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Faith | Gardens are a gift for the soul. Take a stroll
The following reflection germinated while strolling through a large, manicured masterpiece garden that is over 100 years old. Perhaps you've witnessed the overwhelming visual sensation of Butchart Gardens of Victoria, B.C., or the aforementioned Duncan, Rose and Japanese Gardens (among others) that grace Spokane's Manito Park—human-made marvels.
Faith | Gardens are a gift for the soul. Take a stroll
“Whether creating, tending, or viewing a garden, people of all generations and stations in life have found and testified to the blessings of gardens,” writes Tim Ledbetter. FredFroese Getty Images The following reflection germinated while strolling through a large, manicured masterpiece garden that is over 100 years old.
Faith | Pause to reflect on the ‘river’ that runs through you
Today is the 115th anniversary of my grandmother’s birthday. While she has been in glory for nearly 25 years, the annual date encourages remembrances and tributes by my extended family about our shared matriarch. As I write this while sitting at the Oregon Coast, emails are zipping back and forth as we recall unforgettable impacts on our lives by her words and deeds. Even scoldings (for my brother, not me of course) mellow in the faded yet warm light of affectionate history.
Faith | Are ‘weeds’ invading your life? Apply this remedy
Spiritual Life writer Dr. Tim Ledbetter writes, “Maybe the occasional rascal [life] weed is tolerable, but too many can wreak havoc in compounding ways. Worst case scenarios ...
Faith | May the moral compass you choose bear good fruit in 2026
“We are each on the road of life; what is your North Star, map, and compass? What is your moral code to live by and thus become yourself?” asks Spiritual Life writer Dr. Rev. Tim Ledbetter. richcano Getty Images “You, who are on the road must have a code that you must live by and so, become yourself ... .” Thus begins a very popular song written in 1970 by Graham Nash and performed so memorably by the vocal troubadours, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. A code: a system of principles or rules.
Faith | The word ‘appreciate’ - The Psalmist knew the deeper meaning
“In language both soaring and devotional, over and over the sacred poet expresses appreciation for God’s divine majesty and concern for human dignity,” says Tim Ledbetter about Psalm 8 in the Bible. Once again, I find myself wandering in the delightful and magnificent Garden of Etymology, the study and appreciation of words. In fact, I just revealed the latest specimen to behold — appreciation — to appreciate something.
Faith | The art of ‘beachcombing’ finds room for our heart and soul to breathe
Ever been “beachcombing”? You know, the art and practice of wandering somewhat slowly and aimlessly along an ocean shoreline? Going out no matter the weather, perhaps on a wide stretch of sand while dodging incoming waves or on a rocky shoreline while pausing and peering into tide pools large and small (always with an eye to the surf status!). Who knows what will catch your eye while “combing” the beach? That’s part of the intrigue—not knowing what you will see, or finding the unexpected.
Faith | What if we practiced ‘pro bono living’ every day?
Pro bono—”for the good of others.” We often hear this Latin phrase used in the context of lawyers who provide legal counsel free of charge. The phrase can actually be applied to anyone, professional or otherwise. Pro bono does not pertain to our vocation—what we do for pay, even if it is for the good of others. Rather, it relates to our avocation—what we do without pay ... for the good of others. Pro bono can be a big-hearted and selfless approach to living in society.
Faith | 2 words make a life-impacting difference: ‘And yet’
How can two words comprising three letters each make such a life-impacting difference? What are those two words? Eat up? (nope, missing a letter). Be still? (nope, too many letters). Go fish? (nope, wrong configuration). Give up? (nope, wrong conf ... I mean, do you give up?). The answer is, “and yet.” Please allow me to explain. A biblical poet or psalmist set this two-word couplet amidst what may be the most profound source of fear a person can experience—the terrifying experience of abandonment.
Faith | 2 words make a life-impacting difference: ‘And yet’
How can two words comprising three letters each make such a life-impacting difference? What are those two words? Eat up? (nope, missing a letter). Be still? (nope, too many letters). Go fish? (nope, wrong configuration). Give up? (nope, wrong conf ... I mean, do you give up?). The answer is, “and yet.” Please allow me to explain. A biblical poet or psalmist set this two-word couplet amidst what may be the most profound source of fear a person can experience—the terrifying experience of abandonment.
There’s gratefulness in remembering ‘gifts’ a late friend brought to the workplace
"Sam [colleague] brought several gifts to our duo that delighted and improved me as a person and teammate," Spiritual Life writer Tim Ledbetter says with gratitude. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com This article is composed in memory of my longtime dear friend and former colleague.
Faith | In loss there’s gratitude for gifts left behind-a legacy
Generate Key Takeaways This article is composed in memory of my longtime dear friend and former colleague. I write as part of grieving my loss of “Sam” (not their real name) and because to the best of my knowledge there was no obituary or funeral to allow others to pay their respects to a wonderful and remarkable person. That said, amid my reflection learning can occur. I met Sam at work back in the day when the institution was much smaller, with a greater sense of community and connection.
‘Yield the right away’ is a metaphor for living together in community
Doug Dahl of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission writes, “The road isn’t the place to prove who’s right; instead it’s where we most should watch out for each other.” Spiritual Life writer Dr. Timothy Ledbetter reflects on how it’s a metaphor for living together in community. Staff The Bellingham Herald file Never one to pass up a good metaphor, I found one a while ago in the Nov. 25, 2024 edition of the Tri-City Herald.
Faith | Let’s ‘yield the right away’ and watch out for each other
Generate Key Takeaways Never one to pass up a good metaphor, I found one a while ago in the Nov. 25, 2024 edition of the Tri-City Herald. Doug Dahl of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission writes an occasional article on — guess what — matters of traffic safety. Mr. Dahl writes clearly and concisely, with a light touch of humor. As suggested above, I found in his discussion of “yielding right-of-way,” a valuable metaphor for living together in community.
Faith | Let’s find a common understanding and application of the word ‘peace’
Peace is a rather elusive word. Even though it seems to be a near-universal or archetypal concept valued and promoted in most social, civic, and religious bodies, finding a common understanding and application isn’t easy. There are several aspects of peace that are worth considering. For example, external peace (between persons or between groups) and internal peace (within oneself).
Faith | Faith and science speak to each other through humility and accountability Original
A wood cross on an old church steeple backlighted by a rising sun. Some copy space. Getty Images Science and Faith are at least cousins if not spouses. How and Why are related if not married to each other. Facts or data alone are meaningless. Meaning or values alone are baseless. For something to be objectively true it must be verifiable and falsifiable. For something to be subjectively true, it must be explorable and integrable.
He unexpectedly officiated at the wedding of his late friend’s daughter Original
Retired chaplain Tim Ledbetter stepped in at the last minute to officiate for his late friend’s daughter’s wedding. He quipped, “Another serendipity: my attire matched the groomsmen’s color scheme! Who knew the next clean thing in my closet would seem intentional?” Tim Ledbetter Back in November 2022, I wrote a Spiritual Life article in the Tri-City Herald about a surreal experience, that of officiating at the burial of one of my best friends.
Faith | Longevity, prosperity or meaningfulness. Which is most important?
Spiritual Life writer Tim Ledbetter contemplates what creates a meaningful life. Chalabala Sacramento Bee To my grandson’s dismay, I am not much of a “Trekkie” or fan of all things Star Wars. However, as much as anyone, I am familiar with the “Vulcan Salute” and the accompanying affirmation: “Live long and prosper!” Of course, wouldn’t you know the salute has an emoji now.
Faith | Longevity, prosperity or meaningfulness. Which is most important?
Tim Ledbetter June 28, 2024 at 5:00 AM·3 min read To my grandson’s dismay, I am not much of a “Trekkie” or fan of all things Star Wars. However, as much as anyone, I am familiar with the “Vulcan Salute” and the accompanying affirmation: “Live long and prosper!” Of course, wouldn’t you know the salute has an emoji now.
University, PNNL Advance New Concepts for Clean Energy Workforce
Tennessee State University (TSU), with assistance from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has garnered federal funding for an academy to help prepare the future clean energy workforce. As envisioned, the TSU Clean Energy Academy (CEA) initially will serve the university’s students who are interested in course work and practical field experience related to clean energy systems.
Faith | All you need to know you learned while playing as a kid Original
Playing is not just plain old fun. It’s a way to learn essential values and concepts. Imgorthand Getty Images Most of us have played on a playground. We played on swings, teeter-totter, slides, and merry-go-round among other toys and games. With few cares or concerns except for who pushed and who went first and who fell off—we played and played until mealtime or someone called us home.
A coastal community provides valuable insights about home heating, energy use, and the future power grid
There may be few better real-life laboratories in the United States than Cordova, Alaska, to evaluate the challenges and benefits of transitioning to new, cleaner methods of home heating in a colder climate. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have been conducting a project in the community for the past year, focused on "electrification"—in this case, transitioning oil-based home heating units to electric heat pumps that operate without the need for interior air ducts.
North to Alaska: Project tests electrification concepts
By Tim Ledbetter It’s rural. It’s cold. It’s remote. It’s perfect. There may be few better real-life laboratories in the United States than Cordova, Alaska, to evaluate the challenges and benefits of transitioning to new, cleaner methods of home heating in a colder climate.
Does PNNL Deliver Energy Savings Through Rules & Codes for Buildings? Let Us Count the Ways
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Here’s a sampling of recent buildings-related rules, codes, and standards that will substantially reduce energy use and carbon emissions Energy efficiency rules and requirements for buildings may not make a splash on the nightly news, but they have gained favor in the Biden Administration and are helping slash energy consumption, carbon emissions, and costs.
Faith | Healthy, authentic living is in knowing how and when to incline, recline, decline Original
An etymological foray on a winter’s day can bring new meaning. tdominick@thestate.com Are you curious about words, about their roots, history, evolution? It’s a small side hobby of mine. Perhaps during the frequent gray days of early winter, as we are tempted to spend more time between the covers, you will find this little etymological foray of interest and enlightenment. Take the word, cline.
Faith | To lose a child of any age is to know inconsolable sorrow Original
An angel keeps watch over the grave of a young Northwest woman. Katherine Jones kjones@idahostatesman.com This article is written with respect and empathy for those who are suffering in ways great and small. While the writing’s timing is late in the autumn of 2023, recognized by Christians around the world as the season of Advent leading to the celebration of Christmas, suffering is timeless.
Faith | To lose a child of any age is to know inconsolable sorrow
This article is written with respect and empathy for those who are suffering in ways great and small. While the writing’s timing is late in the autumn of 2023, recognized by Christians around the world as the season of Advent leading to the celebration of Christmas, suffering is timeless.
Faith | To lose a child of any age is to know inconsolable sorrow
This article is written with respect and empathy for those who are suffering in ways great and small. While the writing’s timing is late in the autumn of 2023, recognized by Christians around the world as the season of Advent leading to the celebration of Christmas, suffering is timeless.
Faith | To lose a child of any age is to know inconsolable sorrow
This article is written with respect and empathy for those who are suffering in ways great and small. While the writing’s timing is late in the autumn of 2023, recognized by Christians around the world as the season of Advent leading to the celebration of Christmas, suffering is timeless.
Being in sync with nature contributes to our well-being, even recognition of God Original
There are different bodies of water: creeks/rivers, ponds/lakes and oceans/seas. Here in the Columbia Basin, we are least familiar with the third. Creeks and rivers are the most predictable in that generally they do what they do day in and day out, throughout the four seasons. Ponds and especially lakes are influenced at times by the wind, from ripples to whitecaps.
Faith | Do you want to feel connected to others? Share your stories
Due to prior unavoidable commitments, my cousin and I could not attend the family wedding many miles away. It seemed like everyone else in our extended family would be there, thus our missing the blessed event and boisterous gathering was difficult to accept. And so, far from the festivities, we got together to commiserate. At one point in our mutual, frustrated lamenting, one of us quipped, “Remember the time that ... ?” We burst out laughing, as we both knew the story.
Faith | When we ‘ride’ through life, we may need a boost Original
Even as we endeavor to peddle on the paths, roads, highways, and by-ways of life, using the bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, and even quad-cycles which are available, there are times where we need a little assistance or boost. Early on, that boost may come in the form of an adult who walks or jogs alongside, aiding our mastery of the symbiotic arts and skills of propelling and balancing, plus coaching on the requisite stopping when needed.
An electric connection: Homes helping the grid
Homes fitted with new technology may reduce costs and carbon By Tim Ledbetter, PNNL Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a control system that could make most of America’s homes more capable partners in managing the nation’s electricity resources.
Homes Helping the Grid
Article by Tim Ledbetter, PNNL Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a control system that could make most of America’s homes more capable partners in managing the nation’s electricity resources. The control system effectively transforms existing home heating and cooling units and hot water heaters into smart appliances that can manage their electricity use in ways that help the grid coordinate supply and demand.
Homes fitted with new technology could make the grid smarter
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a control system that could make most of America's homes more capable partners in managing the nation's electricity resources. The control system effectively transforms existing home heating and cooling units and hot water heaters into smart appliances that can manage their electricity use in ways that help the grid coordinate supply and demand. The system could benefit an estimated 120 million homes.
An electric connection: Homes helping the grid
By Tim Ledbetter Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a control system that could make most of America’s homes more capable partners in managing the nation’s electricity resources. The control system effectively transforms existing home heating and cooling units and hot water heaters into smart appliances that can manage their electricity use in ways that help the grid coordinate supply and demand. The system could benefit an estimated 120 million homes.
An old hymn’s rhetorical question brings optimism in tough times | Tri-City Herald
Tim Ledbetter Perhaps you have heard of the literary or oratorical device known as the “rhetorical question.” It is used for dramatic effect, say to “beg to question,” to imply or point toward an obvious answer without stating it directly, or even expecting an immediate answer. Consider the coach’s exhortation: “Do you want to win?” Or parental expressions of exasperation like, “Why do I even try?” or “Do you want something to cry about?” This is not a new phenomenon.
Modelling software and machine learning improve production efficiency
Figure 1: The ideal Model 1 trendline is seldom realized because, left unmitigated, a model’s accuracy diminishes over time, like the Model 2 and Model 3 trendlines. Courtesy: Siemens Modern manufacturing processes produce a vast volume of data, and as sensors become more numerous on industrial shop floors with the spin-up of the IIoT, even more data is now available.
Using a 3D digital twin and augmented reality
Learning Objectives Digital twins are replicas of physical devices. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for remote access. Augmented reality (AR) helps users enter situations they are physically unable to. A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical device. The session at ARC Industry Forum “Digital Twins for Improving Operations and Maintenance” provided an explanation of the types of digital twins in industry and their applications.
Load-shifting potential of heat pump water heaters studied
A study of heat pump water heaters in Pacific Northwest homes has helped paint a picture of how the advanced technology might contribute efficiency benefits to the nation’s energy system. Credit: JPL Designs | Shutterstock.com A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research team has gained new insights about heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), an energy-efficient technology that extends the benefits of heat pumps to the task of warming domestic water.
Study finds manufacturers willing to implement data-driven and AI initiatives
A quarter of Indiana’s economic output is based in manufacturing, and the transition to becoming data-driven and using artificial intelligence (AI) holds the possibility for broad economic impact among manufacturers, who, at this point, are missing a golden opportunity and lagging behind national trends. That is a finding of a Purdue University study, which also found those not using the advanced technology are not against the idea.
Remembering special days like Labor Day nourishes the spirit | Tri-City Herald
Our annual calendars are filled with certain days for remembrance including some that are designated by presidential proclamation as “national observance” days. Here a just a few of many national days: January 16 - Religious Freedom. February 1 – Slavery Freedom. March 2 - Reading. April 21 - Holocaust. May 7 - Prayer. June 14 - Children. July 4 - Independence. August 26 - Women’s Equality. September 28 - Good Neighbor. October 24 - United Nations. November 11 - Veterans. December 10 - Human Rights.
Artificial intelligence researchers receive Federal funding
The Ohio State University is now the home base of two federally-funded institutes dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research. The U.S. National Science Foundation announced the establishment of 11 NSF National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes, building on the first round of seven institutes funded in 2020. The combined investment of $220 million expands the reach of these institutes to include a total of 37 states.
AI process optimization platform receives funding
Imubit, which provides artificial intelligence (AI) process optimization for refiners and chemical operators, has raised $50 million to bring its closed loop neural networks to every process manufacturing plant around the globe. Imubit’s closed loop neural network platform is an AI process optimization solution that enables hydrocarbon processing plant operators to discover, engineer and monetize process optimization opportunities considered impossible until now.
Researchers use Minecraft to advance AI programs, thinking
Steve may be able to saw wood, make tools, explore caves or dig for precious stones, but the “Minecraft” avatar cannot understand each of these steps build to the ultimate goal of obtaining diamonds.
New president at machine-builder automation and motion-control company Original
Steve Markham is the new president of Lenze Americas, an automation and motion control company, the company said in a July 7 announcement. Courtesy: Lenze Americas Learning Objectives Steve Markham is the new president of Lenze Americas, an automation and motion control company. Markham plans to invest in logistics and supply chain and expand its motion automation portfolio and engineering support.
Advice: Exploring best practices for industrial wireless
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Nissan accelerates assembly, lowers costs with 3D printing Original
By Mark T. Hoske July 8, 2021 Learning Objectives Nissan accelerates assembly, lowers costs with 3D printing. About 100 part designs have been 3D printed at Nissan Barcelona. Nissan said it paid off the investment in 3D printers very quickly. Automotive manufacturer Nissan integrated 3D printing into its production process at the Nissan Barcelona factory using BCN3D, a Spanish 3D printing solutions manufacturer.
Are you data rich and information poor?
ONE (1) CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOUR (PDH) AVAILABLE FOR ALL ATTENDEES. The manufacturing world has been characterized as one that is rich in data but lacking processes to produce meaningful information. The industrial internet of things adds exponentially to the volumes of data a manufacturing plant generates every day. Without a clear way to analyze this data in a reasonable time frame, manufacturers remain information poor.
Programming standardization unifies, improves operator experience
Learning Objectives Software tools can help with efficiencies derived from automation standardization. Programming structure, libraries make life easier for those who setup, use and maintain industrial equipment with control systems. Using an integrated automation software suite saves 30% programming time.
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