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Way back in 1964, media theorist and technological determinist Marshall McLuhan stated, "The medium is the message", a line that has been quoted extensively. McLuhan's work looked at the impact of communication and communications technology on culture. The most famous example that McLuhan used to explain his theory was the ordinary light bulb. He explained it by saying that the light bulb is pure information. It is a medium without a message. "Whether the light is used for brain surgery or night baseball is a matter of indifference. It could be argued that these activities are in some way the 'content' of the electric light, since they could not exist without the electric light. This fact merely underlines the fact that 'the medium is the message'," he argued.
The presence of the light bulb, ie, the presence of electricity, changes the world as we know it. It enables a whole host of activities that were not even thought of when there was no electricity. To appreciate this better, we need to imagine a world without electricity: all work done in daylight hours because there is no power to light bulbs; no fans, no computers, no heavy industries; jobs restricted to agrarian, manufacturing to basics. Services — such as banking, insurance, health care — would be restricted to the elite, education would be the purview of a few. A world without electricity is a world that is deeply unequal in nature, a world in which people are mainly restricted to traditional professions; a world that existed 100 years ago.
Electricity is more than the delivery of energy. Its very presence changes the way in which we live, work, and do business. Its availability liberates people from feudal social structures. It is hardly surprising that nations and societies whose citizens have access to energy on a continuous basis are far more egalitarian than nations and societies that don't. The lack of electricity is associated with societies and regions with deprivation, poverty, feudalism, crimes against women, and social unrest.
The presence of electricity, on the other hand, is empowering people and opens up choice and opportunity in the way they conduct their lives. A country or a state that looks for energy security for its people is one that cares about the well-being of its citizens. On the other hand, a country or a state that does not prioritise energy access for all is failing miserably in its duties by its citizens.
It is estimated that 1.5 billion people across the world, or almost a fifth of its population, have absolutely no access to electricity. Over 400 million people have never experienced electricity. When the sun sets, their world goes dark, and stays that way till the sun rises again.
However, the demand for electricity has to be balanced with methods of generating it in a manner that is cost effective and sustainable. In the last two decades, the world has been slowly looking at renewable energy — solar, wind, tidal waves, energy sources that are replenished by nature — as a method of ensuring energy security for the vast majority of its citizens.
This year, 2012, has been declared by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. Governments, private enterprise and NGOs such as Greenpeace are working at the grassroots to help bring electricity off the main grids, purely at the local level. Called the Smart Energy Access strategy, it allows the transition "from rural electrification to universal electrification by making use of the versatility of micro grids. That is, its functionality as an off-grid system, the ability to incorporate multiple generation sources, adapt to demand growth, and to be integrated with the central grid, while retaining the ability to separate and operate as an island grid if needed."
Large power plants are vital to power heavy industry and large-scale growth. Dhule, for example, is the home for the world's largest consolidated solar power project, Jaitapur for the largest nuclear plant. Neither will be ready this year, or even the next. Both will take time. Providing electricity through a central grid may be the ideal method of doing so, but in a world of growing aspirations it may be impossible to get people to wait so long.
Development is not possible without energy. And sustainable development is not possible without sustainable energy. India needs to empower its people by providing energy access to all — cheap, clean energy that powers homes, businesses, and schools. An energy policy that puts the household at its core and builds up from the needs of the household may be the way ahead.


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Canada qualifies for World League with decisive win over Puerto Rico
KINGSTON, Ont - Canada's Men's National volleyball team has secured a spot for themselves in the 2012 Edition of the World League with a decisive 3-0, 25-19, 25-14 and 25-19 on Sunday at the K-Rock Centre.
Canadian Gavin Schmitt led all scorers with 14 points over two sets, including 3 crucial service aces in the first set to put Canada in the lead with a score of 16-11 at the second technical time-out.
I'm really happy with this win,'' said Canadian team captain Fred Winters of Victoria. We had a big opportunity with Puerto Rico missing 2 starters, and we took advantage of it. We get another chance at World League, which is great for us because we have a better team then we had 4 years ago. This is very exciting for us.''
Before that, the match had been a very closely contested back and forth set with the teams trading points for 8-7 in favour of Canada at the first technical time-out.
In the second set, Canada took complete control with the big serving of Fred Winters and the net presence of Adam Simac. Winters forced Puerto Rico to give up many free balls that resulted in Canadian points while Simac recorded 3 stuff blocks in the 2nd set, adding as well 3 kills in the set.
With the World League already in their grasp, Head Coach Glenn Hoag brought in the rest of the Canadian players to finish out the match. Canada's offence was much more evenly spread out, with every Canadian player recording at least 2 points, with the exception of libero Daniel Lewis.
This is a very big step for our program,'' said Canada's head coach Glenn Hoag. ''World League means a lot of big matches, and that's very important for our very young team. This is a group that we started in 2007, and it's still growing and maturing. This will be a great test for our young guys. We will need to stay healthy. Our focus is now turned to the NORCECA Championships next week.''
Puerto Rico, missing starters Hector Soto and Angel Perez, seemed disheartened by the relentless Canadian attack. Unlike the last match, they did not have the ability to bounce back with never-stopping drive. Notables for Puerto Rico are Carlos Ortiz and Juan Figueroa with 10 and 8 points apiece.
The two teams are now preparing for the NORCECA Championships, a qualifying event for the 2011 World Cup in Japan in November, which is the first step in the qualifying process for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. Both Canada and Puerto Rico are in pool A with Mexico and St. Lucia.


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Electrical current is 240 volts, 50Hz. UK-style square three-pin plugs are used.
English is the official language but Swahili is the national language, with 42 ethnic languages spoken.
Travel Health
Travellers should get the latest medical advice on inoculations and malaria prevention at least three weeks prior to departure. A malaria risk exists all year round in Kenya, but more around Mombasa and the lower coastal areas than in Nairobi and on the high central plateau. Immunisation against yellow fever, polio and typhoid are usually recommended. A yellow fever certificate is required by anyone arriving from an infected area. Other risks include diarrheal diseases. Protection against bites from sandflies, mosquitoes and tsetse flies is the best prevention against malaria and dengue fever, as well as other insect-borne diseases, including Rift Valley fever, sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis and Chikungunya fever. Two cases of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) were reported in early 2012 in travellers who had visited the Masai Mara National Reserve. AIDS is a serious problem in Kenya and the necessary precautions should be taken. Water is of variable quality and visitors are advised to drink bottled water. Cholera outbreaks occur frequently, and travellers should take care not to drink contaminated water and be cautious of food prepared by unlicensed roadside vendors. There are good medical facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa but health insurance is essential.
Tipping is not customary in Kenya, however a 10 percent service charge may be added to the bill in more upmarket restaurants. Otherwise, small change in local currency may be offered to taxi drivers, porters and waiters. Note that on safari drivers, guides and cooks often rely heavily on tips to get by, but these are discretionary.
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There is a high threat from Somali terrorist groups in Kenya and visitors should be vigilant in public places and tourist sites; several bombings have targeted Mombasa, Nairobi and other cities in recent years, most blamed on the Al Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group. Several governments have instituted travel warnings and alerts for parts of Kenya and travellers are advised to read up on the situation and which areas should be avoided before visiting the country.
Nairobi is notorious for robberies and muggings and visitors should be alert at all times, but particularly at night. Visitors should also be vigilant in Mombasa as there have been a number of recent knife attacks on tourists in the main south coast tourist areas of Diani and Ukunda.
There is a serious threat of banditry in the northern areas and travel is only advisable with an armed escort; recent armed attacks in resort areas of northern Kenya near the border of Somalia (especially Lamu Island) have occurred, including the kidnapping of foreign tourists, and several governments have advised against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 150km of the Somalian border, and inland areas within 60km of the border.
Piracy is also a concern off the coast of Kenya. As late as early 2012 there were incidents of attacks and hijackings of private vessels, though there have been no recent reports. Visitors should also take sensible precautions when driving; in particular, landmines have been used in attacks around Moyale, close to the main A2 road south. Vehicles crossing the border at this point should stay on the A2.
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The taking of photographs of official buildings and embassies is not advised and could lead to detention. It is illegal to destroy Kenyan currency. The coastal towns are predominantly Muslim and religious customs and sensitivities should be respected, particularly during Ramadan; dress should be conservative away from the beaches and resorts, particularly for women. Homosexuality is against the law. Smoking in public places is illegal, other than in designated smoking areas, and violators will be fined or imprisoned.
Business in Kenya tends to be conducted formally and conservatively, with the appropriate formal attire of a jacket and tie. Patience, cultural sensitivity, tolerance for uncertainty, and the ability to build personal relationships with business associates are all central to successfully doing business in Kenya. Ethnic division and corruption undermine the Kenyan economy, but they are realities in the business world of Kenya. Despite red tape and numerous pitfalls, Kenya is a land of business opportunity and the IT and telecoms sectors are rapidly expanding. The concept of 'harambee' is important in business culture in Kenya: it involves a sense of community, responsibility and mutual assistance. Deference to seniority is important, as is social standing. Use of official titles is key during introductions and greetings.
Terse statements should be avoided and controlling one's emotions is vitally important. While punctuality is key and meetings should begin on time, they often don't end on time. When introducing a new deal, it is important to illustrate respect for tradition and history. Deals generally only close when it is clear that all the possible information has been considered and deliberated upon. Interpersonal relationships add to business success and understanding Kenyan culture and history is a great way of building business contacts. Building a solid business relationship is prioritised over meeting deadlines and closing deals.
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The international access code for Kenya is +254. Area codes are in use. Hotels usually add a hefty surcharge to their telephone bills; it is less expensive to either call from one of the international phone services, which are available in larger towns, or buy a pre-paid calling card for use in public telephone booths. All major urban areas are covered by the mobile network; the local mobile phone operators use GSM networks that have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone operators. Internet cafes are widely available in most towns and tourist areas.
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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — The U.S. ski team remained stuck on one alpine medal in the Sochi Olympics as European stars, as expected, dominated the women's super-G Saturday.
Austria's Anna Fenninger nailed a fast, seemingly error-free run down a treacherous course that claimed a number of the top skiers in the world as victims.
Fenninger roared down the super-G, a hybrid event that is between a downhill and a giant slalom in terms of speed and number of turns, in a time of 1 minute, 25.52 seconds.
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German superstar Maria Hoefl-Riesch took the silver medal, finishing 0.55 seconds behind Fenninger. And Austria's Nicole Hosp took the bronze, 0.11 seconds behind Hoefl-Riesch.
It was the second medal each in Sochi for Hoefl-Riesch and Hosp, who went 1-2 in the first women's race here, the super-combined.
The USA's Julia Mancuso, who took a bronze medal in the super-combined and was considered a medal contender in the super-G, finished eighth.
Stacey Cook and Laurenne Ross, two other U.S. hopefuls, were among 12 of the top 30 starters who failed to finish the course.
Another U.S. skier, Leanne Smith, who started second and was the lone finisher among the first eight, finished 18th.
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In all, 18 of the 49 starters failed to finish the course. Most of the ones who blew off the course faltered in one of two trouble spots — the initial pitch that was steep with sharp turns, and the bottom pitch that consisted of several sharp turns after a high-speed jump.
Ross, starting seventh, was one of the skiers who carried too straight a line off the last jump and couldn't make the turns in the next section.
"You had to have the right direction coming off that jump because you're landing almost to the next gate," Ross said. "If you're too straight, there's no way to make that next section.
"I had a (radio) report that I needed to have some direction off the jump. But it was kind of unclear, because some of the girls had gone out in the top section, too. It was so tough running early like that."
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But the top-seeded skiers took advantage of seeing what was happening. The medalists all came from the top-seeded start positions — Nos. 16 to 22. They were able to get better dialed in on the proper line.
Fenninger's run, in the No. 17 bib, was nearly perfect, fast enough to overtake Hosp for the lead and then hold off the pre-race favorites — Slovenia's Tina Maze, Switzerland's Lara Gut, Austria's Elisabeth Goergl and Hoefl-Riesch.
"I had a good run, but I must say the key to my run was the last section to the finish," Fenninger said. "I thank my coaches. They had a good report on the radio and gave us the right input."
Mancuso started just ahead of the top seeds, at No.14, and she'd seen a lot of carnage. At that point, only eight of 13 starters had made it to the finish line.
Mancuso's tactics drifted toward conservative.
"Watching so many people go down and have bad runs, it kind of took me back a notch in my confidence," Mancuso said. "I left the start wanting to ski well, not necessarily wanting to win. For sure in my mind I wanted to win, but I felt like with my skiing, when I got down to the bottom of the run, it was definitely conservative.
"On race day, you can't really care what everybody else is doing . . . In super-G, especially.
"You have to charge."
The alpine skiing schedule at the Olympics is halfway over, with the men's super-G scheduled for Sunday and then giant slaloms and slaloms next week.
At this point in Vancouver in 2010, the U.S. alpine skiers had six medals — on their way to a record total of eight. That included two by Lindsey Vonn, who is not skiing in these Olympics because of recent knee surgery, and two by Bode Miller, who is 36 and hasn't skied up to expectations in Russia.
And two by Mancuso, who is the only medalist so far in Sochi.
"There is definitely some disappointment," Mancuso said. "For sure in the downhill I wanted to have a better race (she was eighth). And Bode for sure wanted to do better. It's hard. There are really only three spots that you can get a medal. There are tons of skiers out here who can really step it up and have their best races.
"It just takes everything coming together. You can only believe so much and then you actually have to do it on the day. Every time I cross the finish line it makes me appreciate that I've been able to win medals. It feels so good to be on the podium. But everything has to come together. It has to be a magical day."
There are five races left. Sunday might be Miller's last chance at a medal, though he could contend in giant slalom as well. Ted Ligety will be the favorite in the giant slalom. And teen sensation Mikaela Shiffrin will be favored in the slalom and could also medal in giant slalom.
"I think there's a chance in every event left to have a medal," said Mancuso, who won a gold medal in giant slalom in 2006.
She said the U.S. team is not dispirited.
"Everyone is still looking at the big picture," she said. "The Olympics, although it seems so big, and we all have these amazing goals to do really well here, it's still just ski racing. And I think that everyone on our team is good at putting things in perspective and enjoying the journey. It's really amazing to be here and be part of the Olympics."
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(September 12, 2013 – Yuma, Arizona) – Yuma Regional Medical Center's (YRMC) CEO, Pat Walz, believes in leading by example and is doing so by volunteering as a parking shuttle driver at the hospital. Each week, Walz spends a few hours shuttling patients and families between parking lots and an entrance. "We recognize that construction makes it more difficult for patients and families to get around our campus," said Walz. "We want to do everything we can to minimize the inconvenience to those we serve."
The hospital recently expanded the number of parking shuttle drivers, and hours shuttles are in operation, in an effort to improve service for patients during construction. Walz added, "Our primary value is Patients Come First. It is a privilege to serve this community. As a parking shuttle driver, I hope to inspire others to give a few hours of their time over the next few months to help." Walz also noted that he enjoys the opportunity to meet with patients and visitors face-to-face.
The Volunteer Services department at YRMC has immediate openings for late evening and weekend parking shuttle drivers. Parking shuttle drivers play an integral role on the YRMC campus, offering patients and visitors a golf cart ride between their vehicle and an entrance at the hospital. Parking shuttle drivers are asked to commit to a minimum of one day per week for a four-hour shift. Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Elizabeth Hammonds, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (928) 336-2005 or via e-mail at: email@example.com.
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May 31, 2013
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Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know by Jill Geisler provides a practical, concrete guide to creating a happy and thriving environment in which employees can do their best work with positive, immediate and lasting results.
White Dog Fell From the Sky by Eleanor Morse presents a tale of 1970s Botswana through the intertwined lives of three people: A medical student who is forced to flee apartheid South Africa after witnessing a murder, an American Ph.D. student who abandons her studies to follow her husband to Africa, and a rebellious, untamable man with whom she imagines a different future.
Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History by Antonio Mendez describes the collaboration that enabled the 1979 rescue of six Americans who escaped the embassy during the Iran hostage crisis and had to be found and smuggled out of the city before they were detected.
Telling the Bees by Peggy Hesketh explores family secrets and end-of-life reflections in the story of a life unlived, told by an 80-year-old beekeeper who didn't live it, but who knew more about his reclusive neighbors than anyone could guess.
Leonardo and the Last Supper by Ross King chronicles the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of the creation of one of history's greatest masterpieces, unveiling dozens of stories that are embedded in the painting, examining who served as the models for the apostles, and presenting an intimate portrait of a Renaissance genius through the lens of his most famous work.
Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley stars an intrepid, 11-year-old-sleuth, Flavia de Luce, who is used to digging up clues in her chemistry lab but not accustomed to finding bodies in a church crypt, which is where she discovers the remains of the church organist Mr. Collicutt, whose face is grotesquely and inexplicably masked.
Upstairs and Downstairs: The Illustrated Guide to the Real World of Downton Abbey by Sarah Warwick offers vivid insights into the daily life of servants and their wealthy employers in Edwardian England when affluent households were dependent on the armies of servants who kept them running like clockwork.
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Ladies' Night by Mary Kay Andrews: Cut off from her palatial home and checking account after an act of post-divorce rage forces her to move in with her widowed mother and attend court-mandated group therapy, rising media star Grace Stanton bonds with three fellow patients who she helps plot respective pursuits of justice and closure.
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler: Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. But as Jude begins to fall for Emilio Vargas, she begins to wonder if her sisters were wrong
Penny and her Marble by Kevin Henkes: Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.


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Pat House is the co-founder, vice chairman, and senior vice president of strategy at C3. She co-founded and served as vice chairman and executive vice president of Siebel Systems. Before joining Siebel Systems, she held managerial and executive positions at Verbatim, Oracle, and Frame Technology. House is chairman of the Mary Mae Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing affordable housing for teachers, and she is a member of the board of directors of First Virtual Group, the Hewlett Foundation, and The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
In this interview, House discusses how optimizing resources across the energy value chain can help organizations achieve their financial, operational, and environmental goals.
Pat House of C3 shares how information can transform energy value chains to be more sustainable.
Interview conducted by Vinod Baya and Bo Parker
PwC: From a sustainability perspective, what is the challenge that you are addressing for businesses?
PH: Two market forces—volatile energy costs and stakeholder pressures to cut greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions—are creating a new business and public mandate to make energy and emissions a management priority. As organizations increasingly focus on controlling their energy costs, they also face intensifying pressure from stakeholders—including investors, customers, employers, and regulators—not only to disclose their GHG emissions, but also to substantially reduce them.
To redefine the way in which they manage energy and emissions, many organizations are increasingly taking a systematic, data-driven approach. A primary challenge is that energy and emissions data typically are fragmented across multiple sources, locations, formats, and owners. There is no consolidated data repository, nor is there a system in place to centrally manage energy and emissions across the enterprise.
PwC: What is the solution to these challenges?
PH: The solution is the systematic application of information technology to monitor, mitigate, and monetize resources within an enterprise and across its value chain. C3 is delivering enterprise software applications and content libraries that enable organizations to optimize their energy and emissions strategies and meet their sustainability goals.
There is a growing awareness among organizations that the efficient use of energy and other resources, and the resulting reduction in emissions, is a requirement for continued market leadership. Organizations are therefore seeking a road map and a robust set of solutions to strategically source, manage, and ultimately reduce their energy consumption and emissions, providing an opportunity to simultaneously reduce costs and improve business performance.
The solution is to enable an energy and emissions optimization cycle—essentially providing an information-driven transformation so that resources can be managed as strategic assets across the entire energy continuum from generation through transmission and distribution to end-user consumption. What organizations need is the ability to do so in a structured, systematic, and automated manner, providing capabilities to collect, analyze, benchmark, and report energy and emissions data, as well as evaluate, optimize, and report on energy and emissions mitigation projects. We have designed our product family to do so.
PwC: Why should enterprises manage these resources? Isn't meeting regulations adequate?
PH: Organizations face increasing financial and operational pressures from energy costs and price volatility, as well as from investor, customer, and regulatory concerns about emissions and environmental impacts. As a result, organizations are intensifying their focus and taking a more strategic approach to energy and emissions management.
C3 software solutions are designed to help organizations address their requirements in managing and optimizing their use of energy and the associated GHG emissions.
Commercial and industrial enterprises as well as municipalities and government entities benefit financially, operationally, and environmentally by becoming energy and resource efficient. As a consequence, they also reduce waste and emissions, contributing to the social mandate for a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
PwC: You mentioned an information-driven transformation of the energy value chain. What is the transformation here?
PH: At the core of this information-driven transformation is the smart grid, which enables the systemic, dynamic, and real-time information flow across the entire energy infrastructure from generation through transmission, distribution, and end-user consumption. The transformation extends into the way organizations manage, measure, procure, and ultimately optimize energy throughout their extended value chains. It also implies profound changes in the way energy suppliers and consumers interact, leading to more collaborative supplier-customer relationships across the energy sector. The energy information transformation has immediate impact in creating significant financial and competitive value for both energy suppliers and consumers.
Real value is created for the full energy value chain by having two-way visibility and collaboration between the supplier and user, which has not been the case so far in the energy industry. With the additional information and collaboration, energy providers become value-added, strategic partners rather than commodity suppliers. Energy consumers are able to optimize their energy procurement, consumption, and the resulting emissions.
PwC: Pat, you co-founded and helped build Siebel Systems into a successful enterprise software company, and now you've helped co-found and build C3. Are you finding any key differences between the two experiences in how the solutions evolved and are being adopted?
PH: The similarities lie in the fact that the fundamental role of enterprise software is to embody and enable the replication of best practices, improving operating efficiency and effectiveness.
What C3 is enabling for energy, resource, and emissions management is forward-looking, strategic decision making, both in real time and over extended time horizons. Some unique requirements in this market are the ability to handle exceptionally large data sets, potentially approaching petabytes in scale, as well as multivariate optimization capabilities, enabling organizations to meet their financial, operational, and sustainability goals.
PwC: Does this trend relate to any of the disruptions or innovations of the past?
PH: Statistical process control enabled by information technology caused a significant disruption in the manufacturing sector. Robust information technology and sophisticated statistical measurement techniques were applied to monitor and improve manufacturing output, globally reshaping competitive and economic dynamics across the manufacturing sector.
Energy management, too, will likely become the basis for organizational and national competitiveness, with financial and market advantages accruing to those that systematically and strategically optimize their use of energy and resources.
PwC: How does your solution allow enterprises to advance their sustainability objectives?
PH: C3 helps organizations develop and implement their sustainability strategies. Using C3, organizations are establishing systems and processes to monitor and measure their energy and resource consumption, not only in the aggregate, but also across their operating units, allowing them to identify opportunities for improvement. They are able to compare themselves against industry norms to determine and report how they rank competitively in their overall sustainability performance.
PwC: What is the role of the CIO here?
PH: In addition to the responsibility to implement and operate information technology solutions, the CIO has the responsibility to create an integrated viewpoint from a business angle, which will help position the organization competitively from a standpoint of energy, resource, and emissions management. C3 not only enables an organization to meet its sustainability goals, but it also gives the CIO new opportunities to use information to create market differentiation and competitive advantage.


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Posted on 12/03/2012 9:45:42 AM PST by stan_sipple
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland is hosting guest Sandra Fluke at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The event, titled "The Big Event: Courage -- No Matter What," will be at the Rococo Theatre, 140 N. 13th St.
Fluke, an attorney and womens rights advocate, was not allowed by Republicans to testify in February to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the importance of requiring insurance plans to cover birth control. Commenting on her planned testimony, talk show host Rush Limbaugh, made derogatory comments about Fluke and speculated about her sex life.
Tickets are $30, or $20 for students under 25. They can be purchased online from Planned Parenthood for the Heartland
She has time to speak between boinking appointments?
Could she spare the time?
She attracts a bigger crowd in her bed.
In case anybody is wondering where the lovely event was in the second picture: The Sak N Save in Reno.
Can't imagine any man being interested.
Haha, does she sound like a cat in heat...
I would put her at about a six-pack away from being somewhat attractive.
I couldn't and wouldn't hit that after half a case.
I'd say about a gallon of Long Island Iced Teas and a blindfold.
A more intelligent and articulate woman was going to speak at this event but she was aborted a number of years ago.
Bring mayonaise filled condoms to throw at the slut.
Courage??? What the heck is so courageous about what she is doing? She's got the opinion elites on her side. She's not asking people to do anything courageous — she's advocating more laziness. You don't have to pay $10 or $20 a week for your own birth control pills or condoms. Yet she deludes herself into believing that she is some great freedom fighter fighting against oppression. Yet another sign that this country is swirling down the toilet in decline.
... which means it is more expensive to hear her speak than than for her to buy her own birth control..
C. Clinton/Fluke-2024!
Oh, boy. Just waiting with baited breath to hear her latest speech.
She is the poster child for using contraception: we all wish her parents had...
She's not a slut. She's a political whore.
Why do you support a racist organization like this?
Isn't Planned Parenthood really the new Klu Klux Klan?
Too bad her mom didn't use birth control ,,, she would have nothing to complain about .
Too bad her mom didn't use birth control ,,, she would have nothing to complain about .
OMG, her 15 minutes of "fame" were up 20 minutes ago!
With all the unprotected sex she presumably has, when does she have time to attend classes in law school, much less advocate for Planned Parenthood to provide free condoms and birth control to sex-addicted female law school students!??
How the h*ll can this organization be called "Planned Parenthood" when their whole premise is "Planned Non-parenthood" either through pregnancy prevention or abortion...
They don't plan any parenting...They eliminate it...
Last I remember only a half-dozen people showed up to hear what Randy Sandy had to say...
Flukes motto-"C'mon guys,,,keep the line movin!"
Probably Barry's next HHS director...
Notice how she went from "law student" to "attorney" all of a sudden? I guess brazenly lying to congress and the public is automatic acceptance to the bar.
My reaction to a Sandra Fluke strip tease is the cover to the Scorpions "Blackout" album cover.
It appears Hillary might have some competition in 2016.
She's overweight. She's ugly as hell. And that dress is pathetic. I guess she goes for the gray sack look to hide her rolls of tummy fat! Her arms are bigger than my thighs!
Fluke graduated from Georgetown Law School this spring and passed the California State Bar Exam in July of this year.
I'd rather put $30 through a paper shreader.
She better enjoy it now. She's a new pet of the left, but they'll eventually toss her out like they did with Sheehan.
Abortion is the greatest atrocity ever perpetuated against by America.
If the Lord every decides to rain fire down on us, it will be for this reason.
Sandra Fluke is no better then Margaret Sanger herself!
Same Sandra Fluke that would rather be raped than rescued?
She doesn't want to be able to defend herself, so nobody should be allowed to defend themselves. She would rather be raped so everyone should prefer to be raped.
People like this are running loose in your neighborhood.
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Quilt shops and volunteer fire departments that auction quilts in fundraising "mud sales" in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County are being told they can no longer sell quilts with a particular design.
The design creates an optical illusion with a three-dimensional effect, Lancaster Online reports. Cease-and-desist notices say the design, called Light in the Valley, is copyrighted.
The copyright is owned by a company called Almost Amish that sells products on the Internet. The Light in the Valley quilt design can be seen on the Almost Amish website. Owner Ken Treadwell told Lancaster Online the company bought the copyright from an Amish woman who created the pattern and registered the copyright, but didn't enforce it.
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"I've been here for 30 years," she told Lancaster Online. "I have had people copy off of my quilts right and left, and I never put a complaint in about that. That's very, very selfish, especially if the quilts are going to mud sales and fundraisers."
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While Nevada County Fairgrounds CEO Sandy Woods deemed the 2013 installation of the Nevada County Fair "one of the best attended and successful fairs in recent history," the annual festivity was marked with a couple of drug arrests.
On Saturday morning, just after midnight, Kenneth Stadler, 29, of Arvada, Colo., was arrested for alleged possession of cocaine, marijuana with intent to sell and brass knuckles, which are illegal, said Sheriff Keith Royal.
Stadler was an employee of Butler Amusements Inc., which is a contractor for the carnival portion of the Nevada County Fair, including administering rides and food concessions.
Stadler was employed at food concessions.
A Nevada County Sheriff's deputy was conducting a routine patrol of the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday morning when he spotted a black Dodge pickup with its headlights on along the back fence of the fair.
Determining such activity at that time of night to be abnormal, the deputy approached the vehicle's occupant, who turned off the headlights in an apparent attempt to escape detection, Royal said.
Upon contact, Stadler produced a Colorado driver's license and allegedly exhibited signs of undue stress, including stuttered speech and shaking hands, inciting the officer's suspicion.
Upon searching the vehicle, deputies located a backpack that contained a plastic bag with some white powder believed to be cocaine, Royal said.
Stadler reportedly denied ownership of the plastic bag, saying he often gives friends rides in his car.
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After obtaining the combination, officers opened the box and reportedly found several bags of marijuana prepackaged in similar amounts, a scale meant for measuring, a pair of knives and two sets of brass knuckles.
Stadler was booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility Saturday morning.
Another alleged drug dealer was arrested at the fair on Friday.
Brandon Brown, 19, of Grass Valley, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance for sale, allegedly for trading ecstasy pills for beer tickets at the fairgrounds.
Sheriff's Sgt. Justin Martin was posted on Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control detail at the beer garden and was on the lookout for adults purchasing beer for minors, when he allegedly saw Brown pull the narcotics out of his sock and exchange them with another man for tickets, he said.
Martin apprehended Brown and after searching him, reportedly recovered about 15 ecstasy pills.
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On July 28 a shooting occurred in Ferron leaving A'Lisa Joy Weston, 22, dead. Emery County Sheriff Greg Funk said, "This tragedy is going to affect the community and the two families involved. We have sent a number of items out for testing. I cannot comment until we have the results of these tests back which could take weeks. There were blood draws taken, forensic evidence and other items sent for testing. Until the results come back we aren't going to speculate on what has transpired. We know that two people were involved. There was one gun shot at the residence in Ferron. A 911 call came in that said there had been a gunshot. Deputy Tyson Huntington immediately responded with back-up by myself and Capt. Kyle Ekker. Det. John Barnett investigated the scene. The body of the woman was sealed in a bag and taken by a mortuary to the Medical Examiners office in Salt Lake where testing was completed and the body released to the family. It will take six-eight weeks to get the autopsy report back. We executed a search warrant for the residence on July 29. We did trajectory testing. We believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the circumstances surrounding this death.
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Brent Langston, Emery County Deputy Attorney said, apparently the two parties involved in the incident were friends. The deceased apparently had a fight with her boyfriend and went over to visit Behling at his residence. She had made statements to the fact that she was suicidal.
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On July 30 charges were filed in the Seventh Judicial District Court for Emery County. Count 1; manslaughter, that on or about July 28 in Emery County the defendant did recklessly cause the death of another, a second degree felony. Count 2-5 - reckless endangerment that on or about July 28, the defendant did under circumstances not amounting to a felony offense, recklessly engage in conduct that created a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person, a class A misdemeanor, count 6 carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. That on or about July 28, the defendant did carry a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor.
Randy John Behling (DOB 05/29/1979) has been charged by the Emery County Attorney's office with manslaughter, reckless endangerment and possession of a weapon by intoxicated person. The charges were filed in connection with the death of A'Lisa Weston who died of a gunshot wound at the defendant's residence on July 28.
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The Modern Love Podcast: Live on Valentine's Day, Part 1
February 21, 2017
Legionnaire disease is an infection of the lungs and airways caused by Legionella bacteria.
Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever
The bacteria that cause Legionnaire disease have been found in water delivery systems. They can survive in the warm, moist, air conditioning systems of large buildings, including hospitals.
Most cases are caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila . The rest of the cases are caused by other Legionella species.
Spread of the bacteria from person to person has not been proven.
Most infections occur in middle-age or older people. In rare cases, children can get the infection. When they do, the disease is less severe.
Risk factors include:
Symptoms tend to get worse during the first 4 - 6 days. They most often improve in another 4 - 5 days.
Symptoms may include:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Abnormal sounds called crackles may be heard when listening to the chest with a stethoscope.
Tests that may be done include:
Antibiotics are used to fight the infection. Treatment is started as soon as Legionnaire disease is suspected, without waiting for results of any lab test.
Other treatments may include receiving fluids and oxygen, which is given through a mask or breathing machine.
Legionnaire disease can be life-threatening. The risk of dying is higher in patients who:
Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have any type of breathing problem.
Edelstein PH, Ciancioti NP. Legionella . In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases . 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill-Livingstone; 2009:chap 232.
Torres A. Menendez R, Wunderink R. Pyrogenic bacterial pneumonia and lung abscess. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus VC, Martin TR, et al., eds. Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine . 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 32.


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JACKSON — Pardon me, but Phil Bryant's inauguration and State of the State worked out nicely for me.
Because of rain earlier this month, the gubernatorial inauguration was moved from the south steps of the state Capitol to a jam-packed House chamber.
In that crowded chamber, the media members sat in their traditional location below the speaker's podium facing the House members. With it being so crowded, the Mississippi Mass Choir lined up where it could — all around us in the media to perform. It was awesome.
It was like I was in the middle of the choir, though, I knew better than to sing for the sake of everyone. But being in the midst of such a talented choir was a unique considering how much I love music, but how musically untalented I am.
Then last week, the governor held the State of the State outside on the massive platforms built for the inaugural.
It was a very mild night for January.
In other words, I got to witness the Mississippi Mass Choir up close for the inauguration — almost like I was one of them — and stay comfortable for an outdoor State of the State.
The only person more pleased with the inauguration and State of the State was probably Phil Bryant.


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Sam Edelman Celia Metallic Pump
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Item # 268152
With a simple metallic design and a touch of reptile detail, the Celia pump is perfect for going from day to night.
- Metallic patent leather upper
- Reptile-embossed heel detail
- Pointed toe
- ½" platform, 4¼" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: Reviewer404770
Location: Atlanta
August 21, 2013
Looks great w skinny jeans!
"I wear a size 5 and the shoe length fit perfectly. But it seemed a bit tight, not surprising since its high and has a pointy toe. I think once it gets worn a few more times it will get more comfortable. I love pairing skinny jeans and pointy shoes and this shoe looks great with jeans. It's hard to find a pointy toe heel with a platform like this shoe."
By: Ilialee
July 01, 2013
By: CV4Shoes
Location: Minnesota
April 30, 2013
Beautiful But Tight
"I like the look of the shoe. It's flattering on my feet. Unfortunately it scrunches my toes; there is not much room. I think with a shoe horn I might be able to widen the toe portion a bit so to give my toes more room. Other than that it's a nice shoe."
By: BB25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
April 07, 2013
I'm A Fan
"I love the height of the shoe and its color. I can dance all night in them. I am a fan of the pointy toe style of this shoe because it's not too pointy like witch shoes; it has definition that creates the perfect point. I like the label inside and at the bottom of shoes because it gives the shoe more attitude.You can dress it up with a pencil skirt, or dress it down with skinny jeans. To me, it is a keeper."
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If I post my resume online can people see my name and contact details?
No. The unique thing about DynamicsCareers is that your skills and experience are displayed online but your name and contact details are not displayed. Employers and Recruiters can only contact you by requesting your contact details through the web site. You can accept or decline any request - so you are always in control over your resume.
Do I know how many people are looking at my resume?
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Do I need to create a resume on DynamicsCareers before I can apply for a job?
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Can I track and manage my Job Applications online?
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You have more than one job site. Can I purchase membership to multiple sites?
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Are my job applicant details stored online if I need them?
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Can I store notes about my Job Applicants online?
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Can I screen my job applicants as they apply?
Yes you can. With every membership plan on DynamicsCareers you can create yes/no screening questions on each of your job ads. These screening questions must be answered by the applicant when they apply. For example, "Do you have 2 years Axapta experience?".
Does the applicant's score get displayed on their application?
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Is there an Advertisers Directory where we can tell Job Seekers more about our business?
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Live Tweeting the Leafs-Jets: Join us!
Kevin McCartney
March 16 2013 01:06PM
We're Live Tweeting!
Jets Nation just joined twitter! To celebrate our arrival in the world, Travis and I (and maybe Brett!) are going to be chatting on twitter tonight during the game with the hashtag #JetsLeafs. Our friends over at Arctic Ice Hockey are going to join us for some Leafs mulching, hockey insight, and probably more than a few jokes we'll all regret in the morning. We're even hoping to trick some Leafs Nationals into talking to us. But they have a limited window as it gets hard to see your screen through teary eyes (pre-game zing! I expect the zing vs. burn rivalry to commence any day now).
We'd love your company in our corner of the twitter universe, so find us with #JetsLeafs
If you're not already following us or them, click all these links and make some friends.


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Big fish baits loaded with action, the Z Man CreatureZ deliver an oversized profile that plays right into the "Big Meal" needs of jumbo bass. Great for flipping and pitching applications, the CreatureZ flutter, pulsate and swim on the fall, and the buoyancy of their ElaZtech construction means the baits settle at a naturally slow rate - even with long hooks. Available in several colors, the Z Man CreatureZ are tough to beat.
What separates Elaztech plastics from other soft plastics is their life-like action, natural buoyancy and unmatched durability. Elaztech baits not only look great, they are also up to 10X tougher than other plastics. They resist nicks, cuts and tears, and that means you're likely to catch a lot more fish on Elaztech before having to replace them.
Do not mix Elaztech baits with standard plastic baits.
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Customer Reviews
Comments: z-man is a great company but the elza tech material can be a pain in the ass! I always try to find z-man in stores so I can actually look at it! Heat will cause them to melt and deform! But you can boil to get back in form! But don't take any z-man product out in the sun unless you're using that day!
From: Shaun: Staunton, VA 1/30/15
Comments: i don't know about the material... got mine in the mail, opend it up and everything thing in the bag was melted... everything was out of shape... i still decided to try it out anyways... works awesome... maybe if i would've gotten a better package i'd buy more but so far i don;t know as for the rest of the lure are all melted together
From: Adam: WI
Comments: Great bait won several local tourneys on them with our bass club. I use them on a c- rig on ledges and consistantly catch big bass on them. Very durable can use one for many fish. My only complaint would be dont put them in a plastic box exposed to the sun they melt into a ball of goo! keep em in a rod locker and they are just fine.
From: Marty: Center, ND
Comments: I was pre-fishing a small lake for a tourney, and tried numerous other baits. With the other baits, I caught bass less than a pound, and couldn't get anything bigger. When I went back over those areas, I tied on a texas rigged Zman Creaturez and was landing 3+ pound LMB left and right. Great bait, and GREAT durability! I used the same Creaturez the entire time. When I was done, I took it off the hook, put it in a zip lock bag and will be using it again!
From: Slade: KS
Comments: These are working baits. Both green pumpkin & watermelon red produce lgemths.
From: Tim: Wilmington, IL


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C Label Ronnie-4 Bootie
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Item # 256158
The C Label Ronnie is the perfect platform bootie to give your look a lift. Dress it up or down over your favorite leggings or skinny jeans for a look that is right on trend.
- Faux suede upper
- Lace-up
- Padded collar and tongue
- ¾" platform, 4½" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: ME1016
Location: Upstate NY
December 18, 2012
"These are so comfortable and very reminiscent of a style I wore in HS in the 70's. The material feels more like a felt than a faux suede . I want you to k now that the opening at the ankle is oddly wide but doesn't affect my wearing the shoe, other than I can't help but think I could walk right out of it. I wish I had got the black too before they sold out."
By: gclane
Location: Los Angeles
October 30, 2012
"really stiff and hard(er than most shoes) to walk in -- no cushioning at all. still wear them cause theyre so cute."
By: Agatha1
Location: Southlake, Texas
October 10, 2012
Ronnie 4 bootie
"The Ronnie bootie is absolutely beautiful. Very well constructed. It also looks more expensive than its cost. If this is a style you have been looking for, buy it! You will not be disappointed!True to size"
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noun nearness in feeling
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noun nearness in feeling
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Concept Thesaurus for word dearness4. Monetary Relations
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prices looking up; le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle [French]; le cout en ote le gout; vel prece vel pretio; too high a price to pay, not worth it
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noun. nearness in feeling
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