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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105 mm f/1.4E ED
5. Chromatic and spherical aberration
Chromatic aberration
Fast optics produced by Nikon very often experiences problems with longitudinal chromatic aberration. The constructors of that Nikkor didn't manage to correct it in a perfect way either. The aberration is visible without special problems. Even on stopping down the aperture to f/2.0 you can notice a slight colouring of out-of-focus images.
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A significantly better situation can be observed when it comes to the lateral chromatic aberration and the graph below shows it clearly.
In the majority of cases we got results below 0.04%; it means you won't have the slightest problems with that aberration.
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Spherical aberration
The first photo in this chapter shows that when you pass from f/1.4 to f/2.0 the depth of field moves slightly toward the longer end of the focal scale. That effect is not especially pronounced and the object of your photo still remains sharp. Taking into account the fact that defocused light circles we got in front of and behind the focal point look practically the same and the quality of images by f/1.4 is very high it would be difficult to call the spherical aberration other than vestigial.
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Meet gorgeous Bonnie, her beautiful big sister Olivia and their stunning Mummy Natalie.
Bonnie was my last newborn for 2013 and such a precious little one to end my 2013 on a high. She was alert for most of her session which was perfect as we got some amazing awake shots showcasing her gorgeous deep blue eyes!
Thank you Nat & Jarrod for choosing me to capture Bonnie's newborn pictures x

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Be prepared.
It's simple, it's straightforward, it's good advice.
The Boy Scouts adopted "Be prepared" as its motto more than a century ago. When someone asked Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, "Prepared for what?" He replied, "Why, for any old thing."
In 1908 he wrote in Scouting for Boys that to be prepared meant that "you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty."
This is excellent advice for scouts in the wilderness or business owners in the thick of their industry.
The scouting motto resonates with Charlie Hall, economist, green-industry mentor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University. He wants growers to consistently look for ways to improve their businesses, especially when the economy is strong, so they're better prepared for the next economic downturn.
"Relatively speaking, the economy is up, and it grew considerably in the last year in the wake of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act," Hall says. "As consumers, we like tax cuts. They provide consumers with more purchasing power."
And more purchasing power means more money spent on goods and services.
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) certainly provided a shot in the arm of the economy, and it's one of the reasons the GDP went up to 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018, Hall says. And by the third quarter the GDP was at 3.4 percent, "which is still good," he reports. Hall expects that number to be just below 3 percent when the fourth-quarter numbers come in.
The TCJA helped provide an increase in the consumption of many products, not just green-industry products.
But the TCJA came at a time when the economy was already performing well.
"When we stimulate an already stimulated economy, we get that short-term bump in consumption," he explains. "But that wears out over time and the consumption factor starts waning. We'll likely see consumption begin to decrease a little in 2019.
"This was the wrong time of the business cycle to be putting in a policy like that to stimulate the economy because the Federal Reserve had already been stimulating the economy with ridiculously low interest rates for a decade. Then we've been building in fiscal policies and some infrastructure spending to stimulate the economy."
When TCJA was enacted, the unemployment rate was at 3.9 percent, which is considered "below normal" to economists.
"When an already stimulated economy is stimulated, that can cause inflation. But we've dodged that risk, and the Federal Reserve has done a great job in terms of helping manage that," he adds.
He predicts the feds will raise interest rates in March and September.
"We want to make sure the feds don't decelerate the pace of the economy. I don't think that will happen, but that's hard to forecast," he says.
Other indicators
There are some indicators that help predict how well the green industry will do this year.
On the good news front, the demand for plants is quite strong with the National Gardening Survey reporting that 95.5 million households participated in some gardening activity and that spending on gardening was at an all-time high at $503 per household annually.
"That indicates we're doing something right in this part of the business cycle," he says.
The housing forecast calls for 1.3 million houses this year and the cost of homes is expected to slightly increase in 2019.
In 2019, growers have to manage their costs and/or increase their prices to make up for those extra shipping costs.
"We should be at 1.5 million housing starts based on our current demographics, but hurricanes and fires hurt the market, and there's a shortage of lots available to build houses," Hall explains.
And just like in the green industry, the construction companies are having a tough time finding and keeping labor.
"But there was a law of unintended consequences in play in terms of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. It took out some tax incentives of owning a home," he says. "Also, many folks are electing to rent because housing affordability has gone down. But overall the health of the housing industry is good news for us."
Distribution costs are another factor that affects the health of the green industry. There was a driver shortage of 100,000 last year coupled with a 3.5 percent increase in tonnage carried by trucks. The driver shortage is expected to keep going up. Therefore, transportation and shipping costs will continue to rise.
"In 2019, growers have to manage their costs and/or increase their prices to make up for those extra shipping costs," he adds.
Don't hang your hat on driverless trucks.
"It's still going to take a while to have the confidence needed in that technology," he says.
The major transfer of wealth from one generation to the next continues to be significant to the economy.
"There are 11 million fewer people in the X generation mathematically, so hopefully as they enter that 'sweet-spot' age of gardening and landscaping homes, they'll spend the money. And we have to emphasize those functional benefits of plants to retain relevancy in that demographic," he explains.
Profit margins
In general, sales increased for green-industry firms and profit margins tended to increase in 2018 over 2017.
"Some growers even made a 25 percent profit margin, but keep in mind that we have large range in our industry from those who lost money in 2018 to those getting 10, 20 or 25 percent profitability," he says.
For those growers making a 25-percent profit margin, they are managing working capital correctly and they're articulating the value proposition of their product to their customers in a straightforward and meaningful fashion, he adds.
Growers with higher profit margins are also managing their SKUs.
"SKU management requires growers to look at their product mix to see where they have the biggest sales, then emphasize those SKUs," he explains. "Don't try to have all the products for all customers."
SKU management should be part of your planning process every year, he advises. "First list all SKUs by order of sales – ones that generate most sales all the way to the bottom that generate little to no sales. You need to have an arbitrary cutoff. For this instance, let's say $1,000 in sales. Why are you wasting resources and talent for something you're not selling more than $1,000 worth of?"
Next, he says to list all those SKUs by their gross margins and rank them. To do that, you have to know the cost of those particular line items. Finally, look at the bottom third and ask yourself, "How can I get those margins higher?" Hall says by either reducing prices or increasing costs.
"The 80/20 rule definitely applies, and sometimes it's the 90/10 rule," he says. "When you're spending a lot of time on that bottom 80 percent, that takes a lot of managerial talent and labor, and you're not getting a lot of gain from it."
At the end of 2017, Hall calculated the index of prices paid by growers, which included all costs involved in producing plants except sales and general and administrative expenses, and those costs increased 22 percent from 2007. But anecdotally, prices charged for plants did not keep up with the spike in production costs, which squeezes margins.
"That's why it's imperative to look at your price structure every single year," he says. "Do you have an opportunity to increase prices because you adopted some production efficiencies or because of stimulated demand or because of your increased marketing efforts?"
Be prepared
We're in a long expansionary period, and Hall says we're experiencing the lowest financial stress we've had in in decades.
"But if I'm a firm in the green industry – or any industry – and I'm not performing well, I must ask myself, 'Is this the best that I can do and how am I going to make it through the next recession? How do I reposition my business?'"
Based on several indicators, Hall expects the next economic downturn to occur in 2020 or 2021. However, it's typically the following spring before it affects the green industry.
"I give it a 50/50 chance that the downturn will happen in 2020 and an 80 percent chance it will happen in 2021," Hall says. "If a recession starts in 2021, we won't feel the impact until spring 2022, therefore woody growers need to start controlling growth now. That does not mean to not plant anything. What it means is don't grow on spec and manage your inventory. Not just the numbers of new things you plant, but the ones you're shifting up, too."


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Gesäuse Nationalpark is located on the far east of the Austrian Alps. Although only about a 2h drive from Graz, for whatever stupid reason and excuse I hadn't been there until lately.
At one sunny Saturday morning I decided to take my chance and take a ride to the national park.
Starting in Admont, which has a really famous and humongous monastery, I approached the park from the west and immediately was awed by it's beauty and totally crazy roads in between high rocks, cliffs and forrests.
Unfortunately I couldn't plan for a much longer visit, so I took the few hours I had available to roam the surroundings and take a few snapshots of the valley.
Exiting the national park on its eastern end leads to this amazing view:
What I have learned on that day is, that I am definitely coming back sooner than later :)


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At Evelyn�s Drive-In in Tiverton, being loyal to state cuisine goes beyond just serving up scrumptious seafood to customers at an all-star waterfront location. Though their lobster chow mein is world renowned, thanks to Guy Fieri of the Food Network, and their fish and chips are some of the best in town, nourishment isn�t just for customers at this favored clam shack. At Evelyn�s, taking care of the community goes hand and hand with serving up steaming hot bowls of Rhode Island-style chowder with clam cakes.
In 2003, Jane Bitto, co-owner of Evelyn�s, took her passion for local fare to the next level, creating Singing Out Against Hunger (SOAH), an awareness campaign that supports community food pantries and stresses the importance of eating healthy, regardless of one�s income. Through SOAH, Evelyn�s partners with nearby Coastal Roasters and other local businesses to host a three-day series of events that includes live music, raffles, and auctions. Since 2003, the campaign has raised more than $100,000 and has helped feed more than 3,000 local families through its partnership with East Bay Community Action Program (Tiverton Food Bank) and The Little Compton Food Bank.
�Singing Out was my project at first but now it�s become more than that,� says Bitto, whose SOAH campaign is in its 10th year. �The people in town have come together to do more with the program, to make it much more about the community, and to support the musicians and each other.�
SOAH is a volunteer-run event and is free for everyone. �It�s a fun time for whatever kind of person you want,� says Bitto. �If you�re young, if you�re old, if you have lots of money, if you have no money � then this event is for you.�
The Singing Out Against Hunger music festival will take place Sept. 13-15, at Evelyn�s Drive-In and Coastal Roasters in Tiverton. Event-goers are encouraged to bring a canned good to be contributed to local food banks.
This article appears in the August issue of Newport Life Magazine.


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Sunday, November 22, 2009
West Beats Trinity...and More
I thought that Trinity would beat West tonight, or if West did win it would be a close game. But just like my decision to include "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry on a mix CD that I made for my girlfriend's mother, I was wrong. Here are my thoughts on Trinity/West plus tonight's other big games:
My Take on Trinity/West
West beat Trinity tonight 53-41. Anytime there is a matchup between two of the four Manchester schools, it is always a must-see game. These schools have great rivalries, and the gyms are always packed. Tonight both Trinity's and West's student sections were packed, and they were loud. It was a great atmosphere at West High.
Going into this game, Trinity's Phil Hayden had bee playing on a bum ankle. He was going to give it a go once again tonight. Hayden played, but was not 100%, and wasn't able to go at it full boar. Before the game started, I received word that Gordon Duffley was out for this game with a migraine. He played for Trinity on Tuesday, but he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to the migraines. So with Duffley out, and Hayden playing at less than 100%, the door was open for West to pull out the W.
I wasn't surprised that the Blue Knights won this game, but I was surprised with how much they won by. They set the tempo early, and controlled the game from start to finish. Two minutes into the game, the score was Richard Valentin 8 Trinity 0. Valentin was on fire tonight, especially in the first half. He is the quickest player off the dribble in Class L. He made two separate drives where he beat his defender and took it to the rim. Both times Trinity's 6'9" center Sylvere came over to help on defense and try and block the shot. Both times Valentin put the ball off the glass and in...against a player 11 inches taller than him! Plus one of the two buckets was an and-one. He also had a sick crossover dribble then banked the shot off the glass from 17 feet away, and then made a very nice floater in the lane. Valentin had the game's first 8 points, 16 in the first half and a game-high 23 total points.
West has more than just Valentin, though. They play 6 kids and they are all VERY fast and VERY athletic. They're the fastest team in NH. Yes, they're even faster than BG. West uses that speed to play pressure defense, force turnovers, they are so quick that they get EVERY loose ball and then they get out and run, and they're extremely fast in transition. The other 5 players in the rotation are Sammy Abdalla, Quintin Hunter, Aaron Martin, Jose Gonzalez and Greg Asselin. Abdalla and Hunter are as fast and athletic as anyone in the state.
I already knew that the Blue Knights had good athletes and good skill. The main weakness that I saw in West at the QCIBT was discipline. They were playing so fast that they would make silly turnovers, silly fouls and had poor shot selection. For the most part tonight, they played disciplined basketball. They were able to play at a very fast speed while still staying in control and take good shots.
So what went wrong tonight for Trinity? Well David Madol only scored 5 points. This is a kid that has been averaging about 19-20 points a game so far this season, and he was VERY quiet tonight. He just didn't get enough touches, and when he did get the ball, Gonzalez and Asselin played some great defense on him. Like I said, West had some great team speed, they got the loose balls and they forced turnovers. Zach Stevens has been averaging 14-15 points a game so far and he only had 9 tonight. Madol and Stevens combined for just 6 points in the first half.
This was clearly not Trinity's best game. Duffley being out and Hayden being slowed by the ankle hurt them. But even if they're healthy, Trinity is a good team but still has some things to work on if they want to make it to Durham.
As for West, this was a very good win for them. The key for them now will be consistency. They're clearly playing excellent basketball right now. But they have to keep building on this win and not get complacent. They also have to keep all of their kids on the court and out of trouble.
"I'm not worried about the on-court stuff" said West Head Coach Sam Carey. "I'm worried about the off-court stuff. I have meetings with each player everyday to see how they're doing in school and trying to help them stay out of trouble. I keep telling them they have a chance to be REALLY good if they can just stay on the team."
One final note on this game. Each team had a scary moment in the fourth quarter when key players went down with injuries. Abdalla went down for West with 6 minutes left in the game, and Trinity's Madol had to be helped off the floor just a minute and a half later. Neither player returned to the game. These would have been major injuries if they turned out to be serious. But fortunately for both teams they were just cramps, and both players are fine.
My Take on the other big games tonight:
Boy, was this a surprise! Winnacunnet wins it easily, 45-29. Memorial had two big injuries in the QCIBT, Matt Couture and Shomari Morgan. Couture was back to 100% before tonight's game. Morgan has been playing, but he's not 100%. I wasn't at this game, but I'm guessing Morgan was slowed in this game by the ankle and that was a factor. Still, Winnacunnet was in complete control of this one all the way, and especially playing at Memorial this was an impressive win for the Warriors. Since this game was at Memorial, it was the same gym where Winnacunnet's season ended a season ago in the Class L quarterfinals. And although the Warriors and Crusaders return a total of just three players who played more than four minutes in that game, I am sure that Winnacunnet Head Coach Jay McKenna used that as extra motivation for his team to come out and get revenge.
Merrimack wins, 66-48. Going into this game, this was a matchup of two of my top 6 Class L teams. I expected a good, close game. North only lost to BG by two the other night and only lost to Dover by a few points. So I figured that this would be a close one, and possibly a North win. But again I was wrong. Merrimack controlled this game the whole way. The Tomahawks solidify their spot in the top 3 of the Class L power rankings with a very impressive blowout win over a good North team.
Bedford wins 59-57. Bedford picks up a nice home win by beating a good Souhegan team tonight. This was also a good win for Bedford because while they had other wins before tonight, this was the first against a good team. Souhegan is a team that is still trying to define roles and find their identity. And it doesn't get any easier for them, with Pelham on their schedule Tuesday night.
South with a mild upset beats Exeter 60-49. Ok, so South loses to Goffstown, but they beat Exeter?! I am not buying Goffstown as a better team than the Blue Hawks. Especially considering Exeter took Merrimack to overtime last Tuesday. What can you say, it's been a crazy year so far. I'm not complaining though. Parity is a very good thing for NH basketball. Anything can happen on any given night. Teams have to bring their "A" game every night. This makes for better competition and this also makes for better individual basketball players.
Alvirne beats Central in overtime 46-43. Not really a surprise here. But word is that Joe Stisser is finally healthy again and back in the lineup now for the Little Green. I'm sure he'll need some time to get readjusted and back in shape, but as the season goes on he'll make a big difference for Central. Look for them to struggle early but get better as the season goes on. Stisser is a true point guard, and having him back in the lineup means sophomore Gabe LaCount can play the wing which is his natural position. He's been playing out of position so far this year at the point.
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Boy Carey can coachReplyDelete
Thoughts on other big games? Did I miss them?ReplyDelete
does Bedford get to move above Souhegan because of the win?ReplyDelete
Watching Valentin tonight, I saw a player who is not only worthy of a first team all state selection, but will also be stongly considered for player of the year if he is able to keep this level of play up for the remainder of the season - he was that good. Not only did he seem to score at will, but his energy level on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court was non-stop. All of his teammates fed off his energy and never let up for a second. He's the type of player that makes all of his teammates better just by being on the floor - never mind what he can do with the ball in his hands. Very, very impressive tonight. Jeremy, do you agree with that assessment?ReplyDelete
Absolutely I agree. The kid plays with a ton of energy. When I saw West scrimmage Bedford before the season started I came on here and said how well he played. The one thing though about that scrimmage was that since it was just a scrimmage West played their bench more, and Valentin sat out from time to time. When he was in there though, he went at it full boar, playing with a ton of energy. I thought that maybe he was able to play that way in the scrimmage because he wasn't playing the whole time. In other words he was able to go all out for half the game but if it was a real game he would have to conserve his energy to play 30 minutes a game. But that was not the case tonight. He played the entire game, and went all out the whole time. And that is a credit to his desire as well as the great shape he's in.ReplyDelete
Great win for West. Richard Valentin is in a league of his own, VERY quick, unselfish, takes advantage of what the defense gives and involves his team and elevates their game...32 minutes of great intensity.ReplyDelete
What can you say about Sam Carey and how important coaching is? He is a class act who cares about the kids beyond the "floor". You look at what Mike Fitzpatrick did with Memorial last season and you see the impact that great coaching has on the kids. Sam and Mike are among their best coaches in NH basketball.
Went to the Winnacunnet-Memorial game last night. Winnacunnet started off slow but were in complete control from the end of the 1st quarter on. It was a typical Mckenna defensive scheme with a mixture of Zone full court presses, straight man and half court zone. Winni also picked apart Memorial's zone defense and outhustled them all night long. The point guard for Winni Ryan Dunn is an absolute animal on the floor, tenacious on D, dives for every loose ball and pushes the tempo. Memorial really had trouble handling Winni's defense especially the full court press, Fitzpatrick it looked like suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter and really did not do much maybe a tow three's and one early bucket on a drive. It was my first trip to the Memorial gym. I was really surprised with the lack of atmosphere for a school that went to the finals last year. The school did not even provide a roster sheet or program for patrons. The student section was non existent, no concessions, the fans were friends and family. I do not know who the players for Memorial are except for Fitzpatrick since I went to the Finals last year. Note to Memorial may want to promote hoops a little better.ReplyDelete
Valentin is a great player but i just want to point one thing out about a player that gets a little overshadowed at times. Anthony floras, there has been a lot of talk about his brother Dimitri who is the best freshman in the state. Anthony was matched up against Valentin in the first game and held him to about 8 points before he fouled out of them game and it was because of Anthony Floras. He is the best defensive guard in the state BY FAR, Valentin has been torching other teams but not Merrimack. His offense may not be as good as his brother or other guards but he can lock down most players he defends.ReplyDelete
There was a lot of hype about the West game and Valentin leading up to opening night but after Merrimack won pretty easily people were saying how Valentin was overrated especially around Merrimack. However, now it shows he is not overrated he is a great player Anthony Floras is just a very underrated defender. Now a days offense is the most important barometer for measuring a players skill but defense is extremely important as well and Anthony Floras is one of the best defenders in the state.
"They play 6 kids and they are all VERY fast and VERY athletic. They're the fastest team in NH. Yes, they're even faster than BG."ReplyDelete
How fast do you think those 6 kids will be in the 4th quarter?
Worst place to see a game and i have never seen a program there.ReplyDelete
In a matchup with BG any team that relies solely on 6 kids could struggle because of BG's depth.ReplyDelete
Dream Matchup!ReplyDelete
Stick with me on this. Last week Milford played Monadnock at home, started the non starters,played the starters limited minutes. Won by 59 points. Monadnock is an hour from Milford.
On February 23rd the game is scheduled again in Monadnock.
Also on February 23rd you have a game scheduled in class L.
Trinity hosting Keene. Keene has yet to win a game in class L. Thier lone win was against a very weak class I team in Conval. Trinity is a top 5 team.
Trinity is a short 30 minutes from Milford where as it is more like an hour and change to get there from Keene.
Keene and Monadnock are 15 minutes from each other.
I wonder if all four teams could come to an agreement to switch?
Better games,less travel and a chance to see two of the best teams in the state play each other. TO me this is a no brainer!
Milford could not compete with Trinity. Dream matchup Dream on...ReplyDelete
1:17,come on man, I hope you dont claim to be a hoop junkie. I'm the most neutral person you will find, i truly just love the game and could care less who wins but i gotta say with no disrepect you are absolutley crazy if you think for a second that Milford cant beat Trinity. I like Trinity alot, and i think by the end of the season they would will be good to go, matter of fact i have a Trinity/Memorial rematch in March, dont under estimate a seasons worth of coaching. Beleive me when i tell you, Milford beats Trinity, granted Milford doesnt have the depth of a Trinity, but Trinity doesnt play the type of game(like a BG) that requires you to be a deep team. In a 10 games series they would go 50/50 but if its one game, i go with Milford. Stick around next summer and i'm sure you'll see that match up!!ReplyDelete
You guys are missing the point. Why would trinity rather play Keene over Milford? Even if they are confident they would win? Don't you want to get ready for playoffs by playing a good team? I think Trinity would be the favorite but the fact is it would be better for all four teams involved. Monadnock gets to play a game that if they play real well they could win. Keene gets a chance to play a good game and have a chance to win.ReplyDelete
Milford gets to play their starters and continue to get ready for the playoffs. It really does not matter who wins and loses. Either way Trinity and Milford get better prepared for the playoffs and to teams that are having a tough year get to be in a more competitive game.
I think it's a good idea. The two biggest things you want as far as making schedules is to have competitive games, and you want less travel. This proposal satisfies both. It makes a lot of sense, and I think a lot of people would like to see a Milford/Trinity game.ReplyDelete
Keene is terrible, but the 2 closest class L schools to Keene are Concord & Trinity. Keene should just move to Division 2(formerly Class I) next year, then again they would have trouble competing in D2. Maybe D3? Oh yeah they lost to Conant already this year. D4??????ReplyDelete
Keene has had 5 players quit, and another may quit. So they only suit up 7 (soon to be 6) varsity players.ReplyDelete
All of the Keene ditracotors sit tight, Joe is in his first year over there, give him time to set the sail straight. lets not forget Joe is the one who created the "dynasty" at Conant. Eric has carried the torch well but Joe created the basketball enviroment in Jaffrey and it can happen in Keene, but their is an adjustment to be had by all before that can happen. Best wishes to Keene, now and in the future. We all know if you can build a program in Jaffrey, then you can definatley do it in Keene.ReplyDelete
The idea of crossing classes/divisions to eliminate travel expenses and generate local rivalries is a great idea but there has to be some guidelines to laydown before just makeing it happen, but it should definatley be done. Today more than ever with schools competing in open division summer and fall programs the gap between the schools is closing, as state we are at a point where we could go with the Indiana style format, and the smaller schools could compete for the overall state title. Granted overall the bigger classes/division schools are gonna win majority of the time but i think you will see each year that the top schools in the smaller divisions will be able to compete with anybody and that is a BEAUTIFUL THING !!!! If they make it so a win is win and lose is a lose no points more points or less points for playing smaller schools, and the set guidlines, Class L schools can scheudle 2 class I schools and one Class M team a year. Class I can schedule two class M schools and 1 class S school year and so on down the line. This would allow some local rivalries to thrive with out of division scheduels, and with there not point any point system this would not hurt or help schools to play down or up. NH is finally coming along in the hoop scene, this minor adjustment would go along way for everyone with continueing to move forward. Special props go out to BST Basketball and Coach Morrisette at Rivier College for their programs which have transcented the game here in NH and allowed the smaller schools the chance to compete and produce an overall better quality of basketball.ReplyDelete
Hey Keene, Conant is class M not class L, Joe has built a great class M program, went to Maine last year and only 2 wins came from a team that won 0 games and a team that won 1 game against the team that won 0 games. This year Keene will beat ConVal twice & end up with a record of 2-16 with both wins against a class I school. then he will quit just like he did in Maine. Luckily the JV coach is comitted to staying around & hopefully he will build the program. Then again with the set-up overthere and the AD they have they will always have trouble being competive in every team sport except for baseballReplyDelete
Conant will beat Keene by 20, who are you kidding?ReplyDelete
Hey 9:20,ReplyDelete
I'm not even close to Keene, thank god but i can tell you this, all you did is reiterate my point, nice job. Joe helped build a program at Conant that could compete with any Class L team, mabye not win them all but atleast compete,and that didnt happen over night, check the record. (look at what Campbell was able to acheive, and Conant has beaten them steadily). If you can build a program in little old Jafferey, it surely can be done in Keene. What happened in Maine, who knows but to go in and build a succesful program in one year is nearly impossible, there is exceptions to the rule, such as Fitz at Memorial but Fitz also inhertited his team early, got kids to beleive and was able to use the summer/falls leagues as building blocks and he will tell you himself that was the key to their success last year. You talk about class L, like it is the B all of classes, and for the most part they beat the smaller schools but the gap has closed tremendously and only getting smaller. It sounds like to me you have some bitterness towards Joe, I dont know him from the whole in the wall, i'm just speaking from a reality perspective, so dont let being jaded blur the reality. and if the last quote was direted towards me, Conant beating Keene at this point and time is a know brainer, tell me where in my statement i said anything about Keene beating Conant.


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The lying leg raise is a hip-abduction exercise. Hip abduction occurs when the leg moves out to the side of the body, and contributes to the strength, stability and proper alignment of the hip.
Muscles worked include the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and to a lesser extent, the tensor fasciae latae. The gluteus medius is activated with abduction and when the hip is rotated.
The gluteus minimus is a smaller muscle, located underneath the gluteus medius. Its primary functions are to abduct the leg and allow the hip to rotate internally. An example of internal rotation of the hip is to straighten the leg and turn the foot inward, while with external rotation the foot would move outward.
The tensor fasciae latae helps with abduction, and with flexion. Hip flexion occurs when the leg is raised to the front, such as when running, walking or climbing stairs.
Starting position: Lie comfortably on your right side with legs straightened. To help keep balance, lightly touch the floor with one hand.
Lifting/strengthening phase: Slowly raise the left leg until you have reached a full range of motion. Pause briefly, and slowly return to starting position.
Repeat with other leg.
There are many ways to strengthen the muscles involved in hip abduction.
Clamshell: This exercise (not shown) involves lying on the side with knees bent, one foot on top of the other. Slowly lift the knee upward until a comfortable full range of motion is achieved. Pause and slowly lower.
Side stepping: Place a resistance (loop) band at the ankles, and slowly abduct the right leg to a comfortable range of motion. Keep the foot planted, and bring the left leg toward the right. Take slow, deliberate steps, starting with 10 reps to each side, or to fatigue.
Abduction can also be accomplished by standing in place rather than walking, and with or without using a resistance band. Side-stepping can also be performed on a treadmill using a slow pace (less than 1 mph). In this case, you would face the side of the treadmill instead of facing front and practice abducting the leg as you step. For safety, hold on to the rails if balance is an issue.
The frequency and number of sets and repetitions vary according to goals and current strength. Beginners can typically start with one or two sets to mild fatigue two to three times weekly, and increase repetitions and/or sets as strength improves.
For strength balance, include other leg exercises such as squats or lunges into your routine.
Not all exercises are right for everyone. If you have medical conditions, pre-existing injuries or are unaccustomed to exercise, consult with your physician before starting a new exercise program.


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What is the best way to read The Catechism?greenspun.com : LUSENET : Catholic Pages Forum : One Thread
I have 2 copies of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and I am eager to use them as a resourse. My problem, I can't seem to stay awake while reading them. it's not that the subject matter isn't interesting to me, it's just that I find the format difficult to interpret. Can anyone give me some advice as to how I can read them that will make sense to me?
-- Anonymous, May 23, 1998
Hi Jeanne,
I've had a few people recommend that every Catholic should read the Catechism from front to back, at least twice. But, I think that is hard for a lot of people. The first section is very heavy and has a lot of difficult concepts when it deals with the nature of God, and the Trinity, etc.
I think the better way is probably to start from the back and read forward!
Start with the whole section on Prayer and then go to the whole section on the Commandments and Morality, and then go to the very beginning where it deals with the Creed.
I tend to use the Catechism as a resource to find original documents or good quotations from the Saints on a given doctrine or position.
For readability, you'll probably find the Baltimore Catechism or the Catechism of Pius X is easier to digest for many readers.
Does that help? Or have I misunderstood your question?
God bless, Paul McLachlan Webmaster, catholic-pages.com
-- Anonymous, May 23, 1998
Hi Jeanne
Well the Cathechism was not specifically written to be "read" but Referenced. Sort of like the Encylolpedia you can "read" it. As Paul suggests some other outline can be followed with references to the sections of the Cathechism as you go. One of the best to my knowledge is "Handbook for Today's Catholic" Published by Liguori.
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Peggys Pots has two staff, Megan and Simon. Both are professional artists with a passion for pottery painting and craft things in general and love working with people to create something amazing either for themselves or someone else.
Pottery Painting is an activity that is perfect for everyone, even those who say they have no artistic skill - we will prove you wrong! Everyone has a creative side, you may just need assistance to bring it to the surface and at Peggy's Pots we have the time and the patience to help you succeed. Your creativity mixed with our range of high quality stamps and materials can allow you to achieve the best results.
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The elegant but simple Typhoon Coaster will have you feeling like you are embarking on a luxury cruise in the early 1900s. The base was inspired by a vintage French napkin holder, while the side loops, which are replications of 1890s American drawer pulls, fold upward to keep the stone coasters secure in all manner of inclement weather.
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Set on a ridge overlooking Taylor Bay beach, Blanca Villa offers 360º views of the Caribbean Sea, Chalk Sound, and Silly Creek. I love how cheery and bright the decor is, the all-white scheme amplifies the nonstop ocean views. The dining nook on the patio is cozy and open to the view, perfect for a romantic evening. Blanca Villa is perfect for a couple's romantic getaway, honeymooners, or good friends who want to have a tranquil holiday in a contemporary oceanfront setting.
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Only 30 steps to the beach!
Blanca Villa is an oceanfront villa overlooking Taylor Bay in a Sunset Bay, a residential community. Blanca perches on top of a ridge above the sea for optimal ocean views.
Guests can access the beach from a private path with a security code. Loungers await on the white, powder soft sand. The water is notoriously shallow and calm, and has stunning sunsets. Back at the villa, there's a wraparound covered terrace with cushioned outdoor furniture and al fresco dining. The freshwater pool sits adjacent, and is easily accessed from the common areas. The open-concept living room has modern design and an entertainment system. The fully-equipped kitchen offers ocean views, a professional GE range built-in electric cooktop and oven, a blender, a coffeemaker, and cookware. Blanca Villa offers two air-conditioned king suites with ensuite bathrooms. One has a soaking tub and a separate shower, while the other has a walk-in shower.
Taylor Bay is 30 steps from Blanca, and Sapodilla Bay isn't much further. Restaurants are within a 5-minute drive, and water activities are available on nearby Chalk Sound.
|Aug 31, 2019 to Nov 1, 2019
4 Night Minimum
|1-4 people
|Nov 2, 2019 to Nov 22, 2019
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|Nov 23, 2019 to Dec 19, 2019
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Notes on Rates:
- All rental rates are based on two persons per bedroom.
- This property charges rates in US Dollars (USD).
- Rates do not include: tax of 12%.
- Rates are subject to change.
Choosing the right villa is just the first step in creating the perfect vacation experience. We help you plan every element of your villa vacation, from rental cars to spa treatments, completely personalized to you.
- spa services
- chef/cook services
- butler service
- car rental
- restaurant reservations
- activity and sightseeing
- ferry/airport transfers
- grocery provisioning
- laundry service
- Bedroom 1: Main Level
- 1 King, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Safe
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower, Tub
- Bedroom 2: Main Level
- 1 King, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Safe
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
Beds & Baths
Main House
- BBQ Outside (Gas)
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Blender
- Book Library
- CD Player
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffee Maker
- Coffee Maker Nespresso
- Contemporary Furnishings
- Dishwasher
- Docking Station
- DVD Library
- DVD Player
- Fridge
- Great Views
- Honeymoon
- Ice maker
- Internet Access/WiFi
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Oven/Stove
- Pool at Villa
- Screened Doors
- Screened Windows
- Short Walk to Beach
- Staff Favorites
- Stereo System
- Sunset View
- Telephone
- Television
- Tennis Nearby
- Toaster
- Washer/Dryer
|Infinity edge plunge pool
|Air Conditioning
|A/C throughout villa
|Within Sunset Bay private community, Taylor Bay
|30 steps to Taylor Bay Beach!
|3 minutes by car
|Upon arrival at the airport, guests will be greeted by a member of the villa management team. After securing their rental vehicle they will follow them to the villa for an orientation of the property.
|Dining room seats 4
|Complimentary use of the private Sunset Bay tennis courts. ( tennis rackets and balls provided)
|Welcome - minimum age 12 years old
|AC is metered and charged to guests at market rate. Car rental, private chef, butler, server, daily maid service, grocery and beverage shopping (pre-arrival and during your stay), liquor and wine delivery, nanny service, baby equipment, spa services, yoga and personal training, photography, and private airport transfer/car service can be arranged for an additional fee.
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|Traveler Satisfaction
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|# of Reviews
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Beautiful Property
Blanca Villa, Turks and Caicos villa review
Blanca Villa is a beautiful property in an amazing location. Overall, we were thrilled with our stay. Taylor Bay is steps away, and the villa itself has everything you need for a fun and relaxing week.
Our experience with WhereToStay.com and Andrew was excellent. The team is very responsive and very helpful.
Beautiful Villa, Gorgeous Beach
Blanca Villa, Turks and Caicos villa review
My wife, daughter, and I stayed at Villa Blanca for a week during spring break. The villa is located on a small hill overlooking Taylor Bay Beach, with spectacular views of the ocean and evening sunsets. This is on the south side of the island, so getting to Grace Bay or other parts of the island does entail driving, which could be an issue for some people.
Taylor Bay Beach is private, about 1/3 mile long, with great sand and clear, shallow water. Its perfect for relaxing in the sun, and the villa offers 4 beach chairs which my wife and daughter used for power-lounging. There's just enough traffic for people-watching, but it never approached crowded conditions. So, while we did go snorkeling a few days at Smith Reef on the north side or on a half-day trip with Big Blue, we found Taylor Bay Beach so nice and seductive to stay and hang.
The villa itself is very well-kept and clean, with a well-stocked kitchen and tons of towels. The deck and small pool were really good for after-hours with a Tanqueray and Tonic or whatever poison you prefer. Maid service came once mid-week, which helped keep the villa looking sharp, renewed our towels, and cleaned the pool. Security details were quite vigilant in an understated way, keeping non-residents/rentees out of the community.
Last, Andrew and Sharon from WhereToStay made the booking process easy and were very helpful with all the details regarding our trip. Onsite, Julian met us at the villa for the introduction and walk-through, and again at checkout to ensure smooth sailing. The cleaning crew was efficient as well.
Overall? Blanca Villa is a really beautiful place to relax in the sun for a week!
Beautiful view!
Blanca Villa, Turks and Caicos villa review
We loved our vacation at Blanca Villa! The view from the villa was amazing, and we so enjoyed being steps away from Taylor Bay Beach! The house was stocked with all the supplies we needed, and we enjoyed cooking and watching the sunsets from the pool and the patio. It was so difficult to leave, we hope to be back next year!
Tip for future travelers: the path from the house to the beach is pretty rocky, so make sure you bring flip flops or water shoes because you won't want to be walking barefoot. :)
Andrew was great! We appreciated his prompt communication and help when we had to reschedule our trip due to the hurricane.
The Villa was outstanding and the service from Andrew and the entire Where to Stay crew was great also.
Blanca Villa, Turks and Caicos villa review
The Villa was stocked with all necessary items needed, i.e. all personal items, suntan oils, bug spray, etc. The kitchen was stocked also, the cookware was outstanding as were all other items. Not at all like a standard condo rental that you have to run out to town for restocking items. The Villa was cleaned on schedule at our requested time. The list of restaurants was a great help. We were able to get a reservation at Coco Bistro and it was fantastic. Hardest reservation on the island! The list of activities was helpful as well. We did the snorkeling half day trip, parasailing and jet skis. Dinesh was very helpful also.
All in all the entire WhereToStay experience was outstanding. I would recommend it highly.
Gorgeous Villa - Very Relaxing Locale
Blanca Villa, Turks and Caicos villa review
Blanca Villa is a lovely place to stay, perfectly located across from what we thought was the most beautiful beach on T & C. Nice amenities and Julien and Dinesh were very accommodating and helpful.
This is the second time we worked with Shawna and Where to Stay and we were very pleased once again. We will definitely reach out to her next time we are headed to the Caribbean.


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The most FANTASMAGORICAL Stage Musical in the history of everything!
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious".
An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
All tickets are Reserved Seating. You will be given the option to select your seats during the checkout process.
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Here at the American Treasure Tour, we like to call out the artists whose records adorn our walls here in our Music Room. Some of them have established them over the years as influential masters, whose work has inspired people across the land, while others are all but completely forgotten today, but whose legacy we honor here. Most fall somewhere in between. Today, we call out Larry Gatlin, a country and Southern gospel singer and songwriter who has been recording music for most of his life. Larry Gatlin has sung solo and alongside his brothers Steve and Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers.
Born in 1948 to an oil field worker in Texas, the Gatlins started singing together in their local church. After high school, Larry avoided fighting in Vietnam by entering the University of Houston and playing on their football team. From there, music became his life. He joined a gospel music group called The Imperials in 1971, which led to his meeting country star Dottie West. She liked his music and had him write songs for her, moving him to Nashville. There, he sang backup for Kris Kristofferson before going solo, and he gained some success, recording a number of albums before 1978's Oh Brother, his last solo album, which featured two top-ten country songs: "I've Done Enough Dyin' Today" and "Night Time Magic." After that, he became part of a family band: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers. Alone and with his family, Gatlin has made dozens of albums over the years, and now spends some of his time talking. He occasionally serves as a commentator on the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network.


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August 6, 2019Iran
Ray Takeyh, senior fellow for Middle East studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the rising tensions between Iran and the United States.
July 11, 2019Afghanistan
Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks gain momentum, and tensions between the United States and Iran escalate.
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Tensions between Iran and the United States persist, Osaka holds this year's Group of Twenty summit, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump travels to South Korea.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran flare, Hungary's far-right prime minister visits the White House, and Congress and the Trump administration prepare for a showdown.
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The British Parliament is set to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's revised Brexit deal ahead of a looming deadline, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visits Baghdad for the first time in his te…
February 7, 2019Iran
President Hassan Rouhani commemorates Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, the United Kingdom's House of Commons votes on a new Brexit deal, and the African Union convenes in Addis Ababa.
November 1, 2018Elections and Voting
The United States goes to the polls in a tense midterm election, and Iran faces the consequences of new oil sanctions. Carla Anne Robbins sits in for Jim Lindsay.
September 20, 2018United Nations General Assembly
A look at President Trump's UN diplomacy, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the General Assembly, Syria's war end game generates discussion, and the UN tries to make progress on a global mig…
August 2, 2018European Union
Brexit negotiations continue between Theresa May and Emmanuel Macron, new U.S. sanctions on Iran take effect, and Japan commemorates the seventy-third anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and N…
May 16, 2018Iran Nuclear Agreement
CFR's Michael Dempsey, Philip Gordon, and James Lindsay discuss President Donald J. Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.


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Waste autoclave
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A waste autoclave is a form of solid waste treatment that uses heat, steam and pressure of an industrial autoclave in the processing of waste. Waste autoclaves process waste either in batches or in continuous-flow processes. In batch processes, saturated steam is pumped into the autoclave at temperatures around 160 °C.[1] The steam pressure in the vessel is maintained up to 6 bar (gauge) for a period of up to 45 minutes to allow the process to fully 'cook' the waste. The autoclave process gives a very high pathogen and virus kill rate, although the fibrous products which come from the process are susceptible to bacteria and fungus as they are high in starch, cellulose and amino acids.
Some autoclaves, also referred to as waste converters, can operate in the atmospheric pressure range to achieve full sterilization of pathogenic waste. Super heating conditions and steam generation are achieved by variable pressure control, which cycles between ambient and negative pressure within the sterilization vessel. The advantage of this new approach is the elimination of complexities associated with operating pressure vessels. However, steam that is not 97% saturated may not contain sufficient energy to kill the spores that may be on the surface of the items it comes in contact with.
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In "batch system" autoclave processes, the 'cooking' process causes plastics to soften and flatten, paper and other fibrous material to disintegrate into a fibrous mass, bottles and metal objects to be cleaned, and labels etc., to be removed. The process reduces the bulk volume of the waste by ~60%. After 'cooking', the steam flow is stopped and the pressure vented via a condenser. When depressurised, the autoclave door is opened, and by rotating the drum the 'cooked' material can be discharged and separated by a series of screens and recovery systems.
In continuous flow autoclave processes, glass, stones, and metals are removed from the waste stream before the "cooking" process begins, thus saving considerable energy, labor and equipment costs. With this process, waste enters and the product leaves the autoclave without the loss of temperature or pressure in the vessel. The material moves continuously through the process via computer-controlled process conveyors. After the waste is loaded onto the initial conveyor, the entire process is automated and it does not require human intervention to clean the inside of the vessel.
In early systems, the primary product was cellulose fibres. This comprises the putrescible (rottable), cellulose and lignin elements of the waste stream. The fibres can be fed into anaerobic digesters to reduce the biodegradability of the waste and to produce biogas. Alternatively the fibre could be used as biofuel.
Some systems claim to wash out hydrolysed hemicellulose sugars and most of the protein as water-solubles. The remaining materials, after simple physical separation (trommel screen) has several valuable uses. One system claims to be able to dry the cellulose during processing using heat, and another system is able to dry the cellulose (much more economically) using pressure and steam kinetics.
After fibre separation, the secondary streams consist of mixed plastics, which have normally been softened and deformed which eases separation, a glass and aggregate stream, separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The heat, steam and rotating action of the autoclave vessel strip off labels and glues from food cans leaving a very high quality ferrous/non-ferrous stream for recycling.
With the removal of water, fibre, metals, and much of the plastics, the residual waste stream for disposal may be less than 10% by weight of the original stream, and is essentially devoid of materials that decompose to produce methane. Systems in Europe meet and exceed all of the European waste treatment and recycling requirements.
The full process of loading, treatment and sorting is typically completed within 90 minutes. In a typical batch-type configuration, 2 10-ton units operating side by side would treat 440 tons per day with time for preventative maintenance. Continuous flow systems are modular and are specifically designed to match the necessary capacity.
The size of the vessel varies between vendors. Experience shows that "small" vessels are not productive enough; while if the vessel is too large, the heavy weight of the vessel may cause equipment failures.
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ECOHISPÁNICA has developed and built a municipal solid waste treatment plant based on a very special autoclaves system called "Waste Cleaner". It is the first system able to process municipal solid waste (MSW) in continuous mode. The plant is able to process up to 40.000 tons per year without previous selection, and the system has been internationally patented by ECOHISPÁNICA. The process just applies water steam, pressure, temperature, and some internal movement... In about 20 minutes, the main part of the garbage (organic matter), is converted into a kind of biomass, very clean, that you can touch with your hands, storable, and valid for composting, for gassification, or power generation (the calorific power is about 3.500 kcal/kg). The rest of materials like plastic or metals, are very easy to select once garbage has been processed into the Waste Cleaner. The advantages of this technology are really impressive: It makes possible the goal of zero landfill, the volume of the garbage is reduced more than 80%, the operational costs are significantly reduced, no emissions, the employees work in very clean conditions, it increases a lot the efficiency in respect to other technologies, and is very fast (20 minutes are enough). The plant of ECOHISPÁNICA is in the city of Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid), one of the most prestigious cities in Spain in environment and new technologies. Visits from more than 80 countries have been received in the Plant in the last 2 years. ECOHISPÁNICA is releasing the Waste Cleaner to the world market, and installation of plants in China, USA, Argentina, Chile, Israel, Brazil, Ghana and Spain is programmed for 2016 and 2017.
Ambiensys has built a plant based on an autoclave for the treatment of municipal waste using steam, the city of Barbera del Valles near Barcelona (Spain). System designed by Rafael Ribas and Oscar Ribas, processes household waste without prior selection. The equipment has a capacity of 25,000 tons and is the first in a series that will work in parallel. The plant also has a section for selecting materials resulting from the process, especially biomass, obtained very clean and fit for further use.The plant was installed in an old textile factory and it could use existing facilities to produce the necessary steam.
Babcock In 2010 Babcock built a single autoclave, based on Estech designs, as a proof of concept for the company's waste processing solution, the autoclave is capable of processing around eleven tonnes of unsorted waste per hour. This autoclave will be one of three autoclaves to go into a new facility at South Kirkby part of a PFI Project for the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council which will ensure that the Council achieves its strategic waste targets for diversion and recycling. The construction and commissioning of the new primary facilities at South Kirkby is scheduled to be completed in late 2012, the facilities at Denby Dale Road will be completed earlier during the same year. Together these facilities will treat 230,000 metric tons (253,531.6 U.S. tons) of municipal solid waste every year.[citation needed]. Babcock is operating under a license from EstechUSA LLC, who operated a commercial twin vessel plant in Wales beginning in 2004. Pictures from that operation, showing a pair of characteristic green and silver autoclaves, have been used by many startups as advertising literature.
The Wakefield Project is being completed by the Shanks Group PLC, UK, a successor to the Babcock group.
Estech began its autoclave business in 1998, and built its first full scale demonstration (single vessel system) in Sheffield UK. This is identified as the Model 1 system, and is now on display at Estech's headquarters in Ohio. A full size twin vessel facility, Model 2, was built in 2000 and operated in Bridgend, Wales. Recognizing the existing deficiencies in autoclave systems, Estech reviewed the worldwide state of the art of autoclave and other emerging waste technologies, assembled an engineering group with a broad background in technology development (from NASA, DoD, etc.) and privately funded a multi-million investment in improvements to produce its vessel-based Model 3 system. Others, including the UK, have determined that autoclave technology is the best solution for municipal waste management. The Model 3 system is built around its high-throughput autoclave/dryer (FiberCycle), which has been realized and demonstrated in numerous vessels.
Recognizing the need for a proper path of utilization of the volumes of "fluff" produced, Estech developed early on an integrated electric/steam system to use the fluff as fuel. There are significant advantages to the use of a Brayton cycle engine, although other engines are also used. The resultant PowerCycle produces steam and commercial electricity from the dried/cleansed biomass. WaterCycle captures, cleans, and reuses water. Post-vessel separations cull out ferrous, non-ferrous, and plastic goods for commercial sale. The system is being commercialized globally. Much of combined equipment is available off-the-shelf, but the assembly has proprietary and specialized technological improvements. Estech is now finishing the construction of a proprietary Model-3 unit for a specialty municipal waste stream in the EU.
Because of Estech's lead in the field, images of its autoclaves have been used by other companies in their advertisements. While Estech actively exercises its proprietary rights, those who contemplate systems promised on the basis of Estech's images should be aware that valid offerers would be showing their own images.
Sterecycle claims to be the first company in the world to build and operate a full scale autoclave plant for household waste. In late 2005 the company started construction of the first vessel for their industrial scale autoclave plant to process household waste. Under contract from 3 local authorities, the Sterecycle plant has been in full commercial operation in Yorkshire, England since June 2008 (but for a period of shut-down for inspection by the Health and Safety Executive following an explosion in January 2011, see below) and processes mixed household waste. The twin autoclaves are commercial-scale, processing 100,000 metric tons (110,231.1 U.S. tons) per year of waste from Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham councils under a long term contract for up to 10 years.
Sterecycle has folded.
WastAway of McMinnville, Tennessee, U.S.A., has operated a small autoclave facility since 2003. The WastAway System processes waste on a continuous-flow basis with a complete processing time, from unseparated waste to final product, of approximately 25 minutes.[2] The first WastAway commercial plant processed all the MSW of Warren County, Tennessee from 2003 through 2008.[3] Product from this facility has been used predominantly as a soil amendment in the commercial horticulture industry. The company constructed a 150 U.S. ton (136 metric ton) per day facility in Aruba which began operations in July, 2009. The system separates metals and inert materials from the waste stream and produces an environmentally friendly, non-malodorous, bio-stabilized material that the company has trademarked, "Fluff". WastAway claims that it will soon begin manufacture of twin 200 ton per day facilities for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is claimed that fluff from these two facilities will be used to fuel a new power plant being constructed on St. Croix.
- ^ Fibrecycle Process Environment Agency Waste Technology Data Centre Evaluation of Estech Fibrecycle Process
- ^ "WastAway: Our Process". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ "WastAway: Projects". Retrieved 22 January 2012.


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Monday, October 25, 2010
Martha Graham to Agnes de Mille...
"There is a vitality, a lifeforce, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware of the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open... No artist is pleased (there is) no satisfaction what(so)ever at any time. There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others."
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The Leaping Hart Archery group has been given a £3,518 boost from the Grange Community Association (GCA).
The group was founded by Michael Chevis, who saw the need for an archery club in Midhurst after being approached by visitors at Medieval Midhurst.
He set up Leaping Hart in January 2017, which meets on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings at Midhurst Rother College.
"The group is open to all age groups but Michael needed to buy junior bows and arrows to help younger members," said GCA chairman Joan Hursthouse.
"He also wants to expand so as well as target archery he can offer a field archery course and he needed to buy heavy duty arrows and weather-proof three dimensional targets.
"The GCA was delighted to be able to help Michael with the purchase of the additional equipment he needed to ensure the group could expand and thrive."
The association awards grants to sporting, leisure and community associations, giving up to half the cost of a capital project to benefit the community.
It meets next on June 5 and any local organisation looking for funding should visit www.thegrange.org.uk for information and an application form.


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Three houses have been set ablaze in Bayelsa community of Ozizebiri, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, following the killing of a 22 year old boy by a new military recruit, over a 50 Naira local bread known as Madiga.
The military recruit, identified as Ayibakare Oguo, 26 years old, stabbed the deceased following an argument.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim, identified as Princewill, an indigene of Opuama community in the same local Government area, was killed after a fight with the Oguo.
"The accused Ayibakare was alleged to have beaten up the younger sister of the deceased over 50 Naira Madiga he bought on credit.
"So in anger the deceased went to him to inquire why his sister was beaten up and a fight ensued and that was how the deceased was stabbed to death."
Confirming the development on the floor of the House of Assembly, the member representing Southern Ijaw constituency 2, Honorable Monday Obolo explained that the killing of the 22 year old has led to a reprisal attack and the burning of three houses.
According to Obolo, "Even though our traditional rulers and elders are trying to resolve the matter, angry youths from Opuama have already invaded the alleged Killer's community and set some houses ablaze".
Obolo, who received unanimous support from members of the House, called on security agencies in the state to deploy armed troops to the area to avoid total breakdown of law and order.
'Madiga' is a local bread, produced from sweet potato flour in place of wheat flour consumed mostly by the people of the Niger Delta regions of Southern Nigeria.


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Sustainability, and How Floral Foam Doesn't Go with It
I consider myself and our business to be pretty ecologically considerate. Partly because we love happy organisms (slugs and seaweed are exceptions) but mostly because waste is so unnecessary. Sustainability just makes sense, especially when it comes to floral and garden design.
Composting? duh. Recycling? Um, yeah. Reuse? Why would I buy a material twice when it's right here staring me down? Local materials, flowers, and plants in season? Yes. Let's celebrate what we've got here. Toxic substances? Hmmmmm. Wellll, seems like a no-brainer, but here's the thing… they're so useful.
I've recently become aware of a soft spot in my shiny green shell. I've been suffering from a self sown affliction called artistic ignorance. This is the state in which adherence to any ecological values is ignored in pursuit of a creative endeavor. It's the idea that the process of making something new is so exciting and noble that any talk of ecology is a buzz-kill. After all, what about all the useful adhesives, foams, and coatings that could improve our designs? (sigh)
This has been something I've allowed myself to believe since I was in art school. Something I keep to myself within the walls of my studio and has made its way with me into the walls of Lola Event Floral & Design. When the part that taps me on the shoulder and says, "Um, hey, isn't that stuff bad?" (This part of me wears a hand knit sweater and barefoot running shoes.) But, the part of me that likes to make cool stuff belts out, "Why never you mind! We are making something out of imagination and raw materials. We are amazing! Muah ah ah!" (This part of me wears feather eyebrow extensions, a cape, and shiny boots.) Recently however, I've found myself having to explain why we use these harsh chemicals to my employees. The more I have to explain it out loud, the less and less it make sense. Like a kid who has fabricated a reality only to feed her own selfish habits. My explanation starts out confident then, as I continue to babble on, my people's eyebrows furrow, they start giving me the slow blink, and my voice gets weaker. Pretty soon I'm just squeaking out some sort of sheepish response only mildly better than, "Because. So there. Now grab your gloves and respirator."
The truth is, I haven't really worked too hard to find better alternatives because the toxic materials that I've gotten used to using are so convenient and efficient- my kryptonite. Add to that the 'everyone else is doing it', and 'we are sustainable in other ways' phrase and you've got the number one lame excuse to hold back the pursuit and dispersal of greener technologies.
So, after throwing a full on "I don't wanna" grown woman tantrum, I've concluded that we've just got to alter our way of approaching our designs. I don't want to be in contact with this stuff and neither do my people.
The first and perhaps biggest offender? Floral foam. It's everywhere. Nearly every floral designer I know uses this stuff, us included. Floral foam is that green squishy, weird substance that holds water and provides a structure in which stems are inserted. It's such a staple in the industry that it's accepted as a necessary evil. From a functional standpoint it's awesome. It's fast, cheap, and allows for secure delivery and gravity defying creations. Friends, the green foam is grotey. Not only will it stick around in a landfill for all time, it's full of nasty substances like formaldehyde, and gives factory workers the floral equivalent of black lung. The fumes have been fatal when burned and the dust makes you want to scratch your eyeballs out. At the age of 29 I started to get arthritis in my hands. Coincidence? Maybe not considering how much of this stuff and pesticides I've come in contact with.
While this realization was bubbling up, we met Studio Choo out of San Francisco- a chemical free floral design outfit with a great new book out. They don't use the green monster and are thriving. After speaking with Jill and Alethea in May, we concluded that we should attempt to revise our summer's events to eliminate green foam. We were pretty happy with our success. In many cases, we feel the looks were better than if we had used foam. As we go into a new season, we'll be able to approach all our events differently.
We'll be sharing our exploration with you in the coming weeks but for now, here's some eye candy from some of this summer's foam free arrangements!


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Soul Trane – The Music of John Coltrane
Thursday 01 August 7.00pm
Jamie Oehlers, one of Australia's premier jazz saxophonists, presents the music of probably the best known saxophonist in jazz music history, John Coltrane. Coltrane's music ranges from beautiful, haunting ballads and tone poems, to highly energetic and powerful modal improvisations. Expect tunes like Naima, Resolution (from A Love Supreme), Dear Lord and Central Park West.
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Doing Sankofa with multi-media artist Bernard Akoi-Jackson: What Zwarte Piet can learn from Ghanaian symbolism
By Rhoda Woets. On a foggy morning in November, the artist Bernard Akoi-Jackson walks at a snail's pace and courteously over the Ten Kate market in Amsterdam. His body and hair are covered in gold; a hand-made cloth, made from sown strips of different fabrics, is eloquently draped over his lifted wrists. On his feet are golden Ahenema slippers. Only the yards of red and yellow cloth that the artist wrapped around his waist offer some subtle warmth in the autumn cold. As a conceptual artist, Bernard Akoi-Jackson aims to break out of the confines of the white cube in addressing …Lees meer


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Driven Minds Podcasts Featuring Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about technology, workplace diversity, fitness, and minority entrepreneurship. Brandon is also the founder of "Be Great" as well as the co-founder of The Black Burdell and The Too Fly Foundation. In this episode, Brandon talks with us about being great, personal growth, and the spirit of black travel.


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Submission Guidelines
We are particularly interested in work that relates to a sense of spiritual life, ecology, and community, but we welcome submissions of all kinds that reflect one's unique stories. We accept poetry, short fiction, essays, memoir and other creative non-fiction, as well as visual art. We also invite proposals for interviews and featured musicians. We accept work from women and non-binary people.
Along with our quarterly magazine issues, we are looking for submissions of writing, music, and visual art for our new Field Notes space on a continual basis.
Themes and Submission Deadlines
Each issue of Cordella has a broad theme. We encourage submissions that relate to the theme on some level, but this is not a requirement for publication. Upcoming themes and deadlines are as follows:
Issue Thirteen, our first print issue: Rebellion
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Publication: November 2019
Field Notes
We are now accepting submissions on a rolling basis for our new space, Field Notes, which will be updated with content bi-monthly.
Submission Process
To submit work to Cordella Magazine, please send your documents to us through submittable. Cordella is created by a small band of volunteers, and unfortunately we are unable to respond personally to all incoming submissions. Thank you for trusting us with your work, and thanks for your patience!


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The 10th US Symposium on Harmful Algae will take place at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama, from November 3-8, 2019.
The symposium will focus on emerging HABs in the US, crossing the land-sea interface in temperate and subtropical zones in the face of climate change and shifting land use. Our tentative conference schedule is now available here. Also, information about five workshops (full workshop schedule) that will be held on Sunday, 3 November 2019, has been posted. Please register for these events by 15 October 2019.
If your organization is interested in supporting this conference, please connect with us today
Key Dates
3 October
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1 November
Conference Theme
Please join us in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama, for the 10th US Symposium on Harmful Algae. We encourage everyone who works on issues associated with harmful algal blooms to attend the only national conference focused exclusively on HABs. Whether your focus is freshwater or marine systems, microalgae or macroalgae, basic research and monitoring, or policy and management, there will be opportunities for you to learn and discuss all facets of HAB studies. Students, established HAB folks, managers and scientists from NGOs, academic institutions, and local, state and federal agencies are encouraged to join us. Sign up for HABs workshops preceding the meeting. Groups interested in hosting the 11th US HAB Symposium in 2021 are encouraged to email Mindy Richlen or visit this website.
Venue Description
The conference venue is the Perdido Beach Resort, which is located on the beach facing the Gulf of Mexico, with approx. 346 hotel rooms, 22 meeting rooms, and 45,000 square feet of conference space. The resort has 4 restaurants, a deli, a coffee shop, 3 bars (poolside, terrace, and indoor), and indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, and private beach. Free parking and WIFI is provided to all conference guests. Regular meetings similar in size to the US HABs meeting are held at this hotel annually. Participants can reserve hotel rooms now at this link. Please use our Roommate Finder form to help reduce your travel costs and to broaden your network.
Read more about the Perdido Beach Resort
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The city of Gulf Shores-Orange Beach has approximately 80 restaurants and bars and many local attractions close to the resort including: Dolphin and Whale watching tours (several local options exist), The Wharf Entertainment District with hundreds of fun activities, shopping, dining, movies, a marina, events amphitheater, Ferris wheel and more! (4.2 mi), Perdido Key State Park (5.8 mi), Hummingbird Zipline Course (6.4 mi), Gulf State Park Fishing Pier (6.6 mi), Gulf State Park (7 mi), Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (9.1 mi), OWA Entertainment Destination (12.9 mi), National Naval Aviation Museum (18.0 mi), Fort Morgan (30.0 mi), and USS Alabama (53.4 mi). Also, the Blue Angels are scheduled to practice in the area November 5-7.
Important News
We have planned to make the welcome party (Sunday night) FREE for all registered attendees. Plan to join us for the start of the meeting!
Our hotel room block is filling fast. Book your room now!
We just created a Roommate Finder form to help attendees reduce their travel costs and broaden their professional network.
Our plenary speakers, Meredith Howard, Stephanie Moore, and Morgan Steffen, have been announced!
Our tentative conference schedule is now available here.
Reduced, early bird registration rate for postdocs now available! Register for the meeting!
Five workshops that will be held on Sunday, 3 November 2019, have been posted. Please register for these events by 15 October 2019. See full day schedule of workshops.
The Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) will be holding its 25th Biennial meeting in Mobile, AL, during the same time as this symposium. To promote interactions between attendees at both meetings, each group is offering discounted one-day registrations. CERF attendees that would like to attend the US HAB Symposium, should contact Susan Park to get the discount registration code. US HAB Symposium attendees that would like to attend CERF, should contact Alan Wilson. The CERF conference would like to offer the opportunity to the US HAB symposium attendees to attend their Tuesday (5 Nov 2019) evening social event. The event will take place at the GulfQuest maritime museum and tickets will include food, one drink ticket, live music, and access to the museum. The prices are $45 regular, $20 for students. Register at http://cerf.science/hab-guest-tuesday-social


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CM24CA 2018 Annual General Meeting
2018 CM24CA Annual general meeting took place on December 9. Minutes of meeting.
Canadian Melges 24 Class Association
Canadian and international news, results and updates on Melges 24 racing activities for our members.
2018 CM24CA Annual general meeting took place on December 9. Minutes of meeting.
The Notice of Race has been published for the 2019 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship. Register early at yachtscoring.com!
Report by Tara Smith: The 2018 Melges 24 World Championships ended with a fantastic bang, delivering all that Victoria promised – 15-20+ knots, waves, blazing sunshine, and fabulous competition. Going into the last day, the pressure was on. The prior day, US team Monsoon had taken the lead back from the Italians on Altea, with … Read more
June 3, 2018 – Victoria, BC. 2018 Canadians report by Tara Smith: Sunday evening brings to a close a great 2018 Melges 24 Canadian Championship in Victoria, British Columbia. The 41 boat fleet enjoyed 5 races off the beautiful Victoria waterfront with 8-12 knots of breeze, variable currents, a stunning mountain backdrop, and everything from sunshine … Read more
Dear Canadian Melges 24 boat owners, crew and supporters! Canadian Melges 24 Class Association is announcing a media contest for the best photo shot and video clip featuring our great boat. The rules are as follows: The contest is open to all Canadian boat owners, crews or supporters. CM24CA board members are excluded from the contest. … Read more
Press Release: April 4, 2018 – Victoria, Canada In just a few weeks, Victoria will be welcoming some of the best sailors in the world to the 2018 Melges 24 World Championship, hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC). The event will be raced off the Victoria waterfront, providing some of the best sailing … Read more
The Canadian Melges 24 Class Association Annual General Meeting took place via the Skype conference on December 14th. Follow this link for the minutes of meeting: 2017 CM24CA AGM Minutes of Meeting
2017 CM24CA Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, December 14. Contact us if you have a topic that needs to be discussed.
Fogh Marine is joining the sponsors list for 2017 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship! "Established in 1982 as Laser Sailing Products, it was renamed Fogh Marine in 1985 and that began the move towards a chandlery store along with the small sailboats. Today, Fogh Marine is one of Canada's largest marine stores with an on-line store … Read more
photo credit Dylan Carver FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2017 Toronto, Ontario, April 30, 2017 – Quantum Sails has committed to supporting the Canadian MELGES24 Class Association's 2017 MELGES24 Canadian National Championship event hosted at the National Yacht Club in Toronto, Canada September 21-24. As the exclusive Official Sailmaker sponsor of the 2017 MELGES24 … Read more


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Frequently Asked Questions
01. Why should I care about the Waterfront Overlay District?"
02. How can I participate in the creation of the Waterfront Overlay District?
03. What is the Waterfront Overlay Zoning?
04. What is form based zoning?
05. Will the zoning limit what I can do with my property?
06. Will there be any impacts to the city and our environment?
Why should I care about the Waterfront Overlay District?
New Rochelle is fortunate to have a beautiful shoreline. However, most of the shoreline is occupied by industrial use, private beach clubs, and underutilized parks. The new Waterfront Overlay District occupies an area where the shoreline comes closest to the Downtown Overlay District. Currently occupied by commercial uses that do not take advantage of the water, the area has an opportunity to be transformed into a vibrant place where the downtown meets the water, a place where the people of New Rochelle can access the beautiful Long Island Sound. The New Waterfront Overlay District will knit Five Islands Park and the Marina to create a strong waterfront civic identity for New Rochelle.
How can I participate in the creation of the Waterfront Overlay District?
We organized series of community outreach events where people will be able to come and voice their opinions. You can find the next event here or by clicking on the community tab on the menu. The events will serve as our primary way of engaging the community.
For those who will not be able to physically join us at the meeting, we have created a survey platform, which will allow you to voice your opinions. Our goal is to reach as much of New Rochelle as possible. The results will be shared and discussed in our meetings.
For those who would like to leave more detailed feedback, you can send a message through our contact page. We are always eager to hear your thoughts and opinions.
What is the Waterfront Overlay Zoning?
The primary way the Waterfront Overlay District will be created is through the formation of a Waterfront Overlay Zoning (WOZ). The new zoning will incentivize owners to develop buildings in manner that create a cohesive waterfront experience for the public. The WOZ is an overlay zone, which means the existing zoning remain, allowing the owners of the area to have the option to opt in or to remaining with the old zoning.
What is form based zoning?
The new Waterfront Overlay Zoning, like the Downtown Overlay Zoning, will use form based zoning. Form-based zoning uses physical form rather than uses to organize our built environment. It has been largely recognized as fostering a high-quality public realm and will help us shape a beautiful waterfront. Form-based codes address the relationship between buildings and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks.
Will the zoning limit what I can do with my property?
As an overlay zone, the owners in the WOZ will have the option to use the existing zoning. The WOZ is an incentive based approach and will not be compulsory.
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6. Will there be any impacts to the city and our environment?
After a zoning proposal has been made, the proposal will go through a yearlong rigorous study called the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), a state mandated process, which studies impacts of the new zoning proposal. Only after the proposal can mitigate all potential impacts will the proposal be accepted by the city.
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Have a party
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Weddings, confirmations, birthdays, or corporate parties. You can celebrate all kinds of different occasions at a Danish castle or manor house.
The locations are all unique, and they range in size and style from grand halls to cosy wine cellars, so no matter whether your party is big and glamorous or small and intimate, there is an option to suit your needs.
Do you dream of a gala wedding with beautiful surroundings, exquisite food and the option for guests to sleep in luxurious rooms?
Below is a list of member castles and manors which can be rented for a party