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SLGは「Small Leather Goods(革小物製品)」を意味しています。
SLG Design love "Leather"
Generally leather is divided into 2 types depending on tanning process.
– Vegetable leather
It is tanned with natural sources such as tannins. It actually improves with age and develops a patina.
This is one of the characteristics of vegetable leather which is called as "aging" – Traces of user's life!
– Chrome leather
It is processed with chromium sulfate.
Its process is much quicker and it has great color formation.
We select well both leathers according to each design.
Let me introduce leather for SLG Design.
D+ Italian Carbon leather
It is coated with carbon pattern film pressed on cowhide.
Carbon pattern makes feel special and it has scratch-resistant durability.
D3 Italian Lizard leather
It is imprinted Lizard pattern on cowhide and dyed the leather by hands of craftsman to express like Lizard skin itself.
Natural 2-tone color gradation is one of signature for this leather.
D5 Calf Skin leather
Calfskin means leather comes from less than 2 years old cow.
There is no special pattern but it looks classic and beautiful glossy makes people falling in love D5 Series for a long time.
D6 Italian Minerva Box leather
It comes from tannery with good reputation belongs to 'Vera Pelle' in Italy.
It is processed milling type with vegetable tannins and has a natural embossed on the surface.
As much as use it, leather color becomes deeper and has patina over the time.
D7 Italian Buttero leather
It comes from tannery with good reputation belongs to 'Vera Pelle' in Italy.
It is made of 100% of French cowhide and is tanned with vegetable tannins as well.
It seems like matt texture but the more you use it, it becomes quiet glossy and soft.
D7 Italian Wax leather
It comes from tannery with good reputation belongs to 'Vera Pelle' in Italy.
It has been tanned exclusively with natural tannins and wax is interfused to finish the leather.
Each leathers have different own pattern. As time goes by color will be getting deeper and darker.
If you fold the leather, it looks brighter because original color of leather appears on the surface.
Harris Tweed
Harris Tweed is made of wool from Harris Island in Scotland and this is durability with various colors and pattern.
It is used natural materials including moss and seaweed that could be collected in the island, in the dyeing process by hand in local craftsmen.
It has been loved around the world through collaboration with famous brands.


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Students in grades 4-5 are at a unique crossroads in life. Most are ready to move beyond elementary teachings, but most aren't ready for the topics and level of training that we offer in ECC Teen. We help our "pre-teens" navigate this crucial transition from childhood to the teen years through an outstanding Sunday morning program and special events. Pre-Teen programming is currently offered during both Sunday services.
You matter to us! We're here to help you make real friends, connect with mentors you can relate to, develop a deeper walk with God, and navigate the tough choices ahead.
In High School, relationships are more complex than ever, there's more to do than can ever get done, and life's big questions get a whole lot bigger! We're here to help you make the most of your Senior High years AND prepare you for what comes next.
We meet at the Shoreview Community Center from 7:00 – 8:30 pm during the school year. Make new friends, learn from helpful mentors, go deeper with God, and have a blast in the process! Contact Dan Swartz for details.
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SOLANA BEACH — Bob Schneider is a walking contradiction.
At least that's what it seems like. His sound is pessimistic, yet hopeful; playful, yet mature; he's irreverent when talking about his music, but serious about doing his best when it comes to writing and performing.All of this is apparent after a brief conversation with him and a listen to his latest album, "Burden of Proof," which was released earlier this year.
From the playfully titled, "Wish the Wind Would Blow Me," a song about longing, to a song about a turbulent relationship in "Swimming in the Sea," the album has received critical acclaim.
Schneider, who's getting his first musical, which he likened to Pink Floyd's "The Wall," ready for next year, as well as completing orchestrations for a symphonic album and writing a kids book and more, took time out to answer a few questions before his concert at the Belly Up Oct. 2.
How would you describe "Burden of Proof" to people who aren't familiar with your music?
It's pretty hard to describe music, I guess. It's weird. I used to try and explain what my music sounds like and now, whenever anybody asks me, I just say Paul Simon. And people are like, 'Oh, I like Paul Simon.' And maybe go check it out….
In making the record, I really did want it to kind of sound as beautiful as it could possibly sound, really. So that's what we were going for. I don't know how to describe that necessarily.
What was the motivation for wanting to make it sound "beautiful"?
We've kind of been doing that the last three records. I've been working with the same producer, Dwight Baker; we started with "Lovely Creatures," which we really wanted to make a beautiful, classic rock record. When I say "rock," I mean again, rock the way Paul Simon would make a rock record.
You've put out several records, is there anything about creating an album that you still find elusive?
It's always elusive when you go in to record a record. You always want to make a really good record. And you always have the best of intentions in terms of wanting to get the best recording, the best treatment for the songs…And it's really hit or miss. I'm not like U2 where I spend a year in Berlin recording the record. We usually record it in four or five days and then edit it and overdub it for maybe a week after that, but I spend a couple of weeks, two or three weeks making a record and sometimes you come closer….
With any creative endeavor, you're really trying to do your best. But it's not like building a house, where you get really good at building something and then you just build it the same way every time. It's different every time, from song to song.
You have an entertaining commentary to go along with the album on your website. You talk about how people listen to music and the importance of the order of songs people hear them on an album. How did you arrive at that?
I'm not even sure what I said on there. I say a lot of (expletive). When I'm putting a record together, I really spend a lot of time trying to figure an order, because I do want the listener to have an experience from the beginning to the end of the songs.
Is that something that carries over into your live performances?
I don't use set lists. I just play whatever I feel like playing next. I just use my intuitions and also, I've been doing it for over 20 years now, so I'm pretty good at — when you're playing live, you never know what the audience is going to be like, what the room is going to feel like.
You're quite self-deprecating when speaking about your music. Was there ever a time when you were unflinchingly serious about it?
I don't really take anything very seriously. I don't think I ever have. I'm very serious about trying to do the best I can when I'm writing it or when I'm performing. But in terms of taking what I write or myself or life or anything really very seriously, in terms of the big picture, in terms of what it means, no, I don't really take any of that very seriously.
We're all going to be forgotten and dead before too long so the only thing that really matters is what we decide to make matter in life.
Again, referring to your commentary, you talk pretty candidly about being in the music industry and their milking as much money from the listeners as possible. Do you think it's an artist's responsibility to help stand up for the listener?
I don't think I meant that — I think it was more of a joke. The music industry is awful; it's truly horrible. And the fact that people nowadays feel like music should be free, even though it costs quite a bit of money and time and effort to make, the combination of those two things has made it really difficult to make a living doing it, especially doing it at the level that I make it at. So, you have to do all these (expletive) things like offer bonus tracks when you put it on Amazon or iTunes and it sucks. People should be able to get all the music at a fair price….
It makes me angry that you have to do that, but unfortunately that's just the way it is right now….
I wish that everything was free, that would be awesome because I'd love to drive a Lamborghini and live in a giant house on a mountain top and pretend I was a magic king, but stuff costs money.
You have a reputation for constantly working, what is it that keeps driving you?
I like to make stuff. It's really enjoyable. It's weird, but if a day goes by and I don't have anything to show for it by the end of the day I feel like it was a waste of the day really.
With that said then, what's next for you?
I have a lot of stuff coming out. We've already recorded about half of the next record, all of the songs are written for it. I've got 600 or 700 songs that haven't been recorded, some of those are actually pretty good, so I've probably got the next four or five records ready to go in terms of content.


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IBM and Rockwell Automation Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Collaborative Business Solutions for Automotive Industry
Somers, NY, and Milwaukee, WI, Nov. 20, 2002 IBM and Rockwell Automation today announced the signing of a strategic alliance to provide the global automotive manufacturing industry with a complete set of collaborative technologies, services, and experiences that will allow seamless information flow throughout a manufacturers entire enterprise.
Today, a competitive edge for manufacturers lies in the ability to provide useable plant floor information throughout the various levels of the organization - internal and external, and throughout the entire supply chain, said John McDermott, senior vice president, Rockwell Automation. Through this agreement, our customers will now have the ability to provide enterprise-wide manufacturing information to suppliers, dealers, customers.
Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will jointly market universally-accepted enterprise solutions that use several IBM technologies including WebSphere Business Integrator, MQ Series, IBM eServer xSeries and DB2 database software. These enterprise solutions leverage the open connectivity to the plant floor via Rockwell Automation products. These include RSBizware and ControlLogix Technologies and the expertise of Rockwell Automation automotive manufacturing services.
Automotive manufacturers and suppliers are looking for e-business solutions that can help improve business process integration and operations as well as reduce costs not just within their own four walls but across their extended enterprises, said Jan Beauchamp, IBM Global Automotive Industry general manager. Rockwell Automations industry leading solutions, combined with IBMs technologies and our joint consulting and integration services, provide optimized solutions to enable collaboration between suppliers and manufacturers. IBM recognizes that the Automotive industry represents a composite of diverse companies. The combined Rockwell and IBM solutions address the common needs of all the members of this complex mix.
About IBM
IBM is the worlds largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM works with companies of all sizes around the world to deploy a full range of IBM technologies. For more information about IBM, visit www.ibm.com.
About IBM PartnerWorld for Developers
PartnerWorld for Developers is the developer resource for IBM Business Partners. It is a worldwide program designed to help software developers reach broader markets, lower their costs of doing business, and take their products to market faster. For more
information, visit http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/developer, or call 1-800-627-8363 in North America, 1-770-835-9902 outside North America.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation® solutions, including Allen-Bradley® controls and services, Dodge® mechanical power transmission products, Reliance Electric® motors and drives, and Rockwell Software® factory management software. The company also is a leading provider of contact management technologies and applications that help companies more efficiently manage interaction with their own customers. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company has about 22,000 employees, serving customers in more than 80 countries
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Display brings attention to suicide on campus
It's an item most college students use every day – but tomorrow it will be used to bring awareness to the issue of suicide on campus at Temple University.
It's a display of 1100 backpacks called "Send Silence Packing" – the backpacks represent how many lives are lost to suicide on American college campuses every year.
Each pack is dedicated to the memory of a specific person, containing pictures and personal stories.
The traveling exhibit is organized by "Active Minds" a national network of college groups promoting mental health and awareness.
Executive director Alison Malmon lost her brother to suicide when she was a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania. She says 1100 backpacks lined up elicit powerful reactions:
Malmon: It's such a visual representation of such tragedy. Time and time again we hear from individuals that they didn't realize that this was such an issue. Or they even sometimes have to step away from the display because it is so impactful, but then they always come back
Malmom says students can learn about suicide warning signs and prevention at the display.


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I have an exciting announcement to make. Toxic is currently undergoing some remodeling in order to make it a bigger and better server! Although my team and I have started the project, we can't do it all ourselves. That's why we're looking to you, the players, to help us with our project and make our goals a reality. If you are interested in applying for a spot on the project's build team here is a set of questions that you must answer and submit to me via forums pm at BryIsDank or on skype at Bry the Volleyball Fanatic.
Here are the questions;
1. Please provide your username (IGN) and what time zone you live in.
2. Are there any places that showcase your builds so we could view some?
3. Why do you want to work on the project with us with this project?
4. Have you ever been punished on a server?
5. Have any ideas for Toxic? Please mention them at the link below!
If you are interested in helping us please don't be afraid to apply, we're always happy to have those who want to help us make MGFC the best it can be!
Here are some builds my team and I have currently completed:
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Yesterday I wrote about people who pronounce vowels the same way as vows. I'm not one of them, but like many English speakers, I've taken a step or two myself down the slippery slope towards turning syllable-final /l/ into a vowel -- what linguists call vocalization. The /l/ at the end of bell is still phonetically a lateral consonant for me, pronounced with the blade of my tongue in contact with the roof of my mouth. However, the /l/ in belfry has gone over to the vowel side, so to speak. If you were to record me saying belfry and play the first syllable back very slowly, it would sound like "beh-oh". When I say belfry, my tongue never makes contact with the roof of my mouth at all.
The fact that some people say vowels like vows doesn't in itself explain why they come to the strange conclusion that "wedding vows" are "wedding vowels". No one in Google's ken has written about "a hoarse of another color", perhaps because confusing an adjective for a homophonous noun is rare. Of course, we don't always owe an explanation for such mistakes, especially idiosyncratic ones. Egg corns and mondegreens and other lexical reshapings are sometimes pretty random: when someone hears "the girl with kaleidescope eyes" as "the girl with colitis goes by", I think we need to chalk it up to neural noise and move on.
However, "wedding vowels" is one of the cases where we can tell a pretty convincing story, at least after the fact. Using the word vowels to refer to a ritual promise looks like another example of synecdoche, the practice of referring to objects in terms of their salient parts (like jocks for athletes or hands for sailors) or their salient materials (like steel for a sword). If letters can stand for writing in "arts and letters", why shouldn't vowels stand for speaking in "wedding vowels"?
Well, because the expression is really "wedding vows." But the theory that it's "wedding vowels", while mistaken, is arguably common because it's poetically as well as phonetically and syntactically apt.
Another common poetic mistake is the substitution of beat for bead in the expression "get a bead on" or "draw a bead on". In Monday's New York Times, sportswriter Thomas George quotes Denver coach Mike Shanahan as saying about Peyton Manning:
"That was a great game plan and it was executed as well as I've ever seen. We came into a hornet's nest. Once he gets a beat on you, he is hard to stop."
I'm sure that Mike Shanahan is one of the great majority of North Americans for whom "gets a bead on" and "gets a beat on" are pronounced in exactly the same way, due to voicing and flapping of the word-final /t/ in "beat" before the initial vowel of "on". So the theory that Shanahan said beat and not bead came from the sportswriter, who spelled it, and not from the coach, who spoke it.
The original version of this idiom involves the word bead, for which the OED gives this sense:
d. The small metal knob which forms the front sight of a gun; esp. in the phrase (of U.S. origin) to draw a bead upon: to take aim at.
and credits the first citation for this sense to John James Audubon, who was as familiar with drawing beads as drawing birds:
1831 AUDUBON Ornith. Biogr. I. 294 He raised his piece until the bead (that being the name given by the Kentuckians to the sight) of the barrel was brought to a line with the spot he intended to hit. 1841 CATLIN N. Amer. Ind. (1844) I. x. 77, I made several attempts to get near enough to 'draw a bead' upon one of them. 1844 MARRYAT Settlers II. 206 'Now, John,' said Malachi; 'get your bead well on him.' 1875 URE Dict. Arts II. 391 The front sight is that known as the bead-sight, which consists of a small steel needle, with a little head upon it like the head of an ordinary pin, enclosed in a steel tube. In aiming with this sight, the eye is directed..to the bead in the tube. 1919 Chambers's Jrnl. June 399/1 I'd got a lovely bead on her with one of my own torpedoes. 1929 G. MITCHELL Myst. Butcher's Shop xii. 132 You've got a bead on your man all right.
The commonest theory about this idiom still has bead: in Google's current index, the various forms of "draw(s)/drew/drawn a X on" and "get(s)/got/gotten a X on" have 14,995 hits for X=bead vs. 640 hits for X=beat. But Americans don't spend as much time looking at things over a bead sight as they used to -- even those who regularly use a rifle for hunting probably have a telescopic sight -- so this metaphor is getting old and stale.
The sportswriters seem to have stepped in with a fresh idea, making a new idiom out of an old one. In sports, the idea of getting a (musical) beat ahead of someone else makes sense -- marching to a different and faster drummer, so to speak. And it seems to be in sports where a significant fraction of the "get a beat on" examples come up:
"But, when Chance Mock's pass was slightly under-thrown, freshman Aaron Ross closed in quickly, got a beat on the pass and lunged to make a TD-saving breakup."
"They wanted the deep plays, the big plays early in the game. Fortunately, they didn't get them. We really had to sit back and see what was happening. Then we got a beat on what they were trying to do. We just tried to get after them."
"They're definitely the hardest team to prepare for in the NFL because they run so many different types of plays. Once you think you've got a beat on it, they'll change the whole playbook the next week. "
"Clark said his Eagles 'never really got a beat on' Shenandoah's wing-T offense and that was most apparent during the Hornets' opening drive."
"He's got a beat on a sweet gig teaching youth hockey in Kiev."
But there are non-sports examples as well:
"Law's picture ends up in a lot of newspapers; Nazi intelligence gets a beat on him, and they send out their own master marksman (Ed Harris) to pick him off."
"Signature Move: Flying the Blackhawk BELOW the tree line through the streets of DC Lost Village straffing soldiers with the help of a gunner taking out as many Opposition soldiers as possible before a stinger gets a beat on me."
"Buffy seems rather lukewarm with the whole thing, but Spike says he's got a beat on two vamps in a warehouse who are probably responsible for the train incident."
"Getting a beat on someone" has another poetic resonance that may be inspiring some of these writers: you could interpret beat as "an edge" or a "a competitive advantage," a nominalization of the verbal sense "to defeat [someone]." The "faster rhythm" and the "competitive advantage" interpretations both work better with "get a beat" than with "draw a beat", and the pattern of co-occurrences is consistent with this:
Especially for journalists, there might be yet another association, with beat as a regular assignment and thus an area of special competence. I guess we could ask Thomas George and other sportswriters what they think they meant when they wrote "...get a beat on..." But I doubt that we can depend on journalists to be any better than poets are at explaining their ambiguities. And in the end, what matters to the development of the language is less what they meant to write than what we manage to read.Posted by Mark Liberman at January 7, 2004 04:43 AM


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How fantastic it would be if love didn't fade, lives didn't grow apart and hearts didn't get trod upon. What if we could all walk around on cloud nine all the time? Of course, we'd never get anything done, to not even mention the dangers of operating heavy machinery, but it would be pretty amazing. I mean could you imagine all the goofy smiles in the subway every morning?
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From a numbers perspective, selling your gold online has always made sense. Companies like us have the ability to achieve economics of scale, higher volumes, lower margins, lower overheads, and everything else you can find detailed on our About Us page. We're just able to pay more. But is it worth it to risk sending valuables through the mail to get that extra payment? Is it really safe to sell gold online?
Cryptocurrencies are all the rage now. They've got over 900 of them, with a whole bunch of fancy names running from the famous Bitcoin to Ethereum. And with each variation, you've got people swearing they're the best thing since sliced bread. At the same time, we'll forgive you for not knowing the difference between your Gridcoin from your Monero –
Though they've only been collecting them for about 350 years, the British crown jewels are still by far the most expansive set of regalia in the world. There are 141 items, from spoons to crowns. And even the most basic is probably worth more than your grandmother's prized china collection. Sorry grandma! Why is the collection only 350 years old,
If you think that we've been fascinated by gold since the beginning of civilization you'd be wrong. It goes back further than that. Gold flakes have even been found in caves from our prehistoric days! Talk about a long-term obsession. Of course, the systematic digging up of gold had to wait until we had a system – or state –
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Varjabedian v. Emulex Corp.
Plaintiff, on behalf of former Emulex shareholders, appealed the district court's dismissal of his putative securities class action. The Ninth Circuit held that claims under Section 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78n(e), require a showing of negligence, not scienter. Therefore, the panel reversed the dismissal of the complaint and remanded to the district court for it to reconsider defendants' motion to dismiss under a negligence standard. Because plaintiff's Section 14(e) claim survived, his claim under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act also remained. Furthermore, the panel affirmed the district court's conclusion that Section 14(d)(4) of the Exchange Act did not create a private right of action and dismissal of the complaint as to Emerald Merger Sub because it was not a proper defendant. View "Varjabedian v. Emulex Corp." on Justia Law


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July 27, 2018
by Nick Saporito
Cadillac has decided to hike the price of its ATS-V Coupe in its last year production. The price increase is a substantial one, but may actually make the ATS-V a better deal.*
According to*Cars Direct*the 2019 ATS-V Coupe will come in at $68,790, including a $950 destination charge. The price tag yields around a $4,000 increase over the 2018 model, which is obviously more than the usual model year pricing changes.*
However, there's a catch. Cadillac has decided to offer its Carbon Fiber Package as standard fare on all 2019 ATS-V Coupes. In previous models, buyers had to fork over $5,000 to get carbon fiber bits on their ATS-V. So the $4,000 hike may not be such a bad deal after all.*
The new price point will position the ATS-V a couple hundred bucks more than the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe and $1,355 less than the base BMW M4.*
Of course, nothing else is changing with the ATS-V. It will still be powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 with 464 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque that can funnel through a six-speed manual or optional eight-speed automatic.*
It's also worth noting that Cadillac has discontinued the ATS sedan for 2019, meaning these changes are only applying to the coupe.*
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Our Kasbah Moroccan Grey Stripe Pom Pom Throw is beautifully hand woven. Featuring thin grey stripes and mini tassels on an off white cotton and acrylic throw. Add some global style to your decor with this unique Moroccan throw blanket.
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Celebrating the area's culinary talents is one reason to host the second and upcoming "Ultimate Chefs Dinner," which brings a group of diverse chefs together in one restaurant to prepare a multi-course, wine-paired dinner.
But another reason the Four Seasons Palm Beach decided to host the Aug. 28 dinner, featuring five local chefs, is because it's an opportunity to introduce comers to recent changes at the resort's dining outlets, including new menus highlighting American classics, often with a significant twist.
In the Four Seasons' Ocean Bistro, for instance, new menu items include a nostalgia-stroking Creamsicle-like dessert. At the resort's fine-dining venue, The Restaurant, new menu items include "tuna on rye," a comfort food in name that presents tuna sashimi, vegetable slaw and ginger vinaigrette on a rye crisp.
But we digress.
The main reason the Four Seasons is hosting the "Ultimate Chefs Dinner" is "we just think it's a great event," says Four Seasons Pastry Chef Jason Morale, who, as part of the dinner, will prepare and serve blueberry-peach upside-down cake.
In addition to Morale, the dinner showcases the cookery of Four Seasons' Executive Chef Darryl Moiles (the host chef), Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud, Clay Conley of buccan, and Roy Villacrusis of Kubo.
Their courses: seafood amuse bouche (Villacrusis); oxtail with foie gras and porcini terrine (Leiken); grilled Florida lobster with Meyer lemon-and-chive tortellini, shaved bottarga, baby herbs and lobster brodo (Moiles); and a duo of beef, with short rib, sirloin, heirloom tomatoes and Roquefort (Conley).
The wine-paired dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a 7 p.m. reception. Cost: $110.
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Ultimate Chefs Dinner events are organized and presented by Villacrusis, Katy Lynch of Dine Magazine, and Taylor Morgan of SouthFloridaDines.com.


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We are happy to announce that the House of Representatives has drafted H.R. 165 to be the house version of the Man In The Sea Memorial Act, thus legitimizing this project and making it a Memorial Monument that joins the other famous memorial monuments in our nation's capital. This bill is now in committee and will gain co-sponsors and then be passed on to the Senate for final approval. Since this project is using no "Public Funding" we expect that the president will sign this into law within the next few months. But as we all know, congress works at their own pace so we are not going to make any solid promises for a date of passage on this YET!
If you would like to see the Bill, click HERE
House Resolution 6367
Senate S.Con Res 46
House H.Con Res 87
Also we had verbiage in the 2012 & 2013 NDAA that talked about the Memorial.


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Most of the greatest spiritual breakthroughs in my life have involved fasting. One of the most powerful moments of emotional healing for me occurred during a week of fasting. I have never been the same since that day.
Consider these scriptures:
Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed ones go free, and that you break every yoke?
Matthew 17:21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
Consider these victories that would not have been won without a fast:
Esther 4 – 7: Haman orders the destruction for all the Jews. Esther calls for a 3 day fast for all the Jews in her city. The Jews are ultimately spared and Haman is hung on the very gallows he built.
Judges 20: The sons of Israel make three attempts to defeat the the sons of Benjamin. The first two attempts they lose with a total of 40, 000 men dead. Between the second and third attempts they go on a fast and they ultimately defeat their enemy.
In Jentzen Franklin's new book "Fasting", he says: "For me fasting has been the secret to obtaining open doors, miraculous provision, favor, and the tender touch of God upon my life." I highly recommend this book, it is one of the best books today on the subject of fasting. It is packed with life changing revelation that if you apply can give you great breakthrough in your finances, health, emotions, relationships, and more!
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Candace Rambert
Culinary Technologist
Candace Rambert has a B.AA from the University of Windsor and is an alumnus of the George Brown College (GBC) Culinary Management program and Culinary Arts – Italian postgraduate program. Candace has 12 years of foodservice experience in catering, hotels and restaurants. Her expertise in recipe development and knowledge of product development processes and specialty equipment make her an asset when working with the food scientists and culinary students at Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt). In this role, Candace applies her culinary techniques and experiences to exceed the demands of FIRSt's diverse clients. Candace is also a past recipient of the prestigious Ontario Hostelry Institute's 'Top 30 Under 30' award.
Robert McCurdy
Senior Food Scientist
Rob McCurdy brings considerable academic and industry experience to his role as Senior Food Scientist at George Brown College's Food Innovation and Research Studio. Rob has both a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Food Science from the University of Guelph. Rob has more than 25 years of experience in product and process development/innovation, project management, quality systems design, market research, scientific writing, large and small scale manufacturing, and process validation/optimization processes within the food industry. Rob's retail & food service experience includes roles as a Quality Scientist (Royal Canin Canada), Senior Scientist (Mars/Masterfoods, USA), Technical Director (Lyons Magnus) and Applied Research Scientist (Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt), George Brown College). Rob's technical expertise includes product formulation, nutritional compliance testing, thermal processing, market research, sensory evaluation, technical writing, food chemistry, bench-top to production scale-up, regulatory compliance, and quality system management. Rob's extensive product development portfolio spans a wide range of food categories including sauces, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, confectionery products, fruit compotes, variegates and fillings, shelf stable entrees, pet foods, salad dressings, salsas, smoothies, fudges and caramels. Since joining GBC in 2014, Rob has been instrumental in the success of over 50 applied research projects and product development-related services at FIRSt.
Bob McDougall
Consulting Senior Food Scientist
Bob's career in food product development, research training and mentoring, quality control and field assessment has taken him across Toronto, Northern Ontario, New Jersey and Brazil. If you have ever enjoyed jalapeno havarti, the world-wide gold standard for Pizza Hut crust and pepperoni, or toaster chicken you have sampled a small selection of Bob's portfolio. His resume spans the development of 200+ food products and menu items for many major food services and retail brands. A seasoned and charismatic contributor in the lab, office and boardroom, Bob prides himself in building teams, transforming processes and developing new and exciting products. Bob is all about the "why" in finding solutions to technical problems and is always planning his next adventure.
Emily Lim
Food Scientist
Emily's interest in the culinary specialty of the food industry began when she participated in the 2016 Research Chef's Association: Student Product Development Competition in Denver, a team based cooking competition. Emily brings a diverse set of student experience with her, previously working with the Biscuit R&D Team at Mondelez International (working with brands Oreo and Chips Ahoy), as a microbial technologist at Maple Leaf Foods, and as a research assistant for the Canadian Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph. She has also acted as a representative, coordinator and president in various food science associations and clubs. Emily has a Bachelor of Science (Food Science) from the University of Guelph and a Culinary Certificate from George Brown College.
Kassandra Wagner
Food Scientist
Kassandra Wagner joins the FIRSt team as a Food Scientist, after working for Metro Inc. as a Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Specialist, specifically dealing with private label brands. She has experience with food start-up companies, working on product development and digital marketing. Kassandra brings experience and education with her in the field of food science, discovering her passion for the field after volunteering at a food microbiology lab during her first summer at school. When not at FIRSt, you'll find Kassandra out at new restaurants or the most recent festival in Toronto, trying to replicate some of her discoveries at home! Kassandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science (Honours), with a minor in Nutritional and Nutraceutical Science, and continues to study business, community nutrition and dietetics. She is passionate about fitness and is currently studying for a certificate in exercise science and nutrition.
Joe Turner
Manager, Industry Liaison and Business Development, FIRSt
Joe has been actively involved in the food industry for over 30 years. He has held various senior positions in operations, procurement, and merchandising with Canada's largest grocery retailer and he spent many years working in the food manufacturing environment in administration, marketing, sales, and product management roles. More recently, Joe was employed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. At FIRSt, Joe will be working closely with Food and Beverage companies to assist them in targeting specific programs and initiatives enabling them to strategically grow and develop their business. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, where he obtained a degree in Economics.
Michelle Kienitz
Manager, Industry Liaison and Business Development (on leave)
Michelle brings a value-chain approach to the team at FIRSt. She has spent her academic and professional careers in primary agriculture, agri-food, and agri-technology, and even continues to occasionally assist on her parents' cash crop farm in South-Western Ontario. With a Bachelor's degree in Social Development (University of Waterloo) and a Master's degree in Political Science and International Development (University of Guelph) she studied food and agriculture through a very different lens. Michelle applies her interdisciplinary background by bringing creative and holistic solutions to clients and partnerships.
Michelle enjoys eating food as much as she enjoys working in the industry, and is deeply committed to growing the food value chain in Ontario and Canada, and increasing opportunities for Canadian agri-food companies.
Christine Song
Industry Liaison and Business Development
Christine has always been interested in hands on learning in the recipe and product development world. After completing a BA in nutrition at Western University she came to George Brown College to attend the culinary management nutrition program. Christine returns to the FIRSt team, working as a Business Development Liaison, after a dynamic set of experiences as a student researcher during her studies here at George Brown College. She interned at Yum! Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates for four months, working in new product development. She then completed her college externship in the Canadian Living Magazine test kitchen. Upon graduating George Brown, she worked as the assistant chef for the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. In addition to her new role at George Brown, Christine is currently working as a recipe tester/assistant with college chef/professor Amy Symington on a new plant-based, culinary, cancer-care cookbook/guide for Gilda's Club Toronto. Planned publication of this collection is at the end of 2018.
Dan Reilly,
Senior Project Manager
Dan Reilly is our Senior Project Manager. Dan has managed projects at George Brown College in a variety of sectors including health sciences, green technology, web development, education, and product development. He has served as a project manager on projects for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Scouts Canada, CAMH, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and many local SMEs. Dan graduated from George Brown College with an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and was the recipient of the GBC Project Management Award of Distinction. After spending 2014 in the role of acting Senior Project Manager for Research and Innovation, Dan assumed the role of Senior Project Manager for the Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt) in early 2015. Dan also teaches project management at George Brown College in the School of Management.
Nuvi Dhaliwal
Project Manager, FIRSt
Nuvi Dhaliwal has a strong knowledge of grant operations and funding streams in publicly funded and not-for-profit environment. She previously worked with the PSI Foundation, where she served as the Post-Award Grant Officer and focused on tracking grants in medical research through metrics, blogs, social media, final reporting, etc. She has also worked for the Greenbelt Fund, supporting the increase of local food in Ontario, and with Maple Leaf Foods in digital marketing. Ms. Dhaliwal has a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Guelph in International Development, Political Economy and Administrative Change.
Amanda Thirkill
Project Manager, FIRSt
Amanda Thirkill has over five years of experience managing projects in marketing and digital media productions. Amanda's passions include efficiency, teamwork and team leadership to create impact. She brings disciplined planning and organization skills to the table to ensure projects run smoothly and clients have the best experiences. Amanda holds a BA in Communication Studies from Laurentian, a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Cambrian College, and since graduating has been active in continuing studies, taking courses in project management, and digital communications management and strategy. Outside of FIRSt, Amanda is a professional photographer, focusing on families, weddings and corporate projects. FIRSt will undoubtedly have her snapping food pictures around the lab in no time.
Natalia Rogacki
Project Manager, FIRSt
Natalia Rogacki is a graduate of the Business Administration, Project Management program at George Brown College & holds an Honours Degree in History from Carleton University. Ms. Rogacki come to FIRSt with a background in hospitality and event planning, previously serving as Events and Projects Assistant for George Brown's Centre for Business and various public-facing roles with the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. She has an extensive history of volunteer work in and around social services and community development, including Pump Up Parasport, a Sitting Volleyball Tournament organized to introduce participants to the parasports available for athletes.
Lorenza Carandang
Administrative Assistant
Lorenza Carandang joins the team as Administrative Assistant, bringing extensive experience in managing operations and administration, with diverse skills ranging from client management, financial and wealth management to investor and shareholder communications and budgeting. Prior to joining FIRSt, she worked at Kingsdale Shareholder Services in Client Management, as well as nine years as Operations & Administrative Officer – Investment Operations and Control for AIG Philippines. Her considerable history of office management ensures that our partners and projects are supported by streamlined operations and an efficient infrastructure. Lorenza has a B.Sc. degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines.


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I will be the first to admit that we are not 100% all natural in our house. I try to find a good balance between natural ingredients, expense, and effectiveness, but let's be honest. Sometimes the most natural options are either downright expensive or just don't work as good as a chemical alternative. (Who likes funky smelling clothes? Anyone?)
So when I find something that uses natural ingredients, is actually cheaper than its chemical-laden equivalent, and is effective, I just have to pass on the news. Here are my top 3.
Foaming Hand Soap
I really like this recipe from Wellness Mama. It is ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Here's how I do it:
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DIY Fruit and Veggie Spray
Because I don't always buy organic produce, I am especially careful about washing everything before we eat it. At roughly $4.00 a bottle, that adds up! Luckily, the homemade alternative is just as effective and much less expensive.
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Organic Laundry Detergent
You're probably thinking I'm going to give you a recipe for making your own laundry detergent. Nope. Who has time for that?! This is even better---soap nuts!
I first heard about Eco-Nuts in a Frontier Co-op catalog. Soap that grows on a tree? It doesn't get any more natural than that. But would it work? When the trial-sized box was on sale for $1, I just had to give it a try.
And it worked!
Not only do Eco-Nuts work just as well as commercial detergent, but they are a fraction of the cost and take up a tiny amount of space. Did I mention they're also organic?
I love that they do not take up much space! Because I only grocery shop once a month, I would buy two 120-ounce liquid laundry detergents. With Eco-Nuts, one medium-sized box (about 8 x 6 in.) lasts over a month.
To use, simply place 4 to 5 Eco-Nuts in the muslin bag that is provided and add to your washing machine. Each batch of Eco-Nuts can be use for multiple loads---until they become dried out and start to disintegrate.
Occasionally, for heavily soiled clothing, I will add some 20 Mule Team Borax to the wash, which was also a habit when I used commercial detergents. They also have wool dryer balls to replace dryer sheets.
As always, I love to hear new money-saving tips, especially ones that are all-natural. What products or DIY cleaning solutions do you use?
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6/12/2018 01:34:56 pm
Sweet! Can't wait to try those Eco-nuts!!
Rachel Johnson
6/13/2018 01:52:11 pm
I hope you like using them as much as we have, Melody! :-)
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The development of STATSports APEX / Viper Basketball software means that there is now a solution to tracking accurate volumes and intensities for work done indoors. Using the powerful 100Hz accelerometer contained within the unit, we can accurately estimate speed (Velocity Index) and distance (Velocity Load) based off the footstep impacts of a player. This allows you to monitor work volumes and intensities alongside Heart Rate and Loading scores to give you the whole picture in one software package.
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STATSports is used by Basketball teams in the world including Washington Wizards, Purdue, Memphis Grizzlies and many more.
Our System allows for unobtrusive feedback on individual player & team performance in each session, all season long.
Our Live Streaming APP allows coaches to monitor players in real-time and adjust training to meet the objectives of each individual session.
(DSL) is a STATSports metric that allows us track the external load placed on the player and is presented in our software as a weighted score. It is a total of the weighted impacts that the player experiences during a session or game. Every player has different bio-mechanics, injury history and fatigue levels which all play a role in determining how a player deals with the external load. In a similar fashion our system also helps monitor the internal load of the players using the heart rate variables such as max and average heart rate for a session, heart rate exertion and heart rate variability.
Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention features of APEX / Viper Basketball found below.
Using the 100hz tri-axial accelerometer we have developed a unique algorithm to analyze the average forces placed on both the left and right foot of each player. It allows for an invaluable insight into the balance and force displacement of players.
Our system has the ability create finger prints for players based off certain drills or activities. This allows the user to track the changes in the fingerprint over time. If for example the finger print drill is a typical drill done with the team a number of times a month, the user can see how this changes over time, i.e. number of accelerations increasing or decreasing. This is also valuable as a return to play protocol which can be used as a reference point when deciding if a player is ready to return or not.


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Brownstone Reserve,Brownstone Reserve is just 15 miles outside of Kyle Field. Brownstone Reserve goal is to offer the most peaceful and romantic experience imaginable for your event while you enjoy the natural picturesque scenery set among towering trees, lush greens, and majestic ponds on 17.5 acres. Simply by offering over 9,000sf of space designed working with the best vendors in the wedding business to provide the perfect setting for all couples. Brownstone Reserve attention to detail and passion for excellence and customer service are sure to exceed your every expectation.
You have found that special person to love and to cherish and now it is time to find the perfect place for your wedding. Start your life together at the most scenic and romantic setting in the area – The Greenbranch. Let the Greenbranch make your event a success. From Corporate Meetings and Holiday Parties to Wedding Ceremonies, Large Rehearsal Dinners and Receptions, the Greenbranch has the perfect space to fit your needs. The gazebo, with views of the waterfall, bridge, and lake, is the perfect setting to say. Just steps away, the enclosed garden pavilion offers an elegant venue for your reception. With its breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets, The Greenbranch provides an inspiring backdrop for an unforgettable day.
You have found that special person to love and to cherish and now it is time to find the perfect place for your wedding. Let the Greenbranch make your event a success. From Corporate Meetings and Holiday Parties to Wedding Ceremonies, Large Rehearsal Dinners and Receptions, the Greenbranch has the perfect space to fit your needs. Nestled in a garden sanctuary of water, mature oaks, and exotic animals, The Greenbranch captures nature's beauty and romance for your outdoor wedding. Just steps away, the enclosed garden pavilion offers an elegant venue for your reception. With its breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets, The Greenbranch provides an inspiring backdrop for an unforgettable day.
When it comes to event venues, Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest is a hidden gem waiting just for you. Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest quinceañera, private party, holiday bash, prom, corporate training, fund-raiser, political rally, or vendor show there is something for everyone at The Phillips Event Center. Phillips Event Center has the ideal venue to create your special day. Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest are delighted to offer you our personalized service. Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest look forward to creating the wedding day you have dreamed of with unique details including personalized meals created and prepare by experience culinary staff.
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Wind Dancer Retreat is the perfect place to begin a lifetime of happiness. Wind Dancer Retreat unique rustic wedding venue features a wedding chapel amongst towering trees in a natural picturesque setting. Wind Dancer Retreat invite you to tour little piece of heaven just 15 minutes north of Bryan, Texas. This countryside oasis creates an atmosphere of solace and tranquility, the perfect location for an outdoor wedding, intimate private party, or team building event with all of the modern conveniences of a commercial kitchen, surround sound, TV, wifi and 5,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor seating.
Peach Creek Ranch know that planning a wedding can be extremely stressful and are here to make sure choosing your wedding venue is the easiest decision you'll make. Peach Creek Ranch are here to make your wedding day as wonderful and care free as it can be. In 2013, went through the same crazy mess of caterers, florists, and DJs. Even though there are so many great vendors in the area, the idea for Peach Creek Ranch consumed Peach Creek Ranch hearts and minds. Peach Creek Ranch have created the venue had always wanted, but could not find. Let help you bring to life your perfect wedding day in handcrafted venue.
Avalon is the largest privately owned year-round garden venue in the Brazos county and is located just 7 miles south of College Station. Avalon is a nationally award winning photographer and photography teacher. With over 20 years of experience in all aspects of photography digital imaging, style and design, color and lighting, Darrin creates stunning visual memories of your fairy-tale day that will truly last forever.
Moore Ranch is a 2,000 acre, fourth generation working farm and ranch, nestled along the banks of the Brazos River. The ranch provides a rustic, yet elegant venue for a memorable Brazos Valley wedding, reception or special event. Just fifteen minutes south of College Station, Moore Ranch breathtaking outdoor setting and versatile indoor facilities will create lasting memories for you and your guests. Aggie owned and operated, Moore Ranch would like to invite you to come out and experience the beauty of wide open spaces, historical buildings and ancient oak trees for a real rustic setting.
Double Creek Crossing is an outdoor wedding venue and reception hall located near Bryan,College Station. An abundance of majestic oak trees, colorful gardens, and fountains surround the 25 acre property. Double Creek Crossing have everything that most brides and grooms desire when it comes to their special day and are less than 20 miles away from College Station, TX. Double Creek Crossing may not be in the heart of the city, but promise it's worth the short drive. Double Creek Crossing offer luxurious amenities and southern charms that families never forget.
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Waterpoint accommodates 300 guests and offers the best of both worlds providing majestic indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. As your guests enter Waterpoint, they are greeted with a Stunning Arched Foyer that leads to the Luxurious Grand Room offering floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views of the lake. The Luxurious Grand Room leads your guests to the Outdoor Lakeside Veranda with over 3000 square feet of outdoor gathering space. The Veranda provides your guests the opportunity to enjoy the splendor of the sun shining off of the water, dancing under the stars or viewing a magnificent sunset. Waterpoint Premier Lakeside Venue team of decorators, artists, culinary experts and professional planners will create a unique lakeside experience customized for your Special Event.
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The chandelier lit breezeway of Rustic Rose Events converted barn is a large and impressive entry, yet cozy and welcoming for you and your guests. A view of the pond can be seen from the moment you enter. A large foyer with gift and cake tables leads into the Reception Hall. The stone fireplace at the far end of the Reception Hall sets the mood where a fire can be lit when weather permits. Rustic Rose Events All guest areas have lovely views overlooking the pond. Rustic Rose Events dining service room for buffet style meals, the bride's private dressing room and restroom, and the men's and women's restrooms are all under the same roof as the breezeway, Reception Hall, Flying M Bar, and the deck, making everything easily accessible and convenient for your guests.
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COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Carbon market trading rose 11 percent to a record value of $176 billion in 2011 as an increase in secondary trading volumes offset lower prices and slowing economies, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Companies and governments are turning to emissions trading as a tool for fighting climate change, with the European Union by far the most active since its cap-and-trade scheme began in 2005.
A record number of emissions products were traded in 2011, even though prices of EU carbon permits and international offsets plumbed new depths well below $10 a tonne late in the year, the bank said in its annual report on carbon markets.
Worldwide emissions trading last year rose 17 percent in volume to 10.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, with permits in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) accounting for more than three quarters of the total.
The rise in volume lifted the value of the EU market to $148 billion from a revised $134 billion in 2010, even though average EU carbon prices fell 4 percent year on year to $18.80 a tonne.
Carbon markets were not immune to recent global economic volatility from the Arab Spring, Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster and the euro zone debt crisis, the World Bank report said.
"A considerable portion of the trades is primarily motivated by hedging, portfolio adjustments, profit-taking and arbitrage," it said.
But if carbon prices continue to remain below $10 a tonne, there will be little incentive for companies and governments to invest in low-carbon projects, a bank official said.
"There is a question over whether (prices) are high enough to support new projects coming in," Alexandre Kossoy, senior financial specialist with the World Bank's Carbon Finance Unit, told reporters in an industry conference.
He said carbon prices could rise if the EU agreed to toughen its 2020 emissions-reduction ambitions or took other policy measures to rebalance a massive oversupply of carbon units, which is likely to last until 2020.
But front-year EU carbon prices are averaging under $10 a tonne so far this year as the bloc's sluggish economy dampens demand for carbon permits in a market that analysts say has accumulated a surplus near the equivalent of 1 billion tonnes.
"We are in a very difficult situation where we don't have any positive price signal coming from the international community," said Pedro Moura Costa, executive president of Rio de Janeiro's environmental commodity exchange, BVRio.
Other national and regional carbon schemes showed mixed results. New Zealand's carbon market value tripled to $351 million, while the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in North America nearly halved to $249 million, the bank said.
Secondary trading volumes for international offsets regulated by the United Nations also soared in 2011, rising 43 percent year on year to 1.8 billion units valued at $23 billion.
The main reason for this was a rise in demand for U.N.-backed emissions offsets, because a certain number of the credits can be used for compliance in markets such as the EU ETS.
Average offset prices, which trade at a discount to EU carbon prices, fell 21 percent year on year to $12.80 a tonne as a record number of credits were issued last year.
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which paves the way for investments in emission-reduction projects in developing nations, is the biggest offset market. It accounted for over 95 percent of total spot and secondary emissions offset trading.
Direct pre-2013 CDM project-based transactions declined to under $1 billion in 2011 from $1.5 billion in the previous year as its 2008-2012 commitment period draws to an end.
Primary investment in post-2012 CDM offsets, however, rose to nearly $2 billion in 2011 from $1.2 billion, despite depressed prices and uncertainty about the future of the Kyoto Protocol and its market mechanisms such as the CDM.
U.N. climate talks in South Africa last year reached agreement on a package of measures that would extend Kyoto, a global pact enforcing carbon cuts, and decide on a new, legally binding accord by 2015, coming into force by 2020.
The World Bank suggested recent and emerging cap-and-trade schemes in Australia, California, Mexico, South Korea and Quebec could contribute to future growth in overall carbon trading.
Primary project-based transactions in the voluntary offset market were valued at $569 million in 2011, up 37 percent, the bank said. ($1 = 0.7977 euros)
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Analyzing the Fed's Exit Strategy
The Federal Reserve's interest rates will stay in place, but it is still on track to end its bond-buying program. David Lebovitz of J.P. Morgan Funds joins the News Hub. Photo: Getty.
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Oakland flushes out a suspect in restroom thefts
In the annals of law enforcement, it may go down as the great "Toilet Paper Caper" -- a high-tech sting operation that enlisted even the Oakland Police Department's internal affairs division, to catch a thief who was swiping bathroom wipes out of the Civic Center complex.
It all started about a week and a half ago when people began complaining about the lack of toilet paper in the building's bathrooms.
"At first, we blamed the staff for not filling the receptacles," said Derin Minor, the complex's assistant manager. "But then I noticed that the cardboard spools at the end of the rolls were missing, too. So someone was taking the whole thing."
But who? And why?
The first step was to establish a time frame for when the heists were going down. The janitors began frequent checks of the toilets and found the stalls were coming up short between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.
Next, authorities enlisted some high tech-help, matching the times with tapes from the complex's closed-circuit TVs.
Bingo. There was the suspect, entering the building empty-handed -- and leaving a short time later, bag in tow.
Then came the sting operation.
The next time the suspect walked in, janitors were put in place at the entrances to restrooms and other "strategic" locations.
After about 10 minutes, they could hear toilet paper receptacles being ripped open.
Miner and one of the custodians decided to stop the guy before he cleaned out the entire building. When they moved in, he bounded down the emergency stairs and headed for the door, toilet paper and all.
The radio, however, proved faster than the man. By the time the suspect hit the lobby, more janitors and even some of the gang from internal affairs (which has an office in the building) were ready for the collar.
After a brief scuffle, the alleged thief -- 47-year-old Duane McDaniel -- was in custody.
"There was a citizen's arrest," Minor reported later in a memo, "and the bandit was hauled away."
Estimated take of the great caper: 200 rolls of tissue, four jumbo rolls of hand towels, about 40 plastic bags and a few TV dinners the suspect had allegedly swiped from the employee lunchroom -- all told, about $200 worth of stuff.
"You know, just the other day I was at a meeting, and the police chief was talking about how this was the season for unusual crimes," said Public Works Director Raul Godinez. "The next thing you know, we have one."
By the way, McDaniel -- who told janitors that he was already on parole for an earlier breaking and entering -- did have a bit of conscience, authorities say. He never went after the paper in the handicapped stalls.
Niners news: The San Francisco 49ers have made that long-anticipated lineup change -- signing on the giant Lennar Corp. as the new master developer for the team's proposed mega-stadium, retail and housing deal out at Candlestick Point.
Lennar, which the Niners selected over rival Forest City Enterprises, also happens to be the developer for the big makeover at the old Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
Team reps say Lennar got the inside track because of its record nationally for building housing -- an issue near and dear to both Mayor Gavin Newsom and the Board of Supervisors.
Team Vice President Lisa Lang said picking Lennar was an "important step" toward construction of NinerTown -- and while no deadline has been set to deliver a plan, the 49ers are aiming for late spring or early summer.
Foxy lady: The mayor's wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, tells us she's about to leave Court TV to take a job with the "fair and balanced" Fox News network.
Guilfoyle Newsom says she'll be anchoring her own weekend legal and crime show, "The Lineup," plus working as a prime-time legal analyst during the week.
But on Fox?
"I'm not responding to that," she said. "I have a lot of colleagues at Fox who I have tremendous respect for, and I'm looking forward to going over there and doing great TV and great journalism."
In the meantime, she's had other matters to attend to this weekend -- like attending the mayor's office Christmas party and Gordon Getty's big birthday bash.
Band on the run: Those Cal marching band members piling out of California Highway Patrol squad cars outside San Francisco's Temple Emanu-el one day recently made for quite a sight.
And quite a story as well.
It all started with a request by the family of former Levi Strauss President and longtime UC Berkeley benefactor Peter Haas for one last fight song before he was laid to rest Dec. 6.
Cal agreed, and 16 band members donned their uniforms, readied their tubas and drums and such, and were all set to board a charter bus for San Francisco.
The bus, however, never arrived.
With only an hour to go before the 2 p.m. service, student band Director Ryan Palapaz took matters into his own hands.
Palapaz phoned a university official, who promptly dispatched a co-worker in a private car and rented a van to pick up the student musicians.
By then, however, they had just 40 minutes to make it over the bridge and across the city to the service on Lake Street.
And then, as the caravan sped along Interstate 580 in Oakland, the van's right rear tire turned to shreds.
Everyone pulled onto the shoulder, while Palapaz and other band members again scrambled -- putting out urgent cell phone calls to both the CHP and to a rental agency for another van.
While students in the car went on ahead to the funeral, the rest stayed behind waiting for a miracle to happen.
And then, one did. Two, actually -- a pair of CHP squad cars that pulled up and gave the stranded musicians a lift.
Everyone but the tuba and bass drum players, that is, whose instruments just couldn't fit into the back seat. They caught another ride a few minutes later.
Alas, even with the help of the law -- speeding down the highway and onto city streets with red lights flashing -- the band arrived too late for the opening number. But at least the musicians made it in time to deliver a final rousing rendition of the Cal fight song.


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There is also another listing where this XAU symbol will show up, and that is Goldmoney A Crypto type money, which is actually backed by real things like gold. I use it as a savings account and can send grams of gold to anyone that also has a Goldmoney account. Goldmoney has been around for a lot longer than any Crypto currency that I know of.
Besides the XAU, I also looked at the Barrick (ABX) bear market, which is very similar to this XAU gold stock index. 2017 looks like it is a setup for a flat in a potential wave 2 correction. Overall the gold stock bear market, shows a better defined 5 waves down, which I'm using as a Minor degree 5 waves. A five year bear market with 5 declining waves, has a nice ring to it, but how it fits into the bigger picture, is still not clear enough. I will not produce mindless little numbers and letters, as many wave counts get trashed on a regular basis. Each broken wave count has to give me back some useful information, that I can use to create a better fit.
I can adjust the degree level at anytime, but what is important to understand is that Gold stocks are still in a bull market, and in the end can also go vertical. A flat inside a potential wave 2 correction, is a powerful combination as they can explode once the "C" wave position has completed.
Since this bull market and correction, is about 2 years long, I can see that we may have 2 more years for this to play out. The more violently it moves up and down, could also shorten this time frame. The overriding factor is that another leg up is still coming, and we should never waste a bull market in commodities.
As we can see, the gold market is very cyclical, and Rick Rule calls it, "The most cyclical market on the planet". The real contrarians know all about this cyclicality and have been making money from it since the 1970's.
I don't use any of the external indicators, that the majority are using as the majority can never win at this game, so why use all their tools?
I use contrarian indicators and one of these is the Gold/XAU ratio. The XAU has been pretty low on my radar screen, but at this time we are at a 15.75:1 Gold/XAU ratio. An expensive ratio is closer to 5.21:1, (Dec, 2010)so there is lots of room for gold stocks to still move up.
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