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Statistics Colloquium: Dr. Derek Young
University of Kentucky
Title: Hyperrectangular Tolerance and Prediction Regions for Setting MultivariateReference Regions in Laboratory Medicine
Abstract: Reference regions are widely used in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine to interpret the results of biochemical or physiological tests of patients. There are well-established methods in the literature for reference limits for univariate measurements, however, only limited methods are available for the construction of multivariate reference regions. This is because traditional multivariate statistical regions (e.g., confidence, prediction, and tolerance regions) are not constructed based on a hyperrectangular geometry. We address this problem by developing multivariate hyperrectangular nonparametric tolerance regions for setting the reference regions. Our approach utilizes statistical data depth to determine which points to trim and then the extremes of the trimmed dataset are used as the faces of the hyperrectangular region. We also specify the number of points to trim based on previously-established asymptotic results. Extensive coverage results show the favorable performance of our algorithm provided a minimum sample size criterion is met. Our procedure is used to obtain reference regions for addressing two important clinical problems: (1) characterizing insulin-like growth factor concentrations in the serum of adults and (2) assessing kidney function in adolescents. This is a joint work with Thomas Mathew (UMBC).


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While thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Unknown Soldier Memorial in Cairo's Nasr City district to chant, dance and wave flags in a show of support for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, small-scale scattered protests against the president emerged, amid heavily blocked and securitized roads across Cairo.
Buses carrying Sisi supporters were seen discharging them around the site of the gatherings in East Cairo — the same area that witnessed the violent dispersal of mostly Muslim Brotherhood protesters contesting the ouster of deceased President Mohamed Morsi and the subsequent military takeover in 2013.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness told Mada Masr that hundreds of residents in Warraq gathered to protest, chanting "Leave, Sisi! We won't leave our homes!" Security forces dispersed the protestors with tear gas and birdshot pellets and chased them across the island. Additional security forces arrived at the island by boat from the Imbaba Corniche as protestors tried to assemble once more. Residents of Warraq have been in a long-running battle with state authorities who want to see the island evacuated and replaced by investment projects.
Another eyewitness told Mada Masr that the police fired shots in the air in an attempt to disperse dozens of anti-Sisi protesters who tried to gather in front of al-Istiqama mosque in Helwan after Friday prayers. The authorities also ordered all coffee shops and stores on the main streets to close for the entire day.
Both the Warraq and Helwan protests occurred against a backdrop of heightened security measures and pro-Sisi mobilization.
Since early on the day, security forces blocked all roads leading to Tahrir Square in Cairo, and set up checkpoints on the 6th of October Bridge and the 15th of May Bridge, all key arteries in the city.
A number of metro stations, including Opera, Sadat, Gamal Abdel Nasser and Ahmed Orabi stations —all of which are in the vicinity of Tahrir Square — were also closed after the Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operation announced that the stations will undergo maintenance until Saturday morning.
A government source told Mada Masr that the Ministry of Interior has been instructed to respond initially to the expected demonstrations with limited force "for no more than a few minutes," before resorting to all possible violent measures to break up any potential protests and marches.
Meanwhile, a source from the Nation's Future Party told Mada Masr that the National Security Agency has instructed a vast number of health, education, and youth and sports directorates as well as oil companies across different governorates to gather their employees and join the pro-Sisi demonstrations taking place in Rabea al-Adaweya Square and in front of the Unknown Soldier Memorial. The party member, who is also a parliamentarian, said he learned about these instructions through informal phone calls he had with members of the National Security Agency.
Sources from the village of Bani Mazar in Minya told Mada Masr that a group of families prepared 30 buses to drive people to participate in Cairo's demonstrations in exchange for free meals. The Nation's Future Party was also trying to rally more crowds from the same area in Minya, according to the sources.
In the same context, MP Hamdi al-Sisi told Mada Masr that the Nation's Future Party Secretary in al-Haram has been rallying crowds in his constituency and urging other MPs to do the same in their respective constituencies to participate in today's festival.
One independent MP told Mada Masr that he was warned by the National Security Agency against speaking about the ongoing events or the discussions around Sisi, even if he was to speak rationally. He also learned that other independent members of parliament received similar warnings.
Sisi returned to Cairo earlier today from New York, where he took part in the 74th United Nations General Assembly over the past week. Dozens of supporters received him with chants upon his arrival, even the timing of his return had not been announced previously. Upon arrival, the President told reporters: "You have to know that the Egyptian people have become very aware of how a spectacle is created to falsify reality and deceive the people. The Egyptian people now know these things, and that what was done before can't be repeated for God's sake and for your sake. Don't worry about a thing."
"This is a spectacle, similar to the previous one. It is all lies, slander, defamation by electronic battalions and some media outlets that work to present a false image. You must be aware of that. We are very strong with the will of God, the country is very strong with your support," he added.
"The day I call on Egyptians, like I did on the day when I called on Egyptians to delegate me to fight terrorism on their behalf in 2013, [it will send] a message to the whole world, millions will come and not less," said Sisi in a show of confidence in the people's support for him.
Contractor-turned-actor Mohamed Ali has called for mass demonstrations on what he referred to as the "Friday of Salvation," following a series of videos he has posted over the last three weeks exposing incidents of corruption in which the military is implicated. On Thursday evening, Ali posted a plan for today's demonstrations on his personal Twitter account, calling on people to take to the streets after Friday prayers, urging them to protest in the main squares and neighborhoods without necessarily venturing into Tahrir Square, which has seen a heightened security presence over the past week. Ali also advised protestors to keep a distance from the pro-Sisi demonstrations also expected to take place today.
Security forces have carried out a comprehensive arrest campaign over the past week after scattered protests broke out across several cities in Egypt last weekend and ahead of today's expected protests, the largest such campaign since Sisi took power. As of Thursday night, the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights recorded 2,076 arrests over the past week. Only 976 have appeared before prosecutors, while there is a lack of official information on 1,092 other people. The arrests include high-profile lawyers and activists that were not involved in the protests, according to their lawyers.
Newly appointed Attorney General Hamada al-Sawy issued a statement on Thursday regarding the ongoing investigations into those detained in relation to last week's protests. According to the statement, the public prosecution has questioned "no more than 1000 people" so far and ordered the seizure of security and surveillance cameras near the sites of the protests. They also ordered the inspection of defendants' social media accounts.
The statement then noted that a number of foreigners were arrested in connection with the protests in Cairo, and added that public prosecution is continuing to investigate evidence and reports, so they "make decisions regarding the defendants, releasing those who put themselves in suspicious situations without intending to break the law and punishing those who committed crimes."
Sawy then called on the citizens who want to protest to follow the legal procedures by submitting a request with the location, timing, occasion and number of participants in the protests, as well as the slogans that will be used.
Last week's crackdown and expectations of further protests today led to international responses and criticism. Four US legislators —Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy, Bob Menendez and Ro Khanna — tweeted their concerns about the use of force against Egyptian protestors. The Franco-Egyptian Initiative for Rights and Freedoms sent a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron demanding the French government to "take responsibility for the use of French weapons against protesters," adding that a correspondent for French magazine Le Point said on September 22 that an "eyewitness saw French made armored vehicles used against peaceful protests" last Friday.
The German Federal Foreign Affairs Office issued a statement last Wednesday demanding that Egyptian authorities release the protesters who were arrested last week and have not been charged. The statement added that Germany stressed at the Human Rights Council in Geneva that: "the rising repression against civil society and free journalism will not contribute to Egypt's stability. On the contrary, rising oppression will lead to radicalization and violence."
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet issued a statement on Friday in which she expressed "serious concerns" about the lack of due process following widespread arrests in Egypt. "All those arrested and detained solely for exercising their rights should be released immediately," she said.


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GOAL: Jimmy Medranda heads home a rebound
Goal! Sporting Kansas City 2, Minnesota United FC 0. Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City) header to the bottom left corner.
Full Highlights
- SHOT: Latif Blessing tries for the spectacular overhead kick0:25
- SAVE: Bobby Shuttleworth denies Jimmy Medranda from close range0:30
- GOAL: Ike Opara fires home a long-distance shot0:30
- CHANCE: Christian Ramirez has his shot pushed wide by Time Melia0:26
- GOAL: Saad Abdul-Salaam taps home a loose ball in the box0:29
- SAVE: Bobby Shuttleworth makes a diving stop on a Dom Dwyer shot0:18
- MISS: Dom Dwyer over hits a point blank look0:26
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It's a running joke between my husband and I about the state of his wardrobe. He's a man who thinks he's being colourful if he's wearing white. The rest of his clothes are mostly blue, black or grey. I have actually lost count of how many grey jumpers he owns. Last Christmas I bought him a cardigan to add a splash of brightness, it went down like a lead balloon (and still remains in the bottom of my wardrobe as I missed the deadline to send it back). When I was recently contact by House of Fraser to review an…View Post


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"I wanna take you away, let's escape into the music, DJ let it play…" Hey y'all!! I was just enjoying Rih's throwback song Please Don't Stop The Music, yet another one it Rih's mid 2000s hit streak. When released in 2007, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard Dance Club Songs and has been certified 4 times platinum selling 3.7 million copies to date, in the U.S alone and was nominated for a Grammy. This track also recieved much international success too.
I remember when it came out, I probably listened to it 6-8 times a day, and you couldn't listen to a pop music station for more than an hour without the song being played. And I can only imagine how many times this club banger was spun by DJ's. We all know the chorus, because it samples the "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-kossa" line from Micheal Jacksons famous "Wanna Be Starting Something." This sample is what gave the song that extra umph, the it factor to become a hit. I think it was a great move to use that line in the song because just from that she instantly made the song appeal to a larger audience and introduced herself to an audience that may have otherwise never checked for Rihanna. I was only 7 or 8 at the time this song was popping but I do know that it is because of this song that I wanted to learn all about sampling and producing and things surrounding that. I'd already known that the hook was from a MJ song and I was really curious as how to it became apart of Rihanna's song. I love this song personally, it's a get up and dance feel good song that had everyone wanting to make their way over to their favorite place and it was because of this song that my interest in music had moved beyond just listening.


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Spend your summer learning Spanish in Salamanca and exploring the beautiful city with your new international friends.
Live with a host family and learn Spanish through full immersion with Greenheart Travel's teen summer language camp in Salamanca, Spain. Spaniards call Salamanca "La Dorada," the Golden City, because of the golden hue cast by the centuries-old limestone buildings. This city is also world-famous for being one of Europe's oldest university towns. Students from Spain and all over the world still congregate in the Golden City, speaking Castilian, the signature Spanish style of Spain.
Explore Salamanca with Greenheart Travel Scholarship Winner, Ariela Martin:
2020 Program Costs:
Please note, all prices are listed in USD.
*There is a supplemental fee of $45 a week for students with special diets (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, lactose free, etc.). Please check with us if you have any questions.
Worried about the program fee?
Our goal is to help make travel accessible to everyone and we are here to help when you are deciding if this experience is financially do-able. Each year we offer scholarships for high school study abroad students! We also have a guide to fundraising your program fee, and many high school students fundraise in their hometown ahead of their program.
We also offer discounts for applying early (plus there are many other benefits to applying early!) for each start date and for US families that have hosted an exchange student with Greenheart Exchange.
Please inquire here if you have questions about the program fee, scholarships, or fundraising for your program.
*If you are between the ages of 13 – 15, you will be enrolled in the Junior course. If you are between 16 – 18 years old, you will be in the Teen program. The defining factor between the programs is the amount of supervision, with Juniors required to be chaperoned during free time.
**What does it mean to be in good mental health?
Moving to a new culture and staying in unfamiliar surroundings without your normal support structure can be very stressful, even to a well-adjusted student. Sending a student with pre-existing conditions on a long-term exchange program could exacerbate whatever challenges the student was previously facing. In order to ensure the safety of our participants, we must be rigorous in our pre-screening of all high school abroad applicants.
Therefore, we may not be able to accept students who have struggled with any kind of mental illness within the last 2 years and/or are reliant on medication to address their existing mental health condition. Each student will be addressed on a case by case basis.
These include, but are not limited to:
If the student's mental health issue has been managed (post-medication) for over 2 years, we will ask for a note from his/her relevant practitioner (psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, etc) as part of the application process.
There are 3 different levels — Elementary, Intermediate, or Advanced. The levels are sub divided up into two sub levels depending on your linguistic skills. You will be given an admissions test on your first day to evaluate your skills and place you in the proper level.
Spanish Courses
Activities and Excursions
The summer language camp includes cultural, sports, and a wide variety of other educational activities at no additional cost. A different activity is planned for each day except Sunday and includes visits to museums, group events, a day at the swimming pool, excursions and field trips outside of Salamanca. Meeting young people from other countries is a very rewarding part of the program, allowing students to broaden their view of the world.
Here's a sample of what your day will look like:
(9:00 – 12:30)
|Spanish lesson at the school
|Lunch at family or residence
|Afternoon (17:30-19:00)
|Afternoon activity
|Dinner at family or residence
|Free time in the city, evening "Disco" (organized and supervised by local staff)
Read Tricia's blog post to get an idea of what your schedule in Spain will feel like!
School staff supervises all activities. During the excursions, students are expected to do some educational activities like take quizzes, take notes of what they see or interview local people.
Please note: Participants are not allowed to go out at night outside the homestay unless accompanied by a chaperone.
Students choose between a 1-6-week program*
*Please note: Greenheart Travel can also accommodate off-season requests and programs during Australian and New Zealand summer breaks (December-March). Please inquire here for more info.
All students fly on their own to the Madrid Barajas Airport and are then are picked up by a language school representative, transported to Salamanca, and then dropped off at their host family. After you are accepted onto the program, you can start looking for flights and making arrangements.
Flight guidelines:
All classes start on Monday, but students should:
Transfer information:
The mode of transfer depends on when students arrive. Students will be automatically reserved for one of the transfers depending on the flight details provided to Greenheart Travel. The travel time between Madrid and Salamanca is around 3 hours. Remember, the airport transfer is included in the cost of the program.
Arriving or departing outside these designated windows will incur additional fees.
Students live in carefully selected family-owned residences. These private homes can accommodate between 4 and 8 students at a time. Students will share a room with at least one other student of the same gender. The host family will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. All students in family-owned residences are supervised by local families and have a curfew.
All residences are located near the school – 10-20 minutes walking distance. Prospective hosts undergo a rigorous screening process. Participants can rest assured that only suitable host families will be selected. In order to qualify, the residence owners must:
*If you would prefer to live in a dormitory, we do have options available during certain start dates. Please contact us directly with questions.
Spain is indeed a safe country. However, with any place you travel to, it is always a good idea to take some precautions. Prevention involves many "common sense" precautions such as staying on well-lit main roads, traveling in groups and not carrying large amounts of cash or expensive items.
Please head to our Parent Handbook page. You're also welcome to set up a time to chat with us about your child's program abroad here. We're happy to chat with you about this big decision!
Flights to Spain are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for booking their round-trip airfare to Madrid, Spain. We will collect your itinerary to organize your arrival and airport pickup.
Yes! All students fly on their own to the Madrid Barajas Airport and are then are picked up by a language school representative, transported to Salamanca, and then dropped off at their host family.
Greenheart Travel does not recommend this service because the "additional" services advertised by the airlines are already provided to all travelers and are not worth the money invested by you the traveler. At any time, a student can ask an airlines professional for help finding their gate or for connecting flight information, and paying for this add-on UM service is not necessary. We have sent hundreds of semester abroad students internationally, for whom we book their flights, and we never use unaccompanied minor services. If you would like the peace of mind a UM service provides, Greenheart Travel offers more self-empowering alternatives (such as reviewing airport maps, mapping connections, etc) that we believe teach students relevant life skills about traveling independently. Please refer to our webinar about navigating international airports.
Students are supervised and chaperoned at all times, unless given permission by the natural parents.
A majority of our students are American between 14-17 years old. However, there are students participating from around the world, so you will have a cross-cultural setting both in the classroom and out. While the number of students does vary by start date, we like to keep small classes with no more than 12-15 students.
Language practice and immersion are the main priority of this program. While we do not require the students to sign a contract stating they will only speak in the local language, it is highly encouraged that they use their language skills when talking to friends, partaking in the daily excursions and at night in the residence hall or host family home. Program staff and chaperones primarily communicate and answer questions in Spanish to encourage this immersion culture. Check out our alum Emmy's tips for practicing Spanish outside the classroom in Salamanca.
In a traditional classroom, students may learn language skills; however, they are not forced to practice these skills in real world situations. Through language immersion, you will both learn the practical language skills in a classroom while also being forced to use them with local, native speakers during the excursions and/or host family experience. Studies show that 4 weeks of a full language immersion experience can be equivalent to a yearlong college language course because of the intensity of use.
Greenheart Travel provides 24-hour support to you and your child throughout the application, program and alumni processes. We are a small staffed non-profit that is accredited with CSIET, so you know you'll always be talking to a real person on the other line. We are proud to always be available for your questions and concerns and we always answer our emails and phone calls quickly. We pride ourselves on developing a personal relationship with our participants, and love staying connected with them throughout the experience on social media & email. We offer the personal connection and support that many of our competitors do not.
Greenheart Travel cannot award high school credit. Please talk to your school about earning credit for your child's time abroad. Refer to this blog post for tips on transferring credit.
Citizens of the United States and Canada do not need a visa if staying for less than 90 days. We will inform you of your travel and visa requirements. All travel and visa arrangements are your responsibility, but need to be booked according to our instructions. Usually students travel alone to their destination but will be met at the airport by school staff.
It is best for you to bring an ATM/debit or credit card. Most cards are accepted at ATM machines abroad and this is by far the easiest and most convenient way to access money. We do recommend you bring some cash with you for purchases at the airport or on arrival.
Host families go through a rigorous interview process and are carefully screened. They must complete an application, comply to and pass a background check, their references must be checked, and an in-home interview must be conducted by the partner organization. Many current host families have hosted numerous participants year after year.
Your host family will provide you with three meals per day. You will usually eat breakfast and dinner at home and take a packed lunch to school. You will have the opportunity to experience typical, home-cooked Spanish cuisine!
We can cater to vegetarian needs quite easily. Any other specific diets should be discussed with us to see if we can arrange to have your needs met. In some cases you may need to provide your own food.
Absolutely! We are happy to accept friends and groups. However, keep in mind your primary purpose of attending this program is to immerse yourself in the language and culture – so make sure you and your friend commit to speaking Spanish!
It is hard to generalize Spain as a country, but each year Greenheart Travel sends several LGBTQ travelers on our teen summer language camps. Our staff and in-country partners are very welcoming and accepting of all gender identities, and we will ensure you are placed in a homestay that is also accepting. We can provide extra support if needed. For one of our alumni's experiences, read this blog.
Greenheart Travel welcomes travelers identifying as LGTBQ+, and is committed to helping you find the best program for you. We can provide information on the cultural norms of our destination countries and are prepared to advise you on the best programs based on your needs and interests.
There are no required vaccinations to travel to Spain for US/Canadian citizens. We follow the CDC's guidelines for travelers to Spain: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/spain
You will be covered by mandatory health insurance. You will receive a policy brochure and insurance card via email 1-2 weeks prior to your departure, as well as supplementary materials in your comprehensive program handbook.
Yes! The school will have WiFi and computer labs with internet access. Pretty much all host families also have WiFi but it is not 100% guaranteed.
Absolutely! If you are an educator who would like to organize a group trip, please inquire here to speak about dates, pricing, and special requests.
We recommend you apply as early as possible as this is our most popular teen program and start dates fill up very quickly.
The sooner you can apply the better, as acceptance, gathering documents, etc. can take a long time. Read more about why applying early is a good idea.
Yes! Check out our blog or you can join our exclusive teen programs Facebook group to talk to current and past students.
We also have a list of mentors (teens and parents) that are past participants open to chatting about their experience with potential new participants. Please inquire here if you want to be put in touch with a mentor.
A great next step is doing our High School Abroad Spain program! You'll go to a local Spanish high school for a trimester, semester, or academic year.
Greenheart Travel has been sending teens to Spain for many years, and there are advantages of applying for this program through us:
We also have some unique offerings to our Greenheart Travel students and alumni!
Greenheart Global Impact Grants (GIGs)
Greenheart GIG Grants are funds awarded to Greenheart Travel participants to use for community development projects in their host or home country after they return home. A GIG is the opportunity to create, improve, or maintain an impactful, community-focused project abroad or at home. Grant funds could be applied to supporting women's cooperatives, schools, community centers, or health clinics, for example. Grant winners will be featured on our website, social media, and blog. You can see our past winners on our blog here.
Greenheart Alumni Program
We created the Greenheart Travel Alumni Program to provide resources and a community to support alumni in their advancement as global leaders, and a way to celebrate and reward our participants for being ambitious, inspiring catalysts of cultural exchange!
Junior Greenheart Global Leaders Conference
Each May Greenheart offers full-ride scholarships to around 10 teen alumni to attend our annual conference in Chicago. You can see more about what Jr. GGLC is and what you could do at the conference here.
Committing to a language camp program can feel a bit daunting, but we are here every step of the way to make the application process as simple as possible. Below are the steps you'll need to take to be accepted on a Greenheart Travel program.
Once you start your application, you have two weeks to finish.
1. Ensure Your Eligibility: Must be between 14 – 17 years old, in good physical and mental health, and open to learning about Spanish culture.
2. Start Your Application Here (Approximately 5 Minutes): Greenheart Travel Application.
3. Sign the Terms & Conditions (Approximately 10 Minutes): After you complete Part 1 of your application, you (and your parent(s) if you're under 18) will be asked to read through and sign our Terms and Conditions which outline the requirements and policies of the program.
4. Submit your application fee (Approximately 5 minutes): You will need to submit your $300 fee at this point in the process. This is required in order to reserve your spot on the program and is subtracted from your total program fee.
5. Secondary Application Form (Approximately 30 Minutes): This is the most in-depth part of the application process as it helps us get to know you better. You will need to provide detailed information about yourself, why you want to go abroad, and what you hope to gain from your experience. You will also need to upload your passport.
6. Acceptance: Greenheart Travel will thoroughly review your application and will contact you within 2-3 weeks to confirm your acceptance. If we find something in your application that we have concerns about, we will let you know immediately. 95% of applicants are accepted on the program they apply for.
You're Accepted – now what?
Your program manager will be in touch with you directly about your acceptance. At this point you will be required to submit a second $300 commitment payment that also goes towards the total amount (it's not extra). This is your commitment to your start date and once we receive it is when details will start to be booked on your behalf.
You should then expect to receive your Greenheart Travel program handbook via email, which talks more about your program, as well as supplemental information about dealing with culture shock and our insurance program. We will also schedule an online pre-departure orientation to answer any lingering questions you may have. You can expect to receive your host family placement 1-2 weeks prior to your start date.
Take a glimpse into life in Japan through some student's photos. Make sure to also check out #greenhearttravel on Instagram for more!


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Here's the take at an event tonight for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Rockville, Md.
From the pool report.
More on the event:
Attendees include Senators Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin Cardin
Hosts: Rajeev and Seema Sharma
According to a DSCC official:
Raised: $400,000
Ticket Prices:
$30,400 for VIP reception and photo reception
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Without long term donations, we cannot achieve sustainable funding and ensure inclusive life for children with disabilities in Cayman.
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Lithuania's National Art Gallery
On the north side of the River Neris, the National Art Gallery (Nacionalinė Dailės Galerija) houses a permanent display of eleven galleries of Lithuanian art since 1900, as well as temporary exhibitions. The works are organized to indicate how art changed in response to political circumstances such as World War II and Soviet repression; check out the photo documentaries of Antanas Sutkus in particular.
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Is going to university and getting a degree worth it?
Posted by Katie in History of Art on December 31, 2015
Just recently my Dad showed me an article from a newspaper he was reading entitled "Is going to university worth it?". So that's my inspiration for this week's blog post! Is going to university worth it? Well, the answer obviously isn't going to be the same for everyone. It would be stupid of me to say […]
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Project Overview
N-Tier Project Overview
We're looking for some key development partners for a new open-source project to build a flexible N-Tier Integration framework.
Since initially creating the N-Tier.com website 20+ years ago, I've had the idea to develop a prototype software system that provides an evolvable, full-stack software platform conforming to industry best practices. This new distributed N-Tier platform would be used as a turnkey system that can be easily deployed and quickly customized to fit a wide variety of common use cases and scenarios.
While developing such a complex project would have been difficult at that original time, new software technologies and a large variety of high-quality open-source projects, now means assembling this type of flexible stack is currently much more feasible.
So I'd now like to re-purpose the N-Tier website(s) to host and promote an ongoing open-source project focused on creating a potentially large-scale N-Tier Integration project.
The idea is to use a variety of flexible open-source components in order to assemble an easily extensible and highly scalable stack of enterprise-class software that anyone can use as a starting place for developing custom systems.
This new platform can be used for any number of purposes, including deploying instant next-gen websites, turn-key intranets, project management applications, personal portals, partner portals, eCommerce systems, NGOs, etc.
Incorporating a best-of-breed software stack using best practices and employing continuous improvement concepts should ensure an adaptable and evolvable platform that can morph and grow over time, without becoming obsolete.
We initially want to create a full-stack Portal platform where we can quickly enable any number of Virtual Portals, and also allow others to easily deploy and customize the core platform. The initial prototype we have created is primarily based on a full Java stack, using Liferay enterprise portal along with a host of related tools to create a robust and highly scalable, enterprise-class platform.
Other services will be integrated into the core platform using an API-centric approach that enables virtually any type of programming language, service, and/or data-source to be leveraged and incorporated as needed.
Blockchain and DLT will help represent a stake in the venture, as well as being integrated into our core platform in multiple ways. We also plan to enable educational elements and a flexible peer support network, so anyone with issues can quickly get help to solve difficult problems, etc.
As an fully open-source project, the business model is based on creating a flexible business/collaboration platform that can be quickly deployed, and then providing clients with expert services to customize, extend, integrate, and maintain the system.
As an ongoing open-source project, all development partners would be working independently and would contribute whatever each person feels is most valuable to the overall project. Many different kinds of assistance are needed to help build a strong platform and reach the project's full potential, so what type of resources and how you want to contribute is primarily up to you.
Experts will be needed in many fields including Java - Liferay - Mulesoft / API's - Eclipse - Postgres and/or other DBs - Linux - JavaScript - Docker - Kubernetes - Blockchains & Smart Contracts, AI, etc., plus experience with other languages and environments that can provide alternative interfaces, external APIs, and various backend services, etc.
While there is no traditional compensation for contributions to the projects at this time, we expect to offer generous bonus rewards for value created. In addition to the more traditional rewards of contributing to open-source software, we intend to provide a simple bounty system that pays partners with our digital tokens for their specific contributions.
At this point, we really need some high-level partners that are very proactive in recognizing the overall potential value and working to fulfill that potential.
Want to Get Involved?
If this type of role is something that you are interested in taking on, then please feel free to get in touch and let us know what level of assistance you might anticipate contributing to the project? Based on what role you see yourself playing and what you are looking for in return, we can try to work out a mutually beneficial arrangement.
We've recently created an N-Tier Group on LinkedIn that we can use for initially sharing and discussing relevant information, and to help inform and guide further development, etc. Please feel free to join the new group if you want and help get things moving:
PS: We also currently have a couple of independent but potentially related open-source projects underway that are expected to use the new N-Tier platform, both targeting the Net-Generation / Digital Native demographic.
Our new N-Crowd project will leverage the initial N-Tier technology framework to add a powerful web-based Collaboration layer that includes Scrum Project Management capabilities and lots of related functionality that can assist in managing virtually any kind of project. Click here to join the N-Crowd Project
Our new CrowdBucks project adds a variety of financial capabilities to the mix and enables many types of trade and commerce services as an optional component layer.
These projects are all intended as a member-owned and a completely open-ended type of concept, so where we go from our initial framework will be largely determined by our members, partners, and related opportunities.
If you are interested in finding out more about the related projects, here are links to additional information.
ℕ-CROWD ~ Social ℕetworking With A Purpose!
see: http://linkedin.com/pulse/%25E2%2584%2595-crowd-social-networking-purpose-global-crowdsourcing-network
CROWDBUCKS ~ Crowdsourced Monetary Systems ~ Democratized Wealth Creation ++
see: http://linkedin.com/pulse/crowdbucks-crowdsourced-monetary-systems-democratized/
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Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)
The puropose of this study is to reveal the faunal characteristics of the submarine cave ostracodes from the Ryukyu Islands, and the evolutionary process of the new troglobitic saipanettid genus.The characteristics of the cave assemblages from "Daidokutsu" of Ie Island are enumerated as follows. (1) Living individuals are very rare. The rare occurrence of living ostracodes probably reflects the oligotrophic conditions of submarine caves. (2) The ostracode assemblages from "Daidokutsu" consist mostly of shallow water elements from outside the cave. Exceptionally, three saipanettid species, including 'new genus' (1sp.), are all thought to have derived from deep-sea ancestors. (3) Cytheraceans from the "Daidokutsu" samples are relatively low in species diversity and individual abundance compared to other ostracode taxa. The ostracode assemblages from various habitats of open sea floor environments have been dominated by cytheraceans since the middle Jurassic.A new troglobitic saipanettid genus, only found from submarine caves of the Ryukyu Islands, possibly derived from the saipanettid Cardobairdia, a deep-sea muddy bottom inhabitant, or its relatives. It is likely that the new genus has successfully colonized hard substrata in caves, particularly exploiting the crevices on cave walls and ceilings as its microhabitat. The new genus may have adapted to this cryptic habitat in response to strong cytheracean competetors, and to predators such as gastropods that do not survice well in dark and oligotrophic submarine caves. Insofar as well preserved appendages have been investigated, the new genus differs from the closely related genera Saipanetta and Cardobairdia in having fewer setae without any fine structure. While crawling, the new genus keeps its carapace widely gaped. The ability to open the carapace widely is one of the primitive behavioral features of podocopids.
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Girl Child Protection Scheme - Andhra Pradesh
The Girl Child Protection Scheme is aimed at preventing gender discrimination by empowering and protecting rights of girl children through direct investment from the StateGovernment. It provides a number of incentives to promote the empowerment of the girl child:
1) In case of a single girl child she is entitled to receive Rs.1.00 lakh after completion of 20 years of age. 2) In case of two girl children, both of them are entitled to receive Rs.30,000/- each, after completion of 20 years age. 3) Both the "single girl child" and "two girl children" are entitled to receive Rs1,200/- per annum as scholarship from 9th class to 12th class (including ITI course) during their period of study, as a benefit under the scheme.
Information on eligibility, how to apply and application form
For more details, please contact Women Development & Child Welfare Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh


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2012-2016 Bachelor of Architecture
2016-Present Masters of Architecture
(University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
2008-2012 Graduated with Honors NHS
2015 – Present – Architectural Intern: BVH Architecture
I am a valued member of the architectural firm, and have been provided a plethora of opportunity from visualization and diagramming, to Construction Administration work and a design project of my own (with mentor & guidance). The studio-culture is comfortable, supportive, and progressive with emphasis placed on design quality, integrity, and community.
2016, 2017, & 2018 Teacher's Assistanceship @ UNL College of Architecture
I have gained experience through being selected as a teacher's assistant for various classes including: dMake 1st year design studios, & 2nd year Architectural History & Theory
2005-2015 – Landscape Design & Maintenance: Bachar Landscaping and Lawncare
Reference: Steven Bachar
Lawncare Division Manager
-Co-Landscaper, Manual Labor, Designer
-9 years of Lawncare Maintenance Experience
-9 years of Landscape Experience
-Waterfalls, landscapes, rock-gardens, rock-walls, multitudes of water features, planning of landscape designs, transplanting trees shrubbery etc., botanical nursery experience, timber retaining walls, stone and masonry retaining walls, paver-patios & more.
3d Modeling/Rendering
Rhino 3D
Autodesk FormIt 360 Pro
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk AutoCAD
Unreal Engine
Digital Representation/Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe AfterEffects
Sony Vegas Pro
OBS – Open Broadcaster Software
Photography – Canon
Grants & Awards
2018 – The Rookies – Autodesk online competition "A" Submission – Ranking
The Rookies – sponsored by Autodesk – is an annual awards and mentor platform
open to young creatives in film, animation, games, immersive media, motion
graphics and 3D visualization. – "I ranked in the highest percentile of all students for 2018. The judges were confident that I am ready for the challenges of a professional production environment and have displayed exceptional creative and
technical skills in my chosen field and have a well presented and impressive portfolio."
I received 4 Excellence awards, as well as the honor of my submission being selected as an Editor's Pick. My submission page was selected to move on to the final portion of the competition named "Draft Selection."
I was also selected to be a finalist for the Vancouver Film School full-ride scholarship. I was not chosen to receive this award in the end, but it was a fantastic experience which more than exceeded my expectations.
My Submission Page: http://www.therookies.co/entrants/joshua-puppe/
2016 SARA NY Design Award of Merit
Society of American Registered Architects – New York Chapter
Collaborative project "St. Josephs Catholic Church" was awarded with the Student Award of Merit, one of nine student distinctions given out nationwide. The awards ceremony also consisted of a professional category. Firms such as BIG, Foster + Partners, ODA, and Perkins+Will also received awards, honors, and distinctions at the event. The event was hosted at Battery Park Garden's Restaurant. The competition details, awards, and photographs can be found here: http://www.sarany.org/#!2016-da/c5j
2015-2016 ASAI – Architecture in Perspective 31 Student Award of Distinction
A rendered section perspective image from David R. Alcala and my "St. Josephs Catholic Church" was selected as one of fourteen student image awards to be rewarded with the Student Award of Distinction for the preeminent exhibition of architectural illustration in the world. The competition details can be found on ASAI's webpage: http://www.asai.org/Aip31SelectedEntries (This has since been archived on their website in a new location)
2015 – SGH Inc. and Dri-Design Honors Award Scholarship – Competition
An architecture competition which allows the pairing of students into teams of two. These teams spend a semester competing within their respective studios to move on to a final round. This final round consists of 3 pairs of finalists presenting to a jury of professional architects and designers from around the country, as well as public guests and viewers. After jury deliberation, David R. Alcala and I were selected as having designed and presented the best project of the 4th year studios. This opened many doors and opportunities, and I am grateful to SGH, Dri Design, and UNL for providing this opportunity to students and pushing their program.
UNL – Dean's List, Honor Roll, High Scholar Distinction 2012-2016
Dana & DLR Scholars Fund
"For students who have professional program standing, graduate standing or professional "fellows" standing. Students shall display a high potential for future professional ability."
Associated Publications
What's next on riverfront? Uncertain future for ConAgra's campus gets UNL students designing
Get In Touch
If you want to talk design, games, architecture, anything, find me here:
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuapuppe/
Google+: google.com/+JoshuaPuppe
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user54332280
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaPuppe
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/jpuppe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpuppe.design/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshPuppe
Thank you!
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Motel Unit
"The Cottage" our spacious cosy colonial self catering motel unit, has welcomed many satisfied guests. It sits on our large manicured grounds in the full sun. Its fully equipped kitchen, includes fridge and microwave. One bedroom with comfortable twin singles also becomes a Queen sized double. Free WiFi, tea/coffee,quality toiletries, hair dryer and TV. Additional roll out bed and a child's cot available. Equipped with Laundry facilities. Car port/ample free parking on site. Watch the sun set with a glass of wine or beer on the deck. Breakfast and Dinner available, by prior arrangement.
Golf course/Cafe opposite as well as walking tracks.The perfect place to unwind from City life or for travellers looking for comfortable affordable accommodation.
Two persons $135 per evening, additional adult $40 (roll out bed). Children under 12 free.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers' ID Socialization Program in Delaware County provides scheduled recreation and socialization opportunities for adults 21 years and older with developmental disabilities. Through structured recreational activities, the program helps you build social skills, develop long-lasting friendships, enhance self-esteem, and participate more actively in your community.
Activities range from crafts, dances, baking, and bingo to attending baseball games, playing miniature golf, dining in restaurants, and watching theatre productions.
The group meets every Monday and Thursday from 6:30-9pm and every other Wednesday from 7-9pm as well as one monthly Saturday activity.
The Socialization Program helps you build the skills necessary to comfortably participate in recreational activities in your own communities. We focus on helping you develop the skills needed for successful social independence.
If you are interested in the Socialization Program, please contact your Support Coordinator in order to get units approved and the referral process started.
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September 11, 2001 is on America's collective consciousness. A decade ago thousands lost their lives in a religiously motivated and misguided attack on what some see as a wicked culture. Those who hate America have never come to know it. What a sad commentary it is that religious belief lends its strength of conviction to those whom it has convinced that evil is righteousness and that terror is divine. It is somber to experience this tenth anniversary so close to New York City. When I ride in to work now every day I see the new World Trade Center rising, literally, from the ashes. It is a monument to what America tries to embody.
Our nation is not perfect. None is. Too easily we accept the casual relegation of various minority groups to poverty. Too easily we allow the obscenely wealthy to escape all sense of social obligation. Too easily we focus on our selves rather than our community. No, we cannot claim to be perfect. Nevertheless, we strive for an ideal that will not die.
Some have boldly claimed twentieth century notables as "the greatest generation." I believe that praise, although deserved in a sense, to be misplaced. The greatest generation was that rag-tag group of colonial citizens who'd fled from cesspools of oppression to find freedom in a new world. They were not perfect. They oppressed and displaced Native Americans who still suffer under repressive policies that ensure the great embarrassment of their treatment will remain out of sight. The greatest generation I envision is those who, at the risk of their own lives, decreed that the world should, must contain a haven for those who cannot live without a free conscience. A place where religion, or even the very words you say or write, cannot be dictated by the government. A place where people could go on to become the putative "greatest generation"s of the future.
When I first heard about the attacks on 9/11 I was at Nashotah House. Those first moments of confusion were terrifying—our daughter had just started school and was not close enough to hold. My wife and I watched the television in sheer unbelief, tears on our faces, our lives being forever wrenched and twisted in new directions. In was a day that sobered up an entire country.
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Posted on Wednesday, 4 September 2013 , 23:09:56 byEmil
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McLaren announced that the new P1 hypercar is now completely sold out on the following markets: Asia Pacific, North and South America and Middle East. This leaves the European market with few available units.
At a starting price of over 1.34 million dollars, it is obvious that European economical context has set the potential buyers back from purchasing the unit. Even though, it seems that prices for the supercar have not varied significantly since 1994. Back then, the price per unit was 815.000 dollars, as opposed to today`s price of 1.34 million dollars.
When the engine and electric motor work together, the unit delivers full 903 horse power and 664 lb-ft of torque. While working on its own , the 3.8 liter eight cylinder produces 727 horse power and 531 lb-ft. The electric motor can declutch from the driveline and gives 177 horse power and an effective torque of 192 lb-ft. The 324-cell battery can be charged either by a wall plug stored in the luggage compartment or by the electric model on deceleration. The P1 can move on electric power alone for up to 6.2 miles and the driver can use a button mounted on the steering wheel release all available electrical power when the accelerator pedal near to the floor.
In the interior, the car features climate control, digital navigation, a Meridian sound system and carbon fiber door panels, floor, dash, headliner and central console.
Although McLaren declined to announce who any of the buyers was, rumors have it that there a quite a few celebrities expecting delivery of their own supervehicle.
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|Video of McLaren MP4-12C during testing released online
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|2018 Buick Enclave review
|2017 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty review
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|2015 McLaren P1 by MSO review
|2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe review
|2020 Porsche Macan GTS comes to fill Macan S and Macan Turbo range
|Suzuki Jimny is set to get competition from Jeep
|Toyota Highlander will be available in petrol only or hybrid powertrain
|Skoda Rapid facelift was unveiled in Russia
|McLaren 620R is the limited edition street version of the 570S GT4


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New Service Provider Announcement
As of today, libertymessenger.org is being hosted at a new service provider. The change is primarily to provide much easier maintenance for the site administrator but some new features are also a benefit.
The new features include a web blog that you are encouraged to join. You may become a blog member by asking for membership by sending a request by email. While non-members may read all pages and comments archived on the site, only registered users may add their own contributions. We encourage you to register so that you may gain the full benefit of the site.
Most importantly, we hope the site will be a benefit to you spiritually, as you are encouraged to compare scripture with scripture, learn to better divide the word of truth "rightly" (meaning with proper regard to the dispensational plan of God as revealed in his word), and take God at his word.


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Here at the office during this time of year, when my coworkers are coughing and sneezing thanks to seasonal colds, they always like to point something out to me: "Comfort Bear, you've never taken a sick day! What's your secret?"
The answer has something to do with indoor air quality.
First off, I started thinking about the fact that I'm covered in fur. Since I don't get as cold as the hairless bears, my immune system stays strong and fights off infection.
And that's what got me thinking about indoor air quality. An enclosed space like a home or office can easily become a breeding ground for indoor pollutants and contaminants. When immune systems are lowered, poor IAQ can contribute to the spread of bacteria and viruses. It can even exacerbate allergies and asthma.
So if you don't have fur, then the next best thing you can do is try to improve that indoor air quality as much as possible. Here are a couple of ways you can do that:
Air Filtration and Purification
A sure-fire way to protect yourself from illness is to get rid of those contaminants. You can do this with the help of air filters and purifiers. Some of their features do overlap, so you'll want to speak with an indoor air quality expert to figure out which kind is best for your needs.
- Electronic Air Purifiers: It sounds fancy—and it is. These purifiers charge the air with a static charge, allowing them to actively pull in contaminants. They'll then get stuck to a metal plate, which can be cleaned and reused.
- Air Scrubber by Aerus: These products are a bit more precise than air purifiers. They're more useful in areas that are exposed to chemical pollutants, such as harmful odors, smoke, and volatile organic compounds.
- UV Air Purifiers: For those guys that cause illness, such as mold spores, viruses, and other bacteria, you're going to need a purifier with a UV light bulb. UV lights can eliminate 99.9% of the pathogens that can make you sick.
Duct Cleaning
It's not uncommon for homeowners to take their ducts for granted. You know, the ducts—the series of vents that run through your attic. Your furnace or heat pump blows hot air through them, and it sends that warm air into the rooms of your home.
Many homeowners don't realize that the ducts can become collectors of dust and dirt. Combine that with steady airflow through the day, and you have a recipe for poor indoor air quality. But that doesn't mean you have to put up with it.
An expert of duct cleaning in Lee's Summit, MO can clean out the inside of your ducts. They'll use special vacuums and brushes that are designed specifically to clean out the tight and narrow duct spaces. Of course, you wouldn't want to try it on your own—an inexperienced hand can just make the problem worse.


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We seem to be developing a whole lot of love of BigJigs railways here and this has been compounded by the fact that we just received these super cute pieces from the Fairy Village collection!
I really don't know who has more fun during the set up and to be honest I think its me as the girls are more than happy to leave me alone while I set up certain play stations and tracks for them. Evie is a very girly girl so to see her playing with this set makes me smile too, she loves making up stories as the train goes around the tracks and we get to find out who lives where in Fairyville.
This set just goes to show that trains are not just for boys (not that we ever have that rule anyway) but girls love playing with them just as much so its nice to see something a little pink and girly too. Although we have lots of blue and brown trains we are yet to have any bright coloured ones so Evie in particular was excited to see a totally pink Princess Train (rrp: £15.99) with interchangeable carriage tops. Again it was nice to see the train made out of wood too as we much prefer wooden toys to metal or plastic – it gives that tactile feeling of quality!
We have lots of the railway stations and bridges etc so it was a nice change to have some accessories to dot around the track and make it a little more interactive.
The girls expecially love the Pixie Dust Treehouse (rrp: £17.99) which has a little pixie dust roll that travels down the tracks and falls into the carriage waiting underneath the treehouse. As with all BigJigs toys it is made of sturdy wood and connects to most railway tracks including Brio etc.
The 32 piece accessory pack (rrp: £22.99) is so sweet and includes 4 wooden lilac and pink trees, 2 white unicorns and 2 grey unicorns, a heli pad and helicopter, 6 fairies, 2 cars, a stop sign, street light, 4 houses, 2 apple trees and 2 toadstools.
On our journey around the track we have the chance now to go through the Flower Garden, you enter under the pink floral tunnel and can take in the beautiful scenery of the flower gardens before travelling back under another pink floral tunnel and on your way. The tunnels are perfect height for all the train track vehicles and we have even connected it up to our existing railways and the trains pass no problem. (rrp: £19.99)
I speak for both myself and the girls when I say that we can't wait to get more accessories and add ons for our railways, it really does bring us all together to play for hours! Amelia is even wanting to design some of her own pieces which is fabulous and I love that it is bringing out a creative side in her too!
Bigjigs toys, trains and accessories are available online from all good toy stores.
We were kindly sent the pieces for this review, all views and opinions are our own and genuine.
For those who prefer a more traditional home-like experience when on vacation, a timeshare can make sense. If you've gotten many years of good use out of your timeshare and now want to get rid of it, a timeshare cancellation company like Timeshare Freedom Group or Lonestar transfer may be able to help.


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We believe you should get the mineral benefits from the Epson salts and the moisturising benefits from the sweet almond oil so all of our bath bombs use the special recipe of citric acid and bicarbonate of soda but we add Epson salts and bind the bath bomb with sweet almond oil. There are no fillers or corn-starch added to our bath bombs. We add cream of tarter to give a soft white foam from our bath bombs.
Use as typical bath bomb – place into bath water and allow to dissolve before getting into your bath.
Sodium bicarbonate, Citric acid, Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts), Sodium lauryl sulphate, Potassium hydrogen tartrate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil (Sweet Orange Essential Oil Organic), Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil (Sweet Almond Oil), Polysorbate 80, Hamamelis virginiana water, *Linalool, *Limonene, CI14720, CI42090 *Occurs naturally in essential oils


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- Flat Deck Trailer 10 x 6
- 70 x 50 main frame
- LED Lights
- Checker plate floor
- Fully hot dipped Galvanised
- Windup Jockey wheel
- GVM 2500 kg
- Cable brakes are standard on this model
- 185R13C Tyres rated at 900 kg each
- Heavy duty design
- 100×50 drawbar
- Bearing Buddies fitted and filled with grease: Included
Flat Deck Trailer 10x6ft
- Checker plate steel floor for more secure load
- Heavy duty design.
- 185R13 tyres, rated at 850 kg each
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when is beta thalassaemia usually diagnosed?
1st year of life
why is the neonate hardly affected by beta thalassaemia?
because it has HbF (alpha and gamma chains only, no beta chains)
which people does beta thal occur in more?
indian subcontinent
middle east
what do you see on Hb electrophoresis in beta thal?
HbA low - as deficiency of B-chains
HbF high
HbA2 - increasing as more delta chain production
what happens to the red cells in beta thal?
get ineffective erythropoiesis (cell death in BM due to globin chain precip
premature removal of circulating red cells by spleen
what determines the severity of beta thal?
amount of HbA and HbF present
: most severe form, HbA cannot be produced due to abnormal B-globin gene
: B-globin mutations allow small amount of HbA to be formed and also lots of HbF. milder thal
: one normal and one abnormal B-globin gene. asymptomatic carrier
what causes thal major?
auto recessive
mutations in all beta globin genes
what are clinical features of b thal major?
severe anaemia and jaundice from 6months
failure to thrive
extramedullary haemopoiesis - get BM expansion - maxillary overgrowth and skull bossing, hepatosplenomegaly
what is the mainstay of Rx of beta thal major?
lifelong monthly transfusions of RBC
what are main aims of Rx of beta thal?
Hb > 10g/dL
to reduce growth failure
prevent bone deformation
what are the SE of repeat blood transfusion?
iron overload
cardiac failure
liver cirrhosis
infertility - due to pit gland
growth failure due to pituitary gland
skin - hyperpigmentation (bronze skinned diabetes)
what is done to minimise chronic iron overload?
iron chelation therapy - desferrioxamine overnight
start at age 2-3yo
what is cause of death in beta thal major?
non compliance with iron chelation therapy - causes iron overload (cardiac death)
what is the only cure for beta thal major?
BM transplant
only for children with HLA identical sibling
what does the blood film in beta thal trait look like?
hyopchromic, microcytic RBC
anaemia is mild/absent - disproportionate reduction in MCH/MCV
what is the most important diagnostic feature of Beta thal TRAIT?
increased HbA2 on HbF
what can beta thal trait be confused with and why is this bad?
confused with mild IDA
lead to unnecessary iron therapy
what type of vasculitis is Henoch Schonlein purpura?
multisystem small vessel vasculitis
which organs does HSP affect?
skin, joints, GI, kidney
what is HSP also known as?
anaphylactoid purpura
what age does HSP affect?
2-11 years old
is HSP more in boys or girls?
boys (even though autoimmune!)
what is the cause of HSP?
exact unknown
immunopathological involvement
increased IgA in serum
make complexes, activate complement and deposited in affected organs
precipitate an inflammatory response with vascultiis
which other disease does HSP have an overlap with?
IgA nephropathy
what time of year is HSP more frequent in?
what are the trigger agents for HSP?
infectious agents - URTI
insect bites
what are the clinical features of HSP?
purpuric rash - but initially urticarial. affecting predominantly extensors (buttocks, legs) symmetrical
arthritis with pain and swelling - knees and ankles
cramping abdominal pain, GI bleed - complication intussusception ileoileal
: haematuria, proteinuria in a minority of patients. can be severe. clinical glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome
differential diagnosis of HSP
other cause of abdominal pain
other causes of purpuric or petechial pain eg ITP
how is diagnosis of HSP made?
what are the useful Ix for HSP?
FBC - normal platelet count rules out ITP
renal funciton U&E
US abdo - rule out intussecption
what is Rx of HSP?
symptomatic and supportive
paracetamol or NSAIDs control pain
oral steroids occasional used if severe abdominal pain but ensure intussesception not present
what is prognosis of HSP
majority full recovery in 4-6 weeks
what does long term prognosis of HSP depend on?
presence and severity of NEPHRITIS
why do you have to follow up HSP for prolonged period?
to monitor renal function
what % of pts with HSP progress to end stage renal failure
only 1% pts progress to end stage renal disease
what is the cut off for thrombocytopenia?
platelets < 150 x 10x9
what is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia in children?
ITP - idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
what is the cause of ITP?
but immune mediated - anti-platelet antibodies
happens 1-2 weeks after viral infection
as a compensatory mechanism to reduced platelet, what increases in the BM?
what is the peak age of ITP?
2-10 years old
what are the features of ITP?
superficial bleeding
bleeding from mucosal surfaces eg epistaxis
spleen palpable in some cases
where are the platelets destroyed in ITP?
reticuloendothelial system - mainly spleen
what is a complication of ITP?
intracranial bleed
but only if long period of severe thrombocytopenia
what is the differential diagnosis of ITP?
Henoch Schonlein Purpura
Acute Leukaemia
what Ix are to be done in suspected ITP?
FBC - should not be pancytopenia
Bone marrow aspiration - exclude marrow infiltration - only if doubt about diagnosis (eg if hepatosplenomeg or lymphadenopathy) or starting steroid (as may mask other sinister causes). will see increased megakaryocytic
what is the Rx of most children?
most - disease is acute, benign and self limiting - no therapy needed (even at platelet level <10)
IvIg or steroids
: cause more rapid rise in platelets, use in severe disease
steroids - only as short course (SE) - always examine BM first to exclude ALL
why are platelet transfusions not effective, when used?
not effective as they will be destroyed
use if life threatening emergency
why is serious bleeding rare?
as platelets function more efficiently
what advice is given to parents in ITP
need 24 hours immediate access to hospital
child avoid trauma and contact sports while plt count v.low
if medical therapy fails what is the next option?
which children (age and sex) have a higher risk of chronic disease?
teenage girls
what is chronic ITP?
low platelets for 6 months after diagnosis
what is treatment for ITP?
no steroids
avoid contact sports, but encouraged to continue normal activity eg school
24h access to hospital
ITP Support Group
what happens to most children with chronic ITP?
remit within 3 years from onset or stabilise with moderate asymptomatic thrombocytopenia
if ITP in a child becomes chronic, what needs to be screened for?
what is the commonest cause of anaemia in childhood?
dietary IDA
how long do term infants have iron reserves for?
4 months
how long do preterms have iron reserves for?
by 8 weeks gone as higher rate of growth
what % of iron is absorbed from breast milk?
what % of iron is absorbed from unmodified cows milk?
what are dietary sources of iron?
red meat, liver, kidney, oily fish eg sardines
dark green veg eg spinach, broccoli
fortified cereals
what can enhance iron absorption?
vit C
what can reduce Iron absorption?
tannin in tea
apart from diet what are other causes of IDA?
repeat venesection
meckels diverticulum
what are symptoms of severe anaemia?
what are long term consequences of iron deficiency?
developmental delay
behaviour problems
low IQ
growth problems
how is diagnosis of anaemia confirmed?
FBC, blood film, iron stores
what is Rx of IDA?
dietary advice
: see dietician and inc iron rich food, avoid cows milk, more breast or formula as had added iron
oral iron supplements eg sodium iron edentate
how long is Rx for IDA?
continue for another 3 months AFTER correction of anaemia
to allow replenishment of stores
if there is a failure of response to Rx or recurrence despite adequate intake of iron, what is to be done?
Ix for GI bleed
what causes haemophilia A? and what is inheritance?
factor 8 deficiency
x linked recessive
what are symptoms of haemophilia A?
spontaneous or traumatic bleeding
skin, muscle joints
what is the APTT in haemophilia A?
indicating defect in INTRINSIC pathway
what is Rx of haemophilia A?
replace factor 8
IV infusion
how can mild haemophilia A be treated?
infusion of desmopressin that releases factor 8 from tissue stores
what is the other name of haemophilia B? what is it?
christmas disease
x linked recessive
factor 9 deficiency
what is Rx of haemophilia B?
prothrombin complex concentrate
what are the 2 major roles of von willebrand factor?
carrier protein for F8 - prevent from being broken down
platelet adhesion
what is inheritance of VW disease?
auto dominant
variable penetrance
what is main feature of von willebrand disease?
bleeding into skin
mucous membrane - gums
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Quarterly Gulf Pilot Meet-Up 12/08/2018
December 3, 2018
SouthWings Quarterly Gulf Pilot Meet-Up
featuring the FAA Louisiana FAASTeam
December 8, 2018
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
You'll have the opportunity to meet SouthWings' staff, learn about our programs and partnerships in the Gulf, the work we're doing to protect and restore our coast, and what you can do to help.
Louisiana FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and SouthWings present:
Mastering Aerial Survey Flight Ops
Best Practices in the Safe Operation of Aircraft at Lower Altitudes and Airspeeds
From the beginning of flight training, pilots are taught that altitude is their friend. There are many operations, however, that dictate aircraft be flown at lower altitudes and lower airspeeds. This type of flying is not limited to crop dusters, mosquito control or pipeline inspection pilots but to any who have a need to utilize aircraft for photography / filmography, aerial survey or mere sightseeing.
Operating aircraft "low and slow" during aerial survey flights pose numerous threats not otherwise encountered. Concerns of terrain, obstacle clearance, passenger distractions, maintaining situation awareness, airspace restrictions, remaining clear of clouds, helicopter traffic and birds are just a few of the specialized risks associated with this type of operation.
Acquiring the aviation knowledge, skill and experience to manage these unique operational risks are specialized. This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges pilots face when conducting flight operations in this type of hazardous environment and will address best practices and techniques to significantly lower these specific types of risks.
Aviation and Conservation: How You and Your Aircraft are the Key to the Solution.
Some of the biggest environmental challenges and opportunities are here in our back yard. One of the most important keys to the solution is opening the eyes of community leaders and policy makers to view the task from a vantage point only general aviation can provide. This presentation will show you new missions for you and your aircraft that will contribute to solving some of our toughest challenges. At the end of the presentation we will briefly discuss some points of interest and important waypoints for flight safety.
Attendees will receive Wings Program credit
Refreshments and light lunch provided
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70126 (504)243-4010
Main Terminal Building, 2nd Floor Main Conference Room
Aircraft fuel available through Signature Flight Support (504-241-2800) and Flightlinefirst (504) 244-4448
Aircraft parking available on the Terminal Building ramp (area noted in green)
Driving and flying-in are both available to participants.
If driving, the airport may be accessed from Interstate-10 by either the Morrison Blvd exit or
the Downman Rd exit. From the Morrison Blvd exit, drive approximately 1 mile to the
intersection of Downman Rd and turn right. From the Downman Rd exit, remain straight. At
the very end of Downman Rd, pass beneath the train bridge and turn to the right. The first left
turn will be the airport terminal building's U shaped parking lot and the main front entrance.
If flying, there are two FBOs on the field. Both offer full service to aircraft and access to the
terminal building.
The meeting will be held in the main 2nd floor conference room, West side wing of building
that is to the left when entering through the main front entrance way. There are two sets of
stairs on either side of the main lobby and an elevator on the East side of the lobby that is to
the right when entering through the main front entrance.
Space is limited and registration is required to attend. Please click here to register.
Learn more about our presenters:
SouthWings Gulf Region Volunteer Pilot Recruitment / Asst. Chief Instructor Pilot, Gulf Coast Aviation
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Emmet is a lifelong resident of Southeastern Louisiana. He joined the SouthWings team in 2014, desiring to match his aviation skills and passion to protect the environment. In addition to flying with SouthWings, he is also a corporate pilot with Ochsner Health System / AirMed International, Assistant Chief Pilot with a flight school and Captain, mission pilot, safety officer and instructor pilot with the U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol. Emmet is also a volunteer diver with the Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans where he helps raise awareness of the fragile wetlands and ecosystem throughout Louisiana. When not in the air or underwater, Emmet enjoys running, hiking, tennis, motorcycling, boating and performing music and stand-up comedy.
Plaquemines Parish Community Outreach Coordinator, National Wildlife Federation
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Richie Blink has spent a lifetime in the wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta studying its wetlands, people, and economy. He works to ensure widespread support of its restoration. He has organized grassroots wetland restoration efforts that resulted in the planting of more than 15,000 cypress trees to reverse land loss and reduce storm surge near his home south of New Orleans. He is a former board member of the Woodlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust organization focused on preservation of Louisiana's coastal forest ecosystems and a board member of the Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry where he served as the coastal chair and sits on the workforce development committee. Richie is a founding member of New Harmony High, a high school that merges student-centered learning with the fundamental environmental and economic challenges facing south Louisiana. In his free time he guides motorboat tours into Louisiana's coastal wetlands. Always exploring, Richie holds a private pilot license and is a US Coast Guard licensed 100 ton Master.
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Newbrige Christmas lights to be officially switched on soon
Let there be light
Helen Maguire, Kay Scanlan, Mary Delaney, Liz Malone, Mary Ronan at last year's event
The Christmas Illuminations in Newbridge were switched on on Friday afternoon and bring a beautiful warm winter glow to the dark evenings.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all involved in the successful Winter Lights programme 2017. This year the lights will be extended further into the Linear Park and additional lighting is being added to the town.
"The response to to our fundraising from the local businesses has been as positive as ever," said Chairman of the Committee Joe Kelly.
Joe went on to thank his small dedicated committee of Morgan McCabe, Mary Doyle, Fiona O'Loughlin, Yvonne Foley and George Kennedy for all the hard work that goes into delivering the Winter Lights to Newbridge.
The committee is delighted that the Winter Lights have the desired effect of bringing some joy to the darkest evenings of the year.
Special mention goes to Niall Whyte, Alan Melia and their electrical team for their efficiency in putting up the lights again this year.
"The official launch of the Christmas lights where we switch on our two Christmas trees will take place on Sunday December 3 at 4.30pm. The Newbridge Fire Service will be bringing Santa to the Town Hall in Newbridge, where we will have some music, fun and surprises for the children," added Joe.
He said he would like to thank the business community for financial contributions and support of the Winter Lights Committee.
"Without their support we would only have achieved half of our goals to date. Thanks to their support, the support of Kildare County Council and in particular the finance and engineering departments we have had very successful beginnings as a committee. The good news is that this is year three of our plan and we have plans in place already to start phase four to extend our lighting further in winter 2018," he said.
"Keep an eye out on shop windows for our bright green stickers to check out which local business supported the Newbridge Christmas Lights Committee this year and please support them."


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