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I've been on the search for a good stencil company for a few months. I wanted templates to use with my paints, mists and for doodling. Until recently, I've been somewhat dissatisfied with what I've seen. The stencils were either very expensive or well...kinda cheesy-looking. When I read Ashley's CHA-W report on The Crafter's Workshop Doodle Templates I almost fell off my chair with excitement. I immediately reserved The Crafter's Workshop review for me and awaited with baited breath for my new products to arrive.
I love working with templates because they are so versatile. You can use them with paint, mists, chalk, pencils, markers, oil pastels, crayons, whatever you can think of! If you've never used a template before...what you need to do is take a piece of background paper, place your template over it and add your paint, mist etc. When you have achieved the color that you desire, lift the template off of your project. You're done! If you desire, you can then use your painty template as a stamp on another project. (This is one of my favorite things to do!)
You can also use a template as a doodle guide. I did this on my cherry blossoms card. Simply place your template on your paper and use a pen, marker or pencil to follow the lines. Easy! Follow up by coloring with your medium of choice.
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2. Good quality and price point. The Crafter's Workshop templates are not made of the hardest plastic, they are flexible, but still tough enough to last almost forever. (Unless of course your two-year-old takes the scissors to them.)
3. Really great intricate designs. Funky stuff as well as soft and pretty stuff. These templates will appeal to every style.
What I disliked:
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2. A word of warning: if your paint is too wet, it will seep under the stencil. This isn't a problem with the manufacturer, it is more of a poor technique problem. Dip your stiff brush into your paint, dab it on a scrap paper, then apply it over the stencil in quick tapping motions. Also, make sure that you don't move your stencil while applying paint because this will lead to blurry images and frustration.
3. If you are using a template with a mist, spritz, then lift the template straight off so you don't accidentally drip extra mist onto your project. Again, this is a technique issue not a manufacturing issue.
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I started out with black acrylic paint and the 6x6 size Sunburst template and made 100% Coolness.
Materials: Crafter's Workshop doodle template; Bazzil cardstock; SRM stickers; Sassafras Lass monster pattern paper; Scrap in Style TV paper, ribbon, construction and label stickers; Heidi Swapp butterfly; Delta acrylic paint; micron pen; Distress ink; photo courtesy of Sara Jarvie
A close-up of my stenciling and doodling.
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Skin and soft infection tissue surveillance(Part 2)
As continuation for our previous discussion of Skin and soft infection tissue surveillance we will discuss the rest of the specific types of SST infections based on National Health Safety Network NHSN, we need to know the specific types of infection for the major type of SST infections and this need to be identified by a clear infection definitions this is what is present below for the skin and soft tissue surveillance Part 2.
Surveillance Of Health Care associated infections
Surveillance Of Nosocomial infections
Health care associated or hospital-acquired infection (HAI) (nosocomial infections) can be defined as:
Infection acquired during hospitalization; not present or incubating at the time of admission to hospital (i.e. occurs at least 48 hours after admission).
Determinants adding to increase the incidence of infection transmission at healthcare facilities
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Head to Liverpool for an exciting day out at the Merseyside Maritime Museum which is a treasure trove of history and mechanical invention.
The Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool is more than just a museum. It is also a treasure house of architectural and mechanical invention which was founded in 1862 with the gift of a ship model to the Mayer Museum, the forerunner of Liverpool Museum.
Since its opening, the museum has amassed a large number of treasures related to seafaring, sea travel and the port of Liverpool. The museum now comprises Warehouse block D in which the permanent and temporary exhibitions are held, the Canning graving docks, historic cargo handling equipment at the Piermaster's House and ships in Canning Half-Tide Dock.
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Sometimes the repair service has EVERYTHING to do with your playing style. A musician can have many musical influences, but eventually developes his or her own style. Blackbird Guitars will setup your instrument to accomodate your playing style. For example, if you strike the strings forcefully, you need more relief set into the neck than a gentle player does. Maybe you do a lot of blues note bending. If so, your fretboard should have a compound radius. Your guitar or bass can be setup to factory specifications, or tailored to your own preferences, whenever it is technically feasible.
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Stretch, Breathe and Relax Antental Classes at Glow Baby, Barnstaple
Stretch, Breathe and Relax antenatal classes focus on gentle postures, breathing techniques, relaxations, and positions for labour. The aim is for you improve your physical and emotional wellbeing, and to help you feel more confident and positive about birth. The postures are very gentle, specifically designed so you can attend throughout your pregnancy (after 12 weeks) and can be adapted to individual needs.
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Welcome to the Reality section of REALITY uncovered. In this section we will be presenting a number of articles and theories that discuss the nature of our reality.
The image to the right is an excellent example of how our reality is not always as it may appear at first glance.
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A History of Remote Viewing - Part Three
10th May 2008
Mike Jamieson continues his series focusing on the intriguing world of Remote Viewing (RV). Part Three focuses on the use of geographical coordinates to target remote locations.
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Revealing the Deception
In this interview we talk to Walter Robinson II. Throughout the 70's, Walter was an investigator with the National Investigative Committee on Aerial Phenomenon (NICAP), and conducted a number of field investigations of UFO sightings in the West Virginia area. Walter's experiences with the UFO phenomenon drew him deeper into the darker worlds of the paranormal. As Walter describes his personal experiences, we will come to understand the dangers that are a part of that world. Walter is now an American Christian missionary in the southern Caribbean, and he explains his experiences from a biblical perspective. And describes for us how much of the mythology that folks have come to understand and accept as part of our culture and our media is actually part of a more dark and sinister deception. Please join us as we discuss these and other topics with Walter Robinson.
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Mike Jamieson takes us through the intriguing world of Remote Viewing (RV). Part Two focuses on the CIA involvement with Remote Viewing and how they initially became interested in the field.
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The Skinwalker and Other Dimensions
The Skinwalker Ranch in North-eastern Utah, otherwise known as the Sherman Ranch, has a long history of paranormal phenomenon. This article, by Reality Uncovered's Ryan Dube, compares many of the phenomenon observed by the researchers at the ranch, with the long and fascinating Native American history of the area. The parallels that are uncovered when the two are placed side by side are very interesting, as well as somewhat disconcerting. Read the article -->here
A History of Remote Viewing - Part One
Mike Jamieson takes us through the intriguing world of Remote Viewing (RV). Part One focuses on the origins of the term and the initial experiments with Ingo Swann. Read the article -->here
A Conversation with Dan Smith
In this interview, Ryan Dube speaks with Dan Smith, who describes himself as an Eschatologist. He is a philosopher concerning issues of mind and matter, and many interesting metaphysical topics related to Eschatology. This in turn has drawn him into the area of UFOlogy and ET contact, and in effect has brought him in contact with a source inside U.S. Intelligence who provides Dan with various forms of information. Dan processes this input and updates his online blog http://www.bestpossibleworld.com/. Dan discusses his history in these matters, the various important individuals within UFOlogy with "insider" status, and he discusses what the Best Possible World Hypothesis means to him. Some of the ideas presented in this interview are on the outer edge of what we consider to be our established reality. However one only needs to keep in mind that his source is one of the few true government insiders we have been able to confirm during our investigations. Listen -->here (38MB mp3 format, right-click and choose "Save Target")
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CHICAGO – Significant differences in the use of eye care services by socioeconomic position (SEP) persist among U.S. adults with eye diseases, according to a report published by JAMA Ophthalmology, a JAMA Network publication.
Advances in the past few decades have made vision loss due to age-related eye diseases, particularly macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma preventable, treatable and in the case of cataracts, even reversible. To benefit from these interventions, however, individuals must have access to eye care, Xinzhi Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health and colleagues write in the study background.
The study sample included U.S. participants in the 2002 (n=3,586) and the 2008 (n=3,104) National Health Interview Survey who were at least 40 years old and reported any age-related eye disease.
According to study results, in 2002, persons with age-related eye disease and a poverty-income ratio (PIR, an index that compares family income with the poverty threshold established by the Census Bureau+) of less than 1.50 were significantly less likely than those with a PIR of at least 5 to report visiting an eye care clinician (62.7 percent versus 80.1 percent) or undergoing dilated eye examination in the past 12 months (64.3 percent versus 80.4 percent). Similarly, persons with less than a high school education were less likely than those with at least a college education to report a visit to an eye care clinician (62.9 percent versus 80.8 percent) or dialed eye examination (64.8 percent versus 81.4 percent). In 2002, the slope index of inequality showed statistically significant differences for eye care clinician visits across the levels of education, and in 2008, it showed a significant difference for eye care clinician visits across the levels of educational attainment.
"There is a need for increased awareness about the relationship between social circumstances and ARED [age-related eye disease] and for more research to determine how income and educational inequalities affect health-seeking behavior at the community and individual level over time," the authors conclude.
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- Page 1 Huawei Y 100 Review
- Page 2 Interface, Screen and Apps Review
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- Affordable
- Sensible design
- Decent performance
- Small, low resolution screen
- …causing limited games support
- Poor camera
Key Specifications
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- Qualcomm MSM7225A 800MHz CPU
- Adreno 200 GPU
- 2.8in 240 x 320 pixel screen
- Android 2.3 OS
- 3.2MP camera
Huawei isn't a company that's thought of as having a massive ego. Most of its devices have had other companies' names slapped on them, and while it's going out on its own with phones like the Huawei Y 100, some of that humble flavour remains in the design.
Made of soft touch matt black plastic with some unobtrusive silver trim bits, the Y 100 is a mostly-tasteful, unassuming phone. Using a petite 2.8in screen lets it stay small, a light year away from the envelope-pushing budget handsets like the 4.3in Orange Monte Carlo, produced by Huawei arch-rival ZTE. It's light, it's kinda cute, and while it's not going to convince anyone it costs much more than £100, we appreciate its sensible looks.
As is common among 4:3 aspect 2.8in screens, though, there's a large area of empty black bezel – a reminder of quite how small the screen is here. The Huawei Y 100 uses the standard trio of Android nav buttons, which are touch sensitive and sit just below the screen.
Further below sit the square home button and the pinhole microphone. Its design has a less recognisable look than the larger – but similarly-priced – Huawei Blaze, but uses a glass front rather than hard plastic. Although more prone to cracking when dropped, it's less prone to scratches with normal use.
Not super-slim, not fat either
Like every Android phone, the Huawei Y 100 offers high-speed HSPA mobile internet, letting you browse the net while you're out and about. Don't have mobile internet as part of your package? Wi-Fi n is on-hand too.
On the hardware front, the Huawei Y 100 packs a limited number of connections, but it's an array perfectly suited to a budget phone like this. Up top we have a microUSB slot, to charge the phone and give access to its internal memory, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Under the battery cover, which makes up the entire back, there's also a microSD slot. Without plugging one in – and there isn't one supplied – the phone is very limited as there's just 160MB of internal memory.
A glance down the Huawei Y 100's spec list reads like an archetype budget phone. The 2.8in screen is small, the 3.2-megapixel camera low-rent and simple plastic body the norm. Just one part sticks out. It uses an 800MHz Qualcomm processor, where other bottom-end Androids often have 600MHz chips. Does it make a difference? We'll find out later.
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Obesity in Orthopedics, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics, Volume 42-1
1st Edition
Authors: George Russell
Hardcover ISBN: 9781455704781
Imprint: Saunders
Published Date: 15th December 2010
Page Count: 144
Office and Hospital Special Needs, Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hip Disease and Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Disease and Surgical Options, Management of Upper Extremity Injuries, Anesthesia Concerns and Perioperative Management, Management of Femur Fractures, High Energy Periarticular Injuries of the Lower Extremity, Ankle Injuries and Fractures, Open Treatment of Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures, Percutaneous Treatment of Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures in the Obese, Financial Considerations of Treating Obese Orthopaedic Patients, Hip Disease and Hip Arthroplasty, Evaluation and Treatment of Spinal Injuries in the Obese and Morbidly Obese Patient
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University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS
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CoreLogic RP Data Home Value Index Release
Housing values rebound higher in June taking dwelling values across the combined capital cities almost 10% higher over the financial year.
Based on the CoreLogic RP Data June home value results capital city dwelling values finished the 2014/15 financial year on a strong footing, with dwelling values rising 2.0 per cent over the June quarter and 9.8 per cent higher over the year. The rate of capital gain was slightly higher over the second half of the year (5.1 per cent) compared with the first half (4.5 per cent) highlighting that the housing market has gathered some momentum during 2015. The previous 2013/14 financial year recorded a slightly higher rate of growth at 10.1 per cent.
Index results as at June 30, 2015
CoreLogic RP Data's head of research, Tim Lawless, believes the interest rates cuts in February and May have contributed in pushing capital gains higher.
"Growth conditions had been moderating from April last year through to the end of January 2015. With the RBA cutting the cash rate in February, there was an instant buyer reaction across the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets where auction clearance rates surged back to levels not seen since 2009, capital gains once again accelerated and we are now seeing Sydney and Melbourne homes selling in record time; Sydney homes are selling in just 26 days and Melbourne homes are selling in 32 days."
The strength in the housing market has been diverse over the year. While Sydney and Melbourne have seen dwelling values increase by 16.2 per cent and 10.2 per cent over the financial year respectively, every other capital city has seen growth of less than 5 per cent and dwelling values are down over the year in Darwin (-2.9 per cent) and Perth (-0.9 per cent).
According to Mr Lawless, the current housing growth cycle clearly highlights a divergence in capital gains across the capital cities. Since dwelling values started rising in May 2012, Sydney dwellings have seen a 43.1 per cent surge in values and Melbourne values are up by 25.9 per cent. Despite softer market conditions in Perth, dwelling values are currently up 12.8 per cent over the cycle which represents the third highest growth rate across the capitals. Simultaneously, Brisbane's property market has shown the fourth highest rate of growth at 12.4 per cent, followed by Adelaide (10.4 per cent), Hobart (9.6 per cent), Darwin (8.9 per cent) and Canberra (8.8 per cent).
"The three tiers of housing market performance can be best explained by economic and demographic factors where it's no coincidence that New South Wales and Victoria are recording the strongest economic conditions coupled with the strongest rates of migration which is fuelling housing demand. These states are more sheltered from the mining sector downturn and have benefited from the strong multiplier effect of housing construction as well as a vibrant financial services sector.
"The Perth and Darwin markets are weakening in line with the downturn in the resources sector and an associated weakening in infrastructure investment and a marked slowdown in migration. Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart are seeing softer economic conditions and population growth compared with Sydney and Melbourne, however housing markets have shown some level of growth over the year," Mr Lawless said.
Looking at the performance of detached housing versus apartments over the financial year, houses are clearly outperforming units in the capital gains stakes. Over the financial year, house values were 10.4 per cent higher across the combined capitals index while unit values increased by a much lower 5.6 per cent. The same trend where houses are showing a higher capital gain than units is evident across each of the capital cities except Hobart and Darwin.
Today's results confirm a scenario where detached housing outperforming apartments is most evident in Melbourne. Based on the results, Melbourne house values have shown a very strong 11.2 per cent capital gain over the financial year while apartment values are up by only 2.4 per cent.
According to Mr Lawless, the underperformance of units compared with houses is likely due to higher supply levels for units compared with detached houses. "The Inner Melbourne unit market exemplifies the weakness in this sector where the latest CoreLogic RP Data 'Pain and Gain' report revealed that almost one quarter of all apartments across the Inner Melbourne region resold over the March quarter at a price that was lower than the purchase price.
Gross rental yields drifted another notch lower in June due to dwelling values rising at a faster pace than weekly rents. Currently, the typical gross yield for a capital city house is recorded at 3.5 per cent, which is equivalent to the record low last recorded in 2007. The average gross yield on a capital city unit also fell over the month to reach 4.4 per cent; the lowest gross apartment yield since 2010 and not far off the all-time low of 4.3 per cent recorded in 2007.
Mr Lawless said, "It looks likely that the pace of capital gains will remain higher than rental growth which will push rental yields even lower over the coming months.
"Melbourne continues to hold the unfortunate title of the lowest yielding capital city, but if current trends continue, it won't be long before Sydney overtakes Melbourne due to the substantially higher rate of capital gain in the face of comparatively low rental appreciation", he said.
Brisbane is now recording the highest gross rental yield for apartments, at 5.4%, and the only capital city where gross rental yields have improved over the year has been Hobart which is now starting to rival Darwin as the highest yielding capital city for houses.
Looking forward to the next financial year, Mr Lawless said it is difficult to imagine Sydney maintaining such a rapid pace of capital gains. "Not only is affordability becoming a challenge for many sectors of the market, but yields are substantially compressed, rents are hardly moving and investors are facing tighter financing conditions from lenders. "In the absence of a trigger event, such as a sharp rise in the jobless rate, higher interest rates or an external shock, it is unlikely we will experience a significant correction in dwelling values. However, the longer this run of growth continues across our largest capital cities, the more susceptible the housing market becomes to changes in the economy or broadly across household finance," Mr Lawless said.
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Introduction to the CoreLogic RP Data Daily Hedonic Home Value Index methodology:
The CoreLogic RP Data Hedonic Home Value Index is calculated using a hedonic regression methodology that addresses the issue of compositional bias associated with median price and other measures. In simple terms, the index is calculated using recent sales data combined with information about the attributes of individual properties such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, land area and geographical context of the dwelling. By separating each property comprising the index into its various formational and locational attributes, differing observed sales values for each property can be separated into those associated with varying attributes and those resulting from changes in the underlying residential property market. Also, by understanding the value associated with each attribute of a given property, this methodology can be used to estimate the value of dwellings with known characteristics for which there is no recent sales price by observing the characteristics and sales prices of other dwellings which have recently transacted. It then follows that changes in the market value of the stock of residential property comprising an index can be accurately tracked through time. CoreLogic RP Data owns and maintains Australia's largest property related database in Australia which includes transaction data for every home sale within every state and territory. CoreLogic RP Data augments this data with recent sales advice from real estate industry professionals, listings information and attribute data collected from a variety of sources. For detailed methodological information please visit www.corelogic.com.au.


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Gregg Patterson, President "Tribal Magic!!!"
Bob Boxwell, CIC (Cheese In Charge), The Big Dog and sole employee at his coaching firm "We'll Tell You How", has been hired by the board of the nine hole Up and Coming Country Club to coach their Newbie Club Manager Joe Chuckles in the art and science of leadership.
Joe Chuckles is fresh out of Hotel School armed with his LTL (License to Learn). He's read all the books, digested all the articles and listened to all the lectures on leadership. He thinks the Board's wasting his time—and their money—on a leadership coach because his 3.9 GPA is the only Leadership Certification he needs to run a teeny-weenie small time club like The Up and Coming. But Joe ponders, eats his ego and decides "Why Not"–the board's paying the coach, they're paying me, it's raining cats and dogs and "there ain't nobody here."
So…….an appointment's made, Bob Boxwell arrives, pleasantries are exchanged and the two of them settle in for a lesson in leadership.
Bob clears his throat and gets right to the point. "Joe, leadership is all about The Poetry of People and The Machinery of Stuff and using the two to make things happen—and the Poetry of People is greased with the Lubricants of Leadership. Tell me—how many classes have you taken addressing The Lubricants of Leadership???"
Joe stares. Gulps. Moans. Drinks deep from his cup of fresh roast, fresh ground, "guaranteed sludge in the bottom of the cup" mug of Up and Coming House Roasted Caffeine, hesitates, turns red, blows his nose, begins to sweat and fesses up—"I don't have a clue what you're talking about." Bob stares. Joe stares. Joe blinks. Bob speaks.
"Joe, leaders lead people and relationships matter when people get led. Leader-Team relationships are bound together with "emotional rope" and the "lubricants of leadership" are the tactics used to make "rope" happen.
Joe stares. Bob Stares. Joe blinks. Bob speaks.
"Joe, let's talk Lubrication."
And they begin.
Tools of the Trade
Bob clears his throat, leans forward and gives Joe—The Look. "Leaders who understand The Poetry
of People and The Lubricants of Leadership appreciate the power of emotional connections in creating the magic that's team. The Lubricants are the TACTICS leaders use to smooth the process that forges the chains that bind people together. These tactics break down into three categories—Presence Tactics, Connecting Tactics and Communicating Tactics."
Bob leaps out of his chair, tosses his navy blue "Certified Country Club Approved" sports coat on the floor, loosens his tie, shakes himself like a water logged dog and strides to Joe's "COO Endorsed" flip chart. He inspects the markers, chooses Big Black and begins scribbling and yapping. "Joe, note taking focuses the brain, stimulates the brain and makes "brain stick" happen. So….look, listen and prepare to write!!!"
Joe opens his notepad, clicks his pen and primes himself for some serious scribbling.
"Presence" Tactics
"Leaders need to be seen—and heard. They need to Have Presence whenever they're Present. Here are some tactics for lubricating Presence. Write 'em down and listen to my explanation."
Warm Up Before Arrival. "Do something that makes you feel GOOD, something that you LOVE doing, before you show up on the doorstep. Read. Exercise. Write. Howl at the moon. Put yourself in a good mood and get energized, because the moment you're seen the team needs to feel your BUZZ."
Show the Flag. "Avoid being an "office cat." Walk and talk. When it's busy, position yourself in the center of the action—visible and engaged, shoulder to shoulder with The Team."
Be Buzzed. "When showing the flag, show enthusiasm for the club, for the members, for the staff and the business of club."
Laugh Lots. "Laughter is a tonic for the soul. Laughter bonds people together. Laugh lots, often and loudly with The Team." Be Approachable. "Your body language needs to signal "let's talk". Avoid wearing Resting Bad Boy Face."
Walk the Talk. "People are watching. Do the right thing—publically and often."
Bob stops, wiggles, twists and grunts.
"Am I making myself clear Joe???"
Joe nods and responds—"Yup."
Bob flips the chart and resumes scribbling and yapping.
Connecting Tactics
"Leaders need to connect with their people. Here's how. Listen close and start writing."
Bump Lots. "Make a point of bumping into and then engaging people during your walk and talk."
Look 'Em In the Eye. "Be focused and "in the moment." Turn off the phone. Focus on THEM. Make eye contact."
Know THEM. "Remember the faces, names and particulars of each Team Member. When you Bump, get personal. "
Touch THEM. "People want to be touched by The Big Cheese—shake their hand, high five, tap them on the shoulder."
Enlist Them in the "search". "When something needs doing and a problem needs solving, bring the team together, get their input, enlist them as partners in "co-discovery".
Break Bread Together. "Visit the break room, sit, yap, then eat and drink with The Team."
Enter "Their Space." Visit team members on their "home turf"—in the kitchen, in the caddy shack, in the pro shop. Go to them when a meeting's needed."
Bob stops, wiggles, twists, grunts and drinks deep from The Mug. "Am I making myself clear Joe???"
Joe nods and responds—"Yup."
Bob flips the chart, inspects the blank page and resumes scribbling and yapping.
Communicating Tactics
"Leaders create Emotional Rope by communicating with their team in substantive ways. Here are a few of the basics."
Address The BIGS. "Tell them what's important—often."
Tell Lots. "Tell them everything. Tell them early. Tell them often."
Ask Often. "Be curious, pose questions, listen closely, repeat their answers."
Signal. "Body language signals emotion. Be conscious of your facial expressions, posture, hand movements—because motions matter."
Simplify. "Explain things clearly and simply. Avoid big words and esoteric lingo."
Celebrate lots: "Cheer the victories. Find excuses to celebrate—and do so creatively."
Tell Stories. "Tell stories that are current, personal, local, meaningful and entertaining."
Welcome Input. "Solicit and enthusiastically welcome feedback from The Team. Embrace the bitches and moans and consider them gifts."
Listen Artfully. "When listening, lean forward, look 'em in the eyes, nod your head, recap what they said and respond."
Proselytize. "Pound home The Vision. Explain your club's Why, What, How and Who—and repeat the Why, What, How and Who often."
Give Symbols of Caring. "Give the team tangible stuff they can look at, show their families, stick on the wall and ponder in the future—hand written birthday cards, "congratulations on your promotion" letters and "thanks for making good stuff happen" notes.
Bob stops, wiggles, twists, grunts and drinks deep from his Super Sized Triple. "Am I making myself clear Joe???"
Joe nods and responds—"Yup."
Bob stops writing. Stops talking. Day one's done.
Lube the Engine
Bob takes a last, BIG gulp from his mug of caffeine. "Joe, you need The Lubricants of Leadership to create the team and smooth the journey. Using these tactics will help you do Leader better."
Joe looks at Bob. Bob looks at Joe. Joe says "Got it".
Bob stands, walks to the door, turns to Joe and says with ENTHUSIASM—"Use the lubricants. Build the team. And always remember…
Enjoy the journey!!!"


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Originally from Texas, I spent twenty years teaching linguistics at the University of Minnesota before moving to New Mexico in 1991 with my husband Jonathan Holt Truex. I had quit smoking shortly before the move. In July of 1998, I developed a pain under my left shoulder blade. My doctor and I agreed it was a pulled muscle from pruning overhead tree branches. When the pain didn't go away, I resisted advice to get an X-ray.
Why should I get an X-ray for a muscle problem? I finally had the X-ray seven months later, when I started coughing up blood. I had an inoperable 7 x 8 cm tumor at the top of my left lung, adenocarcinoma, Stage IIIB.
I thought I was dead. But by the grace of God, I had a complete recovery. My treatment consisted of chemo and radiation, along with a healthy diet, nutritional supplements, exercise, lots of prayer, and lots of love and support from Holt and family and friends. Thirteen months after my diagnosis, the tumor had shrunk away to a scar.
To celebrate the recovery of my health, I began taking singing and watercolor classes, and I became more active in my church. Holt and I came to appreciate each other even more and continued walking dogs and going on hiking trips in Utah as often as we could get away. My life was much richer than it had been before my cancer diagnosis.
Then in the summer of 2009, during the course of an annual cancer check up, I was found to have a new 1.6 cm lung nodule in my lower right lung, also adenocarcinoma, also inoperable (due to location), Stage IA. It was considered to be a new primary lung cancer (because it was ten years after the first one and in the opposite lung), and that allowed me to be treated with curative intent.
I had much the same treatment as I had the first time, and by the grace of God I had another complete recovery. My life is just about as full and active as before. Holt and I are still walking dogs and hiking in Utah, and I am continuing the volunteer work I do with cancer patients through four different organizations, including the Lung Cancer Alliance.


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Could your stress be
weighing you down?
It might come as a surprise, but stress levels and weight loss (or gain) are intricately linked. Sudden stress-filled life events can cause rapid loss while ongoing stress – or chronic stress – can make it hard to lose pounds and inches.
When stress is ongoing, it can lead to over-eating. Some doctors link this to our body "thinking" we have used calories to deal with our stress, when we really haven't. This can quickly turn into a vicious cycle, as most women become anxious about about weight gain and that heightens an "alarm response" which leads to more stress eating.
A lot of it has to do with the hormone cortisol. Cortisol plays a big role in your body's stress response. It causes you to feel fatigued and hungry – even when your body doesn't need the fuel. The increase of cortisol can also affect cravings – which is why we are usually drawn to sugary, fatty food when we are stressed.
While these comfort foods aren't necessarily a bad thing every now and again, when eating sugars and fats becomes a habit it can be hard to break. It can also lead to other health problems like high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes and more.
If you find that you are putting on weight, or are at a plateau, AND you are dealing with a lot of stress try taking a step back. Start recording everything you eat to see if you are reaching for comfort foods that your body doesn't really need to thrive. Increase enjoyable exercise – but don't overdo it. Meditate or pray regularly and try to find healthy ways to reduce the stress you feel.
Honestly, ongoing stress may be a "part of life" sometimes, but it should never be a "way of life". Finding ways to eliminate or lessen stress will do wonders for your health and your body.


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FORT MEADE, Md., Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army judge won't dismiss charges against WikiLeaks suspect Pfc. Bradley Manning but cut 112 days off a future sentence due to improper jail treatment.
Col. Denise Lind, the judge presiding over a pretrial hearing at Fort Meade, Md., ruled Manning's confinement at the Marine Corps Brig in Quantico, Va., was "more rigorous than necessary."
Continuing to keep him on a strict "suicide risk," even after a brig medical official said such status was no longer necessary, was "excessive in relation to legitimate government interests," Lind said in her ruling.
Manning was kept alone in a windowless 6-foot-by-8-foot cell 23 hours a day, sometimes with no clothing, and forced while on suicide watch to sleep in only a "suicide smock" that is tear-resistant.
But "dismissal of charges is not appropriate," Lind ruled, saying such an action would be fitting only in the case of "outrageous" military misconduct.
Manning's defense team had asked for the charges to be dismissed or for a 10-for-1 credit for time served for the bulk of his time in Quantico. That could have shaved about seven years from any eventual prison term, The New York Times said.
Manning faces 22 charges, including violating the 1917 Espionage Act and "aiding the enemy," a capital offense. Prosecutors have said they won't seek the death penalty, but if convicted Manning would face life imprisonment.
His military trial is to begin March 6.
Manning, 25, was an Army intelligence analyst who had served in Iraq when he was arrested May 26, 2010, and charged with disclosing more than 260,000 diplomatic cables, more than 90,000 intelligence reports on the war in Afghanistan and a video of a military helicopter attack in Baghdad -- most of it classified.
His arrest came after computer hacker Adrian Lamo told the Defense Department Manning had confided to him in online chats he had downloaded the material and passed most of it to WikiLeaks, a website dedicated to making secret information public.
WikiLeaks and cooperating media outlets published the documents between April and November 2010.
After an outcry over Manning's treatment at Quantico, he was moved to an Army prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where his lawyer said his treatment was better.


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Last night's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race had a sitcom challenge, in which the queens had to do an insanely cheesy scene from a mythical show called Hot in Tuckahoe. Team Madame LaQueer was a big old mess — Kenya was miscast as a butch prison guard, and MLQ didn't seem to understand she was supposed to be the prissy, uptight one.
Team Willam did a better job with the cheesy script — Latrice Royale is a ham! Willam, on the other hand, is getting on my nerves, what with all his blabber about acting experience and Westwood gowns. Brag drag.
Anyway! Madam had to sashay away, because there was no way she could win against Milan in the Lipsync For Your Life. This gif from FuckYeahRuPaul'sDragRace sums up my feelings about her performance.


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Fabulous Golf, the history and culture of Hanoi, and the natural wonders of Halong Bay!
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus Đồng Xuân Market, selling household goods and street food. Its streets surge with scooters vying for right of way amid the din of constantly blaring horns, and all around layers of history reveal periods of French and Chinese occupation. Crossing the street is a game of bluff- you need to move steadily across, and trust the traffic will flow around you. But be wary because the footpaths are also seen as scooter thoroughfares and offer no real relief as they can come from either direction...There are wonderful restaurants, and hotels so stay a few days and take in the unique mixture of culture and history
Halong Bay is located 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for it's karst limestone formations and islands projecting out of the sea. It looks spectacular!
Overnight junks are a great way to explore the area. There are 1969 formations to see, some of which are inhabited, some with large caves which are definitely worth a visit
Halong Bay is regarded by many as one of the natural wonders of the world.
Golf Courses of Hanoi, Halong Bay & The North
(click on blue highlight to view a full course report )
1. BRG Kings' Island GC
2. BRG Legend Hills Golf Resort
3. BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort
4. Chi Linh Star G & CC
5. Dai Lai Star G & CC
6. FLC Halong Golf Links
7. FLC Samson Golf Links
8. Hanoi GC
9. Heron Lake GC & Resort
10. Long Bien GC
11. Mong Cai International GC
12. Phoenix GC
13. Royal GC
14. Sky Lake Resort & GC
15. Song Gia Golf Resort
16. Tam Dao Golf Resort
17. Trang An G & CC
18. Van Tri GC
19. Yen Dung Resort & GC
Golf Tours
The Travelling Golfer can tailor a golf trip to Vietnam to suit your group. We can recommend itineraries for different budgets for just golfing, or golf and sightseeing. And perhaps we can assist you to join a few days in Hanoi, Halong Bay & The North with a few days in other areas of Vietnam or Cambodia such as:
- The South Central Coast
- Ho Chi Minh City & The South East
- The Golf Coast ( Danang, Hoi An, & Hue )
- Dalat & The Central Highlands
- Phu Quoc
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Travelling Golfer can tailor a golf tour to suit you group.
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December 16-17, 2016 Colorado Adventure Park
Last weekend's races were located smack dab in the middle of the Rocky Mountains at Colorado Adventure Park, where
the races were exactly that; an adventure. Traveling into the mountains is always an experience, especially considering the weather factor; you never know what you're going to get. Over the weekend, we all got a little taste of that bizarre, ever-changing mountain weather. Upon arrival on Thursday, it was a tropical 45°F, but by Friday night's races we were in a white-out blizzard with 50mph wind gusts blowing flags and tough blocks across the track, and even knocking over the entire podium! ISOC issued a brief delay, then the riders toughed it out and hammered through the rest of their races.
On Saturday, the sun finally peaked out, but the temperature had already dropped dramatically; we were in the negatives and the temperature would keep decreasing from there. By Saturday evening at Opening Ceremonies, the temperature was around -20°F with wind chill. When it's that cold, you can expect snow-dust to be a huge visibility-loss factor. After talking to a handful of riders and asking them how they were able to see through the thick, white cloud of snow dust, the response I kept getting was, "You don't. You just hang on and hope for the best." Okay then.
Despite the crazy weather, our riders did not let us down. FXR riders flooded the podium over the weekend – 24 times to be exact!
Eric Downs kicked the weekend off with a 1st place in Sport Lite Friday night.
Ryley Bester #151 and Mitchell Thelen #239 took the 1st and 2nd place spots in their Sport final Friday night.
By this point, the podium had already blown over from the hurricane-like winds. Nonetheless, Bester and Thelen proudly held their awards while still sitting on their sleds.
FXR Snowbike riders David Fischer #36 and Austen Madison #41 also claimed 1st and 2nd in their final Friday night.
Malene Andersen powered through the blinding snow and scored herself the 3rd spot in the Pro Am Women's final on Friday.Andersen shields her eyes from the stinging snow as she's interviewed by Josie Christian.
BOSS Racing's Aki Pihlaja took 1st in the Pro Lite final on Friday.
Kody Kamm made his way back onto the podium with a 3rd place finish in Friday night's Pro Open final.
Taven Woodie #873 and Sophia Hulsey #800 took the 1st and 3rd place spots in their JR Girls 9-13 final on Saturday.
Saturday's Transition 8-10 final was won by Cameron Cole #747, with Lawson Sterry #222 in the 2nd spot.
Eric Downs #129 made another appearance on top of the box with a 1st place in the JR 14-15 final, closely followed by Carson Alread #631 who took 2nd.
Drew Freeland happily shows off his plaque after taking 3rd in the JR 10-13 final, then quickly made his way back to the starting line for his Transition 8-12 final where he scored himself a 2nd place.
Two familiar faces made their way back onto the podium for the JR 16-17 final on Saturday. Carson Alread #631 scored a 3rd place finish and Eric Downs #129 took his third 1st place finish for the weekend.
Matt Duitsman #555 finished 2nd in the Sport Lite final, followed by Austin Stamm #118 in 3rd.
Not only did Cameron Cole score a 1st place in the Transition 8-10 final earlier in the day, but he also took the 1st spot in his 120 Champ final on Saturday night.
Malene Andersen made her way back onto the podium with a 2nd place finish in the Pro Am Women final Saturday night.
Aki Pihlaja #128 kept his 1st place streak going Saturday night, and Cole Cottew #21 joined him on the podium with a 2nd place in the Pro Lite final Saturday.
Another weekend with crazy weather, but it didn't stop our FXR riders from making 24 podium appearances. Fantastic job to ALL of the riders!
We'll see everyone in Shakopee, MN in 2017 at our next stop on the Snocross national tour.


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For over 40 years, in sickness and in health, the South Boston Community Health Center has been providing high quality health care to the residents of South Boston and beyond.
We are the only primary care provider in the community, and nearly half of all who live in South Boston have come through our doors seeking care. Working or not working. Newcomer or lifelong resident. Insured or uninsured. All who seek care are welcome here.
When you make a gift to South Boston Community Health Center, you help us to bridge the gap between the actual cost of providing care, and the income we receive from participating insurers. Your contribution helps us honor our commitment to the people of the neighborhood to provide the highest quality of care while always ensuring care for those most in need.
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Selecting Households for Rent-Geared-to-Income Units Procedure Development Tool
Developed by the City of Toronto
A documented process for filling RGI units outlines the steps that you take to rent a unit to an RGI household. The process starts when you first receive notice from a household that it is moving out, and ends when the lease or occupancy agreement is signed.
- The procedure should tell staff to check the targeting plan to determine if the vacancy will be filled by an RGI or market rent household.
- The procedure should state that all units will be inspected before being vacated. Document the pre-move out inspection and provide a copy of the report to the household.
- Ensure that the unit is cleaned and repaired (if necessary) once vacated so it can be occupied by new household immediately.
- Set time frames for each step in the process. For example, set a time frame for how many days you will give a household to respond to a telephone message about a unit offer.
- Identify who is responsible for each step, and how each step will be done. For many small providers, the Property Manager will perform all the duties related to selection of a household for an RGI unit. However, some larger housing providers may break down the functions among different staff members.(See Sample Process Template)
- The process for offering vacancies first to victims of abuse (SPP) or Overhoused internal transfer households.
- A reference to using the centralized waiting list. You can incorporate the procedures for using Housing Connections' on-line vacancy management system into the procedure, or have it as an addendum
- A reference to the targeting plan and how you stay on target.
- The requirements related to Access Priorities, as per City Guideline 2003-4.
- Monitor the "Arrears and Vacancy Report" which your staff prepare and submit to the Social Housing Unit every three months.
- Have "vacancies" as a standing item at every meeting of the Board of Directors
- Ask questions when units are not rented in a timely manner.
Sample Process Template
- Receive notice of vacancy
- Get Unit Ready
- Notify maintenance staff (immediately).
- Send letter to household acknowledging the notice, confirming the move-out date, and booking pre-move-out inspection (as soon as possible).
- Book move-out appointment with household for return of keys, and move-out inspection. (give as much notice as possible).
- Conduct move-out inspection. Receive keys, and have household member(s) sign off on final inspection
Rent vacancy – Internal Transfer
Compliance with legislation
1. Review internal transfer list. If unit is suitable for household on internal transfer list (SPP or Overhoused household) make offer. If there are no eligible internal transfer (SPP/Overhoused) households, offer to another internal transfer household, or make decision to offer to an outside applicant.
Rent vacancy
1. Check Targeting Plan and make decision to offer to market household or RGI.
2. If RGI, is it internal or external?
3. If decision is to rent to market, see Corporation's Marketing Policy.
4. If decision is to rent to RGI, add vacancy to the Housing Connections Vacancy Management System.
5. Run the waiting list for the vacancy.
6. Select applicant for offer, according to the City's Local Priority Rules, City Guideline 2003-4.
7. Call applicant. If leaving message, give 48 hours* for applicant to return call.
8. Match applicant to vacancy so that applicant is removed from subsidiary waiting list(s) while waiting for response.
9. Book appointment to show unit, if applicant is interested. Give applicant 48 hours* to view unit.
10. If applicant not interested in viewing, or doesn't return call within 48 hours*, Withdraw or Refuse offer on system. Record reason(s) on the system. Start offer process again.
11. For interested applicant, once they have viewed the unit, give them 48 hours (suggested time frame) to make decision. If they decide not to accept, follow Step #9. If they want to accept unit, update system to Verbal Acceptance, and make appointment for leasing interview.
12. Make final decision about occupancy date based on unit issues and when the household can move in.
13. Sign lease, arrange for applicant to pick up keys, and update Housing Connections system to Accepted status.


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Here I am with one more card. I made this card with glitter foam sheets. I wanted to try them out.
I used a black card base n then partial die cut word RULE with MFT alpha dies. Then die cut same with red glitter foam sheet n pasted them on the card base. Then heat embossed the words with white embossing powder. then used a small leaf stamp n stamped with versamark ink n applied perfect pearls pearl powder for subtle background.
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Are small actions counter-productive?
I started my book on energy and resource efficiency (available free as a pdf) with a traditional saying:
"How do you eat an elephant? Why, one bite at a time, of course".
In the section on availability barriers to resource efficiency, I argued that we can drive a successful efficiency programme by getting a lot of people to regularly dedicate a little time rather than by getting a few people to commit a lot of time. Clearly, we need to start with where people are at and it is often unrealistic to ask someone to make a large change in their behaviour from the outset. Indeed, asking for too much or holding back for "perfection" are the root causes of many programme failures I have observed with my own eyes. So starting small is a reasonable strategy.
Is that true, though? Some argue that if all that we request in terms of change is a minor action, then this will result in – surprise, surprise – a small result! Folks like Donella Meadows, Bob Doppelt and many others have reasoned eloquently that no less than a fundamental change to our underlying systems will deliver the scale of change needed to address the magnitude of the problems we face. Similarly, Cambridge Professor David MacKay, in his fantastic book Sustainable Energy — without the hot air asserts: (more…)
2050 Pathways
As part of the update of my book, and in preparation for a two-day energy management training course I am delivering shortly, I revisited the 2050 pathways model for decarbonisation of the UK economy by 80% by 2050.
I took the plunge and completed my own 2050 scenario, achieving an 81% reduction, summarised in the actions illustrated above. My model is heavily focused on the demand-side, as you can see from the red colours in the upper section of the screenshot above. This brings home the fact that no matter how many wind-farms we put up, unless we change our heating and transport to electricity, the supply-side changes will have little effect.
One particular quandary I had was how much land to dedicate to biomass. When I reached 78% emissions reductions, one of the few remaining ways to reach the 80% target was to increase the land use for biomass from 5% to 10%, or start to import biomass, neither of which I wanted to do. In the end, I achieved the target by turning down the average temperature in homes beyond what I really think is feasible. These kinds of decisions bring home the complexity of the energy system and the fact that no single technology can achieve the goal.
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) – details emerge
SustainSuccess participated in the government consultation on on the future of streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR). The government's response was published on 18th July. This is our summary:
The new reporting regime follows the abolition of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) at the end of the second phase (31st March 2019 – although Annual Reports will still need to be submitted and allowances paid, so the administrative requirements will continue for a few months).
The £700m income that the CRC provided to the government will be replaced through significant increases in the Climate Change Levy (CCL), which are set to rise from 0.583 p/kWh to 0.847 p/kWh for Electricity and 0.203 p/kWh to 0.399 p/kWh for Natural Gas supplies (45% and 67% respectively, note that CCL other fuels such as LPG will also increase, see this link).
The consultation response (available here) has answered a number of important questions about the new reporting regime. However a number of key issues remain unclear, as set out below. (more…)
Paris Workshop – EPEE's HFC Outlook Analyzer
It was a honour for Niall Enright at SustainSuccess to contribute to an important UNEP workshop in Paris in May.
The workshop involved participants from Gabon, Mali, Senegal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Honduras, Guatemala and The Dominican Republic. The delegates had come together for an introduction and tutorial about a tool to help their countries forecast future emissions of F-Gasses. Here we all are, in the courtyard of the UNEP offices in Paris.
The background is that these F-gasses have a very high global warming potential, and so an international agreement has been reached to phase them out. This agreement is an extension to the Montreal Protocol which is seen as a remarkably successful example of what can be achieved in global environmental collaboration. The deal on the F-Gases is also named after the city where it was agreed, is it the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
Key lessons from the EU-ETS BREXIT chaos
The complexity of disentangling the UK from European institutions has been put in sharp relief by the intricate manoeuvring taking place around the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Politicians have been at pains to talk up the simplicity of any transition and the ease with which existing EU environmental legislation will be translated to the UK statutes through a "Great Repeal Bill". In practice the process is proving to be much more complex. (more…)
Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency
Survey after survey** of energy management professionals show that a lack of resources is the most commonly cited cause for rejecting investments in energy and resource efficiency projects.
At the same time, the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2012 reported that for their "Efficient World Scenario" that "Additional investment of US$11.8 trillion in more efficient end-use technologies is needed, but is more than offset by a US$17.5 trillion reduction in fuel expenditures and US$5.9 trillion lower supply-side investment."
Clearly, a key to success in achieving a more efficient world is down to our ability, as efficiency practitioners, to obtain funding.
The excuse given by decision-makers that "we don't have the money" is rarely true. If we are honest with ourselves, this response is often due to our own inability as practitioners to create a sufficiently compelling business case – one that addresses the many non-financial barriers that exist. My 840-page book on energy and resource efficiency is largely dedicated to sharing my own experience of these barriers and how they may be overcome:
- By properly quantifying the value that efficiency generates (e.g. dealing with hidden and missing costs, and valuing co-benefits)
- By understanding structural barriers (such as split incentives, irreversibility and term issues)
- By addressing psychological barriers (sunk costs fallacies, loss aversion, certainty bias etc.)
But let's, for a moment, assume that there really is an availability barrier – i.e. no money. What then? Well, my book also describes 12 methods, in addition to conventional outright purchase, which can fund efficiency projects. Click the link below for a poster setting out the financial flows, pros and cons of these methods.
For a practical, comprehensive exploration of these challenges, please do download the free PDF of the book available on my website, which also describes each funding technique shown in the poster in detail. The book is full of real-world case studies and useful techniques that can help efficiency practitioners in any organisation, small or large.
In time decision-makers will gain appreciation of the great skills and value that our profession brings to organisations and communities. Indeed it us – efficiency practitioners – who are the key to solving the major challenge of our age: "how to do more with less". Please do share this link with others to spread the word and share the knowledge.
** see for example: Prindle, William, and Andre de Fontaine. A Survey of Corporate Energy Efficiency Strategies, ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry 5, 13 (2009) or Institute for Building Efficiency. 2013 Energy Efficiency Indicators (2013)
Why I remain optimistic.
Several pieces of news have caught my attention in the last few days which have challenged my generally positive outlook on climate change issues. Despite this, I remain stubbornly optimistic about our ability to rise collectively to the challenges we face, as I will explain…. first though, the bad news…
Let's start with the report from the BBC of a recent study by Eun-Soon Im, Jeremy S. Pal, and Elfatih A. B. Eltahir. This considered an aspect of global warming which, I must admit, has passed me by – that is the impact of temperature on human survival. Not, I hasten to add, the conventional "dry bulb" temperature measurement we are all familiar with from weather forecasts (and which are hitting all-time highs in Europe in the last few days, in excess of 43 °C in Cordoba, in the south of Spain, for example) but rather the more esoteric "wet bulb" temperature.
This measurement is the lowest temperature that can be achieved by evaporating water from a surface. In a low humidity environment, the wet bulb temperature can be considerably lower than the dry bulb temperature (as heat energy – aka latent heat – is needed to evaporate the liquid water, so lowering the temperature of the surface). As the moisture in the atmosphere rises, however, the potential for further evaporation decreases and so the wet bulb temperature approaches the dry bulb temperature until we reach 100% humidity, when both temperatures are the same. (more…)
Debating climate change sceptics and the irrational decision by Donald Trump
I want to share an argument that I have used on many occasions when faced with audiences who are yet to be convinced about climate change. This is summarized by the diagram below.
This illustration reflects, in the columns, the positions that folks adopt about climate change. Some think that it is real, others not. Of course, we cannot change these columns, one will be prove to be right and the other will be wrong.
The rows, on the other hand, reflect the choices we make. We have two choices, A or B – either we take effective action on climate change, or not. That choice is under our control.
Clearly, we want to avoid the red box – where life as we know it comes to an end. Thus the only rational choice is "B", to take action on climate change, despite some uncertainties about the consequences of inaction.
President Trump's announcement of the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement made in the Rose Garden of the White House yesterday unambiguously represents Choice A.
The statement Trump made justifying this decision relies on two central arguments, which are understood by reference to the table above.
First is the argument that the Paris Accord is not Choice B (i.e. it will do little for climate change). To quote.
Even if the Paris Agreement were implemented in full, with total compliance from all nations, it is estimated it would only produce a two-tenths of one degree — think of that; this much — Celsius reduction in global temperature by the year 2100. Tiny, tiny amount.
Indeed, as the PolititFact site clearly elucidates, there is some truth in this statement. Scientists and climate change advocates have also been very clear that the commitments made in Paris were not enough. But they did see Paris as the framework through which countries could tighten their commitments over time. Indeed, Paris was a real milestone in that developing countries, too, agreed to targets for the first time. So saying that the first step is not enough is not an argument for stepping backwards.
The reader will note that there is no downside portrayed in the bottom left box, where dangerous climate change is not real, but we have nevertheless substantially transformed our organizations to reduce emissions and adapt to rising temperatures. While individual businesses, such as the coal industry, may well see a substantial reduction in their value unless they change the core business model, the majority of organizations will gain from resource efficiency to address climate change. That is because using less energy and creating less waste reduces costs. Delivering more efficient products will provide a competitive advantage. The new technology gold rush to mitigate carbon emissions will create countless business opportunities and thousands of jobs. Anticipating rather than reacting to regulation will create greater degrees of freedom for business operations extending, rather than diminishing, their licence to operate and innovate.
The second, essential, strand in the narrative of denial is to dismiss the notion that the lower-left box will lead to a better world even if climate change does not exist. Unless the fact that action is detrimental can be established, the precautionary principle would suggest that Choice B should be taken even if the probability that climate change is real (since the consequence of climate change is so catastrophic). To quote again.
The Paris Agreement would result in "lost jobs, lower wages, shuttered factories and vastly diminished economic production.
Why I am giving away six years work – free PDF of Energy/Resource Efficiency Book
I have had some kind feedback about my decision to give away a free PDF of my two-volume book on energy and resource efficiency, which sells for £59.99 (US$79.99) in print. Several people have commented on just how much work must have gone into the book and how useful it is for anyone in the energy and resource efficiency field. It is true that I have invested a lot into this book – over six years of weekends, evenings and holiday time writing the book between my "day job" as a consultant and Sustainability Director. And there are the direct costs in editing, images etc – which are not inconsiderable.
In some cases colleagues have asked me outright why on earth I am giving away such a valuable resource. There is puzzlement because folks who know me, know that I have quite a good "business head". So I feel that I owe people an explanation.
The reason I am giving away my book is that I passionately believe that my profession – energy and resource efficiency practitioners – are central to solving one of humanity's biggest challenges – how to do more with less. Over the years, I have observed that fellow practitioners often have great resources and knowledge about the technical or engineering aspects of their craft – but that there is virtually nothing that explains, with honesty, how to deal with the strategic, organisational, managerial, behavioral, financial and communications aspects. In fact, the plethora of self-congratulatory case studies from organisations would lead one to conclude that this efficiency stuff is easy.
I am giving away my book because I want to help my colleagues, because I am concerned about climate change and biodiversity, because the better we are at what we do, the better world we will leave for the next generation.
I don't pretend to have all the answers in the book, but I do believe that there is much to support colleagues, and to train and enthuse the next generation of practitioners. I have been very lucky – I have worked for some outstanding clients in some remarkable programmes all over the world, alongside some truly amazing colleagues. Its time to give something back!
So how can you help? First of all please do share the PDF and the link to this blog (bit.ly/2qtzKPP) – the more folks that make use of the book the better. Second, if you have suggestions for improvements, additions or if you spot errors please do let me know – I am totally committed to getting the contents right.
Finally if you are old-fashioned, like me, and you absolutely must have a printed copy of the book, please order it through my store rather than elsewhere – I have deliberately priced the printed book at the lowest level possible, which means that when the retailer takes their minimum required 40% commission on the sale price, there is virtually nothing left. That is deliberate – this book is not a money-making project! However, by ordering the book through my store, that 40% contributes towards recovering some of the publication costs and towards future revisions and (possible) future books. There is a free shipping option to most countries and ordering through my site is the most sustainable way of shipping as each book is individually printed on demand and sent directly from the printer to you (there are no additional journeys to warehouses etc).
Above all please do use the book! You can get the free PDF here – simply select the free PDF on the left, add it to your cart, and checkout as normal.
Hopefully, there is something there to help us all do more with less.
All the best,
Free PDF of "Energy and Resource Efficiency without the tears"
I am absolutely delighted to announce that the two volumes of my book on energy and resource efficiency have now been published as a single book.
As part of SustainSuccess' contribution to sustainability the book, all 840 pages, is being made available FREE, in the Adobe PDF format.
I have been humbled by the outstanding reviews that leading folks in the efficiency world have give to the book:
- "…the definitive source or making sense of energy efficiency and all of its attendant benefits." [Christopher Russell – Visiting Fellow, Industrial Programs, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, author of "Managing Energy from the Top Down"];
- "For anyone interested in a practical guide to improving resource and energy efficiency, this is the one and only book you need to own" [Dr Steve Fawkes – Managing Partner, EnergyPro, author of "Energy Efficiency"];
- "A very practical book which covers all the bases for practitioners and students of energy and resource efficiency alike." [Tim Sullivan – Director Energy & Property Compliance, Rolls-Royce.];
- "An authoritative and comprehensive book that will help any organisation justify and implement an effective energy and resource efficiency programme" [Ray Gluckman – former President of the Institute of Refrigeration]
- "Niall Enright has produced a remarkably comprehensive manual for energy efficiency, which combines high-level insights and practical tips for developing and implementing projects and programs" [Donald Gilligan – President NAESCO]
You can get the free PDF easily. Simply go to the store, add the book to your basket and check-out. You will not be charged for the book, and on completing the check-out process, will received a download link to the PDF (17 MB).
The combined print version retails for £59.99 in paperback and £79.99 in hardback – including free postage options to most markets. The print versions also include free access to the companion files, for which there is a very modest charge for PDF version readers.
Please do feel free to:
- Share the link to this post on your own social media pages. The shortened link is: http://bit.ly/2rqzfL7
- Share the PDF with others (although it is better that folks download the file from the shop as they can be informed about updates to the text or additional materials)
Please don't hesitate to give me feedback on the book. The beauty of print on demand (and PDF) is not only that this is a resource-efficient method of publication but also that the content can easily be updated regularly. You can also award the book between 1 star and 5 stars in the store, so please do come back and give it a rating!
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RioROCA Team Checks In!
July 26, 2012
ROCA (River Ocean Continuum of the Amazon), the partner project to ANACONDAS, has been busy in the river as the Atlantis team works the ocean side. Working together, these scientists aim to enhance predictive capabilities regarding the interplay between marine microbial communities, biogeochemical cycling, and carbon sequestration in a major river plume environment.
Their work will also help us to understand the sensitivity of these interactions to environmental change. The Marine Microbiology Initiative at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation funds ROCA.
Jeff Richey sent this update from the river team this morning:
"Greetings from Team RioROCA! - Aboard the good ship Reis I, under the extremely able Commandante Reginaldo, most ably assisted by Diego (Formigao) and Arnaldo (Tiririca), and fed by Andrea."
"Daimio, normal hero self, (does) all of the local logistics/boat organization to running (very sweet brand new) ADCP, then chem sampling, then multiple trips ferrying gear in his pickup."
Jeff includes a summary of the last week's work:
"Day 1 (Jul 22). Macapa North channel - ADCP, lab setup. Smooth sailing.
Day 2. (Jul 23). Macapa North – chemistry, then drive to overnight for Macapa South sailing. Smooth sailing
Day 3. (July 24). Macapa South – ADCP + TSS profiles vs ADCP backscatter. A little less smooth sailing. Squalls and rough waters most of day, hid for awhile. As mentioned, one wave sequence resulted in several boxes (and nearly Jeff) going overboard. Box had DIC samples - figured it was in a hurry to join Mama Tish downstream… ( retrieved no problem). End of day- all got done (except last part of TSS- too rough to continue). Overnight in mid side channel.
Day 4 (July 25). Macapa South chem. Smooth sailing.
Day 5,6 (July 26, 27) – lab, pack, ship
Final tally: Macapa- check.
Next up: Belem"
Thanks to Jeff and Brian Zielinsky for the update and photos from the river.
Atlantis has begun its journey north again- another post soon :)
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Once known as the 'Gold Coast,' St. James is so exclusive that visitors now dub it the 'Platinum Coast'.
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