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Milan Kohout is a man who attended the same basic school as I did when I was 8-10 (but he did so many years before me). He was a dissident in the communist Czechoslovakia. At some point, he emigrated to the U.S. and moved to Roxbury, a black neighborhood in Boston. He became a radical fighter against the evil called the white people, and a super hardcore communist despising the money, banks, and the European and American civilization. He is an "artist" – see some Google images associated with his name.
Check e.g. his nude critique of religion and multiply it by 100 to have an idea about his life's work.
We have been in the Czechoslovak pub in Boston (e.g. Harvard pub) together many times, and we also drank beer in pubs in Pilsen – sometimes accidentally – most recently just a few months ago. He's a professor of some softer-than-diluted-excrement subject at Tufts university. Sometimes, his proclamations sound so insane that I have always thought that he was just making fun. But he wasn't. His opinions are genuine. You may imagine that even some of the most far left loons at Harvard and elsewhere are right-wingers relatively to Mr Kohout. But they're still pretty close to each other. ;-)
One week ago, he was the most spectacular guest of an interactive program on Czech Public TV. The program is called "You have the floor" (literal name: "you have the word") and the host is Mrs Jílková, a lady who has been supervising similar "tough" discussion programs.
His contribution to the program is rather amazing – you may see the emotions flying – and I decided to translate it for you.
0:03 Host Ms Jílková: Mr Kohout, you have become famous by the sentence: "Every Czech family should adopt one family of refugees [laughter], host them in their apartment, and feed them."
0:19 Kohout: Yes, that's what I said. And I am fatally serious about it.
0:21 Host: I am not raising any doubts about it. Could you please talk to the citizen here, Mr Carda [a freelancer], OK? And explain to him why he should share his apartment and wealth with the refugees and give them a part of his wage.
0:36 Kohout: OK. ... Mr Carda, don't you feel a little bit like a hypocrite?
0:42 Carda: Not at all.
0:44 Kohout: Even you are a part of the European culture and the civilization, you, Mr Carda. And do you know what did the Western civilization do during the recent X hundreds years? What did it do to the countries in Africa, Middle East, and so on? Those hundreds of millions of the dead people? And what it is doing up to this day?
1:10 Kohout: To attack Iraq which already stores 1.5 million dead bodies, including 50% of children. With torn little bodies, their cute small legs, and so on. And you are sitting here, in your farted little house, ...
1:22 Carda: I don't have a house.
1:23 Kohout: And you don't want to accept any refugee from the conflicts that you helped to cause yourself.
1:30 Carda: For EUR 6,000, Africa can pay the complete high school studies to six little black kids. And that's exactly the direction...
1:36 Kohout: YOU ARE A RACIST! I WANT TO THROW UP WHEN I SEE YOU. YOU ARE A HIDEOUS, DISGUSTING RACIST.
1:42 Carda: OK, so six natives. And that's the direction in which we should be helping them.
1:46 Kohout: CARDA, CARDA, FUCK OFF AND GO BACK TO YOUR VILLAGE. And close yourself into your xenophobic closet.
1:54 [Ex-minister, gay] Pospíšil: May I say just one sentence? [Host: no]
1:56 Kohout: And isn't he a racist?
1:57 Carda: Just because I said a black boy?
1:59 Kohout: Am I a racist (responding to the dissatisfied audience)?
2:03 Lady in audience to Kohout: Why don't you prefer to save six little black boys instead of one for the same money?
2:07 Kohout: HOW DARE YOU SAY "BLACK BOYS"? THIS IS SOMETHING DISTASTEFUL. IT IS ALMOST AS IF YOU WERE SAYING "LITTLE WHITE BOYS"!!
2:16 Lady in audience: Little white boys. Little white boys.
2:17 Kohout: Little white boys, those who have the FUCKED UP European culture here, one they have been building from STOLEN MONEY for centuries. That civilization has built wealth by this atrocious theft. I am lethally serious. All of you are simply playing some game.
2:42 Host: Dear guests, just stop! I kindly ask you: stop, this has no point. You will be now...
2:50 Pospíšil: "... in the Paris suburbs..."
2:51 Kohout: and on the other side, jerks with terrible billion wages, rolling in money. You [Mr Pospíšil] also have two salaries, for example!
3:00 Carda: So we have to admit at least some refugees [Kohout: of course], to be sure that at least some of them will stay here.
3:03 Kohout: Of course, we need to balance our historical guilt... Our crimes. Terrible crimes. What have we done to all these countries. Incidentally, [fellow dissident] Václav Havel, poor guy, when he was old, got so mad...
3:15 Lady in audience: Mr Kohout, could you please allow us to finish our idea?
3:17 Kohout: ...that with his aides, he was hugging George W. Bush whom I consider a war criminal. And he (Havel) was endorsing the attack on Iraq! And today, will we be rejecting a flotilla of refugees? They are in a refugee camp *-kirchen.
3:35 Lady in audience: When I see the invading army, and it seems to be the right way to describe it, coming to Europe, I am simply afraid that things are not what they used to be.
3:40 Kohout: WE HAVE ARMIES. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? WE HAVE SENT OUR ARMIES THERE TO KILL THEIR CHILDREN.
3:48 Man in audience: First, I would like to express my surprise about Mr Professor because it seems insane how he's interrupting everyone and he doesn't allow anyone to complete his or her sentence. [Applause.]
3:56 Kohout: Because one simply can't listen to that!
3:58 Man in audience: You know, it's supposed to be a discussion. So everyone should get the opportunity to say something and you should react but you should also allow others to speak. Now, I would like to ask: Yesterday, I saw an article on the Internet than in 2014, some U.S. demographers calculated or estimated that before the end of the century, Africa will have between 3.5 and 5.1 billion people.
4:24 Kohout: Which is, incidentally, the fault also of...
4:27 Man in audience: just a second, please. So today, the population over there is 1.11 billion and in 70 years, it will be 3 billion. Nowadays, we will be accepting them here. But what will we do in those 50 or 60 years? They will multiply in Africa like grasshoppers...
4:44 Kohout: WHAT!? NOW I HAVE TO INTERRUPT YOU. YOU ARE A DISGUSTING RACIST, LOATHSOME CATTLE. IT CAN'T BE REAL.
5:02 Host: Please, allow Mr Kohout to respond now.
5:03 Kohout: I want to say that we're still talking about our culture. But our culture is so terribly hypocritical. When an inflow of refugees comes here from Africa, the people will simply mix and at least, the sharpest edges will be smoothened. Edges of the SHOCKING European self-centrism. The religious, Christian one. By the way, concerning the increased fertility in Africa, we should also thank Pope [sic] Paul II who was telling them that they shouldn't even use CONDOMS! I consider him, Pope [sic] Paul II, to be a mass murderer.
I think this video may be useful as a mirror for many PC people in the U.S. and elsewhere – to see how insanely unhinged they look when they interact with people who are sane and rational about basic questions of life, e.g. the generic Czech people who were invited to the program.
People at Tufts University may see what sort of extreme, utterly impolite, and thoroughly deluded activities are considered "scholarly work" at your school.
The full 1-hour video of the program is available here. Aside from Kohout's outbursts, there have been many important ideas and reactions in the debate. For example, one old man in the audience sounded and looked like a Sudetenland German but he was actually Syrian. He enjoyed the support of the other folks because he argued that we can't accept that many people in Czechia and instead, the West should stop supporting the terrorists who are being exploited as wild cards by the Western politicians. (Applause.)
There were several other defenders of the "yes, let's admit them" paradigm in the room, too. A very young man (philosophy student Lukáš Matoška) was asked what those immigrants' jobs will be. Of course, he pretty much explicitly admitted that all of them will be on welfare. We have the money and we're a civilized country so we have to feed all of them. Needless to say, the opponents of immigration applauded him because his claim made it clear that disruption of our country is the outcome that even the supporters of immigration realize very well.
The number of Internet reactions to Kohout's exhibition has been immense. The articles generally attract hundreds or thousands of comments. People have been stunned who can become a university instructor. Well over 99% of the comments disagree with Kohout, to put it mildly. The number of Google queries for Kohout and "You Have the Floor" (in Czech) increased by 66,000%.
I think that Kohout must be courageous if he's willing to walk on the Czech streets now, actually. It's a matter of when, not if, Kohout will become a Capon. ;-) Czechs are just way too rational. They want to think about likely consequences of their decisions. Decisions have consequences and convergence of our streets to the pictures of South Italy in the video above are possible consequences which are rather likely. People just don't want such outcomes. Such consequences of decisions seem more important than some abstract musings about some collective guilt or equality of all people on Earth or whatever.


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text: Home Insights Back to Insights If you think training is expensive, try ignorance 14 June 2018 Tweet Share Jan van Ansem Principal consultant SAP Data Warehousing SAP BW/4HANA should be a wake-up call for organisations running SAP's Data Warehousing application. Your team's knowledge must be up-to-date otherwise the capabilities of BW/4HANA will be significantly under-utilised. In this blog Jan van Ansem explains that training in the latest technologies and methodologies is not just a necessity, but also an important part of motivating your team members. I recently sat in a Tesla car. I didn't get to drive it – possibly because of the description of the state of my own car I gave to the owner (scratched, dented and generally unloved). Even as a passenger, it was obvious to me that driving a semi-autonomous electric car is a very different experience compared to driving my 10-year-old Ford Focus estate. There was a massive screen next to the driver, with options for assisted driving and buttons and levers of which I could only guess the use. Perhaps the most striking difference though was the driver herself, who was clearly more comfortable, relaxed and confident than I ever am in the driving seat. Whilst we cruised around Cologne we started a conversation about the car and how different it is compared to the cars we had when learning to drive. My colleague asked "what would you do to make sure you get the most out of a car like this, if you owned one?". That was an interesting question. My colleague knows that I like to learn new things my own way, which is by tinkering with it, reading up on manuals and blogs when I am stuck and only do classroom training as a last preparation before certifications. This 'trial and error' approach is of course not the safest approach to learning how to drive. If I was to switch to a new car packed with the latest technology and I would just continue to drive like I drive my old banger, I would certainly under-utilise the capabilities of the car. Continous training in the workplace The Tesla example demonstrates the importance of keeping skills up-to-date in order to benefit more from technological innovations. This is even more true in the professional environment. In this blog I will illustrate the importance of continous training for SAP Business Warehouse (BW) consultants. Over the years, I adapted to the changes in BW as the application evolved over time. Most of the changes introduced since the first version I worked with (BW 3.1) were easy enough to get used to 'as you go along'. There was no real need for formal training, except perhaps with the introduction of BW on HANA (BWoH) where a complete new way of modelling was introduced. Now with BW/4HANA I believe it really is necessary to look at how up-to-date the skillset is of your Data Warehousing team is. In the next few paragraphs I give you three reasons why I think some additional training will be beneficial not just for the individual team members but for the success of Business Intelligence (BI) in your organisation in general. 1. Technology BW/4HANA is less complex than other BW versions – SAP have delivered on their promise to simplify their Data Warehousing application. Depending on how up-to-date your knowledge is, there will be some or more areas where you will benefit from some formal training. If you are new to HANA and the Eclipse development environment, then you will certainly benefit from some training just to get used to the toolset. It will be a much quicker way to increase your productivity than trying to find out how things are done the new way all by yourself. If you are already used to HANA and Eclipse but your BW implementation has not moved to the new Layered Scalability Architecture for HANA (LSA++) then a training course would be recommended to make sure you understand how to best combine the virtual building blocks in BW/4HANA with your physical models. This would also be a good opportunity to get up-to-date with the latest Information Lifecycle Methodology (ILM) options embedded in BW/4HANA. When you are thinking of moving to a Big Data Warehouse (BDW) architecture then training in HANA native parts (modelling, Hadoop integration, data acquisition options) is certainly necessary. The bottom line is that if you are not making the best use of what BW/4HANA if you haven't kept your BW knowledge up-to-date. 2. BI methodologies Despite all changes in technology, many organisations still run BI projects the same way they did fifteen years ago. Business requirements and even complete business models change rapidly. Your business users require access to an ever-growing number of data sources. To be successful in BI, both your infrastructure and your team need to be agile. Training can make a massive difference in the ability of your BI team and business users to work effectively together in short delivery cycles. 3. Professional development As an employee I see training as a 'perk' – a reward for my efforts. Training is also a key part of my professional development, a necessity to stay current in my line of work. Certification is the formal closure of specific training and a recognition that I work and operate at a certain professional level. I enjoy training courses in general and am proud of my certifications. Supporting employees in their development is a key part of being a good employer. The risk of employees leaving because they don't get the training they need is far greater than the risk of employers leaving straight after they have received a training (and their market value has gone up as a result). Training and certification improves the overall capability and the morale of your BI team. Data Warehouse professionals with outdated skills Data Warehouse professionals who don't get the opportunity to train and keep their knowledge current will design solutions based on outdated design principles and use the tools they are comfortable with even if there are now tools available which are better suitable for a given task. Ultimately, this means that your business users don't get the best possible solution the platform would have to offer. I know SAP training does not come cheap, and it is inconvenient when people are away from their desk for a few days, but I also believe this is a small price to pay for the benefits you will get for your organisation if you can work with a team with up-to-date knowledge about the latest tools and methodologies. I have set myself the target of becoming BW/4HANA certified this summer and I hope to see many of you also (re)joining the ranks of SAP certified professionals. I wish you all the best in your individual learning journeys. About the author Jan van Ansem Principal consultant SAP Data Warehousing


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Easyfairs serves communities with live events that enable them to visit their future. They provide a vision of how people's lives, their businesses, their industries can and will change for the better.
Easyfairs is a multi-format event organiser, which means we consider the needs of the markets and communities we serve and then design and execute the format that best suits those needs. Some examples:
The all-in format provides a turnkey solution where everything that an exhibitor needs to participate is included in the price (space rental, modular stand building, stand furniture, onsite and online services, marketing). The all-in formula enabled Easyfairs to make an exceptionally rapid market entry in many geographies and sectors. One of the reasons that Evenementenhal was such a good fit for the Group is that most of its events use the all-in formula.
A business-to-business trade show provides a showcase for leading suppliers and pioneering innovators, typically covering an entire supply chain, to meet current and future customers. Our portfolio of packaging trade shows is a good example. Representatives of leading brands and retailers visit to discover innovations in packaging design, materials, equipment and logistics – all under one roof.
A confex is a combination of conference and exhibition. SETT, which takes place in Stockholm, Malmö and Oslo, is Scandinavia's largest exhibition and conference for innovative and modern learning. It brings together teachers, head teachers, preschool teachers, educationalists and administrators for inspiration, discussion and development.
A summit is essentially a high-level networking platform for the key decision makers in a professional community. Realty in Brussels brings together 7 000 real estate professionals and 450 international investors, as well as more than 120 exhibitors, to learn about issues such as urban development and planning in Belgium and Luxembourg as well as the latest residential, corporate, retail and public architecture projects.
Business-to-consumer events introduce end-consumers to suppliers of products and services meeting a particular set of needs. Our BIS, Bouw & reno and Bois & Habitat events bring together consumers interested in building or extending their properties.
Business-to-vertical refers to an event that is focused on a very specific vertical market. Art Brussels, for example, has evolved over 35 editions into one of Europe's top contemporary art fairs.
Our Heroes conventions across Europe are pop culture festivals bringing together fans of comics, sci-fi and anime.
What makes Easyfairs stand out is right there in the name: we make things "easy". Whatever the format, whether a trade show, exhibition, summit or convention, the aim is to make everything as enjoyably effortless as possible for our exhibitors and visitors. That way, everybody can focus on having a great experience: doing business, networking, discovering innovations, learning about new trends and directions.
As an events organiser, Easyfairs anticipates the challenges you and your business might face in the future and provides you the tools and know-how needed to succeed. We are dedicated to attracting innovative exhibitors and offering creative and entertaining content that presents new ideas, frequently challenges conventional wisdom, and stimulates discussion and engagement. We make it easy:
Easyfairs presents you EasyGo: a programme developed and based on the latest marketing technology to offer you as an exhibitor more visibility and more leads.
With Easygo we also facilitate the experience of the visitors during an event, with a one-touch solution to gather all info and more on an exhibitor.
By geo-cloning successful events in new markets, we offer our exhibitors a very powerful proposition; a platform for them to launch or develop their business abroad. Because the events basically conform to a similar format in all markets, participation is easy and the service very personal. Moreover, content features that work in one geography tend to work in others, since the target communities are similar.
Easyfairs' success with geo-cloning is based on two exceptional and complementary competitive advantages: strong brands and a network of offices that have deep market knowledge as well as research and development capabilities.
Easyfairs has successfully applied these principles to several of their own brands. Some examples: StocExpo and Tank Storage; the Packaging Portfolio (Empack, Label&Print, Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging); Solids European Series - which has evolved into Europe's leading brand for the bulk solids sector; Transport & Logistics; Maintenance and Pumps & Valves and more recently ADF & PCD (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design) that was acquired in 2016 and has expanded its presence now from Paris to Shanghai!
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Google Search Console previously known as Google Webmaster is a useful tool to optimize our website. But as you know people always forget to do the easiest things, likewise, many webmasters also ignore to utilise the useful features of Webmaster tool. So, in this article I will tell you how to fix search engine optimization problems and follow your website's ranking performance. Of let, Google Search Engine has added many unique features to make your website more accessible and using these features is very important to follow the latest Google algorithm.
Table of Contents
- Sign up process for Google Search Console
- Crawl Stats
- Crawl Errors
- Site Maps Generation
- Content Keywords Tool
- Links to Your Site
- Structured Data
- HTML Improvements
- Search Queries
How to Sign Up and add your site in Google Search Console
This is pretty easy to setup. Just type google webmaster in Google search to find this link https://www.google.com/webmasters/#?modal_active=none. You can use your existing Gmail account or you can create a new one.
Then the next step is to add property or your website to the Google Search Console. You can do this by clicking on add property option. Some sites use www and some without it, so, first, decide which matches you and then add. Then you will get another screen to verify your website. There will be 4 options, you can choose anyone. I prefer the first one, in which you just have to download an HTML file and upload it to your web server's root directory. Lastly, you need to click on the verify to finish the process.
How to check Crawl Status
After logging in you will get a dashboard showing different data and graphs. Just head over to the Crawl option at the right bottom corner of the page. Then you will get a drop down menu and click on Crawl status. It will give you an idea of Googlebot activity.
Checking Crawl Errors
This is very important to check crawl error as it prevents search engines to index your website. Crawl error option plays above the Crawl Status option. There will be two sections:
Site Errors: It will graphically show you how many time Googlebot fails to index your website for 90 days.
URL errors: This section will show you how many URLs couldn't crawl due to 404 error or Url error. The reasons could be removing the web page or wrong redirection etc. So you need to manually remove those URLs or pages from the server or there is an option in Google Search Console called "Remove Url", you can use any of them.
How to generate Site Maps:
Sitemap is very much important for SEO Ranking. When Googlebot comes to your site, it searches for sitemap first. It tells Googlebot which pages of your website is new and which have been updated recently etc. Its generally an XML file which can be generated by third-party sitemap generator or you can use webmaster also. To submit an XML sitemap search XML sitemap generator in google. You will find a lot of websites to generate XML sitemap. Then create and download a site map by putting your website URL and upload it to the root directory of your server. After that open Google search console and go to site map option in Crawl menu. Then click on ADD/TEST SITEMAP option and type your sitemap's name like "sitemap.xml". Before clicking on the submit press TEST button to check whether your sitemap has been uploaded or not.
Content Keywords Tool
Content Keyword tool has a significant role in make your web pages keyword centric. It will show the main keywords your website has and how they are helping to rank in Google. You will get an option to download entire data in CSV format. After downloading the file you will get to know how many time a keyword has been repeated on a particular page. This will help you to know the worth of any keyword.
Links to Your Site
Link to your site feature shows you how to analyse backlinks pointing back to your website. It will also help you to know the most linked content and what are the anchor text you have used to get backlinks. You can click on the links and go the exact web pages you got the backlink. By analysing this option you can manage your backlinking strategies for better results.
Structured Data
Structured data is a unique tool to help search engines to understand your website's elements. Your website is made up of many contents. There are author bio, dates and other options. So sometimes it becomes difficult to understand everything for the search engine. Search engines apply structured data to produce rich snippets which are individual portion's information that will then become visible in search results.
To use structured data tool you have to log in to webmaster tool then select your website. You will see Data highlighter option at the left side, then you have to put URL of the website. You will get a new window, it will ask you to tag your elements with your mouse. This a quick process and you should use this feature to make your website better for new google algorithm
HTML Improvements
Google frequently has to change their services and enhancing every tool for improvement of integrated websites. If you are really thinking to optimize your site for Google then you should seriously think about HTML improvement. By this section, you will identify many things like
- Duplicate meta descriptions
- Long meta descriptions
- Short meta descriptions
- Title tag issues
- Non-indexable content etc
Search Queries
Search query option located in the search traffic option. It will show some of the very important data regarding your keyword and search phrases. You can organic search information like how many clicks your keyword has got, how is the CTR, you average position etc. You can consider this part as a mini version of Google analytics.
There are lot more options in Google search console and I will discuss those in next session. Till then keep navigating this options to become familiar with webmaster tool.
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Commentary: On the way to kindergarten
BURLINGAME, Calif. -- Like so many American parents, Jinal Jhaveri and Forum Desai figured they would learn a lot when they applied for a spot in a San Francisco kindergarten for their daughter. What they hadn't counted on was that their education would involve plowing through a mountain of paperwork — using pen and paper.
A year later, Jhaveri and Desai not only have a daughter happily enrolled in kindergarten but they are running SchoolMint (www.schoolmint.net), a fledgling edtech company whose software makes it possible for schools to let parents enroll students via the web. And even though their company is young, it is already making a big impact 3,000 miles away as families in Philadelphia started using the software in November to enroll their children in traditional public, charter or parochial schools in the city.
SchoolMint was one of 13 startups that "graduated" in January from an edtech incubator, Imagine K12 (www.imagine12.com). For a run down of the other dozen edtech companies, check out this piece in EdSurge.
Over the past three years, several hundred edtech startup companies have popped up, doing everything from delivering digital curriculum via the web, to helping students research or present information or helping teachers run their classroom. A few, like SchoolMint, are trying bridging the gap between families and schools.
A compelling hallmark of SchoolMint is that the founders brought a personal understanding of the problem and rich experience in solving it.
A year ago, as Jhaveri and Desai eyed the paper forms needed to apply for kindergarten, they knew that there could be a better way.
The tech-savvy couple's San Francisco web-design firm, Log(n) (www.logn.co), had already been hired by charter schools Rocketship and Great Hearts Academy to build an online system for managing applications.
But custom-built tools can easily cost more than $100,000.
Jhaveri and Desai figured they could take their design experience — and the brains of their 45-person web development firm — and create an easy-to-use tool for any. They expect the eventual cost for the program will be less than $5,0000 per year for a school.
There have been surprisingly few alternatives. On the top of the list: infosnap (www.infosnap.com) in Bethesda, Md., started in 2000, also lets parents register their children for school via the web. But SchoolMint has the look and feel of consumer products.
In about a year's time, the SchoolMint team prototyped a portal site where parents can submit school applications and that schools could even use to conduct admissions lotteries. School leaders in Philadelphia, who are working on whether all parents in that city will be able to choose which schools their children will attend, signed up SchoolMint to power PhillySchoolAPP.org.
The site, which went live in November, lets parents put in their children's names for any traditional public, charter or parochial school in the Philadelphia district. (Parents can also still use paper forms if they so choose.)
"Schools shouldn't have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to create this kind of system for themselves," Jhaveri says.
And parents should worry about losing paperwork just to get to their kids into school.
Betsy Corcoran is CEO of EdSurge (www.edsurge.com), the leading news and information service on education technology. She's a life-long journalist and has been a writer for Scientific American, The Washington Post & Forbes Media.


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Dr Stephen Temple
J F Temple & Son Ltd
Making best use of on-farm anaerobic digestion
About Dr Stephen Temple
Stephen Temple first helped build a simple anaerobic digester in Malawi in 1977. Since returning to the family farm in 1998 he has installed and developed a farm-scale digester making maximum use of CHP heat. As a Chartered Engineer the objective is always to improve operation and reduce waste.
Integration of anaerobic digestion into the farm business, from source of feedstock to utilisation of electricity, heat and optimal use of digestate.


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This Desperate Element
This Desperate Element is David Erickson's first collection of poetry. You will soon be able to purchase it as an Amazon Kindle eBook.
Table Of Contents
Michelangelo's David
This Is What I Wanted
Wild Arenas We Avoid
Popping Cans
Childhood's Lake Of Slime
This Our City
The Movable Garden
From The Land Of Fear
Her Ghostly Song
This Desperate Element
Learning To Swim
The Chair
Circle Of Light
Two Weeks Vacation In The Southwest
Learning To Like Rain
The Bird
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Eid-ul-Fitr brings with itself thousands of reasons to celebrate and rejoice in the glory of Allah. It's time to meet friends, family and relatives and celebrate and share joy. And nothing's like the delicious and scrumptious food to treat our self and our loved ones. This festive month try some absolutely marvelous dishes for your friends, families and relatives. For those who wish to prepare some yummy delights but are unsure about the recipe glance through the following lines.
Eid-Ul-Fitr's essence lies in sharing love, food and respect with each other. We have provided you with the best Eid-ul-Fitr recipes. Easy to prepare and yummy to taste, treat people you love with these delicacies. They deserve it for all the love they shower on you.
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If you've been reading, you know that I love Elizabeth Bishop and you know that I've been holding out hope that some of you are memorizing her poem Sonnet with me. As of tomorrow mama:monk will be moving on to a new poem. I know you may not have had time to learn all of it. Or you may think that a poem is the last thing you're going to use your limited brain powers on in the midst of crazy mother life. I understand that the poem memorizing part of this blog may be it's strangest quirk, but I'm hopeful that there are some of you out there who are appreciating it! Are you out there, people?
Because I loved hearing your fantastic thoughts about hospitality, I'm really hoping you'll share a little about your experience with this poem (even if it's just what you've thought about reading it) or, perhaps, your nonexperience with this poem. Has Bishop's poem meant anything to you?
Please share, mamas!


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McHenry Downtown Theater
1204 N. Green Street,
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The Empire Theatre was opened on June 28, 1919. It was renamed the Colony Theatre in 1939, it burned in 1952.
It was rebuilt to the plans of architect John van der Meulen, and opened in February 1955 with 680 seats. It was later twinned in the 1980's and closed suddenly as a discount house managed by Rhyan Management (RMC) in January 2000. It reopened in 2003 as a discount first-run theater operated by "C" You at the Movies. It had closed by 2014. It reopened January 18, 2018 and a third screen has been added which will open in February 2018.
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Here are photos of this theatre.
Here is their official website. There is also a photo of the theatre on this page.
The entry for Chicago architect John van der Meulen in the 1962 American Architects Directory lists this 1955 theater among his works. Later in his career van der Meulen and his architectural partner Ralph Rapson became known for the American embassies they designed in various cities, including Stockholm, Copenhagen, and The Hague.
The McHenry Theater could still be a handsome Midcentury Modern building if they'd rip that shingled fake mansard and other accumulated bits of ticky-tacky off of it. It deserves better treatment than it's had.
The Empire Theatre launched June 28, 1919 with "The Little Rowdy." It closed for a month in January of 1929 to install a Vitaphone sound system re-opening Feb. 21, 1929 though sound films were still a month away.
I just read the downtown theater will be renovated and reopened hopefully in the fall. DC Cobbs restaurant will also be moving in next door!
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Mitch McConnell Refuses To Condemn Donald Trump For Praising Putin
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stunned CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday, when the GOP leader refused to condemn Donald Trump's remarks that the United States is just like Vladimir Putin's regime.
In an interview airing before the Super Bowl on Sunday, Trump told Bill O'Reilly about Putin: "I do respect him. Well, I respect a lot of people, but that doesn't mean I'll get along with them."
Trump then excused Putin's killing of journalists and political rivals: "There are a lot of killers. We have a lot of killers. Well, you think our country is so innocent?"
When pressed about Trump's statements on Putin, McConnell said on CNN's State of the Union:
"He is a former KGB agent, a thug, not elected in a way that most people consider a credible election. [on Putin] No, I don't think there is any equivalency with the way the Russians conduct themselves and the way the United States does."
But McConnell refused to condemn Trump's statements saying:
"Look, Jake, I can speak to myself and I have about my feelings for Vladimir Putin. I'm not going to critique every utterance of the president."
I am STUNNED by the hypocrisy. This man literally critiqued everything that President Obama did for the last 8 years. Shameful.
Words have power and words have meaning. Donald Trump is putting Putin ahead of the American people and the GOP is turning a blind eye. Trump has put the United States in a position of weakness by his continued deference to Putin.
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Media Advisory - Ombudsman releases Report into the Department of Environment's Management of the Provincial Water Classification Program
August 15, 2014
FREDERICTON - The Office of the Ombudsman has released a report regarding the Department of Environment's management of the provincial water classification program.
In February of 2013, the office of the Ombudsman was contacted by citizens and representatives of the Nashwaak Watershed Association. They had concerns about the Department of Environment's management of the provincial Water Classification Program, in particular, they were troubled by the fact that no watercourse had been classified under the Water Classification Regulation 2002-13, The regulation was enacted well over a dedicate ago and although numerous organization's had applied for classification none were ever granted.
"Our Office has concluded that it is in the public interest to provide a detailed report in order to establish the grounds for our conclusions and recommendations." Charles Murray.
The three primary recommendations are as follows:
- If the Department has determined that Regulation 2002-13 is unenforceable then it should be repealed without delay.
- Those individuals and groups who have submitted a request for classification should be advised of the reasons why their application is being rejected
- The Department website and other communication forms should reflect the fact that they will not be classifying watercourses.
With respect to other Departments, we would make the following recommendations based on our investigation into Regulation 2002-13:
- Where Departments are unclear as to statutory authority, they should seek detailed clarification from the Office of the Attorney General before setting a date for the Regulation coming into force.
- Regulations should not be brought into force until the Department responsible for their enforcement has confidence that the provisions are sufficiently clear, workable, and enforceable.
- Introduction of new regulatory schemes should be accompanied by clear and measurable outcomes to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Ministerial discretion should not be applied over an extended period of time in a blanket manner to nullify Regulation. The better practice is to delay coming into force or, if that is too late, to repeal the Regulation. This leads to more open communication with the public, decreases risks of misleading or encouraging adverse reliance, and incentivizes swifter resolution.
Copies of the report are available online at the following link: EnglishWaterClassificationReport.pdf


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The views expressed in this blog are the authors own and do not necessarily reflect those of Cuso International. That being said, our views are at least three times more attention-grabbing than what you find on the official site. Now on to the exciting stuff!
Before reading further, help Heather and Tim fundraise the $2,000 they (each) need to raise before going to Lao.
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You'll get a charitable tax receipt from Cuso for donations of $10 or more. You can get a tax receipt whether you're a Canadian or an American donor. Awesome! Canadian donors be sure to check out the First Time Donor Super Credit.
What is Cuso International?
Cuso International is a Canadian NGO that places skilled professionals (like Heather & Tim) into volunteer positions around the world where their skills are needed. The – very manageable – objective of Cuso is to forever reduce poverty and promote equality worldwide. No biggie.
Learn more about Cuso International on their website.
Tell Me More About This "Lao" Place
Lao (also known as "Laos") is a small, landlocked country south of China, sandwiched in between Thailand and Vietnam. During the Vietnam War (what is it good for), Lao was bombarded with more land mines than any other country in the world. That (among other factors) has left Lao one of the poorest countries in SE Asia.
We are going to be living in Vientiane, the capital city of Lao, for 12 months. Vientiane is the largest city in Laos with a population of 760,000 and the average high temperature is 31 degrees Celsius (that's 88 degrees Fahrenheit). This is a big difference from Canada.
"I may only be one person, but I'm one person that's making a difference."
Our work with Cuso International in Lao
Heather will be training Lao officials in computer skills and English, so they will have a larger voice in international dealings. Tim will be researching smallholder irrigation, and creating a funding selection model so that all project members (farmer and funder) get more benefit.
Did you remember to donate?
Honestly, we could use your help getting to Lao. With our engineering, project management, and travel background we are perfectly set up to make a lasting change. We can put our skills towards a good cause, and you can be a part of it!
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The Bangor School Department is continuously accepting applications for the following contracted provider positions:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Licensed Master Social Workers
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologists
- Registered Nurse Substitutes
- Licensed Professional Nurse Substitutes
- Licensed Interpreters
- Registered Interpreters
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Clinical Psychologists
- Psychological Examiners
These services are required on an as needed basis throughout the school year and are contracted positions. Professional duties may include:
- Responds to evaluation referrals for students with suspected disabilities or re-evaluation of students with identified disabilities.
- Develops present level of function and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with goals and objectives in conjunction with the IEP team when requested.
- Implements service delivery to assigned students based on the goals, objectives, frequency/duration, and placement as determined by the IEP team.
- Maintains oral and written communication with educational personnel and parents.
- Works cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed, including adaptation strategies, consultation, and plan development.
To apply please submit a Letter of Interest, including hourly rate, and attach copies of current Maine license, proof of insurance, proof of State of Maine Criminal History Record Check completed through the Maine Department of Education, resume/vitae, three letters of reference and transcripts to: Office of Pupil Services, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401. If you have questions, please call the Office of Pupil Services at 207-992-4173.


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Since the soul has a greater capacity to acquire and apply knowledge, be it good or evil, a corrupted soul would become a conduit through which Satan continues to debase the behavior of the physical person in whom the corrupted soul resides.
It is instructive to know that Satan is second only to the Holy Trinity in the possession of power and knowledge. Thus, when Satan occupies a soul, the soul by its own efforts is incapable of escaping from Satan's domination.
Only when the physical person returns to God by hearing, reading, speaking and practicing the word of God would he become empowered by the Holy Spirit to break free from Satan's grip.
For the word of God is, indeed, spiritual food for the soul. As the physical person must have bread and meat for nourishment to function optimally, so too the soul must have the word of God to be nourished toward righteousness (Luke 4:4).
Just as it is true when a physical person is starving, he would search in garbage cans and dumpsters for whatever he can find to eat. So too, when the soul is starving, it would search in spiritual garbage cans and dumpsters and feed on the word of Satan.
To keep the soul from feeding on the word of Satan, a mere 30 minutes a day devoted to prayers and reading the gospel would be enough to provide the right spiritual nourishment for your soul. Wake up 30 minutes before your family or friends wake up, to speak to God and listen to your mind for his answer to your prayer.
Along with praying and reading the gospel, we should also practice the word of God in our daily lives to cleanse our souls of all spiritual impurities directed towards them by the demons of Satan, so as to maintain the soul as a hospitable dwelling for the Holy Spirit.
It is not enough that we do no harm to our neighbors, we should practice the gospel by seeking opportunities to express God's kindness and caring by providing food to those who are hungry, clothing, shelter, health care, jobs and educational opportunities to those who cannot afford them.
The true believer should do these things to demonstrate that he loves his neighbors as he loves God, if it is within his means to do so. If because of financial or time constraints, he is unable to do so alone, he should join other believers with similar devotion to demonstrate God's kindness and caring in both words and action for the poor and needy.
As the believer keeps spiritual impurities from entering his soul by practicing the word of God, the indwelling Holy Spirit will testify to God on the spiritual purity of his or her soul to qualify the believer to become a child of God (Roman 8:15-17).
On becoming a child of God, the believer would experience an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, accompanied by indescribable joy every day of his life. He would feel the presence of God through his words and action, and know without a doubt that he loves God with all his soul.


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2005 Acura RSX Reviews and Ratings
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Expert Reviews
The Acura RSX receives many upgrades for 2005, and while no one change is particularly significant, together they add up to a car that is considerably improved over last year's model.
The previous-generation Integra helped establish the current trend of import tuners. Introduced in 2002, the RSX took the Integra's place as Acura's front-wheel-drive sport coupe. The RSX has lost some of its edge competing against the high-performance Subaru WRX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Dodge SRT-4. All can be had for roughly the same money, and offer significant performance advantages.
What the RSX has to offer is the luxury, refinement and prestige of an Acura.
Build quality and fit and finish are excellent. The RSX looks aggressive, and mild styling revisions for 2005 enhance its crisp, clean lines. Its cabin is nicely trimmed. It's oriented around the driver, with excellent seats and convenient storage. The standard RSX is fun to drive, particularly when equipped with the manual transmission. The Type-S is a lot more fun, with a sweet-sounding engine that revs to 8100 rpm. Updates to the 2005 Acura RSX Type-S help it regain ground in the hotly contested market of young, upwardly mobile enthusiasts.
The 2005 Acura RSX is available in two trim levels. The base model ($20,175) comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 160 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque. It comes with 16-inch wheels and tires, cloth upholstery, a five-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic. Leather is optional ($1,075).
The RSX Type-S ($23,570) raises the bar to 210 horsepower (up from 200 last year) and 143 pound-feet of torque from its version of the same 2.0-liter engine. Type-S comes with leather, a six-speed manual with no automatic option, and 17-inch wheels and tires.
Both RSX models have only a handful of options to clutter the buying process. Power door locks, automatic climate control, an anti-theft system with remote entry, tilt steering wheel and a glass moonroof are standard across the board. It also comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heat-rejecting window glass and premium audio systems: a six-speaker in-dash CD player on the RSX and a seven-speaker Acura/Bose 6CD in-dash changer on the Type-S.
An additional performance package is available for both models. Called A-Spec, this dealer-installed option includes a four-piece aero kit, a big wing, even stiffer springs, and special wheels with high-performance 17-inch tires. New to the package for 2005 are upgraded brakes, with slotted rotors and better pads.
The Acura RSX presents a classic wedgy fastback shape, with a short nose, wheels pushed out to the corners, and a smooth profile that sweeps elegantly from the nose to the high tail. As befitting its sport-coupe market, it's more aggressive than many other Acuras, even given the company's aggressive new styling direction.
The changes made for 2005 continue the theme of subtle but effective. The front bumper is updated with a larger, more aggressive radiator opening under the bumper and a more dramatic five-sided Acura grille. Additionally, the headlights now feature blackout trim around the reflectors, a common aftermarket upgrade. The revised taillights have an embossed look to them, and the rear bumper has been modified for a racy look. Standard on the Type-S is a new spoiler on the rear decklid, although we still like the unadorned look of the standard RSX better. Overall, the look is clean and tidy, and Acura has continued to avoid styling cliches in favor of tight, crisp lines.
Fit and finish is excellent, of course, with narrow gaps between body panels. Acura is also careful to use as few breaks between body panels as possible to give the car a carved-from-a-solid-piece look.
Under the sexy skin is a chassis that is reinforced for 2005, making it 15 percent stiffer in the front and 21 percent stiffer in the rear. Insulation material has been added in the doors and roof to reduce road noise, and the side mirror gaps have been sealed shut to reduce wind noise. It works to a certain extent, but the RSX is primarily a sporty car, and you can expect more road, engine and wind noise inside than in one of the company's more luxurious offerings.
The RSX interior is very driver-oriented, with the center part of the dash tilted slightly toward the lucky person behind the wheel. It's not really luxurious, but textures and surfaces are all very nice for a car in the low 20-thousand range, and switchgear is all exemplary, as befitting an Acura. New chrome and titanium-look accents add a touch of elegance to the stylishly businesslike design.
The automatic climate control couldn't be simpler to use, with three large dials your only input. Similarly, the audio controls are logically placed for intuitive operation. The rest of the interior layout is just as sensible, making it easy to acclimate oneself to the car and get on with the business of driving.
The thick three-spoke steering wheel neatly frames clear gauges with black numerals on new off-white faces that turn red-on-black at night. The 9000-rpm tachometer and 160-mph speedometer dominate the cluster, with fuel and temperature gauges flanking them. Cruise control and basic audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel for added convenience.
The front seats are excellent, with good lateral support, a deep bucket for your butt, and even small shoulder wings to help keep you in place in hard corners. They grip you even when covered in leather, but remain comfortable for longer trips. As with most cars of this size and class, the rear seat is something of a joke, reserved only for small humans or medium-size dogs. A better idea is to fold down the seatbacks, enhancing the already sizeable cargo area under the hatch, and letting you pretend you have a two-seater.
Storage for small stuff is plentiful. There are bins in the doors, a sizeable lighted glovebox, and a clever tray/cupholder combination forward of the shifter. The cupholder works fine, as long as you aren't trying to stuff a convenience store bladder buster in there.
The Acura RSX is all about driving, and in both versions, it's a blast. Acceleration is brisk in the RSX, darn quick in the Type-S. All the controls work well, with solid brakes, accurate and sharp steering, and predictable handling.
Suspension settings on both of the RSX models were revised significantly for 2005 for better handling. Camber and caster were revised for better roadholding and more predictable steering. The new suspension settings also lower the center of gravity by 7 mm, which helps reduce body roll. Ride comfort is improved (although it's still stiff) through the use of revised bushings and damper seals. Anti-roll bars on both models were widened and thickened, from 23mm to 25.4mm with a wall thickness of 3.0mm up from 2.8mm in previous models. The Type-S bars go from 23mm to 26.5mm, and the wall thickness is revised from 2.8mm to 3.5mm. The Type S also gets a stiffer strut tower brace, further helping the steering response. And, as previously mentioned, the steering rack itself was revised with a shorter ratio for better response, resulting in quick response that doesn't feel darty. In the rear, the spring height was reduced on the Type-S, further lowering the center of gravity. The rear anti-roll bar diameter was also increased from 19mm to 21mm.
The revised suspension settings add up to a car that feels sharper and more finely honed than its predecessor. While it is more compliant, the ride is still stiff. However the benefits in handling are immediately noticeable. Overcook a corner and the car understeers, but a gentle easing of the throttle or a moderate tap of the brakes will tuck in the nose and help rotate the rear end. The RSX is one of those cars that rewards skilled drivers, and feeds a lot of rope to the unskilled ones before they hang themselves.
The shifter is a joy, placed perfectly next to the wheel. The feel of the shifter in the Type-S has been revised and it really shows with crisp, accurate shifts.
Step on the brakes and you're rewarded with solid pedal feel, thanks to a larger master cylinder and a more rigid pedal. The standard ABS helps slow the car quickly and without fade. The Type-S gets bigger front and rear rotors for even better braking performance.
The engines in both RSX models are very sophisticated, with variable valve timing, overhead cams, four-valves per cylinder and all-aluminum construction. Both models use Honda's i-VTEC technology, which combines a cam-phasing valve timing (VTC for variable timing control) with VTEC, which actually changes the valve lift. However, it works differently and for different goals in the two models. The RSX's system is tuned more for emissions and fuel efficiency, while the Type-S is designed for power. The base engine develops 160 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 141 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, same as last year. Thanks to improved intake, exhaust and cams, the Type-S gains 10 horsepower, for 210 at 7800 rpm and 143 pound-feet of torque at 7000 rpm. Both engines meet strict LEV-II emissions requirements, and while premium fuel is required for the Type-S, it's only a suggestion for the RSX.
To get the most from the base engine, it's best to stick with the standard five-speed manual, a slick-shifting unit with ratios that maximize power from the engine. The automatic features Acura's Sequential SportShift, a mode that allows for manual shifting of the gears. It works well, giving the driver full manual control, refusing to shift up or down unless directed by the driver (although it won't let you do something stupid, like start from a dead stop in fifth gear). Left in Drive, Grade Logic Control keeps gear hunting to a minimum on long uphill stretches. But it's still not as quick to respond as a true manual, and fuel economy suffers a bit as well.
The Type-S is a whole other beast. The redline is much higher (8100 rpm vs 6800 rpm in the RSX), and those extra revs are where much of those additional 50 horses play. Acceleration is smooth and quick, with a surge at the top end when the cams switch to their high lift. The revised higher redline lets you stay in it longer and keep the engine in this high-lift range. It also sounds sweet at high revs, especially when the high-lift cams come online, and that in and of itself is a good enough reason to wind it out at every opportunity. The torque band is very usable, belying the reputation of small four cylinders as being gutless.
The transmission and final drive ratios in the six-speed manual have been revised to take advantage of the new power in the Type-S. About the only dynamic flaw is the lack of a limited-slip front differential. As a result, the inside front wheel spins madly under power in sharp turns under full throttle, sometimes making it difficult to get the most from the engine.
The RSX is a sophisticated and sporty player in the compact performance car market. More luxurious than cars like the Subaru WRX or Dodge SRT-4, it offers very good performance and a handling package that is hard to beat. While not exactly a luxury car, it is nicely equipped, and the driver's seat is a comfortable and fun place to be.
Most drivers opt for the lower-horsepower base RSX, with its 160-horsepower engine. It's a rewarding car, and they'll be very satisfied, as long as they don't test-drive the Type-S while they're at the Acura dealership.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Keith Buglewicz is based in Southern California.


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Hoops – Feelin' Fine
We're still hooked on Hoops' undeniably infectious and charming tapes #1 + #2, which dropped earlier this year. Today the band offers the first glimpse at their next tape in the form of new track "Feelin' Fine", and it's more of the kind of fuzzy, vaguely nostalgic and summer-ready lo-fi guitar-pop vibes that we loved about the first two releases. Check it below, and look out for Hoops' tape #3 to drop soon. In the meantime, you can pick up the first tape on limited vinyl (150 copies) here:


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The gig economy is empowerment. This new business paradigm empowers individuals to better shape their own destiny and leverage their existing assets to their benefit.
John McAfee
In today's gig economy, where jobs have been replaced by 'portfolios of projects,' most people find themselves doing more things less well for two-thirds of the money.
Tina Brown
Uber drivers around Oksenøyveien should drop in to Ocean Yield and give the Rokke's a friendly high-five and welcome them to the gig economy. No more does the Lewek Constellation have to slave under the instructions from Tower 15, they are free to set their own destiny, do with the vessel (soon to be renamed I'm sure) what they wish. Pick and choose jobs merely by switching on an app (metaphorically I guess). The drop in the charter rate from USD 105k per day to USD 40k per day must have felt a little painful, but hey, joining the hipster crowd was always going to be expensive… It's good to see the blue blood of Norwegian business joining the post-Fordism dream… I may even open a check shirt and beard trimming service around the corner…
It will be interesting to see what value OY mark this asset down to in their next accounts and quite how painful keeping the vessel in full time charter mode will be. I am not sure the Connector has aged well. A beautiful ship, but a jack-of all-trades-master-of-none in the current market and it is not a vessel well designed for the gig economy.
There has never been a spot market in the offshore for vessels of the this sophistication. All the current contractors who could utilise the system have too much capacity (for years) and anyone who doesn't have an asset like this isn't going to make the bid list for deepwater flexlay work. While the Connector has been off doing oil and gas work a host of renewable lay vessels have come into the European interconnector market (think Maersk Connector that can be grounded for beachhead work) and so much flexlay capability in oil and gas has been added in a fixed and modular buildout boom that this looks like a tricky asset to see a natural home for.
The charter rate is a 62% reduction to the previous rate and comes with only a three month backlog. Comparable vessels are struggling to get more than USD 20-30k a day in regular work for a time charter and long-term jobs go for much less, some of this reflects the fact much engineering work will have been done based on the vessel.. Running costs must be in the vicinity of USD 15k per day if OY crew it up and have it ready for time charter work. A rational basis would suggest therefore that a reduction of 80% to book value maybe appropriate. I suspect they will be less agressive than that… although a long spell without utilisation will do wonders for the power of rational thought.
With a broad portfolio of assets OY have no need to pretend the vessel value and future is something it is not and may just take the hit to save them having to explain its position every quarter as they announce results (which would detract from some of their excellent investments). Willing buyer/ willing seller will be very interesting here.


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ROSSENS, Switzerland and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq :MXWL ), a leading developer and manufacturer of energy storage and power delivery solutions, today announced its Switzerland-based product line will be delivering high voltage capacitors for DC circuit breaker and DC voltage divider applications to the major OEMs involved in a DC grid initiative called the ZhangBei Project. This project will secure power supply to Beijing from a variety of renewable sources including wind and solar power.
Maxwell's CONDIS® branded capacitors will be the first to market with the largest 550kV DC meshed grid that includes four types of new capacitors for DC converter valve ultra high voltage circuit breakers using four lines and four substations. This will provide more than six times the energy conversion on the grid while allowing the DC circuit breaker to open circuits on the production site should any line get compromised, thereby minimizing losses and increasing flexibility to transfer energy on the line. CONDIS capacitors are the preeminent supplier of capacitors for ultra high voltage circuit breakers rating 800 kV up to 1100 kV. Customers include NHVS, PG, ABB, XD, NARI and XJ.
"Demand for meshed DC grids is growing and these new developments are opening an increased need for high voltage capacitors," said Gérard Lopez, vice president and general manager of the high voltage product line. "We have invested substantial time and resources in R&D to follow the evolution of the transmission/distribution grid and to provide our customers with the most secure, reliable and innovative products. Participation in this project is evidence of our proven success with circuit breakers and dividers and reinforces our strategic position in China while paving the way for future worldwide projects of this magnitude."
The main challenge of this project for OEM partners is the development of DC circuit breakers with a new switching system capable of opening DC currents. To meet this need, Maxwell is in development of four types of new CONDIS-branded capacitor products for these DC breakers including DC-Fast Circuit Breaker (pure DC-voltage), DC Pole Bus Circuit Breaker (pure DC-voltage), Starting Resistor Bypass Circuit Breaker (composite voltage AC & DC) and Converter AC Side Circuit Breaker (composite voltage AC & DC).
"The CONDIS product line has been regarded as a reliable provider of high voltage capacitors for circuit breakers and dividers for two decades," said Lijiang Chi, Chief Engineer and Vice GM of XJ, a participant in the ZhangBei DC Grid Project. "The ZhangBei project will supply enough power on the grid to manage the increasing demand for high energy without breakdown of the grid. The technology provided by CONDIS capacitors will aid us in minimizing disruptions by increasing the number of lines and substations."
Maxwell's high voltage capacitors and resistors are key components for DC circuit breakers and DC voltage dividers by reinforcing DC circuit breaker switching capability and DC voltage divider accurate measurements. The long term stability, temperature control and outstanding insulation design of CONDIS-branded HV capacitors and voltage dividers help customers handle variable working conditions in high altitude HVDC substations.
About Maxwell Technologies
Maxwell is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. We have developed and transformed our patented, proprietary and fundamental dry electrode manufacturing technology that we have historically used to make ultracapacitors to create a breakthrough technology that can be applied to the manufacturing of batteries. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation, renewable energy and information technology. Our CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. For more information, visit www.maxwell.com or www.condis.ch.
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The undead will be out to party this week in Windsor Locks. The Blackboard Cafe is hosting the "Dead of Summer" party on Friday night.
The event is presented by The Year of the Dead, a zombie-themed calendar that promises to bring new meaning to the term "dead sexy."
The calendar uses special effects to make the most grotesquely gorgeous girls you can dream up.
The Dead of Summer party is a fundraiser for the calendar and will feature plenty of live music and, oh, so much more.
For example, you can get your picture taken with a zombie pinup in the photo booth, take part in a "blood soaked wet T-shirt contest" and enjoy plenty of drink specials.
You can also be among the first to get your hands on the new Year of the Dead: 2013 Lingerie Edition.
The party starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 2 a.m. You must be 21 or older to attend.


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A few posters suggested the image in the previous post represented some manner of scatter plot – Linux Turner @ "localhost" suggesting an ACRank, backlink concentration chart indicating quality, Joost De Valk at Yoast suggesting a Distribution of websites/URLs over an AC rank / # links scale, and Jackie Hole suggesting a representation of the exodus of SEO professionals from a free bar when the drinks run out. Jackie, much though we love SEO related data, we have our limits…
We feel it only fair though, to provide a little clarity – so, I'm sorry Roland, from Cloudshapes – we can confirm that the new technology we are launching is in no way related to the genus sciurus, and whilst we appreciate the thought, Alex Flower, I guarantee the technology behind this is far, far more advanced than a simple IP addresses, AC Rank extract.
To attempt to explain the image above, without giving too much away, we generated a green flame for a big "thingy", and fed some more data into our algorithm to generate a red flame for another big "thingame". At a casual look, the two flames look pretty similar ( which won't be a surprise to many when you learn what they represent ) – but when compared block by block, we see the subtle differences becoming more apparent.
Has this clarified your vision of what the new technology could be, or what the technology behind the "flame like scatter plot" could be – will it be the AC rank replacement loran750 has been dreaming of, or a link trajectory calculation as suggested by Brent Rangen?
Don't forget to have a read of Brads' Post if you fancy winning a two day pass to SearchMarketingDay at Poznan.
I'll close by wishing you all a great weekend, with the promise that all will be revealed next week.
Oh… we should have said that ONE person more or less correctly guessed ONE axis in the initial post comments. One last clue is that the pixellation is there for a reason. Does this help? More guesses welcome below over the weekend.
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text: Thank you to Martina and Clayton for sending us a lovely photograph of the wooden rings we made for their wedding. Best wishes to you both! Featured on the right is our "Breaking Traditions" ring made from Koa and Birch Wood, inlaid with a mixture of crushed stones that mimic the traditional three-stone diamond ring. On the left is "Seashore's Muse," comprised of a Rosewood band and a Mother of Pearl Inlay.


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Get ready for a wild time, this is the Northern Territory
An exquisite mix of the old versus the new, of old cultures and traditions standing shoulder to shoulder with the more modern ideas of western society.
A representative of an age-old Australian civilization, with its barren landscape.
Ancient untouched regions and quiet lonely towns Northern Territory is also home to a growing capital city of Darwin, a surprisingly affluent city to interstaters that visit it and expect just a large outpost.
The Northern Territory offers both a home and an incredible journey, with vast open lands riddled with untamed wildlife, waterfalls and incredible sunsets.
The capital city of Darwin is where most of the state's juxtapositions come to meet.
It is where the city meets the country life; an urban atmosphere comes to play alongside the natural Top End laconic personality.
It is where the unique remoteness of the state in all its glory says hello to the centre point of the state's population.
Because of the contrasts Darwin has become a vibrant city, spurred on financially by the mining boom. The relaxed atmosphere leads to café tables sprawling on to the streets and the cities proud multiculturalism adds flavour to the markets and museums that showcase the very best of the Northern Territory.
Deckchair Cinemas are a perfect way to spend yet another warm beautiful evening and Mindil Beach is the place to cool off during the day.
Come back to the beach at sunset to capture all that is great about Darwin and the state, pure unaltered stunning scenery as much of the city congregates here for markets.
Try out the great local and international cuisines with a beer in hand and with a stunning backdrop all around.
The brilliant Aboriginal artwork that is found all over the state has also found a home at the Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory.
Also at the museum is a fantastic display of the 1974 Cyclone Tracey which devastated the city.
Another great place to check out is Berry Springs which has great natural swimming holes to enjoy and excellent nature to take in.
A place of such beauty it is hard to put into words.
Kakadu National Park, just south of Darwin.
With such grandiose nature and space, one could spend days and weeks here without the feeling of boredom or the want to leave.
Kakadu National Park is the combination of the entire countries diversity in one amazing spot.
Teeming with falls and natural pools like Jim Jim, amongst the unparalleled mixture of desert red and forest green Kakadu hosts wildly varying ecology and even more different forms of wildlife, living without fear of human intervention.
It all adds for imposing place that strikes the mind as a dwelling unlike any other on earth.
Further down south of the state lies another hub for Territorians, Alice Springs.
Spend your time between the lonely pubs surrounded by red and orange sands that would have surely been a typical setting in your pre-holiday view of Northern Territory.
If you dreamt of a real Australia full of iconic empty vastness and town in which to enjoy it all Alice Springs is the place for you.
Walk up to Anzac Hill for a beautiful view over the town or up Mount Gillen for panoramic views of the rich unfaltering colour all the way to the horizon.
Alice Springs also holds the key to some of the best outback experiences you will find in the Territory as is thus a great base for your explorations.
The red center
First stop is of course the grand Uluru, or Ayres Rock. Stretching over 3 kilometres wide, and over 900m above sea level Uluru is as much a cultural monument as it is an incredible natural wonder.
Close inspection will show this incredible rock to be full of artefacts and drawings of the local Anangu people.
Nothing can prepare you for its size, wondrous beauty and ever changing colour against the backing of the sun.
Another improbable natural feat is located just a short drive from Uluru.
The Olgas or Kata Tjuta, is a collection of 36 domed rocks, with striking valleys and steep climbs.
The tallest of the domed rocks is over 200m taller than Uluru, and despite not being just one intimidating rock, the Olgas captivates the hearts and minds of views as much as it takes over its surroundings with its own brilliance.
Kings Canyon is just north of Uluru and is the least travelled to of the three hotspots so far mentioned.
But with sheer cliff walls, a natural wind protected swimming pool travellers are in for a treat here.
Hike up to the top and view the awe-inspiring vistas as well as below to the depths of the crevasse.
The list of astonishing places continues north, to Katherine Gorge, full of swimming's spots and cliffs to dive off.
It is also known for its surrounding hiking trails and of course the wildlife.
Full of adventure the Top End will be unforgettable
An opportunity to see the magical Arnhem Land is a chance that should not be passed up.
Though permits into this Aboriginal territory is difficult but well worth it.
To experience the land from an indigenous perspective and truly interact with the oldest civilisation on earth is one of the best opportunities Australia will give you in your travels.
Australia still holds on to its barren past, its community spirit and natural wonders as is shown by the Northern Territory and because of this it allows even the most nostalgic and dreamy traveller to experience and see the land through the same eyes that have inhabited it for thousands of years.


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TORONTO (Jan. 24) — I had a swirl of mixed emotion this morning when the Toronto Argonauts announced the firing of long–time general manager Jim Barker. Part of me was upset for one of the genuinely nicest people I came across during my 23 years at The FAN–590 (now Sportsnet–590), Canada's first all–sports radio station. Jim is a salt–of–the–earth man that earned his way to the top of the Argonaut organization.
This move, however, is warranted for arguably the worst trade in modern Canadian Football League history.
Having imprudently allowed young, in–their–prime quarterbacks Zach Collaros and Trevor Harris to escape freely to Hamilton and Ottawa — both East Division rivals — Barker compensated with a firing offense. On Sep. 11 of this past season, he traded the Argos' best defensive performer (cornerback T.J. Heath) and the club's first–round draft choice (which would become No. 1 overall) to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for middling quarterback Drew Willy. To deploy a local hockey comparison, this was akin to the Maple Leafs, last season, trading Morgan Rielly and the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft (Auston Matthews) to the Buffalo Sabres for a back–up goalie. Homicide detectives would have spent days lifting forensic evidence at 60 Bay St.
Though the Argos were already spiraling toward the CFL cellar, this deal assured that Winnipeg would choose first in the 2017 draft of Canadian–born players — to be held in May. Barker also included the Argos' third–round pick in 2018. Had the Blue Bombers asked for concession rights at BMO Field, who knows what may have happened? It was a stunning move by a man with a sharp recruiting eye (he brought Collaros and Harris to Toronto); an assistant coach with the Argos during the Doug Flutie era (Grey Cup titles in 1996 and 1997) and GM of the 2012 CFL champion that sold out Rogers Centre for the 100th anniversary of the Grey Cup game. Barker needs no introduction to gridiron talent or the vagaries of four–down football. How he could have been so thoroughly fleeced by the Blue Bombers will long remain a mystery.
Some may contend that Barker had to move drastically with veteran quarterback Ricky Ray hobbled through much of last season. Parenthetically, Barker deserves immense praise for acquiring Ray from Edmonton and building the 2012 Grey Cup team around the future hall–of–fame pivot. The counter–argument is that one of Collaros or Harris should have been available to step in last season. And that either of them could have been similarly maimed while playing behind a terrible offensive line. As it turned out, the Argos were full value for their last–place record of 5–13. Barker deserved to pay the price.
There may, however, be a grand opportunity for the Double Blue.
John Hufnagel has presided over a perennial powerhouse in Calgary since joining the Stampeders as head coach in December 2007. His sideline record of 102–41–1 between 2008 and 2015 is one of the best in CFL annals and Calgary made it to the Grey Cup three times; winning in 2008 and 2014. Hufnagel was president and GM of the 2016 Stampeders, who finished with a CFL–best 15–2–1 mark but were upset by Ottawa in the Grey Cup at BMO Field — a remarkable game that went to overtime. The five–year contract extension Hufnagel signed with Calgary prior to the 2012 season has expired. The Argos should move heaven and earth to strap him into their general manager's chair. Though an expensive hire, he would bring instant credibility to a club that embarrassed itself last year in a new stadium. It would show football fans that the Argonauts are dead–serious about crafting a winner… and fighting for regional turf with the Tiger–Cats.
Whether or not Hufnagel would welcome such a challenge at 65 years of age isn't known. But, money and opportunity form a tantalizing mixture. The Argos should fully explore this possibility.


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Eighteen-year-olds in America can vote, join the military, and serve on juries, but law bars them from having a beer.
That's the logic behind a debate to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 in an effort to curb binge drinking on college campuses. Over 100 college presidents across the country, including Rhodes College president William Troutt, have signed a statement calling for dialogue on the issue.
Called the Amethyst Initiative, the movement to rethink the drinking age is led by Choose Responsibility, a nonprofit group that encourages discussion on empowering 18- to 20-year-olds in making decisions about alcohol.
"[The Amethyst Initiative] is not a call for policy change," Troutt said in a prepared statement. "It is a compelling call for dialogue because too many of America's young people are losing their lives, ruining their lives, or not living up to their full potential and the common cause is alcohol abuse."
Proponents of lowering the drinking age say the current 21-year-old drinking age pushes adolescent drinking behind closed doors and away from the supervision of parents or authority figures.
"Drinking that requires one to find a dark corner or travel to a remote location is drinking that puts not only the drinker, but also the innocent citizen, at greater risk," reads the Choose Responsibility website.
Peyton Bell, a 22-year-old Rhodes senior, supports lowering the drinking age even further — to 16, which he says would teach teens responsible drinking habits.
"Right now, law-abiding parents don't let their kids drink around them, so they can't drink openly until they go away to college. That's when they binge drink," Bell says.
Supporters of a lower drinking age also point to many European countries, which allow drinking at 18.
But Laura Dial, state executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, says a 2003 study showed higher rates of binge drinking and youth intoxication in Europe.
Before 1984, many states in the U.S. set the legal drinking age at 18, but that was raised nationwide after Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which denied federal highway dollars to states that did not raise the drinking age to 21.
"Statistics show that raising the drinking age has saved about 25,000 lives since it was passed [in 1984]," Dial says, citing a study on drunk-driving deaths.
Casey Roman, a recent Rhodes graduate and bartender at the school's on-campus pub, doesn't support a lower drinking age either. Roman believes campus environments influence the college binge-drinking problem.
"You may not have a class until 11 a.m., so you don't have responsibilities very early in the day. You don't go out and binge drink if you have to work or do something early in the morning," Roman says. "In college, we set up the environment for binge drinking."
For now, the discussion is simply that. There's currently no legislative backing behind the Amethyst Initiative.
"I don't think many legislators would sign on to this," Dial says. "There's no good science or examples to show that lowering the drinking age would be some kind of cure-all."


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History of the United Arab Emirates Dirham
The United Arab Emirates dirham, or AED, was established as the official currency of the UAE in 1971 after a short span of monetary changes in the country. Until 1966, the country used the Bahraini Dinar as the official currency, but that was then changed to the Qatar-Dubai Riyal. From 1973 to 1982, the UAE Currency Board was responsible for issuing the money, but that then became the job of the UAE Central Bank. The name "dirham" comes from the Greek word Drachmae, which is one of the most widely used currencies in the history of the monetary system. The coins used in this currency are valued at 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 fils, and there is also a 1 dirham coin in circulation. There is a problem with fraud in the country as the coins used are identical in size, shape, and weight to those of many other countries.
Historical British Pound Sterling to United Arab Emirates Dirham Conversion Rates
The United Arab Emirates dirham has not seen as much variation in value as one may think, as it has mainly held its worth in conjunction to the US dollar. By pegging USD, conversion rates for the AED have only dropped when the US dollar was not favoring well. The currency has been valued at less than a quarter of a British pound, and although there have been fluctuations in the past and at present, overall the value stays between .1 GBP to AED and .2 GBP to AED. Numbers have shown an increasing trend overall, indicating a positive movement for the country. This simply reflects the stability of the US dollar as the dirham responds to the dollar at all times.
Convert GBP to AED - Recent Currency Exchange Rates
Over the last several years, the United Arab Emirates dirham has experienced a surprising fluctuation in currency exchange rates. In the years right prior to 2003, rates remained around .105 GBP to AED. Then from 2003 to 2005, rates jumped to .15 GBP to AED and stayed there for a year or so. 2007 produced a particularly significant oddity, with rates going from .22 GBP to AED at the beginning of the year to .103 GBP to AED in November. The year 2008 showed to be the same in reverse as numbers jumped back up to .183 GBP to AED. This makes it somewhat hard to predict the future values of the currency, but rates are expected to fluctuate between .1 and .2 GBP to AED, depending on the economic status of the country at the time.
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By Preeta Agarwal in New Delhi
One of Mumbai's hidden treasures is the duo formed by brothers Sandeep and Vijay Golecha of Golecha Jewellers.
Since founding their company in the 1990s, the dynamic duo has catered to India's elite for bridal jewellery and has established a firm footing in Bollywood, with their jewellery featured in movies and even in Indian reality shows.
As the in-house designer at Golecha, Vijay Golecha's creative aesthetic speaks of his many passions. An accomplished writer, poet and actor, Vijay is a man of great sensitivity. His interest in various cultures and their art often inspires and influences his creative outlook.
Golecha's jewellery recreates the extravagance of India's royal heritage. Exquisite gold settings, embellished with glittering rubies, emeralds and diamonds, create a spectacular visual and tactile experience. Combined with the intricate craftsmanship and minute detailing that go into each and every piece, the jewellery is coveted by India's most prominent brides.
The jewellery is not just beautiful on the outside, but has been artfully finished on the underside. Where other jewellers decorate their kundan polki (uncut diamond and gemstone) necklaces with enamel on the reverse, Vijay is renowned for lining his necklaces with emerald chips, making his creations truly precious.
The Golecha brothers are as famous for their elaborate bridal wear as they are for their brooches for men. Both Sandeep and Vijay themselves are fond of brooches and are often seen wearing elaborate designs on their smart, Nehru collar jackets. Three-dimensional enameled and gem-studded birds perched on rings, elaborately worked elephants, carved gemstones and multiple strings of pearls with kundan polki motifs are some of their specialties.
Their latest bridal collection, showcased at India International Jewellery Week 2014, is magical. Chandelier earrings, hasli necklaces studded with kundan polki motifs, intricately carved bracelets, necklaces set with impressive rubies and emeralds, armlets and interesting hair accessories have been tastefully designed. And for men there were a number of brooches along with a unique double brooch held together with pearl strings. Bollywood actress Sridevi finished the show wearing a mesmerising necklace of Basra pearls, uncut diamonds and full-cut diamonds inspired by the Patiala royalty.
One of the finest examples of Vijay's talent for jewellery design was the 2010 Miss Universe India pageant crown, based on the theme of 'Panch', which relates to the five elements of nature: space, air, water, fire and earth. The Consort crown, studded with five different gemstones - emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond and pearl - was also made of five precious metals and alloys to give it the desired strength. For a vintage look, the crown was studded with both uncut and brilliant-cut diamonds. It took one artisan, working on the crown full-time, a total of 180 days to complete.
Designing for high-profile brides like actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Raveena Tandon, the brothers have been pioneers in introducing the "real jewellery" trend to the Bollywood film industry. Featuring their jewellery in the movie Umrao Jaan, the brothers are also well known on the Royal wedding circuit, where their extravagant creations add glamour to this most important Indian social event.
Along with the three boutiques in Mumbai, Jaipur and Aamby Valley, Golecha's Jewels are also retailed internationally through solo exhibitions.
A model showcasing Vijay Golecha's latest collection at International India Jewellery Week 2014.
Vijay Golecha and his wife Rupali with Bollywood star Sridevi wearing Vijay's Patiala inspired necklace at IIJW 2014.
Golecha Chandelier earrings featuring emeralds, pearls and diamonds.
Miss Universe India pageant crown, created by Vijay Golecha in 2010.
Golecha two row necklace with uncut diamonds, pearls, rubies and emeralds.
Golecha Floral cocktail ring with a combination of uncut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Golecha brooch studded with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and a large central pearl.
Golecha emerald and diamond Tree brooch.
Golecha Bird brooch studded with kundan polki, ruby and emeralds.
A model at IIJW 2013 wearing Golecha jewels, including jewelled kurta buttons and an elaborate brooch.
Golecha intricately crafted bangle featuring two elephants holding a pearl, studded with diamonds, rubies and emeralds.


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A book made into a movie you already have seen. The next book in a series you have started. A book published in 2018. A short book. A one-sitting book. A book written by a Goodreads choice award winner. A bestseller from the year you graduated highschool. A book with an ugly cover. A banned book. A book that is more than 800 pages. A book that becomes a movie in 2018. A book you loved as an child. A book about time travel.
- A childhood classic you never read.
- A book set in the decade you where born.
A book you meant to read but never got to. A medical or legal thriller. A book by an author you never read before. An authors debut book. A book with the letters A, T and Y in the title. A book from the first 10 books on your "to be read" list. A book by two authors. A book you have high expectations/hopes for. A book you expect to make you laugh. Reread a book. A YA bestseller. A non fiction book. A book that was given to you as an gift. A book that intimidates/scares you. A book with a title that's a characters name.