing so. Now people will have to meet under sketchier circumstances, use foreign sites, or who knows what else. But what about apps like Grindr? Since the whole premise of apps like Grindr is technically dating, they are not going to shut themselves down and go out of business due to fear of FOSTA-SESTA liability. Time will tell if and how Grindr will enforce potential claims of aiding in sex trafficking. They may need to police profiles for "generous only" claims more vigorously. Or, they may take the legal position that "generous only" is consensual, similar to "sugar baby" dating apps, and therefore not trafficking.
What is clear is that the pay for sex industry has been jolted, and we may be seeing more "generous only" guys on the apps because they have been shut out of earlier resources. I personally see all of the points my followers made as valid. Consensual acts seem to be ok, but the argument can be made that when consent is being given out of financial need, it is not actually consent at all. Furthermore, pay for sex arrangements strike me as having a higher potential for danger or abuse than two people meeting consensually with no money involved. When one party has expectations for their payment, it troubles me. All eyes will be on the apps to see how this trend continues and what roles companies take in the wake of FOSTA-SESTA. I'm sure I'll be discussing this more in the future.


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In the following excerpt, Lee discusses Woolf's use of the life and writings of Vita Sackville-West as inspiration for Orlando.
Orlando has a different quality from all Virginia Woolf's other novels, though it is interestingly comparable to many of them, particularly to Jacob's Room and Between the Acts. The difference in quality is suggested by its subtitle, 'A Biography': it is an attempt to represent the character of a real person. Though To the Lighthouse was also, in a sense, biographical, it was not written for the characters who are evoked in the novel. Orlando, by contrast, is a personal offering, dedicated to Vita Sackville-West in a spirit of love and fascination and also of irony.
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Sayonara Silas: Redd to Leave Penn State Football Program for USC
Updated at 8:40 p.m.
Two more Penn State players have decided to transfer, according to published reports.
Junior tight end Kevin Haplea will leave the program, according to the Reading Eagle. And Rob Bolden, the junior quarterback, is expected to report to Wednesday's practice at LSU, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Haplea is headed to Florida State, per the Penn State football website, Lions247.com.
Four Penn State players have left the program since the NCAA imposed significant sanctions on it last week. Several more players, including linebacker Khairi Fortt, kicker/punter Anthony Fera, linebacker Mike Hull and running back Akeel Lynch, are currently mulling other offers.
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Penn State was dealt a major blow to its 2012 season Tuesday when junior running back Silas Redd, the offense's most dynamic threat, decided to leave the program, according to multiple reports.
Redd, who rushed for 1,241 yards a season ago, is headed to Southern Cal, where he spent the weekend visiting.
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien met with Redd on Tuesday for one last pitch to sway him to ride out the upcoming season in Central Pennsylvania.
It wasn't enough.
His departure leaves the backfield without much experience. Sophomore Bill Belton, a converted wide receiver, will likely sit atop the depth chart when preseason practice kicks Aug. 6.
O'Brien said last week at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago that most of his core group of players will remain with the program through 2012, and this past weekend, several top-flight prospects in the Nittany Lions' 2013 recruiting class reaffirmed their commitment as well.
It was an encouraging string of events for a program sacked with significant NCAA sanctions, including a four-year postseason ban and a reduction of 40 scholarships over four years.
Morale for a program eager to turn the page peaked Tuesday morning, when more than a few thousand fans showed up outside the team's practice facility before an early workout. They cheered each player as he arrived, creating a human tunnel of sorts leading up to the entrance.
They were hoping to cheer for Redd. Hours later, they learned he was gone.
Nate Mink covers Penn State football and news for StateCollege.com. He's on Twitter as @MinkNate.
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Thanks to long-time KATU-TV anchor Steve Dunn for affording me the opportunity on Your Voice, Your Vote to say "Goodbye and thanks for all the fish!" (See: Douglas Taylor, Hitchicker's Guide to the Galaxy.)
Monday, March 19, 2018
Address to Columbia Forum
Many thanks to Graham Nystrom, station manager of Coast Community Radio (KMUN 91.9 Astoria, KTCB 89.5 Tillamook, KCPB 90.9 Astoria), for recording my address to the Columbia Forum on March 6th. This is not my version of David Sanborn's "The Long Goodbye," which I play at the end of my jazz shows, 6:00-8:00pm Pacific, first and third Mondays.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Columbia Forum rescheduled
I hope you'll join me this coming Tuesday, March 6, for the Columbia Forum, rescheduled from February 20. 6:00pm social hour, 6:30pm dinner, talk starts at 7:00. CMH Community Center (formerly OSU Seafood Lab), 20th and Exchange. Do you think I'll give up pushing criminal justice policy when I'm no longer DA?
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One of the all time favorite topics of discussion here at EMR and HIPAA is around SaaS EHR software versus client server EHR software. They each go by many other names and the technical among us might know the hard core technical difference between each, but most doctors don't know and don't care. SaaS EHR software is often called hosted EHR software or ASP EHR software or even Cloud Computing if you want to use a general term. Client Server EHR software is sometimes called in house EHR software or self hosted EHR software. I'm sure there are other names I missed.
Regardless of what you call it, many people (usually those from SaaS software vendors) believe that client server software will lose out to the cloud. It's hard to argue with them since in almost every other industry cloud based software has won.
Here's why I don't think we're going to spell the death of client server software for a long time to come. Client server is going to be here for a long time because of such wide adoption by so many doctors. Not to mention, many of the client server EHR systems are really large implementations that would be hard to displace. Plus, there are many doctors who don't care about the mobile benefits of a SaaS based EHR software. Quite a few doctors want to only use their EHR software in their office.
Certainly there are others on a client server based EHR system which will want to access their EHR outside of their office. Unfortunately, instead of EHR replacement we're likely to see a hybrid environment that supports client server and some sort of app environment come out of the various client server EHR vendors.
Sure, a lot of doctors will also use Citrix or other remote desktop environments and hate the user experience, but it will pacify them until the hybrid EHR environment is built. In fact, that hate towards the remote desktop environment on a mobile device will drive the development of this hybrid approach. The advantages of a client server environment with an app connection will keep the client server environment around for a while.
So, while many want to declare the death to client server, I'm not ready to do so. Sure, SaaS EHR software has its advantages, but client server software isn't going to go down without a fight and they're going to be around for a while since in many cases they hold the high ground.


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The other day I opened a bottle of red Bordeaux only to find that the bottle was corked, bad, stinky. It ruined my week of sipping! And, it frightened me – I have a bunch of red Bordeaux in my cellar. Do I need to fear them all? So, I'm penning this post to warn you. Oh, I know it's a broad brush and I'm sure there are red Bordeaux that are good bottles – it really has nothing to do with all Bordeaux. In fact, I have friends that are Bordeaux. Let's face it, though – Bordeaux are the predominant wines that lean to corkiness – those few can bastardize the true meaning and message of Bordeaux for their nefarious goals. The only way to ensure that we aren't savaged by tainted bottles is to: 1) take an accurate inventory of the red Bordeaux in all cellars – I'll set up a central database (please use form below) – if we know where they lurk, we can protect ourselves; and, 2) bar our borders to any more red Bordeaux coming into the country. What's that you say? You've had "a corked bottle of California Chardonnay. Isn't it winest to discriminate against a single wine?" No, don't fall for that false equivalency. Let me explain – that's an alternative fact that the Bordelais sow to get us to relax our vigilance on the red menace. Following that logic, soon all we will be able to drink is red Bordeaux to be………PC. California Chardonnay won't be able to get a job. Then, the red Bordeaux get into Canada and voilà (to use our other official language – so you see it's already working), we get corked.
Now, let's get in to recommendations for the release of February 4th..
Having a few bottles of reasonably priced sparkling wine around is key to…………drinking reasonably priced sparkling wine. I usually have a enough bottles of Cremant de Something, Niagara bubbles, Cava, and/or Prosecco to meet the requirement of a non financially painful fizzy to start the evening. And, I really love two of the sparkling wines featured in the February 4th release. The Carpene Malvolti 1868 Brut Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore #727438 $18.95 should become your 'go to' Prosecco. It's drier than a popcorn fart. How's that for evocative description? It has a great amount of energy bursting from the glass – apples, peaches and a bit of sea salt – great acidity and the bubbles are softer than most Prosecco for me. Classy stuff for the price.
Then, there's the Louis Bouillot Perle d'Ivoire Blanc de Blancs Crémant de Bourgogne #048801 $19.95. This is a Chardonnay with the typical green apples and citrus character of the fruit. Much more citrusy and fuller bodied than the Prosecco. A hint of yeast like a good Champagne. Carries a lot of flavour on the swallow. I have a couple of these down below and, if it wasn't 10 am, I'd be tempted to pop a cork on one of them right now. A perfect wine for brunch? You bet. This doesn't always end well.
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GAME DAY #8 ("Thank God baseball is finally over!" edition): Coyotes @ Sens - 7:00pm ET - Saturday Oct. 24 2015
Well, now that MLB and its minions in black have dispatched the Blue Jays we can finally go back to jeering all the teams in blue from Toronto. By the way, speaking of teams in blue from Toronto, the Leafs will be playing the white hot Canadiens tonight. The Habs are 2 wins short of matching the NHL record of 10-0 to start the season so I am conflicted -- who do I cheer for?
No matter, the suddeny-injury-riddled Senators have their work cut out for them as they face the suddenly-cold Arizona team. After going 3-0 to start the season the Desert Dogs have managed a single point in their last 4 games -- a shootout loss to the Devils. Meanwhile, the Sens have yet to win at home, after blowing a 4-2 lead in the last 6 minutes and then losing in the eventual shootout (after three OT games the Sens have yet to avoid the shootout; they have also yet to avoid an OT penalty kill).
On the injury front, Marc Methot has missed 2 games with flu-cussion (started out as a flu, then somehow morphed into a concussion). Mark (with a 'k') Borowiecki has been filling in a EK's regular shift partner -- not an ideal situation by any stretch (quick poll: would you rather Phillips?) Joining Methot in the dark room is Clarke MacArthur, who has missed the last three games and will likely miss quite a few more; the last two concussions have come on fairly mild hits so I fear it's going to be a long time before we wee him in the lineup. Lastly, last season's goal scoring leader, Mike Hoffman went down with a lower-body-injury early in the third period of the Devils game and is out day-to-day. McCormick has been recalled from Bingo -- looks like Max will play on the fourth line -- we'll see who moves up and where at the morning skate.
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Dundalk Blessing of the Graves 'a monumental failure' - Sharkey
Local councillor Tomas Sharkey was unflinching in his summation of this year's Blessing of the Graves at Dowdallshill graveyard in Dundalk.
"This years Blessing of the Graves in Dowdallshill was a monumental failure. Thousands of people come from near and far to pay respects to deceased friends and family. It is an annual event where the community comes together. Instead they were faced with a new low in our Age of Austerity.
"Families put great effort into preparing graves for the event. People travelled long distances.
"The decision not to have speakers and a public address system was wrong. It left thousands of people disappointed. They could not follow the service. Many people were upset that such a special occassion was a shambles.
"What should be a positive and uplifting day became the opposite.
"I want to make it known that this should not happen again. Our community deserves better."


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Rena Gardiner Artist and Printmaker – LIMITED EDITION
A very special limited edition of Rena Gardiner: Artist and Printmaker. We have had thirty copies hand bound by the Ludlow Bookbinders. Each in a linen case, stamped and hand numbered with the Little Toller edition signet.
This first book on the artist and printmaker Rena Gardiner (1929–1999) was long overdue. Her guidebooks to historic places, buildings and the countryside have an idiosyncratic style that is unique in post-war British art. Her principal achievement was some 45 books, all of which she wrote, illustrated and printed herself, and of which no two copies are the same. But her legacy also includes paintings, pastels and linocut prints. Her collectors and admirers are many, and in recent years a new generation of artists and printmakers have discovered her work, helping to spread the word and foster the recognition she merits.
Rena Gardiner dedicated her life to her art, doing so alone in a thatched cottage in the heart of Dorset. Combining the great tradition of British topographic artists with the rich era of autolithography of the 1940s and 1950s, she created her own very personal and individual visual style. An unsung heroine of printmaking, uninterested in publicity or fame, she created an artistic legacy that is instantly recognisable for its exuberant use of colour and texture.
Rena Gardiner is fortunate in the two authors responsible for this celebration of her work, which includes nearly 200 illustrations – many of which have never been published before. Both Julian Francis and Martin Andrews have long been Rena's champions. As well as tracking down lost paintings and rare copies of her books, Julian Francis has contributed a meticulous list of her books, leaflets, cards and prints. In 1993 Martin Andrews spent a day with Rena Gardiner, talking to her and photographing her at work, and is thus admirably qualified to provide both the biographical background to Rena's career and an account of a printing technique that was uniquely her own.
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JULIAN FRANCIS lives in Dorset and is a keen collector of Rena's books. His previous books include Tom Chadwick and the Grosvenor School of Modern Art (Fleece Press, 2013). He is currently working on a book about the World War Two art of Anthony Gross ra.
MARTIN ANDREWS is a printing historian and a Lecturer in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, University of Reading. He has published numerous articles and books on Robert Gibbings (2003), Fox Talbot and Allen W. Seaby (both Two Rivers Press, 2014).
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Best duck call 2018 – [Buyer's Guide]Last Updated October 1, 2020
My name is Norman Ryan. After 42 hours of research including speaking with consultants and experts, and plenty of parents and 17 hours spent testing 10 duck call, I believe that I found the best duck call of 2018.
In this article, I will be categorizing the items according to their functions and most typical features. So, you will find reviews on some models of duck call that impressed me (and a good many other people), and you will find a few informational pages as well.
Best duck call of 2018
The best duck call will make your fairytale dreams come true! I want to find something that's designed well (both for aesthetic purposes and efficiency). So this is not only going to give you an insight to the best duck call of the 2018 but also those which are user friendly and easy to work with. The above tidbits will bring you closer to selecting duck call that best serves your needs and as per your budget.
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№1 – Duck Commander Ole Raspy Duck Call
Why did this duck call win the first place?
I don't know anything about other models from this brand, but I am fully satisfied with this product. I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely worth its money. The product is top-notch! The material is stylish, but it smells for the first couple of days.
№2 – DUCK COMMANDER Jase Robertson Pro Series Duck Call
Why did this duck call come in second place?
The material is pretty strong and easy to wash if needed. The design quality is top notch and the color is nice. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price. I recommend you to consider buying this model, it definitely worth its money.
№3 – Duck Commander Mallard Drake Duck Call
Why did this duck call take third place?
It doesn't squeaks nor bents. Looks great in my apartment. A very convenient model. It is affordable and made of high-quality materials. It is inconvenient to use due to the size. I am going to get something different next time. I liked the design. We've been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new.
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You Can't Quack for Squat
The Fix: Start at step one, and learn to quack. Doing so will often bring ducks to the spread when seemingly nothing else will. On still, calm days, or in areas with heavy hunting pressure, a single-note quack in repetition is deadly. Don't leave home without it.
They Don't All Quack
The Fix: Try them. Many companies produce calls to mimic wigeon, pintails, drake mallards and gadwalls. Give them a try, especially on calm days when calling can be tough. Late season mallards can be real suckers for a good drake whistle, as the males seem to more vocal when pairing with mates for the spring.
You're a Grunter
Everyone knows it's wrong to "blow" into a duck call; doing that simply produces kazoo-like sounds. So you grunt, deep from within your gut. Occasionally the noise you create sounds like a duck. More often, it leaves you out of breath and sounds like a guy grunting on a duck call.
You Make the Wrong Sounds at the Wrong Time
Because you are just getting started with duck hunting, or trying to help someone else who is, it will be helpful to briefly review the qualities of the best duck calls for beginners.
Most commonly made in materials Plastic (Polycarbonate), Wood, and Acrylic. With polycarbonate usually begin the lowest cost, and acrylic being the most expensive. All of these materials will make a good quality duck call, what matters most is how much care is put into its construction.
Obviously, you should want to buy a durable call, and for that reason you should avoid the really cheap priced plastic calls. They won't last long enough for you to even become proficient in using them. Read the reviews carefully, and make sure there aren't any blatant quality or durability issues.
Duck Commander Triple Threat
This triple reed features an ease of use that makes it an ideal starter call. The polycarbonate body gives it a durability that should last from your very first call, to the good luck piece of a now-experienced hunter.
Duck Commander Uncle Si
Unlike the Triple Threat, the Uncle Si is a single-reed call. The official Duck Dynasty site even recommends this one as a good choice for beginners. The learning curve is much shorter than the Triple Threat because basically what you are doing with the Uncle Si is blowing a trumpet.
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The first time I went shopping for a goose call, the choice was easy — mainly due to there only being three brands on the shelf. These days, perusing a big-box outdoor section (never mind shopping online) bursting with honker coaxers of all shapes, sizes, materials and colors, can be downright overwhelming.
Wood or Plastic
Plastic is robust and the harder materials resonate to get loud. But less expensive poured polycarbonate isn't quite as refined as wood or acrylic, and the latter, although higher quality has a price to match.
Both wood and plastic calls have their advantages and disadvantages. Try both and see which one best fits your needs.
High or Low
Most calls off the shelf have a tone right in the middle. And considering many waterfowlers likely never tinker with their call, that's what geese hear from August to January.
Stand out from the crowd and try calling ducks and geese with a high- or low-pitched call.
Loud or Soft
Blowing too loud or soft is a surefire way to get bypassed from Canadas. Knowing when to tinker with the volume dial is key to getting geese committed.
Loud calls are great for grabbing the attention in traffic situations or wide-open fields.
This RNT product is exceptionally imperishable. It has been made with premium quality polycarbonate so as to provide a long life without any compromise on quality. It is an easy to use Call, thus it comes highly recommended for novices in the water fowling sport.
Tim Grounds Calls
Tim Grounds is a name that has been making quality Goose Calls for over 40 years. Their goose calls have won more professional competitions than any other in the market. The Mag is a popular product of Tim Grounds which is usually recommended for beginners.
The founder of this company has personally been an avid Water Fowler and has spent years in the field enjoying this sport. He started hunting in the public grounds and developed skill over time. Tim Grounds has poured all his knowledge into the Goose Calls that his company makes today which is one of the reasons his calls are so successful because they've been tested and configured to meet the requirements of a master hunter like Tim Grounds himself.
Zink Calls
Zink Calls have been in the industry for quite some time now. They manufacture mainly Acrylic and Polycarbonate calls. Zink is basically dedicated to evolving and their focus seems to be renaissance of the tadeonal calls that were used in the past century. Their mission statement clearly states that they are dedicated to bringing the tradition to the millennials by revamping it in a broad new light.
The designs of the Zink Calls are modern, sleek and slender. Aesthetics has been a key player in the design motivations of the Zink calls. These calls even with their modern designs do not compromise on quality, their sound is just as good as any other Acrylic or Polycarbonate call. The price for Zink calls is also reasonable considering the fact that they work with modern materials.
It has been seen that some Zink Calls can stick, but this con does not weigh significantly against the numerous qualities of the Zink Calls like size, Zink Calls come in a lot of sizes thus they can be personalized easily.
Primos Calls
The Primos brand casts a wide net and they manufacture calls for almost every game species there is in Northern America. They make Bird Calls, Predator Calls as well as Instructional Videos about hunting in general. Primos has grown up to be a big name not only in the Water Fowling industry but in the hunting industry as well.
Knight & Hale Goose Calls
Harold Knight and David Hale are two hunters that followed their passion of hunting and started out making calls in their basement but their passion for the sport propelled them into the fast lane with the other big dogs of the hunting industry. Today, Knight and Hale are over 40 years old and their calls are recognized as precise, reliable and realistic.
Like all sports, water fowling commands certain respect and in order to meet that respect one should go water fowling with all the accessories (Blanks & Lanyards) that are necessary to become a quick hunter. One should always fasten a tight lanyard and keep his/her calls firmly placed in them.
A vigilante hunter usually possesses the following items.
Wooden Blanks
Wooden blanks are not only useful for goose calls but they have a wide array of applications. Wooden blanks due to their finesse and peculiar outlook also serve as decoration pieces. Also, wooden blanks are also a common item of use for many wood workers.
Wooden blanks are generally heavy and their casting process is crude. They don't require as much care as the Acrylic Blanks when casting and they're usually cheaper. However, wooden blanks are prone to change as moisture alters their inner diameter gradually. Thus, they're not very durable.
This product is a design of MK Unique Designs. Like other products, MK Designs have paid great attention to aesthetics while manufacturing these blanks.
This product is delivered in five assorted colors, the colors may vary from individual to individual. However, they come at reasonable price and weigh about ounces.
Acrylic Blanks
Acrylic blanks are generally more durable and light weight. They may be cast by hand using a polyester resin. This resin is from the acrylic family and it enables the Acrylic blanks to be considerably strong. Acrylic blanks don't usually break but a high fall may result in them being chipped. Special drills with cooling agents are used to cast the blanks. Barrel Blanks are 3″ +/- 1/8″. The outer diameter is usually 1.610″ and the hole is bored at 5/8″ but due to the casting the inside of the blank may not be perfect so minor alterations may be necessary.
This blank is another product of MK Unique Designs and it bears all the key features of any MK Design product i.e bright colors and attractive patterns.
It should be noted that special care must be taken while drilling with Acrylics as they are more sensitive than regular blanks. Once, turned they can be polished to give a neat look.
Another product of the MK Unique Designs. This Acrylic blank weighs about 10.ounces and polishes up to give a beautiful finish.
These blanks can be used to make Duck and Goose Calls. These blanks come in varying sizes but this blank commonly come with 1-1/2" x 3" dimensions. The Blank has a soothing white color and It's been competitively priced.
Goose Calling Instructional DVDs
It is obvious that by simply buying a lot of paint brushes, a person doesn't become an artist. So, buying Flutes or Reeds and pairing them with the appropriate accessories won't do you much good if you don't have the skills to pull off a decent call.
To help you achieve this specific goal and to develop your skills you need some guidance. Goose calling instructional DVDs and CDs serve this purpose exactly. It is known that visual and hearing aids help a person a lot in learning any particular skill. So, there is a wide array of DVDs in a multitude of languages and dialects from which you can choose a course that works best for you. Each studio that produces these DVDs tries to find the best hunters or the leading professionals in the water fowling sports to provide the viewers maximum information and insight about the subject.
So, it's a good idea to buy a DVD if you're a novice in water fowling.
Primos Classic Wood Duck Call
Primos has become one of the leading names in the world of duck calls. This isn't a coincidence. The company is well known for creating their duck calls with the highest quality materials. At the same time, the company goes above and beyond to test their products to the fullest. All of the company's products are tested in the toughest environments. The hunting calls from Primos are also enormously versatile. They can easily accommodate recreational hunters, as well as professionals.
Durable Plastic
The Haydels Wood Duck Squeal and Whine is constructed out of durable plastic. The squeal is extremely easy to break and has a clear, vibrant sound. It is up to you, whether or not to utilize the squeal and whine together, but one thing for sure they will achieve success.
Primos High Roller Call
Its dimensions are x 1.x inches. It is sturdy yet lightweight polycarbonate and weighs just 1.ounces and comes in a bright green with a black mouthpiece. There are also instructions included for different calls.
The Duck Picker has a tried and true duck sound and is a multi-purpose device. The sound is loud yet warm, easy to control, and no adjustments are needed.
Its dimensions are 5.x x inches. It is sturdy yet thin and weighs just 11.ounces and comes in a bright orange color.
There are a number of items you'll need for the hunt, and while we mentioned we've left out the obvious ones that can relate to any hunt, below you'll find some insight into what waterfowl hunters never leave home without.
Waterproof Apparel – If hunting waterfowl is anything, it's wet. It's important to have waterproof apparel ready to go, which means checking the seams and patching any holes. Waders, a waterproof jacket and waterproof gloves will help make your hunt more comfortable. Assuming you're wearing waders, the pants don't matter. Choose something warm and dress in layers if you're hunting in cold weather. Many hunters take extra clothes with them to guarantee a dry drive home after a successful hunt.
Guns & Ammo – Most 12-gauge shotguns are perfect for bird hunting. Choose a camouflage, pump action shotgun that matches your surroundings. A heavier gun will assist with recoil; in duck hunting you won't have your gun on your shoulder until the birds come in to land, so a heavier gun is sometimes preferred. For ammo, remember that you can't use lead shot, so look for ammo that has non-toxic pellets such as Bismuth, Tungsten or Steel. Have plenty of ammo ready as you'll hopefully be taking a lot of shots. Leave some extra boxes in the car, truck or boat, just in case. If you're a woman or youth hunter, you may prefer a lighter gun but remember to balance that with ammo that is a lighter load.
The decoy spread you choose is likewise crucial to getting the birds out of the air. Select a decoy spread that is native to the area. Don't get excited while shopping and seeing all the colors and variations, as some decoys won't work in your area. Vary the size, too. Larger sizes will be visible to birds flying in from further away. If you're obsessed with waterfowl hunting, go for the more expensive hollow plastic or molded plastic decoys.
Blinds – Whatever type of blind you choose, whether it is a layout blind, boat blind or chair blind, try to incorporate the local foliage into it so that you're well camouflaged. Your waterfowl blind can be the most noticeable piece of your equipment to incoming birds so you'll want it to match the native terrain as much as possible.
Having a blind doesn't give you the freedom to move around as much as you want, that isn't the point. You'll still need to remain motionless. For this reason, some hunters prefer a layout blind because it forces you to do this. A chair blind provides more room and doesn't sacrifice 360 degree views of your surroundings. They're typically lightweight and also have room for your hunting dog so it can stay comfortable on those cold and rainy days, too.
Most of the fun is over by now, but there are still important supplies a waterfowl hunter should carry for after the hunt. Consider these items as a take-along for your car, truck, or to keep on the boat.
Cleaning the Birds –Carry some duck shears and gutting gloves with you for when you shoot your targets. Keep your hands clean while you field dress the birds with gutting gloves. We suggest full-length gloves, but any gloves, even rubber gloves, will do the trick. Some hunters prefer not to use any gloves at all. We recommend using field dressing gloves to reduce the chances of coming in contact with bacteria and catching a virus. The shears will help to defeather the bird that you hunt, an important first step in the field dressing process.
Plastic Bags & Freezer Paper/Tape – Once you've field dressed the birds, get them into a plastic bag and wrap them with freezer paper and tape, then get them into a cooler that is pre-filled with ice. Keep the birds cold and sealed well until you can get them to a freezer where they'll rest comfortably until they make it to a dinner table.
A Very Sharp Knife or Set of Knives – For starters, you'll want a very sharp, stainless steel knife to field dress the birds. A set of field dressing knives can speed along your process. A larger knife with a hook can help with the gutting process, while a smaller or knife or filet knife can help with caping or skinning.
Some people simply prefer natural for exactly that reason, because it's natural, but it also has a lot of other benefits.
By natural we're usually referring to feather (duck or goose) and/or down, which is a softer type of feather found underneath the tougher exterior.
Down is a lot lighter and fluffier than normal feathers, as well as being able to trap more heat, so keep an eye out for these as they'll be light yet still nice and toasty.
Generally speaking, goose feather is of a higher quality than duck as they are bigger feathers and able to trap more air.
Duck on the other hand is heavier and cheaper, but still very warm and comfortable.
Worried about where your duvet filling comes from? Duvet manufacturers only use feather and down which have been sourced as a by-product of the food industry, so you don't need to worry about any animals being mistreated.
An alternative natural duvet filling is wool, the chunky nature of a wool duvet means that it is excellent at retaining air, keeping you warm while you're cold and removing heat and moisture when you're warm.
While natural duvets are incredibly comfy, it's also worth knowing that they're more durable than synthetic ones.
If you do choose to purchase a natural duvet, be sure to take note of the washing instructions that come with it, as one of the downsides of natural fills is that they can be a bit tricky to take care of.
Washing a natural duvet too often or at too high a temperature will reduce the duvet's lifespan.
Hollowfibre is probably the most popular synthetic duvet material, and is a thick wiry strand made of polymers such as polyester and nylon with a hollow centre (as the name implies).
The hollow centre of the fibres gives greater loft and springiness to the duvet. Hollowfibre is extremely hardwearing, and can also be treated with a special anti-allergy chemical (which we will be looking at later).
Synthetic fibres also naturally wick away moisture and perspiration for a drier night during the summer.
While you have to be very careful when washing natural duvets, there's less to worry about with synthetics, as they can be washed much more frequently.
Tog ratings
Essentially a tog rating measures the 'relative' warmth' of your duvet, how much of your body heat is lost to the environment.
It's an important number to bear in mind, as you don't want to be shivering in the winter and sweating in the summer, which is important in making sure you drift into a deep restful sleep.
Tog ratings are calculated by placing a duvet on a metal plate at body temperature, and testing how much heat is lost through the duvet.
The scale of tog ratings goes from tog (the coolest) right up to 1tog (the warmest).
So which is the ideal tog rating? Of course this is ultimately down to the individual and how warm or cool you want to be in bed, but there are some rough guidelines you can follow.
While many opt for a 13.tog duvet all year round, a 10.tog duvet is much more suitable and won't have you sweating when summer rolls around.
Remember: Your tog rating doesn't necessarily relate to the weight of a duvet. Natural duvets have better thermal properties, so won't need as much filling to achieve a higher tog rating.
So two duvets with the same tog rating might actually feel completely different, but achieve the same level of warmth.
Anti-Allergy Duvet
Do you suffer from allergies? Dread hay fever season? Your duvet could actually be part of the problem.
Duvets and the rest of your bedding can be home to hundreds of tiny dust mites, the droppings of which can trigger allergic reactions, eczema and asthma.
These pesky mites are attracted to your bedding as the body heat and perspiration that we produce is the perfect environment for them to thrive in.
Anti-allergy duvets are made with specially treated covers which create a barrier to stop dust mites getting in.
The synthetics which are used in anti-allergy bedding are also able to be regularly washed at high temperatures (usually 60°C), which can kill and get rid of the dust mites and allergens, without damaging the duvet.
On the other hand, natural fill duvets are too delicate to be washed at this temperature, and you may even be allergic to the actual duck/goose feathers themselves.
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Final Word
First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don't be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn't do the trick.
Most important, have fun and choose your duck call wisely! Good luck!
So, TOP3 of duck call
- №1 — Duck Commander Ole Raspy Duck Call
- №2 — DUCK COMMANDER Jase Robertson Pro Series Duck Call
- №3 — Duck Commander Mallard Drake Duck Call
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24 Oct 2014 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – The worldwide luggage industry has been gaining momentum in the recent past. The key factors stimulating the growth encompass, among others, the recovering global economy, the rise of the travel and tourism market, escalating disposable income levels, rapid growth of urban population as well as accelerating promotional and market efforts. Some of the key industry developments include changes in product trends, rising demand for ultra-light weight materials made of polycarbonate (PC) resins, a rising number of innovations and surging contribution of travel and tourism (also including luggage market) in the worldwide economy. Still, the growth of the luggage industry is restrained by the negative economic environment, acts of counterfeiting and trade barriers.
The intensifying competition from local brands and counterfeit goods is one of the primary challenges to the sector's growth. This competition has resulted in market fragmentation, which has led to the absence of price standardisation, the uneven competition and the erosion of market share. Samsonite, Tumi Holdings, VF Corporation and VIP Industries, among others, are the dominant market players.
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Here's an interesting set of ECGs I found on the Lifenet Receiving Station. They were transmitted to the emergency department by a neighboring EMS system. I have no details of the history or clinical presentation.
Here's an interesting set of ECGs I found on the Lifenet Receiving Station. They were transmitted to the emergency department by a neighboring EMS system. I have no details of the history or clinical presentation.
St Segment Depression in the Inferior Leads with changes in T Wave morphology between the two (looks to be over 5 min). aVR in 12 Lead a has a inverted T Wave without Deviation and in B has ST sgement Elevation with the bi-phasic T Wave morphology. Minimal Elevation in V1 increases into the second 12 Lead along with ST Segment changes/depresssion along with change in T Wave Morphology in V6. My guess is, being that V6 would be reciprocal for V6R, V1 looks at the right part of the Septum, the Inferior Wall could be supplied by the Circumflex, and aVR is positive for elevation (Lead II being hte recirpcoal confirming infarct at that point), I would call it a RVI and see if I can get an activation (based soley on the 12 Lead, either way I would have to really sell it. Am I close??
Also it is hard to tell if the ST segment elevation observed in V2-V4 stays constant, but I don't like how the ST segment looks or the changes in the overall T Wave between A and B.
Christopher – Don't over-think it! In the first ECG, the T waves in the right precordial leads are abnormal. But could it be explained by benign early repolarization or the male pattern? The reciprocal changes in the inferior leads are the give-away! I was surprised that the GE-Marquette 12SL interpretive algorithm called ECG #1 a normal ECG.Regardless, ECG #2 tells the tale because there are, as you say, changes between the first and second ECG.Most striking (to me) are the changes in leads II and aVF, but as you say, there are also changes visible in lead aVR.In addition, there are changes in QRS morphology. For example, loss of R wave amplitude in leads V2 and V3.See also:From Dr. Smith's ECG blog, ST depression limited to inferior leads is reciprocal to high lateral wall and represents STEMI.Tom
Doh. I hate it when I do that. Funny how when you revisit something the picture is easier to grasp. The nice thing about the blog is it allows the opportunity for discussion. Thanks again.
Christopher – That's exactly what makes Web 2.0 a better medium for learning than a book! I like the feedback. It's helps me learn, too.Tom
St elevation in aVR and V1 is indicative of left main occlusion (J Am Coll Cardiol, 2001; 38:1355-1356)..this would explain the lateral supplied by circ and anterior supplied by LAD
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About DSC
Delta Sigma Company (DSC) specializes in designing and building custom systems used to automate precision manufacturing and complex assembly tasks. Initially focused on custom low observable test equipment, DSC has expanded our capabilities to include engineer-to-order factory automation systems, robotics, and cutting edge augmented reality systems.
Delta Sigma began operations in January 1990 in Hesperia, California, providing support to the stealth F-117 Nighthawk and emerging F-22 Raptor programs. Delta Sigma played a pivotal role in ensuring that both aircraft fleets maintained the lowest possible radar cross section while in operation. Delta Sigma's custom pylons, rotators, and RCS chamber designs were instrumental in the production of these aircraft programs.
In 1997, Delta Sigma was awarded a contract to create an unprecedented align and mate system using machine vision for the three major F-22 body sections. We relocated our offices to our current location in Kennesaw, Georgia, to design and implement the project. The success of this project cemented Delta Sigma as a premier provider in custom machine vision robotic solutions. This led to expanding our team and capabilities even further, bidding on and winning contracts across and wide range of production lines by offering exceptional value in price, form, and function. Most importantly, Delta Sigma instills the confidence that we have the personnel and facilities to turn a comprehensive list of customer specifications into incredible machines.
In 2005, we began developing 3D optical projection technologies, which later grew into our patented ProjectionWorks product line in 2009. Delta Sigma now offers a family of augmented reality products designed to project visual work instructions in true size and color directly onto any vehicle, object, or surface, regardless of shape or size. This enables manufacturers to reduce time on task and eliminate errors in manufacturing and complex assembly processes. ProjectionWorks can be applied to assembly, painting, and wire harness and cable assembly.
Delta Sigma Company is backed by certification and accreditation from several respected organizations and leaders in aerospace and engineering industries, ensuring quality builds and services. This includes:
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Society of Aeronautical Engineers member
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers member
- Georgia Professional Engineering Company license
- Kuka Robot Certified System partner
- Cognex/DVT certified integrator
Working with Delta Sigma Company
Delta Sigma Company is backed by a full-time staff of educated and experienced engineers and designers who understand the needs of the modern manufacturer. All of our designs, software, and machines are created in-house, ensuring that you receive a completely customized solution built from the ground up to meet your specific needs.
From stealth pylons to 3D projected work instructions, Delta Sigma continues to grow as a company and expand our offerings to help our customers compete in the modern world of industry 4.0. To learn more or begin working with us, contact us today.
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Roger Richardson CEO
Roger Richardson founded Delta Sigma Company (DSC) in 1990 to design and build specialized radar cross section test and measurement systems. In 2000, he led the company into a new phase of engineer-to-order production line automation to automate processes that have historically been done manually in aerospace production. In 2010 with the development of 3D optical projection, he began transitioning part of the company to become more product-focused. DSC now has customers around the globe, producing aircraft and other high value products.
Craig Cappai President
Craig Cappai has served as President of Delta Sigma Company for the past four years. Craig comes to DSC with over 25 years' experience in building businesses, developing key market strategies, developing customer relationships and organizing sales teams for success. His ability to build a solid foundation of processes and team members has given him a solid track record in growing Delta Sigmas overall business.
Brett Haisty, PhD, PE Vice President & CTO
As Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Brett is responsible for handling the engineering, design, production and installation of our products. He previously served as the Manager of the F-22 Low Observables Department at Lockheed Martin, where he worked with many different test fixtures and oversaw the development and implementation of the F-22 Radar test ranges in Marietta. He has extensive experience developing and deploying production systems and tooling.


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25th -26th February 2018
This was my first time to stay in space concepts capsules. The reason that I chose for this hotel is because of its design that is so cool !!! It is located at the center of town and not far from hotel has convenience store.
Although this hotel at 3rd floor, you can use lift to go up. When I reached, I saw a notice stated that lift could not be use so I use stairs. I reached at other door of the hotel that is glass door and the ring is broken so did not has sound after press it.
Luckily has a girl who stay in this hotel saw I stand in front of the door therefore I asked for help. She helped me ask staff to open the door for me. Lastly even with the keys, the staff cannot open the door and asked me go to 1st floor to take the lift. At the last day morning, I saw someone take the lift from the ground floor so I suspect that the notice maybe forget to take out.
The hotel offered Single Room, Deluxe Single Room and Double Room. I booked Deluxe Single Room from Agoda that cost me RM 46 per night (did not include refundable deposit RM50).
I like the concept of space capsule especially that need to use door card to open the capsule. It gives more privacy. A room can accommodate 12 capsules with lockers.
As I chose for deluxe single room so the bed is a little big than normal bed and comfortable. I thought that it is warm during the night but air-condition of inside and outside of capsules are turn on so it is quite cool.
It has some light for you to choose such as reading light, space light (blue light) and normal light. You need to insert the room card in order to turn on the light.
Besides that inside of capsule has foldable small table which you can use for writing. The hotel has free WiFi to use and the line also good.
At first I thought that inside capsule would have TV but end up did not see any TV inside of it.
For safety purpose, it has emergency button inside capsule and small fire extinguish.
For safety purpose, it has emergency button inside capsule and small fire extinguish.
It has a small living room that can watch TV, enjoy the Seaview and play the board games.
In overall, I am very satisfied for space capsule and enjoy for it.
This year the CNY decoration in Imago shopping mall is very beautiful.
Space Cap Hotel
Block C, Lot 1&2, 3rd floor,
Warisan Square,
88000 Kota Kinabalu
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1. Relationships will be so close in heaven. No walls around hearts. No barriers to sweet sweet fellowship!
2. No callous remarks.
3. No hurtful words.
4. Lots of animals will be in heaven. The Bible mentions horses (a lot), lions, lambs, wolves, oxen (and probably more that I am forgetting.
5. There are trees in heaven.
6. There is a river in heaven which is clear as crystal. It is the water of life!
7. There are people who have believed in Jesus for salvation in heaven.
8. There is complete healing in heaven.
9. There is boundless joy in heaven.
10. There is lots of laughter in heaven.
11. There will be lots of incredible singing and praising in heaven.
12. There is silence in heaven.
13. There is peace, endless incredible joyful contented peace in heaven.
14. There are jobs for us in heaven -- ones that we will LOVE doing.
15. There is all sorts of incredible food in heaven.
16. Heaven is definitely NOT BORING!
17. Jesus is in heaven! We will get to bodily hug him and our loved ones who are already there.
Are you going to heaven when you die? If you aren't sure, you can be sure. Just trust in Jesus. He says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6
And Romans 10:9 says, "if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved;"
It's that simple. You can do it right now! If you do, tell me please in an email! You can email me here.