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Bach Brandenburg Concerto III

April 26, 2026
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos (1719–1721) celebrate instrumental color, virtuosity, and joyful invention. Dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg, they showcase wildly diverse ensembles (from solo violin to trumpets, flutes, and horns) in a spirit of exuberant experimentation rarely heard before.  Unlike heavier Baroque works, their lightness, clarity, and forward energy gently lift the mind and spirit—ideal for shaking off sleep and greeting the day.
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Water and Fire

April 26, 2026
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Tradition is tending the flame, not worshiping the ashes.”
— Gustav Mahler

Well Water

Water and Sanitation

“Kettle’s On” & Morning Shower

International Plumbing Code

Fireplace Safety

Good Shepherd Sunday

April 26, 2026
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Order of Worship

 

Psalm 23 of David 

On the Fourth Sunday of Easter The Church proclaims John 10:1-18, in which Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd.” This Gospel highlights Christ’s intimate knowledge of his flock, his sacrificial death for them, and his role as the gate of salvation. The sheep hear his voice and follow him to eternal life.  It is also observed as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, calling the faithful to pray for priests, deacons, and consecrated persons.

North Carolina

Sacred Spaces

 

Incorporation by Reference

April 26, 2026
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“A Square with Imaginary Buildings” | Hendrik van Steenwijck (1614)

A partial list of the standards developers who produce consensus documents that are referenced in education facility design guidelines and construction contracts is shown below:

IBR STANDARDS HOSTED BY ANSI

In other words, apart from open-source and consortia-developed standards, the safety and sustainability of the education facility industry is almost entirely dependent upon intellectual property that must be available free of charge to the public if local and state governments incorporate them by reference to meet their pubic safety assurance obligation.

While ANSI has managed a reconciliation on the issue generically called “incorporation by reference” there a few fine points that are noteworthy.  These are usually discussed during World Standards Week and summarized periodically at the link below:

ANSI GOVERNMENT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

We refresh our understanding of this topic several times a year; typically during our Incorporation by Reference colloquium during which time we also examine state-level activity

Issue: [Various]

Category: Administration & Management, Public Policy, US Department of Commerce

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Piedmont Research and Education Center

April 26, 2026
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Standards South Carolina | Fitch Rating of 2025 General Revenue Bonds: AA

The Sheep Farm supports research, teaching and extension missions required of Land Grant Universities.  It supports a flock on 25 acres of pasture, with a main barn for teaching and a hay barn for stored feed and equipment. Lambing occurs primarily in the late winter and early spring so that spring forages can be utilized for lactating ewes and growing lambs.

Student holding a baby sheep in a barn on clemson campus

 

 

 

The Permanent University Fund

April 26, 2026
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The Permanent University Fund is Texas’s most powerful tool for higher education capitalization. Established by the Texas Constitution of 1876, the PUF dedicates 2.1 million acres of state land—primarily in West Texas—to support institutions in the University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems. Its core purpose is to provide a stable, perpetual source of funding for academic excellence, research, faculty recruitment, student programs, and campus infrastructure without relying solely on taxpayer dollars.

Early land grants proved largely unproductive until the 1923 discovery of oil at the Santa Rita No. 1 well on university land in Reagan County. Mineral royalties were constitutionally protected as principal, allowing the fund to grow rapidly rather than being spent immediately. By the 1930s, the PUF generated significant income. A constitutional split allocated two-thirds of available funds to the UT System and one-third to the Texas A&M System. Over decades, prudent investment and resource revenues transformed the endowment into a major financial pillar for public higher education.

As of early 2026, the PUF’s invested assets exceed $42.5 billion, managed by UTIMCO. Mineral income from oil, gas, and other leases adds to the principal, while surface leases (grazing, wind) and investment returns flow into the Available University Fund (AUF). Annual distributions—typically around 5% and capped at 7% of market value—support bond debt service for construction and enrich academic programs across dozens of campuses serving hundreds of thousands of students. The PUF remains one of the largest public university endowments in the nation, safeguarding Texas’s competitive edge in higher education for generations to come.

Fidelity

Schwab

TIAA

Conroe Texas Post Office Mural c. 1937

Abiit sed non oblita | Rebecca Luker

April 25, 2026
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Rebecca graduated from the University of Montevallo in 1984 and enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished career as a virtuoso actress, concert soloist and recording artist.

To honor her memory following her passing in 2020 the University has named the stage of the Center for the Arts in her honor.

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“Congressional Civics Act of 2026”

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Meals-Ready-to-Eat

April 25, 2026
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“An Army marches on its stomach”
— Napoleon Bonaparte

Compact, flameless heater allows for pre-packaged hot dinners

“Whether it’s chili with beans, barbecued beef or meatballs in marinara sauce, members of the United States military are served up a rotating menu of entrees through meals, ready to eat rations.  Packed in individual pouches, these self-contained meals can be eaten during combat operations, humanitarian missions or field trainings, providing nourishment on the go.  Yet while MREs were first piloted for U.S. military members during the Vietnam War, it wasn’t until the 1990s that it’s been possible for these meals to be served hot…

…We can thank a University of Cincinatti Professor of Mechanical Engineering for that.” (And transforming the civilian emergency food industry, to boot)

Related:

Defense Acquisition University: Specifications and Standards

Napoleonic Code

Food and Water in an Emergency

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Food Safety: A Recipe for National Preparedness

Dahlgren Hall & “Seasoned” Coffee Mug Stories

Red, White and Blue Smoothie

April 25, 2026
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University System of Maryland | $12.225B

Strawberries

Blueberries

University of Maryland Extension

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The choice of red, white, and blue in national flags often carries historical, cultural, and political significance. Here are some reasons why various nations have chosen these colors:

  1. Historical Connections:
    • United States: The colors were chosen for their flag in 1777 and have been interpreted to symbolize valor (red), purity (white), and justice (blue). The colors were influenced by the British Union Jack.
    • France: The Tricolour flag adopted during the French Revolution represents liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red).
    • United Kingdom: The Union Jack combines elements from the flags of England (red and white), Scotland (blue and white), and Ireland (red and white).
  2. Cultural and Political Significance:
    • Russia: The flag’s colors were adopted from the Dutch flag, symbolizing pan-Slavism (red for bravery, blue for faithfulness, and white for honesty).
    • Netherlands: The Dutch flag’s colors (originally derived from the Prince’s Flag) have historical roots, symbolizing the struggle for independence and liberty.
    • Czech Republic and Slovakia: Both countries use red, white, and blue to represent their Slavic heritage.
  3. Influence and Inspiration:
    • Chile, Costa Rica, and Panama: These countries were influenced by the colors and symbolism of other flags (e.g., the French and American flags) during their independence movements.
    • Australia and New Zealand: Both countries incorporate the Union Jack in their flags, reflecting their colonial history with the United Kingdom.
  4. Symbolism:
    • Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia: The colors are traditional pan-Slavic colors, representing freedom and national unity.
    • Iceland and Norway: The colors reflect their historical and cultural ties to other Scandinavian countries.

The exact reasons can vary, but often the colors reflect a mix of historical alliances, cultural heritage, and political ideals.

 

 

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