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Mary Ann Halsey - Artist, Richard Freeland - Everyday Star (B-11)
Mary Ann Halsey
Richard Freeland
My Everyday Star is the well-respected Mr. Richard Freeland of Pizza Hut. I chose Mr. Freeland for personal and public reasons.
I wanted to find out about our Fort Wayne Everyday Star. After speaking with several staff members, employees, and friends I see what a tremendous human being he is, and why we are so fortunate that he chose the city of Fort Wayne to build his business, but more importantly, build our community.
My canvas introduces you to this great person and depicts the essence of Mr. Richard Freeland. At the top left of the canvas there is a circular design, suggesting a pizza, cut into pieces. The original design was inlaid in the entrance bricks of their corporate offices. It is a strong design yet without the flare of commercialism. Anyone care for pepperoni?
In the top right of the canvas you can see a vague image of Mr. Freeland himself, "always smiling" as one of his friends reported. He is an understated man, subtle, not showy . His generosity is manifested in everything he is a part of. He freely gives of his time, energy, knowledge and experience to his employees and others. His gifts to area churches are automatic, with those images softly placed in the middle of the canvas.
In the lower left you see the red bricks, seen at Pizza Huts. The pathway flowing from the bricks throughout the painting is symbolic of all of the journeys Mr. Freeland aided by offering a better way of life, and giving people a sense of pride and accomplishment.. The leaf designs in the pathways are symbolic of his great people skills, always making personal connections. Not surprising, there are lovely pathways around their offices.
In the middle lower part of the canvas, the castle-like tower is a wink and nod to his incredible home estate. Next the pathway directs you to the gorgeous surroundings of trees important to the Freelands. And in the lower right part of the canvas a blue vase can be seen. The quest for a blue vase was the focus of a book that was given to Mr. Freeland by his greatest mentor, his father, a minister. Concepts of how to treat others, honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility emphasized in the book show us once again how character is primary to Mr. Freeland.
As a painter living in southwest Fort Wayne, it was enjoyable to paint about someone so well known in the area. As a Fort Wayne resident, I am thrilled to learn more about this incredible person we have living in our own backyard. It was my honor to paint this canvas.


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Puffins are among the most instantly recognisable, iconic and effectively loved of birds. For many they are a spotlight of the UK's summer season coastline and their colourful appearance, comedy antics and approachability just add to their recognition. Several 'hotspot' are attracting excessive ranges of interest in visits to their colonies. Despite the excessive degree of curiosity in, and enchantment of, these birds there has been a stunning lack of books centered on Puffins as a species. Award-profitable wildlife photographer Mark Sisson has spent several years photographing Puffins and this new e-book combines photos that superbly encapsulate their charm and visual enchantment with an accessible textual content written by main wildlife author Dominic Couzens. The book covers the birds' life cycle, behaviour, habitats and the current and future challenges that they face, together with many surprising info and anecdotes.
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Under Trump's peace plan, Israel will 'apply its laws' to the Jordan Valley and parts of the West Bank
The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County addresses the most critical needs of the Jewish community. We ensure a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring local Jewish community. Globally we work with international partners to foster dynamic connections with Jews around the world, strengthening Jewish peoplehood, and taking care of those at risk.
With a long tradition of compassion and tikun olam, the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County maximizes the collective impact of Klal Yisrael. We read the broad Jewish landscape, identify current needs, and make plans to serve future ones. We raise and allocate funds that have impact broadly and deeply. Every donor who contributes to the Federation takes care of the vulnerable, builds and nurtures Jewish identity, advances local Jewish interests, and contributes to a strong and secure Israel and global Jewish world. Join us.
The War Before The War, Andrew Delbanco book discussion and signing, Sunday, February 9, 2:00pm, FDR Library & Museum, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park CLICK HERE to register.
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Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil and naturally present in many foods. The recommended dietary allowance for selenium is the same for men and women: 55 micrograms (mcg) daily for anyone 14 years of age or older.
Selenium plays a critical role in reproduction, metabolism, DNA synthesis, infection, and protection from oxidative damage.
Selenium and heart disease
A component of selenium works to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol particles, decrease inflammation, and prevent platelet aggregation.
This function of selenium led researchers to investigate whether or not selenium supplementation can be used to reduce cardiovascular disease.
The research resulted in conflicting results. Some research found people with lower selenium levels to have a higher risk of heart disease. Other research found there to be no connection, and some even indicated high selenium levels were associated with an increased heart disease risk.
Current research does not support supplementing selenium to reduce heart disease risk. More research is needed.
Selenium sources
Food sources of selenium include:
- Yellowfin tuna, 92 mcg per serving
- Brazil nuts, 544 mcg per serving
- Sardines, 45 mcg per serving
- Shrimp, 40 mcg per serving
- Enriched macaroni, 37 mcg per serving
- Steak, 33 mcg per serving
- Cottage cheese, 20 mcg per serving
- Brown rice, 19 mcg per serving
- Oatmeal, 13 mcg per serving
- Baked beans, 13 mcg per serving
- Spinach, 11 mcg per serving
- White bread, 6 mcg per serving
- Whole wheat bread, 11 mcg per serving
- Yogurt, 8 mcg per serving
Selenium deficiency
Most Americans consume adequate amounts of selenium daily, with an average daily intake of around 108 mcg.
People at risk for selenium deficiency include those undergoing kidney dialysis, which removes selenium from the blood, and those living with HIV.
Selenium toxicity
Consuming too much selenium can result in symptoms such as garlic-odor breath, a metallic taste in the mouth as well as hair and nail loss or brittleness.
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It's summer in the city and sometimes during this time of year we find ourselves with the weird sensation of (gasp!) free time on our hands. Rather than letting this phenomenon catch you unawares on some stray Saturday afternoon, Jasper has you covered with our summertime series alliteratively called the Summer Sixes in which we ask members of the Columbia arts community to share their favorite top 6 films, reads, albums, or TV series binges. We'll be bringing you this throughout the summer so pay attention to What Jasper Said to learn more about what your friends and neighbors like to do with their spare time, and maybe get some ideas of what to do with yours.
If you know the folks over at Post-Echo at all, it won't surprise you that they took a strange and unexpected tact when we requested a Summer 7 list from them. Franklin Jones compiled his six favorite abandoned places in the Midlands, many of which are featured in the collective's films Passage and their latest, Tyler Digital visual album Exit 8.
'Tis the season for exploration. So resolve your deepest abandonment issues and hit the road this summer in search of these six nearby abandoned places. In the spirit of proximity, I have not included any sites further than sixty miles away; the endless array of ruinous coastal eye candy will have to wait for a separate list. Also, please remember to be careful. Just because somewhere is abandoned, does not mean you are alone.
- Lone Star, SC
Once a bustling community during the heyday of the now-defunct Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, the ghost town of Lone Star has been dormant for quite awhile. The remnants of its downtown area, however, feature four gorgeously dilapidated buildings: a general store, a post office, a freight depot, and what appears to have been an old hotel. Coincidentally, the railroad line (owned by CSX Transporation since 1986) still passes through Lone Star on occasion. Side note: be careful trying to access any of the structures as the wasp nests are plentiful.
- Olar, SC
While not quite a ghost town, Olar's population is 212 and plummeting at the rate of 10% per decade- so, just be patient. A haven of forgotten banks, service stations, and general stores, Olar was once a popular whistle-stop on the Seaboard Air Line Railway (aka Route of Courteous Service, also the rival to Lone Star's Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, got all that?). Unlike Lone Star, an uneasy sense of failure and despair hangs over the dregs of Olar. This hasn't been a quick death.
- Chem Trails – Columbia, SC
The Intertape Polymer Group officially pulled up stakes several years ago, moving their packaging plant from the South Beltline location (where it had resided for over 50 years) to a state-of-the-art facility in Blythewood. What was left in the wake of this mass exodus amounts to nothing short of an apocalyptic nightmare. A decrepit maze of soul-sucking office corridors, hastily evacuated laboratories and cavernous testing facilities, all somewhere in the process of being reclaimed by outside vegetation. Even after years of corrosive decay, most of the workstations and cubicles are still intact – in addition to post-it reminders and lab notes, you can also find styrofoam to-go food boxes inside the break room fridge. There's a little something for everyone here.
- The Wreck Center – Kershaw, SC
Formerly Flat Creek Park, you can find this sprawling behemoth just off Kershaw Highway en route to Forty Acre Rock. Details are scarce (or at least hard for me to find) on what exactly happened to this former parks & rec facility, but the sheer scope of abandonment on display is staggering. Comprised of a gymnasium, an arts/crafts building, two baseball fields, and what appears to be a dungeon of some kind, all scattered across a quarter mile of high grass and cacti (yes, cacti), there's a lot to experience here so be sure to pack a lunch.
- The Locker Room – Hopkins (maybe?), SC
Also affectionately known as the Circuit Cell in tribute to its rusty exposed wiring, The Locker Room lurks just off Highway 378 next to a formerly abandoned gas station and a now-abandoned Hot Sub Shop (which itself was formerly a Subway). A short-lived bar and grill that met a fiery end, nearby locals have provided me with conflicting information over the years on just what happened to the Locker Room. With stories ranging from arson to the aforementioned faulty wiring, the origins of the inferno remain a mystery. As it stands now, the Locker Room is an immense husk of grimey, moss-laden concrete, its interior scattered with remnants that survived the blaze. You can actually still access this structure through the front door – but, to fully experience the Locker Room in all its opulent decay, I recommend entering via the gaping cinder block hole located at the back of the building.
- The Ruins – Columbia, SC
The full breadth of The Ruins is difficult to quantify. Tucked away deep off Bluff Road and surrounded by swamps and farmland, this monolithic structure operated as an Eisenhower-era seed repository before heightened industrialization rendered it obsolete. In the years since, the roofless concrete framework has developed a dense canopy of foliage, currently teeming with wildlife. Additionally, the architectural design of the structure has allowed each of its five compartments to accommodate individualized ecosystems, each different than the last. This is a very special place.
Honorable Mention: The Dead Pool – Columbia, SC
This one really flies under the radar. Located behind Columbia's historic 701 Whaley building are the crumbling remnants of an indoor pool and gymnasium, approximately sixty years old. The gym was briefly re-purposed as a machine shop before being abandoned several years ago when renovations were announced. However, the real gem to discover is the adjacent pool structure. Truly something to behold, the Dead Pool is anything but lifeless- as a collapsed roof has yielded the necessary conditions for an assortment of plant life to thrive unabated, slowly consuming the interior of the tile structure.


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Focusrite is proud of their Red 4Pre interface, and they have reason to be. Packing four pristine, software-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps fitted with Focusrite's renowned Air circuit and high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with parallel path summing, which increases signal-to-noise, the Red 4Pre delivers stunning audio quality. It's incredibly versatile, too, offering dual Thunderbolt 2 ports with vanishingly low round-trip latency, Pro Tools|HD, and Dante network connectivity, and a total of 58 inputs and 64 outputs. The Red 4Pre is housed in a 1U chassis that will look beautiful in your studio rack.
Focusrite Red 4Pre at a Glance:
• Pristine Red Evolution preamps
• High-end converters with parallel path summing
• Connectivity for the modern studio
• Valuable software included
Pristine Red Evolution preamps
The Red 4Pre's software-controlled Red Evolution mic preamps deliver 63dB of gain, so it will work perfectly with your favorite mics, even those low-output ribbon mics. Also onboard is Focusrite's famous Air effect, which emulates the sound of the company's acclaimed transformer-based ISA preamps. If you're looking to bring out the breathiness of a vocal or enhance the presence on an acoustic guitar, the Red 4Pre will delight you.
High-end converters with parallel path summing
Focusrite spec'd the Red 4Pre's with their new high-end conversion system that features parallel path summing, in which two matched converters run in parallel to optimize the S/N ratio. The converters operate at up to 24-bit/192kHz sampling and boast a dynamic range of 118dB (A/D), and 121dB (D/A). Noise and distortion? Not here! With a ruler-flat frequency response of 20Hz to 35kHz (+/-0.25dB), the Red 4Pre delivers a miniscule 0.0009% THD+noise.
Connectivity for the modern studio
The Red 4Pre is designed for the modern studio – yours. Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports with incredibly low round-trip latency let you daisy-chain your displays or hard drives. Dual DigiLink connectors give you a direct connection to Pro Tools|HD systems and Avid interfaces. Got Dante? The Red 4Pre has you future-proofed for Ethernet-based audio networking, too. And if you need to expand your rig, you're covered for up to 64 additional channels with any combination of Dante interface (such as Focusrite's RedNet series).
Valuable software included
Your Focusrite Red 4Pre ships with a great software bundle that includes Focusrite Control, which gives you fast, intuitive control over your mic preamps and monitor/mix setups. Also included is the Red plug-in suite, which models Focusrite's coveted Red 2 and 3 EQ and compression, as well as the Softube Time and Tone plug-in pack, which gives you four of Softube's pro-grade plug-ins – TSAR-1R Reverb, Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor, Saturation Knob, and Tube Delay.
Focusrite Red 4Pre Features:
• 4 Focusrite Red Evolution Mic Preamps
• High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters with parallel path summing
• Flexible connectivity for the modern studio:
o Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports enable easy daisy-chaining
o Dual DigiLink connectivity to Pro Tools | HD systems and Avid interfaces
o Dual Ethernet ports for Dante audio-over-IP networking
• Vanishingly low round-trip latency
• Ethernet expansion up to 64 additional channels
• Software bundle includes:
o Focusrite Control software
o Focusrite Red plug-in suite
o Softube Time and Tone plug-in pack
Tech Specs
Computer Connectivity – Thunderbolt
Form Factor – Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O – 58-in/64-out
A/D Resolution – 24-bit/up to 192kHz
Built In DSP/FX – Yes
Analog Inputs – 4 x XLR, 1 x DB25
Analog Outputs – 2 x 1/4″ TRS, 1 x DB25
Digital Inputs – 1 x S/PDIF , 2 x Optical, 1 x Thunderbolt
Digital Outputs – 1 x S/PDIF , 2 x Optical, 1 x Thunderbolt
Number of Preamps – 4
Phantom Power – Yes
Clock I/O – 4 x Word Clock
Rack Spaces – 1U
Width 19″
Height 1.75″
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Stefant Phonthephasone
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Stefant Phonthephasone
Age: 21
Occupation: Design student, Textiles and Apparel
We noticed Stefant's bleached, blond locks and giant, worn leather Calvin Klein bag from afar. Once we approached him, we were able to take in the finer details of his ensemble, including a tiny Marc by Marc Jacobs skull necklace, glasses from New Bohemia and white horse stud earrings from what he calls "the best boutique on the Drag," Dog and Pony. Ever the edgy design student, Stefant topped off his street-wise look with fatigued Guess boots and his favorite pair of slim, black shorts from Buffalo Exchange.
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Start by measuring the peak voltage (at maximum RPM) with a volt meter. Then use a voltage divider (two resistors) to divide that peak voltage down to a voltage that is safe for the Arduino (i.e never greater than 5V).If you don't already have a digital multi-meter (for measuring volts, amps, ohms. etc.) you should have one if you are going to do any experimenting with electronic circuits. They can be found for as little as $5 if you shop carefully.
After you determine that your voltage will be below 5V, or can be divided down to remain under 5v, than you can connect it to one of the analog inputs,read itvalue = analogRead (A0);for example, and then send it via serial/usb connection to the PC and see it on the serial monitor in the IDE:Serial.print("motor value ");Serial.print (value, DEC); // result will be a number from 0 to 1023 with 1 = ~4.89mV (or, 5V/1023).If you want it as a voltage, multiply it out, see FLOAT type variables in the reference sectionfloat voltage = ((value/1023)*5); // does the math with decimal placesSerial.print (voltage, 2); // prints a number with 2 decimal places, ex 4.35 This presumes you have the basics of your sketch setup also, which I didn't go into.


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The City of Greenville Recreation & Parks Department and the Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge invite artists to come to the Greenville Town Common to participate in a free en plein air event called Paint in the Park, September 8th from 1pm-4pm. Come join us in a relaxed, creative and natural setting at the Town Common. This is an experience that can't be beat! Let us get a brush in your hand! Whether you are a novice or experienced painter, a great time is sure to be had while meeting like-minded, creatives in Pitt County.
Artists must bring their own supplies (paint, canvas/paper, easel, and chair if needed). We will end with a "showcase: of the work at the amphitheater at 3:30pm.
Location: Town Common, 105 E. 1st Street, Greenville, NC


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Position Nomination Form - AGM 2017
Nominations for the 2018 Australian Youth Aerospace Association National Executive Committee are open and will close at midnight on Friday the 24th of November. All students are encouraged to apply. The AYAA would like to remind all applicants that positions are highly sought after, and stresses the importance of putting effort into your application. To learn more about the positions please review the information package that has been attached.
Successful applicants will be announced at the AYAA 2017 Annual General Meeting which is held on Monday 4th of December at 7:30PM Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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In business since 1949, Selig Leasing has grown to be one of the largest and most respected independent leasing companies for small and medium-sized companies. Our full-service approach makes leasing convenient and advantageous. We specialize in handling everything from the acquisition through the sale of leased vehicles. This includes management services like fuel, maintenance management and 24-hour roadside assistance, to name a few. Let our fleet management and administrative expertise work for you in managing your fleet.
Our size and buying power results in lower prices from our suppliers than a typical business can achieve alone. We also pass along fleet rebates and dealer incentives, thereby providing our customers with lower acquisition costs. Selig Leasing has access to every make and model of cars and trucks, domestic and import, new and used vehicles. We currently have leased vehicles in all 50 states and maintain a large dealer network throughout the United States. Whether it is a factory order or locating a vehicle out of dealer stock, Selig Leasing works to provide you with the lowest acquisition cost.
Our Vehicle Remarketing Department specializes in "retailing" off-lease vehicles, maximizing the resale value and resulting in larger gains for our commercial fleet customers. We manage our own retail lot in Milwaukee, WI.
"What sets us apart from other leasing companies is our unsurpassed personal service… we always strive to exceed our customers' expectations."
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The Cardiff-based college takes a clutch of students to the Scottish capital each summer to give them experiences of day-to-day showbiz duties.
Would-be actors, writers, directors, stage managers, technicians and front of house staff are put through their paces to see whether stage life is for them.
The mixture of budding talent and available audiences provides an opportunity for employers and agents to search for next year's stars.
For most of the year, Venue 13 is actually the Harry Younger Hall and belongs to a local church at the bottom end of the Royal Mile, the Canongate Kirk.
But each summer the church hall is re-invented as a 50-seater venue with stage lights, tier seating and front-of-house staff.
It becomes one of the more than 320 Edinburgh sites which host acts for the fringe and, as one of the earliest venues, it took a name branding which many other venues have followed.
In 1992, the college sub-let the hall for a week to mount a number of productions featuring its students.
Over the years, the commitment to hosting comedies, musicals and dramas has grown and in 2004, Venue 13's billing has had up to eight shows a day, between 1000 BST and 2315 BST.
This year's schedule has included nine production companies, fourteen productions and more than 130 performances in 23 days.
The college's head of stage management, Scotsman David Roxburgh, said: "Venue 13 is established as the centre for emerging Welsh talent at the Edinburgh fringe.
"This has allowed the college to become more integrated with the Welsh theatre industry and become an active part in its success.
"Most of Venue 13's staff are students of the stage management programmes at the college and the festival fringe project is an integrated option in their training.
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"It gives the students first-hand contact with a range of potential employers and is not considered to be a 'no-pressure' option.
"A number of writers, directors and performers regularly approach the college to become a part of the season."
This year's most successful production has been Dylan Thomas in America.
The one-man play - adapted from the Welsh poet's letters, broadcasts and memoirs - starring Peter Read - was a hit with the critics.
Previous successes include those by Lesley Ross such as his 1996 semi-autobiographical work, Diary of a Welshcake, which went on to tour in Hong Kong and the US
Another favourite was the 1998 production, Jolly Folly of Polly the Scottish Trolley Dolly, a one-woman musical which won the Guardian's best of the fringe award.


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You saw our kitchen here and gallery wall hallway here, but I thought I'd share a few more photos of the place we've called home for the last few years. Not as grand as our Philly residence, for sure, but our little NYC apartment is still home sweet home to us. We're (I'm) still constantly making tweaks, but that's never going to change, so there's no time like the present to share. We also have a little dining room nook which I'll share another day, it was just not sunny enough in there to shoot.
PS: All the pillows are by my mama, isn't she talented?
Remember when I made these? Still loving them, although they never get turned on these days, far too high.
Our striped wall is still kicking a couple years later!


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Meeting new people and forming meaningful business relationships is the hallmark of the Women's Jewelry Association and its world-wide network of members.
The Providence Chapter of the Women's Jewelry Association empowers women to achieve their highest personal and professional goals in the international jewelry, watch and related businesses. Members benefit from educational and networking opportunities, mentorship, scholarships, grants, design competitions and recognition programs.
Throughout the year, we host a variety of events aimed at fostering community within our local industry. In addition to our signature Jewelry Night Out and holiday parties, last year's offerings included social hours, an open house at the Providence Jewelry Museum, an In the Know regional conference on marketing and trends and a tour of Tanury Industries.
Because of our affiliation with the national WJA, our members can take advantage of numerous scholarship and grant opportunities. Since 1996, the WJA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to students in some of the best jewelry programs in the country. These include Fashion Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and Rhode Island School of Design.


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Poets Banjo
This collection has been designed to give you freedom of movement and pressure relief with the inclusion of layers of gel infused visco over foam core. The energy absorbing gel particles also help to manage your body temperature to provide a comfortable night's sleep. These mattresses are made to work on any of the adjustable bases available at Sleepy's. Depending on your preference, the Banjo range is available in two comfort levels, Support (firm) and Contour (medium).


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The Emily Couric Leadership Forum established the Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship to be awarded annually to a senior girl attending any high school in Charlottesville or Albemarle. The goal is to acknowledge and encourage young women in leadership roles in government and the community. Each school is asked to nominate a senior girl who demonstrates leadership in her school and the community. A selection committee comprised of community leaders interviews the nominees and makes the final selection.
In 2019, the Emily Couric Leadership Forum will award $5,000 to each nominee, and the overall winner receives $30,000, for a total of $75,000. We have awarded $778,500 to 152 girls since the scholarships began in 2001.
The Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship has been awarded since 2001 to the following outstanding young women:
2019 – Zyahna Bryant, Charlottesville High School
2018 – Meg Richey, Western Albemarle High School
2017 – Ayoade Balogun, Albemarle High School
2016 – Olivia Vande Woude, St. Anne's-Belfield School
2015 – Keyri Lopez-Godoy, Albemarle High School
2014 – Carman Drake, Charlottesville High School
2013 – Anjali Prahash, St. Anne's-Belfield School
2012 – Jessie Press-Williams, Charlottesville High School
2011 – Logan Coleman, Charlottesville High School
2010 – Sarah Chacko, Western Albemarle High School
2009 – Emma Yackso, Charlottesville High School
2008 – Kayla Hansen, Miller School
2007 – Lucie Rhoads, St. Anne's- Belfield School
2006 – Alia Stewart – Silver, Tandem Friends School
2005 – Carla Rood, Western Albemarle High School
2004 – Anna Gulotta, Charlottesville High School
2003 – Katie Reid, Charlottesville High School
2002 – Elizabeth Ochs, Charlottesville High School
2001 – Heidi Swan, Miller School
Merit Award Winners:
2018 – Lucia Hoerr, St. Anne's-Belfield School
2018 – Tori Carter-Johnston, Tandem Friends School
2017 – Kate Dean-McKinney, Tandem Friends School
2016 – Phoebe DeVito, Western Albemarle High School
2015 – Alexis Moet Taylor, Charlottesville High School
2014 – Sadie Yates, The Covenant School
2013 – Danielle Horridge, Albemarle High School
2012 – Cherise Morris, Monticello High School
2009 – Ladi Smith, St. Anne's-Belfield School
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The Young Academic Urologists
The Young Academic Urologists (YAU) is a group of talented and already renowned European young urologists (<40 years old).
The YAU was established by the EAU as part of the Young Urologists Office (YUO). The YAU has developed strategic partnerships with the Guidelines Office, the Sections Office and the ESU, the natural partners of the EAU for the development
Get involved in the YAU
The Young Academic Urologist play a key role in the continuously improvement of urological practice, research and education. We are looking for young urologists (<40 years) to contribute in helping to grow these initiatives.
If you are interested to contribute to one of the nine YAU working groups in an active way, we kindly invite you to fill out the form below. In the box you can explain your motivation and state how you would like to participate.
Our Mission
We aim to promote high-quality studies in order to provide strong evidence for the best urological practice, to promote educational programmes in order to boost European training standards and to create a platform for close international cooperation for the future urology leaders in Europe (and beyond).
The YAU will also focus on the development of leadership skills for young urologists. As a result of this network and cooperation, the young academic
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Real Flow Experimentation
As part of the project I'm working on with Oscar, we decided to incorporate some fluid dynamics. Without much experience with the software, I have to admit that getting RealFlow to function correctly is a trying experience.
The difficulty lies in the fact that rendering takes many phases, from the initial particle setup, through mesh formation, and final render. In early experiments (seen above), the fluid was too coarse and free-flowing, which gives the blood/oil a creepy quality.
More progress updates coming as the process continues…
Kinect Experiments
My friend Oscar and I are collaborating on an new media piece for his upcoming show Nordic Pop. Given that I have ZERO experience with new media installations, it's fair to say that we're being a little less-than-daring on my first venture into the Chelsea Art scene. Originally, we had talked about incorporating projectors into the piece, but ultimately we made the decision to go with a motion video, to keep things simple.
For the visuals, I wanted to incorporate some level of 3D, and thus we decided upon using a Microsoft Kinect for Windows to get the job done. Originally conceived to take advantage of Eyebeam's RGB+D Toolkit, I soon realized that the software requires an X-Box Kinect. No matter. The depth camera alone can produce some pretty spectacular visuals, and coupling it's output with 3D Studio Max + V-Ray, and I was able to create fantastically surreal yet organic images. Be sure to come check out the final product at the show.
Nordic Pop
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Jill Girard and Keith Smith are delighted to get this 2019 Children's Theatre year at The Peoples Theatre underway with a bang, bringing children, parents and all those with a love of joy and laughter, together for a rollicking theatre experience with the fabulous Broadway show Seussical the Musical Jr.
Based on the much-loved Dr Seuss books, Seussical Jr draws its characters from a number of books. It is filled with non-stop music, laughter and feel-good fun.
Dr Seuss has been a children's favourite author for over 60 years and is loved for his use of language, rhyme and humour. The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham and many more have been the stepping stones to reading for many children and introduced them to a wonderful range of characters and positive concepts.
"Oh the thinks you can think! Think and wonder and think!"
"It is better to know how to learn than to know!"
"You're off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting… so get on your way!"
"You'll miss the best things if you keep your eyes closed!"
"Why fit in when you born to stand out!"
These are just a few of the wonderful quotes from Dr Seuss, illustrating the importance of reading and gaining knowledge to equip the younger generations with the skills to fulfill their dreams and aspirations in life.
Says Jill and Keith; "The Peoples Theatre strives to educate younger minds in order to create a stronger generation through the medium of theatre. "It is fun to have fun but you have to know how" – this is our motivation in directing this marvellous production."
The Cat in the Hat and the sour Kangaroo will be played by rising newcomers: Katlego Nche, and Megan Spencer respectively and will bring their wit and charm to these synonymous characters.
"Audiences should expect the unexpected, but they will definitely fall in love this cat," says Katlego.
Luciano Zuppa brings his wide-ranging theatre experience to the character of Horton. Lovable to the end, this kind-hearted elephant is a hero with a message and not to be missed.
Masego Mothibakgomo plays the quirky Gertrude Mc Fuzz and another People's Theatre favourite Nonhlanhla Mkhonto plays the effervescent Mayzie.
Thokozani Jiyane, who charmed in Annie Jr, returns to the Peoples Theatre as Mr. Mayor and is sure to delight the audience again.
Seussical the Musical Jr. runs at Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex from Sunday 10th March – Sunday 28th April. (Previews take place from 4th March).
Performance times are Mondays to Friday at 9am and 11am,
Saturdays at 10:30am and 2.30pm as well as on some Sundays and Public Holidays.
Ticket prices are R140 for general public or R100 for members of the Peoples Theatre kids Club (You can become a member for R120 membership fee – contact Peoples Theatre on 011 403 1563/ 2340 for more information).
Discounts for school bookings apply, with tickets being R80 per person.
For bookings, call Peoples Theatre on 011 403 1563/2340 or email email@example.com.
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Recently I was discussing the Invisible Rail with a colleague. It is a rarely-seen bird that was first collected by Alfred Russel Wallace in the late 1800s. It is found on only the island of Halmahera in the North Moluccas of Indonesia. I explained to my colleague that the discovery of the Invisible Rail on a second island was something of a mystery given that the bird is presumably flightless.
"What makes you think that the Invisible Rail is flightless?" he asked. As a group, rails have a remarkable inclination to arrive on islands, loose their ability to fly, and then evolve into a form that is distinctive from other rails. If they have come to inhabit an island with no ground-dwelling predators, and lots of food on the ground, then flight is rather a waste of precious energy.
Since flightless rails on small islands often have small populations, and because recently-introduced predators are a common feature of islands, many rail species are under threat, and others have already fallen to extinction. Because so few ornithologists live on tiny islands, flightless rails are also a poorly-known group.
One of the very first requirements of a successful conservation program is a thorough understanding of the natural history of the threatened species. To this end, Shun Kobayashi of the University of the Ryukyus and twelve of his colleagues studied the diet of the endangered, almost entirely flightless Okinawa Rail. This bird is found only on the northern part of Okinawajima Island of Japan.
The IUCN's description of the plight of the Okinawa Rail is not particularly optimistic. "This species is listed as Endangered because it has a single, very small population within a very small range on just one island, and both its range and population are undergoing continuing declines as a result of introduced predators and the loss of forest to logging, infrastructure development, agriculture and construction of golf courses."
A thorough study of the diet of an endangered, ground-dwelling forest bird is not necessarily easy. Direct observations are likely to be hampered by the undergrowth, and sacrificing individuals to examine their gut contents is clearly not an option. Instead, Kobayashi and his co-workers examined the contents of the gizzards of 189 Okinawa Rails that had been killed by introduced Indian mongooses or traffic accidents.
The gizzards examined revealed a very large range of animals eaten, as well as eighteen species of plants. Among animal prey, four species of snails were particularly common. Insects, mainly beetles, grasshoppers and ants, also contributed greatly to the diet of these birds. The researchers did not hesitate to describe the Okinawa Rail as "omnivorous." The study made it clear that these rails forage in more than one habitat type, as their gizzards contained millipedes from both open fields and forest edges, as well as hermit crabs that live on the coast. The abundance of land snails in the Okinawa Rail's diet distinguishes it from other rails.
If Kobayashi and his colleagues had discovered that the Okinawa Rail had a particularly narrow diet, eating only the flowers of a very rare plant for instance, the bird's long-term prospects might be less favorable. Finding that the rail is capable of exploiting a wide range of food types is one step forward in efforts to ensure the bird's long term survival. In the next installment of A Traveller's Guide to Feathers, you will find more about the wonderful work being done to conserve Japanese wildlife.
Kobayashi, S., et al. 2018. Dietary habits of the endangered Okinawa Rail. Ornithological Science 17:19-35.
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November 29, 2013
Roberts' rules of order
You can make some of the people happy all of the time and some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time.
That may hold true for most politicians, but Bedford's supervisor Lee Roberts may be that rarest of officials, one who has earned the respect and support of politicians on both sides of the aisle, maintained dignity of office and is leaving a solid record of achievement as Bedford town supervisor.
Ms. Roberts, who was first elected to the town board in 1993 and stepped into the supervisor's office in 2003 when John Dinin left to take a job with the state banking authority, has presided over the board during some lean and difficult times.
Yet, no matter how bad the stock market or the outlook for lasting peace between town workers and the board, no matter how many competing pressures — development versus diversity, a state 2 percent tax cap, even church and state —she has risen to the many challenges and brought a sense of cohesion, clarity and purpose to the community. And considering some of the bold-faced names who live here, the task was even more daunting.
Among her leading accomplishments is ushering in the water system. While the question of "who fixed the water" is sometimes a sore one, Ms. Roberts can claim at least a large part of the measure. This is no mean feat considering that the town's water has been a dark blot (sometimes literally) on its history since New York City first announced the construction of the reservoir in the 1880s. Under Ms. Roberts' supervision, the water filtration plant is now operating, providing clean and potable water for the residents of the Consolidated Water District.
In her first term as supervisor, Ms. Roberts stepped into a two-decade stalemate between the town and St. Mary's Church in Katonah over a renovation to the vestry area, quietly mediating the conflict. She presided over the growth of local historic sites the John Jay Homestead and the Stepping Stones Foundation in Bedford Hills, balancing the needs of local residents against special accommodations for historic properties.
She survived the epithet "tree killer" when a group of residents feared that a museum art project festooning the hamlet's trees with colorful fabric would cause them irreparable damage (the trees are still there).
Some may remember Ms. Roberts informing Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi that he could not camp here when the late dictator and his entourage arrived at Donald Trump's Seven Springs with tents.
As a founding member of Bedford 2020, Ms. Roberts presides over one of the nation's progressive models of environmental action and sustainability. The group's goals have spread throughout northern Westchester and represent the town's regional approach to problems. Ms. Roberts has acted as a forceful voice in Albany, leading the board's call for an end to state mandates that drive towns to cut services in order to meet the 2 percent tax cap. And Ms. Roberts ushered in a campaign to protect open space using a fee levied and voted on by taxpayers that has managed to save land throughout each of the hamlets and help preserve our town's natural beauty.
As a politician, she cherished old-time values of bipartisanship; when some members of her party were urging divisiveness, Ms. Roberts steered a path toward unity.
Oh, and did we mention that Ms. Roberts is the first woman to serve as the town supervisor?
The town is ready for action on new septic solutions; fair and affordable housing; preservation of natural resources, including water, woods and roads; and business development in the hamlets.
Bedfordites have long said that the town is less about partisan politics than mutually shared goals. It is thanks to the efforts of Ms. Roberts — and a board that strongly supported her vision — that Bedford remains among the world's most desirable places to live and raise a family.
We wish Ms. Roberts and her family the best in future endeavors. We also congratulate Chris Burdick on his election as supervisor, a role he will step into on Jan. 1. We are confident that Bedford's good governance will extend smoothly from one administration to the next.
Save the date
You are invited to join the BHNA and Bedford 2020 in a tribute to supervisor Lee Roberts for her 20 years of exemplary service to the town.
At the end of the year, Bedford 2020 is hosting a community-wide celebration to honor Lee Roberts upon her retirement as supervisor and thank her for her leadership as an exemplary "citizen of Bedford." Every community organization in the greater Bedford area is being invited to participate, to highlight their contribution to the community and to offer their tribute to Lee's service in the community. Bedford 2020 will be the host and proceeds from the event will be used to advance Bedford 2020 community projects. For more information, visit bedford2020.org.
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The Farmingville Historical Society developed a historic one room schoolhouse field trip and program for students. The kindergarten students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary School from Sachem Central School District were the very first students to be taught at the historic schoolhouse since 1929 when it was closed.
The buses park in the Farmingville Hills County Park parking lot next door to the Schoolhouse. They are met by one of the Farmingville Historical Society members who gives them a brief history of the Park and family who used to live and farm there. When the students hear the bell, they make their way to the Schoolhouse.
Students are led down a short, wide path through the woods and arrive at the Schoolhouse. The teacher greets them as they are led into the house, boys on one side, and girls on the other. Class is then in session. The students are now at school in the 1850's and experience what a school day was like back then.
After their school day experience, students have an opportunity to learn and participate in recess during the 1850's.
To date, we have had Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade elementary students attend the One Room Schoolhouse field trip. In addition, we have executed programs for home-schooled students ages Kindergarten to 8th grade. The Schoolhouse Programs can be geared for any age group and can be aligned with a specific Social Studies curriculum from the Civil War era.
Contact us for more information. We look forward to your visit to the 1850 One Room Schoolhouse!
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Israel is an incredible land, the Holy Land. Whether it's natural views changing from beach to desert to lake to mountains, or holy places, or ancient ruins, or modern technology parks, every bit of Israel presents stunning views. Here I share a few with you a couple of times a week (as I lug my trusty camera – recently replaced) with me as I travel around Israel.
The Har Hotzvim industrial park in Jerusalem is a mix of Hi-Tech and Bio-Tech businesses. The recently built office tower houses Intel, Deliotte, and the Bank of Israel. The building in front houses Omrix – a Johnson & Johnson company that makes biopharmecuticals, and their manufacturing is in that building. Other buildings in the park house Teva, generic drug company, Rafa, another drug company, RAD, computer equipment manufacterer, and many more.


text: Three Tips to Keep Your Zelienople Home Comfortable During the Winter Months Posted November 24, 2015 The dipping temperatures in Zelienople aren't going anywhere, and while it's simple to daydream about the warmer weather, it's critical to remember that you can stay just as comfortable during winter. Of course, your furnace plays a huge role in this, which is why it's so crucial to complete annual furnace service. We do have to mention that there aren't many things that will contribute as much to your comfort this year as a well-tuned furnace. That's why furnace service is recommended be completed annually. After all, who wants to spend a cold winter not knowing if their furnace is going to keep them warm the entire season? Already complete your annual furnace service? Here are a handful of other tasks you can do to help keep your home comfortable: Energy audit — many energy companies will provide an energy audit for your home so you can identify areas that need improving. You could be surprised what areas are permitting hot or cold air to escape. Weatherstripping — regardless of which door it is, doors offer the opportunity for a lot of cold air to come in to your home. However, when your door is shut, you can still have air making its way inside. Check to see if your weatherstripping is in-tact or if it's worn, torn, or damaged in any other way that could be permitting cold air inside. If you notice any concerns, weatherstripping is basic to replace and could take care of the problem. Recessed lighting — one of the most common areas for air leaks may be your recessed lighting. Depending on the age of your lights, they may be letting all the hot air in your home escape through your ceiling. Fixing this is as basic as sealing it with caulk or aluminum tape. These handful tips are just a place to start, but do recognize that there are other easy fixes you can handle once you've had annual furnace service completed. Many of them can be cost-effective and easy projects to complete on the weekend. However, if you still need to schedule furnace service, give the pros at Knoechel Heating Company a call at 724-425-5852 or set up an appointment with us online. Back To Blog


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Bachmann places safe bet with mainstream GOP fundraising team
Although U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's presidential campaign has been under way officially for only a week, she has been laying the groundwork for months, engaging consultants, raising money and spreading word about her quest for the White House. Bachmann represents Minnesota's 6th Congressional District.
None of the companies and consultants that Bachmann has hired would comment for this story, but information gleaned from Federal Election Commission filings shows they are part of the mainstream of the Republican Party — even though Bachmann has positioned herself as a tea party rebel who's moving the GOP to the right.
For online activities, Bachmann has worked closely with a company called Campaign Solutions and its sister firm Connell Donatelli, based in suburban Virginia.
"They are a company that's pretty entrenched in the Republican side of things in DC," said Kate Kaye, a senior editor with ClickZ who tracks the world of online political advertising. "They worked on McCain's campaign so they've been around for awhile."
In the first four months of this year, Bachmann's shadow campaign organization — a political action committee known as MICHELEPAC — spent about $50,000 with Campaign Solutions and its associated firms.
What do you get for that kind of money?
"You're getting a couple of people who are handling your account, and running your Google search advertising and your Facebook advertising," Kaye said. "They're essentially buying media in the same way a television media firm would buy TV ads."
The firm is also one of many that helps Bachmann raise money. Another is the Richard Norman Company.
The firm's website says it's worked with a who's who in the conservative movement, including Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
Minnesota Republican consultant Scott Cottington isn't surprised that Bachmann has hired mainstream firms.
"You can be an insurgent candidate if you want, but that doesn't mean you can change the laws of political physics," Cottington said. "You still have to build a campaign operation that has people and money and has the ability to communicate. Those things don't change."
The way the campaign communicates with supporters online or in the physical world is by developing mailing lists.
Bachmann already had an enormous list, one that she used to raise $13 million for her congressional election campaign last year — more than any other member of the U.S. House.
But since she started exploring a presidential run, MICHELEPAC has hired a number of firms to help her expand that list.
"Good fundraising firms will have a house list that they use and they will also make suggestions for buying other lists, renting other lists. Any way you can get extra names is what you're shooting for," said Gregg Peppin, a Republican political consultant in Minneapolis.
Between January 1 and the end of April, MICHELEPAC spent at least $140,000 on outside fundraising consultants.
But Peppin said that in politics, as in business, you often have to spend money to make money.
"Essentially what you're doing in that regard is, you are prospecting," Peppin said.
Bachmann's organization also spent more than $100,000 on printing and sending direct mail fundraising letters to supporters.
All of those efforts online and off have struck gold.
Bachmann raised $1.7 million in the first three months of the year for her congressional campaign committee — and all that money can be used for her presidential run.
MICHELEPAC, which operates under looser fundraising regulations, raised an additional $700,000.
Anthony Corrado, a campaign finance expert at Colby College in Maine, said Bachmann's efforts so far resemble another once-obscure state legislator who rocketed onto the national political scene — Barack Obama.
"What Obama showed in 2008 is the first step to success is building the infrastructure and building the resources you need to reach out and contact donors, and it sounds like they're doing a lot of the same kind of work," Corrado said.
The first deadline for Bachmann's presidential campaign financial disclosures is July 15.


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When I went to my Facebook page to post about my earlier blog posts from this morning, my Cover photo reminded me that I had forgotten about my Valentine wreath project.
Back in January, a good friend of mine decided she needed a "Girls Day", and thought it would be fun if we did a craft. From a blog that she follows, she saw where a group of women had gotten together and made wrapped yarn wreaths. So on a Sunday afternoon, we gathered at her house and started to do some serious wrapping.
I had always wanted to do a yarn wreath, and from all the ones I had seen, I really liked the Argyle style. So I decided to integrate the Argyle style with the Valentine Holiday.
Here are the beautiful wreaths we all made that day. Can you guess which one is mine?
It was a fun afternoon spent with good friends, yummy food, and amazing creativity.
This type of wreath is really very simple, and doesn't take a whole lot of time to create. So give it a try sometime!!


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Mermaid Fins, Winds & Rolling Pins: A Cozy Witch Mystery
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Self Published (November 21, 2017)
Paperback: 286 pages
Paperback: 286 pages
Kindle ASIN: B077CHVX8N
I love mermaids and cozy mysteries, so to get my hands on Mermaid Fins, Winds & Rolling Pins by Erin Johnson was quite the treat.
Imogene is a Swallow. No, it is not an erotic thing, but a magical power and hunky Hank, the Prince is teaching her how to use it.
A trip to the Mermaid Kingdom and a murder will have Imogene, Hank and her band of merry bakers working the investigation.
I love all the magical creatures, some new to me, and we even have some rambunctious pirates. I love Iggy, but ya gotta be careful because ya might get burned.
How would you like to be able to swallow a sea bubble, grow fins and gills, changing into a mermaid and swimming the ocean blue? Oh man, I sure would.
The fabulous world building leads to an adventure I am so glad I didn't miss. This light, humorous mystery is full of characters to laugh with, love with, and fear for. Even in this world of beauty, someone must die to create an undersea mystery of a fresh kind.
This is Book III, but I had no trouble following the mystery, and even though not all questions will be answered, this particular mystery is solved and it left me wanting to read more. I call that…a job well done.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Mermaid Fins, Winds & Rolling Pins by Erin Johnson.
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Call EPA 24 hours a day.1300 372 842 or 1300 EPA VIC
Air quality is important to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. Most air pollution comes from industry, motor vehicles and domestic wood burning.
EPA plays a role in protecting the community from noise pollution.
Human health and wellbeing relies on the quality of our environment every day.
Our reporting system lets you dob in litterers in cars.
Many industrial activities require works approvals and licences from EPA.
EPA helps protect Victorians' health from potential environmental hazards.
EPA works to protect Victoria from pollution during major infrastructure projects.
EPA periodically reviews environmental policy and regulation.
Guidance for business and industry, including licensing, works approvals and planning.
Information about the fees and charges levied by EPA.
EPA's organisational strategy sets out five goals and how we'll work with Victorians to achieve them.
EPA welcomes the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into EPA.
EPA works with the community, businesses and other organisations to protect the environment.
EPA recognises staff who are leaders in the areas of air quality, inland water, marine water, waste, landfill, land and groundwater, and odour.
The process to submit complaints about the conduct of an EPA authorised officer.
Major infrastructure projects in Victoria represent an investment of over $35 billion in significant developments for, or on behalf of, the State of Victoria. These projects include road, rail and other infrastructure-related developments, including some of national significance such as Inland Rail. The government delivery model for many of these projects mandates completion between now and 2025.
Typically, projects of this magnitude require management of large volumes of soil. With an unprecedented number of major infrastructure projects in Victoria, EPA has clarified the approval process to control the movement of soil across major infrastructure projects in a way that manages the environmental risk without imposing unreasonable administrative or regulatory burden on the industry.
We have clarified and streamlined the approvals process by using existing waste classifications. This allows for consistent contaminated soil management and makes the most of reuse opportunities under EPA's current legislation.
EPA may issue classifications for prescribed industrial wastes (PIW) in accordance with Clause 11 of the Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009 (the Regulations). Classifications can specify management options through conditions such as the requirement for auditing, tracking, treatment, storing and monitoring. The regulatory requirements for managing contaminated soil are complex and are found across several pieces of legislation including the Environment Protection Act 1970 (EP Act), the Regulations, state environment protection policies (SEPPs) and other legislative instruments such as the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 (ASC NEPM).
Waste classifications encourage the reuse of soil according to the waste hierarchy outlined in the EP Act.
The use of classifications does not exempt sites from obtaining a works approval as required under the Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017.
An overview of the soil management process has been developed in this flowchart (click for high-resolution image).
IWRR – Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009
NEPM – National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure
SEPP – State Environment Protection Policy (Prevention and Management of Contaminated Land)
Sched Premises Regs – Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017
EP Act – Environment Protection Act 1970
Major infrastructure soil management classifications include the transport, on-site reuse and temporary storage of PIW. The classification does not include off-site reuse.
For a classification to be issued for a major project, the soil management plan (SMP) segment of the environment management plan (EMP) needs to be endorsed by an environmental auditor. During a project, the auditor must also verify the processes used to track PIW have been conducted in accordance with the classification issued.
Depending on the size of project area, more than one classification application may be required to assist in the management of the project.
To apply for a major project classification, the proponent must provide a detailed SMP (as part of the EMP) endorsed by an EPA appointed environmental auditor.
The auditor also needs to be involved in auditing that the SMP has been followed. The proponent must keep sufficient documentation to allow the auditor to determine compliance. Upon completion of the works, the auditor will need to issue a letter of compliance to EPA.
A project manager from the Major Projects Unit will be assigned as a contact point for you for the duration of the project.
Once you have detailed the above information, you can apply for a classification by submitting your SMP to the Major Projects Unit.
Major Projects Unit
Phone: 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Applications will be processed within 60 working days of receiving a completed application. A draft copy of the waste classification will be issued to the proponent for review prior to finalisation.
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In case you haven't noticed, I have not had any updates to my blog for a while. (I just added a bunch.) As any portrait photographer will tell you, the month or two before Christmas is absolutely crazy! Lots of portrait sessions, print orders, greeting cards, albums, etc. keep me frazzled right up until Christmas.
Anyway, I decided just to put some samples from a the many portrait sessions together in one post rather than having a separate post for all the portrait sessions.
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Sauteed Kale
Kale can sometimes scare the non-vegetable lovers, it's like broccoli it like a definitive meaning of what a vegetable is healthy and not enticing to some. If you feel that vegetables like this is not delicious at all then you haven't prepared it correctly or you haven't been served with a properly made one.
This kale dish might not look appetizing but trust me this simple concoction is way much better than it looks and best of all its so simple to prepare.
- 1 big bunch of kale, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- In a large pan add olive oil and sauté garlic in low fire until it slightly goes light brown.
- Add the chopped kale and stir fry until garlic is evenly distributed to the vegetables.
- Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil then simmer while covered for 5 minutes.
- Continue to cook until liquid has evaporated, add red wine vinegar then season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper.


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I believe that insider buying, as well as institutional buying, is as good of an indicator as many technical ones. Setting aside stock repurchase plans often used to reassure investors and support stock pricing, one can see the purchase of an equity by the owners of that equity as a very bullish act since those on the inside often have privy to information that may lead them to think the stock is headed higher. Also bullish are mutual funds accumulating a position in a particular stock. Fund managers definitely buy what they think is going higher. You can see insider purchases on several websites including Yahoo Finance, and institutional buying can be seen at www.thebuylist.com.
Have a good one,
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Insider Buys as an Indicator
Posted by Stock Assault 2.0 at 10/23/2008 11:15:00 AM
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Thin Tile – September 2016
DAC, MAPEI, ETM ace USTA installation of Fiandre 5'x10′ porcelain gauged panels
Teamwork transforms challenging project into a grand slam
by Lesley Goddin
A 63-acre campus in Lake Nona, Fla., Orlando, is home to the U.S. Tennis Association's (USTA) largest training and player development center. The site, which was formerly a cow pasture, is expected to create more than 150 jobs and will be the new home of the University of Central Florida varsity tennis team. Expected to be complete by the end of this year, this is the USTA's first outdoor facility, which allows players to train and compete year-round.
The facilities include more than 100 tennis courts for players of different skills levels from from youth tennis team events to national championships for those ages 90 and over. A lodge is planned to accommodate players during training, and a mammoth stadium that can house two simultaneous tennis matches and 1,200 spectators.
The center also includes offices for USTA Player Development, and USTA Community Tennis Division that will relocate from Boca Raton, Fla., and White Plains, N.Y., respectively. The office building houses a tennis pro shop, fitness area, locker rooms, player lounge and cafeteria on the ground floor. The office building is also home to a 25' x 36' installation of Fiandre 5' x 10' porcelain gauged panels, deftly installed by NTCA Five Star Contractor David Allen Company (DAC) with support from MAPEI and European Tile Masters (ETM). The panels were installed in the ground and second floor of the office building.
Preparation for this project started when DAC's superintendant, foreman and lead installer – as well as project manager Cynthia Bendiksby – attended a thin-tile installation training offered by Crossville, with which DAC has a Laminam project starting up this month, Bendiksby said. DAC attendees became familiar with handling and installing the colossal thin porcelain panels, a skill that laid the groundwork for a two-day MAPEI training at the USTA site immediately before installation began. MAPEI regional technical rep Gerald Sloan, and sales reps Dan Costa and Joe Shoemaker were on site to support this training.
"We were assisted by MAPEI and ETM representatives," Bendiksby said. "We used MAPEI Ultralite S2 and the lifting and setting equipment manufactured by European Tile Masters." This was a challenging installation, due to the size of the 5' x 10' tile panels, said Jim Whitfield, MAPEI technical director. The panels were to be installed vertically up to the third story, finishing 35' in the air, three panels high.
Previewing the project, DAC's Bendiksby observed, "Needless to say, there will need to be a ton of practice, from mixing the S2 thinset (which none of my crew have worked with), spreading/keying both the tile and the wall, loading it onto a scissor lift and getting it all done within the shortest timespan possible before it skims over in the 90 degree Florida heat.
"Already I am seeing issues with the weight of the panel with three men on a scissor lift and how to get the panel up to that height while mounted on the rack," she said.
Excellence and ingenuity save the day
Team MAPEI and ETM to the rescue! MAPEI technical rep Sloan, and sales reps Costa and Joe Shoemaker assisted the DAC team in back buttering and notching on the ground. The large mortared Fiandre Marmi Maximum Premium White tiles were then passed up to installers on the scissor lift. From there, the DAC lift crew had to ascend with the rack loaded with tile and mortar and place it on the Dens Shield backer, already troweled with mortar.
But this didn't happen before some fancy footwork involving the lift. Whitfield suggested 2" x 6" lumber be attached to the front of the scissor lift platform, overhanging to form an extension table on which to set the rake and tile. From there, the plan was to raise the scissor lift straight up, and ease the rack and tile with mortar off the 2" x 6" onto the wall, into the troweled mortar.
The problem was that there was no 2" x 6" lumber at the site. Ben Szell of ETM – who earned the nickname "MacGyver" by Bendiksby for his ingenious solution on this project – dismantled one of his ETM racks to build a secure aluminum extension that would hang out of the platform and support the tile rack securely.
The DAC crew proclaimed the MAPEI Ultralite S2 mortar "a hit. Everyone liked how creamy it was; how coverage was achieved and the lightweight factor helped with this large heavy tile," Whitfield said.
Bendiksby added, "The joints were filled with Mapesil Avalanche. Equipment included the European Tile Masters trowel, cutting table, e-grips, sawhorses – and most obviously an electric lift capable of carrying three men plus a 200-pound tile with outrigging. MLT was the leveling system."
Over the course of the eight days of installations, the team went through a few dry runs, and worked through the issues with tools and the scissor lift.
"But in the end, we really came up with a solid method of installation everyone was comfortable with," Whitfield said. "Martin [Howard, of DAC] commented to me at the TCNA Handbook meeting, that after a few panels they knew, if they had to do it again, they could complete the project in just a few days."


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Thursday, June 27, 2002
I have been following a Blog. Boy what a drag. Her husband hired a whore off the internet! then cheated on her. I was mad because I found out mine was cruising pay porn sites. Hopefully he has never done this. He just hasn't told me he loves me in so long, I don't even remember when the last time he did it was, almost a year I think.
It has been a very hectic week at work, and I am having a hard time getting my butt out of bed in the morning. I also want to move my web site to a more "cool" place where I can us more photos and have a nicer format. It seems like although I am supposedly the IT guru, I can't fucking figure out how to make my site look nicer. hmmmm.
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Friday, June 21, 2002
Summer Solstice
Today is the first day of Summer. Is this important to me? No, I hate summer. Especially here in Southern California. It is hot, smoggy and sticky. I loved summers in Lake Tahoe. Afternoon thunderheads gathering at the mountain tops. Very spectacular.
Yesterday Jacob graduated from the 8th grade. He turned 14 on June 17. I can hardly believe that he is already almost a man. What would Barbara think. He was her baby.
Candice is home from college and being annoying. No job yet, and she is out every single night.
I suppose I am not in a very good mood right now.
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Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Read Me
I haven't picked up a book for a while. I think I am overloaded on my animal stories and need a dose age of reality. I want to go out and get Prodigal Summer, but I have several books that I bought and have not read yet.
I will be driving up to UCSC to move Candice down home for summer break. I have spoken to her at least a half dozen times on this subject, and she changes the way it is going to happen each time. I finally said I am coming on Thursday , packing the car and driving home Friday. Geez. I hope she does not turn into the Drama Queen over the summer. I won't be able to handle it.
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Monday, June 03, 2002
I keep having dreams about my sister. But in my dreams Natalie and my sister seem to be almost the same person, it is almost as if I am going through some of the same drama with Barbara as Natalie. It is quite distressing.
Dreams sometime are better than reality. Last week I wanted to sleep a lot, it was almost as if I wanted to go back to the dream world to see what would happen next. I was dreaming about many of the people who had left my life, my father, my sister, my grandfather. Even some of the animals that are gone, Sniffer… my grandfathers Beagle. It was really weird. But there was not closure.
I need to go back to sleep


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|Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another; slander; detraction; calumny; aspersion.
|defamation - a malicious attack
Synonyms: calumny, hatchet job, traducement, obloquy
|defamation - an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms: aspersion, calumny, denigration, slander
DEFAMATION, tort. The speaking slanderous words of a person so as, de bona
fama aliquid detrahere, to hurt his good fame. Vide Slander.
2. In the United States, the remedy for defamation is by an action on the case, where the words are slanderous.
3. In England, besides the remedy by action, proceedings may be instituted in the ecclesiastical court for redress of the injury. The punishment for defamation, in this court, is payment of costs and penance enjoined at the discretion of the judge. When the slander has been privately uttered, the penance may be ordered to be performed in a private place; when publicly uttered, the sentence must be public, as in the church of the parish of the defamed party, in time of divine service,, and the defamer may be required publicly to pronounce that by such words, naming them, as set forth in the sentence, he had defamed the plaintiff, and, therefore, that he begs pardon, first, of God, and then of the party defamed, for uttering such words. Clerk's Assist. 225; 3 Burn's Eccl. Law, Defamation, pl. 14; 2 Chit. Pr. 471 Cooke on Def.


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Five-time KaBOOM! playground builder Dwight Howard was just named the 2008-2009 winner of the Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award! This marks the third time Howard has won the award (2004-05, 2007-08 and 2008-09).
"Each year, the Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF) honors a player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing others' lives," according to an article on the award. "An anonymous panel of external representatives selects the player. In addition to receiving the award, the player is granted $50,000 from the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation to donate to the charity of his choice."
Way to go, Dwight!


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Accelerating Our System of Engagement Efforts With Heighten
May 30, 2017
Today we're pleased to announce that LinkedIn is adding assets and engineers from Heighten, a startup with products aimed at making salespeople more productive and effective.
Heighten technology provides three core areas of functionality: sales process tracking, hyper-efficient pipeline reporting and an intelligent notepad.
The sales process tracking feature allows reps and managers to take their sales playbook binder off the shelf and put it into software, making it easier to see actions and content relevant to each pipeline stage.
The sales pipeline reporting feature lets managers and reps see their current opportunities in a more efficient way, and update key opportunity fields like amount, close date, stage and next steps on a single screen, with all changes automatically written back to CRM.
Finally, the intelligent notepad makes it easy for reps to take free-form notes and rapidly move information back into their CRM system with a single click. It also gives them instant access to key deal content such as person and account profiles, collateral, and competitive battle cards. This feature brings note taking into the context of a specific sales opportunity, reduces the heavy lifting involved in CRM data entry, and gives sales reps insights on-command.
Over the next few months we will be evaluating which of these features we'll be bringing to Sales Navigator. Stay tuned for more details.
I'm also excited by the caliber of talent that Heighten brings to LinkedIn. Their team is world-class and the impact will extend beyond the areas I mentioned above.
We're excited to see what the future brings with the Heighten team on board. To read more from Heighten's CEO, see Luke Braud's blog here.