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Via Al Monitor, an article on Iran's water insecurity and its impact on national security:
Iran is arid with low levels of annual precipitation and limited water resources that have been shrinking. Drought has gripped most parts of the country for at least a decade now, and precipitation has decreased drastically to its lowest level on record in 50 years. However, the situation is expected to get even worse. The latest figures by the World Resources Institute predict the rise of water stress globally in the next two decades due to climate change. In particular, most parts of the Middle East, including Iran, are projected to face high-risk water stress.
"Over 90% of the country's population and economic production are located in areas of high or very high water stress. This is two to three times the global average in percentage terms, and, in absolute numbers, it represents more people and more production at risk than any other country in the Middle East and North Africa," Claudia Sadoff, director general of the Sri Lanka-based International Water Management Institute, told Al-Monitor.
Iran's share of global fresh water is 0.3%, while it is home to 1% of the world's population. Experts put the country's renewable water resources at almost 110 million cubic meters (89,000 acre feet), although some others say it is as low as 88 million cubic meters. Experts also say that while the optimal situation is for 40% of renewable water resources to be consumed, at present this number is nearly 90%.
However, the overconsumption of water resources is not new and has been taking place for several decades now, due in large part to economic development and a population boom. An opinion shared by many Iranians that water is God-given wealth has further resulted in its overconsumption.
The growing population has used more water, while renewable water resources remain unchanged. Agriculture is blamed for much of the water overconsumption as it uses 92% of the country's freshwater; Iran's traditional irrigation systems have a high wastage of water, and there is little to no concrete supervision of how much water farmers consume. Water consumption by the agricultural sector has an efficiency of 30%, nearly half the world average.
The situation created by population growth, the inefficient agricultural sector and the development of water-consuming industries in the country's dry regions has been aggravated by a factor blamed as the root cause of the current water scarcity: mismanagement over long periods of time. Experts say that the water crisis began more than 50 years ago, and that it was mismanagement that intensified it in the last couple of decades. The experts say the authorities initially ignored the fact that water resources are limited in Iran and adopted policies in clear negligence of their future repercussions. As part of those policies, large numbers of dams were built across the country, changing the geography of water resources and leading to the shrinking of wetlands and lakes such as the saltwater lake Urmia.
Also, efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency — which began after the 1979 Islamic Revolution — were intensified, making the country more reliant on agriculture. As an example, yearslong efforts were taken to attain self-sufficiency in wheat production, resulting in more extraction of underground water to plant more wheat.
Water specialists such as Sadoff believe that Iran has to modify the way it manages water resources to make them last for a longer period.
"To manage its water risks, Iran can build on its long history of water resource management and incorporate new information technologies and tools to better understand and forecast water availability," she told Al-Monitor, adding that the country must modernize its irrigation systems and fix leaking pipes in a bid to lessen wastage.
Sadoff also suggested that Iran "can create incentives for greater efficiency and conservation, and explore opportunities for capturing storm water, treating and reusing wastewater, and building desalination capacity."
Some of these measures have already been taken by President Hassan Rouhani's government as part of programs to address environmental issues since he took office in August 2013.
Rouhani's government halted the construction of 14 dams in various provinces and instead focused on setting up water distribution networks through underground routes to reduce evaporation. As part of other measures, the government imported modern irrigation equipment, obliged farmers to install water meters and stopped issuing new permits for water conveyance. It also shut down hundreds of illegal wells and increased the numbers of both rural and industrial treatment plants, while encouraging farmers to plant crops such as saffron and pistachios, which consume less water.
A special working group has been formed at the scientific and technical affairs department of the presidential office to help accelerate technical plans to reduce water consumption. The group has already begun the assessment of 23 technical plans to resolve the problem.
The president has also spoken of a project by the private sector to desalinate southern waters to transfer them to central provinces.
"Due to water shortage, we have no other way but to desalinate the water of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman," Rouhani told reporters during his trip to southern Hormuzgan province March 1.
However, critics of such a project have pointed to its high cost and environmental effects as reasons to reject it. They also say the measures taken by the government would only resolve existing problems temporarily while more serious actions are required for a lasting solution.
"If we fail to reduce water consumption by 20% within the next five years and by 40% within 15 years, Iran's stability will be in danger. That will be a very difficult task," Mohammad Hossein Karimipur told a conference on National Water Day on March 2.
With recent clashes in the central province of Isfahan over water shortages, experts warn that the issue has already turned into one of security. They also warn of mass migration as well as serious socio-economic and political repercussions if the problem is left unresolved. As a catalyst for efforts to tackle the crisis that the government has branded as one of the most worrisome issues, the government must stress to the public the urgency of reducing consumption and conserving water to prevent Iran from turning into a barren desert.


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Facebook Dominated the Social Media Pack in Q3
Social media and real-time technologies — what we call NewNet — produced mostly consumer-oriented activity in the third quarter of 2010. Cloud computing services delivering ERP and collaboration functions adopted some NewNet-style user interfaces, but as I write in my quarterly wrap-up in GigaOM Pro, most of the action was in consumer services and much of it influenced by Facebook. Lets take a look at some of social media's highlights from last quarter:
Social Media Advertising on the Rise
With widespread social media adoption established in the U.S., advertisers started opening their pocketbooks again. Forecasters project $2 billion in near-term spending, but few marketers are actually exploiting the unique characteristics of the medium. Facebook's advertising sophistication is already separating it from the pack. In fact, eMarketer says Facebook is collecting half of all ad dollars in social media. Twitter and others, meanwhile, are scrambling to catch up.
Where are the Big Guys?
Among those scramblers are the traditional online and technology leaders like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo. Google's NewNet strategy is blurry, but it launched key initiatives this quarter. Apple built a walled-garden social network that hints at the future of social commerce. AOL made some acquisitions, but they're pretty squarely in the traditional online media space. You can talk about the innovator's dilemma, pandas and lobsters or just incompatible corporate DNA. Whatever the "why," the big guys need to figure out some kind of "how" or they'll cede technology leadership to the new guys. Failing to deliver in NewNet technologies weakens their platform-based ecosystems and will ultimately cost them potential revenues and customers.
Location on the Rise
While location-based services remain a minority activity, they're getting a lot of attention. Facebook justified the category when it launched Places in August. Will that service grow user awareness of the category, or just kill off the competitors? Early indications point to the former. Foursquare, for instance, bragged that it had its biggest day ever in terms of new user sign-ups after the Places announcement.
Signs of Facebook Social Media Dominance?
MySpace became the latest company to acknowledge Facebook's audience domination, and in late August, it introduced Sync with Facebook. A month later, Facebook announced that 2 million web sites were using Facebook social plugins like its Like button, activity feed display, recommended articles and widgets for photos of your friends on the site. Even The Gray Lady herself — the New York Times — adopted Facebook Connect.
Each quarter, the NewNet industry bemoans the fact that so much innovation and control seems to come from so few companies. The third quarter was no different. Facebook remains the chief beneficiary of this centralization, and seems to cause panic even when it doesn't introduce something. Say, a phone, for instance.
Read the full report here.
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NSF Collections in Support of Biological Research (CSBR) 2015
|Chairs and Administrators, Departments in the Biological Sciences, Associate Deans for Research, College/School Research Administrators
|Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Education
|May 12, 2015
|NSF Collections in Support of Biological Research (CSBR) NSF 14-564
|Deadline for Internal Review:
|June 02, 2015
Project Description
The Collections in Support of Biological Research (CSBR) Program provides funds:
for improvements to secure, improve, and organize collections that are significant to the NSF BIO-funded research community;
to secure collections-related data for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community; and
to transfer collection ownership responsibilities.
The CSBR program provides for enhancements that secure and improve existing collections, result in accessible digitized specimen-related data, and develop better methods for specimen curation and collection management. Requests should demonstrate a clear and urgent need to secure the collection, and the proposed activities should address that need. Biological collections supported include established living stock/culture collections, vouchered non-living natural history collections, and jointly-curated ancillary collections such as preserved tissues and DNA libraries.
Competitive Area 1. Natural History Collections
Funds are provided to make improvements in established vouchered natural history collections for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community. Such improvements include, but are not limited to, securing and organizing specimens and related data and developing methods to improve specimen curation and collection management.
Competitive Area 2. Living Stock Collections
Funds are provided to secure and improve existing collections of living organisms (including viruses and bacteriophages) used in the basic biological research funded by NSF BIO. Awards will be made that lead to innovative handling of living stocks or to well-defined improvements in existing collections.
Competitive Area 3. Transfer of Ownership of Collections
Funding may be requested to move valuable established collections to a new institutional home or to consolidate or combine collections. Requests for moving or consolidating must include an explicit plan for the activity.
Amount per Award: Up to $500,000 total
Duration of Award: Up to 3 years
Number of Awards: 15 to 20 per competition pending availability of funds
UW-Madison is allowed to submit three proposals. Only one proposal may be submitted from any individual collection within an organization.
The following link contains additional information on the program and specific application instructions:
Internal Competition Application Instructions
Applications for Internal Review
To submit your application for internal review in Fluid Review, please follow this link: https://inic-uwmadison.fluidreview.com/
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Thinking about the disturbing scene we saw yesterday while out shopping for used furniture for our new house: hoards of hyped-up people in 'feeding frenzy mode', some actually running and slamming shopping carts through the Goodwill warehouse in South Jersey for '$.99 a pound' special sale. We noticed the many Mercedes and such high end vehicles in the parking lot. The phrase "one man's junk is another man's treasure" is proven true.
I remember a few years when I would shop for marina work clothes at Goodwill but my friend and partner Bruce would not. We made it a point to only get him new Carthartt stuff as a small luxury in his life. But meanwhile, I thought the Goodwill shop was great!
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March 8 National Basketball Association roundup
MINNEAPOLIS — Kyrie Irving returned from a one-game absence to help Boston fend off Minnesota, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists to pace the Celtics in a 117-109 victory over the Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Irving, the five-time All-Star whose first season with the Celtics has been stellar save for some minor injuries, was good to go after sitting out at Chicago on Monday to rest a sore left knee that was aggravated in the previous game.
Al Horford added 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and tough defense on Karl-Anthony Towns for the Celtics, who stayed two games behind Toronto in the Eastern Conference race with their sixth win in seven games. They have three more losses than the Raptors.
Marcus Morris added 17 points for the Celtics, whose victory was tempered a bit by the hard landing Jaylen Brown took on his back after a dunk late in the third quarter. He left with 14 points for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms.
Nemanja Bjelica scored a career-high 30 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including 6 for 9 from 3-point range. His first 20-10 game in the NBA was ultimately wasted in the third straight loss for the Timberwolves, who are still trying to find their way without injured All-Star Jimmy Butler.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant had 37 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots and almost single-handedly led undermanned Golden State's fourth-quarter rally past San Antonio after Stephen Curry went down early.
Durant hit his third straight jumper to tie it with 2:01 remaining before the Warriors went ahead on Draymond Green's putback the following possession. Klay Thompson made two free throws with 15.9 seconds left.
Bryn Forbes' 3-point try from the top to tie it hit the front rim as the final buzzer sounded.
Green had his third triple-double this season with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Curry was lost for the night to a rolled right ankle early in the first quarter, but the Warriors responded without their two-time MVP to win their seventh straight since the All-Star break.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook had 27 points, eight rebounds and nine assists to help Oklahoma City rout Phoenix.
Paul George added 21 points, Corey Brewer had 17, Steven Adams 16, and Carmelo Anthony 11. Brewer replaced Josh Huestis in the starting lineup and responded with a 6-for-11 performance from the floor.
Devin Booker, wearing a headband for the first time in his three-year NBA career, had 30 points for Phoenix. He had 39 last week in Arizona in a loss to the Thunder.
MIAMI — Hassan Whiteside scored 26 points, Dwyane Wade added 16 and Miami beat Philadelphia to move a step closer to the playoffs.
Josh Richardson scored 13 points, Tyler Johnson had 12 and Kelly Olynyk added 10 to help the Heat stay No. 7 in the Eastern Conference and move within a game of No. 6 Philadelphia.
Dario Saric had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Allen Crabbe made his first six 3-point attempts and finished with 29 points and eight rebounds, helping Brooklyn beat Charlotte to snap a four-game losing streak.
Caris Levert scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 18 points and 12 rebounds to provide a spark off the bench for the Nets.
Kemba Walker had 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting for the Hornets. They've lost five straight.


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The Club Stand, Victoria Racing Club, Melbourne
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The Club Stand, Victoria Racing Club
Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Flemington Racecourse is home to Australia's most renowned horse racing carnival, including the Melbourne Cup, commonly referred to as 'the race that stops a nation'. The new $128 million Club Stand, provides a unique raceday experience, premium hospitality offerings and greatly enhanced visibility of the track for members.
The thoughtful, sweeping and elegant curvilinear design, captures the spirit of the racecourse and provides a unique and immersive, 'in-the-round', experience for members.
The new five-level stand occupies nearly the same footprint as the former, but with increased capacity. The 360-degree panorama capitalises on the energy of the racedays, with outlooks towards the Racetrack, the Mounting Yard, Members Lawn, Parade Ring, Day Stalls, Betting Ring, and Winning Post.
Thirteen different hospitality venues, including the iconic Roof Garden, provides an unrivalled raceday and events experience.
Celebrating the lineage of The Club Stand was of vital importance and the interior spaces have been imbuded with a sense of history, but at the same time championing the Club's evolution and future.
A timeless palette has been applied to the interior, but onto this canvas each individual venue has been given a distinct and diverse personality in order to appeal to the varying needs and aspirations of members.
The design of the Mumm Champagne Bar provided a unique opportunity to create the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
A remarkable, suspended red ribbon floats over the sculptured bar, weaving its way through the space and acting as both a brand statement and custom light fitting.
The unique carpet was designed using in-house 3D parametric modelling, so that no single pattern repeats. It flows through the space as a dynamic, seemingly everchanging artwork, mirroring the energy and ethos of the Mumm brand.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 / by Gabrielse
Home Buying In The Tampa Area Buy NOW!
Supply of homes down to 4.6 month supply as opposed to 7.4 month supply one year ago!
The three major realtor associations within the Tampa market have reported their July results and the data continues to show a positive trend. Metrostudy tracks GTAR (Greater Tampa Area Realtors), PRO (Pinellas Realtor Organization) and WPBOR (West Pasco Board of Realtors) on a monthly basis through My Florida Regional MLS. For the first seven months of 2012, combined sales totaled 25,994 units. This was a 3.3% increase in demand over the first seven months of 2011's pace of 25,116 sales.
The other significant variable in home prices is the amount of inventory listed for sale. As of July 2012, the combined listings of GTAR, PRO and WPBOR totaled 17,371 units. This represented a 4.6 month supply. By comparison, there were 26,387 listings or a 7.4 month supply in July 2011. Thanks to Metro Study Report. Read more . . . http://www.metrostudyreport.com/category/tampa-market


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Suspects surrender in Roanoke Rapids shooting
Two men wanted in a shooting in Roanoke Rapids surrendered Tuesday to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities said Charles Edward Hockaday, 29, and Alston Lamont Parker, 23, argued with Maggie Graham, 44, Sunday before she was shot.
Hockaday faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and discharging a weapon into occupied property. He was held on $500,000 bond.
Hockaday was one of four suspects in the April 2008 killing of 29-year-old Jerry Wayne Yellorday. Charges against all four were dropped last October after a judge ruled that there was no probable cause to continue the case.
According to state Department of Correction records, Hockaday's 10-year-long criminal record includes convictions for common-law robbery and selling drugs.
Parker was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. His bond was set at $2,000.


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SO MANY CLIENTS believe they have an acquisition problem, which turns out to be a conversion problem. Traffic is coming, but not buying.
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EMBRACE THE FUNNEL. Web marketing is an exercise in funnel dynamics. Get prospects into the top of the funnel, and conversions from the bottom. The more conversions, the better the ROI. Often website developers place the greatest emphasis on a slick graphic style, and treat "downstream" pages as afterthoughts. For superior ROI, the downstream pages need the most attention, compelling users to advance to the next stage and ultimately conversion. Look at your funnel as a series of steps, each with potential snags or exit points. Constantly iterate to make the progression as linear and "friction-free" as possible.
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Well, the rumors finally arrived to an end because today Apple finally announced the date for their Fall Event and is on October 4th as rumored before and of course everyone is searching the web for the timings according to there country/city and we have done it for you. Instead of bloggers, blogging for the live event there are many other Apple fan's waiting for the next iPhone so that they can dismiss their old one's.
And after reading "Let's talk iPhone" the mind freshens up, it should after reading listening the rumors from last 8 months it really is a peaceful news. Below are the timings of the Apple Fall Media Event capital city wise.
And for sure we will be live blogging for the event so stay tuned to us.


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Creating our Native Berry granola has been a labor of love. This recipe is the perfect fusion of plum blueberries, whole cranberries and unique spices. Our newest granola is still baked in small batches--five trays at a time--using the same handmade baking techniques my mother, Suzanne, has used since 1988 at The Bethlehem Inn, B&B. The result is the same just-baked taste that our granola is known for: crisp, golden and always flavorful. Please enjoy! ***Made in a nut and wheat environment.
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Importing good granola
Since finding this Granola on a trip back home to PA, I have been ordering the berry granola to ship to me in MN. I eat this with yogurt and other fruit daily and could not see breakfast without it.
The BEST Granola!
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Get Party-Ready with These Star-Approved Hair & Makeup Pegsby Marla Miniano-Umali
The holiday season is upon us once again, which means there's a chill in the air, a shopping list to attend to… and extra pressure to look our best.
After all, the only way to walk into a party or reunion is with a spring in your step—and nothing can give you a boost of confidence quite like knowing you've put some effort into your look. The Christmas season is also the best time to experiment with different hairstyles and makeup combinations to see which one you absolutely love.
Confused about which look to go for among the many possibilities? Take notes from these gorgeous celebs to discover the combination that makes you feel like a star, too. And because we know a bit of help in the beauty department never hurt anyone, we've listed down the top salons in the metro to assist you in achieving celebration-ready hair and makeup as well—plus some sweet exclusive offers you'll find very hard to resist! (You're welcome.)
Copper Eyes + Sleek Low Pony
Nothing spells festivities better than a sweep of metallic shadow that will let your eyes do all the talking! Like morena beauty Kathryn Bernardo, keep your hair out of the way for all that dancing and schmoozing with a sleek low ponytail. Defined cheekbones look great in pictures, especially when flash photography is involved, so don't be shy to ask your makeup artist to sculpt away.
Get the Look: Hair and Makeup by a Senior Stylist at Headzone Salon
Let the senior stylist at Headzone Salon in Shangri-La Plaza fulfill your hair and makeup dreams, using top brands such as MAC, Chifure, Paula Dorf, and Sivanna. Avail of this deal at ₱2,300 (from ₱3,500) today!
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Level 6 Unit 6013 East Wing
Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong
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Cherry Lips + Chic Side Twist
A bright, punchy red is almost synonymous with Christmas. Choose a long-wearing but lightweight matte lipstick for a pout that stays in place all night—if you're feeling bold, go for monochromatic chic by using the same vibrant shade on your lids and cheeks, as seen on style maven Martine Ho. Finish off with a super cute side twist that'll make you look effortlessly put-together in a snap.
Get the Look: Hair and Makeup Package at Benibana Beauty Hub
At Benibana Beauty Hub, you can enhance your natural beauty for a fresh but glamorous look, using quality brands such The Ordinary, Kiko, Urban Decay, Nars, Benefit, Milani, Anastasia, MAC, Maybelline, and L'Oréal. Grab this deal at 50% OFF!
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Fresh Face + Classic Blowout
Victoria's Secret Angel Kelsey Merritt lets her skin shine through with a no makeup-makeup look that's perfect for no-fuss, low-maintenance gals; you're good to go with a clean, flawless base, expertly groomed and shaped brows, and a generous coat of mascara. A classic blowout and a deep side part add a bit of flair to an otherwise understated vibe.
Get the Look: Expert Hair and Makeup at Jesi Mendez Salon
Head to Jesi Mendez Salon, Robinsons Galleria to turn your hair and makeup peg into a reality—without burning a hole in your pocket! Priced at only ₱1,500, you can definitely afford to stock up on this deal for all your holiday parties.
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Peachy Hues + Beach Waves
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No-confidence vote would be Rider's first
By Shanna O'Mara
A no-confidence resolution against the president and his administrative staff has never been passed at Rider. The executive committee of the faculty union is hoping to change that.
Rider's chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) met on April 11 to discuss a revised version of the resolution introduced on March 7. Union leaders are still urging members to support the no-confidence vote against President Gregory Dell'Omo but have taken out half of the original points made.
"This is our time to make a statement against what I believe to be rash decisions [by the president] that will ultimately damage this institution," said Arthur Taylor, president of Rider's AAUP chapter.
After the discussion ended, an electronic ballot was made available to the members. The vote will remain open until April 18, according to Taylor.
While the faculty decides its next step, university spokesperson Kristine Brown said the administration will continue business as usual.
"We are aware of the vote being undertaken by the university's AAUP membership," Brown said. "Whatever the outcome, the administration remains committed to working with all employees, including the AAUP membership and its leadership, to advance the overriding mission of Rider University."
Similar steps have been taken at other colleges and universities.
According to Professor of English Mickey Hess, there were 29 votes of no confidence recorded by American faculty bodies in 2015 and 2016. Of those, 17 presidents resigned or announced their retirement.
At Loyola University, one of the 12 institutions where the president remained after the vote, the faculty was awarded a two percent raise, suggesting there was "no retaliation from the trustees or presidents," according to Hess.
Hess, who drafted the resolution, said he was pleased with the comments offered during the meeting.
"I am amazed at the solid unity of this union," Hess said. "I think there's no question that we all have each other's back and we're all on the same page here. I feel very good going forward. I feel much better than before we walked into this room today."
Several members spoke in favor of the resolution. While none offered comments against it during the meeting, opposition was present in the room.
"Regardless of what the few union leaders have to say, the union is divided," said Aaron Moore, associate professor of journalism. "They are making decisions based on their egos and hubris."
Moore believes the AAUP is "controlled by the vocal minority," and executive leaders use intimidation practices to silence those against the resolution.
Pamela Brown, professor of communication, said she is not ready to say she has no faith in Rider's leadership.
"I think the problems facing our university, and most other private colleges, require great changes in higher education, and such changes are usually painful," she said. "In my opinion, the resolution, which will probably be passed, brings no benefit to anyone and, I fear, will bring further harm to the university."
While Pamela Brown said many speakers did not focus on these larger challenges, she admitted they were "well-articulated speeches."
One of these speeches was delivered by Roberta Clipper, professor of English.
"You have to decide whether you're willing to accept a faculty contract without faculty input," Clipper told her fellow professors, coaches and adjuncts.
Her speech was followed by "thunderous applause," according to Joel Phillips, professor of composition and music theory at Westminster, and introduced a wave of support for the no-confidence vote.
If passed, the motion would "send a Tomahawk missile to administration with the message to negotiate," said Joseph Gowaskie, emeritus professor of history.
This goal was reiterated by many at the meeting, including Associate Professor of Communication David Dewberry.
"We don't question everything he does," Dewberry said. "We question his failure to negotiate with us."
Not everyone shared this mentality, however.
"There is a cohort of folks that believe Dell'Omo is doing right by the institution," James Riggs, professor of science, said.
He countered Clipper's claim that "nobody ever got anything from acting on fear."
"A response to fear is a survival mechanism in biology," Riggs said. "Animals that are afraid get away and survive. My fear was exacerbated by the Westminster decision. That's a very serious decision because Westminster is world-class. That scares me in a sense that it makes me realize how the fiscal challenges are very real."
Taylor said the results of this vote will be published in a press release on April 19.
A database of faculty no-confidence votes against college and university presidents can be found at seanmckinniss.org/no-confidence-vote-database.


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Excellent Selection of Vintage Photos in Oct. 5 RMY Auction
It's one of those "yard sale shopper discovers famous painting" type stories, only this one deals with famous and rarely seen images of the some of the most famous athletes and celebrities in the world.
Recently, Historic Images purchased a sizable collection of photos which had been held in private hands and locked away for several decades. Many of the boxes were still sealed and the contents unknown.
Contained within were hundreds of original date-stamped sports photos; including Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Satchel Paige, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Walter Johnson, Bobby Jones and Yankee Stadium, including photos by Charles Conlon and Louis von Oeyen. Photos included several teams, rookies and artistic study shots: grips, arms, feet and equipment of Hall of Famers.
The current top lot is a 1939 rookie year shot of Ted Williams by Herman Seid.
But it's not just the subject matter, it's the rarity of the photos that have people talking. Many have never been seen before, anywhere.
And these are not just amazing images, but amazing stories. Rhys Yeakley of RMY Auctions has spent the last several months curating these photographs carefully describing each image and why it's so significant.
The culmination of this effort is a more than 1,100-lot auction that end Saturday, Oct. 5 at www.RMYauctions.com. You must register to bid, and you must bid on lots to be included in "extended" bidding. RMY expects items to sell for between $50-$5,000, meaning collectors on any budget can get into the game.
There is something for everyone in this auction, including non-sports like Truman, Einstein and Dillinger.
RMY Auctions is a partnership between Rhys Yeakley and Historic Images. For more information, call (614) 551-9761.


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The wife of the president of Ukraine has been hospitalized with Coronavirus.
Breitbart reports:
The wife of Ukrainain President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been hospitalized with double pneumonia after contracting the new coronavirus, joining the ranks of several first ladies around the world who got infected with COVID-19 earlier this year.
Zelenskiy's office said in a statement Tuesday that Olena Zelenska's condition was stable and the president himself and the couple's children tested negative for the virus on Monday.
Zelenska is only 42 years old, a sobering reminder that the sickness can be hard on younger patients as well as the old and sick who are most vulnerable.
We still have much to learn about the virus. Why does it affect some people severely and barely touch others? Why does it spread nearly as fast during a lockdown as it does after reopening?
Whatever the answers to these pressing questions, it's important to understand that the virus is still here, and still dangerous.
That doesn't mean that we should go into panic mode, or take away constitutional rights. Instead, we should use our God-given common sense to protect ourselves and our loved ones.


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Mr. Speaker, this file was indeed submitted to the department and was analyzed. I must inform this House that it is not within the mandate of my agency to finance capital expenditures on assets to be used for property management, nor to finance the operations of an organization in the retail sector. In this context, I can understand that these people are be disappointed, but we must abide by our operating rules. We are here to promote the diversification of regional economic activity and to support entrepreneurs who wish to start new businesses, and not to assist in the purchase of assets.
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1. First of all, I am part of the Danish culture, and I feel like I can relate to the Danish peopleregarding norms and value, but at the same time I am part of the Faroese culture, because that is where I descend from. I don't want to call the Faroese culture a subculture, because I think that my nationality is more the way I've been brought up than a choice I've made. When it comes to subcultures I would consider myself a part of the alternative youth. I like to wear clothing that does not really follow the trends, but most of the time I do follow the trends a bit, if I like them. I am not a hipster that refuses to look like everyone else; I just like to have something special that characterises me. I can't say which kind of alternative I am, because my appearance has roots in my interests in all kinds of stuff: I can look like a metal head when I'm wearing band t-shirts because I love metal music,I can look steampunk when wearing a steampunk corset or the like, because I absolutely love the steampunk universe and fashion. But I can't say that I belong to only one subculture, because I ofcourse have more than one interest. All of my interests characterises me in some way; the way I talk, what music I listen to and what I wear. In my free time I have fenced a lot, and I have some of my best friends from there. People who fence is a neo-tribe, because we gather around the sport of fencing. We have chosen to go to fencing, and we have a lot of similar interests. A lot of my fencing friends enjoy metal music, fantasy books and various tv-series. These are all neo-tribes as well, but also common interests between lots of fencers in Denmark. I too enjoy going to metal concerts. I am not the typical metal head. I am not male, I do not have a beard, I don't own a lot of band t-shirts but I still love metal. The same goes for video games. I love playing computer, and no, I am not a girl who pretends to be a "gamer girl" for attention. I actually enjoy games, especially first person shooters such as BioShock and Borderlands, but I also really enjoy Assassin's Creed. I don't just play the AC games, I have also read a couple of the books based on the games and I sometimes enjoy AC fan art.
2. We all live in a different societies ,but every society has it's own culture. When we meet a new person, we always : " He is probably french!"- because of his behavior, habits and, of course, because of the stereotypes. But what is culture? It is a complex of norms, values, traditions and principles, that belong to divergent groups of people, which we call "society". These points can completely differ from each other, depending on a group. We all are part of different cultures and we all have something in common in our vision of life or behavior. In addition, there some subcultures in every society. It is a group of people that "differentiates themselves from the larger culture". Of course, they have something in common with people they are live with, but their lifestyle and style might seem unusual. If you ask me what culture I belong to, It will be hard for me to explain. I was born in USA, but have lived almost all my life in Latvia, all my relatives from mother's line are Jewish, but from father's - Russians. I have something a bit of everything from each culture. Because of this mess I passed the test to identify my subculture and it doesn't say anything precisely. How it's says in Internet, I'm a "third culture child". I think it's the most appropriate term. In the end, the only thing I can say is that no matter who you are, we all are equal. Each person has his own identity and no one has rights to judge him.
3. I don't like to label myself, and I'm sure nobody does, because we're all unique, and we cannot just be placed in a box. If I really have to put myself in a subculture, I guess I'm a nerd. I strive for the best results in school, and in my free time, I usually stay by myself and watch movies, read, or do my homework. I'm subscribed to a number of educational channels on youtube, including numberphile, scishow, and minutephysics. I am also a nerdfighter. I have a small group of close friends, though I have many friends in general. At the same time, I'm in a few different neo-tribes. I am a pc-gamer, and a tumblrian (if you can call it that? That sounds terrible). I am a whovian, a hunter (supernatural), a potterhead, and a sherlockian, but I am also a Homestuck. I listen to Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, and AC/DC, but I am also a big fan of the Brobecks, and because this is a very little-know band,I don't know anyone else who likes it. Most of these neo-tribes are actually linked to my subculture, which means that I don't have clear boundaries between them.
4. In this essay I will try to describe which culture, subcultures and neo-tribes, which I am a part of.What characterises these groups I am part of, and what it means to me to be a part of the groups. Culture means a common set of rules, norms, values and traditions in a group. In this case, I am Danish. I was born and raised in Denmark, and my family lives here in Denmark. We travel a lot in my family, so that means I get to meet other cultures as well. I think it is important to meet other people, with another cultural background, because it helps to understand others culture and understand one's own culture, and why we behave as we do. It is hard to describe, what it exactly means to be Danish, but I think we as a people like the feeling of secureness, because we have our welfare state. There are some stereotypes sentences on how others look at Danes, and I will see if I think these sentences are correct: •The weather is really weird and scary! -Yes, the weather in Denmark is horrible and cold. •Babies are left alone in cars and carriages – Yes, we trust each other and feel secure. •Christiania – Yes, in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, there is a society for itself, Christiania. •Too many bicycles around –True in Denmark we cycle a lot. •Danish sounds really weird –It might seem so. •All Danish girls wear black, only black –Most often it is like that. •You have special roads for bicycles! –We like biking. •It's so cold and Danes wear so little clothes – We are used to the weather. •Danes dislike people from Greenland – This is not true. Sub-culture is culture that differs from the mainstream culture, because it has a bit different norms, values and ways to behave. Subculture could be emos, bikers, hippies and fandom. Fandom is when you are fan of something and share the same interest with other fans, and are really obsessed with the one's you are fan of e.g. Justin Bieber. I am personally fan of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who so me and my friend, that are also interested in it, sometimes have some evenings were we watch the episodes and talk about it. I think it's the only sub-culture I can think of for now. Neo-tribes. An example on neo-ttribe could be football fan, it is someone that goes to events together, want the same are interested in it and have emotions for it. I am a part of something called MUN, which means Model United Nation, and we are a group of people attending conferences together. We have the same interest about global politics, and we all want to achieve the same goal.
5. In my opinion culture is not only values, habits and norms, shared by a group of people. I think it`s a little bit more than that. It`s also human activity in many different forms, including all forms and methods of human expression and self-discovery and the accumulation of human skills and knowledge. There are many of different cultures in the world. Basically I think that each of us have our own point of view about culture. I think that I`m a part of 3 national cultures and 1 religious culture. I was born in Latvia, but I`m Russian girl inside because my mother-tongue language is Russian, I was studying in Russian School. So I was born, let`s say, multicultural. A clash of two main cultures in my country is a very nice thing because we are different, but at the same time we respect each other. I like that we celebrate 2 new years because of one hour difference between Moscow and Riga. At 23.00 we listen to Russian president, and then in 24.00 to Latvian. Isn`t that funny? The same thing we do with Easter and Christmas. In general we have a different religion with Latvians – that`s the reason. They are Catholics, we are orthodox. But trust me that celebrate the most important events two times a year is much better then only once. The third culture I can say I belong to in some kind is Danish culture. I moved to Denmark 4 months ago and now I eat Danish food, I`m trying to learn Danish language, I know some of Danish jokes and traditions. It`s not my native culture but I`ve noticed, that I started to follow Danish traditions. It`s very interesting. One of the goals of modernsociety is to break the borders between different cultures and make people more multicultural, more open. In this case lots and lots of exchange programs for students all over the world are available nowadays. I participated in one of them and I lived in Istanbul in real Turkish family for two weeks. It was one of the greatest experiences in my life. I learned some of their traditions, religion; I ate real Turkish home food. And believe me that I cannot compare that time to my first trip to Turkey. During the first time I and my family had an "all-inclusive" mode for 21 day. Yes, we`ve seen different sightings, but in general we were sunbathing, swimming and enjoying food. Now I know, that it`s almost impossible to learn something interesting about culture living in a hotel. Talking about sub-culture I don`t really think, that I`m part of one. May be just something called "yuppy". But in general, maybe, I`m "rapper" cause I love rap and something about fashion because I love it. Neo tubes... I love ice hockey. Once a month I always go to the hockey match, scream and shout for my favorite team. In general I think that culture is inside each of us and we should accept and respect other cultures.
6. As a Danish teenage boy in the Danish culture, going through education at the moment which basically is the same thing day after day. Without any change this lifestyle would get repetitive really fast that's why I, as well as others need subcultures and to be a part of them to know you are something. Even though it isn't always remotely possible to tell by the person's appearance what sub-cultures he or her belongs to. Me for instance, I am onto heavier music and rock and therefore label myself as a metalhead. I am a metalhead but not in the way that I dress up in full black with long boots and spikes, though I do own band merchandise but on a more casual level. Being able to call myself a metalhead is nice because I believe in the music as other metalheads does and we can be together about it and discuss it. Being a part of an underground subculture which is often seen as something evil and bad is difficult at times because other people have a hard time understanding my interest in this kind of music. To attend to concerts along with others gives a good relationshipbecause we all know that we came to experience the same thing and that is a thing that mostly we can agree on. To be a lot of people revolving around the same thing for a night with power and fun is a good way to sort of "relax" or at least release stress and just have a good time as well as getting good relationships.
7. My cultures, Subcultures and Neo-tribes I'm a part of many different groups within my society, I'm a Dane, I live in Denmark so I'm Danish, most Danes are in favor of a larger government, free healthcare, and are willing to accept higher taxes and I'm one of them, I think that if the government is effective it is worth spending a lot of money in it. My family and my origins have placed me in these cultures. I'm also a part of sub-cultures, I'd like to call myself a punk (metalhead?), and this sub-culture holds a large part of my thought process. I don't believe everything is good or okay, I believe the world is cruel and unforgiving, but that you need to keep your head high and fight for success (a success that also comes with a price). I accept that the world is not all fun and games. Mostly I'm a part of many neo-tribes, I'm a metalhead, I love music and it shapes me and the way I think, I interpret the messages and use them to look upon life and to gain a bigger acceptance of bad things happening in my life. Also I'm an audiophile, I care about sound and love discussing equipment, files types, Codex's and alternative media's (and it's a sub-neo-tribe I have through my love of music) . I'm a redditer and spend much time reading others stories, thoughts and listening to expertise on many different subjects, these stories, thoughts and this knowledge shapes me and gives me ideas about society. I'm also a gamer, in the gaming world just about everything is possible, you solve problems all the time and try to improve your tactics and speed. It's a glorified version of the real world, also just about everything is possible but it's just so much harder to achieve in the real world (and things are also more unlikely, but you get the idea). So this view upon life and the world is in collaboration with the metalhead neo-tribe creating many of my fundamental views, they contrast and shape the final product of thought. I'm also a computer geek; I like using computers looking at tech, specs, benchmarks, tests, talking about and follow the evolution of tech in general. Lastly I'm also a part of my family; I chose to seek them for comfort andto be loved.
8. Culture: I was born I Australia and raised in Denmark, so I am a part of the Australian and Danish culture. I fell like I am a part of both of these two culture, mainly due to I live in Denmark and my mother is Australian and then I get to be a part of the Australian traditions. For example, I celebrate two Christmas, the Danish the 24th Dec and the Australian the 25th Dec. I have not really thought about, before, what it means to me to be a part of two cultures, but I think it is a good thing. I like to be a bit different and to be able to say I have two homes. Subculture: I do not really have a subculture I feel like I am a part of. Neo-tribe: I like to draw, paint and swim. I use to go to drawing and swimming, but because of school and work, I chose to stop to both of them. I also like to read books.
9. I have been growing up in a culture where we values school and education. It is very important to do well in school and do your homework in time. In my culture we want our children and family to be raised right, and we expect them to behave and do their best always. But even though we want a very good education, we also use a lot of time relaxing in the couches with a burning fireplace in the living room. We love making dinner ourselves, and we always make too much so we have leftovers for lunch next day. For us it is a norm to be living with dogs and to use a lot of time on them. We train and socialize our dogs every day and we enjoy working with them. In my family it is a sure habit to drop yourself on the couch when you get home. We usually eat if we don't know what to do, and it has become a habit to walk 2 –3 km each day. Of course we bring our dogs with us almost everywhere, which is also a habit we have. My subcultures may be a bit different than yours, since I live on the countryside. I do longbow shooting as a hobby which is far away from mainstream activities, at least in Denmark. I am a gamer, and I love spending my day in front of the computer or my Xbox to play videogames. I love playing roleplaying games, and/or online games. In Denmark it is not usual for a girl to be a gamer, but there is still a big part that is. I am not a part of any Neo-tribes of what I know except the dog-training-club that I am a part of. I am re-traditionalized because I LOVE old traditions such as celebrating all the different holidays with each their main-figure. I like watching movies on its original language without using subtitles. It means a lot to me. I have my own identity. I find a lot of stuffcomplex but I try to make it simpler by looking at it from another view. I make my own choices because I want to have my own consequences as well. Otherwise, I wouldn't learn anything, would I? My mood can change weirdly but others would find me very stable, since I try not to annoy other people with my emotional thoughts. All in all I am usually a happy girl concentration on my school and my dog. I live with my mom and her boyfriend and we enjoy relaxing and doing things together.
10. As I was born and raised in Spain and my dad is Spanish, I consider myself part of the Spanish culture but I also consider myself European as my mom has influenced a lot in me and she is Danish and has been living in lots of different countries. As I am part of two cultures, I consider different from the rest of my friends in Spain, as I am more "international" in aspects as language, tastes and lifestyle. Actually, one of the facts that I took into account when moving to Denmark was that I felt I could actually do it because of my cultural situation, as not everyone could go and live in another country by their own decision and adapt there. I'm a F.C Barcelona fan, so I consider myself in that neo-tribe, also the world of music, as I like to mix music and listen to nearly of kinds of music but without pertaining into a certain and concrete group as Rock n Roll or Heavy Metal. My life could be resumed into a mix of cultures and lifestyles, international affection and personal self-adaption.
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Cruise Tourism in Grímsey Island: an opportunity for development?
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Mapping the Beaten Track: Modelling spatiotemporal tourism consumption (MBT)
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OUTPACE: Popular Culture and Tourism
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Project manager in Iceland: Guðrún Þóra Gunnarsdóttir [firstname.lastname@example.com]
Adaptability and resilience in tourism: How to deal with shocks? How to promote perseverance in the industry
A research project carried out for the Icelandic Tourist Board on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on tourism businesses in Iceland.
Project manager: Íris H. Halldórsdóttir [email@example.com]
Akureyri as a winter destination: The impacts on residents
The main objective of the research project is to explore how residents of Akureyri experience their community as a winter destination and gain insight into their ideas regarding the development of winter tourism.
Project managers: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir [firstname.lastname@example.com] and Guðrún Þóra Gunnarsdóttir
Questionnaire for visitors at destinations of Varða - Sites of Merit
Project carried out by the ITRC for the Ministry of Industry and Innovation on a survey among tourists at the destinations of Varða/Sites of Merit.
Project manager: Guðrún Þóra Gunnarsdóttir [email@example.com]
Relocation of the Ring Road through Mýrdalur
Research conducted on behalf of Vegagerðin - The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, on the effects of a proposed relocation of the Ring Road (Highway 1) through Mýrdalur, south Iceland.
Project Manager: Guðrún Þóra Gunnarsdóttir [firstname.lastname@example.com].
Chinese tourists in Iceland
Research project focusing on the Icelandic tourism industry's experiences of hosting and interacting with Chinese tourists.
Project manager: Vera Vilhjálmsdóttir [firstname.lastname@example.com]
Residents' attitudes towards tourists and tourism in the time of COVID-19
A case study of residents' attitudes towards tourists and tourism in the time of COVID-19. The case study takes place in four communities in Iceland: 101 Reykjavík (city centre), Ísafjörður, Skútustaðahreppur and Höfn in Hornafjörður.
Project manager: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir [email@example.com]
Working conditions of foreign citizens employed in tourism related jobs in Iceland
A research project aimed at gaining an overview of what can be done better in the work environment of foreign workers in tourism.
Project management: Iris Hrund Halldórsdóttir, specialist at RMF [email@example.com] and Magnfríður Júlíusdóttir Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Iceland
Survey on travel behaviour and expenditure
Regional survey on foreign tourists' regional travel behaviour and expenditure in four Icelandic destinations: Akureyri, Borgarnes, Höfn and Mývatnssveit.
Project manager: Þórný Barðadóttir [email@example.com]
Residents' attitudes of tourism in Iceland: A national study 2019
A national study focusing on residents' attitudes of tourist in Iceland.
Project manager: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir - ejb[at]hi.is.
Market research for Visit North Iceland
A research project conducted for Visit North Iceland that focused on various aspects relating to the marketing of North Iceland and the target markets that visit the area.
Project manager: Elísabet Ögn Jóhannsdóttir [elisabetogn @ unak.is]
Cruise Passenger survey 2019
Cruise passenger survey 2019 conducted among passengers upon departure at the piers on Húsavík and Siglufjörður ports, Northern Iceland.
Project manager: Þórný Barðadóttir [thorny @ rmf.is]
Tourism impact in Icelandic communities
Research focusing on the social sustainability of tourism in Iceland on both national level and in small communities in 2018. Reykjanesbær, Húsavík, Stykkishólmur and Egilsstaðir.
Project management: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir [ejb @ rmf.is]
Cultural tourism in North Iceland
A research project focusing on what draws tourists to visit history related museums in North Iceland and their experiences in these places.
Project manager: Vera Vilhjálmsdóttir [verav @ rmf.is]
Cruise Passenger Survey 2018
Cruise passenger survey 2018, conducted amongst passengers upon departure from the Port of Akureyri, Northern Iceland.
Project manager: Þórný Barðadóttir [thorny @ rmf.is]
On-land service of Cruise ships
An interview research amongst local and nationwide stakeholders of the Icelandic on-shore cruise service.
Project manager: Þórný Barðadóttir [thorny @ rmf.is]
Suðurnesjalína - Assessing the impact of a new powerline on tourism
This project aims to assess the impact of a new powerline in Reykjanes on tourism and leisure in the area.
Project managers: Vera Vilhjálmsdóttir ITRC [verav @ rmf.is] and Hjalti Jóhannesson RHA [email@example.com]
Post-trip survey amongst AEY-KEF passengers
A post-trip survey conducted amongst passengers on connecting flights between Akureyri Airport and Keflavik International Airport.
Project manager: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir [ebj @ rmf.is]
Residents' attidudes of tourism in Iceland: National study
A national study focusing on residents' attitudes of touris in Iceland.
Project management: Eyrún Jenný Bjarnadóttir [email@example.com]
Tourism and Energy Projects
ITRC has been involved in several research projects examining the impacts of power plants and related infrastructure on nature based tourism.
Contact person: Auður H. Ingólfsdóttir [audur @ unak.is]
Ecomonic effects of tourism in Þingeyjarsýslur
A study exploring the availability of regional statistical data on the tourism industry in Iceland.
Project manager: Lilja Berglind Rögnvaldsdóttir [liljab @ hi.is].
Distribution of tourists around Iceland
The main idea of the project is based on counting vehicles arriving at main tourist destinations in Iceland and computing the number of tourists arriving at the destinations from the number of vehicles.
Contact person: Gyða Þórhallsdóttir [email@example.com]
MICE industry research
A pilot-study with the aim of reviewing MICE industry research
Project manager: Vera Vilhjálmsdóttir [verav @ rmf.is]
Slow Adventures in Northern Territories - SAINT
A joint project between SMEs and Universities in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Ireland and Scotland on increased awareness of SME's on how to capitalize on the business opportunities in guided 'slow adventure' experiences.


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Posted on: March 29, 2015
Lesser-Known Risk Factors for Gum Disease
If bacteria-laden dental plaque is not removed from tooth surfaces, it causes infection and inflammation of the soft tissues that support teeth. Because of this, people who don't brush and floss their teeth can end up with gingivitis and periodontitis. If left untreated, tooth loss often follows. Although most dentists will agree that it's the most important cause of periodontal disease, bad oral hygiene isn't the only culprit. You may not be aware of the following risk factors for gum disease, but they could compromise your future oral health.
- Medications, including antidepressants, contraceptives, and heart medications, can negatively affect gum health and increase the risk of gum disease.
- Smoking and tobacco use is one of the most significant risk factors for gum disease.
- Emotional and mental stress contribute to periodontal disease risk by making it more difficult for the body to fight infections, including gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Systemic diseases that cause inflammatory reactions are risk factors for gum disease. These illnesses include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Obesity has been linked to increased risk of periodontal disease.
- Teeth grinding and clenching strain the supporting tissues that hold teeth in place and can speed up the progression of gum disease and destruction.
- Genetics may be a risk factor for gum disease for some people. Genetic testing and early professional intervention can help those with genetic tendencies for gum disease keep their teeth.
- Nutritional deficiencies caused by a poor diet affect the body's immune system, making it difficult to fight infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Studies show that more than 70 percent of people over the age of 65 have gum disease.
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A robot, developed by researchers at the University of California (UC), San Diego, has already shown that it can improve significantly how well kids learn words.
The researchers are now developing a new version of the droid which they say could also be able to wheel around the classroom, the LiveScience reported.
The idea to develop the robot, called RUBI, came to Javier Movellan, director of the Machine Perception Laboratory at UC, when he was in Japan for research involving robots and his kids were in a child care centre.
Movellan and his colleagues started working on RUBI in 2004. It is about 2.5 feet high, "about the same size as the kids, to be less intimidating and improve interactions", Movellan said.
RUBI's chest holds a video screen, and its head is equipped with cameras, microphones, audio speakers, large plastic eyes and a cheery tuft of plastic that sticks up like a bird's plume.
The researchers designed RUBI to work with 18-to 24-month-old infants. It did not survive its first experience unscathed.
"We were really excited about this beautiful robot arm we put on RUBI," Movellan said. "In two hours, the children had completely destroyed it."
In response, the scientists put sensors in for RUBI to detect any damage "and then cry when it was in danger, and the kids stopped," Movellan said. "If we wanted RUBI to teach, the first thing it had to do was survive."
The kids naturally had to want to interact with RUBI, and the best learning was seen when children spent four or more uninterrupted minutes with the robot. "We found that subtle changes in the parameters of timing, such as motions of RUBI's head, had huge effects on the interactions we observed between children and the robot," Movellan said.
When the researchers got the timing right, making it seem alive, the children followed where RUBI's gaze went and eagerly pointed in those directions.
After 12 weeks with the robot, the kids' knowledge of 10 words that RUBI taught them improved significantly, the scientists found, while the children's knowledge of 10 words the robot did not teach failed to improve.
"Every time the kids did something right, RUBI would say, 'excellent', and the kids would be happy," Movellan said.
"Also, by learning about social interactions from a computational point of view, we can learn how to enable computers to interact with humans the way we interact with each other."
Movellan detailed his work at the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference.
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More Rock Hall coverage
Will Cleveland become "Paradise City" next year for Guns N' Roses?
The hard-rocking band is among a wide-ranging slate of 15 artists that have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, when the pantheon will enshrine its next class here.
The 27th annual induction ceremony is booked for Saturday, April 14, at Cleveland's Public Auditorium. Leading up to the big night will be a full schedule of related festivities, starting on Thursday, April 5.
Guns N' Roses, whose hits include "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine" and "Paradise City," were nominated in their first year of eligibility.
"It's a great honor," said guitarist Gilby Clarke, a Cleveland native who was a member of Guns N' Roses in the early '90s.
"The band deserves it," Clarke said by phone from his home in Los Angeles. "It was a long time coming."
Eric B. and Rakim, a groundbreaking hip-hop duo, were nominated in their first year of eligibility, too.
Also making their debut on the ballot are the Cure, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Freddie King, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, the Small Faces/the Faces and the Spinners. All of those acts were previously eligible.
Back in the running after failing to get enough votes in the past are the Beastie Boys, Donovan, Laura Nyro, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donna Summer and War.
The nominees were set to be announced today by the New York-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, which oversees the induction process.
Taking it to the next level
"The 2012 nominees embody the broad scope of what 'rock and roll' means," Joel Peresman, president and CEO of the foundation, said in a news release. "From vocal groups to hip-hop, from singer-songwriters to hard-rocking artists, this group represents the spirit of what we celebrate at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."
Artists become eligible for nomination 25 years after the release of their first recording. The hopefuls were chosen by the Rock Hall's 35-member nominating committee, whose ranks include musicians, journalists and music-industry executives.
Ballots will be sent to more than 500 voters, including previous inductees.
The 2012 inductees are expected to be announced in late November or early December. Typically, five artists make the final cut.
Tables and VIP packages for the induction ceremony are almost sold out. Individual tickets will go on sale in December.
To coincide with the inductions, the Rock Hall will unveil new exhibit space in the museum and celebrate the grand opening of the museum's library and archives on Cuyahoga Community College's Metropolitan Campus.
The prelude in April will also include the launch of a major new exhibition, a free "Concert for Cleveland," a free-admission day at the museum, a gospel concert and special educational programming, including a national broadcast of the Rock Hall's "On the Road" distance-learning series.
This will be the third induction ceremony in Cleveland.
In 2007, Rock Hall officials and city leaders announced an agreement to bring the event here every three years, starting with the 2009 ceremony, where the honorees included Metallica and Run-D.M.C. In addition to international media exposure, the festivities two years ago generated $13 million in economic impact, according to Team NEO.
"We're going to try to take it to the next level, as best we can, in terms of the overall presentation and the artists we bring in for the other events," said Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
"We're excited about it. We have a few years of experience under our belts now. Fortunately, everybody felt we did almost everything well the last go-round."
The 2012 inductions will cost between $6 million and $7 million to mount, Stewart said. He declined to reveal how much money has been raised to date.
"We've made a substantial dent," Stewart said. "As much as you can feel good about that kind of number in this kind of business environment, we feel good about it. We're sure we're going to get there."
Cleveland also hosted the inductions in 1997. The ceremony is usually held at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
Unfinished business for GN'R
If Guns N' Roses receive enough votes to get in, it could set the stage for a historic reunion -- or a train wreck of rock 'n' roll egos.
The group has been through numerous lineup changes, with frontman Axl Rose as the sole mainstay. Over the years, relations between Rose and some ex-bandmates have ranged from tense to toxic.
It's unclear which members would be enshrined if Guns N' Roses were inducted.
If Clarke had his way, co-founders Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass) and Steven Adler (drums) would be honored, along with later recruits Matt Sorum (drums), Dizzy Reed (keyboards) and Clarke himself.
"I was a fan of the band even before I joined, so I'd love to see the original five guys play a song," Clarke said.
"That was always one of the great things about the band -- you never knew what to expect. . . . I'm not speaking for Axl, but I think in his eyes, everything is fine and the band is carrying on. But I think the public would like to see the people [at the inductions] who made the most popular albums.
"There's unfinished business within the band, certainly."


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TOPEKA – (December 23, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision that upheld new U.S. Department of Labor regulations that threaten the availability of home health care services in Kansas.
In a friend-of-the-court brief, Schmidt argued that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia wrongly upheld agency rules requiring overtime compensation for home health care workers and narrowing the services that can be provided by these workers overstepped the agency's legal authority. Schmidt was joined on the brief by 11 other state attorneys general.
"We believe the appeals court erred in upholding these rules and are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case," Schmidt said. "These new rules are yet another example of a federal agency writing regulations in an area the Congress gave it no authority to regulate. The tragic result of these rules will be to limit the availability of much-needed services for Kansas seniors. This rule also amounts to another unfunded mandate on the states, which fund a significant number of home health care workers through their Medicaid programs."
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Hi Crafty blogger's.
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend!
Today I have made a card featuring Love Love Love Tilda from the
Special Moments Collection 2013.
I chose to colour Tilda with Sepia colours. This is a first time for me and I really enjoyed it.
I could kick myself!
I wanted to enter my card into MDUC Sepia challenge but, I was too late to enter.
That will teach me for not checking out the closing date.
I could kick myself!
I wanted to enter my card into MDUC Sepia challenge but, I was too late to enter.
That will teach me for not checking out the closing date.
Anyway here is my card and I hope you like it!
The papers are Maja Designs "Vintage Spring Basics." I have distressed the edges of the papers with Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink and matted them onto Woodware recycled card.
I have coloured Tilda with Polychromos pencils, cut her out with a CArt-Us circle die and matted her onto a Sizzix Bigz Scalloped circle.
The Memory Box Pippi butterflies, clay heart and metal corner have been Fran-taged with shabby white embossing enamel.
The clay heart is from Live & Love Crafts.
The 25mm cream satin ribbon and cream Kort & Godt rolled roses are from The Ribbon Girl.
The various sized roses, metal corner, 3mm red pearls and 5mm tan pearls are from
Wild Orchid Crafts.
I have inked the edges of a Tim Holtz sentiment ticket and cut a Valencia border die into two pieces, placing them either side of the sentiment.
Inside the card has been decorated to compliment the front.
A closer shot of Love Love Love Tilda.
I have surrounded the image with a sprinkle of Shabby white Fran-tage from Craft obsessions, adding some Ranger gold liquid pearls too.
Tilda's cheeks have been dotted with a Inkssentials opaque white pen.
I'd love to know what you think!
I am entering my card into the following super challenges;
Thanks for stopping by and a big thanks for all the lovely comments.
I really do appreciate them.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Crafty hugs.
Donna x


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A stock '04 Prius, with many of the covers and panels removed to show all the wires and workings that most people never see, coupled with two days of discussion and making lots of info available. Each image shown here is a link to the fullsize version.
[It was while poking around under here that I discovered
the problem
with the starter-motor blockoff plate cutting into one of the critical
electrical harnesses. Most '04+ Priuses apparently have this issue.]
Most of this stuff simply snaps away, with relatively few bolts and screws involved.
But it is still prudent to remember which fasteners go with which parts!
The panels and parts that came out of the car eventually made a fairly impressive pile in the basement, where they remained for the weekend.
Meanwhile, a clear cover substituted for the normal aluminum inverter cover so people could see what's in there but not touch the Holy Bus Bars...
and the front cowling piece was reassembled [sans plastic garnish] so it could be quickly unbolted as a single unit on-site. And just as quickly bolted back in if it rained, since it's also the gutter for water off the windshield. Fortunately, the promised rainy Saturday from Ophelia did not materialize -- dark and threatening and idiotically humid most of the day, but the actual rain held off which was absolutely fabulous.
At the show, the wiper assembly doubled as a convenient way to display the sign. Prominently using words such as "naked" and "free" and "sex" and "beer" are a sure way to catch eyeballs, right?.
But in this crowd, so is having many scary parts hanging out, and the whole front of the car festooned with paper containing geeky information and cutaway pictures. And I was sandwiched in right next to the Toyota tent...
In the back, I had lots of techie handouts available as well as the battery box exposed with another clear cover over the relay area. [And a small essay about finding a productive job in energy-related industry, but that apparently was too subtle]
And of course most of the dash ripped apart, showing not only the gauge cluster and prototyping area but one could also peek underneath to see some of the connection taps into the ECUs. I also had plenty of in-depth resources on hand such as the Techinfo service manual on the laptop, and fun theoretical references such as "Art of Electronics" and "Electric Machinery".
And it was *hoppin'* for two days straight. I spent the entire time ranting Prius innards to people, answering questions, giving workshops on hints for better mileage, handing out paper, trying to not stumble all over myself while on camera, and telling countless people "no, this one doesn't have extra battery packs" to answer what had to be the number one question of the weekend.
The simple widget to explain torque balance in the driveline, as stupid as it looks, was actually quite handy.
At the end of the show came the BIG surprise. I knew something was up when the announcement called my vehicle up to the top of the hill and I had to scramble around and get it off the ramps and moved up near a few others at the awards table. They called me at the very end, because evidently the Naked Prius had taken the "peoples' choice" Best In Show, by a fairly large margin!
The day after I returned from the show, the car was completely back together, even down to that silly plastic radiator cover. Nothing missing, left over, or broken. The whole experience was a bit of work, but well worth it.


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Senator Holding Up Vote on TSA Director Who's an Ex-FBI Agent
WASHINGTON — Here in the nation's capital, there's always someone willing to play politics, no matter the consequence.
In this case, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) is holding up President Obama's nomination of Erroll Southers, a former FBI agent, to head the Transportation Security Administration over a union issue, McClatchy newspapers reported.
The news organization reports that DeMint is holding up the confirmation to try and prevent TSA workers from joining a labor union. He feels such a move would interfer with the effectiveness of the organization and its ability to change rules quickly.
The news organization reported that he wants to hear testimony on Southers' view on unionizing TSA before the matter gets voted on before the full Senate.
To read more click here.
Posted: December 29th, 2009 under FBI, News Story.
Tags: DeMint, Erroll Southers, TSA
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