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The Existence of RF Noise – The Need to Control Unwanted Noise Frequencies
The existence of RF noise is an important factor in numerous electronic and radio frequency based circuits. In telecommunications industry, signal processing needs to be as smooth as possible for the good quality transmissions. But, sometimes there might be interference in the signal, which could hamper communications. In few cases, the signal amplitude may decrease drastically or may dissolve into an incoherent audio signal. For avoiding such situations, if you are in charge of these systems, you should first try to pinpoint the RF noise source and take appropriate steps to correct it. You can even use certain devices and integrate them with the systems so that the noise levels can be limited. For a better understanding, read the sections given below that explain detailed information about RF noise.
RF Noise Categories
There are various categories of RF noise depending on frequency distribution and its nature:
White noise – This type of noise affects all frequencies equally and spreads through flat amplitude.
Pink Noise – This noise category does not exhibit a flat response. Its power density decreases with increase in frequency.
Band Limited Noise – This RF noise category is characterized by a frequency band that is limited with the help of filters or circuits, through which the noise passes.
(Radio Electronics, ELECTRONIC & RF / RADIO FREQUENCY NOISE, nd)
Effects of RF Noise
Apart from interference, RF noise can significantly affect the bit error rate (BER) of communication systems, causing data errors. This is mainly caused when there are variations in amplitude caused due to unnecessary noise. If such errors continue to occur progressively, the quality may drop leading to bad networks. From a simplistic viewpoint, the interfering noise can essentially mask out the actual signal frequency that needs to be broadcasted.
Noise Measurement and Control
Elimination of noise is a crucial aspect, and you should be given substantial emphasis to noise control, if you are working in the sector of telecommunications. For controlling the noise, you first need to check the level of this aspect with the help of RF test equipment. You can use a carrier-to-noise generator device that generates a particular noise at a specific level (Microwaves and RF, CARRIER-TO-NOISE GENERATORS ENHANCE BER TESTING, 2017). This noise level can then be measured along with frequency response and other aspects to check whether the signal processing is smooth, along with minimum obstacles. Such RF testing equipment can also help maintain a good carrier-to-noise ratio, which dictates the quality of the signal communication and signal accuracy (Tech Target, CARRIER-TO-NOISE RATIO, 2017).
Be it a noise generator or any other devices, there are several companies that can provide you with the right type of equipment for implementing effective communications. Before choosing the provider of such devices, you should always consider factors such as cost, machine quality, guarantee, brand popularity, etc.
"The above blog is written by a third party and is only for informative purposes. It does not reflect Ranatec's position with regards to the provided information."


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about the children's section and policies
Library Card
Children who attend Waterloo Elementary School receive their library cards in the fall when they are in kindergarten. Most of the school classes make weekly visits to the library to check out books and hear stories. Children who are five years of age and living in Waterloo or Grant Township are eligible for their own library cards.
Children who live outside of the town of Waterloo or Grant Township and who attend school in DeKalb Central School District can purchase a student card at a reduced price. Check at the library for details.
Book Collection
The Children's Department contains picture books, fiction, nonfiction, reference books, magazines, backpacks, and cassettes for children from birth through the upper elementary grades. There is also an education collection for parents and teachers containing books, videos, and theme tubs.
Children's Policies
Out of concern for the safety and security of children using the library, the Waterloo-Grant Township Library Board has implemented two rules:
In all situations, the adult caregivers who have transported minor children onto the library premises or who have otherwise directed or allowed minor children onto the library premises shall be solely responsible for the care and safety of such children all times such children are on the library premises.
The library is not responsible for the care and safety of minor children traveling to and from library premises.
All programs will be cancelled if DeKalb Central Schools are closed due to weather conditions.
story time
This weekly library program is designed for babies and toddlers (to age 3) and their caregivers and their caregivers held weekly from September to May. Contact the library to register for this program or if you have questions.
This award-winning early childhood literacy program was developed by Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, a children's librarian specialist. She uses methods based on Barbara Cass-Beggs' "Listen, Like, Learn" method for teaching music to young children.
This exciting program gives caregivers and their children time to interact with thymes, songs, and musical instruments. Each elements of the program provides both the child and caregiver an opportunity to foster emergent literacy skills and to promote positive relationships with the child, caregiver and the program leader.
Begin - in - books
Begin-IN-Books - Ages 3 to 6 Years
What is begin IN books?
preschool story times
Preschool Story Time - Ages 3 to 6 Years
This program is an interactive program for caregivers and children (ages 3-5 years old). Each weekly program will include stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft. Parents are encourage to participate with their children at this program.
Contact the library to register for this program or if you have questions.
You can view the calendar for all Story Time options.
There will be no Story Time if DeKalb Central Schools are closed due to bad weather. If in doubt, please call the Children's Department at 837-4491.
parent's links
PBS Kids
Play educational games, watch PBS KIDS shows and find activities like coloring and music. PBS KIDS Games and Shows are research based and vetted by educators.
Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Head Start Program and Early Head Start Program
Children from families whose annual income falls at or below the Federal Poverty level are considered income-eligible for Head Start. A limited number of slots are available for children from families whose annual income falls between 100 - 130% of poverty. Children who are 3 or 4 by the state school eligibility date are considered age-eligible for Head Start.
Before 5 and Early Head Start Program
Kids grow up in the blink of an eye. It's our job to help you understand how your child grows and develops. Before5.org is designed to organize the best information and resources on child development anywhere.
Free Typing Game .net
FreeTypingGame.Net is the premiere site to play free typing games, lessons and tests. Our Typing Tutor is the best way to learn to type.

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Osisu Design's Beautiful Reclaimed Teak Furniture
The Thai architect and product designer Singh Intrachooto has created a beautiful series of furniture using scraps of teak wood. The wood is sourced from reclaimed trees uprooted to build roads and from off cuts of wood left over from Intrachooto's architectural projects. His company Osisu Design launched three collections last year called Lini, Lami and Tilee. The two pieces shown above illustrate how different off cuts are used in different ways to influence the form and pattern of the furniture. The Chairwalker, from the Lini collection, uses off cut strips, while the seat of the TT bench, from the Tilee collection, is made from the smallest off cuts, showing how even the tiniest pieces can be reused. In an interview with Three Layer Cake last year Singh Intrachooto talked about his commitment to environmentally concious design, but also expressed the challenges he faces in his work:
"The most difficult thing I am encountering now is the non-standardness. The fact that every piece is different, it's not the same. That's the most difficult thing to handle with working with reclaimed material... I have a lot of crap in my house lying around to experiment. For example, this year I used a lot of waste from construction. I have to do experiments from this wood cut off. I can make twenty pieces, and then that waste is gone, and I can't make it anymore. I can't make 1000 pieces because I don't have that much material. It's almost like art work, even though people may not think that, they can't imagine that I am working with waste." Read the full interview here. We really admire these beautiful forms created by Osisu Design, but we can't help wondering how much glue is needed to laminate all those off cuts together. Osisu Design is stocked by Ford Brady in the US. Via: Moco Loco :: Osisu Design
In a lightning quick response Singh Intrachooto has already contacted us this afternoon to elaborate on the glues and finishes used on the Osisu range of furniture. He says "You are correct that the technique used to construct these furniture requires glue. We use a water-based glue which is non-toxic in its production and does not release VOC. The finishes we use are either Livos oil or Teak oil depending on the clients. We do not use lacquer or other toxic paints. We want to eliminate all the toxic substances not only for environmental reasons but also for the longevity of our human resource. The builders who make this furniture are master builders, very skilled, highly patient and undertanding of the environmental concerns, they are irreplaceable. They must be well taken care of. They have to be healthy if we all to survive; everything we use must not hurt them nor our customers. Else we all are going to loose the battle to save the environment."
Singh was also kind enough to send some images of his latest designs. Thanks Singh!
Osisu Design will be showing at the Thailand International Furniture Fair in Bankok, 7-11 March.


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As many of you know, I've been a super-fan, promoter and cheerleader for the blogger-turned-author and influencer, Luvvie Ajayi ,aka Awesomely Luvvie, who rose to great fame and popularity doing ROFL recaps of "Scandal." She built that into a golden platform, nabbed a book deal that shot to a #1 New York Times bestseller and has been picked up by "Scandal" creator Shonda Rhimes for a TV series.
All through this process, I've gleefully shared Luvvie's posts, witticisms and news of her awesome ascension to the big time. All of which led me to this, a post I really wish I didn't have to write.
Last night, Luvvie shared a FB post that was not only far less coherent and eloquent than her normal style, but overflowing with passive-aggressive hateration towards quasi-identified but unnamed Black and Mixed-race activists. Here's her post:
Luvvie Ajayi
Some of us are fighting for freedom…
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Aids in: Warming and soothing, reduces stress, settles digestion
Ingredients: cinnamon bark, *ginger root, cardamom pod, nutmeg, liquorice root, *orange peel, anise star (*indicates organic)
Origin: Indonesia, India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Spain, USA, Vietnam
Caffeine Content: Caffeine free
Indications: can be taken up to three times per day. Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women
Water Temperature: 212 F / 100 C
Steep Time: 5-7 minutes
Suggested serving: 1.5 tsp / 8oz
11.5 / 50g
23 / 100g
Buy a 100g bag of tea get a 2nd 100g bag for half price! (discount applies to tea of lesser value)


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Bullhead City is located in Arizona's west-central Mohave County, on the east bank of the Colorado River near the juncture of Arizona, California and Nevada. It is the sister city to the popular gaming community of Laughlin, Nevada. Bullhead City is a rapidly growing community nestled along the beautiful blue waters of the Colorado River, with great fishing and boating.
If you have not seen the area in recent years, prepare for a shock! 1,000's of new affordable homes have been built, primarily for the babyboomers and snowbirds about to retire and looking for a great place to live.
Arizona Route 68 begins in Bullhead City and ends near Kingman, connecting into US Highway 93.
Katherine's Landing takes it name from the old Katherine Mine that is located north east of the current Marina.Katherine's Landing offers fishing for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, crappie, and sunfish. There are also channel catfish and carp. Access to Katherine's Landing is paved.
Facilities for public use are located at Katherine's Landing, in Arizona near Davis Dam. Lake Mohave has 237 miles of freshwater shoreline that can be enjoyed year 'round as days are almost always sunny.
Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and be sure to look for thumb rock on your right about half way to the top. When you reach Union Pass, the view will quickly turn to the broad valley that contains the community of Golden Valley.
Situated on nearly 6000 acres in northwest Arizonas Golden Valley it will have parks, walking trails, recreation centers, and natural open spaces where residents can meet, live, and play. At completion, it will be a small city, with 30,000 homes.
The breathtaking beauty of the Golden Valley high desert location creates a sense of wonder and reflection. A feeling of the old west that so many of us know.
Topping the pass, Kingman and surrounding ares will come into view. Notice the mountains across the valley where pine trees give a green touch to the beauty. Haulapai Mountain Park is located there.
On the right as you come down into Kingman is an area of rock formation and mesas. You will want to have your camera ready.
Kingman is an affordable community, located in the midst of breathtaking natural beauty with the sunbelt lifestyle. Kingman's elevation, at 3,336 feet, provides an ideal southwestern climate -- neither too hot nor too cold! Our dry climate is pollen-free, to add to its healthy attributes.
Kingman is a city located in Mohave County in Northwestern Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,069 and nearby communities bring the total population to around 40,000.
Whatever you need for your travel, Kingman has it. Lots of motels, and very wide variety of restaurants, and place to see and enjoy.


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Update 10-28-2016: Update to the discussion of the request fields.
The Problem:
When using the Google Drive Java Client Library to list a user's photos and videos in your app, the thumbnailLink property is empty.
The Solution:
As far as I can tell, there is literally no good documentation on the solution for this. However, with the help of a co-worker and the REST API operations, I've gotten the solution.
To get valid thumbnailLink values, you have to make sure you specify the thumbnail field in your request. Since you're doing a custom field request you have to be sure to add the other fields you want as well:
Drive.Files.List request = googlDriveService.files()
.setFields("files/thumbnailLink, files/name, files/mimeType, files/id")
.setQ("Your file param and/or mime query");
FileList files = request.execute();
files.getFiles(); //Each File in the collection will have a valid thumbnailLink value
A sample query might be:
"mimeType = 'image/jpeg' or mimeType = 'video/mp4'"
Hope this helps!
Note that there is a difference between the Google Drive API for Android and the Google Drive Java Client Library. The latter library allows you to do more advanced things, like actually get all the files for a given account, not just those created by your app. The following link has a really good guide on getting started with it:
Oddly, I can't get the file query to work as it is on that quick start. But using my above query works great, so perhaps start with that.


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Dear (insert your name here if you are a female friend of mine with a child born before August 2015),
I owe you a big apology. Actually, I owe you many.
I have always thought myself to be a good friend to my, er, friends. Since adding 'mother' to my list of personal descriptors, however, I have come to realize that I was actually a very crap friend to you, at a time when you really needed me. Continue reading


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Economic stimulus funds are driving one of the biggest increases in U.S. construction spending the industry has experienced in a long time.
While it is probably impossible to determine with any precision how much of the $787 billion in federal economic stimulus funds is making its way into actual real estate developments, there is little doubt that the total will ultimately run into billions and billions of dollars. Projects adding value to real estate via leveraged stimulus infusions are under way, or on the way, in all four corners of the country—and a whole lot of places in between. Government contracts, grants, and loan allocations to individual ventures run from a mere few hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions.
Public infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and rapid transit have received the largest allocations of stimulus funding, but capital is also helping kick-start stalled transit-oriented, mixed-use mega developments, widely varying affordable housing ventures, and some construction and improvement projects at universities and other educational institutions.
Also tapping federal funding are notable private commercial developments large and small—from huge new manufacturing plants to modernized small-business facilities. Along with public benefits, most of the stimulus-funded ventures generate design, engineering, and construction jobs, with many likewise providing an abundance of permanent positions.
The latest news from across the country illustrates the array of project sizes and types funded in part through the stimulus legislation, more formally known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
In the Pacific Northwest, the Housing Authority of Portland secured a $3.3 million ARRA grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for construction of the $29.8 million Resource Access Center—an eight-story, 106,000-square-foot (9,800-sq-m) homeless services and housing center now under construction in the Old Town district.
In southern California, Amtrak's 58,000-square-foot (5,400-sq-m) progressive maintenance facility, a $24.5 million project under way at the Los Angeles train yard, is one of the region's largest stimulus allocations.
In south Florida, construction has just begun on Miami's $100 million Brownsville Transit Village, a multi-phase, transit-oriented, mixed-use, affordable housing project for which lead developer Carlisle Development Group is tapping stimulus programs to fill the void left by vanished tax credit equity.
In the Northeast, a $15 million stimulus grant helped launch infrastructure construction for the long-planned Assembly Square, another large transit-oriented, mixed-use project in Somerville, Massachusetts, ultimately expected to include millions of square feet of business space and about 2,100 residential units, in addition to a commuter rail station.
And in the hard-hit Midwest, the first U.S. high-speed passenger rail route—the Chicago-to-St. Louis route—created with stimulus money will begin construction after having recently received $1.1 billion. Stimulus funds targeting job creation in the energy and environmental fields are helping finance development of several Michigan plants that will manufacture electric-vehicle batteries and related energy storage products—and in some cases, vehicles themselves. About $2.4 billion in federal stimulus funding is slated for such projects, including nine-figure grants financing construction of plants in Midland, Holland, Romulus, and Livonia.
The more tactical capital injections stimulating shorter-term employment are peaking this year, says Michael Balsam, chief strategy officer at government contracting consultant Onvia Inc. in Seattle, and the transition is being made toward longer-term, strategic investments in industries such as energy, health care technology, and broadband expansion.
Meanwhile the taxpayer injections are spawning a hefty dose of job-creating real estate development activities. Combining contracts already awarded, additional in-the-pipeline allocations, and authorized future expenditures, more than $1 billion in stimulus funds is supporting construction of office and retail projects, according to data Onvia crunched for Urban Land.
Also helping stimulate development activity is more than $1.1 billion for new and improved educational facilities, $260 million for single-family residential construction, $244 million for multifamily construction, and more than $100 million for industrial construction.
As Assembly Square illustrates, many development projects tapping federal stimulus funds are part of large, mixed-use projects financed in part with nonstimulus public funding, as well as private debt and equity.
Among the highest profile of these projects is the long-anticipated Moynihan Station mixed-use project in midtown Manhattan, ultimately slated as an expansion and improvement of the Penn Station transit center. The first $220 million phase has been allocated $83.3 million through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) stimulus grant program. Subsequent phases will include substantial new office and retail space. Due to rules governing when the grant monies have to be spent, "the TIGER grant is going to ensure that construction begins soon, before the end of the end of the year, says Juliette D. Michaelson, senior planner with the Regional Plan Association, an urban planning advocacy group in New York City.
Stimulus-funded financing programs likewise are generating affordable housing development that otherwise would have been delayed because of depressed demand for low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs). Columbia, Maryland–based Enterprise Community Investment,a leading affordable housing sponsor, has been quick to tap into the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) and the Section 1602 credit exchange program. Both of these stimulus programs provide gap equity for projects allocated LIHTCs but unable to attract sufficient equity amid the profit-eroding recession.
"TCAP helped fill the funding gaps left by reduced credit pricing, and [the Section 1602 program] enabled deals to get done in geographic areas where there was little investor interest," says Raoul Moore, an Enterprise regional vice president.
State housing finance agencies allocate stimulus funds from these programs to specific projects; in large states, this can amount to hundreds of millions of dollars. For instance, the Florida Housing Finance Corp. allocated $21.77 million in Section 1602 program funds to each of Brownsville Transit Village's first two phases. And the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs alone reportedly has almost $600 million of federal stimulus funds available to jump-start shovel-ready affordable housing developments.
Some stimulus dollars are also funding development on college campuses, such as a $34 million, 86,000-square-foot (8,000-sq-m) research center at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center in Dania Beach, Florida. The project, dubbed the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Science, was awarded a $15 million stimulus grant.
Federal government offices account for some of the largest individual real estate development projects funded at least in part with stimulus dollars. Among the most noteworthy of many major projects in the Washington, D.C., vicinity is cnstruction of the giant Department of Homeland Security headquarters campus, which is under way at the reconfigured Saint Elizabeths Hospital site and supported by $450 million in U.S. General Services Administration stimulus funds.
At the other end of the size spectrum, some stimulus dollars are also finding their way into private property development ventures via enhancements to Small Business Administration (SBA) loan guarantee programs. While stimulus allocations are funding additional guarantees under SBA's popular 7(a) loan program, most of the SBA-guaranteed loans funding real estate development pertain to the SBA 504 program, which helps small business owners expand or build facilities. The key enhancement entails having the SBA guarantee repayment of nearly 90 percent of the loan amount, up from the traditional 40 percent.
For instance, near the mouth of the Columbia River in historic—and economically hurting—Astoria, Oregon, microbrewers/restaurateurs Chris Nemlowill and Jack Harris tapped one SBA loan to acquire the building housing their Fort George Brewery & Public House, and another to fund extensive improvements to that building and an adjacent one into which their brewing operations are expanding. The pub is growing into a second-story loft as well as outdoor deck and beer garden spaces, and the brewing operation's production capacity should soon grow fivefold with the additional facilities next door. "The space works perfectly for us," Nemlowill notes, adding that enhanced guarantees helped keep the 504 loan's interest rate at an attractive 5.5 percent.
According to data the SBA provided to Urban Land, nearly 27 percent of the proceeds of stimulus-enhanced SBA 504 program loans have funded construction activities since initial programs were implemented in February 2009. That comes to nearly $3 billion in construction projects out of just under $11 billion in total enhanced 504 program loans closed through July 2.
Of course, in a polarized political environment, injecting $787 billion of taxpayer capital into the economy does not come without controversy. For instance, critics have suggested that investments should be better targeted toward generating permanent private sector jobs rather than temporary government positions. And some have suggested that replacing tax credit equity with stimulus dollars removes the watchdog role private investors bring to project performance. Others question whether public funding of battery factories makes sense if they do not pencil out via private capital markets. And some do not think foreign-owned participants should benefit from federal investments, as is the case in many instances.
Yet absent the stimulus dollars, overall construction activity across the United States would almost certainly remain mired in a staggering slump, observes Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA).
"The stimulus is clearly driving one of the biggest increases in construction spending the industry has experienced in a long time," he says, citing AGCA figures indicating a 2.7 percent gain in April from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $869 billion.
"Assuming the economy continues to expand, privately funded construction should experience a rebound starting in 2011," Simonson adds. "But for now, stimulus funding remains the main source of support for nonresidential contractors."


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September 17, 2012 - 5:00pm
Stanford Law School, room 271
Presentation and discussion of possible approaches for migrating from Drupal 6 to Drupal 7.
The goal for this workshop is to create a concise overview document for campus Drupal 6 webmasters that outlines the costs and benefits of various approaches to dealing with legacy Drupal 6 sites.
These approaches may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Staying in Drupal 6
- Upgrading a Drupal 6 site to Drupal 7
- Creating a new site in Drupal 7 and migrating the Drupal 6 content
- Creating a brand new site in Drupal 7 (or 8!) and completely overhauling content and information architecture


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Back in August this year, national cocktail bar chain Be At Oneapplied for planning permission to close down Brixton's much-loved Club 414 and turn it into an upmarket bar providing "high quality cocktails."
Club regulars and locals united in opposition to the plans, and we've just heard the excellent news that Lambeth Planning have refused the application.
In a lengthy 25-page document, planning officer Gareth Ball noted that "the site has historically received a high level of public interest with regard to planning matters, adding that the "previously withdrawn application (reference 15/03548/FUL) received hundreds of comments and multiple petitions to refuse the application, with thousands of signatures."
The document added:
The nightclub is protected as a recreational and cultural use under Policy ED11 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2015) and Policy 4.6 of the London Plan (2015) and its loss would result in a use which makes an important contribution to the culture of Brixton Town Centre, and also represents one of few remaining nightclubs within London.
The loss of the existing nightclub use would be harmful to the local and wider economy, particularly the night time economy of Brixton Town Centre, due to the loss of an asset which attracts visitors and expenditure to the area
The planning report noted the popularity of the club:
The present occupant of the site is Club 414. The club has been in operation for over thirty years and according to the club's website, the applicant and numerous third party representations, it operates as both a discotheque and live music venue hosting local and touring DJs and musicians. From the responses to consultation, it appears that the club's appeal is centred on its music offer which is said to attract patrons from across London, the UK and internationally.
This is reflected in the club's simple layout which serves its primary function as a music venue. The club is not believed to be used for any other purpose.
The scale of public participation and objection within both the current and previous application shows there is a clear local opinion in support of the existing nightclub, with
no supporting statements in the application citing the nightclub as a bad neighbour or causing negative impacts on the amenity of the area.
It should be noted that although there are other nightclubs in Brixton, however, they are not as established, are of a different size, do not open as late or also have a non-music related function such as a cocktail bar, making Club 414 unique among Brixton music venues.
The report concludes that the plans to turn the 414 into a cocktail bar and three residential units would not be in accordance with "policies seeking to support the vibrancy and night time economy of Brixton as a major centre and night time economy cluster of sub-regional/regional importance, and the retention of the nightclub is supported from the application of Policy ED11 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2015) and Policy 4.6 of the London Plan."
More detail is added to reasons for the refusal:
1. The proposed development would result in the loss of the existing nightclub use and the loss of that use without adequate replacement provision would result in the loss of a positive contributor to Brixton Town Centre's viability, vitality, character and strategic importance as a night time economy cluster and cause harm to London's broader cultural offer, This would be contrary to Policy ED11 of the Lambeth Local Plan, Policy 4.6 of the London Plan (2016) and the Mayor's Town Centres SPG (2014) and Culture and the Night Time Economy SPG (2017).
2. The proposed development would result in the loss of a positive contributor (the nightclub) to the character of the Brixton Conservation Area without provision of a replacement positive contributor and would result in less than substantial harm to this heritage asset that is not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposed development. This would be contrary to Policy Q22 of the Lambeth Local Plan.
We at Brixton Buzz say 'Bravo!' to Lambeth Planning for making the right decision and we'll be popping along to the 414 to celebrate with the owners very soon!
See the full planning document here [PDF]
Discuss this on the urban75 forums
Club 414 is at 414-416 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8L


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Education Resources
Porky's Quest: An Adventure in the Rio Grande Bosque
Follow Porky, a young porcupine determined to understand the importance of the Rio Grande bosque and the community that works to monitor it, as he wanders through the riverside forest. This chapter book is perfect for upper elementary and above. Written and illustrated by a BEMP student.
Have You Been to the Bosque?
A dual language mini-magazine that is a great resource of introductory information about the bosque in Spanish and English. This magazine was written and illustrated by a BEMP student. Free copies available at the Bosque School BEMP office.
Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Pocket Guide
A handy reference pamphlet about the flora and fauna of the bosque.
Contact Amanda Lindell to order your own!
BEMPin' it UP Field Journal
Used during our bosque BEMP Study Trips, this journal is easy to print double sided and fold in half.
Pitfall Trapping & Arthropod Identifcation
A detailed list of instructions to create pitfall traps at your own school. Helpful keys and images for identification of arthropods in the bosque and beyond.
E.Coli and Other Chemicals in the Rio Grande
Graphs of the compounds and chemicals BEMP scientists and students have found during testing of the Rio Grande water. Data is from 2011.
Classroom activity created using real BEMP data designed to introduce students to graphing, data interpretation and hypothesis testing.
Resources from other organizations:
Bosque Education Guide
"River of Change Modeling Activity" and other activities about the bosque created by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
Native Plant Curriculum
This native plant curriculum is structured on the ecoregions of New Mexico and covers botany, community ecology, ethnobotany, invasives – so much! The New Mexico Native Plant Society supported this resource, "From Ponderosa to Prickly Pear: Exploring the Native Plants of New Mexico", and you can download the document here.


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Gov. Tom Wolf diagnosed with treatable form of prostate cancer
on February 24, 2016 at 10:19 AM, updated February 24, 2016 at 5:58 PM
Gov. Tom Wolf held a news conference Wednesday morning along with his wife, Frances, to discuss his recent diagnosis of early stages of prostate cancer.
- Gov. Wolf's cancer strikes one out of every seven men, one man in 38 will die of it
- Gov. Tom Wolf assures his cancer diagnosis won't impact his ability to carry out his duties
- Video: 'I'm not a doctor, but I am a Ph.D.', Gov. Wolf says of cancer diagnosis
He issued this statement:
"My doctors made the diagnosis after a regular checkup revealed abnormalities. In consultation with my doctors, I have a planned treatment schedule that will begin in the coming weeks. Those treatments will last the next several months, but they will present no impairment to my ability to perform my duties as governor.
"Prior to beginning treatment, I will take a brief time to spend with my family. I am very thankful that my doctors caught this cancer quickly and have worked with me to plan a treatment schedule that will address my medical issues and allow me to serve the people of Pennsylvania. I encourage everyone in Pennsylvania to make sure they schedule regular checkups with their doctors and be aware of screening guidelines so early detection and treatment can be possible."
Below are tweets from PennLive reporters and photographers covering Wolf's press conference as it unfolded:


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Bath Program
The Veterans Health Centre offers private, therapeutic baths for eligible veterans who have difficulty bathing at home. Provided by a trained health care worker in a fully equipped tub room, these baths are a safe, enjoyable way to maintain independence and dignity.
Bathing appointments are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Please call 250-658-3270 to be referred to this program.


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Daisy's Floggers wishes you to be aware that your statutory customer rights are not affected in any way by our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
These terms and conditions are applicable to the supply of all Products by Daisy's Floggers to the Customer; they are governed and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. When you make a purchase from Daisy's Floggers you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. The term Customer or the use of the word "you" means the person or company who has placed an order with Daisy's Floggers for purchase any of the products. "Products" means the products and services offered for sale by Daisy's Floggers
So you know exactly what you have spent, all our prices are quoted in Sterling (£), excluding VAT. They are exclusive of carriage and packing because this can vary. Unless otherwise stated carriage is added to your order prior to purchase and the total price will be displayed to you before you complete you purchase. Daisy's Floggers reserves the right to decide if products are supplied by courier or through the postal system. There are no other additional costs. Prices at point of purchase remain valid until delivery is accepted.
Payments must be made in £ Sterling, unless otherwise specified, using any of the payment methods displayed. When you have completed your selection you will be transferred to our secure server to complete payment for product purchases.
Any date or period stated for delivery shall be considered as indicative. If a Product is in stock, we aim ship it to you within 5 working days of placing the order. If we cannot dispatch an item to you within 10 days of your order we will notify you by e-mail and at your request we will cancel the order. In this case we will either refund your money in full or supply a comparable alternative product. Daisy's Floggers cannot be held responsible for delays in the delivery caused by any other third party. Tracking numbers are available at your request, but will not automatically be supplied.
Where applicable, postage service will be used that has an attached insurance policy for the full cover of your goods, should they go missing in transit. Royal Mail Special Delivery is our preferred service.
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The Customer shall be responsible for inspecting all goods on arrival and where a courier is used prior to signing the carriers note. If goods are damaged this has to be stated on the carriers note, without this no claim will be considered by the carrier. For the avoidance of doubt, the Customer shall be responsible for inspecting goods supplied through the post. Daisy's Floggers should be notified of damaged products in writing within 3 days of receipt of goods. This does not affect your statutory rights.
If any Products supplied by Daisy's Floggers should be considered defective or different from the product ordered, an immediate full refund will be provided on return of Products.
Goods exchanged or replaced for reasons other than above will be subject to our postage and packing charges for new orders. We will not accept responsibility for postal charges or lost items when returning non-defective goods. All non-defective goods returned must be in stock condition and in the original packaging.
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Daisy's Floggers reserves the right to refuse any order or part order, or to request further information to enable it to process or evaluate the order. Provided that it takes all reasonable steps to notify the customer within 10 days of order placement, Daisy's Floggers accepts no liability for any failure to ship products where this results from its inability to do so or its decision, on reasonable grounds, not to do so. In such cases Daisy's Floggers will immediately refund any payments made in full.
The Customer: The customer has the right to cancel their order within 7 working days of receipt of the goods. The customer is responsible for any costs involved in returning the goods. Once Daisy's Floggers has verified that the returned product is in stock condition and in the original packaging, it will refund the customer's money within a reasonable period.
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All custom orders must be paid for in full at the time of ordering. A full description of what has been ordered will be supplied to the customer in writing, once this is confirmed the order will be considered as active. An estimated build time will be given. This time frame is representative and is not a guarantee. Daisy's Floggers reserves the right to refuse to take a custom order. Due to the personalised nature of custom orders, products are not refundable. Every effort will be made to build your order as close to the description as possible, please be aware that colour shades and leather thicknesses may vary.
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Our virtual office at Nehru Place is an ideal resolution for those entrepreneurs who have limited business capital and even those established international organizations who are searching for a place to expand their operations in India but at a lesser risk.
This option of a virtual office is popular with companies looking to expand with their business locations to show their pan presence in international countries to their prospective clients. All this without the risk of having one's own office space is a deal not to be missed!
The virtual office users know about the flexibility they experience while they introduce their business at new forums. They operate from any location, be it their bedroom, couch, garage or even a mountain top. With their business credentials set right, the prime location does the magic for their products or services.
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Windows Vista security and NET Framework 30
- June 06, 2007
06 Jun'07
Five Windows Vista security tips .NET developers should know
Windows Vista introduces numerous security measures, from BitLocker to CardSpace to the User Account Control. Here are five security tips .NET developers should keep in mind.
- May 16, 2007
16 May'07
Windows CardSpace standards, user controls sway online banker
Windows CardSpace supports the open WS-* protocols and lets end users determine what data they send to a site. That had online banker Corillian jumping at the chance to use CardSpace.
- October 23, 2006
23 Oct'06
.NET 3.0 Roadshow: Instance management, security in WCF
Dr. Dobbs' .NET 3.0 Roadshow devoted much attention to Windows Communication Foundation. Here we look at how to manage and secure the message that WCF sends.
- October 23, 2006
23 Oct'06
.NET 3.0 Roadshow: An introduction to Windows CardSpace
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- February 01, 2006
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Los Angeles police announced Tuesday the arrest of a man wanted for a series of kidnaps and sexual assaults in the West San Fernando Valley.
Detectives said 23-year-old Jose Perez was believed responsible for a string of attacks dating back to March 2009 and accused him of numerous assaults in the past 13 months.
Cops asked for the public's help in the case. Detectives believe there could be more victims and strongly encourage anyone who has more information to come forward by calling Lt. Edward Pape or Detective John Doerbecker at (818) 374-7730.


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How cute is this kid's playset? It's so mid-century like so many of the cool houses here in Phoenix! You can buy it, along with other cool stuff here.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Playing house...
Labels: cool kids toys, kids stuff
How cute is this kid's playset? It's so mid-century like so many of the cool houses here in Phoenix! You can buy it, along with other cool stuff here.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Green wedding shoes feature!!!
Labels: wedding blogs
Yay!! Today is the big GWS feature- GWS is the place to go for unique and vintage inspired eye candy for your wedding day!
See the Sloan's (photographers) favorite pictures on their blog here.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Blog mention
Labels: blog mention
This necklace was featured on this cute blog. I love the Brits!
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Friday, July 23, 2010
Sweetie pie!
Labels: friends, hairstylists, new pieces
Lucky for me I have very generous and talented friends! Paige Ashcroft hairstylist extraordinaire was kind enough to lend her sweetie pie face and styling services to help me show off the newest creations in the etsy shop.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Labels: etsy
New items in the etsy shop- and more to come soon!
Thanks to Sloan photographers for the beautiful pics!
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Roaring 20s!
Labels: fashion
Image from The Sartorialist
Love the latest posts on the Sartorialist titled- Jazz age dance party-Govenors island, NY, one of my favorite daily visual inspiration sites. The flapper look has always been one of my favorites.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Portland wedding!
Labels: blog mention, custom hair flower, gorgeous weddings
One of our lovely Bride's was featured on Ruffled blog (wearing her sweet Mignonne hair flower), she was so sweet to send me a link- check the whole story out here. What a gorgeous job she did, thanks Monica! xox
PS- New seasons market was the florist who did that incredible bouquet!! And what awesome photos by You look nice today photography!!
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Oh la la!
I LOVE this swimsuit!! Love the retro feel, love the colors and details!!! Check out all the cute suits at La Drama Queen!
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Black and white and vintage all over...
Labels: hair flowers, hair pieces
Very vintage inspired this piece has a lot going for it- hand cut and pressed dupioni and habotai silk, pretty pearl and glass bead center, vintage laces in black and cream, charcoal velvet leaves, feathers and tulle, oh my!! For sale shortly in the etsy shop :-)
Posted by Jennifer Wood at 2:06 PM 0 comments
Labels: handmade bouquets, handmade flowers
Sometimes you need a push- creatively. Working on a bouquet for a client that is completely handmade. She is pushing me back to the things I like best- vintagey, muted colors, LOTS of texture, imperfect perfection. Sometimes feedback can take you to creative places you forgot existed.
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010
J.Crew- LOVE!
Labels: clothes
I've always been a Anthro/J.Crew kinda girl, but the July 2010 J.Crew catalog is driving me crazy, I can't stop paging thru it!!!! I have been wanting a pair of oxford shoes forever and these are soooo perfect! Loving the shoes in both Anthro and J.Crew lately. Also, I stopped by the Scottsdale store recently and found a terrific sale got the perfect pair of cotton skinny trousers for less than $20!!
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Friday, July 2, 2010
pretty, pale peonies...
Custom peonies- hand dyed to perfectly pale ivory and cream.
Posted by Jennifer Wood at 7:04 PM 2 comments
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Information and Referral
Information and Referral is the core of what we do here at the Community Resource Centre.
What does that mean?
Information: The Community Resource Centre keeps informed on the many resources and services which are available to members of the community on the Sunshine Coast, and we share that information.
Referral: When you need a service and you don't know where to start you can start here at the Resource Centre! You can share with us your needs, in confidence, and we'll refer you to the organization that is best suited to help you achieve your goals.
There is no cost for this service.
"We moved here full-time two years ago and have worked hard at making connections. The Resource Centre helped!" – Female Resident, Sechelt
Online Directories
Services Directory – We have a full listing of services available on the Sunshine Coast in our online Services Directory. You can search the directory alphabetically by name of organization, or by subject, using the pull down menu.
Non-Profit Directory – This PDF list of Non-Profit Organizations on as part of the Volunteer Sunshine Coast Program.
If you're feeling like you're on a wild goose chase trying to find the right organization to talk to, call us. That's what we're here for. We are an information hub – the place to start your search.
Here are just some of the questions we've answered for people:
- Where is the food bank?
- Who can help me with income assistance or finding employment?
- Is there a place I can borrow toys for my visiting grandkids?
- Is there someone who can help me fill in my government form?
- Where can I find out about volunteering opportunities on the Sunshine Coast?
- Where can I get information about landlord – tenant issues?
- Where do I go to get help with legal issues?
When I moved out on my own, you were there to answer many of my questions and give me support. Young Adult, Sechelt
In many cases, we'll refer you to another organization that has the expertise to help you. But there are some services the Resource Centre itself offers.
- We can help you access online forms or download printable forms. We can also help with completing forms and applications (for example, if you need to replace a document or apply for a program like the rental assistance program), or we will refer you to others who are knowledgeable in that particular area.
- Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who have a modest income and a simple tax situation. The Community Resource Centre & the Gibsons Public Library are year round drop off locations on the Sunshine Coast. During March and April there are tax clinics at a variety of locations on the Coast.
Fetch Sunshine Coast
Fetch is a Community Health resource for the Sunshine Coast, with listings of health care professionals and services for seniors, children, youth, families, First Nations and issues such as employment or counselling. It includes a list of physicians accepting new patients. Fetch is maintained by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice.
If you need help outside the Community Resource Centre's office hours, or in a language other than English, bc211 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
bc211 is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing free confidential information and referral to community, government and social services in British Columbia.
There are many ways to contact bc211:
- Dial 211 on your telephone.
- TTY is available for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Callers at 604-875-0885.
- Text the name of your city to 211 on your smartphone.
- Visit their website at www.bc211.ca where you can search for services or email them from the contact page.
They also provide other help lines available in British Columbia, which include:
- VictimLink BC
- Problem Gambling Help Line
- Youth Against Violence Line
- Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service


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We give 10% discount on any service in our network of clinics to everyone who enrols in receiving through the website form.
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The Cadillac Escalade is known for its size – even in the land of the free, it stands out from all of the other full-size SUV's as something just that little bit bigger, perhaps even luxurious, one thing's for sure, with it being so popular among celebrities and their flunkies, it is somewhat of a status symbol.
According to official sources, the start of production for the restyled Caddy Escalade started in late 2016, although it is being sold as the new for 2017 Model Year – head to your local dealer (or online!) to order your Escalade. Prices are up, but that won't stop the sales.
As with the predecessor, the Escalade is unmistakably Cadillac, but that doesn't mean there haven't been changes to the exterior; it's at the front-end that that you'll notice most of the Caddy influence, but even then, there are new updates.
The new 2017 Escalade is in the showroom at $73,395 – quite a price hike from the previous generations, is it worth the extra? That all depends on just how badly you want the latest one!
READ ALSO: Will 2018 Escalade Have More Power?
New Lighting Options
1. New Lighting Options
|The Escalade is the first vehicle from Caddy that has used all LED lighting, this has resulted in some rather elegant lighting solutions, especially at the rear; a thin strip of LED lighting rises from the rear fender right to the roofline.
The top spec Escalade also uses LED lighting to illuminate the door handles, and while it sounds rather OTT, it does actually look quite good.
Also read about 2017 Lincoln Navigator
New Escalade Is Really BIG
Dimensions of the new Caddy reveal just how big it is; Length 203.9", Width 80.4", Height 74.3" and a Wheelbase of 115.9".
GM also announced the release of an extended version, traditionally called the ESV, the wheelbase is 130" and the overall length is 224.3"
The Escalade ESV has a significant amount of free space for all three rows of seats. Thus, unlike most vehicles with a three-row vehicle interior, the last row of seats in the ESV version has three full seats, which is why this car is considered to be eight-seater.
It should also be noted that thanks to the use of aluminum panels and components, the new generation Escalade is more than 1433 lbs lighter than the current model, that's quite a saving and you can really feel the difference.
The Rest of It
The basis for the new Escalade is the K2XX platform, which has also seen use as the platform in the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe – it's a pretty popular platform!
However, it is inside the vehicle that Cadillac differentiate themselves; not only is the styling different, the materials used upgraded, but the whole feel and sound of the vehicle is significantly better than the shared platform models.
Compare it with the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser MSRP
Powertrain and Transmission of the 2017 Model
Under the hood of the Escalade, you'll find a V8, 6.2 liter gas powered engine, using EcoTec3 technology. Maximum power is around 420 BHP and torque is a fairly substantial 460 lb/ft, which should be plenty enough to accelerate this behemoth up to 60 in just 6.5 seconds – and believe us when we say this, that's pretty rapid. No mileage figures have been released, but we don't think there will be anything revolutionary there.
All the Escalades will be fitted with a six-speed auto transmission; the HydraMatic 6L80.
Like the previous generation car, the current version of this Sports Utility Vehicle will be available with two types of rear wheel drive and all-wheel drive. First, for fans of the car the 2017 Escalade will be available only in four-wheel drive performance. Other technical features: we can note that on the new 2017 Cadillac Escalade will be the Magnetic Ride Control suspension which is of the adaptive type and a large variety of electronic driver assistants.
Also read about the 2018 Lincoln Navigator
In the list of active safety systems includes devices such as:
- Automatic stopping of the car while driving at a low speed
- System warning about danger of collision
- Adaptive cruise control
In the list of standard equipment, 2017 Cadillac Escalade comes with advanced multimedia complex with a large touch-screen monitor. This complex has extensive integration capabilities with a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. The second display in the vehicle performs the role of the instrument panel. On its high-resolution screen is projected the image of the instrument and displays the data of the multimedia center.
Basic information is broadcast on the screen of the projection display. To ensure the safety, the car is equipped with a dedicated security function with complex satellite tracking.
Pure American Luxury
The Cadillac Escalade is considered to be one of the most prestigious car within the U.S., and sales numbers reflect that; despite a rather hefty price, it's a great seller – over 41,000 units sold across the range in the U.S. and Canada.
This next version will be the fourth generation and will be produced in the facility at Arlington.
Do you like the Escalade? What do you think of the 2017 version? Have Caddy got it right? Let us know!
Read about the interior of updated 2017 Toyota Sequoia
|2017 Cadillac Escalade
|Engine type
|OHV 16V V8, direct fuel injection
|420 HP; 460 lb-ft
|8-speed automatic
|116.0 in
|203.9 in
|74.4 in
|Passenger volume
|156 cu ft
|Cargo volume
|15 cu ft
|5.8 sec
|Top speed
|112 mph (limited)
|PRICE RANGE: $74,590-$99,390 (est)
|Competitors: Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX, Mercedes G-class


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Seven Pounds: The goodness within
It would not be right to reveal the plot in my review because the storytelling and screenplay in the movie is fantastic, which keeps you guessing and wondering about the reason behind Will, who calls himself Ben Thomas in the movie, being so perfectly good.
No longer do we see characters in movies today which sacrifice their happiness and come close to sacrificing their lives for the happiness of others. It does seem a bit unrealistic until you realize at the end that there was a very strong driving force, guilt, which made Ben the way he is. A small mistake which changes his life so drastically that Ben loses his identity and lives only for others.
With this movie, Will has proven that he is an actor who knows what he is doing. Watch Seven Pounds for the strings that it will surely pull in your soul, and make you wonder: Am I capable of even a fraction of that kindness?


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This pillow has been crafted from fabric salvaged from two different hoodies.
The front of the pillow is from what was originally a blue hoodie. As the hoodie's life wore down I modified it and patched it using fabric my grandmother had given me – the floral and love fabric seen here. The stencil of the gun was added for a bit of contrast. When the whole hoodie passed on I saved this patchwork piece in hopes of using it one day – maybe as part of a blanket or something.
The back of the pillow is made from the lining of an orange hoodie I found (and disassembled) back in college. The two pieces came together to make the pillow you see here.


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2014 presents a dramatic increase in risks to participants in the North American heavy freight industry. The placid, slow growth environment has a strong potential to explode into firestorm of capacity shortages, price hikes and supply failures. The market faces an almost equal chance of recession late in 2014 or in 2015. These exposures have profound implications for investors, carriers, regulators and shippers. This session will present a clear benchmark base case for economics, freight demand, pricing and capacity, then quantify the upward and downward exposures. Importantly this environment contains the seeds of several game-changing development.
President Obama pinpointed improved highway infrastructure, natural gas fuel innovation, and job training programs as key 2014 priorities during his recent State of the Union Address.
This only fueled the optimism of the economists predicting a boon for the heavy freight industry in 2014. Pointing to positive signs in the economy as a whole, economists in this camp warn that those in the industry should ramp up capacity.
Economists on the other side of the spectrum site a lack of concrete details in the State of the Union address and the continued rise in the price of fuel as supporting evidence for their prediction of another slow-growth year at best, and a recession at worst.With so much riding on an accurate estimation of the 2014 heavy freight outlook, you can't afford to under-(or over-) estimate the 2014 reality.
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Neurosurgery and Work Life Balance: Our Family, Our Asset, Our Legacy
Maintaining a quality family life as a neurosurgeon is definitely a challenge. In this day of quality metrics, I often wonder how we can measure the quality of our family. There are so many ways to assess how our families are doing, and I think that it is important that we never take our family's welfare for granted.
Involvement in Family Time — A Quality Metric You Should Often Assess
Our significant others — our boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives — often contribute most to the relationship and to the family in many ways. Our days, and often part of our nights, belong to our patients. When we finally get home, we are often preoccupied with thoughts about our day, the surgeries we did and the patients we saw. For me, it usually takes a few minutes before I can refocus on what is going on at home. We try to have dinner together as a family at least four or five times a week. On weekday nights, when we are able to do this, I try to "de-brief" the kids and ask each one in turn about their day. I ask about their classes, their exams, their day. I try to help and get involved with their school projects when I can. Sometimes, I will end up going over their vocabulary homework; sometimes I will review a PowerPoint presentation for them. Recently, my son Paul made a book trailer using a Mac-based video-editing program; that was way above my computer literacy skills.
It is crucial, in my opinion, to try to stay involved in your children's lives as much as you can. My husband Steve volunteers as a basketball coach for our daughter, Patricia, and I have routinely spent several hours helping out at her ballet rehearsals. We even hosted four adult male ballet dancers from the Donetsk ballet troupe at our home when the girls danced in the Nutcracker. Involvement in your children's lives is a quality metric that you should often check. Every week, ask yourself if you have given each member of your family enough time. If not, try to schedule an hour or even a few minutes of alone time with that child.
For our family, we have learned to value and use vacation time as well. My husband and I have not spent much time alone but have chosen to take six weeks a year for family vacations. We often go to Jamaica in February and Florida a few times a year. We try to have fun as a family and do as much as we can with the kids when we are away. Often, we also invite their friends' families to join, and all of us together can then have great memories with the kids. It has been so much fun over the years traveling with our friends and family. We travel to the Outer Banks in North Carolina and have rented the same house every year for the past few years. We stay with some of my cousins from Queens, N.Y., my sister and brothers and all their kids. We usually have about 18 adults and 20 kids in two houses. Those are the memories I want the kids to have forever.
Always Be a Team Player
Measuring the quality of your relationship with your significant other is also something you should do regularly. Taking that special person for granted is a mistake that can cause a relationship to suffer. Every day, let that person know that you value them, that you thank God for them, that you could not do what you do without their love and support. Be a team always. There was a time, not too many years ago, when my son did something that made me really mad. I yelled at him, and told him that he was going to lose his cell phone privileges for a month. Steve waited, and then after Paul went to his room, he asked me for a favor. He asked me if the next time I got really mad, could we talk and agree on a punishment together? Steve further explained that he really needed Paul to have his phone so that he could contact him at baseball practice and at other times. Therefore, without consulting Steve, I had doled out a punishment that was not feasible. Since then, we have had much better parenting experiences. I really value my husband's patience and temperament: he is the rock in our family and helps hold everything together.
Balancing neurosurgery and family life is challenging. But just as often as you think about your financial assets, think more often about your family. Your family is your best asset, your most valuable treasure and your legacy. Your children will remember the time you spent with them forever, and so will you.
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Great post! I'm curious about the challenges of starting a family as a female neurosurgeon in the US, would love to hear about your experience.
I really appreciate this post. I have a strong desire to be a neurosurgeon but I was worried about less time spent with family. You are awesome! Family is everything.
Thank you for this great story. I am a medical student, almost finishing my studies and I love Neurosurgery, but most of the people try to talk me out of it, because of the family issue. I want to have a family also. With this article and more experiences I am reading, I am sure what I want and I am sure I can handle being a neurosurgeon, a wife and a mom at the same time.


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Date/Place of Birth: June 11, 1984/Ardomore, Oklahoma
Club: Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy
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Year in School: 12th (Fall '01)
Years on National Team: 2 (1999-00, 2000-01)
Favorite Apparatus: Uneven Bars
Hobbies: Swimming, camping, fishing and hanging out with friends
Larissa is the younger of two daughters to Robert and Jeannette Stewart. Her sister, Amanda (18), runs cross country and track at St. Gregory's University. Stewart enjoys science courses, particularly biology, and she would like to become a medical professor. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, camping and fishing.
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This year our Ladies Retreat was held in White Haven, PA, where 8 of us were able to spend some quiet time away to enjoy some relaxation, time with each other and time with God. We had a great time away focusing on "Loving Well" and what it looks like to love God well, love ourselves well, and love others well based on 1 Corinthians 13.


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Anti-Bullying Mob Shines In North Delta
On Wednesday, February 27, more than 1,000 students from six schools in Delta, BC (Chalmers Elementary, Annieville Elementary, Jarvis Traditional Elementary, McCloskey Elementary,Gibson Elementary, and Richardson Elementary) took part in a Flash Mob style dance.The BC Lions were also be involved as their Running Back, Tyler Davis, and team mascot Leo the Lion will also be seen dancing. This will be taking place outside on the grass field at the North Delta Secondary School (11447 82 Ave, Delta, BC V4C 5J6) from12:15pmonwards. Additionally, a second Anti-Bullying Flash Mob will be held onMarch 6, 2018. This Flash Mob will be in partnership with the Surrey School District and will involve more than 200 school kids from Surrey, BC. The participating schools will be Tamanawis Secondary and Beaver Creek Elementary. This will be taking place outside on the grass field at Beaver Creek Elementary (6505 – 123A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5Y5) at12:15pm. Organiser Sean Bindra says, "We need to celebrate our differences and support one another. Our differences are what make us strong, and therefore we need to encourage each other to be ourselves. I encourage the community toplease attend and supportthis Anti-Bullying initiative in large numbers. Let's show our youth that we fully support their commitment and dedication to help put an end to bullying."


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Thursday, June 24, 2010
BRACE Luncheon
BRACE, "Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies," is sponsoring it's annual luncheon next week, June 29th, downtown Pensacola Florida.
Dr. Steve Picou will be presenting on the sociological impact of disasters. Yours truly will also be presenting, focusing on the efficacies of multi-agency partnerships, and their ability to leverage resources--all the more important in the current economy.
BRACE offers a national model for multi-agency collaboration, capacities which will be more than necessary to fight the oil spill.
You can read more about the event, even register via this link at pnj.com.
Dr. W. Douglas Zimmerman
President & CEO
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Volunteerism Highest in 6 Years
Even in these economic times, Americans are reaching out to support one another at rates higher than for the previous six years.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, summarizing a report by the Corporation for National and Community Service, says that more than 63 million Americans (and that's only counting adults), volunteered to help a charitable cause last year. That is nearly 27 percent of the adult population. Read the details.
This is clearly a tremendous resource, and to help manage, coordinate, and leverage the time and talents of these volunteers, VisionLink will be releasing a new Volunteer Management module in its Community Operating System software this summer. Designed in partnership with a number of customers, including design and funding support from the Coordinated Assistance Network, it's a powerful solution supporting both individual and groups of volunteers.
Let us know if we can help your community make a difference!
Dr. W. Douglas Zimmerman
President & CEO
Monday, June 7, 2010
Award Winning Boulder
Our home base community of Boulder, Colorado was just named number four Best Cities for the Next Decade. This is good news--the community continues to attract the rare combination of technical competence and social awareness that drives our Community Operating System software, CommunityOS.
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Science meets scenery in our number-four pick for Best Cities for the Next Decade.
It's a city of crunchy environmentalists, early adopters and entrepreneurs, meandering bike paths, public-transit buses named Dash, Stampede and Bolt, and restaurants powered by wind energy. You'll find scores of art galleries, performing-arts venues, chic boutiques -- even a Tesla Motors electric-car dealership. Boulder is an intellectual hot spot where environmental and scientific ideas blossom into businesses.
Three economic drivers power Boulder: the University of Colorado, federal research laboratories and more than 6,600 small businesses and corporations, all woven into an entrepreneurial fabric.
For example, Ball Aerospace, responsible for instrumentation and repairs for the Hubble Space Telescope, develops businesses with the university's aerospace engineering sciences program and federally funded labs, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Green Garage, a small auto-services shop that turns old cars into hybrids, works with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the university's Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute.
Sun Microsystems, Xcel Energy and Siemens have set up offices to tap into this type of collaboration. IBM, which came to Boulder in 1965, recently opened a 110,000-square-foot, energy-efficient data center. And the plan is to add even more data-center space in Boulder, says James Butcher, manager of data center hardware planning at IBM, which recently added 500 jobs in the city.
The solar industry is also a major driver of Boulder's economy. Namasté Solar, which installs solar systems atop houses and offices, is emblematic of Boulder's newer, employee-owned small businesses, which have experienced a meteoric rise. "We're just over five years old, and we've grown from three people to about 70," says CEO Blake Jones.
But Boulder is more than just aerospace, data centers and solar panels. The city is a mecca for those seeking healthy, active lifestyles. Outdoors enthusiasts can grab a lunch-hour workout on the city's 150 miles of hiking and biking trails located throughout the 45,000 acres of open-space land surrounding the city. This undeveloped land, purchased by the city over the past several decades, underscores Boulder's commitment to preserving the environment.
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Dr. W. Douglas Zimmerman
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Using Our Own Software Internally
I've always been interested in whether other software providers use their own software for their own purposes or deploy other tools. Seems like this is a great line in the sand.
So, we decided to jump off that cliff and recently moved all of our own customer tracking and account management to our own Community Operating System. While it is true that CommunityOS is designed for case management, volunteer coordination, referrals and so forth--and in many different sectors--we decided to deploy it for account management as well. It's a great test of the flexibility of the solution.
Pleased to report it is going well. And from the CEO's perspective, one of the primary benefits (besides saving money and so forth), is that all members of VisionLink's staff are now consumers themselves of our core software solution, and thus we become our own additional source of bug identification or better yet, feature enhancement ideas.
If you run a software firm, I can't encourage you enough to try something similar.
Dr. W. Douglas Zimmerman
President & CEO
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Following on from my weather themed last few posts
The prompt for this week's 100 Word Challenge is:… the sun streamed through…
It was the sickly, sweet smell that made Fiona question when her last shower had been.
Her bed was her island of solitude, the hurt & recriminations held back by the solid bedroom door. She knew that pausing her life like this wouldn't bring him back but she just didn't have the strength to press "play".
The heavy thump of her sister's feet on the stairs was swiftly followed by the door being flung wide.
In that moment the sun streamed through from the landing window, it's weak warmth hitting her arm, giving her the gentle push to start again.


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This course produces graduates who are ready to succeed in senior human resources jobs with responsibilities in one or more countries.
Recent alumni job titles include:
Some graduates decide to continue their studies at Kingston University though doctoral research.
Check out what our graduates have gone on to do and how studying at Kingston helped them achieve their goals.
Course: International International Human Resource Management MSc (full time)
Madina Amanova explains why she decided that Kingston Business School was the best place to study on a postgraduate International HRM course.
Course: International Human Resource Management MSc (full time)
Barbara Borrelli tells us about her experiences as a student on the International Human Resource Management MSc.
Course: International Human Resource Management masters (part time)
Alana is from Trinidad and the recipient of a Kingston University international scholarship.
"The international scholarship from Kingston University has helped my dreams become a reality. Studying part time for my undergraduate degree whilst also working full time was a tough challenge for me, but I knew I wanted to go on to gain a masters as well.
"I'd always heard about the high standards of UK universities and, after researching different options, decided that Kingston University would be the most suitable. I then applied for and accepted a place on the programme, but the exchange rate of my home currency (Trinidad) started to push the masters beyond my reach.
"When I received an invitation from the International Development Office to apply for a scholarship, I regained my enthusiasm knowing that there was a chance that I could win it. In July 2007 I received an email letting me know that I was a recipient and I realised that my dream had now become a reality.
"At the end of my studies I will return to Trinidad and help develop the human resource profession, bringing back world-class knowledge and life-long friendships. Thank you Kingston!"
Course: International Human Resource Management Masters
Current position: International Assignment Manager
Natalia was a Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) prize winner. Her most memorable moment at Kingston University was being given the opportunity to participate in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics as a selection event volunteer.
"Studying for an International Human Resource Management (HRM) MA at Kingston Business School has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I chose to study at Kingston Business School because of its ultra-modern resources and the high value it places on research. Even more of a draw was the Department of Leadership, Organisation and HRM with its passion for modernity and fixation with continuous improvement through feedback from their students and staff. Kingston Business School has one of the most modern learning resource centres in the UK, coupled with a very helpful and dedicated staff.
International HRM at Kingston Business School is by far the best course I have ever undertaken in terms of its structure, the learning experience and my personal development. The course focuses on achieving professional capability in the key areas of people management and development from both national and international perspectives, with particular emphasis on cultural diversity.
Material is delivered in a way that helps students' learning. For instance, lecture material is made available to students via the online learning tool, StudySpace (now Canvas), well ahead of a lecture to facilitate reflection and assimilation. Group discussions and presentations are highly encouraged to promote a participative approach to learning and prepare students for the workplace. Class activities supported the theory and this was very helpful. The interactive nature of the lectures boosted my zeal and confidence in expressing my opinion within an extremely diverse group of people, something that will remain with me throughout my career.
The teaching staff are closely knit and they are all experienced HRM or human resource development (HRD) practitioners and academics, with great passion for what they know how to do best. The staff were always really friendly, professional and always willing to help and provide support in every aspect, thus making life very easy for me.
Their approach of relating theory to practice/reality strengthens your understanding of topics. We studied modules that were extremely relevant to work issues and we were assessed in the most appropriate way. A careful blend of examination, individual assignments and case studies, and a management research report based in an organisational context, is proof of the value it attaches to matching theory and practice. With the knowledge I gained from this course, I feel I can be very confident in handling a human resource (HR) role within any multinational company!
The Department's close alignment with a high-profile professional body - the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - is a unique opportunity for students studying International HRM at Kingston Business School. This means that you not only get a university masters degree but also a recognised professional CIPD accreditation. This, to me, was a double award which has greatly enhanced not only my degree but also on my CV. Through this link I was able to attend CIPD talks and activities on current national and global HR issues, free of charge, and where I had the privilege of meeting with some the cream of the HR profession.
My most memorable moment of studying International HRM at Kingston Business School is when we were given the training and opportunity to participate in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics as selection event volunteers. This has to be the highlight of my CV! Many people (including my colleagues and interviewees) were eager to know how I got such an opportunity. I could not fail to proudly tell them that this could only happen at Kingston Business School.
With all of the above elements there is no doubt that my career is assured a world-class foundation in research, scholarly and professional excellence. Studying International HRM at Kingston University and in particular Kingston Business School was a fantastic decision, an unforgettably good experience and above all, excellent value for money. I received a Diana Winstanley Bursary and was a CIPD Prize winner and this made life really easy for me. It is, simply a place to be!"
Kingston University supports our graduates with the new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa. This allows non-EEA graduates who have an outstanding business idea to put into practice in the UK, and who do not have a job offer, the opportunity to stay in the UK for up to 12 months (which might be extended for an additional 12 months).
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Kingston Business School joins an elite group of the top 5 per cent of institutions worldwide awarded the prestigious AACSB accreditation.
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There are many problems that could be solved by using GIS techniques more easily. GIS could be useful in every aspect of science which deals with location and space. Hydrology,Transportation, historical map, urban design, and etc.
Everyone could need GIS knowledge in his graduate studies related to the aspects mentioned above. I want to introduce a free web-based book that could be useful for engineers, especially civil engineers. Geospatial Analysis - A comprehensive guide is a web-based GIS resource written by Dr. Michael de Smith and Prof. Paul Longley, University College London, and Prof. Mike Goodchild, UC Santa Barbara.
This book consists of different comprehensive GIS techniques. I would like to list the main topics that are covered by this book here. It could be called as a reference book for undergraduate or graduate students who have started using GIS or they want to refresh their knowledge on GIS.
You can access to the web-based version of this book for free and if you like you can purchase it from its website.


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The exact causes of Post Natal Depression are still unknown. Among the risk factors are:
- Previous history of depression.
- Experiencing the birth as difficult.
- An accumulation of misfortunes like bereavement, losing a job, money problems.
- Isolation and a lack of support.
Signs and Symptoms
Post Natal Depression can have a broad spectrum of symptoms which vary in severity.
- Tearfulness
- Irritability
- Extreme tiredness
- Insomnia
- Lack of interest
- A sense of inferiority
- Marked changes in mood
- Fear
- Lack of sexual desire
- Guilt – Hopelessness
- Panic attacks
What can you do?
- Believe you will get better.
- Seek and accept help.
- Talk to your GP or public health nurse.
Do's and Don'ts
- Involve your partner as much as possible.
- Ask people you trust to help with practical chores like housework.
- Take every opportunity to rest. Try to learn the art of catnapping. Your partner can give the baby a bottle feed at night using experience milk if you like.
- Get enough nourishment. Choose nutritious foods that require little cooking.
- Organise a daily treat, however small. It could be a walk in the park, a work out or a coffee and chat with friends.
- Set aside time for relaxing with friends and family.
- Find time to have fun. Accept genuine offers to baby-sit and get out for a meal the cinema or simply to visit friends.
- Be open about your feelings and worries. This will help others understand what you need.
- Let yourself and your partner be intimate, even if you don't feel like sex – kiss and a cuddle can be a source of comfort and help the returning of full sexual desire.
- Find out what support networks are available in your local area and contact them. Mother in a similar situation can provide emotional and practical support.
- Move house (if you can help it) while you are pregnant or / some months after the delivery.
- Blame yourself or him. Life is tough at this time. Quarrels can weaken your relationships when it needs to be at its strongest.
- Try to be superwoman – caring for your baby means you will have to reduce commitments in other areas of your life.
How can fathers help?
- Try as a couple to go out without the children.
- Frequently reassure her that her illness is temporary and she will get better.
- Encourage activity, even though she might resist e.g. suggest a walk
- Leave her alone with the baby too long.
- Force the mother to do anything she is not ready for.
- Walk out on her.
How can family and friends help?
- Encourage the depressed mother to seek help from GP, public health nurse or counsellor.
- Try to be patient.
- Assist in arranging practical childcare.
- Try to let her express her true feelings and treat them with sympathy.
- Try to find out more about Post Natal Depression.
- Try to make sure the new mother gets enough food and rest.
- Give her a massage – this helps with relaxation.
- Reassure her of your support.
Useful Reading
- Book of Post Natal Depression
By Heather Welford, National Childbirth Trust
- Coping with Post Natal Depression
By Mary Pigot, Columba Press
- The Year After Childbirth
By S Kitzinger, Hrper Collins, Toronto, 1993
- Coping with Post Natal Depression
By Fiona Marshall, Sheldon Press 1993
Useful Organisations
- La Leche League
- Mother and toddler groups Parent-line


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Nifty Urban Transit-Style Maps Chart Our Rivers Differently
Can you name the nearest major river? What about some of its tributaries? For city dwellers who live in a forest of concrete, these questions may draw a blank, but cartographer Daniel P. Huffman could have the right answer: portraying river systems as urban transit maps.Huffman, who has done river maps of Northern California, New England, the Columbia River, Colorado River, and the Mississippi, also runs a map design blog, Cartastrophe. He explains the inspiration behind his series of maps:
Rivers have been a key part of urban life for centuries. They have provided us with drinking water, protection, and a transit network that links us from one settlement to the next. I wanted to create a series of maps that gives people a new way to look at rivers: a much more modern, urban type of portrayal. So I turned to the style of urban transit maps pioneered by Harry Beck in the 1930s for the London Underground. Straight lines, 45º angles, simple geometry. The result is more of an abstract network representation than you would find on most maps, but it's also a lot more fun. The geography is intentionally distorted to clarify relationships. I think it helps translate the sort of visual language of nature into a more engineered one, putting the organic in more constructed terms. Not every line depicted is navigable, but all are important to the hydrological systems shown.
It makes sense to translate things into a visual language that a lot of us are familiar with. After all, here on TreeHugger we talk a lot about 'ecological literacy' and how that affects the way we relate to our environment and local issues. And it can be a broad term, covering basics such as really knowing the place where you live (ie. like having an idea of which regional watershed you occupy and so on), to more complex concepts like the carbon cycle. For city folk, all of this may be a bit abstract, but clear and simple maps like these could be a step in the right direction.
Check out the rest of the series (you can even purchase one, with 10% of sales going to water conservation organizations) here.
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