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Effect of size on ground-coupled heat pump performance
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Here we document and explain interactions between two thermodynamic trends that determine the optimum performance of refrigeration and heat pump systems. We show analytically why the performance of the system must increase with the size of the installation. The second law efficiency of heat pump systems must increase with their size. We also show that the power requirement for a specific ground-coupled heat pump system must decrease as the size of the ground heat exchanger increases. From these two trends emerges the tradeoff between the size of the heat pump and the size of the ground heat exchanger. The challenge is to find the optimum size of the ground-coupled heat pump. We show numerically the optimum heat pump size and the ground heat exchanger size that correspond to minimum total power requirement subject to a cost constraint. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- Alalaimi, M; Lorente, S; Anderson, R; Bejan, A
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- May 20, 2013
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- 115 - 121
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- 0017-9310
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- 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.04.034
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If you are a family who LOVES the great outdoors, then you might want to head to Lester Lorch Park!
You see, Lester Lorch Park is SO much more than just a park, where kids can run around and play. Here, kids can explore 86 acres of meadows, trees, and creeks - where nature is all around and just waiting for families to join it!
There are plenty of places for kids to play, hide and have fun. There are 2.5 miles of walking trails which take you through the woods. Kids - what wildlife can you spot? The answer might just surprise you!
Kids can enjoy an open play area, or take some time out to see what might be living in the 5 acre pond.
The highlight for most families at Lester Lorch Park is the 36 hole disc golf course! Whether you are a beginner, and casual player, or you love to play in tournaments competitively, this disc golf experience will be challenging and exciting for you - no matter what age!
Make a day of it at the park and take a picnic, as there are picnic tables available, or just take a blanket and enjoy lunch in the sun!
Spending the day at the park has always been a favorite of families, and now you can experience the fun of it all - and so much more!
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As shooting starts to wrap on "The Spectacular Now," filmed at locations throughout Athens, a member of the Hollywood and Atlanta-based crew is eager to thank the Athens community for being helpful and accommodating.
The film's location manager, Jason Underwood, charged with scouting and organizing locations for every scene "The Spectacular Now" shot on location, wished to thank the private residences and businesses that bent over backward helping the filmmakers.
The movie, a coming-of-age teenage drama written for an audience of all ages, started filming at locations around Athens at the end of July. The film is based on a book by Tim Tharp.
Trying to shoot a scene outside of a corporate plant, CertainTeed, should have been a nightmare, Underwood said. But the company's representative, Javier Montalvo, helped guide the filmmakers' request up through the corporate chain of approval.
"Any corporation that large is a difficult 'get' for us," Underwood said. "I've never had something happen that easily in Atlanta."
The Atlanta-based location manager didn't want to sound too "schmaltzy," but he said he's never finished a shoot in a private residence after which he wanted to "stay in touch" with the homeowners.
"Usually, it stays very professional," Underwood said. But he hopes to stay friends with the number of Athens families who allowed film crews and actors to take over their homes.
Michelle Leebens-Mack had just returned home from a vacation when Underwood knocked on her door asking to review her home as a possible location. Leebens-Mack and her husband, Jim, attend church with the parents of the film's director, James Ponsoldt.
"We wanted to support the community and the Ponsoldts, and promote business," she said.
On Wednesday afternoon this week, Leebens-Mack was still packing her bags for a stay at Hotel Indigo, allowing a film crew to move in for a week. Their house, a stand-in for the main character's home, is the last location, so when the Leebens-Macks move back in next week, filming will have wrapped.
Athens-Clarke County government staff also went above and beyond, according to Underwood. Often, he said, dealing with permits from local bureaucracy can feel like a "slog."
But government staff here surprised Underwood.
"That verve isn't seen around Atlanta," he said.
"We are glad to hear that," said Jeff Montgomery of the Athens-Clarke County Public Information Office, in response to Underwood's praise. "We are certainly pleased that unlike other productions that have filmed here, they filmed the entire thing here. That's a nice change. It's what we want to see more of."
Every film crew has different needs, Montgomery said. Each film teaches his office something new that helps make the process easier.
But ACC Public Information Officer Sandi Turner doesn't feel like her office or city staff went out of their way to aid filmmakers.
"To my mind, they weren't treated any differently than any other citizen," she said.
Athens is a film-friendly community, Turner said, and city officials are fully aware of the positive economic impact a film crew brings to town.
"It's good business," she said.
The city writes no special permits for film crews, she said. "The Spectacular Now" applied for the same permit a construction company does, she said, and they were judged on the same criteria.
"There's a common misconception that films are treated specially," Turner said.
As Danielle Robarge worked to scout locations for "The Spectacular Now," coordinating with churches and police, among others, one response came from everyone who welcomed the crew: "We're just glad you're here."
"That's the mantra that we are hearing," she said.
Robarge, who is also co-director of FilmAthens, a networking organization for area film professionals, said since movie-making is new to town, there have been a few bumps. But "overall, it's been a net positive," he said.


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Here in Hawke's Bay there are 33 schools and 22 kindergartens in the Enviroschools programme. Find out how the programme works or how your school can become an Enviroschool.
Enviroschools has a kaupapa of creating a healthy, peaceful, sustainable work through people teaching and learning together.
The Enviroschools programme sits within The Toimata Foundation. It is a not-for-profit trust that supports children and young people to be active citizens, contributing to ecological regeneration and the creation of healthy, resilient and sustainable communities.
Enviroschools has a current network of over 1,100 schools and early childhood centres across NZ. Here in Hawke's Bay there are 33 schools and 22 kindergartens in the Enviroschools programme (23% of schools & 11% of kindergartens). The Toimata Foundation currently has two programme areas: Enviroschools and Te Aho Tū Roa, a full Kaupapa Māori version.
In this region the Enviroschools programme is supported by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Napier City Council, Central Hawke's Bay District Council, Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd, Heretaunga Kindergarten Association and Napier Kindergarten Association.
The Enviroschools Programme is implemented regionally, alongside regional council boundaries and sponsors. Each Enviroschool has a Facilitator who guides and supports the journey. A region will usually have a number of people working as facilitators and a Regional Coordinator who ensures collaboration, networking and support between all agencies.
In some regions, Enviroschools is facilitated in a cluster approach. The facilitator may work with a number of schools or early childhood centres as a groups. Schools and kindergartens are encouraged to support one another.
There are three stages of Enviroschools. Each stage reflects the level of integration of sustainable practise within that school. As you become more sustainably focused and practices deepen, schools may choose to reflect on their journey and move through the stages of Bronze, Silver and Green-gold.
Karakia are Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection. Increasingly mainstream primary schools and early childhood settings are exploring the use of karakia. In this resource we have included karakia for a range of purposes, both Christian and in the the traditional style, to tautoko or support enviroschools in that exploration. The karakia have come from a range of sources, including the Enviroschools Kit. Please find the resources here.
Once you have discussed the process with your principal, you should look to identify who the main teachers and students involved will be (including your principal). Make contact with your facilitator or regional coordinator and arrange to meet and discuss. Before this however complete and send in your registration of interest form. Also discuss the first steps on your journey including identifying direction, vision and an action plan.
Check out the Enviroschools website www.enviroschools.org.nz
Complete and send in your registration of interest form. You can download the form here 'Registration of interest to become an Enviroschool'.
Once your schools is accepted you will receive a welcome letter and an agreement to sign. You can also view a sample agreement below.
Once these processes are complete you will receive an Enviroschools Kit & Handbook.
The Enviroschools Hawke's Bay Newsletter is produced once a term. This is full of news & updates from around our regions Enviroschools. A great way to learn and be inspired.
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Go to our News section to sign up.
Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to join in with Enviroschools events. These range from cluster group hui to get an update on the kit to a Children's Day of Activities & Workshops.
You will be notified with a calendar of events at different times throughout the year.
It is the facilitator's role to support and guide your school on your journey to become an Enviroschool. Provide you with information and tools that you and your Envirogroup need to further implement sustainability into your school.
As an Enviroschool, it is important that the students and teachers work together to make their own environmental integration plan that best suits the school's needs. Your facilitator can help you find the right direction, but it's up to you to make the decisions and follow the processes through. That's what being an Enviroschool is all about!
Facilitators will be in regular contact to make sure you're on the right path. Meetings with your facilitator can be arranged and reviews of the processes implemented by the school may provide further guidance.
We have three facilitators who will visit, support and guide your journey:
Sally is employed by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Her role includes bringing people together to develop the programme regionally, organising networking events and workshops, and working with the facilitators. Working with the National Enviroschools team as well as our funding partners here in Hawke's Bay.
Jenni joined the Enviroschools facilitation team in 2012. Jenni supports our Northern Hawke's Bay Schools from Tūtira to Mahia. An ex school teacher Jenni has a good knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and the Enviroschools programme.
Sonya works with all our schools within the Hastings and Napier area. She brings her qualifications in ecology and love of native plants. Sonya also manages our Enviroschools Hawke's Bay Facebook page.
Amy Davidson joined the Enviroschools facilitation team in Central Hawke's Bay in July. Amy is not new to CHB schools having been the zero waste coordinator for several years. Amy is passionate about the environment and will be a great addition to our team. Amy has two children at Argyll East School so is already familiar with Enviroschools.
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Whether you would like us to take you on an outdoor adventure or just for a guided tour of the beauty of Bend, we will snap away capturing you and your memories as we go. Choose from our Half Day or Full Day tours and we will work with you to tailor the experience to your needs.
Private Half Day Photo Shoot Tours
Choose from sunrise, sunset or a midday guided photography shoot tour with one of our expert guides. We will work with you on your photography goals on what you would like captured in your tour, and find the best places to shoot in the area. You come away not only having gained a new appreciation for the stunning landscapes of Central Oregon, but memories of you eperincing it.
Within a couple days your will get a link to your photos from the tour and can choose and download 10 high resolution photos included in your tour. Additional photos can also be purchased.
Location Suggestions: Smith Rock, Tumalo Falls, Cascade Lakes Highway, Deschutes River, etc.
Tour Pricing: $350 per group up to 2 ppl | $550 per group up to 4 ppl
Tours will start May 15, 2018, but feel free to reach out before then if you have any questions.
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Join us for a full day touring around beautiful Central Oregon while we capture shunning photos of you in the process. This tour can cater to several locations surrounding Bend, extend to more remote locations, or add in a hiking element. Not matter where your guide and you decide to go and shoot, you'll end the tour with a greater appreciation of the beauty of Central Oregon and have memories of you in these epic locations to take away with you.
Within a couple days your will get a link to your photos from the tour and can choose and download 20 high resolution photos included in your tour. Additional photos can also be purchased.
Location Suggestions: Painted Hills, McKenzie Pass, Blue Pools, Green Lakes, etc.
Tour Pricing: $550 per group up to 2 ppl | $750 per group up to 4 ppl
Tours will start May 15, 2018, but feel free to reach out before then if you have any questions.
Tour Length: Half Day Tour: 2-3 hours all inclusive | Full Day Tour: 5-6 hours all inclusive
Tour Departure: All tours will meet at The Bend Tour Company at the time that works best for you. We will meet up for some coffee and snacks and discuss the plan for the day. If planning for a Sunrise Tour, plan on meeting 1-2 hours prior to sunrise, and Sunset Tours will be meet 1-2 hours prior to scheduled sunset. All tours will end back at the same place.
Weather Conditions: Although Bend is notorious for "300 day of sunshine a year" there are days where the weather is less than optimal. In most cases we can reroute to another location with better weather outlook for the day. Also keep in mind that inclement weather often results in some of the most dramatic and stunning photos! Just make sure you dress and prepare accordingly.
Hiking / Fitness: This will be up to you. Once you book your tour we will send out a short survey, to better assess your goals for the tour and what you would like to see and be photographed doing. We can cater each tour to your needs.
Food/Water: Other than coffee and a light snack at our meet up, we do not provide food on our outings. All participants should bring food/water to hold them through during the tour. We will have a cooler where you can store food and drink.
What to Wear: You should check the weather forecast prior to coming on the trip. Depending on where we decide to venture to, the altitude can make it cooler than it is in Bend, so I always encourage bringing layers. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen. If it's very cold and or windy, don't forget a jacket, warm hat and some gloves. If rain or snow is in the forecast, bring a rain jacket. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear due to potential uneven terrain.
Restroom Facilities: Depending on where we decide to visit, there are limited to no facilities. If you need to use the restroom in the backcountry, we will have toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and a shovel available. You can dig a hole back behind a bush to do your business.
Cell Phones: Bring your cell phone along! They are great for capturing candid images. Note that cell service is limited during the drive. There are USB ports in our vehicles so bring a charging cable if you need one.
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It's a Mystery: Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer/
The Price You Pay
By Aidan Truhen
Knopf, 2018
Jack Price, the antihero of this wildly zany novel, is batshit crazy and you will be too if you spend any time with him. I kid you not, enter his world, which is fueled by cocaine highs, ever present violence, cocky punks who think lawbreaking is cool, infectious, LOL, rat-a-tat dialogue and you will be hopelessly lost. Your ordered world disappears, replaced by animated disorder.
Jack is a high-end, high-tech coke dealer, a businessman and entrepreneur, whose brand is called the Pale Peruvian Stallion. It's the imprint on the little cellophane twists in which it arrives. He's the Amazon of cocaine trafficking—riding high, so to speak, and no one can breach his complex security system. In short: business is better than good. That is, until someone clips his downstairs neighbor, Didi—which, if you can believe it, is short for Desdemona. She was a thoroughly obnoxious old lady who Jack didn't like very much. But why was she shot twice in the chest and once in the head like she was a drug mule? Jack starts asking questions and it gets him into serious trouble. He gets beaten within an inch of his life:
They get me coming out of the elevator .Heavy hands and a billy club or a real old-fashioned sap. They stretch me out. Not white light but yellow and a noise like BOCK that is the back of my head and warm stuff down the collar of my expensive shirt.… It's going on and on. Cracked ribs cracked everyfuckingthing and pain and beneath the pain the knowing…. One actual message right into my ear. One message in words: Forget about Didi. Fucking leave it alone.
This doesn't end his troubles. There's a contract out on his life. The deadly hitmen known as the Seven Demons have been hired to take him out. An outsize response, if you ask Jack:
So they are coming for me. But they're not really set up to operate in this kind of war. They think they are but they're not. They're great with killing presidents and blackmailing megacorporations and coups in countries and criminal organizations but I'm not one of those.
With the help of his contacts in the dark web, a portal called Poltergeist, Jack plans to take the Seven Demons out one by one. But first he shoots Leo, his own dirty cop who knows too much about him, calling him "a casualty of fucking inappropriate behavior." He gives him a sudden hug and then phht, one of his eyes goes red and it's all over for Leo. Jack is nothing if not homicidally crafty. He shoots the head of one Demon from a grapefruit cannon into another Demon, obliterating both. After that, it's pretty much a clear path. Game on. Jack has a saying that becomes his mantra: "You do what I say, or I'm the price you pay."
This is a world-class trip with a lovable psychopath. He'll sacrifice any friend or acquaintance, often in grisly fashion, to live one more day. He keeps a loony homeless man locked in a warehouse wearing rags covered in knives. He tangles with an oddly gifted, psychotic sex doctor who ensnares him temporarily with her particular brand of dark arts. The whole thing goes rapidly past the point where it has anything to do with Didi.
The Price You Pay is an intoxicating thriller that reads like William Buckley on mescaline. It's demanding, macabre, relentlessly brutal, never dull, a highly original entertainment. It's been suggested that the pseudonymous author is Nick Harkaway. This is a real possibility given that Harkaway's novel Angelmaker is very much on Aiden Truhen's thoroughly mad wavelength. Whoever he is, he's got you hook, line and sinker from its opening to its end.
Irma Heldman is a veteran publishing executive and book reviewer with a penchant for mysteries. One of her favorite gigs was her magazine column "On the Docket" under the pseudonym O. L. Bailey.


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The Austin (Texas) school board has approved the sale of its district headquarters for $36.5 million.
The Austin American-Statesman reports that the board is moving forward with the $28.4 million purchase of a nine-story building in South Austin that will be the new home for district headquarters.
Officials say that having employees in one location will be enable the district to operate more efficiently. Staffers at several sites across Austin would be consolidated in the new headquarters. The new location also will offer better accessibility and parking.
The existing 128,000-square-foot headquarters, known as the Carruth Center, has served as the district's administrative center for more than 25 years. The buyer is Schlosser Development of Austin.
In addition to selling the headquarters, the Austin board approved the sale of other surplus properties:
• The Millett Opera House was sold for $3 million to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Historic Millett Opera House.
• The Baker Center, a former school in the Hyde Park neighborhood, was sold for $10.6 million to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
• An eight-acre property on Tannehill Lane was sold for $1.96 million to the city of Austin.
• A 1.2-acre tract on Doris Drive was sold for $920,000
Prior to the vote, a commercial real estate agent asked the board to delay a vote as he presented an offer of $39 million for district headquarters. But the board decided that they would follow the process they had begun a year ago when bids were solicited.
In a news release prior to the board action, Austin Superintendent Paul Cruz said the land sales will help the district as it plans for the future. The district won approval earlier this month of a $1.05 billion bond issue for facility improvements.
"This is a positive step forward," says Cruz. "AISD is among the largest land owners in the city. Along with that comes the responsibility to make determinations regarding properties and facilities so that we're effectively and efficiently planning for the future. The sale of all the previously announced properties come as the district anticipates continued budget challenges."
One of the district's goals in selling the properties was ensuring that district assets will be used in an effort to stabilize communities with more housing options.
"We consistently hear that affordability is an obstacle for families looking to remain in AISD," says Nicole Conley Johnson, the district's chief financial officer. "The contracts we are looking to execute require the developer to provide 25 percent affordable housing units."
The district already has sold two other properties. The board approved the sale this summer to RSI Communities of the 32 acre-Loyola Lane property for $7.2 million, and the 12-acre Service Center site $4.6 million.


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Bullying is Bad. Don't be a Bully. (Guest Post)
Today I'm happy to welcome Ottawa blogger and a regular reader and commenter on my blog. Julie (from Coffee with Julie) and I don't always see eye-to-eye, but I think we have a lot of respect for each other's perspectives. What she has to say in this piece is very important. Please read her post and then join the discussion about what we need to be telling our kids, beyond just "don't be a bully".
Bullying is Bad. Don't be a Bully.
rhet·o·ric -- Language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous
It's not politically correct, but I'll say it: I'm tired of hearing about bullying.
I feel like we spend a great deal of time as a society these days talking about bullying and the importance of teaching children that bullying hurts. I think children already know that bullying hurts. That's why children -- and adults -- do it.
Can we move beyond this rhetoric, this vacuous "bullies are bad, don't be a bully," to a more sincere discussion? As adults, the onus is on us to stop what seems to be a deadly spiral of bullying and teen suicide. We need to question what is a seemingly innate human urge to bully, and cut it off at its roots.
I read an interesting article in Scientific American that traces bullying behaviour back through time as well as across species. But more importantly, it zeros in towards a root cause:
"The tendency to bully, or coerce, others is natural and deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, and emerges in any group of toddlers playing freely. However, when cultures condone and in some cases celebrate violence and aggression, while suppressing or demonizing aspects of humanity that are equally natural such as homosexuality, they unwittingly give license to and encourage bullies." (emphasis is mine)
I could easily make the case that our North American society does indeed celebrate violence and aggression simply by citing the ways in which we choose to spend our free time -- watching television shows about grisly murders, alarmingly realistic video games where the player kills to win, and music that sings of the desire to kill your spouse.
In this same vein, I think I could then convince you to nod your head and agree that our society also celebrates women (and girls) as sex objects. If you're not nodding your head, then perhaps take a quick glance at a few Axe deodorant advertisements or watch a music video or two. And if you're still not convinced then just take a stroll down the costume aisles for Halloween (otherwise known as Happy-Sexualize-Our-Daughters-Season).
All around us, young girls like Amanda Todd, are told that being "sexy" is fabulous. But there's a catch. An age-old catch: sure, sexy may be fabulous, but do not be sexual. Look sexy, but stay virginal. And if you don't, we'll demonize you.
Jarrah Hodge frames Todd's impossible position in the Vancouver Observer piece, "Why isn't anyone talking about the misogyny involved in Amanda Todd's life and death?" The media is quick to place blame on Todd for flashing her breasts on a webcab chat, but she's certainly not the first young girl to do so -- let's ask why?
"There was no discussion of the pressure girls like Amanda experience to measure their worth through their sexual desirability. From her story it sounds like this man had the hallmarks of a predator—he tried to use her photos to blackmail her and yet she's the one who got blamed. This comes from the idea that it's up to girls and women to protect their purity at the same time as all their role models in the media say that you need to 'get a man' to be a complete person, that you need to be sexually attractive to be liked, appreciated, and valued. She said the guy she showed off to was telling her how beautiful she was. Given our culture that can be really tempting for a girl." (emphasis is mine)
Adding to the conversation, Benjamin Freeland blogged about misogyny as the should-be focus, rather than the bullying.
"The bullying of young girls like Amanda Todd is especially troubling inasmuch as it highlights the yawning gap between our society's post-feminist discourse and notions of equality and the harsh underbelly of misogyny that continues to contaminate our social relations. Granted, the Amanda Todds of the western world are no longer liable to be burned at the stake (as they might have been in Europe 500 years ago) or stoned to death (as she might well have been in modern-day Afghanistan or Somalia), but the horrible bullying to which she was subjected bears the same malevolent misogynist streak that motivated - and continues to motivate - such atrocities. The Amanda Todd story exemplifies the degree to which a great many men (and sadly many women) still view women within the passive virgin-whore dichotomy and consider those who lose their footing on that tightrope to be deserving of cruel censure." (emphasis is mine)
So what's a parent to do? Heck, if I knew that, I'd be running the country. Or at least not working from a cubicle maybe. But let's not tell our kids that Amanda Todd's story is terribly sad and that bullies are bad ... "don't be a bully." Our kids know this isn't the whole truth, and if we aren't able to lift up the carpet and acknowledge the full spectrum of complexity -- a complexity that might involve our own capacity to bully -- then they are likely to never feel comfortable lifting a carpet from their own lives and sharing the dirt underneath, whether that be bully or bullied.
Todd is no longer here. But the many (I'd guess hundreds) who watched and participated in the cruel cyber-bullying of Todd still are ... will they understand their role, and what will they tell their own children one day about bullying?
Julie Harrison is an Ottawa-based writer and communications professional. Her blog Coffee with Julie aims to be a virtual version of Central Perk from the tv show Friends (except, you can totally have a bad hair day).


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The Galaxy Hotel in Macau is known for its state of the art architecture and beautiful features, particularly the Diamond Fountain. This enormous fountain features a special light show accompanied by rolling fog effects. Rolling clouds of fog obscure the massive diamond that is the centerpiece of the fountain, until it is finally revealed in all its glory. The Galaxy Casino Lobby Show was designed by Jeremy Railton, produced by EDC. Koolfog worked with Lift and Water Feature partner, Technifex, to help them create the magical fountain. Onlookers are wowed by the showmanship of this attraction and keep coming back for more!
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Ella brings her passion for creative communication and a fresh perspective to our Koolfog team as marketing assistant. Charged with the responsibility for developing website content, blogs, and promoting our amazing cooling technology, Ella is making a difference with her attention to detail.In her "spare" time, Ella juggles her studies as a Communications major at the University of California Davis while fostering kittens, hiking, and baking.
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Spring Family Day Registration is NOW OPEN!
Jan 19, 2017 by Elizabeth Paton Jourdan
Spring Family Day is right around the corner! Join Parent and Family Programs on February 18 for a day you and your family won't want to miss.
This one day experience is a time for parents, family members, friends, and USF students to enjoy a day at Riverfront Park together as we celebrate the spring semester. Registration is required and includes admission to the event which will feature a cookout, entertainment, canoeing and kayaking, and games for everyone! Be sure to register today: tinyurl.com/SpringFamilyDay2017


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When I decided to become a Realtor, one of the first investments I made was in computer hardware and software. I decided that I needed a laptop computer and software.
Today, I don't need a laptop computer — an iPad, netbook or smart phone is less expensive and lighter and will do the job.
I don't need to spend much on software because most of it is free and what is now free is better than what I used to pay a small fortune for.
Here are some great free programs and services that I use every day, and most of them have been around for years and have a large user base.
1. Pixlr is a free photo editor that is a browser extension. You can use it to edit photographs right in your browser. I use it in Google's Chrome browser, but it is also available for the Firefox browser.


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By Rashid Shirinov
The main direction of concessional lending under the National Fund for Entrepreneurship Support (NFES) in the coming year will be the development of small business, the Azerbaijani Economy Ministry said on December 27.
The ministry noted that it is also planned to pay attention to the creation of agro-parks, complexes for cattle breeding and hothouses, large farms and horticultural farms, logistics centers as well as points of meat cutting and processing.
Moreover, the priorities of the NFES include the establishment of enterprises for production of bread and building materials and for processing of fruit and vegetable products, according to the ministry.
During 2017, NFES allocated soft loans worth 146 million manats ($86 million). These loans were provided to about 1,953 business entities for the implementation of investment projects with a total cost of 635.6 million manats ($374 million).
As many as 65 percent of these loans fell on the regions of Azerbaijan, while the remaining 35 percent accounted for Baku. About 67.6 percent of the soft loans were allocated for the development of the agricultural sector, while 32.4 percent were provided for the development of production and processing of various industrial products.
Allocation of soft loans is directed at countering the effect of the global economic crisis to the Azerbaijani economy and minimization of the country's dependence on the oil sector by improving other industries throughout Azerbaijan. The country takes steps to diversify the national economy and provide for the development of the agricultural and other spheres.
Currently, Azerbaijan ranks 63 out of 189 countries in the World Bank's ease of doing business index, and work to improve this index even more is being implemented.
Rashid Shirinov is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov
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Tyson Beckford has claimed he is not concerned by the prospect of a sex tape surfacing that supposedly shows him pleasuring himself.
The hunky male model took to Twitter to say he is unfazed that the clip is making the rounds and even joked that the video is "not much of a sex tape".
However, Beckford is unlikely to have been wearing a condom on the film, as TMZ.com reported the footage is rumoured to show the 41-year-old touching himself during a video chat with an unnamed female model.
He stated: "Don't even faze me ... We all do it, just mine got caught on film."
TMZ explained the video is currently being passed around the adult film industry and also shows him speaking about a number of topics, such as his movie career - which includes an appearance as himself in Zoolander - and his annoyance at often being mistaken for US R&B singer Tyrese Gibson.


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Country: Portugal
Manufacturer: Warrior
Sponsor (Front): Moche (Portuguese mobile phone distributor)
Sponsor (Sleeves): MEO (Portuguese telecommunications company)
Sponsor (Rear): Super Bock (Portuguese beer company)
Size: 42" Chest - Medium (UK)
Patch: N/a
Estimated Value: £34.99 - Inflated For BNWT (Proof)
Additional kit information:
- The club's name is present on the back of the neck.
- On the inside of the collar is the club motto; "a vencer desde 1893" (wining since 1893).
I always wanted a camo style club football shirt and this is pretty much as close as I've got. The diagonal lines covering up the camouflage pattern is a unique and interesting style. I'm not 100% certain if it is a good look or not but they certainly get two thumbs up for originality. I feel if maybe the camouflage design ran to the bottom of the shirt or towards the edge of the sides and not being located in a section on the front, that it would look better.
Design Rating: 5/10
Rarity Rating: 7/10


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Brand new 1-Bedroom apartment for rent in Eixample Left, Barcelona
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 2
- Size 57m²
- Terrace 2m²
Newly renovated and fully furnished 1-bedroom apartment for rent in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample Left.
Located in Barcelona's desirable Eixample Left, this 1-bedroom apartment is an ideal city centre home presented in brand new condition. The building has been fully renovated combining Modernist features with the highest quality modern finishes. The apartment in rented fully furnished with everything in brand-new condition.
This 1-bedroom property has a spacious living-dining area with a full integrated kitchen. High resistance laminated parquet flooring has been used throughout and the windows are soundproofed.
In the heart of Eixample, just 1 block away from Diagonal and 2 blocks from Passeig de Gracia with its exclusive shops and restaurants, this property is ideally located to enjoy life in Barcelona to the full.
Property only available with Lucas Fox
This property benefits from our personalised Property Management service. This guarantees comprehensive monitoring of the property and helps to resolve any administrative issues and maintenance incidents. It creates a strong personal relationship dedicated to ensuring high quality support and fast solutions in the management of your new home.
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- 1 bedroom
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- Living-dining area with open kitchen
This apartment is located in the heart of Barcelona's sought-after Eixample Left, just a few streets from the exclusive Passeig de Gracia and close to Plaza Catalunya. The area is well connected to the rest of the city by metro and bus whereas many of the city's most emblematic sights are within close walking distance.
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PREMIUM - A beautiful top-floor two bedroom apartment with a fantastic modern finish in the heart of Twickenham.
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It features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite - both of which are finished to a very high, modern standard. The open plan kitchen/reception room allows ample space for entertaining, and provides access to the private terrace with beautiful views.
The property further benefits from allocated underground parking (included in the rent) and 24 hour concierge.
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T. Kelly Mason/
November 9, 2000–January 9, 2001
Catherine Bastide presents a sculpture by T. Kelly Mason titled Passage from Present to Presence.
This work is a corridor, at the centre of which is a space of pure silence. A sphere.
This space is perhaps only theoretical. It is constructed by alternating patterns of white noise projected into the centre of the corridor, when these patterns intersect precisely opposite to one another, this phenomena will occur.
« If I tell you what it is will it ruin the experience?
Can you trust an abstract painter to tell the truth? »
Mason also presents a number of collages, which ask questions about the process of communication in the abstract world f forms and in the present world of language. The collages take pairing of founds photographs: lobby cards used to advertise cinema, memories of an experience that passes by continually. The relationships of the characters in these photos play out a time space comedy of errors. The collages are annotated with descriptive language, anecdotes and jokes.


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This popular "Lassen" model includes some nice upgrades! You'll love the open, flowing floor plan with the private master bedroom, functional den and generous guest room. This home includes a kitchen nook with a large pantry closet, formal dining area and lots of natural light. Impressive bright white kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring, french doors to the den and so much more! Other features include a spacious yard and a location convenient to the Orchard Creek Lodge and shops. Sun City Lincoln Hills offers an active lifestyle with lots of activities, numerous clubs and first-rate fitness facilities. Don't delay, come take a look today.
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It is likely that a new owner would want to incorporate the existing house into an enlarged and redesigned home.
If this were the case, the existing house could be used as temporary accommodation during the construction works.
The site is 13,300 sq. ft, which is approx. 0.3 acre.
There is a sloping trail from the house down to the river and then along the river to a small bay that opens out into the Atlantic.
The land adjoins with the paved public road.Vieille Case is approx. 42 miles from Roseau and 12 miles from Portsmouth.
This riverside property has nice sea views and would make a good location for a vacation home.
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Foreigner's buying more than 1 acre of land in Dominica for personal use, or more than 3 acres of land for business purposes, are required to apply to the Dominica Government for what is called an "Alien's Land Holding License".
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The seller has to pay 2.5% stamp duty on the market value of the land being sold.
The entire process is relatively simple and often purchases can be made in a matter of a few days.
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Review: Amos Lee hones sweet spot he found a long time ago
Amos Lee, "Spirit" (Republic/John Varvatos Records)
Amos Lee continues to deliver the kind of laid-back, soulful sound that has set his work apart for years.
He just keeps getting better at it.
This CD cover image released by Republic Records shows "Spirit," the latest release by Amos Lee. (Republic Records via AP)
On his latest album, "Spirit," Lee is in his sweet spot, one that has long prompted one of the more interesting "Who does he sound like?" discussions anywhere.
The truth is, he doesn't sound like anybody but Amos Lee — though for years now he's turned out music wonderfully evocative of singers like Al Green in his 1970s-era prime and vintage, mellow Isley Brothers.
With his new record, the first he has produced himself, Lee doubles down on his distinctive style, delivering a fuller sound without abandoning the elegant simplicity that set him apart in the first place. The best musicians know when not to play, and none of the added touches violate that rule.
The opener, "New Love," is resplendent with understated gospel inflections and brass reminiscent of the late, great Memphis Horns, who of course played behind Green, Otis Redding and other legends. And Lee's gentle acoustic playing sets him apart from those greats even as he follows the silky trail they blazed.
That comes through beautifully on a striking ballad called "Lightly," which Lee builds around a surprisingly elegant banjo riff, and on a tender but morose breakup song called "Vaporize."
Both showcase Lee's ability to explore new territory without abandoning the essential goodness of what he's been doing for years. And they elevate an album that broadens the range of a singer who will never be mistaken for anyone else.
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The Phantom Of Rebel Road
The thing about b-movies of the 1950's and 60's is that they were just as cheesy then as they are now. They were dumbed down for mass consumption, quickly produced, and essentially the equal to what a typical YouTube video is these days.
A few days back, the guy behind "The Phantom of Rebel Road" sent me a link to the film and asked me to feature it. After watching it, I passed on the idea… But the more I thought about it, the more I began to understand what Charles Wall was going for here. It's a modern day b-movie.
Obviously, there are missed details here. Any hot rodder will spot them straight away and blush in embarrassment… But these are the same kind of details that were missed in Hot Rod Girl, Hot Rod Rumble, Drag Strip Riot, etc… They set the level of expectation in a weird sort of way and the rest just becomes gravy.
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— Thirty Plus 1 —
In a society with increasing expectation to do more with less, stress is doubled when you face a seemingly incomparable benchmark. How can I perform better than the last person my boss keeps raving about?... He always says his last girlfriend would do this for him... My income is XX, my expenses total XXX, what do I do?... I can never match up to the Proverbs 31 woman! WAIT! That one, I can help.
Thirty Plus 1, was written to offer relief from the pressure of living up to the ONE chapter that highlights the excellency of the Proverbs 31 woman. The goal is rather to understand her; see what she is made of. Each day that you read this book, allow yourself to be encouraged and empowered to tackle the challenge it presents. Your eyes will be enlightened, in the same manner that my eyes were.
After years of reading the book of Proverbs, I finally saw it! The Proverbs 31 woman was NOT a 'WonderWoman' who appears to show us all up. Instead, she is a glimpse of the picture of the previous readings in action. She is the culmination of the work found in chapters 1 through 30. Thirty Plus 1!


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The first 12 months with your baby.
"Parenting ... the days are long but the years are short."
Having a baby is one of the most (if not the most) intense, life-altering experiences. It's not every day you bring home a new tiny human being that needs attention 24 hours a day and is 100% dependent on you. For the first months, your life literally gravitates around baby's needs. Even taking a shower might be almost impossible!
The fact though is that these intense months end, and by the first birthday your little helpless baby is replaced by an energetic toddler fiercely craving more independence that he can even manage. Crazy huh? All those sleepless nights, the missed adult outings, and growth spurts and teething episodes that required more patience than anything, in fact, do end. Gone forever. Replaced by a sense of nostalgia for all that it was and will never be again.
This is why I began to make baby books. Because I come to you multiple times in that first year with baby. Every time we capture a little bit of the magic that is happening then. Every month is different because babies grow surprisingly fast. And by the end of the year we design your baby book as a place to hold those moments forever.
We recently finished Devi's first 12 months, with 13 sessions including her birthday party. So here you have them. Proof that change happens fast, and photos capture each stage beautifully.
The first session was a sweet sleepy puddle. We focused on capturing Devi's home, her pets, and all her tiny features.
Month 4 was all about Devi's connection with her mama. Risa runs a busy marketing agency in Burbank. She took maternity leave for the first few months, and then resumed some of her work responsibilities from home with the assistance of family and a baby sitter. So even with work, she was always available for Devi and it was important to capture not only their connection, but also the caregiving activities that happened throughout each day.
Dad was home for month 7 so we focused on capturing the time they usually spent together. Devi was sitting unassisted at this point so the photo ops multiplied and she looked happy and proud of her newly found independence.
Month 12 was tough. Something was up and we assumed it was teething. Devi wanted cuddles more than anything so I quietly captured both her parents taking turns in supporting her. It was a challenging moment that I'm glad was captured in photos. When things get hard it's difficult to see the beauty in the struggle. But once the images came out, it was clear the entire family would appreciate those memories.
Life is busy with a baby. There's no denying that. But time will pass and you'll forget how intense life was first months. Keep your baby book, and you'll always have a place to look back and remember.


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URBANCZYK, Craig A. "Craigy"
URBANCZYK - Craig A. "Craigy" Of Lackawanna, entered into rest July 22, 2015. Beloved son of Kevin and Colleen (nee Lukowski) Urbanczyk; devoted brother of Kevin and Christopher Urbanczyk; cherished uncle of Makayla, Mackenzie, Jailin and Giovanni; loving grandson of Judy Bemish and Walter and Theresa Urbanczyk; dear nephew of several aunts and uncles; also survived by relatives and many, many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday from 2-6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Ridge Rd. at the corner of South Park Ave. ((Lackawanna) on Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock. (Please assemble at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at


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Heavily-camouflaged new model hits the streets
The digital equivalent of a brown envelope filled with pictures being slid under the office door has caused a lot of chatter. A test 'mule' for the new Defender has broken cover.
There are ways of getting attention and having the hashtag #best4x4xfar in big letters down the side of a mule is a sure-fire way to get it noticed. It may as well have said #lookatme or #nothingtoseehere – both of which would have elicited a similar response.
What can we see? Well, very little. Think back to the Discovery days and you had what essentially looked like a Range Rover Classic with a Truckman top on it – that gave a reasonable amount away. On the other hand, the Maestro Van-bodied Freelander mule didn't.
All we get from this is a tantalising glimpse of an independently-sprung vehicle, but will it look anything like this? Probably not – the mule looks more like a Discovery 3 than a 'Defender'.
Building instantly-recognisable, modern versions of classics seems to have worked for VW with the Beetle, BMW with the Mini, Fiat with the 500 and more. Get the average man in the street to point out cars in the street and I bet those would be the ones they would find easiest to accurately identify. And though they might miss-label a Series Land Rover as a Defender, they would at least recognise it as being a Land Rover.
The mule caught in the pics has a curved windscreen. Could the next generation Defender have a flat screen? Well, Jeep have managed it with the 2019 Wrangler, and Suzuki also have the new Jimny, so it is possible. And advances in technology means roll over protection systems have improved significantly since the 1940s when the Defender can trace its design roots back to – something should be possible.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's head design bod, said something along the lines of: 'You'll be able to give the new Defender a kicking, and it'll get up for more.' And that's fine – it'll be a workhorse which is what people want a Defender to be. But there are also a lot of people wanting it to look like a Defender – so we'll just have to keep an eye out for the mules as they slowly shed their disguises.


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Science and Technology Teacher, Wembley
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Start date: as soon as possible, by 6 January 2020
Contract type: Part Time
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: No
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an independent school in Wembley offering two tracks: the French curriculum in a bilingual environment and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme leading on from the English International Programme (EIP).
The school opened its doors in September 2015 and now welcomes 880 students from Year 1 to Year 13. Located in the splendid, historic and entirely renovated Brent Town Hall, the Lycée offers state-of-the-art facilities and learning tools where the art and happiness of learning and teaching rule.
We can offer
Free loan of iPad, tuition remission, passionate and forward thinking team, international travel with trips and professional development, free weekly language classes, free 3 course lunch, large social spaces & teacher work rooms equipped with computers, games, free hot drinks + fruit in staff room, social events and staff socials.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach (in English) STEAM to secondary students 14 hours/week. The focus is on Physicals, Chemistry and Technology
- Deliver instruction that supports the variability of learners
- Model, foster and create an environment where an innovative mindset is cultivated
- Follow the schemes of work provided
- Use long and short range planning to ensure that the curriculum is met and aligned with school standards
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, hands-on/project-based activities to increase student learning and confidence to learn for all students
- Provide meaningful assignments and feedback to students
- Analyse student assessment results to help inform instruction
- Maintain contact with parents/guardians
- Maintain up to date records of student achievement on school system
- Strong organisational and class management skills that promote student-centred learning
- Participate as an active member of the Science department and school community as a whole
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Faraday Grid Benefits - High Voltage Network Simulation
The secure operation of modern electricity networks is becoming an increasingly difficult task as grids continuously employ complex interconnections, intermittent non-dispatchable renewable generation, and nonlinear loads. While these actions aim to improve power system reliability and meet sustainable energy requirements, they significantly reduce the system's fault tolerance, inertia, and damping levels.
Deregulated electricity markets require networks to operate closer to their technical security limits, further aggravating their interconnected operation and causing an increased requirement for ancillary services to maintain network security and stability.
This white paper demonstrates the key technical and economic benefits of the Faraday Exchanger (FE), a Faraday Grid (FG) technology through results obtained from detailed simulations on numerous electrical networks from various countries.
Based on the FE device, our network simulation team developed the steady state mathematical model of the FE and carried out wide area network tests with and without the FG under various operating conditions and control settings.
Results from these tests showed that with FG technology integrated into the grid:
- Net reactive power generation was reduced by an average of 34%
- Net active power generation was reduced by an average of 0.12%
- MW losses were reduced by an average of 7%
- Network carrying capacity was increased by an average of 25%
- Violated security constraints were reduced by an average of 30%
- Balancing services (both MW and MVar) were reduced by an average of 40%
- Carbon Emission was reduced by an average of 3%
For more information, please download the original White Paper by Jagadeesh Gunda HERE!


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|Java is pure object oriented programming language. We can't design and develop our programs and applications without object.
|C++ is semi object oriented language b'coz we can design and develop our programs and applications, with and without object.
|Java is Dynamic, Java allocates memory at run-time.
|C++ is static, C++ allocates memory at compile-time.
|Java doesn't support pointers, goto statement, operator overloading, templates, etc.
|C++ does support pointers, goto statement, operator overloading, templates.
|Java doesn't support multiple inheritance. Java uses interface for multiple inheritance.
|C++ does support multiple inheritance.
|Java supports automatic garbage collection. Java does not support destructors as C++ does.
|C++ does support destructors, which is automatically invoked when the object goes out of scope.
|Java does not support default argument value.
|C++ does support default argument value.
|Java has built in support for threads.
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|Java compiler converts source code into byte code, which is platform independent.
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Outcome-driven research, media relations, reputation management, crisis and issues management, advocacy, community engagement, and media training and coaching are key elements to successful public relations. From these areas, an organization can build a strategic public relations campaign. If your organization contains a marketing arm, I can work with them to coordinate public relations strategies. This ensures brand consistency and optimizes organizational earned, paid and owned media. I also work with development teams to tell nonprofits' stories to donors through outcome and people driven pieces.
Outcome-Driven Research
Research is the first step in developing well-grounded public relations campaigns and, thus, positively affecting business outcomes.
One must prioritize and segment stakeholders, define their needs and interests, assess their perceptions of and relationships with the organization, and identify thought leaders and others who influence stakeholder opinions.
It is critical to understand how research contributes to achieving public relations goals in three main areas – (1) developing a strategic plan, (2) monitoring issues that could affect the organization, and (3) measuring campaign results.
Methodical research provides awareness of how to link with desired stakeholder outcomes through informing them, affecting their beliefs, and most importantly — spurring them into action.
Media Relations
For the past decade, I have worked with media outlets from around the world to provide favorable coverage for clients. Media placements include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Financial Times, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, CNBC, CNN, USA Today and The Washington Post, as well as local and regional publications and affiliates.
I work with your organization to craft your story and communicate it to your targeted audiences through the increasingly complex media landscape. Tools used to convey your message include:
- Story pitching and placement
- Press releases
- Media events
- Talking points
- Press kits
Reputation Management
Reputation is a basic quality of every organization and its brand. Reputation is a seed for why others want to work with you or make a donation on behalf of your cause. Once these relationships begin, trust builds. If an event can endanger your reputation, it can also harm or end trust. Overnight, trust that has taken years to build can be destroyed.
I work with organizations to nurture and advance their reputations with respective stakeholders, as well as community members, donors, organizational partners and other potential stakeholders.
Crisis and Issues Management
In today's 24/7 media cycle, the days of traditional issue and crisis management capabilities where an organization could take days to respond are over. Today's world requires thoughtful planning preparedness. An organization must anticipate issues and crises to work through them in a timely, credible fashion. My ability to work with you to prepare and provide a rapid response to inquiries from media and stakeholders will help you deal with the issue or crisis in a real-time manner. This proactive approach protects your reputation.
I have helped organizations successfully manage crises and issues across a wide spectrum that include:
- Activist campaigns
- Loss of funding
- Investigative journalism
- Chief executive transitions
- Law enforcement and regulatory agency investigations
I prepare senior executives to handle questions in high-stakes environments, such as media events, public hearings and town hall and board meetings.
Strategically crafted public policy communications position organizations to achieve their legislative and regulatory goals at all levels of government. The key is to create a sense of urgency to inspire the targeted stakeholders to take action. These occur through grassroots campaigns to those that influence elected and appointed leaders.
I conduct historical and real-time situational and environmental analyses to take the pulse of the situation. From there I research target audiences to determine the optimal means of reaching them to influence the desired policy outcome for your organization. Tactics range from media attention to broadside sheets that succinctly lay out the pros and cons of the policy situation.
Community Engagement
Community engagement is critical in developing relationships with one of your most important stakeholder groups — your community. Everyone's community is different — it can be a neighborhood, town, city or county, region, state or even the globe. With over a decade of grassroots work across the nation, I identify civic leaders and organizations, businesses, clergy, nonprofits, and everyday folks with whom your organization needs to connect.
Successful community engagement is like a spider web. The strands of the web are laid across different stakeholders with the goal of these strands connecting to form a comprehensive web that binds the community together through its "stickiness." This "stickiness" is the glue that bonds you with your community to form a singular, exponentially powerful unit.
Media Training and Coaching
How you answer questions from a reporter can make or break your organization's response when facing an issue. Hastily or poorly thought out responses are particularly dangerous during times of crisis – and worse – can destroy your organization's reputation in a matter of minutes.
I will educate your organization's media point person — the chief executive, board chair or public information officer — on what drives media interest and how to handle difficult questions. I also coach on optimal behaviors and body positioning during media interviews, as well as how to plant the seed of an idea in a reporter's head for a future story that can benefit both the reporter and your organization. A media interview is a two-way street where it is best if both parties come away from an interview feeling that they benefited from the experience.


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Griffin, the electronics company manufacturer wants to preference for charging everything from phones, laptops and wearables.
Their Break Safe plugs into any USB C port leaving its magnetic end to come out. The accompanying cable has a magnet of opposite polarity and clips onto the external plug like the MagSafe connector does with the MacBook's charging port.
For those not happy with the Apple Watch's battery, Griffin has a bunch of key for you. This ordinary block-looking device can hold 800 mAh of juice and charges the Apple Watch to full capacity for just Rs 4680.79.
Clip-a-phone available in red, white or black, the mount clips your phone firmly to the cap or hat on your head. The bluetooth remote then lets you click picture without having to even touch the phone.
The clip-on works with both iOS and Android devices and costs just Rs 1337.33.
Imagine if you could be woken up by the alluring smell of coffee or the relaxing smell of petrichor instead of the fighting sound of a foghorn alarm. For Rs 5950.10, the Sensorwakeol factory alarm clock tingles your sense of smell rather than hearing.
You can choose from the smell of the sea, forest, or of food items like croissant, espresso, chocolate and peppermint.
A caterpillar has to be the weirdest way to teach a kid how to code. The complete details about the toy's release will be announced at Toy Fair 2016, but the lit up caterpillar looks a bit creepy with that regular smile on its face.


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Utilizing a finely tuned aesthetic and years of detailed observations of the natural cycles and rhythms in the landscape have resulted in masterful, inspired combinations of plantings which unfold and surprise from season to season. At Farallon Gardens we believe the best designs are the result of communication and collaboration. We listen carefully to our clients wants and needs for the desired project. We then translate these ideas into a visual digital rendering to illustrate the selected plant and hardscape materials onto an image of the site as is. Our clients consider our renderings works of art much like our gardens.


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A wise-cracking space marine, an ice cold sniper, a homicidal robot and a chainsaw-wielding aristocrat travel back in time to save Earth from destruction in a co-op roguelike planet-crawler.
It's the year 2890 AD and Earth just got blown into tiny pieces by an unknown alien force. Humanity's only hope are an elite strike force of galactic super soldiers who fortuitously managed to escape on a prototype spaceship that can travel back in time by 28 days. Turning back the clock with no idea as to who the assailants were/are/will be, they do the sensible thing and decide to kill all hostile alien races to make sure.
Go solo or team up with up to three friends for intense roguelike planet-crawling action. Choose from four distinct characters each with their own play-style, weapons and abilities. Earn XP to upgrade each character's stats and abilities between runs and find blueprints to unlock and upgrade weapons in the Armory.
- Save planet Earth from the certain doom that just happened: our best, and only, plan - travel back in time and obliterate all the hostile alien planets we know about before they have the chance to destroy Earth. That will totally work and absolutely makes us the heroes of this story.
- Friendship is fragging other species into non-existence together: some people like to play with themselves and that's totally fine but personally I always enjoy company when I'm shooting aliens in the face. With online and local co-op multiplayer for up to four friends or strangers, you too can experience the intensity of group slugging.
- Die, Upgrade, Repeat: each time you die, the ship will jump back in time and you can start over. Only this time, you're that little bit tougher, a little bit quicker. Maybe you learnt a new skill, maybe you found some blueprints to a new weapon. With an infinite amount of time at your disposal even a punk like you could become the ultimate soldier. Funny how each time you jump back things are a little bit different though. Probably shouldn't have chosen butterflies as the ship pet.
- Four flavours of fatality: Each character has a set of weapons that only they can use and abilities that only they are allowed to learn. The reasons for this are on a strictly need-to-know basis. Hey, this is a top secret military unit we're talking about here, civilian; we told you about the time travel thing, what more do you want?
- Mysterious item shop merchant of unknown motivation: all the best games have them and this is no exception. Loot credits from the corpses of the alien scum you've slaughtered and give them to a strange hooded man to get cool gear like bullets that freeze enemies or boots that make you walk super fast. Alternatively, forego immediate gratification and invest in the merchant to unlock even cooler stuff for your future past self to purchase.
- Some of the best weapons we could think of: how does a dysfunctional crew of borderline psychopaths save the galaxy from a never-ending horde of bugged out aliens? Because someone gave them ridiculously overpowered weapons and abilities such as calling down an airstrike inside an underground cavern of course. Discover blueprints that have been carelessly left lying around the galaxy to discover even more awesome weaponry or upgrades.
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Are you in search of how to increase or gain access to Remodeling Home Improvement Leads but you are uncertain of where to begin? If you feel that you are not able to handle this large responsibility on your own, a professional option such as lead generation for Remodeling Home Improvement Leads may be the more suitable response for handling all of your needs. Here is everything that you need to know about using our service for lead generation.
There are number of services and products that can be provided by lead generation for Remodeling Home Improvement Leads. These services include interior design, remodeling various areas of the home, landscaping, making repairs, and various other aspects of home improvement.
Remodeling Home Improvement Leads come from people who are seeking to renovate or remodel their home to make it look more updated and attractive. It may come from home owners who are seeking to sell their house shortly after they have finished the remodeling or simply those who are interested In improving the style of their home.
Fll-Inc can handle the pre-qualification of Remodeling Home Improvement Leads. This can be accomplished by gaining information from the leads about what their needs and goals may be. All of the leads are followed up with and examined carefully to ensure that they are suitable Remodeling Home Improvement Leads and that they will be able to provide the level of success or results that are desired.
There are many benefits that are associated with hiring lead generation for a Remodeling Home Improvement Leads business. This is a professional service provided by experienced individuals who have been trained in lead generation for years. Having a strong foundation in lead generation and high quality results ensures that clients will have access to more reliable leads.
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The safety of volunteers is BLUE Missions number one priority. Our US and Dominican employees understand and work every day to ensure that the communities we are working in and the projects chosen exceed our standards. We perform regular risk assessments of the current political situation, the location of lodging facilities and communities, and transportation provided to volunteers.
The communities we work in are in rural areas of the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic. Through out the years, we have built incredible relationships with communities and have organized local water committees to ensure the sustainability, safety, and security of each community prior to a group's arrival.
Every trip is accompanied by at least one trained and experienced BLUE Trip Leader, a team of long-term interns, and our BLUE Missions Dominican staff members. All of our projects are community-led, however, we have our team of engineers, construction workers, project managers, etc. that are the liaison between the community and our group of volunteers. The BLUE Trip Leaders and Interns are in charge of ensuring a safe environment for the volunteers. All BLUE leaders are trained in how to assess and treat first-aid emergencies. There is BLUE chauffeur and truck in the community to transport any volunteer/s in case of major emergencies, illness or evacuation from the communities.
When groups arrive in the Dominican Republic, they will be greeted outside of the airport by our BLUE staff member and chauffeur. They will be transported by our BLUE Missions 28-passenger bus to the community. In some cases where the BLUE bus is not available, we have a partnership with an established local transportation company that we have been working with since 2012.
As mentioned earlier, the communities we work in are in very rural areas. They are located anywhere from 1 to 4 hours away from Santiago de los Caballeros. All communities are accessible through paved roads or well-maintained dirt roads by our bus and trucks.
It takes months to a few years to approve a water or sanitation project in a community. Our staff on the ground spends 6-12 months preparing communities, organizing and training water committees, scouting and engineering the project and performing safety assessments. The community is also prepped and trained for the group's arrival. The community must meet all of our requirements and go through all training before the project is approved and a group of volunteers arrives in the community to begin construction of the project.
Volunteers are never left alone, they are always accompanied by BLUE Missions staff, leaders, and interns from the time they arrive in the Dominican Republic to when they enter the airport to return home. One of our rules is that volunteers are not allowed to walk alone in the community, they must be accompanied by a leader.
Volunteers do not need to have any experience working in construction or with any of the tools we will be using. Our staff and leaders will hold a training for volunteers on how to work with all the tools provided by our organization. There are several rules in place to ensure that volunteers do not get injured while handling any materials or tools. Volunteers are also required to adhere to the work dress code to avoid injury as well. More information will be given during the trip preparation meeting.
Over the past few years, there have been several illnesses that have spread through mosquitoes in the Caribbean. We operate based on the recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). There are no current restrictions when traveling to the Dominican Republic. As a precaution, we fumigate the areas in the community where the group will be sleeping and spending the majority of their time. We highly recommend that volunteers pack mosquito repellent and use frequently through out the day.
BLUE Missions has a detailed natural disaster and emergency plan. We monitor all tropical storm/hurricane activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean during Hurricane season as well as the seismic activity of the island. In the event of a natural disaster, our emergency plan will be carried out and we will evacuate volunteers from the community and move them into already coordinated lodging facilities or out of the country.
If you need to contact a volunteer while they are on a trip, please contact one of our staff members below. You will also be given the contact information to the BLUE Trip Leader on the trip a few days prior to departure.
US Office:
Nicole Aguirre - Program Director - (888) 702-2583 Ext. 701 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Daniel Rodriguez - CEO - (888) 702-2583 Ext. 703 or firstname.lastname@example.com
You can also email email@example.com and someone from our team will respond as soon as possible.
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Thoughts from the Textile Services Association's annual meeting in Chester.
Philip Wright is a marine biologist. He is also CEO of the Textile Services Association, in a booming if over-looked sector using a familiar circular economy business model. On 10th November, David Fitzsimons facilitated an industry panel on stage for a packed annual meeting in Chester and spoke about Oakdene Hollins' work in the hospitality sector as well as opportunities to promote a circular corporate wear service.
The sector directly employs 34,000 people and generates gross value added (GVA) of £1.86 billion. It is growing rapidly - fast enough to trigger mergers and acquisitions across Europe as firms build scale and invest in improved technology. Energy and water resource efficiency have improved dramatically. Whereas industrial laundries once used 2 gallons of water per kg, the best achieve 2 litres per kg. A similar story is reported for energy where 0.75 kWh per kg is now achievable. Around the fringes of this well-organised annual meeting, everyone knew which of the industrial laundries was the benchmark to beat for energy and water performance. It was whispered with respect.
But what is the relevance of this to marine biology? Domestic washing machines scour plastic fibres from textiles and clothing which, after passing through waste-water treatments, accumulate in the oceans. The question is whether the industrial laundries in this sector perform any better. The expectation is that they do, since even lint filtered in the laundries has been investigated for recycling; but no one knows for sure. Since polycotton blends are widely used for table linen, napkins, uniforms and bedding this is a research question that might lead to new business opportunities for TSA member companies Afonwen, Berendsen, Johnsons or others. Alternatively, the research may lead to regulatory reforms for better management of these effluents of affluence.
What is surprising is that the leading companies in the sector are not lauded for their successful implementation of circular economy business models. Where are the case studies in business schools, the academic research or industry voices at Ellen MacArthur Foundation events? Too small a sector perhaps, or more likely too busy serving customers in hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing.
This is a sector that is changing quickly. As the leading companies grow, some will take up mentorship roles in the circular and low-carbon economy. It was our pleasure to participate at Chester as the TSA sets a new course for the industry.


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Creating a risk register/
Upon completion of a risk management plan, you must create a master document known as a risk register. Get a review of what a risk register is and why it's important along with an easy-to-use Excel risk register template.
Why Do You Need a Risk Register?
Risk management is critical to the success of any project and must be developed during the planning stages of the project management process. A seven-step method for creating a risk management plan is outlined in A Practical Approach to Creating a Risk Management Plan. The next step is creating a risk register.
The Importance of a Risk Register
· The risk register starts, of course, with a risk management plan. The project manager must seek input from team members as well as stakeholders and possibly even end users. The risk register or risk log becomes essential as it records identified risks, their severity, and the actions steps to be taken. It can be a simple document, spreadsheet, or a database system, but the most effective format is a table. A table presents a great deal of information in just a few pages.
· Managers should view the risk register as a management tool through a review and updating process that identifies, assesses, and manages risks down to acceptable levels. The register provides a framework in which problems that threaten the delivery of the anticipated benefits are captured. Actions are then instigated to reduce the probability and the potential impact of specific risks.
· Make your risk register visible to project stakeholders so they can see that risks are being addressed. They may flag risks you haven't identified and give other options for risk mitigation.
Components of a Risk Register
There is no standard list of components that should be included in the risk register. The Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge PMBOK, PRINCE2 and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge BABOK among other organizations make recommendations for risk register contents, but they are not set in stone. Some of the most widely used components are as follows:
Dates: As the register is a living document, it is important to record the date that risks are identified or modified. Optional dates to include are the target and completion dates.
Description of the Risk: A phrase that describes the risk.
Risk Type (business, project, stage): Classification of the risk: Business risks relate to delivery of achieved benefit; project risks relate to the management of the project such as time frames and resources, and stage risks are risks associated with a specific stage of the plan.
Likelihood of Occurrence: Provides an assessment on how likely it is that this risk will occur. Examples are: L-Low (, M-Medium (31-70%), H-High (>70%).
Severity of Effect: Provides an assessment of the impact that the occurrence of this risk would have on the project.
Countermeasures: Actions to be taken to prevent, reduce, or transfer the risk. This may include production of contingency plans.
Owner: The individual responsible for ensuring that risks are appropriately engaged with countermeasures undertaken.
Status: Indicates whether this is a current risk or if risk can no longer arise and impact the project. Example classifications are: C-current or E-ended.
Other columns such as quantitative value can also be added if appropriate.
Provided to the right are two sample risk registers. Sample 1 is a simple risk register with standard components. Sample 2 is more complex. It separates columns into Basic Information, Assessment, and Response. Download it here. You can flesh it out with additional columns if you like—for example, how the risk affects project costs or scheduling.
Tips for Using the Risk Register Template
·Just one of many project management forms, the risk register template can help you manage your project risks. Here are some tips for using the Template:
· Create your first risk register when the project plan is approved, using the risk section of the Project Plan as initial content.
·Change the title of this document by choosing View in the Tools Menu. Next, select Header and Footer and then Custom Header.
·Active risks in a period should be recorded in the Project Status Report for that period according to the thresholds for reporting risks in the risk management plan.
·Identifying new risks and updating this log should be part of an ongoing risk management process with clear roles and responsibilities. See the Risk Management Plan Template for suggestions on such parameters.
·Each risk should be assigned a number as a unique identifier that does not change over the life of the project and that is also used on the Project Status Report, Risk Identification Form, and Risk Impact Form.
·There should be specific definitions for the terms high, medium, low, near-term, medium-term, and far-term.
·If something is already occurring, it is an issue, not a risk. All risks that have become issues should go through an issue management process, but do not delete them from this record.
We recommended that you review your risk log regularly, especially before progressing to the next phase of the project. Ensure that your project sponsor is aware of the risks associated with the project.
Risks exist in all projects. Don't skip the risk management process; failure to identify and document risks could end up killing the project. Creating, maintaining, and utilizing a risk register is a vital component of successful project management.


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Caustic Soda and PVC project is co-invested by Shanghai
Tianyuan Group,Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co.,Ltd
and Shanghai Coking with the total investment of RMB3.698
billion. It is the main project coordinating with 900,000t/a
ethylene project. Its construction started on March
2,2004, start up in June 2006.
plants and scales:
Caustic Soda 250,000t/a
PVC 300,000t/a
VCM 300,000t/a