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The Fitmin Lifetime nutritional programme for horses is derived from the overall brand philosophy, which is based on providing the animals only with what they need. We offer a comprehensive and high quality range of complete feed and supplements for horses, in order to cover all needs during the full life cycle of a horse, and a range of solutions for common dietic horse problems.
For a lifetime horse, from birth to old age.
The programme consists of 5 product categories:
• Extruded food - with a high nutritional value in a small daily ration
• Granulated food - traditional food for all horses
• Mineral and mineral-vitamin supplements - an important part of every well-structured diet
• Solution supplements - natural solutions to health and dietary problems through suitable food
• Treats - with vitamins C and E and biotin
The products have been enriched with a special collection of biologically active substances important for maintaining the overall good heath of the horse, concentrated in a special Fitmin Faktor formula. Fitmin Faktor supports the overall physical condition of the horse and the digestive system, strengthens the immune system, fights against the negative symptoms of ageing, and thus helps to prolong the full-value life of the horse.
The Fitmin nutrition programme for horses was developed in collaboration with Kentucky Equine Research in the USA and is guaranteed by the globally recognised experts employed at the company.
Sample rations for different horse categories can be found at the Nutrition Expert Online.
Custom production of mineral and vitamin supplements
On the basis of specific needs and special requirements, we will produce an original mineral and vitamin supplement or granulated compound food in line with the applicable equine nutrition standards, prepared by Kentucky Equine Research.


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As with any other form of garden mulch, garbage bags have their pros and cons, but with careful use they'll keep weeds down. Any type of plastic garbage bag can be used as sheet mulching, though some are better than others.
Plastic Bag Mulching
Plastic bags work as sheet mulching by providing a nonporous layer that weeds, sunlight, oxygen and water can't penetrate. Any plants, weeds or otherwise, that have their roots under the plastic mulch won't receive water or nutrients through it. Use thick, heavy-duty black bags for sheet mulching. Plastic bags stretch and tear quite easily, so sheet mulching from them is best-suited for areas where people don't walk. Create sheeting by splitting the bags along the seams and laying them out in sheets, overlapping the edges by several inches and pinning them down. Lay the sheeting down first, and then create holes in it to place any plants you want to grow.
The black plastic retains heat, causing the temperature of the soil under it to become a few degrees warmer than usual, so plants may dry out more quickly than expected. On the other hand, the extra warmth may improve their yield. Plastic bag mulch decomposes over time, especially when exposed to sunlight, so consider covering it with organic mulch such as wood chips or bark to prolong its useful life.
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Trade major stock indices with competitive leverage by trading Zero Index CFDs. Trade price movements of the real futures contract and select the contract expiry you want using live exchange data. Margins start at 1% (SPI 200 Futures start at USD $25 per point. USD 200 cash indexes are USD $1 per point available on our MT4 platform).
Get familiar with trading terminology and the codes for widely used exchanges including FTSE, DAX, NASDAQ, S&P 500 etc….
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896.Often referred to as "the Dow", the DJIA is the oldest and single most watched index in the world. DJIA includes companies like General Electric, Disney, Exxon and Microsoft.
An index of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors. The S&P 500 is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities and is meant to reflect the risk/return characteristics of the large cap universe. Companies included in the index are selected by the S&P Index Committee, a team of analysts and economists at Standard & Poor's. The S&P 500 is a market value weighted index – each stock's weight in the index is proportionate to its market value.
The S&P 500 is one of the most commonly used benchmarks for the overall U.S. stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was at one time the most renowned index for U.S. stocks, but because the DJIA contains only 30 companies, most people agree that the S&P 500 is a better representation of the U.S. market. In fact, many consider it to be the definition of the market.
Other popular Standard & Poor's indexes include the S&P 600, an index of small cap companies with a market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion, and the S&P 400, an index of mid cap companies with market capitalizations of $2 billion to $10 billion.
A number of financial products based on the S&P 500 are available to investors. These include index funds and exchange-traded funds.
Click here to view the composition of the S&P 500
A computerized system that facilitates trading and provides price quotations on more than 5,000 of the more actively traded over the counter stocks. Created on February 5, 1971, the NASDAQ Composite Index was the world's first electronic stock market and began with a base of 100.00.
The NASDAQ Composite Index measures all NASDAQ domestic and international based common type stocks listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market.
Today the NASDAQ Composite includes over 3,000 companies, more than most other stock market indexes. Because it is so broad-based, the Composite is one of the most widely followed and quoted major market indexes.
The SPI 200 Futures contract is the benchmark equity index futures contract in Australia, based on the S&P/ASX 200 Index. It provides all the traditional benefits of equity index derivatives. The SPI 200 is ranked in the top 10 equity index contracts in Asia in terms of traded volume.
The S&P/ASX 200 index is a market-capitalisation weighted and float-adjusted stock market index of Australian stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange from Standard & Poor's. It was started on 31 March, 2000 with a value of 3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinaries at that date.
A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times.
The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. They are best known for the FTSE 100, an index of blue-chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange.
A stock index that represents 30 of the largest and most liquid German companies that trade on the Frankfurt Exchange. The prices used to calculate the DAX Index come through Xetra, an electronic trading system. A free-float methodology is used to calculate the index weightings along with a measure of average trading volume.
The DAX was created in 1988 with a base index value of 1,000. DAX member companies represent roughly 75% of the aggregate market cap that trades on the Frankfurt Exchange.
In a different twist from most indexes, the DAX is updated with futures prices for the next day, even after the main stock exchange has closed. Changes are made on regular review dates, but index members can be removed if they no longer rank in the top 45 largest companies, or added if they break the top 25.
The vast majority of all shares on the Frankfurt Exchange now trade on the all-electronic Xetra system, with a near-95% adoption rate for the stocks of the 30 DAX members.
The French stock market index that tracks the 40 largest French stocks based on market capitalization on the Paris Bourse (stock exchange). The CAC 40 is used as a benchmark index for funds investing in the French stock market and also gives a general idea of the direction of the Paris Bourse. The CAC 40 is similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average in that it is the most commonly used index that represents the overall level and direction of the market in France.
Short for Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average, the leading and most-respected index of Japanese stocks. It is a price-weighted index comprised of Japan's top 225 blue-chip companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Nikkei is equivalent to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index in the U.S. In fact, it was called the Nikkei Dow Jones Stock Average from 1975 to 1985.
The index has been calculated since Sept 1950 (retroactively since to May 1949). A few years after the country's leading business newspaper the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei or Japan Economic Daily) began to commission the calculations, it was renamed.
A market capitalization-weighted index of 40 of the largest companies that trade on the Hong Kong Exchange. The Hang Seng Index is maintained by a subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank, and has been published since 1969. The index aims to capture the leadership of the Hong Kong exchange, and covers approximately 65% of its total market capitalization. The Hang Seng members are also classified into one of four sub-indexes based on the main lines of business including commerce and industry, finance, utilities and properties.
The Hang Seng is the most widely quoted barometer for the Hong Kong economy. Because of Hong Kong's status as a special administrative region of China, there are close ties between the two economies and many Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Exchange.
Asia-Pacific's first publicly traded exchange that was inaugurated on December 1, 1999. The SGX is the marketplace for many of Singapore's leading companies and is one of the primary markets for equities and various derivatives in south-east Asia.
The SGX was created through the merger of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Singapore International Monetary Exchanges. SGX is listed on its own exchange and is a key component of several major benchmark indexes.
The largest stock exchange in mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange is a nonprofit organization run by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). Stocks, funds and bonds are all traded on the exchange, which has listing requirements including that a company must be in business and be earning a profit for at least three years before joining the exchange.
Two main classes of stock for every listed company are traded on the exchange: A-shares and B-shares. B-shares are quoted in U.S. dollars, and are generally open to foreign investment. A-shares are quoted in Yuan, and are only available to foreign investment through a qualified program known as QFII.
The largest stock exchange for Chinese equities is actually the Hong Kong Exchange, which has been trading H-shares in Chinese companies for many years; these equities have also been open to foreign investment. Most of the total market cap of the Shanghai Stock Exchange is made up of formerly state-run companies like major commercial banks and insurance companies. Many of these companies have only been trading on the exchange since 2001.


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Unquotable:Last words
Last words from ignoble men, women, etc. throughout history.
A-List Figures[edit]
"Oh, how I vainly wished to the bearded man in the sky that I was Neapolitan. Why? So I could bring in a fine Neapolitan pest control to help with Queensberry's problem before it gets out of hand."
"Satan is gay. he is the worst hell ruler EVER he suxs. He sent me to hell!!!! because i didnt go to church every sunday. Even though it wasnt my fault. i dot like him and niobody does because he is gay and red and horned and hoofed and evil. i wish he will gats killedby gods host of angels and goes to another dimentsen or a gay retared place. he is GAY GAY GAY GAY!!!!! HE IS THE WORST DEMON EVER. HE IS SO BAD. I HOPE HE GET SOME CRUCIFIX."
"...and now, Miss Moneypenny, you know why I always wanted my martinis served shaken and not stirred."
"Nyarlathotep, agpa'x ibh'hnsp fl'bsi' zoxkj qwoie'iru'aweni' R'lyeh cnisn fhko'sdih f'oshoi. Jhu'ugvio agif fl'bsi' w'weg fhtagn. 'Cthulhu Fhtagn'hfu' 'fkwi'qiu sqiqw 'fdas'odhgos 'Cthulhu Qwoie'iru'awenhfu'."
"Nyarlathotep, don't tell the mortals that I'm taking a beauty nap in R'Lyeh for a couple eons. Just say that I'm dead. 'Cthulhu the Dead Lord' sounds way better than 'Cthulhu the Lord Who's Beauty Sleeping'."
"Alas, it looks like those unsubstantiated rumours about me are about to come true after all this time..."
"These are my last words."
"I'll be back!"
"Satan, what are YOU doing here??? But... but... I was expecting the archangel Gabriel! We ARE going to heaven aren't we? AREN'T WE?!"
"I'd rather use Windows and Internet Explorer in Hell than I'd use Linux and Mozilla Firefox in Heaven!"
"Hang on a minute, I'm just gonna take a short nap again..."
"It is not death that I'm apparently now succumbing to, but the rapid diminishment of lifeforce from this body of mine."
"Look, this isn't going to be like that awful time when I had to spend a few days in jail, is it? Cause that was really really horrible! Waaaaaaahhhhh!"
"Death is the true birth of human life."
"I'm dying?!?!?!"
"I'm fine. I'm just waiting for Thanatos to come for a visit."
"I absolutely and unconditionally regret, remorse, and above all, am sorry for the truth and realization that I've neglected, dishonored, and ruined my chance, opportunity, and moment to spend my time on Earth, Terra, or the Earthly Realm with, amongst, and together among my offspring, scions, heirs, children, minors, sons, and daughters."
"Oh crap, of all the days of the year I could forget my whip at home, why oh WHY did it had to happen today of all days?!"
"Me, dying? Oh, so I guess those vitamin C pills I took this morning didn't work after all..."
"I doubleplusluv B.B."
"I unlife."
"I unlife."
"Maybe, just maybe, I should not have used the word "eldritch" so many times now that I think about it..."
"That stupid public bus copied me when it started charging 50¢ for a ride."
"You have slain me, Evil One. But I shall rise again when you repent your wicked, debauched ways!"
"I admit it! Wikipedia is just a humor site that parodies Uncyclopedia!"
"Don't worry I'll just come out of the ground later and recite Thriller"
"I just got a splendid idea: I'll just retcon myself into an immortal elf and head off for Valinor! Quickly, where is my pencil?"
"Little one, are you really eighteen?"
"Let's see which one of us can run faster all the way throughout Brazil."
B-List Figures[edit]
"Laugh while you still can, feeble mortals! For though you may appear to have me at a temporary disadvantage, rest assure that my appearent imminent death is but a momentary distraction for my loyal minions to penetrate the Royal Regiment of Pseudoistan where the Council thought in their folly they could hide the Crystal of Resurrection from me! Though you knaves may now possess the fabled Sword-That-Was-Once-Broken, even in death I shall have victory over you ignorant yokels, for even as we speak my nine sons and their faithful underlings are implementing the final stages of my grand masterplan and once the Crystal has been brought to my secret stronghold, I shall live again, and the world shall be mine!!! Muaaaahahahahahahahaaa!!!"
"Clark, there is something important I never got to tell you. You have to hear it: I... am... Batman..."
"The only thing I wish for now is that some idiot won't actually decide to take that trite garbage I wrote when I was bored for real and make a religion out of it or something. I mean, who could be THAT stupid?"
"In Soviet Russia, last words say YOU!!"
"Verdammt! All the food in the bunker ran out! Oh well, I guess we have no choice but to eat these guns. Careful with that gun, Eva, 'cause if it's loaded and you touch the trigger, it'll..."
"Tune in, turn on, drop out."
"P. S. George Lucas, I hate you."
"I was a lifelong atheist, so chances are, I'll be meeting other people."
"I'll prove to Leonard once and for all that you can swim even with rocks stuffed into your clothes."
"Shit. I still don't have any good ideas for an Infinite Jest sequel! Maybe I'll think of something if I asphyxiate myself."
"Father, the Pharisees are not at fault for my death. In fact, smite only those who persecute the innocent Jewish people, especially those hypocrites who do so in my Name..."
"Thank God these tickets were free, Mary. This play really su..."
"Yeah, yeah, I know the Mafia is pissed and all that over my legislation. But for God's sake, Jackie, I'm the friggin' president! They can't lay a finger on m..."
"I finally found my old Beretta from the Spanish Civil War. I wonder if it still wor..."
"Paulie said these sleeping pills really work. I'd be dead if they don't!"
"Newman said these sleeping pills really work. I'd be deader than Marilyn Monroe if they don't!"
"Old Man Paulie said these sleeping pills really work. I'd be deader than Elvis if they don't!"
"Mr. Newman said these sleeping pills really work. I'd be deader than Anna Nicole if they don't!"
"Lastly, Father, I confess to giving out placebo pills to other celebrities as a prank throughout my career. No! The pills weren't poisoned — the celebrities died from sleep deprivation!"
"Eh... eleven?"
C-List Figures[edit]
"I am dying, you claim? Do you have a neutral secondary source to back up that unverified, biased statement?"
"WTF n00b, U z/\¥ I B |}3/\|} s00n, ROFL? DiZ suXX0r"
"Oh, NO!!!"
"Hulk not dying! Hulk is the strongest there is! Hulk SMASH puny Grim Reaper! Puny Grim Reaper makes Hulk mad!"
"Just... one... more... turn..."
"The end, today??? But... what then will become of my weekly plastic surgery session I have scheduled up for tomorrow?"
"You know what? I should run for president in 1980 as the first gay candida... Dan White? What the fuck are you doing here?"
"Emma, have you ever had a feeling that my entire lifetime of work will only lead to more racial hatred, pseudoscience, and hilarious nonsense?"
"Friedrich, have you ever had a feeling that our entire lifetimes of work will only lead to more wars, oppression, and pretentious T-shirts?"
"So what if the Mafia's pissed off at me? For God's sakes, Ethel, I'm just a senator. I'm too small for the Mafia to even ca..."
"I only regret that I have but one life to give to a global corporate empire of the future."
"The only thing I hate more than cosmic evil is those pretentious hippies who mindlessly holler names of Hindu deities without giving a shit as to why."
"I just hope those godforsaken Chinamen won't depict me with a friggin' beer belly. I mean, seriously, even in my hedonistic days I never reached the obesity mark."
"God, if my epic journey is ever made into a Hollywood film, please don't have an NRA redneck act as me."
"Today is my lucky day!!"
"Mew, mew"
"Woof, woof"
"That food looks delicious"
"These are my last words"
"If everything goes right I'll have that tree down in 30 minutes. If everything goes wrong I'll have it down in 2"
"Dear passengers, this is just a minor turbulence. We will reach the airport in half an hour."


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5/7/14 Bee Colony Collapse and Loss of Our Food Supply!!
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May 7, 2014 – 7pm-to-8pm EST, our guest is…
BeeKeeper and Educator/Activist:
Julia Kurtz
Why we are so dependent on the honeybee population to produce our food and who is killing the bees and why.
(If you think this may have something to do with Monsanto, Round Up and GMOs, you are right.)
***Archive/Recorded. Listen Here FREE***
This program we take a journey into another world. Julia Kurtz is our guest and she's a beekeeper from York County, Pennsylvania. While bees may seem like just another part of the background of life on planet Earth, they play a vital part in the food system that keeps us alive. It turns out that the honey that bees make is really just a sweet byproduct of the bees activities. Their higher purpose is pollination. Humans would be very hungry without the pollination work of the bees.
While honey is indeed part of a small family of foods and spices that are considered "super foods," it's the pollination that's at the heart of a genuine crisis in the world of bees that could seriously impact our ability to grow food. Even GMO foods need the bees! The issue is called, "Bee Colony Collapse Disorder."
The 2013 documentary film, "More Than Honey" is an excellent primmer on the subject. If you are a Netflix subscriber, the film is available in the "Watch Instantly" library of movies.
Here's the official trailer for the 2013 documentary film, "More Than Honey." Enjoy!
Life inside a bee hive is very complex. There is an order and organization that is simply amazing and ancient. But like all living systems, bee hives have natural predators from the insect and microbial worlds. But the latest assault to the beehives is coming from GMO crops and the use of herbicides and pesticides, such as Ready Roundup. The chemicals that kill the pests are picked up on the bees' fur and taken back into the hive where it does what all pesticides do – kills insects – INCLUDING the bees.
Julia Kurtz is the president of the York County Beekeepers Association ( http://www.ycbk.org/ ) and a retired Sergeant with the York City Police Department, in York, PA. As a beekeeper of many years, she's on the front line of the issue of Bee Colony Collapse Disorder. Julia will be our guest tonight to explain to us the seriousness of this important issue.
For more information about Julia's beekeeping work, you can contact her on Facebook, HERE.
For some fun facts from the York County Beekeepers' Association website, CLICK HERE!
Julia also has a collection of videos on her YouTube channel that you can enjoy, HERE
For more information about Colony Collapse Disorder, CLICK HERE.
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.
No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more man." Often erroneously attributed to Albert Einstein


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In the system, when gases exit the engine, they first travel into the exhaust manifold, which is attached to the side of the engine and is very hot. From there, gases travel into the exhaust pipes, through the muffler and catalytic converter and then finally through the tailpipe and out of the vehicle.
Exhaust gaskets are important utilities in emissions systems. Some vehicles also have headers, which help ease the gas pressure when it builds up in the manifold. In four or eight-cylinder engines, four cylinders use the same manifold to exhaust gases, leading to gas pressure buildup.
Headers give each cylinder its own exhaust pipe, and since all the pipes are the same length, it ensures that the gases are released into the collector pipe in equal measure so they do not build pressure.
There are gaskets throughout the exhaust system to help ensure that these processes go smoothly. It is important that all of the exhaust gaskets provide a firm, secure seal; otherwise, the gases will leak into other areas. Exhaust leaks make the vehicle produce abnormal noises and can also be extremely dangerous if gases like carbon monoxide leak into the inside of the vehicle.
There are three main types of gaskets in this system: the exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust flange gasket and header gaskets. The exhaust manifold gasket is located between the engine head and the exhaust manifold. This gasket is designed to withstand the extreme pressures from the cylinders and high temperatures from the gases traveling through it.
It is made of metal, typically steel, on the manifold side and often has a fiber material on the engine head side so that the manifold has a bit of moving room against the metal part of the gasket. The exhaust flange gasket, also known as a donut gasket, is located between the catalytic converter and the header pipe. It is made to further improve the flow of the gases through the exhaust system and is similar to the manifold gasket in that it is also typically made of steel and can withstand high temperatures.
It can also have jointing made from materials such as rubber, graphite or ceramic fiber. Header gaskets are located between the cylinders' individual exhaust pipes, the manifolds, and the collector pipe; these gaskets help seal any gaps so the exhaust gases can flow through those areas without leaking and eventually exit through the tailpipe.
Header gaskets are often made from high-fiber materials with a steel filler built for heat and pressure-resistance. All the types of exhaust gaskets have the joint purpose of getting the gases from the engine through the exhaust system and into the atmosphere and are die-cut to fit the specific needs of each part.


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Miss Glitzy was introduced to Iris Loeffler's website and the pictures for her F/W09 collection are amazing.
Iris Loeffler is an emerging designer from Munich, Germany. As you can see from her collection, her key focus is on texture, constructed layers and lines. Interesting how the concept seems so simple yet the outcome is so awespiring (awesome+inspiring) and a little bit dark and mysterious.
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5 Creative Recipes for Green Tomatoes
If you've been growing your own tomatoes this season, you may have noticed a few (or a bunch, depending on the size of your tomato garden) of unripe green tomatoes hanging off the vine. Before resigning them to the compost, though, put them to better use. After all, they're all over the farmers' markets at the end of tomato season.
Click here to see 5 Creative Recipes for Green Tomatoes
The Daily Meal cooked up some great dishes using this oft-overlooked ingredient one week as part of Recipe SWAT Team. We touched on a few classics, including Southern Fried Green Tomatoes, and members of our Culinary Content Network submitted some excellent and creative recipes as well.
However, this time, we thought it would be a good idea to see what chefs are doing with this ingredient, before it disappears from produce stands. Here are a couple of highlights:
Take a walk on the exotic side with this Tempura Trout on Fried Green Tomatoes and Creamed Corn from chef John des Rosiers, who has opened several restaurants in the Chicago area, including Wisma, Moderno, and Inovasi, a contemporary American restaurant where this recipe is a popular menu item.
Or, if you're feeling like something even more cutting edge, try your hand at a little molecular gastronomy with this Japanese-inspired tomato salad from Salt of the Earth, a modernist restaurant located in Pittsburgh.
We hope you find these recipes as exciting as we do.
Will Budiaman is the Recipe Editor at The Daily Meal. Follow him on Twitter @WillBudiaman.


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Emotional Support Animals
Maintaining an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) within the Residential Community
Western New England University recognizes the importance of "Service Animals" as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the broader category of "Emotional Support Animals" (ESAs) under the Fair Housing Act that provide physical and/or emotional support to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to allowing individuals with disabilities the use of a Service Animal on campus to facilitate their full-participation and equal access to the University's programs and activities. Western New England University is also committed to allowing Emotional Support Animals, necessary to provide individuals with disabilities, an equal opportunity to use and enjoy University housing. This Policy explains the specific requirements applicable to an individual's use of an ESA in University housing. The University reserves the right to amend this policy as circumstances require. This policy applies solely to Emotional Support Animals which may be necessary in University housing. It does not apply to "Service Animals" as defined by the ADAAA.
Although it is the policy of Western New England University that individuals are generally prohibited from having animals of any type in University housing, the institution will consider a request by a student with a disability for reasonable accommodation to allow an ESA that is necessary because of a disability, if this request is reasonable. However, no ESA may be kept in University housing at any time prior to the individual receiving approval as a reasonable accommodation.
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a category of animals that provide necessary emotional support to individuals with a mental or psychiatric disability and is selected to play an integral part of a person's treatment process [1]. The ESA must demonstrate excellent temperament and reliable, predictable behavior. An ESA must be prescribed to an individual with a disability by a physician or mental health professional. An ESA is not a Service Animal.
The question in determining if an Emotional Support Animal will be allowed in University housing is whether or not the ESA is necessary because of the individual's disability to afford the individual an equal opportunity to use and enjoy University housing and its presence in University housing is reasonable. However, even if the individual with a disability establishes necessity for an ESA and it is allowed in University housing, an ESA is not permitted in other areas of the University (e.g. dining facilities, libraries, academic buildings, athletic buildings and facilities, classrooms, labs, individual centers, etc.).
To be allowed to have either a Service Animal or an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) reside in campus housing, the student must first contact the Office of Student Disability Services and complete the appropriate documentation requirements.
Guidelines and Requirements for ESA
An exception to the University animal and pet policy is granted for approved animals provided that their behavior, noise, odor, and waste do not exceed reasonable standards for a well-behaved animal and that these factors do not create an unreasonable living environment or frequent disruptions for other residents. If the noise (crying, barking or meowing, especially when the student isn't around) is excessive, as judged by residence life staff, it is grounds to terminate the student's contract. The following factors (among others) are used as evidence in determining whether the presence of the animal is reasonable, or in the making of housing assignments for students with ESAs:
- The size of the animal is too large for available assigned housing space;
- The animal's presence would force another individual from individual housing (e.g. serious allergies);
- The animal's presence otherwise violates individuals' right to peace and quiet enjoyment;
- The animal is not housebroken or is unable to live with others in a reasonable manner;
- The animal's vaccinations are not up-to-date;
- The animal poses or has posed in the past a direct threat to the individual or others, such as aggressive behavior towards or injuring the individual or others; or
- The animal causes or has caused excessive damage to housing beyond reasonable wear and tear.
The ESA must be contained within the student's room at all times, except when transported by the student outside the private living space (room, suite, apartment or townhouse). It may not be taken into hallways (except for access and egress to/from the facility), lounges, bathrooms, laundry facilities, or other areas of the residence facility. It also cannot be taken into classrooms or other buildings on campus.
Terms and Conditions for Emotional Support Animals (ESA)
Once a student has registered with the Office of Student Disability Services and has been approved to have an ESA as an accommodation in the residence hall, the following additional requirements must be met:
- The student must register his or her approved animal with the Office of Student Disability Services and Residence Life by providing all necessary paperwork.
- The Owner must abide by current city, county, and state ordinances, laws, and/or regulations pertaining to licensing, vaccination, and other requirements for animals. It is the Owner's responsibility to know and understand these ordinances, laws, and regulations. The University has the right to require documentation of compliance with such ordinances, laws, and/or regulations, which may include a vaccination certificate.
- The student is solely responsible for ensuring all veterinarians' recommended vaccinations are completed and documented. Proof of vaccination is required before moving the animal into the residence. Western New England University reserves the right to request an updated verification at any time during the animal's residency.
- The student is solely responsible for properly containing and disposing of all animal waste in appropriate outside trash dumpsters. Litter boxes should always be placed on mats, so that feces and urine are not tracked onto carpeted surfaces. While it is preferable that litter boxes are placed on a tiled or vinyl bathroom floor, this may not always be possible, due to structural limitations within certain residence areas; nevertheless, precautionary measures will still be expected, in order to maintain a standard level of cleanliness within the student's living space.
- The student's residence may be inspected for fleas, ticks or other pests at any time as needed. If fleas, ticks or other pests are detected through inspection, the residence will be treated using approved fumigation methods by a college-approved pest control service. The Student will be billed for the expense of any pest treatment.
- The student will not bathe and/or groom the ESA using residence hall facilities.
- The student is solely responsible for assuring that the animal does not unduly interfere with the routine activities of the residence or cause difficulties for students who reside there. Sensitivity to residents with allergies and to those who fear animals is important to ensure the well-being of the residential community.
- Emotional Support Animals may not be left overnight in University Housing to be cared for by any individual other than the Owner. If the Owner is to be absent from his/her residence hall overnight or longer, the animal must accompany the Owner. The Owner is responsible for ensuring that the ESA is contained, as appropriate, when the Owner is not present during the day while attending classes or other activities.
- The student must provide contact information for an alternate caregiver/emergency contact who will take responsibility of the Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and remove it from campus should the student be unable to care for it (e.g. hospitalization). This caregiver/emergency contact must reside OFF campus and must be available to remove the ESA in a timely manner appropriate for the animal species and needed care. Note: If the emergency contact is not able to remove the ESA in a timely manner appropriate for the animal species and needed care, the animal MAY be boarded at the owner's expense.
- The student is financially responsible for any and all actions of the animal, involving bodily injury or property damage. This includes, but is not limited to, any replacement of furniture, carpet, window, or wall covering as well as cleaning costs considered above normal and reasonable for the room, suite, apartment or townhouse.
- The student must provide written consent for Disability Services to disclose information regarding the request for and presence of the ESA to those individuals who may be impacted by the presence of the animal including, but not limited to, Residence Life personnel and potential and/or actual roommate(s)/neighbor(s). Such information shall be limited to information related to the animal and shall not include information related to the individual's disability.
- The student must notify Residence Life and the Office of Student Disability Services in writing if the animal is no longer needed as an emotional support animal or is no longer in residence. To replace one animal with a different animal, the student must file a new request and comply with all terms and conditions herein specified.
- The student agrees to continue to abide by all other residential University policies. An exception to policy that otherwise prohibits having an animal does not constitute an exception to any other University policy.
- Should the animal be removed from the premises for any reason, the student is expected to fulfill her/his housing obligations, including financial obligations, for the duration of the housing contract.
- Residence Life administrators have the authority to relocate a student and the support animal as necessary if circumstances are contrary to the terms of this contract and/or other University policies.
- Any violation of the above stipulations may result in immediate removal of the animal from Western New England University. If this occurs, the student has a right to appeal the decision through the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
- ESA accommodations are approved per academic year. All ESA and housing accommodation requests are required to be renewed prior to housing selection. Students must schedule a meeting with Student Disability Services (SDS) and submit an updated housing accommodation request form in order for the accommodation to be considered. SDS may require updated medical information to support this request.
- Students requesting an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) must submit updated vaccine information for the animal each academic year. All current state and local animal licenses, where applicable, are required for the ESA. The ESA must be immunized against diseases common to that type of animal. Dogs and cats must have proof of current rabies vaccination. A copy of the current licensing documentation for the ESA will be kept on file and must be kept current.


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Byblos Festival gig review: Jamie Pogo-ing away at a night of jazz – The Daily Star
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Written by By Emily Holman
"My hair," Jamie Cullum announced to his Byblos International Festival audience Tuesday night, "is not normally this curly."
Lebanon's summertime coastal temperature – the cause of the English celebrity's excitable hair – reached its 2011 high this week but the heat and humidity didn't restrain the 31-year-old jazz artist. Cullum barely stayed seated during his two-hour performance, uncommon among pianists.
His energy did not wane as the concert wore on and, along the way, his audience was treated to some gymnastics that are above and beyond the call of duty for jazz artists – including leaping from the top of his grand piano.


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Our lawyers sum up what the Ghosts in the Machine report findings tell us should happen in the next five years to ensure the benefits of artificial intelligence come to fruition without posing systemic risk.
Author: David Brimacombe, Gavin Raftery and Jeremy Pitts
Artificial Intelligence in FS (Part 3)
Are regulators looking in the wrong place by still focusing on conduct risk – fighting the last war, so to speak? If so, what is the answer to managing these new risks where human intent may not be responsible for compliance breaches leading to losses? Our lawyers share their insights.
Read more about artificial intelligence in the financial service sector in our Ghosts in the Machine report.
Artificial Intelligence in FS (Part 2)
It seems likely business won't get legal certainty for some time. In this video, Baker McKenzie partners share insights on what options are available to financial institutions and how FIs have dealt with similar situations of legal uncertainty in the past.
Read more about artificial intelligence in the financial services industry in our Ghosts in the Machine report.
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Seattle Seahawks No. 12 Pick: Best Player Available
With the 12th overall selection this year, the Seahawks have an important decision to make. Unless all the stars align, they'll have to decide if they're going to draft for need, or draft their best player available. Obviously they'll be able to evaluate each player individually, and may find some sort of happy medium that fulfills a need, but is also superior talent.
To this point the team hasn't drafted the best player available (BPA) often. While Russell Okung and and Earl Thomas could have been considered the BPA the time they were drafted, they also presented the ideal scenario where the BPA happens to play at a position of significant need. Last year when the team drafted James Carpenter it was clearly a need pick, and the team reached on a guy they obviously liked, but a guy who had a third round grade for many draftniks.
Even after that, though they've drafted well, the team has drafted players at need positions, eschewing value quite frequently, and has reached on guys like Golden Tate, K.J. Wright, Richard Sherman.
And above all else, to this point the present personnel team has drafted exclusively players who fit their scheme, rather than attempting to find superior athletes who may make awkward fits in their system (read Aaron Curry).
That said, when the present personnel team took over there were a lot more immediate needs on the roster than in the past. Walter Jones had retired, Matt Hasselbeck's time in Seattle was coming to an end, and the team had significant throughout the rest of their offense and defense. This year's draft could be different, as the team doesn't have a gigantic, glaring need at a position that plays enough downs, or that is necessarily worthy of a first round selection. That's not to say that they can't improve at several positions, but that many of their needs have been addressed this offseason using free agents of various prices.
Last week we looked at the guys the Seahawks may draft if they are drafting for need, today we'll look at who they might take if they draft the best player available:
Defensive End
I really debated on including this in the "drafting for need" piece from last week. The team needs to improve their pass rush, no doubt, but a high pick in the first round seems is a poor place to find a rotational end that will only play on passing downs. Chris Clemons will be a free agent after this season, so a pass-rush specialist may have an expanded role next year, but Clemons is also an example of how the Leo position has marginalized the talent level needed at the position. Chris Clemons does very few things very well, but the things he does do well fit what the Seahawks need from that position. Drafting an elite player to play that position may yield nearly equal results as drafting a player who was less-talented overall, but possessed some of the same strengths as Clemons.
Quinton Coples is the only defensive end in this year's draft that has the size and athleticism to play at an elite level on absolutely every down in the Seahawks defense. His motor has been questioned and that has to be a concern for the Seahawks, but his talent and scheme-fit are very good, and he can probably play every position on the defensive line with some level of success. And if Red Bryant ultimately ends up moving inside to defensive tackle Coples may ultimately be an upgrade at the position.
Melvin Ingram, Courtney Upshaw, Whitney Mercilus and Nick Perry have all been mentioned as possible selections for the Seahawks at that pick to rotate into the Leo spot, and perhaps to replace Bryant on passing downs. Every one of those prospects has the potential to succeed at the Leo spot, and can probably step in and improve the Seahawks on third-and-long day one. The problem with drafting one of those guys at 12 is that the skill set necessary to succeed in the Leo is very limited, and that even if none of those guys are available when the Seahawks pick in the second round, the Leo position is so specialized that they can find adequate talent in later rounds (I've mentioned Vinny Curry a couple times before).
Offensive Tackle
If the Seahawks drafted another tackle in the first round it would be the third straight year they'd done that. With James Carpenter's abilities in question at this point, and the potential that he'll either move to guard next year, or start the year on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, the team may end up drafting a first round tackle again. The consensus second tackle on the board is Riley Rieff from Iowa. He's probably not an ideal left tackle, which is fine for the Seahawks who believe that if Russell Okung is healthy that he's their left tackle of the future, but the team may have some concern about their future at right tackle.
The chances of Rieff actually being available are pretty slim. Offensive linemen tend to fly off the board, and several teams in the top 11 picks may be looking to upgrade the tackle position. So if he got to the Seahawks at No. 12 the team would be making a great value selection.
Another guy I'm very high on is Cordy Glenn from Georgia. He's considered to be that level of prospect at this point by many experts, but I believe that he can play right tackle (he played left tackle in college), and not just guard, where he's listed at on most prospect lists. Glenn is skilled and athletic, has long, strong arms, and comes from a pro-style offense.
Trent Richardson
Most mock drafts have Trent Richardson projected into the top 10, and generally most draftniks think that Richardson is a very special runningback. That may be true, and we've seen how great having Adrian Peterson has been for the Vikings when comined with a solid quarterback, and how great having Marshawn Lynch has been for the Seahawks in their last 12 games, but the present front office has hired a coaching staff that has systems in place to make the runningback position basically interchangeable.
Even signing Lynch to the extension he got from the team was a bit of an overpay in my opinion. He is a very good runningback, I don't think he has elite talent or athletic ability. I believe he'll remain productive, and the safety in offering such an extension to a guy like Lynch offers the team some security at the position.
But the team went out and spent a lot of money on a quarterback, and having another high-investment (1st round pick) runningback on the roster may be redundant. And if Lynch is successful for the next 2-4 years, the team will have lost that many years of Richardson's useful career and that amount of cost-controlled years.
Split End/Flanker
If the Seahawks keep Mike Williams the wide receiver position opposite Sidney Rice who can play both flanker and split end is a position is a non-need. Williams was ineffective last year though, and there's a possibility he was injured, or that he and Tarvaris Jackson never found chemistry, and while that may Jackson's fault, there will be no excuses going into this season.
But if guys like Justin Blackmon or Michael Floyd are available when the Seahawks pick, or if they're high on an athletic dynamo like Stephen Hill, they may end up having the opportunity to draft Williams' replacement with their 12th overall pick.
Drafting one of those guys may not be ideal, and Blackmon and Hill may have a hard time transferring their skills to the Seahawks offense in Week 1. The offense the Seahawks run doesn't necessarily require elite receivers either, but in a passing league, we've seen the impact of guys like Calvin Johnson and Roddy White on their teams' success.
Pete Carroll and John Schneider have been very good at finding defensive backs outside of the first round and top-end free agents. Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner played at a Pro Bowl level in Marcus Trufant's absence last year, though Browner led the league in pass interference penalties. Some of Browner's penalties have to do with how big he is, and how unconventional he is as a corner.
But if Morris Claiborne or Dre Kirkpatrick falls into the Seahawks laps, they'll certainly be worth some consideration. Both of them are big physical corners that fit what the Seahawks do at the position. However, one of the reasons why Browner gets called for penalties so often is that he isn't athletically superior to many of the receivers he's covering, and as such he has to do things that are against the rules to prevent his opposing receiver from catching the ball, even if it leads to a penalty. Both Claiborne and Kirkpatrick are elite athletes, and will be better equipped to cover very good receivers.
There are very few truly elite corners in the NFL, and the ones that exist are very expensive. With the rookie slotting system, first rounder corners aren't nearly as expensive as they used to be. Considering how many three, four, and five receiver sets are run in the NFL, having depth at the corner position is becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Moving Sherman or Browner to the nickel would help to eliminate slot receiver and tight end production against the team.
If Claiborne falls to the team he's an almost-no-brainer, but the chances of that are almost none. Kirkpatrick is more likely, but for a reason, as Kirkpatrick was arrested for marijuana possession this offseason, though the charges were dropped.
Ultimately, if the Seahawks choose to draft the best player available they'll likely have acquired better talent. If that talent doesn't match the team's system it may not maximize the potential of that talent any more than drafting for need.


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SquizBiz takes home coveted Innovation Award
- 29 August, 2003 17:00

Momentum Technologies Group's SquizBiz™ last night won the award for Innovation at CommsWorld's Telecomms Awards 2003. MTG, a small IT start-up based in Melbourne, took on larger companies such as Virgin Mobile, Foursticks and mNet, to win for SquizBiz, its revolutionary hardware and software package that converts a video camera into a wireless streaming media system.

"It's such an enormous challenge to design and produce a new, innovative technology such as ours in Australia. It takes a lot of creativity, energy, commitment and support. And support is exactly what awards like this provide," said Managing Director Adele Whish-Wilson. "To a young company like ours, the value of this recognition can't be underestimated."

MTG's SquizBiz also received an honourable mention in the recent Australian Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG) awards. This recognition comes before the first fully commercial version of SquizBiz has even been released. The Hon. Minister Brumby will launch SquizBiz at a date yet to be finalised.

"We're certainly very excited about this recognition leading up to our product launch," said Ms Whish-Wilson. "We know we've got a fantastic product that is a world first, and now it's all systems go for us. We're moving from product development to getting our product in the hands of users."

SquizBiz has many applications and is currently being used to: broadcast events over the Internet; increase sales (wholesale and retail); provide remote technical support; enable e-learning; provide communication between offices; diagnose animal illnesses remotely; enable supplier–client communications; and much more.

The CommsWorld's awards ceremony was held at Four Points by Sheraton in Sydney's Darling Harbour. In attendance were major telecommunications players such as Vodafone, Telstra, Optus, Marconi, Siemens, AAPT, Virgin and Nortel. Winners were announced during dinner, culminating in the 'big ones' the Award for Innovation and the Sir Ernest Fisk Award.

MTG was one of only 19 companies awarded a Telstra Broadband Fund Grant in February this year. The Grant has already helped MTG bring SquizBiz to the market, sooner.

About Momentum Technologies Group (MTG)
Momentum Technologies Group is a privately held streaming media company that develops and distributes high-performance wireless video streaming solutions. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Momentum provides the software, hardware and hosting services that enable businesses to communicate visually over the Internet and Intranets, saving them time and money. More information can be found at www.momentumgroup.com.au.

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Further information:
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Managing Director
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Only a few months ago we were watching Peyton Manning ride off into the sunset following his Super Bowl victory over fellow number one overall draft pick Cam Newton and retirement. We also lost a few great players in Marshawn Lynch and Charles Woodson, both of whom have more than stamped the game of football – Woodson, without a doubt first ballot Hall of Famer. Now it's time to see who the new breed of future Hall of Famers, Super Bowl champions and playmakers with the 2016 NFL Draft kicking off last night.
A lot of debate regarding the two standout quarterbacks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz – who would the Rams take first as their franchise reboots in Los Angeles? That answer: Jared Goff. As we expected Wentz was immediately selected at the #2 slot held by Philadelphia. Those were the guaranteed picks but where would the remainder land?
This draft is deep talent wise and don't be surprised when that Rookie of the Year battle is in full swing, a lot of potential on the board. Here are a few of our favorite first round selections so far, these guys should have an immediate impact on their team:
#3 Joey Bosa – Chargers | DE, when improving your defense pass rush is never a bad way to go. When given a chance to pick up someone that can stuff the run, destroy QBs and shares a work ethic that made JJ Watt a household name – you don't pass it up.
#4 Ezekiel Elliott – Cowboys | RB, with the loss of DeMarco Murray and more recent issues with Joseph Randle their backfield just got a major upgrade from the National Championship MVP caliber star. Not to mention they picked up Jamaal Charles who will give them the 2-back balanced rushing attack they want.
#5 Jalen Ramsey – Jaguars | DB, the talented corner from Florida State should feel right at home in Jacksonville playing either corner or safety. Each draft the Jaguars have picked up some of the best in TJ Yeldon (RB), Dante Fowler (DE) and continue building the right way.
#15 Corey Coleman – Browns | WR, Although the Browns have a long way to go, they have key pieces in place with Robert Griffin III coming through free agency and now adding another Baylor alumn who is always a threat. He can take a screen 80 yards or beat you with speed 80 yards, you choose.
#19 Shaq Lawson – Bills | DE, this man child on the end is going to be a problem in the AFC East, it will be interesting to see how he does in their two matchups against Tom Brady who rarely leaves with grass stains on his jersey.
#21 Will Fuller – Texans | WR, Houston hopes to have fixed their QB issues by bringing in Brock Osweiler and what better way to do so than packaging already dangerous DeAndre Hopkins with the fastest WR in the draft, Will Fuller.
#22 Josh Doctson – Redskins | WR, after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge deal they immediately added to his arsenal. Doctson broke almost every receiving record at TCU, now gets to play alongside DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Dear NFC East corners, good luck.
#23 Laquon Treadwell – Vikings | WR, as Teddy Bridgewater develops this gives him a safety net on tough 3rd downs. They'll stretch the field with Stefon Diggs on the opposite side and of course ground game is covered thanks to future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson.
#30 Robert Nkemdiche – Cardinals | DT, adding more pass rush with Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu playmaking ability at corner is going to be deadly.
Check out the entire draft right here and hit us via @SwaysUniverse with your thoughts! Are you happy with your team picks so far?


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I was just wondering why does a charger indicate that the nimh pack is at 8.90v (around the time the battery is fully charged) when my pack is only a 7.2v pack? I will post a pic later to better explain what I'm trying to ask.
7.2 is nominal voltage. Charged it should be 8.7V for a six cell (1.45V per cell) ideally. At 1.5V per cell it gives 9V for six cell this is the Max, anything higher then a cell is going bad. I had a old six cell charging to 10.8V lasted about three runs. Then i seen Lipo.
Google search trumps Wiki. Refer to user guide.
word, thanks man
i charged my one 5000mah pack a couple nights ago and when it was done, it was hot to the touch, is that safe or could i have damaged my pack? Also am i supposed to discharge my packs before i recharge them?
My one pack is on the charger and reading 9.07v? Is it bad?
yeah i have my lipo and it is 2s 7.4 volts but says it charges it at 7.9 idk why
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You'll typically see 1.5 volts per cell during fast charging, then when the set delta peak is detected and the charger stops or goes into trickle mode, the voltage drops. I let this charge trickle long enough to regain some voltage.
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Power plant repairs left state's grid vulnerable
Repairs left power grid vulnerable
As demand soared last week, many plants couldn't contribute
High temperatures were the driving force behind record power demand in Texas last week, but what really pushed the state electric grid to the brink of crisis was the large number of power plants that went offline because of unscheduled repairs.
As much as 5,000 megawatts of power-generation capacity — more than 7 percent of Texas' electric output - were offline because of equipment problems last Thursday, when the state's high voltage grid manager, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, came close to calling for rolling blackouts.
It would have been the second time this year - and only the fourth time in 21 years - for the Texas grid to take such measures.
Between 3,000 megawatts and 4,800 megawatts of capacity were offline for unplanned outages on other days last week.
Kent Saathoff, ERCOT's vice president of system planning and operations, said it's not unusual for about 3,000 megawatts to go offline during the summer because high temperatures and long running hours inevitably lead to some equipment failure.
But in addition to last week's outages, there was a June 27 power emergency and rolling blackouts Feb. 2 that were caused by dozens of plant outages following several days of subfreezing weather.
These incidents have brought increased scrutiny of plant maintenance.
ERCOT doesn't reveal details of power plant operations for 60 days because companies consider such information sensitive to their business. So figuring out which plants are offline and why is difficult to discern.
Power plant operators have an incentive to operate during the hours when demand is at its peak: Wholesale spot prices can reach as high as $3,001 per megawatt-hour, or $3 per kilowatt-hour, as they did for several hours repeatedly last week. A power plant operator could lose money if it had to buy power on the spot market to fulfill supply obligations a downed plant couldn't meet.
But in theory, a company that owns several power plants could help create power scarcity and drive up prices by choosing to take a plant offline during the peak hours. The company might lose revenue from the plant that's offline but make up for it with the higher prices its other units receive.
A report by the Texas Public Utility Commission's independent market monitor on the Feb. 2 incident, when dozens of power plants in Texas went offline during a lengthy cold snap, concluded those outages were not caused by market manipulation.
But McCullough Research, a Portland, Ore., firm that advises companies and municipalities in utility disputes, noted in a report last month that Texas had faced temperature extremes like those seen Feb. 2 and during another period of tight demand in June.
That seems to indicate some other factor, not the weather, would be a fault, McCullough said.
Kent Coleman, a senior manager with the Electric Power Research Institute, an industry research group, said as a rule there are more power reliability issues in the hot weather months.
"All the electrical components are running as hard as they can right now," Coleman said. "There's a greater chance of overheated motors, cooling towers not working at the same efficiency as in cooler weather."
Typically, many plants shut down over the summer weekends to make repairs, but power demand hasn't let up recently. On Saturday, for example, ERCOT set a new record for peak weekend demand of 63,280 megawatts. That meant fewer plants - representing about 1,500 megawatts of generation capacity, according to ERCOT - were able to go offline for repairs.
ERCOT is expecting high temperatures to continue for the next couple of weeks, but slightly lower temperatures this week have officials predicting emergency measures are less likely.
In the middle of a conference call with reporters this week, however, ERCOT CEO Trip Doggett announced that a large power plant had just tripped offline unexpectedly.
The system had just enough reserves to avoid ERCOT needing to initiate the first of its four-step emergency plan, but it came close.
"We're far from out of the woods," Doggett said.


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Some of you will believe the snake and not the planet. Some the other way round. Those who see the snake see the flat earth. Those who see a planet will never see the snake.
We've driven a stake between you all and divided you along many, many, lines. We have tailored your reality to contain all the necessary information to make informed decisions. However we have made the truth unacceptable to the masses who prefer the many illusions they associate with their existence that is fed to them on a 24/7 basis through all their commercial and recreational activities. Which we also control in a more overt fashion through ownership and control.
We bankers sit on top of the pile. Directing who gets to finance what by pulling the big levers of governments around the world. All who rely on our inter-linked and private banking system that some have unfairly labelled a cartel.
We see no other way of being with the sort of control we feel we need and deserve to achieve our aims. We are doing God's work. Our God. The God of scarcity and war.
We have removed your ability for critical thinking by filling your education curriculum with moral relativism that leaves people with no orientation as to what constitutes society. It's now a free for all and that is what we needed to be able to continue to distract people from the accumulating ability of corporations and governments to monitor and control it's citizenry to such an extent that the contrived gender wars are an exquisite cover for our activities in the communications arena.
Take for instance the 5G network of transceivers that will saturate our living spaces with higher levels of electromagnetic radiation than ever before and that work in ever higher frequency bands.
There is plenty of argument among communications professionals, which we allow, as to what the effects of such a change would be. The truth is out there and can be seen by those with eyes to see, etc. It's our way of protecting our karma and testing the validity of our claims that the general public can be conditioned into accepting any sort of ridiculous assertions about the safety of such untested technologies on them. Arguments allowed but we can ignore them while the rest of you divide among yourselves to fight on to no conclusion while we build our beast machine.
World-wide micro-wave crowd/individual control.
Induced skin heating.
Heart attacks.
All possible with multiple high-gain antennas, signal saturation, pulsation and attenuation, and programming of carrier waves.
But we have welded their rose colored glasses firmly over their eyes so when they come even partially awake all they see is a world of the self-interested reflecting back on itself to the exclusion of empathetic inclusion.
From there anything we want is possible. We need to keep you informed. But hidden in plain sight.


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Ladies and Gentlemen! Age of sigmar has arrived, and Furnace of Arcana is joining the bandwagon!
Kim Kardashian did not break the internet. Age of Sigmar did!
New rules! No review yet!
Age of sigmar comes on four pages only, and so it didn't take the internet rule mongerers to inspect the game. Nor to fire a barrage of criticism and attempts to break the game.
I won't be delving into a long discussion of the game. I risk making it longer than the actual rules! Besides, there are plenty of opinions flying around.
Where is Furnace of Arcana going?
Our small Warhammer group is intrigued but not yet convinced. Dourin, Dimetrius and myself have all dived into the starter kit, and begun painting our models. We've had a few games already and I can say they were fun!
But were they convincing enough to abandon the old armies and WFB book? Not yet. So we expect to continue as a blog for WFB and AoS, as far as logistics and time permit us.
I will certainly be spamming the blog again with updates of paint work and whatever content I can produce.
Our cold ones can fly now!
Along with the rules, GW released warscrolls for the entire existing miniature range, including Dark Elves. I couldn't resist having a peek and noticed that, much like the model itself, there is no warscroll for a tyrant/dreadlord on pegasus.
They fixed it with a "substitute" warscroll. We are to use the warscroll of the dreadlord on cold one, with the only addition that this model can now fly. I guess they finally updated their dinosaurs to have feathers after all.
There is little reason to be upset though: dinosaurs actually had feathers and a fair few of them had wings. That's closer to a flying monster than a horse ever managed.
The new Sigmarines are crazy like a fool.
Quite like Daddy Cool!
I couldn't help but think the song and the model made a perfect combination.


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Best Jobs for 2010
When you think of the best jobs in America, visions of travel reporter, video game tester, movie star or ice cream taster might dance through your head, but according to a recent CNN Money report, they best jobs in the nation right now are a little less glamorous--and a lot more satisfying in the long run.
The aforementioned jobs don't even make the top 50 list. Those jobs with excellent pay and superior growth prospects did. Interestingly enough, very few of the jobs in the top 50 involved creativity and/or the arts. Most were technical, analytical and health related, although jobs like College Professor leave room for some imaginative flexibiity. The top five are as follows:
1. Systems Engineer: They're the ones who run large projects, such as transportation systems, aerospace and defense projects and major manufacturing projects for the auto industry, medical devices, office machinery, etc. It's challenging work that requires major responsibility and long hours, but you're often able to see the tangible fruits of your labors, and how they affect people on a daily basis. The median annual salary for an experienced worker is $87,100.
2. Physician Assistant: Think most of the perks of being an MD, without the insurance hassles and the expensive and competitive educational requirements. An average physicians assistant makes around $90,000 per year, and does have to have a masters and continuing education hours each year, but they work as part of a physicians team that can help diagnose illnesses, assist in surgery, and in some states, even write prescriptions. The health care industry is recession proof, so your job is safe once you get it -- it's a relatively new position though, so they're aren't a lot of openings-- yet.
3. College Professor: While they don't make huge amounts of money (average salary is around $70,400), the scheduling--usually about four partial days per week--allows them to take on other projects that will not only enhance their pocketbooks, but their status at the university, such as consulting and writing books and articles for publication. Plus, it's a relatively easy field to get into. Although they don't pay as well, opportunities at junior colleges abound, and don't require a PhD, as do many universities for a tenured professor position do.
4. Nurse Practitioner: A few educational and pay steps beyond a regular RN, nurse practitioners are in particular demand right now because of a shortage of primary care doctors, and an influx of retail health and emergency care facilities. Much like a physicians assistant, they can often diagnose and prescribe, but they also educate and treat. The median salary is about $85,200, capping at $113,000.
5. Information Technology Project Manager: They orchestrate high tech projects, like software and mobile phone upgrades, and figure out new methods for implementing cutting-edge technologies. There isn't a corporation out there that doesn't need tech-savvy individuals who can manage both projects and people, and there's plenty of consulting work for those who like to freelance. It requires at least 5-7 years of experience and often a college degree, but one can earn as much as $140,000 per year in this field -- sometimes more.
Don't see anything on the list that floats your boat? Don't worry. CNN Money lists and additional 95 top jobs in America. If you're currently "on the bench," this might be the ideal time to start preparing for one of them.
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Published at Friday, August 09th, 2019 - 20:06:47 PM. Wedding Dresses. By Alfreda Hahn.
Light blue is a calming and serene colour, reflecting the colour of the ocean and the sky, whereas deep and dark blues are sumptuous and give the appearance of quality and wealth. Electric and bright blues are dynamic and make a real statement, but beware of overusing blues as they can also create a cold atmosphere.
Accessorize – Use accessories to add sparkle to your wedding dress. Be careful while picking the accessories and make sure that you try them out with the dress to ensure that they complement the dress you have picked.
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Suntron Corporation Showcases Manufacturing Capabilities and DFx Approach at SOFIC 2013
PHOENIX, AZ - Suntron Corporation, a leader in integrated electronics manufacturing systems (EMS), will showcase its manufacturing capabilities for mission critical defense applications and its "Design for x..." (DFx) approach at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) 2013. The event will be held May 14-16, 2013 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL, and Suntron will be at booth #414.
Suntron will highlight its superior manufacturing capabilities, which include box build, printed circuit board assembly, and large scale system integration. With AS9100/NADCAP certified and ITAR registered facilities, Suntron's processes and resources are aligned to meet defense industry requirements for high-reliability products with long product life cycles in a high mix, low to medium volume manufacturing environment.
Suntron's in-depth analysis of manufacturing and testing are services structured to help defense customers save money, time, and resources. Suntron's capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT), allowing companies to foresee future manufacturing and processing issues before they become financial and managerial problems. They provide an additional, objective engineering resource for customer Engineering Design teams to mitigate or avoid otherwise unforeseen issues.
Suntron supports a range of platforms including JSF, F-22, IED Jammers, JTRS, various missile programs, UAS, and UGS. From data links, ground stations, intrusion detection systems, and missile subsystems, to tank turret solutions, landing systems, communication and navigation systems, or unmanned ground vehicles, Suntron employs a mission-assurance approach to process controls, assuring repeatability and performance.
About Suntron Corporation:
Suntron delivers complete manufacturing services and solutions for high reliability products used in safety and mission critical, and productivity and monitoring devices for the aerospace and defense, medical, industrial, networking and telecommunications, and semiconductor capital equipment markets. Suntron provides engineering services, printed circuit board assembly, box build, large scale and complex system integration, and testing services. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Suntron also operates a full service facility in Tijuana, Mexico. For more information about Suntron capabilities: www.suntroncorp.com.
Media contact:
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Ok Its been a little time since the last post, but I always resolved to finish this series, so here we go with Episode 7. Intro The subject of Variance in computer science is well documented and well described and you'll find scores of articles on the subject if you … Continue reading
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Casting and Variance in C# Part 6 – Downcasting
Our next stop in this series concludes our look at Casting by examining Downcasting. Downcasting is the process by which we cast a reference of a parent class to class down to one of its derived class. This is the opposite of Upcasting, and once again we have deliberately avoided the use … Continue reading


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Even though Young Life is especially for kids, parents and other adults in the community are important to Young Life. Adults can support Young Life in a variety of ways — by becoming a volunteer leader or committee member, by attending a Young Life fund-raising event, by hosting Young Life or by simply telling others in the community about Young Life and its commitment to kids.
We hold occassional info nights for adults interested in learning more about Young Life on St. Thomas. Many of those attending these meetings are parents of kids who have already been impacted by their involvement in Young Life. We hope to eventually form a local committee made up of individuals that see the value in Young Life. This committee will be essential in helping Young Life become available to teenagers island-wide. Contact us if you would like more details on these info nights or on being a part of our St. Thomas Committee.
Young Life St Thomas-Rogati | PO Box 10310 St Thomas, VI 00801-3310
Phone: (340) 998-3122


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You can use touch of the muse more often.
Prerequisite: Muse
Benefit: You can use the touch of the muse racial trait one additional time per day.
Special: You can take this feat multiple times, adding an additional touch of the muse per day.
Section 15: Copyright Notice
Remarkable Races: Compendium of Unusual PC Races, Pathway to Adventure Edition. Copyright 2009, Alluria Publishing; Author: J. Matthew Kubisz


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Well that didn't take long. Day 11 of 2015 and we're off to the races.
" The fire was started from a car parked on the ground floor, which blocked the entrance to the building and caused difficulties for residents who were attempting to flee"
The National motto should be "Never Learn"


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Paying off your car doesn't have to take a lifetime. With auto loan companies allowing you to borrow money on your car for 8 years, it may seem like a lifetime. Beat them at their own game, take back control, and own your car before you are driving down the street like a Hillbilly! I know, most of the cars don't even rust that much, because they are plastic…I was trying to get your attention!
Now that I have your attention, the 7 quick tips to paying off you car:
1. Talk to your bank about your current interest rate. In case you haven't heard, we are in a bit of a recession. Interest rates are falling and banks are losing money to credit default. They are more open now than ever before to discuss your interest rate. They would rather discuss your rate than lose you as a customer. But, you have to ask, they aren't coming to you!
2. Look at your current spending plan AKA Budget. I know a dirty word. Look for areas that you are spending that you don't need to. Change! Stop going out to lunch twice a week and brown bag it. That will save you about $20/week.
3. Take the extra money you just found and apply it to your principle on your loan. An extra $80 a month is probably increasing your payment by 30%, thus paying off quicker and reducing your amount of interest you paid the bank.
4. Track your progress and celebrate. You must write down how much extra you are paying! Why, so you can go back and realize what you are doing. It won't seem as if your effort is making any progress. IF you can't see it, you can't track it, and you won't FEEL it!
5. Visualize how you will feel when paid off. This will go a long way when you are brown baggin lunch and everyone else is going out to eat. You are going to feel great, stress free, peace, confident and happy that you paid off your car!
6. DO NOT pull out your 401k and retirement investments. You are saving those for the future. The cost is also astronomical to do so! IF you pull out of IRA to pay something off, and you are under 59 and a half, it will cost around 33% in taxes and penalties….not a good idea.
7. Invest the money you saved on your car payment for something you really want. Now that you have this extra $505 each month ($80 from baggin lunch, and $425 car payment) keep saving it. You can start to put pictures up of the glorious vacation you are going to take, or the trip to see the kids or grand kids, dinner out at a NICE place…you get the point!
Take a step, you can do it. Invest in Balance!
What one step can you take today to help you reach your goal?
p.s. If you found this beneficial, keep it to yourself and don't tell a soul, they don't need any help either.


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I searched for a good local Cork photographer to capture our wedding day in Bantry in April 2018, and discovered Kathryn's website quite quickly and fell in love with her beautiful pictures and her quirky relaxed style, and she was thankfully available! On the day itself I had a bit of a chaotic morning as my three little daughters were also getting ready with me in my room in the Maritime Hotel, and Kathryn was not only a warm and bubbly presence, she actually helped to get me dressed and helped keep the show on the road!! She is such a professional, so funny and a little powerhouse! I really don't know how I would have managed without her there. We went up to Bantry House for more pictures after the ceremony, and Kathryn was fantastic at controlling my lunatic gang. My husband is normally allergic to photos but even he says it was great craic! I didn't even care about how the pictures looked as we were enjoying the whole process so much! Kathryn sent me some snaps the next day, and somehow she had managed to make us look like something out of a fairytale... I nearly fell off the chair i was sitting on, I still can't stop looking at us! She is a complete gem, magical! Don't hesitate to book her. She is perfect for capturing your wedding day, the proof is in the pictures.
Melissa and Kevin
We were absolutely delighted to have Kathryn as our wedding photographer. From our first conversation I knew Kathryn would be ideal for us. She has a lovely easy going manner which was ideal for us & our three children. We had great craic with her on the day & she managed to get everyone we wanted in the pictures with ease. We didn't want to spend too long on pictures post ceremony, Kathryn got an amazing amount of stunning pictures in the short time we gave her. She also made great use of our fab venue , Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty. She captured our day brilliantly, the pictures are all very natural & relaxed which is exactly what we wanted.
Siobhan & Barry
What drew us to decide on Kathryn as our wedding photographer was firstly we liked to look of the pictures on her website and then as soon as we met her we knew she was the one for us. From the off she made it all very easy. On the day of, she was excellent.She made everyone feel at ease and wasted no time getting the pictures taken. We went to our local beach for our pictures and it was honestly one of our favourite parts of the day. She caught every moment perfectly and our pictures reflect that. Delighted with our choice and both families commented on how brilliant she was as well.
Eileen & Ger
Kathryn was our photographer for our wedding in Clonakilty. From start to finish she was professional, creative and, most importantly, kept us all smiling and relaxed. We wanted to keep away from photographs that were too 'posed' and Kathryn did this brilliantly. She was very considerate of our wishes throughout the day and made a huge effort to get snaps of the people who were most important to us. We couldn't be happier with the photos - they were absolutely beautiful...our only issue is deciding which ones we want to frame because it is so hard to choose our favourite!! We would highly recommend her as a wedding photographer!
Roisin & Joe
Having seen Kathryn do my best friend's wedding there was no doubt in our mind that she was the photographer we wanted. We contacted her quite early to avoid disappointment as she was most definitely the photographer of our dreams and we're delighted when we heard she was free. Kathryn made our wedding day so relaxed, her humour and up-for-the-craic characteristics made our day so enjoyable. Kathryn helped with every aspect of our day and kept everything running on time. Kathryn captured the most amazing photos which we will treasure for a lifetime.
Irene & Con
Picking Kathryn to be our wedding photographer was the best decision we made when we were planning our wedding. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kathryn. We were planning our wedding from abroad and Kathryn was extremely helpful and made herself available to meet us when we were home. Kathryn recommended a brilliant location for us to have our photos taken. We were thrilled with the photos. Kathryn made the day so enjoyable for us. Not only is she an extremely talented and professional photographer, she also has a bubbly and friendly personality and she instantly put everyone at ease on the day.
Brian & Róisín
When it came to the minefield of choosing our wedding photographer we knew exactly what we didn't want – a sergeant-major-type ordering us around for hours on end to capture our pained smiles in painfully posed photos. Kathryn was anything but this. With a fluid mix of casually posed and candid photographs, Kathryn's quirky and creative style perfectly captured the fun of our day. Her energy, enthusiasm and good humour made Kathryn a pleasure to work with. So if, like us, you want a wedding photographer that embraces your day rather than defines it… Kathryn is your woman!
Ciara & Paul
Who am I?
Hi. My name is Kathryn O'Shea and I am an award-winning West Cork wedding photographer based in Clonakilty, Cork Ireland. My passion is capturing the story of your wedding in pictures. I achieve this through a mixture of reportage photography and casually posed sessions. My approach to wedding photography is to tell the story of your wedding day as well as look for those finer details, those special moments that will make your story one that is truly unique and is a true reflection of the beauty of your day.
I approach your wedding day with a relaxed, yet professional manner which allows you to focus on enjoying your day and confident in the knowledge that I will capture the unique spirit of your wedding.
I have an avid interest in people and am attracted telling the story of your day as you would like to see it. I will travel to weddings far and wide and especially enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the hotels, stately homes and stunning locales here in West Cork.
With more than 20 years experience photographing weddings and other family events, I know exactly how to capture all those moments that will make your wedding pictures an heirloom to be treasured for generations.
If you are planning a Cork wedding or a wedding anywhere in Ireland, contact me here or simply give me a ring at +353879856055 to discuss your wedding photography ideas.