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After explosive growth, global carbon markets stall and begin to shrink
UNITED NATIONS -- After five years of rapid growth, the global carbon market has stalled.
From an estimated market value of about $15 billion in 2005, the practice of trading in greenhouse gas emissions allowances and carbon emission offsets credits has enjoyed rapid growth, exploding tenfold to reach a record value of close to $144 billion in 2009. Emissions trading doubled in 2008 alone.
But new data released yesterday in Barcelona, Spain, by the World Bank confirm what many in the industry have long suspected: The carbon markets are beginning to contract.
The World Bank and other sources now say emissions trading activity fell by about $2 billion in 2010, to just under $142 billion. The value of trades in the European Union's Emissions Trading System held steady, but activity in the U.N.-administered Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) shrank by 48 percent in value over the previous year.
Trading in the controversial Assigned Amount Units (AAU) handed to Eastern European governments as part of the Kyoto Protocol treaty also slid. And the World Bank's report echoes the pessimism surrounding the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the northeastern United States: Gains to market value made in 2009 were completely erased in 2010, with further contraction expected after that cap-and-trade system's second-largest member, New Jersey, announced its withdrawal last week.
World Bank researchers didn't bother to paint a rosy picture to cap-and-trade enthusiasts now gathered in Spain for the annual Carbon Expo.
"The global carbon market stagnated even as the global economy stabilized and began a tentative recovery in 2010," authors say at the start of their latest "State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2011" report. "The year may be remembered most for the political opportunities that arose, yet were ultimately failed to materialize."
Politics, apathy and fraud contribute
The World Bank cites a host of reasons for the decline in interest and activity.
Cap-and-trade legislation failed not only in the United States, they point out, but also in Japan and Australia as political interest in legally mandated carbon markets was hit badly. Weak commitment to carbon trading was also evident in South Korea, where, despite the passage of a cap-and-trade system in its legislature, lawmakers later decided to postpone the launch of an emissions trading scheme to 2015.
The year also saw the carbon market's reputation take a beating. A rash of fraudulent activity and outright theft of emissions allowances from various national registries disrupted spot trading activity for an extended period and shook confidence in cap and trade as a solution to the climate change problem.
But mainly the carbon markets are becoming a victim of waning government and public interest in cap and trade, coupled with the failure of governments to agree on a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol, which will effectively come to an end in December 2012 if nations don't sign onto another commitment period.
As a result, the European Union remains the only significant host to carbon trading. Estimates suggest that the Emissions Trading System, which E.U. governments set up to comply with the Kyoto pact, accounts for almost 97 percent of the global carbon market. That takes into account trades, E.U. allowances and the CDM offset credits known as Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) that can be bought in lieu of allowances.
The U.N.-run Clean Development Mechanism, whereby rich nations can offset their emissions by financing greenhouse gas mitigation projects in the developing world, seems to face the most immediate threat.
The value of primary trading in CERs has been trending downward for three years in a row, but the trend seems to be accelerating. That market fell by 48 percent last year, the World Bank reports, to a total market value of $1.5 billion. The primary CER market had been valued at $7.4 billion in 2007.
Secondary trading in the CER offset credits grew in value slightly last year, to $18.3 billion. But that's still 30 percent lower than its recorded value of $26.3 billion in 2008.
CDM experts say that investment in new emissions offsetting projects is stagnating. Administrators at the program's main office in Bonn, Germany, are receiving fewer and fewer requests for new registrations, even as they are now dealing with a rush of requests from currently registered projects for fresh issuances of CERs.
European market prepares to slog on
Many in the market fear that the CDM will cease to exist come January 2013 and are thus rushing to get as much from their initial investment as possible. But the World Bank report spells out another reason for the CDM's woes -- demand for CER credits and for the Emission Reduction Units generated by its sister organization, the Joint Implementation mechanism, is weak.
Confirming what other market analysts have said, the World Bank says the CDM is well stocked with existing projects to meet demand for CERs into the foreseeable future, leaving little real reason for the private sector to add new projects to the pipeline. Almost all CER demand will come from European governments in the years to come, the bank predicts, and those governments will have access to all the CERs they need, even after the European Union outlawed trading in credits gotten from adipic acid and industrial gas destruction projects from 2013 onward.
"Beyond 2012, although the potential demand for emission reductions could reach 3 billion tons or more, the only substantial and unconditional demand to date comes from Europe, estimated at 1.7 billion tons," report authors say. "The supply available between 2013 and 2020, through existing projects, is seen as sufficient to fill that demand, leaving little incentive for project developers to invest further and create a future supply of emission reductions."
Carbon market proponents at the bank hope that regional schemes, like California's proposed carbon market and possible systems in Canadian provinces, could help revive emissions trading's fortunes. E.U. members have so far committed to keeping their cap-and-trade system alive to 2020. And RGGI is scheduled to go on to 2018, though consultants hired by RGGI operators warn that reforms must be made to revive that market, where ultra-weak allowance prices have pulled trading activity in RGGI allowances to almost nothing in the United States.
Analysts continue to predict problems for the CDM in the years to come. In a recent interview, CDM Executive Board Chairman Martin Hession said he and his colleagues continue to operate on the assumption that the CDM will last beyond 2012, though he acknowledged that the future of the program is in doubt and beyond the Executive Board's control.
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They entered the temple and were amazed. It was like stepping back in history three thousand years or more. The brazen altar, the giant bronze seas containing oil to be lit to summon Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi. Here Tamara could feel her magic strength returning, which explained a lot. If someone had found a way to enter the Oracle from the top, they would have been able to keep their magic and possibly influence Pythia to do their bidding.
Tamara lit the brazen sea's, and Pythia appeared. She was not what Tamara had expected to see. She thought she would see an old woman, or perhaps someone of middle-age, but Pythia was barely a woman, appearing not to be much more than a teenager at best. Pythia looked at Tamara, and a smile crossed her face, and a shadow fell in her eyes. Pythia spoke, and James was required to interpret, she only spoke ancient Greek and James was the only one who understood her.
"Welcome, Tamara Jenkins, I have been waiting for your arrival. Please come in and sit, we have much to discuss you and me, and unless you can accept what I am about to tell you, and act upon it, I fear all will."
Tamara bowed her head before Pythia, and the others all sat before the Oracle. Pythia looked at Tamara and offered her a seat on the dais beside her, Tamara ascended the three steps to the top and sat down. Noting that each level had an inscription which said, "To all who seek answers, life is only a riddle, come ask your questions, and pray for the revelation of knowledge that you seek."
As Tamara sat beside Pythia, she looked directly into her eyes and spoke. "Clyde Barnwell, the Black Magus, your mortal enemy came seeking that which was hidden by Apollo and Poseidon in Atlantis. I chose to reveal it's location to bring this battle to a head, you have been fighting against the forces of the Black Magus for over five years now, and have fought them to a stalemate, you must overcome him, if you do not, all will be lost."
"Why would you give him the very thing he needed to release the Witch King's powers and allow him to assume his mantle?"
"Have you not heard the stories related to humanity through the myths and legends of old? From every civilization that has ever flourished, they all speak of the same prophecy, that the Queen of Light must fight the King of Darkness and overcome him to stop the release of Chaos and return the world to Darkness. Your Destiny, the very reason for your existence. It is why you found Caladan, met James McKenzie and Sebastian and is the reason you are here now. You must enter this battle, and you must prevail. But I must tell you, it isn't going to be easy, nor will it end directly, as long as the Magus has his power, you will always be in this struggle."
What she wanted to hear; she wanted this fight to be over and to live a life of peace, to teach archeology, and to spend her life with her husband and have a family, she wanted children. This prophecy made her feel that she would never have what she wanted most and as she began to sink into a depression, Pythia spoke.
"Tamara, do not feel that you cannot have all the things that you desire, in fact quite the opposite is true. If you take the fight to Barnwell, you can overcome him, not destroy him. He must remain, but you must prevent him from attaining the power he seeks from the Witch King. You are all that stands between him and world dominion."
This revelation made Tamara catch her breath, and the realization set in that this fight would never end, not until the time came to an end, Good and Evil were always going to struggle against each other and would continue to do so until the Universe ceased to exist.
Tamara was about to excuse herself and the others and take leave of Pythia when she turned to Tamara and said, "Do not leave the temple this place absorbs your magic and it takes several days for them to return, to full strength. If you leave, then your power will be permanently diminished. I let the Magus go immediately; you need to regain your strength. You have several weeks before Barnwell reaches Tartarus, and I will give you passage there directly from here." With that statement, Pythia rose and invited them to dine with her.
They were amazed at the fare set upon her benches, fresh fruits, figs, cheeses, grapes, all manner of bread, wine, and cakes, and at the end of the table were several different kinds of meats. There was a variety of fowl, lamb, venison, pork, and veal. They dined in the splendor that night, enjoying all the comforts that Pythia offered and replenishing their spirits as well as their powers.
On the morning after, they rose feeling refreshed, and as Tamara was preparing to bathe, Ihk Bin appeared and spoke. "Tamara, today and tomorrow you will stay here and rest, on the third day Pythia will open the way for you to go to Tartarus, but I come with a warning, be very careful once you enter the domain of Hades, he is crafty, and his subtlety is well known. If he genuinely is the designer of this, he is going to make it difficult for you and the others to complete the task given.
Tamara considered his words, then turned to ask him what could Hades possibly gain by releasing the Witch King. To her surprise, Ihk Bin answered with a single word; it was a name that brought fear even to her. Ihk Bin said, "Kronos." Tamara understood what that meant. The power needed to release Kronos was beyond most and was imprisoned in Tartarus for five thousand years, if he were released, then Chaos would be free.
Kronos had been the chief Guardian in ancient times; he was also the father of the Olympians. He had tried to keep them from rising to power and had chosen to eat them. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades had escaped and defeated him and had imprisoned him in Tartarus to prevent him from destroying creation in revenge. He was the ally that Barnwell needed, but he also would betray Barnwell as soon as he was released.
The reality of the situation finally hit Tamara in full. She had stopped Ragnarok, had reunited the Norse Guardians, and they were doing what they were made to do, but this was different, this was Kronos, destroyer of worlds, King of Chaos and his powers were almost limitless. If he got free, they would never be able to stop him. She and her comrades were all that stood between Kronos escaping and the world stay safe.
She thought it strange, two Tuatha De carrying the Swords of Legend, a Sarmatian carrying the Sword of Batraz that could arguably be Excalibur itself, and an Assyrian carrying Ysbrid and wearing the amulets that powered it. Quite a sordid lot and all descended from the same people. Here they stood, in the middle of the Caucuses, where they all had their beginning. Returning to the land, their ancestors called home and prepared to enter the underworld going to Tartarus to prevent The Black Magus from releasing the Scythian Witch King who would in turn release Kronos.
Tamara talked with Pythia at length, learning all she could about the Witch King, Kronos, and how Blackwell had gotten past the trials unscathed and without killing any of them. She was quite surprised when Pythia told her that the inhabitants had allowed the Magus to pass because he posed no threat to them. He was purely evil, and therefore destroying the world as Tamara knew it would cause them no harm.
As she considered this, Pythia touched her arm and spoke in a more hushed tone. You must prevail, Tamara, you have the power to restore the balance. If the Witch King is released the scales will tip in favor of Evil, that cannot happen, no matter what else transpires, the Witch King must stay entombed. What was so crucial about the Witch King, who was he? She must find out.
The clues to the Witch King's identity were obscure at best. Tamara talked with James about what he knew of him. James could only tell her that he was referred to as the Witch King in the records that he had access to but thought that either Caladan or Sebastian might know more. Tamara questioned each of them individually and was surprised that of the two, Sebastian knew more. He told her that to discover the identity, they were going to need to visit the Great Archive and search in the tombs.
Somewhere there were clues to the person and name of the Witch King. Sebastian said he thought that he was Scythian, but that it was only speculation. Once they got into the tombs, they would search out the history of the Scythians, Cimmerians, Sarmatians, and all references once in the vaults.
One more day until they could leave, she felt entirely empowered but heeded the warning of Pythia, not to go for one more day. The party of Sorcerers spent one more day recuperating and in the morning, packed to depart. Pythia called them to her primary audience chamber once more, and as they prepared to leave, Pythia held up her hand and gave them some much-needed assistance. Behind the dais, was the Greek letter Omega, and it began to glow. Pythia told them to use the portal, and it would take them wherever they chose to go.
The group entered the single portal file and were surprised when they stepped out of the portal and were standing inside the Great Library of the Watchers, the most extensive library since the Library of Alexandria. Many of the tomes and volumes located here were copies of the original manuscripts from Alexandria.
Sebastian went to see the council and get approval to go into the Tombs and search for the identity of the Witch King, it was going to take some time to go through all the records, and the Sorcerers would be the guests of the Watchers. They began to research the materials, and as they pored over the documents, it occurred to Tamara that this could take weeks. She talked it over with the others, and the decision was made to have Sebastian stay and search for the identity while the rest went to Tartarus to prevent the Magus from gaining access to the prison.
They were making preparations to leave when Sebastian ran across something interesting. There was a reference to Akkadia, Uruk, and the Hidden Door. He asked Tamara to delay going for one day; he wanted to look into this before they started for Tartarus. Sebastian poured over the records and just as he was about to give up, he found the answer that they came here to discover. The Witch King was none other than Nimrod, entombed in the underworld, and the Hidden Door referred to was the entrance to Hades domain.
Nimrod was known as the mighty hunter, and there were several references to him being the son of Ishtar. He was entirely evil and had reigned over his people in terror. Gilgamesh had fought him and with the aid of Semiramis, the Sarmatians, Tuatha De, and several other people's had defeated him and imprisoned him in Tartarus. If the Magus released Nimrod and gave him Odysseus' Bow, Nimrod would release Kronos, and together they would bring a new reign of terror upon the world.
Tamara called for Ihk Bin, Amlidu and Amylgaf; this would take more than her power and the powers the others possessed. They would need divine help to overcome the trio, and it could require all the Guardians involvement as well. It was not going to be a simple task if the Magus succeeded in releasing Nimrod the Witch King of Shinar.
Ihk Bin and the others arrived almost immediately, once Tamara explained what they were facing, Ihk Bin called for the Guardian leaders to have a council. Initially, Kronos, trapped by Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, but now with Hades turned against the Guardians it would require another to help them keep Kronos imprisoned. Gilgamesh, Semiramis, Batraz, and Dagda had overcome Nimrod and detained him. The four that would be necessary to prevent Nimrods release were Caladan, Sebastian, Tamara, and a descendant of Gilgamesh, but so far, no one was able to determine a direct line descendant that had the powers of Gilgamesh. The only Guardian with the ability to take the place of Hades would be Mimir, and Ihk Bin called him to duty.
The Sorcerers would have to fight the Magus while the Guardians kept Kronos locked away, and it would fall to James McKenzie to find a descendant of Gilgamesh and bring him to Tartarus. Where James would look no one knew, the records were vague and the lineage was quite obscure.

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Japan backs hydrogen cars
Japan is backing a push for pollution-free vehicles that run on hydrogen and plans to build more hydrogen fueling stations so that fuel-cell vehicles on roads will grow from the current handful to 40,000 by 2020. The collaboration on fuel cells, announced yesterday, brings together 11 companies, including automakers Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co and Honda Motor Co; energy and gas companies; and a bank. Fuel-cell vehicles run on power produced when hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air to create water. Only a handful of such vehicles are on roads, partly because of the scarcity of hydrogen stations. For example, Honda has delivered only 245 of its latest Clarity fuel-cell vehicles in Japan and the US.
Central bank increases rate
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Surviving on minimum wage, even working full-time, is basically impossible. That's the jumping off point for a map released by the real estate website Zillow on Wednesday, that relates the median rental price in 15,099 cities to the hourly wage one would need to afford it.
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The Events forum is, as from it's description
Topics that belong here include:The epicenter of all events dealing with the community. These are community driven events that are TSG Sponsored.
- Community-run marathons and streams
- Small-scale events (ex. TSG Idol, Tournaments (of series other than Pokemon), etc.)
- Competitions (Art, Signature-related, etc)
- The CM Events Suggestion Box
If your thread does not fit the above guideline, it does not belong here.
* Please note:
- Marathons must be idea-driven that last more than one day, otherwise they belong in the Stream section.
- Repeated offenses of cancellations will result in having your privileges to post in this forum suspended. It is unfair to those who have agreed to give up their time to help your event if you last-minute cancel it, even more so if you continually do so.
- Events may NOT take place 1 week before the Main TheSpeedGamers marathons. Britt has stated this in a previous thread and it is a request we must adhere to.
- Events may also not overlap with one another. It is not only rude, but splits the community into those who attend one but not the other. Events are all about building community.
- Tournaments may not be Pokemon-related. Those are run by our Pokemaster, Calvin (ck14500). Any other series is acceptable.
If you have any questions or would like to know if your event fits within this forum, feel free to utilize my private message inbox.
Thank you all very much.


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An Entrepreneur Goes International
By James Foley, Director,
Turner Center Operations, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center
Nate Huskins, founder and president of the Marshal Group LLC, has always loved cars. To be more precise, he loves selling cars. At age 19 he joined a local GM dealership following in the footsteps of his father who worked at the same dealership. It was a great fit. By the second year he was salesman of the year – an award he continued to get for five more years in a row. With that sort of success and excellent income, Nate never thought he'd leave the security of the job at the dealership. But his entrepreneurial interests were getting the best of him. While at the dealership he saw the potential in online auto sales using sites such as autotrader.com and eBay. But those were domestic sales.
The first export sale was a bit of a fluke. A buyer in Iceland was bidding against U.S buyers for a car Nate had listed on eBay. As Nate explains, "It actually kind of upset me because the Iceland buyer was pushing up the price, and I had no intention of selling to a non-U.S. buyer." In the end he did sell to the Iceland buyer. That first sale led to more, and before long Nate realized the real growth was to focus on exports. Taking a big leap of faith, he quit the dealership job to run his export business full time. He never imagined these small beginnings would within a few years become a multi-million dollar business.
From the beginning it was a family effort. His mom was a very experienced office manager. As his first employee, she started helping with the mounting paperwork. It also was when Nate was not yet married and living at home. He jokes, "By the third year sales hit $24 million, and I was still working out of my bedroom!" As the growth continued, so did employees and office space. Today he employs nine staff and is just about to move into new headquarters in Washington, IL. Sales in 2013 hit $50 million.
How does a guy that has no international travel experience sell to so many international buyers in countries as diverse as Russia and China? "I am just myself. My key is to work hard, be sincere, and develop trust." He concedes the hours are brutal. In order to respond to an inquiry from a potential buyer on the same business day as the buyer, he often finds himself emailing until 2 a.m. In fact, Asia has become his strongest market; though, in the early years, Europe and South America were stronger. When asked about foreign languages Nate joked that English is all he has to offer, and in some respects, his own English is getting worse. "I have had to adjust my speaking and writing to a much more broken English. For example, I now say 'green is the color of the car' rather than 'the color of the car is green' because that fits the format of some languages." If he doesn't catch himself, he finds himself using that same format with friends who wonder what has happened to his English. It also presents challenges when visitors have limited English. Recently, when hosting a foreign buyer at his home, his wife welcomed the buyer by saying, "How was your flight?" To which the reply came, "No thank you!"
Nate primarily deals in higher end cars including BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, but also includes other models such as GM, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan. His most expensive car was a Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase which listed for $543,000. The buyer mentioned he would not need the car for a few weeks, giving Nate a chance to drive it around Central Illinois. He remembers the fun. "It got more than a few looks when we drove into the McDonald's in Washington!"
Growing so quickly has also meant leveraging local resources, including Bradley University. Nate participated as a client in a Foster College of Business Management Information Systems (MIS) class in which students work to develop online databases. The project was such a success, Nate hired one of the students to continue development of the site. It has significantly reduced their paperwork as each sales order now has only one electronic record that can be viewed by both staff at Nate's company, as well as the buyers, suppliers, and freight forwarder each with unique logins to protect the specific data each can view.
As for the next step in his future, his main task now is building a new 4,300 square foot headquarters in Washington. It'll be a long way from his beginnings in his bedroom. But it means he's well positioned for even greater success in the future.


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Victoria Station Manchester, Railway Building England, Photo, Date, Architect
Manchester Victoria Station : Building
Railway Architecture : Network Rail northwest England – Northern Hub, UK – by BDP
4 May 2011
Manchester Victoria Station Redevelopment
Network Rail reveals stunning new images of the future station at Manchester Victoria. The announcement came on the day that George Osborne, MP for Tatton, visited the station to hear about the benefits rail investment brings to local people and businesses.
Manchester Victoria pictures from Network Rail
The new visuals show how the station could look in less than five years time. They are an early indication of how the station could be transformed into a major regional interchange, with plans for wider investment being developed separately as part of the Northern Hub scheme. With this added investment, improvements to the railway in the region would top £700m, including newly electrified lines between Manchester and Liverpool.
Graham Botham, Programme Sponsor, Network Rail said: "This is great news for passengers at Victoria. The numbers of people using the station could double by 2019, with faster, more frequent trains eventually to Leeds and Liverpool as part of the Northern Hub plans, so we need a station that reflects Manchester's vibrant city centre.
"Our plans see Victoria transformed by the end of 2014, acting as a further catalyst in an area where the Co-operative Group is regenerating 20 acres of land around the station. That's why we have been working so closely with the city council and English Heritage to resolve any planning issues resulting from the station's listed status."
The Rt Hon George Osborne, MP for Tatton, visiting the station today said: "It's great to see first hand how impressive this new station is going to be, and it's great to hear how the project is going to bring new jobs and new investment from businesses."
A stunning new station
• A brand new, state of the art roof will flood the station with natural light rather than rain. It is likely to be made of ETFE – the material used at Piccadilly station and the Eden Project. The £20m cost is to be split between Network Rail (£16m) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) (£4m).
• The improvements future proof the station allowing for the imminent electrification of the line to Liverpool and would allow for improvements to services included in the Northern Hub proposals by Network Rail.
• Network Rail and TfGM are developing plans to improve Victoria station yet further. These include new shops and cafes, better Metrolink facilities, new and improved links to the MEN arena and refurbishment and renewal of the Grade II listed station building.
• A public consultation will be held on the plans. This is likely to take place in the autumn before a listed building application is submitted to the city council in the winter.
If consent is granted early, construction would begin in Summer 2013 with completion by Winter 2014.
The Co-operative Group is leading an £800m mixed-use redevelopment project known as NOMA. It will transform Manchester's Northern Gateway into a remodelled and truly mixed use area anchored by large corporate office occupiers, retail, residential and leisure uses and home to a broad range of SMEs. It will be built at a cost of £800m over 10-15 years on land owned by The Co-operative Group in Manchester's City Centre.
Manchester building photos © Adrian Welch, Apr 2010:
Principal frontage facing southwest ; corner facing south:
Date built: 1844
Architect: George Stephenson
Victoria Station Redevelopment
News – 10 Aug 2010
BDP appointed by Network Rail to oversee redevelopment of the historic Victoria Station building.
Lee Wasnidge, area director, Northern Rail said: "The appointment of this contract is an important step towards the transformation of Manchester Victoria into a modern gateway to this vibrant city."
The contract will define the output and scope of the project, and its ultimate aims. It will look at constraints and boundaries that may limit options, will work up all the options available and assess the most suitable to be developed and taken forward.
- A glazed screen between platforms and concourse to improve the concourse environment and provide protection from the weather (similar to Piccadilly station) and glazed station entrance doors;
- Possible relocation of the ticket office and provision of a centrally located travel centre;
- Work to protect the heritage features of the station such as the external façade and canopy, the war memorials, the dome roof in the café, and the station mosaics;
- Potential for improved and additional retail facilities; and
- Provision for step-free access to the arena, and additional Metrolink platforms, if required in the future
Victoria Station Redevelopment – Further Information
– Outline design of preferred option, discussions over heritage issues and listed building consent approvals to be undertaken between May and December 2011
– Detailed design and actual work to be carried out between Feb 2012 and Dec 2014
– Project completed Dec 2014
In a separate scheme valued at £1.7m (including a £40,000 contribution from GMITA) funded as part of the DfT's National Stations Improvement Programme:-
– the lighting on platforms three to six will be upgraded
– the current ladies toilet will be completely renovated to provide ladies, gents, baby changing and fully accessible facilities (at which time the existing gents toilet will close)
– there will be additional CCTV and help points on the station
– there will be additional cycle hoops
Platforms one and two have recently been completely rebuilt by Network Rail and the tracks re-laid at a cost of £3.6m
The work at Manchester Victoria supports Network Rail's plans for the Northern Hub which provides the opportunity for 700 more trains per day and 3.5 million more passengers each year through enhancements to the rail network, which includes a significantly greater role for Manchester Victoria and a new connection between Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy with particular specialisation in transport, property, utilities and environment sectors. With more than 150 years' experience and approximately 4,200 people across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australasia, it combines global expertise and local knowledge to create exceptional solutions for clients and their stakeholders.
Hyder's Managing Director for Rail, Mac Alghita said: "In the current economic climate we will use our rail expertise to deliver an affordable world class scheme through simplicity and innovation. We aim to delight the people of Manchester, Network Rail, GMITA and Manchester City Council."
Hyder's Project Director, Andrew Dugdale said: "Hyder and BDP are very excited about this great project for Manchester. I want Manchester Victoria to become known as great feat of engineering. "We will be enhancing the entire station experience for passengers, staff and arena patrons with a fully integrated design. Our holistic approach to environmental sustainability is fundamental to our overarching approach to delivering 'Places for People'."
– BDP is the largest interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists in Europe and employs over 1,000 people in 17 studios across the UK, Europe, UAE and India
– BDP has an outstanding track record in rail and other transport sectors and is
– BDP Manchester's studio was behind the £60 million pound redevelopment of Manchester's Piccadilly Station, completed in 2002. In 2008 it topped a national passenger satisfaction survey with a 92% approval score
– More recently the Manchester studio has been involved in the redevelopment of Nottingham and Chester stations
– BDP Manchester is also currently working on a multi-site project for Arriva Trains Wales including the redevelopment of six mainline stations in Wales.
– Manchester Victoria is the latest scheme being developed in partnership with Hyder. Other joint projects include Crossrail Whitechapel and Northampton Station
Victoria Station – corner facade facing south
Victoria was built for Manchester and Leeds Railway
Location: Victoria Station, Manchester, Northwest England, UK
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Museum of the Former Site of Ancient Tonglvshan Copper MineSource: hubei.gov.cn
The Museum of the Former Site of Ancient Tonglvshan Copper Mine, located at Daye County of Huangshi City in Hubei Province and opened to the public in December 1984, is a special museum in China to reflect the scientific and technical history of the ancient mining industry and metallurgy.
The former site of the ancient copper mine was discovered during the opencast mining of the Touglüshan mine. So far twelve mineral deposits have been discovered, which were mined to different extents in ancient times. It is estimated that 80,000 to 100,000 tons of copper were mined in the past according to the calculation of the slag left behind. From the spring of 1974 to the summer of 1985, the archeological department carried out scientific excavation at some key points for the coordination of the mining production. Several hundred of mining shafts supported with different wooden structures were found, and are from the Western Zhou Dynasty (c.1100-771BC) to the Western Han Dynasty (206BC-8AD). A number of vertical furnaces for melting copper from the later period of the Western Zhou Dynasty to the early period of the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC) have been excavated in addition to the various kinds of production tools needed for manual mining. The former site has been listed as one the major historical sites under the State protection. It has also been decided by the local government that part of the representative mines left over are to be preserved and not to be explored any more. The Museum of the Former Site of Ancient Tonglüshan Copper Mine stands in the reserved area right at a spot of the archeological excavation site where copper was mined during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC).
The exhibition hall of the museum is 36 meters long, 30 meters wide and 14 meters high. In the 400 square meters of the archeological excavation site, square frameworks joined together with wooden tenons can be clearly seen and they were used in the Spring and Autumn Period to maintain the 70 vertical shafts, 66 flat lanes, one blind shaft and one inclined shaft. All these shafts are crisscrossed with drainage works winding through them, layer by layer, reappearing the scene of ore mining in the shafts around 2,500 years ago. The tools for mining are still placed at the places where they were used. The restored geological cross section around the dado of the exhibition hall and the site are one integrated mass, giving one an on-the-spot feeling. The unearthed relics, ore samples, photos, pictures and models displayed in the auxiliary exhibition rooms reflect the geological features, the process of excavation, the determination of ages, and the combination of mining with melting of the mining site.
In addition, 2,000 square meters of the original mining site, 20 meters underground and left from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period, is well preserved at a location to the southeast of the exhibition hall.


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Real Estate In India: How Real Is The Hype
Bank Bazaar [ 01-04-2013 ]
Metropolitan cities in India are fast becoming a hub of industrial parks, high rises, residential complexes, sprawling malls and huge commercial complexes, which are gradually but steadily transforming their skyline. If you are commuting on the busy and packed streets of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata or any other tier I city, you will come across brightly colored cranes, rubble, construction and hordes of workers scurrying up and down the towering skyscrapers. This surely urges you to contemplate on the explosion of real estate sector in India.
Is It A Mirage?
How real is the influx of investments by speculative and long-term profit makers? Are the commitments by oversized private equity firms, overseas investors and domestic financial institutions adding to the hype and frenzy created in the concrete world of real estate?
Astute watchers in the property sector feel that the bubble is not as big as it seems. According to prominent investors, brokerage firms and property developers, there are certain factors which are failing to add the right tempering to the real estate markets in India.
- It is quite evident that the funds brought in by the foreign investors are only a small percentage of the promised amounts.
- Price resistance from real estate purchasers and the soaring prices of land are cutting deeply into the investor's margins, making real estate ventures less lucrative than expected.
- Bureaucratic lethargy coupled with red tape, opaqueness in regulations and the absence of insurance title prove to be other concerns for real estate investors.
Investor Sentiments
According to reports by Cushman and Wakefield, there has been a 15 per cent drop in the valuation of private equity deals in the first nine months of 2012. Their observations are based on the following:
- Investors are putting their money in residential deals rather than commercial ones.
- PE players are showing an increasing preference towards the metros rather than class II cities in the hope of better liquidity and higher returns.
- The investments are being made on the basis of the assumption that real estate prices will not change in the near future.
- Investors are looking towards projects which have all approvals and licences in place and are expected to have short cycles. The assurance of quick and stable returns is guiding their purchase and investment decisions.
- They are also having a greater say in the prices of projects. This is decreasing the scope for automatic price correction or defining of prices by the developers.
Current Scenario
The current situation is raising fears of an overheated economy and real estate bubble. This has inspired the central banks to initiate a lender cutback on the amounts sanctioned for real estate loans. The act has caused an upward escalation in the rates of interest and lowered the attractiveness of home financing for consumers. As a result, the cost of home and office rentals along with their purchase price has ended up touching unprecedented heights.
So where does this scenario leave the investors and property purchasers?
- A majority of Indian real estate companies are privately held and do not disclose their financial health to investors and buyers. The inability to read the right signals in the absence of readily available information on products such as retail outlets, industrial property, residential apartments and offices is causing grave concerns in the minds of the investors.
- Rumors related to the misfiring of a large deal or reports of distress sales by prominent property developers is further adding to the confusion in investor sentiments.
The prices of property in the Indian markets are being stoked by the following factors:
- Numerous speculative deals taking place in the hope of making faster and better gains
- The rising cost of construction with respect to raw material, labor and other costs
- An unexpected hike in the excise prices
- Increase in service tax rates
- The escalation in land prices
The present scenario in the Indian real estate markets is raising concerns with regard to future profit margins for foreign investors. Contrary to the figures in the past two years, when increasing valuation in property yielded returns as high as 30-40% on investments, the expected returns in the days to come are not expected to go higher than 15-20%.
Foreign investors are now looking towards other emerging markets such as those of Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Future trends
According to analysts, this is a good time for purchasing real estate intended for long-term investment and end use. The cyclical nature of the markets is expected to push up the residential property rates in the next three years. If the investment horizon is greater than this period then it makes good business sense to invest in property in metros and other fast developing cities.
The decision to purchase property in the emerging areas should be backed by a complete analysis of the demand-supply forecasts and infrastructure plans for the region. As far as capital appreciation and rental yields are concerned, mid-range houses are expected to provide better returns than luxury apartments or premium property purchased at discounted prices.


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Walk (07/20/06)
- TITLE: Right in the Walk, Sure in the Step
By Cyndie Odya-Weis
"Come to Mommy," beckoned Holly to baby Jessica. Jess took a few steps and boom! fell into her mother's arms.
"Great try, " Holly crooned. They sat on the floor and began to stack colorful wooden blocks. Within minutes, Jess was pulling up on the couch and reaching for her favorite toy truck. Jess turned and grinned. Then she lunged toward her dad, taking six steps before landing on his lap.
"Whoa, you're brave," said Holly. She marveled at her 10 month-old's courage to try again. She thought of her own waning courage a few months prior at the roller rink. Trying to exercise off post-baby pounds, she quit after two falls. She ached for days, wondering if she needed X-rays. Maybe I just need a mom or dad to catch me, she pondered.
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"Have a wonderful time," encouraged Holly as Jessica left for church camp. "Call if you need anything."
"Mom, I'm fine. Don't worry about a thing," said the confident eleven-year old. Seeing her dad's tear, she ran back for one last hug from mom and dad and the little ones. Jordan was six and a bit worried about big sister/ confidant leaving for a week. He was also worried about being "sibling-in-charge" to help with the twins—16 months old and learning to walk. They were into everything—including current unsuccessful attempts to escape from their stroller.
"I'm so proud of you honey," Holly told Jess. "Just have fun!" Holly worried that Jess had too much on her shoulders. Jess was a typical "oldest"—very responsible and organized. She doted on the younger kids, did well in school and loved life. Her recent preparation for baptism by immersion assured them all that she was firm in her walk with the Lord. Pastor Lena said she'd never worked with such a mature eleven-year-old.
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"You look beautiful Jess," said Holly to the 22-year-old bride. "Your dad would have been a basket case," she added.
"Oh mom, I feel like he's here with us now- and Jordy too. It was hard to believe five years had passed since the accident. It seemed like such a good idea for Jordan and his dad to camp for a weekend. Pictures of them smiling and laughing were testimony to the bond they shared. The camera, one of many items recovered from the wreck survived. A drunken teen driver crossed the center line and hit head-on. Four fatalities—two in each car.—were not the only victims. Jess, Holly, Julie and Jill as well as family members of the teenagers; for these victims, life continued.
"Hurry, mom. It's time for you to walk me down the aisle. I can't wait to see Brandon in his tux." She rolled her eyes at the thought of her fiancée.
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"OOOOH, we're almost to the finish line," said Jill with excitement over-riding the exhaustion in the five mile Run For The Cure breast cancer event.
"Only three blocks left. Come on Jess and Julie," she encouraged her sisters.
"I feel another boost of energy." said Jess. " Lots of angels are helping us along, I think."
"Yeah, I feel the spirit - kicking me right in the pants," joked Julie. They laughed.
The three sisters wore matching outfits with their names embroidered on sun visors. About the same size, they could pass for triplets. With all of the tragedy in their lives, they had grown especially close. They often talked about their resiliency. All agreed that God worked wonders but they needed to do their part to remain positive. Participating in this run was but one example.
They reached the finish line, joined hands and ran across. Then they hugged a big triple hug like they had done for 22 years.
"Look, here comes mom and Aunt Lynnie" said Jess, looking to the south where they could view a sea of walkers who had opted for a shorter route."
"Listen—what are they singing?" asked Julie. Listening intently, they heard strains of a familiar old hymn…..
Order my steps, in Your word
Guide my feet, in Your word
Wash my heart, in Your word
Show me how to walk, in Your word.
The girls joined arms and giggled as they walked a ring-around-the- rosy circle, singing along.
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Today I give you thaumatropes (I hope I spelled that right!) by illustrator Chloe Ehninger. This simple game will keep your kids busy for days! I wish I could see these paper optical illusion toys in action... as the card flips around you see the bear play dress up. There's nothing like good old-school fun!
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I feel that everyone who is a member of LWB is so because they have a genuine interest in the group and what it could achieve rather than just wanting to further their own business opportunities.
As a lone freelancer, I enjoy being part of a group of like-minded women and come away enthused and energised.
I like the diversity of LWB. The group is across disciplines, making for interesting collaborations and sharing of skills.
There is nothing quite as comforting or helpful as being able to share difficulties, challenges and successes when you're a self-employed person
Well done Katie for tackling this daunting subject with a practical, common sense and customer-focused approach. And great tips about the importance of photography. Wonderful testimonials, richly deserved. Thank you, I really enjoyed your workshop.
LWB is the most inspiring, supportive , interesting and colourful business gathering that I have attended. Through conversations work opportunities have developed alongside long lasting friendships.
Women often find themselves in situations that do not fit conventional working practices. Rather than buckle under, they tend to use their resourcefulness, they are natural entrepreneurs and networkers. If the system doesn't fit their needs they create their own. It's been fantastic to meet so many women who have pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and are creating, communicating and teaching. Yes we can, and contrary to the history books we always have.
It is a joy to be meeting and working with a group of such creative, talented, professional women. Every meeting is a supportive, enjoyable occasion.Amanda Saurin, A.S. Apothecary
Lewes Women in Business is an unusual community, generous, supportive and interesting. Chloe Edward's sensitive and intelligent management of the group is inspiring. I find belonging to Lewes Women in Business to be a hugely rewarding experience.
I find that our monthly meetings keep me upbeat and inspired until the next meet up. I get a huge amount from having somewhere to share what I am doing and what I have been troubled or enthused by. Much more productive than only having the bubble that is my home kitchen for a work context..
I've learnt that most important skill for effective business networking is listening; LWB focuses on how you can help the person you are listening to, rather than on how she can help you and this is the first step to establishing mutually beneficial and long lasting relationships in any field.


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Fashion Week 2013 was a feast for the eyes, and we were enthralled by both the exquisite designs that were showcased by the international designers. Singapore Fashion Week showcased some spectacular couture collections and designer brands. Are you a fan of feminine frills and romantic fashions? Then you'll love our lace dresses! With a variety of frocks featuring with subtle hints of lace, along with those boasting endless layers of lacy ruffles, our darling dresses are sure to sweeten up your everyday look. Black lace and ruffled lace collars give a nod to the gothy look that prowled the catwalks this season. Get this Anna Sui Black lace dress inspired by Fredrick Lee online.
From runway fashion to home décor, print is definitely in the spotlight right now. Embrace print this spring with a bold geometric print designer dress. A beautifully deep, saturated colour palette is the key to pulling this look off. Accessorize with an eye-catching piece of chunky jewellery. Go bold, go forth! If you don't want to cover yourself in print, you can also find fashionable graphic prints on jewellery and accessories (even cell phone covers!) to keep you in touch with this popular fashion trend. Get your printed designer brands online to fit in this summer.


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Château Greysac Médoc 2005
Credit: Today's Bordeaux 2010
- Region: Médoc, Bordeaux, France
- Winery: Château Greysac
- Type: Red Wine
- Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Price: $11 buy now
(Price is a user-entered value and not necessarily accurate)
- When to Drink: 2009 to 2015
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The problem with professional wine rating systems is that the score of the wine depends on the person doing the rating. So, while you may use these professional ratings as some indication of the wine's quality, we urge you to place more weight on the WineLog five-star rating, if available, as it is an average measure of the general public's impression of that wine.
95-100, Classic; 90-94, Outstanding; 85-89, Very Good; 80-84, Good
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Color: Medium dark garnet core, slightly thinning ruby edges
Nose: Great anise, fair amount of black fruit, blackberry and currants, with black cherry and Bing cherry poking through at the edges.
Palate: Dry, with darker leather notes, a little bit of anise from the nose, then black cherry and blackberry and drier tannins. Medium to full, with great acidity for food.
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Another addition to the line of low-density condominiums is Hartamas Regency I, a freehold condominium that is located along Persiaran Dutamas, off Jalan Duta. Its solid one block consists of 11 storeys, housing a total of 244 units that are built on a land area measuring 3.5 acres. Its developer is Kota Mulia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PJD Properties.
Hartamas Regency 1 is the older sibling of, well, Hartamas Regency 2, and is located adjacent to the latter with both facing Persiaran Dutamas. As one would expect, the two properties are quite similar, but there are some marked differences which I am going to describe to you in this review.
Hartamas Regency 1 Prices
Pricing trends for the Hartamas Regency I seems to keep on increasing. This is always a good sign for investors, as the condominium's asking prices just keep on going up. In March 2013, sale prices for the condominium were listed at about RM500 per square feet. This price eventually rose come mid-April, when sale prices hit around RM550 per square feet. In May 2013, sale prices were up at an estimated RM600 per square feet. Recently, sale prices are again up this June, with asking prices listed at around RM680 per square feet.
When estimating this property's fair value, remember to factor in the nearby developments as well – particularly its sister development Hartamas Regency 2 which is across the road. For a framework on how to do this, click here for a short guide.
Sizes, Unit Layouts & Features
Hartamas Regency I has standard and penthouse units. For its standard units, sizes are from 1,181 square feet to 1,929 square feet. Penthouse units, on the other hand, start at 2,250 square feet and can be as large as 2,935 square feet.
It�s easy to feel safe and secure when one resides in Hartamas Regency I. The condominium has one of the best and most advanced security systems in the area. It is equipped with SCADA E-Security systems that include CCTVs with individual home alarms, perimeter security system, emergency panic buttons, guard tour points, video intercom, and secure access lift lobby.
Residents can enjoy fiber-optic internet broadband connection. The condominium also features a launderette, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. In addition, there is also covered parking and a barbecue pavilion that is perfect for outdoor parties and gatherings. Hartamas Regency I also features an eco-friendly water recycling system.
Easy Access from Top City Spots
Going to Hartamas Regency is easy. The Jalan Duta location can easily be accessed from Mont Kiara, Desa Sri Hartamas, and Jalan Duta. Routes that can be taken are Jalan Duta, Jalan Kuching, or Jalan Hartamas. Going to and from KLCC or Petaling Jaya is easy, as the condominium is easily connected to main roads that interchanges to make it easier to get to your destinations quickly and conveniently.
One major benefit of Hartamas Regency's location is Jalan Duta's link to DUKE Highway. It makes it easier for the condominium's residents to go to other locations everywhere in Kuala Lumpur. MATRADE and government complexes are also within the area. Plaza Dumas, and Solaris Mont Kiara are all accessible and can be reached via private transport.
Bars, clubs, cafes, and restaurants are also abundant within the area – Publika is just within walking distance, as well as Plan B, Pappa Rich, Bens, Rakuzen, and other restaurants and dining areas.
What We Think
Hartamas Regency I has been attracting a lot of expatriates as its location is definitely good � restaurants and entertainment spots are all close to the area. Aside from this, what makes the condominium attractive to potential investors and home buyers is its topnotch security system that will keep its residents secure at all times.
With its current pricing trend, it's clear how its sale prices have been increasing in just short periods of time, but this has been generally true for almost all Mont Kiara properties during the last few months. The prices are also cheaper than the nearby Seni Mont Kiara and Kiaraville, and the density is also lower.
Comparison with its sibling Hartamas Regency 2 is unavoidable, and the latter is newer (and arguably in a better condition) than Hartamas Regency 1. We do like Regency 1 better because of its better layouts and slightly more superior amenities.
Additionally, there will be a positive spillover effect from the new Icon Residence up the road, and we do expect prices to ramp up as a consequence. If you're planning to secure a unit here, then make sure that you factor this into the price.


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|Isn't it pretty!?! Sidebar: I posted this to Instagram and woke up the next day to over 40 likes-maybe not a big amount to some but for me I'm happy if I hit the magic 11 lol.
They See me Hauling, They Hating...
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I love the title of this post, haha. I also love the journal, it's so pretty!ReplyDelete
Ha thanks! I love a good pun lol. Isn't it? I haven't got round to writing in it yet but will...eventually maybe 😂 XxDelete
Oh I love yankee candles! I guess I won't be trying llamasqua any time soon. And the journal is so pretty!ReplyDelete
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Oh I love them too, spend way too much on them lol. I was so upset about the Varnish but I'll still give their makeup a try all those bloggers can't be wrong! Right? XxDelete
I'm glad I'm not the only person that does this when the blues hit! Also, lovely notebook there, my friend bought me that exact one for my birthday and I've been filling with stories. I love Yankee candles too, I always pick them up and smell them each time I spy one - my current favourite is Kilimanjaro Stars. The Mango Peach Salsa one sounds lovely! Lovely post! - TashaReplyDelete
Retail therapy is my biggest weakness! My favourite Yankee wax tart is Margarita Party (I nearly wrote pizza there hahaha) but I quite like the sound of Mango Peach Salsa xxReplyDelete
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The final rule will be available on Monday, September 14 at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0005
We are amending the fruits and vegetable regulations to allow citrus fruit from the entire country of Peru to be imported into the continental United States. Currently, the regulations allow the importation of citrus fruit to the United States from five approved citrus-producing zones in Peru, subject to a systems approach. However, based on the findings of a pest list and commodity import evaluation document, we have determined that this systems approach also mitigates the plant pest risk associated with citrus fruit produced in all other areas of Peru. This action will allow the importation of citrus fruit from the entire country of Peru while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests into the continental United States.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).


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Child Fund, Liberia saves 83 children, lose five to Ebola
(www.elbcradio.com Aug. /26, 2015)-At the height of the transmission of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), in 2014 many Ebola Interim Care Centers (ICCs) constructed by Child Fund, Liberia across Liberia to save the lives of vulnerable children are now formally closedown.
About 88 children passed through the ICCs they were directly or indirectly victimized by the Ebola disease, 83 other survived while five died in the Ebola Treatment Unite (ETU).
About 54 of the kids in good health were paraded to represent their fellow beneficiaries from around the country in Monrovia, at a special ceremony to mark the general closure of the ICCs, held on August 11, 2015 at Kelekula Center in Sinkor, Monrovia.
The children charity international organization Child Fund, Liberia's Program Director, Anthony Klay-Sie said: "It is time to close down the centers in the country and we will monitor the care and schooling of the kids through special project".
The kids were provided with gift of school materials including book bags, toys copy books ect.
"The official closing down of the ICCs is part of our community development activities to tell Liberians that the compounds that once hosted the ICCs are disinfected-This occasion is also to basically honor staff that provided services and saved the lives of the children", Klay-Sie said..
As part of vigilant efforts of the people of Liberia efforts through the international partners' support, in collaboration with the Liberian government, USAID and UNICEF the centers were project was successful in the interruption, if not to contain killer virus.
Several parents who spoke at the occasion, expressed gratitude to the Child Fund, Liberia and other partners who worked hard to save the lives of their children.
The Head of the former Kelekula ICC, Dekontee David, praised the efforts of Child Fund, Liberia and lauded the numerous support provided the children who survived the disease but paid tribute to the fallen few who did not live to tell their story.
The head of the ICCS and caregivers were certificated and honored
The participants from the Gender and children Affairs Ministry, UNICEF and USAID and staff of Child Fund, Liberia observed a moment of silence for the children who were killed by the virus.
In spite of the progress made by the people of Liberia ahead of two of its West African bordering Countries, Sierra and Guinea were high hit but recent reports from these neighboring countries is recording low-infection cases.
The Ebola Virus slightly returned for the third time but undergoing probably it last counts down. Liberia The return of the virus is being played low-key as it did not deter the nation because Liberia has built its medical capacity and increased its know-how in the fight of the disease.
From April 2014 to May of 2015, Liberia was declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The EVD killed more than 4,000 in Liberia while the entire sub-region loss more then 11,000 people in all to the virus during the period in review.


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Age seems to slow down many runners, Nandini Reddy explores if its just age or are their other factors.
Young runners seem to be faster. Some believe that it is because younger runners use their leg muscles differently. But is it only age that causes this change in gait and running speed? While most of us accept this logic that as we age our speed would diminish there is little to prove that this true. Today senior marathoners are flooding the marathon corrals. They even clock better timings than their younger counterparts, so what then what is it that slows us down?
A study states that muscles can be reinvigorated to perform at peak levels at any age if the person follows the right type of strength training. As we grow older our aerobic capacity decreases and with each passing decade it reduces by a further 10%. So while an octagenarian runner might have better aerobic capacity than a sedentary 40-year-old, there is still an amount of training that needs to be done to ensure that the body is in tune.
Strengthen the Muscles
So what is it that really slows us down as we age. With regular exercise, aerobic capacity can be improved or maintained – so that means you can keep up your pace. There is evidence that shows that muscles in the lower legs age earlier than others. That means that without adequate care the muscles will start losing strength and subsequently lead to injury. The two most important muscles that should be focussed on are the ankle and calf muscles. If these muscles are not strong enough then the chances of Achilles tendon and calf injuries tend to increase.
Another reason why we tend to run slower is our weight. As we grow older our metabolism slows down and the ability to lose weight reduces. Fit people who eat slowly, include protein and vegetables in their meals and watch their junk food intake will not have this issue. But if you don't watch your food quality and quantity then maintaining a healthy weight becomes an issue. Running when you are overweight comes with its own range of injuries.
One of the biggest reasons people slow down as runners when they grow older is actually the lack of motivation. One starts to become more conscious and careful to avoid injury and in the process, they stop doing the exercises which would help them avoid those injuries. Changing your mindset is the best way to stay active at any age.
Take the time to smell the roses but keep running because age doesn't slow you down only your mind does.


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Politics & Government
Florida's Crist will seek U.S. Senate seat, roiling state's GOP
Gov. Charlie Crist is expected to announce Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, setting off a high-stakes game of musical chairs that will completely overhaul the top echelon of state government in 2010.
Crist's former chief-of-staff, George LeMieux, confirmed late Sunday that the governor will make an announcement at a ''low-key'' event Tuesday in Tallahassee.
LeMieux and Jim Greer, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, have been dropping hints about Crist's decision for the past week.
''He loves being governor, but he also realizes that Florida's problems have become national problems,'' LeMieux said. Asked how the governor will serve out the 19 months left of his term if he is running for the Senate, LeMieux added: ``No matter what decision the governor makes, he will be, as he has been, focused on his job.''
Crist will immediately become the man to beat in the race to replace the retiring Republican Sen. Mel Martinez. Crist will face former House Speaker Marco Rubio of Miami in the Republican primary, but is likely to try to avoid a divisive battle. Rubio has positioned himself as the more conservative candidate.
''He is the happy warrior,'' LeMieux said of Crist.
Read the full story at miamiherald.com


text: Skopelos Island could easily be described –beside the greenest island of the Aegean Sea– as "The Island of the Plums" or "The Plum Island of the Aegean". Plums had been the source of the island prosperity for many years. There are 8 different varieties of plum trees growing here and they are collected from the middle of June to the middle of September. Three of those varieties are mostly used: the black plum, the red plum and the yellow plum.


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Holloway Reading: Alan Felsenthal with Mary Wilson
Reading - Literary | February 21 | 6:30-8:15 p.m. | Wheeler Hall, 315, Maude Fife
Alan Felsenthal, The Song Cave
Department of English, Holloway Reading Series
Alan Felsenthal runs a small press called The Song Cave with Ben Estes. Together, they edited A Dark Dreambox of Another Kind: The Poems of Alfred Starr Hamilton. Alans writing has appeared in BOMB, The Brooklyn Rail, Critical Quarterly, Fence, jubilat, and Harpers. Lowly, published by Ugly Duckling Presse, is his first collection of poems.


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10 Amazing Wine Towns in Europe
From medieval hilltops to breezy coastlines, European wine towns make for irresistible vacation spots. Local cuisines help form a food-wine symbiosis unique to each locale, and surrounding vineyards provide the perfect backdrop. These gastronomic playgrounds offer plenty to taste plus enough to do for days. - As Seen on SmarterTravel.com


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It's been a while since I've done a photography project and I'm looking forward to playing along with Ali's Day in the Life today! Since it falls on the 12th of the month, I'll be snapping 12 photos of our day. Looking forward to seeing the moments I can capture today. This project is always an eye opener for me, and it reminds me of just how much I have in my life - and how the everyday is more than the "everyday". It's our day. It's our life.
I hope you will play along! There's no pressure or number of photos you have to capture. Keep it simple. Keep it fun! Just keep documenting!


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Afflictions, tho they seem severe,
Are oft in mercy sent;
They stopped the prodigal's career,
And caused him to repent.
Altho he no relenting felt,
Till he had spent his store,
His stubborn heart began to melt
When famine pinched him sore.
"What have I gained by sin," he said,
"But hunger, shame, and fear?
My father's house abounds with bread,
Whilst I am starving here:
I'll go and tell him all I've done,
Fall down before his face;
Unworthy to be called his son,
I'll ask a servant's place."
He saw his son returning back,
He looked, he ran, he smiled,
And threw his arms around the neck
Of his rebellious child.
"Father, I've sinned, but O forgive!"
And thus the father said:
"Rejoice, my house! my son's alive,
For whom I've mourned as dead."
"Now let the fatted calf be slain;
Go spread the news around:
My son was dead but lives again,
Was lost, but now is found."
'Tis thus the Lord Himself reveals
To call poor sinners home,
More than the father's love He feels
And bids the sinner come.


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Rate of a Chemical Reaction
2 Fe3+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) ->2 Fe2+(aq) + Sn4+(aq)
Lets say that 40 seconds after the reaction occurs, [Fe2+] is found to be 0.001 M. So, the change in time, is 38.5 seconds, and the change in concentration is (0.001 - 0) M. The average rate, is the change in molarity divided by the change in time. So, the rate of formation is 2.6 x 10^-5 M/s.
Because one Sn4+ ion is produced for every two Fe2+ ions, so the molarity is 0.0005 M. Therefore, the rate of formation is 1.3 x 10^-5 M/s.
We can generalize this:
Given the following equation:
a A + b B -> c C + d D
The rate of reaction can be expressed as so:
-1/a * [A]/t = -1/b * [B]/t = 1/c * [C]/t = 1/d * [D]/t
Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rates: The Rate Law
An equation that relates the rate of reaction and the concentrations of reactants is called the rate law.
a A + b B -> c C + d D
rate of reaction = k[A]m[B]n ...
[A] and [B] are molarities of the reactants, and m and n are usually small, positive, whole numbers, except they can be 0, fractional, or negative.
Exponent in the rate law.
For example, if m = 1, this reaction is first order in A, and if n = 2, the reaction is second order in B.
Overall Order:
Sum of all the exponents: m + n + ...
Rate Constant:
This constant relates the rate of reaction to concentrations. The larger the value of k, the faster a reaction goes.
Zero-Order Reactions
An overall zero-order reaction has a rate law where the sum of the exponents equals 0.
Integrated Rate Law:
Expresses the concentration of a


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Cable Wrap
Cable wrap PAT labels are invaluable whilst PAT testing smaller or shaped appliances, this cable wrap label wraps to the cable to identify the appliance has passed or failed inspection. The cable wrap labels are made from a tough material to ensure the label will not rip, and the permanent adhesive seals the label to itself. Best of all this cable label design is the established PAT Test design that has been in circulation for years and complies with IEE regs.


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At the foot of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains, awaits a world of luxury and elegance. Three Oaks and an Aloe Boutique Hotel offers guests a quiet retreat, with fantastic service and stunning facilities.
Three Oaks and an Aloe Boutique Hotel has 17 luxurious, well-appointed and spacious rooms. Each room has its own tea/coffee station, flat screen TV, minibar, private patio/balcony with views of the gardens and the Hartbeespoort Dam, as well as a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with a large shower. Our rooms are perfect for a romantic breakaway, with optional extras such as romantic room arrivals and private dinners, or for a business stopover, with free Internet access, late check-ins and early breakfasts for individuals on the go.
Our fully equipped conference room offers delegates a break from the everyday routines. With only a 45min drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg, Three Oaks and an Aloe Boutique Hotel is perfect for a strategic meeting or a teambuilding excursion. The conference room can accommodate up to 100 delegates or can be split to two smaller venues.
It's not only our great service and facilities that set Three Oaks and an Aloe Boutique Hotel apart from other establishments, but also our delicious food. Our Chef prepares all his delicious meals from scratch and takes great pride in his work – this is evident in the delicious end result. Outside guests are more than welcome to join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner – bookings essential.
Three Oaks and an Aloe Boutique Hotel is graded four stars and also boasts large gardens, an elegant dining room, a large swimming pool with loungers & umbrellas, as well as a fully licensed bar.


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MetroPCS has introduced the company's first tablet, the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 7. The mid-range tablet is priced at $149 off contract, with data plan pricing beginning at $10 a month.The Alcatel Pop 7 touts a 7 inch display, 1GB o RAM, a 1.3GHz dual-core processor running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, a 2MP rear facing camera, a 3,240mAh battery and 5.6GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card slot.Customers who add the Pop 7 to their data plans will receive $5 off of their bills monthly. Data plans are available for monthly prices of $10 a month for 1GB of data, $20 a month for 3GB and $30 a month for 5GB of high-speed 4G data.
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