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All rights reserved | Web Application by Informatics, Inc. | Pay OnlineEC2AMAZ-JURNIGD This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page « Back HOLLAND — Holland native James Lenger is making the process of making music easier a graduate of Holland Christian and former Hope College student Today — after a plethora of experiences in studying psychology and mastering acting and improvisation — Lenger has given a sum total of 95,000 guitar lessons But that's only part of the story for Lenger, who's also the founder of Sharp and Flat, a musical innovation hub that creates products to empower people (both with and without disabilities) to create and enjoy music more easily. Under that umbrella, Lenger has developed a number of patents and launched his first product: Strum Perfect an attachment that helps guitar-hopefuls strum correctly This fall, Lenger has big plans for the company’s next launch — a 12-week music therapy program called Theraplaying, using Strum Perfect, that’s meant to enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s Disease through music-driven, therapeutic movements, all while utilizing the tools associated with Lakeshore Advantage’s SURGE Program an economic development organization based in Holland and covering Allegan County and Ottawa County recently completed work on a new headquarters downtown that includes space for start-ups like Sharp and Flat Lenger and his team have found the benefits of Theraplaying are nearly endless "I believe that people are put in your life at certain times," Lenger who previously taught guitar students with Parkinson's (to look) at the effect this work has on Parkinson's Disease and movement disorders and what we can do about that." Lenger and his team are also working on a product called Platoverb to create a redesign of the plate reverb effect found in high-end music studios as well as technology meant to help those with severe hearing loss experience music like never before Learn more at sharpandflat.com — Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (Office) organized an advanced Training of Trainers for a group of ten new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (hereinafter – UAV) instructors of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee Border Service in Lenger the Border Service established a Centre of Excellence for UAV operations in Lenger where future capacity-building activities are planned to be held with the OSCE’s support This training event marks the beginning of a series of support activities aimed to strengthen the development of aerial monitoring capabilities of the Border Service in combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons (hereinafter – SALW) and explosives across Kazakhstan’s “green borders” – i.e. areas between official border control points often covered with vegetation or only remotely accessible. The ability to monitor these areas effectively is crucial for ensuring national security preventing and countering illicit cross-border activities making the training event for UAV instructors a vital step in ensuring sustainable border security management and national ownership Based on the OSCE’s accumulated experience in the use of UAVs including their use within the framework of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (March 2014 – March 2022) the Office aims to assist Kazakhstan’s authorities in ground monitoring by means of advanced technology noted during the opening of the training event that “together with partners from Kazakhstan’s Border Service we have launched today the UAV Centre of Excellence in Lenger It is a milestone for our co-operation within the framework of our work on countering the trafficking of small arms and light weapons By handing over specialized equipment and knowledge sharing the OSCE Programme Office in Astana provides critical advisory support in establishing sustainable UAV operations of the Border Service” OSCE-supported experts shared their expertise on UAV technology Practical exercises with small fixed-wing and quadcopter UAVs were conducted both during day and night settings as well as in conditions of limited visibility with the Office providing critical technical support by handing over specialized ICT equipment and two training UAVs for use in the classrooms and practical training area of the Centre highlighted during the closing ceremony: “we have heeded the request of our national partners in tackling evolving security challenges of today we can launch the active phase of our co-operation The Centre of Excellence will serve as a platform for future generations of border service officers – to attain the necessary skills and knowledge in ensuring the sustainable use of new technologies when safeguarding the country’s borders we are ready to continue this support with concrete steps In line with recommendations of the OSCE’s Technical Assessment Report on “Development of UAV monitoring capabilities for the Border Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan” the Office will continue to provide advisory support in establishing sustainable UAV operations and creating a UAV service and maintenance plan for 2024-2030 This activity was held within the framework of the Office’s extrabudgetary project “Addressing Contemporary Safety and Security Risks in the Republic of Kazakhstan” supported by the government of Federal Republic of Germany — A music therapy program for Parkinson's patients is being developed at a startup in Holland a music technology company founded by James Lenger The patented and certified twelve-week guitar program is designed to reduce tremors, improve coordination and balance and enhance the emotional well-being of Parkinson's patients, according to the Theraplaying website "I know what music meant to me," Lenger said in a Tuesday interview with FOX 17 "I think this is going to be something that will affect a lot of different people Lenger is partnering with Hope College to study how music lessons affect the memory skills of people with Parkinson's disease Sharp and Flat has also previously collaborated with Michigan State University and the Tokyo University of Technology for research purposes "He's driven and motivated and wants to make the world a better place," Nate Klooster an assistant professor of psychology at Hope College which is supported by a research grant from the college will take place in the summer and involve Hope students "Music is very complicated," Klooster said It requires moving your fingers and arms in a certain sequence complicated cognitive ability for any type of patient." A retired medical doctor and Parkinson's patient Brian Cote of Laketown Township is also assisting in the study and the launch of Theraplaying in addition to taking guitar lessons from Lenger with the assistance of StrumPerfect an attatchment from Sharp and Flat that helps beginners strum correctly "My symptoms began with the inability to write a sentence or two but now I'm exercising those fine motor movements through strumming and picking a guitar," Cote said "The ER is full of stress and full of sleepless nights two things that make [Parkinson's] worse," he said Cote switched to urgent care shortly after and continued to practice medicine until his retirement in 2019 "I'm very thankful for that," he said about the slow onset of his Parkinson's symptoms and I'm determined to take advantage of that by doing things like this." In addition to how the hobby protects and strengthens the body's fine motor skills and fights against the "freezing" characteristic of Parkinson's through rhythm time spent learning to play guitar can give people purpose "There's an easy tendency to just become apathetic to become anxious," Cote said about his diagnosis also adding that caregivers play an instrumental role in the lives of Parkinson's patients "I realized I had to find an enjoyable way to overcome that Theraplaying is in the process of receiving approval for its services to be billable to insurance and Medicare Lenger says it should be completed within the next two months "This is a field in research that's fairly wide open right now and we're discovering things that haven't been seen before." Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X - Instagram - YouTube A service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the funeral home Memorials may be made in care of Kings Harvest Pet Rescue Davenport or the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Please make checks payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and please indicate that the gift is in memory of William A a son of William and Madlyn (Freeberg) Lenger where he acquired his amazing math skills that earned him the title of human calculator Bill was a gear head that loved all motorsports He was most proud of Pro Stock Drag Racing at the NHRA national level He restored two ’70 Chevelles and found a love for stock car racing He started his career at IH Farmall where he met the love of his life she was his life. After Farmall he worked at Edwards Construction in Geneseo Since 1988 Bill also owned and operated Buffalo Trailer Company He was looking forward to a new stadium and the Bears next appearance in the Superbowl he loved it so much that he even named his beloved dog Leroy Jethro Gibbs Bill was always “right” and as he said Bill was a loyal friend with a heart as big as his Christmas displays. He always had time for others and a helping hand for any project Those left to cherish his memory include his wife He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Perry and Edna Lotz; and beloved four-legged friends The family would like to give a special thanks to the Cardiac ICU at Genesis for all their support and care Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com competing in pentathlons wasn’t even on the Lake View resident’s radar Then a personal tragedy pushed him to take the lunge Not many elite athletes start their careers at age 36 Lenger qualified for Team USA in the modern pentathlon the Lake View East resident is proving that his versatility extends beyond athletics When he’s not writing and producing a comedy web series or perfecting his improv acting he’s teaching adults how to strum at Guitar Cities a music school he owns with branches in Chicago I decided to train for the pentathlon in her honor after watching the 2012 Olympics I started by finding a Groupon for fencing.” “I’m not competing anymore — I finished my last World Cup in 2017 As opposed to 3,000 to 4,000 meters a day when I was training I’ll also run three times a week on the Lakefront Trail where there are so many people who are really quick.” I’ve gone back to a Mediterranean-style diet so I’ll usually just grab a handful of nuts and blueberries I’ll eat a breakfast sandwich — toast Then I’ll have a granola bar before I swim I have a fun recipe for baked salmon that I make often And I experiment with things like crispy kale and Thai peanut sautéed spinach.” It’s $3.99 a pound at the Jewel at Clark and Division There’s some in my freezer right now.” “You get so used to the endorphins from training I fill up a notebook — sketches I’m known for my stunt lunges — lunging over a chair or doing something else odd I’ll do a warm-up — the old swimmer shakeout then dancing awkwardly around — to get my body moving.” Tags: City Life, Health & Wellness, The Regimen, Top Docs & Wellness Chicago magazine newsletters have you covered By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org It shouldn’t have a foreign policy or a domestic policy,” said the co-chair of a task force that recommended the policy (JTA) — Harvard University will no longer issue statements on topics that are not directly relevant to its operations on the advice of a task force convened amid tensions around the Israel-Hamas war The Institutional Voice Working Group, formed last month to examine questions around when and how the school should weigh in on controversial and political issues, recommended the new policy in its first report, issued Tuesday. University leaders immediately said they accepted the recommendations “Harvard isn’t a government. It shouldn’t have a foreign policy or a domestic policy,” Noah Feldman, a law professor and author of a recent book about contemporary Judaism who co-chairs the group, said in a university Q&A published after the decision was announced the same month students launched a pro-Palestinian encampment on Harvard’s campus Unlike at some schools, the controversy at Harvard did not begin with the university’s statements about the war the administration faced criticism because it did not issue a statement for days after a coalition of student groups blamed Israel for Hamas’ deadly Oct When the university did issue a statement expressing “heartbreak” over the attack and the ensuing war denouncing the statement as “word salad approved by committee.” Such a statement would not be issued under the new policy The working group concluded that because statements expressing care can leave some feeling alienated “the most compassionate course of action is therefore not to issue official statements of empathy.” The working group consulted more than 1,000 members of the Harvard community before forming its recommendations according to its announcement about its report It concluded that the school’s credibility is compromised by statements that do not reflect expertise and that issuing statements on some topics means that school leaders “will inevitably come under intense pressure to do so from multiple competing sides on nearly every imaginable issue of the day.” Because it is unlikely that any statement will satisfy all members of the school’s community equally issuing statements can “undermine the inclusivity of the university community,” the group concluded “It may make it more difficult for some members of the community to express their views when they differ from the university’s official position.” The school can and should comment on issues directly related to its mission and operations “The university and its leaders should not issue official statements about public matters that do not directly affect the university’s core function.” When there is a disagreement about whether an issue is appropriate for the university to comment on it should refrain from issuing a statement The group did not mention the current Israel-Hamas war explicitly in its report but it did acknowledge the potential for student groups and others to ignite controversy with their own statements — and offered guidance about how to handle such an instance in the future sometimes make statements that occasion strong disagreement,” the report says the university should clarify that they do not speak for the university and that no one is authorized to speak on behalf of the university except the university’s leadership.” JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent I accept the Privacy Policy A former New College of Florida Board of Trustees member who has spoken to a number of major donors about their giving plans since Gov Ron DeSantis began transforming the school says 13 told her they are canceling more than $29 million in planned contributions a huge financial blow to the small Sarasota college A Sarasota resident who founded a plant leasing company in 1981 that grew out of her senior thesis at New College and now has 45 employees Lenger also served on the New College Foundation board for 35 years 'Very, very huge question': New College scrambles for funds to pay Richard Corcoran's $699,000 salary More: Meet the Trump-loving yacht lawyer who helped engineer DeSantis' New College takeover donors started contacting Lenger to get more information about what was happening A number shared their intentions to remove New College from their estate plans and stop other contributions Lenger began keeping a list of canceled contributions Of those who were willing to share the amount she tallied more than $10 million from 11 donors as of Thursday They all oppose what’s happening at the college under DeSantis’ appointees they either have or quickly will change their estate plans," Lenger said in an email "Candidly discussing accurate dollar amounts After this article published online Friday two more donors contacted Lenger to say they are rescinding planned contributions of $50,000 and $18.8 million Lenger said she was "pretty floored" by the donor who said he is canceling his $18.8 million gift The $18.8 million donor is somebody Lenger has known for a long time He told Lenger the gift to New College was in his will The $29 million in canceled contributions Lenger documented is big money for a small school with just 700 students and a relatively small donor base New College's Foundation had $43.5 million in net assets in 2019 and received $2.4 million in total revenue that year the most recent year that IRS records are available The new board members appointed by DeSantis say the changes they are pushing will help bring more taxpayer resources to New College DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Legislature will be more likely to fund a school that is more accommodating to conservatives DeSantis already has steered an additional $15 million in state money to New College for the current budget year Yet Lenger's tally indicates that whatever boost New College gets in state funding could be partially offset by a big loss in private donations hurting the school's ability to fund a range of programs that typically are financed by the Foundation including student scholarships and faculty supplements a DeSantis appointee who now chairs New College's Board of Trustees said there also will be a push to collect more private donations That money likely would have to come from conservative donors who support DeSantis and his plans for New College the Foundation has not announced any new major gifts Interim President Richard Corcoran sent an email to alumni Friday "We need your continued support and commitment," Corcoran wrote "Charitable giving to higher education is an investment in the future of not only our state I understand that the past few months have likely led to your support of New College being in flux." "I also understand that in order to continue to support New College through philanthropic giving you must feel a connection to our success and be invested in our mission and our future," Corcoran added before outlining his vision for the college New College may have lost more than $29 million in future contributions from alumni and other college supporters That is just the amount Lenger personally has documented through direct conversations with donors Lenger's informal tally doesn't include many lost donations a letter signed by 156 New College alums blasts the direction of the college under the DeSantis board appointees and states that the signees are "withholding any future.. funding" until "such time as we are assured Foundation funds will not be used to support the newly appointed Board of Trustee agenda." Among those who have signed the letter are retired neurosurgeon Dr University of Oxford anthropology professor Eben Kirksey and former U.S Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney Dorothy Heyl Donors are upset that New College is being reoriented by DeSantis, with the school serving as an experiment in conservative higher education reform. Among the first big moves by the governor's board appointees was to abolish New College's diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Another big concern for some donors is that Foundation money is being used to pay Corcoran's compensation package The new board fired former President Patricia Okker and hired Corcoran the governor's former education commissioner Corcoran will earn $699,000 in base salary and possibly more if he receives the 15% bonus in his contract He also gets $104,850 annually in retirement benefits an $84,000 annual housing allowance and $12,000 annual car allowance only $200,000 in taxpayer money can be used to pay a university official's salary The donors Lenger spoke to did not want to be identified But a donor who canceled a planned gift of $1.5 million sent the Herald-Tribune an anonymous statement through an intermediary mentioning Corcoran's compensation package as among the reasons for holding back the money "I feel both sad and angry about the recent events at New College," the donor wrote has intruded in my life and the life of qualified and deserving students my bequests were designed to give financial aid to those individuals and not be used to pay obscene compensation packages to unqualified politicians infiltrating our New College campus I had withdrawn any bequests because I cannot imagine one dollar going to individuals who are only interested in their political aspirations." Lenger said Corcoran's compensation package has harmed the "goodwill" Foundation officials had built up with donors "It is painful to watch the goodwill the Foundation Team created over decades dissipate over the last 2 months," Lenger wrote due to the Board of Trustees members selected And now due to the controversy that donor intent may be overridden to fund approximately $1 million of Richard Corcoran’s total Compensation Package." an associate vice president at New College who also is now running the foundation on an interim basis after former Foundation Executive Director MaryAnne Young retired recently and Jenks did not respond to questions sent by the Herald-Tribune asking about the Foundation's finances how Corcoran will be paid and the impact of donors canceling their planned contributions The donors Lenger spoke with had New College in their estate plans meaning the college wouldn't have received that $29 million immediately But those donors also are canceling smaller annual contributions Questions about Richard Corcorn contractAlumni canceling annual contributions could hurt the Foundation's ability to function especially with the organization now bound with Corcoran's contract The Foundation must raise a certain amount just to cover operating expenditures It paid out $1.3 million in salaries and benefits to fundraising staff in 2019 Replacing those contributions could be difficult The college likely will have to tap a new group of donors “It’s obvious it has to be an entirely new constituency of donors who are responsive to the new mission because this is not the traditional mission of New College," said Esther Barazzone a former New College Foundation board member who left amid the recent controversy "It’s no longer donating to the traditional New College so it will have to be a whole new donor base." Jenks said recently that "there are other donors out there who will donate they need to see that we're making that progress." "While I hope the Chair of the Board of Trustees is correct that wealthy Republicans will step up and make significant donations," Lenger wrote " I think that’s uncertain since the smartest plan would have been pay Richard Corcoran $200,000 until the new wealthy Republican donors could be secured." Barazzone was among the first two students admitted to New College She graduated from the school in 1967 and went on to a distinguished career in higher education serving as president of Chatham University for 24 years When Barazzone's classmates gathered for a 50-year reunion they identified at least $2 million combined in planned contributions Now Barazzone is canceling her planned donation our bequests and have stopped annual donations," Barazzone said Barazzone is deeply opposed to what's happening at New College She also believes Corcoran is unqualified to serve as interim president and that money donated to the college before DeSantis overhauled the board shouldn't be used to pay Corcoran arguing donors never intended for their money to be used that way "I think it's utterly outrageous," she said “This salary is dramatically out of line with comparable liberal arts colleges as indicated by the contrast with Pat Okker’s salary.” Jenks has said the Foundation has enough money to pay Corcoran but Foundation board members say that's not clear Larry Geimer, the finance chair for the Foundation board and a certified public accountant with Kerkering, Barberio & Co., said during a recent Foundation board meeting that 99% of Foundation funds are restricted and that it's "a very, very huge question" where the money will come from to pay Corcoran. Lenger and Barazzone are concerned that New College's board will try to tap Foundation funds for Corcoran's salary that weren't intended to be used that way “I don’t believe any donor to the foundation would have intended that their money be used for that purpose," Barazzone said Subscribers have FULL, immediate access to https://lhvc.com and only need to subscribe online Niwot Elementary School cast of Much Ado About Nothing Niwot Elementary School performs Much Ado About Nothing at Collyer Park with (l to r) Kestrel Glick 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Services will be 10 am Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery Memorials may be made in care of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post No Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam Bob owned and operated the Red Carpet Club in Moline In 1975 he worked as an apprentice machinist at the Rock Island Arsenal He later worked for the Moline Fire Department for 15 years as an engineer and fireman Bob last worked 10 years for the Rock Island County Sheriffs Department as a bailiff Bob was a member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 581 and a lifelong member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299 Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Blake and Brady Edwards and Madisyn Edwards; step-son Grace and Claire O’Melia; and siblings He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Your request has been blocked by our security system due to potential security concerns Please contact us for assistance Donn Rudd of East Moline passed away April 13 There will be a visitation from 9-10:00 AM with a funeral service following at 10:00 AM on Friday 2023 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory Burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery with reception to follow at Christ United Methodist Church in East Moline Memorials may be left to the Food Pantry at the same church the son of Orville and Doris Rudd. He was married to Jackie (Barbee) Rudd Aug 28 1953. She preceded him in death. He later married Shirley (Lenger) Rudd on Jan 24 He served in the Army for two years. He then became a police officer for eight years. He ended his working years working in procurement at the R.I Donn was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in East Moline always helping people and volunteering at the Food Pantry at his church. Tomah,Wi. Jill (Eric) Austin of Bedford & Johnnie (Brooke); and 7 great-grandchildren Donn was featured on WQAD as a recipient of the Jefferson Award https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/outreach/jefferson-awards/2023-jefferson-award-nominees-wqad/526-fb5c8c2f-8d3e-48a0-bb8c-e183ac26d27d CLOUD — A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with a burglary at the Minnesota Department of Corrections office in east St according to a Benton County criminal complaint faces a felony charge of second-degree burglary of a government building including a device for testing blood alcohol totaling over $10,000 in value went missing in a burglary, according to the complaint police engaged in a foot chase with Lenger during which Lenger allegedly dropped one of the missing badges 31 by a civilian. Lenger told investigators that he bought the badge from someone Cloud investigators spoke with witnesses and were told Lenger was living out of an SUV at the time according to the complaint. Police obtained a warrant to search the SUV and found a projector and handcuff key which appeared to have been taken during the burglary inside a backpack with Lenger's name on it Lenger has been convicted for a third-degree burglary and another second-degree burglary of a government religious or historical building in Stearns County Court Support local journalism. Subscribe to sctimes.com today Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A beloved High Point landmark and famously huge piece of furniture has a winding story all its own The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers has almost 100 years of history and draws attention to High Point as the Furniture Capital of the World Local artist Brian Davis shares a special connection with the drawers “Initially I worked for the same man who designed it who conceptualized it and who helped build it,” Davis said and they did handpainted furniture in the '90s,” Davis said Sid Lenger transformed the drawers from the way they looked when they were first built in the 1920s to the iconic The drawers changed hands and colors over the years until they found their way back to Davis “A few years back High Point University acquired this They said we’d like you to come up here and restore this but we also want you to make it a little more current,” Davis said He jumped at the chance to make what he calls a “re-original” work of art using the exact paint formula Lenger used for the body of the drawers He then updated the socks with colors to honor High Point Pink and blue for the nearby children’s museum the stars as a nod to the High Point Rockers and plenty of High Point University purple “I’ve made my impression on the history of the town that allowed me to really express who I am It’s kind of one of those give-back moments,” Davis said The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers is free to view and is located at 508 N It’s a saying that most of us have heard before But sometimes it may get set by the wayside in the middle of a project Tight budgets and timelines can make it tough for some of us to get everything done just the way we want This can be especially true if the off-roading season is short where you live Some off-roaders will be quick to point out that any time of year is good for an off-road adventure it really does depend on what kind of wheeling you’re into Troy Dominic is the owner of this extremely well-built 2012 Chevy Silverado there is a certain need to push their vehicles to their absolute limits every time they go out When you drive like that it tends to make sense that you should purpose build your rig Such is the case for Troy and Sarah Dominic and their 2012 Chevy Silverado They discovered that even though they have a lot of love for anything off-road After owning a first-generation Ford Raptor for a while they realized that they needed to step up their game a bit “The only natural progression is to go faster,” Troy explained It’s not a question of whether or not you can make it over that hill It’s a question of how fast can I go over it.” Ryan Lenger owns Lenger Racing based in Grand Rapids To accomplish their speed goal, they enlisted Ryan Lenger of Lenger Racing in Grand Rapids The plan was to build a luxury prerunner that could handle the speed and abuse they love to place on their rigs the best place to get on the sand is at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes The couple talked with a few different shops about the build and their timeline With only a few months out of the year available for dune time the couple was searching for trucks that would serve as a good platform for their build plans The suspension was one of the first components decided upon when building this truck The couple loves to go fast but that speed means the truck will take some big hits High travel numbers and capable shocks were a must keeping the luxury in this luxury prerunner concept was key a sound system that will blow clothing off and suspension seating were all on the list Anyone that has ridden in a truck with big travel, aggressive tires, and bypass shocks knows that they are not quiet. Quiet was another item on the wishlist, and thanks to extra sound-deadening materials, this truck is quiet. Like, weirdly quiet. Both Dynamat soundproofing and a mass loaded vinyl product were installed by Sarah and Troy personally Troy estimates that they may have added as much as 200-300 pounds of extra material to achieve their ideal interior noise level They ensure that the cabin is not only comfortable Troy and Sarah knew they had to make a choice and get started The couple settled on a truck and flew out to get it Ryan was picked due to his exceptional attention to detail Troy and Ryan have established a very solid relationship during the build of this truck The new team first discussed the expectations and future plans for the build “Troy didn’t just jump into a back-halved truck,” Ryan explained He’s has had the chance to experience leaf springs He’s had the chance to experience horsepower It was important that we build something that could continue to grow.” Troy describes the truck as being at stage “one and a half.” The future will see a complete build at stage five The front suspension is considered complete The back half of the truck was built with the intention of cutting the frame eventually the Lenger Racing team made sure that all of the components are bolt-in – everything from the engine cage to the complete rear modifications can be removed we wanted to build it so that it could grow with them,” said Ryan “We did it this way so that when Troy is ready to move on That’s why it’s so important to have a relationship with the customer Knowing Troy and knowing his long-term plans informs everything we do It’s also great because he can take everything off and he can sell it to the next guy for a great deal we don’t know each other,” Ryan continued you build that relationship and then we can talk about things that can wait versus things that are urgent That relationship takes time to build trust.” there are additional rear-facing amber lights The front suspension duties are handled with components from Baja Kits, along with RCV axle shafts The chosen kit is a four-wheel-drive long-travel race kit This decision was made because Troy wanted to retain four-wheel-drive functionality Troy clarified: “I went back and forth about four-wheel-drive for months We knew that it would be cheaper to go two-wheel-drive We also knew it would mean fewer components I wanted Sarah to have peace of mind in the truck’s off-road ability I didn’t want her to have to think about how or where she parks or getting enough momentum for certain things my son Ty will be driving it in the next couple of years The idea was for both of them to be able to drop it into four-wheel-drive and go The front kit comes complete with a pair of three-inch-diameter King race series coilovers. Three tube bypasses are utilized and are fully adjustable to Troy’s driving style and terrain preference. 2.5-inch King bump stops also ensure that the front is able to soak up the big hits. PRP limiting straps prevent the suspension from extending too far The interior seats and harnesses are designed for both comfort and safety Speaking of big hits, the custom bumper and skid plate were designed and built by Ryan and Lenger Racing to take all the abuse Troy can throw at them. The KC Hilites six-inch Apollo PRO lights turn the night into day KC Hilites six-inch Apollo PRO lights were added to the front bumper in case the family wants to go on any night runs In the engine bay, the most obvious change is the custom engine cage. It was developed and installed to mount all of the suspension parts. Not only has it been done with a nod toward aesthetics, but it is also super beefy. The cage is completely bolt-on in accordance with the plan to make sure the truck can grow as needed. The back of the engine bay houses an sPOD power distribution system that keeps all of the electronic systems happy 3.5-inch King race series three-tube bypass shocks control dampening 2.5-inch King bump stops also work to ensure that things don’t compress too harshly All of these components bolt onto a custom bed cage The rear suspension components attach to a trick custom bed cage A custom dual spare tire carrier and bumper combination stow the spares in an easy location. KC Flex chase lights and a CBR transmission cooler are also located in the bed. The rear leaf springs are underslung Deavers. They are located on the frame rail by Mazzula hangers and shackles The truck has a custom-built dual spare tire carrier in the bed Lenger Racing went with Toyo 37-inch mud terrain tires that are wrapped around Method beadlocks. The FiberwerX fenders and bedsides look fantastic and ensure that there won’t be any rubbing when the suspension cycles The front glass also accentuates the slightly massaged headlights This Chevy sits on Toyo 37-inch mud terrain tires and Method beadlock wheels Since the whole family will be taking part in the adventures, safety was a top concern. The custom interior features PRP seats and harnesses. A cool feature is that Lenger Racing was able to maintain the seat adjustability controls by mounting on the factory seat tracks. A bolt-in harness bar maintains the bolt while providing safety. A custom Extreme Audio 12.5-inch sub-box is also tucked neatly behind the rear seats Troy and his son Ty both enjoy going off-road in the dunes the attention to detail and craftsmanship on this build is exceptional Anyone that visits the Silver Lake Sand Dunes is going to want to check out this build if they see it flying by Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Off Road Xtreme We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request We'll send you the most exciting Off Road articles We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network Ben Lenger is surprisingly nonchalant about winning the 2017 Barnes & Noble Regional Spelling Bee on Feb which netted him an all-expense-paid trip to the national finals in Washington The seventh grader at Sunset Middle School in Longmont is an old hand at spelling bees I made it to the third round at the Niwot (Elementary School) bee I like this,’” says the 12-year-old Niwot resident He’s studied hard for every competition since He’s bombed out and won at the school level lost in the first round of the regional competition “I didn’t prepare any harder this year than last year when I was out in the first round of the regionals.” Sometimes you get a word that hangs you up and to have a PhD in organic chemistry for a father and a former English teacher for a mother Ben Lenger onstage during this year's regional spelling bee and that’s something I’ve worked on with the kids especially with Greek and Latin roots,” says his mother but with an eye toward general literacy and enjoyment of the English language.” Ben agrees that having such knowledge is helpful when parsing out words “But I know most of the words just because I read a lot and I’ve seen them.” reading his father’s college-level biology textbooks helped send him to the national competition—that’s where he first encountered “lysis,” which he successfully spelled to claim this year’s trophy He loves the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson novels as well as “The Lord of the Rings.” He enjoys reading about history But he also makes a habit of regularly poring over the DK Encyclopedia of Science and scouring the internet for articles about “cars “I want to work in the aerospace industry and rocketry,” he says Participating in a spelling bee in the nation’s capital is a great honor but he’s most excited about visiting the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution And he’s not just biding his time at home: He loves building and launching Estes model rockets which have been thrilling enthusiasts young and old since 1958 so there are three stages that fall off,” Ben says “I’ll have to launch it on a non-windy day or the stages will be all over the place.” He also plays viola in his school orchestra and enjoys bicycling and skiing Students have participated in local and regional spelling bees to reach the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 1925 an estimated 11 million children participated The CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences has provided funding for the families of Boulder County winner to travel to the finals for three years and younger brother Jon to this year’s competition “We are very grateful for the financial assistance from CU,” Audrey Lenger says 275 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309Email the magazine College of Arts & Sciences main website University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder Plus David Middleton takes over Tableau and Paul Zlatos moves over to Lakeside Big chef shuffles coming out of Wynn Las Vegas late on a Friday night Rene Lenger takes over as executive chef of The Country Club — A New American Steakhouse Lenger plans to bring on new menu items and seasonal dishes.David Middleton returns to Wynn as the executive chef of Tableau He spent five years working with chefs Paul Zlatos Devin Hashimoto and Alex Stratta at Michelin-starred Alex in Wynn Las Vegas He left Wynn to open Scarpetta at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as executive sous chef and worked as executive chef at Marche Bacchus and Daniel Boulud’s DB Brasserie at the Venetian Middleton takes over the seasonal breakfast lunch and brunch menus at Tableau.Paul Zlatos will become assistant executive chef at Lakeside under executive chef David Walzog reuniting after opening the restaurant together in 2010. Since 2010 Zlatos worked as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef Erin Marie Lenger and Matthew Brittain Husband were married June 28 The couple was wed at Miami University where they met as students Dinner and dancing followed the ceremony at the Arbor Room in the Elms Hotel The bride is the daughter of Gerald and Kathleen Lenger of Wildwood and the granddaughter of Thomas Kelly of Arkansas and the late Elizabeth Kelly Erin graduated from Ursuline Academy in Saint Louis in 2000 She is a 2004 graduate of Miami University with a major in communications and journalism and is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority She is employed by Soft Surroundings Catalog Company in Saint Louis as a marketing analyst The groom is the son of Ray and Carol Husband of Oak Ridge He is the grandson of Carl Greer of Oak Ridge and the late Wilma Brittain Greer and the late Peggy and William Husband Matthew is a 2000 graduate of Oak Ridge High School Matt is a 2004 graduate of Miami University with a major in business administration and is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity He is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration at Washington University of Saint Louis and working for the State Farm Insurance Company in Saint Louis The bride wore a strapless ivory satin gown with a sequined dropped waistband and pick-up skirt Her hair was woven with strands of pearls and it was styled by her maternal aunt She was escorted and given away in marriage by her father sister-in-law of the bride; Rebecca Husband Flower girls were Elizabeth Lenger and Kate Weatherby Patty Sueme served as soloist and sang "Ave Maria" during the ceremony Several Oak Ridge friends of the groom were in the wedding party David Meyer was a groomsman and Matthew Stevens and Thomas Strickler were ushers were groomsmen in addition to Brandon Yakes Erin was honored at bridal showers given by her grandmother and by Shannon Weatherby and Sharon Lenger in Wildwood honored Erin with a bridal luncheon at the Alexander House The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding at High Street Grill and the bride's parents honored them with a post-wedding party at their home in Wildwood Following the wedding the couple traveled to Paris The destroyer USS Ross is back in the Arctic This marks the third time this year that U.S Navy destroyers have operated in the Barents Sea “This Barents Sea mission marks a significant milestone clearly demonstrating our dynamic ability to operate anywhere in the world,” said Commander John D Ross’ commanding officer in a statement. “These operations demonstrate the commitment of our crew to transatlantic stability and security.” Ross’ transit to the Arctic follows its participation in Exercise Joint Warrior multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and Allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. The lessons learned during this high-end warfare training ensures the readiness of the crew to execute the entire spectrum of maritime operations across the maritime domain High North News is not responsible for the content or opinions expressed on external web pages Editor in Chief:Trine Jonassen E-mail High North News Editor/Commentator: Arne O. HolmTel: (+47) 905 29 472 Journalist:Hilde-Gunn Bye Journalist:Astri Edvardsen Translator:Birgitte Annie Molid Martinussen Eigentleg likar han like godt å snakke med ungdomen som å få napp Både søndag og måndag ettermiddag var han i gang att med kastestonga. På den faste plassen ved elveosen i elva «Vikja» i Vik i Sogn er det lett å legge merke til Odd med den elektriske rullestolen Informasjon om AI i VG-artikler 0:40Jaktet mystisk fisk i ett år - nå er den fanget1. mai2 min lesetid Meninger Kjempefangst: –⁠ Det ble sjøkreps til middag14. apr.2 min lesetid Frp sikra fleirtal: Stortinget vil la villgeitene få leve8. apr.4 min lesetid Kommersielt innhold RabattkoderEt kommersielt samarbeid med Kickback.no Kopiering av materiale fra VG for bruk annet sted indeksering (for eksempel tekst og datamining) er ikke tillatt uten avtale Hanoi (VNA) – Clams are one of main aquatic products of Vietnam This is also a popular product in many markets such as the Europe many localities and businesses have made strong investments in sustainable production in order to achieve international certifications creating a foundation for Vietnamese clam exports to expand According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Vietnam's bivalve mollusk export turnover in the first nine months of 2023 reached 98 million USD The top nine export markets for bivalve mollusks in the country in the first 9 months of this year include Spain Vietnamese clam products have presented in nearly 60 markets worldwide With the advantages of domestic production and significant potential for consumption markets the clam industry is expected to reach a new height The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that Vietnam has a variety of shellfish such as clams Clams are also a key commodity that brings economic value and development potential Many businesses are focusing on investing in technology and constantly improving quality The Dutch Lenger SeaFood Group has surveyed in six clam farming provinces in Vietnam Realising the long-term clam farming potential of Nam Dinh province Lenger SeaFood Netherlands decided to build a clam processing factory and establish Lenger Seafood Vietnam Co. Lenger Seafood Vietnam has continuously tried and accompanied local people and authorities to promote the development of clam farming purchase and process commercial clams in Nam Dinh province for export Nam Dinh Fisheries Department has worked with other units in the industry to coordinate and support Lenger Seafood Vietnam in linking with farming households in Nghia Hung district to reorganise production towards sustainable clam farming Lenger Seafood Vietnam's "Lenger Fam" farming area was certified as the first sustainable clam farming area according to ASC standards in the world This is a highly favorable condition to open new consumption markets for clams Luong added that Nam Dinh Fisheries Department has accompanied and supported Lenger Vietnam in applying high technology to the production process the two sides have jointly built a high-tech clam seed production project and a clam farming model in ponds The company assesses that this project will help improve the quality of clam varieties from the initial production stage minimising difficulties and risks when raising clams on tidal flats Nam Dinh Fisheries Sub-Department and Nam Dinh Agro-Forestry-Fisheries and Fisheries Quality Management Sub-Department have deployed monthly environmental monitoring in concentrated clam farming areas they have implemented a food safety monitoring program in collecting bivalve mollusks Lenger can choose and evaluate product quality more accurately helping the consumption of clam products improve General Director of Lenger Vietnam Seafood Co. shared that the company is one of the first to achieve ASC certification for Vietnamese clams Lenger Vietnam has built a 500-hectare clam beach and is developing other farms to support this important certification The company currently exports clams mainly to the European market vacuum-sealed whole clams and canned clam meat the company supplies to the market more than 8,000 tonnes of frozen clams with revenue reaching about 15 million USD a year export output will reach 10,000 tonnes a year Deputy Director of the International Cooperation Center for Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries (ICAFIS) have great competitiveness in the world market Deep-water clam farming is a great opportunity for Vietnam to expand its area and increase production organically Vietnamese white clams can be processed into a wider variety of products to suit the global market./ The Brazilian government said that allowing tilapia fish imports from Vietnam is an irreversible decision and is part of its negotiations in late March to open the beef market in Vietnam Vietnam's GDP per capita was 4,535 USD in 2024 The Government aims to achieve over 7,500 USD in GDP per capita by 2030 and become a high-income country by 2045 economic experts have recommended Hanoi to implement a range of measures to manage inflation in the coming months They emphasised the need to strengthen price monitoring of essential goods A highlight of the Vietnam Goods Week in Malaysia is the introduction of Vietnamese culinary booths featuring iconic dishes like Vietnamese banh mi (baguette) and coffee by the "Saigon Station" restaurant The Sri Lankan President emphasised investment opportunities for Vingroup in the sectors it is strong at such as tourism especially in Colombo – Sri Lanka’s largest city an upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam promises to inject new energy into economic ties The Ministry of Industry and Trade have announced reductions in retail fuel prices after nearly four decades of economic reform the sector has grown steadily in both scale and quality becoming one of the key driving forces of the socialist-oriented market economy airports nationwide handled over 12,610 flights marking a 19.45% increase compared to the same period last year the students were informed about how to take advantage of the free trade agreements that Vietnam and Canada have signed to optimise supply chains they also heard about Vietnam's potential as an Asian logistics hub Deputy PM Dung emphasised that this is a particularly important external task of the Party and State affirming Vietnam’s role and position on the international stage while showcasing the results of 40 years of its renewal creating new momentum and driving force for Kien Giang The ministry received the notification from the EC’s Directorate – General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG-MARE) in early May which requested Vietnam to submit a progress report on implementing the EC’s recommended improvements before September 15 The commission will dispatch an inspection team to the country in late 2025 if the report demonstrates sufficient advancements The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,944 VND/USD on May 5 down 12 VND from the day before the April 30 – May 1 holidays Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will be the lead arranger of the financing and will handle the underwriting for the syndicated loan of 1.85 trillion IDR which will cover more than 2,300ha with key function sites for manufacturing would need an investment of 40 trillion VNA (1.6 billion USD) The Vietnamese pavilion introduces eco-friendly handicrafts for the first time and animal figurines made from wood and bamboo scraps displayed alongside traditional items in the Asia Hall Muslim tourism has become a global trend and is playing an increasingly vital role in many countries' tourism sectors Rector of the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism The Vietnamese companies showcased a wide range of goods from raw input materials for production chains to high-value processed food products VinFast vehicle owners in the Netherlands can now access services at nine workshops with plans to expand to LKQ Netherlands’ full network of 260 service centres The company presented its flagship products and energy-efficient glass all environmentally friendly and integrated with advanced technology 2008 by the Ministry of 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