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Globally Consistent Creditor Protection, Reallocation and Productivity
Summary: Globally consistent strong creditor protection drives up aggregate productivity through reallocating resources from less to more productive firms.
Abstract: This paper documents that resource reallocation across firms is an important mechanism through which creditor rights affect real outcomes. I exploit the staggered adoption of an international convention that provides globally consistent strong creditor protection for aircraft finance. I find that country-level productivity in the aviation sector, proxied by average monthly flying hours per aircraft, increases by 12% following the adoption of the Convention. Across-firm reallocation accounts for most of the productivity increase. Productive firms borrow more, expand, and adopt new technology at the expense of unproductive ones. Such reallocation is facilitated by (i) easier and quicker asset redeployment; and (ii) the influx of foreign financiers offering innovative financial products to improve credit allocative efficiency. I further document an increase in competition and an improvement in the breadth and the quality of products available to consumers.
Presentations: HEC Paris, Ohio State (Fisher), Boston College (Carroll), Georgetown University (McDonough), Columbia Business School; University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (Gies), UC San Diego (Rady), Stanford University (GSB), UNC Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler), University of British Columbia (Sauder), Rochester (Simon), University of Colorado Boulder (Leeds), University of Oxford, Goethe University Frankfurt, WFA 2019, Annual Conference in Financial Economics Research by Eagle Labs at the Arison School of Business IDC Herzliya, SFS Cavalcade North America 2019, Oxford Finance Job Market workshop, HEC Paris Workshop, Wheeler Institute PhD Conference, 2018 Trans-Atlantic Doctoral Conference, London Business School
The Political Economy of Decentralization: Evidence from Bank Bailouts
(Joint with Rainer Haselmann, Thomas Kick and Vikrant Vig)
Read more here: ProMarket, 2017 CICF Best Paper Award
Summary: Bank bailout decisions can be distorted by personal considerations of local politicians, and such decentralised decision-making leads to undesirable outcome in the long run.
Abstract: In this paper, we examine how the organizational design of bailout institutions affects the outcome of bank bailout decisions. In the German savings bank sector, distress events can be resolved either by a decentralized county-level politician or by a centralized state-level association. We document that decisions taken by the politicians at the decentralized level are distorted by personal considerations. While the occurrence of distress is not related to the electoral cycle, the probability of local politicians injecting taxpayers' money into a bank in distress is 30 percentage points lower in the year directly preceding an election. Using the timing of the distress event in the electoral cycle as an instrument for who bails out the distressed bank, we show that decentralized bailouts result in inferior economic outcomes. These bailed-out banks perform more poorly and provision credit less efficiently when compared to more centralized bailouts. We also observe a significantly worse real sector performance of localities that have undergone decentralized bailouts. Overall, our results highlight the political economy of decentralization -- local politicians derive private benefits from controlling the bank at the expense of citizens at large.
Recent conferences: The 2018 Rising Stars Conference, CICF 2017, WFA 2017, The Stigler Center Political Economy of Finance 2017
Government Ownership of Banks and Corporate Innovation
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Summary: Government ownership of banks negatively affects corporate innovation.
Abstract: In this paper we analyze the impact of government and private ownership of banks on corporate innovation. We find that firms with more financing from government-owned banks are less (more) likely to initiate (exit) innovation. Among the innovators, firms that finance more through private banks have more innovative output. These findings could be driven by a selection of lending relationships based on firms' preferences to innovate or, alternatively, by the crowding out of innovation due to the presence of government-owned banks. To differentiate between these two explanations, we use the timing of government-owned bank distress events over the electoral cycle as an instrument. We show a remarkable increase in innovation following an exogenous decrease in government ownership of banks. Moreover, the allocation of credit is more responsive to the financing needs of future innovators among private banks, shedding light on the mechanism. Overall our results suggest that government involvement in the allocation of credit crowds out private banking and comes at the cost of lower corporate innovation.
Presentations: AFA 2019 (scheduled), Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium 2018, CREDIT 2017 Conference, EEA 2017, CICF 2017, London Business School
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Incentives, Hiring and Productivity: Evidence from Academia
(Joint with Rainer Haselmann and Vikrant Vig)
Summary: Exploiting a unique reform in German academia that tightens compensation closely with research performance, we document that pay-for-performance is important in motivating high quality innovative work.
Presentations: AEA 2017, 2016 Trans-Atlantic Doctoral Conference, London Business School
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The Exogenous Loss of Innovative Talent
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Electrolytes are compounds that can conduct electricity once they are dissolved in a solvent.
Concept #1: The Classification of Electrolytes
Whenever you add a solute to a solvent there are three possible outcomes: the solute dissolves completely, dissolves partially or doesn't dissolve at all into ions.
Concept #2: The Strong Electrolytes
Strong Electrolytes break up into ions completely and are grouped into 3 categories: Strong Acids, Strong Bases and Soluble Ionic Compounds.
Concept #3: The Weak Electrolytes
Weak Electrolytes partially break up into ions and are grouped into 2 categories: Weak Acids and Weak Bases.
Concept #4: The Non-Electrolytes
Non-Electrolytes do NOT break up into ions at all and are commonly referred to as molecular compounds.
Example #1: Each of the following reactions depicts a solute dissolving in water. Classify each solute as a strong electrolyte, a weak electrolyte or a non-electrolyte.
a. PbSO4 (s) → PbSO4 (aq)
b. HC2H3O2 (aq) ⇌ H+ (aq) + C2H3O2– (aq)
c. CaS (s) → Ca2+(aq) + S2- (aq)
d. Hg (l) → Hg (aq)
Based on different classifications of electrolytes we can expand to other compounds.
Practice: Classify each of the following solutes as either a strong electrolyte, a weak electrolyte or a non-electrolyte.
a. Perbromic acid, HBrO4
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The rumoured CB150R does not make it to India.. but what comes in is a CB Dazzler in new clothes
So it looks like the Auto Publications got it wrong. Honda did launch a naked motorcycle today (11 Mar), but instead of the rumoured CB150R what has been unveiled looks to be basically an updated CB Dazzler in new clothes.. with a new name, CB Trigger.
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Maybe Honda missed an opportunity here by not calling it the 2013 CB Dazzler
According to Honda, they want to position the CB Trigger between the CB Unicorn and the CBR150R. Isn't that where the CB Dazzler was supposed to be positioned? Looks like the CB Dazzler might be on its way out.
Honda has not revealed the prices of the CB and would be made public when booking opens next month. Deliveries are supposed to begin from May. The CB Trigger will be available in 3 variants.
[1] CB Trigger Standard features front disc brake,
[2] CB Trigger Deluxe features front and rear disc brake,
[3] CB Trigger CBS features front and rear disc brake with Combi Brake System
Engine: 150cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine
Peak Power: 13.81 HP of power at 8500 RPM
Peak Torque: 12.5 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM
Gears: 5 speed (1 down, 4 up)
Tyre Front: 80/100 x 17
Tyre Rear: 110/80 x 17 inch
Frame: Diamond
Kerb Weight: 137 Kgs
Colors: Pearl Siena Red, Meteor Green Metallic and Black.
Ok the rumoured CB150R did not make into India, but that actually is not a bad thing as Honda would have never been able to price it competitively and also the CB150R is not styled to appeal to Indian tastes. About the CB Trigger, the tank scoops/extensions do look unnecessary and contrived, but it certainly looks better compared to the CB Dazzler. Maybe Honda missed an opportunity here by not calling it the 2013 CB Dazzler.
The cuts and creases on the fuel tank of the CB Trigger looks more than inspired from the Yamaha FZ. Honda has put its "CBS: Combi Brake System on the top variant of the CB Trigger (the CBS automatically engages the front brakes when the rear is applied). The speedometer is a modern looking all Digital unit and the tail light features LED's.
Despite it's best efforts, according to me the CB Trigger is still not in the same league as the Beefy Yamaha FZ and the beautifully proportioned "sports classic" the Pulsar 180.
Despite the conservative / boring styling, the CB Unicorn has over the years been accepted as the "Commuter 150 cc motorcycle", with the CBR150R catering to the premium end of the 150 cc spectrum, Honda is again trying to break into the segment dominated by the Yamaha FZ/Pulsar 180. So for the CB Trigger probably we can expect a price around the same league of the Yamaha FZ/Pulsar 180.
But does the CB Trigger have enough to stand against the Yamaha FZ/Pulsar 180..??
Related Posts
- Ride Review: Yamaha FZ [Nov 2010]
- Ride Review: Bajaj Pulsar 180 [Jun 2010]
- Honda to launch CB150R (says media) [Mar 2013]
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Reducing Ding and Dent Damage During Material Handling
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Not to be critical but always resenting having to pay to have such mindless work done is a bit harsh! I mean really, we work with wood, and wood doesn't come smooth like plastic so no matter what you do there will always be surface prep that must be done. A couple posts ahead of mine it was suggested that you review your steps and see what you can do to reduce or eliminate the dents and scratches you find in your work, excellent advice. Go a step further and watch your employees as they handle materials and show them better ways to handle and move the material. Chances are that if they are bumping things and causing scratches etc. they are likely trying to carry too much or items that should be handled by two or more people are being handled by only one person. This could result in much bigger problems than a few scratches! I really hope you're just having a bad day and that once it passes you'll find a more positive approach to things!
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Keep parts clean and free from debris right from the start. When dirty parts are moved and stacked they wear on each other. Keep work surfaces and machine beds clean and scratch free. Also look at the sheets when they are received, some are not always in the best of shape. Then consider how you store material (lifts) and how each sheet is taken from the lift to be processed. If one guy is dragging a sheet at a time out he may need a helper to lift instead of drag. In the end I would be happy to have guys that look for the dents and scratches and fill them before painting. I am sure they dislike sanding as much as you dislike paying for it. Work together to solve the problem I am sure the shop guys already know where it happens.
From contributor K:
When it comes to wood components, ff's doors, drawer fronts, end panels (less sheet goods) one of the last steps is a final run through the widebelt. This takes all the darn it's out of everything. From there it gets r/o sanded, dust removed then onto the finish rack. You really only need to be super careful at the end.
From contributor U:
I know there is always filling and sanding to be done when working with wood, but I too hate to work on those self inflicted scratches that could be avoided. We pad our storage racks with cardboard strips and carpeting to keep from creating drag scratches that is caused by sand or grit sitting on our storage surfaces. We keep our infeed table clean of grit also, on our cutting table/chop saw setup. We do a lot of tall work that passes through doors that are too low, we pad the top jams with carpet or sponge rubber so when we do bump them, there is no damage. Not only do we minimize the damage, but it lowers the level of frustration in the shop.
From contributor L:
We try to always order full units of material, saves all the vendor induced dings. There will be times when you have to order a few sheets, some vendors are worse than others! When we went to roller conveyors to move panels it reduced the amount of dings we had to deal with. There is one more step we need to do: install the overhead crane and vacuum lift to eliminate sliding panels when loading the saw or router. The last two years have been hard on money so only minor upgrades have been done in the shop.
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As Contributor Y says clean work surface is key. I have a blow nozzle at every work station, especially anything with a feeder. Then it's all in manually handling of material.
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W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. v. Vermont Agency of Transportation
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) appealed the Transportation Board's order granting judgment to W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. in this contract dispute. Schultz entered into a contract with VTrans in December 2013 to replace four bridges destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. Three bridges were completed without incident. This dispute centered on the fourth bridge, referred to as "Bridge #19." The Bridge #19 project involved the construction of a single-span steel-girder bridge over the White River in Rochester, Vermont. The west abutment was to be placed on a deep pile foundation and the east abutment (Abutment #2) was to be placed on ledge. The work was to begin in April 2014 and be completed in a single construction season. The Board concluded that Schultz encountered "differing site conditions" in carrying out its bridge-construction project and that it was entitled to an equitable adjustment for costs it incurred as a result. VTrans appealed, arguing the Board misread the contract materials and otherwise erred in granting judgment to Schultz. Finding no reversible error, the Vermont Supreme Court affirmed. View "W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. v. Vermont Agency of Transportation" on Justia Law
Posted in: Construction Law, Government & Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Transportation Law
Wool v. Menard
Plaintiff-inmate Kirk Wool appealed the dismissal of his claim that the Vermont Department of Corrections violated a statutory obligation to negotiate and award a contract to provide telephone services to inmates serving in state correctional facilities in a manner that provided for the lowest reasonable cost to inmates. After review, the Vermont Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of plaintiff's claim for money damages, but reversed the dismissal of plaintiff's claim for mandamus relief and remanded for further proceedings. As plaintiff alleged, DOC was required by Vermont law, albeit not specifically and exclusively by the statute he identified in his complaint, to use a competitive bidding process in contracting for telephone services for inmates. The Court found plaintiff's allegations were sufficient to confer standing and give fair notice to DOC of the claim and the grounds upon which it rested. View "Wool v. Menard" on Justia Law
Skaskiw v. Vermont Agency of Agriculture
The Vermont Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP) was created in 2006 to subsidize dog, cat, and wolf-hybrid sterilization procedures for low-income Vermonters. Sue Skaskiw and the organization she directed, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society (VVSA), administered the VSNIP program from its inception in 2006 until the expiration of Skaskiw's contract in October 2012. Defendant Vermont Agency of Agriculture initially managed the program but responsibility was transferred to defendant Department for Children and Families (DCF), a department within the Agency of Human Services, in 2011. Defendant Kristin Haas was an employee of the Agency of Agriculture; defendants Kathleen Smith and Carol Maloney were employees of DCF. Sometime after the program's inception, the Agency of Agriculture contracted with Skaskiw to run VSNIP. She still held the contract when responsibility shifted to DCF in 2011, but at that time DCF put the contract out for a competitive bid. Two bidders, Skaskiw and VT-CAN!, submitted proposals, and VT-CAN! won the contract. Skaskiw subsequently filed this lawsuit. Skaskiw appealed the trial court's decision to grant the motion to dismiss of defendants Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Department for Children and Families, Haas, Smith, and Maloney on Skaskiw's claims of defamation, violation of due process, economic interference, and failure to discharge a mandatory duty. Finding no reversible error, the Supreme Court affirmed. View "Skaskiw v. Vermont Agency of Agriculture" on Justia Law
City of Newport v. Village of Derby Center
In 1997, the Village of Derby Center and the City of Newport entered into a contract whereby the Village would supply 10,000 gallons of water per day to the City. The City claimed that the contract did not authorize the Village to adopt a new rate schedule in 2006 that included a ready-to-serve fee on top of actual water usage charges. The Village counterclaimed, alleging that the City connected customers who were not authorized under the contract, and that the City's water use was chronically underreported due to equipment malfunction. After a trial, the superior court ruled for the City on its contract claim, holding that the ready-to-serve fee was not authorized by either contract or statute. As to the Village's counterclaims, the court found that there was insufficient evidence to support the unauthorized-connection claim, and referred the water-usage-reconstruction claim to mediation. The Village appealed on all counts. The Supreme Court found: the plain language of the agreement authorized the use of a ready-to-serve fee to support the Village's maintenance of its facilities. "The court erred in concluding otherwise." With respect to the Village's counterclaims, the Supreme Court found that the trial court indicated that it was clear, based on the billing periods showing a reading of zero usage by the City, that there were some erroneous readings, but it referred the Village's claims to mediation without further resolution. After the City brought suit, the Village filed a motion to allow its counterclaim as to the underreported usage, which the trial court granted. The trial court's decision to refer the Village's counterclaim to mediation in its order, after it had already granted the Village's motion to allow the counterclaim at trial, served only to create greater delay and expense to the parties, thus undermining the purpose of the alternative dispute resolution clause. "Even if the trial court would ordinarily have discretion over whether to send a counterclaim to mediation, under these circumstances the trial court could not properly rescind its decision, relied on by the parties, to allow the counterclaim after the trial had already taken place. Therefore, we remand the Village's counterclaim for resolution by the trial court." View "City of Newport v. Village of Derby Center" on Justia Law
Vermont v. Prison Health Services, Inc.
The issue before the Supreme Court in this case centered on a contract dispute between the State of Vermont and Corizon Health, Inc., formerly known as Prison Health Services, Inc. (PHS). The State appealed a declaratory judgment ruling that PHS was not contractually obligated to defend the State and its employees against certain claims brought by the estate of an inmate who died while in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Upon review of the contract in question, the Supreme Court reversed, concluding that PHS had a duty to defend.View "Vermont v. Prison Health Services, Inc." on Justia Law
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Luck Brothers v. Agency of Transportation
In 2011, the Agency of Transportation advertised for bids to reconstruct a half-mile section of North Main Street in downtown Barre. Luck Brothers submitted the low bid and was awarded the contract for the project, which it started in the summer of 2011. In June 2012, Luck Brothers submitted a claim to the Agency seeking approximately $855,000 in additional compensation beyond the bid amount based on alleged differing site conditions from those assumed in the contract. One year later, Luck Brothers submitted a supplemental claim, making the total claim approximately $1.1 million. Less than three months after submitting its $855,000 claim, Luck Brothers filed a complaint against the Agency in superior court seeking, among other things, declaratory relief and compensatory damages. Specifically, the complaint alleged breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of an implied warranty on the part of the Agency, and sought penalties under the Prompt Pay Act. Luck Brothers appealed the superior court's decision to grant the Agency's motion to dismiss Luck Brothers' lawsuit on grounds that the company failed to exhaust its administrative remedies before pursuing a remedy in the superior court. Upon review, the Supreme Court affirmed the superior court's decision, but clarified the standard of review in appeals to the Vermont Transportation Board from Agency determinations under the claims process for construction contracts. View "Luck Brothers v. Agency of Transportation" on Justia Law
Franklin County Sheriff's Office v. St. Albans City Police Department
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office appealed the trial court's judgment in favor of the St. Albans City Police Department. The Sheriff's Office contended that the City Police Department engaged in an unfair method of competition with the intent to harm competition under the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act's (VCFA) predatory pricing provision. Specifically, the Sheriff's Office argued that the City Police Department submitted an "artificially low" bid in response to the Town of St. Albans's request for proposals for law enforcement services. Upon review, the Supreme Court affirmed. "Here, the 'competitors' are all statutorily created entities, meaning that one entity cannot lower its prices so as to put another out of business, nor can potential entrants be deterred from entering the 'market' because the statutory scheme allows no new entrants. Although there is competition within a limited sphere as between the statutorily empowered entities, there is no threat of monopolization by any one of them. Thus, the Sheriff's Office's injuries alleged in the complaint do not fall within the zone of interests to be protected by Vermont's predatory pricing statute. . . .the Sheriff's Office was not denied something in which it had a legally protected interest, nor is its claim within the zone of interests protected by the statute, and it therefore lack[ed] constitutional and prudential standing." View "Franklin County Sheriff's Office v. St. Albans City Police Department" on Justia Law
Southwick v. City of Rutland
This appeal stemmed from a written agreement between the City of Rutland and the Vermont Swim Association (VSA) that granted VSA the right to host its annual swim meet at a facility in a city park. VSA appealed the trial court's award of attorney's fees to the City. Because the plain language of the parties' contract did not require VSA to pay attorney's fees incurred by the City in pursuing either indemnity from VSA or other third-party actions, the Supreme Court reversed the trial court's ruling and remanded the case for further proceedings. View "Southwick v. City of Rutland" on Justia Law


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Dexcom G5 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is now covered under Medicare for all people with diabetes on intensive insulin therapy who meet the eligibility criteria.
Dexcom is pleased to announce that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now covering the Dexcom G5 CGM System. People covered by Medicare who have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, intensively manage their insulin and meet the eligibility criteria will now be able to obtain reimbursement.
Who is covered under Medicare?
According to CMS, therapeutic CGM may be covered by Medicare when all of the following criteria are met:
In order to be included in this category, the system must be defined as therapeutic CGM, meaning you can make treatment decisions using the device.
Monitor glucose activity in real-time with a small sensor, transmitter and a Dexcom Receiver. Receive glucose readings every 5 minutes.
Take control with Dexcom G5 CGM System and stay one step ahead of diabetes. Receive high/low glucose alerts and alarms.
The Dexcom G5 CGM System is the most recommended CGM on the market1, and is the only CGM system approved for adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older2.
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1 dQ&A market research study, 2016 by CGM users
2 Dexcom G5 Mobile user guide, 2017
BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT The Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System ("G5") is a glucose monitoring system indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older. The G5 is designed to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. The G5 also aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. The G5 is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription. CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not rely on the G5 CGM data if you have recently taken acetaminophen. Remove the G5 (sensor, transmitter, and receiver) before Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency electrical heat (diathermy) treatment. The G5 is MR Unsafe. Do not bring any portion of the G5 into the MRI environment. WARNING CGM-based diabetes treatment decisions are only approved with the G5, not previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems. Calibrate at least once every 12 hours using a fingerstick. If your G5 does not display a sensor glucose reading and an arrow, or if you are getting inaccurate or inconsistent readings, take a fingerstick. If your glucose readings and alerts do not match your symptoms or expectations, take a fingerstick to confirm. Failure to do so may lead to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. The G5 is not approved for use in pregnant women, persons on dialysis or critically ill persons. If a sensor breaks and no portion of it is visible above the skin, do not attempt to remove it. Seek professional medical help if you have infection or inflammation on or near the sensor insertion point. Report broken sensors to Dexcom Technical Support. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than under the skin of the belly (ages 2 years and older) or upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years). To "share" data, you need an internet connection and a separate compatible smart device running the Dexcom Follow App. Contact Dexcom Toll Free at 877-339-2664 or www.dexcom.com for detailed indications for use and safety information.
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Registration for the 2019 DCSCC Champ Autocross series is now open! The fee to register is $10, payable through Paypal (to firstname.lastname@example.com). Registering makes entrants eligible for DCSCC's year-end awards for class winners, teams, and the overall championship. It also allows drivers to reserve a number for the 2019 season that can be used at all Champ events (note: some of our member clubs run events that are non-Champ, and drivers may or may not get to use their reserved number at those events).
For a list of Champ events and more information, see the Council blog site -> http://dcscc.blogspot.com/
1. Numbers 1 through 10 are reserved for the 2018 top 10 winners until April 13, 2019.
2. Number 11 is reserved for the top Ladies class driver until April 13, 2019.
(2018 Season results are here -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hpDJmUF8TRhGmQwgpfHAagTBq3HgkHbiwQGR-L5YIx4/edit#gid=1798373706)
3. Numbers 101-115 are reserved for CCM 1-15 (DCSCC events)
4. All other 2018 season numbers are reserved for last season's owner until April 13,
5. You may choose any number from 1-100 or 116-299, subject to the above limitations
6, The upper limit of 299 will be strictly enforced, higher numbers create issues for the scorekeepers!
7. Registration will remain open for the majority of the season but no points will be scored for events completed prior to registration being processed - please submit ASAP.
8. If you don't get your first choice number, the Registrar will contact you before the first Champ event.
9. You can still register after April 13th, but number availability will be determined on a first come / first served basis.
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Yes we have had wall to wall sunshine for several days and Sunday the temperature rose to an unbeliavable 18 degrees, of course the hounds made the most of it and sunbathed LOL. Garden has actually begun to dry out from months of rain.
had a lovely time at Bramford crop and actually finished the last two layouts of my 2013 album
Although Twizzle is only a year older than Belle she is definitely Mummy and takes care of little Belle, washes her, cuddles up to her night time to keeps her warm and plays with her, they are rarely apart.
Hounds are all well and happy, although Gangley has become much frailer, so sad and really upsets us seeing her struggle but then just as you think that's it she perks up and has a good spell. Really hoping she can enjoy another summer.
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Posted by Sue aka Greyhound Lover at 14:06
4 comments:
- Sue said...
Let's hope we get more of this sunny warm weather.
Glad you got your last two LOs done.
Lovely photos of Twizzle with Belle.
Think a lot of people will want to forget Christmas 2013.
Glad your pack are ok. Hope Gangley has more good days.
- 11 March 2014 at 19:52
- gyeong said...
We had nice weekend weather too. But expecting another soaking mid-week. Twizzle and Belle are so cute together. Hope Gangley has a gets to enjoy her summer.
- 11 March 2014 at 20:04
- What Remains Now said...
We are seeing signs that spring is coming too. Still loads of snow on the ground, but warmer temps.
- 17 March 2014 at 12:05
- Carol said...
Hiya girlie - I hope that you're ok…loving the pics of the hounds, fingers crossed that Gangley has had some good days….. FAB layouts as always xx
- 22 March 2014 at 18:35
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"I was searching online for a quick solution to my need for an exit sign, without a need for batteries. After spending a great deal of time comparing products I decided to go with Self-Luminous Exit Signs. I received my order in a matter of days and they saved the day for me! I highly recommend them as installation was easy & it's been working just fine without a problem, ever since! Thanks guys!"Samantha B.Los Angeles, CA
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The Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs) Project was commissioned by the Scottish Government to produce an e-learning resource which would enhance the educational opportunities for health and social care staff working with people affected by stroke.
The website aims to provide an interactive way of learning and uses quizzes, animations, video clips and case scenarios. There are assessments which the learner may opt to undertake and which, if passed, gives a certificate of completion.
The project is being led by Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Edinburgh and is supported by a national steering group of expert stroke clinicians.
In Scotland the STARs website provides a valuable additional resource to a comprehensive range of stroke education and training opportunities. Further information on these can be found on our Links and Resources page.
There are 5 levels to the STARs website; the Stroke Core Competencies, the Stroke Advancing Modules, the Thrombolysis Masterclass the Stroke4Carers website, and our newly developed SCoT Online website.
This learning resource is based on the Stroke Core Competencies which were published by NES in 2005. It focuses on a wide range of core knowledge and skills required by all staff when delivering stroke care. Read more
Target audience:
In Scotland all staff working with people affected by stroke should undertake training in the NES Stroke Core Competencies and be able to provide evidence of this training. Read less
There are 19 Advancing Modules which provide a more specialised learning resource aimed primarily at registered staff working in stroke services.Read more
The target audience may include staff who:
- have completed their Stroke Core Competencies training
- wish to extend their stroke knowledge and skills
- wish to refresh their existing stroke knowledge and skills
- are responsible for providing training within their area
This Masterclass is aimed at senior staff who are involved in making the decision to treat with thrombolysis. The module consists of a series of virtual patient scenarios which focus on patient history, examination and imaging. Read more
The learner is asked to decide what treatment options they would choose and have the opportunity to compare their treatment decisions with selected experts and other learners who have completed the cases.
The target audience may include staff who:
- Senior staff involved in making the decision to treat with thrombolysis
- Staff who have completed the Thrombolysis Advancing Module and wish to extend their knowledge of thrombolysis
Stroke4Carers is a website for unpaid stroke carers, family and friends of anyone affected by stroke illness. Stroke4carers aims to give you free online advice, information and support whenever or wherever you need it. Read more
After consultations with stroke carers from across Scotland the following seven topics were chosen:
- Stroke cause and effects
- The hospital team
- Practical advice and tips for carers
- Care at home
- Money, benefits and legal issues
- Support for you the carer
- Carers' rights
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
SCoT Online is an online format of the Stroke Competency Toolkit (SCoT) The interactive design will support your learning needs in stroke and assist you in providing evidence for developmental activities you have undertaken. Read more
It is based on the stroke core competencies developed by NHS Education for Scotland (2005).
- For all staff working with people with, or at risk of stroke
- For all members and levels of the multi disciplinary team
- Aligned to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
- Supports your Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Evidence informal and formal learning activities
- Evidence and achievement centrally documented
- Core & specialising levels available
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The Meteor is a vehicle in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Grand Theft Auto 2
The Meteor is a sportscar distinguished by having exposed engine equipments on both the front and the rear sides. It is usually associated with the SRS Scientists, where they also have a variation of the vehicle.
The Meteor's internal name,
STRATOS, suggests the vehicle is based on the Lancia Stratos. This is also further reinforced by the curved, wrap-around windshield, a distinctive feature of the Stratos, as well as the flared wheel arches and rear spoiler.
Grand Theft Auto 2
The Meteor is not armored, but is the second fastest available car in the game, after the GT-A1 (the Wang Cars), available as a driveable vehicle in the multiplayer game.
Special Variants
- Dr. LaBrat drives a unique black Meteor while chasing you in the Residential District's final mission, similar to other gang leaders. He is the last leader to drive a uniquely colored gang car, as the others drive normal ones. Unlike any other Meteors, this one can be resprayed and repaired.
- Unmarked versions of the Meteor may been seen by using a data viewer. Unlike other gang cars in GTA 2, two versions of the unmarked Meteor exist instead of one. One features exposed equipment on the hood and trunk, while the other does not. Neither unmarked Meteors appear in game.
Grand Theft Auto 2
- The SRS Scientist variation can be found in Xanadu, Largo, Stromberg and Dominatrix in the Residential District of Anywhere City.
Grand Theft Auto 2
- The Meteor gives the Invulnerability power-up when crushed.
See Also
- Tropos Rallye - Grand Theft Auto Online sportscar introduced in the Cunning Stunts update, also based on a Lancia Stratos.
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London Welsh have been given the all-clear to play in the newly formed Championship - but will start the season with a five-point penalty after the RFU ruled on their future over the weekend.
Having set a deadline of Friday for the Exiles, who went into administration last month after the withdrawal of their major financial backer, rugby's governing body were satisfied with Red Dragon Rugby Limited's acquisition of the club.
The acquisition had been subject to a number of conditions, which were:
- Any new investor must prove it has the funds to support the club for at least 2 years
- Potential new investors must provide all information required by the RFU to satisfy them before they can become involved with London Welsh
- Any creditors of London Welsh, excepting shareholders and directors, must be paid
- The amateur and community components of London Welsh must continue to be supported Red Dragon Rugby Limited has satisfied the RFU that the conditions set have been met.
Tenon Recovery obtained a court order late last week allowing their release as administrators having negotiated a solvent exit. Existing creditors totalling £1.3m have agreed to write off their debts, and the other bona fide creditors of about £450,000 have been underwritten and will be paid in full.
However, they will start the 2009-10 campaign with a five-point penalty, due to them going into administration and for their failure to inform the RFU of their intended administration when they became aware it was likely to happen.
Gareth Roberts, director of Tenon Recovery, said: "We have seen considerable interest in London Welsh from potential investors in the last few weeks, as a result of its long and proud history and its aspirations for the future.
"We hope that this will offer the best long-term scenario for the club, players and fans, while preserving the club's unique values and heritage and we are particularly pleased that we were able to hand over a solvent company to the new owners."
Kelvin Bryon, chairman of London Welsh Rugby Club, said: "I am delighted that the Club will be able to stay in the Championship.
"I am sure that the new funding will inject a new energy into the club helping it realise its aim of playing in the Premiership within three years.
"The level of interest seen is a credit to the club, its players and supporters and I would personally like to thank everyone who has shown their support."
John Dawes, club president and captain of the 1971 British Lions, added: "This is a great outcome and reflects the vital role that the club has and will continue to play in both English and Welsh rugby.
"The new Championship offers us some fantastic opportunities and we look forward to enjoying another successful season."


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Until the age of 14, Aquiles was sure he would be a great soccer player - and by that time he was already in his city"s team (Foz do Iguaçu). One day, when he was with his father passing by the club"s bar where he played soccer, he saw the drums (that was the second time he saw one; the first time was when he was 4 years old and he saw on tv a drummer playing jazz) and he felt like that thing would change his life. In 1985, during "Rock In Rio", he puts together his own drums using things like cans, ice cream pots and gas stripes and starts drumming in the back of his house. A year later, along with some school friends, he starts to dub a Brazilian band called "Ultraje a Rigor"... At this moment he discovered a great passion that would go along with him for the rest of his life.
He started his first band called Stylo Livre in 1987 and as they were the only rock band of his city, they became popular after very little time. But in the following year his family moves to Porto Alegre and so Aquiles goes to a city that was starting to show its local talents for the rest of the country.
He played with several bands in Porto Alegre - like Lucas Scariotys, Spartacus, Ecos do Silêncio, Infra Blue, Truck - besides some cover bands, until 1997 when he started Hangar where he developed his own way of playing the drums.
Everything happened very quickly for the band in Porto Alegre, and less than one year after its start they were already invited to be the opening act for an Angra"s concert. Aquiles recalls some interesting facts about that concert: "The band wasn"t very well-known in the metal scene and we heard some rumors that the concert promoter wanted to invite us to the opening act, but he couldn"t get in touch with us. As the concert was about to happen and we still didn"t know if that was true, I decided to go to Flávio"s store (bassist/vocalist of Leviathan) who was the responsible for the Angra"s concert in Porto Alegre. On my way to the store, I saw a car with two stickers on it: Hangar Lavagem and Angra Veículos... Since then I knew it was only a matter of time for us to play on the same stage as the greatest Brazilian melodic metal band! Until today I remember every detail of what happened before our concert... But I still didn"t know what was fated to me..." This concert was very important for the band and after that they started recording their first album called Last Time - released in May, 1999.
This album received positive reviews from the musical critics and the band reached national recognition. While they were touring through Rio Grande do Sul to release the album, Aquiles had the chance to play with some other musicians. His first opportunity was with Tritone, instrumental project formed by Edu Ardanuy (Dr. Sin), Frank Solari (Solo career) and Sérgio Buss (solo career/Steve Vai), playing with them on the tour of Just For Fun and Maybe Some Money.
In October, 1999 Hangar played in São Paulo at the famous bar Black Jack, and after that concert Marcos Cardoso (from Encore Records) invited Aquiles to record with other Brazilian musicians a Paul Di"Anno"s album. By that time he met Felipe Andreoli with whom he got along very well. The album Nomad was recorded in São Paulo and right after that they toured around the country; Aquiles had the chance to get in contact with people who already knew his work in Hangar. A tour in the United States was scheduled but it didn"t happen because of some problems with Paul"s visa in that country.
In 2000, during a music fair in São Paulo, Aquiles met Edu Ardanuy who introduced him to Kiko Loureiro. The tour with Paul Di"Anno had been cancelled, so Kiko invited Aquiles to go through some tests to join Angra. These tests just happened after an Hangar concert at Black Jack on November, 2000 where Rafael and Kiko went to check Aquiles playing live. Right after that Aquiles did some tests and was invited to join Angra.
Aquiles" style features great energy, advanced techniques of two bass drums, always in search of new musical information and creating grooves so that the drums become a characteristic of the music.


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This past Wednesday night I ignored the drizzling rain and the crowded subway as I made my way over to Union Square. Joining an eclectic group of New Yorkers, we huddled around the stage like groupies awaiting a rock concert. But this wasn't a chance to see The Rolling Stones or The Grateful Dead—this was the alter ego of Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw. Writer and producer Candace Bushnell glided up the stairs in her sparkly blue Miu Miu Platform Sandals—the same ones she wore to The Sex and the City 2 movie premiere. We were all mesmerized by her and those heels.
Bushnell talked as if we were old friends catching up. She was delightful, sexy, snarky and funny. After reading from her latest novel, Summer in the City, Bushnell started the Q&A portion of the night, which proved to be the most entertaining. She answered the probing questions candidly and humorously, and really, what more could fans want.
Eventually someone complimented her shoes and asked about the designer. She danced out from behind the podium, extending her slender leg so everyone could catch a better glimpse. Bushnell promised they were extremely comfortable and even claimed she could run in them if necessary, the kind of heel, she acknowledges every woman should own.
I wondered about that. I love the look of heels, but I struggle in a two-incher. It's just not that often I find myself dressing up enough to fight the awkwardness of heels or the pain that follows. According to a recent review by Intelihealth and Harvard Medical School, "On average, women squeeze into shoes that are two and a half sizes too small for their feet." Although it's difficult to find flashy shoes that truly fit, it can be the deal breaker between comfort and excruciating pain.
Providence Foot Care recommends time limits on wearing heels. And in a recent interview, Bushnell started with a photo shoot, wearing incredibly high heels, her signature wear, but then slipped into a pair of "suede trainers." Ah, moderation. Even the most glamorous know when to say no to heels and yes to comfort.
So there seems to be a method to the madness. If you do wear heels to an event, always carry a pair of comfy shoes in your bag—just in case. When buying heels, select shoes that fit properly. Wear the shoes around the house to break them in and familiarize yourself with the feel and stride. And most important, limit the amount of time you spend dancing the night away in your heels.
You can find Tips for Wearing High Heels from The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.


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Randy Moss has called himself the greatest receiver ever. Was he:
• Displaying the kind of useful arrogance that defined his career?
• Slandering the great Jerry Rice?
• Ignoring his own flaws?
• Or making the same kind of modern, analytical argument that has made the Baseball Hall of Fame voting so frustrating and fascinating, that has destroyed certainty when it comes to evaluating greatness?
Moss will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. His fans have progressed from worrying whether he would enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot to debating whether he ranks first among all receivers.
Before the arrival of Moss, Vikings fans were generally pessimistic about the franchise, and bored with offense except when Cris Carter was catching a pass that would have landed 6 feet out of bounds.
Upon Moss' arrival, a new generation of Vikings fans changed the atmosphere at games — and during entire game weekends. Moss became the centerpiece of an ongoing festival — Hendrix at Monterey, torching defenses instead of a guitar.
Are Moss fans practicing idol worship, recency bias or advancing thinking?
I'll admit to a pre-existing bias on this topic. I covered Rice in many postseason games, and frequently talked with Vikings defensive coaches about him when Rice was in his prime. Rice remains the best all-around receiver I've ever seen, combining incredibly reliable hands, precise routes, football speed and sense that made him faster than any stopwatch time would suggest, excellent blocking, intelligence, maximum effort and the ability to win big games.
I also have a certain bias against Moss. I heard him say disgusting things and misbehave as a public figure. I watched him give up on certain deep balls, perform below his capabilities in two NFC Championship Games, take plays off, walk off the field on his team at the end of what he wrongly thought was a season-ending loss, and praise the Patriots and rip the Vikings after a game in which he appeared to loaf on a deep pass while playing for the Vikings.
Rice ranks first in NFL history in touchdowns, catches and receiving yards. He is so far ahead of the second-place players in those categories that it is easy to build a case that he is the greatest football player ever. He also won three Super Bowl rings.
Moss did not win a title. He ranks fourth in career receiving yards, 7,603 yards behind Rice. Moss would have to add the career totals of Sidney Rice, Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs to pass Rice.
Moss ranks 15th in receptions and fourth in touchdowns.
If accumulated statistics, longevity and championships matter most to you, there is no argument to be made that Moss is superior to Rice.
Is there any argument at all?
Yes. Rice played with two Hall of Fame quarterbacks and for one of the greatest offensive minds ever. He played in a balanced offense that attacked defenses that might otherwise have overplayed Rice. Despite Rice's strength, speed, quickness and body control, he couldn't match Moss in any of those categories.
Moss played mostly with quarterbacks who were at their best when he was their teammate — Randall Cunningham, Jeff George, Daunte Culpepper. Tom Brady has thrown more than 39 touchdown passes in a season once — when he threw 50 in his first season with Moss.
If the Patriots defense had held up in Super Bowl XLII, Moss would be famous for catching the game-winning touchdown that secured the only 19-0 season in NFL history.
In his last season in the NFL, as a role player, Moss helped San Francisco's Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick set what stand as career bests for completion percentage and quarterback rating. He caught only 28 passes, but this is a good time to remember that Vikings teammates often raved about Moss' intelligence and teaching skills. His presence might have helped as much as his hands.
Moss correctly notes that he altered NFL defenses, prompting the installation of the Cover-2 (two safeties deep) scheme, and prompting division rivals to stock up on large cornerbacks.
So should we believe our calculators, which favor Rice, or our eyes, which favor the almost superhuman Moss?
Should we view Rice as the perfect receiver … or the perfect receiver for the 49ers system and precision quarterbacks? Should we factor in behavior?
Considering Moss' dynamic influence on his quarterbacks makes the debate more interesting than it otherwise would be. But when the question is, "Who is the greatest ever?'' how can you not lean toward the receiver with all of the records and none of the flaws?
Jim Souhan's podcast can be heard at MNSPN.com. On Twitter: @SouhanStrib E-mail: email@example.com


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A feral boy, a Venezuelan major league ball player, a cloned dog, and rodents galore populate the pages of T.C. Boyle's new collection of stories, Wild Child. The author of last year's The Women explores the murky boundary between humans and animals, raising fundamental questions: Who masters whom? How civilized are we? Do our minds and souls make us human? Or are we merely animals who get caught in traffic jams? Larry Mantle confers with T.C. Boyle.
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Against Me! Announce September 2012 West Coast Tour Dates
We here at Concert Confessions have been long time supporters of Against Me! and we plan to continue to support the talented punk outfit from the state of Florida. With the group coming to Los Angeles for a lil FYF Fest action over Labor Day weekend why not make an extended trip and perform up and down the left coast. Dates for the brief trek are below and support will come from Andrew Jackson Jihad (which is the coolest band name since FartBarf) and Joyce Manor.
Against Me! September 2012 West Coast Tour Dates:
September 2, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – FYF Fest @ LA State Historic Park
September 3, 2012 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
September 5, 2012 – Portland, OR -Hawthorne Theatre (Musicfest NW)
September 6, 2012 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
September 8, 2012 – San Luis Obispo, CA – SLO Brewing Co.
September 9, 2012 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst


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While significant energy will be diving southeast across the Ohio Valley, and moisture will be located over the Gulf stream, eventually resulting in storm development off the New England coastline (check back for posts on that), showers are unlikely to make it farther east than the Western Finger Lakes of New York Friday evening, meaning trick-or-treating looks good, albeit cool, for most of the Northeast. A developing onshore wind flow should mean increasing clouds Friday, and mostly cloudy or overcast skies Friday night in Eastern and Central New England, but these clouds are expected to be shallow enough to preclude shower or drizzle development during the early to middle evening hours. Below, you'll find the precipitation forecast from 5-8 PM Friday evening (NAM guidance) and, on the right, the temperature forecast for 8 PM to help plan what to wear. The only possible change I could see would be if we have to introduce patchy drizzle near the coast with the onshore wind, but right now, we look to steer clear of that.
Happy Halloween!


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The most professional & responsive accounting & financial services in the Parkersburg, WV area.
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital in Parkersburg, WV
Provides a wide variety of financial services including personal & business banking, loans and more.
BB&T offers banking services to help reach your financial goals and plan for a sound financial future.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public college located in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Blennerhassett Hotel is a historic hotel located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia.
Pickering Associates is a well-aligned team of professional architects and engineers.
The firm focuses on areas including commercial and consumer lending, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
Ohio Valley University is a private, four-year Christian college and is affiliated with the Churches of Christ.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is the primary newspaper in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
American chemical company that was founded in July 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont.
Operates the Easy Rider bus service. Includes routes, schedules and public notices.
Dedicated to providing low-cost capital to small businesses, rewarding deposit rates, and support to the causes that lift up those less fortunate and make our communities strong.
Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States.
Matheny Motors is a Parkersburg new, used, and pre-owned vehicle dealer.
Vienna is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River.
Self-performing general contractor that offers a complete range of construction services.
We are a non-profit organization of construction contractors and associates.
First Neighborhood Bank is a strong, community-based bank headquartered in West Virginia.
A community-driven revitalization program designed to promote Downtown Parkersburg, WV.
FirstEnergy controls an extensive transmission network and provides electricity to 6 million customers.
We Listen. Businesses Grow. Solving marketing & design problems through digital mediums.
Our strong commitment to serving the community has been the driving force behind 52 years of success.
A leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, providing products to build the world around you.
Committed to providing financial support to non-profits whose mission is to assist with human needs.
Mondo Building and Excavating has built its reputation in the Mid-Ohio Valley as a ``can do`` contracting firm.
Our job is to keep west central West Virginia an exceptional place to live and work.
An Economic Development & Government Affairs Consulting Firm.
A full-service private club boasting a 21-hole golf course, olympic-size heated pool, and much more.
Holding company for banks operating in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Locally-owned, merit shop, general contracting firm specializing in various types of construction work.
Locally-owned, merit shop, general contracting firm specializing in various types of construction work.
Premier Bank is a community bank, focused on meeting the financial needs of the cities and towns we serve.
Multi-State Real Estate Development and Management Corporation Operating in WV, OH, VA, NC, & SC.
Siltstone Resources is a private exploration and production (E&P) company.
An organization comprised of local construction unions and their members who work in West Virginia and Ohio.
When you choose the Tri-State/Service Group, you're partnering with an experienced and safe roofing contractor.
Offers personal banking, business banking, and wealth management services to meet your financial needs.
We offer current and competitive products to meet your financial needs while providing that ``home town`` touch.
A window & door manufacturer with beautiful options for new construction homes or a replacement projects.
Our diversified crews, allow us to have a wide range of projects.
Passionate architecture and planning professionals that provide solutions to your building challenges.
We are a coalition of area businesses, industries, organizations, and professionals.
Dealership located in Parkersburg WV offers New and Used cars sales & service.
Our mission is Building a Quality Workforce for Today and Tomorrow
Family-owned general contractor business, with over 50 years of experience.
Lumos Networks is a fiber optic network service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Information about West Virginia, from history and population data to business climate.
Metal fabrication specialists completing custom metal fabrication projects.
Comprised of three elected officials, overseeing operations of county government.
Supplier of commercial printing, promotional products & decorated apparel.
The Grand Central Mall is one of West Virginia's premier shopping destinations.
A not-for-profit corporation representing companies engaged in the extraction and production of natural gas and oil in West Virginia.
Together with Xerox, i-Tech offers you the widest array of office copiers, laser printers, document and technology solutions & support.
Safely providing planning, scheduling, design, fabrication, construction and safety services.
A full service real estate organization offering expertise in real estate consulting and more.
The Polymer Alliance Zone (PAZ) is a public-private partnership of the plastics industry, education and government.
Williamstown is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio river.
A new waterfront community with beautiful views, a private harbor, and private green spaces, including a nature preserve, will redefine luxury living in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Christy & Associates, Inc. is a diversified business development company with corporate offices located in Marietta, Ohio.
A drone and commercial photography & videography service providing Hi-Definition solutions in and around the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Cornerstone Auto Service are your local trusted mechanics, with over 20 years of professional dealer training.
Licensed in Ohio and West Virginia, whether you're selling or buying our agents are ready to serve you with your real estate needs.
Big Tygart Properties is proud to support growth in our community through providing prime real estate opportunities with a long term perpective.
Riverview Credit Union is a federally-charted, federally insured (NCUA), member-owned financial cooperative serving the Mid-Ohio Valley.
We are honored to be hearing some of the great feedback from our business partners. They are the fuel to our economic fire.
Wincore greatly appreciates the help that Lindsey Piersol and the Wood County Development Authority, through its PILOT program, provided in financing a new production line, allowing us to add additional capacity while boosting local employment."
The Wood County Economic Development office is a great collaborative partner, assisting Downtown PKB by providing resources to potential small business startups and promoting vacant properties on their database for redevelopment opportunities for potential investors and developers in our downtown. Working together with their office has been a tremendous help to our revitalization efforts of downtown Parkersburg.
Wincore greatly appreciates the help that Lindsey Piersol and the Wood County Development Authority, through its PILOT program, provided in financing a new production line, allowing us to add additional capacity while boosting local employment."
The Wood County Economic Development office is a great collaborative partner, assisting Downtown PKB by providing resources to potential small business startups and promoting vacant properties on their database for redevelopment opportunities for potential investors and developers in our downtown. Working together with their office has been a tremendous help to our revitalization efforts of downtown Parkersburg.
I love the new direction the Area Roundtable is taking. New leadership, fresh vision and ideas. It's nice to have people looking out for the MOV and able to put the bad press of the past behind us! We have so much to offer! Thank you! And Congratulations to the new team!
The Wood County Economic Development has been an invaluable resource for growing my business. As a small business owner focused on growth, I was a little apprehensive to invest. But I knew there was value in joining and I knew that just one business opportunity could open up bigger doors. I ended up getting a 32x return on my investment with my first connection alone. The WCED community has amazing people to work with who GENUINELY care about the economic landscape here. They are capable of doing so much to help businesses grow and are a phenomenal resource for any business - any industry.


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About Us
The Better NZ Trust has been #LeadingTheCharge throughout New Zealand since January 2015.
We work to educate New Zealanders in what can be done at an individual and corporate level to adopt zero carbon renewable energy technology.
"We'll Give You the Facts, and Let You Decide"
Our current programme is incredibly varied – ranging from visits to schools and arranging local events to working closely with University researchers and relevant Government departments.
The Annual Road Trip is a massive undertaking for the Trust, bringing EVs to many major and minor locations in New Zealand and enables us to raise funds to support our work.
We are a registered charitable trust; registration CC55076.
What We Are Not
- We are politically agnostic. Our volunteers have a broad range of political stances.
- We are not a lobby group
- Nor an owners' association as such
- And we do not sell cars
- We do not, as a whole, favour any particular automobile brand. We will work with, and support, any dealer who is willing to invest time into selling electric vehicles.
We receive funding from both private donations and the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority of NZ.
Our Vision
To create environmental, financial and health benefits for all New Zealanders through education and outreach. We are assisting in the adoption of zero-carbon renewable energy technologies.
Championing sustainable initiatives for a better future for all of New Zealand is at the core of all that we do.
Our Mission
The Better NZ Trust's main focus is the #LeadingTheCharge campaign. As ~20% of New Zealand's greenhouse gas pollution is caused by the transport sector, we believe that transitioning away from fossil-fuelled vehicles into electric vehicles will make a valuable impact on our country's zero-carbon policies.
Concurrently, this transition will benefit NZ's economy by keeping our fuel for transport dollars in New Zealand and conserve the world's valuable fossil fuels for future generations.
Our Volunteers
Our organisation is dependent on our people. Electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts volunteer their time to help us promote the uptake of electric vehicles in the towns and cities of New Zealand.
In each region, we support a Champion amongst the volunteers to rally support from their wider neighbourhood. These people truly are champions as they spend their own time and energy to help. They are also knowledgeable about EV, many of whom have been pioneers in the cultural shift to electric-powered transport. Volunteers can sign up on this website and we will put them in touch with their local champion.
Our Trustees
Major Events
Every year the Better NZ Trust puts on two nationwide events:
International Drive Electric Week
For 9 days in August or September, New Zealand joins the USA and other countries by hosting EV Awareness events in provincial towns and cities.
EV Road Trip
Since the inception of the Better NZ Trust, we have put on an annual road trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff in a convoy of EVs.
Originally, the Road Trip was organised by Trustees Carl Barlev, Steve West and friends. It was a chance to prove that EVs could handle long distances.
Now, we feel that this has well and truly been proven. Charging infrastructure is available throughout New Zealand and thanks to the efforts of infrastructure providers and more choice in vehicles, the annual Road Trip is no longer the pioneering adventure that it once was.
However, it's still a chance for the Trustees and Champions to travel to each region and try to let as many people as possible experience a drive, or at least a ride in the future of automotive transport.
The most valuable resources for #LeadingTheCharge are the owner-drivers and enthusiasts who make this community work. There are too many to list individually but you will see their names on various pages as ticker tape.
But we also are indebted to the various companies and organisations for donating services or money to help operate the Trust.


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With Seattle's population expected to grow by 100,000 people over the next 20 years, it is important to identify ways to ensure that everyone in Seattle is able to participate in a food system that promotes health, environmental sustainability, racial and social equity, and a thriving economy.
This plan lays out the City of Seattle's goals for its food system, as well as recommendations for the first steps to achieving those goals. Some of these recommendations include the support or expansion of existing programs, others relate to new initiatives or activities. Some recommendations have already been funded, while others will require additional funding to implement.New Balance
Downloadable Documents:
Seattle, WA: The Office of Sustainability and Environment, City of Seattle
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Publication Date:
October 24, 2012
Literature Category:
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text: So after months and months of pondering, I decided to partake in a relic project for my MIM Classic 50s tele. I've had the guitar for just over two years now, and it has gone through a pretty serious transformation from its stock form. I had replaced the neck with a nice, beefy Musikraft neck with 10" radius, 6105s, and 22 frets; I had it finished in thin nitro by fellow TGPer mrfjones (Scott Anstine - Cleveland Guitars). After the neck was swapped, I replaced the stock bridge pickup with a Lollar Special T and neck pickup with a WCR Crossroads HB. Then came new Glendale "outlaw" saddles, a 5-way superswitch, and RS Superpots. After having the tele like this for quite some time, and having been through a ton of gigs with it, I decided to get it back to a more traditional tele setup. This time, I figured I'd try my hand at relic'ing, against the advice of some honorable and respected builders. My only reason for this being that I know I would have the body refinished if the project went south, and I'd take a minimalist approach to it so that I didn't do anything irreversible. I sold off the WCR Crossroads and picked up a Don Mare Stelly neck pickup. The Lollar Special remained. Instead of getting crazy with the electronics, I opted for a new control plate harness/assembly from Callaham Guitars, complete with aged knobs and plate. My dad and I spent a sunday gettin' our relic on, and much to my surprise, it didn't come out half bad! I was incredibly apprehensive at first; poly finish, no real experience, short of necessary supplies... but my dad was all worked up about it; he even said to me the night before: "get ready to only own one nice looking guitar (my Teye), because when i'm done with your tele tomorrow, it'll never be the same" To make a long story short, I finally put the entire guitar together today. Not only does it feel better, but the new Don Mare neck pickup is amazing!!! The Callaham assembly made everything sound better (especially the Lollar). I'm really happy with the look of it. There are definitely a few things I would change about my approach to the project if I could do it again, but all in all, it was equal parts fun, challenging, and educational. Feedback is appreciated. PICS!!!! BEFORE AFTER


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A Philadelphia Police canine officer named Thor has become a celebrity around the Philadelphia Police Academy kennel.
He's known as PPDK9Thor on Twitter, the department's first social media-saavy canine officer.
The two year-old German Shepherd sneaks away from his kennel to keep his followers informed.
Well, almost.
Thor's daily actions are tweeted, we believe, by a human. In less than two weeks, the crime-fighting dog has 56 tweets under his belt and 324 followers.
His first tweet on Oct. 10:
Scooby friendoo! My name is Thor, and my paws are at your service! I work for the PPD and I'm looking for some friends. Where r my dogs at?
— PPD K9 Thor (@PPDK9Thor) October 10, 2013
"We are trying to make inroads with the community and we have officers of all shapes and sizes tweeting for us," said Sgt. Eric Gripp. "Thor came to us and said, 'We're officers too.'"
And that is how the tweeting canine began his foray into social media.
Thor has become a big hit, hashtags and all.
Monday Morning Wakeup Howl!! Hey Philly, some of my K9 puppy pals are down at the #IACP2013 keeping an eye and a paw on things! #BarkAtMe
— PPD K9 Thor (@PPDK9Thor) October 21, 2013
@PPDK9Thor Stay Safe out there you are doing a great job for the city.. :-)
— Tara Broadway (@TaraBroadway) October 19, 2013
His human partner, Officer Alvin Outlaw, was transferred to the canine unit in January. Thor and Outlaw have been training together since February.
"I like this aspect of the job from a different angle. On the canine unit, you get a friend. You get a buddy," said Outlaw.
Outlaw is a former high school social studies teacher who turned to a law enforcement career seven years ago. Outlaw spent his tenure in the 22nd district, one of the most violent districts in the city, before coming to the K9 unit.
"I had two choices in life with that last name," said Outlaw with a smile, "To do good or do bad."
He chose good.
The Outlaw family of four have embraced Thor. He settled into their home and they settled on the name Thor after pondering Spartacus and Iron Balls McGinty (a character from the movie "The Jerk").
"Thor eats two times per day and he's a picky eater and needs hypo-allergenic hard dog food," said Outlaw. "It's like having another kid. It's amazing what these dogs can do."
Thor loves to run free, play catch, get his ears and belly rubbed, and his favorite thing is any toy that squeaks.
The sable-colored two year-old came to the Philadelphia Police Department from Holland at a cost of about $6,800. Donors picked up the costs for the pup. There about two dozen dogs in the police department's canine unit.
A canine who makes it through the police training is no slouch. He must complete 560 hours for patrol and 400 hours for narcotics training. The Police Academy offers canine training for dogs outside of the department. Temple, DRPA, SEPTA and others have brought their dogs to be trained there.
The dogs learn obedience commands, tracking and agility. To see the 70 pound dog locate a firearm, psuedo-bite an intruder and jump up a ramp and through a window is amazing to witness.
The canines that go through the Police Academy are able to track a lost child, a suspect and even an Alzheimer's patient. They are trained not to bite at every find. Outlaw describes Thor's tracking capability as that of a serpent.
"You can never take our dog away and use it against us," said Training Officer Janie DiPasquale. "Every cop should have a dog. But, it's a 24/7 responsibility. It's still city property."
When Thor is working he wears a police vest that says Police K9. He is the real deal. A super canine cop, for sure.
When he's not working, he retreats to his crate at home and just "chills."
And then at 4:30 a.m., Thor wakes Outlaw up from his sleep to do it all over again.
Thor is poised to graduate from the academy with a dozen other pooches this December. Woof, woof.
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The cast of the upcoming apocalyptic comedy This Is The End - namely, Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride, and Jay Baruchel - are asking fans to 'Like' their Facebook page, and, as a reward, they'll repay your loyalty by filming increasingly absurd stunts: Eating spaghetti makeout-style, painting each other in the nude, you name it!
Allow them to elaborate:
Just a simple click, and you can sustain the lifeblood of four very famous people who everyone already likes already. Simple enough, right?
The movie hits theaters on Wednesday, June 12th, so begin the official countdown to 'Artistic Franco-Peen'...
Find out more at This is The End's Facebook Page
To prove they're serious, the Danny Waxes Seth's Back milestone has been reached, and here it is:
They've reached the second milestone! Here's "Danny And Jay Share A Strand Of Spaghetti":


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After the madness that was Christmas with my amazing family I decided I needed a little more…madness that is. Queue me walking around the Trafford Centre on Boxing Day trying to find a few bargains with my Christmas vouchers.
Myself and the fam usually gift each other Trafford Centre gift cards that you can spend in almost any shop. I love the Trafford Centre on Boxing Day, especially when armed with a pocketful of vouchers. I am free to peruse the shops for a bit of guilt free shopping. This year however it was crazy busy at the sales. I almost…only almost people, lost the will and came home. Like the true pro I am though I persevered and found my bargains.
I managed to resist the All Saints leather skirt and chunky bracelet that was calling my name and stuck to my shopping list. Anyway I think after all the junk I have eaten this Christmas said leather skirt may have burst at the seems…where did I put that 30 day shred DVD?
I also managed to resist the amazingness that is the Selfridges shoe sale. There are so many different shoe designers thrown in and they are all at rock bottom prices. There is literally something for every style and budget.
As far as the beauty halls go there seemed to be sale signs above all the major concessions, apart from CHANEL that is…when do you ever see a sale sign above CHANEL beauty? Upon closer inspection however the only things on offer seemed to be the seasonal gift packs. Illamasqua had some great offerings, but my fave by far was the Shu Uemura stand. Before I could dig in I had to distract my Ché, he really didn't need to see the reduced items that he had paid full price for the week before!
On my shopping list was the Clarisonic Mia 2 which you can usually find in Selfridge's. Unfortunately they had been cleared away to make way for the sale items. Instead I paid Boots a visit and as I mentioned in another post I got my skin care system in the form of the Magnitone Pulsar. I will be starting my trial today for two weeks and then I'll pop a review up. It was originally £130.00 but reduced to £65.00 with another 10% off. With all the discount it came in around £58.50(ish). Absolute bargain, thanks Boots!!
I also got some Do Son Diptyque perfume in the Space.NK sale. I got 50% off so instead of £68.00 for 100ml it was £34.00..doing a little dance right now guys! If you haven't already check out the Space.NK sale, it's fantastic. I've spied a few Laura Mercier bits in there too so you might want to hurry!
Now I just have the chore…I jehst, of choosing what to spend my amazon vouchers on. I'm thinking make up brushes. As of yet I don't own any Real Techniques or Japonesque brushes…who would've thunked it? I'm thinking I should give them a try because I hear great things about both these companies and they look fantastic for the price.
Apart from that the only thing left on my list is the NARS Yachiyo Kabuki Brush. I am totally obsessed with this amazing looking brush and am desperate to find a discount code of some sort. I can't be paying full price in SALE season!!
Picture Courtesy of NARS: http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk
Let me know what bargains you guys have snapped up or spied in the sales. Also if any of you have found any UK discount codes or good UK sales that cover NARS please let me know because I neeeeeed that brush! Don't forget to follow me here, on Twitter or Instagram for regular updates.
Sonya x


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The Firebird Gamefarm
Indoor Brooder
Brooder provides good ventilation. It was designed
and is operated upon to adapt themselves readily to
their heat and air requirements when ample heat
and air are provided.
Fly Pen
A flypen is a structure with steel, bamboo or wooden framing and with a suitable roof and screen or net
sides. Biboy's firebird game farm have own fly pens
set up for his cocks.
Biboy's firebird game farm provides incubators
room to hatch large numbers of gamebird and
chicken eggs.
Biboy's firebird game farm provides hospital for the health care oh his cocks providing treatment by
specialized staff and equipment.
Scratch box
A scratching box is a square structure. It may be made
of coated wire, which is available in poultry supply
shops, steel or wood with screen or fishnet top and sides.
Tee Pees
The teepee serves as the cock's or stag's house while waiting to be scheduled for conditioning, its number has to be directly proportional to the number of stags and cocks produced in the farm.
Outdoor Brooder
3-6 weeks old chicks to get a acclimatized prior to
ranging in the mountains. and change the pictures.
Range Area
Range area is a place were the young ones are
placed for sometime.
The Team
The hardworking team of Firebird game Farm.
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