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text: I stopped by Katie's Coffee in Great Falls this morning for the weekly DC region Cars & Coffee. Despite the summer heat, there was a huge crowd of owners and enthusiasts by 7:15am. From classics to tuners to exotics (and even a few track cars), there was a car for every taste and budget.


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By Staff Sgt. David OversonMarch 23, 2018
HOHENFELS, Germany (March 23, 2018) -- U.S. Army Capt. Breanna M. Owens knows a thing or two about meeting the Army's physical and mental challenges. As an Army intelligence officer, and a functional fitness center working group member of Hohenfels' newest gym, she can be found leading the way and setting an example for anyone bright enough to follow.
An Army intelligence officer is typically responsible for collecting surveillance and reconnaissance information, coordinating and participating in counterintelligence investigations, and engaging in electronic warfare, but in her current role at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Owens is helping to prepare units for combat across the European theater.
"I like the challenge of intelligence work," said 29-year-old Owens. "Every job I've had has been completely different and I've had to adapt to an entirely new challenge; it keeps me on my toes."
There's nothing knew about strong women in the Army, but Owens definitely lives up to that moniker. Her regular workout routine consists of approximately two hours of weightlifting four days per week, and an hour or more doing different types of cardiovascular activity, whether they be functional fitness, intervals, or long runs two to three days per week.
"I was part of an Olympic weightlifting team in San Antonio and did a couple competitions," said Owens. "I am a marginally good weightlifter at best, but I love doing it and I loved the supportive, team environment. Even though it is an individual sport, it always helps to have people cheering you on."
One of Capt. Owens' coworkers, Capt. Franklin Peachey, also an Army intelligence officer, has nothing but high praise for her.
"A crucial component of the high standards expected of all Army Officers is for them to serve as an example of physical fitness for those around them," said Peachey. "Capt. Owens has made it clear from day one, when I picked up a Rogue Fitness bar bell from the post office for her that personal fitness is a top priority, and she is eager to see and help others make it a higher priority as well.
"From my perspective, the greatest contribution Capt. Owens makes as a role model to all those around her, is that she continuously strives to be a more capable and competent military intelligence officer and Army officer."
Owens is relatively new to the Hohenfels Training Area, but she's no stranger to Germany.
"I lived in Germany as a middle schooler," she added. "But I'm excited to be back in Europe. I'm looking forward to doing a lot of traveling and trying to cross a few more places and things off my 'bucket list.'"
As the youngest and only girl of four siblings, Owens almost always ended up choosing whatever the harder option in life was compared to the easier one to prove herself to her older brothers.
"As I was getting ready to graduate college and figure out what my next step was going to be in life, my brother, who was an Army recruiter at the time, threw me some pros and cons to giving the Army life a go," said Owens. "I knew I would enjoy the challenge."
That challenge took her from her hometown of York, Pa., to Afghanistan for two deployments.
"Both deployments were huge learning experiences for me personally and professionally," she said. "As an intelligence officer, you constantly train to do your job, but deployments are where you execute the skill set you've accrued."
Owens' success as an Army officer may be attributed to growing up with older brothers, seeing her brother serve and knowing her father served back in the 1960s, or learning from exceptional leaders.
"I am lucky to benefit from the work of a lot of talented, driven female officers that came before me, which allows me to serve in the Army today," said Owens. "Being a female officer in the Army presents some of its own unique challenges, but they aren't nearly what they used to be."
Owens' recommendation to other female Soldiers is to find a strong group of peers that act as a support group.
"It always helps to have others that are in a similar situation to bounce ideas off of and vent to for sanity and reality checks."
Owens hopes that more females will continue joining the Army.
"The Army will test your physical and mental toughness and resilience on a continuous basis," added Owens. "You have to be ready to meet and surpass the challenge. That being said, it is also some of the most rewarding work you can do, on a level you won't get anywhere else."


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Plugins are an open source repository of code bundles that are built on top of the BMC TrueSight Pulse API to provide graphing of whatever you can think of in real-time. We currently have a number of plugins for a variety of applications and services such as:
- Apache Plugin
- Disk Usage Plugin
- HAProxy Plugin
- HTTP Check Plugin
- Litespeed Plugin
- Memcached Plugin
- MongoDB Plugin
- MySQL Plugin
- NGINX Plugin
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- PostgreSQL
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- RabbitMQ Plugin
- Redis Plugin
...and many more may be found in the product! Anyone can write their own plugins either to add to the public repository or just for their own use. Each plugin provides a new set of graphs which can be added to existing dashboards or can even include new dashboards of their own.
Plugins are easy to add to your account. Let's add one now.
Step 1 - Select the plugin
Choose Settings from the side menu then Plugins and then click Get Plugins.
You will now see a list of plugins currently in the public repository. For this walkthrough, go ahead and select the diskuse_summary plugin.
When a plugin installs, it adds the following to your account:
- Additional metrics. You can view these from the Metrics tab in Settings. You can also add these metrics as graphs to existing dashboards using the Dashboard Editor from the main side menu.
- Additional dashboards (optional). If a plugin adds many new metrics the author of the plugin may choose to provide one or more additional dashboards that present these new metric graphs. These new dashboards will be available from the dashboard drop down list in the upper left of your dashboard.
After clicking on install you would have seen a message stating which of the above have just been installed, click OK to continue.
Installing a plugin into your account is a one-time process. After this you must choose one or more places to put this plugin in your environment and set the configuration parameters needed by the plugin. The plugin is added to your environment using a Meter, this article assumes you've already installed a Meter, if you haven't review the "Prerequisites" at the beginning.
Step 2 - Add the plugin to your server/Meter
Go to the Meters tab in your Settings dialog and click on the server you've setup:
On the next panel you will be told that there are no plugins currently running on this server so let's pick the Plugin we just installed from the drop-down list.
Plugins can have arbitrary configurations, it just depends on the plugin author's requirements. If some configuration parameters are needed for this plugin a panel now appears where you can enter this information. For diskuse_summary, a list of device root paths is required. For this walk through let's just add a single root device by entering '/'.
That's it! Your plugin is now configured. You can return to this configuration panel at any time to change these settings as needed.
The last panel you will now see is the meter output console. This gives you a remote view of what the meter is doing. Wait a few moments now and you should see the new configuration you just saved being passed to the meter, then the meter starting up the diskuse_summary plugin.
At this point your plugin is now running and sending data back to BMC TrueSight Pulse, to confirm create a dashboard using your new metrics!
See also: video tutorial for Custom Dashboards.


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Newcastle transfer target Loic Remy has come in for criticism from his boss at current club Marseille.
Magpies boss Alan Pardew has been hoping to sign the striker during the January transfer window after the departure of their leading goal scorer Demba Ba to Chelsea last week.
Remy, also linked with QPR this month, has scored 28 goals in 53 starts for the Ligue 1 giants since joining in 2010 from Nice.
But he has struggled this season finding the net just three times in 19 appearances and he remains without a goal since November.
And Marseille coach Elie Baup has questioned Remy's form, and suggested the France international may stay at the club until the summer.
In an interview with Mirror Football, he said of his forward, "He seeks primarily to regain his touch. The physical side, he has found. He must now partner that with the co-ordination of movements and feeling of the game.
"For a year, every transfer window, we have been talking about his departure. But he is still there – maybe he still will be in the summer.
"As this is the third transfer window where we are talking about his departure, he is not focusing on it."
Remy, 26, is in Morocco at a training camp this week, while Newcastle have officials in France trying to wrap up a deal. QPR boss Harry Redknapp is also thought to be keen on a striker he also targetted last season when he was Tottenham boss.
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I can now walk further every day without the burning and pain I was experiencing. Also, a byproduct of getting chiropractic treatment and taking the supplements you recommended is that my cholesterol has now dropped below 200 for the first time in 17 years!
Your suggestion for these came from my question regarding that I had been taking cholesterol and blood pressure medications and that my legs kept feeling worse.
I just thought that your patients should have the benefit of knowing that chiropractic treatment and the supplements are a real benefit! I can honestly say that I was surprised at the cholesterol drop because that isn't why I started treatment at your office. Thank you for your right on diagnosis of the problem.
Once again you have proven to me that I do not have to live in pain!
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After many years of living with pain and discomfort, I finally did something about it! I had pain in my neck, back, hips and wrists. With the treatment I am receiving, I am now able to live a healthier and pain free life!
I was hesitant to go to a chiropractor even though I knew I needed to. I thought it could be time consuming and expensive.
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After treatment, my back pain and sciatica were gone. Dr. Wassermann told me that I had a few issues that would never go away and
recommended that I come in periodically for a "tune up". Unfortunately, I didn't listen and after about 6-7 months of feeling good, my problem came back. I went back, and they helped me again. This time, I listened to Dr. Wassermann and have been seeing the office bout once a month. My results have been great! I am now pain free and have been for about 2 years.
If you are having any type of lower back pain, I would definitely recommend you make an appointment to see if they can help you. The doctors and staff are great! It is a very easy going and positive atmosphere.
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From angry, inconsiderate, entitled, manipulative teenagers with poor attitudes to appreciative and respectful young men…these are the issues that are addressed and changed at Ashcreek Academy.
Ashcreek Academy provides hands-on opportunities to develop one's character and integrity. Imagine a son who is honest and does the right thing even when no one is looking, is respectful in his objections when he disagrees, and ultimately understands that you are the parent and the one in charge.
Ashcreek Academy teaches students about hard work and how to improve communication. This doesn't just happen in a classroom or on a couch in group therapy. Rather, learning and reinforcing respect is a part of every aspect of our day.
Our students spend a significant amount of with horses in equine therapy. We use the ranch and our work with horses to show students about working hard, being responsible, and showing respect in words and with non-verbal communication.
A horse doesn't care about a person's challenges before working with them that day, but a horse will read a person's body language, tone, volume, and eye contact. The horse will respond accordingly, perhaps better than any other animal or human would. In our ranch setting, our students learn that when they give respect to the horse, the horse gives it back to them by doing and performing as the respectful person asks.
This respect learned at the ranch is transferable to all other aspects of life. This is the value of our ranch and working with horses. This is the value of Ashcreek Academy.


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In 2012, Macy Gray put out a hit album and stunned theatre critics everywhere with her role as Anita Chester in The Paperboy. But if you ask her, music is and will always be her true passion.
"If you made me choose, music is going to win hands down," she told Niteside before getting on a plane to head to the Magic City. "I mean, it's my world. I could do it in my sleep. Before I started acting, it was all I knew."
The Scene
Gray, who was made famous by her hit "I Try," will be headlining the Adrienne Arsht Center this evening with her album Covered. Being called an "artistic triumph," the collection is reimagined covers from the likes of rock bands like Radio Head, but with classics from The Eurythmics and Metallica.
But when it came to making the album, it wasn't just the iconic songs inspiring the music.
"I get asked a lot what inspires my music. Honestly, it's everything. It's laying in bed all day relaxing. One time, it was hamburger. It's sitting down with Will.I.Am. Not to be cliché, but I never know what is going to get my mind racing with ideas."
And for fans heading to her performance tonight, she says it's going to be one of her best yet.
"I love performing this album live. It's not a show you're going to want to miss. You will be jamming out one minute and the next you're going to be getting wild. I promise you that."


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Caregivers in Gastonia, NC
The National Alliance for Caregiving, Public Policy Institute, just released a report June 4, 2015 about the sate of Family Caregiving in America, called "Caregiving in the United States 2015." This report was prepared in collaboration with AARP. Many interesting things come from this report, which need serious consideration, as we approach what Dr. Susan Reinhard, who is a director and strategist for AARP, calls the caregiving "cliff."
The aging of the American population brings enormous pressure that requires societal change. This report identifies powerful trends and describes the most pressing problems.
Family Caregivers are Now Older and Younger From Both Genders
The average family caregiver is a woman around forty-nine years old who takes care of her mother that is twenty or more years older than she is. However, family caregivers are now both older and younger than before. The older ones are above the age of seventy-five and usually provide the sole support for their loved one. Of these older caregivers, 40% are men. The younger family caregivers are between the ages of eighteen to thirty-four years old. This generation is called "millennials," to distinguish them from the "baby-boomers." The millennials make up nearly 25% of the family caregivers. Half of them are men.
Family Caregiving is a Tough Job
Caregiving is a job of long hours that lasts for a long time. Stress, financial burden, burnout, and health problems from not taking enough respite from caregiving are all common problems.
Even when caregiving is partially or fully provided by in-home professional caregivers, the job is not an easy one. When caregiving is unpaid, additional stress occurs. The average unpaid caregiver provides care for about twenty-four hours per week. In addition to providing care, over one-third of them have a full time job and one-quarter of them work part-time.
Nearly half (46%) of the unpaid caregivers report having high levels of emotional stress. Many report financial strain, especially if they live a long distance away from the person that they provide care for and use paid help for part of the caregiving responsibilities.
For the family caregivers who provide more than twenty hours of care per week, many have been doing this for over five years and expect to continue for five more years or longer. There is no retiring, quitting, or resigning from this caregiving responsibility, when a loved one's life is at stake. The hidden danger is that by exposing family caregivers to higher stress levels and financial pressure, the caregivers themselves are more likely to become ill. This increases the problem according to Dr. Susan Reinhard, because by 2050 the amount of family caregivers may be insufficient to take care of those getting older.
The report concludes that more support is needed for caregivers in the following areas:
- Being identified as the family caregiver in medical records.
- Respite care for caregivers.
- Stress reduction training and tools.
- Financial support for helping elders stay in their own home.
It is important, as noted in the report that we take more care of the caregivers so they will be able to continue to take care of others.
Caregiving in the U.S. 2015
Caregiving in the United States 2015
New Study Identifies Challenges for Family Caregivers, Caregiving Solutions Needed
New Study Identifies Challenges for Family Caregivers, Caregiving Solutions Needed
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Appoint an administrator for a missing person
We can appoint an administrator to make financial and legal decisions on behalf of a missing person.
An administrator can only be appointed for a missing person when we are satisfied that:
- it is not known whether the person is alive
- reasonable efforts have been made to find the person
- the person has not contacted anyone who lives at their last known home address, or any relative or friend, for at least 90 days
- the missing person is over 18 years of age
- the missing person usually lives in Victoria
- while they are missing there is, or is likely to be, a need for a decision about their finances or property
- it is in the best interests of the missing person for someone to be appointed as their administrator.
What we can do
We can appoint an administrator to manage the financial and legal affairs of a missing person.
What we cannot do
We cannot hear cases where an application has been lodged or an order has been made under section 24A of the Administration and Probate Act 1958.
Documents you need to apply
- Evidence that the person usually resides in Victoria.
- Evidence that there is a need, while the person is missing, for a decision to be made with regard to financial matters or property.
- Evidence to support that it is in the best interests of the missing person, for a person to be appointed while they are missing.
You can provide this evidence through an affidavit or a witness statement.
The role of an administrator
An administrator makes financial and legal decisions, including decisions about:
- buying or selling property
- banking and investing
- paying bills and managing debts
An administrator may be a friend or relative of the missing person, or a solicitor, accountant or organisation. The administrator's decisions have the same legal force as if the missing person made the decision. If there is no one suitable and willing to act as administrator, we may appoint State Trustees Limited or another organisation as administrator.
The responsibilities of an administrator
An administrator must:
- act in the best interests of the represented person
- take the represented person's wishes into account when making decisions
- encourage the represented person, as far as possible, to make decisions and act for themselves.
Tell us if something changes
An administrator for a missing person must notify VCAT in writing immediately if they become aware the missing person is alive (either in Victoria or elsewhere) or the missing person has died.
Administrator reporting
An administrator is accountable for the decisions they make and must provide annual accounts to VCAT. Learn more about reporting requirements in General advice for administrators.
Administration for a missing person's estate
We make administration orders about a missing person's estate for a period of up to two years. An administrator may apply to VCAT to renew the order once for a further period up to two years. If an administration order for a missing person has expired, any interested person can apply for a new order.
Before you apply
If you nominate someone other than yourself or State Trustees Limited to be the administrator, you must discuss your application with them before you apply to VCAT. You must ensure the proposed administrator is willing and able to take on the responsibilities of the role.
You must provide the details of any known power of attorney. In certain circumstances the attorney can administer the missing person's affairs. You should seek independent legal advice about whether this is appropriate. If there is more than one known attorney, you should provide VCAT with all the contact details that you have.
There are no application or hearing fees.
Do I need a lawyer or professional representative?
You do not need to have legal or other professional representation to appear at VCAT. If you wish to be represented by a lawyer or a professional advocate, usually you must ask for VCAT's permission. Be aware that the regulatory body in most cases uses legal representation.
Find legal services that may be able to assist you.
Need help with your application?
We can explain the application process and what the form is asking you for. Contact us to get support.
We cannot give you legal advice. This means we cannot tell you what to write in your application or recommend how to get the outcome you want.
Seek legal help if you are unsure about your options or need advice about your claim.
Access and privacy
VCAT hearings and files are usually public.
VCAT has limited authority to restrict who can access cases and files but, in certain circumstances, you can apply for confidentiality.


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Closet Clean Out Tips For Seasonal Transitions
There's nothing like a change in season to spark a closet clean out! I wanted to perhaps share this tip that I share with my clients about clever ways to organize your closet. If you're super into fashion, this might not work for you. Fashion people (like me) need as much of their palette out and ready to mix for daily (or multiple times daily) ensembles. Even in winter, we might pop on a summer floral! But my belief on how to organize your wardrobe is the same as getting over an ex: out of sight, out of mind.
If you don't literally see your options, you will feel overwhelmed. And when you are confronted with options you hate, are sick of, or don't make you feel awesome, you feel even more overwhelmed! The converse to that is that we keep so many things hidden in drawers and we forget about them! Fabulous tees, sweaters, shorts – you name it, we forget things are options when we don't see them in front of us.
So, here's what I recommend if you can take four hours to rock your closet:
First: Divide your closet into seasons. Use different parts of your bedroom to organize and pile. (30 minutes)
Second: Put all clothes you do not wear often but need to keep (evening wear, maternity leftovers, sentimental items) towards the back of your closet. Or, if you have another closet that you can pop them in? Or even storage bins?) (40 minutes)
Third: Store anything that is very much not in season. Summer: heavy cashmere, thick wools, coats, snow boots, etc. Winter: summer sundresses, beachy stuff, espadrilles, etc. ) (45 minutes)
Fourth: Hang the tee shirts and other items you love and wear a lot. This not only helps them not be so wrinkled, but you'll notice that it makes your closet feel more like a store that you want to shop. (15 minutes)
Fifth: Switch out bulky hangers (except coats!)with slim hangers. (20 minutes)
Sixth: Start adding clothes back into your closet by color. But as you do, ask yourself if the piece is as awesome as you are. If the answer is no, donate or sell it. (1 hour)
Seventh: Fold down jeans and pile by color. Unless you're Stacey Todd (closet pictured above). Then, hang them, definitely. (10 minutes)
Eighth: Line up shoes (staggered if you need space!) on the floor or in shelves. Again, if it's not in season, do not have them out, or place them where they are harder to see. (10 minutes)
Ninth: Create outfits for the week! Hit up my Pinterest board for inspiration!
Have any thoughts or questions? I urge you to give it a try! Let me know what you think!!!
More on KimmyErin.com:
Back to School Shopping List – Yes, For Moms Too!
VIDEO: How to Wear Winter Clothes in Summer ( No, Seriously)
Michael Craig's Closet Cleaning Tips
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Middle school girl forced to fight in bathroom
A Corkscrew Middle School student says she was bullied, cornered in the bathroom and forced to fight another girl while other students recorded it. School administrators suspended the Naples teen. Her mother says they punished the wrong student.
ABC7 got the video of the fight from last Thursday. It was posted to Instagram. Nola Samples is the girl's mother. She claims her daughter was just defending herself. Samples says other girls bullied her into the fight, but the school did not punish them.
District administrators are investigating. They claim the only learned about the fight Monday morning. The student code of conduct prohibits fighting and the use of electronic devices such as cell phones to deliberately disrupt class or target other students.


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There have been quite a few headlines regarding Jeezy as of late. The Atlanta rapper recently changed his name and released a new single. Yesterday, Jeezy dropped "In My Head" and now, he has announced there's more from where that came as a new album is on the way.
In a new album teaser, Jeezy is seen with numerous rappers, producers and singers talking about the new album. When speaking to the group, Jeezy says he's revealing all in the upcoming project and that "the statute of limitations is over with."
"A lot of y'all know when I came in the game, I pretty much came in the game with my hands behind my back. 'Cause a lot of the shit I'd a like to talk about or could've talked about probably would have got me in a lot of trouble," Jeezy said. "This is probably my first album where I can explain and let niggas know where I stand. In layman's terms, the statute of limitations is over with."
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Jeezy recently changed his name to just Jeezy, removing "Young" from the beginning of it. His career has consisted of numerous platinum albums including his debut major label album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, in 2005, considered by many as one of the best albums of the decade.
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Google Analytics Still "Waiting For Data"?
May 30, 2007 by Eric Leuenberger
Filed under Website Analytics
Ok, so I've seen it a number of times now in the forums, and I thought I'd put the issue to rest regarding the infamous Google Analytics "Waiting for Data" message going on seemingly forever.
First let me say that is is not the "Simple Google Analytics" contribution's fault (found in the Zen Cart downloads section).
If you are getting the "Waiting for Data" message, then you can rest assured, you have properly installed the module. The "Waiting for Data" message appears only after Google has validated the insertion of your JavaScript code snippet (occurring after you click the "Check Status" hyperlink they provide).
So, then why do you still have "Waiting for Data" on your screen? Well, first understand that Google Analytics is / was "Urchin" before Google stepped in and purchased them. In case you aren't familiar with Urchin, it is / was a web analytics system that required you to pay to use (up to $200 a month in some cases).
The stats are now free as long as you have a Google Account. Now, let me also point out that Google Analytics only updates itself every couple hours (it is not "real time reporting" – not yet).
So that brings me to the "Waiting for Data" message looking "stuck". The answer is, it simply takes time, and the problem (if you even want to call it that) is on Google's end (funny hugh?) Go to Google, ask them, and they'll tell you a whole host of reasons why it is not showing (none of which seem to help). In the end, it just takes time and patience.
At the end of this post I'll provide some helpful information on this topic that I found while researching the Internet. Before that though, let me tell you that the longest I have had to wait to get the "Receiving Data" message from Google Analytics is about 2 days (yes, a full 48 hours).
Here is my screenshot of the initial message after successful "verification" by Google.
And here is the message 48 hours later (without ever touching it from the first install).
Here is what others have reported across the Internet with regard to this issue (so you don't think you are the only one).
- "Have u looked at your reports to see if its showing any data? i have one site at the moment which says 'waiting for data' but it is actually recording all my visits so I'm not too worried about it"
- " I experienced a similar issue. I've had sites take a week or longer before the analytics said they were receiving data. However, the reports were updating and displaying data from day one.My feelings are that it has to do with the amount of traffic the site(s) you are measuring receives. The less traffic that the site receives, the longer it takes.Even with minimal traffic, it usually doesn't take more than a week or two before it claims to be receiving data. "
- "That could very well be right. one site i have had online for about 3 weeks now is still saying 'waiting for data' and it has not even had 10 visits. one i added 4 days ago has had probably around 50 visits and is showing as 'receiving data'. "
- "In regards to some of your comments I checked the actual data and nothing was being reported. I then reported this to Google and they investigated the issue and there seemed to be something wrong on their side. The next day I started seeing data but I still had the waiting for data message. It took a couple of weeks before the message finally went away."
So, hopefully this sets the record straight. The moral of the story is, "There seems to be no definite time frame or cause for the length of time the 'Waiting for Data' message likes to show itself".
Have you had a similar experience with Google Analytics? Got some other information on the topic? I'd like to hear from you. Post a comment below.
Zen Cart Recurring Billing Module
May 28, 2007 by Eric Leuenberger
Filed under Zen Cart Recurring Billing
***Update 7/7/2010***
The ALPHA version of this module is set for official release within the coming days / week. Just a few loose ends to tie up. The current version is pre-integrated with the following payment gateway: Authorize.net. If there are any additional payment modules that are not on the list please let us know and we'll look at adding them.
The initial payment modules were determined based on past feedback from interested parties and also based on the most popular processing systems in place (not to mention those that allow the processing of recurring billing transactions — not all do.)
Those on the list (see the form below in this post) will be notified via email as well as here when the package is available for sale. This is a commercial module and will come with support via forums.
***Update 2/24/2010***
Ok, so many requests for this and new abilities through a few gateways means that we're back in development with this. We're working hard to get a "plug and play" type module together for complete and seamless two-way recurring billing for zen cart. By two-way I mean all recurring orders show in zen cart admin each time they are billed.
Some of the mods out there currently enable recurring payments but the problem is that it is all "one way communication". The cart sends the information to the payment processor but subsequent recurring transactions are never reported back to zen cart (so you have no good management system for them.)
Again, working hard to get a commercial mod out and hope to have an initial release ready for purchase soon. Will post a link to that here when ready.
If you want to get on the list to be notified when this is ready you can use the form below and I'll send you an email when it is ready:
I have been working on a recurring billing module and follow-up system for Zen Cart. The initial tests are going well. Since there are so many users looking for this type of feature in Zen Cart, I wanted to dedicate a single category to it on this site as well.
Although the current module is basically "complete" (but is being tested extensively before any type of release to the general public) I welcome your comments and suggestions on what your ideal recurring billing module would have.
Tell me what payment gateways you are looking to integrate with and if they are not already included, I'll work to get them in there.
The Zen Cart Recurring Billing category will be the place I will post updates to the progress of the module. I hope those interested will join in posting comments as well. Without your input, I don't know what you are looking for on your "Wish List" and it if I don't know what you are looking for, how can I add it! 🙂
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All Web Site Traffic is NOT Created Equal
May 26, 2007 by Eric Leuenberger
Filed under E-Commerce Optimization, Featured, Search Marketing
Ya know, It's hard to comprehend I know, but would you believe people still talk in "Hits"? Recently I read the following from an e-commerce store owner (and this seems to be a common "theme" among may other online store owners as well):
I have a site that is getting hits but no sales. Visitors come and look around at the products but don't buy. I know the site is probably slow for dial up visitors but there must be another problem. I have good prices with some items on sale. I believe the SSL is set correct. Anyone see any glaring problems? Can it be that PayPal is the credit card processor? Any comments would be appreciated.
Let me set the record straight. "Hits", well ah, that term went out with the dinosaurs, and should, for analysis purposes, never be looked at. Read on to see what a "hit" really is and what number you should be looking at to accurately determine the REAL number of visitors you are getting. A "hit" is not it.
I'm going to approach this one from a different perspective (non technology related, and more "marketing / customer focus" related). Technology is important, but it is only one part of the whole puzzle. It's the foundation that everything else builds on. It's the whole "Customer Experience" from beginning to end (from the moment they first come in contact with you until the moment they either buy or leave) that you should be concerned with. If you haven't read my post on Customer Experience, you should.
Now, A few comments:
1. All traffic is NOT created equal. There is "Traffic" and there is "QUALIFIED Traffic". Do you know if your visitors are QUALIFIED already? If not, you can't appropriately say they "should buy", and you can't make proper adjustments to your site until you know that.
As a sample illustration, let's say you have a brick and mortar store you sell from on a "busy street". You get a lot of "visitors" walking buy the store, BUT, a "Window shopper" is less qualified to buy, and probably will not. However, a person that actually walks into the brick and mortar store is more qualified and therefore more likely to buy from you. Make sense? It's no different on the Internet.
You have to determine who is qualified and who is not (the difference on the internet is that just because a visitor "comes to your site" doesn't mean they are qualified). You have to begin to qualify them from the first moment they come in contact with you. This could be through Organic SEO, Paid Search (PPC), or any number of other advertising means. It is also achieved through proper tracking and analysis.
2. "Hits" is the wrong number to be looking at. This is a term that went out with the dinosaurs. You should be looking at "UNIQUE Visitors" to get a real idea of how many visitors your site is receiving. To loosely define a "hit"; a "Hit" occurs when a visitor requests information (any information) from your site / server. Even a BOT can create a "hit".
A "hit" works like this:
Let's say you have (for simplicity sake) a single web page that has 10 pictures on it (and nothing else at all). If I come to your web site, and look at that page, you will see 10 "hits" (although I am only 1 unique visitor). If another visitor comes to the site, you'll see 10 mores hits (but you have only got 2 REAL unique visitors).
So, my question is … what is the TRUE number of visitors your site is getting now that you know what a "hit" is? Look at UNIQUE Visitors to get the true figure.
3. You could have everything in place and the site could look super, however, if the traffic you are getting is not qualified, you still will not see any sales. It's that simple. This is the same for any site even up to the big e-commerce sites like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc… The basic principles of "e-commerce Best Practices" are the same.
4. As for the PayPal piece, read my posts on that topic for more information on how to utilize PayPal as a payment solution and still recover potential lost sales from your store.
The "guts" of your online store is the "technology" piece of your "Customer Experience" puzzle. However, you need to look at the other 3 pieces of the puzzle as well. "Website Design", "Website Usability", and "Customer Influence".
Unless all 4 pieces of the puzzle are addressed, and traffic is qualified, your sales will always be "less than what they can be".


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Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see - Hebrew 11:1
I love this scripture... I just think that no matter who you are, what your beliefs are, and where you are in your life... it's just so true. It's something that I find myself continuing to rely on lately. Times are tough for everyone right now... but Hope (yep, I said it... I know I've gripped about how hope doesn't pay for my car!), but there I said it... believing in hope is all we have sometimes.
I do have to say that I do, despite life's challenges that take over, I do feel incredibly blessed that I have found this accidental passion. So many closed doors have opened some big, bright new ones for me...
and I am grateful for that.
With that said my strong desire to help those in need has found me trying to do whatever creative thing I can to help! So in the next couple of days a piece of my art with the above scripture will be in my shop for sale with a link that will go directly to "God's Littlest Angels in Haiti". This orphanage had tough times prior to the Earthquake caring mostly for preemies, but now they have estimated that an average of 100 children will be added to their care every month! Please check out their website for more info: glainhaiti.org and stay posted for my etsy sale! There is also another great site that some of my artwork as well as my two little artists will be donating to in the next month... check it out...http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafthope they have raised over $27,000 for Haiti through artists donated work!
I will also have a little announcement next week about a new little boutique that more of my items have moved into... and I'm neighbors in there with someone I have long admired! I have created some new pieces that sit perched in there and I am so excited! This piece is just a peek at some of my new mounted prints that will be available there and online! Thanks to all my friends, family, and commissioned work for being such an inspiration to me... it's hard to find that creative drive without all of you!
I hope this finds all of you enjoying what you love to do, believing in what you want to believe, and being grateful for all we have! Enjoy the beautiful day we have!


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Hideo Kojima And Konami Release Metal Gear Solid 5 Mini-Documentary
In the wake of Metal Gear Solid V's release, Konami and Hideo Kojima have linked up for a 10 minute behind the scenes documentary about the making of the game.
The spat between director Hideo Kojima and publisher Konami has been well documented, but the film – named simply 'Debriefing' – focuses on the partnership between Kojima and his team.
In the documentary, Kojima states:
I always felt that every chapter I made would be the last, and nothing would follow. But suddenly, before I knew it, 28 years had passed!
Debriefing also follows Kojima as he visits the family of Sean Paul Gillespie, a fan of Metal Gear who sadly died after a long battle with cancer before the game was completed. Gillespie wrote to Kojima during the final stages of the games development, which spurred the Metal Gear team on to finish the game.
Kojima states:
The players are everything. Without them, nothing I do would matter. My mission is to exceed their expectations. It's all that matters to me. Their energy has brought me to where I am today. In that sense, all the fans have created this game with me. So I wanted to express my thanks.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is out now on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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Created in 2011, Paradis Impérial is the work of several generations of Master Blenders. A quest for excellence and extreme precision in selecting eaux-de-vie with ultimate finesse define the essence of this unique blend. In any given harvest, only a very limited number of eaux-de-vie may be deemed worthy of one day entering this blend, on average just ten out of 10,000. Now this quest has been magnified in an art installation by the art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, created in the heart of the Founder's Cellar, where the Maison keeps its rarest eaux-de-vie.
The Founder's Cellar is a "paradise" where Hennessy preserves its rarest and most precious eaux-de-vie, the starting point for the quest by the Master Blender and the Paradis Impérial cognac. This blend embodies the art of selection that has been passed on over eight generations of Master Blenders from the Fillioux family. Their role is to identify the potential of finesse in an eau-de-vie, and then guide it to its apogee of elegance, the precise moment when it is ready to be part of a Paradis Impérial blend.
Among all the eaux-de-vie from a given harvest, the Tasting Committee finds this finesse potential required for Paradis Impérial in only a precious few. In any given harvest, only a very limited number of eaux-de-vie may be deemed worthy of one day entering this blend, on average just ten out of 10,000. A cognac of rare subtlety and precision, Paradis Impérial is the fruit of a never-ending quest for excellence over time, embodying the precision required to select the eaux-de-vie. This is not simply a science, it is truly an art…
In homage to the art of precise selection and the Master Blender's quest for excellence, Marshmallow Laser Feast has created an art installation placed in the Founder's Cellar. A large metallic structure features hundreds of acrylic crystals that symbolize Hennessy's eaux-de-vie. In the center, a robot with a light beam – like an extension of the Master Blender – focuses on the crystals, projecting an image on the walls of the cellar. Innovative technologies combined with a poetic soundscape create a magical immersive experience. The installation has joined the Hennessy heritage, offering an experience reserved to the Maison's special guests.
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Coming into this season, we knew that it was going to be an emotional one. From Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan running his mouth about Bill Belichick, to Greg Hardy and Jerry Jones' idiotic comments about Tom Brady's wife, this season has had its fair share of tension.
But nothing quite like this.
The New England Patriots are set to face off against their most hated rival since, well, ever.
When the Patriots take the field against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, we could see one of the most passionate games ever played by a Tom Brady led team, specifically on the offensive side of the ball.
I am trying to dig through my memory bank of a game that I have looked forward to more, but I can't seem to find anything. It may have been when the Red Sox faced off against the New York Yankees fresh off of A-Rod's steroid junk. Ryan Dempster plunked Rodriguez and opened the fire gates to revamp the rivalry.
Nevertheless, back to the Patriots. Is this the most emotional game that the Patriots will ever play?
My short answer is yes. While the Patriots suffered a similar situation in 2007 during Spygate, this is simply different. The Indianapolis Colts may hate the Patriots, but I will bet the house that the Patriots hate them more.
And really, whats not to hate? From the Irsay family quietly shipping their team out of Baltimore in the middle of the night to a pathetic second tier city like Indianapolis, to their smug ownership and management team, to the pitiful way they play the game of football, the Colts are a group of cowards.
The average margin of victory between these two teams recently has been 48-17. Does anyone really think that score will be any different?
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This is a subject that always interests me, as the interpersonal dynamics of manager-employee relationships are an often neglected key to productivity.
In that spirit, here are four common – and preventable – reasons your millennials employees may be tuning you out.
Too much structure and not enough flexibility. There's an abundance of research out there indicating how highly the current workforce values flexibility – in schedules, in hours, in workplaces, in methods of approaching work itself. This naturally runs counter to traditional command-and-control management that assumes a more structured style in terms of where and how works get done. (I have some personal insight into this conflict, being an older manager myself who was used to a more traditional, structured style.) But times change, and managers who are uncomfortable with the widespread desire for flexibility will increasingly find themselves bucking the tide… a salmon constantly swimming upstream.
You provide supervision, not coaching. Simply put, the best bosses aren't bossy. Again, ample data suggests millennials respond far better to coaching techniques than to Old School authority. Veteran managers may be used to having their positional power unquestioned. But to the extent they can evolve their role into one that also provides more encouraging coaching techniques, they'll likely be rewarded with employee responsiveness.
Lame communication. I always like today's common use of the word "lame" in this context, suggesting something that's just not as robust as it should be.Research shows millennials want and like feedback, but can be reluctant to ask for it. In one of my jobs I was friends with an HR exec who made a point of walking around and noting how frequently managers were communicating with employees. Her conclusion? There was way too much silence and not nearly enough communication… rarely a positive thing for manager-employee relationships.
"This is the way we've always done it here." This message is one of my favorite business cliches (aka, the nine most dangerous words in business). It's also a phrase guaranteed to persuade hardly anyone and frustrate almost everyone. Especially younger workers who are inclined to view operations with fresh eyes and energy – and look for new and better ways of doing things. As a management mindset, it's a surefire brake on innovation.
One thing all of these morale-dampeners have is that they're preventable. They require no advanced PhD-level skills – simply an openness to a more flexible, informal and personable way of viewing the management role. A shift that can lead to better rapport and ultimately productivity.


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"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." – Norman Cousins
Today marks ten months since my aunt's death. For the last month or so, I've felt fine. I've had my mind on other things more often, even though thoughts of her often arise. I no longer need to cry every time I think about her. Progress is huge.
This month my mom's other sister had a bad mammogram and several biopsies. Thankful the lumps were just cysts that needed to be drained. Still scary and emotional.
Last night, I heard the above quote on one of my favorite shows. It resonated. How much did I miss during the eight or nine months in the fog of depression. How many moments with K were lost because I was mad. Not made at her but mad at the world. How many relationships did I sabotage out of fear. More than I can accurately say.
I still haven't gone to church. This bothers me, but not as deeply as it did last month. I long for fellowship, but have kept busy doing other things- like getting ready to move in less than 20 days. I'm confident that once I have a "home" and know where I'll be, I'll better at the building relationships thing. It's hard to think about making new friends only to up and move. This might be why online relationships seem to be so much easier for me to develop. I've never really planned to stay here, no matter what my family might think. Some things are easier left unsaid.
I'm tired of losing. I'm tired of dying inside. I'm taking the next step and turning the corner.
I'm tired of losing. I'm tired of dying inside. I'm taking the next step and turning the corner.


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Man United Set To Break The Bank For Superstar's Return
Manchester United have been told that they must break the British transfer record if they want to bring Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford.
The Italian champions are demanding a fee of 100 million Euros (£78.1m) for their star midfielder's services.
Jose Mourinho has wasted no time overhauling his squad, after signing Eric Bailly from Villarreal yesterday, and now has midfielders on his wanted list.
Pogba understandably tops Jose's wishes, only four years after the 23-year-old was allowed to leave United on a free transfer, before the club were awarded £800,000 in compensation.
Juventus would now command a fee almost 100 times as much for their star Frenchman, who left United after growing frustrated at his lack of opportunities under Sir Alex Ferguson – namely seeing Rafael played in the middle of the park ahead of him.
Despite the price tag, United are willing to pay for Pogba, as Mourinho wants to build a team around the Frenchman and also tried to sign him for Chelsea last summer, only to baulk at the £71m price.
When that deal fell through, Juve's chief executive Giuseppe Marotta warned that Pogba's price would only increase and that 'in the future, he could be worth more than 100 million Euros'.
And he was right, as that's how much it will take for United to persuade Pogba to come back to England, despite the player having spoken favourably about a move to Spain in the past.
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have been long standing admirers of the player, but in Real's case, they'd have to sell a big name (Gareth Bale, anyone?), to fund a move for Pogba, while another potential suitor, Manchester City, have already strengthened their midfield by signing Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund.
Looks like the move back to Old Trafford is edging closer, but Ed Woodward's cheque book is going to take a hit.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Birthday Bottle
I'm continually amazed at what you find on YouTube. Apparently this was a big craze a few years ago. Sending empty soda bottles through the mail. Well, I say empty, but that's not exactly true. You cut a U opening in the side of the bottle after you have removed the label, stuff it with whatever you want that is mailable, you know they have rules. I am going to enclose a 3 X 3 card in my bottles along with some birthday stuff. I attached the label over the cut U opening and finished the whole thing off with some Duct Tape.
My BIL was the first recipient, his birthday is today, but I mailed it so he would get it yesterday, got a phone call and was he ever surprised and even though he's an old codger he got a big kick out of the little goodies stuffed inside.
Mailing and everything is under $5 for just a little something different and fun for people of all ages.
My card was created with all Stampin' Up products, except for the corner punch.
Happy Creating--
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Dr Karen Finney
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I am a research fellow in the Energy 2050 team, within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. I graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc in Geography, before defecting to engineering – achieving a distinction for my MSc (Eng.) and then a PhD, both in energy and environmental engineering from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, at the University of Sheffield. I have since worked as a researcher at the University of Sheffield (Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group in Chemical and Biological Engineering) and then at the University of Leeds (within the Energy Technology and Innovation Initiative), before returning to Sheffield to take up my role in the new Energy 2050 team. I am a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Energy Institute. I have recently completed a part-time secondment at Alstom Power Ltd. in their Alternative Energy Concepts group within the Future Technology Execution team at Rugby.
Areas of Research
My research experience and expertise is in low-carbon and sustainable energy generation, focussing on a range of aspects within this – including thermal treatments (combustion, gasification and pyrolysis) of fossils fuels, biomass and waste; carbon capture; gas turbines; combined heat and power; district heating; fuel processing techniques and pollutant minimisation.
I conduct both experimental and theoretical investigations into innovative aspects of evolving thermal processes under several RCUK-funded programmes. As well as a researcher on these projects, I also have a number of other roles; this includes being the deputy technical director for one project, running working groups and serving as work package leader. The experimental work takes places at the UKCCSRC Pilot-scale Advanced Capture Technology (PACT) facilities, which are the national specialist R&D facilities for combustion and carbon capture technology research. Here, I work with a range of academic and industrial partners
Current and Previous Research
At present, I am working on the following collaborative and multi-/inter-disciplinary projects –
• EPSRC SELECT: Selective Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Carbon Capture with Gas Turbines: Integration, Intensification, Scale-up and Optimisation (EP/M001482/1)
• UKCCSRC BIO-CAP-UK – Air/Oxy Biomass Combustion with CO2 Capture Technology (UKCCSRC-C1-40)
• EPSRC Gas-FACTS: Gas – Future Advanced Capture Technology Options, Consortium (EP/J020788/1)
• EPSRC Development and Evaluation of Sustainable Technologies for Flexible Operation of Conventional Power Plants (EP/K02115X/1)
I have also previously worked on a range of other research programmes –
• EPSRC Thermal Management of Industrial Processes and the associated PRO-TEM network (EP/G056706/1 and EP/G059284/1)
• EPSRC Joint UK-China Network to Investigate the Production of Clean Energy and Hydrogen via Novel Process Technologies (EP/G062374/1)
• EPSRC PUrE: Pollutants in the Urban Environment: An Integrated Framework for Improving Sustainability of the Indoor Environment (EP/F007132/1)
• EPSRC SUPERGEN Biomass Biofuels and Energy Crops II Core (EP/E039995/1)
Research Grants
- Horizon 2020: NANOMEMC2 - NanoMaterials Enhanced Membranes for Carbon Capture (Grant Agreement Number: 727734)
- EPSRC: UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre 2017 (UKCCSRC 2017 - EP/P026214/1)
- UKCCSRC: International Exchange Fund, for research visit to KIER, S Korea
- EPSRC Opening New Fuels for UK Generation – Researcher co-investigator [total project funding – £1,035,606] (EP/M015351/1)
- EPSRC SELECT: Selective Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Carbon Capture with Gas Turbines: Integration, Intensification, Scale-up and Optimisation – named researcher [total project funding – £ 1,099,891] (EP/M001482/1)
- EPSRC Impact and Innovation Account Award (Knowledge Transfer Secondment) – a two-way secondment between ETII, University of Leeds and Alstom Power Ltd., where I am a secondee [total project funding awarded, including in-kind contributions, of ~£100,000]
Courses, Awards and Memberships
• UKCCSRC Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Short Course 2013
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace 2012
• UKKCSRC Early Career Researcher member
• Chartered engineer, CEng status (Chartered Energy Engineer) in 2012
• Member of Energy Institute, MEI status from 2012 (GradEI from 2005-2012)
• 2011/2012 University's 'Exceptional Contribution Award' for PDRA research
• Awarded the 2010 Thring Prize for academic and personal promise displayed at postgraduate level
• Awarded the 2009 Foxwell Memorial Prize for my PhD research
• Third prize-winner of the EI Yorkshire Branch 2006 Prize
Journal articles
- Bellas J-M, Finney KN, Diego ME, Ingham D & Pourkashanian M (2019) Experimental investigation of the impacts of selective exhaust gas recirculation on a micro gas turbine. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 90, 102809-102809.
- Finney KN, Szuhánszki J, Darvell LI, Dooley B, Milkowski K, Jones JM & Pourkashanian M (2018) Entrained metal aerosol emissions from air-fired biomass and coal combustion for carbon capture applications. Materials, 11(10). View this article in WRRO
- Best T, Finney KN, Ingham DB & Pourkashanian M (2018) CO2-enhanced and humidified operation of a micro-gas turbine for carbon capture. Journal of Cleaner Production, 176, 370-381. View this article in WRRO
- Diego de Paz M, Akram M, Bellas J-M, Finney K & Pourkashanian M (2017) Making gas-CCS a commercial reality: The challenges of scaling up. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 7(5), 778-801. View this article in WRRO
- Ali U, Font-Palma C, Nikpey Somehsaraei H, Mansouri M, Akram M, Finney K, Best T, Mohd Said NB, Assadi M & Pourkashanian M (2017) Benchmarking of a micro gas turbine model integrated with post-combustion CO₂ capture. Energy, 128, 475-487. View this article in WRRO
- Best T, Finney KN, Ingham DB & Pourkashanian M (2016) Impact of CO₂-enriched combustion air on micro-gas turbine performance for carbon capture. Energy, 115(1), 1138-1147. View this article in WRRO
- Akram M, Ali U, Best T, Blakey S, Finney K & Pourkashanian M (2016) Performance evaluation of PACT Pilot-plant for CO2 capture from gas turbines with Exhaust Gas Recycle. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 47, 137-150.
- Cotton A, Finney KN, Patchigolla K, Eatwell-Hall REA, Oakey JE, Swithenbank J & Sharifi V (2014) Quantification of trace element emissions from low-carbon emission energy sources: (I) Ca-looping cycle for post-combustion CO2 capture and (II) fixed bed, air blown down-draft gasifier. Chemical Engineering Science, 107, 13-29.
- Tan CCL, Finney KN, Chen Q, Russell NV, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2013) Experimental Investigation of Indoor Air Pollutants in Residential Buildings. Indoor and Built Environment, 22(3), 471-489.
- Swithenbank J, Finney KN, Chen Q, Yang YB, Nolan A & Sharifi VN (2013) Waste heat usage. Applied Thermal Engineering, 60(1-2), 430-440.
- Chen Q, Finney K, Li H, Zhang X, Zhou J, Sharifi V & Swithenbank J (2012) Condensing boiler applications in the process industry. Applied Energy, 89(1), 30-36.
- Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2012) The negative impacts of the global economic downturn on funding decentralised energy in the UK. Energy Policy, 51, 290-300.
- Finney KN, Zhou J, Chen Q, Zhang X, Chan C, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J, Nolan A, White S, Ogden S & Bradford R (2012) Modelling and mapping sustainable heating for cities. Applied Thermal Engineering.
- Finney KN, Chen Q, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J, Nolan A, White S & Ogden S (2012) Developments to an existing city-wide district energy network: Part II - Analysis of environmental and economic impacts. Energy Conversion and Management.
- Finney KN, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J, Nolan A, White S & Ogden S (2012) Developments to an existing city-wide district energy network - Part I: Identification of potential expansions using heat mapping. Energy Conversion and Management.
- Phongphiphat A, Ryu C, Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2011) Ash deposit characterisation in a large-scale municipal waste-to-energy incineration plant.. J Hazard Mater, 186(1), 218-226.
- Razuan R, Finney KN, Chen Q, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2011) Pelletised fuel production from palm kernel cake. FUEL PROCESS TECHNOL, 92(3), 609-615.
- Li H, Chen Q, Zhang X, Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2011) Evaluation of a biomass drying process using waste heat from process industries: A case study. Applied Thermal Engineering.
- Razuan R, Chen Q, Finney KN, Russell NV, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2011) Combustion of oil palm stone in a pilot-scale fluidised bed reactor. Fuel Processing Technology, 92(12), 2219-2225.
- Chen Q, Finney K, Li H, Zhang X, Zhou J, Sharifi V & Swithenbank J (2010) Condensing boiler applications in the process industry. Applied Energy.
- Phongphiphat A, Ryu C, Yang YB, Finney KN, Leyland A, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2010) Investigation into high-temperature corrosion in a large-scale municipal waste-to-energy plant. CORROS SCI, 52(12), 3861-3874. View this article in WRRO
- Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2009) Combustion of spent mushroom compost and coal tailing pellets in a fluidised-bed. RENEW ENERG, 34(3), 860-868.
- Finney KN, Ryu C, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2009) The reuse of spent mushroom compost and coal tailings for energy recovery: comparison of thermal treatment technologies.. Bioresour Technol, 100(1), 310-315.
- Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2009) Fuel Pelletization with a Binder: Part II - The Impacts of Binders on the Combustion of Spent Mushroom Compost-Coal Tailing Pellets. ENERG FUEL, 23, 3203-3210.
- Finney KN, Sharifi VN & Swithenbank J (2009) Fuel Pelletization with a Binder: Part I - Identification of a Suitable Binder for Spent Mushroom Compost-Coal Tailing Pellets. ENERG FUEL, 23, 3195-3202.
- Ryu J (2008) Pelletised fuel production from coal tailings and spent mushroom compost - Part I. Identification of pelletisation parameters. Fuel Processing Technology, 89, 269-275-269-275.
- Finney KN, Akram M, Diego ME, Yang X & Pourkashanian M (2019) Carbon capture technologies, Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (pp. 15-45). Elsevier
- Diego ME, Finney KN & Pourkashanian M (2018) The Sustainable Option of Power from Fossil Fuels with Carbon Capture and Storage: An Overview of State-of-the-Art Technology, Sustainable Energy Technology and Policies (pp. 195-229). Springer Singapore
- Finney KN, Chalmers H, Lucquiaud M, Riaza J, Szuhánszki J & Buschle B () Post-combustion and Oxy-combustion Technologies, Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): Unlocking Negative Emissions (pp. 47-66). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Swithenbank J, Sharifi VN, Finney KN & Goh YR () Air Quality Based in part on the article "Air quality" by Jim Swithenbank, which appeared in theEncyclopedia of Environmetrics. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Conference proceedings papers
- Finney K, Szuhanszki J, Al-Qayim K, Nimmo W & Pourkashanian M (2016) Comparison of Metal Aerosol Emissions from Air-Firing of Coal and Biomass for Carbon Capture Applications. NA, 2 September 2016 - 7 September 2016.
- Agbonghae EO, Best T, Finney KN, Palma CF, Hughes KJ & Pourkashanian M (2014) Experimental and Process Modelling Study of Integration of a Micro-turbine with an Amine Plant. Energy Procedia, Vol. 63 (pp 1064-1073)
- Ali U, Best T, Finney KN, Palma CF, Hughes KJ, Ingham DB & Pourkashanian M (2014) Process Simulation and Thermodynamic Analysis of a Micro Turbine with Post-combustion CO2 Capture and Exhaust Gas Recirculation. Energy Procedia, Vol. 63 (pp 986-996)


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A fine evening at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse - The Fairmont Bab al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
It is a challenging time right now for the hospitality sector in Abu Dhabi. Restaurants are offering two for ones and menus are being revised with a drop in prices. On my recent visit to Maro Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill at The Fairmont in Abu Dhabi, I was curious to see how one of two and possibly three finer steakhouses were adapting to the climate.
My evening starts next door, at Frankie's, where MPW guests are invited for a pre-dinner drink. I love the idea. Because they are right next to each other, it makes alot of sense and gives the guest a pre-dinner drink experience that no one can match - Frankie's has a really nice vibe. I have a peach bellini while resident musician, Nathan Hill, treats guests to his blend of smooth sounds. His take on Lauren Wood's Fallen has me beaming. He really creates a perfect atmosphere and backed up by superb acoustics, I am tempted to stay longer. But the steakhouse beckons.
My guest and I make our way to Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill. It is a very intimate restaurant. Accommodating around 50 guests, it has the hallmark of a fine experience in the city. The restaurant is warm, with a definite romantic tone. A fireplace feature points to romance, but don't worry, the restaurant is perfectly air conditioned!
There is a homely simplicity about the bread as it is served. Walnut rye and raisin bread are complemented by two types of butter - the chilli butter on the raisin bread turns out to be a great juxtaposition.
For our amuse bouche, we have what looks like an impressive and chat-worthy dish. Served on exquisite Wedgwood fine bone china, a Kelly oyster is flanked by three blini topped by locally farmed Yasa caviar. Green leaves round off the dish. The dish, though, goes beyond plating and aesthetics. It is actually clever as it celebrates the sea by showing contrasting intense flavours. Could this be the best amuse bouche I have had at a steakhouse?
If you are looking for the most extensive and respected wine list in the city, look no further than this restaurant. It has consistently appeared on The Wine Spectator's List of Two Wine Glass winners - meaning it has a list of over 350 wines which have reached its standard. It is the only such restaurant in Abu Dhabi and indeed in the UAE. The fact that MPW has retained this status since 2014 is quite an achievement. So, when restaurant manager Sheldon Braganza recommends a 2015 Shelter Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, I am quite happy to follow. It is quite a nice departure from the palate friendly Oyster Bay in that it is not as fresh and fruity and offers a bit more complexity. Accompanying my oyster, it works really well - a manager au fait with wines - priceless.
Now, my starter, the Soft shell crab, is a dish you are not going to find on many steakhouse menus. For the uninitiated, imagine eating a crab, with its all its flavours but without the hassle of worrying about a shell. It is served with a citrus salad and gherkin aioli, but you could squeeze lemon on this and it would still be pretty amazing. Highly recommended.
With my main course about twenty minutes away, my wine choice for the evening, the 2010 Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon, is decanted tableside by Sheldon and he talks about it poetically. As he pours a taster, we both marvel at how well it ahs aged, as evidenced by the moist cork and deep ruby colour in the glass.
While the cheapest by the glass wine is 55AED, you will appreciate the quality in every glass. Finally, 15 by the glass options is adequate for the size of the venue.
As far as main events go, MPW offers 22 steaks to choose from which can be daunting for the novice. I would like to see some culling of the choices though and I would also like to see some smaller cuts available. For my main course, I have the Master Kobe Grade 9 Striploin. I like that there are two pricing options, so I go with the cheaper option at 325AED for 150g, the only small option on the menu. It has a robust surface and thanks to the medium rare temperature, my Laguiole steak knife slides effortlessly through it, revealing a gorgeous, sensuous pink colour. It is all about the texture. Delicious.
The wine, meanwhile, having been decanted for about 20 minutes, is superb. This 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec wine is full and offers very good balance and structure - a very nice finish. One of the things I really like about the wine is the price. It comes in under the cost of my traditional favourites like the Meerlust Rubicon and well below the cost of the excellent De Toren V. Good value for money.
In life, there are those cliches we just cannot avoid. The MPW Sticky toffee pudding at Marco Pierre White is one of them - I have had it before and had to have it again. For me, it is synonymous with the restaurant. Again, it does not let me down. Sweetness is somewhat balanced by the vanilla ice cream and sesame flavoured crisp, while hot and cold also mix to entertain the mouth. Simple, but so good.
My verdict? Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill has continued to offer a fine dining experience. While it has indeed adjusted prices, for example, the Master Kobe 150g cut was about 45AED cheaper than before, it has not lost its soul. In fact, in many ways, it has retained its refinement with the addition of some beautiful china. Pricewise, they offer an entry level steak of 175AED it is not for the budget conscious, so while it is expensive compared to other restaurants starting a steak at 145AED, the luxurious feeling is evident the moment you walk in. I suggest you start off with a drink at Frankie's and its cosy bar while the music of Nathan Hill sets the tone for you. Then, allow Sheldon and his team to create a very special evening for you- A fine evening with romantic possibilities.
The lowdown
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr,
Abu Dhabi
+ 971 2 654 3333
Selected menu items
Master Kobe 150g 325AED
Side orders 25AED
MPW Sticky Toffee Pudding 65 AED
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Disclaimer: I was invited to MPW courtesy of the hotel. All views are my own.


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Zhuang people is animist, and related with other people in Southern Asia. I pre-selected silk balls and copper drums to be used in my flag, as typical elements, and the last was the winner, for being used in cooking, music, war and rituals. A typical Zhuang copper drum is presented below:
The sixteen-pointed (?) star seems to be a repeated theme in this copper drums, so it was used. Dark green and orange was the chose colors, because they look like the one of copper, and because green, in Chinese culture, represents harmony and prosperity. I'd like to use red, that means south, but I hadn't the opportunity.
I'm sad Indian and Chinese governments aren't friendly to regional flags, because I can see a great vexillological horizon to these parts of world.
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