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Centenary's Henry takes regional honor
Centenary's Taylor Henry was named D3Baseball.com's West Region Pitcher of the Year, as announced by the organization on Monday afternoon. Henry, a Bossier City native, was also named as a first-team All-West Region relief pitcher.
The 42-member squad is nominated by the Sports Information Directors and voted on by a committee from around the region. Henry is one of seven players from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference named to the squad, which is divided into first, second and third teams.
The senior hurler led the conference in strikeouts (85) and saves (9) and was second in ERA (1.59). He helped lead Centenary the program to its second, SCAC regular title in three seasons and a runner-up finish in the conference tournament en route to a 24-17 mark and 15-3 in the SCAC.
Henry, who was named SCAC Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-SCAC, closed his Gents' career as the leader in saves (17), fourth in career wins (18), strikeouts (202) and eighth in innings pitched (217.2).
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My holiday's loss is the quilt's gain, the silver lining to the cloud.
Here's where I left it on Friday evening. Both sides have the hexie strips assembled, waiting to be attached. On the left side, I'd got halfway through stitching the strip on, edge to edge. That needed to be completed, the papers removed and then the inner free edge hemmed down onto the back of the quilt. Then the whole process needed to be repeated on the right side.
Here's where I got to today. The quilt has been flipped so I can work on the unfinished short side. On the right, the border is fully applied. On the left, it still needs to be stitched on. Two down, two to go.
The quilt now has to be finished. I've put in the Show entry and paid the fee. I need to ring the Show steward and find out if there are any restrictions on the size or materials of the rod to be used for hanging. This is being entered as a wall hanging, and because it's not a standard size, you have to provide your own rod.
We were going to have a guest on Friday evening, but that has been put off, so I now have additional time there. And with luck and a following wind, I may be excused some of my jury serving time, so I'll regain those days.
The final day for handing in the quilt is June 18. I reckon I'll just make it, so long as I keep on keeping on.
Finally, I promised to let you know if the Aspirin & Arnica cream works to reduce the pain in my hands. It does! Also, it smells pleasantly of teatree oil, the texture is nice and light, with just a trace of grittiness (not sure if that's arnica plant material or ground-up aspirin!), and I've made considerable inroads into the contents of the jar. Here are the details Ella Dee sent me – you can order the stuff from their Facebook page, or just ring them up.
I don't suppose they'll send outside Australia, and indeed, there are restrictions on sending things classed as medicinal in most countries, but I suppose it's worth a try… They could always label the parcel 'hand cream'!


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I had a blog over Thursday's Oprah Fiasco in the works, but after my own fiasco tonight I felt compelled to write on a different topic.
Low blood sugar. It sounds so innocent. Easy to fix, right? Eat some sugar. No big deal. Wrong.
As I arrive at my car after the shopping trip, I lift the big plastic boxes I just bought filled with my other purchases into my car that is obviously too small for the boxes. As I push and shove, I can feel myself getting weaker. I do my normal test before driving. 79. The store is only a few blocks from my home. I munch down a life saver and head out.
As I drive, I know I'm getting lower. I am not sure why Dexcom isn't alarming me that I am below 80. I make it to my house, but as I get out, my clog shoe is skeward on my foot. I can't figure out how to fix it and wind up getting my socks muddy.
Because my brain is unclear, I decide it will be best to bring my purchases inside now instead of going in, testing, and eating first. I can't get them out. The door won't open far enough because another family member's vehicle is parked next to me. I walk back around to the drivers seat and pull the car forward, closer to the garage door, with both the passenger side and drivers side door still open and my left leg hanging out. It seems like a good idea at the time.
I actually do get the box to the front door, but I leave it on the porch and go in. I test. 59. I wonder if I had been lower, and the life savers kicked in. All I know is that I feel like my head is swimming. I am talking out loud, speaking everything I think. Poptart, I say as I open the cabinet. Toaster. But why did I toast it? I should have eaten it as it was, but in my low state, I was going to put that pop tart in the toaster. Milk. I knew it was too many carbs. I pourd a cup and a half of milk. That's about 18 grams of carbs, plus the 35 grams in the pop tart. I knew it was too much, but right then I needed food. And fast.
As I feel myself coming back up, I bolus for the extra carbs. I sit down and relax for a minute. I wonder where I put my phone. I wonder how I hurt my hand. I return to get my boxes from the porch and find my keys in the door and that I only brought one shoe inside. I return to the mud puddle outside and I find the other shoe.
I feel like a differnt person now that my blood sugar is at a normal level. When I'm low, I feel like I have a mental handicap. I literally thought, I feel like a crazy person! during this low. The hardest thing is that all lows are different. Sometimes we drop fast and sometimes we drop very slowly. Tonight was one of my more disorienting nights. Especially because my family had gone to sleep and I was all by myself. The thing was, I wasn't even that low. Sometimes you can be 30 and feel fine, sometimes you feel like you're dying at 59.
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Last April, we reported that the indie MMO Origins of Malu was suspending development as it sought investors to help fund the project. Since then, there has been movement on the game, although it still appears that the team is small, underfunded, and struggling to deliver its vision.
Let's get this out in the open: Origins of Malu's future as an MMO is still on hold, as the team has decided to focus its efforts on creating a "unique" battleground experience for the early access title. The game is sticking with the Unreal Engine 4 and is holding off on making it purchasable again until the full plans for future development are revealed. A small late-December patch created a new login screen and user management system.
"It's been painful road, folks, but we are not dead and going forward I will do my best to update you every Wednesday," the project's leader reported.


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As we are launching our CSA, we're getting lots of great questions! And, because our CSA is not structured in the typical fashion, our model does need a little unpacking. Hopefully, this article will answer your most frequently asked questions…Read More
It's been an amazing year here at the Homestead – our biggest accomplishment was becoming a REAL tax-exempt, 501c3 nonprofit! Hurrah! Enjoy this short video, and see you in the new year! Love the Homestead? Donate today!Read More
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Learning about new cultures has always fascinated me, and so when the opportunity to visit a tribal group that I had long admired arose, I jumped at the chance. First a little background for those of you who have not come across this group before – Harijan was a term used by Gandhi for Dalits (untouchables). He believed it was wrong to call people 'untouchable' and so called them Harijans; Hari meaning God and Jan meaning people, so literally – children of God. This tribal group originally came from Rajasthan and the women wear brightly coloured embroidered clothing, and once married wear a large golden ring through their nose, and as you'll see from the photographs, by large I mean really LARGE!
Let's get my rant out of the way first so this post ends on a positive note… When photographing people it should be done with a high level of respect, these villages are not set up simply for tourists; they are home to this group of people, therefore not a zoo. Put yourself in their place, would you like it if a visitor to your village simply walked up to you, took a photograph and then walked away without even so much as a "Hello" or "How are you today?". I doubt it, but sadly I have seen this time and time again, not just here but in many parts of Asia – and it needs to stop. The guides in the area don't seem to advise people against doing this.On one occasion I tried to explain my particular view on the matter by saying that I will always ask permission before taking a photo of someone (and yes, I really do) and if the person declines then that is fine and I understand, sadly the response from this guide was that I should put my ethics to one side – a very sad situation where the quantity of photographs seems to outweigh any form of respect. OK, rant over…
So, where were we? OK, the Harijan women are fabulous, extremely welcoming and generous, and often find it amusing that anyone would want to take their photo. I spent quite a lot of time with a few of these ladies and over many saucers of chai, had a great laugh. Note the word saucer and not cup; here it is customary to drink from a saucer as it ensures the chai cools evenly – although it is very hard to drink when giggling and I usually end up with half of it down my front, causing yet more laughter!
The marital nose rings are amazing, where I come from a single ring on the finger shows your marital status, but here they prefer to wear giant golden nose rings which weigh a surprising amount. The women also wear very colourful clothing which always seems to contrast perfectly with the background, making for some great photos. Do be warned that if you choose to visit Kutch and the villages there, it is a very hot and dusty place, and so changing lenses is not really advised unless you enjoy removing dust bunnies from all of your future shots!
If you have any questions about the settings used to take these photographs or would simply like to know more about the location, please leave a comment and I will respond as soon as possible.
Kimberley Coole
About the author: currently based in the UK, Kimberley Coole is available for assignment or commission both locally and internationally, specialising in travel photography. Kimberley was chosen as a Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 finalist and received a commendation from the judging panel. Her photographs are represented exclusively by the world's leading stock photography agency, Getty Images, and have been featured in numerous publications.
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World No.4 Stefanos Tsitsipas has weighed successful connected the seemingly never-ending Novak Djokovic visa saga, saying the reigning champ has made the vaccinated cohort of players "look similar fools" by choosing not to get the jab.
Djokovic's presumption for the Australian Open is inactive up successful the aerial contempt being included successful the men's gully connected Thursday day arsenic the No.1 seed.
Tsitsipas, who mislaid to Djokovic successful past year's French Open final, added that it seems similar "not everyone is playing by the rules".
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Irish government leaders are pushing for free, taxpayer-funded abortions in a bill to legalize the killing of unborn babies in Ireland.
In May, Ireland voted to repeal its Eight Amendment, which protected unborn babies' right to life. Now, politicians are considering radical pro-abortion legislation that would force the Catholic nation to embrace abortion on demand.
On Tuesday, pro-abortion Health Minister Simon Harris said the government approved two bills to be introduced to the legislature, Reuters reports.
The legislation would allow abortions for any reason up to 12 weeks of pregnancy and even later in a wide range of circumstances. According to the report, the bills also would force taxpayers to fund abortions and create buffer zones around abortion facilities to block pro-lifers from reaching out to women.
"I have received government approval for two new policy areas to be included in legislation. The first is that [abortions] will be provided on a universal basis — so that cost is not a barrier for women to access these services," Harris said.
"The second is the provision of safe access zones — areas around premises where abortion services are provided where patients and staff can go without fear of intimidation or harassment, and without being subjected to posters or protests," he continued.
These proposals are additions to the original legislation that Harris and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promoted prior to the referendum vote, NewsTalk reports.
Because of court challenges to the referendum, the Oireachtas will not consider the legislation until after the summer recess, according to the report.
The increasingly radical pro-abortion legislation has doctors and medical providers concerned, as well as pro-life advocates across the nation. In June, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar indicated that religious hospitals will be forced to abort unborn babies and doctors will be forced to either do abortions or refer women to doctors who will.
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"It will not, however, be possible for publicly funded hospitals, no matter who their patron or owner is, to opt of providing these necessary services which will be legal in this state once this legislation is passed by the Dail and Seanad," Varadkar said. "I'm happy to give you that assurance.
Varadkar said doctors and nurses will be allowed to opt out of providing abortions. However, he said they will be required to refer women for abortions, even if it goes against their conscience.
The government leaders' proposal would legalize abortion for any reason up to 12 weeks of pregnancy and up to six months in a wide variety of circumstances. It would force taxpayers to pay for abortions and allow eugenic abortions that discriminate against unborn babies with disabilities.
Harris repeatedly has claimed the legislation does not allow abortions on the grounds of a disability. But in June, Harris said he would oppose an amendment to prohibit eugenic abortions, She Magazine reports.
Pro-life lawmakers are considering a number of amendments that would give unborn babies at least some protections in Ireland.
Despite the devastating setback in May, pro-life advocates have vowed to keep fighting to protect unborn babies, mothers and conscience rights for medical professionals across Ireland.


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Boy selling lemonade to pay for his own adoption exceeds goal
A boy raising money to help his foster mother afford to adopt him raised $11,675 by Monday afternoon. His goal had been $5,000.
The money came from a lemonade stand and a yard sale at his home, and "Tristan's Adoption Fund" on YouCaring.com. The funds will pay for legal fees.
The weather is just right for lot of yard sales this weekend including one with a truly special purpose. A 9-year-old boy in north Springfield is raising money for a family of his own.
"I've kind of coached him on some things to say, and he gets a little nervous and stuff. Sometimes he'll just sit there, and I'm, like, 'You have to greet them,'" said Donnie Davis.
Nine-year-old Tristan is selling lemonade, water, and cookies for a cause. The money will not go toward a new bike or toys. Instead, it will help fund his very own adoption.
"You're welcome, and thank you for helping our adoption," Tristan said to customers on Friday.
"He thanks them and says, 'Thank you for supporting our adoption.' It's kind of precious," said Davis, who is Tristan's foster mom.
Davis got a call four years ago when Tristan's mom, living a life of prostitution and drugs, left her 5-year-old son on the doorstep of a shelter on a 17-degree day in January.
"I was scared to death," she said. "If he was scared, if he was hurt, what was going on through his mind,"
Tristan has a new life now and is thankful for a family to call his own.
"I know shes responsible taking care of me, and I know she's going to be a great mother," Tristan said of his foster mom.
He is just hoping for a chance to make it all official.
"He's already a part of our family. In mine and my husband's hearts, that's our son. Nobody can tell us any different; that is our son. He wants to be legally ours," Davis said.
That lemonade stand is at 732 W. Kerr Street, near Broadway Avenue,
They plan to be open again Saturday.


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Dr. A K Jindal,
Head – Engineering Research Centre, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors
Interview by: Ashish Bhatia
Q. How has technology evolved at the Engineering Research Centre (ERC) over the years?
A. We have come a long way. Both in terms of technological depth, and areas that we cover, right to the extent of product breadths that we cover. Till 2000, the number of products that ERC was working on were limited. The frequency of new product development was low. This has increased, in terms of output almost asymptotically. Especially in case of large commercial vehicles. The number of commercial vehicle products, like in the passenger vehicle space, have expanded. They have almost doubled. Within the same product space, the number of variants has increased. The days of having a one-fit solution are passe. So, from an ERC perspective, work, both in terms of depth as well as width, has expanded. In 2005, for example, we were roughly 2000 people. We now amount to 4000 people. We also have a lot of external linkages to ensure the capture and incorporation of new technology.
Q. You have laid stress on frugal engineering and local development. How has it worked?
A. Unlike before, we are today creating everything ground up at the plant. We are creating as well as co-creating. In many instances, it is in conjunction with the suppliers. The fact is, everything is being manufactured ground-up.
Q. How do you respond to changes quickly?
A. We maintain agility through different strategies that we have adopted. We are working on a platform approach. We are also working on the re-use of existing basket of components. Over the last four to five years, we have used the platform approach to the hilt. We have ensured that the same architecture helps us to come out with a large number of products. The 'Ultra' and 'Prima' platforms are examples of this approach. We now want to take it to the next level. We want to increase process agility through modularisation. Rather than to have a discrete set of components, we are now looking at creating modules. In this approach, the entire vehicle is split in 30 to 36 modules. The interfaces between these modules are standardised. As a result when one of the modules requires a change, one doesn't end up changing the entire vehicle. This helps tremendously in reducing the development time; in reducing the re-engineering of products. This also helps in testing and validation among various other processes. We are converting our Bill of Materials (BoM) into modular forms. We are aiming at a day when the products we manufacture are defined by the customers.
Q. How would these strategies reflect through the 15 new launches and 200 variants you plan to launch?
A. Consider the Ace, SuperAce, Xenon, the entire Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) range, Ultra, Signa and the Prima, and it will be these seven product families that will give rise to new launches and variants as part of our modular approach.
Q. Does that indicate a change in the tear-down processes at Tata Motors?
A. The format continues to be the same. We first tear-down, and then take the performance footprint. Then, we see how the aggregate engineers will join to take stock of the key learnings. What is changing is the set of requirements. For example, the weight of the vehicles. Earlier, the weight of the vehicle was not a priority, today it is. We therefore have to link everything in terms of its impact on fuel efficiency. Everything has to be measured in terms of the impact on the overall reliability of the system. The major change in the CV space, in the light- and medium-heavy vehicles especially, are the changing requirements of the customers. Customer expectations have undergone a huge transformation. The mindset from a point of view of maintaining it at regular intervals is changing. People are not really keen to maintain or carry out recurring interventions. This is having a big implication on design, and the way we design. The way we look at component design, component testing and their integration. The integration of aggregates. It may be at a micro-level, their severity does not diminish. They are of critical importance for the future.
Q. What challenges do you face to achieve sustainable mobility solutions?
A. I would like to divide it into two parts – emission and regulations. Stress on hybridisation, and fuel efficiency is high. These rank high on the priority list. We have a very clear objective of improving the fuel-efficiency year-on-year. It contributes directly to sustainability. There are other enablers like light-weighting among others. The BSIV emission compliant vehicles will feature high level of electronics. We have an opportunity to fine-tune fuel efficiency. We are looking at five-to-seven per cent higher fuel efficiency than was attained by BSII and BSIII emission compliant vehicles. The target is to outdo it with BSVI. It will all be achieved gradually, and with focus on light-weighting, driveline optimisation, duty-cycle dependent calibrations among others. Our objective is to increase fuel efficiency through all possible means. We are working on new technologies by keeping in mind vehicle aerodynamics, rolling-resistance, etc. Hybridisation can substantially boost fuel economy. Electrification also signals a move towards sustainability. Our aim is to have technology at an affordable cost. We may refer to an European bus in the case of Starbus Hybrid. In the case of electric bus (9 m and 12 m), that does not apply. If the market migrates to a sophisticated bus, we will provide it. If we simply provide a hybrid bus as an electric variant, the costs will escalate to an extent that there will be no buyers for it. Solutions therefore have to be tailored for the market. They have to meet the market's perceived price points. Both our electric buses are testimony to our efforts to minimise the cost impact en-route to achieving sustainable mobility solutions. We will give a product that suits a particular application of the customer, and at their price point.
Q. What is the thought process behind cross-platform interchange?
A. Engines for instance, at a broad level, are agnostic in nature. How you really integrate them is where the skill lies. For example, Toyota uses its 2.4D engine in a huge number of platforms. Keeping the base the same, how you package is what the entire game plan is all about. It is not necessary that every time we work ground-up.
Q. How is a vehicle deemed fit for its appropriate haulage type?
A. Energy balance of a vehicle is a highly precise study. On an expressway, for example, a bus runs at a fixed speed almost. Braking frequency is less. The portion of braking energy as compared to the portion of overall energy consumed will be small. The driver will cruise at a constant speed, and at an optimum rpm. There is little scope for energy redistribution. When the engine is supplying power, the losses in top-gear include aerodynamic losses, rolling losses (tyres), and losses born out the extent of energy difference between the engine and the axles. Change the engine, and one gains. In the case of an intra-city bus, energy is used in acceleration and braking. Braking makes a substantial portion of the overall consumption. As per an old study, typical of an Indian driving cycle, the braking energy was 24 per cent of the overall drive-cycle, which is a waste. Also, energy is wasted when accelerating and decelerating. It is here that the potential for improvement lies; it is about how that energy could be recovered. Till a few years back there was no knowledge available on this. With a vehicle like the Starbus Hybrid, it is possible to regenerate the lost energy. Recovered energy is fed back to the battery. This energy is used for acceleration. Ultimately, the engine will run on a constant load. This philosophy is extended to all vehicle types where the vehicle drive-cycle is studied. The use of technology is highly cycle dependent. If it is Delhi where a stop is mapped at an interval of one-kilometer, a hybrid bus makes an ideal solution. A cost analysis is necessary if one were to decide if it would be a series hybrid or a parallel hybrid. A series hybrid turns out to be expensive whereas a parallel hybrid has its own set of advantages. The latter (parallel) will be effective when there are frequent starts and stops. Where a reasonable cruising speed is achieved between starts and stops. On roads with substantial straights, a parallel hybrid is most suitable. With less scope of cruising, a series hybrid would fit the bill. A series-parallel on the other does not fit the CV space. It is used in passenger vehicles. The world will eventually move towards electrification. Hybridisation is an interim solution.
Q. With Economies of Scale (EoS) lacking, what timelines could one look at for penetration of advanced technologies in CVs?
A. In the CV space, change in technology is taking place at a slow pace. The CV industry is cyclic, and the renewal rates are longer. Mindsets are conservative. The change in technology in the CV space is therefore slower than that in the passenger vehicle space. There, the renewal rates and technology upgrade rates are higher. Volumes too are far greater. One can very quickly ammortise technological development costs on a large base. In the CV space, the same is not possible.
Q. What are the challenges when it comes to 'Fuel-cell' technology?
A. There are challenges, and they are surmountable. In case of the 'fuel cell' bus, we had to use welded joints to reduce susceptibility of leakages. We had to use stainless steel – double steel joints, to avoid leakages.
Q. How much progress has been achieved in vehicle control strategy?
A. A lot has been accomplished, and a lot needs to be accomplished. If one wants to model the cell level in a battery to predict the performance for example, it is yet to be finalised. If one wants to predict the performance of a vehicle, it is do-able. It is a function of technology, its maturity, its database internal to the company, or external to the company. Maturity comes slowly, and one has to work towards improving the fidelity of these models. On how they can be made more predictive. Any simulation model today is as good as its validation.
Q. How does the Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) cell technology facilitate light-weighting?
A. The most prevalent and safe technology is Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) followed by Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC), and LTO cell technology. These three have attained a high level of maturity. The shortcoming of LTO technology is the need for many more cells to be put in series to achieve the desired voltage. The good part is, the cycle life is high. In light-weighting context, because of the high lifecycle, one could do away with putting smaller battery packs and in-turn reduce weight. This leads to the concept of opportunity charging, or fast charging as we know it. A 400 kV charger can fully charge a 50 kV battery in about 10 minutes. If 5 kV has been utilised after running on one route and has to be replenished, charging will take a few seconds.
Q. Do you think LNG will cannibalise CNG as an established alternate fuel?
A. It is only the fueling method that changes. We foresee no cannibalisation therefore. Our thought process is that places where CNG was not available will be catered to by LNG. The strategy is to have multiple products for multiple places, and with multiple peculiarities. It is about what is available locally. In my opinion, both will co-exist. The only difference is in the way fuel is acquired and stored. There is no difference between a LNG or a CNG engine.
Q. What are the challenges when it comes to Intelligent Transport System (ITS) modules?
A. The current ITS is basic as far as my understanding is concerned. Bus stands are notified of the bus location, and it is about track and trace. It is good but not complete. The scope of ITS includes overall traffic management and improvement in traffic efficiency among others. Features such as these need to be integrated for the smooth functioning of traffic.
Q. Given the various fronts on which the ERC works, how do you gauge resource requirements?
A. We do not go on a resource shopping spree. What we do is prioritise. We do gap analysis to ascertain the area with a bottleneck, and how we can address it. We call for external help if the need be; from entities like Tata Technologies Limited (TTL) and others. We indulge in work-share with our suppliers too. This helps us to optimise our resource utilisation.
One can very quickly ammortise technological development costs on a large base. In the CV space, the same is not possible.


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The cattle are all gone and now we have time to reflect. Looking back, having a sale during a pandemic and when cattle prices were down all over the country, was risky. We knew that the cattle were in great shape and when Dustin asked us right before the catalog was going to print, what we wanted to do, we decided we must move forward and changed the date by two weeks, hoping that everything would be better by then. Those two weeks allowed us more time, which we were thankful to have. We had no clue how much was involved in getting ready for a sale on our place. Thankfully we had a lot of help the week of the sale. Seth and Shelby came in from Kansas for almost the whole week. New son in law was probably wondering what he had gotten into. Shelby and Seth both have office jobs and we had them working outside sun up to sun down in the hot Texas sun. They both took home nice sunburns. Harley and Brody had just finished up their spring semester at Texas A&M and had time off to lend a hand, too. Koby was working as an essential worker at the restaurant where he works in Fort Worth. He just had a couple days off to cook for us. He came in after a long work week, and stayed up all night cooking lunch in the rain for us.
Garrett has worked for us for several years. He helps do everything that Keith and I ask him to do. I warned him for about a month that we had much to do the weeks before the sale. He was there for picture days, video days, long days of working the cows, he fed them and watched for heats, and built fence and moved panels around. You name it, Garret did it. We greatly appreciate all that he did to help us. He was and is our number one helper.
Sale day was a busy one for our helpers. We started at sun up that day. The house full of kids or should I say young adults, that stayed with us were all up and ready to go before 6 am. Not like normal college kids. A big storm blew through on Friday night giving us extra work that we had not planned on. We had 4 tents set up for serving lunch and check in that were destroyed in the storm to clean up. Everything was muddy and we had to put out about 60 bags of shavings, so at least it wasn?t a muddy mess under the tent. And all the cattle had to be moved from the traps in front of the house to the traps behind the barn and they had to moved right through the mud to get there. Good thing we had extra friends for helping sale day including Lauren Lee, Andrew Duke, Bruce Boyd, Brice Boyd, Conner Metcalf and Kristin Massingill. Dustin Layton and Andee Marston arrived early to help too. We got it all done before most people arrived, thanks to everyone who made it happen.
Because of the pandemic, we worried and worried if anyone was going to show up. I ordered hand sanitizer and soap on the internet for because I couldn't find it in stores. We built a hand washing station and I bought disinfecting spray. We were going to be prepared to make the sale compliant to whatever our governor put in place. Thankfully, buying cattle was and will always be an essential business. If there was not a pandemic, we would have still worried if people were going to show up. Guess that?s normal. But when the trailers started pulling through the gates it was exciting. And cars and truck and more trailers. At about an hour before the sale, I was wondering if we were going to have enough parking and enough food. And if everyone would fit in the sale tent and stay 6 feet apart. Thankfully it all worked out.
Before the sale started, we were sure hoping that people liked the cows and were there to buy. And we were sure hoping that our internet was reliable. Often times when we have stormy weather, we don?t have internet. But everything was fine. Our friends and fellow Hereford breeders, bid on every single cow from underneath that tent with the muddy ground and from near and far on the internet. I will not ever forget the feeling when the cows we have put our heart into, were bought by dear Hereford folks. It was hard to say goodbye to most of the cows?especially Skittles and Sweet Tart. But sharing our genetics with our fellow Hereford breeders is an honor. We will look forward to many years of seeing our herd develop into herds for others. We will be watching for many of the offspring in the show rings across the country in coming years.
Wish that I had more pictures to share from sale day. I have never been good at taking pictures when something exciting is happening. We have very few pictures of the kids at sporting events or from the show ring. Even when I had the camera hanging around my neck. We just have memories of a beautiful wonderful day. Thank you to everyone that bid, bought and showed an interest in our program. And thanks to everyone that had a part in helping us from pictures to catalogs to setting up pens and cleaning up after the sale.
And don?t count us out of the business completely. We may have sold our entire young cow herd. But we kept a couple of donor cows that we are partners with, with other breeders. And we kept a few old cows that were just too old to sell. Also on the ground are embryo calves that will be our future herd of cows and herd bulls to sell. And we have already put in embryos for our next calf crop. Watch for our commercial cow herd selling in late summer. They will be mostly Hereford influenced cows and a few exotics that are bred to raise show steers. We have decided that since our kids are no longer show steers, we don?t need those cows. In addition, we will have 20 or so bulls in a sale in Schulenburg with our friends at Rocking W. Mark your calendar for October 9 for that sale.
We called our sale Hidden Oaks Ranch Retirement Sale. But as ranchers, I am pretty sure we will never retire. Just hope that we can cut back and enjoy the view.


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The iconic DMC Wing, a massive spoiler for the McLaren 720s Coupe & Spider, made from Carbon Fiber. DMC products are certified by TUV, a German government approved authority for car safety standards.
The new McLaren 720s is a superb looking car however from a distance with the softer curves than the previous P1 it can look a little tame. We aim to change that with our new range of 720s Carbon. The DMC Carbon GT Wing Spoiler really is the finisher to any cars rear end. The 720s from factory has quite a tame looking lights that really doesn't do a proper McLaren any justice. The DMC carbon creation looks same but thanks to being in carbon, has a more aggressive look. At the same time it still keeps the basic OEM style, not looking aftermarket at all.
The Carbon Fiber Wing Spoiler is made up from forged aluminium wing legs, and a spoiler blade made from lightweight and strong carbon fibre, produced via vacuum infusion giving both great strength and superior finish. Once the part has been produced and pulled from the mould, it is checked and tested thoroughly before heading to lacquer. Each part is inspected further and checked for tolerances before being hand and machine polished, followed by being waxed and sealed in with high content Carnauba products.
These are an add-on part. You may consider to purchase the lower rear bumper from us as well to keep your original intact. Alternatively you will have to modify your bumper so allow the DMC wing legs to enter the car chassis area. In there, the wing legs will merge with the chassis frame. Remove the original diffuser for this procedure. The OEM upper bumper also needs to be removed for installation. Although fitting is quite straight forward we do always recommend using a trained professional to undertake the install. We estimate around 240 minutes to fit.
McLaren 720s /765LT Coupe & Spyder (will look slightly different, ask for details)
McLaren Senna (shown here)
McLaren 720s Wing x 1
McLaren 720s Wing Legs x 2
McLaren 720s Wing Base Plates (Optional, not included)
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DMC Products come with a free Gloss or Matte Coating on all Carbon Fiber items, please leave a note at check out which one you like. If you don't specify we will add a gloss base layer. However we suggest you to add one additional layer to match your country's local UV and weather requirements as they differ throughout the world. We also suggest to wax, polish and seal the item further, even though we include a base seal of high quality carnauba product. This can be protective in regions that have high humidity or rain.


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The Dark Side of Male Infertility
He sat down in front of me, looked me in the eye and told me that if I cannot find sperm, then he will divorce his wife in the Middle East. If he can't provide seed for her to bear a child, then he is not worthy of being married to her. OK, that put the pressure on me, to say the least. But it also brought to light the absolute gravity of this disease called male infertility.
A Lonely Number
In my practice, I see a lot of men with no sperm in the ejaculate. I've described what I call "That Azoospermic Feeling" before, and believe me, facing a diagnosis of absolute infertility is one of the loneliest experiences a man can have. We reiterated this point in a paper published a couple of years ago with my colleagues from UCSF. We observed that men diagnosed with male infertility suffer intense negative sexual, personal and social strain, findings typical for illnesses like cancer.
Just recently, an NIH-based study extended these observations. Among 3200 infertile men and women, they found that depression among infertile men was quite common. In addition, male depression was associated with lower pregnancy rates, a finding that was not observed in women. What gives? To me, it makes sense as depression can lower sex drive and cause erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, all of which could lead to less sex and fewer pregnancies. So, infertility is not simply just another daily stressor, but is likely a lot more than that. Stress a man out long enough and depression sets in. And that in turn sets up a vicious cycle in which failure to conceive (while having sex) leads to more failure to conceive (because of no sex). Now that is ugly.
Got Your Number
Here are the simple truths regarding the dark side of men and infertility:
- Infertility affects men's self-esteem and self-identity similar to other mortal challenges. You were put on this good earth to reproduce, and yet you can't? This goes deep.
- Feelings about fertility and sexual adequacy are interconnected for many men.
- Infertility has long-term emotional ramifications as it is often a secret kept from others that can lead to isolation and desperation.
- Infertility causes many men to question their masculinity.
- Male infertility can carry a social stigma that relates to sexual prowess.
You might not have guessed that all this stuff swirls around within the minds of men. But it does. Just ask them. You'll uncover a world that you never knew existed. And you may help rescue a man drowning in a sea of emotions.


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"Everything you have done in your life until now has led you to where you are today. Every experience, every belief, every action, every thought, every relationship, every career move, and every spoken word has brought you to this point. What appeared as distinct, separate, and individual events in your life actually all interconnected. When you are in the middle of each experience it can appear as if it is uniquely different and powerful. But when you have the opportunity to step back and examine your life as if it were one long movie, you see how it all fits together.
It is important you recognize that you are not moving randomly from one experience to another. You are not randomly meeting people that appear in your personal relationships, career, and friendships. Viewing with perspective the steps in our journey helps us see that there is significant importance to our life. Each of us is unique and offers special talents to the world. When we see how all of our experiences are intertwined, we then understand that there is much more to come."
Gary Spinell, in "Beyond Intent"
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OZONE Paragliders are designed IN FRANCE and manufactured in Vietnam
Hadron XX is a reflex sport/cross-country paraglider for very experienced pilots, who are familiar with small, fast and very agile canopies with short brakes travel. It is a fast and agile wing offering plenty of lift, as well as comfy handling. Its domaines are classic paramotor competitions, long routes, slaloms and thermalling.
As every other modern paramotor wing, the Hadron XX features carefully designed airfoil section, in this case optimised for cross-country effectiveness. For the first time we used the Aerodynamical Flaps System - our innovative idea for easy take-off and landing even at high altitudes, as well as better use of thermal lift.
The Hadron XX is our answer to paramotor market demand for a dedicated high-performance wing with variable angle of attack and constant airfoil.
Ozone has taken the latest technology and best features from the VIPER 4, SLALOM, and SPEEDSTER 2, and adapted it all to a new mission. The result is one of the fastest and most stable PPG wings that we have ever produced.
The planform and arc are based on the Viper 4, but with a lower aspect ratio for a more compact and forgiving feel. The OZRP remains unchanged, featuring SharkNose openings and the highest levels of CM+ within the OZONE range. A pure 4-line rigging plan and a new internal structure have been employed to carefully control the angle of attack and increase the chord-wise cohesion of the sail whilst accelerated.
The overall effect is an increase in the internal pressure throughout the speed range for a more forgiving behaviour in turbulence, greater resistance to spin at higher angles of attack, and high levels of inherent stability at lower angles of attack. The efficiency of the sail has been optimised with miniribs, 3D shaping, and plastic rods for a clean, wrinkle free leading edge.
Viper 4 is more suitable for dynamic and slalom competition flying, thanks to a higher top speed with more stability across the entire speed range. Furthermore, a totally new riser system has increased both speed range and refined control in accelerated flight. A new PK system is built into the risers, and a 2D steering system with an additional pulley to install custom steering modifications for competition slalom flying.
The V4 PK system connects the accelerator and trim system on the risers. This yields a higher top speed (greater range of acceleration) with the same amount of travel in the accelerator.
In the V4 2D steering system, the brake line and tip steering line (TST) are connected to the main brake handle. This system allows the pilot to isolate control of the wingtip (TST), or the center of the trailing edge, or both together.
Overall, the V4 is a powerful tool for the most experienced PPG pilots who are looking to add competition results to their flying careers. Emilia, Alex, and the OZONE R&D Team thoroughly enjoyed the development of this new design, and we are confident that you will be impressed by all it delivers.
For those early steps into the air under power, ease, simplicity and fun must rank highly on the scale of priorities, and this is what CIMA PWR is all about.
Beneath the skin of CIMA PWR, runs deep the philosophy of Sky Paragliders which makes this possible.
CIMA PWR's design thus dedicates itself to opening the world of Paramotoring to a whole new generation of pilots by offering simple launching, predictable pitch & roll stability along with a high lift profile for slow and effective take-off & landing and in-flight comfort.
A wing that will take you from beginning to beyond, that's CIMA PWR
Prices start from $3850
Paramotoring is a rapidly developing airsport which brings the dream of personal flight to everyone. Wing technology is always developing and there are a number of great brands that we support. Paramotoring is an evolution of paragliding, while a standard paraglider is reliant on hills and the use of thermal conditions to self-launch, dedicated paramotor wings have been especially designed for a greater range of speed in mind.
We can supply Dudek, Sky and Ozone paramotor wings plus all accessories.
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The Warp is our new high-end sports performance paramotor wing for experienced pilots, searching for speed, agility and economy in one package, who participate in classic and/or slalom competitions and are perfectly familiar with active piloting.
Comparing it to our other performance designs, we can say that Warp is the bringing together of Snake XX and Hadron XX. Faster than both, it is as agile as Snake XX and efficient as Hadron XX. In thermal conditions, its behaviour is similar to a free-flying wing, with a good climb, glide and intuitive operation.
The Warp is a hybrid of 3 and 4-liner, since only such arrangement allows full adjustability of the profile geometry via the trimmer, speed and PA system (Power Attack) operation.
Warp as standard comes equipped with 2D controls. In the 2D layout, both the main control and the tip steering line are attached to the main control handle. This system allows the pilot to either independently control the tip of the wing and the centre of the trailing edge, or both at once. Thanks to the separation of the main control, the experienced pilots can adjust the progression of pulling the trailing edge to suit their preferences. Warp does not have a separate small TST handle, which simplifies control over the riser system both during takeoff and in flight.
Warp is our next generation wing for experienced competition PPG pilots. We are convinced that they will be impressed by its capabilities.
Dudek Paragliders are designed and manufactured in Poland.
All-terrain reflex paramotor wing. Raise your limits. Widen your comfort zone. Discover a sense of control that defies such performance. This is what makes flying ZORRO absolute fun.
ZORRO utilizes our SAFS (Skyflex Active Foil System) design. SAFS is our reflex foil design which enables ZORRO to possess a high top speed even with low to moderate wing loadings, together with a foil that remains solid even if the brakes are accidentally applied at full speed; an extremely crucial part of the philosophy of our Power Series design team, and Just one of the many features which makes ZORRO well suited to reflex newbies as well as with the experts.
DGAC certified and aimed at the intermediate to expert PPG pilot, ZORRO is for those pillots who are looking for a reflex wing that can be flown fast, yet with the ability to also offer efficiency and fun too, along with manageable take-off and landing speeds.
Prices from $4750
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The Mojo PWR is a versatile wing for both free flying and powered flight. Certified EN A, it is suitable for students in training but ideal for the newly qualified. It is reliable and dependable, perfect for pilots who require an easy, safe and solid wing for their first 100 hours of paramotor experience as well as paragliding ridge soaring, thermalling and XC flying.
The Mojo PWR is agile, stable and comfortable. In active air the wing is compact and forgiving. It is well damped in pitch, this helps it cut through turbulence efficiently making it very resistant to deflations and improving the re-inflation characteristics.
It delivers gentle, predictable feedback and filters air movements in an understandable way.
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The Roadster 3 delivers all of the benefits of an advanced reflex profile and the patented OZONE SharkNose, with EN B certification*. The Shark Nose OZONE Reflex Profile was developed specifically for powered flight. It maintains a constant level of lift and internal pressure over a wide range of angles of attack, giving exceptional levels of stability throughout the speed range. In turbulent air, even at low angles of attack, the Roadster 3 is highly collapse resistant – the reflex profile absorbs turbulence and remains inflated even without pilot input. At high angles of attack the brake range is very forgiving, meaning that deep inputs can be made without the risk of stall.
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sky Paragliders are designed and manufactured in Czech Republic.
Beginner Wing
The Nucleon XX was manufactured in Flexi Edge technology, offering better leading edge aerodynamics. Another key feature is the Shark Nose profile, guaranteeing high pressure in cell intakes area (=even better safety) in full speed/angle of attack range. Also the 3D ballooning was taken into account even more precisely than earlier wings.
For the first time in this category we've decided to offer the 2D steering as standard feature. This includes precisely designed progression, so the paraglider can be steered surely and effortlessly. At high speeds the paraglider can be very precisely steered with new, improve,light TST handle. Nucleon XX sports anniversary colour design of the four elements - Air, Water, Earth and Fire.
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Sometimes it is not enough to fly within the boundaries. Sometimes the urge to push the limits is very strong. If you have to, then you really have to give it a try. And here we come with Z-BLADE, the Game Changer… to the bone! Z-BLADE – the freestyle & racing, a wing with spirit!
Z- BLADE is a dynamic PPG wing that moves your horizons and pushes your limits. Z-BLADE is the performance, enjoyment and technological treasure that brings your flying to a totally new level.
Z-BLADE features SAFS (Skyflex Active Foil System) design that provides stability even if the brakes are applied at any range of speed. Our SAFS reflex foil design enables Z-BLADE to possess the highest safety levels and wing profile sturdiness to ensure you will enjoy the performance in the very best and safest way.
Z-BLADE speed system and trimmers are designed to guarantee the stability of the wing profile in all the speed ranges and configurations.
A "PK System" is added to Z-BLADE risers to improve the behavior in the dynamic turns (for pylon racing, freestyle or just the fun of it). They offer the possibility to accelerate and release the trimmer in a single movement, just by pushing the speed bar.
Z-BLADE is DGAC certified and aimed to the racing, freestyler or expert PPG pilot target.Z-BLADE is for those pilots who are looking for a reflex wing that can be flown dynamically and fast, with the capability to offer precision and fun, keeping efficiency and manageability in take-off and landing speeds.
If you are interested in flying and unsure which way you want to go, Paragliding or Paramotoring, this canopy is a good choice.
The Universal has received both free-flying (EN-B) and paramotor (DGAC) certificates.
Beginning XC pilots will surely appreciate exceptional comfort in uneasy thermals, resulting from considerable amount of reflex traits present in the design. On activating the trimmers and setting up the ALC+ steering, Universal becomes a full reflex paramotor wing, good for both leisure and cruise flying, thermalling, last but not least for initial Paramotor wing.
FLUX has soul. Sky design team has engineered an intermediate PPG wing that offers feeling, versatility, efficiency and ease of use. FLUX is just as at home thermaling with the engine off or on tick-over, as it is on a fast cruise with the trimmers off, eating up the Kilometers.
FLUX is a wing for Intermediate Pilots who like to thermal and motor glide,
to climb & cruise with fuel efficiency and
to take off and land in short distances.
Key features include; Fuel efficient, Versatile speed range, Thermalling ability, Skytex water repellant fabric, Structured leading edge, Trimmer & accelerator risers, Tip steering system, High/low optional hang points, and Low speed take-off & landing.
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Which luxury brand sweeps IIHS field? Audi
Audi has pulled off something this year that no other luxury model has managed. The automaker has become the most awarded luxury manufacturer by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) this year. In its testing program, IIHS has named eight Audis as Top Safety Picks. No other automaker has achieved that this year.
The models are the:
- Audi A4 allroad
- A5 Sportback
- A5 Coupe
- Q5 Crossover
- Q7 Crossover
Audi is proud to lead the segmant
Scott Keogh, president of Audi of America, on hearing the news, was enthusiastic. "Audi of America is proud to lead the segment, earning more IIHS Top Safety Picks this year than any other luxury manufacturer. This recognition highlights the brand's commitment to providing the highest levels of standard and available driver-assistance systems in our vehicles, from SUVs to entry-level sedans."
The A4 allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe and Q5 (crossover) are the latest vehicles in the Audi family to be named 2017 Top Safety Picks. All four have standard front-crash prevention systems that earn them a superior rating. One of the features that have helped them gain their ratings is Audi's pre sense® basic. It is a safety routine that helps to prepare a vehicle for a crash. It does this by partially closing the side windows and sunroof, as well as pretensioning the front seatbelts. Audi has equipped these cars with Audi pre sense® city, another routine that detects cornering and stationary vehicles and pedestrians at speeds up to 52 mph. When it detects a problem, the system can start full braking when a potential crash is detected.
The Q6/A6, equipped with the available driver-assistance package, was also named 2017 Top Safety Picks earning good ratings in all five crashworthiness evaluations and at least an advanced rating in Crash Avoidance.
Also, two Audis have received Top Safety Pick + ratings, the 2017-18 A4, equipped with the available driver-assistance package (Prestige models) and the 2017-18 A3, when equipped with the available LED lighting package (Premium Plus and Prestige models).
Top Safety Pick + Criteria
To receive a Top Safety Pick + designation, vehicles must meet the Top Safety Pick requirements and receive no less than an acceptable rating for headlight visibility and illumination. High-beam assist (available on the A4 and standard on the A3 Prestige trim) automatically switches between high and low beams to help increase visibility for the driver. High-beam assist switches off when oncoming vehicles are detected. The IIHS Testing Program.
The A3 and A4 earned good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and a superior rating for front-crash prevention when equipped with the available driver assistance package.
The A3 and A4 also earned "good" ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and a "superior" rating for front-crash prevention when equipped with the available driver assistance package.
Interestingly, Audi has had quite a turnaround since 2016. At that time, the A4 received a "poor" rating because it failed the small frontal overlap test. For 2018, the situation has changed as the A4 has raised that rating to "good."
IIHS defines Audi's competition as Acura, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Volva, and Tesla. Here is more information on this.
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Oregon City nixes Proud Boys events after riot in park
In the aftermath of the riot at Clackamette Park, Oregon City is canceling Proud Boys leader Daniel Tooze's reservation for a picnic shelter at the park this Friday.
Public records show that Tooze had reserved picnic tables at the park for the past three Fridays for "pro-American flag-wave and campaign events."
Oregon City police declared a riot shortly before 4 p.m. Friday, June 18 after dueling groups of left- and right-wing protesters unleashed pepper spray, fired paintball guns and used their fists to do battle on the green space at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette rivers.
Records obtained by Pamplin Media Group show one of the park's two shelters had been reserved by Tooze for "horse shoes and dinner for flag wave" on June 25, with attendance at the event estimated at 50 persons — but the reservation has now been canceled.
Citing the ongoing investigation into the previous riot, OCPD Capt. Shaun Davis said that he couldn't release any other names besides Tooze who have been identified so far as on city's list for being denied park-facility reservation requests.
"If we determine that anyone who was involved in the riot tries to make a park reservation, that reservation will be denied," Davis said.
Tooze previously reserved the park's main shelter on June 4, June 11 and June 18, according to the records. After the most recent skirmishing, Tooze and others wearing the colors of the Proud Boys hoisted flags for passing motorists on State Route 99E.
Oregon City Parks and Recreation staff marked the nearby horseshoe rink and picnic shelter as "not for use because of Flag Demonstration at Clack" on the days when Tooze had booked the main pavilion, per the records.
Tooze did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though he told a Pamplin Media reporter on June 18 that the shelter had been reserved for a GOP voter registration drive. Tooze then compared the actions of the black-clad counterprotesters known as antifa to "silencing the opposite political party, just like the Nazis did."
An official statement by Oregon City staff called the June 18 violence "unacceptable and does not represent the values and expectations" of the city, community or businesses. City officials said they don't take lightly their action to cancel Tooze's picnic-shelter reservation.
"However, we are not willing to risk further property damage and personal injury caused by the unacceptable behavior of a small group of individuals," the city's statement said. "The city stands with peaceful and nonviolent groups who wish to encourage and engage in conversation, the free exchange of ideas and community healing."
Oregon City officials expect parks to be used responsibly so that all visitors can exercise their rights, minds and bodies safely. They plan to act immediately to close parks in response to violent protests, as they did at Clackamette Park on June 18.
"Our parks are a necessity because they make us healthier as individuals, they are places for us to come together and enjoy our beautiful city and, more importantly, they help build stronger communities," city officials wrote. "This is your park. The city is here to manage them responsibly and to ensure that all visitors can use our parks safely."
Besides one case from last year, Davis said he didn't know of any other Proud Boys or any antifa members who have been charged with crimes in Oregon City.
"We're trying to identify all the people who were at the riot and whether they committed any crimes," Davis said. "We're also trying to identify any victims and determine whether they want to come forward as victims and forwarding that information to the district attorney's office."
Charges move forward
The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office has indicted alleged Proud Boys member Cole Robert Scott, 26, on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon, menacing and failure to perform the duties of a driver related to an Oregon City bar fight in August 2020 ; Scott faces a July 2 court hearing on the charges.
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Harry and Sally Solomon have returned to Earth — and they've taken the form of Mom's Chef Rudy and Tammy Diffendorf.
The CBS comedy has at last coordinated a 3rd Rock From the Sun reunion between series regular Kristen Johnston and recurring guest star French Stewart. In the episode, airing Thursday, Jan. 30 (at 9/8c), "Christy is troubled when sparks fly between Tammy and Chef Rudy," according to the official description.
Those sparks aren't exactly evident in TVLine's exclusive sneak peek, which finds Tammy and Rudy butting heads. Christy takes her friend aside to break up the fight, and is dumbfounded when Tammy expresses interest in the Rustic Fig's arrogant cook.
"It was inevitable that these two would have a storyline, and I love how the writers handled it," Johnston tells TVLine. "I think both Mom and 3rd Rock fans will get a kick out of it."
Elsewhere in the episode, "Bonnie overreacts when her therapist (played by recurring guest star Rainn Wilson) accuses her of rejecting his help."
Mom, which is currently in its seventh season, has already been renewed for Season 8.
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Throughout his career, David has been an advocate for children and families. After working as the policy director at the Washington State Council for Children and Families, he spent five years at the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Maryland Advocates for Children and Youth, both dedicated to education policy issues ranging from home visiting and pre-k to school funding and student discipline reform. David's mission to uplift voices of young people further extends to his volunteer role as a a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care.


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Shrimp and grits is one of the most popular dishes in Southern cuisine, but did you know it's actually meant to be enjoyed as a breakfast dish? "Breakfast shrimp" was a typical morning meal for laborers and fishermen since it is easy and quick to prepare, inexpensive, and filling. There's nothing like fresh seafood and creamy, cheesy carbs to start your day!
Today, everyone has their own spin on shrimp and grits. Recently, the dish has seen a revival with ingredients like Berkshire pork, savory veal demi-glace, and micro herbs. Our recipe honors the history of the dish while bringing in some new, unexpected flavors. The ingredients on their own are simple, but when combined, it's a complex melding of flavors that one can only describe as "soul food."
INGREDIENT LIST (All currently available at The Organic Butcher)
The Grits
- 2 cups milk/water (we use Creambrook Farm raw milk)
- ½ cup Bloody Butcher grits
- 1 cup Meadowcreek Appalachian cheese
- 2-3 tbsp house parmesan garlic butter
- Salt to taste
The Sauce
- 10-12 shrimp
- 6-8 oz. Tasso ham
- ½ cup Pinot grigio (Colutta Friuli or your white wine of choice)
- 3 tbsp house parmesan garlic butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bring 4-1 liquid to grits (milk/water) to a boil
- Add grits while stirring
- Bring down to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes while stirring often
- Stir in cubed pieces of butter with the Appalachian cheese
- For the sauce, heat pan on medium-high heat
- Add Tasso ham and cook for 30 seconds, then add shrimp and sear on both sides
- Keep heat on medium-high and add wine to release fond. Reduce wine to au sec (almost dry), then take pan off of heat
- Add crumbled or cubed pieces of COLD parmesan garlic butter and Roll butter whisk it in
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High-dose influenza vaccine to reduce clinical outcomes in high-risk cardiovascular patients: Rationale and design of the INVESTED trial.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Multicenter Study;Pragmatic Clinical Trial)
BACKGROUND: Influenza leads to significant cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality-particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease-that may be prevented with a standard influenza vaccine. However, patients with cardiovascular conditions have a reduced immune response to influenza vaccine, potentially resulting in reduced effectiveness for preventing clinical events. High-dose vaccine augments immune response in cardiac patients, suggesting that a high-dose influenza vaccination strategy may further reduce morbidity and mortality. Alternatively, broader coverage with an influenza vaccine containing an increased number of viral strains is an alternative strategy without direct evaluation. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: INfluenza Vaccine to Effectively Stop Cardio Thoracic Events and Decompensated heart failure (INVESTED) is a pragmatic, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active-controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of an annual vaccination strategy of high-dose trivalent versus standard-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine in patients with a history of recent heart failure or myocardial infarction hospitalization. The trial will enroll approximately 9,300 patients over 4 influenza seasons. The primary hypothesis is that high-dose influenza vaccine will reduce the composite outcome of all-cause mortality and hospitalization from a cardiovascular or pulmonary cause compared with standard-dose influenza vaccine within each enrolling season. Approximately 1,300 primary outcome events will provide >90% power to detect an 18% relative risk reduction at a 2-sided α level of .05. CONCLUSION: INVESTED is the largest and longest study to assess whether high-dose influenza vaccine is superior to standard-dose influenza vaccine in reducing cardiopulmonary events in a high-risk cardiovascular population (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02787044).
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- Vardeny, O; Udell, JA; Joseph, J; Farkouh, ME; Hernandez, AF; McGeer, AJ; Talbot, HK; Bhatt, DL; Cannon, CP; Goodman, SG; Anand, I; DeMets, DL; Temte, J; Wittes, J; Nichol, K; Yancy, CW; Gaziano, JM; Cooper, LS; Kim, K; Solomon, SD
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- August 2018
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- 202 /
Start / End Page
- 97 - 103
PubMed ID
- 29909156
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- 1097-6744
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ahj.2018.05.007
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Dudh Khosi
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Your historical effort to summit the peak will be rewarded with probably one of the best panoramic views in the world as you feel Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Makalu almost touch the tip of your nose.
Climbing Island Peak via Everest Base Camp is an awesome trek for adventurer seekers who are energetic and physically fit and wish for both trekking and climbing experience.
Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, lies in the Khumbu Himalayan range. With this trip, you go on a wonderful adventure that takes you into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley all the way to Island Peak (6189m).
Descending with a sense of achievement, our route takes you into many cultural sites such as Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village, Tangboche, famous for its ornately decorated Tibetan monasteries and Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and cultural center of Khumbu.
The itinerary to Island Peak is designed responsibly by taking care of proper and gradual acclimatization at suitable intervals. Before heading to Island Peak, you get the essential climbing practice course on various aspects of climbing techniques which is briefed and instructed by our climbing Sherpa.
Climbing Island Peak gives the best satisfaction that both amateurs and serious climbers dream of. Seeking for the thrill of adventure and wishing to widen your experience towards peak climbing? This is your mountain.
Excited about peak climbing but searching for a bit more comfortable route? Then consider climbing Mera Peak (6476m).
Climbing Mera Peak is a straightforward climb that is frequently ascended by groups and individuals whose only climbing qualifications are that they are fit and have an out-going sense of adventure.
By Mountain People welcomes you at your hotel for a pre-trip meeting. We introduce you to your guide and we talk about the trekking route. If you have any questions or requests, we would like to hear them from you.
Note: Please make sure you bring your passport to the meeting along with three copies and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting we request you to clear the due balance if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Early morning your guide takes you to Tribhuwan International Airport for the short but scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2804m). Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will brief you and introduce your porters before beginning your trek towards Phakding (2610m).
After landing we take our time to explore the village while your Sherpa crew sorts and loads the trekking equipment. Then we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walk is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m) it is a short walk to Phakding.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Khosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar (344om) known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and a bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
We spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air, as well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Khosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3870 meters today. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the day's trekking went.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
From Tengboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche (4350m) with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp (5364m), the closest you can get to Mount Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep (5180m) for the night.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Most of the morning, we spend by climbing Mount Kala Patthar (5555m), a small peak by Himalayan standards. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest (8848m), the highest point on the planet, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep (5180m), a tiny hamlet, then trek Lobuche (4910m).
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today is going to be an exciting day, as we are going to cross the high mountain pass Kongma La (5535m). We start walking just after breakfast following the Khumbu glacier towards east. The trail will be long and without any tea shop or water sources, hence, we carry water bottles and some snacks.
Along the trail, we can catch the beautiful views of the mountains Kongma Tse (5820m), Pokalde (5806m), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse Shar (8383m), Makalu (8463m), Baruntse (7220m) and Ama Dablam. We continue to walk up till we reach Kongma La, decorated with the cairns and Buddhist flags. From the pass, we step down towards Chhukung.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
From Chhukung, it is a gradual steep route to the base camp of Island Peak. Today's trek initially chases the uphill trail on the south then, turns east to the valley. Treading along the moraine that stretches out from Lhotse Glacier in the south we then trek along the easy streamside trail. The zigzag trail in between the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines stretches all the way to wide valley southwest to Island Peak, which is Island Base Camp (4970m).
tented camp – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today is an important day. Take guidance of your guide who will train you on basic climbing skills that including using an ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. The use of ropes during this high altitude climbing is also part of today's training. This day is important to practise climbing, especially for amateurs.
tented camp – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Climbing a summit in the Himalayas means it has a midnight start. To avoid strong Himalayan winds on the summits late afternoon, climbers do so. The ascend to Island Peak summit stretches gradually uphill for several 100 meters until it reaches the steep section. The route to the summit of Island peak leads through rock strewn snowy section. The route gets narrower and you will cross the rocky gully and then tread along the snowy ridgeline before using the ropes to get over the tricky final snout that leads to the summit. Enjoy your moments there, which are truly magical. Witness the world's highest peaks including Everest so close and so raw.
After summiting Island Peak, you follow the retracing trail back to Chhukung. This is the longest walk of your entire trek.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
From Chhukung, it is a fairly easy descent to Dingboche along the Imja Khola river. From here, we drop down the valley to Orsho where the trail joins the main EBC trail. Via Shomare, we see the first trees again as we reach the tree line just above Pangboche.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today, we retrace our footsteps down to the Imja Khola river and up the forest to Dobuche and Tengboche. Then we trek to Phunki Tenga and climb the ridge towards Namche Bazaar.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Even though this is the last walking day of the trek, most trekkers find the descent from Namche Bazaar to the river Dudh Khosi the hardest stage of the entire trek. Although the path is all downhill, the unrelenting slope places massive impact on the knees. Once we cross the suspension bridge, the trail runs mostly level to Jorsale and then climbs to Monjo.
From here, the last part of the last day, is an easy run. Once we have reached Lukla, we reconfirm our flight for the next day.
mountain lodge – breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early morning we go to Tenzing-Hillary Airport to catch our flight back to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, we will bring you back to your hotel.
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Mercedes-Benz ended their production of the S-Class with this top of the line model 280SE 3.5 Cab. A limited number of examples built, only 1232, and were the last of Mercedes' hand-built vehicles, accounting for their high price when first released, only to increase in value over the years. It was the most luxurious convertible Mercedes had to offer in 1971. The body sported clean lines and a unified grille adding to its fresh appeal.
This particular Mercedes originally sold in Las Vegas, and thereafter to a client in Malibu. It was purchased by Mr. Fleischman in 2007 and underwent a full restoration by Scott Melnick, noted Mercedes-Benz restorer and mechanic. The restoration was completed in approximately 2 years, with an expense of excess $200,000 to restore the car to its original Anthracite Grey/burgundy interior, which it maintains to this day.
With a powerful 3.5 litre V-8 engine, the car drives exceptionally well with a perfect blend of smoothness and control. The 3.5 goes from 0-60 in under 10 seconds and top speeds in excess of 125 mph. It has been regularly maintained, with only 2,500 driven miles since restoration.
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Building Departments in Marion County, OH create and enforce building codes and zoning rules to ensure that buildings are safe. They also review and approve building plans and issue Marion County building permits. These building permits may be required for land development, renovations, demolition, repairs, and other construction. Permits can show if a building meets Marion County fire codes and other building regulations, demonstrate that a building is safe to occupy, and they can also be used to prove that a construction project holds a valid Marion County building permit. Marion County Building Departments provide information on which projects require a building permit, how to apply for a permit, and the rules for receiving a permit. They may also provide searchable databases of approved Marion County building permits. Building Departments often provide online access to building permit rules and records.
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Town and City Halls in Marion County, OH provide municipal services for their community, such as preserving vital records and issuing and filing building permits. These Marion County building permits may be required for a number of construction projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and planned construction. They may also issue land use permits related to property boundary lines, as well as occupancy permits that certify that a building meets code and can be occupied by residents in Marion County, Ohio. These records can be used to prove that a construction project has a valid Marion County permit, find approved and rejected permit applications, or to look up building permit requirements, apply for a permit, or search for approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their building permit services.
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نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
1 دانشیار گروه جامعه شناسی، دانشکده ادبیات وعلوم انسانی دانشگاه خوارزمی، تهران و کرج
2 دانشجوی دکترای سیاستگذاری فرهنگی دانشگاه خوارزمی (نویسنده مسئول)
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Abstract: Iranian cultural policies are subject to various inconsistencies and contradictions.
This situation reduces the acceptability of policymaker and policy itself and consequently leads to inefficiency in social relations. This paper aims to provide a suggested model to study and analysis of certain inconsistency among cultural policies. The analytical framework of the paper is based on cognitive approaches deal with three ideas including "policy making paradigm", "reference" and the "advocacy coalition framework". The authors believe that Iranian social stratification system represents cultural varieties and cognitive resources of different stratus. Differences in the cognitive resources of policymakers and beneficiaries, originating from various socio-economic status result in inconsistent cultural policies.
As such, policy makers in the policy-making process are disinterested in the value element of "informal references" of beneficiaries and they instead consider the value elements of their own "selective references". In such cases, the beneficiaries of a certain policy will not accept the content; consequently, will find themselves opposed to it and won't act on it.
The paper concludes by suggesting a special case of cultural inconsistency and its analysis according to the research model.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Canadian prince of mischief Justin Bieber have been linked a few times in the past several months, first back in October when they left a club together, and more recently in the spring when sources claimed that their occasional coupling was still a thing. Now Us Weekly reports that Kourtney and Justin were spotted together during the July 4 holiday weekend, at Miami Beach nightclub Story. Both of them were definitely in Florida this weekend — Justin for his July 2 and 3 "Purpose" dates in Miami and Kourtney for her friend David Grutman's birthday — though there aren't photos of them together (that would make it too easy).
Justin attended David's birthday at Story, and according to Us, participated in the festivities by leading the crowd in a "Happy Birthday" sing along. He then brought Kourtney into the DJ booth, at which point she "mouthed the words" to Justin's songs, as you do. Here is Bieber, sans Kourtney, dancing to Rihanna:
So are they just friends or something more? It's still a mystery, but as of January, Justin seemed to know it was all a lark. But keep your fingers crossed that he ends up on Keeping Up With the Kardashians anyway, because footage of him interacting with Kanye can't be anything but Emmy-worthy.
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Since 1978, A Old Time Roofing has been a tradition in quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties. With more than 100 years of combined experience, we are a Christian, local, and family-owned roofing company. If you are looking for roofers in Clearwater FL, look no further than Old Time Roofing!
As a Master Elite Weather Stopper GAF Roofing Contractor, a double award winner of Best Steep-Slope Contractor from GAF and achiever of Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence from GAF we are loved by the community and have strong community involvement. We are an honest and forward company that provides reasonable estimates. Old Time Roofing is your go to for roofing installations in the Clearwater area.
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Getting a quote from roofers in Clearwater FL doesn't have to be a difficult process. It might be tough for you to narrow down all of the various options for roofers in this area because of the sheer amount of choices that you might face. With a large number of roofing contractors operating in this area here are some of the best ways to find roofers in Clearwater Florida can and how you can choose the best quote.
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