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Sunday, October 3, 2010
A Time to Mensch Up
Yom Kippur Appeal
from Michael Raskin, Trustee
Congregation Adas Emuno
Leonia, New Jersey
Yom Kippur
September 18, 2010
When I was first asked to present the appeal, my first reaction was amusement. You see, when I was a kid attending services, during the appeal, my friends and I would sit way in the back and use the appeal as an opportunity to make fun of the guy presenting the appeal. Now, I'm that guy.
After the feeling of amusement wore off, fear set in. What do I say to you people? What goes into an appeal? How do I do this? I've never done this? The Cantor got wind of this and said "Raskin, quit your kvetching, you'll do fine!" Well, I took comfort in her confidence as I often do and the fear subsided. It morphed into something else, which is where I'm at now and that's a feeling of honor and privilege. So, I feel honored and privileged to be able to speak to you about such important matters as this appeal.
So, we're all in synagogue, together. Some of you, this is the only time of the year you'll be here. Others, you're here with more frequency. It doesn't matter to me. What matters is that you've chosen to be here. And, I think you chose this congregation in particular because you recognize the unique special qualities this place possesses. This place is not like a lot of other synagogogues. As I was thinking about what makes this place special and why it deserves your support, I came across an article in the newspaper about the never-ending debate as to the "What is a Jew?" or "Who is a Jew?" that is taking place in Israel and in this country as well. That debate always makes me mad. I don't accept some Rabbi's definition as who gets to call themselves a Jew. Here, the face of Judaism has a distinct and important look and I like the way it looks and I think you do as well. This town needs Adas Emuno. Bergen County Judaism, indeed World Judaism needs places like Adas Emuno.
We live in a world gone mad. Extemists, under the guise of religion doing terrible things. And they seem to have an endless supply of recruits and money. Some people turn away from religion as a result of this. I say there's a different choice. Turn to places like here. Rather than simply recognize that some evil is done under the name of religion, take action against this. Supporting the appeal is a concrete act. I'm not saying you'll save the world by supporting the appeal, but, in a small, but important way you'll be putting your money where your mouth is. It's also putting your money where your heart is, because in your heart, you know this is the right thing to do.
Another example of why this congregation deserves your support can be found right here on this bimah. First, our artists. Fran is not here today but Beth is. Wow. I don't know if I've ever wanted to stand up and applaud at services before, but last night at Kol Nidre I did. They are amazing artists and they chose us. They didn't have to. They could have chosen to be elsewhere, but they recognized the special qualities of this place. So support the appeal; it's like applauding our artists.
Jennifer Katz-Goldstein is not here today. Some of you know her. She runs the Hebrew school and she does a superb job. I was here for the children's service and it was quite a sight when the Cantor asked all the kids to come up on the bimah. It was really impressive seeing the stream of kids heading up there. Jennifer's great work contributes to that. Many of us are concerned about our legacy. Well, this congregation is creating a beautiful legacy and you should feel proud to support us.
Then we have the cantor. She's our Derek Jeter! Some of you may know, but she is making history. A small group of cantors have been invited to the Vatican to perform for the Pope. That's never happened before. She is an amazing representative of this congregation and she has chosen to display her talents for us. We are fortunate she has chosen to do so.
She is at the forefront of this kind of interfaith dialogue and work. If there's any hope for this world, it's through actions such as the Cantor's and Adas Emuno.
And then we have our board. Among their skills are an amazing eye for talent. They found the Cantor when she was an unknown. They knew she would be a star. Now, she's not just nationally known, she's internationally known. The board are the best scouts. She was like a walk-on, undrafted and they grabbed her. You know, we're a small team here. We're not the Yankees. We're more like the Oakland As. We don't have a large budget like the Yankees. They seem to be able to write endless large checks. We can't. We have to be careful with our money. This board knows how to stretch a dollar beyond all recognition. Your generosity is not wasted by this board. This board knows how to balance a budget. If we could send this board down to Washington DC and fire congress, this board would fix the country's deficit in 6 months.
We'll debate for hours on whether to spend money on a particular item or not. We know that in this recession, it is especially important to be smart with the congregation's money. They've been doing this since before the recession, too.
All of us have been hit by the recession. Some more than others. It's especially important to contribute now because some of us can't.
Speaking of the board, I've been on the board a little over a year now. If you had asked me 2 years ago if I was going to be on the board now, I'd have said "what are you nuts?!" If you had asked me 2 years ago if I would be delivering this appeal, I would have said "are you crazy, are you high?" But, life is often about doing something you didn't expect to do. I didn't expect to be doing this. But, I listened to someone and here I am doing it. And, I'm a better person for doing it. For doing something I didn't intend to do. Some of you are not sure whether you will contribute to the appeal. Some are sure you won't. Well, I ask you to consider doing something you didn't expect to do. I guarantee you, you won't regret it. You won't have buyers' remorse tomorrow. You won't wake up and say "darn, why did I listen to that guy?" I think instead you'll feel glad you did.
And, don't do this for "us," do it for yourselves, because "you" are "us." As I was thinking about this idea, "us" is "you," I was reminded of the words of a great Talmudic scholar. Here's what he had to say about this. "I am he, as you are he, and you are me, and we are all together." When he wasn't studying Talmud, he was playing in a rock and roll band that achieved a little success; his name is John Lennon and he played in a band called the Beatles.
If I haven't given you enough reasons to support the appeal, come up with your own reasons, but please support us. I think you'll feel like a mensch and it is time to mensch up. To those who have contributed year after year, we thank you. To those who have not, well, it's a new year. Thank you.
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3 Secrets to Peloton's Astonishing Success
Co-founder and COO Tom Cortese gave a keynote speech at Brandweek: Challenger Brands
When Tom Cortese and his four co-founders started Peloton in 2012, they were faced with an industry that hadn't seen change in "40-plus years." They set out to shift the fitness landscape—not just where fitness happens, but how people think about it, said Cortese in a keynote today at Brandweek: Challenger Brands.
Their main goal was moving fitness from a destination activity to something that can happen in the comfort of your own home. They aimed to merge media, community, technology and fitness into one cohesive experience.
Safe to say they accomplished their mission.
Here are three takeaways from Cortese's keynote:
1. A community-based approach pays off
Peloton takes pride in being responsive to its members. The company does this by using data to understand the costumer and using social media to learn and understand what works and what doesn't.
"Community was part of the grounding principles of creating the business," Cortese explained.
In building a community, "we allowed folks to come together around shared experiences," whether via virtual classes, the brand's online community or IRL meetups in its stores.
"Consumers were going to these boutique classes because they wanted to feel the presence of others, they wanted a teacher motiving them," Cortese said. So Peloton decided to bring that group-class experience into people's homes, thereby creating a virtual community.
2. Creating 5 businesses in one is difficult, but worth it
Cortese said he and his co-founders took a "vertically integrated approach" when creating the brand.
"You don't wake up and say, 'Man, I really want to start an incredibly complicated company,'" Cortese said. "If I could have woken up in a dorm room somewhere and written six lines of code and made a great company, I would have much preferred that to happen."
He explained that the co-founders realized they had to create five businesses in one: hardware, software, content and streaming media, ecommerce, and retail and logistics.
"We're on target to stream about 40 hours of original programming every single day," Cortese said. "To say that we are not a media company would be insane."
In terms of logistics, the company had to become a "full-blown in-home concierge service" when it comes to shipping and installing the bike.
"Peloton had to become a logistics company. This has been our path. I don't recommend it," Cortese said with a laugh, "but it's created amazing emotional loyalty to our product that we're all incredibly proud of."
3. Cater to consumers where they're comfortable
Peloton "recognizes the absolute value in the convenience of home," Cortese said. He recalled going to arcades decades ago to access the best gaming consoles and to be around a community. That was the only real place that that could happen. Today, the arcade is gone, and Xbox and PlayStation have taken over.
"Suddenly, from the convenience of home, you have access to a mobile community and the best gaming machines in the world," he said.
That same revolution is now happening for fitness.
Consumers nowadays are used to being catered to in the comfort of their own home. Think of Alexa, Cortese said, or even Netflix.
"Subscriptions are on the rise and movie theater attendance is on the decline, and we believe this is happening in fitness," Cortese explained. 'The gym of yesterday will be gone. Peloton transforms your home into the absolute best place on earth to work out."


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MINI Cooper S Countryman 2014 review
We test the facelifted MINI Countryman in its hottest Cooper S guise
Clearly, the Countryman formula is working for MINI so we can see why it has chosen not to change things too much. But with a five-door version of the much newer hatchback on the way, the Countryman is starting to look outdated. We still like the handling and the punchy performance but if we're buying a five-door MINI, the Countryman is no longer the one we'd choose.
We call it a mild update and MINI calls it the 'new Countryman', but whatever label you choose to give it, the MINI crossover is selling well, and this refresh is aimed at keeping things that way.
Visually, it's worth walking you through the changes because they are pretty subtle – apparently the customer feedback for the design has been positive enough that nothing really needs changing. So our Cooper S model now comes with an 'S' badge in the grille, which also now has a chrome bar running through it and a new Piano Black Exterior option pack can be seen in the black surrounds for the headlights and rear lights.
Other changes are just as subtle, including a new optionally available set of LED foglamps like the ones fitted to our car along with the fresh Jungle Green paintjob. If you go for four-wheel-drive you'll notice some metal skid plates under the front and rear bumpers.
All the engines now feature lower CO2 emissions and are also all EU6 compliant. Our Cooper S ALL4 model, for example, sees emissions fall from 157g/km to 148g/km, while fuel economy is slightly up to 44mpg. It's also the only engine that has seen an increase in power, albeit a meagre 3bhp boost up to 187bhp.
On the road that translates to a 0-62mph time that's two-tenths quicker than before, at 7.7 seconds but the truth is it doesn't feel any faster. Thankfully it doesn't need to, either, with strong in-gear punch and enough torque to ensure you can get going in almost any gear. Apart from the pops from the exhaust on the overrun, it doesn't sounds particularly good at high revs, though.
And that's a shame because MINI has said it's worked hard on isolating the cabin from the outside world. More sound-deadening has been added and the wing mirrors have been made more aerodynamic, but has it worked? It's a subtle improvement and one that's not quite enough to take the fight to cars like the new Golf but it's an improvement nonetheless.
MINI has also tweaked the interior for more of a premium air but the changes are even more subtle than the outside. The things to look out for are the dark grey dials and chrome flashes on the air vents. All in all it's still a nice-looking interior but the new MINI hatch has really upped the game and some of the Countryman's scratchy plastics are beginning to look cheap.
Another area MINI claimed its customers thought didn't need changing was the ride and handling, so the chassis remains unchanged. As a result the Cooper S is still one of the sharpest crossovers out there, with quick steering and some of the agility of the hatch carried over. The suspension is still a fraction too firm, though.
Thankfully, it remains a fairly practical choice, with a 350-litre boot and back seats that are not only easy to access but also pretty spacious once you're in. But the Countryman is no longer the only five-door MINI you can have, with the recently announced five-door hatch. In our eyes, that looks like better value.
Not only do you get brand new engines, brand new tech and a more luxurious interior but you also get a lot of the Countryman's practicality in a more traditionally MINI package. You can bank on it being a little better to drive, too.
You won't be able to get four-wheel drive in the hatch but if you're happy to settle for front-wheel drive, then you can save yourself around £2,500 by opting for the hatchback over the Countryman. Take all that in to account and the Countryman all of a sudden doesn't have the appeal that it once had.


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Caudle and his band put on a fine performance at the Americana Music Festival last month. The show sent me back to his outstanding 2014 release Paint Another Layer on my Heart, including this heartbreak of a song.
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Challenger Point Additions and Corrections
ClydeLovett - Feb 28, 2004 12:55 am - Hasn't votedUntitled Comment
One of those previously unnamed peaks has been named Columbia.
jstanley - Jun 6, 2003 10:01 am - Hasn't votedUntitled Comment
In June 2002 my son Peter (then 15) and I climbed Challenger Pt. and Kit Carson from Willow Creek. I just want to add that we, following the directions in Garratt & Martins Colorado's High Thirteeners*, followed the rib of rock on the left (east) side of the gash or gully up Challenger Pk. from the valley above Willow Lake. The rock is solid and good to climb on and not perhaps as steep as it looks.
Another comment. The ledge or ramp you follow from the Kit Carson notch around Kit Carson to climb that peak, is big, but is not so big as to be always obvious on the way back when you are looking up from below. We actually missed it and ended up contouring arond the mountain lower down before climbing back up to the crest of Challenger near the top of the gash. So this is just a suggestion to look back occasionally if you are following the ramp to be sure you will recognize it on the way back, if you climb Kit Carson from the Willow Creek side.
* This book also briefly describes climbing Kit Carson by going over (or nearly over) the 13799 ft and 13980 ft unnamed summits from the eastern, South Colony Lakes side.
ClydeLovett - Feb 28, 2004 12:55 am - Hasn't votedUntitled Comment
One of those previously unnamed peaks has been named Columbia.
Alan Ellis - Jul 26, 2004 4:54 pm - Voted 10/10Untitled Comment
North Crestone Creek Campground is a Forest Service campground located 1 mile north of the little town of Crestone and only 3 miles from the trailhead. There are 13 undeveloped sites for $9.00/night. To get there, drive into the town of Crestone on the main road. At the 21st Amendment Liquor Store intersection, go straight on a paved road for 1 mile to the campground.


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How players and supporters reacted on Twitter to the Iron's 3-2 away win at Crewe Alexandra.
The future's bright for @SUFCOfficial. Those games against already relegated sides are always tricky. Good win! #UTI— Swanny (@2_ChrisSwann_6) April 16, 2016
Another great win for @SUFCOfficial , the Alexander revolution gathers pace— Jim Palmer (@jimpalmer38) April 16, 2016
Another good win today 👍 Not our best performance collectively but it's 3 points at the end of the day, move onto Tuesday now #Sufc— Paddy madden (@Paddymadden) April 16, 2016
@SUFCOfficial good to see myself & my son in the crowd. Another great day out following the Iron. 3 points & 3 goals = 2 happy Iron fans!— Iron Everywhere (@ironeverywhere) April 17, 2016
Well done scunny on another win the future looks very bright @guiuan03@SUFCOfficial@mikewhitesport@DavidJones66uk@dannyy_sufc— ian redhead ⚽⚽ (@ianredhead68) April 16, 2016
Another wim for @SUFCOfficial lets get that momentum going for next season— Lancsiron (@LancsIron) April 16, 2016
@SUFCOfficial good to see a good foundation been set early on to build upon in the summer. Great business so far.— Gareth Norrey (@GNorrey88) April 16, 2016
@SUFCOfficial A great comeback today for 3pts. 6 pts away from the playoffs & great news re Mirf & @NealBish also. pic.twitter.com/p8H6W3d4Eg— Mark The Donny Iron (@markdonnyiron) April 16, 2016
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Sometimes when you create a narrated slideshow, screencast, or other video for YouTube, you make mistakes. Sometimes you also want to provide additional information, like a hyperlink, for viewers of your video. In these cases, consider adding "annotations" to your YouTube video. The YouTube Help page, "Getting Started with Annotations," provides excellent instructions for using the different features available in the browser-based YouTube Annotations editor.
To access the YouTube annotations editor, click on your VIDEO MANAGER when you're logged into YouTube. You'll find that button in the upper right corner of the newly redesigned YouTube screen when you click on your YouTube channel name / user ID. Then beside the video you want to annotate, click the drop down arrow beside EDIT and select ANNOTATIONS.
Once the Annotations Editor opens, you can play your video. When you come to a spot where you want to add an annotation, click "+ Add Annotation" in the upper right corner and select the desired options.
Note it's only possible to add 'live' hyperlinks to "other videos, channels, and fundraising projects." You can add other links as text, but they won't be 'clickable.' This fundraising site list currently includes:
Be sure to also check out YouTube's "Advanced tips for annotations usage" when you're ready to move beyond the basics. This tutorial includes not only "how to" instructions but also instructional design suggestions for ways to intentionally use annotations to boost the learning of your YouTube video audience.
For an example of an annotated video, check out "FAQs About iPads and Media in Classrooms (July 2012)" which I shared today following last week's iPad Media Camp.
If your school does not currently provide access to YouTube for students, ask for your school to participate in the FREE "YouTube for Schools" program. This program, compatible with content filtering solutions like that provided by Lightspeed Systems, removes both RELATED VIDEOS and VIDEO COMMENTS for all YouTube videos. It also limits students so they can only view academic videos or those approved by your network administrator. See the March 2012 article in the New York Times, "YouTube Subtracts Racy and Raucous to Add a Teaching Tool," for more background about the program.
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WGSN, a trend forecasting company, anticipates "A.I. Aqua" will be the color of 2021. Standing for "artificial intelligence," the color was largely influenced by the digital age, and hospitality designers expect it to have longevity in hotels.
REPORT FROM THE U.S.—Each year a new, trending color is brought to the forefront of interior design. In 2021, forecasters anticipate one color in particular will take that spot: "A.I. Aqua."
Trend forecasting company WGSN, which works 24 months in advance, in collaboration with its sister brand, Coloro, announced the color in March, and believes this blue hue aligns well with the digital world of today, which can widely be seen in social media logos like Facebook and Twitter.
Hotel News Now asked designers in the hospitality industry their take on "A.I. Aqua," as A.I. refers to artificial intelligence, something that's gaining a wider presence within tech at hotels.
Dwayne MacEwen, founder, principal and creative director at DMAC Architecture, said in an email interview that the tech industry has mastered the graphic interface to where "it's keenly intuitive" and interior design needs to do the same, "where color is felt, not seen."
"Now that 'A.I. Aqua' is so prevalent on our devices, the color has a different connotation today for tech-savvy younger generations who are beginning to associate the color with working smarter and living better," he said.
(Illustration: Rachel Daub)
Louie Sison, senior designer at Wilson Associates' Dallas studio, said "A.I. Aqua" is a maturation of the basic aqua and it's come to represent technology and the future. He said technology companies have really embraced this color because they want to convey "blue-sky thinking (and) the sky's-the-limit mentality."
Since technology is a big part of what people see in their day-to-day lives, that could be why the color is being seen so much, he said. Society is entering into the experiential age where technology is being developed to make people "happier, wealthier, healthier … technology has matured a little bit compared to 10 years ago … just like the color aqua, it's matured," he said.
Carla Niemann, SVP of design and architecture at Premier Project Management, said in an email interview that the familiarity of this color will resonate well with people.
"Using familiar colors is a smart design strategy," she said.
Although Niemann doesn't necessarily believe this one particular color is bridging the digital world and interior design industry, it does reflect a general movement, she said.
Ways to use 'A.I. Aqua'
MacEwen said this color will fit seamlessly with wellness, and any property could infuse "A.I. Aqua" in order to emphasize wellness. The color evokes a calming, relaxing presence when entering a space, and
"A.I. Aqua" is well-suited for accent elements, he said.
Sison said aqua in itself, unlike other colors in the spectrum, "conjures strong imagery in our minds—whether that's ocean, water, open sky, all those three things are comforting," and comfort is a key aspect in hospitality design, he said.
Wilson Associates is working on the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, a guitar-shaped hotel, and Sison said each of the 10 VIP suites on property have a distinct palette, feel and concept. Because of the location, the resort was designed to have a seaside feel and uses aqua as a "running thread through most of the suites."
"One suite might have blue, aqua, or turquoise as kind of an anchor, but each suite will be complemented by a different color," he added, such as yellow or green.
He said about 70% of the hotel's gaming parlor is bathed in aqua, turquoise and teal to mimic the Casino Royale era, with cool, blue waters of the French Riviera and yachting culture in Monte Carlo.
"We really had fun and used aqua in a lot of the surfaces," he said.
Niemann said she doesn't see "A.I Aqua" as a color that is market-, project- or segment-specific, and the degree to which one uses the color depends on the location of the hotel, though the most obvious association to this color is of a seaside nautical project.
She said there are plenty of options to pair aqua with, such as black, warm neutrals or pure white. None of Premier Project Management's completed projects incorporate this color, but she's certain "you'll be spotting it throughout the design details with our hotels in the near future."
Unlike most trends, sources said "A.I. Aqua" has some legs to it. Niemann said if used in conjunction with the right colors, it could "easily last seven to 10 years." She said blues and greens have a longer staying power than pink or violet, which were past "colors of the year."
"Pairing 'A.I. Aqua' with deep neutrals will allow it to feel less 'trendy' and more timelessly stylish," she added.
Sison said aqua has been around for a long time, but the maturation of "A.I. Aqua" has great versatility, which helps extend its life.
And because of its calming nature, MacEwen said the color will continue to sustain in hospitality design as it's easy on the eyes.
"In general, colors used in hospitality spaces should invoke a memory and should be used with purpose, rather than simply being the flavor of the moment," he said.


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Skipper in fast lane, wants no slip ups
With the WC approaching and the team not doing much of note until the WI series, Dravid changes position, reports Atreyo Mukhopadhyay.india Updated: Feb 09, 2007, 19:58 IST
It was in Antigua last June when three fast bowlers with a combined experience of four Tests were trying to bowl out the West Indies on the final day of the first Test, with Rahul Dravid watching from the slips.
After the home team tailenders frustrated India and drew the Test, the skipper had explained that running up to these bowlers or shouting instructions was not his way of leading a bunch of youngsters.
With the World Cup approaching and the team not doing much of note until the recent series against the West Indies, Dravid has moved from that position, literally.
He said on Wednesday he now prefers to field at mid-on or mid-off when the fast bowlers operate.
"I have seen that speaking to them has been beneficial for the team. I can go back to the slips with the spinners on because they are experienced," Dravid said.
He was talking on his team's fielding, which has become a bit of a worry of late.
Like he had before the second ODI against the West Indies in Cuttack, Dravid said ahead of the first one against Sri Lanka that fielding would not be the most sprightly, with a few veterans coming back to the side.
"But we can be a good fielding side, if not the best. We have worked hard on it, improved our catching and with the World Cup coming up, we will soon discuss with the players what their roles are going to be."
At a media conference to unveil the Hero Honda Cup, Dravid added he was "very satisfied" with the way things have been going. "We are heading in the right direction."
Probably looking at the confusing state of affairs at the top of the order - where three different pairs have been tried out in the last four games — as a problem of plenty, Dravid said it was a question of "getting all the combinations which can win".
His opponents too have some combination problems, with Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan being rested for this series.
Coach Tom Moody said it gave them the chance to try out other players and form "a strong XV instead of a strong XI that we will take to the World Cup".
The Australian, who was part of the team that won the 1987 World Cup final at Eden Gardens, was in no mood to talk about his position after the end of the one in the West Indies: "I will worry about my future after the World Cup," he said, in typical fashion.


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Why our school needs this bird feeder.
This is our idea for a bird feeder. We think it will work really well on a big tree on bottom grass as it has
a really big branch so the bird feeder can hang off it.
The bird feeder will be made out of PVC pipe, wood, metal rods and gardening string. We have
chosen these materials because we think it will hold well together. We are going to use recycled timber
so that is is good for the environment. We were also thinking about using materials that are from our
recycling bins to make bird feeders - we could use nutella jars, milk bottles or any other plastic things
that could fit. We are going to develop this thought more. We aren't sure whether we want to paint it or
not because we are worried the birds might scrape the paint off, and eat the paint and it could poison
The bird feeder will help to attract more birds. On our bush walk, Joakim told us it is better to
have a bird feeder rather than a bird house. He said that birds choose where their nest will be so if you
have a bird feeder, they are likely to choose to put their nest near the bird feeder. Attracting more birds,
will help make the area better. At school we love to look at birds and hear birds so then we can do even
more research about them. We would love to have native birds in our school because they are really
important. They are important because they only exist in New Zealand. It would be so cool if we had so
many native birds that they even flew to other countries.
How will it help ecosystem? By having more birds, this will help there to be more trees. This is because
birds poop out the seeds of trees and drop the seeds in new areas. By doing this, we could spread more
ecosystems. If we want more native trees on the peninsula, we will need more birds because they need to
be balanced. By having more birds, we will naturally have more trees because they attract each other.
Our next steps is to think about what types of seeds specific types of birds like. We would want to get
seeds that attract native and uncommon birds. We don't want to attract pigeons and seagulls but rather
kereru and tui and other types of birds. Even if we attract birds that aren't native, we just want to attract
uncommon birds. So we will need to know what seed attracts them.
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It has been 3 very long weeks. 3 long weeks I have been neglecting you without wanting to. See, my mom was visiting from Texas and as much as I tried to steal some time for you it just was not enough!
But I am back with a bit of writer's block. But still with so many things in my mind. Patterns I want to sew. Clothes to refashion. Crafts with the boys. And a move to Colorado.
Bear with me. Soon you will be swarmed by posts of all the things you've missed.
Feels nice to be back!


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Victory Pottery Head Planter
Regular price $30.00
Unit price per
Let's face it-- you need one of these face planters. Hand thrown in Vermont, these planters have a hole in the base for drainage, makign them perfect for your smaller plant babies. These little guys each come with a different face, so each will differ slightly from the photo. Because each mug is handcrafted and one of a kind, we cannot offer customer choice in color/ facial expression -- we'll pick for you and surprise you!
Victory Pottery is a one-woman-show. Mary Arnold, the head, heart, and hands behind the operation, enjoys creating with many different mediums, but her true passion is working with clay. Mary's love for handbuilding and throwing on the wheel often come together in her work, where she draws inspiration from the human form, animals and her love for functional art.
Range slightly in size, but most are about the size of a small mug.
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- FREE GIFT WRAP. reusable and full of "wow", available on non-sale items $25+ only! individual items can be combined to get to this minimum.
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The Benefits of Engaging a Weight loss Program in a Clinic
In many cases most people tend to add weight and even find that they are unable to control how they are looking like. When people add weight, most will result to finding solutions from every corner and at this point, every advice becomes relevant to them. If you find that you have really added weight and you have no idea how to lose the extra kilos. You need to look for a clinic that will provide you with specialized services and programs that will help you lose weight in a healthy way.
In case you are looking for a weight loss solution from a clinic, ensure that you first consider the following things as this will help in ensuring that you make the right decision that will see you lose weight easily. It is important to ensure that you look for a clinic that is of good reputation as this will ensure the services they will provide for you are the best. It is important to ensure that you look for a company that uses the right products for the process of losing weight as this will help you lose weight in a healthy way and fast.
It is important to consider a clinic that has experienced staff to ensure that they know how to take you through the process and help you in identifying the best results that you need. It is important to ensure that the clinic uses the best programs and provides their clients with easy way of ensuring they maintain their journey of weight loss to the end. A good clinic needs to ensure that their clients enjoy the best services that are affordable to ensure they lose weight easily while spending less.
When engaging such a clinic, ensure that you look for one that is committed to following up on their clients to ensure that they keep on the right track of diet and lifestyle to see that they get back to normal. Here are some of the benefits that you are able to enjoy when you engage a clinic that provides the best services for weight loss clients. You are assured that a clinic that provides the best services will ensure you save your money while losing weight in a smooth way.
A good clinic will ensure that you get the best services since they are experienced and committed to ensuring you lose weight in the best way. You are assured that a clinic that provides their clients with weight loss solutions using the best products, will help you lose weight in a healthy way and maintain the lifestyle.
Learning The "Secrets" of Resources


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by Michelle Joubert
Thanks to everyone who joined us at last month's ALL STARS event! For those who couldn't attend, here are the "Lost in Translation" stories you missed – and for more photos from the talented Art Montes, check out this album on our Facebook page!
Carl 'Quittin Time' Fuerst kicked off the show with an account of his very first summer camp experience: his mother dropped him off with a garbage bag full of his belongings and no sense of direction. After failing miserably to find inspiration during "free time" – aside from testing all of the water fountains – Carl decided to stick with helping the two, very Italian, old ladies who reminded him of his Grandma. Despite, or perhaps in spite of, a thick language barrier, the two women quickly put him in charge of manning the center and taking care of the animals. Out of that blossomed Carl's ability to step outside his comfort zone, leading him to be the man he is today.Molly Snyder shared the story of her love and need for religion from a very young age, noting that she wanted to be an "epicopalian" though her parents were retired from faith. From her first religion, Girl Scouts, through a series of interesting explorations, including the Grateful Dead and the Easy Bake Koven, Molly gained a lot of insights and uncovered truths. Yet, when she really needed it, faith seemed to desert her, so Molly finally settled on a more universal religion. Ironically, her husband's divorce attorney offered the deep compassion that led to Molly declaring, "People are my religion."
Rich Christensen told the most touching story about his parents' love and the dots he connected to finally understand the big picture. Five days after Rich was born, his mother received the telegram stating that his father had been shot down mid-flight for the third time while serving; he was missing in action. For four weeks, Rich's then-twenty-one-year-old mother waited, not knowing whether her husband was dead or alive. Rich pointed out to a hushed audience that his father's survival made both of his parents aware that every single day is a gift, an awareness that they passed on to him.
Becca Segal told the story of how her "pieces of self" were put to the test as she left her "very Jewish" hometown to explore the world. Following high school, Becca found herself having to, for the first time, defend her Jewish heritage. After some viciously anti-Semitic responses in France, Becca grew to be less proud of some of the "pieces" that make her who she is. However, her pride was reinforced when she stumbled across a traditionalist synagogue in France, where the Rabbi questioned her intensely about couscous and she fell in love very briefly with a very religious man. Getting lost in her own culture ultimately helped Becca find herself.
For Dave Hendrickson, once again the audience favorite, young adulthood came in the form of a Savage shotgun he received on his thirteenth birthday. His father, a carpenter and good hunter, wanted to ensure that his son didn't grow up to be a cream puff – any man who willingly wears a bowtie, works in an office, and plays golf – like the in-laws. After months of practicing on glass bottles, it was decided that Dave was good enough to really go hunting. And as he stood aiming at the squirrel that his father had picked out, struggling to find the words to explain that he just couldn't do it, the most unexpected thing happened: Dave's father said "aw, that one is kinda small," and in turn gave Dave permission to be himself. Jennifer Evenson's story bordered on nightmarish as she recounted her efforts to find a roommate speedily due to financial problems. And, where else would she have gone to find this roommate but craigslist? One after another, increasingly strange people replied to the online ad, and with increasing alarm, Jennifer changed her requirements in the post. From posting that she was SERIOUS about not wanting a date, to noting that she would do a background check, Jennifer seemed to endure it all. But, for every nightmare there has to be a happy ending, and this one came in the form of a normal, law-abiding, and clean female who rented the room.
Lady Linda, the Ruler of Times Cinema, was back and as intense as ever. Ms. Cieslik described, with incredible detail, her traumatic ordeal at defibrillation training. After signing up for the volunteer defib class, upon making it very clear that she was not signing up to do CPR, Linda showed up to class only to find that CPR was the least of her concerns. Working with dummies that may or may not have had traces of her colleagues' saliva seemed like child's play when Linda realized that she would have to strip completely the person on whom she would have to perform the defibrillation. This, of course, brought an onslaught of mental images that Linda can't erase to this day.
All in all, it was a lovely end to our forth season. Thanks to all the audience members who joined us as well as all the volunteers who made it happen!
See you in the fall!


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The Federal Circuit Court of Australia has held that an account manager was entitled to overtime and weekend penalty rates despite being paid an annualised salary that exceeded the corresponding minimum rate of pay prescribed under the relevant Award.
In Kent v Tal & Ors [2018] FCCA 3218, an account manager claimed, amongst other things, that her employer, a fashion wholesaler, had failed to pay her overtime payments and penalty rates for work performed on weekends in accordance with the Storage Service and Wholesale Award 2010 ("Modern Award").
The account manager claimed she was owed approximately $8,400 in respect of these Modern Award-based entitlements.
In the letter of appointment issued to the employee upon commencement, the employer expressed the account manager's remuneration as follows:
"$50,000 plus super plus 1.5% commission on all sales to new and existing clients. Salary to be paid weekly on Fridays. Commission to be paid once clients have paid their accounts and superannuation to be paid quarterly."
The letter of appointment also stated the account manager's hours of work would be:
"40 hours per week (on average)".
The Court accepted the account manager's minimum rate of pay under the Modern Award would have amounted to approximately $20 an hour.
Accordingly, the employer submitted it had paid the account manager more than $10,000 more per year than the minimum rates she was entitled to receive under the Modern Award and, further, that her claim for overtime and penalty rates should, therefore, be "offset" against her above-Award rate of pay.
After accepting the account manager had indeed worked overtime and on weekends during the course of her employment, the Court noted the real issue to be determined was whether the employer could "properly offset any over-award payment made against its obligations to pay overtime and penalty rates as prescribed by the Wholesale Award."
Following a review of the relevant authorities, the Court ultimately held the employer's letter of appointment did not expressly state the account manager's weekly salary would be inclusive of her overtime and penalty rate entitlements.
The Court accordingly found:
"… There is no evidence to show that at the time the payments were made, it was made clear to the applicant that she was being compensated for overtime and weekend work.
In the absence of an express term in the employment contract permitting set-off, I find that any over-award payment received by the applicant cannot be set-off against the overtime and weekend penalty rates she is entitled to receive under the Wholesale Award."
The Federal Circuit Court's judgment follows the Western Australia Industrial Relations Court's recent decision in Simone Jade Stewart v Next Residential Pty Ltd [2016] WAIRC 00756.
In Simone Jade Stewart v Next Residential Pty Ltd, the Court similarly held that, in the absence of an express "offset" clause, an employee should not be denied their entitlement to overtime and penalty rate payments, even in circumstances where they received an annualised salary which was higher than the minimum rate payable under an applicable Modern Award.


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As of May 31, 2019, the U.S. State Department began requesting social media information from visa applicants. The new practice arose from President Trump's 2017 Memorandum on Implementing Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and other Immigration Benefits. By early December 2019, two organizations (Knight First Amendment Institute and the Brennan Center for Justice) sued to put an end to this policy on the basis that it allegedly violates the First Amendment rights of visa applicants.
The controversy surrounding the social media identification requirement has sparked a great deal of discussion about freedom of speech online and the extent to which the federal government should be able to monitor and even regulate freedom of speech, not just for American citizens in online forums but also for non-citizens seeking U.S. visas.
In other words, visa applicants are not U.S. citizens, but should they still granted the same First Amendment freedoms as if they are? And what are the possible consequences of social media identification requirements for people seeking visas?
To uncover why the State Department's new practice may be unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds, let's first examine whether non-citizens are legally granted the same Constitutional rights and what implications this practice may have if it continues.
Visa Applicants and the First Amendment
Although the Constitution was primarily written to protect the rights of American citizens, many of the amendments are intended to cover non-citizens as well, say some Constitutional scholars. They argue that the Bill of Rights was intended to protect citizens and non-citizens alike because the Constitution doesn't ever say these rights are limited to "citizens;" the Constitution simply says "the people."
Michael Kagan, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas, has written extensively about non-citizens' relationship with the First Amendment, particularly when it involves freedom of speech and freedom of religion. As he wrote in an essay for the Boston College Law Review in 2018:
Speaker identity changes speech in powerful ways, which is why it is dangerous to allow the government to silence certain speakers based on who they are. The Court should recognize that immigrant speech is important enough to be protected by the First Amendment, both for immigrants in the United States and for American citizens who may benefit from hearing what they have to say.
In sum, immigrants and temporary visa holders should maintain the same First Amendment protections as U.S. citizens because denying them said rights would be discriminating against these groups on the basis of identity (non-citizen) and silencing these groups could be enormously detrimental for American society as a whole.
Freedom of Speech Online
The broader question here involves freedom of speech online: why do social media accounts matter in this case? The original purpose of President Trump's new State Department practice was likely intended as a means for protecting our national security. After all, terrorists commonly use social media as tools for recruitment and propaganda dissemination, which is why asking visa applicants to identify their social media profiles seemingly makes sense at first.
However, this policy can produce a sort of chilling effect on free speech, in which visa applicants no longer share their ideas, opinions and attitudes online in fear of getting denied a visa to the U.S.
For instance, the lawsuit filed by the Knight First Amendment Institute and the Brennan Center for Justice was sparked by the Doc Society and the International Documentary Association's concerns about filmmakers from around the world being able to express themselves freely, even if their ideas are unpopular. Without access to a U.S. visa, some filmmakers may not be able to continue their investigative reporting and critical documentary work because many filmmakers are reliant on U.S. events to obtain support and resources for their projects.
Beyond filmmakers, it's simply untenable to require all visa applicants to reveal each and every one of their social media profiles. In some cases, an individual may use a pseudonym to avoid harassment or other serious threats; in other cases, the visa applicant may have expressed an opinion deemed unpopular and/or unsupportive of the current (or future) presidential administration, which could trigger a denial of their visa application.
We don't know how far-reaching this law may be, which is why we must support the First Amendment for everyone protected under the Constitution, particularly in online environments that are increasingly subject to governmental regulation, such as social media.


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SOLD: Hallberg-Rassy 45
This HR45 is the type of boat I would have loved to buy. She is like a treasure, hidden away in one of the most renown yards for winter storage and boat care, namley Br Martinsson Yard on Orust, Sweden. The saying goes that if you keep your boat at the Br Martinsson Yard, they take care of the boat while you may borrow it during summers.
Ever since she was new in 1991, this boat has been sailed no more than approximately half of the available summers, the remaining years she has been safely kept at the yard. During the few summers she actually was launched she has only been sailing in close vicinity, in first place on the Swedish west coast.
The HR45 was not even on the market, when I got the chance to sell the boat. I was able to sell her within a shortest period of time. No wonder! She is a beaty!
It hasn't happened often: The HR45 is being launched in 2010 for a short summer in Sweden
The hull has been conserved thanks to all years of indoor storage
The fact that she has been stored indoors most of her life time can clearly been seen on the shiny hull and the teak deck which is in perfect condition. Only once has she been sanded very carefully (about 1 mm). Having been laid in Simson, this teak deck would not need to be changed for a very long time.
The teak deck has been conserved thanks to all the years of indoor storage
In other words, this fine yacht has been conserved, treated, updated but hardly been used. She is equipped and maintained regardless of cost.
The beautiful cockpit is like new thanks to the fact that it has hardly been used
Then neat engine has run just 750 hours
The 6 kW Westerbeke has no more than 330 hours
The HR45 has the same hull shape as the HR46 but with an elegant positive stern. There were a couple of different options for interior layouts for the HR45 and this boat was further upgraded with armchairs in the saloon. She has two mid cabins with a toilet compartment including a washing machine in the forepeak. In the aft a comfortable owner's cabin with an en-suit bathroom with a shower.
• Lloyds certified construction
• GRP hull, isolated above the waterline. Underwater hull treated by four layers of epoxi coating.
• Lead keel.
• Teak decks
• Hard top, middle front window panel openable
• 13 windows, 8 openable, 5 skylights, dorade ventilators with ss protection bars
• Deck drain to below waterline for stain free top sides
Rig and sails
• Seldén electric furling mast, three spreaders
• Mast and stays grounded to keel
• Selden electric genoa furler
• Protection cover for genoa
• Selden electric staysail furler
• Protection cover for staysail
• Spinnaker
• Spinnaker equipment
• Gennaker complete with sock
• 2 genoas, one new North Sails
• 1 stay sail
• Sail cover for genua and stay sail
• Genoa winches Lewmar electric
• Navtec hydraulic aft stay tensioner
• Anchor sail, North sails
• Engine Volvo, 100hp, 750 hrs
• Max prop
• Hydraulic Bow prop
• Double Webasto cabin heaters
• Air condition, Climma, for owners cabin (double as heater).
• Two easy chairs starboard side
• Aft cabin double + single berth
• Two fwd cabins with upper lower berth
• Upholstery and carpeting blue
• Microwave oven 230V
• Frigoboat water cooled fridge and freezer
• 3 burner stove+oven
• Electric remote control for Propane switch off
• Electrolux dishwasher
• Garmin 7012 GPS Chartplotter, incl. wireless remote
• Radar Garmin 24 HD
• Garmin Rate Sensor
• AIS Garmin 600 class B transponder
• Autopilot 7000 Autohelm, including remote joystick
• Separate Raymarine fluxgate compass
• Navtex NASA
• NMEA outlet at nav station for GPS interface
• Speed, depth, wind, MFD,
• Multirepeater at nav station
• Shore power inlet
• Mastervolt Isolation transformer
• Mastervolt batterycharger 24v-40A
• Mastervolt AGM batteries
• Inverter 24V/12V
• Separate 12 V system, for instruments
• Several 12V, 24 V and 220V outlets throughout the boat
• Generator Westerbeke 6 kW, 330 hrs
• Remote control panel for gen set and shorepower
• Amp and Voltmeter 12 + 24V
• DCC-4000 battery control
• Sony radio/cd player incl. 4 loudspeakers in saloon
• Cockpit speakers
• Separate stereo in aft cabin
Mooring / Docking, etc
• Fenders
• Mooring lines
• Anchor fwd: CQR 70 LBS (35kg), 60 m 10mm galvanized chain on Lofrans electric winch, controllable also from cockpit
• Anchor aft: Bruce 30 LBS (15 kg), 30m 8 mm galvanized chain on Lofrans electric winch
• Teaksupport for outboard engine
• Davits, for RIB, removable, operated electrically from genoa winch
Canvas / Covers
• Biminitop
• Suncover, over dog house windows
• Wintercover over dog house windows
• Hatch covers
• Cover for wheel
• Curtains for all windows
• Mosquito net for aft part of dog house
• Cockpit table cover
• Canvas with clear screen for entrance
Plumbing, water, etc
• 2 x 500 l water tanks, interconnected or separable
• Watermaker
• Pressurized hot + cold water
• Galley pressurized sea water faucet
• Washing machine, in fwd compartment
• Hot + cold fresh water shower on aft deck
• Separate fresh water flushing hose for outboard on aft deck
• Presssurised sea water wash down hose fwd + aft deck
• Aft anchor pipe integrated sea water flush system for chain
• Two heads, both with separate shower compartments
• Baby Blake toilets, both with separate holding tanks
• Electric automatic bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump at nav station
• Firdell blipper radarreflector, mast mounted
• 2 fire extinguishers
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• Deck lifelines, removable
• Lee cloth
• Alarm system
• Bow ladder
• Pushpit seats
• Outboard mount on pushpit
• Swimplatform on transom, incl ladder
• Windex XXL
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Low Neck Tee - White
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The Tee is made from light weight ribbed knit material featuring snug fit and a low scoop neck. Perfectly paired with vintage denim.
Product specifications:
Lined: No
Material: Cotton/elastane
Lightweight, stretchy fabric
Size & Fit Information:
Length - 60cm
Across bust - 35cm
Measurements taken from size S/8
Fits true to size, take your normal size
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Lil Boat Boutique
Regular price
This WELP pennant design was originally created in vinyl decal form for my Patreon! But now available in a 3" holographic sticker to spice up our apathy, or defeat. Maybe the new "white flag"? Who knows.
Vinyl sticker - waterproof, weatherproof - perfect for use on your car, etc.
Sizing: 3" wide
Want a larger amount of stickers? Email me for pricing!
design by Whitney Bennett / lil boat boutique 2016-2020


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Spiritual Meetings in Velez-Malaga
Weekly meetings about spiritual transformation and awakening, transformation of consciousness and living the life of Truth.
It's an interactive meeting where you can bring whatever personal questions you might have, any kind of topics that you'd like to look more deeply into, or any challenges you're facing on your spiritual path to the meeting and where each individual has an opportunity to talk and share as well as receive guidance in the meetings.
Note that this is not a new age spirituality group, nor is it a therapy group.
This group is for people who are genuinely interested in living a life of Truth (from Spirit and not ego).
It's for people who truly want to wake up and transform spiritually and who desires to live a true and authentic life.
When: May 6, 13, 20 and 27 (all Wednesdays) at 5 PM. (Each meeting is approximately 75-90 minutes long depending on group size).
Where: Viveros- Garden Center El Algarrobo. Calle Velez Malaga, 29712 Viñuela, Málaga. (Where the Mercado Ecologico/the organic and crafts market is).
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4F9Mw
Cost: (These meetings are now over).
Language: English.
Contact me to register beforehand, and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
Please note that this page might be old.
Best thing is to email me and ask me about any classes, groups and sessions etc. in Marbella – Malaga area.
Get in touch below:
Your email address will not be stored or saved anywhere, nor will you be automatically added to any mailing lists when you contact me. I will only use it to respond to your email.


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We sell everything to help you prepare for your relocation, specialist materials for Antiques, China, Glass & fine art. Complete Material bundle packs, Multi packs of High quality boxes, tape, bubble wrap and wrapping paper.
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Hyde Park Place
Souther's properties created a place that combines the convenience of the urban lifestyle with the quiet cool of Hyde Park.
Property Specifics
39 condominium units with approximately 40 garage parking spaces and 40 surface parking spaces.
One enclosed secured parking space per unit, additional outdoor parking spaces available, storage locker, outdoor, patio and deck, high quality finishes.


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Rome Windows Ceramic Stool
We can already think of several places where we'd like to keep one of these ceramic stools featuring elegant Roman windows. One either side of a hall table will perfectly frame an entrance, or keep a couple in your drawing room for extra seating when you need it. We also like the idea of them next to the bath as a wine, book, bath salts sort of table.
Dimensions: 45cm High x 32cm Diameter
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Chord Kunci Gitar SONS OF PLUNDER - Disturbed
Am Cmaj7 Gsus2 F G6 Tell me you like it Am Cmaj7 Gsus2 F G6 Tell me you like it Am Cmaj7 You say you found yourself a new sound Gsus2 F G6 The shits loaded and ready to go Am Cmaj7 A bit too much just like the old sound Gsus2 F G6 Already heard it for the hundredth time Am Cmaj7 One hundred more, all have the same sound Gsus2 F G6 Running around with all the sheep that you know Am Cmaj7 It's so sublime, they're breaking new ground Gsus2 F G6 They're sure to have another hit this time Am Come on Cmaj7 Can't you just leave it alone Gsus2 It doesn't have any soul F Just find a thing of your own G6 Am And stop pretending to know Cmaj7 Gsus2 As the countless numbers hunger for world wide renown F G6 Am All the pimping sons of plunder will roll up their sleeves Cmaj7 Gsus2 All searching for the answers they don't even care to know F Give it to me G6 Give it to me Am You like it? ________________________ It just follows the whole song with those five chords. Chords are played like this: Am Cmaj7 Gsus2 F G6 e--0----0----3----1----0--| B--1----0----3----1----3--| G--2----0----0----2----0--| D--2----2----0----3----0--| A--0----3----0----3----2--| E--0----0----3----1----3--|


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Birdshot Chorioretinopathy (BSCR)
Categories: Eye diseases, Neuronal diseases, Rare diseases
Aliases & Classifications for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
MalaCards integrated aliases for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy:
Orphanet epidemiological data:58
birdshot chorioretinopathy
Prevalence: 1-9/1000000 (United States); Age of onset: Adult,Elderly; Age of death: normal life expectancy;
autosomal dominant
birdshot chorioretinopathy:
Inheritance autosomal dominant inheritance
MalaCards categories:
Global: Rare diseases
Anatomical: Eye diseases Neuronal diseases
Orphanet: 58
Rare eye diseases
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Summaries for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
NIH Rare Diseases : 52 Birdshot chorioretinopathy is an eye condition in which painless, light-colored spots develop on the retina . These spots are scattered in a "birdshot" pattern. The effects of this condition on vision are quite variable; some individuals' vision is only mildly affected, whereas others experience a significant decline in vision, the appearance of floaters (small specks that appear in one's line of sight), night blindness , and other vision problems. Symptoms typically begin around middle age; Caucasians are affected more than individuals of other ethnicities. The cause of birdshot chorioretinopathy is currently unknown, but it is suspected to be an autoimmune disease . Treatment may include medications that aim to regulate the body's immune response .
MalaCards based summary : Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, also known as birdshot chorioretinitis, is related to uveitis and vogt-koyanagi-harada disease. An important gene associated with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy is HLA-A (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, A), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Innate Immune System and Class I MHC mediated antigen processing and presentation. The drugs tannic acid and Benzocaine have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include eye, retina and t cells, and related phenotypes are visual loss and ocular hypertension
Disease Ontology : 12 A posterior uveitis characterized by multiple small, hypopigmented, cream-colored choroidal lesions scattered symmetrically in the fundus primarily around the optic disc that presents in patients as blurred vision, floaters, photopsia, scotoma and nyctalopia.
Wikipedia : 74 Birdshot chorioretinopathy now commonly named "birdshot uveitis" or "HLA-A29 uveitis" is a rare form of... more...
More information from OMIM: 605808
Related Diseases for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Symptoms & Phenotypes for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Human phenotypes related to Birdshot Chorioretinopathy:58 31 (show all 27)
Symptoms via clinical synopsis from OMIM:56
Clinical features from OMIM:605808
GenomeRNAi Phenotypes related to Birdshot Chorioretinopathy according to GeneCards Suite gene sharing:26 (show all 31)
Drugs & Therapeutics for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Drugs for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy (from DrugBank, HMDB, Dgidb, PharmGKB, IUPHAR, NovoSeek, BitterDB):(show all 18)
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Cochrane evidence based reviews: birdshot chorioretinopathy
Genetic Tests for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Genetic tests related to Birdshot Chorioretinopathy:
Anatomical Context for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
MalaCards organs/tissues related to Birdshot Chorioretinopathy:40
Eye, Retina, T Cells, Kidney, Testes, Endothelial
Publications for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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Variations for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Expression for Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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Message from the President
Help build the Gunderson community for your student by joining and supporting the Gunderson PTSA. Your membership dues support PTSA activities:
- Senior Scholarships
- Hospitality at school dances
- Teacher grants to support class projects and supplies
- Academic awards ceremonies
- Senior Night
- Teacher appreciation
Support Gunderson with your membership dues or plan to get a little more involved by helping with any of the school activities. As little as an hour of your time helps! Research has shown that students achieve higher grades, have better attendance and more consistently complete homework when parents are involved in school.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Atencio or Robin Ledbetter.
More Reasons why you should join PTSA:
- You show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success.
- You demonstrate to your child that success in school is the pathway to college, a career, and a productive life.
- You partner with the principal, teachers, and staff to make the campus safe, welcoming, a hub of learning and a fun place to be.
- You share in campus events and experiences that make your child's school days more memorable.
- You connect with other parents, become part of the school community, and support every child with one voice.
- You proudly affiliate with the California State and National PTA, the oldest, largest, and most powerful children's advocacy organization in the country.
- You join with other parents to discuss key issues and concerns of importance to your school and community.
As a member of the Gunderson High School PTSA, you are eligible to enjoy discounts at places like LEGOLAND and the California Academy of Sciences! Go to www.capta.org and view your PERKS as a PTSA member!
You can make a difference in the education, health, and welfare of our students.
If you'd like any additional information about the Gunderson PTSA, please feel free to contact:
Lisa Atencio
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The all-new CLAAS combine features the APS SYNFLOW HYBRID system
The LEXION 700 series combine features the APS HYBRID SYSTEM
The LEXION 670 features the APS straw walker system
CONVIO FLEXCONVIOVARIOMAXFLEXCorn headsSWATH UP
Engine output: 462 - 925 hp
Updated cab featuring CEBIS with touchscreen
TERRA TRAC optional drive system
Engine output: 408-626hp
The running gear
Excellent control concept
Multiple attachments for multiple crops.
It's all about the cow.
Fixed Chamber Round Baler with Wrapper Unit
Bale size: 48" x 53" (1.20 x 1.35 m)
Fixed Chamber Round Baler
Bale size: 47" x 49" (1.22 x 1.25 m)
Round baler – fixed chamber
Bale dimensions 48" x 49" (1.20 x 1.25 m)
Bale size: 48 in x 60 in (1.23 x 1.50 m)
Variable Chamber Round Baler
Bale size 48 x 36 – 61/69 in (1.23 × 0.90 – 1.55/1.80 m)
Square balerBale size 47" x 35.5" (1.20 x 0.90 m)
Disc mowersWorking width 8'6" - 35'1" (2.1-10.7-m)
Working widths of 11' 6" - 49' 2" (3.5 - 15 m)
Working width 17'- 42'8" (4.5-13 m)
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Omaha, NE — October 1, 2020 — CLAAS was recently awarded the 2020 Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce "Large Manufacturing Award." This important recognition is presented annually to Nebraska manufacturers that successfully implement innovative ways of conducting business through the use of products, processes, technologies, and strategies.
The 2020 award is sponsored by the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and RSM, the fifth largest accounting firm in the United States. Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Partner, Michelle Luett, of RSM, presented the 2020 award alongside the Governor of Nebraska, Pete Ricketts. Matthias Ristow, President & Managing Director, and Matthew Koch, Director of Manufacturing, gratefully received the award on behalf of CLAAS Omaha.
Upon acceptance of the award, Mr. Ristow and Mr. Koch expressed their appreciation to the employees of CLAAS Omaha for their steadfast contributions and strong commitment to this season's company targets. Ristow stated that despite the impact of the global pandemic upon production itself and on the company's suppliers, CLAAS still successfully delivered all combines on time to our customers.
The first of October also marked the beginning of Manufacturing Month in the U.S. Governor Ricketts kicked off the national event in Nebraska with a press conference, hosted in the CLAAS North America show room. During the press conference, Governor Ricketts stressed the importance of jobs in manufacturing as the second largest economy in Nebraska and discussed various steps companies such as CLAAS have taken to continually develop its workforce. The Governor specifically highlighted the recent creation of the ICATT Apprenticeship Program and thanked CLAAS for bringing this new program to Nebraska.
Bryan Slone of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce also noted that Nebraska's highly productive work force, affordable real estate and utility cost, the general low cost of doing business, and the high-quality transportation networks make Nebraska a natural fit for manufacturing growth.
Always looking forward, CLAAS Omaha will continue to focus toward the modernization of the local manufacturing industry for Nebraska and the U.S. as a whole.
(Photo (L-R) Bryan Sloan, President of Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Michelle Luett, Partner RSM; Pete Ricketts, Governor of the State of Nebraska; Matthias Ristow, President & MD Business Administration COL; Matt Koch Director Manufacturing COL; and Tony Urban, National Tax Consulting Leader for the U.S., RSM.)
CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader.
Omaha, NE — October 8, 2020 — CLAAS of America today announced six additions to its range of hay and forage tools. The new offerings include two models of ORBIS headers for the JAGUAR forage harvester and four models of DISCO rear mowers, all of which will provide producers with reliable and durable performance in a wide variety of forage crops.
"We're extremely pleased to introduce these new innovations to our full line of hay and forage harvesting products," says Matt Jaynes, Product Manager at CLAAS of America. "Our customers who run hay and forage-based operations need more than just robust machinery; they deserve harvesting systems that work together seamlessly. These six models we've added to our line of ORBIS headers and DISCO mowers will support day-to-day operations and help customers achieve optimal results when harvesting, so they can make the most out of each hour in the field."
The newly designed ORBIS 450 and 900 feature a frame stamped from a flat piece of metal, with no welded joints, for the strongest possible header. The knives, crop flow guides and Christmas trees on the new ORBIS 900 are all PREMIUM LINE, making the header more durable and providing more consistent cutting and feeding. The ORBIS 450 features a working width of 15 feet, while the ORBIS 900 has a working width of 30 feet, the smallest and largest headers within the ORBIS range.
Despite its large working width, the ORBIS 900 is able to follow ground contours for optimal performance. This is made possible by a new tilting frame that enables a +/- 5° correction in combination with an exclusive AUTO CONTOUR hydraulic swing movement compensation. In addition to the two standard sensor bands at the outer edges, a third, centrally fitted sensor band is available as an option. This provides an enhanced ability to follow ground contours, especially on uneven ground. The ORBIS 900 also features a folding design that allows the operator to fold and unfold it in 22 seconds for easy transport between fields to get the job done faster.
The new "10 Series" DISCO 24, 28 and 32 rear-mounted mowers are designed to work flawlessly year after year. The smaller working width (7 feet 2 inches to 9 feet 10 inches) disc mowers include the same professional-grade MAX CUT cutter bar featured on larger, more expensive mowers and a double gearbox. The new range of mowers are quickly attached to the tractor using a category 2 or 3 quick-hitch. A new feature for all side-mounted DISCO disc mowers is a center-of-gravity hitching system, which ensures that the mower bed has a uniform contact pressure over the entire working width. The mower bed quickly responds to changes in ground contour, resulting in clean hay and even stubble.
Optimized for heavy duty usage, CLAAS has released the all-new "100 Series" DISCO 360 rear mower. The 360 mower features the same high-end MAX CUT cutter bar with quick knife change for perfect cutting quality and ground following. It also features a double gearbox, integrated breakback device and quick blade change. Thanks to the working width of 11 feet 2 inches, there is no job too big for the DISCO 360 rear mower.
CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous factories worldwide and focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit www.claas.com.
Omaha, NE — September 22, 2020 — Following nearly two decades at CLAAS and an even longer career in the farm equipment industry, CLAAS Omaha President Maury Salz announced his retirement.
Matthias "Matt" Ristow has assumed the role of president of CLAAS Omaha, the combine production company for CLAAS in North America.
"We would like to thank Maury very much for his successful work at CLAAS throughout the years. Many of our North American operations were shaped and further developed under his hard work and effective leadership," says Leif Magnusson, president of CLAAS Global Sales – Americas. "He had a hand in the evolution of the LEXION combine in North America for nearly two decades."
During Maury's 19 years at CLAAS, he was responsible for a wide range of North American operations including research and development, purchasing, quality, logistics and manufacturing. Most recently, Salz oversaw the production of the all-new 8000-7000 Series LEXION combines, which returned to the bright "seed-green" CLAAS color after many years of Caterpillar yellow.
In 2018–19, Maury served as president for the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and actively participates in executive committees for the advancement of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He officially finished his year-long commitment to the organization as past president at the ASABE International Meeting this July.
The incoming CLAAS Omaha president, Matt Ristow, has been with the company for six years — first serving as Vice President – Finance & Operations, and now President & Managing Director, Business Administration. The planned transition has been a smooth one.
Matt was born in Germany and came to the United States as a high school exchange student. He continued his higher education in the U.S., receiving a bachelor's degree in business general administration and a master's in international business from Fresno State in California. Matt returned to Germany and worked for the largest privately held service company in Europe, holding progressive positions overseeing controlling before returning to the U.S. and beginning an international career that led him from the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates and Turkey in senior executive positions.
"We wish Maury the best of luck in his retirement on his family farm in Northwest Iowa," says Magnusson. "Looking ahead, we are extremely excited for Matt to take on this new role. We recognize his dedication to continuously improving our products, and we are more than confident in his leadership for CLAAS of Omaha."
Omaha, NE — August 19, 2020 — CLAAS dealership GJ's Farm Equipment has announced several changes to their southwest Ontario location. The full service dealership will be changing their name to "GJ's Harvest Centre Inc." and will expand their CLAAS business focus. To accommodate the growth targets, GJ's will nearly double in size — adding an additional 7,500 square feet to the current facility.
"Just three years after opening, in 2003, we began our partnership with CLAAS after picking up the hay tool line. Now, 17 years later, we couldn't be more excited to expand our business even further with the premium brand of CLAAS products," says Gary Klyn, founder of GJ's Farm Equipment, now GJ's Harvest Centre Inc. "With the expansion brings a new name change, which will better represent us as a focused dealer for CLAAS. CLAAS is a world-class company committed to expanding their business in southwest Ontario and we are thrilled to grow with them."
GJ's began as a repair shop in 2000 by Gary and his wife, Corrie. Since then, their customer commitment has expanded to include the sale of new and used equipment as well as exceptional parts and service departments. The facility's expansion will allow them to continue providing top-of-the-line, dependable equipment for their current and future customer base.
"GJ's Harvest Centre Inc. represents what it means to be a committed CLAAS dealer, and we are excited about their upcoming expansion," said Eric Raby, President and General Manager – Sales, CLAAS of America. "The southwest Ontario region remains an important market for CLAAS, and with the new and improved facility, we are able to continue our growth and expand our brand's reach in the area. This is a direct reflection of the hard work and relationships GJ's has built with their growers."
To learn more about GJ's Harvest Centre Inc., visit the company website.
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Just a Gwai Lo Redesigned by Raincity Studios
After having the design public for a few weeks to test it out, I'm pleased to officially announce that Raincity Studios based here in Vancouver have redesigned Just a Gwai Lo with a gorgeous cherry blossom theme (their announcement).
I met with their creative lead, Mark Yuasa in late February and he gave me a two-sided sheet that asked things like what my favourite colours were to what kind of music I listened to. He then asked me some questions about what kind of look I wanted to get an idea both of what I wanted and why I wanted it. I wanted cherry blossoms to be a prominent part of the look, because the Lower Mainland in spring and summer has these beautiful pink-leaved trees all over the residential areas. Also, the colour pink was somewhat in vogue with website designs, though sites are possibly moving to a green/yellow combination. Or maybe I just have Brazil on the brain. As to what the real answer is, I don't know, since I read most of the web sites I follow using an aggregator.
After a couple of weeks of letting him think about the design and making some mockups—that struck me as a pretty fast but I've gotten to know that a week of thinking and sketching and a week of designing a site is about the right amount of time for someone with a lot of design talent to come up with a beautiful site—he showed me a couple of comps. The first was a predominantly white site with a stylized cherry blossom tree in the sidebar. That was my first choice, actually, but after running it by some friends, I went with the second one, which those reading in a browser will see.
Some first reactions by those who saw comps were, shall we say, not enthusiastic. They loved how it looked, but didn't think it matched either my gender or personality. ("Are you a girl?" is still my favourite reaction.) They're probably right: the design is very pink and flowery, but I wanted something that I can stare at that wasn't manly, so the other direction seemed right. After a couple of weeks with the design public, it still feels right.
Some of their other work reflect very well on them: Geeky Traveller, Club Fat Ass, and Vancouver 2010 Olympics Coverage are recent examples of their work. The company has some interesting announcements in the next couple of weeks along with a relaunch of their site, but rather than steal too much of their thunder, I'll point to them when the time comes.
I am aware of some display bugs in some browsers, and know that some rogue sections have not been fully converted to the new design. I should have those fixed in the next week or so. This new design represents a big shift for Just a Gwai Lo, as it will undoutably affect my writing style and possibly even subject areas, as I start leaving some of my other sites to gather dust.
Wed, 2005-05-18 18:51
your new design is hot. beaut
Wed, 2005-05-18 23:26
Thanks Richard, Kris. You guy
Thu, 2005-05-19 13:44