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Ski season in Vail, Colorado has arrived for the 2012-13 winter season! So, if you are headed to the slopes of the number one resort in Colorado, and you are a little curious about the real estate market in Vail, here is some information you will find helpful. Currently in the Vail Village there are over one hundred homes and condos, including many ski properties, on the market ranging in the low $300,000 to over $3,000,000. Many of the homes have been on the market for one to two years and consequently, the sellers are getting anxious to sell. That's good news for the savvy buyers. For more information on real estate in the Vail Valley, including Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch, see my contact information.
Nestled in the Homestead neighborhood of Edwards, Colorado, this is a stunning 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 4,911 square foot single family home. Offering main level living; a bright open floor plan with high level finishes, beautiful hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, a wet bar, and gas fireplace. This home boasts a large open kitchen with slab granite counter tops and a breakfast bar. The main floor master suite with sitting area, a large study, and second bedroom suite completes this level.
The lower level features an exceptional family room with gas fireplace, a full kitchen, 2 additional bedrooms with baths, a walk out patio and hot tub.
Fall is here and the bright colors of yellow and orange are making it's appearance around the Vail Valley. We even had our first dusting of snow on top of Vail Mountain on Monday, which means excitement for the upcoming ski season.
Plan a scenic drive this weekend to enjoy the fall colors as they will probably be peaking this weekend. Here are some scenic drives you may want consider:
Battle Mountain and Tennessee Pass: Take I 70 to Highway 24 through Minturn and head south along the scenic byway. I have always thought this is one of the prettiest drives to enjoy the brilliant shades of gold and orange with a splash of red.
Wonderful opportunity to own a completely remodeled, end unit townhome in the heart of Edwards. This beautiful 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom, 1,401sqft home has numerous upgrades including dark wood floors, a dry stacked stone gas fireplace, upgraded bathrooms, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and granite countertops.
Walk outside to the covered patio and enjoy the use of the huge, community lawn. Enjoy very low HOAs at only $696/quarter. Recently reduced today from $399,000 to $385,000, this home is now offered $274/sqft--an incredible deal! Call today to see this gorgeous home!
Buyers' paradise can be found in Lake Creek Valley, one of the most scenic valleys in all of the Vail Valley. Paradise can be found in any of the current 21 homes on the market. Prices range from just under one million dollars to a whopping &17,500,000. 0804 Eagle Crest is the featured home of this blog boasting Lake Creek Valley views beyond compare. Priced at $1, 600,000. For more information on this home or any of the valley's homes, see my contact information.
Looking for the ideal warehouse space for your business or to store your classic autos and other toys? Then, take a look at this perfectly sized light industrial warehouse space located at 281 Metcalf Road in Avon, Colorado. Priced at $229,000 for 1550 square feet this unit includes an office and 3/4's bathroom. For more information on this unit or any real estate needs in the Vail Valley, please see my contact information.
Private and luxurious, Lake Creek Valley is mountain living at its Best. The lush valley features dramatic views of the New York Sawatch Mountain Ranges, meandering creeks, thriving forests with hiking and biking trails. Lake Creek Valley is the most picturesque setting of the entire Vail Valley.
1705 Lake Creek Road is a beautiful 4 bedroom home with 4,912 square feet, situated on 5 acres. A one of a kind location, offering fishing in your back yard and approximately 500 feet of lake creek. Enjoy the wonderful sunrises and sunsets and the sounds of nature. The property features 2 pastures with a riding arena. You may keep up to two horses on the property. Minutes to Edwards and everything Vail has to offer. This property is being offered in its entirety or undivided interest in 5 acres with the opportunity to build a 1/2 duplex. This is a rare opportunity to build your dream home in on Lake Creek.
This bright and newly updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath Singletree residence has sweeping views of Arrowhead mountain and is in one of the nicest locations of Singletree. Located on the Ninth Fairway of the golf course and a short walk to the Clubhouse, tennis courts and chipping green. This end unit condo is 1,514 square feet and features cathedral ceilings in the great room to provide open and comfortable living, slab granite counter tops in the kitchen and new carpet in the great room and bedrooms. A Sonnenalp golf membership is also available. The price has been reduced to: $399,000.
May was the best month for real estate transactions in the Vail Valley since 2008. According to Land Title Guarantee Company, there were 150 transactions in May, which is the most transactions since 2008. Those sales added up to more than $154 million in sales volume. Both transactions and dollar amount were 8% ahead of May of last year and the average sales price in the county was a little over $1 million dollars.
Gypsum lead the way with 22 completed transactions. A total of 29 transactions accounted for Vail's neighborhoods added together. The bulk of the transactions were under $500,000 but accounted for only 16% of the sales volume. Homes priced at $2 million or more made up over half the sales volume. There were 10 sales of over $4 million and the highest sale was in Vail Village for $10.25 million.
Please join us Monday, June 25th from 1:00 to 6:00 for the Estate Home Tour featuring some of the most exquiste estates in the Vail Valley. Homes will be open in Vail Village, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Lake Creek, Squaw Creek and Cordillera. We have three extraordinary estates that should not be missed.
34 Whiskey Ridge Road, located in Lake Creek Valley, this estate graces 4.5 exquisite, private acres. Designed to showcase the dramatic surroundings, this 12,521 square foot estate is a unique masterpiece with a guest house that offers the ultimate escape with 2 bedroom suites, kitchen, living room and wonderful views.
Edwards Office
970.926.6777 | 888.278.9601 | 280 Main Street Suite #C102 Edwards Colorado 81632
Vail Office
970.790.6777 | 855.790.6777 | 183 Gore Creek Trail Vail Colorado 81658


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What are the benefits and challenges between saltwater and freshwater pools?
A saltwater treatment system will cost about $1,200 to $1,400, but will pay for itself in a couple of years by not having to buy chlorine products. It's not salty like the ocean, more like a salt-treated water softener, one tablespoon of salt in a gallon of water. The system works by a current separating the sodium chloride from the water in the filter system to sanitize the water. The molecules re-assemble so you do not have to add salt unless it rains or water is added from the hose. There are other systems that use natural mineral purification, ozone gas and bromine, but they only reduce the amount of chlorine you need to add.

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Barbara got some free passes to the Maui Ocean Center because she is a teacher who is bringing a group of kids there. She gave me one of the passes, and we went yesterday.
We kind of rushed through, but it was super cool. The displays are really interactive. The most was a place where you could actually touch the sea creatures. It was cool!
We caught several presentations where the workers talked about the animals in the displays. They were so interesting. We got to see the some sea turtles eat green bell peppers. Ha!
The shark tank was really cool. While we were there, a diver got in the water and talked to us through a special dive mask. He told us a lot about sharks.
There was also a tunnel through the water. I might have stayed there for a while, but I didn't want to get left behind by my group.
I definitely want to go back and take a more leisurely stroll through the exhibits. It's kind of pricey though. Maybe it's more of a summer vacation kind of activity, where I don't have to worry about going to school the next day.


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Fourth and Gill, Knoxville
Fourth and Gill Historic District
|Roughly bounded by I-40, Broadway, Central, and Hall of Fame
Knoxville, Tennessee
|35°58′48″N 83°55′14″W / 35.98000°N 83.92056°WCoordinates: 35°58′48″N 83°55′14″W / 35.98000°N 83.92056°W
|approximately 72 acres (29 ha)[1]
|Baumann Brothers, George F. Barber; multiple
|Architectural style
|Queen Anne, Bungalow/Craftsman, Mediterranean Revival, Gothic Revival
|NRHP reference #
|Added to NRHP
|April 29, 1985
Fourth and Gill is a neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, located north of the city's downtown area. Initially developed in the late nineteenth century as a residential area for Knoxville's growing middle and professional classes, the neighborhood still contains most of its original Victorian-era houses, churches, and streetscapes. In 1985, 282 houses and other buildings in the neighborhood were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Fourth and Gill Historic District.[1]
Knoxville's rapid economic growth after the Civil War brought about a housing boom that lasted into the early twentieth century. The presence of the railroad drew heavy industry to the pasturelands north of the city, and residential areas such as Fourth and Gill were developed to provide housing for the managers and workers in the growing number of mills and factories. Much of Fourth and Gill was initially part of the separate city of North Knoxville, which was annexed by Knoxville in 1897. The neighborhood is named for a community center established at the corner of N. Fourth Avenue and Gill Avenue in 1960.[1]
The Fourth and Gill neighborhood is roughly bounded by Hall of Fame Drive on the east, Broadway (part of U.S. Highway 441) on the west, Glenwood Avenue to the north, and East Fourth Avenue to the south. The Old North Knoxville community lies just to the north, Parkridge lies on the other side of Hall of Fame drive to the east, and the Emory Place Historic District (part of the city's Downtown-North Corridor) lies just to the south. The neighborhood's community center and oldest houses lie along North Fourth Avenue just east of I-40.
The Fourth and Gill neighborhood includes parts of Morgan Street, Gratz Street, Deery Street, Luttrell Street, and Eleanor Street, which run roughly north-to-south, as well as Wells Avenue, Caswell Avenue, Gill Avenue, Lovenia Avenue, and Third Avenue, which run east-to-west. North Fourth Avenue runs east-to-west across the area before veering north to join Gill Avenue as the latter passes under I-40, and then continuing north for several blocks on the east side of I-40.
What is now Fourth and Gill remained pastureland throughout most of the nineteenth century. The construction of the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad just north of Knoxville in 1855 made development in the area more feasible, and by the outbreak of the Civil War, what is now Emory Place had already been annexed by the city. After the war, factories were built along the railroad, and a market developed at Emory Place.[2] This industrial growth brought about a demand for labor and a need for new housing, and around 1880, the first houses were built in what is now Fourth and Gill.[1]
The housing boom north of Knoxville brought increased demand for city services, and as bureaucratic issues prevented quick annexation by Knoxville, part of Fourth and Gill—along with what is now Old North Knoxville—incorporated as the separate city of North Knoxville in 1889. L.A. Gratz, for whom Gratz Street is named, served as the city's first mayor, and the city's town hall was located at 977 Gratz Street.[3] North Knoxville had its own school (located off Broadway near the North Central Street area known colloquially as "Happy Hollow" or "Happy Holler"[4]), improved roads, and electric street lights.[3]
During the 1880s and 1890s, several prominent figures built houses in the Fourth and Gill area. Tennessee governor Robert Love Taylor lived in what became known as the Caswell-Taylor House at 803 North Fourth (the house burned in 1985). Architect Albert B. Baumann, Sr., designed the Queen Anne-style cottage at 839 Deery Street for his younger siblings in 1892. Lovenia Avenue, which intersects Deery Street at the cottage, was named for Baumann's sister. During the following century, residents of Fourth and Gill would include furniture magnate James G. Sterchi, philosopher Albert Chavannes, White Stores founder Frank McDonald, Knoxville mayor Fred Allen, and Knoxville city manager Charles Karns.[1]
The advent of the automobile in the 1930s led to a migration from urban areas to suburbs on the periphery of the city, and Fourth and Gill began to decline. Many of the neighborhood's houses were converted into low-rent apartments and duplexes by absentee landlords, and began to deteriorate.[1] During the late 1970s, however, Fourth and Gill became one of the first neighborhoods in Knoxville to launch a successful urban renewal project, and many of its houses have since been restored.[5]
Fourth and Gill Historic District[edit]
The Fourth and Gill Historic District, added to the National Register in 1985, consists of over 250 houses, a school, and three churches, all built between 1880 and 1934. Unlike other Knoxville neighborhoods that developed during the same period, such as Fort Sanders or Mechanicsville, Fourth and Gill still contains most of its original houses, with few modern intrusions. Most of the houses built in the 1880s, 1890s, and 1900s have Queen Anne-style designs, while most of the later houses are Bungalow/Craftsman designs. Other architectural styles in Fourth and Gill include Gothic Revival, Mediterranean Revival, Tudor Revival, American Foursquare, Shingle, and Colonial Revival.[1]
Notable buildings[edit]
- The Knoxville House of Faith (816 Lovenia), a two-story Gothic Revival-style church built in 1908.[6] Originally the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church,[7] the church is now home to a Pentecostal congregation.[6]
- Central United Methodist Church (201 Third Avenue), a two-story Gothic Revival-style church built in 1927, and designed by architects R. H. Hunt and Albert Baumann, Sr.[8][9]
- 800 Luttrell Street, a two-story Tudor Revival-style church building constructed 1929.[1]
- 800 Deery Street, a one-story Queen Anne-style cottage built c. 1890, and designed by architect George Barber.[10]
- 821 Deery Street, a two-story Queen Anne-style house built c. 1890, and designed by architect George Barber.[11]
- 839 Deery Street, a one-story Queen Anne-style cottage built c. 1890, and designed by Albert Baumann, Sr., of the architectural firm, Baumann Brothers.[1]
- Eugene H. Wilson House (941 Eleanor), a two-story Colonial Revival-style house built c. 1905, and designed by architect George Barber.[11]
- Thomas A. Kluttz House, a two-story Colonial Revival-style house built c. 1900, and designed by Barber & Kluttz[11]
- Mrs. J. W. Taylor House (703 Luttrell), a one-story Queen Anne-style cottage built in 1902, and designed by architect George Barber.[11]
- 907 Luttrell Street, a two-story Picturesque Vernacular-style house built c. 1895, and designed by architect George Barber.[11]
- Cleveland Park (729 Morgan), a three-story Mediterranean Revival-style apartment house built c. 1925.[1]
- 800 North Fourth Avenue, a two-story Picturesque Vernacular-style house built in 1891; now serves as the Fourth and Gill community center.[1]
- 804 North Fourth Avenue, a two-story Queen Anne-style house built c. 1880.[1]
- 808 North Fourth Avenue, a two-story Queen Anne-style house built c. 1885.[1]
- 812 North Fourth Avenue, a two-story Picturesque Vernacular-style house built c. 1880.[1]
- 816 North Fourth Avenue, a two-story Queen Anne-style house built c. 1890, and designed by architect George Barber.[11]
The Caswell-Taylor House (803 North Fourth Ave.), the home of Governor Robert Love Taylor, was considered a contributing property in the Fourth and Gill Historic District, but is no longer standing.[12] The two-story house was built in the Queen Anne style c. 1880.[1]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Richard Strange and Bob Whetsel, National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Fourth and Gill Historic District, 27 November 1984.
- ^ A Brief History of Greater Emory Place Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine. Fourth and Gill Neighborhood Organization. Retrieved: 12 August 2010.
- ^ a b A Brief History of Old North Knoxville, 2009. Retrieved: 4 June 2010.
- ^ "Naming Ceremony Oct. 22 for Happy Holler". City of Knoxville. October 20, 2011.
- ^ Michael J. McDonald and W. Bruce Wheeler, Knoxville, Tennessee: Continuity and Change in an Appalachian City ( (Knoxville, Tenn.: University of Tennessee Press, 1983), p. 170.
- ^ a b J. Brian Long, Congregation's Abundant Spirit Makes Up For Its Small Numbers. Knoxnews.com, 20 October 2007. Retrieved; 24 August 2010.
- ^ Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission, The Future of Knoxville's Past Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. October 2006. Retrieved: 24 August 2010.
- ^ Central United Methodist – History. Retrieved: 24 August 2010.
- ^ Nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com. Retrieved: 24 August 2010.
- ^ Sometimes mis-attributed as the T. W. Fisk House, it follows the same design from Barber's catalog, but varies in elevation from the street, arrangement of the bays, and roof pitch. Fisk's house was on Third Avenue, at the present site of part of Fourth & Gill Park.
- ^ a b c d e f Knox Heritage, George Barber Homes Trolley Tour booklet Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine. 2007. Retrieved: 24 August 2010.
- ^ The Mighty Metro Pulse Collection of Awesome Knoxville Lists. Metro Pulse, 23 June 2010. Retrieved: 24 August 2010.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fourth and Gill Historic District.
- Fourth and Gill — official site


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In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas (see Annex I and II), aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
The key decisions taken by the Commission (including 3 letters of formal notice, 32 reasoned opinions, 8 referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union, and a closure) are presented below and grouped by policy area. The Commission is also closing 78 cases in which the issues with the Member States concerned have been solved without the Commission needing to pursue the procedure further.
For more information on the EU infringement procedure, see the full MEMO/12/12. For more detail on all decisions taken, consult the infringement decisions' register.
1. Energy
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen - tel.: +32 229 56186, Nicole Bockstaller – tel.: +32 229 52589)
Reasoned opinions
Oil stocks: Commission requests ROMANIA to fully comply with the Oil Stocks Directive
Today, the European Commission formally requested Romania to ensure the correct implementation and application of the Oil Stocks Directive (Council Directive 2009/119/EC). The EU rules impose an obligation on Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products, which must be available at all times, and, therefore, gives security of supply of petroleum resources to the EU. The current Romanian legislation prohibits the use of oil stocks as collaterals, i.e. assets offered to secure a loan. This prohibition could make it more difficult for economic operators to fulfil their obligation to hold stocks. Romania has also incorrectly implemented the rules concerning the right of economic operators to delegate their obligation to hold stocks and the establishment of emergency procedures in the event of a major supply disruption. Since compliance with EU law is not yet in place, the Commission is now sending a reasoned opinion. Romania has two months to inform the Commission of the measures taken to remedy the situation; otherwise, the Commission may decide to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU.
Energy efficiency: Commission urges SLOVENIA to notify its comprehensive assessment on high-efficiency cogeneration
Today the European Commission formally reminds Slovenia to comply with Article 14(1) of the Energy Efficiency Directive (Directive 2012/27/EU). These rules require Member States to carry out and submit to the Commission a comprehensive assessment of the potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling before 31 December 2015. Since the requirement has still not been complied with, the Commission is now sending a reasoned opinion. Slovenia now has two months to inform the Commission of the measures taken to remedy the situation, in the absence of which the Commission may decide to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU. Under the rules, Member States have to take adequate measures to develop efficient heating and cooling infrastructure and/or accommodate the development of high-efficiency cogeneration and the use of heating and cooling from waste heat and renewable energy sources. So far, Slovenia has not communicated its assessment of the potential in this context. For an overview of the transposition of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive by Member State, see Annex III.
Offshore safety: Commission requests BULGARIA, POLAND, SPAIN and the UNITED KINGDOM to fully transpose the EU Directive on safety of offshore oil and gas operations
The European Commission has requested Bulgaria, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom to ensure the full transposition of the Offshore Safety Directive (Directive 2013/30/EU). The EU has put in place a set of rules to help prevent accidents as well as respond promptly and efficiently should such accidents occur. Member States must ensure that companies - to which they grant a license for exploration or production - are well financed and have the necessary technical expertise, and that they keep resources at hand in order to put them into operation when necessary. Companies are also fully liable for environmental damages caused to protected species and natural habitats. The Directive had to be transposed into national law by 19 July 2015. Today, the Commission sent reasoned opinions to Bulgaria, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom as the Commission identified gaps in the national legislation which transposes the Directive. The four Member States now have two months to comply with their obligations; otherwise, the Commission may decide to refer them to the Court of Justice of the EU.
2. Environment
(For more information: Enrico Brivio – tel.: +32 229 56172, Iris Petsa – tel.: +32 229 93321)
A referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union
SPAIN faces fines for not complying with judgment from 2011 over poor waste water collection and treatment
The European Commission is taking Spain back to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to fully and completely comply with the Court judgement of 2011. Spanish regional authorities must ensure that urban waste water is adequately collected and treated in 17 agglomerations across the country to prevent serious risks to human health and the environment. The Court of Justice of the EU ruled on 14 April 2011 (Case C-343/10) that Spain violated EU law by not adequately collecting and treating the urban waste water discharged by 37 agglomerations (towns, cities, settlements). Five years later, this matter remains unaddressed in 17 agglomerations (out of the 37 covered by the judgment) corresponding to 1,400,000 people. In addition, more than 15 years after the deadline of 31 December 2000 for the implementation of the applicable EU rules (Council Directive 91/271/EEC), the perspective for full compliance in all these agglomerations is still unclear. The lack of adequate collection and treatment of the waste water poses significant risks to human health, to inland waters and to the marine environment. The Commission is asking the Court of Justice of the EU to impose a lump sum amounting to €46,522,999 by this date. The Commission is also proposing a daily fine of €171,217.20 if full compliance is not achieved by the date when the Court will issue its second ruling. The penalties proposed take into account the duration of the infringement, its gravity, and the size of the Member State. The final decision on the penalties rests with the Court of Justice of the EU. The second referral to the Court is necessary to ensure compliance in these 17 remaining agglomerations, given the very slow progress so far. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
Reasoned opinions
Floods Directive: Commission requests GREECE to act on protection against flooding
The European Commission is urging Greece to live up to its obligations by bringing its national laws on the assessment and management of flood risks into line with the EU rules on flood protection (Directive 2007/60/EC). The Floods Directiveaims to reduce and manage the risks that floods pose to human health, the environment and economic activity. Under this law, Member States had to submit flood hazard maps and flood risk maps to the Commission by 22 March 2014. After Greece missed the initial deadline, the European Commission sent a letter of formal notice in November 2015. The Commission is now sending a reasoned opinion, giving Greece two months to reply. If Greece fails to adopt the required flood prevention documents and submit them to the Commission, it may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
Seveso: Commission calls on FINLAND to enact EU rules on prevention of industrial accidents
The European Commission has requested Finland to communicate information about how the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU) is being enacted in its national law. This obligation had to be fulfilled by 31 May 2015. This Directive and its predecessors – Seveso Directives I and II – aim to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances and limit their consequences on citizens and the environment. The Seveso III Directive, which entered into force on 1 June 2015, takes into account a number of changes in EU legislation, including on the classification of chemicals and increased rights for citizens to access information and justice. After Finland missed the initial deadline, the European Commission sent a letter of formal notice in July 2015. The Commission is now sending a reasoned opinion. If Finland fails to act within two months, the case may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
Waste: Commission urges FRANCE to comply with EU waste legislation
The Commission is urging France to live up to its obligations under EU law by adopting and revising its waste management plans for the whole of its territory, in line with the objectives of EU waste legislation (Directive 2008/98/EC) and the circular economy. Such plans are intended to reduce the impact of waste on human health and the environment, and to improve resource efficiency across the EU. France has adopted waste management plans for certain parts of its territory only. It has also failed to ensure that the existing waste management plans are evaluated and, if necessary, revised at least every six years. The Commission is, therefore, sending a reasoned opinion. If France fails to act within two months, it may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
Waste: Commission requests CROATIA to ensure proper waste management in Biljane Donje
The European Commission calls on Croatia to take action to ensure that an adequate level of protection is being observed at "Crno brdo" site in Biljane Donje near the town of Benkovac, as required by EU law. The location is currently used as a depository of a large amount of mineral aggregate, created as a by‐product during the recovery of metal from slag. As the Croatian authorities failed to classify that material as waste in line with EU rules on waste (Directive 2008/98/EC), approximately 140,000 tons of this potentially harmful stone aggregate are deposited directly on soil, with consequences for human health and the environment. Under EU law, Croatia should have put in place measures for the protection of groundwater and the prevention of the dispersion of the harmful particles through the air. The infringement of Articles 5(1), 13 and 15(1) of the Directive persists in Biljane Donje as the waste has been deposited on the site for more than three years, contrary to the requirements of the Directive and without any concrete planning for its proper management and rehabilitation of the site. Since the letter of formal notice was sent to Croatia in March 2015, there has been no progress in ensuring that waste management in Biljane Donje is done without endangering human health and without harming the environment. The Commissions is now sending a reasoned opinion. If Croatia fails to remedy the situation within two months, it may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
3. Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
(For more information: Vanessa Mock – tel.: +32 229 56194, Letizia Lupini - tel.: +32 229 51958)
Reasoned opinions
The Commission requests BULGARIA to enact EU rules on financial reporting
The European Commission has requested Bulgaria to bring its legislation on financial reporting into line with EU law. The Accounting Directive (Directive 2013/34/EU) - which repeals two Council Directives (Fourth Council Directive 78/660/EEC and Seventh Council Directive 83/349/EEC) - aims to reduce the administrative burden for small companies and improve the quality and comparability of the information disclosed in financial reports. It sets out EU-wide rules on annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings. Member States had to enact these rules in national law by 20 July 2015. Having missed the original deadline, the Commission sent to the Bulgarian authorities a letter of formal notice in September 2015. Today's request takes the form of a reasoned opinion. If Bulgaria fails to act within two months, this Member State may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
The Commission calls on GREECE to enact EU rules on auditing
The Commission urges Greece to enact EU-wide rules on auditing. The Audit Directive (Directive 2014/56/EU) on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts lays down a number of rules in the field of auditing. The Directive, which amends Directive 2006/43/EC, aims to further harmonise auditing rules at EU level in order to allow for greater transparency and predictability of the requirements applying to persons performing audits and to enhance their independence and objectivity in the performance of their tasks. In particular, the rules include the conditions for the approval and registration of persons that carry out statutory audits and include a framework for their public oversight. Member States had to enact these rules into national law by 17 June 2016. Having missed the original deadline, the Commission sent to Greek authorities a letter of formal notice in July 2016. Today's request takes the form of a reasoned opinion. If Greece fails to act within two months, it may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
The Commission urges CROATIA, CYPRUS, FINLAND, GREECE, LUXEMBOURG, PORTUGAL, SLOVENIA, SPAIN AND SWEDEN to enact EU rules on mortgage credit
The European Commission has requested Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden to fully transpose EU-wide rules on mortgages. The Mortgage Credit Directive (Directive 2014/17/EU), which was adopted on 4 February 2014, aims to improve consumer protection measures across the EU by introducing EU-wide responsible lending practices. It is essential to improve the mortgage rules as it will boost confidence in the mortgage market and increase choice for consumers. Consumers will benefit from clearer and more understandable information with the introduction of the European Standardised Information Sheet (ESIS), which will allow borrowers to understand better the risks associated with their mortgage agreement as well as letting them compare offers and shop around for the best product to suit their needs at the best price. The most vulnerable consumers will be better protected from over-indebtedness through Europe-wide standards for assessing the creditworthiness of mortgage applicants. The Directive also establishes principles for the authorisation and registration of credit intermediaries. Credit intermediaries that comply with the new business conduct rules will gain access to many more potential consumers in the single market via the passport regime. This will, in the long run, provide lenders with new business opportunities and will be a step towards the creation of a Single European Mortgage Market, which is expected to increase competition and to drive down prices. Member States had to implement these rules in national law by 21 March 2016. Having missed the original deadline, these Member States were sent letters of formal notice in May 2016. Today's request takes the form of a reasoned opinion. If these Member States fail to act within two months, they may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
The Commission requests IRELAND, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA and LATVIA to enact EU rules on transparency requirements for issuers admitted to trading on regulated markets
The Commission has urged Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Latvia and Romania to bring their legislation on transparency requirements on regulated markets into line with EU law. The Transparency Directive (Directive 2013/50/EU) - which amends Directive 2004/109/EC - sets out rules for issuers of securities admitted to trading on an EU-regulated market. In particular, these rules ensure that they disclose certain key information about their operations, which helps to build sustained investor confidence and contribute to the Capital Markets Union. Member States had to enact these rules in national law by 26 November 2015. Having missed the original deadline, the Commission sent to these Member States letters of formal notice in January 2016. Today's request takes the form of a reasoned opinion. If they fail to act within two months, they may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.
4. Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
(For more information: Lucia Caudet – tel.: +32 229 56182, Mirna Talko – tel.: +32 229 87278)
Referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union, letters of formal notice, reasoned opinions and a closure
Services: Commission requests 9 Member States to remove unjustified obstacles to the provision of services in the Single Market
The European Commission is taking further steps with regard to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania and Spain on the grounds that their national rules include excessive and unjustified obstacles to the provision of services in the internal market. The Commission considers that the requirements imposed on certain service providers in these Member States run counter to the Services Directive (Directive 2006/123/EC). At the same time, the Commission has decided to close the case against Luxembourg following its positive actions to align relevant legislation with EU law. A number of restrictions on services make the establishment and cross-border provision of services across the EU difficult: requiring corporate seats in a given jurisdiction; excessive shareholder requirements such as the requirement for professionals to hold 100% of the voting rights or capital in a company; compulsory minimum tariffs; as well as disproportionate authorisation requirements or exclusivity rights. Such obstacles to market entrants are not necessary to ensure high-quality services of domestic or foreign service providers, and actually deprive consumers of competitively priced services. Today, the Commission is acting to address the following concerns to: Austria: seat requirements for architects and engineers (a complementary reasoned opinion); Belgium: multidisciplinary restrictions for accountants (a reasoned opinion); Cyprus: shareholding requirements for all engineering professions, including civil engineers and architects (a referral to the Court of Justice of the EU); Denmark: authorisation/compulsory certification requirement for certain construction services (a letter of formal notice); Germany: minimum and maximum tariffs for architects and engineers (a referral to the Court of Justice of the EU); Hungary: exclusive right granted to a single operator to provide a service (a referral to the Court of Justice of the EU); Italy: establishment requirements for attestation companies as a prerequisite to provide certification services in public procurement (a complementary letter of formal notice); Lithuania: multidisciplinary restrictions on certain construction service providers (a letter of formal notice); Spain: minimum compulsory tariffs and multidisciplinary restrictions for the legal profession of "Procuradores" - land and business registrars and legal representatives (a reasoned opinion). Member States now have two months to notify the Commission of measures taken to remedy the situation. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
5. Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship
(For more information: Tove Ernst – tel.: +32 229 86764, Markus Lammert - tel.: +32 229 80423)
A referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union
Commission refers BULGARIA to the Court for failing to implement rules on e-passports and e-residence permits
The Commission decided today to refer Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the EU for the non-implementation of the obligation to create a Single Point of Contact to ensure the mandatory exchange of information under the EU document security legislation. The establishment of such contact points is mandatory and should allow for the exchange of information necessary to access the fingerprint images stored on e-passports and e-residence permits for third-country nationals. The exchange of certificates through Single Points of Contact prevents unauthorised reading of the biometric features stored digitally in the documents and ensures that Member States can securely access information on the chips contained in all biometric passports, travel documents and residence permits issued by other Member States. Bulgaria has not implemented this important part of the EU document security legislation and thereby prevents other Member States from securely accessing and verifying the fingerprints stored on the chips in Bulgarian passports. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
6. Mobility and Transport
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen– tel.: +32 229 56186, Alexis Perier - tel.: +32 229 69143)
Referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union
Road transport: Commission refers POLAND to the Court of Justice of the EU on the system of permits for the use of the roads by certain trucks
The European Commission has decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the EU for the incorrect implementation of Council Directive 96/53/EC on maximum weights and dimensions of certain road vehicles. In particular, Poland restricts the freedom to use its road network to certain trucks even if they comply with EU standards.
Under the Polish legislation, trucks with a weight per axle exceeding eight tonnes or 10 tonnes must obtain a special permit from the responsible road managers for using secondary roads. This is the case even if they are loaded in compliance with EU legislation and should, therefore, be allowed to use these roads without applying for additional permits. Many trucks engaged in long distance transport are in this situation.
In Poland, roads are managed by various administrations (communes, counties, regions and central government), and multiple permits may, therefore, be needed for a single journey. In addition, the procedure to obtain a permit is time-consuming. As a result, this creates a significant burden for hauliers and constitutes an obstacle to the correct functioning of the internal market for transport. The European Commission sent a reasoned opinion to the Polish authorities in February 2016. As Poland has failed to bring its legislation into line with EU law, the European Commission has decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the EU. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
Aviation: Commission refers Croatia to the Court of Justice for failing to ratify EU accession to Eurocontrol international convention
The European Commission has decided to refer Croatia to the Court of Justice of the EU for the non-ratification and non-deposition of the Protocol of Accession of the European Community to the Eurocontrol International Convention, signed in 2002. Eurocontrol is an intergovernmental organisation with over 40 States. Many activities conducted by Eurocontrol are relevant to the EU, notably in respect of the implementation of the European Single Sky, which is also one of the priorities of the Aviation Strategy for Europe. In this context, the Council decided already in 2004 to conclude the above mentioned Protocol on behalf of the Union (Decision 2004/636/EC), so as to allow the Union's accession (as a member) to Eurocontrol. However, as long as the Protocol is not ratified notably by all Member States, that accession cannot be completed. The Commission considers that, having still not proceeded with the ratification, Croatia is failing to fulfil its obligations under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union(TEU). This Article lays down the principle of sincere cooperation and underlines the obligation of the Member States to facilitate the achievement of the Union's tasks and to refrain from any measure that could jeopardise the attainment of the Union's objectives. Despite numerous exchanges with the Croatian authorities since March 2014, they have not taken all the steps necessary to complete the ratification of the Protocol. The Commission is, therefore, referring Croatia to the Court of Justice of the EU. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
Road transport: Commission refers SPAIN to the Court for not complying with the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to comply with the conditions which must be met by undertakings in order to operate in the road transport market. These conditions are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. Road transport operators must have at their disposal one or more vehicles registered in the Member State of establishment. Spanish legislation, however, requires undertakings to have at their disposal at least three vehicles. The Commission considers that this requirement is disproportionate and potentially discriminates against small hauliers, which very often have only one vehicle at their disposal, and are, therefore, excluded from the road transport market. The European Commission sent a reasoned opinion to the Spanish authorities in February 2016. As Spain has failed to bring its legislation into line with EU law, the European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the EU. For more information, please refer to the fullpress release.
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Rail transport: Commission calls on GERMANY to fully transpose and implement EU legislation aimed at improving safety of European railways
The European Commission today asked Germany to bring all its national rules into line with Directive 2004/49/EC on the safety of European railways. This directive, which Member States had to transpose by December 2010, aims at ensuring consistent and high levels of safety in all EU rail networks. It notably establishes common principles for the management, regulation and supervision of railway safety. This is to avoid situations whereby different national rules on maintenance would hamper the smooth movement of vehicles throughout the EU. In this regard, the Directive provides that each rolling stock should have an entity in charge of maintenance assigned to it. This entity sets a system of maintenance and ensures that the vehicles are in a safe state. However, the national German rules impose the technical inspection of rolling stock on a periodic basis. Consequently, it is not up to the entity in charge of maintenance to decide on the moment of the technical inspection. Germany has two months to reply to the Commission. If Germany fails to react satisfactorily, the Commission may refer the matter to the Court of Justice of the EU.
Passenger Rights: Commission urges LUXEMBOURG to fully comply with EU rules
The European Commission requested Luxembourg today to ensure the correct application of the Waterborne Passenger Rights rules as contained in Regulation (EU) 1177/2010. These rules became applicable in December 2012 and grant certain rights to passengers when travelling by sea or inland waterways, such as the right to information, non-discrimination, assistance and compensation in case of transport disruptions. They also include specific rights for passengers with reduced mobility. To date, Luxembourg failed to take the necessary measures to apply the regulation correctly. It has not designated a National Enforcement Body dealing with passenger complaints and enforcing the Regulation, and it has not laid down in its national legislation a penalty system to sanction operators that breach the rules. This undermines the enforcement of the Regulation and the rights of the passengers. Luxembourg has two months to inform the Commission of the measures taken to comply with EU rules; otherwise, the European Commission may decide to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU.
7. Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality
(For more information: Christian Wigand – tel.: +32 229 62253, Melanie Voin - tel.: +32 229 58659)
A reasoned opinion
Commission requests LITHUANIA to fully implement procedural rights on interpretation and translation during criminal proceedings
The European Commission has called on Lithuania to ensure that rules guaranteeing the right to interpretation and translation in judicial proceedings (Directive 2010/64/EU) are fully implemented in its national law. The Directive guarantees that individuals subject to criminal proceedings in the EU must be offered interpretation and translation services in a language they understand free of charge. This is a fundamental procedural right, safeguarding the right to a fair trial. The Lithuanian authorities have failed to include a number of provisions of the Directive in its legislation. It is currently not compulsory under Lithuanian law to provide an interpreter to help suspects or accused persons to communicate with their lawyer. There is also no procedure for testing the suspects' language skills in order to decide whether they need assistance from an interpreter. In addition, there is no national law that obliges competent authorities to decide whether the translation of a document is essential on a case by case basis, and there is no requirement to provide a written translation of a European arrest warrant. The Directive is one of six directives agreed upon by the EU to create common minimum standards, ensuring that the basic rights of suspects and accused persons are sufficiently protected across the EU (see a factsheet). Nine million people face criminal proceedings across the EU every year. This Directive should have been implemented in national law by 27 October 2013. Lithuania has two months to notify the European Commission of measures taken to remedy this situation; otherwise, the case may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.


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It does bother me that I don't have the patience to squeeze out the last little bit but their bottles are so hard to squeeze.Delete
Oddly enough I have not been to a Lush store in the last 15 years at least... I should go at some point as those shower gels look fun :) What other products do they have that are good?ReplyDeleteReplies
I love their tea tree toner and their bubble bar(Comforter is my favorite). I used to get their fresh face masks too but I don't live near a Lush store and it is difficult unless I'm equipped with a cooler in my car.Delete
I love LUSH, but haven't actually tried any of their shower gels, I'll have to keep an eye out for those next time! Think I'll also check out Smashbox Photo Finish, have heard nothing but great things about it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Lush shower gel is no nice. They lather up so well and the scent is just amazing.Delete
I love Rose Jam and It's Raining Men! I'm sad I missed out on Prince Charming. :(ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope Lush will bring back Prince Charming next year. It is my favorite of their whole bunch!Delete
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That pile of newspapers or magazines you've been saving to read but are unlikely to get to.
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Orphan gloves and mittens, espcially soft fleecy ones, make great applicators for shoe polish or furniture polish.
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Toothbrushes are ideal applicators to polish silver jewelry, and I use them to get into the nooks and crannies of Grandma's cut crystal knicknacks.
Orphan dangling earrings that can be worn as pendants.
Picture frames with broken easels can be hung on the wall.
Free gifts from cosmetic purchases are the perfect size for travel, including as TSA-approved carry-on.
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Spring Cleaning: What to Donate
Wire hangers. Return them to the dry cleaner to be used again.
Prescription eyeglasses that are no longer your prescription, and frames that are no longer fashionable, can be donated to saving-sight.org. Many chapters of lionsclubs.org collect eyeglasses, to be donated to the needy around the world.
Bridesmaids dresses and prom dresses. Donate them to operationprom.org for those who cannot afford to buy new ones.
Orphan shoes. Donate them to amputee-coalition.org
Musical instruments. Whatever nobody plays anymore can be donated to Mr. Holland's Opus to be given to students in low-income schools for music class.
Anything you haven't worn in more than two years. If it's in good condition, bring it to your nearest Salvation Army, Goodwill or other thrift shop.
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Well, we promised you a follow-up to our post regarding the flare-up during and after the Wind Concerns Ontario (WCO) Annual General Meeting (AGM). There was obviously some miscommunication during and after the event. We weren't privy to all the intrigue but it appears that some kind of schism occurred. This is not unusual, of course, in volunteer organizations.
First of all, a post by Parker Gallant on the weekend of the AGM was mysteriously removed within hours of being posted. His post was a blistering set of accusations against the Ontario Liberals. I'd repeat them, but they might be part of a libel suit and so I don't want to be seen as promulgating libel. Mr. Gallant is a member of the WCO Board and so the removal of his essay might be more about the schism than it might be about any legal challenges against WCO. However, we'll have to wait until the next year to see if his essay re-appears on the promised new WCO website.
Secondly, the windconcerns.com website has been replaced by Ontario Wind Resistance (OWR). All references to WCO seem to have been scrubbed. Frankly, though, it's a great re-branding and very much in keeping with the tone of the original website. It'll be interesting to see how the two websites evolve.
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Had an impressive breakfast at Westend Pumphouse the other day. This was the first time I had set foot in the place, following all the initial opening hype, around a year ago, by the fooderati of the city!
I have to say that, despite my reservations (based on feedback from various friends), I was quite surprised at the food quality, but more particularly the service, which was outstanding. Small courtesies, which go overlooked in other similar establishments, were a feature of service at the Pumphouse. I think we generally settle these days for mediocre service, hence it is notable when you get those extras with your service.
I had Bubble and Squeak ($16) which comprised two quite large fried patties, filled with assorted savoury goodies including peas. This was topped with two perfectly poached eggs then their delicious housemade chutney, with a beef kransky on the side. It was way too much for my small tummy, but the days of hearing my mother's voice in my ear telling me how many millions of starving people round the world would kill for my uneaten plate of wasted food, are long gone. I don't order food just to get a huge plateful in order to pig into. I order things I want to sample, and am not at all fussed if I don't feel I can polish off the whole plateful.
My vegetarian friends had the beans with mushrooms and avocado and enjoyed it very much. I think it was priced at $12-15. Not sure.
It's not a place I will be hurrying back to – mainly because of the difficulty of parking nearby (for me, as I have a disability which necessitates parking as closely as I can to wherever I'm going). I could park (illegally) in the K&D carpark I suppose but that's not an option for me at the moment.
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The number of eligible products in Amazon.com Inc.'s Prime two-day-shipping-and-loyalty program increased 47% year over year to hit 33 million in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report today from R.W. Baird. Its latest Amazon inventory report also notes that total products carried by the e-retailer has surpassed 300 million for the first time.
Amazon, No. 1 in the Internet Retailer 2015 Top 500 Guide, added a musical sweetener to Prime when it launched Prime Stations in March amid continuing expansion of the number of products eligible for two-day shipping. Even so, the report adds that only 13% of physical goods in Amazon are eligible for Prime two-day shipping, "suggesting a meaningful opportunity for further Prime expansion."
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It"s been almost a decade since "Friends" ended, but Lisa Kudrow is poised to make her mark on network television once again.
According to reports, the 50-year-old actress will join ABC"s "Scandal" in a recurring role for the upcoming third season.
In the political thriller, a White House Communications Director leaves to start her own crisis management firm only to discover she hasn"t left the past behind.
The series stars Kerry Washington, Columbus Short, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, and Guillermo Díaz. "Scandal" returns to ABC on October 3rd.


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Introduction: Enzymes are biological catalysts in a way like protein molecules and also they make the rate of reaction increase that occurs in a living organism. "A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of reaction" while also it doesn't get used up in this process and it is found in our liver. In this experiment the catalyse which is hydrogen peroxide can be used again and again in order for the increase of "rate of conversions of the reactants into products". For this experiment the equation to describe this reaction is:
Hydrogen Peroxide Water + Oxygen Next I looked at how the following factors within the experiments affect the rate of reaction/ volume of oxygen evolved in a Catalyse Reaction: Concentration: In order for the reaction to become more faster the concentration in the solution (in this occasion hydrogen peroxide solution) must be increased causing the particles to get more crowded which will cause them to collide into each other more. This means more number of successful collisions making the rate of reaction faster.
Because more collision is taking place and there is a high amount of concentration the volume of oxygen will be evolving faster. Temperature: In order for more collisions to take place the temperature must be increased meaning more heat energy needs to be given off. Like I explained before more collisions will cause the rate of reaction to go faster. Again the more increase there is in collisions and the more temperature there is that will mean the volume of oxygen evolving will evolve faster but there will be no increase in the amount of oxygen evolving.
Surface Area: The larger the particles the smaller the surface area is taken up so in order to increase the rate of reaction the particles need to broken down into smaller particles causing the surface area to be larger. This means the more number of smaller particles to collide with each other the more number of collisions there are, which will make the rate of reaction go faster. So the volume of oxygen evolving can be increased if there are smaller particles to take up more surface area and again more collisions.
Prediction: I predict that an increase in the surface area and number of cubes will cause the rate of reaction to go faster and an increase in the amount of oxygen evolving because like I said before an increase in surface area will cause more smaller particles to collide with each other causing a increase in the number of collision which will make the rate of reaction more faster and more oxygen to evolve.
Also I predict if the concentration is increased that will cause the rate of reaction to go faster the reason for this is because like I said before there will be more number of collision taking place which will cause an increase in the rate of reaction. Method: First I will begin by filling up the large beaker with water, then I will put the potato on the tile then I will start cutting the potato with the knife. I will cut each potato into cm cubes with a total area of 6cm squared. For me to cut the potatoes accurately I will be using the ruler.
Then I will put on my goggles for safety reasons because next I will be filling the measuring cylinder with up to 30ml of hydrogen peroxide that is dangerous which can cause skin burns and irritates in the eyes. After that is done I will put the hydrogen peroxide solution in the conical flask and I will wash the measuring cylinder to make the test fair because I will be filling that measuring cylinder with water. Then I will put a certain amount of potato cubes in the conical flask. Then I will put the cork with a plastic pipe on the conical flask to cover it.
As soon as I do that I will place the measuring cylinder with water up side down inside the large beaker that is also filled with water. Then I will place the plastic pipe in the measuring cylinder which is upside down inside the large beaker that is filled with water. As soon as that is done I will start the time on the stopwatch and I will start of by taking the measurement from 0 min. I will take the reading every four minutes. List of apparatus: Safety goggles.
Thermometer Knife Ruler Stop watch Pen/pencil. Safety: I need to wear safety goggles but before starting. I also did some research on the chemical hydrogen peroxide to see what I'm dealing with. The chemical is corrosive and irritant meaning it can cause skin burns and irritate yours eyes. If the following types of problem occurs than they have to take the following emergency actions: In Eye: Gently put water in to your eye and then go hospital immediately. Swallowed: Wash out your mouth, drink a glass of water and do not try to vomit and then go hospital immediately. Spilt on skin:


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I've finally finished my new website and it is now online for your perusing! Keep an eye out for new art to be posted soon!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Gotta represent!
Here's something kinda cool! The flyer for our 5 illustrator/group exhibition is being used by the University of Arizona School of Art to represent the Lionel Rombach Gallery. Also, we've been featured in the UA News for our exhibit, so check it out at: http://uanews.org/node/18913
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Illustration Exhibition
5 illustrators - Tucson, AZ - University of Arizona - School of Art - Lionel Rombach Gallery - Be there! If you're in the area and would like to see some great art by some great people, then check out our exhibit at the Lionel Rombach Gallery, but hurry, it's only up until March 28th!
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The purpose of the Assessment Committee is to promote continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning at Northeast Iowa Community College by facilitating the identification and assessment of student learning outcomes utilizing its cross-discipline and cross-divisional structure.
Student learning outcomes are those skills, abilities, attitudes and behaviors that are most likely to contribute to student success, both as a student at NICC and graduation. The Assessment Committee also provides training and information resources to help faculty improve teaching by integrating and assessing student learning in their individual courses, at the program-level and at the campus-wide level.
NICC joined the June 2016 Assessment Academy cohort. During the initial meeting the group developed an over-arching theme called Celebrating Learning And Student Success (CLASS) as the primary project for the College. There are three major threads to the project:
- Fully developing Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with systematic, repeatable processes that promote analysis and change.
- Using and promoting data as a tool for change and improvement.
- Creating a system for personal and professional growth for the College to promote a better understanding of learning and the role that every employee of the college plays in that process.
- Accreditation
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May 13, 2014 18:21 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 13, 2014) - Wilmington Capital Management Inc. ("Wilmington" or the "Corporation") (TSX:WCM.A)(TSX:WCM.B) reported a net loss attributable to shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $191,000 or ($0.02) per share compared to a net loss of $57,000 or ($0.01) per share for the same period in 2013.
To view a full copy of the Corporation's unaudited condensed interim financial results for the period ended March 31, 2014 including the Corporation's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), please refer to SEDAR's website at www.sedar.com.
During the first quarter 2014, the Corporation completed strategic plans for each of its three operating platforms - self-storage facilities, private equity funds and natural gas assets and the focus is centered on building upon the foundation in and adding scale to each of the operating platforms. The Corporation achieved the following during the three months ended March 31, 2014:
As at March 31, 2014, Wilmington had assets under management in its operating platforms of approximately $148.0 million ($56.0 million representing Wilmington's share).
Wilmington continues to advance its principal objectives of making investments capable of generating appreciation in value as opposed to current income and to maximize shareholder returns by investing its own capital alongside partners and co-investors in hard assets and private equity funds. These assets are managed through the Corporation's operating platforms where Wilmington can add scale and improve valuations.
Storage Facilities
Real Storage Private Trust ("Trust")
The Trust (42.13% owned) owns 20 self-storage facilities comprising 787,000 square feet of rentable area and one development property. The Trust recorded significant period over period improvements in 2014 as the facilities in Western Canada, which were for the most part in the initial lease up stage, achieved stabilized occupancy levels. During the first quarter of 2014, same store occupancy levels averaged 82%, compared to 78% in 2013; same store operating margins improved to 52% in the first quarter of 2014 from 51% in the comparable quarter of 2013.
During the third quarter 2013, the Trust commenced quarterly distributions to its unit holders equivalent to 3% per annum on invested capital. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Trust declared a distribution of $178,000 (Corporation's share - $75,000). During 2014, the Trust plans on increasing the net rentable area of its property portfolio to over 1.0 million square feet.
Private Equity
Network Capital Management Inc. ("NCI") and Network 2012 Fund
NCI (50% owned) has funds under management now totaling approximately $41.5 million and the majority of Network's available capital has been successfully deployed in a strong mix of junior oil and gas and service companies. The Corporation invested $8.0 million of capital in the Network 2012 Fund and has received cumulative distributions of $716,000 to date. Plans are in place for NCI to raise an additional fund in 2014, which would represent the 16th fund raised by NCI since inception.
Natural Gas Assets
Shackleton 2011 Limited Partnership (the "Shackleton Partnership" or the "Partnership")
The Shackleton Partnership (59% owned) owns a 100% interest in natural gas wells in Southwestern Saskatchewan. The Shackleton Partnership's natural gas production volumes amounted to 595 boe per day for the first quarter of 2014. The weighted average price realized during the first quarter of 2014 was $4.30 per mcf and operating netbacks averaged $2.22 per mcf (realized price of $3.18 per mcf and netbacks of $1.90 per mcf for the comparable period in 2013). Of its 2014 production, approximately 50% has been hedged under fixed price contracts with an average price of $3.61 per GJ.
Given the improved natural gas pricing environment, the Partnership is focused on production optimization through well workovers and introducing new technology.
Northpoint Resources Ltd. ("Northpoint")
On July 30, 2013, the Corporation added to its natural gas platform by investing in Northpoint, a privately held oil and gas producer with assets in the Altares region of Northeastern British Columbia. The Corporation acquired a 36.5% ownership interest in Northpoint for total cash consideration of $2.2 million. In addition and as part of an overall recapitalization plan, the Corporation acquired $798,000 of a 10%, $5.0 million debenture issue by Northpoint which matures on August 1, 2017. Northpoint's achieved oil and natural gas sales volumes of 1,283 boe per day for the first quarter of 2014 compared to 1,286 boe per day during Q1 2013. During December 2013, Northpoint drilled its first horizontal well which is producing approximately 2,300 mcf per day (383 boe per day). Although the production fell short of original expectations, no significant rates of decline in production are being experienced. Plans call for drilling a second well in Q3 or Q4 of 2014.
The weighted average price realized during the first quarter of 2014 was $4.65 per mcf and operating netbacks averaged $1.66 per mcf (realized price of $3.52 per mcf and netbacks of $1.59 per mcf for the comparable period in 2013).
The Corporation believes that the foundation for achieving future growth through its three operating platforms - self-storage, private equity and oil and natural gas - is in place. In the years ahead, the Corporation expects to add scale to these operating platforms, improve valuations and earn attractive cash flow and total returns for shareholders.
Executive Officers of the Corporation will be available at 403-800-0869 to answer any questions on the Corporation's financial results.
This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Corporation's business and operations. The Corporation cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty and the Corporation's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Reference should be made to the most recent Annual Information Form for a description of the major risk factors.
Wilmington Capital Management Inc.Executive Officers(403) 800-0869
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Another busy week! François has returned to us from Heron Island and Gustav has left us to return to Moorea (he might be on a plane right now). While he was here he entered into an ID frenzy. The first group he tackled was the gall crabs, Cryptochiridae, which live in coral. It's hard to detect the frenzy in the picture below, but it is there. And yes, that is Jenna in the background still toiling away at Geneious. Lest you think she is a Geneious slave, I'll have you know that not only has her tether recently been lengthened, but we also unchained her completely last weekend so she could spend Thanksgiving with her family.
Don't be alarmed, but Geneious Fever has spread from Jenna and JD to the office I share with John. Because his back is to me, I can't see the glassy-eyed stare that is characteristic of Geneious Fever, but the beautifully aligned and colorful DNA sequences on his computer screen give away his condition.
We've also spent some time gathering supplies for Gustav to take with him back to Moorea. A sampling is in the photo below.
Now I realize that to the untrained eye, this assortment of equipment might look vaguely suspicious, but don't worry, the scientific eye can discern that this stuff looks...ok it looks hilariously suspicious, that's why we took a picture of it! But Gustav should have no trouble at the airport, not only does he have museum credentials, but he also has a beard and an accent. In reality, what looks like three sticks of dynamite is actually a battery for an underwater vacuum and the white cylinder is its case. The bags of expensive looking white powder contain the salt magnesium chloride. This substance is used to relax mollusks before preserving them. Relaxing them has a dual purpose, it acts like an anesthetic so it is more humane than just plopping them in ethanol, and it causes them to release their body out of their shell. Some gastropods and most bivalves can be difficult to preserve without relaxing because they seal themselves in their shell and end up rotting because the ethanol can't penetrate.
In the picture below Derek is working on the construction of the battery case. It has been quite a project, and although Derek did most, if not all, of the actual construction of the case, I have a proprietary sense of pride and feel I really contributed to it's construction since I wielded the pcard that made the purchasing of the components possible.
This week the GRR (Genetic Resources Repository) division of the musuem celebrated its 20,000th accession, so they threw a party to celebrate. The GRR is responsible for managing the tissue subsamples for the museum division's wet collections. Our division felt especially proud since we contributed over 54% of the subsamples and the 20,000th lot was an isopod from our collection. Chelsey, Derek, and I posed with the cryofreezer...
...but not before stuffing our faces with cake! While Pam cut the cake Lorena opened the freezer for us to see. This picture was taken after the freezer was open for a while and so it didn't capture the huge billow of steam when the freezer is first opened. Very dramatic!
Now we'll get back to work on the next 20,000!
:) Mandy


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Updated Status for Unmapped Places
The last unmapped places analysis for OpenStreetMap that I conducted is nearly eight months ago. So I figured it was about time to create a new one. You can read in the last blog post how my algorithm exactly works.
However, at the moment (Nov. 4th. 2011) we have (according to the Geofabrik extract) about 597 000 entries in OSM for places that are located within "Europe". This means we have an overall increase of about 90 000 places within the past eight months. We can separate them into several types with different values:
- City: 1093 (as of March 11th, 2011 it was 1055 ; +3.6%)
- Town: 16213 (as of March 11th, 2011 it was 16106 ; +0.7%)
- Suburb: 29642 (as of March 11th, 2011 it was 24913 ; +19.0%)
- Village: 301638 (as of March 11th, 2011 it was 278691 ; +8.2%)


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2014 Taste of Plainview Winners
Mia's Italian Restaurant grabbed three golden forks during Thursday's 2014 Taste of Plainview. Owner Alban Sechi (left) brought home the 2014 Newcomer of the Year award as well as Best Dessert and Best Appetizer. Helping Sechi serve was Shane Harrel.
Grumpy's Grill took two honors during Thursday's Taste of Plainview, winning the Best Main Dish and also taking the People's Choice Best of the Best. Pictured from left to right are Karla Rodgers, Trixie Pendergrass, Kyler Pendergrass, owner Beverly McCaskell, Gay Alexander and Chris Cambell.
Amigo's Supermercado took the 2014 golden fork at the Taste of Plainview Tuesday, winning the Best Fast Food Entree. Receiving the award was Amigo's general manager William Prince and Amigo's deli manager Aaron Rojino.


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Five Strictly Come Dancing professionals could be axed on the BBC1 show, with a team of new producers set to take over the programme.
Dancers James and Ola Jordan â who are husband and wife â are 'very nervous' about possibly being dropped from Strictly Come Dancing after one insider predicted there would be a number of professionals leaving.
James â who, along with Ola, was recently dumped from the Strictly Come Dancing tour – told the Daily Mirror: 'If they want to change it, there is nothing we can do.
'We survived before Strictly so we just have to keep our fingers crossed. We really want to stay on.'
VIDEO: Ola and James Jordan dance the Rumba on Strictly Come Dancing
Kristina Rihanoff explained: 'It is the thing we want to do â but you do get nervous because it is a thing you love and you want to be there.'
But dancer Vincent Simone also voiced his concerns about the whole production team â which is changing after last year's executive producer Moira Ross left to take charge of new BBC1 talent show The Voice â being different for the new series.
He added: 'The whole team is going to be changing.
'Theyâre running with their own thing before they call us, so itâll be a while before we know whatâs happening.'
Meanwhile, whichever professional dancers make it into this year's show look set to be wearing even skimpier costumes than normal.
James joked to The Sun: 'Because of the economy, the way it is at the moment, the BBC want to obviously coincide with that, and cut down on material.'
Kristina added: 'Less is more, you know.'