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It has been my experience that consultants are typically "long on promise
and short on performance." This is definitely not the case when it comes to
Dr. Aaron Levy and ETV Global, Inc. Dr. Levy was engaged by Ophir in March, 2012
and continues to work with us in the development and implementation of a strategic business development
plan utilizing a sophisticated financial simulation model. In addition, Dr. Levy prepared and
presented a detailed financial plan that was instrumental in obtaining a renewal of the company's line
of credit. Dr. Levy's reputation, professionalism, credibility, and his focus
on the facts rather than on supposition were key elements in securing the renewal at terms that were
highly favorable to Ophir. It is essential to point out that Dr. Levy's approach is one
of complete immersion in the company's operations in order to obtain a thorough understanding
of the product line, current sales and marketing strategies, product line up and profitability,
and the identification of the company's strengths, weaknesses,
and opportunities for growth and improvement. Contrary to what
one might suspect, this is not an intrusive or disruptive process. Dr. Levy
has the unique ability to interface effectively with all members of our staff, whether they hold clerical
or executive positions. He possesses the type of personality that brings out the
best in everyone and a desire to cooperate and work as a team to ensure the success
of the project. To date, our involvement with Dr.
Levy has been extremely beneficial and well worth the cost, time,
and effort that has been devoted to the implementation of the strategies and recommendations that he has proposed.
Without any reservations, I highly recommend
Dr. Levy and ETV Global, Inc. to anyone who is seeking to improve their
organization's image, profitability, and long term potential, especially in this
demanding and difficult economic climate.
Dr. Aaron Levy is an advisory director and member of Meritage Partners since 2011. Meritage
Partners is a licensed M&A firm with over $1.5 Billion in successful transactions. We utilize a proprietary
investors' network and a set of processes to efficiently target an acquirer's platform or add-on acquisition.
In this process, Aaron's expertise is crucial in delivering support for efficient transactions with added valuation
to targeted companies.
have been working with Dr. Levy and his company since June of 2013. Dr. Levy and his team demonstrated tremendous professionalism,
dedication, and strategic vision in assisting us in clearing obstacles and paving the way to scale up and increase our business
revenues by almost 100%.
Primex Clinical Laboratory, founded in 1996, provides clinical diagnostic and testing
services to thousands of clients throughout Central and Southern California, Nevada, Guam and Micronesian Islands. The technical
staff is comprised of exceptional Pathologists, Microbiologists, Bio analysts, Clinical Chemists, and general Clinical Laboratory
Scientists. Primex provides the highest quality of testing along with a personal level of service unparalleled in the industry.
highly recommend Dr. Levy for strategic development, turnaround and business growth methodologies and looking forward to
continue working with Dr. Levy. I will be more than happy to speak to anyone who is a serious prospect for business
growth. Thank you very much
to Dr. Levy and his team.
BioCastle is an environmental biotechnology company, developing
and marketing patented technology for water and wastewater treatment: The SBP (Small Bioreactor Platform) technology. They
are presenting the capability to bio-engineering the water and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) environment in order to
achieve up to 25% process yield increases, without the need for infrastructure upgrade.
Testimonials: "Dr. Aeron Levy and his company, ETV Global, Inc., were engaged by BioCastle Water
Technologies since 2014. They were instrumental to our growth strategy and my own personal guide as a CEO, learning
and developing the practice of economic business plan with their financial modeling tools. The financial
model delivered to us was and still is of great value. We use it on a daily basis for our current operations as well
as for any new project we develop, as part of our strategic plan. This tool, with the knowledge as to how to develop
strategies, is essential for any CEO and entrepreneur. It helps better manage their company as well as
a good outline to pursue funding. In addition, the learning process Dr. Levy put me thru, was not only challenging and interesting
but extremely practical and useful. Today, Dr. Levy remains as a member of our advisory board."
Founded in 2001, NEBO has successfully obtained over $2 billion in equity and debt
for numerous clients from a well-developed network of capital partners for commercial real estate projects.
testimonial: We worked with Dr. Levy in 2014 on financial modeling and strategic development.
In my years of experience with Dr Aaron Levy he has never failed to impress me with the breath of his knowledge of both technical
and management/organizational issues as well as his "renaissance man" breath and real-world problem-solving successes
in many fields.
I can honestly say that Dr. Levy impact
on our organization was immediate and in many ways. It is with Dr. Levy's guidance, direction,
business tools, and strategic planning that resulted in our company growth by more than 40% in the
last year. As one of the leading real estate teams in Orange County, The Jody
Clegg Team, we made leaps and bounds in our production, attitude, and growth since the initial meeting with Dr.
Levy. Challenges are no longer obstacles with Dr. Levy. They are opportunities with solutions
in everything we do. When you hear that someone "lights
up a room", well this is better understood when you meet Aaron. You can easily be aware of his energy.
His enthusiasm, passion, and intelligence are unparalleled with anyone I have ever met. It
is not an understatement to say that you can certainly feel his confidence, wisdom, and incredible
focus from the second you meet him. I feel it is a privilege and a once in a lifetime opportunity to
work with someone like Aaron. (Jody Clegg).
A rare commodity, to be sure, whereby he designs a "realistic but sophisticated"
strategic road map leading to a sustainable success for our business. On a personal level, he
has impacted every one of us to strive to do great things. It is with
great pleasure to give this testimonial to Aaron, as he has become the most instrumental factor
and valuable asset to our business and organization. We are thankful
to Aaron for sharing his deep passion and incredible energy with our team, and we are ever grateful for
his impact on all of our lives. We certainly plan to continue our working relationship
years into the future.
Katie McConnell Olson,
CPA, PHRPresidentHire Education Consulting Group
Dr. Levy has become my "go
to" for guidance, direction and perspective. He is a wealth of information and insight. Dr. Levy's approach is
thoughtful and paced, while also taking into consideration my needs and working style. I can consistently count on him to
assist me with shifting my thinking and getting me "unstuck". Dr. Levy delivers with a calming energy, which is
a breath of fresh air as a busy entrepreneur juggling many demands.
After every conversation
with Dr. Levy, I walk away with a heap of new ideas, plans and inspiration for how to keep improving my business and taking
it to the next level.
I recommend Dr. Aaron Levy to anyone who is looking to elevate their thinking,
be challenged in new and innovative ways and grow both their business and themselves as a professional.
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Elijah Rosenberg
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
Green, LLC
Vertical Green, LLC is a Los Angeles based farming technology company. Founded in early 2016, Vertical
Green LLC is focused on "Pest, Pesticide and Chemically Free Agriculture" in either an "Automated
or Non-Automated Process".
Agriculture grown indoors, specifically in a Controlled Environment Agriculture, using artificial light.
Vertical Green, LLC engaged Dr. Aaron Levy and
ETV Global Inc. in early 2018. Dr. Levy was instrumental in refocusing objectives and direction of Vertical Green, LLC.
His abilities in "Strategic Development / Thinking" and the training which included a detailed SWOT
analysis of the company and our team, myself personally, financial business modeling, investment presentations and development
of presentation skills, enabling me to clarify qualified leads and strategies to implement and pursue potential clients
and revenue. Dr. Levy has been incredibly beneficial in my own learning process, "readjusting" my perceptions
and adding to my skills set as an entrepreneur, investor and as leader/CEO.
I highly regard his immense contribution to the company, my learning curve and insight
I have attained from Dr. Levy.
One of the key things for
me, as an entrepreneur, is all the moving parts that exist in my business, and how challenging it can be on where to put
priorities. One valuable thing Dr. Levy provided is looking at all the moving parts in a simple fashion so that when
I look at where you are going with my business, what kind of growth I want to have and what kind of revenue I want to make,
I can identify where my priorities of focus need to be. So that was really valuable. The other thing is identifying hidden
costs in the business, and understanding how to effectively delineate costs… it (the financial model) allows you to
focus on what you need to do to achieve revenue goals. This seminar really focuses on sales, and the ability to grow your business strategically, so that was really
valuable to me. Dr. Levy is very compassionate and very strategic, and has a lot of experience in different industries.
He provides a unique perspective where he can look at things at a really high level, and at micro level as well and how
that effects the bigger picture. He is really good at explaining things simply where they can seem complex to many
people, he is good at explaining them simply, and engaging audience participation so that people understand it. The
financial business model is not like a typical accounting standpoint, it is based on a strategic growth approach. Meaning
if I have products and services that I offer, what are the costs I need to take on in order to ensure the growth my business?
The financial business model is amazing."
ETV offers a mini- MBA
courses in management, leadership and courses for entrepreneurs, private companies and corporations. The objective of these
seminars is to offer practical education in a workshop format, where participants return to their businesses with
the tools to improve their own skill sets and contribute to overall operation and achieve a balanced, sustainable
and profitable growth.
Dr. Aaron Levy continues to amaze me with his unique transformational business approach.
With his help and guidance we were able to get my Jewelry collection to be featured at the Getty Villa,
approved as a vendor to Bloomingdale Jewelry department and had already shown our collection at Century
City Bloomingdales during fashion week. He has a remarkable ability to apply a lifetime of knowledge
and corporate experiences to effectively resolve situations in my own business in a cost effective and
timely fashion. Dr. Aaron Levy tackled issues from logistic, financial, and psychological aspects of my business.
He was able to quickly assess my business, familiarize himself with the business model and markets and
formulated an effective strategy to achieve sustainable growth in a timely plan of action. With his
unique vision applied to so many aspects of my business, his company's capability and services
with follow through, he delivered results for us. I would highly recommend him for anyone who wants
to make their dreams come true, may it be on the business coaching level, career or life mentoring.
Liza Shtromberg is an acclaimed Jewelry designer, founder and CEO of LS Jewelry
It only took a moment for me to realize working with Dr. Levy would transform and elevate my business to levels I
had not imagined. Being a one woman business owner and having exceeded my own expectations in such a short
time from opening my new business - I knew I could not continue alone and succeed. The challenges both
from a personal and business standpoint were becoming overwhelming and hard to manage as I was growing quickly.
Dr. Levy quite literally took the weight off my shoulders and gave me a sense of peace immediately upon working with
him and his team.
Since we started working together, I feel like I'm being given a crash course in getting my masters degree
in business and he's opened my eyes to seeing a much bigger picture along with a vision of what my business will look
like in the future. I am focused and feeling a sense of balance in my life and so happy that the stars
aligned for us to meet and travel down this exciting new path!
Thank you Dr. Levy and ETV team for all your caring, encouragement, support and incredible work
ethics. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us.
"The strategic business modeling
for entrepreneurs course with Dr. Levy was truly amazing, it was extremely valuable with the depth of knowledge and
expertise. Dr. Levy has is truly one of a kind and remarkable, and it will be extremely helpful for any business
owner who takes their business seriously and understands that having a solid financial foundation
is imperative, not only is it vital for day to day operations, but for creating forecasts into the future, and making
decisions in hiring and expansion. Its really beyond what I can express in a few words in a testimonial, but I would
highly recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity. Dr. Levy brings profound wealth of experience, depth of strategic mind that is truly unique,
and his point of view is different than conventional thinking, he really stimulates your thought processes and makes
you look at your business, yourself, and your opportunities in a completely new ways. So I would say he is very
inspirational. The financial business model is a profound clarity tool that helps you see from a birds eye view
everything that is happening in your business, and it helps you be strategic in the steps that you make, and your
time management, where you know where your revenue is, and your expenses are, and how to increase productivity and
performance overall of your business. Its also stimulating in developing new ideas, because once you look at it
you see new possibilities for expansion. Working on the model inspired ideas, and helped my mind be more focused
on what I want to be in my short term goals, and long term goals, and what I'm doing this very second is getting
me further to my goals, or is it just taking time right now and making me busy. So I think it's really a tool
for better focus of your mind, for more productivity, and for clarity in the long run. The financial business
model is a phenomenal clarity tool for any business."
Come visit us or visit our web site at www.plastermosaic.com
Celebrity Pink believes you can be both
fashionable and comfortable without sacrificing fit. The young, active lifestyle of today's youth should be reflected
in the ability of one's clothes to transition seamlessly from day to night vibrancy. Girls deserve to love their jeans
as much as they love their genes, and it is by this standard it is ensured that every pair of Celebrity Pink's denim
is made to not only wear but to live in.
From music to art to fashion, these
young, smart consumers are setting trends that reverberate internationally. They are the new age influencers and in this light
we must allow them their desired effect on the fashion world. Celebrity Pink responds to this new league of trendsetters by
offering more than just premium denim at a junior price point. Celebrity Pink offers a very LA lifestyle that is attainable
to anyone who reaches for it.
From the minute I met Dr. Levy,
I knew I had found someone who cared about my business and would help build it to a level I had previously thought
was unattainable. We immediately went to work breaking down my current business and developing strategies to grow exponentially.
The ideas
generated and strategies developed were unique and a fresh approach to building a real estate business. I
continue to work on these strategies and am very pleased with the direction my business is going! I highly recommend Dr. Levy
and his fabulous team of dedicated professionals.
Jane Goodall Institue,Carol IrwinChief
of Staff & Director of Planned Giving
Testimonial - According to Chief of Staff: "Dr. Aaron Levy
has been a valuable and trusted member of the Jane Goodall Institute's Audit Committee for the past 5 years; Dr. Levy
has consistently provided the organization with sound financial advice on this most important of committees which requires
the utmost in compliance acumen. Dr. Levy's commitment to the mission and the financial standing of the Institute has
been of the highest value to us and his diligence in assessing our annual audit has been something we could always count on."
JGI is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane
Goodall by protecting chimpanzees and inspiring people to conserve the natural world we all share, improving the lives of
people, animals and the environment. Everything is connected—everyone can make a difference.


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New varieties of Fundo Plano and Riolito
wedi expands its Fundo Plano and Fundo Riolito rangeThe turnover being recorded with the products just a very short time after being launched onto the market showed how right the decision was. With Fundo Plano, the flattest complete system for floor-level showers, as well as with Fundo Riolito, the shower element with linear drainage, wedi showed that it has its finger directly on the pulse of the time. Just how directly was demonstrated by the many enquiries received about the availability of additional variations. wedi reacted to this immediately and now offers even more installation flexibility as well as an extra-long format.
Floor-level showers are among the most important wishes that a customer has when renovating and modernising their bathroom. In many cases however – particularly in the case of existing buildings – the available installation height renders the realisation of these customer wishes impossible. With wedi Fundo Plano, however, a floor-level shower can be reliably installed with a total installation height of just 65 millimetres. In order to ensure that installation can be completed both quickly and easily, wedi not only has many dimensions in its range, but also a new drain. Fundo Plano in the dimensions 1200 x 900 millimetres is now available ex-works with the drain located on the shorter side. The new connection will provide for even greater flexibility when it comes to installation and will help to avoid that valuable installation space is wasted.
wedi Fundo Riolito serves the market segment linear drainage which is currently enjoying trend status. Purely from an optical point of view, this drain variation has a very big advantage in that the entire surface area of the shower can be tiled without having to cut any of the tiles. As with all Fundo elements, wedi offers Riolito with integrated slope ex-works and a securely sealed drain. This gives the installer and the client that sense of security that the type of water damage that can occur due to installation errors cannot occur here.
The new variation from wedi Fundo Riolito in the extra long format of 1800 x 900 millimetres is aimed at providing safe installation solutions when renovating bathrooms. During the course of such bathroom renovations, the wish is often expressed that the bathtub be replaced with a modern and spacious floor-level shower. Fundo Riolito, which has been adapted to the size of a standard bathtub, together with the extensive range of Riolito accessories, allows these customer requirements to be realised quickly, precisely and in a watertight way.
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The past comes crashing into the present when a patient recognises Nina from the newspapers.
Truths emerge, casting new light on old events, but can Matteo and Nina finally put Nico to rest?
Meanwhile, Fredrik tests Hanssen's patience when he oversteps the line on the ward. Can he separate the personal from the professional?
Elsewhere, it's Ollie's first day back at work after his split with Zosia, and reminders of his recent heartbreak are everywhere. With the past all around him, can he build a future at Holby?


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It may seem that everyone in the world is enchanted by "Pokémon Go," but that's not the case: A group of top clerics in Saudi Arabia have upheld an edict declaring the Nintendo franchise un-Islamic, according to local reports.
The ruling is a renewal of a fatwa established 15 years ago when the game franchise first emerged on the then-popular Nintendo Game Boy platform. The renewed edict did not address "Pokémon Go," the recently released iOS and Android app iteration of the game, directly, but the review seems to be prompted by religious followers who specifically asked about the franchise, more than likely as a result of the global "Pokémon Go" hype. The game is currently thriving in 30 countries.
The reasons for the fatwa against "Pokémon" listed by the clerics included the game's alleged promotion of natural evolution through its monster character's "evolved" stages, polytheistic themes, and Christian and Shinto religious iconography.
"Pokémon Go" is an "augmented reality app" in which players hunt virtual "Pokémon," small combat-ready monsters, on their phones in real-life locations. It uses the camera and GPS on the player's device to locate and allow players to capture the various Pokémon. The aim is to collect as many of the 250 Pokémon in the game as possible and train them to battle other players and take control of "gyms" around the world.
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Lipids in Nutrition and Health
1st Edition
A Reappraisal
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Table of Contents
Influence of dietary fats on the concentrations of lipids carried in the blood and the significance for health; Dietary fats and cardiovascular disease; Nutritional significance of lipid peroxidation; The nutritional and biological properties of the polyunsaturated fatty acids; Dietary fats in relation to weight control; Lipids in foods and raw materials.
Since 80% of the global production of oils and fats is consumed as food and a further 6% is eaten by animals to produce more human food, it is not surprising that nutrition is one of the active areas in lipid science. For 10 years, Mike Gurr has written nutrition articles in lipid technology amounting to nearly 60 reviews. The result is a powerful and critical survey of important aspects of lipid nutrition which will be appreciated by lipid technology readers and should be compulsory reading for those not familiar with the original articles.
Areas covered include: influence of dietary fats on the concentrations of lipids carried in the blood and the significance for health, the nutritional and biological properties of the polyunsaturated fatty acids, and lipids in foods and raw materials, among other topics.
Lipidologists; Academics and students in the fields of food science and lipidology
- No. of pages:
- 240
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Oily Press 1999
- Published:
- 1st September 1999
- Imprint:
- Oily Press
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780953194919
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780857097989
...I can highly recommend this book to both professionals and students alike. It brings you up to date in enjoyable fashion. And it is never boring, I can assure you., Lipid Technology
If there were an award for the quality of writing in the lipid field, this book would be a strong contender., Chemistry and Industry
Whilst detailed and comprehensive, the book is written in an extremely readable style and will provide a valuable source of reference for anyone involved with lipids in food., BNF Nutrition Bulletin
Ratings and Reviews
About the Authors
M I Gurr Author
Michael Ian Gurr, Maypole Scientific Services, Isles of Scilly, UK.
Affiliations and Expertise
Maypole Scientific Services, UK


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Everything you always wanted to know about Caotina.
Is Caotina vegan?
As you can see on the ingredient list, Caotina Original and Noir doesn't contain any animal ingredients. For most vegans this is adequate for their vegan nutrition. But we didn't develop the product especially for a vegan nutrition, that's why we do not declare it as vegan.
If it's quite enough for you, that Caotina Original and Caotina Noir doesn't contain any animal ingredients, you can enjoy it in context of a vegan nutrition.
Does Caotina Contain lactose?
Caotina Blanc powder and Caotina Pronto powder contain lactose. Caotina Original and Noir powders are lactose-free. When mixed with normal milk, however, the resulting drink contains lactose. For a lactose-free version, mix Caotina Original or Noir powder with lactose-free milk or soy milk.
Is Caotina suitable for diabetics?
Caotina Original, Noir and Blanc contain added sugar and can be included in the dietary plan subject to prior consultation with a specialist.
Does Caotina contain Gluten?
No, all Caotina products (Caotina Original, Noir, Blanc) are gluten-free!


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Before you think I'm going to be running around naked scaring everyone, I will explain. A running streak is where you run every day, whatever distance you choose, but at least a mile – well at least that is the challenge I have set myself for 28 days. I'm so set on being able to run New York Marathon in 2017 in a decent time, without feeling overly exhausted, able to look around and take in the sights; my quest is on to find any kind of way to make it possible.
Doing a running streak popped up as a good way to get the body used to running. I suppose it makes sense. Practise makes perfect after all. So I began. I gave myself a day of rest after Reading Half on 3rd April 2016 and began on Tuesday 5th April 2016. Here is the diary of my first week:
Diary of my 1st week of a running streak
Day 1 – Recovery Run:
Still a little bit sore and achy from completing my fastest half marathon so far, I set off to do a slow 5 k run. I find it amazing how a slow run after a race can energise the muscles and allow them to relax. It felt sooo good. 5k done.
Day 2 – Video Diary
Before you watch this, please bear in mind I am trying to get myself used to being in front of a camera. It is a huge thing for me. I hate photos of me, let alone hearing my rather dumb sounding voice. I'm doing it for work and for self development. Doing something that really terrifies me and pushes me way out of my comfort zone. (Not dissimilar to starting running!). Anyway, if you have a YouTube account, I'd be grateful if you subscribe to my channel or give me the thumbs up. It would be a great encouragement to me. Thank you.
2.2k done! (sorry you couldn't see my FitBit)
Day 3 – Interval session with my new wireless headphones
Someone once told me to have a goal in mind for every run and make each step count. So for day three, I revisited intervals. I've not done them for some time now, but was surprised at how far I've come. Previously I've set the slower run at 8kph and the fast at 10kph and struggled to stay on the treadmill. I didn't want to push myself too far, as I am conscious of reducing the risk of injury, but 10 kph did not feel fast. I was even doing my recovery runs at 9kph – go me!
Anyway, I've managed to miss out my new wireless headphones (or earbuds as they are now called). I've not ever run with "earbuds" as the roads I run on are lethal at the best of times. Hearing music at Reading Half made me think I might enjoy listening to some tunes while running the trails. So with my hefty discount from my Run Mummy Run newsletter, I invested in a pair of EchoVibes. Much to my annoyance, the right headphone kept falling out.
On reentering the house, I looked in the little packet for instructions. I must be doing something wrong. Low and behold, I find a packet with different size ear thingys. First I try out the smaller ear thingy – it falls out straight away. I can't possibly have one ear much bigger than the other, but I want them to work, so try the larger one – whoohoo it fits like Cinderella's slipper.
Yes like a freak, one ear is bigger than the other, but I don't care, I can now dance around my kitchen, listening to music, without holding my phone or iPad.
Day 4 – Hill session with new trainers
At Reading Half it became apparent: I am incredibly heavy footed. By mile 10, the balls of my feet were crying out in pain. I have had it in mind to try free running for sometime. After a little more research, I've discovered this probably isn't for me right now, so have settled for a lovely pair of Nike Pegasus 32.
Day 4 was their first outing. Again on the treadmill, but this time for a Hill session. 5 minute warm up, 5 minute session at 8.5 kph at 6% incline finished by 5 minute at 1%. Trainers felt like memory foam cushions. 3.14k done.
Day 5 – Parkrun – epic fail
Parkrun. Oh how I love Parkrun. This was only my 3rd Parkrun and the first in which I forgot my barcode. Doh! If you haven't heard of Parkrun, it is a free 5k run on a Saturday morning at 9am. There are hundreds of Parkruns held week in, week out around the country. You need to register to take part and are given a barcode. This barcode is your key to having your result recorded, leading to tracking your progress, earning attendance t-shirts and if you have Vitality health insurance, unlocking rewards! Forgetting your barcode is a big mistake, even more so when your FitBit tells you you've knocked out a 28:58 5k – OMG! I actually feel like I'm starting to improve. I really wasn't expecting anything this week. Last week I recorded my first ever sub 30 5k, but sub 29!!!
Oh well nothing I can do about it. Next week Bicester Parkrun opens and that is flat 🙂 5k done.
Day 6 – Long slow run within target heart rate
You can probably tell, I like to do a little research. My latest research has lead me to understand the power of my heart rate. I won't bore you with the details. If you want more info, you can leave me a comment. Basically to run faster and more efficiently, I need to train my body to run with a heart rate under 143 beats per minute (180 less my age). In all honesty, on Sunday, I don't think I could have managed any faster. My legs were like lead! I found as the run went on, I could run a little faster and maintain the lower heart rate. My body should adapt and my long slow runs should get faster and faster at the same effort level. Sounds good hey! 7.52k done.
Day 7 – C25k with my eldest
I was so proud when my daughter asked me to help her do the c25k. I remember how daunting and difficult it was when I started. Day 7 of my running streak was Gemma's week 3 day 2. 90 second run, 90 second walk, 180 second run, 90 second walk, 90 second run, 90 second walk, 180 second run 90 second walk. I have to say, I find run/walk very hard. I find the first few km of any run tough, so to walk when my body is protesting, just makes it want to give up. She is doing so well and I would never tell her that :/. I know it won't be long before she is overtaking me! Building confidence in Gemma is the most important task I have. Running is very much a mental battle. Telling Gemma she can do it, when everything within her wants to stop, is the best thing I can do for her.
2.01k done.
I am a little apprehensive going into week 2 of my running streak. I am experiencing niggles. I am completely exhausted – although this is probably down to my 4.5 year old deciding he really doesn't want to sleep right now – and I have a 10k race at London Zoo on Sunday, which I would really like to do well at.
Keep everything crossed for me please.


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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Life and The Craft
I have tiny little altars scattered throughout the house dedicated to specific goddesses. They are tea lights and tiny tokens or pieces of jewelry on a decorative saucer.
I cast a circle, raise energy, state my intent and let it go, simply and often. It nearly always produces a result.
I do love ritual, but it just doesn't seem to be necessary when there is no time or desire. I put together a ritual for the Blood Moon and realized that it was the first time in a while that I had done something that formal.
Perhaps this is a phase too, only time will tell.
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Madigan urges consumers to protect against identity theft in wake of
data breaches
Connecticut lead investigation into massive security breaches at
Target, Neiman Marcus
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[January 18, 2014]
CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa
Madigan alerted consumers this week to several steps they can take
to protect themselves against identity theft and unauthorized
charges in the wake of data breaches reported by Target and Neiman
Marcus stores nationwide.
You can cancel
your old debit or credit card and obtain new cards.
If you have ever
used a debit card to shop at a Target store, you can contact
your bank to change your debit card PIN numbers and passwords.
You can check your
bank and credit card accounts daily online and your billing
statements every month. Contest unauthorized charges immediately
over the phone and in writing.
Any consumer who
has ever shopped at a U.S. Target store can sign up for free
credit monitoring being offered by the company in response to
its massive data breach. Visit
creditmonitoring.target.com to sign up. Consumers must sign
up by April 23. You will be provided a copy of your credit
report, daily credit monitoring and access to personalized
assistance from a fraud resolution agent. You will not see
unauthorized charges through the monitoring, but you can see if
new accounts are opened in your name or if a change of address
for an account has been requested.
You can set up an
alert on your account to receive notification when your credit
or debit card is used over and above a certain dollar figure.
This is called "setting transaction alerts."
Beware of callers who claim to be with
your card-issuing bank. These calls may be a scam. Consumers
should contact their bank first at the toll-free number on the
back of your card before disclosing any personal information.
Madigan and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen are
leading an investigation into both breaches of customers' personal
financial information.
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"The magnitude of the Target breach is a wake-up call to all
shoppers to be vigilant about activity on your credit and debit
cards — because it's not a matter of if but when you are going to
be a victim of identity theft or a security breach," Madigan said.
"This is why I created our Identity Theft Hotline in 2006. My office
can provide you with resources on how to best protect your personal
and financial information and how to clean up and restore your
credit if you have been victimized. Please visit our website for
further information or call my office for assistance."
Last month, Target first reported a data breach affecting 40
million customers during November and December 2013. Stolen
information included credit and debit card data, customer names, and
PIN numbers. Last week, Target further revealed that names, mailing
addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for up to an additional
70 million people nationwide were also compromised.
Media reports have additionally indicated that the department
store chain Neiman Marcus sustained a recent data breach, which
Madigan's office is investigating.
Consumers with questions regarding Target's breach are encouraged
to visit
target.com/databreach or to contact Target directly at
Consumers can also contact Madigan's Identity Theft Hotline at
1-866-999-5630. The hotline is staffed with identity theft experts
who can help victims report the crime to local law enforcement and
financial institutions, work to repair their credit, and prevent
future theft. Hotline operators can also assist callers who want to
take proactive steps to prevent their personal information from
being stolen.
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Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly's Sam Duckworth is curating a night at the soon-to-be closed London Astoria venue.
Duckworth's Demolition Ball will take place on January 14 – one day before the Astoria closes for good. The iconic venue is being demolished to make way for a new rail system linking London's centre to the east and west of the city.
The line up – so far – for the Demolition Ball is:
The Automatic
My Vitriol
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly (band show)
Frank Turner
The King Blues
VV Brown
Duckworth is hoping to confirm other acts in the coming days, and a statement from the singer says he expects bands to "just turn up and play" at the event.
Proceeds from the gig go to the Love Music Hate Racism and Jail Guitar Doors campaigns.
Ibiza superclub Manumission is set to host the Astoria's final night on January 15. On Monday (January 05), organisers said they were hoping to get The Who and Kasabian to play the closing night.
Meanwhile, club night PUSH will host the party in the downstairs Astoria 2 hall on the same night.
To check the availability of Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
To check the availability of PUSH tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.


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BOSTON, Mass. - Joe Vitale scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game but Northeastern couldn't complete the comeback and took a 7-4 loss to Boston University on Friday night at Matthews Arena. Chad Costello and Tyler McNeely also scored for the Huskies while BU got two goals a piece from Bryan Ewing (including the game-winner) and Brandon Yip.
After the loss, Northeastern is 14-12-3 overall and 11-9-2 in Hockey East while Boston University improved to 13-14-4 and 11-8-3. The teams rematch on Saturday night at Agganis Arena.
The Huskies were down, 5-2, when Vitale scored a power play goal at 15:24 in the third period. Steve Silva passed the puck to Drew Muench at the point, Muench shot it and Vitale deflected it past BU goalie Brett Bennett.
Northeastern called a timeout at 17:28 to set up a comeback attempt and pulled goalie Brad Thiessen for the ensuing play. The Huskies had the puck in the BU zone when Chris Higgins plucked it away and passed it to Ewing, who skated in for a breakaway and put in the empty netter at 17:39.
Just 20 seconds later Vitale put another goal on the board to get the Huskies back within two. He got the puck away from a BU defenseman in the BU zone and passed it to Kyle Kraemer. Vitale went to the net, Kraemer passed it in and Vitale got it past Bennett to make it 6-4 at 17:59.
The Huskies then pulled Thiessen again and Yip sealed the game for BU with another empty-net goal at 19:20.
Costello got Northeastern on the board with the first goal of the game at 10:36 in the first period. BU's Ryan Weston just exited the penalty box when Ryan Ginand passed the puc to Tyler McNeely on the goal line and McNeely passed it to Costello on the far side. Costello put it behind Bennett for the score.
Boston University came back with a pair of goals to take the lead before the first period was over. Dan McGoff got the puck in the neutral zone and passed it to Jason Lawrence, who scored from the left circle at 11:47. Yip then scored when he took the puck out of the corner to the crease and got a bounce past Thiessen at 14:46.
BU got a power play at 2:27 in the second period when Silva was called for contact to the head-roughing. Thiessen made a great save on a backdoor shot by Pete MacArthur, but just seconds later BU set up an identical play. This time Ewing set up Higgins for a score at 3:19.
McNeely's 10th goal of the season made it 3-2 at 15:48 in the second period. Dan Nycholat got the puck away from a BU player and Ginand passed it to McNeely. McNeely took the puck down the right side in a two-on-one with Ginand on the left and McNeely shot it in for the score.
MacArthur started the third period off with a power-play goal at 6:52 and Ewing scored a short-handed goal for the game-winner at 8:20 in the third period. Kevin Shattenkirk assisted on both goals and made a great backhanded pass to Ewing for a breakaway on the game-winner. Thiessen had made saves on multiple breakaways before Ewing's goal.
Thiessen made 31 saves in the game while Bennett stopped 25 shots. BU took 14 penalties and Northeastern took 10. Many were matching, however, and BU went two-for-three on power plays while Northeastern went one-for-seven.
Northeastern and Boston University faceoff on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Agganis Arena. The game will be broadcast on 890 ESPN Boston with Rob Rudnick and Bill Doherty.


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Retired deputy, 73, punches burglar
BRADENTON -- A 73-year-old retired Manatee County deputy sheriff startled a pair of burglars at his home Friday, punching one of the men twice before he escaped.
The burglary happened at about 10:30 a.m. at a house in the 3800 block of 13th Avenue West. Joe "Bud" Hammock returned home, interrupting the thieves. One of the men escaped before Hammock could get to him.
But Hammock punched the other burglar in his face as he tried to run away. The burglar lost his balance. "It didn't stop him, but it slowed him down," Hammock said. "I got me a handful of that one." He hit him a second time just outside the house.
Authorities said the burglars got into an older-model white Ford pickup. Hammock, who retired from the Sheriff's Office in 1980 as a lieutenant, said the thieves stole three handguns.
Woman kills herself
by jumping off Skyway
SKYWAY BRIDGE -- One woman was killed and another woman survived in separate jumps about an hour apart from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Friday.
Authorities said Tampa resident Maggie Dennis, 43, left a note in her truck and jumped to her death from the bridge about 7:20 a.m.
St. Petersburg resident Dorothe Kadane, 85, reportedly jumped from a lower span of the bridge at about 8:48 a.m., falling less than 30 feet to the water, Hillsborough County authorities said. Kadane also left a note.
Manatee County sheriff's spokesman Dave Bristow said there is some dispute about whether Kadane jumped or whether she walked into the water. Kadane told different stories.
Kadane had been in the water for more than two hours when the Coast Guard found her floating about three miles from Anna Maria Island.
Davis challenges his
statements to police
BRADENTON -- A prosecutor said Friday that Bradenton police acted lawfully when they detained Clifford A. Davis for questioning in the death of his mother and grandfather in December 2005.
Attorneys for Davis, 21, who is charged with two counts of murder, began challenging the state's evidence at a hearing Friday. The state is seeking the death penalty.
The lawyers say police did not have enough evidence to hold Davis for questioning. Also, Davis asked for an attorney numerous times during an interrogation, but did not get a lawyer.
Arrests in scheme
that bilked woman
BRADENTON -- Two more Southwest Florida men were arrested this week in connection with a home-improvement scheme in which an 85-year-old Bradenton woman reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Manatee County sheriff's detectives say the scheme involved at least two contractors and a mortgage broker, Ronald G. Lichte, 65, of Tampa.
Lichte was arrested earlier this week in Hillsborough County on charges that include theft and exploitation.
A Bradenton resident, Bradley W. Cook, 51, who was arrested Thursday, is also accused in the scheme that authorities say could cost the elderly victim her house.
Detectives say the woman was coerced into paying for home repairs she did not want or need.
Authorities said the victim, who has lived alone since her husband died in 1996, felt intimidated by the contractors.
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Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine
by J.D. Frettier
Genre: Spicy Paranormal Humor
Book Release Date: August 15, 2016
The year is 1969. Though there is war and unrest in the world, on August 15th, on a farm in upstate New York, a little concert will go down in history as the most famous music festival of our time: Woodstock. It also happens to be the day Bonnie McMillan and Peter Hampton meet and begin their free-spirited love-filled journey with each other. Fast forward forty-seven years. Bonnie unexpectedly passes after a night of hot sex and is whisked up to Purgatory, 'The Green Room' as they call it. Bonnie's best friend meets her at the pearly green gates and the fun begins, from body sculpting to channeling. Follow Bonnie on her erotically incorrect quest to re-connect with the love of her life. Or at the very least, make sure the sex toys are hidden before the kids start sorting through her things!


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Last week, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a $1 billion fund that will invest in clean energy innovation.
The investor-led fund is made up of members of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, a group of investors working with countries that are increasing the size of their government research pipelines. Gates chairs the fund, and directors include Jack Ma, the China-based founder of Alibaba, and Vinod Khosla, the Silicon Valley-based founder of Khosla Ventures.
With 20 investors who have a high tolerance for risk, a combined net worth of $170 billion, and plans to work on a 20-year timeline, Breakthrough Energy Ventures may be in a position to invest in the commercialization of technologies in areas that might not be suited for traditional venture capital. This is one of a range of new funds to tackle climate change, and while most say it could fill gaps in climate change investment, others worry that by seeking out new energy technologies the investors might overlook the breakthroughs that exist today.
"The big questions are: How do you decarbonize while continuing our economic growth, how do you adapt to climate change, and how do you bring affordable modern electricity to several billion people who do not have access to energy today?" said Dr. Arun Majumdar, a Stanford University professor and energy expert who is advising Breakthrough Energy Ventures. "The goal of Breakthrough Energy Ventures is to really fundamentally change the direction of the global energy system in a way that will continue economic growth and save the planet."
Taking the long-term view
According to its website, the fund aims to address emissions in five key areas: electricity, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and buildings. These five grand challenges, as the investor calls them, then branch out into 55 technical quests, with one example being eliminating spoilage across the food production and delivery chain.
"Breakthrough Energy Ventures will help inventors cross the "valley of death" by investing in innovative work at a critical time in its development to help transition an innovation from the lab to the market," said Shane Ardo, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, who is working on a more efficient solar desalination technology.
The Breakthrough Energy Coalition initiative grew out of Mission Innovation, a global initiative launched at COP21, in which participating countries committed to double their research and development investments over the next five years, and participating investors committed to bring innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace.
Prior to launching Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the largest of its investment vehicles, the Breakthrough Energy Coalition published its investment principles, which it summarizes as: invest early, invest broadly, invest boldly, invest wisely, invest together. The $1 billion fund announced last week is likely just a starting point, and the investors behind the fund say they plan to partner with corporate entities and research institutions.
"Finding the next new technology is alright, but without financial and political support to deploy it at scale, it won't do what it needs to," said Barrett Raftery, executive director for GivePower, the nonprofit founded by SolarCity.
While the government plays a key role in funding basic fundamental research, the private sector is the primary actor producing, managing and distributing energy, and the investors behind Breakthrough Energy Ventures have emphasized that breakthrough innovations result from collaboration between the public and private sector.
Innovation cycles in the energy industry do not happen as quickly as they do in the software industry, as Gates would be the first to say. Breakthrough Energy Ventures is designed to account for the decades it will require to move the energy system away from fossil fuels. While the investors do aim to make a profit, they will measure their success through risk-adjusted returns, over a longer life span than other funds.
"In the energy business, taking a technology from a lab discovery to a full scale commercial business takes time," Majumdar told Devex. "This is not your quick software app that you write and you're off and running. This is capital intensive and human intensive business."
Because Ardo believes his technology could have a big impact on access to clean water in developing countries, he is keeping an eye out for funding opportunity announcements from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which could build on a fellowship he received last month from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
"Bean counting can hinder innovative development," Ardo said. "Because this group of investors does not require that time-dependent metrics be met, they can fund important projects that may progress at a slower-than-desired rate to allow the technologies to fully develop and ultimately reach their potential."
Taking a broader view than the technologies of tomorrow
While Gates has said current technologies will do little to address global warming in the near term, and that clean energy advances are needed to account for the economic trade-offs that will come from decarbonization, others warn that the search for the next great technology could redirect attention away from the solutions that exist today.
"The breakthrough for this initiative would be to discover that no major breakthrough is needed" Christian Breyer, professor of the Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland, told Devex via email.
He provided a link to a visualization tool for a region by region simulation of a 100 percent renewable electricity system and explained that the Breakthrough Energy Ventures model seems to overlook the technological options that already exist today.
"Breakthrough Energy Ventures is founded on the premise that new technology will provide energy savings an order of magnitude greater than solar can provide," said Michael Kuntz, president of Simusolar, a social enterprise focused on providing affordable solar in rural Africa.
Solar's current advantage is off grid and microgrid, but the question is whether solar can deliver sufficient savings at the grid level. Breakthrough Energy Ventures might be a way to finance that technology from development to commercialization, but it should not be an either or proposition versus current energy solutions like photovoltaic solar, Kuntz said. He also emphasized the need to think beyond technology and consider issues like better grid management with modernized grids and distributed generation and storage.
As the investors behind Breakthrough Energy Ventures look for the technologies of tomorrow, they might also keep their eyes open for ways to support the near term deployment of current technology, experts told Devex. Technologies that exist but are nascent, such as flow batteries, autonomous vehicles technology, and offshore wind, have funding needs that differ from the early stage technology bets venture capitalists make but need support to take off.
One thing that is clear is that Breakthrough Energy Ventures is focused on big change — the fund's website specifies its plans to invest in technologies with a scientific proof of concept that can be scaled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions "by at least half a gigaton."
The fund will be a real breakthrough if its investors think beyond the commercialization of technology and consider energy access and equity in their investment decisions, said Stephanie Speirs, co-founder of the Solstice Initiative, which is working to expand access to clean energy in the United States.
"If we expect clean energy to be mainstream we need to invest in thinking about how to optimize customer adoption," Speirs said. "If you look at the developing world, lack of clean energy adoption comes from two things: inability to finance the product or it is not distributed well and is inaccessible. Business model innovations solve these two problems and we need to be investing in them too."
Breakthrough Energy Ventures is not considering unsolicited investment opportunities, but once the directors finish assembling their team, they will post more information on ways to submit ideas and proposals.
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Gen. David Petraeus: We Can't Leave Afghanistan Now, They Have Trillions of Dollars of Minerals• www.youtube.com
"If Afghanistan can become the central Asian 'roundabout,' to use President Karzai's term, to where it can be the new Silk Road, think of the implications for that, recalling that, of course, Afghanistan is blessed with the presence of what are trillions, with an 'S' on the end, trillions of dollars worth of minerals if, and only if, you can get the extractive technology, the human capital operated, the lines of communication to enable you to get it out of the country and all the rest of that. Very big 'if.' And of course, there's a foundation of security that would be necessary on, on which to build all of that. But, again, the prospects are very significant if you can achieve objectives." -- Gen. David Petraeus, Meet the Press, Sunday, August 15th, 2010
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Protecting the US from terrorists? No, THIS is what he was leading our kids to kill and die for - THIS is what you sent your kid to die for - THIS is what Pat Tillman died for. Americans are so stupid!!!!!
See if you live long enough the truth comes out. Thank you Donna, now it is clear why our stupid kids are over there.


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Thermal mass in buildings
Designers tune the thermal characteristics of buildings so they moderate external environmental conditions and maintain internal conditions using the minimum resources of materials and fuel. Generally, this is achieved by a combination of thermal mass, thermal insulation and active and passive building services systems.
Thermal mass describes the ability of a material to absorb, store and release heat energy. Thermal mass can be used to even-out variations in internal and external conditions, absorbing heat as temperatures rise and releasing it as they fall. In building design, this can be useful to even-out and delay extremes in thermal conditions, stabilising the internal environment and so reducing the demand for building services systems.
Thermal mass can be used to store high thermal loads by absorbing heat introduced by external conditions, such as solar radiation, or by internal sources such as appliances and lighting, to be released when conditions are cooler. This can be beneficial both during the summer and the winter.
Thermal mass can be introduced to store a specific aspect of thermal energy. For example, a trombe wall placed in front of a south-facing window will absorb solar radiation and then slowly re-release it into the enclosed space. It can also be used in combination with ventilation strategies, for example, concrete floor slabs can be used to absorb heat gains during the day. This heat can then be vented to the outside during the night, leaving the mass available to absorb more heat the following day.
Historically, it has been considered that buildings with more thermal mass are suited to regular occupation, where internal conditions are stabilised by the thermal mass, and moderated by low-level building services inputs. Lighter-weight, more highly-insulated buildings might be better suited to occasional use, where occupants return after some absence and at the flick of a switch, can activate building services systems that will quickly create comfortable conditions.
Night-time cooling, however, may require that buildings are unoccupied during the night, and so may be more suitable for an office building than for a hospital, and as the building regulations become more strict, so the performance differences between lightweight and heavyweight buildings are becoming more blurred.
The position is complicated further, as external conditions change throughout the seasons and time of day, meaning for example, that the building envelope may sometimes be required to contain heat, sometimes to capture it, and sometimes to reject it. And the building fabric may have to do this at the same time as performing multiple, conflicting roles, such as allowing access, providing security and creating a suitable acoustic environment.
The thermo-dynamics of thermal mass is a complex subject. The usefulness of materials for storing heat is based on the relationship between their thermal properties and the thermal cycle that they are required to moderate. Thermal mass requires high specific heat capacity, high density and a thermal conductivity that means heat flows into and out of the material are aligned with the thermal cycle of the occupied space. Materials such as concrete and masonry tend to have a useful thermal mass, whereas timber is too slow an absorber of heat, and steel has a too high a thermal conductivity.
The ability of a material to absorb and release heat through thermal cycles is described as 'admittance' and is based on its:
- Thermal capacity.
- Thermal conductivity.
- Density.
- Surface resistance.
- Thickness.
It is generally considered that in the UK, with a 24-hour thermal cycle, heat energy can only penetrate up to 100mm into thermal mass such as concrete and masonry. This thickness that can be found in most buildings. The delay in peak temperatures (the admittance time lead) can be up to six hours.
However, thermal mass must be exposed to function efficiently. This means that it is commonly associated with exposed concrete floors, and walls, rather than conventional spaces which might include wall linings, suspended ceilings and raised floors. This requires that a high-quality finish is achieved and that services are carefully routed. The effectiveness of thermal mass can, however, be enhanced by paint, selected to optimise the absorption and release of thermal radiation.
NB: The presence of exposed mass within buildings can cause problems with high acoustic reverberation.
Thermal mass is often used in association with a wider environmental design strategy that may include active, passive or mixed mode systems. Where it is associated with night-time cooling, it may be ideally suited to narrow, open-plan buildings or open-plan buildings with atria allowing natural ventilation. Care must be taken that there is no unwanted night-time cooling, leading to an increase in heating demand. This can be achieved by good insulation and good standards of workmanship to reduce infiltration.
There are also more complex design strategies that use thermal mass, such as thermal labyrinths and other ground energy options.
Strategies using thermal mass can be hampered by location (for example, if natural ventilation is not possible), orientation, acoustic considerations, or a requirement for cellular spaces or air-conditioning.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- Active thermal mass.
- Computational fluid dynamics.
- Decrement delay.
- Ground energy options.
- Hawley Mews.
- Heat loss.
- Heat source.
- Heat transfer.
- Insulation.
- k-value.
- Kappa value.
- Natural ventilation.
- Night-time purging.
- Passive building design.
- Phase change.
- Phase change materials.
- Stack effect.
- Thermal admittance.
- Thermal labyrinth.
- Trombe wall.
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- BRE Digest 454 - Part 2 : Thermal mass in office buildings : design criteria. 2001.
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Poetry – Issue 04 | April 2009
Three poems by Hali Sofala
Fa'a Samoa
Four o'clock creeps in slowly,
riding in on waves of heated air
that shoot up hills and deliver time
to Vailele on the ocean's veranda.
In the village, the young men play cricket
or rugby as elders watch—longing to play
one more time, but shuffle feet instead—
their cleats pressed idly in soft, Samoan soil.
Volley balls bounce into fields of play, tanned
children dodge the older boys who chase rugby balls
and rugby dreams to black tar lines painted in the grass.
Through the air slices the sound of a steady breath
blown through a conch shell sending the deep thrum
across time—shaking us from waking dreams,
bidding us home.
Every house is sacred. Prayers float
instinctively up—past geckos that crawl
on the ceiling and past the palms that curve
over the red tin roof. Grandmother sings
out of key and out of tune, Fa'avae I Le Atua Samoa
eight o'clock leaves us with tomorrow—
a promise in the water—
as fleeting as floating seaweed—
as constant as the coral reef—
as momentary as the breaking wave.
About the author
Hali Sofala is currently teaching and working on her thesis at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she pursues an MFA in English/Creative Writing. Her work here describes the first trip she took to Samoa, the birthplace of her father. It was in Samoa that she was confronted with her other half—a family she had never known, and a grandfather who was dying. She hopes to one day teach in Samoa or in any other country that will take her.
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Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter (Lover) of Australia
No One Could Believe it - Steve Irwin Dead !
Crikey, It was like losing your best Mate !
I never met or knew Steve Irwin but like most Aussies would say, he was like a mate!
A True Blue, Fair Dinkum Mate. Steve is a great loss to this Nation and he will be deeply missed .
I started watching Steve Irwin on Television when he was wrestling Crocodiles for fun ? Yeah well anyway it looked like he was having fun :-)
Wearing khaki shorts and shirt and these huge boots he looked like he was only a kid. That was way back in the 70's and Steve was just starting his career and Love affair with the Animal loving public.
Steve Irwin appeared to have that unique ability to communicate on any level, be it a small child or the Prime Minister of Australia.
Steve's Life, Encapsulated
Born Stephen Robert Irwin at FernTree Gully in Victoria Australia
Wrestles with and captures his first crocodile at the age of 9
Bob and Lyn Irwin , Steve's parents open the forerunner to the Australian Zoo, calledQueensland Reptile and Fauna Park
Steve takes over the Park and renames it to "Australia Zoo" the following year. Steve also meets Terri Raines when she is visiting the Zoo on a holiday from America.
Changes the name of the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park to "Australia Zoo" . Steve and Terri Raines marry on June 4th. During their honeymoon they film their crocodile expeditions. This is developed later to become the world famous "The Crocodile Hunter" the TV series
The series "The Crocodile Hunter" debuts and is an instant hit. It is shown on TV in America the following year.
Bindi Sue, Steve and Terri's daughter is born on July 24th
Robert Clarence , Steve and Terri's son is born on December 1st
The only time I ever heard critisism of Steve when he fed a crocodile while holding his young son.
Steve dies on September 4th after being struck by a Stingray barb while filming a documentary "Ocean's Deadliest" on the Great Barrier Reef off the Coast of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef where Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray barb!
True Blue
Quotes from Steve Irwin
Here are some quotes that Steve was renowned for:
'I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.'
'Crikey means gee whiz, wow!'
'I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.'
'I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I'm just fine with that.'
'Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.'
'You know, I'm Australian, and we have got the worst sense of humor. We are cruel to each other.'
'I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that's habitat destruction.'
Crikey - Steve Irwins Favorite Word ?
Steves Dad Bob with Terri Bindi and Young Robert
Steve's dad Bob
Steve's father, Bob Irwin, said after the memorial
"Please do not grieve for Steve, he's at peace now. Grieve for the animals. They have lost the best friend they ever had, and so have I."
Bob Irwin was also reported as saying "I was coping fairly well until John sang that song, and then I fell apart. Steve really loved that song. He was a true blue Aussie and a really good bloke."
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MV Steve Irwin
In December 2007 the 195 foot (59 metre) ship previously called MV Robert Hunter was renamed, with the approval of Terri Irwin, 'MV Steve Irwin'.
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I never passed up Steve Irwin movies on TV and agreed that he was a true explorer and animal lover.
It is very interesting to noe bout someones life nd da way it was written was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
sadness now when i think about that loss...Steve had become a 'member' of our family via television. not a huge tv viewer, his show was one we watched and were always so excited to experience vicariously his adventures. the sadness is overshadowed when i see that his family continues to remind of our connection to our wildlife...we need MORE men, women, and children on our planet to care about our creatures!! thank you for this peek into Steve's life..
thank you
after wacthing the video and found out the news i am so sad
It's been about 4 1/2 yrs. since Steve died and this article still brought more than a few tears to my eyes. What a terrible terrible loss, not only to Australia but, the entire world as well. He accomplished so much in the short time he was with us. I sure hope his life's work will continue.
I miss Steve Robert Irwin soooooooooooooooooooooooo badly! plz come back!!!!! i miss you!
I was dumbstruck when I heard that Steve had died during a freak diving accident. He was an amazing and inspiring individual with a fantastic rapport with animals and humans. He will always be sorely missed by so many, not just his own family but by his extended family as well - the wild life that he truly lived his life for. He left a fantastic legacy but so sad to say good-bye to him so soon. Thanks for sharing these poignant thoughts with us agvulpes.
Steve will be sorely missed by the animals and humans a like. He was a wonderful man and Aussie. You have written an excellent memorial in his honour.
I'm just getting to know this side of the world, Agvulpes, and I have to say, it's been a delight reading yours, and other Aussies, hubs.
Great photos, and what a thorough touch: quotes, photos, highlights of his life. Thanks for the memorial-enjoyed.
I have really enjoyed watching his daughter Bindi on her show, and I hope she follows in her father's footsteps.
Steve was much loved here in the UK too - I loved his enthusiasm for his work and really enjoyed his shows
A lovely tribute - thank you
I think Steve was a great character, loveable, a little crazy maybe, but he made learning about nature fun. He will be missed. This is a very nice hubpage.
Steve was the best - sad that he is not around any more - this hub is a fitting tribute.
America loved Steve, too. Hubby and I always watched his shows. Great tribute!
Good info on Steve Irwin. Brave man and a great animal lover he was. Thanks for sharing it, dear friend.
Great Hub about a great guy. My sons and I sure miss watching him on TV, and still watch his DVD. I'm so glad the ship was renamed for him. It's fitting. Thanks for a good read, and a look back at such an amazing man!
I miss him! I think his little girl is going to be just like him & we will probably see more of her in the future!
Hiya, I loved Steve and me and my son always used to watch him on TV, and laugh when he used to manically jump around and launch himself onto the nearest croc. it really upset me, as one slip up, one tiny little mistake, probably because he was thinking how great the pictures would be, I believe he was going to help his daughter with her first filming with the rays? and woomph, one flick of the tail and that was it. It seems very ironic that a man who knew all the moves of an animal, could slip up by swimming over the top of a ray. it was such a shame. thanks again nell
Steve had many fans over here in the good ole USA. I felt a great sense of loss when he died, still we must note that the man died doing what he loved to do. I'd prefer not to die at all, but since I must, I hope it is as real a death as Steve experienced, and happens right in the midst of my greatest achievements.
Agvulpes. Hi What an absolutely wonderful tribute you have written to Steve Irwin. He was in my opinion a very special man, Who loved all wild life from Ants to Elephants and everything in between, He also loved his family with a passion. He was truly a great Australian and was loved by many many people from around the world. "good one olly". Thank's. :) :) (hug)
Thank you for this great hub agvulpes, as a fellow Australian I thought of him the same way. This is a wonderful tribute to the late great Steve Irwin.
I learnt a few things from this hub that I did not know about Steve Irwin and the ship named in his honour. Thanks mate!
I just loved it when they had their first baby and then their son...He was such a proud PaPa...you could tell how much he truly cared for the croc's and all the other animals...especially his own Family....and I have to go along with what Darlene ended with...
"Steve is still their guardian over each animal in this kingdom....I still love you Steve, pray for all of us"...
Nice Tribute my dear man...:O) Hugs G-Ma
Hail noble fox! I think Steve Irwin was as popular with television audiences across the world as he was in Australia...one couldn't help but watch in awe as he did his thing!
Hey ag! What Steve and Terry have done is to foster in Bindi a love and respect for nature and a passion to pass it on to others! That's a legacy!
I liked what I saw of him... he seemed genuine and loved animals.. how could you not like him?
I also watched him from the beginning of his career, I live in Colorado USA, and he was a shinning star, the brighter the star the better of our creatures of Earth are cared for. Steve is still their guardian over each animal in this kingdom....I still love you Steve, pray for all of us...
great hub tribute thanks
Great hub - I used to love watching Steve Irwin on TV. It was so tragic to hear of his death.
I saw his TV shows here in Italy a lot of times and I have to say that even if he was completely crazy he was very funny and quite expressive in his love for animals. He left doing what he liked most but it's been a sad thing. Great hub, rated and stumbled.
I never knew or met Steve Irwin either AGV, but I felt close to him through his shows. I'd cringe every time he put himself in harm's way, but I guess he did what he loved and probably knew full well the risks he took.
I feel especially bad for his sweet little kids, having to grow up without a father as sweet as him!!


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