NEW ORLEANS (PRESS RELEASE) – The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that the runner-up team in Saturday’s inaugural Sun Belt Football Championship Game between Appalachian State and Louisiana will play in the 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl.
“Being able to play in the AutoNation Cure Bowl will culminate a great season by one of these fine championship teams.” said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson. “Since the bowl’s establishment in 2015, the Sun Belt representative has always been treated to a first-class experience and this year will be no different.
This year’s edition of the AutoNation Cure Bowl will take place on Dec. 15 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. CT and the game will air on the CBS Sports Network.
Kickoff for the first Sun Belt Football Championship Game will come straight out of College GameDay on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET/11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 1. App State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium will serve as the championship venue when the Mountaineers (9-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) host the Ragin’ Cajuns (7-5, 5-3 Sun Belt). The winner will play in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 15.
“We are always excited to have a representative from the Sun Belt Conference in the AutoNation Cure Bowl and we look forward to hosting a team that played in the Conference Championship Game this year,” said bowl Executive Director Alan Gooch. “The Sun Belt is a strong football conference with excellent programs and the guarantee of having a Division Champion in our game this year is tremendous.”
Saturday’s game is the culmination of the first season that the Sun Belt divided into two five-team divisions in football, a move that created excitement and intrigue up until the final weekend of the regular season – one in which five different teams could have claimed a spot in the Championship Game the last Saturday of the season.
“With this announcement and the guarantee that the winner of the Championship Game will play in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, our other bowl partners can begin the process of selecting the teams that are the best fit for them,” said Benson. “We believe we will have some very positive outcomes with these selections.”
During the last two seasons, the Sun Belt tied its record for wins in the postseason with four wins in both 2016 and 2017. The Sun Belt finished second in bowl winning percentage among all 10 FBS conferences in each of those years while also finishing fourth in 2015. Reaching back to the 2014 season, no conference has a better total bowl winning percentage (.611) than the Sun Belt Conference. Further, the Sun Belt has won more games during that four year period (11) than its peers: the American Athletic Conference (10) and the Mid-American Conference (6). That fact is staggering when considering the Sun Belt has reached its win mark despite those conferences having more opportunities to win games (AAC – 27, MAC – 23, Sun Belt – 17).
About the AutoNation Cure Bowl
Bringing Teams Together to Find a Cure for Cancer. The AutoNation Cure Bowl is more than a game. It is a platform to raise awareness for cancer research and recognize those that thrived in the fight against cancer.
Funds raised from the AutoNation Cure Bowl directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Since 2015, the bowl has raised a collective $3.55 million dollars to benefit breast cancer research.
The 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl benefitting BCRF, pitting teams from the Sun Belt Conference and the American Athletic Conference, is set for Saturday, Dec. 15 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. CT/1:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network and iHeart Radio’s 96.9 The Game.


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Today is Lunar New Year, a day to wish others happiness and prosperity as we enter the lunar calendar year. Here are several stars celebrating from years past … Join in on the festivities with your loved ones or party it up solo!
Kicking things off … fitness queen Cassey Ho dazzled in a traditional red and gold dress, while “Crazy Rich Asians” stars Awkwafina and Harry Schum Jr. both took good luck selfies with their Hong Bao envelopes, and singer Kim Chiu posed in front of Lunar New Year decorations.
2023 is the year of the rabbit, so hop into our gallery and celebrate Lunar New Year with the stars … San Nin Fai Lok, Happy New Year!


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Princess Cruises have announced that its two new ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess will feature the only jazz theatres at sea, Take 5.
The new venues will debut on Sky Princess which launches in October 2019 and Enchanted Princess launching in June 2020. Take 5 will offer curated experiences honouring the roots of jazz, the birth of BeBop, contemporary jazz and iconic female artists, while highlighting how destinations helped shaped this musical genre.
Pop singer, Bonnie Tyler will sing her hit song ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ on board Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, during the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse.
The singer will be a special guest, on board for a few days of the seven-night cruise. Her performance will be in addition to performances by pop-rock band DNCE, who will also be on Oasis of the Seas.


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Roasted chestnuts make me feel more like Christmas.
Christmas is my favourite time of the year.
For some reason, the sky turns a beautiful wonderstruck show of colour before fading into pitch black. The air gets a little bit colder and beautiful lights which mesh into single lines of brightness as you drive home at night after a long day. It’s amazing how the city and nature come together to remember the night He was born.


Sure, it looks pretty.
You’ll get no argument from me.
But the night before, driving down the Trans-Canada Highway in fog dense enough that I couldn’t see the lights of Brandon from one kilometer away, I wasn’t thinking of the beauty of hoarfrost. I was thinking, praying really, “Just let us get home.”
Also: The rugelach (or Jewish Pastry) turned out just fine.
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The Big Island of Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park put on quite a show this weekend.
A lava lake created by Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano caused the collapse of a crater wall and a subsequent fiery, rock-filled explosion.
Hawaii, while lush with breathtaking flora and fauna, is also home to a number of very powerful volcanoes. Among them is Kilauea, which is located on the Big Island, and is a particularly fiery one that's been spreading lava beneath the surface of the Halemaumau crater for years. Recently, the molten mass began to appear and spill out of the crater vent, and on May 3, an explosion resulted when rocks fell into the lava.
The dramatic event was triggered by the collapse of a portion of the crater's walls. A webcam stationed nearby caught the happening in its entirety.
It shows lava being thrown high into the air, and smoke billowing into the atmosphere. There is also quite a bit of volcanic debris being scattered in the video.
Those who investigated found that the occurrence resulted in fist-sized rocks being flung as far as the crater's rim.
According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, some of them ended up landing very close to the visitor observation area.
Thankfully, the overlook site was closed at the time.


The historic town of Hilo is the second largest city in Hawaii and is located on the East side of the Big Island below the slopes of Mauna Kea. At the Beach with Friends B&B is ten minutes from Downtown Hilo, an area full of wonderful retail shops, an open market, and restaurants. The bay front bustles with activities such as the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, wonderful one of a kind restaurants and shops, the Lyman Museum, the Tsunami Museum, occasional concerts by the Hawaii County Band in the historic bandstand on the waterfront, and afternoon practice and races by the many outrigger canoe clubs.
Hilo is a convenient home base from which to venture out to see the Big Island's attractions. See an active volcano erupting at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stroll through Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens at Onomea Bay, photograph breathtaking Akaka Falls, take a tour through Waipio Valley by horseback or mule drawn carriage, and view the universe by telescope at the Mauna Kea star gazing program. We will help you plan interesting day trips so you can do and see more in comfort.


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Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne join forces for this new single called ‘Senile’. This is the third track to be released from the upcoming Young Money compilation album ‘Rise Of An Empire’ after ‘We Alright’ and ‘Lookin Ass Nigga’. The LP is set to hit stores on March 11th.


Are you a mysterious combo of Leo Sun Pisces Moon? This celestial hybrid can make for quite the human package – think bold, dramatic flair on top but with mystical sensibilities underneath. Peers may only recognize your royal edge when there are depths to be explored beneath! Ready to unlock some magical potential? Then join us as we explore life through this unique zodiac lens – it could be an enchanting journey!
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Personality Traits
Born under a star-studded sky, people with the Leo and Pisces mix have it all: creative ambition paired up with sensitivity to craft something truly spectacular! These individuals are equipped with enough charismatics to inspire those around them and fuel their many – possibly overambitious – endeavors. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that promises you will experience some of life’s greatest highs (and lows) as this duo brings out both streaking fire energy AND tearful depths as no other combo can.
Leo Sun Pisces Moon individuals have the potential to be a powerful force of nature! They boast an irresistible combination of ambition, drive, empathy, and sensitivity. These special people can often capture hearts (and minds!) through their enthusiasm, charisma, and passion for life – all great traits that could help them reach amazing heights in whatever they set out to achieve. Plus, this dynamic duo is driven by one noble mission: using their strength & compassion to bring comfort into other’s lives- what more can you ask for?
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Woman
The Leo Sun Pisces Moon Woman is a formidable force of nature who knows how to stand out! She can project confidence, passion, and ambition to draw people towards her like moths to a flame. At the same time, she has an empathy for others’ emotions which allows her insight into their situations – making this powerhouse catnip if you need guidance or support. When they work together, these two signs make up quite the dynamic duo: ambitious dreams plus sensitive understanding equals colossal success!
Calling all game-changers! Meet Leo Sun Pisces Moon Woman, a fantastic fusion of energy and empathy. With her fierce passion for succeeding and understanding hearts for humanity, she has what it takes to turn the world upside down – in a good way! This remarkable individual can take ambition where compassion fears to tread and impact society like no one else.
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Man
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Man is a one-in-a-million combo of superpowers! He has an unbeatable drive and ambition that could bring him to the top – wherever he chooses. His magnetic presence, confidence, and energy also mean people are always drawn in by his charm. But what sets this fella apart? It must be those empathetic feelings – they come with huge power too as it lets him help out anyone who needs love or understanding! Who knows where those two forces together will take our man…
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Man is a force to be reckoned with! He’s driven, ambitious, and incredibly compassionate—the perfect mix for making the world amazing. With Leo’s unstoppable ambition and Pisce’s care-taking soul, his potential knows no bounds — prepare to get enlightened by this spectacular blend of strength & sensitivity!
Leo Sun Pisces Moon Love
Those lucky enough to have Leo’s ambition and strength, coupled with Pisces’ sensitivity and compassion, create an incredible combination of drive, understanding, and passion – all from the power of their imaginations. They are not just looking for someone who makes them laugh; these star-crossed lovers seek a soulmate whose goals and values stay true to theirs to develop relationships that stand the test of time. Talk about #relationshipgoals! With this powerful partnership, it is no surprise you will often see amazing achievements courtesy of Leo Sun Pisces Moon couples – talk about being stars together forever!
Leo Sun meets Pisces Moon in a cosmic combination that could make for an amazing world-changing duo. Together, this pair can draw on their combined ambition and sensitivity to creating something special – taking over the business world or using those qualities to help others thrive. With such powerful attributes working together, there’s no limit to what these individuals will be capable of! From starting up their own companies through helping teach and guide others along life’s path with empathy, compassion, & leadership–Leo Suns joined by yin/yang moon mates are indeed unstoppable forces of circumstance!!
What does it mean to have Leo Sun Pisces Moon?
With a Leo Sun and Pisces Moon, you have an amazing combination of dynamic determination and sensitive understanding. That means your success in both work AND play is almost guaranteed! Plus – since these two signs are known for their magnetic charisma, it’s no surprise that everyone wants to be around this superstar sign blend. So let the socializing begin!
What does Leo Sun Pisces Moon mean?
Leo Sun Pisces Moon individuals aren’t just any ol’ ambitious go-getters; they’re people who strive to make a difference. And why? It’s because their personalities are laced with ambition and sensitivity – meaning that they cannot only reach for the stars but also have empathy while doing it! So if you encounter one of these unique creatures, consider yourself lucky – your life is about to get far more interesting (and compassionate!)
What is a Leo Sun Pisces Moon attracted to?
Leo Sun Pisces Moon folks want someone who can be their biggest cheerleader while they strive for success. They look to build an intimate connection with a partner and like having fun along the way – after all, life’s too short not to! It helps if two people share similar objectives in life; that often makes it easier to revel together in newfound accomplishments.
What is a Leo Sun Pisces Moon compatible with?
The search for the perfect partner is never-ending, but if you have a Leo Sun and Pisces Moon astrological combination, your romantic odyssey could be made easier! Not only are fellow Leos and Piceses in line with your cosmic alignment, but so are signs from Earthy or Water elements – meaning that potential partners come in all shapes & sizes. However, to ensure true soulmate status, look out for those who share compatible vibes and similar values, ambitions, and passions as yours!
Leo Sun Pisces Moon people have unlimited potential to bring love and creativity into the world! They also know how to reach their ambitions, so they make amazing friends, partners, and citizens. Plus – everyone is happy because nobody has been put second. It’s a win-win situation for all involved!


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In the cosmic dance of existence, a profound journey awaits those who seek to understand themselves at a deeper level. Spirituality, with its inherent wisdom and transformative power, becomes a guiding light on this path of self-discovery. In this passionate and compassionate blog post, we embark on an exploration of how spirituality intertwines with nebula healing energy and the vastness of the cosmos, illuminating our understanding of ourselves and fostering profound personal growth.
The Power of Spirituality:
Spirituality is a sacred journey of self-exploration, an invitation to delve into the depths of our being and uncover the essence of who we truly are. It is a profound connection with something greater than ourselves, a recognition of our place within the vast tapestry of existence. By embracing spirituality, we awaken our inner wisdom, compassion, and resilience, and embark on a transformative path of self-discovery.
Nebula Healing Energy:
Nebulas, those celestial wonders that adorn the cosmos, radiate with captivating beauty and cosmic energy. They serve as profound symbols of transformation and rebirth, offering healing energy that resonates with our own spiritual essence. Through practices such as meditation, visualization, and energy work, we can tap into the transformative power of nebula healing energy and align ourselves with the universal flow of cosmic wisdom and healing.
The Cosmic Connection:
When spirituality and nebula healing energy converge, a remarkable synergy unfolds. We begin to recognize our interconnectedness with the cosmos, the tapestry of stars and galaxies mirroring the intricate nature of our own being. As we delve deeper into our spiritual practice, we open ourselves to receiving the wisdom and guidance that flows through the cosmic realm, gaining profound insights into our true nature and purpose.
Through the lens of spirituality, we embark on a journey of self-understanding that transcends the boundaries of the physical world. We delve into the depths of our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, peeling away the layers of conditioning and societal expectations. By embracing spiritual practices, we cultivate mindfulness, self-reflection, and inner awareness, allowing us to uncover our authentic selves and embrace our unique gifts and purpose.
Embracing the Cosmic Wisdom:
As we immerse ourselves in the cosmic embrace of spirituality and nebula healing energy, we discover that the answers we seek lie within. By quieting the noise of the external world and attuning ourselves to the whispers of our soul, we gain profound insights and guidance. We learn to trust our intuition, to embrace the ebb and flow of life, and to align our actions with our inner truth.
Conclusion:In the journey of self-understanding, spirituality becomes a guiding force, illuminating our path and empowering us to embrace our true selves. By integrating the transformative power of nebula healing energy and connecting with the cosmic wisdom, we nurture profound personal growth and inner alignment. Let us embark on this sacred journey, embracing our spirituality, and delving into the cosmic realms to uncover the radiant truth that resides within us.
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A robust space program is an investment in the nation's future prosperity. In the next millennium, large scale business activity in space will exploit the advantages of this unique environment. Spacehab will be at the forefront of this endeavor, providing value-added, commercial access to space, meeting the needs of customers, and developing strategic alliances with other global leaders. We are committed to the success of our customers' endeavors in space commerce and to building value for our investors. Look for Spacehab to become the internationally recognized leader in providing new and continuing space support services.
Spacehab, Inc. is the only private company to own and operate space vehicles; namely, pressurized modules used to house experiments on board space shuttles and the International Space Station. Clients include various governmental space agencies, private corporations, and research institutions. The company has moved to become less dependent on NASA by acquiring a satellite services company and an astronaut training firm, and establishing a media company.
The idea for what would become Spacehab, Inc. originated in 1983 with Robert Citron, a former scientist with the Smithsonian Institution. According to the New York Times, Citron, who then lived in Seattle, conceived of a pressurized container for tourists to be carried in the cargo bay of the space shuttle. Round-trip airfare would be $1 million. NASA turned down this proposal, but voiced interest in a similar module for manned experiments.
Spacehab's name was created as a contraction of 'Space Habitat.' The company's new mission was to provide a commercial supplement to the similar-sounding Spacelab, which was NASA's version of the mobile laboratory that flew inside the space shuttle beginning in 1983. Spacelab was limited by funding and ultimately flew on only five flights between 1983 and 1992.
Unlike other government contractors, Spacehab would own its product and would seek service contracts for the use of it. The company raised $2 million before the explosion of the Challenger in January 1986. NASA suspended shuttle launches for two years following the accident.
During that time, Spacehab began looking for a CEO, and signed on Richard Jacobson in February 1987. Prior to his appointment, he had led the McDonnell Douglas Delta rocket program. He was preparing to retire when McDonnell Douglas offered to become the prime contractor for Spacehab. Spacehab's chairman, James Beggs, also had long ties to the space industry, championing the commercialization of space while an administrator at NASA. In 1987, Spacehab's offices were relocated opposite NASA's in Washington, DC, near the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
In the spring of 1988, the government of Taiwan offered to finance the Spacehab project's entire $75 million estimated cost. Taiwan had been excluded from NASA's space projects because the United States did not officially recognize its government. Unfortunately for Spacehab, however, the president of Taiwan died before their deal could be consummated. (Spacehab did receive about $10 million from private Taiwanese investors in 1989, though.)
Later in 1988, Spacehab landed a major contract from NASA. The agency authorized Spacehab to develop a 1,000 cubic foot pressurized space habitat module for the cargo bay of the space shuttle. The company would pay NASA $28 million for each of six flights to cover transportation costs and other expenses, and would lease space for up to 50 scientific experiments on the space shuttle.
Encouraged by the NASA contract, more investors--including Chemical Bank, Mitsubishi Trust Bank, and Industrial Bank of Japan--committed another $150 million to the project in 1989. The Industrial Bank of Japan dropped out within a year, however, to be replaced by Banque National de Paris and Paribas.
A Big Sale in 1990
By the fall of 1990, Spacehab had four contracts worth $50 million for space on its ten-foot by 13.5-foot aluminum module, which multiplied the space shuttle's manned experiment capacity by a factor of four. In November, NASA bought 200 of Spacehab's 300 available slots on six shuttle flights for $184 million. Spacehab had been the only company to respond to NASA's request for bids for research space in March 1990. Commercial operations like Spacehab offered NASA's research centers a less cumbersome administrative means to get experiments into orbit than the traditional procurement process.
Because Spacehab had only eight employees in 1991, the company farmed out the design and manufacturing work. McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company became the prime contractor for the module. Aeritalia (later Alenia SpA) designed and built most of it, while the Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan acted as its home country's sales agent. By this time, Spacehab had $40 million committed to the module, mostly from its manufacturing partners and overseas investors. The module was expected to cost $92 to build, plus more than $5 million a year to insure.
The buyback arrangement with NASA enabled Spacehab to secure $64 million in financing from Chase Manhattan Bank in March 1991, a deal that took two years to complete. Although the Bush administration was generally sympathetic to the space program, NASA remained subject to the whims of the federal government, with every contract subject to Congress's annual appropriations process. A group of 150 insurers led by Lloyd's of London provided unique insurance against these risks, while McDonnell Douglas guaranteed against cost overruns. All told, the modules cost $150 million to build.
By the middle of 1991, Spacehab had a backlog worth $250 million. Its two 1,100-cubic-foot modules, with 25 lockers each, were capable of carrying 50 experiments in all. The company was renting each locker for $1.8 million a flight--the first of which was scheduled for December 1992, but later postponed.
The Spacehab module took its first flight on the space shuttle Endeavour in July 1993. The mission lasted ten days. The Discovery then carried the module in February 1994 and February 1995. The Washington Post recorded that these three missions were backed by 46 corporations, 27 universities, and eight research institutes, as well as NASA. They studied the possibility of growing protein crystals (used in drug synthesis) or assembling semiconductors in space. In July 1995, Spacehab won a $54 million, four-mission contract to resupply Russia's Mir Space Station.
Public in 1995
Spacehab launched an initial public offering on the NASDAQ exchange in December 1995. This act presented people with a rare opportunity to invest in a company solely dedicated to the commercialization of space. The company's lack of consistent revenues, however, made it a purchase for the long term. The share price fell from $12 to $8 within a year.
By this time, there had been a change in the executive ranks. Dr. Shelley A. Harrison became chairman, while Richard P. Hora--formerly with General Dynamics Corp.--became president. Prior to these changes, Harrison had co-founded Cymbal Technologies, the company that developed bar code scanners. He had taken over Spacehab through his venture capital firm, had been on the board of directors since August 1987, and became chairman in August 1993 and CEO in April 1996.
In 1996, Spacehab was building a new module double the size of the original to help meet NASA's massive demand for experimentation space. NASA reportedly found it cost only a tenth as much to hire Spacehab's module as it would have to maintain its own. In 1997, NASA awarded Spacehab a Research and Logistic Mission Support (REALMS) contract that allowed the agency more flexibility in ordering Spacehab's services.
Spacehab changed its conservative accounting practices in 1997 to allow it to report revenues earned before missions were completed. The company acquired Astrotech Space Operations, L.P., a provider of satellite processing services, from Northrop Grumman Corporation in February 1997. This became another factor keeping zeroes out of the company's quarterly income reports and making it less dependent on NASA. Spacehab bought another NASA contractor, Johnson Engineering Corporation, in July 1998. This unit (renamed Spacehab Engineering Services) conducted training for astronauts at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. All of these occurrences led to Spacehab's reporting of a net income of $9.6 million on revenues of $64 million for the 1998 fiscal year.
In May 1999, the Spacehab module was used to resupply the first elements of the long-awaited International Space Station (ISS) under construction. Spacehab bought the first option on commercial space aboard the ISS from the Canadian Space Agency in August 1999. By this time, David A. Rossi was serving as Spacehab's president.
In December 1999, Spacehab contracted with RSC (Rocket Space Corporation) Energia of Korolev, Russia to build a manned, pressurized module (dubbed 'Enterprise') to attach to the ISS for commercial purposes. The two companies were sharing the cost of building the $100 million module, which was expected to launch via a Russian rocket in 2002 (later rescheduled for 2003).
Microgravity experiments similar to those performed on the space shuttles were also scheduled for the ISS module. Spacehab formed a joint venture (Spacehab Canada, Inc.) with the Canadian telecommunications company EMS Technologies, Inc. to market its commercial space on the ISS.
New Horizons in a New Millennium
Spacehab planned to make the first independent television and Internet broadcasts from space, mostly centering on activities aboard the ISS. Its tiny TV studio aboard the Enterprise module would have two cameras, remote controlled from Earth. Spacehab set up Space Media, Inc. to handle the Enterprise's multimedia applications. 'Sharing the excitement and wonder of space exploration with everyone, everywhere,' was its mission, according to Harrison. Broadcasts were scheduled to begin in late 2000. Space Media also acquired an e-commerce site, The Space Store, which offered space-related items, including a $2 million used Soviet space capsule (the Soyuz TM-26).
Spacehab won contracts for second and third ISS resupply missions via space shuttle in 2000. These missions ferried food and equipment needed by the first permanent crew, and were scheduled for that October. By this time, Spacehab's long-term strategic partners included Daimler Chrysler Aerospace (or DASA, which merged with Matra Marconi to form Astrium) and the Mitsubishi Corporation.
Spacehab prepared to debut its Research Double Module (RDM) on a space shuttle flight in early 2001. Part of the mission involved the company's Space Technology and Research Students (STARS) program, which carried experiments from students in five different countries. The STARS program's experiments included one from China to see how well silkworms produce silk in zero gravity. Spacehab hoped to have up to a million students involved as the company moved into the future.
Principal Subsidiaries: Astrotech Space Operations, L.P.; Johnson Engineering Corporation; Space Media, Inc.; Spacehab Canada Inc.
Principal Divisions: Spacehab Flight Services; Spacehab Engineering Services; Astrotech.
Principal Competitors: Boeing Co.; Lockheed Martin Corp.; Spaceport Systems International; United Space Alliance.


About Kids for Kids
World Vision proudly presents Kids for Kids! Now in it’s 22nd year, these mass choir events promise a fun night out for the entire family.The stars of this inspirational mass choir performance are your very own talented Kiwi kids - as thousands of others have been over the years. 2017 brings a new show packed with great kiwi tunes! Kids for Kids welcome back kiwi icon artists – Jackie Clarke and Nathan King!


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Plasma Splashscreens by creativity
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Animals Taiwan Kaohsiung Adoption Event
On Sunday, November 19, Animals Taiwan Kaohsiung and Pet One will collaborate in helping our furry friends.
ATK will be having an adoption event at Pet One and we can try to help answer any questions those interested in adopting a stray may have.
The event will be from 1:00pm–6:00pm at Pet One, located at 198 Boai 2nd rd.
We invite all of you to come down and check out some of the great pets we have. They all need permanent homes but perhaps you may be interested in fostering an animal temporarily.
Please email if you would like to help out at the event, if you need directions or if you have any questions at all.


QUIZ: How Well Do You Know ‘The Big Bang Theory’?
Sheldon and Leonard’s apartment on The Big Bang Theory isn’t called “Nerdvana” for nothing. Every nook and cranny is filled with enough nerdy knickknack and scientific tchotchkes to make a geek’s head spin! But even Big Bang superfans may not be nerd enough to feel at home in Apartment 4A—take our quiz to find out!
The Big Bang Theory, Returns this fall, CBS.


SEI provides solar training for women
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on May 18, 2010
Solar Energy International is proud to announce its 14th year of solar electric (PV) training for women. As the solar electric industry grows, it is a prime time for women to enter the solar PV field. These extremely popular workshops have been well-attended by women from all over the world looking to gain technical knowledge on how to design and install code compliant solar electric systems.
Leading women solar professionals in the field teach this distinctive women's-only solar training designed to empower and encourage women to explore the industry. Many women have ...Read More »


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A special broadcast by Dr. Cook on Ephesians 4:15.
A sermon by Dr. Cook on II Corinthians 1:1-10. Preached live at Calvary Baptist Church, NYC.
A four-part radio broadcast series by Dr. Cook on Proverbs 17:22.
Offered for the first time in almost a decade, this compilation offers two, edited radio broadcasts by Dr. Robert A. Cook dealing with the challenges of loneliness and how to find peace in the Lord.
A five-part radio broadcast series by Dr. Cook on Proverbs 2


"Digital Radio for Schools" project educates students about DAB+
13.10.2021 - Czech Republic
The "Digital Radio for Schools" project was prepared by RTI cz s.r.o. in 2016 as part of the promotion of media literacy in the Czech Republic. Through lectures, presentations and listening to the latest DAB+ radio platform, the project introduces digital radio to the future generation in technical schools, secondary schools and universities. Within the framework of this project, several lectures have already taken place and a further lecture is planned for 18 October.
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The Ziggy Stardust star was in the audience when son Duncan's first film Moon was screened as part of New York's Tribeca Film Festival. The pair are close, with David bringing him up as a single dad after the collapse of his first marriage in the Eighties
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Proud David Bowie at son Duncan's movie debut
1 MAY 2009
When David Bowie's director son Duncan Jones debuted his first ever movie - sci-fi thriller Moon - his 62-year-old musician dad was on hand to share the moment.
Set in the not-so-distant future Moon is the tale of an astronaut completing a three-year stint on the moon where his only company is a computer - voiced by Kevin Spacey.
Although originally given the name Zowie Bowie, 37-year-old, Manhattan-based Duncan ditched the pop scene moniker early on and has since chosen to live his life out of the spotlight and away from the shadow of his iconic father.
Born in London he was brought up by the singer after the Ziggy Stardust star's marriage to first wife Angie fell apart in the Eighties. Educated at Gordonstoun, the Scottish Highland school attended by Prince Charles, he studied philosophy at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee before enrolling at the International Film School in Covent Garden.


We got the MAP back.
Westworld Season 2, Episode 6
Absolutely not. My colleagues and I
MAP the neurological substrates...
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3
I want a MAP of Toledo now.
Look for a MAP,
Money Heist Season 1, Episode 13
Like, off the MAP!
The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24
It was a MAP...
The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 19


A beautiful mirror made from exotic woods. Frame is African Bubinga and keystone accents are African Wenge. Frame is 32" in diameter and mirror is 24" in diameter. Polyurethane mix in clear gloss. Paste wax finish. Back of mirror has oak ply insert behind mirror with hold down clips. Heirloom quality.


The Law Of One calls these souls WANDERERS. At great risk of losing their way these
brave souls chose to answer the call to incarnate in 3rd density earth. It has been said
earth is the toughest ride.
If one can survive this place then incarnating on any
other planet would be like a ‘walk in the galactic park’.
If you are drawn to this item, there is a good possibility that you are a wanderer.


Star Spangled Banner Bandana
This scarf is festive and fun! Stars are always good to rock.
Navy with tan (-ish) stars. Stars are printed in a grouped manner. White square border, that is a bit crooked, as shown.
Roll it up, flare it out, scrunch it, this "fashion scarf" is a W.I.N.
SIZING: 27" X 27"


Polarimetric PALSAR System Model Assessment and Calibration
IGARSS 2008 - 2008 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Polarimetric PALSAR system parameters are assessed using data sets collected over various calibration sites. The data collected over the Amazonian forest permits validating the zero Faraday rotation hypotheses near the equator. The analysis of the Amazonian forest data and the response of the corner reflectors deployed during the PALSAR acquisitions lead to the conclusion that the antenna is highly isolated (better than -35 dB). Theses results are confirmed using data collected over the Sweden
... ed over the Sweden and Ottawa calibration sites. The 5-m height trihedrals deployed in the Sweden calibration site by the Chalmers University of technology permits accurate measurement of antenna parameters, and detection of 2-3 degree Faraday rotation during day acquisition, whereas no Faraday rotation was noted during night acquisition. Small Faraday rotation angles (2-3 degree) have been measured using acquisitions over the DLR Oberpfaffenhofen and the Ottawa calibration sites. The presence of small but still significant Faraday rotation (2-3 degree) induces a CR return at the crosspolarization HV and VH that should not be interpreted as the actual antenna cross-talk. PALSAR antenna is highly isolated (better than -35 dB), and diagonal antenna distortion matrices (with zero cross-talk terms) can be used for accurate calibration of PALSAR polarimetric data.


Latest version jwplayer is not transparant anymore
We are using a transparant movie in our project. The latest version of jwplayer seems to have broken this functionality. Is jwplayer still supporting this? If so, what is the correct syntax for the latest jwplayer version?
New jwplayer (black background is visible, not transparant):
Old jwplayer (black background is not visible , transparant):


The sky darkens as the moon rises
And lets off a light as bright as the sun.
Mice scurry around carefully watching,
Waiting for enemies.
Suddenly a silent beating breaks the comforting silence.
A hunting scream echoes across the valley.
The Midnight Owl has arrived.
It glides elegantly into the light.
It's gleaming feathers, as smooth as silk, shine like the moon.
He perches himself on a worn branch
Carefully listening for his prey.
The gallant bird watches and listens.
Hours go by,
And he finally spots an innocent mouse.
He swoops down quietly and catches it,
Holding it firmly in his powerful beak
And swallows his dinner just in time
For the sun is rising above the hills.
The Midnight Owl slowly falls asleep.
Poetry » Nature Rated: K, English, Words: 130, Favs: 1, Published: 11/23/2001


Solar Lights Outdoor Decorative Garden,Waterproof Metal Sun Moon Stakes Decor,Solar Powered Garden Art Crackle Glass Globe Lights for Walkway,Yard,Lawn, Patio
- SOLAR POWER:Solar Panel collects sunlight to charge the batteries(included) during the day;Automatically turns on at dusk for up to 8 hours of nighttime illumination
- 8 Lumens Warm White Lantern:Easily add ambiance to your garden,outdoor and pathway with solar lantern. Delicate flower reflection after lighting up, giving you unexpected visual effect.
- Dimensions:38.5”x11”Di.a.Perfect for decoration for garden,Patio,balcony or outdoor.A best gift for your friend.
- Durable,eco-friendly and reliable:no power cord required, no electricity cost, no conventional energy consumption; waterproof, corrosion resistant and can work outdoors in rainy days.
- Make sure the button is in the “ON” position before change it in the sun.If the button is in “on” position,keeping the solar panel in the darkness,then the lights will light up.Simply contact us if you ever have issues with your Amugmilk lights
Details: Sun Moon Metal Solar Lights, a great choice for your garden,pathway,walkway,lawn or patio. Solar Pathway Stake Light,Perfect for Garden Decor A fun, sustainable and beautiful way to make light, Solar stake lights is ideal for garden lighting, decorating your Lawn, Patio, Garden and all other outdoor pursuits that would benefit from beautiful lighting to create a unimaginable and relaxed atmosphere. This light is easy to install with no wiring necessary so you have no hassle installation, no extra tools, and no extra purchases needed! PLEASE NOTE: 1. Make sure the button is in the “ON” position before charge it on the sun.If the button in the “on” position,keeping the solar panel in the darkness,then the lights will light up 2.This solar lights need to be charged in full and direct sunlight for 6-8 hours 3.Keeping away from the street lights and other bright luminant Specifications: Solar panel:2V 80mA. Battery:NiMH AA600mah rechargeable batteries Material:Metal Light Source: Warm White LED Powered Source: Solar Powered Size:15.5”x3.2”Di.a Working Time: 8 hours Feature: ▶ Super easy to put together and put in the ground; ▶ Make a beautiful pattern on the ground; ▶ Weather-resistant;No wiring required;Energy saving; ▶ Design for outdoor garden using; Package Included: 2 * Solar Lights 1 * Instructions
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Eva Longoria is one of the brightest stars in Hollywood. She is an actress, producer, philanthropist and restaurateur. On top of all of that, she is absolutely stunning.
With Bryant at the UNICEF snowflake ball!
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Last minute pictures before we lift off!
Time to lift off!
A view of Temecula
down below. Absolutely breath-taking!
I’m so excited!! It was such a beautiful morning!
Another balloon in flight near us!
Some more balloons below us!
A view of the mountains through a hole in the basket.
Beautiful morning for a hot air balloon ride!
Filling the balloon with hot air to go higher!
Looking up at our balloon!
A view of the Grapefruit and Orange groves below!
We dropped low enough at one point to actually touch the branches of the trees.
It was so cool!!!!
…and going back up again!


Just another friendly reminder–if you are interested in joining us on the Summer 2017 Humanities Tour to Europe, please contact me with your questions. The price will increase slightly at the beginning of December, so it is in your best interest to sign up sooner rather than later. Also, if you have already signed up for the tour, make sure you enroll for the Humanities 200P class for the spring. The class meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:25 and will involve discussion about the tour, including preparation techniques. The class is required for those going on the tour. Please contact me if you have any questions about this.


Celebrate the beauty of the handmade with Brooklyn-based Yume's artful creations. Hand sewn and designed by the artist, this moon and star mobile adds a dreamy, tranquil touch to child's room. Linen branch with Liberty print details and hanging objects, stuffed with non-allergenic polyfill. Pompom and leave colors vary. Measures: 21.5 inches long with a 24 inch drop.


Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,1
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Fourier difference maps at 900 ps and three different pump-pulse energies using data processed in space group P21. q-weighted Fourier difference electron-density maps calculated between SFX light (Δt = 900 ps) data sets at different pump-laser energies and the dark data set ( − with E = 3.7 µJ (a, e, i), 7.5 µJ (b, f, j) and 11 µJ (c, d, g, h, k, l) at 2.2 Å resolution. Maps are contoured at +3.5 r.m.s.d. (green) and −3.5 r.m.s.d. (red). The SFX dark-state model (PDB entry 6zh7) of monomer A is overlaid in (a)–(d) and that of monomer B in (e)–(l), with FAD in yellow, the fatty-acid substrate in green and the protein in light gray. The maps were calculated with 68 421 dark images and with 18 704 light images in (a), (c), (e), (f), (i) and (k) (subset) and 50 214 light images in (d), (h) and (l) (complete).


Welcome to November, star children. When the month begins, we're still in intense Scorpio season and likely recovering from Halloween celebrations. The first week or so is an excellent time to rest and catch up on sleep, as when the sun enters bold Sagittarius later this month, your schedule is likely to become filled with holiday invites and other social obligations. But let's back up. Tuesday, November 8, brings a full moon and lunar eclipse in sensual Taurus. As you may remember from last month (which also came with an eclipse), while these celestial events are pretty, they can also be petty. Avoid the eclipse-driven drama by engaging in self-soothing activities, such as sleep, eating delicious foods, and opting for intimate dinner parties with friends over ragers.
Many of us will have love (and sex) on the mind when the romantic planet Venus enters bold Sagittarius on Tuesday, November 15. As a fire sign, Sag will add sparks to your personal life, whether you're engaging in roleplay with a partner or reconnecting with yourself through the power of sex toys. Remember that Sagittarius is a very independent sign, so even if you're partnered, it's a great time of year to spend alone, focusing on yourself and your pleasure. And, when it comes to others, when the communication planet Mercury enters Sagittarius on Thursday, November 17, you'll be able to confidently express your needs to others, whether that's more space and alone time or deepening intimacy by carving out more time for your lovers and friends.
The sun leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius on Tuesday, November 22. Sagittarius is the sign of higher learning, travel, and adventure, so it's appropriate that it also falls around the start of the holidays. Sagittarius season is fun, as it often means reconnecting with people and plenty of party invites. However, it can also be stressful and triggering, especially for those of us who don't have a great relationship with our blood relatives but still get pressured into traveling to see them for the holidays. This year, everyone's assignment is to spend Thanksgiving and other traditions with the family that lifts you up, whether chosen kin or visiting your parents.
If you're unsure how to proceed, the dark new moon in Sagittarius on Wednesday, November 23, is the perfect night to check in with yourself. New moons offer fresh starts, so meditate, journal, or engage in any calming activity to help you identify and implement your desires. On this same date, the lucky planet Jupiter ends its retrograde and goes direct in Pisces, helping you do just that. Of course, November will be different for each sign, so see what the eclipse, start of Sag season, and end of Jupiter retrograde means for you by clicking on your sign (and your crush's, of course) below.
November 2022 Horoscopes by Zodiac Sign
Not sure what your sun sign is? Here's a quick refresher of the dates for each. Click a specific zodiac sign to open up your November 2022 horoscope and see what's in store for your sign this month, or keep scrolling to see an overview of all the signs.


This study is planned with the aim of the students who are mild level mental deficiency to teach the effectiveness of teaching carpet weaving making with activity schedule and whether this teaching efficient or not in that the students generalize the skill they obtain. In order to achieve the aim of the study, from among the single-subject research model, inter participants multıple probe design is used. This study is conducted with 4 students (3 male, 1 girl) studying in a primary school affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and diagnosed mild level mental deficiency. Participants are between 8-11. The dependent variable of research is the level of learning the carpet weaving skill. The independent variable of research is the method of teaching making with a chart students who are mental deficiency. Research findings show that participants learn carpet weaving skills made by chart convincingly (%100), cover this skill during the learning sessions (1, 2, 4 weeks later) and generalize the skill they learned with different tools and materials. Social validity data show that parents and teachers are pleased with this study on behalf of students/kids.


Astronauts never travel to space alone. Each person voyaging off-world is accompanied by up to 100 trillion bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, any number of which could jeopardize human health. Yet we are still mostly in the dark about how these communities of microscopic hitchhikers react to microgravity. We do not even know the full spectrum of spacefaring species living onboard the International Space Station (ISS). New studies, however, are designed to change that. Last month astronauts collected samples from across the interior of the ISS to build an unprecedented three-dimensional map of its microbiome. This effort at a space-based microbial census is the first step toward understanding, preventing and mitigating dangerous outbreaks—whether they arise onboard the station, during long-duration flights toward Mars or even back home in hospitals.
We are constantly overrun by microbes. From the bacteria lining our guts to the too-small-to-see mites living at the base of our eyelashes, it is estimated that there are at least as many microbes on and within us as there are human cells. “You can think of people as walking ecosystems,” says Pieter Dorrestein, a chemical biologist at University of California, San Diego. Most of these minuscule creatures are actually essential and have such far-reaching impacts on our health—affecting our immunity, our heart and perhaps even our mental health—that scientists often refer to the microbiome as an “invisible organ.” In fact, the microbial multitudes within us are so numerous that their total mass can add up to roughly the weight of our brain.
It might not come as a surprise, then, that understanding how the microbiome behaves during spaceflight is crucial if we want to send astronauts on long-term missions to Mars and beyond. But scientists are not only worried about the human microbiome—they are also worried about the spacecraft’s microbiome. Take the Russian space station Mir as an example. In 1998—about three years before the station deorbited into the Pacific Ocean—scientists discovered several dozen species of bacteria, fungi and dust mites hiding behind a service panel. “I never pictured an inanimate object—a machine that works beautifully like the station—as having a microbiome similar to someone who’s alive, like a human,” says Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor, who is both a physician and a NASA astronaut. Yet, counter to the notion of space as a sterile, inert environment, any spacecraft will inevitably host an assortment of microbes in numbers sufficient to make any astronaut’s skin crawl.
A spacecraft’s microbiome could prove hazardous to the health of the astronauts. “Can you imagine you’re on a long flight and all of the sudden you start to get, let’s say, a flesh-eating bacterium, and you can’t get rid of it?” Dorrestein says. “Those are the kinds of consequences that could materialize.”
It is not a crazy idea. In 2006 a team of scientists sent a culture of salmonella bacteria for an 11-day ride on the space shuttle Atlantis only to find that once the microbes returned to Earth, they more easily killed mice. Bacteria that have slipped Earth’s surly bonds can also become more resistant to antibiotics—a recipe for disaster, given the fact that long-duration spaceflight tends to weaken astronauts’ immune systems.
The new project launched by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and U.C. San Diego could help mitigate the microbial threat. In February astronaut Kate Rubins swabbed 1,000 different locations throughout the ISS. That is about 100 times greater than the number of swabs in typical microbial tracking studies, which usually focus on the most suspect parts of a living space such as kitchens, bathrooms and exercise areas. The samples will be placed in cold storage and, in a few months, sent back to Earth, where scientists will analyze their genetic signatures and name the various microbes to build a three-dimensional map of the ISS’s full microbiome.
Moreover, each swab will capture trace molecules from food, oils, skin, and more. That prospect particularly excites Dorrestein, who is working on the project. Scientists currently know very little about what kinds of molecules are present on the ISS that nourish the growth of different microbial communities there. The new map will help them link specific molecules or nutrients to specific microbes. With that connection, scientists can craft guidelines to promote the growth of beneficial microbes and reduce the dangerous ones—through nutrients alone. That might be as simple as utilizing specific construction materials on a spacecraft to Mars. All of this suggests the problem of a “sick spacecraft” could be partially solved before it even reaches the launchpad.
But Kasthuri Venkateswaran, a microbiologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and principal investigator of the project, is most excited about the protective measures that could take place in transit. Although the current samples are being sent back to Earth, he notes that astronauts will need to cut out that middleman on future missions. “When we go all the way to other planets, you don’t have a FedEx to send the samples back,” Venkateswaran says. Although scientists do have the capability to perform genomic analysis onboard the ISS, the process is not particularly speedy, and in the event of a dangerous outbreak, every moment may count (just think about how long it often takes to get results back from a PCR test for COVID-19). “You want to make sure you can stay on top of that—as we’re all too aware these days of how some little bug can kind of mess up your world,” says David Klaus, a space microbiologist at the University of Colorado Boulder.
To combat that issue, the swabs Rubin used in the station-sweeping assay are double-headed. One tip collects microbes for simple detection whereas the other intends to capture their metabolites—the microorganisms’ natural chemical by-products. Once Venkateswaran and his colleagues have created a database linking specific microbes with certain metabolites, they can build small biosensors that look for just the metabolites. Picture a handheld device that could diagnose the presence of bacteria or fungi on the spacecraft and alert astronauts of an outbreak immediately—similar to a carbon monoxide detector.
A notification from such a system (which Venkateswaran suspects will take another five to 10 years to become a reality) would spark immediate action—as astronauts would intensify their cleaning protocols to prevent an onboard outbreak. “This will make for a better maintenance of tomorrow’s habitat,” Venkateswaran says. Astronauts onboard the ISS already work hard to keep the microbiome population under control. Every week they vacuum the vents and wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes. Auñón-Chancellor estimates that when she was in orbit, each of the crew’s six astronauts spent roughly three hours a week cleaning. That is 18 hours each week for the ISS’s total habitable volume of just 388 cubic meters (around half of the passenger space in a Boeing 747), which may seem excessive. But given the ISS’s unique circumstances, all that sanitizing is necessary. “Up there, food just doesn’t fall to the floor,” she says. “Food goes to the ceiling. Food sticks to the walls. Food is everywhere. So it’s 3-D cleaning.”
This kind of conscientious cleaning leads some scientists to dismiss worries about an outbreak en route to Mars. “I don’t think that the influence of bacteria is really a big showstopper for long term spaceflight because evidence suggests otherwise,” Klaus says. “We’ve had people living on the [ISS] with rotating crews continuously for over 20 years now. And there hasn’t been any kind of outbreak there.” Auñón-Chancellor notes that simply finding dangerous bacteria is not cause for alarm—it is only worrying if the microbes are making astronauts sick. “I see it more as an identification and a heads up,” she says. “And then we’re just kind of watching and mapping and waiting to see what those bacteria do in that stressful environment,” she adds.
But Venkateswaran is worried not only about risks to the astronauts—but also the chances of microbial contamination of any otherworldly destinations they visit. “Astronauts are basically a pathogen to the planet,” Auñón-Chancellor says. “They’re a new microbiome that’s suddenly stepping foot on Mars. Even the spacesuit that they step out in will have their own mission’s microbiome on the material surface of that suit.” If scientists could map the microbiome on that suit better, they might be able to clean it better, too. Venkateswaran is hopeful that the research will even help scientists design superior suits with joints that prevent even the smallest microbes from leaking through.
The unique applications do not end there. For Liz Warren, senior program director at the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, the most tantalizing aspect about all this research has little to do with space. Any partially closed environment—a house, an airplane, a hospital—will have its own microbiome. So learning how to prevent certain microbes from thriving in space (or how to halt them when they do) offers helpful lessons for similar environments on Earth. For example, consider another project running on the ISS that tests the efficacy of antimicrobial coatings manufactured by Boeing. The idea is that if the coatings work in space—where microbes can be far more dangerous—then they will work on Earth. In short, the ISS is an incredible laboratory in its own right. “You can’t do that on Earth—you can’t take gravity out of the picture,” Klaus says. “Having microgravity is kind of like having a microscope for the first time in a different way. You see behaviors that you couldn’t otherwise see.”
This Article firstly Publish on www.scientificamerican.com


The Everett Report, officially known as the Report of the New York State Commission to Investigate the Status of the American Indian Residing in the State of New York has been made available online by the New York State Library. The Commission was chaired by Assemblyman Edward Everett (R-Potsdam). Here is a link, though the viewing system is archaic, so make sure you allow pop-ups for www.nysl.nysed.gov.
The New York State Indian Commission (1919-1922), whose purpose was to investigate the status of Indian welfare and land rights in New York State, was presented to the legislature on March 17, 1922 – and then promptly rejected. It wasn’t until 1971 that the report was finally released. In 1980, Helen Upton published The Everett Report in Historical Perspective. According to the folks at the New York State Library:
Lulu Stillman, a stenographer for Assemblyman Edward Everett, was credited for preserving the only remaining record of the report, from which the 1971 transcript was made. As Everett’s stenographer, Stillman retained copies of most of the material produced by or related to the commission. (Many of the original documents are either missing or unavailable.) The published report released in 1971 and Stillman’s annotated draft have both been digitized.
A New History of the Munsee Indians More enigmatic than they should be in this late age, even among historians of New York, the Munsee are less known than the story for which they are best known – the purchase of […]
The Two Hendricks: A Mohawk Indian Mystery In September 1755 the most famous Indian in the world was killed in the Bloody Morning Scout that launched the Battle of Lake George. His name was Henderick Peters Theyanooguin in English, […]
VT: Native American Panel To Hold Meetings The group that will establish a process for state recognition of Native American tribes in Vermont is holding a series of public forums around the state.The Vermont Commission on Native […]


By Rebecca Engelhardt, Registrar/Collections Manager
All exhibitions at Museum of Glass (MOG) are supported by the curatorial team. It is our job to make sure the galleries look spectacular for our visitors to enjoy.
In addition to keeping our objects looking beautiful, it is also our job to keep them safe. And as a museum, we are challenged to keep them safe “in perpetuity” (which means forever)!
How do we do that, you ask? Fortunately, we have colleagues throughout the world who study the effects of the environment on a variety of historic and art objects and set out guidelines for their care.
We use a system of policies and procedures (called “Preventative Conservation”) to combat the effects of all “agents of deterioration”.
Defined by the Canadian Conservation Institute, “The agents of deterioration identify ten primary threats specific to heritage environments and encourage their prevention at the collections level.” The ten agents are: Direct Physical Forces, Thieves and Vandals, Fire, Water, Pests, Pollutants, Light, Incorrect Temperature, Incorrect Relative Humidity, and Dissociation.
So, how do we at MOG go about combating these agents, and how does what we do apply to your own collections at home?
In a series of blog posts, we will share how MOG implements the preventative measures for every one of the agents.
This post is dedicated to “Direct Physical Forces” which includes things like: shock, vibration, abrasion, and gravity. This is a big one for glass!
Since the Museum is seated in the Ring of Fire, our staff is always thinking about how to protect our fragile artifacts from the vibrations potentially caused by earthquakes.
At the same time, we are taking precautions against the rumbling trains rumbling past our building and the possible accidents that might result from a potentially clumsy visitor or while setting up an exhibition.
Objects are at risk from damage every time you handle them.
We use several methods to secure objects to the platforms they are displayed on. One of our favorite materials is a sticky substance called Rhoplex N580™ that aids our team in securing objects of many sizes.
For larger objects, or ones that are more at risk of toppling over, we use a latex water based adhesive (it’s a lot like silicone). Once it dries, the adhesive “glues” the artifact down.
For objects that don’t sit flat on the top of the display case, or need a little more security, we call a “mount maker,” a specially trained technician who builds a customized support—usually out of metal—that locks onto the object and generally gets screwed to the display furniture. For really large artifacts, we consult with structural engineers who make sure that we have designed our mounts according to the proper building codes.
When you visit our Museum, or any other, there are always many more objects stored behind-the-scenes that will be used in future exhibitions, or by researchers. We want to keep those objects safe, too. Our storage shelves are very carefully designed to prevent the glass from sliding off the edge as well.
Handling artwork is where most accidents can happen. So, at MOG, we are all carefully trained on how to follow a specific set of rules to protect our collections. We use a lot of specially designed equipment as well as some things you might see in your own home.
Transportation to and from the Museum is something we plan very carefully. There are even commercial transportation companies that work exclusively with (or have a special fleet assigned to) fine arts. We also build crates designed to minimize shock and vibration during the journey, which might be as far away as Australia!
Look for our next post about dealing with protection from thieves and vandals!
Rebecca Engelhardt is the Registrar/Collections Manager at Museum of Glass. Her background includes ten years at MOG, plus time at major museums such as Smithsonian Institution and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.