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Friends, family celebrate Sean Kealiher's passion, activism
Portland's activist community should follow the flame of disobedience lit by Sean Kealiher, his mother said at a memorial two weeks after the prominent anti-fascist's mysterious death.
No arrests have been made after Kealiher, 23, was fatally hit Oct. 12 by an SUV during an after-midnight altercation near Cider Riot!, the city's well-known lefty hangout.
But the caution tape strung up along tree trunks in Chapman Square, 210 S.W. Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 26, was a signpost of Kealiher's life, not his death. One of his arrests involved tearing down police tape during a protest, his mother recalled, inviting the black-clad crowd of mourners to do the same and "take a piece of Sean" home.
"But I'm asking everybody to find something they're passionate about, and step up and really follow through with it. Stop talking about it, and do it."
"The people of Occupy helped raise him, and helped him become the awesome human being that they were," Laura Kealiher said. "His activism, in the end, was what his passion was."
Sean Kealiher — who also used the names Armeanio Lewis, Yaka and Anteo Zamboni (a reference to a teenager who tried to assassinate Benito Mussolini) — began organizing protests as a student attending Cleveland High School.
Under various names, he had been quoted in the Washington Post and appeared on the cover of The Vanguard, Portland State University's student newspaper. He published pamphlets of anarchist political theory, and his final work, "Why Break Windows," was distributed at the memorial potluck alongside shirts reading "Armeanio's Army."
"We are not slaves, we are dynamite. We are explosive beings with unpredictable reactions," Kealiher wrote in the zine.
I'm at Chatman Sq today at Sean Kealiher memorial in Portland. People do not want Brandon Farley to be at the memorial pic.twitter.com/cqFhFQ7UwV— Zane Sparling (@PDXzane) October 26, 2019
Laura Kealiher said her son's legacy should be more than just words. "You don't have to be as radical as Sean was," she said. "But I'm asking everybody to find something they're passionate about, and step up and really follow through with it.
"Stop talking about it, and do it."
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COVID-19 and its Impact on Autistic Adults in the SPARK Community
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.Read More
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Our 'genes' page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under 'research', you'll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our 'stories' section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.Read More
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Sullair launches Perkins-powered 375H Tier 4 Final portable air compressor
Sullair introduced its 375H Tier 4 Final diesel portable air compressor powered by a Perkins engine at The 2019 Rental Show. The Perkins-powered machine will be offered alongside a current Cat-powered offering, providing customers with choices regarding their preferred engine.
"Sullair is pleased to collaborate with such a respected and valued brand like Perkins to offer our customers an additional option in our 375 Series portable air compressors," said Russell Warner, Vice President of Rental & Infrastructure Sales. "Perkins is known for its reputation of reliability and dependability, and directly aligns with our customers' expectation of durability and performance to help them get the job done."
The unit is powered by a Tier 4 Final emissions compliant Perkins 1204F-E44, 4-cylinder engine rated at 122 hp.
"The Perkins 4.4 litre gives Sullair's customers the performance, durability and reliability they expect, while providing the flexibility that rental companies require for parts and service," said Andy Zuckerman, Perkins Engines global rental manager. "Our strong and vast dealer support network can be relied upon to maximize uptime in the field."
With 375 cfm at 150 psig, the 375H Perkins features the same durability, simple serviceability and maneuverability customers have come to expect from Sullair. Its compact design makes it easier to tow to and from the job site and store in the equipment yard. Swing doors with slam latches offer easy access to key components including the cooler, fluids, air filters, engine filters and the battery.
The unit includes a 16-series air end assembled in the USA and an oversized 65-gallon fuel tank providing up to 10 hours of runtime at full load. The 375H Perkins meets the needs of a variety of applications, from general construction and abrasive blasting to optical fibre installation and pipeline work.
With the addition of the Perkins-powered unit, the 375 Series of Sullair portable compressors currently includes five units ranging from 375-425 cfm at 150-200 psi.
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Insights into the high fidelity of a DNA polymerase I mutant.
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Mutants of DNA polymerase I from Thermus aquaticus (Taq) with higher fidelity compared to the wild type enzyme were identified in an earlier study by Summerer et al. (Angew Chem Int Ed 44:4712-4715, 2005). Here, one of these mutants, PLQ (consensus residues 879-881), was analysed using molecular dynamics simulations. This was done by calculating the structures of the ternary complex comprising the enzyme, the DNA primer and template as well as the incoming nucleotide before the chemical reaction for the Watson-Crick and different mismatched base pairings. The results show that the high fidelity of the mutant can be explained partly by different specific interactions between the amino acids of the enzyme and the DNA primer end as well as, in some mismatches, a displacement of the primer relative to the incoming deoxyribonucleoside triphosphate and the catalytic magnesium ion. This displacement is facilitated by reduced steric interactions between the enzyme and the DNA.
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The Economic Case for Selling Alaska
There are two ways for a government to reduce its deficit: spend less or earn more. And there are two ways for a government to earn more: tax something or sell something. We spend a lot of time talking about how to tax, but we don't spend much time talking about what to sell. And so, a modest proposal for the United States: sell Alaska. (But, you know, wait until real estate prices recover.) Economist David Barker makes the case:
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. Mr. Barker notes that in 2007 dollars that's $144 million. But then he adds another adjustment, for the relative size of the national economy, then and now, and comes up with a price tag in today's dollars of $16.5 billion. Mr. Barker notes that the United States let Alaskans, as a condition of statehood, keep 90 percent of the profits from the oil fields and has drawn very little in taxes. "Total revenue from onshore oil rents and royalties from Alaska peaked in 1982 at $24 million, a small fraction of the $1.3 billion collected in internal revenue in Alaska that year," he noted. By contrast, he writes, Alaska is very expensive to govern. Highways, railroads, ports: All are terrifically expensive. In sum, he seems to suggest, he might give it back to Russia.
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Special to The Gardner News
During the public comments section of the March 22 Edgerton City Council meeting, several area residents spoke.
Don Cooper, Gardner, came forward during public comments representing a Blackhawk Townhomes. He said that 26 homes face a vacant lot between the homes and LPKC that was not mowed or maintained last summer.
Two of the homeowners were there and spoke as well.
The uncontrolled weeds and grass on the lot led to people dumping trash there as well, he said.
After discussing the lot with a representative of NorthPoint Development, Cooper said he was told that land was deeded to the city.
The homeowners were asking Edgerton to take care of maintaining the lot this year.
Later, Don Roberts, mayor, and Beth Linn, city administrator, explained that the land was not deeded to the city, only a utility easement was.
"They did not deed the property. They dedicated an easement, which means that the land underneath is still the responsibility of NorthPoint to maintain,"said Linn.
Roberts said that though the city doesn't own the property, they do have some power to make sure that that the owner does mow and maintain the lot, and that they would.
Pat Peer, Spring Hill, who lives near the newly annexed land that will be LPKC phase II, spoke to council for the second consecutive meeting.
She is concerned with the growth of LPKC and does not want it to expand south of I-35.
She cited a list of concerns – truck/train traffic, public meeting notification process and financial risk.
She said the city has issued a total of $559M worth of Industrial Revenue Bonds for LPKC construction projects and that accumulation of debt was horrendous.
"These are big companies, and I can't understand why you are taking on the risk and subsidizing them," said Peer.
Later, after public comments had concluded, Roberts explained that the city is not taking financial risk by issuing IRB's.
"There is zero risk to the city. We don't own them,"said Roberts.
Lee Hendricks, city attorney, also offered assurance that the city is not liable, should the occupying business fail.
The question has been asked and addressed at every public meeting in which bonds were issued.
"It's been asked a lot of times, is there any liability, and we've said it for the public many times, the newspaper's heard it many times, there is no liability," said Roberts.
The advice given to city council from bond counsel, that has been stated in previous public meetings on IRB issuances, is:
"These bonds are not general obligations of the city, you're not responsible for the payment of debt service on those bonds – instead they're payable solely from lease payments received under the lease agreement."
Roberts said that due diligence had been done from the start to make sure that the citizens of Edgerton were not ever on the hook.
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For more information, please visit the SBA's PPP website. It is recommend to contact a local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for assistance with the loan process, required documentation or other consultation.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Duke Energy asked regulators Friday to let its western North Carolina subsidiary raise household electricity bills by 16.7 percent and make consumers pay billions of dollars for a nuclear plant it won't open and the cleanup of coal ash deposited in unlined pits.
The country's largest electric company asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission to let its Duke Energy Carolinas subsidiary raise rates by $647 million a year, adding $18.72 to the $104 monthly bill of the typical residential customer.
The electricity provider for 2 million North Carolina customers also wants to collect nearly $1.7 billion over five years to close all its pits storing the toxic ash from burning coal.
The Duke Energy Carolinas rate increase, its first in five years, would average 13.6 percent across all types of customers, including factories and retail stores.
Meanwhile, Duke Energy Progress, the operating subsidiary for eastern North Carolina, asked regulators in June to allow it to raise power bills by an average 15 percent for 1.3 million customers, totaling an extra $477 million a year. That would mean $18 more per month for the typical household bill of $105.
"We understand the impact of energy costs on our customers lives, just as we understand the importance of safe, reliable, affordable energy to power their lives," David Fountain, the North Carolina president for Duke Energy Carolinas, said in a telephone interview.
Duke Energy also said it is scrapping plans to build its proposed Lee nuclear plant in Cherokee County, South Carolina, but wants to charge North Carolina consumers nearly $640 million over 12 years for planning, licensing, financing and other costs. About 70 percent of the costs and future electricity allocation of the proposed Lee plant were intended for North Carolina consumers, with the rest bound for South Carolina customers.
"We have to plan our generation portfolio over decades and nuclear generation has been a real benefit to the state of North Carolina for decades," Fountain said.
In a separate filing Friday, Duke Energy admitted it blew past a $120 million cap the North Carolina regulatory commission set in 2011 for the state's ratepayers. Duke Energy Carolinas admitted it has incurred $332 million trying to build the Lee nuclear plant, and said it didn't need to clear with regulators that it was exceeding the cap.
The utility "respectfully asserts that is not required to request that the Commission review the Company's decision to incur project development cost," the company's filing said.
Considering how far along Duke Energy Carolinas was in the process of getting a federal operating license for the nuclear plant, it would have been unreasonable to suspend these efforts once the company hit the cap. Besides, Duke Energy said, it kept the commission informed in semi-annual reports, implying regulators had a chance to object before now.
David Drooz, the top state lawyer representing utility consumers, said his office would study the details of Duke Energy's arguments and take a public position later.
State regulators should carefully examine Duke Energy's bill for the Lee nuclear plant and push the company toward more use of renewable energy, said Peter Ledford, an attorney with North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, an advocacy group.
"Lee Nuclear has never, and now will never, generate a single watt of electricity, whereas their investments in solar are providing ratepayers with consistent energy generation," he wrote in an email. "This clean and affordable resource does not have the same construction and fuel risks associated with coal, natural gas, or nuclear."
Charlotte-based Duke Energy's decision to scrap the Lee plant follows a related decision last month by two South Carolina utilities to quit trying to expand the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station after jointly spending nearly $10 billion. Like South Carolina Electric & Gas and Santee Cooper, Duke Energy blamed lead contractor Westinghouse for the nuclear project's failure. Westinghouse declared bankruptcy in March, scotching plans for the company to design and build the Lee plant, Duke Energy said.
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Pride St. Albert Summer Festival
June 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details coming closer to the festival!
The 5th annual St Albert Pride Festival brings everyone together to celebrate the beauty of Pride in a safe, family friendly event that is stacked with musicians, artists, drag queens, and local celebrities. This FREE event invites everyone to come and be themselves in an environment of acceptance and love. We do also have vendors for food, pride products, games, and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Interested in sponsoring, vending, volunteering, or entertaining? PLEASE CONTACT US!…
2019 Entertainers and Performers
40 Acres of Nothing
is a group from St. Albert featuring musicians from other local bands. Our members are Ash Halinda, Zak Wurtz, Damon Sorochan, Jim Halinda, and Keith Ainslie-O'Connor. We've been playing together since earlier this year but all of us have been doing our own music around the city. More info about us can be found on Ash's social media (FB: Ash Halinda, IG: @ash.halinda_music, Twitter: @ash_halinda).
Innerlife is an up and coming alternative rock band based in Edmonton, AB. They play a variety of music that spans across the last four decades, and take influence from bands such as Mother Mother, Alanis Morissette, and The Cranberries. Innerlife plays mainly up-beat songs that get people moving and grooving, and some emotional ballads that invoke a feeling of nostalgia and love. Innerlife has played at many local venues, such as Shakers Roadhouse, Naked Cyber Cafe, and the Yellowhead Brewery. They have released one single titled "My Mind", and they are releasing another within the upcoming month, available on all streaming platforms.
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Drag Queens and Kings from The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose
Mayor Cathy Heron
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Freeze the Fat Away!
So here it goes – my very first Plastic Surgery experience:
Too few beauty treatment options doesn't seem to be a problem in Los Angeles. And the inhabitants certainly do not hold their horses, to take advantage of the them, I noticed.
Personally, being a beauty treatment noob from abroad, it was a little shocking for me to see how some inhabitants seems to take it all a little to far. I guess they would rather look like a cat than an old human being.
With so many options out there, it can be tough to figure which treatment will make you look better and not so much like a cat. So I felt lucky, when a friend of mine recommended Marina Plastic Surgery, because they apparently know the differences between the two.
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- Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT). CSAT scores are the top KPI when it comes to customer happiness. Companies measure this KPI by asking about the customer's overall satisfaction with the product/service. Customers rate their experience on a five-point scale: very unsatisfied, unsatisfied, neutral, satisfied, or very satisfied. Companies track CSAT scores by calculating the percentage of customers who select satisfied and very satisfied, with the goal of reaching 100%.
- First Contact Resolution (FCR). FCR scores are a good measure of how well call center agents resolve customer issues on the first call. Businesses can identify they have an FCR problem if agents often have to escalate the call to another representative or if the customer has to call back again.
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8 April, 2015
Legal News & Analysis – Asia Pacific – Australia – TMT
The Australian federal court has ordered six Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to hand over the names, home addresses and IP addresses of customers accused of illegally downloading the film Dallas Buyers Club.
The court ruled in favour of Dallas Buyers Club LLC's request for access to the customer details of 4,900 people who downloaded the film over peer-to-peer services over a seven-week period in 2014.
However, the ruling sought to balance the filmmaker's right to be protected from copyright infringement against the privacy rights of the customers.
The possibility of the film's rights holders sending out speculative invoices and claiming large sums of money was not a good enough reason to refuse to give IP addresses, Justice Nye Perram said. However, templates of letters to the alleged pirates must be sent to the court for approval, to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.
The court accepted evidence given by expert witness Dr Simone Richter who told the court that software can be used to identify accurately the IP addresses of users and the time of data transfers, and that the use of dynamic IP addresses does not affect the accuracy of that identification.
It is plausible that a person who downloads a film using a peer-to-peer network is infringing Australian copyright law, Justice Perram said, even if the person does not have access to the full film, or a substantial part of it.
"I am comfortably satisfied that the downloading of a sliver of the film from a single IP address provides strong circumstantial evidence that the end-user was infringing the copyright in the film," he said in the judgment.
"It is sufficient that the contemplated suit has some prospect of succeeding, that is to say, it is a real case which is not fanciful …. I do not regard as fanciful the proposition that end-users sharing movies on-line using BitTorrent are infringing the copyright in those movies. Indeed, if there is anything fanciful about this, it is the proposition that they are not," Justice Perram said.
Technology law expert Luke Scanlon of Pinsent Masons said: "Rights holders will see this as a step forward in their efforts to fight against online infringement and gain some comfort that the court has taken an approach consistent with that of courts in other jurisdictions. ISPs will now need to revisit the protections they offer or claim to offer their customers in terms of keeping their personal information private."
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Today Olivia and I were invited by our cousins, Anna & Jameson, to kick off the summer by going to the local pool. We went to the one by Jameson's house in Lehi. It was so much fun! At first Olivia was intrigued by all the noise and chaos and watched the goings-on with real intent. We rode the lazy river around, & Olivia & I braved the slide, where we both got splashed & wet. Then we got out for a bit. After a nice lunch of smooshed bananas, and Jameson taking a short nap, we got back in to the lazy river. This time Olivia seemed to have the hang of this "pool" thing, and took it upon herself to SPLASH everyone around her with great enthusiasm.
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The Masters Are Underway After Ceremonial Tee Shot From Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer, as honorary starter for the 2009 Masters, got the greatest weekend in PGA Tour golf off to a fitting beginning by driving the ball down the right side of the fairway. He then went into the clubhouse to enjoy a refreshing beverage that was one-half iced tea and one-half lemonade. You know, someone should come up with a name for that drink. Ah, who has the time in this crazy world anymore?
No word on whether some stupid jackass yelled "GET IN THE HOLE!!!! ARRRGH!!" after The King teed off. If someone did, they should be executed right there on the spot, or at the very least get sodomized with the clubhead of Tiger's driver by Steve Williams. You just know Steve would relish the experience.
Masters begins with a ceremonial tee shot [The Sporting News]


text: Your Trip to Oahu: The Complete Guide SEE FULL GUIDE prev next Nightlife in Honolulu The Best Time to Visit Weather & Climate Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Guide Top Honolulu Hotels Getting Around Oahu Driving on Oahu Five Days on Oahu Oahu's Best Tours Top Things to Do Free Things to Do Things to Do With Kids Guide to Pearl Harbor Oahu's Best Parks Best Beaches on Oahu Hiking on Oahu Best Live Music Venues Shopping on Oahu Top Snorkeling Spots Oahu's Best Restaurants Top Restaurants in Honolulu Your Trip to Oahu: The Complete Guide close Overview United States Hawaii Top 8 Honolulu Restaurants By John Fischer John Fischer Facebook Twitter John Fischer is a freelance travel writer and photographer who specializes in Hawaii and the South Pacific. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/03/19 Fact checked by Michelai Graham Fact checked by Michelai Graham Michigan State University American University Michelai Graham is a technology and business reporter who has written for The Urban Institute and Scoop News. She reports for AfroTech, Lifewire, and The Plug. TripSavvy's fact-checking Deciding where to eat in Honolulu (which includes Waikiki) is a major task. There are hundreds of restaurants within just a few square miles. For our picks of top Honolulu restaurants, we've included a wide array of cuisines and price ranges. We've selected places where you can get a great breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here in alphabetical order are our picks. 01 of 08 Alan Wong's Honolulu Alan Wong's Honolulu View Map Address 1857 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-949-2526 Web Visit website Consistently honored by Honolulu Magazine as a top restaurant on Oahu, Alan Wong's flagship Honolulu restaurant is located on the third floor of the 1857 S. King Street office building in downtown Honolulu. Alan Wong's offers a menu featuring Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC) at its finest. "Dishes are tested and born; brainstorming sessions give rise to innovative methods and partnerships; the next generation is coached and developed to be the best they can be..." The restaurant is highly regarded for its impeccable service. 02 of 08 Bali Steak & Seafood Bali Steak and Seafood View Map Address 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-941-2254 Web Visit website If attentive, professional, and friendly service is high on your list when dining and you're looking for some of the best steaks and fresh island seafood in Waikiki, Bali Steak & Seafood in the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is definitely well worth considering. Prices are on the high end such as their excellent 16-ounce bone-in prime Delmonico seasoned with their special in-house blend of Kona sea salt, local herbs and spices at $70, but the price is well worth the splurge. Bali Steak & Seafood's chef-driven expression of Island Harvest Cuisine focuses on partnerships with local farmers, fishermen, and ranchers as they bring you the island flavors of Hawaii, Bali, and the Philippines. Bali offers a delicious 4-course chef's selection, domestic Wagyu which is tops in Hawaii. 03 of 08 Chef Mavro Chef Mavro View Map Address 1969 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-944-4714 Web Visit website The most honored restaurant in Hawaii, holder of the coveted AAA Five Star and Gayot Three Toques 18/20 rating, Chef Mavro is located at 1969 S. King Street, just a short drive from most Waikiki hotels. Chef George Mavrothalassitis, the holder of the prestigious James Beard award and a founding member of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, specializes in the unique flavors of Hawaii influenced by Chef's native Provence in France. Lobster, wagyu beef, lamb, pork & Island fish & upcountry vegetables are all popular dishes. Prices are not inexpensive, with fixed-price for a 4-course Menu at $95. The 5-course Chef's Menu is $155. Reservations are recommended and can be made online but walk-ins are welcome as well. 04 of 08 Duke's TripSavvy / Taylor McIntyre View Map Address 2335 Kalākaua Ave #116, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-922-2268 Web Visit website Located oceanfront in the lower lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki, Duke's honors the name and memory of Hawaii's most famous surfer, Duke Kahanamoku and all of the other Waikiki Beach Boys. Known for its sunset views and live Hawaiian music, Duke's offers walk-in beach service at the famous barefoot bar, but also offers lunch and dinner service as well as an excellent breakfast buffet. Their dinner menu offers excellent selections of fresh fish as well as steaks and prime rib. Whatever you choose as your main course, don't leave before you taste their world-famous "Kimo's original hula pie" featuring a chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut ice cream, hot fudge, toasted mac nuts, and whipped cream. Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 Hau Tree Lanai Hau Tree Lanai View Map Address 2863 Kalakaua Avenue, Lobby floor of the Kaimana Beach Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-921-7066 Web Visit website If you're looking for the best breakfast in Honolulu, the Open Table and Honolulu Magazine award-winning Hau Tree Lanai at the New Otani Kamaaina Beach Hotel is definitely the place to be. The atmosphere can't be beaten as you dine al fresco under the restaurant's famous Hau Tree with great ocean views and an extensive menu. Reservations are strongly recommended. Dinner is equally as excellent specializing in fresh seafood with a few additional selections from the grill. Every month, their Executive Chef, Rene Caba, prepares a signature prix fixe dinner menu. For example, in April, 2019, the prix fixe price per person for that menu was $69, with an additional $25 for wine pairing. The sunsets are some of the best in Waikiki. 06 of 08 Helena's Hawaiian Food Helena's Hawaiian Food View Map Address 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817-2013, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-845-8044 Web Visit website Iconic Restaurants 4.5 Helena's Hawaiian Food is a world-famous Hawaiian food restaurant located at 1240 North School Street in the heart of downtown Honolulu. It opened in 1946, received a James Beard Award for "America's Classics" in 2000 and is known for its classic Hawaiian dishes including kalua pig, laulau, luau squid and short ribs. Helena's has been featured on numerous television shows including Chowdown Countdown, Good Morning America and Man Versus Food. Helena passed away in 2007 but the restaurant is now run by her grandson. Helena's is a cash-only business and is open just Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's the perfect place to eat lunch when touring Honolulu's historic district. 07 of 08 Nico's Pier 38 Nico's Pier 38 View Map Address 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-540-1377 Web Visit website Where should you go for the freshest fish in Hawaii? The answer is a restaurant located just feet from the pier where the fish arrive and are auctioned each morning. That restaurant is Nico's Pier 38, located at 1129 N. Nimitz Highway in Honolulu. Nico's Pier 38 is Honolulu's premier fish restaurant featuring fresh fish line-caught by Hawaii's local fleet, hand-picked daily by Chef Nico Chaize and their expert fish buyers. All of the food served is locally grown and sourced whenever possible. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and offers live entertainment. They have a full bar, outdoor lanai, and their own fish market. Be sure to order the Poke Sampler featuring 3 styles of Nico's auction fresh poke. 08 of 08 Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar View Map Address 1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA Get directions Phone +1 808-941-3701 Web Visit website No list of Honolulu restaurants would be complete without at least one restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine. My favorite Japanese restaurant in Honolulu is the Honolulu Magazine award-winning Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar located on the ground floor of Ala Moana Pacific Center at 1585 Kapiolani Boulevard near the Ala Moana Center. It's just a short hop from Waikiki and validated parking is available. Shokudo offers Japanese casual dining in a contemporary setting. They have an extensive menu of over 70+ dishes (complete with photos) all at affordable prices. The Best Bars and Clubs in Honolulu Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email


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Hey there guys. How was your day? I hope you all are doing well. Today we will be discussing an important topic What type of intuition do you have? Intuition is one of the most interesting gifts that you could have. There are not many people who are highly intuitive. Intuition is a unique trait of the humans and it helps us in simulating the various outcomes of a particular event. This is what which helps us to distinguish ourselves from animals. It is one of the traits that is responsible for our intelligence.
If you look at the Myers-Briggs personalities then you would realize that there are a very minority of the people are intuitive. They do have a hard life as there are not enough of them. It is true that they will behave strangely and you would feel that they are aloof. It happens mostly because of the fact that they are trapped in their heads. It is not without a reason that they are trapped in their heads. They are constantly solving problems of their life or any other major problem faced by the world. This is what sets them apart from the rest. While it is also true that all intuitive are not gifted and a majority of them will have a very hard time figuring out their life.
Many of the sensors are also very intelligent and gifted in some way or the other. It happens because of a simple reason that they are more in number. If you want to know more about sensors then you need to read various books on intuition. It is also a fact that intuitive are born that way. They must know more about many other such things which would definitely help them in that way.I hope you liked my short article.
If you have any insights into the topic then feel free to share it down into the comments section below. Play the quiz as well and don't forget to share it with your friends and family. I hope to see you in my next article.
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Have you ever had a gut feeling on how something may play out?
- Yes
- No
- I'm unsure
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Have you ever experienced deja vu?
- All the time
- Sometimes
- Not really
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How often has a dream come true for you?
- Quite often actually
- Not too often
- I don't remember it ever happening
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Are you spontaneous?
- It depends
- Yes
- No
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Do you feel like you have a good understanding of how the world works?
- I think I do
- Not really
- Not at all
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Do first impressions ever play a role in if you'll be friends with someone?
- Definitely
- Not usually
- It depends
- No it doesn't
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How do you usually read people?
- By their body language
- By asking them
- By my first impression
- Past experiences
- Other
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Do you enjoy the journey or destination more?
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- The destination
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Would you say you're good at picking up small details?
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- Somewhat
- Not at all
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Which of the following best describes your dreams?
- Haunting
- Surreal
- Beautiful
- Emotional
- Other
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How often do you sense people are lying to you?
- Rarely
- All the time
- Frequently, but I don't think they know they are doing it
- Frequently, but it doesn't bother me
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What is your first thought if your flight is cancelled?
- Get another flight!
- I hate the airline.
- I will complain to the airline.
- I'd better get a hotel room.
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Are you better at advising your friends than making good decisions for yourself?
- No
- Yes
- Sometimes
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Is it more important to be just or to be kind?
- Kind
- Just
- Both
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Who are you most likely to turn to for advice?
- Your best friend
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Chris Wu personally participated in the design of the first sex toy – Cuddly Bird, finally officially launched. It won the German red dot award, the latest industrial design award in 2019.
Visually, it looks like a cute bird, while the shape of the cover is a cage. When you take it out of the cage, it means to break free and release yourself. It perfectly matches Chris' concept. Even on the table, others can't see it is a sex toy, won't make you feel embarrassed. In addition to the visual enjoyment, Cuddly Bird touch is also very soft and gentle. It is made of a double layer of liquid silica gel and feels soft when you pinch it.
Functionally, it is more important to praise the Cuddly Bird:
The Cuddly Bird is clever: when you turn on the vibrator, the vibrations concentrate on the bird's abdomen and tail.
Bird's fat belly, large stimulation zones, and prominent lines on the belly are better able to transmit the shock, shock to your skin, and merge in your breath.
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There is a soft thin edge at the Bird's tail, from which the shock is felt and the stimulation is more concentrated. Hold it tight, press it in a private place, and it grabs your attention. Feel the electric tingling sensation, the shortness of breath, the tension of your toes, all the way to orgasm.
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Cuddly Bird is arbitrary and unreasonable, as if hungry for a number of days, affixed to the clitoris began to suck crazily, a suck a vomit, as if to pull your soul out together.The strength of your whole body will be accumulated and compressed within a minute, and then spurt out from between your legs.
Cuddly Bird also have a very endearing feature: Flirtatious Ambiance Light.
Take it out from the storage cover, and the ambient light of the base will be automatically lit. The light of this faint yellow light is Chris personally debugging, brightness, color has been optimized for many times.
It has been dubbed by girls as "Flirtatious Accelerator" and "Sexy Midnight Filter".
"For girls, sexual pleasure is not just the moment of orgasm, but enjoying the whole process," explained Chris. A good atmosphere, such as ambiguous light, soothing music, light fragrance, will let girls from the spirit to the muscles are more relaxed, and relaxed state is easier to wake up the body's senses.
The switch is simple, with just two buttons: "O" for sucking and "≈" for vibrating. You just need to remember "long press on/off, short press switch frequency" and it's easy to learn.
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The charging method is magnetic absorption charging: put the Cuddly Bird gently on the base, click, it starts to automatically charge. Under the charging state, the atmosphere lamp will be in the breathing state, and will be extinguished after full power. At full charge, it can be used for sucking for two and a half hours and for vibration for one and a half hours.The type-c charging cable is selected for the convenience.
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In a recent ABC piece, Insiders host David Speers opined that, while the details may differ, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews were somehow facing similar crises of confidence.
You could say that premise is essentially true, in the same way as you might say Nixon and Gandi were both leaders who faced crises, but that's where any comparisons surely cease.
Yet here, in the land where Rupert rules, the case of the NSW Premier being implicated in the corrupt dealings of her "close personal friend", former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire, is continually likened to the Victorian Premier, who has successfully steered his state through a health crisis.
Wrote Speers:
'Berejiklian is defending her integrity. Andrews is defending his competence.'
As a Victorian, this editor feels qualified to opine that the majority of Victorians are both relieved and grateful for Premier Daniel Andrews' leadership and competence during this pandemic crisis. This fact has even been reflected in Newspoll surveys. Of course, no one wants to be in lockdown. And, of course, we have our share of "Karens" and "Jims", ranting continually about the unfairness of a premier wanting to keep us safe against our democratic right to fulfil our suicidal urges.
However, to use a comparison that actually illustrates something, on July 30, France had 1,377 new COVID cases to Victoria's 723. On October 20, France recorded 20,468 new cases while Victoria had only one. Andrews' safeguarding of the health of Victorians is a monumental success. He has managed this while simultaneously facing a hostile mainstream media on a daily basis (weekends included) for months on end, as well as a rabid Liberal Party Opposition anti-Dan campaign led by head crusader, Tim Smith MP.
And yet, Andrews' success has not been celebrated by many in the media; it is presented, instead, as a failure to lead.
The bizarre and disgraceful treatment of the Victorian Premier by a large sector of the media, however, has been nothing short of inspired. It has ranged from calling him names like "Dictator Dan", criticising his every move for being both too autocratic and not dictatorial enough, impersonating journalists in order to repeat the same banal questions (in the case of Peta Credlin) and even inciting people to defy lockdown laws.
Sunrise's Sam Armytage defended a business owner who flouted lockdown laws, saying:
"...Can I say to you, good on you for doing this?
I can't believe the people of Melbourne haven't been doing this sooner. You are the person that we all need, you are hard-working, you are honest. We wish you all the best...
Particularly if you get fined or threatened with gaol, we will do our best to support you."
Now that we are enjoying the gradual easing of restrictions, Victorians are said to be suffering "Stockholm Syndrome" —rendering us all feebleminded and unable to make competent decisions. Rather like Gladys Berejiklian, really.
Unfortunately, for Gladys, the State of NSW and women everywhere, the NSW Premier has decided that a good old-fashioned 1950s-style helpless female defence would best suit her image.
Shown looking variously sad and forlorn, and sporting an assortment of suitably feminine outfits ranging from casual to business-like yet still girlish, Gladys is doing her best to ditch her hard "koala killer" persona. The image makeover from hard-nosed politician to lovesick victim is an insult to women everywhere. Nonetheless, it has been given the celebrity treatment in every Murdoch rag and associated talk show from the Daily Telegraph to Karl Sandilands and a few of the saner outlets, as well.
So far, then, Gladys' campaign seems to have worked. Not in lending Berejiklian – or self-respecting women anywhere – any credibility, obviously, but in detracting from the actual issue: the one of corruption in public office.
In the Sydney Morning Herald, Sally Rugg encapsulated the absurdity of this premise:
"Let's for a moment accept what Premier Berejiklian is apparently asking us to believe: that women's emotions will rule their heads. How was she expected to comprehend her boyfriend's wheeling and dealing?
Should we call into question, then, every decision the Premier made while Maguire was in the room because her delicate lady-brain was overwhelmed?"
For, let's face it, most of us don't give a toss (or shouldn't) about Berejiklian's love life, or lack of it. But we should be deeply disturbed about whether she is involved in corrupt dealings — corrupt dealings which have now not only implicated Gladys but the source of her so-called "gold standard" premier award: Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Berejiklian's special friend Daryl Maguire allegedly abused his public office while serving as a State MP alongside her.
When the PM was Immigration Minister – and to whom Maguire may have made representations for visas – Maguire allegedly received thousands in exchange for visas on behalf of Chinese nationals. And Maguire is also implicated in the questionable $30 million Leppington airport deal. He has described his activities as "monetising" his ministerial position.
How much did Berejiklian know of Maguire's sordid deals? Did she assist Maguire?
At best, the NSW Premier turned a blind eye to her boyfriend's corruption. At worst, she was complicit. Either way, she is incompetent.
What we know so far, is that Maguire has said Berejiklian did know. He said he discussed deals with her and that she attended meetings with his business associates. On phone recordings presented at the ICAC hearing, Berejiklian is heard congratulating Maguire for at least one dubious business transaction, about which she was clearly aware. And it was Berejiklian who sacked Maguire over corruption allegations.
If Berejiklian was aware, then she was clearly complicit in criminal activity. If she was sufficiently blinded by her love for a scoundrel, by whom she claims to feel "used", so as to be unaware of his underhanded activity, then she is clearly unfit to govern. Really, it matters not whether Berejiklian knew or not because either way, she needs to go.
Berejiklian and Andrews are both State Premiers who have faced crises and there the similarity ends.
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Sierra Space's LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat launches on a conventional rocket and inflates on-orbit to a large structure that is three stories tall, and 27 feet in diameter.
We have developed a full-scale prototype of the LIFE habitat that is being used to evaluate how crew members could perform mission tasks. Demonstrated core technologies include:
The LIFE habitat is 27 feet in diameter and 27 feet long, including its vestibule. The LIFE habitat pressurized volume is 300 cubic meters, or about 1/3 of the pressurized volume on the International Space Station.
Sierra Space's LIFE habitat consists of three floors outfitted with everything a crew of four astronauts would need to live in space and perform science missions. This includes science labs, robotics work stations, medical and sick bay, sleep and hygiene quarters, galley, exercise equipment, Sierra Space's Astro Garden plant growth system and ample storage room for crew supplies.
All of the air and water required to survive in space is delivered by logistics carriers to the habitat, where it is then stored until needed. The LIFE habitat has life support systems that regulate the air to maintain proper pressure, temperature, humidity and oxygen levels. These life support systems recycle some of the air and water that is used to reduce the amount that has to be delivered to the habitat.
Sierra Space's LIFE habitat is currently being designed to support four crew members living and working on long-duration missions, such as those to Mars. It comfortably houses six for missions in LEO, but can accommodate 12 crew for shorter periods of time such as those during which crew members transition. Because of its modular nature, additional habitats can be joined to each other to accommodate more crew, or for a variety of other purposes.
The LIFE habitat prototype is constructed of several soft goods layers including, but not limited, to:
The LIFE habitat has a woven structural layer (pressure shell), called the restraint layer, which is strong enough to withstand the internal pressure required for the crew to live and work. It is protected by an MMOD multi-layer soft-goods shield that guards the habitat from space debris such as micrometeoroids. The layers of fabric, plus the internal outfitting, create ample safeguards against radiation.
The LIFE habitat is specifically designed to launch on commercial launch vehicles with a 5m fairing, providing multiple, low-cost launch options. It can also launch on the Space Launch System (SLS) since it expands only after it is on-orbit, making it easier and less expensive to transport.
The prototype is not going to space. Sierra Space has built a full-scale prototype of the LIFE habitat to determine the best approach to constructing, inflating and outfitting the LIFE habitat that will go to space in the future.
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Second Sunday of Lent, Year B. Bible Study: Genesis 22:1-18, Psalm 116, Romans 8:31-34 and Mark 9:2-10
"A voice came out of the cloud, 'This is my beloved Son; listen to him.'" (Mark 9:7)
Last Sunday, we read the story of Noah. The sins of mankind had risen to a point that God regretted creating man but out of all the men that lived, Noah alone was found pleasing in God's sight. Like Jesus, Noah resisted temptations to sin; temptations to become like others. For this reason, Noah and his family were saved from the flood. As soon as Noah came out of the Ark, do you know the first thing he did? In Genesis 8:20-22 we read:
"Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the Lord smelled the pleasing odour, the Lord said in his heart, 'I will never again curse the ground because of man… neither will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.'"
In today's First Reading, we are presented with the story of Abraham our Father in faith. Interestingly, just as Noah offered a sacrifice to God that pleased God so much, we find Abraham offering a very huge sacrifice; the sacrifice of his only begotten son, Isaac – the same Isaac that was born to him after twenty-five long years of waiting.
Although Abraham did not kill his son Isaac, the very fact that he was willing to do so in obedience to God's command, further endeared him to God's heart. If I may ask, what is the highest sacrifice you have ever made or are willing to make for God? Come to think of it, is there anything too much for God?
Meanwhile, in our Gospel passage, Jesus takes with Him Peter, James and John to a mountain to pray and there He was transfigured before them. Moses and Elijah appeared and were talking with Jesus about his imminent death. Peter wanted to build three tents, he was ready to offer a sacrifice (accommodation) for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. If we ever get to catch a glimpse of heaven, we would realize that all our sacrifices are truly worth it.
The voice of God was heard from heaven saying: "This is my beloved Son; listen to Him" meaning that just as Abraham was willing to give his only begotten son, God for His part willingly gave His only begotten Son as a sacrifice for our salvation. Reflecting on this fact, St. Paul in our second reading today assures us that if God did not spare His own Son Jesus Christ for our sake, then there is absolutely nothing He cannot do for our sake. (Romans 8:31-34) For our good, God will do anything. He is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for his sheep. (John 10:15)
Indeed what a marvellous God we serve; a God who would never give His children a snake when they ask for fish, nor a scorpion when they ask for egg (Cf. Luke 11:11-12); a God who provides (just as He provided a ram for Abraham after he had passed the test); a God who can be trusted even in times of affliction and testing (as our responsorial psalm today sings).
Without doubt, there are many lessons in our readings for today. Let us now identify some of them:
1. There is Power in Sacrifice.
From the very beginning of creation, mankind has always worshipped God through sacrifice. The concept of sacrifice cuts across various religions all over the world. The truth is that if we are expecting to get God's attention or to receive from Him, we must be willing to give something in return – something that costs us. Abel sacrificed the best of what He had, Noah sacrificed the cleanest of all the animals, Abraham gave his son Isaac, even Jesus as man gave His very life.
There are enormous blessings that come with offering a sacrifice for God; blessings which outweigh whatever it is we are giving. As we hear in today's first reading: God said to Abraham: "By myself, I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves." (Genesis 22:16-18)
During this lent, we are called to sacrifice through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Sacrifice your food and use it to feed the poor, provide water for the thirsty. Sacrifice your time so you can dedicate at least one or two hours in a day to God in prayer. Sacrifice your money to help the poorest of the poor around you. One sacrifice God demands of us today is forgiving the trespasses of others. Of course, none of these things are easy to do but bear in mind that no sacrifice is ever unrewarded.
2. In Moments of Trial, Trust Firmly in God.
Let's face it, bad things often happen to good people. Abraham must have been shocked when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham remained steadfast because He believed that the God who gave him Isaac was capable of giving Him more sons. The fact that we are God-fearing Christians does not in any way immune us from sad times.
Saint Teresa of Avila once asked God why her life was so full of trials and God said: "Do not complain, this is how I treat my friends." In response, St. Teresa yelled: "Ah, if this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you have so few." In this light, St. Ignatius of Loyola would say: "If God sends you many sufferings, it is a sign that He has great plans for you and He certainly wants to make you a saint."
The Psalmist proclaims: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4). Our love for God does not take away the valleys and shadows of death, it only prevents us from fear. When things become very rough for you, know that it could just be test, do not let fear paralyse you; do not lose your trust in God. Tell yourself: "This too shall pass… dry bones shall rise again…" Do not bow to the devil just because you want your sufferings to end immediately. Trust firmly in God.
3. Leadership is all about Sacrifice.
Any leader who is not willing to sacrifice himself or herself for those under their care does not deserve to be a leader. This is the root cause of all the problems we face in our country today. At all levels, we have bad shepherds who care more about their pockets than the people they govern. Insecurity has risen to a level where we can almost say we no longer have a government in power. I heard on the radio some state governors closing down boarding houses permanently since it has become "normal" now to hear over 300 students kidnapped and driven for miles to unknown locations. No one is safe anymore because we have leaders who are only thinking of their own interests.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in their message (titled: We must Pull Back From Brink Of Collapse) noted: "Despite the persistence of crises around us; assassinations, Covid 19, kidnappings, murders, banditry, armed robberies, we sincerely affirm our faith in the viability and desirability of the Nigeria Project, as one prosperous nation under God. But we are also convinced that building such a nation, especially in our present circumstances, comes at a cost. We are also convinced that the alternative of tearing ourselves apart, comes with a cost that is far higher than what it takes to keep ourselves together. We must be ready to seek a common purpose with sincerity of mind. As individuals and as groups, we ought to be ready to make the necessary sacrifices that would enable us to manage our differences better and turn them into a positive rather than a negative force. Governments at different levels ought to lead the way."
If no one is willing to sacrifice like Abraham for this great nation, things would only get worse.
4. This is my Beloved Son; listen to Him.
We would conclude our reflection today by pondering on the words spoken by the voice of God the Father at the Transfiguration. God not only identifies Jesus as His beloved Son, He also particularly emphasizes that we have to listen to Him. During this Lenten season, try to switch off your phone for at least 30 minutes every day just to pick the call of God by reading and meditating on the Bible. If possible, make it a habit this lent to visit the Blessed Sacrament alone and spend quality time in God's presence.
Let us Pray: Lord Jesus, teach me how to sacrifice and reward my sacrifices for your sake. Nourish me daily with your word so that with a pure heart, I may behold your glory. Amen.
Happy Sunday. Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you.


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Virginia Standards of Learning
a) the planets in the solar system;
b) the order of the planets in the solar system; and
c) the relative sizes of the planets.
SOL 4.8 The student will investigate and understand the relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun. Key concepts include
c) the causes for the phases of the moon
Background Information:- Our solar system is ancient. Early astronomers believed that Earth was the center of the universe and all other heavenly bodies orbited around Earth. We now know that our sun is the center of our solar system and eight planets, a handful of dwarf planets, 170 named moons, dust, gas, and thousands of asteroids and comets orbit around the sun.
- Our solar system is made up of eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are considered terrestrial planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are called gas giants.
- Mercury is closest to the sun and is a small, heavily cratered planet. Mercury looks like our moon. Since Pluto's reclassification from planet to dwarf planet, Mercury is now the smallest planet in our solar system.
- Venus is second from the sun. It is similar to Earth in size and mass, and has a permanent blanket of clouds that trap so much heat that the temperatures on the surface of Venus are hot enough to melt lead.
- Earth is third from the sun. Earth's atmosphere, the liquid water found on Earth, and its distance from the sun, among many other factors, make Earth a haven for life.
- Mars is fourth from the sun. The atmosphere on Mars is thin and there is a vast network of canyons and riverbeds on the red planet. Scientists hypothesize that Mars once supported a wet, warm Earth-like climate.
- Jupiter is fifth from the sun. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and is considered a gas giant. Jupiter has no solid surface.
-Saturn is sixth from the sun. Early scientists thought Saturn was the only planet with rings, but we now know that all four gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) have rings.
- Uranus is seventh from the sun. Uranus is a gas giant.
- Neptune is eighth from the sun. Neptune appears blue through telescopes and is a gas giant.
- The eight planets sorted by size from largest to smallest are: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury.
- Pluto is no longer included in the list of planets in our solar system due to its small size and irregular orbit. Many astronomers questioned whether Pluto should be grouped with worlds like Earth and Jupiter. In 2006, this debate led the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the recognized authority in naming heavenly objects, to formally reclassify Pluto. On August 24, 2006, Pluto's status was officially changed from planet to dwarf planet.
- A new distinct class of objects called "dwarf planets" was identified in 2006. It was agreed that "planets" and "dwarf planets" are two distinct classes of objects. The first members of the dwarf planet category are Ceres, Pluto and 2003 UB313, given the name Eris.
- A dwarf planet has not "cleared the neighborhood" around its orbit, which means it has not become gravitationally dominant and it shares its orbital space with other bodies of a similar size.
Earth completes one revolution around the sun every 365 ¼ days. The moon revolves around Earth about once every month.
- Due to its axial tilt, Earth experiences seasons during its revolution around the sun.
- The phases of the moon are caused by its position relative to Earth and the sun. The phases of the moon include the new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, last (third) quarter, and waning crescent.
- The sun is an average-sized yellow star, about 110 times the diameter of Earth. The sun is approximately 4.6 billion years old.
- Our moon is a small rocky satellite, having about one-quarter the diameter of Earth and one-eightieth its mass. It has extremes of temperature, virtually no atmosphere or life, and very little water.
- Our understanding of the solar system has changed from an Earth-centered model of Aristotle and Ptolemy to the sun-centered model of Copernicus and Galileo.
Important Vocabulary:cosmic dust - small particles less than 1mm in size produced from asteroids and comets
crater - bowl-shaped hollow on the surface of a planet, moon, or asteroid formed by a rock collision
dwarf planet - celestial body with all the characteristics of a planet except it does not "clear the neighborhood" around its orbit
gas giant - planet mostly made up of gas, includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
moon - a rock that orbits around a planet or asteroid
orbit - the path of an object around an object caused by the larger objects gravitational pull
satellite - an object held in orbit around a planet or moon by gravity such as the Moon
terrestrial planet - planet made of rock, includes Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
Day 1 - The Solar SystemStudents will:
- Learn about the thirteen planets in the solar system and the difference between the eight planets and the five dwarf planets.
- Create a solar system to scale of the eight planets.
- Simulate the theories of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler using the solar system mobile.
Day 2 - Pluto & the Dwarf PlanetsStudents will:
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of planets and dwarf planets.
- Read about the discovery of Pluto and it's reclassification to a dwarf planet in 2006.
- Create a blink comparator to understand how Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto.
Day 3 - The SunStudents will:
- Recall what they already know about the sun.
- Compare the size of the sun to the size of the planets surrounding it.
Day 4 - The MoonStudents will:
- Identify the differences between life on Earth and life on the Moon.
- Explore the landscape, size, age and makeup of the Moon.
- Analyze popular misconceptions and subsequent historical contributions in understanding the Moon.
- Examine the movement of the Earth around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth to create the phases of the Moon.
Students will:
- Illustrate why Mercury and Venus are classified as terrestrial or rock planets.
- Demonstrate why Mercury's day is longer than its year.
- Observe the greenhouse effect to understand Venus's gaseous atmosphere.
Day 6 - EarthStudents will:
- Compare the distance from the Sun, size, and makeup of Earth to those of other planets within our solar system.
- Outline the relationship between the Earth and the Sun regarding time and the seasons.
- Contrast the climates of various regions of Earth relative to the Sun.
Day 7 - MarsStudents will:
- Test for living cells in sand to examine how scientists test for life on Mars.
- Discover the characteristics of the atmosphere and terrain of Mars.
- Illustrate why Mars is classified as a terrestrial planet.
Day 8 - Jupiter & SaturnStudents will:
- Illustrate why Jupiter and Saturn are classified as gas giants.
- Create their own Jupiter storm to simulate the huge storm patterns and streams of gas moving at different speeds on Jupiter's surface.
- Test predictions about Saturn's density versus the density of the rest of the planets.
Day 9 - Uranus & NeptuneStudents will:
- Illustrate why Uranus and Neptune are classified as gas giants.
- Simulate the rings of Uranus to understand why we can't see them from Earth.
- Demonstrate how Neptune was discovered via mathematical calculations rather than a telescope.
Day 10 - ReviewStudents will:
- Create a foldable about the eight planets in the solar system and their unique characteristics.
- Review content from the Solar System unit.
1. If you answer a question correctly, you can move up a base.
2. If you answer incorrectly, it is an "out" (and the class answers as a whole).
3. Three "outs" and the inning is over and it's the other team's turn to "bat".
4. The team with the most runs wins once all the questions have been answered.
Literature Connections
13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System by David A. Aguilar. Illus. by the author. 2011. 64p. National Geographic Children's Books. (978-1426307706). Gr. 2-5.
Far-Out Guide to the Sun by Mary Kay Carson. 2010. 48p. Bailey Books. (978-1598451801). Gr. 2-5.
How The Universe Works by Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest. 1994. 160p. Reader's Digest. (978-0895775764). Gr. 4-6.
This book is the source of 90% of the activities within this unit. It's an amazingly creative resource for hands-on experiments kids can do to learn about the universe. The materials and prep work involved are never too complicated and experiments that require parents to help out are clearly noted. I was so excited to discover so many interesting experiments within this book and it's a wonderful addition to any upper elementary science classroom.
If You Decide To Go To The Moon by Faith Mcnulty. Illus. by Steven Kellogg. 2005. 48p. Scholastic Press. (978-0590483599). Gr. 1-4.
My Science Notebook: The Moon by Martine Podesto. Illus. by the author. 2009. 104p. Gareth Stevens Publishing. (978-0836892154). Gr. 3-5.
Nicolaus Copernicus: The Earth Is a Planet by Dennis B. Fradin. Illus. by Cynthia Von Buhler. 2004. 32p. Mondo Pub. (978-1593360061). Gr. 3-6.
Pluto: From Planet to Dwarf by Elaine Landau. 2008. 48p. Children's Press. (978-0531147948). Gr. 2-5.
Touchdown Mars! by Peggy Wethered and Ken Edgett. Illus. by Michael Chesworth. 2000. 40p. Putnam Juvenile. (978-0399232145). Gr. 1-4.
This adventure book brings the readers on the long journey from Earth to Mars as an astronaut. Readers get to explore Mars from its canyons and volcanoes to its moons, learning facts about the red planet along the way. It's an imaginative piece of literature to add to the classroom and even contains a Mars A-B-Cyclopedia at the end for student reference.
Web Resources
This incredible simulation is a great way to help students visualize the vast distance between planets. Since the mobile we make in this unit has planets that are to scale but not distances to scale, this video is perfect for teaching that aspect. Students will be amazed at the vast distance between the outlying planets
Kids Astronomy: The Solar System
This interactive site gives users a chance to see the solar system in motion and to click on any part of it to learn more. It's a great way to help students visualize the different speeds at which the planets orbit the sun as well as the size of their orbits and the consequent varying lengths of their years. In 'visiting' all the various places in the solar system (even including comets and asteroid belts!), students get a full page of fascinating content on that topic that is both comprehensive and easy to understand.
Magic School Bus Space Chase
This quiz game coincides with the Magic School Bus book above. With each quiz question, the player follows Miss Frizzle around the solar system and answers questions along the way. The material is extremely relevant to the unit and its a fun way for students to review what they've learned.
NASA: StarChild Learning Center
StarChild is a great source for the most up-to-date information since it was created by NASA. Students can explore various topics on the solar system on both a beginner and intermediate level. The site has the option to have content pages read to you as well, which is great for younger students. In addition to information, there are games and activities and its easy to toggle back and forth between levels if users care to do so.
Wonderville: Phases of the Moon
This kid-friendly interactive activity gives students a quick lesson on the phases of the moon before it involves them in finding the phase of the moon that matches the moon's current position. I found a lot of simulations involving the phases of the moon to be somewhat confusing for children but this one makes it clear and also provides great visuals to really drive the point home.
- Halfway through the unit, students will complete a Solar System Quiz that they will be graded on. (Answers: C, B, D, C, A B)
- At the end of the unit, students will complete the Solar System Unit Test. See also the
Unit Test Answer Key
- Since the diamond accordion foldable created during the review was the product of notes taken in each student's science notebook over the unit, the foldable will be assessed as part of their grade. The rubric used to assess these foldables can be found here.
- Each student's lunar chart will be collected and graded at the end of the unit. Students will be assessed on their ability to accurately describe which phases of the moon they observed and their diligence in observing and recording the moon's phases throughout the two week period.
- Formative assessments will occur throughout the unit during all of the experiment activities that require predicting and testing. I will be looking for students who make thoughtful predictions, ask relevant questions before, during, and after the experiment, and can make educated conclusions by the end of it.


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Our trek across Asia has come to a close. It was decided that one year away from school was enough for the kids. The desire to be settled before the start of the coming school year required a good bit of advanced planning too. Conducting a job search and interviews between the hours of midnight and 6am across three countries (Thailand, Vietnam and China) was a unique experience. In Thailand there were roosters crowing behind each phone call. In China, I had a 2Mb Internet connection and had to use a VPN to bypass the Great Firewall for video conferencing. In other words, a good deal of luck was involved.
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