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This photograph was taken last night at the opening reception for Broken Light Collective's first live exhibit, "From Darkness to Light." It was held at Fountain Gallery, the premier venue in New York City for artists with mental illness. The event was a huge success! Many people came out to celebrate Broken Light Collective and view... Continue Reading →
Thread of Light; Thailand
Photo taken by n23art. I have suffered from depression most of my life, although I didn't realise it until my mid 20's. Most of the time it's manageable but there's been a few times in my life when it has hit me very hard. I'm from the UK but I've been living in Asia for the last... Continue Reading →
Masquerade; Beguiling
Photo taken by Stephanie Cook, Muse & Sparrow Photography. Knoxville, TN Depression and anxiety have been dark acquaintances of mine since I was a child. I have always felt like the one on the outside looking in at the world, hiding myself away from the hurt and pain, not realizing I was building a wall between... Continue Reading →
Final Descent
This photo was taken several weeks ago from an airplane. I was filled with anxiety about the journey, and haunted by my ever-present depression. Looking down, the world was just a blur of lights. Everyone an individual, but from that vantage point they were all one; a small part of a whole brilliant lightscape. I... Continue Reading →
Living Life in the Slow Lane
Photos taken by Borderline Rigamarole. The title of my photo series is "Living Life in the Slow Lane (Social Anxiety Disorder)" from California. Your mind is something that can be used to plan and build the most beautiful things in the world, and also the very same thing that can torment you. I took these... Continue Reading →
Photo taken by Abby from the Bay Area of California, who was recently diagnosed with Bipolar II. More about her here. About this photo: This bird was kind enough to let me get close enough to ponder before taking to the air. The juxtaposition of the chain-link fence with the bird taking flight implies a seemingly contradictory... Continue Reading →
I have a form of bipolar that is pretty indescribable, which is why they call it NOS, Not Otherwise Specified. It's a fragile place to live. About this photo: I'm not sure why, but this drinking glass shattered spontaneously in my husband's hand when he removed it from the cabinet the other night. It was sudden,... Continue Reading →
Life From Above
There is something different about looking at the world from above. A distance that is all too familiar when you live with severe depression, anxiety, or bipolar; or all of the above. Everyone else is part of a nameless, faceless world that is moving on beneath you, without even a glance. I shot almost exclusively... Continue Reading →
Volcanoes of Guatemala
Photo taken by Thirdeyemom: Eight years ago after the birth of my first child Max I knew something was terribly wrong. Not with my newborn son. He was healthy and as beautiful as can be. Instead, something was wrong with me. I began to suffer terrible insomnia, constant anxiety and worry and loss of appetite.... Continue Reading →
Close But Far Away (Photo Challenge: Through)
Sometimes, many times, I'm present, but I feel like I'm a world apart. Like I am looking at the world through foggy gray glasses of depression. Like life around me is really just a movie on celluloid playing out before me. Seeking photo submissions for the Broken Light Collective. Please submit today.
Splash of Color
I suffer from severe depression and have been extremely agoraphobic for over a year now, so I am in my home almost all of the time. Somehow spring arrived early unbeknownst to me. Yesterday, after much urging by my husband and the people on the TV, I went outside. It was only for about three... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Darkness
Photo taken by Alice. I'm a woman in my late forties, who has worked constantly since I was 18. I have a young son and a dog, and we live near a castle in England. I have a recent diagnosis of "cyclothymia" - supposedly a "mild" form of Bipolar Disorder - but this is only the latest (and... Continue Reading →
The city can be a big and scary place, but it can also be a beautiful one, especially when viewed from a distance. Bipolar disorder can be the same way; a huge overwhelmingly scary, totally unpredictable, but sometimes beautiful seeming mess. To submit your photos to the Broken Light Collective, see submissions or click follow.
Photo taken by Giuliano Saade: I have had anxiety and panic attacks for the last 8 years of my life and I manage it by trying to live one day at a time (medication helps of course). I'm 42 and I live in São Paulo, Brasil. I work as a film director in advertising and I... Continue Reading →


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A.) Burning of certain items prohibited. No person shall burn, allow or permit to be burned any brush, lumber, paper products, plastics, chemicals, trash, garbage, rubbish, wood or other related items in the Village of Massena.
B. Indoor fireplaces, woodstoves and outdoor grills. Nothing contained herein, however, shall prevent the operation of properly installed and maintained indoor fireplaces, hearths, woodstoves or outdoor grills or fireplaces for the preparation of food.
C. Burning by authorized government agencies. Government agents may be authorized to burn structures, lumber, brush or other items, provided that approval is granted by the Code Enforcement Office, including that additional permits required by the Health Department or the New York Department of Environmental Conservation are obtained and complied with.
D. The use of outside furnaces is prohibited within the limits of the Village of Massena. An "outside furnace" is defined as any wood-burning device, designed and intended for installation outside of the primary building on a lot and used to produce heat for transfer to the primary or an accessory building on such lot. [Added 12-6-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005; 11-21-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]
E. Exceptions. Liquid propane and natural gas fire pits shall be permitted in the Village for residential use only.
(1) All propane and/or gas fire pits shall:
(a) Be installed to manufacturer specifications.
(b) Meet all state and international building and fire codes.
(c) Be safety certified for the use in the United States (d) Not be operated closer than 10 feet from any structure of flammable material.
(e) Be placed on a noncombustible surface.
(f) Not have any gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors stored within 25 feet of a fire pit.
(2) Any permanently installed gas fire pits will require a building permit for installation.

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Literacy and Funded Programs encompass instructional programs and curricula in various disciplines throughout the district. The Director of Literacy and Funded Programs ensures that curricula in these areas meet or exceed the Common Core Learning Standards and adequately prepares students for the required assessments at all grade levels. The Director regularly collaborates with teachers, other administrators, and staff members to help the school district meet its academic performance goals.
The Director of Literacy and Funded Programs supervises instructional initiatives in literacy, English as a New Language, library, and social studies.


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To The Nations
February 25-29, 2020
Genesis Collective Conference
A boutique conference and prophetic statement of intent of our future work in the near east. For planters, pastors, and leaders. We will worship together, pray, enjoy meals around the dining room table, and begin new conversations of possility in the beauiful city of Istanbul.
Led by: Matt and Kristen Larson
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Late April
Kingdom Partnerships
Join us as we partner with South African churches to train leaders and connect with churches, pastors, and leaders from Africa to dream about Kingdom initiative and church planting together.
Led by: Matt and Kristen Larson
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April and "The Fall" 2020
Remote Pastor Training
This would be an amazing opportunity to see first hand how Pastors and Leaders are being trained to lead their churches to fulfill the Great Commission.
Dates should be nailed down within the next weeks. You could go for one or two weeks.
Led by: Steve Larson
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May 2020
Counseling & Womens Conference
This would be an awesome opportunity for two women to meet many Liberian women and see what God is doing in this remote, but wonderful area of Africa.
Steve is, at the same time going to be teaching Biblical Counseling to key leaders. This will be a smaller conference focused on those who want to make couseling a part of their ministry.
Led by: Steve and Connie Larson
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May 22-Jun 1 & Oct 23-Nov 2
Refugee Care
Every year, thousand of refugees arrive on the shores of Greece, and a loacl church led by Stavros Ignatious desires to minister of each of these people.
They engage with their local community by running a donation warehouse, preparing and serving meals, and running the childcare room at their local Asylum Center, where individuals go to apply for refugee status.
Led by: Nicole Raden
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Approx cost: $2000
June 2020
Childrens Summer Camp
Join the Donahues, as well as their partner in Ukraine, to put on a week-long summer camp for orphanages where the message of Jesus is taught through crafts, music, drama, English grammer teaching, and sports
Led by: Tim and Laurie Donahue
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June 30-July 5, 2020
Young Leaders Summit
The International Young Leaders Summit is a gathering of the key and strategic young leaders in our broader genesis commuity. Crafted by remarkable millenials, set againt the beauteous state of Portugal, these few days are designed to mobilize this generation to find each other in rich global friendships, to encounter Jesus together at a time of great spiritual urgency and to avail themselves to new gospel adventures.
Led by: Garrison and Meredith Wash
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The National Hotel of Rimini is located just in front of the sea, in the best exclusive area of Rimini Marina, in the centre. The refined and elegant atmosphere which can be breathed in this 4 star hotel Rimini, will make of your holiday an unforgettable experience.
A comfortable environment which can be enjoyed as a modern, ably combining of welcoming with prestigious services: wide, soundproof rooms with all international, standard comforts, provided with balconies and large terraces that allow a wonderful sight on the Rimini sea.
Going out from the large halls with period furniture and fine china, the Rimini holiday becomes relaxing and of pleasant wellness at the National Hotel: sightseeing restaurant, warmed swimming-pool (Summer period) with sauna, fitness with Turkish bath and massages, all at the Wellness Oasis at the seventh floor, where you can find the Wellness Centre of the Hotel.
Take the chance to enjoy your dream holiday in Rimini: Grossi, the hotel hosting family who since one hundred years, made of welcoming its strength point.
Our business hotel in Rimini is an elegant 4 star seafront location, in the most exclusive area of Rimini in Marina Centro not far from the fairgrounds and the Congress Palace in Rimini.
The refined atmosphere in our 4 star hotel will make your holiday unforgettable in Rimini.
A comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere, modern and welcoming, which cleverly combines with quality services: spacious rooms with world class comfort, soundproofed rooms with balconies and large terraces that allow great views of the sea at Rimini.
Family Special It's time for family vacations, relax and enjoyment. National Hotel 4*s, offers a relaxing holiday for the whole family: mom and dad can relax while children have fun.
El hotel cuenta con excelentes instalaciones, muy ordenado y Limpio.La comida del restaurant exquisita
Pero sobre todo la mabilidad, y respeto por parte de las personas que lo atienden.GraciasUna chica que es la primera vez que la veo de ojos claros! Muy divinay como yo lo llamaba" Chocolat man":
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Tutto perfetto, super pulito ed accogliente! Per non parlare della colazione, squisita e super abbondante. Non posso esprimermi a riguardo il pranzo e la cena perché ho usufruito solamente del servizio bed & breakfast.Meriterebbe una...
"Perfect spot, right on the beach, friendly staff"
National hotel was very nice and is deserving of its 4 star ranking. There is one women at the front desk who was so polite and genuinely cared about how I was...
La cura e l'attenzione del personale sono stati notevoli. Tutti, dal parcheggiatore dal Senegal al personale della reception. Il vostro servizio fa una differenza incredibile. La colazione a buffet era uno dei migliori che abbia mai incontrato in un...
Our first visit to Rimini and the Adriatic cost of Italy was spent at this most charming hotel. We were particularly looking for family friendly accomodation as well as place with proper internet connectivities suitable for working. The staff is genuinely helpful and consistently doing the outmost to meet our...
I very much enjoyed our stay at the National. It was perfectly placed across the road from the beach and a lovely bicycle ride from the centre of Rimini. I loved the fact that the hotel rented out the bikes for free.My boyfriend needed a tailor to...
The care and attentiveness of the staff were remarkable. Everyone from the parking attendant from Senegal to the desk staff. Your service makes an incredible difference. The breakfast buffet was one of the best I've ever encountered at a hotel.
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Theoretically, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is inflammation of the tendons round a joint caused by repetitive movements of that joint. There is a school of thought, however, that RSI is not a disease entity in itself, but that it occurs where repetitive movements aggravate an already existing condition such as osteoarthritis, infection (eg virus) or a pre-existing injury. For the purposes of this article, we will consider any pain in a joint caused or aggravated by repetitive movements to be RSI.
The main repetitive movement performed in stitching is the transferring of the needle-holding hand from the front to the back of the work and vice-versa to pull the needle through the fabric. This is a particular problem if you hold your work in your hand, or on a hand held hoop or frame. A small project held in the hand or in a small hoop may not be too bad, but the bigger the hoop, the larger the movement you make which then may well involve elbow and shoulder joints as well as your wrist and fingers.
The principal treatment for RSI is rest, i.e. total avoidance of the movement causing the pain, but if the problem does not settle in a few days it is probably a good idea to consult a doctor. He or she will be able to advise whether anti-inflammatory drugs, heat treatment, physiotherapy etc are needed, but these treatments are not a substitute for rest; they merely help to accelerate healing. When the attack has settled down, it is important to try to avoid or at least minimise the movement that has caused the problem, in order to try to prevent the same thing happening again.
Even if you have not so far suffered from RSI, it is a good idea to take a look at the movements you make when you are indulging in your favourite hobby, and think about how you can reduce them to minimise the risk of joint problems. The obvious way of reducing the movements of your needle-holding hand is to share the work with your other hand by using a floor, lap or table frame, which does not require holding. This frees both your hands so that you can use one hand on top of your work and the other below, allowing you simply to pass the needle from one hand to the other through the fabric. This completely obviates any swinging movement in changing one hand from above to below the work.
Tension in the muscles and tendons can be a contributory factor in RSI, so you should also try to be as relaxed as possible when you are stitching. Make sure you are sitting in a comfortable position with your back supported and your neck only minimally bent. Working on a high-count fabric can make you tense up your hand, as it is more difficult to get the needle into the right place. New glasses or a magnifier can help here, or, better still, use a lower count where it is easier to see the holes.
Another tip, which might help to reduce the risk of RSI, is to use short lengths of thread to lessen the distance you hand has to travel to pull it all through. Alternatively, you could try pulling the thread through a little at a time. Tucking your elbow into your side as you work, or resting it on the arm of your chair, may also help to cut down movements. Be careful, though, that this does not generate tension in your arm if it is an unaccustomed position.
It really is worth making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of movement and tension in your joints as you stitch. Hopefully, you will by doing so ensure that you are able to carry on stitching safely for many years to come.
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Area Crimes of Note: Aug 1-9
Here are recent crimes of note in Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 and 307 from the past week. Crimes of note are stolen autos, burglaries and violent crimes such as robbries and assaults. West Borderstan (west of 15th NW) is part of PSA 208 while East Borderstan (east of 15th NW) is part of PSA 307. In general, PSA 208 covers the Dupont Circle neighborhood while PSA 307 covers Logan Circle and a bit of Shaw.
- August 1. Residential Burglary in 1700 block of T Street NW (between 8:45 a.m. on 07/31/09 and 11:30 p.m. on 08/01/09). The complainant reported unknown subject(s) entered the home through an unlocked window and stole a Dell computer and jar.
- August 3, 1:25 p.m. Robbery-Force & Violence. 1500 block of 18th Street NW.
- August 3, 9:15 p.m. Robbery-Assault with Intent. 1300 block og R Street NW-Sidewalk.
- August 3-4. Stolen Auto. 1700 block of Johnson Avenue NW.
- August 4, 11:23 p.m. Robbery/Assault with Intent. 1500 block of P Street NW-Sidewalk.
- August 5, 3:20 p.m. Robbery with Force & Violence. 1900 block of Vermont Avenue NW-Parking Lot/Parking Garage.
- August 5, 9:40 p.m. Robbery-Assault with Intent. 1200 block 0f 11th Street NW.
- August 7, 12:36 a.m. Robbery with Knife. 1700 block of 19th Street NW-Sidewalk.
- August 9, 11:58 p.m. Robbery with Gun. 2100 block of 16th Street NW.
- August 8, 1:45 a.m. Robbery with Force and Violence offense occurred in the 1500 block of O Street N.W. The victim reported that while walking through the area she was struck on the back of the head by an unknown suspect. She fell to the ground and was kicked and punched about the head and body. The victim lost consciousness and when she recovered the suspect(s) was no longer on the scene. She discovered her purse, which contained $200, assorted credit cards and a MD driver's license, was stolen. Also stolen was an Apple I-phone. The victim could not provide any identification of the suspect beyond him being a male.
- August 9, 3:27 a.m. Robbery with Force and Violence. 14th and U Streets NW.


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Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.
Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies , and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. In rhinitis, the mucous membranes become infected or irritated, producing a discharge, congestion, and swelling of the tissues. The most widespread form of infectious rhinitis is the common cold . Doctors sometimes designate two different forms of rhinitis. These are allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is cause by allergies, and nonallergic rhinitis is caused by other conditions such as the common cold.
Nonallergic rhinitis is generally transmitted in the same ways as the common cold. It is transmitted from person to person. The sick person touches his or her nose and then another person's hands. If that person then touches his nose, mouth, or eyes, the infection is transmitted. Infection can also be transmitted through sharing of cups, silverware, or eating utensils, or by coughing or sneezing. Allergic rhinitis cannot be transmitted from person to person.
The most frequent cause of nonallergic rhinitis is the common cold. The common cold is the most frequent viral infection in the general population, causing more absenteeism from school or work than any other illness. Colds are self-limited, lasting about three to 10 days, although they are sometimes followed by a bacterial infection. Children are more susceptible than adults; teenage boys more susceptible than teenage girls; and adult women more susceptible than adult men. In the United States, colds are most frequent during the late fall and winter. Allergic rhinitis is less common that nonallergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis affects between 20 and 40 million people in the United States. Children are more at risk for allergic rhinitis if one or both parents has allergies.
Causes and symptoms
The onset of a cold is usually sudden. The virus causes the lining of the nose to become inflamed and produce large quantities of thin, watery mucus. Children sometimes develop a fever with a cold. The inflammation spreads from the nasal passages to the throat and upper airway, producing a dry cough , headache , and watery eyes. Some people develop muscle or joint aches and feel generally tired or weak. After several days, the nose becomes less inflamed and a thick, sticky mucus replaces the watery discharge. This change in the appearance of the nasal discharge helps to distinguish rhinitis caused by a viral infection from rhinitis caused by an allergy.
Allergic rhinitis is caused by allergens such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites, or grass. The symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to those of nonallergic rhinitis, except that they are usually much longer lasting and are rarely accompanied by a fever. These symptoms often occur at specific times of year if they are not constant.
When to call the doctor
If the symptoms of rhinitis persist for more than a week, or it they frequently occur in specific situations or during specific times of year, a doctor should be consulted. The doctor can then do tests to determine if the rhinitis is viral, bacterial, or caused by allergies and treat it accordingly.
There is no specific test for viral rhinitis. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms. In children, the doctor will examine the child's throat and glands to rule out other childhood illnesses that have similar early symptoms. If the symptoms last for more than a week, the child may be tested further to rule out bacterial infections or allergies. Allergies can be evaluated by blood tests, skin testing for specific substances, or nasal smears.
There is no cure for viral nonallergic rhinitis; treatment is given for symptom relief. Medications include aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for headache and muscle pain , and decongestants to relieve stuffiness or runny nose. Patients should be warned against overusing decongestants, because they can cause a rebound effect. Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines are also available; however, most anti-histamines carry warnings of drowsiness and the inability to do some tasks while medicated. Claritin is a prescription-strength OTC non-drowsy antihistamine that helps relieve symptoms of rhinitis. Antibiotics are not given for viral nonallergic rhinitis because they do not kill viruses. Supportive care includes bed rest and drinking plenty of fluid. Treatments under investigation, as of 2004, included the use of ultraviolet light and injections of interferon. If the nonallergic rhinitis has a bacterial cause at its root, antibiotics can be given; however, bacterial causes of rhinitis are not very common.
Allergic rhinitis is treated in a number of ways, including seasonal allergy medication, nasal sprays, and decongestants. If the cause of the allergies is determined to be an indoor allergen such as dust mites or pet dander, steps can be taken to rid the home of some of the allergens. Injections, or allergy shots , are also sometimes used to treat allergic rhinitis. A small amount of the allergen is injected at first, with tolerance built up over weeks or months. The shots are given frequently at first, but when a maintenance level of the allergen is reached, they are given less frequently. After a few years, they are no longer given at all. These shots have been found to be very effective in some cases, but there are often problems with compliance. Children may also find the experience of regular injections over such a long period to be distressing.
Alternative treatment
Homeopaths might prescribe any of 10 different remedies, depending on the appearance of the nasal discharge, the patients emotional state, and the stage of infection. Naturopaths may recommend vitamin A and zinc supplements, together with botanical preparations made from echinacea (Echinacea spp.), goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis ), licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ), or astragalus ( Astragalus membraneceus ) root.
Most rhinitis caused by a cold resolves completely in about a week. Complications are unusual but may include sinusitis (inflammation of the nasal sinuses), bacterial infections, or infections of the middle ear. Allergic rhinitis can usually be treated very effectively. Bacterial causes of rhinitis can usually be resolved fairly quickly with the use of antibiotics.
There is no known way to successfully prevent allergic rhinitis. The only way to prevent viral and bacterial nonallergic rhinitis is to take the steps which prevent transmission of the common cold. These include:
- washing hands often, especially before touching the face
- minimizing contact with people already infected
- not sharing hand towels, eating utensils, or water glasses
Parental concerns
Rhinitis causes symptoms such as runny nose, itching , and sneezing that may be uncomfortable for the child. Nonallergic rhinitis is not thought to have any significant long-term consequences. Children who have allergic rhinitis may be at increased risk for developing asthma .
Allergen —A foreign substance that provokes an immune reaction or allergic response in some sensitive people but not in most others.
Interferon —A potent immune-defense protein produced by virus-infected cells; used as an anti-cancer and anti-viral drug.
See also Allergic rhinitis ; Allergies ; Common cold .
Busse, William W., and Holgate, Stephan T. eds. Asthma and Rhinitis. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, 2000.
Long, Aidan, et al. Management of Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis. Rockville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2002.
Hopkinson, Kate, and Pauline Powell. "Management of Allergic Rhinitis." Primary Health Care 14, n0. 4 (May 2004): 43.
Wachter, Kerri. "Allergy Is Not Always Behind Rhinitis Symptoms: Separating Allergic from Nonallergic." Family Practice News 33, i.23 (December 1, 2003): 20.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, Immunology. 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823. Web site: http://www.aaaai.org.
Tish Davidson, A.M. Rebecca J. Frey, PhD


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Staff Directory
We are eager to send you more information regarding our Aviation program and the specific
aviation track that interests you. If you would like such information or have any
questions pertaining to the program, please feel free to contact us by phone or email
The School of Aviation:
Nikki Bobbin (Office Manager): 904-256-7895 • firstname.lastname@example.com
Alix Melchionna (Associate Director): 904-256-7434 • firstname.lastname@example.com
Office of Admissions: 904-256-7000 • email@example.com
If you would like to attend an Aviation info session/ JU campus tour and you have
not already scheduled one you can go to https://apply.ju.edu/portal/campustours and
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**If you are interested in an Aviation info session within 24 hours, please contact the School of Aviation directly at 904-256-7895 or by email at email@example.com **
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Director of Aviation
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Prof. Alix Melchionna
Associate Director of Aviation
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Office Manager, School of Aviation
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text: Healing Service Members Through the Arts IAM Lab participated in the first annual Foundation of Youth Consortium in Saint Petersburg and Tampa, Fla., March 23- 24, 2018. Symposium leaders launching this initiative include Dr. Jonathon Ellen, President of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Hank Hine, Executive Director of the Dali Museum; Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins (IAM Lab); and Gary Sasso and Judy Lisi, Board Chair and Executive Director of The Straz Performing Arts Center, respectively. "We are excited to foster our community's curiosity and interest in the mysteries of neuroscience and how the healing effects of the arts may bring positive change to those who suffer," Hine said in opening remarks to a group of civic and community leaders. This inaugural event included a high-profile group of researchers, clinicians and therapists sharing some of the most current information on traumatic brain injury and the military. Magsamen opened the event with a keynote speech on the power and importance of the emerging field of neuroaesthetics and the marriage of the arts and sciences. Melissa Walker, the lead art therapist for Creative Forces: the NEA/Military Healing Arts Network shared compelling case studies illustrating a range of creative arts therapies including mask making and narrative stories used by soldiers to help their healing processes. Vassilis Koliatsos, professor of pathology and neurology and associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine provided an important biological and neurological overview and history of brain trauma and injury. Sara Kass M.D., a retired U.S. Navy captain who serves as the senior military and medical advisor to Creative Forces, introduced the audience to the range of services and efforts underway at the National Endowment for the Arts. Moira McGuire, a U.S. Navy officer who works as the chief of integrative health and wellness at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and founder of the annual "Healing Arts" exhibit at Walter Reed, offered a unique perspective in integrative health and the military. She often starts her conversations with military personnel suffering from traumatic brain injury by saying, "Don't tell me what's the matter with you, tell me what matters to you." According to McGuire, this invitation to think about their lives from a different perspective can be a clear turning point. McGuire continued, "When your brain is hurt it impacts everything in your life. Our goal is to heal the invisible wounds. To be successful, patients need to be deeply connected to their recovery, their support systems and themselves." The program concluded with a panel discussion and community Q&A moderated by Dr. Ellen. In closing, remarked, "It is our hope that the Foundation events will provide an experience to create even richer community engagement as we examine topics like the beauty of the brain as it relates to traumatic brain injury, links between the brain and the arts and healing program for service members who suffer from a traumatic brain injury. We look forward to continuing to provide provocative, evidence-based programming to enrich, inform and inspire action in our community." Fred Johnson, artist in residence at The Straz closed the event with a sound sculpture. Calling on a rich African story and narrative tradition, Johnson created a song out of the words and feeling spoken during the event. Beautiful, compelling and spellbinding, Johnson expressed in music what was felt by all – the power of the arts. Related Posts:A Citywide Reading Program Connects Youth Through Literature…Boosting Vaccine Confidence With the ArtsThe Arts Are the Reset Button Students Need This School YearArt Therapy Events Medicine Military


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Flower Child, a vegan and vegetarian fast-casual restaurant expected to open locations in Bethesda and Rockville, has applied for liquor licenses from the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners.
Hearings on the applications filed by Danielle Posten of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Michelle Russ of Silver Spring are scheduled for July 19 in the hearing room of the county's Executive Office Building at 101 Monroe St., Rockville.
The hearing for the Rockville location at 10072 Darnestown Road is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.; the hearing for the Bethesda location at 10241 Old Georgetown Road in the Wildwood Shopping Center is set for 9 a.m.
According to the applications, the Rockville location is expected to open in the fall in a 3,500-square-foot space in the Travilah Shopping Center, and the Bethesda eatery is expected to open in February in a 3,600-square-foot space with an outdoor patio.
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen to open Aug. 1
Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen is hiring and anticipating an August opening in the former Heckman's Deli location at 4914 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda.
After four years in downtown Bethesda, Heckman's Delicatessen closed quietly in mid-May, and the owners sold the space to Abraham Melles, who had expected to quickly open his new restaurant.
On Wednesday, a green banner bearing the restaurant's name was posted on the outside of the restaurant, and a sign posted on the front door said "Bethesda will be getting a taste of Eritrea, will open for lunch & dinner" on Aug. 1.
Dave & Busters To Open Next Summer in Gaithersburg
Dave & Busters, a chain of full-service restaurants with arcade games, is scheduled to open next summer in the RIO Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg.
The chain has applied for a liquor license from the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners, and a hearing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. July 19 in the hearing room of the county's Executive Office Building at 101 Monroe St., Rockville.
Dave & Busters is expected to occupy about 35,600 square feet on two floors and to be open from 11 to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to the license application.


text: The Grey (British spelling of gray) Butcherbird was another bird I saw only once in Australia. Along with the Tawny Frogmouth and the Noisy Miner the Grey Butcherbird appeared briefly in the eucalyptus grove we visited late one afternoon. I thought the shadow of the bird on the tree trunk behind it made an interesting composition.


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Partnership Gives Yahoo! Small Business Subscribers Their First Integrated, Cloud-Based Shipping Resource; ShipStation Customers Can Now Expand to Yahoo! Services
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas , Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ShipStation, the leading Web-based shipping solution company for online retailers, today announced that it has become the first cloud-based shipping solution for Yahoo! Merchant Solutions, the #1 e-commerce platform in the Internet Retailer Top 1000™ . Now fully integrated, ShipStation gives Yahoo! merchants a powerful, Web-based resource for daily order fulfillment.
As part of the partnership, ShipStation, still an independent provider serving thousands of business customers, can now offer those users valuable integration with Yahoo! Merchant Solutions, online storefront, and management advisory services. All transactions and data generated through a Yahoo! Store will appear in the user's ShipStation dashboard.
"ShipStation is pleased to be able to offer Yahoo! merchants a multi-carrier solution that not only supports FedEx, UPS, and discounted USPS shipping, but also offers a host of ancillary services that can lower costs and increase customer satisfaction," said Jason Hodges , ShipStation co-founder. "ShipStation's order management and analytics features provide batch shipping, customer email, returns management and so much more."
ShipStation, now servicing over 2,800 online retail stores and processing over one million shipping labels every month, is available in five pricing plans to fit the needs of businesses from startups and home-based businesses to mid-sized and large enterprises. All plans include free Endicia and Express1 accounts; depending on subscription level, subscribers can enjoy additional features like branded shipping labels, user activity reports and integration with multiple sales channels.
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Biologist Benito Bermudez says the whales were found alive in the Ojo de Liebre lagoon in the Baja California Peninsula but lived only a few hours.
Bermudez said Wednesday they were linked at the waist, with two full heads and tail fins.
Bermudez is a marine biologist with the National Natural Protected Areas Commission, or CONANP. He said scientists are collecting skin, muscle and baleen samples to study the creatures.
Every year more than 20,000 gray whales swim to Mexico from Alaska to mate and give birth.
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The walls, ceiling and floors offer a variety of textures and colours. Here are a few shots I took while walking the streets. I see them as little abstract paintings.
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tweet from Saveur about where to eat, drink, and stay in London, I found The Wolseley. Here's what Saveur said about it:
"This glamorous Art Deco grand café in the Parisian or Viennese tradition, all black marble, gold accents, and soaring ceilings, was originally an automobile showroom when it opened in 1921. Antique Orientalist décor and mismatched silver-plated teapots are part of the Old World charm. It's a fantastic choice for breakfast or afternoon tea, but an all-day menu of elegant European dishes is available till midnight."
The Wolseley was walking distance from our hotel and offered afternoon tea until 6:30 pm at a cost of 26 GBP per person. We made reservations for 6 pm on a Sunday after a day of sight-seeing in Greenwich. We ended up a little rushed to get there on time because the boat ride back from Greenwich took some time and then many roads and crosswalks in the area were blocked off for a bicycle race so we had to backtrack a lot and go the long way around a lot. It was kind of frustrating, and tiring.


text: Vice President of Customer Experience Consulting at Confirmit makes the list of top ranking CX industry executives New York, NY, London, UK and Oslo, Norway: October 4, 2017 — Shelly Chandler, CCXP, Vice President of Customer Experience Consulting at Confirmit, has been named a winner of the 2017 CX Impact Awards by the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). The CX Impact Awards are a part of Customer Experience (CX) Day, a global day celebrating the organizations and people who are delivering great experiences to customers. The program recognizes individuals that exemplify excellent Customer Experience and make a profound impact on their organization and its customers. From frontline employees to senior leaders, these awards showcase professionals from all backgrounds and industries who have successfully led or supported Customer Experience (CX), Voice of Customer (VoC), or other initiatives in pursuit of specific customer experience goals within his or her organization on behalf of clients. "Customer Experience is reaching its zenith – the industry has learned and achieved so much, and yet there is still significant room to grow," said Chandler. "It is essential that those with successes share their methods to inform others' strategies. Executives, take note: a long-term investment in Customer Experience will produce results – support transformational change and instill trust your customers!" The award recognizes Shelly for not only knowing the value of integrating technical solutions to support a complete CX program, but also providing guidance in acting upon those insights gained from the program. In her current role, she advises clients on how to connect their customer insights to higher-level business goals and help ensure their CX programs support both operational and financial objectives. "Shelly's team provides consulting services to our customers in a manner that is truly customer-focused, making her more than deserving of this award" said Michael Wooh, Chief Marketing Officer, Confirmit. "Shelly ensures her team is mission-driven, with the ultimate goal of being able to help Confirmit customers make the most of their insights programs, and use those insights to propel their customer experience maturity." A panel of judges – all regarded as thought leaders in the CX field – reviewed the award finalists and selected winners in two categories: Practitioners (who are bringing CX competencies and skills to organizations and brands), and Providers (those employed by companies who consult and/or provide technology, products and services in the CX space). This year's judging panel included: · Natalie Schneider, CCXP, Vice President Customer Experience, Anthem, Inc. · Carlos Pimenta, CEO, Macquarium, Inc. · Neil Sharp, CCXP Partner, PEN CX · Chantel Botha, CCXP Customer Experience Strategist, Brandlove · Stephanie Thum, Capitol Management Consulting In addition to the CX Awards announcement, CX Day involves thousands of customer experience professionals taking part in dozens of in-person networking events in multiple countries as well as a range of online activities. Details about all activities are available on the CX Day website.


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Marita Gargiulo
Marita discovered haiku at MIT while editor of a poetry magazine. She has organized poetry contests, haiku nights, and collaborations with an orchestra. Marita has made video haiga and was a Haiku Foundation guest editor. In 2019 she received the Senryu Prize in the Kaji Aso Studio International Haiku Contest.
Times Square chestnut vendor
dad's accent
returns with the change
Senryu Prize 2019, Kaji Aso Studio's International Haiku Contest
in broken English
my uncle's
card tricks
Modern Haiku, 48.1, Winter – Spring, 2017
light snow a thin excuse
Frogpond, 40.3, 2017
a heated argument
the length of the quiet car –
in sign language
Cattails, October, 2018
the emptiness
of all inboxes –
at the water's edge, Haiku Canada Members' Anthology, 2019
hometown dime store …
counting out small
bottle rockets, 38, 2018
still my friend and I
compare notes
Akitsu Quarterly, Winter 2018
padlocked to the gate
in a bad neighborhood
Santa's reindeer
Frogpond, 41.3, 2018
a splash of poppies
in my knitting –
late snow
Wales Haiku Journal, Summer, 2018
playing "air piano"
still that cursed
wrong note
Presence, 61, July 2018
for the same fuchsia –
hummingbird and I
Stardust Haiku, 20, August, 2018
paying the fine
though my car wasn't abandoned –
frozen sleet
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Under Pressure For Years; Augusta Admits 2 High Profile Women To Membership
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters, is welcoming two women to its membership. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore will be the first women to wear the fabled green jacket when the new season opens in October.
The 80-year old club, which is private, has been under pressure for years to admit a woman as a member.
Augusta National chairman Billy Payne calls the admission of Rice and Moore a "joyous occasion."
The move likely ends the debate that intensified in 2002 when Martha Burke of the National Council of Women's Organizations urged the club to admit women. Former club chairman Hootie Johnson stood his ground, even at the cost of losing Masters television sponsors for two years.
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A Simple Desk Redo with Big Meaning
I have been working hard on transforming my oldest son's room from nursery to a "big boy" room. I am so excited to share this desk redo with you and the meaningful story that goes along with it.
We grew up in a small town in Ohio. During the days when our parents were working and my big sister (Erin) was at school, I spent my time at an in home daycare. Lucky for me, it was also our grandparents' house.
I have so many fond memories from this period of my life. One of my favorites is the time when my cousin Amy and I discovered where our grandfather kept his secret stash of chewing tobacco. The hiding spot was in the bottom, back of a drawer in his desk. In the exchange for our silence in not telling our grandmother, he gave my cousin and I our very own special drawer in that same desk to keep our drawings and art work in. Our Grandpa was definitely not someone who was afraid of conflict, but he always said "Grandma is the boss and don't want to make Boss Nanny mad." So we kept our silence and our drawer.
It has now been 25 years since then and our grandpa has passed away. The desk remains in pretty good shape and I am now the proud owner.
When I first inherited the desk, I opened each of the drawers and was hit with a very familiar smell. Tobacco. Ah, Grandpa. As I opened our special drawer, I saw crayon marks all along the walls of the it. The memories just kept coming back to me.
As much as I loved this desk as it was, it did need a little work. When trying to decided what to do with it, I thought about my grandpa and how back in 2010 he was in the nursing home, not doing too well. I was pregnant with my first son and he kept saying he wanted to see that baby before he died. He did end up getting his wish and I hope our grandfather would be pleased that my oldest son will be getting this desk in his room.
To spruce this baby up, I first sanded down the entire exterior.
Next, it was time for the stain. Using a natural brush I applied a coat of Minwax Special Walnut to the desk and drawer fronts. I made sure to wipe off any excess stain that did not soak into the wood with a rag.
Then, I used a synthetic brush and swept on three coats of Minwax Polycrylic. I love this stuff because it is water based and does not leave the surface looking yellow.
Finally, I added some new hardware, stood back, and admired my work.
I just love how it turned out and my little guy is pretty excited too. His one and only request was that we display a few pictures of our family on top of it. Do most four year old boys request pictures of their parents to have in their bedroom? I think it is so sweet. I found these fun art frames at Tiny Prints and they work perfectly for our needs.
It's so wonderful to have this meaningful piece of furniture in my home. And someday, when my son gets older I will have the pleasure of explaining to him why his desk smells so weird. Haha.
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How special! Looks fantastic!!!
Thanks Kristi! I love having such a special piece in our home!
Katja | Shift Ctrl Art
What a beautiful makeover. The new stain color makes your piece stand out. It's so great when we can re-purpose those family pieces. I love that!
Thanks Katja! Glad you like it. It so fun to have special family pieces to work on.
What a sweet makeover!!
PS…it also made me think of my own grandfather…except he didn't hide his tobacco well! It was always stuffed in his cheek! Haha!
Haha! Thanks Amber!
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Love the desk makeover! I think it's probably exactly where your grandpa would want it to be in your son's big boy room :)
Thanks Amy! I really think he would be happy with how it turned out.


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AMC Networks is shuffling the leadership of its IFC cabler, tapping longtime president Jennifer Caserta to serve in a new role as chief transformation officer for the parent company.
IFC marketing chief Blake Callaway will take the reins as acting general manager of the comedy-oriented cabler, overseeing marketing, publicity, scheduling and acquisitions. Pete Aronson, executive VP of original programming and production, will oversee programming and report to AMC Networks chief operating officer Ed Carroll.
"We have been focused on diversifying our business in ways that enable us to seize new opportunities and achieve long-term growth, and are already seeing this effort translating into business results. This new role will help ensure we are positioned to take advantage of opportunities as our business continues to evolve," said Josh Sapan, president-CEO of AMC Networks. "Jen's deep understanding of the business, her superb leadership and management skills, and track record of successfully transforming brands and creating new business models, make her uniquely qualified to take on this important new role."
Caserta has been with AMC Networks since 2004, rising through the ranks in marketing and scheduling to general manager in 2008. On her watch, IFC delivered such distinctive series as "Portlandia," "Brockmire," and "Documentary Now." She also was instrumental in setting IFC's recent partnership with Funny or Die.
"My passion and experience with creative innovation and transformation, company culture, and the ability to grow and find new ways of engaging
audiences has prepared me for this next step at AMC Networks," Caserta said. "I am incredibly proud to have led the team at IFC, transforming the brand into a smart, relevant, highly-acclaimed home for slightly off comedy, and I know that there is nobody better than Blake Callaway to take on this mantle."
Callaway has been with IFC since 2011, joining the cabler from Syfy. Aronson came to the cabler in 2014.
"Jen has done a spectacular job at IFC with programming that consistently breaks through and resonates broadly in pop culture," said Carroll. "Blake and Pete are proven leaders who have helped guide the business for many years and I look forward to working with them more closely."


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Today I show you my April and May spreads from my personal Project Life® album. Yep, I still love this 6x8" album. It's so much fun to work on the pages each month.
I usually have my title card on the top left corner. But this time I had to put those two photos next to each other because they represent April SO well. It was super warm but there was also snow.
The photo of me, holding the quote card is in a 3x8 page protector. Really like how that looks like.
Sometimes I prefer computer written text on my cards. On the right I combined it with a stamp.
When I have a 4x6 pocket to work with, but want to add two 3x4 cards, I just glue them together. That's what I did on the bottom left. It looks like two 3x4 pockets, but it's actually just a 4x6 pocket.
Yep, you will see that grid on the right each and every month.
Because I didn't make any projects from the book "A Year Between Friends" I used a photo in my 6x8 pocket.
On the right I added an overview of my Me Made May outfits outside of a page protector.
On the back of the paper on the left I just added some patterned paper and a stamp.
It's an additional album to our family album. In this album I tell my own story. It's all about my projects, books I read, important text messages/e-mails I get, what I eat and drink, basically stuff I share on my Instagram account.
Basic Supplies List, 6x8 album from Studio Calico, I print my photos at home with my Epson SureColor P400 on Canon semi gloss photo paper


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Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology I: Metagenomics and Complementary Approaches by Frans J. de Bruijn
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Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology I: Metagenomics and Complementary Approaches by Frans J. de Bruijn
English | ISBN: 0470644796 | 2011 | PDF | 732 pages | 22.6 MB
The premiere two-volume reference on revelations from studying complex microbial communities in many distinct habitats
Metagenomics is an emerging field that has changed the way microbiologists study microorganisms. It involves the genomic analysis of microorganisms by extraction and cloning of DNA from a group of microorganisms, or the direct use of the purified DNA or RNA for sequencing, which allows scientists to bypass the usual protocol of isolating and culturing individual microbial species. This method is now used in laboratories across the globe to study microorganism diversity and for isolating novel medical and industrial compounds.
Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology is the first comprehensive two-volume reference to cover unculturable microorganisms in a large variety of habitats, which could not previously have been analyzed without metagenomic methodology. It features review articles as well as a large number of case studies, based largely on original publications and written by international experts. This first volume, Metagenomics and Complementary Approaches, covers such topics as:
Background information on DNA reassociation and use of 16 rRNA and other DNA fingerprinting approaches
Species designation in microbiology
Metagenomics: Introduction to the basic tools with examples
Consortia and databases
Computer-assisted analysis
Complementary approaches—microarrays, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics, metabolomics, and single cell analysis
A special feature of this volume is the highlighting of the databases and computer programs used in each study; they are listed along with their sites in order to facilitate the computer-assisted analysis of the vast amount of data generated by metagenomic studies.
Handbook of Molecular Microbial Ecology I is an invaluable reference for researchers in metagenomics, microbiology, and environmental microbiology; those working on the Human Microbiome Project; microbial geneticists; molecular microbial ecologists; and professionals in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics.


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Almost a billion of people connect to Tinder or Facebook on a daily basis to chat with relatives and friends. It is already a huge targeting audience, while we haven't counted Linked or Twitter yet. Social platforms like Linkedin, Facebook, Youtube and others have enormous targeting potential.
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What our digital marketing strategy is based on?
There are 4 important steps each successful marketing agency recommends to follow:
1 Listen to your target audience. You may not notice it, but people are talking about your brand and share their experiences about it. All your actions and statements can also become a topic for discussion. It doesn't work like customer support, but you can track at the right moment what is good or wrong with your product.
2 Influence on opinions
This step is really easy if you have worked hard on the first one. So your task will be to add you authority voice to general discussion. You can understand your opinion is getting stronger when the traffic has increased as well as the number of posts with your brand, people would like to share their suggestions and ideas with you – thus, you become more engaged to their talks.
3 Work in social networking space
At this step it will be necessary to get in touch with other authorities and get your business moving.
Social networks are useful whether you just launch or expand your business or plan to capture a new market. The only difference – all the meetings are online and they however may lead to long-term partnership.
4 Sell. It seems to be the most interesting stage at media marketing process. As after attentive listening, gaining an authority and network creation you can finally show your offerings to people and enjoy conversions.
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The ideas we have shared with you can help you to make a perfect digital strategy where you will understand what people think of you, be more engaged into their life and have good selling
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Dec 31,2015 A famous, gorgeous Kyoto sento public bath -FUNAOKA ONSEN
FUNAOKA ONSEN is well known among Kyoto sento (public baths) for its amazing architectural design. From the arrangement of great stones at the gate, you can see that the roof over the entrance traces a beautiful curve. This noki-karahafu cusped gable with undulations is a form of decorative roof unique to Japan, and can also be seen at ancient temples. As an example of karahafu architecture, FUNAOKA ONSEN is a registered tangible cultural property.
FUNAOKA ONSEN was established in 1923. It was originally a part of the FUNAOKA-RO complex that included a restaurant and Japanese-style inn. FUNAOKA ONSEN is located in the Nishijin District of Kyoto, which is well known for its weaving industry and was quite a prosperous area in the 1920s. FUNAOKA-RO was an entertainment facility where guests could enjoy elaborate cuisine followed by a relaxing soak in the baths. As most of the guests were elite young men, no expense or luxury was spared in the gardens or buildings. It is worth noting that FUNAOKA ONSEN is home to Japan's first denkiburo (electric bath). In a denkiburo, a weak electric current runs through the bath water and through the body, purportedly to improve blood flow. Now denkiburo are present in most sento, but they were a revolutionary development when they were first introduced.
FUNAOKA ONSEN began operating as a sento in 1947. Although it ceased to function as a restaurant and inn during World War II, the outside appearance remained the same. There are many different kinds of baths. In addition to the main bath and denkiburo, there is a medicinal bath, an extra-hot, extra-deep bath, and a foam bath as well as cypress and stone baths located outdoors. The outdoor baths are open to either men only or women only on alternating days. The onsen opens at 8am on Sundays. They invite you to enjoy a refreshing morning bath in a different setting than the whimsical nighttime atmosphere.
There is so much to see at FUNAOKA ONSEN.
Let's take a look inside. The first thing you'll notice upon entering the changing room is the wooden tengu carved into the ceiling. Tengu are goblins storied in Japan since ancient times. Together with the tengu is famed 12th-century warlord Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune. Many legends surround Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune – including one that says he later became Genghis Khan – and the carving shows a young Yoshitsune learning the art of fencing from the tengu. The ramma transoms around the room feature beautiful openwork carvings of various festivals held in Kyoto.
Cross a stone bridge to move into the bathing area. The bridge was actually used on the streets of Kyoto. It was relocated in 1932 after the opening of the streetcar (no longer in service) made the bridge unnecessary.
The stones used in the outdoor stone bath come from Kurama and Kibune in the northern part of Kyoto. The area is well known as a "power spot," so you may be able to feel the power of the stones. The other outdoor bath is made entirely of hinoki cypress wood. As you slip into the tub, you can gaze at the magnificent Japanese garden complete with koi fish.
The majolica tile in the changing room and elsewhere is another eye-catching feature of the onsen. The tiles originated on the island of Majorca in Spain, and caught hold in Japan in the early 1900s. The tiles are known for their textured surfaces and brilliant colors. FUNAOKA ONSEN also provides a variety of beverages. The glass bottles conjure up an old-fashioned feel that fits well with the atmosphere.
ADDRESS: 82-1 Murasakino Minamifunaoka-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
OPEN: 3pm-1am (8am-3pm on Sun.)
CLOSED: Open every day
SMOKING: No
http://funaokaonsen.net/ ENGLISH SIGNAGE
wi-fi: No
5-minute walk from Senbon-Kuramaguchi bus stop (board a city bus from Kyoto Station).
20-minute walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the subway.
The information is current as of November 2015.


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My hands clench the wheel, horsepower surging the veins of my outstretched arms. Wind whips through the cracked window and my eyes narrow, tracking white dashes that divide bending streets. Rise and dip, pull and push, shift and soar – I am one with the road.
Since the dawn of its time, the automobile has been a symbol of human ingenuity and a source of ultimate pleasure. Driving is a hobby, tradition and experience that contributes to the composite of American culture.
Spoiling the carefree, unadulterated joy of pedal pushing in recent history is the high cost of gas. The culprit's deterred many a road warrior, dropping activity 3.6 percent, or about 10 billion vehicle miles in July. But now, with oil at half the price per barrel compared with the summer months and the national average falling to $2.656 a gallon, the burden's been lifted (at least temporarily) for consumers. Driving enthusiasts everywhere are given the green light to hop in, buckle up and rekindle their passion with the open road. So, with this pleasant drop in prices, why not take a trip down memory lane and remember how the car came to be a facet of American society.
The Wheel of Invention
The automobile's presence in the U.S. was introduced in the late 1800's; the first successful gas powered car was produced by brothers Charles and Frank Duryea in 1893. The invention boggled the minds and imaginations of Americans. Never before had it been possible to move about the city with such ease. Ladies no longer had to worry about ruining their dress coats. Men enjoyed the control of steering the wheel and shifting gears. Bopping around in a buggy downtown became a symbol of status — a declaration that your family was on the upswing. This sentiment fueled mass production led by Henry Ford, who improved the assembly line for automobile manufacturing and invented a transmission mechanism. Cars became the definition of independence and source of inspiration.
Iconic Heritage
Classic cars have created dazzling moments in movies and television. James Bond represents the ultimate archetype of a versatile driver. In his Aston Martin db5, Bond dodges criminals in high speed chases just moments before skidding to the doorsteps of his date and escorting her to dinner. It was more than a car to Bond; it was his companion.
1968's Bullitt showcases one of the most influential car chase scenes in movie history, with star Steve McQueen swerving the streets of San Francisco. The sheer intensity of the chase transports viewers to the scene.
Real life famous cars include that of Bonnie and Clyde, which carried the bank robbers around the U.S. in their spree during the Depression. The getaway car was eventually the outlaws' final resting place when it was riddled with gunfire upon their capture in 1934.
Revered actor Paul Newman had a love affair with racing that started with his movie role in 1969's Winning. "I'm not a very graceful person," Newman told The New York Times in 2002. "I was a sloppy skier, a sloppy tennis player, a sloppy football player. The only thing I found grace in was racing a car." That grace Newman described is a sentiment shared by the most passionate of drivers.
A Timeless Fascination
You don't have to be Steve McQueen to revel in the joys of driving. People of all different types and backgrounds appreciate the pastime for a unique experience: Like the speed demon, who revs the engine of his '66 Pontiac GTO while waiting for the traffic light, leaving his mark with skids when it flashes green; or the road-tripper that blasts oldies through scenic routes, in no hurry for his destination; or the 16-year-old novice who's eager to enter her rite of passage, hands at ten and two and mirrors adjusted; or simply the everyday man or woman who appreciates time coasting the freeway as moments alone with his or her thoughts. The portrait of a car lover takes many forms. And that's why driving isn't just a form of transportation — it's a bonding experience between car and driver.
As the economy declines and adds stress to families, it is important to remember that the simple delights in life are what keep us moving, no matter our financial state.


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I-Club, style and precision
Minimal design and energy consumption, the stylish I-Club ASL slim wall light gives you everything you need. The wood veneer creates a beautiful ambient light.
I-Club ASL - Wood touched by lighting
Designed by the German designer Burkhard Dämmer, this series comprises suspension, floor, table and wall lamps. Every lamp is handcrafted by LZF, using natural wood veneer. This collection, which forms part of the Club series, features minimalist architectural lines. The suspension and floor models are equipped with the T5 electronic technology to ensure minimum energy consumption. The Club series combines the warmth of ambient lighting with the light output of fluorescent lamps.
The I-Club ASL slim wall light is available in 9 different wood veneer finishes.
To see more lamps of the I-Club series click here.
Brand & Designer
In 1994 Mariví Calvo and Sandro Tothill started designing and manufacturing hand-made wood-veneer lamps from a small studio in Valencia's historic centre. The originating idea behind Luzifer emerged on a summer's evening where, while working over a light table with thin sheets of wood veneer, the translucent effect was so startling it immediately challenged them with the idea of applying this to a new style of lighting. Officially the company was not formed until one year later, the first lamps being purely for personal use. They were so impressed with the results and so curious to see how other wood types would look that they began to make a small collection of lamps which ended up in friend's houses or sold, obliging them to make more.
After refining their technique in reinforcing the veneer so as to make a sturdy shade from such fragile material, they decide to set up an exhibition in the Trapezi Theatre Valencia where more than 230 lamps switched on a crowd of over 400 people. On the main stage 30 lamps had been 'converted' into works of art by some of Valencia's leading painters, comic artists and designers to create the main attraction of the evening. Those evenings of artistic creativity were the spark that pushed us towards considering a longevity in what they were doing.
In 1997 they were introduced to a young designer called Miguel Herranz. Miguel's enthusiasm to work with such a distinct material gave birth to a new and fresh range of lights which consolidated Luzifer on the market and lifted them to the level of others in the lighting industry. The following year Ray Power arrived, another young designer with a great interest for infinite shapes. In 2007 they changed thier name from Luzifer to LZF.
Presently Sandro Tothill is responsible for all aspects related to production, public relations with clients and their export department, while Mariví Calvo creates and directs the image presented by LZF. Together they decide which designs will be selected and put into production in order to project LZF's image and philosophy. Since that time their brand changed their name to LZF and has grown to become one of the world's most respected boutique lighting companies. Despite their growth, some things never change. They still call Valencia home (although they've moved out of their studio and into a charming old winery). Mariví and Sandro still make everything from hand. And they still believe nothing diffuses light as beautifully as natural timber-veneer.
The Nut suspension lamp was one of their first creations. Even today, you can still find this model in their collection. The annual catalogue of LZF has become a must-have publication, brimming with inspirational, as well as aspirational, photography. The catalogue is a valuable resource for architects and designers looking to utilise LZF lamps. For the past 20-years their team has enjoyed all the challenges, the ups and downs, the friendships forged, and the sheer act of creating beautiful light. They hope the next two decades are just as exciting.
LZF's wood veneers are selected to reveal the best natural wood grain effects when illuminated and all have been sourced from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council - FSC. Nothing comes close to the beauty of these veneers as a diffusion material and no other veneer treatment gives the strength and the protection to the material without sacrificing the delicacy and subtleness that this natural material communicates when illuminated.
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Mariví Calvo (Valencia, 1960) holds a degree in Art History and Fine Arts. She continued her post-graduate studies at the Pratt Institute, New York, specialising in the collagraph technique. From 1986 to 1992 she exhibited her art on both sides of the Atlantic basing her studio in New york, Madrid and Paris. When in Paris in 1991 she began to write and work on "The Kitchen Woman" a surrealist dance performance in which she worked on the costumes and set design and whose results also gave her a large amount of source material for subsequent art exhibitions using a mixed technique of photography on canvas paintings.
In 1994 she co-founded Luzifer Lamps along with Sandro Tothill, a company making handmade wood veneer lighting fixtures. Sandro is an Australian musician escaped from Queensland. Since then she manages the company with the help of Sandro and has developed and directs all aspects of the creative art department of the company. She has designed some of the companies more emblematic lighting fixtures, such as The Totem, The Cosmos, The Guijarros and the Gea collections, as well as been responsible for the design of all the company's exhibits and with the help of Lekuonastudio creates the company's prize winning campaigns.
It's not easy to find excellent designers who can help LZF to satisfy their customers' necessities, but they are lucky to have those talents nearby with certain designers who have always given their best and who have become part of the LZF family. Burkhard Dämmer, born in Germany in 1965, is a great example of a designer who is tuned in with the goals and thoughts of LZF and who has helped them to create a wide range of successful lighting products.
Burkhard's profile is impressive and very attractive in the design world: Initially beginning his work life as a cabinet maker he then studied industrial design at the University of FH Darmstadt Germany and later at the University of San Jose in California. Apart from his designs for LZF, Burkhard has worked for companies such as Adhoc GmbH, Allianz Ag, Arnold Ag, DO-CE Mueble, FDV, Modiss Iluminacion, Radeberger Group, Roof Design, Schöck GmbH, Zwilling AG, and others in the field of lighting, accessories, kitchenware, bathroomware and furniture. He has been awarded many prizes including the IF award, the DesignPlus award, the FORM award, ADI Design Index and CDiM award, and has been widely published in books and magazines.
For Burkhard, design signifies a way of finding good answers for new and old problems through questioning the use, the life and vision of a product. With this philosophy in mind, work with veneer and light is always a special challenge. An intuitive person, Burkhard works very well with head designer at LZF, Mariví Calvo and together they have designed pieces such as the Totem lamp.


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A Grade II-listed building in the heart of Nottingham has been sold to an investor for more than £700,000.
The former regency home at 40 The Ropewalk, which is currently used as offices, is within the city's professional quarter and The Park conservation area.
It is based over three floors and also benefits from private parking spaces.
Nottingham-based commercial property agent, Box Property, agreed the sale of the self-contained building with the investor, Michael and Peter Johal family trusts.
Ben Tebbutt, director of Box Property, said: "40 The Ropewalk must be one of the most well-placed and beautiful buildings in Nottingham. In addition to it being within a few minutes' walk to the retail heart of Nottingham city centre and having the exclusive parking, the building benefits from striking exterior and interior features.
"Working with our client on securing this unique building has been pleasure and the office facility provides a brilliant working environment for the current occupier plus space for growth. This is a great investment for my client and will continue to be of interest to office occupiers but would also easily convert back to residential use.
"Nottingham is a smart place to invest in and who wouldn't want to work at 40 The Ropewalk and overlook The Park."
The self-contained property was granted planning consent in 1985 to change its use from residential to commercial. It is let at a rent of £40,000 per annum. It is currently leased by long-term tenants, DBS Law Limited, as an office.
Mr Tebbutt added: "The property investment market is still strong and we have seen competitive bidding situations on a number of recent sales.
"Private investors and small property companies are very active in the smaller lot sizes of up to £1.5 million with larger property companies and property funds still having appetite for larger lot sizes."


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San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne has a plan to combat racial profiling in the department.
Lansdowne has asked City Council's Public Safety and Livable Communities Committee for body cameras. Lansdowne said the cameras will be mounted on the officer's chest and will record video and sound.
"It would help us with the misunderstandings, with lawsuits, It helps us when we sit down with someone and they say, 'what happened?' We can show them an actual video of what happened. There are few things better than video or sound," Lansdowne explained.
To start, the police chief wants 100 cameras, which will cost the city of San Diego $200,000. Then, he wants to increase the amount. The total cost to the city will be $2 million a year.
Body cameras for police officers are already in the 2015 budget, but Lansdowne is asking the council to accelerate this.
A recent report indicated officers are not regularly asking for racial data at traffic stops, which is used to prevent profiling.
About 25 people addressed the council Wednesday, many saying they've been racially profiled.
Lansdowne says he's committed to fixing this issue.


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Boris Continuum Complete (BCC) is a comprehensive set of over 230 VFX plug-ins designed to complement postproduction tasks—from editing and effects, to graphics and finishing. Prior to sampling the tools in the new BCC 10 release, I honestly was a bit skeptical; I've never used Boris plug-ins, and the company's website and branding don't match my personal design aesthetic. After testing the suite for a week, however, I admit I was wrong—BCC 10 is a professional-quality effects package that can be compared to plug-in tools from companies like GenArts and Red Giant.
First of all, BCC 10 is blazingly fast in comparison to the standard effects in Adobe After Effects and Premiere or Avid Media Composer. BCC effects are GPU-accelerated through OpenCL, making previews interactive and saving lots of time on renders. For example, I was able to apply six film effects (including film grain, which is typically render-intensive) and build a preview in half the time of just one instance of the native film grain effect in AE.
In addition to performance, one of the key new features in every BCC 10 effect is integrated mocha tools. Boris recently acquired Imagineer Systems, and together they have added the power of mocha tracking and masking into every effect. This integration gives the user power to isolate effects and do advanced compositing such as blurring logos and faces.
While AE users have been enjoying the bundled mocha AE for years, this integration brings Academy Award®-winning mocha tools to Avid and Premiere editors. In addition to incorporating mocha, BCC helps simplify your effects stack by allowing you to directly matte effects using the PixelChooser, a quick way to generate mattes using luma, channels or keys. That, along with a handful of preset mask shapes and various blending options, helps you combine several effects into one, resulting in a cleaner effects stack.
BCC effects also include useful integrated tools for previewing and keyframing. The FX Browser helps showcase one of the suite's important features: thousands of presets. BCC's filters have a built-in browser that helps you quickly choose and compare from a large library of looks, presets and effects transitions.
Another useful feature is Beat Reactor. Similar to how mocha is integrated, Beat Reactor allows you to do much more within each effect to drive animations. It's able to analyze an audio track and control keyframes based on the beats and tones, similar to Trapcode's Sound Keys. Using tools like this can really help make your animations more dynamic.
Diving into the effects, there are many areas where BCC 10 shines. One of my favorite units, Lights, offers some nice effects that can be used for both motion graphics and visual effects. Lens Flare 3D is a good alternative to the popular Optical Flares plug-in from Video Copilot. While the presets may not be as nice, it does provide the same custom options to build your own lens flares.
Coming from Optical Flares, I like how BCC 10 allows you to create a flare directly in the comp view rather than in a separate GUI window. It's more useful to see the flare in context of your composition while editing it. The new Light Leaks is a great effect that can produce the popular vintage look. Adding Light Leaks can really tie a comp together with atmospheric effects.
One of my favorite parts of BCC is the Particles unit. Trapcode Particular and Form users should be able to handily navigate these effects. You'll find some familiar parameters, plus a lot more. Particle Emitter 3D offers many default particle sprites and even a few 3D shapes like spheres, cubes and cylinders. While I didn't have a lot of time to play with it, this effect is impressive, and I'm intrigued to see what it's truly capable of. One critique of BCC Particles is there seems to be too many one-use effects such as Snow, Comet and Sparks. Rather than combining them into one effect, I find Boris sometimes provides too many single-use effects that can make this large suite feel overwhelming at times.
In addition to creative effects, a real strength of BCC 10 is found in the Image Restoration unit. These tools are designed to fix and improve footage. The new Beauty Studio filter can easily smooth skin and remove unwanted blemishes while retaining natural sharpness and contrast. With the integrated mocha, Beauty Studio helps make beauty work relatively painless and will allow editors to do more advanced finishing without relying on an effects artist.
Other new Image Restoration tools include Reframer, designed to be applied to footage shot on a smartphone in vertical position and quickly prepare it for broadcast, and Remover, which is essentially a clone effect to remove logos or unwanted objects.
While there are many good qualities to BCC 10, there are a few weaknesses. The 3D Objects filters have some useful 3D titling and extrusion tools, such as the new Title Studio plug-in. Title Studio is definitely designed more for editors to create lower-third animations or broadcast graphics and opens its own somewhat clumsy interface. Title Studio doesn't offer much of an alternative to the AE native Cineware plug-in or Video Copilot's Element 3D, so it may be used by designers creating high-end title sequences.
Overall, BCC 10 is an impressive arsenal of powerful effects ranging from artistic filters and restoration tools to particle systems and 3D objects. With the incorporation of features like mocha and an easily navigable FX Browser, users can quickly achieve their creative goals.
While there are some shortcomings and a lack of polish in some effects, the new annual multi-host subscription option makes BCC 10 a compelling value proposition for professional post facilities, especially considering it will take multiple products from different vendors to equal the depth of this wide toolset.
BCC 10 is available for Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Host support for DaVinci Resolve, Apple Final Cut Pro and other systems is coming soon. List Price: $595 (annual subscription/multi-host); $1,695 new/$595 upgrade (for Avid); $995 new/$295 upgrade (for Adobe).
Learn more about BCC 10 at borisfx.com.


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Representing earth science concepts using slowmation: influences on middle school students' conceptual change
Mills, Reece (2017) Representing earth science concepts using slowmation: influences on middle school students' conceptual change. PhD thesis, James Cook University.
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A number of challenges are currently impacting the quality of Earth science education in Australia. These include the introduction of a new Australian Curriculum that requires students learn about abstract Earth science concepts; the inadequacy of teachers' professional knowledge to address pedagogically these demands; the limitations of teacher education to alleviate pre-service teachers' perceived pedagogical inadequacy in teaching Earth science; and issues of students' durably held alternative conceptions about Earth science phenomena and perceived disengagement with the subject. These challenges call for research that investigates the efficacy of innovative conceptual change pedagogies that promote students' engagement with Earth science and enhance their conceptual understanding.
In response to this need, this study investigated the value of using student-generated stopmotion animation, or 'slowmation', as a conceptual change instructional approach. This study employed a mixed-methods intervention research design, generating both quantitative and qualitative data, in order to investigate three research questions: (1) Does the process of constructing a slowmation have a significant effect on students' conceptual change? (2) How does the process of constructing a slowmation influence students' conceptual change; and (3) Is students' interest, generated by the construction of a slowmation, a significant predictor of conceptual change?
Four classes of Year 9 students participated in this study. Two classes were treated as an intervention group and participated in the construction of a slowmation (N=52), while two comparison classes experienced 'teaching as usual' (N=43). All students in the intervention and comparison conditions completed a two-tiered multiple-choice test (i.e., the GeoQuiz), developed and validated by the researcher, which tested students' alternative Earth science conceptions before and after their participation in the study. A Likert-style survey that gauged students' interest in learning science, the Student Interest in Learning Science (SILS) Survey, was also administered to all students before and after the project. Selected students from the intervention condition were audio recorded to capture their discussions during the construction process, and the same students were interviewed about their learning experience upon completion of the project.
In answer to the first research question, a significant improvement was found in the GeoQuiz scores of students who constructed a slowmation, which indicates that conceptual change occurred. At the same time, a significant improvement was also found for students in the comparison classes. This suggests that creating a slowmation was no more effective in bringing about conceptual change than teaching as usual. In response to the second research question, analysis of the qualitative data in this study found that the construction process afforded 'teachable moments' as students recursively checked the accuracy of their representations with their teacher. The construction process also stimulated students' enjoyment, which they perceived to enhance their learning. Despite these affordances, however, significant pedagogical considerations arose from the use of slowmation as an instructional strategy in a junior secondary school context. These issues appeared to inhibit opportunities for conceptual change to occur. Finally, in answer to the third research question, it was found that students' interest in learning about science, and geology, was significantly greater if they participated in the construction of a slowmation, compared to teaching as usual. Interest was also found to be a significant predictor of students' conceptual change.
The findings from this study have important implications for understanding the value of using slowmation construction as a conceptual change strategy in a junior secondary science context. As such, they informed the development of a pedagogical framework, the Learning with Slowmation framework, for constructing slowmations in a junior secondary science context. This framework, as well as the significance and implications of the broader findings for improving teaching practice in Earth science education, are presented.
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|alternative conceptions, astronomy, conceptual change, earth science, geography, geology, instructional approaches, interest, mixed methods intervention, plate tectonics, slowmation, stop-motion animation
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Publications arising from this thesis are available from the Related URLs field. The publications are:
Mills, Reece, Tomas, Louisa, and Lewthwaite, Brian (2017) Junior secondary school students' conceptions about plate tectonics. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 26 (4). pp. 297-310.
Mills, Reece, Tomas, Louisa, and Lewthwaite, Brian (2016) Learning in Earth and space science: a review of conceptual change instructional approaches. International Journal of Science Education, 38 (5). pp. 767-790.
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