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Unpicking Kyoto
Jo Abbess
20 June 2010
CONTINUED FROM : Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4
Linking Climate Change to other Environmental Problems
The Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from humankind's activities is accumulating very rapidly in the Atmosphere, and this is why the international Climate Change negotiations and Climate Change Science focus on it so heavily.
The warming response of the Earth's surface correlates strongly with the rise in Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere, so Global Warming can be treated almost entirely as the Earth system's reaction to rising levels of this one gas.
Other Greenhouse Gases, such as Methane (CH4) and high level water vapour (H2O), are increasing in line with the rise in Carbon Dioxide.
Logic and experiment dictates that they are doing this in response to the rise in Carbon Dioxide, so their rise is a feedback effect in the Earth system – a reaction to rising temperatures – caused by the warming due to increasing airborne Carbon Dioxide.
However, Carbon Dioxide is not the only Greenhouse Gas that humankind is pumping into the Atmosphere in excess of natural levels – a rather famous example being that growing numbers of livestock are belching Methane that is adding to the up-tick on concentrations of Methane in the Atmosphere.
There are still high levels of various gaseous industrial pollution, some of which is in the form of Greenhouse Gases.
In addition, Global Warming is not the only environmental problem, although it is exacerbating other environmental problems.
Climate Change is an added stressor on natural habitats that are being degraded by pollution, bad land management and deforestation.
It seems obvious to take a step back to the Rio Earth Summit of 1992 and mesh together once more the environmental threads of the United Nations conventions : on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Desertification.


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Spring 2007
Instructors: Angela Belcher, Drew Endy, Alan Jasanoff and Natalie Kuldell
Writing Instructor: Harlan Breindel
Oral Presentation Instructor: Atissa Banuazizi
TAs: Sean Clarke, Yoon Sung Nam, Andrea Tentner, Chandni Valiathan
Lecture: T/R 11-12 (13-3101) Lab: T/R 1-5 or W/F 1-5 (13-3095)
Welcome to 20.109! For many of you this will be the first time in a research lab and for others it will not, but it is our goal to make this class a useful and fun introduction to experiments and techniques in biological engineering. There is not time enough to show you everything you'll need to know if you go on to do research, but after taking this class you should feel confident and familiar with some fundamental experimental approaches and lab protocols. You will develop good habits at the bench, ones that will increase the likelihood of success in your work and ensure the health and safety of you and those around you. By the end of the semester, you should also be aware of good scientific practice, having had some experience with report writing, notebook keeping and publicly presenting your data. All of us involved in teaching 20.109 hope you will find it a satisfying challenge and an exciting experience that has lasting value.
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Electric rEVolution: Lithium
Race Goes Ludicrous Mode With GM Bolt And Tesla Model 3 Production Starting in
Kirill Klip, Chairman,
President and CEO, International
Lithium Corp.
The real electric cars are
finally coming on our streets. Stage one of The
Tide is coming with two Electric Vehicles
(EVs) in the West to start mass-market adoption phase: GM Bolt and Tesla Model
3. Both electric cars are priced below $40,000 and give you more
than 200 miles range. The Switch will
happen when millions of people will be buying electric cars instead of ICE
(Internal Combustion Engine) ones. The demand for Mobility
is already here, all we have to do is to make EVs better and cheaper than
cancer hazard polluting ICE ones. Then millions of
customers will start The Switch literally.
Mass production of lithium
batteries brings the Holy Grail to electric cars - the cost of batteries
is fast approaching the magic $100 per kWh. The auto industry and corrupted
politicians are still fighting unavoidable: Elon Musk was talking one year ago
about the all-in cost for his lithium batteries at $190 per kWh. Now there are
reports already that Gigafactory allows for Tesla to go below $150 per kWh.
There is a claim in a new promotional video that Tesla will achieve 35% cost
reduction for lithium batteries produced at Gigafactory, according to ElecTrek,
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We are talking here about
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performance than BMW 2 and range over 200 miles. It means that not only the
cost of ownership for EV is lower than a comparable ICE car, but a beautiful
electric car is cheaper and better than anything ICE can offer. We are talking
here about all cars being electric much faster than you think.
Below are electric cars
which are coming in the fast lane in the West in the next few years. But the
real story in Electric rEVolution is happening now in China. There are over
70 models of electric cars on sale in China already! Who
will be left with Trillions of
dollars worthless stranded assets after this rEVolution will claim its victims? Steam
Engine cannot make "America Great Again". There is still time for The
Switch, but it is running out very fast. Lithium is the
magic metal at the very heart of this Energy rEvolution and Tesla's supply
chain goes all around the Globe and back to China now.
The Tide is
coming. The real Electric Cars, which are better than anything
ICE can offer, will be finally produced in a mass market fashion in the
West! China with its
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we can all celebrate that despite all odds Elon Musk is moving fast towards his
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Small businesses implement project management software like MS Project, Basecamp and other alternatives to make sure their projects are delivered on time and meet their expectations in budget and quality. Many offices find great value in accessing and monitoring the status of all projects which is an essential part of increasing the efficiency and performance of company staff. What are the main functions that streamline project planning, scheduling, tracking and collaboration?
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Project dashboard is a specific view that lets users see the big picture of their projects health and possibility to drill down into each project to get more detailed information. This view is updated automatically as users enter new project data or change project status, so project managers can have an up-to-date view that shows what projects are doing well and what projects have problems or issues and require corrective actions.
Users can customize the view according to their needs by showing or hiding the elements: charts, pivot grids, related views, and any other views that lets differ "on time" projects from those which are behind the deadline or budget. Users can easily change the layout and create presets for each view added to the all-in-one view. If needed, users can create multiple dashboards to manage multiple projects at the same time or create and share with other users a summary dashboard for all projects.
Project itself doesn't have a lot of attributes to manage, while tasks, it consists of, can have multiple parameters for planning and scheduling. There are dozens of essential properties that make sure the tasks are completed with estimated costs and without procrastination. Using of particular attributes depends on complexity and size of the project, still many task fields such as Priority, Due Date, Duration, etc. will be used in all kind plans.
Project management software users can start planning the project in detail from making a work breakdown structure which is a hierarchical list of tasks and subtasks that can depend on each other as predecessors and successors. Then project manager should assign the tasks to the team, so project scheduler will tell what available hours each team member has in order to allocate human resources reasonably.
CentriQS users can easily track time spent on projects. Each project task has a time log option where users can enter records manually or use task timer which enters records automatically. With Time Log view, it is very convenient to get the total time spent on particular project, because all the items can be quickly filtered by project.
Actual time spent on completing the project together with estimated time and remained time can help project managers build a professional time tracking report which shows whether there is any positive or negative deviation on each project phase. If the project is delivered within schedule, everything is fine with both planning and execution. If the project is ahead of schedule, then project manager should pay attention to its quality. If the project is behind the schedule, there is something wrong either with estimation or team members' skills.
This feature lets users track the total project cost to ensure that it stays within the budget. Expenses can be entered directly or automatically calculated by various formulas based on resource rates, time spent, etc. Comparison of project task fields "Estimated Cost" and "Actual Cost" can show project manager whether the project goes over the budget.
Expense tracking charts visualize the progress even better. Current vs. Planned expenditure can be presented as a bar chart type and divided by expense types: salary, equipment, materials, etc. Project Analytics Chart in CentriQS will show whether project sponsors will be satisfied with project delivery or not.
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On this week's Beatles Minute, Andre Gardner discusses the latest Beatles auction news and more!
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My choices for good worthwhile reads….
- Tackling Distress Tantrums with Brain ResearchThe following article is an excerpt from the excellent book, The Science of Parenting: How todays brain research can help you raise happy, emotionally balanced children by Margot Sunderland
via peaceful parenting: Tackling Distress Tantrums with Brain Research.
- I'm very much a "back in my day" type of mom in that I always tell kids what things were like during that time, so very long ago, before they were born. I tell them about life without the Internet, cellphones, and how I walked to school up a hill in a snowstorm backwards without shoes.
via 10 Things My Kids Think I Did in the Good Old Days | Kid Scoop.
- A team of German scientists has just released the first ever video footage of a live birth with magnetic resonance imaging, MRI.
via Amazing Footage of Mom Giving Birth in an MRI Machine | Being Pregnant.
Have a wonderful summer weekend!


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I'm still trying to catch up on posts, and yet I still seem to be almost two months behind on everything…
Here are the food highlights from my trip to Portland (Oregon) over Labor Day weekend:
Friday, 9/2/05
- We arrived at our "downtown" hotel (which was nowhere near downtown, but for $40 per night via priceline we couldn't complain too much). We decided to have a cocktail at the hotel bar, mainly because it was named "The Speckled Rooster". It smelled like bleach and cigarettes, but after several cocktails neither of us cared. After a few hours I realized that I needed food, but even in my inebriated state I knew better than to eat at The Speckled Rooster.
- We walked (stumbled?) down the street and found a restaurant called Colosso, where I encountered the worst drink I've ever had in my life. It was so bad that I've managed to purge the details from my mind, but I can tell you that it tasted like the bad, bitter Chinese medicine my grandma gives me when I'm sick. Despite the awful drinks, we had some great food: an enormous plate piled high with delicious cheeses, various salami and a wonderful cayenne-spiked fruit chutney. We also tried some charred lamb skewers with great, spicy, cucumber riata.
Saturday, 9/3/05
- The next morning I was craving a big breakfast (a.k.a. hung-over) and B suggested Milo's City Café. When I saw how many different kinds of eggs benedict they had on the menu, I was smitten. My eggs benedict came with pepper bacon, tomato and a wonderful, light and lemony hollandaise. I was full after the benedict, but my meal also came with a bowl of fresh fruit and a giant helping of yummy, deep fried potatoes.
- After too much (window) shopping in Portland's gorgeous kitchen stores, I wanted lunch outside and near the water. There weren't too many choices, so we ended up at Three Degrees Restaurant at the RiverPlace Hotel. It skewed a touch too yuppie for my taste, but on this lazy, sunny Saturday afternoon it was perfect. We settled into rocking chairs on the enormous Southern-style wrap around deck and drank vodka lemonades and people watched. We made a light snack out of the house smoked salmon salad—which was surprisingly tasty.
- For dinner, we went to one of my favorite restaurants in Portland: Gino's. It's not fancy by any means, but it serves really great Italian food in a down-home atmosphere. We started with an incredible scampi appetizer, which was basically a pile of shrimp sautéed in a ridiculous amount of garlic and wine. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the broth was heavenly with the accompanying wedges of garlic bread. I was saddened to hear they were out of porchetta that night, and I reluctantly ordered a simple, seared rib-eye steak. It was incredible. The steak was tender and flavorful and didn't need any accompaniment except a touch of salt. Alongside was a nice sauté of fresh veggies. The only misstep on the plate was the mashed potatoes; they tasted fine but were ice cold. B had the seafood pasta, which was a lot like a bouillabaisse over pasta and it featured incredible, plump mussels, more shrimp, calamari and other bits of fish.
Sunday, 9/4/05
- On Sunday we went to my favorite breakfast spot in Portland: Byways Cafe. To me, this is the epitome of a diner; comfy, kitschy, Americana style, a bustling and saucy waitstaff, and simple, but good breakfast fare. Oh, and really delicious table jam that tastes homemade.
- I think we were petering out on food at this point, so we skipped lunch and had a quick, early dinner at La Buca. La Buca is a very casual, Italian eatery that is known for panini. I was torn between panini or the pulled pork over soft polenta; pulled pork won out. Unfortunately, it was a little greasy and the flavor tasted slightly off. B ordered the penne with four cheeses and sausage, which was pretty damn good.
- After dinner we decided to grab a drink at Doug Fir. The space was absolutely amazing and the mix of materials was mind boggling; it was like a super-hip and modern log cabin. I fell in love with the place instantly. Unfortunately, the place was so crowded, noisy and pretentious that we didn't stay long. It's rumored that Doug Fir has excellent breakfasts, so next time I'm in Portland that will be a must.
Monday, 9/5/05
- By our last day, we were thoroughly burned out on eating out, so we ordered in. Hotel breakfasts at high-end hotels are never that great, so it follows suit that hotel breakfasts at cheap hotels would be even worse. The eggs tasted fake, the bacon was burnt and the biscuits resembled paper weights. The hot chocolate transported us back to childhood camping trips with Swiss Miss on the campfire. Oddly enough, the combination of all these breakfast items was strangely satisfying and comforting.
Since this was a vacation, I decided to give my camera a break as well. Although, I just had to snap a picture of this license plate. I couldn't resist.


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They will not be offering the popular hula show at center stage throughout the summer. We will advise when it is available again.
One June 8 Juice 101 will have their grand opening and from 4-5:30 pm they will be offering free smoothies and other giveaways. They will be serving both breakfast and lunch.
On June 26 Jam World will be having their grand opening and a portion of all sales that day will go to the Dream Come True Foundation. There will also be giveaways and live entertainment.


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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1319)
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls,
and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
Repeat three times:
(Diary, 84)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in you!
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
On each "Our Father" bead of the rosary, pray:
V. Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
R. in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On each of the 10 "Hail Mary" beads, pray:
V. For the sake of his sorrowful Passion,
R. have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Repeat three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
(Diary, 950)
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
(Roman Missal, Votive Mass of the Mercy of God)
O God, whose mercies are without number and whose treasure of goodness is infinite, graciously increase the faith of the people consecrated to you, that all may grasp and rightly understand by whose love they have been created, through whose Blood they have been redeemed, and by whose Spirit they have been reborn. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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How Moore Tornado Compares to Famous 1999 Twister
Monday's deadly twister in Moore, Okla., struck a devastating blow to a region hit by five tornadoes in 15 years, including the strongest tornado ever recorded.
The record-breaking May 3, 1999, tornado — an EF-5 (the strength rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale) — also traced a path through Moore. Like a pair of deadly snakes, the tracks of yesterday's twister and the massive 1999 tornado twine across central Oklahoma, even crossing paths. It's rare for two powerful tornadoes to strike the same spot, said Bob Henson, a meteorologist and science writer for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo.
"I don't know of two EF-4s that have struck so closely in such a large community within 15 years," Henson said. "There's no reason it can't happen, but it's very unusual." The tornado that struck Moore yesterday (May 20), was given a preliminary rating of EF-4 by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Norman, Okla., which has sent survey teams to examine the damage and come up with a final rating.
Here are some of the ways the 1999 storm compared to yesterday's disaster:
Adjusted for inflation, the 1999 storm, an EF-5, caused $1.35 billion in damage. The winds hit a top speed of 302 mph (486 km/h), the highest tornado wind speed ever measured.
Damage teams are still estimating the strength of Monday's storm, but the NWS' early reports said wind speeds reached up to 190 mph (305 km/h),. "Those numbers could go higher," Rick Smith, a meteorlogist at the NWS Norman, Okla., office, said at a press conference today (May 21). The tornado's path was up to a mile wide (1.6 kilometers) and the twister traveled 17 miles (27 km) on the ground. The NWS' Norman office used the data available yesterday and today to give the preliminary rating of EF-4, but it's possible that rating will be raised to an EF-5, putting it on par with the 1999 storm. Damage survey teams still haven't reached the most heavily hit areas of Moore because of lightning and hailstorms today, Smith said.
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office confirmed 24 deaths, including nine children, and 237 injuries in the latest storm at a press conference held late this morning. That number may rise, a spokesperson said. Emergency personnel are still searching damaged buildings are vehicles. The 1999 storm caused 36 deaths. [Moore, Okla. Tornado – FAQ]
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"It's going to be a long time before we totally heal from this and recover," said Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, the adjutant general for the Oklahoma National Guard.
Henson said differences in thunderstorm activity may have concentrated the tornado's destruction in Moore yesterday.
In 1999, the deadly tornado turned slightly to the left near Moore. Tornadoes may arc to the left when they are near the end of their life cycle, Henson said. But yesterday's twister arced to the right and intensified just as it was passing over Moore. "It may be that the most intense damage is in the heart of Moore itself," Henson told OurAmazingPlanet.
The widespread destruction could earn the Oklahoma City region (Moore is in the southern part of Oklahoma City) a third spot on the list of America's costliest tornadoes. One factor in the potential cost was urban development: The city of Moore has grown by about 20 percent since the 1999 storm. "There was simply more to damage," Henson said.
A 2003 tornado that hit Moore on May 8 — but caused no fatalities — is the 10th costliest storm, at $435 million, adjusted for inflation. The costliest tornado on record is the one that struck Joplin, Mo., in May 2011, nearly two years to the day before yesterday's storm. It caused $2.8 billion in damage, in 2011 dollars.
Email Becky Oskin or follow her @beckyoskin. Follow us @OAPlanet, Facebook & Google+. Original article on LiveScience's OurAmazingPlanet.


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New Guinea is one of the only places in the world where frogs are safe from the species-destroying chytrid fungus. An international team of scientists has published a new paper that shows how to keep it that way, but they need help to carry out their plan.
The chytrid fungus has wiped out more than 90 frog species around the world, and it's driving hundreds more towards extinction. New Guinea – the world's largest tropical island, and home to 6% of all known frog species – is one of the last remaining refuges from the deadly infection.
A team of scientists led by researchers from Macquarie University and the University of New England in Australia think they know how to keep the island's frogs safe, but they need support to establish a long-term program of monitoring and conservation.
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Dordrecht, Netherlands — A Christian in the Netherlands has opened his life-size replica of Noah's ark to the public following three years of work to build it exactly as outlined in Scripture.
John Huibers says that he followed the instructions given to Noah as detailed in Genesis chapters 6-9 in creating the gigantic vessel, which now floats in the waters of Dordrecht, just south of Rotterdam. In modern terminology, the ark spreads 427 feet long, 95 feet wide and 75 feet high.
Inside of the boat, visitors can find a virtual petting zoo of a variety of domestic animals, including horses, sheep, dogs, rabbits and birds. In the absence of more dangerous animals, such as alligators and lions, or other creatures that Huibers was not able to obtain for the display, plastic models stand in their place. It is reported that the ark is filled with a variety of stalls from end to end.
Additionally, visitors can stop by the restaurant housed in the upper level, as well as the two movie theaters, which seat fifty people each. Play areas are also available for small children, complete with hay bails and other animal-related features.
Below the main level is a storage area, which reportedly is comprised of a number of hatches where Noah could have stored food and other needed items for the months-long wait. The outer area of the boat is said to be spacious and contain several stairwells and tables.
Huibers, a builder, is stated to have spent a million dollars to create the ark, which he says was inspired by a nightmare that he had in the 1990's. He states that in his dream he saw the Netherlands drowned underwater, just as in Noah's day.
Originally, Huibers created smaller-sized models of the ark, which became available for public viewing in 2004. However, he wanted to construct a life-sized version as well, exactly like the one Noah took 120 years to make, wherein seven of every clean animal and two of every unclean animal were housed on the boat, along with Noah's family.
Although the aquatic vessel may seem like a lot of fun and games to many, Huibers says that the ark serves a very serious purpose.
"I want to make people question, so that they go looking for answers," he told reporters. Huibers explained that he wanted the public to remember what the ark was for — a means of salvation — and turn to Jesus Christ to be saved from the wrath to come.
"We want to tell people about God," he said. "We wanted to build something that can help explain the Bible in real terms."
Huibers also explained that there has been a bit of confusion over why the ark is opening at this time.
"I had a call from American television," he stated. "This has nothing to do with the end of the Mayan calendar."
"They are confused," Huiber's daughter Deborah concurred to TV3 News. "[People ask,] 'Is there really a flood coming again? Is the world going to be destroyed again?' So the people ask, 'Can we stay here on board and book a room, and how long can we stay and what will it cost?' Just to make sure that they will be safe."
The Christian builder originally wished to transport his ark to the 2012 Olympic games, but had to abandon his plans after the government raised safety concerns. However, now that Huibers has been granted approval to open his ark up to 3,000 people a day, visitors from all over the world have been arriving to get a glimpse of the Biblical boat.


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Here's a little something I cooked up over the weekend. It's been awhile since I worked on something more design oriented. Kinda nice. I'm really pushing what can be done with paths. Here's a close up of just one section. No deadline on this. Just seeing what can be learned from taking things farther. Which is a lot actually.
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Experiment 8 Curated by kisiTo Assangni
Still Fighting Ignorance & Intellectual Perfidy Project (SFIP) is a platform for critical thinking, re-
searching and presenting African video art. The techno-cultural revolution has democratised cultural and artistic practice through everyday access to new media. At the same time, the pervasive presence of technology in our lives has raised questions around privacy, surveillance and ownership, the dominance of Western media in globalisation, as well as the privilege of access in the developed world.
The [SFIP] network is dedicated to the diffusion of new experiences worldwide through film and video. It is unfortunate that contemporary African art remains largely associated with sculpture and painting. Much work remains to be done in adequately researching the creative energy of the continent, especially within the last decade.
This program presents a selection of African video art that stands beyond the clichés that remain associated with the dark continent and the postcolonial image. It seeks to bring viewers closer to idiosyncratic readings of African video art and its thematic concerns which are largely ignored.
Still Fighting Ignorance & Intellectual Perfidy contextualises African video art within a larger cultural
framework. Reflecting an age of inter-cultural migration, [SFIP] presents African video artists who live in Africa, Europe and USA whilst providing a meeting point for knowledge and interest in the relationship between self and society. Most works address issues of alterity, identity,
tolerance and social relationships as artists reflexively consider their sense of place and belonging in an increasingly interconnected world. From experimental video to short film, this show focuses on aesthetic and methodological perspectives of fighting ignorance and intellectual perfidy in contemporary African art. The project tells Africa's story, African new media artists as seen through the lens of the relation between tradition and modernity.


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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Good Home Cooking
The post lady came by yesterday with a good sized box. It's always fun to get mail and, even though I had requested a copy of The Good Home Cookbook, I had forgotten, so it was a nice, unexpected treat. Thank you Amy!
A browse through the cookbook shows that the recipes really are classics, many something that you would have found on the table in the mid-1950s. There are also casseroles that have graced pot lucks to this day, lots of basic breakfast things, including a number of variations on omlette fillings. Lunch sandwiches include the dependable Tuna Melt and Patty Melt, as well as the Hot Brown so popular for Derby Day weekends. Good directions, pretty standard pots and pans and spices make this a good cook book for novice cooks, too.
Although you don't find as many references to canned creamed soups as I found when I assembled old family favorites a decade ago, you'll still find frozen vegetables, bacon, cheese, butter and cream in use a bit more heavily than I generally do now.
The recipe I tried tonight, Chicken Picatta, was really good. Olive oil was used for sauteing the chicken. In the old days, this would have been butter or margarine. The combination of chicken, lemon, parsley, capers and butter was a hit with my Sweetie. He didn't even add soy sauce, which is a rare thing in our household. I think the capers helped.
Although the previous recipe, Chicken Parmesan suggested pasta and marinara sauce on the side, my recipe and a number of chicken recipes following had no suggestion for side dishes. I decided to go with fusilli pasta to catch the sauce, and steamed zucchini and carrots. I used a little of the chicken broth and lemon juice for steaming them, so their flavors went well with the chicken and pasta. I took the chicken breasts and butterflied them rather than pounding them. It worked fine. Otherwise, I followed the recipe as given, although I used canned broth.
I would recommend this book if you'd like a good compendium of classic recipes. The reason they are classic is they are still popular after many years and most of them are not too complicated to cook. The Chicken Piccata was delightful, the directions were clear and, once the prep work was done of preparing the breasts for sauteing, chopping the parsley and juicing the lemon, it went together fairly quickly. Check out the photo. Don't you want to just sit down and dig in? Thank you Richard J. Perry and The Good Home Cookbook Team.
Chicken Piccata
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained
3 tablespoons butter
1. Trim the fat fromt he breasts and remove the white tendons running through the tenderloins. Place each breast between sheets of wax paper and gently pound witha meat mallet until less than 1/4 inch thick. Dust the chicken with the flour until well coated on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Use tongs to add the chicken breasts ina single layer and saute for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm. Remove to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
3. Add the broth and lemon juice to the pan. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen all of the browned bits stuck to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture is reduced to about 1/3 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately. Serves 4
chicken piccata
The Good Home Cookbook
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Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium Funding?
At the Partnership of St Edmund's and St Joseph's we believe every child should be supported by good teaching to achieve the best they can. Some children for a variety of reasons take longer to learn some things (for example reading, sounds, handwriting). Some children have particular circumstances that can make it harder for them to learn (for example disability, special education needs, social and emotional needs, financial difficulty like redundancy, parental separation, long term illness).
All staff work hard to identify children who may need extra help for specific activities or for longer periods of time whilst at school. We will work with you to find ways to support your child to continue to make good progress and do well at school whatever the challenges they may face individually or as a result of family circumstances. If you believe your child needs extra support please speak to the class teacher.
Each year the schools receive additional funding to support children who have parents in the armed forces; are looked after by the local authority or have free school meals. The school can use this money to ensure pupils who experience difficulties in their learning receive extra teaching and resources. The money is allocated for these groups as nationally they make less progress and are more likely to achieve less well than their peers.
How is Pupil Premium Funding spent?
We use this money to provide:
- 1:1 and small group teaching in Maths and English with specialist teachers and teaching assistants
- Speech and language therapy to support children with communication difficulties- ELKAN, Makaton
- Specialist programmes for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs- THRIVE, ELSA
- Workshops provided by OM Health and Well-Being consultancy for pupils and parents related to physical, emotional and mental health
Who is eligible for Pupil Premium Funding?
You may be able to get pupil premium if you receive:
- Income Support
- Income based Job Seeker's Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit but no element of Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenues & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
- If you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work less hours per week
- Universal Credit as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods.
How can I find out more or apply?
Parents in all year groups can see if their child would benefit from Pupil Premium speaking to Mrs Kemble, Mrs Copeman, Mrs Price or Mrs Herlihy, by visiting http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/education-and-careers/schools-and-support-in-education/free-school-meals/
This is a significant amount of money that benefits the whole school as well as your child so don't miss out!


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There is currently no known cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But treatment and lifestyle changes may slow progression of the disease. There are new treatments in development.
There are 2 types of macular degeneration: dry AMD and wet AMD.
Dry AMD. This is the most common type. It is sometimes called atrophic or non-neovascular macular degeneration.
Wet AMD. This more serious type is less common. It is called exudative or neovascular macular degeneration.
People who lose their central vision to macular degeneration can often be helped by low-vision specialists. With the help of special low-vision aids, such as magnifying devices, large-print reading materials, and closed-circuit computers, people with macular degeneration can learn to use their remaining vision. Community organizations and support groups can help people with AMD and their families deal with vision loss and learn about other available resources.
High doses of certain vitamins may slow the vision loss caused by AMD. A study by the National Institutes of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) showed that people at risk for developing advanced AMD may slow vision loss progression by taking certain supplements. The supplement combination tested was a daily dose of:
500 mg of vitamin C
400 IU of vitamin E
80 mg of zinc (as zinc oxide)
10 mg of lutein
2 mg of zeaxanthin
2 mg of copper (as cupric oxide)
Talk with your healthcare provider about possible health risks before taking these supplements.
If you have dry AMD, the NEI advises that you have a complete eye exam at least once a year. Ask your eye care provider if supplements might help delay the advancement of the condition.
Dry AMD can turn into wet AMD at any time. The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises you get an Amsler grid from your eye care provider and use it every day to test your vision for signs of wet AMD. Check each eye separately. Cover one eye and look at the grid. Then cover your other eye and look at the grid. Do this with your reading glasses or bifocals, if you normally use them for reading. If you find any changes in how the grid looks (lines that are wavy, broken, or missing) or in your everyday vision, call your eye care provider.
If you have wet AMD, regularly check your vision with the Amsler grid. If you find any changes, schedule an eye exam right away. If your healthcare provider advises treatment, don't wait. Realize that treatments are generally ongoing. After treatment, you should have eye exams often to find any recurrence of leaking blood vessels. If you smoke, try to quit. Smoking is linked to a greater risk of recurrence.
Damage from wet AMD sometimes can't be reversed. But treatment can prevent more damage. These treatments have been used for some types of wet AMD:
Photocoagulation. A high-energy laser beam is used to destroy the new abnormal blood vessels.
Photodynamic therapy. A cold laser is combined with a light-sensitizing medicine (verteporfin) to close new abnormal blood vessels.
Surgery. This is a treatment option for some types of wet AMD. Surgery is rarely needed.
Newer treatments involve medicines (called VEGF inhibitors) that are injected into the eye. Injections are the most commonly used treatment for wet AMD. These medicines help reduce the growth of abnormal blood vessels. They do this by stopping a substance called VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). VEGF helps with blood vessel growth. It occurs in higher levels in eyes with wet AMD. These medicines are injected every few weeks to months. Studies show that these new medicines work better than the other treatments above.
In the future, more treatments may be available. For example, scientists are also studying the idea of transplanting healthy cells into diseased eyes. They are also studying the genetic or hereditary factors that cause AMD.


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The Route Verte (in English, the "Green Route," or the "Greenway") is a network of bicycling and multiuse trails and designated roads, lanes, and surfaces, spanning 4,923 kilometres (3,059 mi) as of October 31, 2011, in the Canadian province of Quebec, inaugurated on August 10, 2007. The trail network includes both urban trails (for example, in and around the city of Montreal) and cycling routes into quite isolated areas in the north, as well as along both sides of the Saint Lawrence River, out to the Gaspésie region, and on the Îles de la Madeleine, linking more than 320 municipalities along the way. The Route Verte is not entirely composed of trails, as nearly 61% of the network actually consists of on-road surfaces, whether regular roads with little traffic, wide shoulders, special lanes on highways, or otherwise. The segregated trails are mostly rail trails shared-use with hikers and other users.
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Bantry B Candy Recycled Nylon
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The Bantry is the first, original backpack we created with a chunky zip and wide mouth.
Each Bantry can be carried comfortably on your back or by your side with the hand straps. The Bantry features a front pocket closed by a sturdy zip, a secure inside pocket, and a laptop/tablet sleeve inside.
The Bantry comes in both Recycled Canvas and Recycled Nylon options. The Nylon has a shiny look and smooth feel, and the Canvas has a textured look and matte feel. See our Sustainability tab below for more information.
Size Matters
The Bantry is available in three sizes:
Small: Our cutest size is great for all your daily needs - mobile phone, keys, wallet, and more! Size: 12.6in x 9in x 4in. Capacity: 7 liters.
Medium: With a padded compartment for a 13" laptop or tablet and enough space for notebooks, a water bottle, an extra sweater and more. Size: 15.7in x 11.8in x 4.7in. Capacity: 14 liters.
Large: When you have lots to carry, this bag features a padded laptop sleeve and pockets for all your tech, a secure zip pocket, and a large main compartment. Size: 17.5in x 12.6in x 5.9in. Capacity: 21 liters.
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Outer material: Weather-resistant recycled nylon or canvas (triple-coated)
Base material: Weather-resistant canvas (triple coated)
Lining material: Recycled nylon
Hardware: Galvanized, smoked, branded metal
Straps: Cotton webbing adjustable shoulder straps and wide loop handles, v-factor comfort
Zips: Sturdy durable chunky zips allow easy glide and quick opening for all ages
Vegan Friendly: Our products use no animal products
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All our bags are named after places that are dear to us in our home town of London, UK. However, the exception is the Bantry, our very first bag – this is named after Brett & Emma's honeymoon place, Bantry Bay in South Africa.
We currently only ship to USA (including outlying islands) addresses. Once your order is packed and ready to leave the warehouse you will receive an email providing you with tracking information. ORI London is not liable for lost packages when the shipping address is incorrectly provided at checkout.
Standard delivery is free for all orders of $75 or more. Please note that our orders require 24 hours for processing which is not included in estimated delivery times.
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ORI London Bags and Backpacks are made for everyone. Please see our Size Guide Page to see the bag sizes on different height models.
ORI London bags can be simply cleaned with a wet sponge or damp cloth. The materials used are designed to be durable and weather resistant and the straps will become softer and more comfortable with use. Will build our bags to last, and we think they look even cooler once used for a while!
We're serious about sustainability and use repurposed textiles and recycled plastic for our core bags. We have two types of materials, both are weather-resistant, lightweight and durable.
Recycled Canvas is made from post-consumer waste, that's used plastic bottles and containers that are cleaned, chipped and spun into polyester yarn. Our recycled (rPET) canvas material has a matte look and textured feel.
Recycled Nylon is made from pre-consumer waste, which involves the process of recycling fibres from unused garments, repurposed material and offcuts. It has a shiny look with a smooth feel.
We have recently become a certified B Corp which means we will be even more proactive in our quest to be a sustainable business. You can read more about our Sustainability ambitions here.


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Adblock Plus is one of the most robust browser extensions out there, and while its namesake is its most-used feature, it's not just about blocking ads. In fact, you can do all sorts of things with it, including cleaning up Facebook's interface and making sure web sites aren't tracking you.
Blocking ads doesn't support sites like us that create free content, so it's always a good idea to whitelist the sites in Adblock Plus you really enjoy. It's a simple process that only takes a couple of seconds.
Clean Up Facebook's Ugly, Cluttered Interface
Facebook is cluttered and tough to read. A lot of that is because of the obnoxious sidebar on the right side of the screen, but the fact that junk like games, ads, TV show ratings, and other nonsense gets added to your news feed means that Facebook is hard to read no matter what.
Thankfully, Adblock Plus allows you to cut the cruft from Facebook with three simple settings. You can block annoyances from your news feed, from the sidebar, or both. All you need to do is head here with Adblock Plus installed, and select the option that works best for you. Once you make your choice, click the "+Add" button and your Facebook feed will be as clean as ever. Of course, if that's not enough for you, you can always customize Facebook with Social Fixer to really get the experience you want.
Give YouTube a Minimal Makeover
YouTube is pretty ugly and there are so many different options on the screen that it's often really hard to find what you're looking for. If you're sick of the obnoxious sidebar, horrific comment section, and social integration, Adblock Plus can get rid of those.
All you need to do is head to the YouTube customization page here. You can then select what type of content you want to block on YouTube: just the comments, the suggestions, video notations, or everything. It essentially turns YouTube into a nice, minimal video player that doesn't put you at risk of falling into the rabbit hole of related content.
Hide Twitter Image Previews
Twitter recently started including images inside tweets automatically. This includes both images and videos from the people you're following and advertisements. It's actually pretty nice, but if you prefer a slimmer text-only layout, Adblock added a way to block those images.
All you need to do is add a couple of custom filters (right-click the ABP logo, select Options > Add your own filters):
Block images:
twitter.com ##.tweet .media > .media-thumbnail.is-preview > img<br>
Block video:
twitter.com##.js-stream-tweet > .content > .expanded-content > .tweet-details-fixer > .js-media-container[data-card2-name="player"]
Now, those pesky images and videos will be hidden away again.
Stop Web Sites from Tracking You
It's no secret that pretty much every web site out there is trying to track your activity. Whether it's to collect information for advertising, gather demographic information, or whatever else, it's unsettling how much information we're all just giving away freely. Thankfully, Adblock makes it a little harder for those sites to track you if you if you take the time to enable a single feature.
Just head here with Adblock Plus installed. Click the "Add" button, and Adblock Plus will now protect you from tracking.
That's not the only way to stop tracking with Adblock Plus though. Social media buttons like Facebook and Twitter are also used to track your browsing habits, but Adblock Plus can disable those as well. Just head here, and click the "Add" button to add a filter that stops social media tracking.
Protect Yourself from Malware, Adware, Viruses, and Other Junk
Viruses, malware, adware, trojan horses, spyware, and all that other junk sneaks into your browser through a variety of different methods. One of those methods is through infected web sites, but Adblock Plus can actually be configured to block those sites so you don't accidentally get infected with something nasty.
All you need to do is head here with Adblock Plus installed and click the "Add" button to install a filter that protects you from sites known to spread malware. It's a simple, easy way to ensure your computer doesn't get infected with something and you barely need to do anything.
Block Any Content You Want
You can also use Adblock Plus to block pretty much any element on the internet you don't like. All you need to do is head to any site with an image, video, or song that you don't like, right-click it, and choose, "Block Element." This automatically creates a filter that blocks that image from that URL, which is great if you have a deep-seeded hatred of a web site's logo.
Of course, you can go a lot further than that if you want. With custom filters, you can block all kinds of things online. This might be a footer page on Twitter, game suggestions on Facebook, or even popups asking you to turn off Adblock.
Block All Flash to Save Battery Life on Your Laptop
Adobe Flash is a battery killer, and if you're on a laptop that's pretty much the last thing you want. Thankfully, it's incredibly easy to block Flash using just Adblock Plus. All you need to do is head into Adblock's settings, click "Add your own filters" and add this to your list:
Likewise, you can take that a step further and block everything that might suck your battery for a truly minimal browsing experience. To do that, just add:
The above filter will make it so no multimedia content gets through, from Java to Windows Media files. If you want to enable it on a site, just click the ABP logo in your browser, and uncheck the "Enabled for this site" button to disable it. You can also restrict that to just a single site by adding the URL before the code if you prefer. For example:
This ensures that no media content is loaded on the Forbes site, which means videos, music, and everything else—not just ads. This is great when you're make a browser optimized for slower internet connections.
Get Around Paywalls or Login Restrictions
Sometimes, Adblock Plus can be used to get around paywalls or site logins if the web site in question is blocking content in a specific way. This is a pretty case by case basis, so you'll usually need to search around on Google for tips on the site you're looking for, but one example is Quora, which makes you login with an account in order to view content. You can get around this restriction a little with an Adblock Plus filter that hides the elements Quora uses to obscure its content.
To check out Quora without logging in, you just need to create an Adblock filter. Head into Adblock's settings, select "Add your own filters," and add these to your list:
That should make it so you can read Quora without creating an account. This basic premise works on any site that blocks content by overlaying an image. In Quora's case, it's the three elements listed above, but it can also just be a single image that covers up content. If you want to get around these restrictions on your own, just right-click whatever's blocking the content on the site of your choice, and select, "Block Element." In most cases that'll get you to where you want to go.


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Beatles' 'Hello, Goodbye' Covered in Super Bowl Commercial
The marketplace app Mercari is using a cover of the Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye" in a new commercial that will run during this year's Super Bowl.
The clip, titled "Back in Play," shows a couple laughing at having received two hot-air popcorn makers as gifts. The man calls up the Mercari app and takes a picture of one of the poppers. The clip ends with the machine being used by other people as they watch a game.
The 15-second commercial is the second spot in a campaign that uses this recording of "Hello, Goodbye." The first arrived in December.
Rain the Growth Agency, who created the ad, tells UCR the cover was arranged by Michael Dragovic from the music collective Yessian. Boh Doran, a Los Angeles-based session singer who's released several solo singles, provides the vocals.
You can watch the clip below.
"At its core, Mercari is about connecting people," Walter Hangad of Mercari said in a press release. "When people shop on our platform, they are discovering items that will breathe new life into their space. As a seller, they are passing meaningful items on for others to enjoy. We chose 'Hello, Goodbye' from the Beatles for this campaign because it perfectly amplifies this concept, as well as the emotion behind it -- one person says 'goodbye' to something they love so another can say 'hello' to a delightful new find."
As Steve Diamond of Rain the Growth Agency noted, issues in casting caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic wound up having a benefit in the finished spot.
"The challenge was evoking the satisfaction people have when they pass things along – and the connection that exists between sellers and buyers when that happens," he explained. "To make this genuine – and because of COVID - we used actors who were already living together, so their feelings and emotions were authentic with each other. The result is a campaign that shows buying and selling with meaningful connections for everyone involved."
Super Bowl LV will be held on Feb. 7, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. It's the first time a team will play the Super Bowl in its home stadium.


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The largest onshore oil spill in US history – Enbridge's ruptured Line 6B that released nearly 3 million liters of tar sands diluted bitumen into a tributary of the Kalamazoo River in Michigan – finally has an official price tag: $1,039,000,000 USD. That's according to newly disclosed figures released by Enbridge in a Revised Application to expand another one of its pipelines, the Alberta Clipper.
The total cost, which includes clean up and remediation, was topped off with an additional $3,699,200 fine levied by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). According to the docket, Enbridge violated several laws involving pipeline management, procedural manuals for operations and maintenance, public awareness, accident reporting and qualifications among others.
The spill, which went unaddressed for over 17 hours, was exacerbated by Enbridge's failed response according to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). At a hearing last year the NTSB's chair Deborah Hersman likened the company to a band of Keystone Kops for their bungled response, which included twice pumping additional crude into the line – accounting for 81 percent of the total release – before initiating emergency shut down. The disaster revealed numerous internal problems within Enbridge that were further described by the NTSB as "pervasive organizational failures."
Communities along Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Michigan experienced sickness from the fumes associated with the spilled dilbit, or diluted bitumen, that blanketed miles of intersecting wetlands and waterways. Dilbit is a mixture of heavy oil from the Alberta tar sands and corrosive liquid chemicals, including benzene known to cause cancer in humans, that allow the viscous crude to flow.
The particular composition of dilbit is in part responsible for the spill's high costs – nearly 10 times more than any other onshore spill – because of dilbit from the tar sands which sinks in water, rather than floating like conventional oil. Enbridge, despite several attempts to clear the riverbed of remaining oil, spent nearly 3 years working on clean up of submerged oil.
As recently as March 2013 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Enbridge to perform additional dredging in the Kalamazoo to clean up unrecovered oil along the river's bottom.
At the time of the spill Mark Durno, a deputy incident commander with the EPA told InsideClimate News "submerged oil is what makes this thing more unique than even the Gulf of Mexico situation." Because Enbridge did not disclose to federal and local officials the contents of the pipeline, it wasn't until a week later that responders knew what they were dealing with.
PHMSA records show that the defect that led to the 6 and a half foot gash in the side of Line 6B was detected at least three times before the incident, although neither Enbridge nor the federal regulator felt the damage required repair.
In a recently-released report addressing Enbridge's Line 9, pipeline safety expert Richard Kuprewicz claimed Enbridge "has a culture where safety management seems to not be a critical part of their operation."
Currently Enbridge has several proposed pipeline plans including the Northern Gateway Pipeline that would carry tar sands crude to the British Columbia coast and Line 9 that would transport tar sands crude to the eastern seaboard. Both lines would open the coasts to export opportunities. Local communities point to Kalamazoo and sinking dilbit as reasons coastal ports should not consider carrying tar sands crude on oil tankers bound for Asian or other shores.
Enbridge's most current application, a 'Certificate of Need for a Crude Oil Pipeline,' was presented to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this month as a part of Enbridge's "ongoing efforts to meet North America's needs for reliable and secure transportation of petroleum energy supplies" via the Alberta Clipper.
The Alberta Clipper, or Line 67, will increase its capacity from 570,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 800,000 bpd should the application be approved. The application is the second phase of Enbridge's proposed capacity increase for the Alberta Clipper. The first application, filed October 8, 2012, initially proposed the line be increased to 570,000 from 450,000 bpd.
Currently the line carries crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to terminal facilities in Superior, Wisonsin where the line meets up with Enbridge's Mainline System for distribution across the US.
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I just got into the office this morning. Verrrrrry pleased with the clean carpets and chairs. Thanks for the excellent service.
"We have had a contract with Carpetizing since 2005 and during that time we have always found Colin and his crew to be highly professional. I am contracted on a quarterly basis with a scheduled evening appointment so that no-one is inconvenienced."
Regional Operations Manager
"Carpetizing has been responsible for our 184 suite strata building in Yaletown. They are on-site quarterly and always do an outstanding job. They are great when dealing with stubborn stains. We have found no reason to change and will continue our good relationship with them. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a dependable, first rate carpet cleaner."
Resident Manager
"I have used Carpetizing for nearly 20 years. Living downtown with pets, it is necessary to clean my wall-to-wall twice a year. They provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service. I highly recommend them!"
"I am a very satisfied repeat customer. Colin Petts and his team do an excellent job! The carpets look fantastic and the price is reasonable. Apart from the great cleaning, they are pleasant and professional, willing to give advice and help regarding the care of carpets. My furniture was replaced, which is a great help for senior people like myself. "
very satisfied customer
My wife and I were very pleased with the recent tile/grout cleaning job your company did for us. Your invoice was as estimated, and the results were as promised. Your employee was thorough and efficient, leaving our bathrooms in excellent condition. We will have no difficulty in recommending your services to our friends.
I just got into the office this morning. Verrrrrry pleased with the clean carpets and chairs. Thanks for the excellent service.
Administration Manager
We got our carpets and bathroom tile/grout cleaned. Colin and his team did an awsome job. They are highly professional and courteous. We are very satisfied with the quality of the work and Colin has earned a repeat customer.
Shireen and Behram
Dear Colin,
What an amazing job you have done on our tile floor! It looks almost brand new which is amazing as we have not ever had it professionally cleaned before… And we have lived here for 14 years.
It is always a pleasure to have you come and do the floors and/or carpets. It makes such a difference.
Thanks again, Jill
Carpetizing did an amazing job of cleaning our carpets and area rugs. They even made a second trip back to remove a stubborn pet stain on one of our area rugs. The nail polish stain on a bedroom carpet was removed completely. We first used Carpetizing last year when we were looking for help cleaning the carpets in our boat after a busy summer of boating. In both instances Colin and his crew were reliable, thorough and professional. On his most recent visit Colin demonstrated his newest service, steam cleaning tile grout and we are now looking forward to renewing the grout in our kitchen and hall.


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The changes of human affairs. (1-10) The Divine counsels unchangeable. (11-15) The vanity of worldly power. (16-22)
(Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-10)
To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. The time to die is fast approaching. Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. This is given us, that we may always have something to do; none were sent into the world to be idle.
(Read Ecclesiastes 3:11-15)
Every thing is as God made it; not as it appears to us. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. We mistake if we think we were born for ourselves; no, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him. The world, as it has been, is, and will be. There has no change befallen us, nor has any temptation by it taken us, but such as is common to men.
(Read Ecclesiastes 3:16-22)
Without the fear of the Lord, man is but vanity; set that aside, and judges will not use their power well. And there is another Judge that stands before the door. With God there is a time for the redressing of grievances, though as yet we see it not. Solomon seems to express his wish that men might perceive, that by choosing this world as their portion, they brought themselves to a level with the beasts, without being free, as they are, from present vexations and a future account. Both return to the dust from whence they were taken. What little reason have we to be proud of our bodies, or bodily accomplishments! But as none can fully comprehend, so few consider properly, the difference between the rational soul of man, and the spirit or life of the beast. The spirit of man goes upward, to be judged, and is then fixed in an unchangeable state of happiness or misery. It is as certain that the spirit of the beast goes downward to the earth; it perishes at death. Surely their case is lamentable, the height of whose hopes and wishes is, that they may die like beasts. Let our inquiry be, how an eternity of existence may be to us an eternity of enjoyment? To answer this, is the grand design of revelation. Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, and the Hope of sinners.


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Pennsylvanians want to put a moratorium on fracking.
And it's not just a few thousand, but a majority of the state's residents.
Pennsylvania lies in the heart of the Marcellus Shale, possibly the most productive shale for gas in the country.
A joint University of Michigan/Muhlenberg College study reveals that only 49 percent of Pennsylvanians support shale gas extraction and 58 percent of all Pennsylvanians want the state to order "time out" until the health and environmental effects of fracking can be fully analyzed. That same study revealed that 60 percent of Pennsylvanians believe fracking poses a major risk to ground water resources, only 28 percent disagree; 12 percent have no opinion.
Petitions with more than 100,000 signatures requesting a moratorium were delivered to Gov. Tom Corbett in April. As is typical for the man who willingly accepted more than $1.8 million in campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry, it didn't matter.
High-volume hydraulic horizontal fracturing, better known as fracking, requires per well three to nine million gallons of fresh water, about 10,000 tons of silica sand, and about 100,000 gallons of a lubricant mixture that the drilling companies won't reveal the contents. However, a U.S. House of Representatives study suggests that of about 750 chemicals that could be used in that solution—every well and every company uses a different mixture—about 650 are toxic or known carcinogens. That mixture is forced into the earth, past the aquifers that provide drinking water, and then is brought up and placed into plastic-liner storage bins, where it is eventually loaded into trucks that travel throughout Pennsylvania, occasionally leaking onto the roads, and usually into Ohio, where millions of gallons of the fluids are forced back into the earth. Scientific evidence now links those deep injection wells to earthquakes. Scientists have also shown health and environmental effects from fracking, and that methane, an explosive greenhouse gas extracted from the earth, has added to the problems of climate change.
In June, the Democratic State Central Committee approved a resolution to establish a moratorium.
So, if almost three-fifths of all residents want fracking to stop, who's opposing the moratorium?
Just about anyone in a political leadership position. They tend to be the ones who from their own houses can't see drilling rigs, well pads, frack pits, and frack trucks that block access roads. They tend to be the ones who have deliberately twisted the facts and now squawk about how fracking the earth has helped create jobs and improve the economy, while ignoring the problems already proven that affect their constituents' health, environment, and food supply.
The Democrats' resolution had begun in February. Sue Lyons, an attorney, had proposed the resolution. However, the Rules Committee of the Democratic Party Central Committee did not allow it to go forward, questioning its legality. To make sure the resolution was not in the best interest of Pennsylvania, the party even contacted the Department of Environmental Protection, the same DEP that has policies that block full transparency, that has a policy to "educate" rather than penalize gas companies that violate state pollution standards, and for two years had been run by a political crony of Gov. Corbett. The DEP agreed with what passes as Democratic leadership—the resolution was out of order.
Enter Karen Feridun, Patti Rose, and Berks Gas Truth. With a massive grassroots campaign, in less than two months they convinced the delegates to the Central Committee not only to get the resolution out of committee but also onto the floor for the vote.
Before the delegates, Feridun argued that contrary to politician and industry claims, no one can say that fracking is safe because the chemicals are protected from disclosure under an exception to the Safe Water Drinking Act, the exception having been pushed through during the Bush–Cheney administration. The Michigan/Muhlenberg poll reveals that 91 percent of all Pennsylvanians believe fracking companies should disclose all chemicals used in the process. Feridun argued that frack waste is so radioactive that landfills and sewer plants won't accept it, and that fracking has led to massive fish kills. But, most important, fracking has led to health problems, and even the DEP has had to acknowledge there have been at least 160 identified cases of contaminated water wells because of nearby fracking.
The Democratic leadership, somewhat parroting the Republicans, didn't accept that democracy prevailed in the state central committee. Vice-chair Penny Gerber, who lives in Montgomery County, which is exempt from fracking, called fracking "a thriving industry." Gerber is an associate at a PR firm whose clients include large energy companies.
Former Gov. Ed Rendell told the Patriot-News of Harrisburg the resolution was "ill-advised," and then used the same arguments spewed forth by Tom Corbett and the Republican leaders by claiming fracking improved the economy and "helped create wealth in the poorest areas of Pennsylvania," avoiding any references to the detrimental effects that Feridun so eloquently brought forth.
What Rendell didn't say, although it isn't any secret, is that he is a special counsel to one of the nation's largest law firms that represents Big Energy. Among his chores was to intervene on behalf of Range Resources, one of the nation's largest drilling companies, to get the Environmental Protection Agency to drop a water contamination suit.
Also opposing the will of the delegates are at least two of the three Democratic candidates for governor. One is an unabashed supporter of fracking—he was the DEP head under Rendell, who opened the gates to fracking Pennsylvania; the other is a member of Congress, but who represents a district in the affluent Southeast Pennsylvania that has already received the state's official blessings to be part of a six-year moratorium on shale drilling.
The day the petitions were delivered to Tom Corbett in April, State Sen. Jim Ferlo (Pittsburgh) proposed legislation to call for a moratorium. Co-sponsors are Sens. Lisa Boscola (Lehigh/Northampton), Andrew Dinniman (West Chester), Shirley Kitchen (Philadelphia), Daylin Leach (Montgomery/Delaware counties), Judy Schwank (D-Berks), and Christine Tartaglione (Philadelphia)
Let's hope they can convince the Republican-controlled legislature to—as Karen Feridun says—"put people over profits."
Walter Brasch is an award-winning journalist and author. His latest book is "Fracking Pennsylvania," a look at the health, environmental, and agricultural effects of high-volume horizontal fracturing. The book is available at www.greeleyandstone.com, your local bookstore, or amazon.com.


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How new metrics are aiding today's portfolio decision-making
As investors and large corporates rethink their office portfolios, new metrics are being used to analyse their current space and ensure they're fit for purpose
For many companies reassessing their office space amid the rise of remote working, the focus on employee wellbeing and the need to reduce overheads, the old metrics they used to measure how well workplaces perform are no longer enough.
Today, metrics that go beyond the traditional space per person or space per desk are being sought so companies can better understand and compare how different offices across a portfolio are really faring – and what needs to change to better position their real estate for the long road ahead.
"Across sectors from insurance to manufacturing and tech, business plans are changing and so metrics are shifting," explains Iain Franklin, head of consulting, Corporate Solutions at JLL. "Right now, the top questions among corporates are "what do we need post-Covid?" and "where?" as they look to readjust their portfolios in line with their current needs but also to ensure they're agile and flexible for the future."
As remote working becomes a more central part of many workplace strategies, companies can no longer simply look across their portfolios and base decisions on people being in the office.
"Clients are grappling with holding a large portfolio of offices for their employees who may now only come in two to three days a week," Franklin says. "More companies are asking how they can spread demand for space across the working week and remove the traditional peak and troughs. That then allows companies to rethink their portfolios in terms of space and people requirements."
A huge shift in the digital age
It's fuelling interest in a growing range of non-traditional metrics, from how smart buildings are to the percentage of flexible or innovation space companies have in their portfolios. And these are set to become mainstream; some 70 percent of metrics that companies adopt in the next three years will be non-traditional, according to JLL.
Historically, corporate real estate teams have reported performance through the lens of operational efficiency measured through cost savings, operating costs and cost per square foot.
"Traditional KPIs don't fully answer questions around how corporate real estate supports the business and portfolio strategy," says Richa Walia, director, EMEA Research at JLL. "For example, a client wasn't measuring portfolio agility. However, it turned out to be important as it got them thinking about the level of flexibility in their portfolio in relation to their business plan and the shift towards flexible and remote working."
Other new metrics like technology obsolescence (which helps companies understand when it's time to replace their tech) and energy balance (measuring the proportion of a building's energy needs that come from sustainable sources) are also becoming more widespread. These can sit alongside more familiar metrics such as space utilisation and building connectivity.
Indeed, many of the metrics reflect the digital transformation of real estate, with more companies implementing sensors to monitor their spaces and their building infrastructure, collecting data to enable more sophisticated performance insights.
And there's even a new metric to gauge how well they do this: predictive capacity. By systematically using big data, machine learning techniques and statistical algorithms, companies are identifying and predicting future trends as they move towards more data-driven occupancy planning.
"Using new metrics is possible in nearly all areas of real estate – and includes forecasting everything from occupancy rates and operating expenses to market behaviour," says Walia. "Predictive techniques and artificial intelligence are being harnessed to inform complex CRE decision-making and drive improvement."
Yet there's still a way to go for companies to fully get to grips with the data and make the most of the opportunities it offers. Research last year from IBM found around 80 percent of data stored by companies is siloed and not business-ready.
"The lack of access to effective data and analytics is one of the top constraints in adding value," Walia adds. "This is something many companies will need to overcome if they are to make their spaces work more efficiently."
What's more, the increase in technology capabilities over the coming years, including 5G and the wider deployment of Narrowband IoT and sensors, will bring new opportunities for portfolio performance measurement and optimisation.
"In the longer-term, portfolio management is changing in line with new data-driven insights in an increasingly digitised real estate industry," says Franklin. "Forward-thinking companies need to adopt a strategic approach to metrics, supported by robust data collection and analysis, to future-proof their portfolios."


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Auto Locksmith Louisville, KY – Master Lock Key Store
Getting locked out of the car is one of the most common mistakes that people make. No matter how old you are or how careful you are, humans tend to make mistakes of such kinds. So, if you have locked yourself in Louisville, KY area, then calling Master Lock Key Store for rescue ought to be your obvious choice. You can rely on our quality auto locksmith services. Feel free to call us for replacing lost keys, reprogramming transponder keys, or creating a duplicate key on the spot. In short, we have a solution for all your automotive troubles!
How do we replace lost Keys?
Can you imagine the horrifying situation where your vehicle is stranded on the road? Whether your keys got stolen or lost, the easiest way to come out of such situations is to call an auto locksmith. At Master Lock Key Store, our team is comfortable in offering comprehensive key replacement service. We can work on any type of car key and could replace the lost key in a minimum time.
Extracting broken keys from locks:
Broke car keys inside the ignition? Never mind, just call Master Lock Key Store, a trusted name for auto locksmith services and get timely solutions. If you are planning to call some novice for extracting the key, then we would like to remind you that one wrong move on the technician's part can damage your ignition. Better call the experts and find the best possible solution.
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About Us
Our Story
SCCTV features professional staff productions of everything from local sporting events, plays and concerts to high school graduations and community parades as well as shows that provide news and information about our 9 member cities in the north east metro. We are your connection to your community
We work with member Cities and Townships of the Commission, as well as local non-profit organizations and the business community to provide professional video production services to inform the public about:
- information affecting residents' health and safety.
- Information about government services, resources, activities and policies concerning how residents can utilize these services.
- Information about community events.
- Showcase positive stories about people, places and community events.
Ramsey Washington Cable Commission
A Brief History
Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission (Commission), made up of 11 northeast suburban municipalities, was created in 1981, and its mission was to perform the cable television franchising process on behalf of those municipalities. As a result of that process, cable television first arrived in 1983. At that time, the cable company (then Group W of Ramsey/Washington Inc.) agreed as part of its franchise commitment to provide access channels, production equipment, and staffing necessary for local programming. Eventually, the Commission decided to call that community television operation "Suburban Community Channels (SCC)."
In 1999, the Commission and cable company implemented a renewed franchise agreement that is set to expire in August, 2019. Negotiations are underway for yet another renewal of franchise.
The cable company ownership changed hands several times in the 1980s and 1990s. Comcast has served as cable operator since 2002.


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The European Economic Association acknowledges that its website and virtual events platform is a key form of communication and source of information for its members and its diverse range of stakeholders. The Association wishes to be as inclusive as possible.
The European Economic Association is committed to making all its web-based information and services as accessible as possible to all people, including those with disabilities and regardless of their access requirements. The Association recognises the World Wide Web Consortium(W3C) WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 as the standard against which accessibility should be assessed. The Association's website is tested to achieve WCAG 2.0 level AA.
If you have difficulty accessing the Association's website, please contact us and we will endeavour to provide assistance and support.


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According to a recent research report from analyst firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market reached a new milestone in 2013, having shipped 1 billion smartphones in a single year for the first time. To put that number into perspective, it represents a new smartphone device in the hands of every seventh inhabitant on the planet.
Beyond calling and texting your besties, what else can (or should) you be doing with your new smartphone? If you're an IT administrator who's escaped the confines of the physical data center and has been presented with the opportunity to manage a virtualized VMware vSphere data center, you might want to head over to the iTunes store or Android marketplace to download a new, free tool by VMware called VMware vSphere Mobile Watchlist. In a nutshell, it enables you to remotely monitor virtual machines in your vSphere 5.x infrastructure while on the go, with nothing more than a smartphone at your disposal.
Mobile management of a VMware infrastructure isn't a new concept; for many years now there have been other mobile apps designed to reproduce the functionality of VMware's desktop client for virtual administrators on the go. But a VMware representative told InfoWorld that the company has been hearing from vSphere administrators that a more targeted end-user and pain-point-centric approach was needed for a truly valuable mobile application.
Through the company's research, VMware found that many vSphere administrators were overwhelmed by the amount of data being collected on their virtual machines and hosts, and sorting through that information to identify what needed to be reported back to their organizations was troubling. Feedback also suggested that a monitoring capability needed to be coupled with remediation. In other words, administrators want to be alerted when something is wrong, but at the same time want to be told how to fix it.
Motivated by this research, VMware focused on a few simple workflows that administrators would want when they are away from the data center and device access was limited to a smartphone. The company determined that Mobile Watchlist needed to enable the following functions:
Read the entire InfoWorld Virtualization Report article to learn more.
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text: Decades ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. With a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent deftly able to contribute, collaborate, compose, and communicate on a number of levels and within a vast spectrum of musical environments. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres. Those who've seen SCI know that they can jerk from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. "In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we're not afraid to move in and out of genres," he says, "and because of that I've learned to be creative, not only onstage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to."