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From clean rooms to grow rooms: High-tech companies cultivate indoor farms
Tech companies that are more familiar to us as gadget and electronics manufacturers are beginning to branch out into indoor farming, applying their tech skills to growing veggies as well.
Over the last few years, we've started to see names such as Panasonic, Toshiba, Sony, Fujitsu, and Sharp pop up in our news feeds, but not necessarily for what you might think. Instead of catching my eye with tidbits about the latest gadget, gizmo, or tech component they've produced, it's the vegetables they're growing that piques my interest.
While I think that most of us who tend to be crunchy and rootsy prefer that our food comes from the soil, and be grown under the sun somewhere nearby (by someone that we might possibly know) with minimal off-farm inputs and chemical treatments (read: organically and sustainably grown), it isn't the reality, or even a possibility, for the majority of the population. As much as I like to grow my own food, and to support small local organic growers, my family and I still depend on the grocery store for many of the things we eat, especially in the off season. And that's true for much of the world's urban population as well, where access to fresh foods can be extremely limited, simply due to lack of local sources.Creating more urban farms and more food production centers closer to where the market is, whether they are traditional outdoor growing areas, rooftop farms, indoor hydroponic and aquaponics systems, vertical farms, or vacant lot gardens, can go a long way toward building a more resilient local food system and reducing the ecological footprint of our diets. However, considering that cities don't tend to have acres of farmland to work with, any type of food production done in urban areas needs to be quite efficient, in terms of how much produce can be grown in a given area. Hence the appeal of indoor farms and stacked, or vertical, growing methods, especially in conjunction with artificial lighting, because every aspect of the growing rooms can be monitored and controlled for optimal yields.
One thing the tech industry is very good at is automation and building efficient processes for production, both of which are essential to successful indoor growing, and this trend toward indoor farming and local food production has been attracting some attention from that sector. By applying their expertise to create efficient and productive indoor farms, some tech companies are making inroads into the brave new world of factory farming.
Last month, I covered the conversion of a former Sony semiconductor factory into an efficient indoor farm capable of turning out an incredible 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, but there are a number of other similar projects worthy of a mention as well.
Here are a few of the bigger names in tech that have begun sprouting grow rooms in addition to clean rooms:
Toshiba is using a previously idle 1,969 square meter facility in Yokosuka to produce greens, including spinach, lettuce, and sprouts, in the sterile clean room atmosphere. As a company spokesperson put it, "Toshiba has all the integral technologies to achieve such a factory, including energy production and control, lighting, water and air control, ICT and a high level of production management. This is the major reason for us to enter the business."
Panasonic has begun production of vegetables at a facility in Singapore, which is said to be "the first licensed indoor vegetable farm" in that country. The current capacity of the growing operation, which produces 10 types of vegetables, is 3.6 tonnes annually, but over the next three years, the company aims to boost that number up to 30 varieties of crops, produced at a volume that could equal about 5% of the locally produced vegetables.
Fujitsu is using 2000 square meters of a former clean room once used to manufacture chips in a facility in Fukushima to grow a special low-potassium lettuce, which is part of a forthcoming line of "Kirei Yasai" (clean vegetable) offerings intended for people with kidney issues with low-potassium diets.
Sharp is growing Japanese strawberries indoors in Dubai, in part in hopes of rebuilding the company with a whole new line of business, plant factory engineering, as well as the strawberries themselves, which are a premium and in-demand product there. According to AJW, Sharp "expects to manage unmanned factories in Dubai through remote control from Japan," and apply their growing technology to crops other than strawberries.
Indoor farming operations such as these are never going to completely replace our traditional farms or outdoor growing plots, but they aren't meant to, and they aren't a 'be all, end all' solution to either feeding the world or solving local food challenges. However, they can augment the fresh food offerings in many urban areas, oftentimes by repurposing an older building and infrastructure, and could be one potential piece of the puzzle of the future of food.


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And fall is here.
It's been a different type of summer for us. After being in Spain in April/May, we stayed in Sweden all summer. We hoped for all to go well, wanted to believe it would but couldn't really relax until summer was almost over. I rested a lot, Anders cooked food and took great care of me and we were thankful for all that we have.
Now we've come more than half way. We're expecting a baby in February!
Yep, the last IVF-treatment did it's job and there's a lively, healthy baby joining our family in about four months time.
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Home > JRF > Vol. 20 (2016) > Iss. 1
More than one hundred years ago, a now largely forgotten pioneer of the British cinema, Arthur Melbourne Cooper, shot and exhibited Noah's Ark (Alpha, 1909), the world's first cinematic depiction of Noah, his ark and the deluge from which it delivered him. This study highlights this remarkable film's anticipation of later animated biblical pictures and seeks to contextualize the film's production and exhibition within both Melbourne Cooper's oeuvre, and within British religious and visual culture of the late Victorian period.
Recommended Citation
Shepherd, David
""Noah's Beasts Were the Stars": Arthur Melbourne Cooper's Noah's Ark (1909),"
Journal of Religion & Film: Vol. 20
, Article 20.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/jrf/vol20/iss1/20


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Regine Beauboeuf
Recognizing the need to mentor and empower our young ladies, Renaissance Chapter members took action to develop Girl Stars! Girl Stars! is designed to empower girls and provide career and professional development and mentoring relationships with chapter members. This exemplary program, which operates in partnership with Old Redford Academy in Detroit, equips students with information, tools and vision to become successful and helps them take the necessary steps to become well-rounded women with an innate desire and ability to achieve their dreams.
Through Girl Stars!, we facilitate workshops focused on health and wellness, educational preparedness, life planning, etiquette, positive relationships and leadership/character building. The program also includes homework help sessions, mentoring sessions, internship opportunities and exposure to other professional women during the school's annual Career Day.


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Avengers: Age of Ultron is out, and it is the eleventh movie under the Marvel Studios banner. Each of these films has avoided being a box office flop, but how do they rank against each other? I am only covering the Marvel Studios projects in my list, not any of the licensed films or those made by other studios. As much as I loved Blade, X-Men, and Spider-Man, they have no place here, but it also means I do not have to rant about Ang Lee's Hulk movie again. I am a huge fan of these films. I have seen each of them in the theatres; and most more times than I want to admit, but they are not all classics. I know not everyone will agree with me exactly on these, but those people can write their own list if they want to argue about it.
Top 10: Marvel Cinematic Universe Films
I questioned whether Iron Man 2 was the worst of all of these films for quite a while, trying to gauge different elements between several of the titles, but in the end I had to admit that it was the most disappointing. After such a successful showing from the first Iron Man, this sequel simply seemed to fall short—put politely.
The plot was not as good, the villain could not stack up quite as well—although I love Mickey Rourke—and the final battle had no real sense of threat or attachment and felt like it was thrown together at the last second. There were parts that worked though, like some of Sam Rockwell's scenes and the introduction of Black Widow, but this movie seems like a chore to revisit knowing little carried over and that there are nine better films.
My brother was a huge fan of the Hulk when we were younger, so I have read quite a few of his comics, but the character has never been a one I related to or really liked that much. I had hoped the Hulk movies would change that, but was so disappointed by the 2003 Hulk film from Ang Lee that I almost did not see this one in theatres.
Edward Norton and Tim Roth are two of my favorite actors though, so I had to give this one a shot, and if you are going to watch a huge green monster tear things up, might as well do it on the big screen. The overall story was better—and nothing against Eric Bana—but I thought Norton also captured Banner a lot better. There was a lot to like in the film, especially since fans got their first Avengers teaser afterwards (even though nothing else in the story carried over really), but the last fight scene left a sour taste in my mouth, leaving this one pretty low on the list.
A lot of fans love Thor and Loki. Their back and forth conversational jabs are fun, and the emotional rollercoaster between the two brothers makes for good entertainment, so I get the appeal. It is sad that the second installment in this series has such a paper thin villain and questionable dialogue though. This was a CGI heavy movie that gave brief glimpses into the rest of the nine realms, but of course ended up back on Earth for the finale.
There was so much more they could have done with showing off the other realms and explaining details about them, but it seemed that time was spent showing Natalie Portman's character in Asgard. Even those scenes did not offer much in the way of character development though, so this film felt more like a speed bump in the story of the Thunder God than an important step to Ragnarok.
This is one of Marvel's most polarizing films. Fans either love or hate it, but few fall in the middle for one reason or another. The two big issues that separate most fans seem to be the scenes with Tony and Harley (the ten year old kid), or the way the script depicted classic Marvel villain The Mandarin.
I did think the Harley character was a bit too much, but some of my friends disagree. I was fine with the way Mandarin was portrayed, but some fans freaked out over it. That would have been a hard character to pull off on screen though, and I liked how his reveal was handled. The movie took elements from the Extremis story arc, which is a good read, but probably did not need to be in the movie. This third installment made it a bit higher on the list though for how it handled Tony's character development and how he had trouble dealing with the events of the alien battle in New York. Also, I know not everyone enjoyed the last fight scene, but it was a wonderful spectacle and part of the character progression.
In another instance where I hoped that the film would give me a greater appreciation for the character, Thor did a lot right in the character department. Each of the Asgardians seemed interesting and felt like their comic counterparts, and brought life to the alien world with some great actors and decent CGI.
This is also the film that introduced so many fans to Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye, but what sold me was the directing of Kenneth Branagh. Parts in Asgard scenes felt like classic Shakespeare, while Thor adjusting to Midgard was purely entertaining. I enjoyed the movie up until the end, which felt incredibly rushed, and The Destroyer seemed like a bland final fight. This did not keep the film from being enjoyable overall, and showing why Marvel chose wisely by making Hemsworth worthy.
One of comics' greatest stormed onto the MCU scene with a hard right hook of a film that saw the character's humble beginnings as a wimp no one wanted, test subject, entertainer, and finally a national hero. It is an underdog story about rising to a challenge during one of the world's biggest wars. The evils of Hydra know no bounds, and the Red Skull is a classic villain beautifully played by Hugo Weaving, as he sought the power of the tesseract.
This film had some great fight scenes, set up villains for its next film, and introduced fans to some great characters like Howard Stark and Agent Carter (which is my favorite Marvel television product so far). The ending was a bit emotional, but what it set up with Cap waking up in New York and meeting Nick Fury left fans excited for what was coming.
Tony Stark may be a key member of the Avengers, but his comic sales had not always done so well. Basing a movie off of the character seemed like a gamble at the time, and some thought that bringing on Robert Downey Jr. to play the titular character was risky as well, but it all paid off. The first Iron Man film is not a perfect superhero movie, but it comes close.
It is an origin story that isn't boring, where the villain is believable, and the character grows within the film. This also sees the beginning of Agent Coulson and S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as that iconic post credits scene where Nick Fury begins recruiting for his superhero team. Not only is the film entertaining from beginning to end and boosted comic book sales, it cemented Downey as the only Iron Man in the eyes of many fans. I know anytime I read a book with Tony in it now, it is his voice I hear in my head.
I was concerned when this movie was announced, not only because I wanted it to be just as good, if not better than the first, but I also knew they were basing it off of a storyline that is highly regarded in the world of comics. Sebastian Stan returned to the franchise but with a serious makeover, and he helped that character look like an unstoppable juggernaut. Bucky is not the only villain though, as Captain America deals with the remnants of Hydra, who have managed to tear S.H.I.E.L.D. apart from the inside out, forcing Captain America to mistrust and go against the nation he swore to protect.
Cap gets the help of Black Widow and Falcon—whom they did beautifully—and ran into an old foe, Arnim Zola, before having one of the craziest final battles on top of a crashing helicarrier. This movie was so good it gave Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. some of its best episodes, but I will always remember it as the film that made me want to reread all of Ed Brubaker's run on Captain America.
I knew nothing about the Guardians of the Galaxy going in, other than there was a raccoon and a tree. As a comic book fan, I had never gotten into Marvel's space titles, but I know I was not alone, as this film was seen as one of Marvel's riskiest moves to date. When the trailers first came out the movie seemed a bit eccentric and almost like a comedy, which I did not think I would enjoy. I decided to give it a chance after the second trailer though, and I am so glad I did.
Guardians cemented my idea that I should not judge a superhero movie until I have seen it, and one of the few movies that gave me a soundtrack where every song is just flat out good. The cast did wonderfully, even the ones I thought would let me down, and all though I wanted more character development and backstory, the film succeeded in making me care around them. I went out and bought some GotG graphic novels after that and now cannot wait until the coming sequel to see what the biggest losers in the galaxy get sucked into next.
This being number one may not surprise anyone, but there are plenty of reasons it is here. Comics have always loved team-ups, bringing all the greats together to deal with a world threatening problem. This is something many thought fans would never see on the big screen though, and I have to admit to being worried about it failing horribly. I was worried that with so many key characters, none of them would get enough time or any development. Not knowing who the alien race was concerned me, as well as Loki being the main villain.
Also, as much as I have enjoyed some of Joss Whedon's television shows, I have to admit to questioning whether or not he could handle this. All of my worry was for not though, as this is just an all around great movie. Avenger's manages to pull off the classic superhero team first meeting, fighting and then joining forces to combat the great evil, without it feeling cliché. It also adds in the appropriate level of comedy amidst the action. Each character had their moment to shine, the story was good, and that Thanos tease at the end made me happy. They made me care about Coulson's death as well as introduced one of my favorite characters from the comics, Maria Hill. This is a film I saw multiple times in the theatre and could not be more excited for its sequel. I cannot wait to see where Age of Ultron ranks on the list of best Marvel movies.


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David Cameron's ex-director of communications
Andy Coulson and former News International chief executive
Rebekah Brooks have appeared in court over alleged corrupt payments to public officials.
Mrs Brooks, 44, of Churchill, Oxfordshire, appeared at Westminster magistrates' court alongside former chief Sun reporter John Kay, 69, of north-west London, and Ministry of Defence employee Bettina Jordan-Barber, 39, of Shrivenham, near Swindon.
They spoke only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses. Ms Jordan-Barber sat apart from Mrs Brooks and Mr Kay in the dock.
Mrs Brooks, who formerly edited the News of the World and the Sun, is accused of conspiring with Mr Kay to pay Ms Jordan-Barber around £100,000 for information.
All three are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office between January 1 2004, and January 31 this year.
Former News of the World editor Mr Coulson, 44, from Kent, appeared at the same court later alongside former News of the World royal correspondent Clive Goodman, 55, from Surrey.
They are accused of conspiring to pay for information including the royal phone directory known as the Green Book, which includes contact details of the royal family and members of their households.
They are charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office, one between August 31 2002 and January 31 2003 and another between January 31 and June 3 2005.
All five were released on unconditional bail until December 6, when they will appear at Southwark crown court.


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Activity Book D - Magic Emerald - Sixth Class
The Magic Emerald 3rd to 6th class programme includes one activity book for each level.
Reading activities include:
• Analysis
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There is a strong emphasis on functional reading such as reading recipes, book blurbs, menus, competitions and timetables.
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Lasta's Letter – Spring 2009
Philippians 1:6
"Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
Dearest friends and family in Christ,
Many greetings in Jesus Christ who loves us all the time. I'm very glad that I can send you news and to be your partner in this ministry. Praise God! Let me tell you what God has been doing wince the winter.
March and April have been busy months at Teen Missions in Canada. We have been doing several presentations to various small groups. It was amazing when we visited one ladies Bible Study, because the ladies were so interested to hear about how God was using Teen Missions to bring the young people to God. In April, we went to Toronto to the Missions Fest. Compared to last year, it was very crowded! This year we were able to be in the booth more and talk with people as much as we could, and have also been manning booths at many Missions Conferences around the country. We handed out about 400 brochures, and talked to many teenagers as well. It may be too late for them to come on a summer team this year, but if it is the Lord's will, they could go next year.
In March, Dorci and I joined the choir at the Presbyterian Church for Easter. We were so glad to be a part of the choir and to worship God with His children in the church. In April, Dorci and I left for Florida to the Teen Missions headquarters. I will be a leader on a Preteen team (ages 10-13), which will take landscaping to another level. The Smiley Face Landscaping team will learn the construction skills necessary to poor and paint a concrete smiley face welcome sign at the Teen Missions headquarters. They will live out their faith as they visit churches, nursing homes and daycares in the area. A tour of the Kennedy Space Center is sure to be a memorable day trip. This will be a wonderful challenge for me because this is the first time I will be a leader in Florida. I know God will help me through all of this, and He will give me the ability to love the kids and the ability to communicate to the team.
Continue to pray for me as I serve Him at Teen Missions in Florida. Pray that God would use the ministry and make it fruitful. Thank you so much for your kindness and your prayer support; I really appreciate it. I am able to be strong and stand up in Him. May the grace of God always be with you.
I would like to hear from all of you!
In Christ,
Lasta Gurning
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Holiday Gift Ideas . Or Donts
Holidays and gifts go together. For some people shopping is not only fun but its an addiction. For others its a painful experience that they would rather not participate in. I am not a shopper. I try to avoid the mall at all cost. In fact, Ill just come out and say it I hate shopping.
If holidays are supposed to be about family and traditions why is there so much pressure to find the perfect gift or to outdo last years gifts?
In this economy money is tight everywhere. So maybe now is the time to sit back and re-evaluate our priorities.
I admitted that I hated shopping. But I love giving gifts. I spend a great deal of time and thought on every gift that I give. I only give gifts to people that I truly like or love. I dont just randomly hand out gifts because its expected.
As an organizer I tell my clients to de-clutter their home. I tell them to give away or donate things that you do not really love, like or use. But there is the guilt of giving away something that a family member or friend gave you. Even though you really, really dont like it. Or, to be blunt, is downright ugly! I go through this a lot with my clients. So for the holidays I offer some professional and personal advice.
give gifts that you like. Give a gift that the
will like. If you havent seen them wear that green sweater with the funky design or hang that art piece on their wall, its not a good gift idea.
give them some decoration for their home. People like to decorate their homes themselves. They dont like being forced to put out a decorative item just because it was given to them by a relative.
give them a gift basket of something that they are allergic to or something that they cant eat because they are on a special diet.
give the children of friends or relatives something that their parents disapprove of. Everyone is entitled to raise their children with their own values, not yours.
Though I dont particularly like giving gift certificates (because its so impersonal), there are times when it makes sense. Like when the recipient lives in another town or you dont know their size or color preference.
consider giving the gift of
. Make time for a friend or family member and take them to an event (such as a play or movie) or a one-on-one dinner. With everyone so busy these days the gift of time means so more than a store bought gift.
for someone. Such as
help them
with a project that they really need help with and you have a talent for.
consider giving the gift of time to a friend or family member that cant afford a babysitter and could really use some alone time with their spouse or even by themselves.
consider the gift of
. Splurging on some really fun things like great cookies or beautiful pastries or appetizers that you would not buy on an ordinary day and would never consider buying for yourself. I buy my husband smoked Salmon and great crackers and individual bottles of micro brewed beer. He loves it and I get to help him enjoy it.
consider putting together a gift basket of basic food essentials for some friends that might be going through a rough time. In this economy thats a lot of people and they would probably appreciate it even though you might not think its an especially original gift.
The holidays are about family and friends. Not outdoing each other with the best or most gifts.
Enjoy the holidays. Enjoy your family. And remember to give thanks for what you have.
Thanks to Organized A to Z Partner Karin E. Fried for contributing this article. Karen is a CPC and owner of Organizational Consulting Services. You can visit her Web site at
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4 Ways Thinking Like a Marketer Can Bolster Volunteer Engagement
Guest post by Chiko Noguchi
Many nonprofits are struggling to create awareness among potential volunteers. Many of these organizations, however, are not taking advantage of the numerous opportunities that have emerged in the digital age.
Bottom line: it's far past time for organizations in the volunteering world to start thinking like marketers. The benefits of adopting such a mindset are attractive and plentiful:
1. Better Organization
Organization is a key element in a successful marketing strategy. Its importance covers aspects spanning from communication and decision-making to evaluating team members and accomplishing goals. More than likely, you also have a need to communicate, make decisions, evaluate volunteers and get goals accomplished, so there is no reason to think organization doesn't play a huge role in the success of your volunteering efforts, as well.
Perhaps the simplest way to tie the organization into your program is to start at the volunteer level itself. Make sure your volunteers are familiar with the training regimes, policies and custom metrics that speak to your impact. Your volunteers are like the internal consultants of your business, so the better they understand how the operation works, the better they will be at fitting in with the culture and furthering its mission.
2. Deeper Understanding of Volunteer Mentality
In marketing, businesses must make a dedicated effort to understand what makes their audiences tick. With volunteering, however, it's more about understanding what makes the members of your own team want to dedicate their time and efforts to the cause. Some may be in it to pick up skills they can use later on in life. Others may simply have a passion for lending a hand wherever one is needed. Whatever the case, it is vital to understand why the members of your team are onboard and even more important to make sure their individual needs are being met.
Many of the steps marketers take to get to know their ideal customer are the same steps you can take to better understand your volunteers:
- Openly communicate. It doesn't get any more straightforward than sitting down with your volunteers to pick their brains on an individual basis. Not all marketers are afforded this luxury when it comes to engaging prospects, so take full advantage.
- Encourage feedback. Let your volunteers know how much their feedback is needed and appreciated. Since convenience is everything, consider the occasional survey or implementing a suggestion box to make sure providing that feedback is a hassle-free process.
- Monitor trends. What trends out there are affecting the tendencies and expectations of your volunteers? Research them so you can plan and act accordingly.
3. Ability to Create the Ideal Volunteer Environment
Getting to know your volunteers up close and personal comes with the huge payoff of having the intelligence needed to shape the experience. Ideally, you want to create an environment your volunteers have the utmost comfort in – somewhere their needs are viewed as being important to the organization's mission. Like good customers, good volunteers want to know that they matter.
Volunteering is one of those two-way deals. You can't expect people to dedicate themselves and not get anything of value in return. The organization and the volunteers should be enjoying mutual benefits. This is most likely to happen when you provide the environment and tools everyone needs to thrive.
4. Good Volunteer Retention
Marketers employ a range of different methods to keep their customers around, including rewarding them with gifts and incentives. A similar approach can be taken to volunteering. However, there are plenty of ways to reward your volunteers outside of showering them with fancy gifts and lofty incentives. For example, you could have an annual potluck or Christmas dinner, host a weekly raffle, or regularly schedule trips to sports games, concerts and other events.
Like most people who work hard, many volunteers just want their efforts to be recognized. With such genuinely kind souls, a simple thank you is often enough. However, it never hurts to go above and beyond to show them how much their efforts are really making a difference.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of your organization. Their dedication is everything. Adopting a marketing mentality is a most powerful way to make sure those efforts stay sharp and effective. It can be an in-depth process that calls for its fair share of time and resources, but the rewards are more than worth it in the end.
Chiko Noguchi is a best practices activist and advocate for a leading provider of email marketing software services.


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The owners of Mr. Mike's Grill have over 40 years of restaurant experience. Starting their life together in Alabama, Sammy and Hiyam moved to California and then back to Michigan in 1996, Hiyam's home state.
Over the years, they have developed a great passion for food and creating a fantastic customer experience. In 2014, they bought Mr. Mike's Grill, bringing their daughters on board to continue the family tradition of customer service excellence in a family diner.
Family is the most important aspect of their business, and they strive to create that atmosphere within Mr. Mike's Grill and with their customers. The menu is filled with home cooked style dishes with all the freshest ingredients, cooked to order, with the introduction of new entrée items, like the delicious and popular prime rib dinners featured on the weekends and gluten free options.
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Here are photos of getting the goats today. We went out into the bush where various farmers have raised these goats, which are special breeds. We stopped at six places. At the first stop, the truck got stuck in the sand, and it took quite awhile to dig it out. The men put branches and a plank of wood under the tires to finally get traction. While that was going on, Moses and I gathered grass for them to eat in the truck. Moses had a Machete, which he wielded quite well while talking on his cell phone. I brought a few goats to the truck by their horns. The men tossed them into the truck, which you can see from the photos. Tally held one goat by a rope as it kept wanting to leave the scene. The goats arrived safely in Ikowa Village and celebrations were held. We came home quite weary as we have been on the go since arriving here. All good, wonderful and so very sweet being with our friends. You must know this. Your goats are bring huge joy to all.
I only wish you could be here to see the happiness you have provided, as well as the economic advantage these lovely animals will bring. Asante Sana, (Thank You) Karimu donors, from the hearts of Tally and me, and especially the women here in Tanzania. P.S. Someone should tell Dr. Casey that Tally has been climbing in and out of Toyota Land Rovers, not easy, walking in the bush, climbing over rocks, etc. What a trooper!!!


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BBA Aviation, the provider of global aviation support and aftermarket services, expects to deliver positive underlying progress achieving a full year result in line with the board's expectations. The group is scheduled to report its final results for the year ending on 31 December, 2011 on 2 March, 2012.
The group's Business and General Aviation (B&GA) activity has shown a modest development to date in the second half of the year, against a tough economic environment. As anticipated, the group is performing well in this ongoing uncertain economic environment. It has a well-built pipeline of investment and acquisition opportunities and continues to expect solid growth.
BBA Aviation has decided to change the company's presentation currency from sterling to US dollars, which will be effective from 2 March, 2012, with the preliminary results for the year ending 31 December, 2011.
Recently, the group's Signature Flight Support division acquired Azalea Aviation in Mobile, Alabama for an initial consideration of $22.0m with further payments of up to $5.30 million over a 5 year period. It has also acquired 95 per cent of Arrindell Aviation Services in St Maarten, Caribbean for a cash consideration of $7.80 million.
Signature agreed to acquire Avitat Boca Raton, a fixed base operation at Boca Raton Airport, Florida in July 2011, for a cash consideration of $21.00 million on a debt and cash-free basis. In addition, it has completed the acquisition of Tropical Aviation Corporation in San Juan for a cash consideration of $3.00 million. Signature has sold Spirit of St. Louis FBO to TAC Air and also sold its maintenance centre in Missouri for a cash consideration of $3.25m.
In the first half of the year, BBA Aviation has completed its acquisition of GE Aviation Systems' legacy fuel measurement business for a cash consideration of $62.5m on a cash and debt free basis, in addition to a further investment of approximately $7.0m in working capital and fixed assets.
Brokers' Views:
- N+1 Brewin gives 'Hold' rating on the stock.
- Liberum Capital assigns 'Hold ' rating on the stock.
- Espirito Santo Investment Bank recommends 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of 230 pence.
- Jefferies & Co recommends 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of 250 pence per share.
Earnings Outlook:
- N+1 Brewin estimates the company to report revenues of £1,306.64 million and £1,333.34 million for the FY 2011 and FY 2012 respectively with pre-tax profits (pre-except) of £108.14 million and £111.32 million. Profit per share is projected at 18.20 pence for FY 2011 and 19.60 Pence for FY 2012.
- Liberum Capital expects the group to post revenues of £1,362.96 million and £1,385.21 million for the FY 2011 and FY 2012 respectively with pre-tax profits (pre-except) of £107.67 million and £109.52 million. EPS is estimated at 17.53 pence for FY 2011 and 17.07 pence for FY 2012.
- Espirito Santo Investment Bank projects that BBA to record revenues of £1,335.60 million for the FY 2011 and £1,395.88 million for the FY 2012 respectively with pre-tax profits of £110.06 million and £112.65 million for the same periods. Profit earnings per share is projected at 18.78 pence for the FY 2011 and 18.13 pence for the FY 2012.
Below is a summary of sector comparisons in terms of price earnings, earnings per share, dividend per share, dividend yields, return on equity and price-to-book ratio. The table explains how the company is performing against its peers/competitors in the sector. The table below represents top four companies based on market capitalisation:


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live|work: Dott 07 — How do we want to live?
"How do we want to live?" is a great question. How we close the gap between the answer and the reality is the challenge. Dott (Design Of The Times) is a ten year programme of design innovation that will take place every two years in a different region across the UK. It posed the question and is taking on the challenge.
The aim of Dott is to improve the social, environmental and economic prosperity of the nation and the lives of citizens by involving them in the design and innovation process. It is in response to a new and emerging design approach in the UK and Europe that is challenging the old world of industrial design thinking – that has thus far filled our world with an amazing array of products, buildings, transport and communication networks but produced them in wasteful and sometimes harmful ways. And toward a new paradigm that utilises design and innovation to deliver effective 'solutions', which design out social issues and waste and respond to our worldchanging [sic] context. live|work and the Design Council RED team have been spearheading this trend in the UK. Dott07, directed by John Thackera in partnership with the Design Council and ONE North East, is a platform to grow it. Dott07 is leading a number of public commissions to improve aspects of daily life and to design out waste through the use of participatory design in the North East of England. 'Designers' will work with the communities, local authorities, national government, public service providers and the private sector to create solutions for the following commissions: Energy and Environment, Sustainable Tourism, School and Community, Health and Wellbeing, Mobility and Access, Town and Country, Food and Nutrition, and Housing and Home.
'Lo-Carb Lane' has emerged from the Energy and Environment commission. It has been very much inspired by the domestic energy project 'selling reduced energy use', in conjunction with live|work and the Interactive Institute in Sweden (I mentioned in my last post) and the Future Currents project run by RED. Both projects explore how to create awareness of energy consumption, incentive and agency to change behaviours around consumption. Lo-Carb Lane is about enabling an entire community (a street in the North East) to reduce its CO2 emissions through a range of measures like car sharing and insulating homes. It is a prototype of the two projects. Question: a Lo-Carb Avenue in the U.S. maybe? You guys started the Low Carb diet obsession!
Other projects include Future School (reconceptualizing education), Health Wise (tackling teenage pregnancy), Move Move (designing new methods of transportation/mobility), Smart Town (wireless living) and City Farming (urban farming). Watch this space (or this space Dott07.com) for updates on the work.
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Learning Piano at Mom's Knee
When Fanny Mendelssohn was born, her mother, Lea, was reported to say she had "good Bach fingers." Lea went on to teach Fanny and her younger brother, Felix, how to play piano.
On this week's Learning to Listen, you'll hear from composers and performers who learned piano from their mothers before moving on to conservatories and other studies, in honor of Mother's Day.
Program PlaylistFanny Mendelssohn
The Year: August
Sarah Rothenberg, piano
Arabesque 6666
Edvard Grieg
Two Melodies
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Iona Brown, conductor
Virgin 45224
Sergey Prokofiev
Juvenilia: Allegro in F, Scherzo in D major, Waltz in G minor, Fugue in D major
Frederic Chiu, piano
Harmonia Mundi 907191
Felix Mendelssohn
String Quartet no. 5, 4th movement
Emerson Quartet
Mily Balakirev
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Sony 60689
Bela Bartók
First Rhapsody for Violin & Piano
Shank-MacLaughlin duo
Centaur 2440
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Fantasia in D minor
Glenn Gould, piano
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Weekly Bond Bulletin: The story so far
As we hold our latest Investment Quarterly meeting, we take a look at how 2019 has played out so far. Dovish central bank policy has propelled markets to strong returns, but trade remains a key risk.
As we hold our latest Investment Quarterly meeting, we take a look at how 2019 has played out so far. Dovish central bank policy has propelled markets to strong returns, but trade remains a key risk.
With Mexico the latest target of Washington's tariff tactics, trade tensions are clearly escalating, not subsiding. Could this be the final straw to push the Federal Reserve to cut rates?
The rise in support for populist parties in the European elections has done nothing for the popularity of European risk assets. Should investors ditch Europe, or does this represent a buying opportunity?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has led the way with its recent interest rate cut. As we head towards the end of the cycle, other developed market central banks could be expected to follow.
Trade rhetoric is dominating news flow, weighing on risk assets. What could be the implications for US growth and inflation, and how is the outlook reflected in valuations?
Central banks across the globe recalibrated their policy stance in the first week of May, making it clear that inflation is not the sole driver of their decisions. What does this suggest for the future direction of monetary policy?
Credit markets have enjoyed a strong march upwards, supported by robust technicals and a broadly positive fundamental backdrop. With issuance set to pick up, could now be the time to take some chips off the table?
An improved macroeconomic backdrop continues to support hard currency emerging market (EM) debt, which has outperformed local currency EM debt this year. However, is there now room for EM currencies to take off?
Weakness in the global economy has been almost entirely driven by the manufacturing sector. With recent data showing tentative signs of a recovery, what could be the implications for bond markets?
Dovish central banks have the potential to extend the cycle—and therefore the positive environment for credit. Despite the strong performance year to date, we see opportunities for selective investors.
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Climbie hearing sparks B&B inquiry
The chairman of the Victoria Climbie inquiry has ordered an urgent investigation into accusations that a London council put unaccompanied 13-year-olds into bed-and-breakfast accommodation.
Before the start of Thursday's proceedings, Lord Laming said it was important to find out if children in the borough of Brent were being exposed to "undue risk".
The allegations, made by suspended social services manager Edward Armstrong, were denied by the council.
Lord Laming's inquiry is examining the death of eight-year-old Victoria in one of the UK's worst child abuse cases.
Marie Therese Kouao, 44, and her boyfriend, Carl Manning, 28, were both jailed for life for Victoria's murder in January this year.
When she died in February 2000, she had 128 separate injuries on her emaciated body after being kept bound and gagged in a bath and fed on scraps.
'Undue risk'
Lord Laming said: "During the course of the evidence from Mr Armstrong, he made some assertions about practice in Brent which caused me some concern.
"I have no reason to know whether or not those practices that he referred to are current today but if they are it would potentially expose some young people to undue risk."
Mr Armstrong had earlier told the inquiry: "There were unaccompanied minors coming from Kosovo and we were told that they were not priority cases and we could place them in bed and breakfasts and I am talking about 13 and 14-year-old children.
Brent Council had dealings with the Climbie case with Ealing Council and Haringey Council.
Mr Armstrong also explained how one young girl was turned away by the social services department.
He said: "One example I can remember is of a young girl whose mother was - I am trying to think of the word - serving a custodial sentence, and had nowhere to live.
Turned away
"Basically I was told 'close the case and tell her to go to her sister', who was living in another borough and that was the end of the matter.
"That girl turned up again this year because she had nobody to look after her and she was still turned away."
Mr Armstrong agreed that he was concerned he was being asked to close cases which should not have been closed.
He said a social services inspectorate visit had prompted senior management to ask for cases to be closed.
"The instruction in 1999 was from senior management for us to close cases and I remember coming back from my annual leave at the end of August, and within the first week of September 1999 I closed 190 cases."
Barrister instructed
The inquiry earlier heard that in 1997-1998, the Government earmarked �26.5 million for Brent Council's children's services but the council only spent �14.5 million.
The following year �28.1 million was allocated for children's services but again only �14.5 million was spent.
Lord Laming asked the barrister for Brent Council, David Turner QC, to "make some inquiries".
Mr Turner said: "I too was very concerned about the suggestion that either young people were being turned away or that files were still being prematurely closed."
A spokesman for Brent council said: "The evidence in question came from a manager who is currently suspended, pending investigation into his conduct. We expect later evidence to disprove his charges."
The inquiry continues.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Watching TV and Other Things I Promised I'd Never Let My Kid Do!
I have a confession. Before I was a mom, I used to judge other moms. At the grocery store when a 2 year old screamed "GIVE ME MY CANDY!" I quietly thought to myself, "I'll give you some candy kid!!!"
Before I was a mom, when I saw a toddler with a pacifier, I thought, "another parent who can't say 'no'." Now, my toddler actually carries two pacifiers around the house, alternating them, stacking them on toys, and caring for the little faux nipples like they are mini friends, capable of conversation and feelings. When I try to hide the pacifiers in my purse or table, she will search, climb and destroy to get what she wants. Pacifiers are her baby heroin, and I dread the day we have the intervention, and admit Froggy to the Malibu nuk rehab clinic.
Before I had a child, when parents brought their restless kids to a restaurant, I would give them that look only people without kids give parents, it's the "uh, next time, order in," look.
Before I had a baby, I thought co-sleeping was just an excuse to avoid sex with your spouse. Now, I know it is. (just kidding.)
Before my child was born, when my friends felt guilty about going to a movie, or to dinner, I thought they were letting their children run their lives. Today I felt guilty about leaving Froggy with her dad while getting the car washed. Realistically, I know she's having a great time with her dad, but my psycho-mama brain says, "What if there's an earthquake and you can't get to her, or Daddy forgets to give her the iron and zinc at exactly 2:30pm, or Daddy falls asleep and Froggy figures out the safety latches on the cleaning supplies cupboard, and how to simultaneously push down on the bleach bottle top, while turning, and I come home to clean floors, but total anarchy!"
I never thought I would actually enjoy talking about strollers, sippy cups and bedtimes. Now, it's more fun than politics, and no one gets hurt.
Before Froggy was born and my mommy friends couldn't do something because it interfered with nap time, I thought they were a little cuckoo, and catering to their kids "schedules". Now, I understand that nap time is LAW. I would walk through fire, drink molten lava, donate a kidney to assure Froggy gets her nap at exactly the time she needs it. As a mom, I've learned that the window for nap time is so small, limited, fleeting and if you miss it, even a copacetic baby transforms into a monster-Chucky-doll-baby capable of high-pitched tantrums, bizarro body flailings, hunger strikes, and a household under baby sleep deprivation siege!
Phrases like, "use your indoor voice," or "use your words" or "play nice" used to drive me nuts. Okay they still do. If I ever say that, you have permission to call me a yuppie, slap my face and say, "Snap out of it!"
And before I had Froggy, I thought moms were pretty sappy, crying at any commercial with a baby, sobbing during the retelling of their baby's birth, finding every smile, laugh, sniffle, pout, toot, and gesture from their child as the most beautiful, fulfilling, and miraculous moment ever experienced on earth. I thought they were nuts. And I will never judge another mommy again. Because I am now the queen, the president, the reigning nutso mama, capable of anything I once promised I would never do.
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Great photos, great commentary. You always make me laugh but this time especially. I belive there is always justice for parents if they're patient enough to wait for it.
Love you so much, gpg
I stumbled on that by accident and it really made me laugh. I feel the exact same way. All true. In my case, before I had kids I also said - I will never have my own kids and only adopt, and only two. Now I have two, 18 months apart, and am waiting to have a third. And the reason I got to your blog was because I looked up Baby TV on google. Another thing I always said I would never do.
- Casey said...
I hear ya! Before kids I had all the answers on how to raise them properly. Now I have two kids and no answers. Ironic.
Just wait though - I have a feeling before too many more months go by you will indeed be saying "Use your inside voice." "Play nicely." and "Use your words - don't just whine at me." I think those phrases are said at least a dozen times around here on any given day. :)
- Mieke said...
Hmmmmm. I wonder who you were judging all those years? Hmmmm? But I got my revenge!!! MWAHHHHH!
- Froggymama said...
Gpg - yes justice must be sweet. Just wait til I start saying things like, "not under my roof," or "I'll give you something to cry about." Then the circle of life will be complete!
Anonymous - welcome.
Casey - I'm sure I will utter those phrases, but for now I'll pretend like I'm way too cool. :)
Mieke - You were actually a great mama to look up to. No pacifiers, strict nap times. I now know how important these boundaries are. And now I understand why everytime you opened that album of Pony's birth, you sobbed. I can't even look at the negatives of Froggy's first breath without tearing up.
hilarious...and ditto ditto...ditto jcn
me too!!!
this post had me alternating laughs and tears; you are soooo good! thank you again for your beautiful words (i always feel rewarded when i pop in for a visit).
(but hey! pacifiers are a GOOD thing; they have been linked to preventing SIDS - guilt-free enjoyment for both mother and child)
- Auntarctica said...
This posting made me laugh so hard I snorted wine out my nose. I'm just glad you realize all the "i will never..." that you now do. As a non-mom I will continue to blissfully imagine all the things I will never let my kids do--so please don't ruin it! Love you!


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Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan
The qathet Regional District updated it's Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan (SWMP) which was approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2018. The Plan includes more opportunities to recycle; compost yard, garden and food waste; clean up the former waste incinerator and dump site off Marine Avenue; and build a Resource Recovery Centre (including a waste transfer station) on a portion of the closed Marine Avenue site.
- Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan
- Watch our Video about the Proposed Resource Recovery Centre
What is a Solid Waste Management Plan?
A Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) is a blueprint for how we will reduce, reuse, recycle and manage our waste for the next 10 years and is a requirement for all regional districts by the Provincial Ministry of Environment. An updated plan was completed in 2017 with input from a SWMP Advisory Committee which was made up of community members, local businesses, Catalyst Paper, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver Island University student body, Sunshine Disposal, Augusta Recyclers, Let's Talk Trash, Tla'amin Nation, City Council and Regional Board elected representatives, key staff and technical experts.
Thank you to those that participated in the community consultation process on the draft plan. Your input was invaluable in making sure the plan reflects the broad needs and interests of residents and businesses in the Regional District. If you were unable to make it to one of the public events, click here to view the presentation.
What is Included in the Updated 2017 Plan?
- Close the former incinerator site on Marine Avenue and establish a Resource Recovery Centre with a waste transfer station at the site to provide the community with an improved waste management centre and approximately 3 hectares (7.5 acres) of land that can be used for recreation.
- Increase participation in the City and Regional District recycling programs by making operations easier for residents.
- Increase recycling by area businesses through encouragement, education and restricting recyclable materials like cardboard and paper from the garbage.
- Compost more of our yard waste and food waste by having a local drop-off site and curbside collection from homes in the City. To encourage businesses to get involved, restrict the disposal of yard waste and food waste from the garbage.
- Increase the reuse and recycling of waste from construction and demolition projects by offering more recycling and reuse opportunities at the Resource Recovery Centre.
- Progress on the closure of the old Airport landfill and the Squatters Creek dumpsite.
- Develop an Invasive Species Disposal Plan to stop the spread by providing better disposal options.
- Develop a Regional Illegal Dumping Strategy using a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach.
- Develop a Regional Disaster Debris Management Plan so we are better prepared if there is a major disaster (e.g. flood, earthquake).
These proposed actions could reduce the amount of waste we landfill by one-third and get us closer to our new target.
How Will We Pay for these Improvements?
To pay for the strategies and actions outlined in the SWMP, the Regional District's annual solid waste management expenditures are expected to increase from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million over the next 10 years. This increase will largely be funded by tipping fees, however, an increase to taxes is also anticipated.
The recommended financial strategy to pay for the system improvements is a balance of revenue from tipping fees and revenue from taxation – a financially sustainable approach to funding the solid waste management system, while still providing financial incentives for residents and businesses to reduce and recycle their waste. Under this strategy, taxation would pay for fixed costs (e.g. Trash Bash, education, coastal cleanup, RRC asset management) and other services that universally benefit all residents and businesses in the Regional District, while tipping fee revenue would pay for the variable costs associated with disposal and recycling.
Estimated Taxes and Disposal Fees
- Current Electoral Area Residential Tax Rate: $11 per $100,000 of Assessed Value
- In 10 years: Projected Electoral Area Residential Tax Rate: $21 per $100,000 of Assessed Value (an average increase of a $1.00 per year)
- Property owners within the City boundary can expect a similar increase for this service
Solid Waste Disposal Fees
- 2019 Rate: $225 per tonne
- In 10 years: Projected Rate: $260 per tonne
About the 2017 Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan
- Frequently Asked Questions (and the answers!)
- Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan (2017)
About the proposed Resource Recovery Centre (RRC)
- SWMP Update Information Bulletin
- RRC Information Sheet
- Video on the RRC and the Former Incinerator Site
The process of updating our SWMP was conducted in three steps. The first step was an assessment of the current system and a report on the implementation status of the 2013 SWMP. The second step was the review of options to address the region's future solid waste management needs and the selection of preferred options. The final step was a community and stakeholder consultation process to obtain input into the selected options.
Technical Memos and Reports
- Zero Waste Options
- Residual Waste Management Issues and Options
- Regulatory Approaches
- Powell River Transfer Station Site Selection
- Residual System Scenarios, Costs and Recommendations
- Consultation Results
Solid Waste Management Plan Review Advisory Committee Meeting Notes
A Solid Waste Management Plan Review Advisory Committee, which consisted of public, local government and technical representation, worked to provide input into the new SWMP. The advisory committee worked with the consultants to identify options to address the region's future solid waste management needs, recommend preferred options, and advise on community consultation approaches. Notes from the advisory committee meetings, including presentation materials, are below:
- Meeting 1 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 2 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 3 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 4 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 5 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 6 advisory committee notes; Meeting 6 Solid Waste Facilities Tour Slide Show; Meeting 6 Meeting Presentation
- Meeting 7 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 8 advisory committee notes
- Meeting 9 advisory committee notes


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"Progress," credit union pioneer Edward Filene once said, "is the constant replacing of the best there is with something still better."
On May 29, the organization bearing his name, the Filene Research Institute, celebrated 25 years of striving to do just that: engaging in credit union and finance research and providing a place to test new ideas without fear of failure. Filene's CEO Mark Meyer tells Credit Union Magazine what the future holds for the "think & do tank."
CU Mag: What needs was Filene Research Institute formed to fill in 1989?
Meyer: The real impetus behind forming the Filene Research Institute was to prepare for the opportunities that were to come.
Our founders saw that business and finance were changing, and they knew that understanding this change was crucial to maintaining relevance, particularly as credit unions evolved from independent institutions at the state level to a national network.
Survival and growth would require access to solid research and creative ideas that lead to useful, effective tools for consumers/members.
True innovation is always a moving target. Our namesake, Edward Filene, was constantly looking at disruption because disruption is ever present. If you rest on your laurels, your business will lose.
CU Mag: What happens when you put scholarly researchers in the same office with creative innovators? Are there ever any fights?
Meyer: There's this beautiful, creative friction here at Filene. It's a very intellectually playful place. We're changing the human experience and improving lives. People who are part of the fabric of this organization see the purpose-driven nature of our work.
There's a lot of constructive debate, sharing of perspectives—even some disagreements—but never fights. Everyone shares the same desires and goals, so when there's debate it's over the different "hows" of getting there.
It's an interesting dynamic, but you can't help but feel the respect and humility shared by everyone here.
CU Mag: What motivates you to come to work every day?
Meyer: We live in incredible, transformational times and we owe it to those who've gone before us, who've blazed this trail, to push forward and continue to make things better. I look at the cooperative finance model and I know it can, and does, change lives.
A credit union changed mine. My first loan was for my wife's wedding ring. We were in grad school and no one else would lend me the money. Same with my first car loan: The banks wouldn't work with me so I went to a credit union.
CU Mag: Where do you see Filene in the next 10 years?
Meyer: Bill Gates once said, "We always overestimate what will happen in the next two to three years and underestimate what will happen in the next 10."
This is especially true of credit unions. Ten years ago, who could have predicted that our economy would have been brought to its knees by a recession? Or that we'd pay our bills and check our balances with something called a "smartphone?"
I'm a big believer in understanding your roots and your historical context because they serve as a great blueprint for what to do, and what not to do, when you encounter similar changes.
CU Mag: What would Edward Filene say about the Filene of today?
Meyer: He'd say, "Don't get lazy, and don't you dare become bureaucrats with the people's money. It's their money, and it's their lives. Your job is to help them make it better."
Above all, he'd call on us to be transformational leaders in improving the human condition. Now is the time to lead in finance and to show the world it's not just about the shareholders. We are all people. We are all human beings. Our hopes, our dreams, our fears are all tied to finance.
The finance world can be very cold and transactional. Ed Filene made it his life's work to humanize this world and to give the working man access to a safe place to deposit his wages and to a fair place to get credit—to achieve the American Dream.


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Although no artist reached PSY-levels of popularity this year, there were plenty of quality music videos that raked in the views with their creativity, wittiness and, oh yeah, great music. Take a look below at a selection of some of the biggest and best music videos of the year!
The Most Popular Music Video of 2014: Katy Perry feat. Juicy J — Dark Horse
With over 700 million views, Dark Horse was the most watched new music video of 2014 and its absurdity really did garner some attention: from its strange product placement of Flamin' Hot Cheetos (Perry would later on dress up as one for Halloween) to the controversy over a burning Islamic necklace, Dark Horse was Perry's most memorable video of the year.
The Most Beyoncé Music Video: Beyoncé — 7/11
At the end of 2013, Beyoncé released a music video for every track on her surprise self-titled album and while those clips slowly rolled out throughout 2014, it was her brand new clip for bonus track 7/11 that we loved the most. The high production value of her previous clips were all cinematic visual experiences, but this scrappier homemade look gives us a glimpse into Bey's personal life and even if that's staged, we still ate it up. Face it: you reenacted that bathroom/hairdryer scene right after you watched that video.
Most Satirical (Yet Still Annoying) Music Video: The Chainsmokers — #SELFIE
We get it. It's satire. But that still doesn't excuse how effin' annoying this song and music video are. This almost made us stop taking selfies. Almost.
Best Use Of Drake In A Music Video: I Love Makonnen feat. Drake — Tuesday
Although Drake didn't put out an album this year, he was plenty busy with singles and guest verses on other artists' tracks including one of the year's best R&B tracks, Tuesday by OVO signee I Love Makonnen. Never has partying on a Tuesday looked and sounded so appealing.
Best Homage In A Music Video: Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX — Fancy
Whether you love or hate the song, you must admit that the music video for Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX's Fancy is one of the most spot-on homages ever. A shot-for-shot remake of selected scenes from '90s teen flick Clueless, Iggy assumes the role of Cher Horowitz perfectly, but adds her own swagger as she spits verses about being the realest.
Best One-Shot Music Video: Kiesza — Hideaway
This music video helped turn Canadian artist Kiesza into a star this year and part of the reason why Hideaway became such a hit is because of its one-shot video concept (one that's been used a bunch of times before her). Showing Kiesza busting all of the moves on the streets of Brooklyn, Hideaway was a GIF goldmine and gave fans a solid impression of Kiesza, solidifying her as one of the most unique and talented singers and dancers in 2014.
Most Confusing (Yet Wonderful?) Music Video: One Direction — Steal My Girl
We had too many questions about this video, but at the end of the day, we must admit that we actually kind of enjoyed the randomness of One Direction's Steal My Girl, from the Danny DeVito appearance to Eli, the sixth member of the band.
Most Bootylicious Music Video: Nicki Minaj — Anaconda
Yes, Nicki has the best buns in the business, but it's her spitfire satirical take on booties that make this the booty anthem of the year. Unlike other odes to butts this year, Anaconda is truly empowering and you can argue all you want, but that scene where Nicki slices the banana should answer any questions of this video being made for the sole purpose of the male gaze.
Dreamiest Music Video: One Direction — Night Changes
The dream date we've been hoping for our entire lives. Thank you, One Direction.
Wildest Music Video: Tove Lo — Habits (Stay High)
Most videos depict wild nights, but Tove Lo's heartbreak anthem Habits (Stay High) is the definition of a crazy night out. It's at once both exhilarating and exhausting and this video is an in-depth look into those moments in your life you want to simultaneously remember and forget.
Most Perfect Music Video: 5 Seconds of Summer — She Looks So Perfect
This video looks so perfect.


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Whether you are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, hospice services are available to you. If you do not have any health care coverage, many hospices will make their services available anyway. When the public makes charitable donations to hospices part of that money is reserved for such charitable services. Even the homeless can get hospice services from the charitable work of many hospices. If you have questions about paying for hospice and have private insurance, check with your insurance company's customer service answer line. Many companies do provide coverage for hospice.
If you are covered by Medicare Part A, you should know that there is a specific "Hospice Benefit" paid for by Medicare which covers all services, medications and equipment required which are needed for care related to the terminal illness. If you happen to have more than one illness, Medicare should continue to pay for the other services needed to treat those other medical conditions. (See "Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance" - Section 4a of this text).
If you find that you do not have coverage from a private insurance policy, check with more than one hospice to see which one will provide services to you. The local yellow pages may be helpful. If you live in a remote area and cannot find a local hospice to assist you, you might try contacting a nonprofit charitable hospice in a nearby city.
If you have questions about hospice, we hope that you will take the time to visit the hundreds of pages at our website, read our Guide to Hospice Care, visit our resources and links section (with hundreds of vital resources listed).
Hospice Patients Alliance affirms that all human life is inherently valuable and that the role of hospice nurses, physicians and all other staff is to alleviate suffering and provide comfort for the sick and dying without sanctioning or assisting their suicide. A death with dignity allows for a natural death in its own time, while doing everything possible to assure relief from distressing symptoms. Hospice Patients Alliance works hard to promote quality hospice care throughout the USA. If you would like to support our mission, we hope you wille consider supporting our mission through a donation. Hospice Patients Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation and your donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
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April 29th, 2018
With Netflix, Stan and other inexpensive streaming services becoming available, it has never been easier to binge watch your favourite TV shows and movies. Most of us are guilty of doing this! Particularly when AutoPlay is activated and when your episode ends, all you have to do is wait 10 seconds for the next one to start. But did you know that binge watching your favourite shows on a regular basis could be affecting the quality of your sleep?
Studies show that watching TV for more than two hours per day can cause common sleep problems. Scientists from the University of Michigan and the University of Leuven recently investigated the TV watching habits of 423 young adults. They found significant links between binge-watching and insomnia, fatigue and poor sleep quality.
Sleep disturbances are often caused by mental stimulation and alertness in the evenings from storylines, action, suspense, imagery and brightness. TV is a temptation which often makes us want to push back bedtime, resulting in greater sleep debt (the difference between your required amount of sleep and how much you are actually getting). Remember, sleep debt can't just be recovered over the weekend!
It may seem like a relaxing way to wind down after a long day but in actual fact, it can be causing major disruptions to your sleep and should be avoided if possible. Try to give yourself a limit; set a cap of two episodes max and stick to it! You could even try planning a task for afterwards, like cooking dinner or calling a friend.
If you are finding you need a little extra motivation to get to bed, indulge in your health and look at ways to make your bed more appealing; whether it's with a comfortable, supportive mattress, some new pillows or even fresh linen & sheets, at Sleepy's we have the solution.
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Foamy prints!
Want to have some printmaking fun? These are stamps that even the youngest child can "carve" details into. Let's go!
– ball point pen
– sticky backed craft foam
– foam core or wood scraps
– ink pads
– scissors
1. First draw your idea on the back side of the foam – where the paper is that covers the sticky part.
2. Cut out around the contour (the outline of the subject).
3. Cut a piece of foam core or wood scrap to fit your foam as a handle or backing for your foamy stamp. Stick your foam onto the backing.
4. Using the ball point pen and pressing hard, detail your stamp with lines, dots, and designs.
Now it's time to stamp!
Put a few sheets of newspaper under the paper you wish to print on. This gives a little padding to insure good contact between the paper and your stamp. Print away!
Our example shows printed fish on a paper which was prepared with a water colored background. Try making a special background for your stamps too!
* * * This post is brought you by Illustration Friday Contributor Susan Schwake. Susan is co-owner and curator of Artstream LLC and though the gallery runs an independent art school serving people of all ages and abilities. She is also the author of Art Lab for Kids: 52 projects in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper and Mixed Media by Quarry Books.
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February 3, 2017
Dear AIA New York members and colleagues,
The leadership of AIA New York wishes to reaffirm to our membership and extended community our fundamental commitment to providing shelter and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all people. Civil dialogue, reciprocal respect, and the protection of human rights are essential to our activities and are vital characteristics of the profession. We believe in inalienable rights, regardless of creed or nation of origin, gender or sexual orientation, language or skin color.
These values underpin the practice of our profession. We believe in equity in design and its benefits to all, and we embrace inclusivity and the diversity of both society and our profession. Architecture is a civic art that seeks cultural and societal benefit for people across all demographic constituencies. By extension, we support and are aligned with initiatives that endow and strengthen education and the arts.
We will continue to espouse fair and ethical business practices throughout the building industry. We remain committed to mitigating climate change and protecting New Yorkers from its unavoidable consequences, advocating for evidence-based best practices in energy conservation and resilient and sustainable high-performance building design.
We anticipate that under the new president's administration, policies may and in certain instances will, challenge the values that underpin practices that our profession seeks to protect. Following the election, our Board of Directors issued a call to members for suggestions of how this organization can best respond to the challenges we face as a community. The overwhelming response from AIANY's January 5th Community Forum event and new Member Voices account (email@example.com) advised our organization to look inward and create foundational tools we can rely on and refer back to as critical issues arise.
To this end, AIA New York has drafted position statements on various aspects of the built and natural environment directly impacted by federal agencies and policies. These statements have been developed in collaboration with AIANY's Housing Committee, Education Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Committee on the Environment. As issues come to the fore, these statements will guide how we develop our advocacy initiatives as well as how we engage with AIANY members.
We are first and foremost a membership organization, and our members are our strength. We look forward to hearing your voices and working closely with you on issues of urgency to the profession.
David Piscuskas, FAIA, LEED AP
2017 President
AIA New York
Benjamin Prosky, Assoc AIA
Executive Director
AIA New York
Position Statements
July 16, 2018Response of AIA New York's President and Executive Director to the Janus Decision
Response of AIA New York's President and Executive Director to the Janus Decision
Recently, the US Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that nonunion workers cannot be forced to pay fees to public sector unions representing them in collective bargaining. There is reason to believe that this will deplete the power and protections that unions afford public sector workers.
The results of this ruling are of deep concern to AIA New York. We are proud to represent a diverse range of architects and allied professionals, including many who work for the government at the federal, state, and local levels.
We recognize the potential threats of this ruling to the livelihood of our public sector members. While the US Department of Justice does not allow us to advocate for architects' wages or fees, we are permitted to advocate on their behalf with regards to issues affecting the livelihood of our members.
Many of the issues most paramount to our public sector members are among our highest priorities. Increased mass transit funding, safer and better designed correctional facilities, and more sustainably designed City-owned office buildings are just some of the issues for which AIANY is currently advocating.
AIANY has and will continue to be in communication with public sector unions to ensure that the voices and interests of architects remain strongly represented within federal, state, and city agencies.
If you have any questions about the advocacy work AIANY is doing on your behalf, please reach out to Adam Roberts, Government Affairs Coordinator, at 212-358-6116 or email@example.com.
Gerard F. X. Geier II, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP
Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA
Executive DirectorJune 05, 2017AIA New York President Letter: Paris Climate Accord
AIA New York opposes the administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Education
The public school system is the hallmark of our democracy and public education is an inalienable right of our citizens. Public schools should provide all students with the quality learning environments and education the deserve.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Sustainability and the Environment
In 2014, U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions totaled 6,870 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, a per capita total of 17 metric tons for each resident of the United States.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Risk and Recovery
Recent changes in policy and regulations at the federal level—such as withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, and the rescinding of water pollution regulations, and the suspending of climate-sensible safeguards at the EPA, to name a few—are reversing a decades-long course of positive and protective actions in defending the quality of our national environment.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Transportation and Infrastructure
The transportation infrastructure of New York City and the surrounding tristate area directly impacts the welfare and livelihood of its over 20 million residents and those of hundreds of millions of visitors and travelers each year.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Housing
Section 8, created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978, provides rental subsidiaries to approximately 4.8 million low-income households nationwide.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Historic Preservation
For more than thirty-five years, the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) has successfully facilitated a national policy of connecting the insistent evolvement of our present with the accomplishments of our past by preserving our historic resources.January 05, 2017AIA New York Position Statement: Design for AgingThe world population of people over the age of 65 is increasing. By 2020, it is estimated that people aged 65 and older will outnumber children under the age of five for the first time in human history; by 2050, over 15% of the world's population will be 65 or older, topping out at 1.5 billion people.November 15, 2016AIANY Board of Directors Letter to Membership Regarding the 2016 Election
The statement made post-election by AIA National of behalf of you, the largest chapter within its network of 89,000 members, pledged your support to an administration that many strongly denounce.
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Instructor Richard Harrington explains how to use Photoshop's shadow highlights command to adjust both pictures and video in CS3 in this Adobe Photoshop video tutorial. It's easy to use the shadow highlights command!
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|HB2120 - Establishing restrictions on the use of step therapy protocols by health insurance plans.
|HB2282 - Abolishing the death penalty and creating the crime of aggravated murder.
|HB2287 - Due process for terminating teachers' contracts.
|HB2297 - Permanently exempting postsecondary educational institutions from the public buildings law under the personal and family protection act.