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Our very last Independent Learning Archaeology Field School (ILAFS) of 2018 took place in the lovely village of Wendens Ambo, in West Essex on the 11th and 12th of July. The village sits on the western banks of the River Cam/Granta, 23km south of Cambridge and 15km north of Bishops Stortford. It sits between 55m and 70m OD on a bedrock of chalk with superficial deposits of both river terrace sands and gravels as well as silts and clays. The village was effectively cut in two when the Eastern Counties Railway was completed by 1845 and the construction of the M11 immediately west of the village also affected the village in more recent times. The name Wendens likely derives from the Old English of wende and denu to mean 'winding valley', and was recorded as Wendena in the Domesday Book of AD 1086. The word Ambo refers to the union of the two parishes called Great and Little Wenden in 1662. Known Iron Age and Romano-British settlement has been excavated nearby and the church of St Mary the Virgin dates from the 11th century that also most likely replaced an earlier wooden church on the same site.
A total of 48 Year 9 and 10 pupils from The Hertfordshire and Essex High School, Passmores Academy, The Davenant Foundation School, The Bishops Stortford High School and The Stewards Academy took part in the excavations. Our base for the two days digging was the St Mary the Virgin church and the students arrived for 9am on the Wednesday for an introduction talk by ACA's manager Alison Dickens. With the students, 6th form supervisors and teachers occupying the pews, Alison talked through the aims of the ILAFS project, which is not only to investigate the archaeology of the settlement but also to get the participants to think about higher education and that university is perhaps more widely accessible than perhaps they realise.
After the briefing, the students were given a break, to stretch legs and have a drink, whilst ACA's archaeologist Cat Collins talked to the 12 6th formers (from both The Bishops Stortford High School and the Herts and Essex High School), who were each going to supervise a test pit group, some of whom had actually taken part in the ILAFS when they were in Year 10 at school. Alison then called out the test pit groups, which consisted of a mix of four students, from two different schools, which develops some of the life skills essential for later on life and work which includes working with people you may not know and the ability to communicate well with others.
The ground was quite hard digging, with all the dry weather of late, de-turfing took a while for all the groups (who had turf to begin with!) but everyone did all so well to get down between three and five contexts in the first day. The test pits were sited across the village, along Royston Road, Duck Street, Mill Road as well as close to the church and just under the viaduct along the stream. TP 3 close to the church and the site of an old timber barn (pictured below) actually hit natural by 15cm in depth, with no trace at all of the building found, perhaps due to the shallow foundations of the original structure.
ACA were joined for both days on this dig by archaeologist John Newman who circulated the test pits with Alison and Cat, checking on all the test pit groups, offering advice and support as well as identifying the pottery being excavated by the students. The majority of the finds excavated on day one dated to the post medieval and later, although two pits produced fragments of burnt stone or 'pot boilers' that are likely to be at least three thousand years old! By the end of the second day of the dig, virtually every test pit found burnt stones, which suggests a potential of later prehistoric activity spread across the current village.
The rest of the second day continued to be another hot day. As part of ILAFS the students carry out all the processes of the excavation to include sieving all the soil to search for finds as well as washing all the artefacts on site. It is hard work, particularly as the majority of the participants are not used to this type of physical activity, but all the students worked hard to continue through the entire excavation.
Archaeology is the study of the past through the material culture left behind by our human ancestors. Not all the artefacts we discover are old….TP 8 found a piece of plastic wrapper, that on closer inspection dated from 1976 and offered a competition to win a bike (worth £55) or a pair or roller skates (worth £5), but we all missed the closing date, written as the 31st of August 1976!! The only evidence of medieval activity in the village was recorded from test pits 1 and 2, along Royston Road, although once we have the official pottery report though, it will be on our website here.
On Friday, all the students arrived in Cambridge for Day 3 of ILAFS. They were met by Cat Collins on the Downing Site, at the heart of the archaeology department and for many of the students it was their first visit to Cambridge, so there was a chance to talk to them about how the University of Cambridge differs from other universities and is based around a number of colleges, where the students live and eat, much like Hogwarts Houses, from Harry Potter!
PhD student Emma Brownlee gave the first talk of the day, a taster style lecture, to show how undergraduate students are taught at University and how it differs from school. Emma talked the students through the idea of settlement research that has been the focus of their last two days of excavation in Wendens Ambo and how to write up their test pit results in the form of a scientific style report.
For lunch, the schools were divided to go to either Christ's College and Corpus College for lunch and a tour around, so the students could learn about how the Cambridge college system differs from other universities. The college system here is often compared to school houses, or Hogwarts Houses, where undergraduates sleep, eat and study as well as socialise with fellow students on other courses. Learning also takes place in various departments in the form of lectures, seminars, lab work and practicals. The students on Day 3 in Cambridge get a taste of university learning with the morning lecture (this week given by Emma Browlee) and the last session of the day was back in the Plant Sciences lecture theatre with a talk by Ellie Bishop, the Schools Liaison Officer from Peterhouse College. She gave the ILAFS participants a much needed introduction on applying to university and how learning differs to what the students are used to at school. One of the aims of ILAFS is to inspire the students to think more carefully about their own futures and to not discount university just because they perhaps don't know much about it.
Straight after lunch, and after the college tours, the students were met at the front of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology by Museum Outreach Assistant Jenny Williams. Jenny began talking with the students in the local archaeology display about how different artefacts are used to show different aspects of the settlement, and then split the students into four groups, each looking at a different period or settlement. The settlements examined included the Indus Valley, The Maya's, Roman and Medieval Cambridge, and each student was asked to draw an artefact and record how they all relate to each other, in a poster display. The finished posters were then put on the glass display cases in the museum for other visitors to see whilst the students enjoyed some free time exploring the museum, as well as looking at the other groups posters and of course going to the gift shop!
The vast majority of the students, rated the ILAFS programme as either good or excellent and they enjoyed it as much or more than they expected, particularly as archaeology is not a subject the students have encountered before. In particular, feedback submitted at the end of the three days by both the students and staff was very positive. The students said when asked what they have gained from the field school "more team work qualities, leadership skills and to be more open to new experiences" (RG Davenant Foundation School), "I have a wider idea of what university life is like" (CB Stewards Academy) and "I enjoyed seeing different aspects of Cambridge" (MF Stewards Academy). Other students have said "I feel I have gained an increased confidence and maturation from ILAFS. I have also gained a deeper interest in Archaeology" (DB, The Bishops Stortford High School), "Confidence in my ability to work independently and in a team and to attempt new things, in which I have no previous experience. I have also gained a lot of new valuable knowledge about the university experience, which will be beneficial to my academic future" (NC, The Bishops Stortford High School). Other comments about the experience included "Amazing. Not entirely what I expected but I definitely enjoyed it" (JC, Herts and Essex High School) and "it was a really enjoyable experience" (MNS, Passmores Academy).
The staff also filled in feedback forms and each rated the ILAFS as excellent and said that their students enjoyed "the idea of taking learning out of the classroom and being part of an overall project and contributing" (CH, Stewards Academy) and when we asked what the students may have gained from this programme "an extra-cirricular opportunity that will raise aspiration and independence. Giving the students experiences they wouldn't normally have access to" (LP, Passmores Academy), and "Its a great pity this is the last chance to attend archaeology field work. We got the students out of their comfort zone, they met and worked with other they didn't know and the opportunity to use new skills that will benefit them in future education and life" (GC, Stewards Academy).
Our many thanks to all the students and staff who have worked with us for this dig and the key local resident, Sue Watson, who found all the test pit sites for us prior to the dig and was on hand during the test pitting for additional support and advice.


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Jimmy Timmy Power Hour[edit]
- Timmy Turner: [using Jimmy's Hypno Beam] You think you're- Mighty Mom!
- Judy Neutron: [under hypnosis] Quickly spinning around, Judy Neutron transforms herself into... MIGHTY MOM!!! Super powered hero of domestic order! My hyper domestic senses detect dirt, danger, and dirt! Vacuum cleaner powered flight: activate! Hoosh! [runs off, bumping into something and breaking it and she puffs up] I'll clean that up.
- Jimmy Neutron: Nobody gives Jimmy Neutron an F!
- [Timmy wishes for himself and Jimmy to go home; they meet up with each other and shake hands.]
- Jimmy: Jimmy Neutron, boy genius.
- Timmy: Timmy Turner, uh...boy!
- Jimmy: Thanks for saving my dog.
- Timmy: Thanks for saving my... uh...
- Jimmy: Fairy programs?
- [Both change back to their usual 2D/3D forms.]
- Timmy: Sure, fairy programs. Sorry I was such a jerk.
- Jimmy: No problem. We geniuses have to stick together.
- Timmy: Uh, between you and me, I'm not really all that smart.
- Jimmy: I know, I kind of figured that out when I saw all the F's.
- Cindy: [Sticks her head out the Retroville portal and gasps] I'll never forget you, Timmy Turner! Never! Wait for me! WAIT FOR ME!!!
- Jimmy: Cindy, I know you've been through a lot the past few hours, but, um... GET OUT OF MY LAB!!!
When Nerds Collide[edit]
- Professor Calamitous: [combined with Jorgen, in Retroville] Oh joy! Having a magical collaberator has allowed my to accomplish every item on my new to-do list. I've terroized the inhabitants with prehistoric creatures, imprisoned Jimmy's loved ones in carbonite, and made this sandwich to nourish my strapping new body.
- Jorgen: This sandwich is unacceptable! Sourdough is the lowest form of bread.
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- Timmy: Mind if I cut in?
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- Jimmy: Hey! The upbeat groovy dances were mine!
- Dimsdale Libby: I can't belive we're jamming at the first ever multi-dimensinal dance party!
- Sheen: (Switches between Retroville and Dimsdale) Yeah, look! I'm flat! I'm bulgy! I'm flat! I'm bulgy!
- [Carl whispers in Retroville Wanda's ear. Wanda, shakingly, transforms professor calamitous into Judy Neutron]
- Carl: (suavely) Hi, Mrs. Neutron!
- Retroville Cosmo: Whoo, yeah!
The Jerkinators![edit]
- Shirley: [captures Jimmy] You think you're so special; well, what if I took away what makes you so special, like your genius?
- Jimmy: And how do you propose to do that?! {drains Jimmy's brainpower away while gripping him with his tentacles}
- Shirley: Einstein's Theory of Relativity describes that energy equals mass times times the square root of the speed of light. The p in 'pneumonia' is silent, and all-day soccer rounds last about 22.3 hours. I AM a genius! {hurls Jimmy away}
- Jimmy: Well, now you're in for it. I have my tools right here, so I can build something to- {notices a monster trucks ad} Monster Truck Rally! Oh no! My brainpower is almost gone. But who cares? The big trucks is gonna eat the little trucks!
- Cindy: [to Shirley] What are going to do with them?
- Shirley: Giving them a front row seat to the destruction of both of their universes! [casually] You have two days to live; enjoy yourselves and have a blast! Oh, and here's a portal in case you want to save yourselves and come hang with me. [poofs up a portal to his dimension]
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- Cosmo: I wanna go home!
- A.J.: I want to go back to the 21st Century; where I'll still have 200 years to live.
- Sheen: I want to see the monster trucks! The big trucks is gonna eat the little trucks!
- Chester: Sorry, dude. That's three days from now. The universe will be gone by then. [Sheen cries out in agony]
- Shirley: Oops, almost forgot! [poofs the sign for Dimmsdale into his dimension, and laughs menacingly]
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ACLU Challenges Alabama Abortion Law
(CN) – The ACLU of Alabama asked a federal court to block a new state abortion law that effectively asks certain minors seeking an abortion to stand trial.
The new law "applies to minors who cannot safely obtain a parent's consent and are therefore seeking a judicial bypass of that requirement," the organization says in a written release.
Alabama law requires that minors living in the state to secure the consent of a parent in order to obtain an abortion. But, the ACLU says, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that not all teens come from good homes, and as a result, it said that states that have parental consent laws must provide a way for these teens to seek an abortion without parental consent through judicial bypass.
The problem with Alabama's law, which went info effect July 1, is that it goes well beyond the already daunting judicial bypass process adopted by other states, allowing the district attorney, the guardian appointed to represent the fetus, or the teen's parents to call witnesses to testify against the teen, the ACLU's complaint says
As a result, the teen's teachers, employer, pastor, boyfriend, neighbors and friends could all be notified of her pregnancy and enlisted in an effort to prevent the abortion, the organization continued.
"We all want our daughters to come to us if they get pregnant, and most do. But we all know that, unfortunately, some just can't," says Jennifer Dalven, director of the ACLU's Reproductive Freedom Project. "Forcing a teen to go on trial to get an abortion doesn't make her any safer, and doesn't bring families together. It just puts her at risk and could lead her to seek an illegal, unsafe abortion. None of us want that."
The plaintiffs in the case are Reproductive Health Services, a licensed abortion facility in Montgomery, Ala., and June Ayers, a registered nurse and the owner of Reproductive Health Services. The defendants are Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and Daryl Bailey, the district attorney for Montgomery County.


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The Western Hockey League (WHL) is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada. Teams play for the Ed Chynoweth Cup, with the winner moving on to play for the Memorial Cup, Canada's national junior championship. WHL teams have won the Memorial Cup 19 times since the league became eligible to compete for the trophy.
The league was founded in 1966, as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League (CMJHL), with seven western Canadian teams in Saskatchewan and Alberta. From 1967, the league was renamed the Western Canadian Hockey League (WCHL), before settling on the current WHL starting in 1978.
The league was the brainchild of Bill Hunter, who intended to build a western league capable of competing with the top leagues in Ontario and Quebec. Originally considered an "outlaw league" by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, the WHL was sanctioned as the top junior league in Western Canada when junior hockey was reorganized in 1970.
Today, the WHL comprises 22 teams, divided into two conferences of two divisions. The Eastern Conference comprises 12 teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, while the Western Conference comprises ten teams from British Columbia, and the US states of Washington and Oregon.
Despite winning the 1966 Memorial Cup, the Edmonton Oil Kings' owner, Bill Hunter, was growing concerned about the state of junior hockey in western Canada. Each of the West's four provinces had its own junior league, and Hunter felt that this put them at a disadvantage when competing nationally against the powerful leagues in Ontario and Quebec. Desiring stronger competition, Hunter's Oil Kings competed in the Alberta Senior Hockey League rather than the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) informed the Oil Kings that they were required to play in a junior hockey league for the 1966–67 season or would be held ineligible to compete for the Memorial Cup. This led Hunter to form a new league with five former members of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), the Estevan Bruins, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Moose Jaw Canucks, and Weyburn Red Wings, to leave the SJHL and join the Oil Kings and the Calgary Buffaloes in a new league known as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League. Despite concerns that this new league would see the demise of the Alberta and Saskatchewan leagues, the governing bodies in both provinces sanctioned the new league. The CAHA did not, however, declaring the CMJHL to be an "outlaw league" and suspending all teams and players from participation in CAHA sanctioned events.[1] The new league accused the CAHA of overstepping its boundaries and with the support of the players and their families, chose to play the season regardless.[2]
The CMJHL renamed itself the Western Canada Hockey League in 1967, adding four new teams to total 11 as the league stretched east into Manitoba. Concerns over the WCHL's relationship with the CAHA led the Pats, Canucks and Red Wings to withdraw before the Ontario Hockey Association's Tier I division (now the Ontario Hockey League) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
The first decade of the WCHL saw constant expansion and franchise movement as the league spread throughout the West. The Flin Flon Bombers became the league's first powerhouse team, led by future NHL stars Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach. The Brandon Wheat Kings and Swift Current Broncos joined in 1967, the Medicine Hat Tigers in 1970. The WCHL truly became a western league in 1971 when Estevan moved to B.C. to become the New Westminster Bruins, joined by expansion franchises the Victoria Cougars and Vancouver Nats.
In the mid 1970s, the New Westminster Bruins became the WCHL's first true dynasty, capturing four consecutive championships between 1975 and 1978. The Bruins also won back-to-back Memorial Cups in 1977 and 1978.
In 1976, the Oil Kings succumbed to the competing Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association and relocated to Portland to become the Winter Hawks, the WCHL's first American franchise.[3] With the addition of American teams in Seattle and Billings a year later, the WCHL shortened its name to the Western Hockey League.
The 1980s were marked by several brawls that involved police intervention, one of the most bizarre trades in hockey history, and the tragic deaths of four players in a bus crash.
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On January 19, 1983, the Seattle Breakers dealt the rights to Tom Martin to the Victoria Cougars in exchange for the Cougars' team bus. The deal made perfect sense: the Breakers were unable to sign Martin, who wanted to play in his home town of Victoria, and the Cougars were unable to use the bus (which they had purchased from the folded Spokane Flyers) because they were unwilling to pay the taxes and duties required to register the vehicle in Canada.
On December 30, 1986, tragedy struck the Swift Current Broncos when their bus slid off an icy highway and rolled on the way to Regina for a game. Scott Kruger, Trent Kresse, Brent Ruff, and Chris Mantyka were killed.[4] The Broncos retired their numbers, and as of 2009 still wear a commemorative patch in remembrance of the four players who died. The WHL later renamed its award for most valuable player as the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy in their honour.[5]
The last 15 years in the WHL have been marked by another period of expansion and the return of the league to Western Canada's major cities. The Kamloops Blazers became the WHL's second dynasty in the early 1990s when they won both the WHL Championship and Memorial Cup three times in four years between 1992 and 1995. The Kelowna Rockets have become the third dynasty, winning three WHL titles in 2003, 2005, and 2009; and winning the Memorial Cup as host city in 2004. The Portland Winterhawks became the first American team to win the Memorial Cup, winning it in 1983 while hosting the tournament. The Hawks won the Memorial Cup again in 1998 in Spokane, Washington.
In 1995, the Calgary Hitmen were born when a group of investors, including Bret "the Hitman" Hart, from whom the team got its name, were granted an expansion franchise. Despite early fears that the WHL could not succeed in an NHL city, the Hitmen have been a major success, averaging as many as 10,000 fans per game in 2004–05. The Hitmen were followed one year later by the Edmonton Ice, who failed after only two seasons because of conflicts with the Edmonton Oilers. The team would become the Kootenay Ice, who have become a major success in Cranbrook, British Columbia, despite being one of the smallest markets in the league.
In the 2000s, the league gave birth to four new expansion teams — the Vancouver Giants in 2001, the Everett Silvertips in 2003, the Chilliwack Bruins in 2005 (who relocated in 2011 to become the Victoria Royals), and the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2007, as the Oilers have taken an interest in cultivating a junior team in the Alberta capital.
The WHL is stereotypically known for producing large, hard-hitting defencemen and gritty power forwards, although recently a high percentage of quality goaltenders have come out of the league as well, as evidenced by the fact that the five of the last six winners of the CHL Goaltender of the Year award have come from the WHL.
Since 2006 Shaw TV has become the television partner with the league in Canada airing a game every Friday Night and other select games throughout the season as well as one round of every playoff series. Starting in 2009 FSN Northwest agreed to air some games throughout the northwest United States.
On February 21, 2011, that year's defending champions Calgary Hitmen hosted the Regina Pats, who are Canada's oldest major-junior hockey team, at McMahon Stadium for an outdoor game in conjunction with the 2011 Heritage Classic. The WHL teams wore retro inspired jerseys. The Spokane Chiefs also announced they would host the Kootenay Ice outdoors on January 15, 2011, being the first game of such. The 2010–2011 season was the first to be featured in EA Sports NHL 11 video game including all the teams and rosters.
For the 2010–11 season, the WHL comprises 22 teams divided into two conferences, making it the largest league in the CHL; the Ontario Hockey League has 20 teams and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has 18. The WHL has member teams across four Canadian provinces, and two American states. The Eastern Conference comprises teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and eastern British Columbia. The Western Conference is made up of teams based in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon.
The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs, with the division winners declared the top two seeds in the first round of the post-season. The four remaining teams in each conference are reseeded by regular season points in the second round of the playoffs.
The WHL has taken a much greater role in its players educational needs in recent years. The league operates a scholarship program that offers one full year of tuition, textbooks and compulsory fees for each season they play in the WHL. Since the program was introduced in 1993, more than 3000 scholarships of this calibre have been handed out at a total value of C$9 million.[6] Each team maintains an academic advisor, who monitors the academic progress of all players along with the league's Director of Education Services.[7]
Canadian universities and colleges recruit extensively from the WHL, affording graduating players the opportunity to continue playing hockey as they attend post-secondary institutions. The U.S. United States Hockey League to retain their NCAA eligibility.[8]
The WHL Bantam Draft is an annual event which teams select players from bantam hockey league age groups, 14 or 15 years old. The order of selection depends on the final standings of the teams, the last place team selects first the second to last will choose second and so on.
Players aged 15–20 are eligible to play in the WHL, though 15-year-olds are permitted to play only five games unless their midget team's season has ended. Also, each team is allowed to have only three 20-year-olds on their rosters, unless there is an expansion team, in which case five 20-year-olds are eligible to play. Each team is permitted to carry only two non-North American players.[9] Each of the CHL's three member leagues are granted exclusive territorial rights to players from within North America. The WHL holds rights to players from the four western provinces, the U.S. Pacific Northwest and other designated U.S. states west of the Mississippi River, and the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The Memorial Cup has been captured by a WHL team 19 times since the league's founding
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EURASHE invites all the members of the Higher Education community to take part in the Summer cocktail and workshop "Professional Higher Education institutions and businesses: stronger interaction for greater impact in Europe", which will take place on 13 June 2019 from 15:30 to 19:00 at the Erasmushogeschool, Rue des Six Jetons 70, 1000 Brussels.
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We are living in a fast-changing world shaped by impressive scientific breakthroughs that lead to the creation of new products, services and business models at a speed and scale unparalleled in human history. They are transforming radically the way in which individuals, governments and companies relate to each other and the world at large. In the coming years, the European workers will need new skills to take full advantage of the modern technologies and mitigate job losses due to automation.
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The close cooperation between Professional Higher Education institutions (PHEI) and companies is not only evident in their applied RTI-profile, but also in the profile of their researchers. Besides, their scientific competences they also have the ability to adopt the entrepreneurial perspective and to convey this perspective to their students. Thus, the PHEIs appear better placed than traditional universities to provide European workers with the right skills and knowledge they need to fully benefit from the on-going Fourth Industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).
Against this background, the workshop will focus on how to optimise the interaction between PHEIs and the private sector – industry and SMEs – in a way that both parties are mutually reinforced and better prepared to take full advantage of the forthcoming opportunities that will result from the sectoral initiatives under the next multi-annual financial framework, such as the Cohesion policy post-2020 (smart specialisation and regional investment in innovation) and Horizon Europe, the next European research and innovation programme.
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Normal human serum by Connaught Laboratories, University of Toronto, Canada, 1944. Bottle marked "Normal Human Serum Pooled and Dried." Bottle has webbing handle and a rubber top which is slightly dry.
The Second World War (1939-1945) prompted international development in blood transfusion and storage. This was due to the large number of civilian and military casualties requiring lifesaving transfusions. Connaught Laboratories at the University of Toronto, Canada, issued this bottle of human serum. It was prepared from blood given by donors to the Canadian Red Cross Society in 1944. This was almost certainly as part of the wider war effort. The glass bottle contains 'Normal Human Serum Pooled and Dried'. It was to be rehydrated with distilled water before being administered to the patient. The bottle was donated to the Science Museum by the North East Thames Regional Transfusion Centre.
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I have date as 07/01/2011
How do I format it to be July 2011?
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Delete what ever is in there, probably the word General and enter the above.
thank you very much. It works.
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The Tabernacle Erected and Its Equipment Installed
The L ord spoke to Moses: 2On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. 3You shall put in it the ark of the covenant, and you shall screen the ark with the curtain. 4You shall bring in the table, and arrange its setting; and you shall bring in the lampstand, and set up its lamps. 5You shall put the golden altar for incense before the ark of the covenant, and set up the screen for the entrance of the tabernacle. 6You shall set the altar of burnt offering before the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, 7and place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it. 8You shall set up the court all around, and hang up the screen for the gate of the court. 9Then you shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and consecrate it and all its furniture, so that it shall become holy. 10You shall also anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, so that the altar shall be most holy. 11You shall also anoint the basin with its stand, and consecrate it. 12Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting, and shall wash them with water, 13and put on Aaron the sacred vestments, and you shall anoint him and consecrate him, so that he may serve me as priest. 14You shall bring his sons also and put tunics on them, 15and anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may serve me as priests: and their anointing shall admit them to a perpetual priesthood throughout all generations to come.
16 Moses did everything just as the L ord had commanded him. 17In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was set up. 18Moses set up the tabernacle; he laid its bases, and set up its frames, and put in its poles, and raised up its pillars; 19and he spread the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent over it; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 20He took the covenant and put it into the ark, and put the poles on the ark, and set the mercy seat above the ark; 21and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the curtain for screening, and screened the ark of the covenant; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 22He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain, 23and set the bread in order on it before the L ord; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 24He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle, 25and set up the lamps before the L ord; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 26He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the curtain, 27and offered fragrant incense on it; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 28He also put in place the screen for the entrance of the tabernacle. 29He set the altar of burnt offering at the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering as the L ord had commanded Moses. 30He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing, 31with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet. 32When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed; as the L ord had commanded Moses. 33He set up the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and put up the screen at the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work.
The Cloud and the Glory
34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the L ord filled the tabernacle. 35Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled upon it, and the glory of the L ord filled the tabernacle. 36Whenever the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out on each stage of their journey; 37but if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out until the day that it was taken up. 38For the cloud of the L ord was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, before the eyes of all the house of Israel at each stage of their journey.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Exodus 40:2. On the first day of the first month I cannot at all approve of the opinion of those commentators who think that the tabernacle was only now set up. That it was already complete in all its parts before Moses went the second time into the Mount, we infer from the fact that the ark was then prepared in which the tables were deposited, as we shall see from the context. Besides, it has elsewhere 394394 See ante. been shewn by sound arguments, as I think, that it was pitched without the camp in token of divorce, from the time that the people had made the calf. What, then, is the meaning of the setting-up which is now spoken of? I reply, that it is said to have been set up, when 395395 "Lors qu'il a este assis en son droit lieu, et legitime, assavoir au milieu du peuple duquel il avoit este comme estranger;" when it was fixed in its right and legitimate place, that is to say, in the midst of the people, to whom it had been, as it were, a stranger. — Fr. it was brought back from its strange to its proper place. For then it was both anointed and honored by sacred oblations, whilst Aaron and his sons were consecrated to the performance of the priestly office. Since, therefore, it had not yet been duly placed in the middle of the camp, nay, rather had been removed from the people lest they should enjoy that pledge of God's presence, its solemn dcdication is justly celebrated after the renewal of the covenant. This passage also confirms what I have said elsewhere, 396396 See ante. that this was the tabernacle which Moses pitched at a distance from the camp; for, by the addition of its title, he speaks as of something well known, "Thou shalt set up (He says) the tabernacle, viz., the tabernacle of convention." Now Moses himself had already stated that this name had been given it by the mouth of God. He repeats, however, the same injunctions, not that He distrusted the memory of His servant, but that it might be more fully apparent that He was Himself the sole Author of the whole work, and also that it nlight obtain more reverence, since He had so often deigned to give initructions as concerning things of very great importance.


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Today's CRM forecast: cloud(y) with a chance of SaaS. Joking aside, cloud CRM software has gained such popularity over the past decade that seeing CRM solutions based in the cloud has become as normal as seeing actual clouds.
And with the CRM market forecast to reach $35 billion by 2023, companies understand the importance of investing in CRM. That means choosing the right solution — and deployment — is becoming more critical than ever if you want to remain competitive.
When it comes to software deployment, you need the right vessel for the job. Just as a canoe would be a terrible choice for deep-sea fishing, the wrong model can hinder your CRM software solution.
So, how do you know whether the cloud or on-site is better? That's what we'll explore in-depth in this article.
But, before we set sail into the waters of cloud CRM vs on-premise CRM solutions, let's get clear on terminology.
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What Is Cloud CRM?
Cloud CRM is a phrase with many names. Web-based CRM and cloud-based CRM are two of the most common.
Call it what you will, the basic premise is the same: your CRM (customer relationship management) software is — wait for it — housed in the cloud. Which is to say, instead of purchasing software and installing it on a local, on-site server that requires licenses to store customer data, you pay a vendor to host all your CRM information remotely. Users access the software via the internet rather than a desktop application and can view data on anything from a laptop to the latest iPhone.
As customer data management becomes more complex, many businesses are switching to cloud-based CRM solutions. In fact, as of the end of 2018, the cloud hosts nearly 90 percent of CRMs, a complete shift from 2008 when 88 percent of CRMs lived on-premise.
We also ran a survey of the top features customers want from their CRM in 2019. Over 500 companies participated, representing a variety of industries and ranging in size from small businesses to enterprises. What did we find? Sixty-three percent of companies prefer cloud CRM and 98 percent are open to the idea.
Taking all the above facts into consideration, that's a massive swing in favor of cloud CRM solutions. Which begs the question, which deployment method is right for you?
Should You Choose Cloud CRM Software or On-Premise Software?
That's the million-dollar question (possibly literally). It's no secret that choosing software is a big deal and for a good reason. The process takes time, your end choice will cost you money and the capability of the software will play a significant role in how productive and profitable your business is.
CRM software is no exception. Some vendors offer a free option — good news if you're a small business that doesn't have pockets as deep as the Marianas Trench — but generally, you get what you pay for. Meaning the "free" tier probably comes with limitations regarding features, customer support and the like. And since CRM is all about managing your customers well, the solution you pick will go a long way in strengthening your bottom line.
It's important to make the right choice, and the biggest question you need to answer is whether an on-premise CRM or a CRM in the cloud will best fit your requirements.
There's no shortage of CRM vendors, so our goal is to provide some direction as you gather information. Here are some of the top questions you should be asking:
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What Level of Access Do You Need?
Will your team members all use the software exclusively in the office or will they need your customer data on the go? The accessibility of a CRM platform is where you should start your deployment evaluation.
This is where web-based CRM solutions truly shine. Storing your CRM info in the cloud means your sales reps and other employees have access whether they're in the office, at the bagel shop down the street or waiting for their flight at the airport.
On-the-go access, full visibility and shareability: those are the real power of CRM data in the cloud. Your sales reps, executives, marketers and even your external partners or customers can all see data in real time, using any device.
For businesses that employ traveling sales reps or CRM users who may find themselves in need of their customer data at any time, cloud based CRM software is the right answer.
On premise CRM deployment is more tethered than its cloud computing counterpart. For the most part, this limits your access to the office, where the servers reside. Although this dictates where and when you can use the system, it also almost eliminates connectivity issues.
Cloud-based CRM systems rely on the internet to work and provide access. If your WiFi suddenly goes belly-up, you can't access your data, even if you're working in the office.
With on-premise CRM software, however, proximity is the main requirement to access your customer data. Nothing short of a power outage can stop your ability to work with and view the data you need. If your CRM users only need to see the information while in the office, an on-premise deployment may be the better fit.
Some companies opt to set up a VPN (virtual private network), which allows remote access to a corporate network. Though a VPN serves some of the same areas that cloud computing does, VPNs and cloud computing aren't synonymous. So you shouldn't consider a VPN a one-to-one replacement for a cloud solution.
What Are Your IT Requirements?
How big of an IT department do you have? What's their budget? And how many IT resources do you already have on hand? The capabilities of your IT department is another major factor in choosing a CRM deployment.
For businesses with a small IT budget and few resources (mostly small businesses), cloud-based CRM is far more viable. Why? Because the vendor hosts any cloud-based CRM solutions, so they require little to no intervention from the IT department. The vendor owns the servers, handles the updates and is responsible for the general management of the platform.
If any issues come up, you don't have to try to fix them yourself — just reach out to your vendor's customer service. This saves time and money that you can allocate elsewhere.
Hosting a CRM on site, on the other hand, requires a lot of IT attention. When you deploy any software on-premise, you're essentially taking over every aspect of platform management. This means your IT department has to spend a lot of time and resources implementing and managing the system.
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Typically, large businesses have the number of resources required, so they're more likely to adopt an on premise CRM.
On-premise IT management starts with setting up the servers during initial implementation. You have to deal with loading data, taking care of the servers every day and problem-solving should the system go down. Although your vendor can help your IT staff with some issues, it's ultimately up to your team to get it up and running again.
Regular data backups are also necessary to prevent data loss. Should a disaster or failure occur, equipment replacement comes at the company's expense. Even something as basic as upgrading to a new software version can be a significant investment.
Based on all that, is the local option a waste of time and energy? It depends on your specific situation. Using a CRM on-site comes with some benefits.
First and foremost, you have more control over customization and configuration. Installing the system yourself gives you the power to make slight tweaks when needed to fit your business and the processes you already have in place better.
Greater control over customizations makes for easier integration, which is a powerful capability for collaboration across departments.
While many cloud-based CRM solutions integrate with other types of software, such as a BI platform for performing big data analysis, going the on-premise route lets you combine pretty much any systems you want. You own the servers the CRM resides on, so you can more easily create gateways that allow your CRM to communicate with other systems.
What's Your Budget?
If you're thinking "duh, that's obvious," I'd agree — with a caveat.
When considering cost, it's easy to look exclusively at the price of the system, whether it's a one-time, upfront fee or a monthly subscription. However, the dynamics of evaluating the cost of enterprise software are a bit more complex. In other words, don't forget to consider hidden costs: usually upfront costs involved in implementation or ongoing expenses related to maintenance.
Generally speaking, cloud-based software is cheaper from the get-go. Typically, the only cost is the subscription fee. The amount often depends on how many users need access to the system, but some cloud CRM vendors have a flat fee no matter the number of users.
This pricing model ensures that cloud-based CRMs have small upfront costs, making them affordable for businesses of all sizes. And when you're a small business, affordability is the name of the game.
Along the same line, the upfront costs are what make on-premise CRM systems less viable for small businesses. Getting your CRM up and running locally can get pricey and include:
- The one-time purchase fee to the vendor
- Buying and installing servers and other hardware
- Paying your IT staff to make it all work
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And don't forget about ongoing maintenance costs. Remember those hidden costs I mentioned? Maintenance can be one of the most expensive culprits since keeping the servers and other hardware running smoothly requires regular attention. And when issues come up, it takes time and money to fix them.
Once again, despite some of the cost disadvantages of an on-premise CRM system, it's not all bad. Because there's only a one-time fee to acquire the software, as opposed to ongoing monthly payments for a cloud CRM solution, using it for long enough may end up lowering your TCO. Despite the cloud's lower short-term costs, after a given time, an on-premise platform can end up as the cheaper option.
Similarly, large enterprises commonly find having their CRM on location is cheaper because of their size. If using web based CRM software, businesses with hundreds or thousands of users may end up with hefty monthly fees that aren't worth it.
Since businesses of this size don't have to pay per user for an on-premise solution, the one-time fee may be the cheaper, more appealing option. The fact that they have the resources for proper implementation and management of an on-premise platform only enhances that appeal.
How Does the CRM Handle Data Security?
How can you guarantee your data stays secure?
A legitimate question, given the number of big-name breaches that have made the rounds over the past couple of years.
If you look at the criteria from the previous few sections, the average company would probably find more benefit from a cloud-based CRM. But when it comes to data safety, what's your best bet?
Back in the day, there wasn't much competition when it came to which option offered stronger data protection. On-premise solutions were the equivalent of Michael Phelps — demolishing their cloud-based counterparts.
Times have changed, though, as cloud providers continue to put a high priority on security. Where do things stand now? Unfortunately, it depends who you ask.
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For example, a survey of IT pros revealed that nearly two out of every three decision makers at enterprises consider their on-premise security superior. A 2018 report by Cybersecurity Insiders showed mixed results:
- Ninety percent of cybersecurity experts still have moderate to extreme concerns about cloud security.
- Almost half of the respondents think the cloud contains a higher risk for security breaches.
- On the flip side, the view of SaaS isn't as grim. Almost six out of 10 people surveyed think cloud apps have equal or better security than on-premise solutions.
If you're wondering where that leaves you, don't worry. While questions surrounding cloud security abound, one trend stands out among the rest: the cloud isn't the problem. The users are.
Take a moment to ponder that. Despite the misgivings, security issues aren't inherent to a cloud infrastructure. In fact, failure on the customer's part will account for a whopping 95 percent of security breaches over the next handful of years. Yes, you read that right. That's a lot of user error.
Many factors play into this, but understanding the differences between cloud and on-premise security is a crucial first step in taking a hatchet to that number I just mentioned. Until you have a thorough understanding of why both solutions aren't created equal and why you should care about things like shared responsibility, cloud security can be an accident waiting to happen.
Enjoying a secure cloud isn't Mission: Impossible — it just takes commitment on your part to ensure you follow proper measures.
All that's to say: when considering which solution to use, do your homework. The cloud offers some advantages when it comes to security, and on-premise solutions aren't the tech version of Fort Knox every single time. Knowing the pitfalls, strengths and everything in between for both options is your best bet to taking care of your customers' data on a daily basis.
How Much Flexibility Do You Need?
Cloud-based CRMs and on-premise systems are on par when it comes to flexibility. By their nature, CRM solutions in the cloud have better scalability, which helps growing businesses adjust to growth they can't predict. However, one issue is the high reliance on vendors for support, software and hardware.
On-premise systems may be harder to scale, but your business owns the hardware and software, giving you control over the solution. It's also easier to incorporate custom applications into locally hosted systems.
How Easy Is the Deployment?
Because you want it to be as complicated and cumbersome as possible — said no one ever.
Getting a system up and running shouldn't be the tech equivalent of reading Dante's Inferno. Easy, headache-free, straightforward? That's what you're looking for.
Since a cloud-based system is hosted at a vendor instead of your location, you don't have to worry about disrupting your existing infrastructure for the deployment. After you've selected the solution, it doesn't take long to set up. Adjust a few business processes and give employees app and login info. Boom, you're done.
Granted, if you're shifting onto a hosted CRM solution after being with an on-premise solution, it may take employees time to get used to the new look and feel. And in every case, you may find some training necessary. Luckily, many CRM vendors offer resources like customer support, user communities and eLearning options.
In contrast, an on-premise CRM is more complex and requires everything from on-site servers to an IT staff capable of installing and maintaining the necessary software. Not all companies, especially small businesses, have the resources to handle such a deployment.
How to Choose Software That's the Best Fit
You want to create great customer relationships while exceeding client expectations, and with the help of a CRM, you can. But doing so requires a solution tailored to meet the demands, intricacies and specific needs of your business.
Although choosing the right deployment model isn't the end-all-be-all, it can make a difference in how successful your implementation is. Whether you need a cloud-based CRM or an on-premise solution, it all comes down to your business requirements and the resources at your disposal.
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Carefully assess the considerations below. Once you do, you'll have a much clearer picture of what type of CRM you need.
1. Be Clear & Specific About Your Objectives for CRM
Some cloud CRM software is a bare-bones relationship management system. Others are full-featured and include functionality for both sales and marketing, such as tools for managing budgets, handling POS data and even managing vendors.
Take time to determine if you actually need those functions before investing in lots of features you don't need or that other software already handles, like your marketing automation tool.
2. Conduct a Feature-by-Feature CRM Comparison
It's difficult to conduct a head-to-head comparison before you narrow your search to a handful of options. But once you've whittled down to a manageable number of systems, determine which features you need and then do a feature-by-feature analysis of your top contenders. Some of the most popular features are:
- Integration with your email service, marketing automation, email marketing systems and other back-end systems
- Sales force automation
- Marketing automation
- Contact management
- Role-based user access
- Workflow automation
- Pipeline management
- Customizable reporting
3. Look for a Scalable CRM Solution
A good CRM solution helps the business grow, which means you need to choose a service that can scale with you. If your company enters the contract at the top level, there's not going to be any room to expand your services.
Find a solution that offers flexibility and scalability so that you can add on services, users, features and more as needed.
4. Examine the Vendors — Not Just Their Products
When it comes to a CRM software comparison, don't compare the products and features only. Look closely at the companies behind those services.
- Which have the best records for reliability (uptime) and security?
- Which have been around longest?
- Which are easiest to work with?
- Which have strong reviews?
Before even considering the cost of the service, be sure you can have confidence in the strength and reputation of the vendor.
The Future of CRM: Aiming for the Cloud(s)
Businesses that recognize the extensive benefits of cloud CRM are abandoning the old model of using a network of onsite hardware and software systems to store customer data.
On-premise CRM also offers little in the way of scalability. Expanding requires the purchase of more hardware, and, if requirements decrease, you still need to maintain the same amount of hardware until demand goes back up.
As of today, on premise CRM systems aren't dead. But more and more companies see the value of moving their CRM to the cloud.
One major reason? Customers want personalized experiences. A CRM that's cloud-based provides full visibility into customer data, making it easier to deliver those tailored experiences. That results in happy customers, and since customer satisfaction ranks as the top sales metric for 2019, your business success hinges on it.
With more businesses relying on SaaS solutions, cloud CRM is moving toward offering greater integration between platforms and applications to create streamlined workflows and provide more advanced opportunities for customization.
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Final Thoughts
Having your CRM on premise comes with advantages, but at the end of the day, going the cloud route will likely serve you better. Just remember that before making any decisions, ask the right questions to get a complete picture of how your CRM will impact every aspect of your business from budget to IT.
To get a full view of your options, be sure to check out our free analyst report that compares the top CRM software on the market. The business decisions you make are only as effective as the information you gather, so collecting as much intel as possible will make your selection process smoother.
Where do you fall in the cloud vs on-premise debate? Leave your thoughts in the comments!


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We sold our house!
We're still in it, and we haven't closed the deal so it's not official. But we got an offer, accepted it, and things are going well. That's the SHORT story. And if that's all you wanted to know, STOP READING NOW!!!
For the rest of you who are bored and like knowing numerical details, here's the LONG story: (My favorite kind...)
Two years ago, we bought our home for $250,000. Having just come from San Francisco, we thought this sounded pretty darn cheap. Especially for a whole HOUSE with a YARD!
The MAIN reason, though, was that I wanted to! It was my idea. I was sick of staring at white, unpaintable, rented walls that we weren't allowed to change. I missed having my own house and really wanted a yard and garden.
Final reason? I have heard, my whole life and in numerous books, that BUYING is always a better investment than RENTING.
So we BOUGHT!
Rewind to this past January: We contacted our Realtor Lori. She said that although the housing market had slowed down, our neighborhood had stayed strong and she felt confident we'd get close to breaking even. With the weak economy, we were totally fine with that.
We fixed a few more things on the house, refinished the hardwood floors, replaced the kitchen counters, and called her again in March.
This time she had BAD news. A comparable house in the neighborhood has lowered their home price from $259,900 to $219,900.
At this point, Lori introduced us to the dreaded "SHORT SALE"! A short sale is when you sell your house for LESS than you still owe on your mortgage. (It's getting to be quite common these days.) But first, you have to get an offer and take it to the bank with a "hardship" letter. Sometimes the bank forgives the debt. Sometimes they set up a payment program so you can pay back the difference over time. But ALWAYS they cease any assets you might have and ding your credit BIG TIME!
Needless to say, we were NOT excited about this option. Not because we have any assets to lose (Unless you count student loans) but because of the Credit issue. Our whole marriage we've been trying to protect our credit and both have pretty high scores. This would have put an immediate end to that.
We were also worried that since the Short Sale is pretty new on the scene, there would be unforeseen credit consequences in the future...like when it comes time to buy another house, or even a dental practice.
SO, we hoped for the best but prepared for the worst.
We listed the house for a VERY optimistic $259,900. We had some interest, but no offers.
A month or two later, we lowered the price to $249,900. Nada.
We said good-bye to all hope and lowered it a final time to $229,900 and prepared our financial documents for the Short Sale.
All of the sudden, we got an offer! It was low, but we were excited! That weekend, we had an Open House. Lori told all the interested visitors that an offer had been made and they'd better bring their best offers to the table if they wanted a chance at our DARLING home.
Two more offers came in!
One low, and one...HIGH!!!
We got an offer for $249,900!!!
Exactly what we still owe on the loan! We were ecstatic!
Until we got a call back from Lori.
After taxes and commissions, we'd still owe $19,000 out of pocket.
We fretted, weighed the pro's and un-known con's, and finally took out two more student loans totalling $20,000. (What's another $20,000 more or less?!?)
As of today, everything is looking up! The home closing is set for June 27th. We passed the home inspection and the house appraised for the right amount.
We will have to bring the $19,000 to the table, but will be able to avoid a Short Sale. (Good for us, AND good for the buyers!!!)
So that's the update. Assuming nothing unforeseen happens in the next few weeks, we should be able to close on the house no problem.
Wish us luck!
And if you want to send us pity money, we'll gladly accept it!


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Dinosaur National Monument
Northeastern Utah's dinosaur legacy comes to life at Dinosaur National Monument, where geological and climatic forces have tilted, warped, and eroded the earth's crust to reveal a treasure trove of fossils.
Located on the Utah border with Colorado, there is something for everyone in Dinosaur National Monument. Take your pick of touring the dinosaur quarry (kids love seeing the cool bones and fossils), going on driving tours around the park, hiking the nature trails, backpacking, white-water river running, photography, bird-watching, fishing, general sightseeing, and biking.
Looking for simple relaxation? You may be interested to know that Dinosaur National Monument, Utah ranks as one of the country's quietest places. And the monument has another thing going for it as well: clean air. It can be measured by the intensity of color in the lichen on the rocks. The park also boasts some of the most magnificent Dark Skies in the state as a designated International Dark Sky Park, perfect for stargazing and connecting with the monument's primordial foundation. Look for Dark Sky programs at the Split Mountain Campground.
Come for the magnificent prehistory, stay for the outdoor adventure. Whether you have a passion for paleontology or an inkling for adventure, Dinosaur National Monument offers a full array of rich history and scenic splendor, all connected by beautiful trails, rivers or rugged desert backcountry.
Dinosaur Adventures at a Glance
Dinosaur National Monument features two distinct districts with separate visitor centers. The gateway to the park's prehistory is in the Dinosaur Quarry near Jensen, Utah. Here you will uncover the world-famous fossil exhibits that give the park its name. The Canyon district extends along the Green and Yampa rivers and provides extensive outdoor recreation opportunity. Check out the interactive map below to find more things to do in the region.
Must-see and Must-do Dinosaur Guide
• Observe Dinosaur Bones at the Quarry Exhibit Hall
• Read the "Stories in the Rocks": Visit Petroglyphs and Pictographs
• Enjoy the Monument's Many Day Hikes
• Drive the Scenic Back Roads
• Run Whitewater River Rapids
Read the full must-see guide to Dinosaur National Monument. Utah visitors will find more helpful trip planning information below.
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BioWare to Host Community Lounge at Gamescom 2013
If you are a fan of BioWare and are planning on attending Gamescom 2013 in Cologne, Germany, you may have a chance to meet some of the developers and designers from your favorite games. BioWare has announced that they will be holding a community lounge at the convention, during which attendees will be able to sit down and chat with developers from Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
Does the inclusion of Mass Effect developers alongside those working on Dragon Age: Inquisition mean that the next-generation of Mass Effect will be announced at the show? We will have to wait and see.
The community lounge will run from the show's beginning to end, August 21st to 25th, 2013. The following developers will be on hand:
Melanie Faulknor, Producer on DAI
Jon Perry, Lead Cinematic Designer on DAI
Rodrigue Pralier, Principal Character Artist on Mass Effect
Justin Yong, Software Engineer on Mass Effect
Jessica Merizan, Community & New Media Manager