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Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers parents the Parent Portal, a program that allows you to access accurate, current, and confidential information about your child's school attendance, grades, class assignments, and more. Please see the attachments below for the Parent Portal Agreement, which must be signed in front of a school staff member to be valid, and a quick reference guide from DPS. Please contact the Parent Portal Hotline with questions: 720-423-3163.
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How early do you people start plotting your Halloween costumes?
I'm already plotting mine, and it's not even July. To be fair, this is the earliest I've ever plotted it out. But I'm also struggling to find a top that will work - I've got the pants and the boots (well, I may get a pair of flat boots, depends. Stilettos would be hot, and I have black leather knee-high stiletto boots, but that's not *quite* the look I'm going for. I want something that's like a leather zip-up jacket but not as thick as a traditional leather jacket - kind of like a work out zip-up but leather/pleather, if that makes sense. I'm dying my hair fairly drastically for the costume so I really want to get it right.
I take all of this very seriously! Think I get it from my Mom - that woman has always had literally all the costume game. It's amazing. I do have plans once His Majesty and I are able (because it's gonna be pricey) that he will be Henry VIII and every year I'll be a different Wife. Hopefully we get to a point where we are able to host an annual costume party around the holiday, because that's the most socially acceptable way for me to fulfill my dreams of hosting an annual masquerade ball.
Is anyone else here as crazy as I am? Assure me I'm not alone!

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Cook the meatballs according to the recipe directions. Heat oven to 400° F.
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Queen's Brian May has listened to '2012' soundtrack which is sung by Adam Lambert, stating that the song is 'a number one smash'.
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Queen's Brian May has listened to '2012' soundtrack which is sung by Adam Lambert, stating that the song is 'a number one smash'.
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Will he, will he rock you? Adam Lambert won't rule out a stint as the new frontman of Queen, but don't let that fool you into thinking the "American Idol" runner-up will make his living on the classic rock station.
American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert rock some shades as they leave the CNN studios after appearing on Larry King Live on Friday (May 22).
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Kris Allen picked up the "American Idol" title on Wednesday night, and while it may have shocked some media pundits who were expecting an Adam Lambert victory, a source close to the show revealed the final vote was not even close.
Prince Harry was spotted in the corner of London nightclub Whisky Mist on Thursday and his Christmas plan was revealed.
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Queen Elizabeth II was spotted while she was looking at one of her vast estates for Princess Beatrice's missing Norfolk terrier.
Annie Leibovitz, who is a photographer, has revealed some details on her infamous photoshoot with the Queen, describing the monarch as "a bit cranky".
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Why Jaisalmer is One of The Most Romantic Places in India
Jaisalmer, the place of the kings and rulers has been attracting tourists and visitors from across countries for the magnificent forts and palaces, lakes and temples.
Jaisalmer is one of the most beautiful and golden cities in Rajasthan.
Choosing the right travel itinerary helps you explore the vivid culture and enjoy one of the most romantic places in India.
These Fascinating Features in Jaisalmer Have Made it One of the Most Romantic Places:
1. Art and Culture
The art and culture of the city is depicted in all the fort and palace carvings and designs.
The creativity inspired by the ancient art is visible within the fine work of art used in the stone carving, silk textiles, silver jewellery, carpets, kundan, wooden puppets and other articles.
The Hatodi and the Baroli regions stand witness to the undefeated school of art prevailing since the Rajputana era.
2. Palaces, Forts and other Tourist Attractions
The rulers of the various clans in Jaisalmer have built their forts and palaces that act as a tourist attraction even to this day. Some of the monuments that add glory to the history of the state include:
Forts – Jaisalmer fort, Pokhran fort
Palaces – Tanot Mata Temple, Jaisalmer War Museum, Patwaon-Ki-Haveli
Sanctuaries – Desert National Sanctuary
3. Festivals and Fairs
The festivals and fairs organized in the various parts in Jaisalmer are worth visiting.
The colors of Jaisalmer are truly experienced in the vibrant fairs of the city. A few festivals that are celebrated are the Desert festival, Karva- Chauth festival, Diwali, Dusshera, Shiv Ratri and Holi etc.
The fairs that steal the show in Jaisalmer are – Camel fair, Beneshwar Fair, Nagaur Fair, Gogaji Fair, etc.
4. Gourmet's Delight
The Jaisalmeri food and snacks are a delight to one's appetite.
Milk and butter milk are offered to every guest as welcome drink. Gatte ki sabzi and kachori are the few traditional dishes of Jaisalmer that are served in every kitchen.
The spicy chutneys that include mint, turmeric, garlic and coriander are also a solace to the tourists. But the dal bati and churma are often taken back by the tourists to their places as a remembrance of the taste of Jaisalmer.
5. Folklore of Jaisalmer
The vibrant folklore of Jaisalmer just cannot be missed.
The much acknowledged puppetry narrating the traditional tales attracts the tourists very much. Further, visitors also tap to the beat of the Kathputli Dance, Ghoomer dance, Drum dance, Chakri dance and the Kalbeliya dance when performed by the local artists.
Truly, Jaisalmer is one of the most romantic places on Earth, welcoming vacationers and adventure seekers from all over the world.


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Endurance Needed: Strength for a Slow Reformation and the Dangerous Allure of Speed
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This is the fourth post in a series with my notes from the Together for the Gospel Conference (#T4G2016) that was held from April 12-14 in Louisville, KY. To see my other notes from the sermons at T4G, click here.
Speaker: Mark Dever Key text: N/A
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There is a difference between the joys of the spotlight and the joys of enduring ministry. God has always worked in a way that makes it clear that He is doing the work. That is the biblical pattern. The fulfillment of the Great Commission has continued for centuries and will continue until the return of Christ. Not only must every tribe and nation be reached; every generation must be reached as well.
A short-term view of ministry limits our view of the abilities and purposes of God. Instead of meeting the needs we think we have, the gospel meets the needs that God knows we have (even if we don't know we have them). The allure of results today distracts from the joys of plodding, faithful ministry that yields real fruit. Our ability to take the true gospel around the world has been hindered by watered-down versions of the gospel.
Endurance is a key part of joy and joy is a key driver of endurance (Hebrews 12:2; Revelation 21-22). There is great joy in admitting personal inability and acknowledging God's power when it comes to shepherding. We can give the gospel, but only the Holy Spirit can give faith.
10 Joys of Enduring, Faithful Ministry
- The joy of resting in the sufficiency of Scripture— Look to Scripture for ways to minister in order to grow believers and the church instead of coming up with innovative ways to entertain.
- The joy of seeing people converted (1 Timothy 4:16)— Be encouraged by the people who were saved and baptized and not disappointed in the ones who weren't.
- The joy of knowing the congregation well enough to see God's work in their lives (Isaiah 55:11)— Persevere in prayer. God's Word is not in danger of not succeeding. The Lord alone will show the faithfulness of our labors.
- The joy of watching the church sing God's praises and live off the hope that God gives
- The joy of knowing the spiritual state of church members is more important than their number— Numerical growth is a sad substitute for true spiritual growth.
- The joy of hearing others preach better sermons than you— It is a joy to know that the congregation is not dependent on you. Seminaries don't make pastors, local churches do. Maturation is a slow, but necessary, process.
- The joy of being more excited by God's work than your own— There should be great joy that the gospel is succeeding in your area, even if not in or through your church.
- The joy of knowing the weight of the world isn't on our shoulders, but on God's— We have a task to do, but it is God who gives the growth. God has responsibilities that we don't have. We should pray and plan for gospel growth, but realize we can't control it. We mustn't strive with God for sovereignty, but work diligently under His sovereignty.
- The joy of longing for heaven together— As Christians, we have been given a knowledge of the future that is very good. This truth pulls us forward toward heaven. Waiting isn't inactive, but very active.
- The joy of waiting together on the promises of a faithful God— Looking for immediate results throws biblical theology out the window. Modern Christianity seems to be on a "wait loss" program: wanting results now instead of paitently waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled in His timing. The Psalms are filled with waiting. Waiting on the Lord vindicates the Lord (Hebrews 2). Our going involves a waiting and our waiting involves a going. The whole posture of the Christian life is one of waiting (2 Timothy 2:12). In the fallen world, the order of events is suffering and then glory.
Learn It. Love It. Live It.
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text: During the holidays SCAT Airlines are very glad to welcome guests from Georgia and Russia! Top management of strategic agencies from both countries has arrived in Kazakhstan to investigate touristic potential of our country, establish cooperation with Kazakhstani tour operators, assess the hotel room stock, and country's infrastructure. InfoTour, organized by SCAT Airlines, has become the first event for agencies of our whole route network within the frameworks of gaining new knowledge about the possibilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the InfoTour the guests have visited the suburbs of the city of Almaty – Medeo icerink, Chimbulak ski resort, Great Almaty Lake. For today a trip to famous Charyn Canyon is planned. We thank our partners for visiting our hospitable country and hope for fruitful journey which might initiate persistent cooperation!


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GREATER spotlight and exposure on women's sport, particularly elite women's sportis exciting, hard-earned and long-overdue.
Here comes the catch.
We do not want a professional sporting market with top women's codes beating each other out of thegame.
The looming AFL Women's league is creating huge hype, less than a year out from its introduction. It is hard to gauge the ripple effect this will have on other codes as the game not only poaches key players but potentially lures a whole generation of emerging athletes.
Women's National Basketball League clubs hurt last summer when stripped of television coverage on the ABC.Bendigo Spirit head coach Simon Pritchard says the WNBL is at a cross-roads –a pivotal time in how to move forward.
Pritchardand Spirit are taking charge of their controllables.
Spirit as a whole views its position as responsibility as the pathway for developing and engaging all Victorian country basketballtalent –not just Bendigo, or in its closer ties with Basketball Ballarat, but further into places like Geelong, Shepparton or Traralgon.
And Pritchard means it.
Pritchard is spending five days deeply entrenched in the game in Ballarat. His schedule is filled with junior representative training sessions, individuals with Spirit's Rush-rostered players and as guest speaker for a dinner leading into Basketball Ballarat women's round on Saturday night.
This is a hands on approach with a bigger purpose than building the Bendigo Spirit brand –this is using the Spirit brand to lift the whole standard of the women's game in Victoria.
Pritchard says there are no secrets. The more he can share and push players and coaches to improve, the more they push each other to step up and challenge higher levels. This is reinforcing the foundations.
"It's about cumulative knowledge. We want younger coaches to spread the word on ways and ideas players can improve," Pritchard toldPress Box. "Improve coaches and it's a loaves-and-fishes kind of effect."
Pritchard has been impressed with the energetic, encouraging culture and team cohesion generated in Ballarat's junior ranks. Top players from each boys and girlsrepresentative teamsspent extra time with Pritchard early at the Minerdome on Thursday morning for added attention to detail.
This is prime Spirit recruiting ground.
Pritchard plucked emerging Rush player Molly Mathews from the Minerdome to join Spirit for her debut WNBL season last summer. Mathews' game matured and sharpened and she has brought that back to the Minerdome this South East Australian Basketball league this season.
Rush head coach David Flint signed up as Pritchard's assistant in an alliance that reinforcesthe pathway for our region's young talent and Spirit players building minutes with Rush.
Ballarat and Bendigo may have a fierce on-court rivalry but whereit really matters, at state and national level, we are proudly in this together. For women's basketball, this is vital forthe future of the game at all levels.
LEADING ROLE: Spirit head coach Simon Pritchard says there are no secrets between Bendigo and Ballarat – sharing expertise and pushing each other benefits the game at all levels across country Victoria. Pictures: Kate Healy
MENTORING: Simon Pritchard takes an individual with Rush's Spirit import Joy Burke, Lydia Brooks and Ballarat athlete development manager Nathan Cooper-Brown.
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Carnival with a difference2018-02-07
- Servings : 16
- Prep Time : 60m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 4:30 h
For this Carnival we suggest you try crossing the Atlantic to Louisiana to enjoy one of the oldest, most famous carnivals of all. Celebrating Mardi Gras (which literally means Fat Tuesday) dates back beyond the 17th century and makes the most of excess before giving way to Ash Wednesday.
There are lots of dishes associated with Mardi Gras, but none of them are as colourful and striking as King's Cake. Closely related to the Spanish Roscón de reyes, King's Cake was brought to the United States by European settlers in colonial times. Both cakes are not-very spongy bakes with a little figure hidden in the dough. In the case of King's Cake, the figure represented the baby Jesus, but over time it has turned into a charm that, if you touch it, means you'll have to pay for next year's King's Cake, but also brings you good luck.
Like the Mardi Gras decorations, King's Cake is also in three colours: green, purple and gold or yellow. Each of these colours has a meaning: green signifies faith, purple justice and gold power.
To make this recipe we suggest you use Spelt Drink and Frutos del Sol Coconut Sugar.
You can watch a video of the recipe here.
- For the dough:
- 5 ½ cups of flour
- 1 cup of Spelt Drink
- ¼ cup of butter
- 75g dry yeast
- 2/3 cup of warm water
- ½ cup of white sugar
- 2 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- For the filling:
- 1 cup of Coconut Sugar
- 1 spoonful of ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup of pecan or other nuts
- ½ cup of flour
- ½ cup of raisins
- ½ cup of melted butter
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup of icing sugar
- 1 spoonful of water
- 3 colours of sugar: purple, green and yellow
Step 1
Warm up the Spelt Drink and, once it's hot, take it off the heat and add the ¼ cup of butter. Leave to stand until it's cooled down to room temperature.
Step 2
In a large bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in the warm water with a spoonful of sugar. Leave it to stand for about 10 minutes, until it's a creamy paste.
Step 3
When the yeast mixture is ready, add the Spelt drink with butter. Add the eggs, beat it up and add the rest of the sugar, the salt and the nutmeg. Beat well.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour to make an even dough.
Step 5
Sprinkle a fine layer of flour over a flat surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes to activate the gluten and make a smooth, elastic dough.
Step 6
Grease a large bowl, put the dough in it and also spread the dough with a fine layer of oil. Cover the bowl with film or a cloth and leave it close to a warm place for about 2 hours, until it doubles in volume. When it's finished rising, degas it and divide the dough in half.
Step 7
Prepare the filling: put the coconut sugar, the ground cinnamon, pecan nuts, ½ cup of flour and ½ cup of raisins in a bowl. Stir in the ½ cup of melted butter. Mix thoroughly to impregnate all the ingredients with the butter. Put aside.
Step 8
With a rolling pin, roll out the two halves of the dough into rectangles measuring about 20 x 25 cm. Spread the filling evenly over all the dough and roll it up from the longer side. Make sure the roll is firm.
Step 9
Put the rolled dough into an oven dish and form it into an oval by putting the ends together. Use scissors to make cuts in the dough every 5 cm. Leave it to leaven in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
Step 10
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190º, put baking paper in a dish and drizzle oil over it.
Step 11
Bake the dough for 30 minutes.
Step 12
Once warm, hide the figure inside the cake by pressing it in from the bottom.
Step 13
Put on the frosting and decorate it with the coloured sugar.
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New Year, New Upgrades, New Facelift – Copper Rain chains
January 23, 2013
We love them!
We had to trim one of the sides to have it fit in our gutter, but it works wonderfully. We actually get a lot of water output now compared to our tiny hole that we were trying to use before. My husband put a ring of caulk around the opening to act as a gasket to keep the water from going underneath the plate and out the hole that way. Otherwise, you'd have the water coming out at a weird angle and missing the rain barrel completely. It looks like it will hold up for a long time.
Easy to install and works great!
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its preliminary estimate of 4th quarter results and it shows that economic growth slowed considerably from last quarter's torrid pace of 5 percent to 2.4 percent. This estimate should be viewed with caution because it is based on incomplete data and further revisions will be released in the future. Having said that, it still remains a decent figure and is more in line with what we experienced throughout the year. If this quarter's growth were to receive a grade, it would be C+ without a curve, but an A with a curve.
What to smile about 4th quarter growth:
- Consumer spending picked up, which can be explained by low gas prices that freed up more money to spend in other areas.
- Business spending also grew, particular in intellectual property and residential.
What to frown about 4th quarter growth:
- A weakening global economy and resurgent U.S. economy drove down net exports.
- Federal government spending contracted by the largest margin of the year.
- The pace of equipment spending dropped and overall growth in fixed investment and structures grew at a slower rate.
Overall, we should still be encouraged by these numbers.


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The power outage will be in effect from from 9am to 4:30pm.
Areas to be affected by the electricity shutoff will be along the both sides of Route 4027, and include in front of the Suay Inter salon commercial building, Prime Place housing estate, Suan Niramit housing estates 1 and 5, Baan Bangla village, Kannika housing estate, Baan Yuchareon housing estate, Baan Udomsuk housing estate, Soi Nayao, Soi Bangka, Supalai Garden Ville housing estate, Soi Nanhuapakchid, Baan Supamas housing estate, Palm Garden housing estate, Soi Prasoet, Baan Yamu, Soi Kunluang, Baan Promphan housingestate, Baan Pa Khlok, in front of the Pa Khlok Municipality office, Soi Lumsai, Ploenchan housing estates 1 and 2, and the street to Weerasatree-anusorn School and the 7-Eleven, Pa Khlok branch.
In its announcement, the PEA apologised for any inconvenience caused while the work is carried out.
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The Hill Mill was one of many textile mills in Lewiston-Auburn. Construction began in 1850 under the Hill Manufacturing Company of local industrialist Thomas J Hill, and the mill remained operational for over a century, until it closed in 1971, having been absorbed into the Bates Manufacturing Company.
The textile industry provided the primary means of employment for Franco-Americans. From their construction in the 1860s and 70s, the workforce of these mills was primarily Franco-American. Many mills encouraged their workers to play hockey, and some maintained their own teams.
About This Item
- Title: Hockey game, Hill Mill, Lewiston, ca. 1940
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: circa 1940
- Town: Lewiston
- County: Androscoggin
- State: ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 20.5 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Back in October, I was travelling in Jordan with my best mate Adrien. While we were couchsurfing in the Wadi Rum desert, we met Wancy & Valerie, 2 Australian girls from Canberra. Read more about it on my Jordan travelblog. Wancy was so nice to invite me to Canberra in her home and so I changed my plans and drove inland to the capital of Australia! Most people told me it was not worth a visit but now that I saw it, I disagree. I drove inland from Bateman's Bay and drove for hours, crossing neverending valleys, lakes, hills, pristine forests, … I couldn't imagine that I suddenly would stumble into a huge metropole.
I kept on driving through the fabulous green surroundings when suddenly, when I reached the top of a hill, I finally saw this very compact city in the middle of nowhere surrounded by rolling hills and filled with lakes. Canberra is located in the Australian Capital Territory just southwest of Sydney and first got its start as a capital city built specifically with one thing in mind: to bring an end to the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne for national capital status. This is why it's one of the most highly-planned cities in Australia with streets in a grid and while many have argued that it was a waste of good pasture for livestock, it doesn't change the fact that Canberra is now one of the most secure private-sector cities in the nation, complete with a major university presence and a picturesque view of lakeside parks, rolling hills, and plenty of Australian backbone. The city is the culmination of everything Australian, and there's no better place to get beneath the surface than in Canberra.
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Some of the Muslim soldiers were subject to conversion attempts by the YMCA (The Young Men's Christian Association).
Some soldiers received small cards with Biblical verses on them, translated into their own language with culturally relevant pictures under them. One such example is this card, quoting a verse from John's Gospel, in which Jesus states, 'I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life'.
The soldiers were told to post these home to their families with their letters. Many obliged. One wrote in a letter to his friend: 'A lady gave me this. I do not know what it is. She told me to send it to my home. So I sent one home, & am sending the other to you'. Interestingly, the card was printed in Germany, leading the censor to speculate that it could be an attempt 'to make use of the devout to distribute cards like this … in the hope of making trouble'.
The YMCA also distributed envelopes inscribed with 'The Army Young Mens' Chrisitian Association of India'. In a letter, the censor informs his General that while 'It is all done out of the merest kindness of course, but the results might be lamentable'. He adds that such attempts to convert the Muslim soldiers are 'problematic' and 'ill-timed'.
Indeed, the soldiers' religious satisfaction was often taken seriously. One letter from the censor states: 'The Indian soldiers, like most Orientals, value the minute observation of their religions far above anything else, and a few rupees expended on Qurans … would give more pleasure than a great deal of sweetmeats and tobacco'.
On the other hand, some soldiers expressed a duty in their letters to call non-Muslims, especially the French, to Islam. Any sign of this, such as requests for books about the basics of Islam, would be stopped immediately.
Source: BL L/MIL/5/825/1.
Mahomed Khan
Rank: Lance Dafadar (non-commissioned officer)
Regiment: 6th Cavalry
French women were the cause of much debate among Muslim soldiers, some of whom were able to speak French as the months passed. Many letters show their intrigue at French women and suggest that many French families treated them with respect. Although initially, most were wary of issues such as eating from the hands of non-Muslims, they soon realised that it was permissible to marry French women (though the Hindu soldiers were not allowed to do so). It is claimed that many soldiers married French women, although this is likely to have been an exaggeration. Nonetheless, this was a controversial matter, so when Mahomed Khan decided to marry a French woman in early 1917, there were mixed receptions from his comrades and family.
A letter from Abdul Ali, a soldier in the same regiment as Khan, explained to a friend how Khan's marriage was 'an extraordinary affair'. Khan 'is engaged to a Frenchwoman on the understanding that he becomes a Christian', he wrote, adding that they would be married within days. 'We have done our best to prevent it', he continues, 'but all has been in vain'.
Khan's family also responded with hostility to his marriage. A few months later, Khan himself would write a letter to them in which he claimed that he was forced to marry the woman when she wrote to the King for permission to do so. He goes on to claim that the Colonel called him, and when he insisted that the girl becomes a Muslim, he was demoted. When the girl wrote to the King again, the marriage took place, 'but I swear to God that I did not want to marry, but after the King's order I should have got into grave trouble if I had refused'. This story was almost certainly untrue.
David Omissi, 'Europe through Indian eyes', The English Historical Review, p. 388.
David Omissi, Indian Voices of the Great War, letters 492 and 535.


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Just about any sort of mecahnical work requires you to delve into the mysteries of just how tight a bolt, nut, or screw must be tightned. The proper term for how tight is torque. Torque is normally measured in Foot-pounds but for smaller bolts may be specified in Inch-pounds.
When a specificatipn is given in foot-pounds, what that means is apply so many pounds of weight at a 1 foot distance away from the bolt center. So, a specification of 50 ft-lbs means apply a weight of 50lbs at the end of a 1 foot long ratchet wrench. A specification of 100 ft-lbs means apply a weight of 100lbs at the end of a 1 foot long ratchet wrench.
For small bolts, the measurement is typically given in inch-pounds. This is nothing more than a smaller reference value where 1 foot-pound equals 12 Inch-pounds. To determine inch-pounds when you are given a value in foot-pounds simply multiply the foot-pound value by 12 (10 ft-lbs = 120 Inch-pounds).
Many of the bolts and nuts used in a RV are very large and require torque values greater than the tools you normally have avilable. In this case you have to be able to multiply the amount of force being applied. This is done with a breaker bar. You will also need to use the larger 3/4" drive socket set for these larger bolts and associated torque values. Given that a torque specification is given in the number of pounds to apply at one foot distant from the bolt head, the same amount of force (in pounds) applied at a two foot distance doubles the amount of force applied at the bolt head (50 lbs at 2 feet distance = 100 foot lbs at the bolt head). For every foot away from the bolt head you multiply the the amount of force applied times the number of feet away.
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Development of a stochastic approach for fatigue life prediction of AlSi12 alloy processed by selective laser meltingTuesday (27.09.2016) 17:45 - 18:00 Part of:
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Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive manufacturing process for metals with high design freedom and short lead time. The processed alloys have a unique microstructure and mechanical properties which can satisfy the freedom needs for automotive and aerospace industries. During experimental testing of fatigue performance of AlSi12, high scatter of fatigue values was observed as well as a sensitivity of fatigue life to residual structural defects and as-built surface roughness.
To address the effects of these limitations, an approach was developed to quantify the effect of these process-specific material parameters on the fatigue life as well as the corresponding scatter. The approach is based on crack propagation modelling, the maximum likelihood method, Weibull probability density function and the weakest link theory, and implemented in Matlab. In-process base plate heating at 200 °C was used to cause a lower cooling rate during consolidation. This, in turn, leads to an enhancement of stability of the melt pool, thus residual gas porosity accumulation is avoided. Although, with such remnant porosity, a density higher than 99% can be obtained, the residual pores serve as preferred crack initiation sites. On the other hand, if the samples were tested in the as-built condition, surface roughness causes a notch like effect promoting crack initiation form the surface and reducing fatigue life significantly. So along with experimental constant amplitude testing (CAT), analytical modeling will help to understand the failure mechanism in presence of different defect types and states. A statistical inference based on Weibull distribution of experimental values will capture the highest possible fatigue life from which an estimation of the fatigue scatter can be made.
According to the prediction model, the reduction of residual porosity of base plate heated samples leads to a decrease of fatigue scatter and a slight decrease of fatigue endurance in high cycle fatigue (HCF) regime, which is in conformance with the experimental results. The reduction of endurance was more pronounced in very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) regime. One more highlight of the model is role of micro-porosity in crack bluntation which acts as a cause of crack inhibition.


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The shushing surge of waves rushing and receding? The hypnotising ever rising melody of the skylark? The chuckling and running of a stream over rocks on its journey downstream? Which natural sound would you preserve forever if you had to? To choose for a museum of sound? I have just heard one of my favourite sounds, the screeching of swifts overhead. One swallow apparently doesn't make a summer but a company of swifts, wheeling in and out of each other calling, surely does. I was swiftly rushing myself, with a list of jobs to complete in my allotted time today and I could so easily have missed it. Somehow it broke through the fog of my busyness and brought me up short, all work concerns dropped – for a moment. Oh, but what a joyful moment. There's my favourite, well one of them, but what is your go to soothing, joyful or uplifting natural sound?
Our modern world is filled with sound, typically alerts and alarms, traffic and 24 hour news, ringtones and reminders. Our phones and our cars have beeps for every occasion. Noise is the norm and it can be very hard to find peace and quiet. Noise isn't just a frustration of life it can also be harmful to us, as it is stress causing when constant, leading to high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping and switching off, as well as heart disease. Can you remember the last time you heard the sound of silence? It is a precious and rare commodity in these busy times, dare I say it a luxury. It is no surprise that the greatest respect we can pay someone is a minute's silence.
In contrast, the sounds of nature can be immensely calming for us with an increasing number of studies showing (let's be honest, probably what we already know) that nature sounds can have huge positive effects on our health. Of course nature isn't generally silent, but the sound of the dawn chorus, or a babbling brook or leaves rustling in the wind is a soothing balm to our busy minds and can actually increase connections in our brains and decrease our fight or flight stress response. Research, published last year used brain scans, heart-rate monitors, and behavioural experiments discovering that pleasant and familiar nature sounds calm down our sympathetic nervous system (associated with fight or flight) and engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting rest and recovery for our bodies. Listening to your favourite natural sounds also improves focus and concentration.
Preserving natural sounds isn't as crazy as it might sound on first hearing. In National Parks in the US there are 'Sound Ecologists' whose job it is to monitor soundscapes. As humans we are dominated by our sense of sight, if we are fortunate enough to have this sense. Landscape is a well used term in language, but soundscape not so much. In fact, my spell checker does not recognise it as I write it and has created a red wiggly line under it. We are used to beautiful sights assailing us but less so do we recognise sounds so readily. Last week, I was up in the darkness at 4:15am for International Dawn Chorus Day. What a privilege to witness the natural world waking up as the light levels rose, pin pointing each bird as it started its work for the day, until the sound reached an orchestral crescendo in surround sound. There was nowhere else to be but here, nothing to do but listen to this beautiful soundscape, it soothed my mind and restored my equilibrium.
During my long illness and time alone last year, I discovered that I have tinnitus or a ringing in my ears. Whether it came on naturally last year or whether it had been there before and I just hadn't noticed it - and now could with all the quiet, solitude and greater attention through my mindfulness - I don't know. But now, when I am sitting quietly at the start of the day that is the closest sound I can hear. Training my attention through sound is something that I do, focussing on the nearest sounds and then expanding out to those furthest away - with somewhere in the middle one of my family snoring on. I am cultivating a deep gratitude for this sense that I have that I can so easily take for granted. To have been able to hear my babies' first cries; my husband proposing to me; my daughter telling me she loves me. My son has had impaired hearing for all of his life so far and it has had a profound impact upon his life, his speech, his interactions with others and his engagement at school. At his last audiology appointment we discovered that both his ears are now within the normal range and it is truly the best gift. You can tell from one look at his face, and in his behaviour, the wonder of being able to hear properly for the very first time.
Today, I am reflecting on the joy of my sense of hearing, really taking pleasure from the sounds that I can hear (even the ones I could label as noise) and taking a moment to sit in nature and listen. I also intend to listen, really listen to those I meet, listen to the sound of their voice and the story they have to tell. Incidentally, what was your favourite natural sound? I recommend seeking out time with it as soon as ever you can. Your life, or at least the quality of it, may just depend on it.
"We should think about soundscapes as medicine. It's like a pill. You can prescribe sounds or a walk in the park in much the way we prescribe exercise. Do it twenty minutes a day as a lifetime approach, or you can do it as an acute stress intervention. When you're stressed out, go to a quiet place." – Joshua Smyth, Biobehavioural Heath Psychologist at Penn State
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FROM THE FIELDS: Continued Widespread Lettuce Ice
January 04, 2019
For the third consecutive day, cooler weather conditions in the Arizona/California desert growing region are leading to widespread lettuce ice. Harvest and cooling delays are anticipated as crews are on standby until fields thaw. Consecutive mornings with freezing temperatures will inhibit plant growth, slowing maturity of crops.
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Clark County unveiled new location flyers in English and Spanish along with TV and radio public service announcements in English and Spanish encouraging residents, visitors and responders affected by the 1 October shooting to reach out to the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center if they need help or resources.
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center serves as a resource and referral center for those affected by the 1 October shooting incident. The center, which is modeled after similar efforts established in Boston and Orlando after incidents in those cities, is located at 1524 Pinto Lane in Las Vegas near Martin Luther King Boulevard. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Its telephone number is (702) 455-AIDE (2433) for local callers or 1-833-299-AIDE for those out of the Las Vegas Valley. Information about the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center and available services also is on Clark County's website at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/VegasStrong.
"Our goal is to serve as a single point of contact for anyone needing resources or assistance because of the traumatic events of 1 October," said Assistant Clark County Manager Kevin Schiller, who chairs the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center Steering Committee. "You can walk into the center or call our help line to make an appointment or simply to ask questions. Some people may not feel they need help in the initial weeks or months after the incident but that may change as time goes by. We want people to know that we are here to help over the long term."
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is staffed with knowledgeable and caring professionals from multiple local and state agencies to help those affected by the tragic incident. The most requested services are counseling and spiritual care referrals, and financial assistance. The 30-second TV PSAs create by Clark County Television may be viewed on Clark County's YouTube channel and social media sites. They are airing on Clark County Television (CCTV) and local Cox television stations. Additionally, the PSAs are being distributed to local television and radio stations for airing and have been posted on the press room pages of the Vegas Strong website.
Partnering agencies represented at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center to assist those affected by the 1 October shooting include Clark County Social Service, Nevada Victims of Crime Program, Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, Cark County Department of Family Services, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, and the LVMPD Victims Services. Services provided at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center include victim advocacy and support, case management, counseling and spiritual care referrals, and technical assistance with applying for online services including FBI Victim Assistance Services. Property recovery services are accessed online through the questionnaire located on the FBI's Victim Assistance Services Division's website at www.fbi.gov/lvmusicfestivalshooting. People who fill out the questionnaire are asked to provide their contact information and a description of the belongings lost at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Inquiries also can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Due to an obligation to protect the privacy and confidentiality of families, media will not be allowed inside the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center or in the parking lot outside it. Video of the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is available through Clark County's Public Communications Office upon request. Confidentiality protocols are in place to protect the privacy and confidentiality of all clients, patients and visitors at the 1524 Pinto Lane location. We request media observe the following guidelines in covering stories about the operation:


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Man Killed Himself after False Rape Claim Despite 'Texts That Proved His Innocence'
A man accused of rape took his own life, despite denying the accusations made against him.
Ross Bullock, was 38-years-old, when he killed himself after his accuser, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made allegations of rape against him.
Bullock denied the accusations and had kept text messages between the two as evidence of consensual sexual intercourse.
The two meet in February 2015 and had sex at his place of work – they'd also exchanged a series of flirtatious messages to one another.
However, a month after meeting up, Bullock was arrested and questioned by police on suspicion of rape after the woman made an accusation to the authorities.
He was released on bail for a month, despite showing officers the aforementioned text messages which he felt claimed his innocence.
Ross' message read: 'Well I hope u had a good time' and the woman replied saying: 'It was alright I suppose!! X.'.
Despite being let go, the police warned him he could be charged at a later date and following a 'year of torment', he left a note saying he had 'hit rock bottom' and wanted to be 'free from this living hell'.
He hung himself on March 2016.
His 74-year-old mum Carole, who found his body, told the Daily Mail:
The allegation changed Ross as a person. He cut himself off.
His 76-year-old father Ronald added:
Ross would still be alive now if the police had dealt with the allegation sensitively.
A report from the corners office deemed his death was marked down as a result of 'distress' caused by the accusation.
His parents are now considering filing a civil action lawsuit against West Mercia Police. They are also demanding the accuser – who was allegedly in another relationship when she and Bullock – a forklift truck driver from Redditch, Worcestershire – had sex, to be charged. According to the Daily Mail she is currently under investigation for perverting the course of justice.
In a statement from West Mercia Police, given to the Daily Mail they said:
Mr Bullock was arrested and released with no further action. We would like to offer his family our sincere condolences following his tragic death.
A spokesperson for the Independent Office for Police Complaints (IOPC) confirmed a complaint has been filed and brought to the attention of West Mercia Police, who came to the conclusion there was no case to answer.
In December 2017 a student was cleared of rape thanks to evidence uncovered in his Facebook messages, however, he still had to spend over three years in prison before he could prove his innocence.
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this article you can call the Samartians on their 24 hour hotline 116123 or 020 7734 2800.
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You may never be able to play the piano like Van Cliburn, but you can learn to play your favorite songs. You may never reach Eric Clapton's level of proficiency on the guitar, but you can learn to strum well enough to accompany yourself and others in a sing-along.As with so many things in life, it's the journey that counts. Many people pick up a musical instrument to express themselves or just have fun. But you might be surprised to find that learning to play a musical instrument can help defend against memory loss and declines in brain function.
You've lived in your beloved home for 30 years. It's filled with stuff that you've collected over time—the huge sofa, the dining room table with room enough for the whole family.Now you're thinking of moving into a two-bedroom apartment in a retirement community, and just the thought of what you're going to do with all that stuff makes you nervous.
Ingleside at King Farm is pleased to present a Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the Multipurpose Room.To help you learn about the wellness resources that are available within the community and in the King Farm area, we've invited a number of vendors who provide wellness services to conduct demonstrations and provide you with healthy living tips.


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For many school kids Summer vacation has ended and they've returned to the class room, for others it will be staring soon. My oldest daughter started a few weeks ago and there are signs up in various villages in our area alerting drivers that School is in session and to slow down (tempo runter) and be on the look out for school kids.
Many of us adults have lots of things on our minds when we're driving around so it can be easy to miss school kids that might dart across the street in front of you. Kids are often in their own worlds (well aren't we all sometimes) and they don't often pay attention around streets that they should. As drivers it is our responsibility to be on the look out for them.
When a school bus is driving in front of you, be ready to stop. Also be aware that kids might cross the street at any point to get on the school bus. It is also a good idea to be mindful around other types of buses. We don't have normal school buses in the area that I live.
Slow down in school zones. When you see a what looks like a school, chances are pretty good that there are school kids around that might be crossing the street to get into the school or that some might be leaving the school. Learn what speed you need to drive in school zones and at what times, this can vary greatly.
Be mindful of play areas, all year round. While there is more likely to be activity in these areas all year round, there is a higher possibility that they're active during the times of year that kids are in school. Where I live they're signs posted on spiel stresses (streets with play areas). Drivers are supposed to drive less than 10 kph, which is almost only coasting.
So, now that school is in session (or soon will be) it is time to be mindful of kids crossing the roads in front of us. Be careful they might be thinking about seeing their friends in the classroom, recess, or anything else under the sun but that they need to keep their eyes open for cars, so be on the look out. Do you have any tips you use to remember that kids are around and to be careful? If you have any other comments, I'd love to hear them. If you liked this article, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS or email, share it on del.icio.us or on Digg and pass it on to anyone that you think might appreciate it. Thank you. :)
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I have been putting off a serious and focused commitment to an interweb presence for the last ten years, I've been playing at it, futzing around with it, yes. Never really wanting to undertake the process of designing a website as a presentation of life work simply due the paralyzing anxiety of failing at it. The Big Dream, The final push. This is it, and it's terrifying.
Anxiety. Now there's a trigger word if ever there was one! Not just the layman's anxiety, but the full blown, clinical… Let me take a deep breath as the screen warbles and the walls close in! Ahem, clinical Anxiety. The kind you have to get a diagnosis for.
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So here it is, a fully functioning, semi-Kevin designed website, really just an amped up WordPress bloggy froggy with a bit of pre-programmed bell and whistle to keep things on the up and up. The text is a work in progress as I work out the best ways to 'express my self marketing voice' in between hours of dialogue bashes and novel squishing.
So I am officially calling this online 'ME' offically active. Online and into the dark night go I, bell bottoms blazing. It looks like I am in this for the long haul. Someone once told me: 'a writers life is, at best… solitary, and at worst, um-solitary.' I think thats a load of shit. This action, this movement to get on top of that fear of failure once and for all is meant to prove that statement absolutely incorrect.
Yep It looks like I'm on my own here.
Time to throw it off a cliff and see if it flies.