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Signed 5 August 2015: Cypherpunked, cypherpunks and privacy advocates.
Signed 5 August 2015: Prof. Dr. Debora Weber-Wulff, private citizen and blogger.
Signed 4 August 2015, Paul Dietrich, no affiliation.
Signed 4 August 2015, John Young and Deborah Natsios, Cryptome.
4 August 2015
Netzpolitik Support
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Subject: Open letter
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:20:43 +0000
From: Marie Gutbub <email@example.com>
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Dear Krystian,
We are writing to you because there is a grave threat to the freedom of the
press in Europe. The investigation into
Netzpolitik is serious and requires
a public statement from prominent members of the working press. The following
statement is what we believe is reasonable and concise:
"The investigation against Netzpolitik for treason and their unknown sources
is an attack against the free press. Charges of treason against journalists
performing their essential work is a violation of the fifth article of the
German constitution. We demand an end to the investigation into Netzpolitik
and their unknown sources."
We would like your signature and any affiliation on this simple statement
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If you have a suggestion for other journalists, editors or related workers
who might also be interested in signing this statement as well, we'd love
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Additionally, it would be wonderful to publish this in English and German
in as many media outlets as possible. Would you be willing to publish it
anywhere once we've finished collecting signatures?
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CMLL (FRI) 01/30/2015 Arena México [CMLL, Notimex]
1) Arkángel de la Muerte & Metálico b Esfinge & Soberano Jr.
2) Astral, Eléctrico, Shockercito b Mercurio, Pequeño Nitro, Pierrothito
3) Blue Panther, Blue Panther Jr., The Panther b Kamaitachi, Misterioso Jr., Virus
Money thrown in.
4) La Máscara, La Sombra, Marco Corleone b Negro Casas, Shocker, Thunder
Mascara beat Casas with a casita to give the Ingbernables the win. Sombra & Mascara demanded a title match.
5) Máximo b Terrible © [CMLL HEAVY]
Seconds were Volador, Comandante and Bucanero. Bucanero used a ref distraction to slip in and foul Maximo, Volador knocked Bucanero out of the ring and dove on him, and Maximo revenge fouled Terrible to beat him and win the championship. This is Maximo's first singles title and he becomes the first exotico to win a CMLL singles championship. Maximo and Brazo de Plata are the first father/son combination to win the same Mexican world heavyweight championship. Terrible falls in his 9th defense, his first in 13 months, after being champion for 1125 days.
6) Mistico, Valiente, Volador Jr. b Euforia, Niebla Roja, Último Guerrero
Mistica on UG. Tecnicos appeared to challenge for the trios championship, but it's not reported in the recap.
Maximo talked about his win after the match. Terrib;e's title reign seemed destined to end with Rush beating him from the very day Terrible won the title (by beating Rush in a tournament final), so Maximo winning it instead is a genuine surprise and probably points this being part of a bigger picture. There was heavy tease of Volador/Bucanero and Maximo/Terrible hair matches, and perhaps Maximo needed to get the big win here to set up a tag match between the four for Dos Leyendas. CMLL could do that, one of these two title matches, and maybe Dragon Lee & Kamaitachi, and that's the normal top half of a card for a CMLL major show.
Mistico had been asked on Informa about the future of the Estetas trios now that Mascara Dorada is gone for a year. He pushed for his brother Dragon Lee to be brought up to the trio, but also mentioned Volador had an idea for a trio with himself and Valiente. Well, here it is. Mistico winning a trios title to be champion while being protected from having to do long singles matches is the best option at this point, just as before.
The fourth match was described as "high powered in the style of the Battle of Stalingrad." I can't recall ever hearing a match described that way before. It does read like they hit each other very hard, though it does not appear it lasted for months. I'm less certain about what'll happen in that title match. Dr. Lucha's column in this week's Figure Four Weekly mentioned rumors of Rush's returning taking a while; CMLL moving on a bit without him in both the tag and heavyweight title pictures also hints they don't expect Rush back rather soon.
(Not that we all haven't decided the All Elite/CMLL is weird already, but CMLL's biggest draw is out for months due to an injury on an All Elite show leading to All Elite getting an even better deal is very atypical. The injury appear to be All Elite's fault, but the blame usually falls on the indy promotion anyway.)
Money was thrown in the ring after the tercera. That's a match location which rarely gets aired.
Rey Cometa says he underwent knee surgery today, repairing a ligament and meniscus. Cometa missed shows on the FantasticaMania shows with knee issues and was struggling in his match last Sunday trying to work thru it, so it's not a surprise he needed medical help. The Arena Queretaro Facebook page mentioned Cometa was hurt again on Monday in Puebla and the surgery decision was made then. Triton takes Cometa's place tonight in Queretaro, no word on the other shows or when Cometa will be able to return.
Mistico says his foot inflamed badly after his first match on FantasticaMania. The doctors want him to be careful but he just wants to wrestle.
Eterno says Arena Naucalpan is not big enough for himself and Chicano so he's going to have to end Chicano.
DTU's Lanzeloth wants to win the Alto Impacto championship.
Canis Lupus kept the CROC Heavyweight Championship over Guerrero Mixtico.
LuchaWorld has KrisZ's news update.
Segunda Caida reviews this past week's Lucha Underground.
Blue Demon Jr. was in Yucatan for a tasting of his sponsored mezcal drink. Demon explained he originally had 200 bottles of the drink made up in celebration of his 25th Wrestling Anniversary and sent it to friends, who all asked where they could get more. He realized two things: people really liked it and a lot of his friends are drunks. (That was a joke.)
SuperLuchas looks back at shows from January 30th and January 31st, with Vampiro winning the UWA championship to massive boos.
Joe Gagne's Fun Time Arcade reviews the AAA Video Game.
A french fashion designer used masks as part of his fashion show.
CMLL (FRI) 02/06/2015 Arena México
1) Fantasy & Último Dragoncito vs Pequeño Olímpico & Pierrothito
2) Blue Panther Jr., Fuego, The Panther vs Puma, Sangre Azteca, Tiger
3) Blue Panther, Dragon Lee, Stuka Jr. vs Ephesto, Kamaitachi, Mephisto
4) Máximo vs Rey Bucanero [lightning]
5) Mistico, Valiente, Volador Jr. vs Euforia, Niebla Roja, Último Guerrero
rematch from previous Friday
6) Negro Casas & Shocker © vs La Máscara & La Sombra [CMLL TAG]
Shocker & Casas fourth defense
Title match seems 50/50. Maybe the biggest arguement against is it would be odd for CMLL to have three title changes on three straight Fridays.
The Maximo/Bucanero lightning match would also feed into a tag team apuestas, to get the cross feuds going. A Volador/Terrible match would be fun, come to think of it.
Kamaitachi/Dragon Lee feud back in the tercera. This is a loaded card to have the other Panthers and Puma/Tiger in no change to air land, and a pretty good minis match for an opener.

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It's done. The Rapha Festive 500 offered a really great challenge for me this year. In 6 days I tracked 500 kilometers, in rain, heavy winds and pretty chilly weather. Some mistakes I made almost caused me this challenge, my knees were close to collapsing, but I managed to do it.
Rapha Festive 500 - Day 6
Today was no easy day either. I had 2 punctures in just 15 kilometers, hence I had to call for a taxi in the middle of the ride. Getting back home I changed the front tire and packed 3 reserves with me. Tracked some 35 more kilometers and that was it. Managed to pedal pretty good today, knees were already slightly better. And even having such a bad luck, I was only positive today, nothing would come in my way, not today!
Not many pictures from today.
Superb feeling now. I won't reflect on the challenge, at least not yet. But because it's the last day of the year, I wanted to share a small portion of my thoughts. This year I've been riding hundreds and hundreds of kilometers in rain, and really bad conditions and still been able to smile and complete whatever I've been trying to achieve. I've lost, I've been beaten down by the competition, but still, I'm riding my bike, and it makes me happy. There is something about cycling, that is hard to explain.
I've learned a lot about cycling and I learned a lot from cycling. You can't explain cycling, you've gotta feel it. You live it, you breathe it you feel it with all your senses. It's about overcoming your pain, your doubts your fears and desperation. It's about taking that next pedal stroke. It's about feeling, seeing and visioning you completing whatever you seek to complete, whether it's holding on to that wheel in front of you or being first on top of that hill. You need to feel it, that second you complete whatever it is you want to win, you need to see it, feel it, long before it's done.
It's about determination. It's about believing you can do it. It's something you are never able to explain to someone who doesn't share your passion. It is inside of you. It's imagining, believing, dreaming, picturing, feeling, being defeated and getting back up, defeating, executing, breathing, pushing your limits, finding yourself, your fears and winning them. It's going to hurt.
Nothing less. It's cycling.
I thank you all for following me and my rides, I thank you for this year and hope you still want to follow me in 2014, you support is much appreciated!
Have a superb New Year 2014 Everyone!


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Belverd E. Needles, Jr., Ph.D., CPA, CMA, School of Accountancy, DePaul University
What is the impact of learning styles on academic performance, especially in an introductory accounting course? Are certain learning styles more dominant than others for certain disciplines? This question was asked in a fine research article by two academics from New Zealand.1
By using major assessment methods in an introductory accounting course, students 'learning styles were assessed using Kolb's Learning Style Inventory Version 3.1, the authors find some interesting results that can help us be better teacher in introductory accounting.
The results summarized in this Trends indicate that students' academic performance is associated with several factors.


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When charter schools burst onto Ohio's education scene about 15 years ago, proponents claimed they could educate at-risk children better and more cheaply than traditional public schools. Today, the reality is quite different — and alarming.
Charter schools cost the state more than twice as much per student as traditional schools do. And with a handful of exceptions, their academic performance is worse.
Ohio's system of deducting charter-school funding from the amount of state aid to school districts gives charters more money than they spend.
Meanwhile, students in traditional schools — who account for 90 percent of Ohio's school population — get, on average, 6.5 percent less funding than the state says they need and are entitled to receive.
Most of the money transferred to charters goes to schools whose students' performance scores are worse than in the school districts from which that money and those students came. Clearly, reform is in order.
Since Gov. John Kasich and the General Assembly are developing a new school funding system as part of the 2014-15 state budget, there couldn't be a better time for change.
Ohio's charter schools: Costlier and worse
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Girl Power! This Feminist Showed Her Bio Lab What's What When She Ate a Live Coral Snake
Local feminist and biochemistry major Ashleigh McKinley surprised her classmates in a Bio 2 lab this past Thursday by literally eating an entire coral snake in a heroic yet undefined act of protest. "Women are paid substantially less for the same work as men!" Shouted McKinley, as the slick tail of the once powerful reptile struggled, relented and finally slid down her throat. "The patriarchy and white supremacy cannot be separated! Reproductive rights are human rights! I felt the life finally drain from this poison demon as it was halfway down my esophagus!"
"Yeah, not the first time this has happened. She ate a worm in Bio 1 lab for body positivity or trans rights or like, violence against women," said Tymothee Filch, McKinley's former lab partner, grimacing at the memory over a cold toilet in a King building bathroom. "I was really there for it all until she licked her lips with the tail still sticking out and made direct eye contact with me. It was traumatizing, but also I definitely just found my kink."
"It's actually really hard to catch snakes," said McKinley, who has reportedly been planning the demonstration and researching snake venom antidotes since she got her fall class schedule in April. "When I saw that there would be 13 people in my bio lab, I knew that this was my chance to really amplify the feminist message."
"This is actually the ninth protest of its kind just this fall," said embattled biology professor Leb Newber as he speed-dialed poison control. Newber has talked to the rest of Biology Department to make sure every lab is now stocked with 50 cubic centimeters of antivenom and a copy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's memoirs for de-escalation. "And to be frank, I'm tired of this shit. To show my displeasure with the current state of protest in Bio labs, I will subject my face to a thousand stings from baby jellyfish for the rest of the afternoon."


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I don't often get a chance to sleep in, but yesterday I wasn't feeling too well, and today was a day off, so...I did until about 9:00.
Getting a little older I find that is about the very latest I can go, before guilt about lazing around, or the need to pee, gets me up.
This morning I found myself in my dream world, in a very large and strange mall. There was a woman trying to walk with me and slow me down, but I was on a quest to find a bathroom.
There were bathrooms around but they were disgused as something else. I was getting desperate, and then... I woke up...having to pee really badly.
I have found quite often before that my dreams tell me when I have to get up to relieve myself.
When I work, my internal clock wakes me up at the same time every day, I never set an alarm.
My daughter tells me that she knows when to get up because in her dream she starts to tell people she can't go with them because she has to get ready for work.
I wish my internal clock had a snooze button, but I think mine was installed on my husband. He seems to have a couple of them. Including one that kicks in when he watches TV or a movie at night.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Waking up, dreams and pee
3 comments:
- Scott Bulger Photography said...
I definitely feel your pain!
- March 24, 2008 at 12:04 PM
- Diana said...
I am checking in for my daily dose, and you're a bit behind, my friend! More posts, please. :)
- March 26, 2008 at 8:30 PM
- SavageBabble said...
You iz a harsh taskmaster.
- March 26, 2008 at 9:49 PM
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Takes: 35 minutes (plus chilling)
Serves: 4
- 300g self-raising flour
- 110g soft brown sugar
- 375ml milk
- 2 eggs
- Pulp from 4 passion fruit
- 110g caster sugar
- Butter, melted, for brushing
- 150g coconut yogurt
- 2 bananas, sliced
- Toasted coconut flakes, to decorate
Step by Step:
- Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in the brown sugar. Make a well in the centre. Whisk the milk, eggs and half the passion fruit pulp together in a jug. Pour the mixture into the well and mix until thoroughly combined. Chill for 15 mins.
- Heat the caster sugar and remaining passion fruit pulp in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then turn the heat up to high. Cook, without stirring, for 3 mins or until thickened. Set aside.
- Heat a large, nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and brush with melted butter. Ladle batter into the pan to make small pancakes. Cook for 2 mins or until bubbles appear on the surface of the batter. Turn and cook for 1 min or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Repeat Step 3 with the remaining batter to make 12 pancakes in total. Stack the pancakes on serving plates and top with the coconut yogurt and banana. Drizzle over the passion fruit sauce and decorate with the toasted coconut (if using). Serve.
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We've had ample opportunity lately to stage on LA's fabled Westside. Here, a modern architectural home gets our signature fresh coastal mod treatment. Target's Project 62 Esters chair and RUGs USA's Moroccan shag rug saved the day. A collection of blue batik and unique print pillows, sculptural baskets and vases and lots of plants set the scene for some serious beachside relaxation.
There's nothing this oversize coffee table can't do -- especially when you pair it with an antique demijohn and succulents planted in a concrete square. The open staircase with glass railing serves to lighten up the entire space and let in the light.
Large tropical leaves soar over the living room, while in the background along a massive hallway hang multiple images from Deny Designs by artist Viviana Gonzalez.
For instant MCM cred, just add an Eames reproduction lounge chair and ottoman. This corner accommodates both, along with a brass floor lamp from Target and a tie-dye pillow found on etsy.
Project 62, we love you! This new target line has produced some of our fave pieces of furniture in 2017. These tweedy gray Mid Century chairs are no exception. And Living Spaces' Alton 90" dining table fills out this overscale dining room just fine. World Market makes the faux fiddle leaf fig and the basket is from Home Goods. IKEA sells our fave cowhide rugs, which have become a part of our signature look.
If you ever see two vintage twin headboards as nice as these, we have two words for you: Buy them. Do not hesitate. We did. Target's brass round mirrors accent this room dressed in Millennial Pink and dark gray.
A bedroom corner sports a dark gray MCM style chair (a knockoff of West Elm's popular Show Wood chair) with a darker dusty pink pillow and cute kilim footstool. Underfoot, a shaggy white rug for purity and freshness.
A guest bedroom is treated to a blue and white color scheme, with a Moroccan white shag. Living Spaces makes the adorable nightstands and Urban Home is the source of that platform bed.


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Ray Fenwick // WOW
Ray Fenwick // WOW
2017, edition of 150, 72 instances of the word WOW
Ray Fenwick is an interdisciplinary artist working with performance, video, sound and typography. His work is an often playful attempt to explore unusual relationships with language, voice, and communication. He has an undergraduate degree from NSCAD and an MFA Degree from the University of Manitoba. He has participated in residencies at Struts Gallery (NB), Plug-In ICA (MB), and Owens Art Gallery (NB). He has exhibited, performed, and screened work in both Canada and the U.S., and he has spoken about his work at galleries, conferences and universities in both countries. He has received grants from the Canada Council, Manitoba Arts Council, Winnipeg Arts Council and Nova Scotia Culture and Heritage.
His performance work lies somewhere between experimental comedy and sound art, and has been performed at many venues including Galerie Sans Nom (NB), Grenfell Art Gallery (NFLD), Southern Alberta Art Gallery (AB), Truck Gallery (AB) and Plug-In ICA (MB). He has also performed this work in bars and at music festivals.
His band Pastoralia is an art, performance and music hybrid that acts as a meeting point between the practices of Fenwick and Halifax artist Mitchell Wiebe. Pastoralia has performed at various venues, including the opening of Mass MoCA's Oh Canada exhibition, Halifax's Nocturne festival and at the recent Saltbox performance festival in Newfoundland.


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Luoyang Red, Chinese tree peony
Name in Chinese and pin yin: 洛陽紅 Luoyang Hong
Notable characteristics: Magenta flowers are upwards facing. Fast growing and easy blooming cultivar. Highly recommended. Deer resistant. Herbicide, pesticide, and fungicide free. Grown in Connecticut.
This famous variety comes from Luoyang, the ancient city in Henan Province that was the capital of China during many dynasties. For over a millennium, Luoyang has been a major center of peony cultivation. Today the main downtown boulevard is planted with enormous specimens of Luoyang Red.
Cultivar group, area of origin: Central Plains cultivar group, this historical cultivar originates from Luoyang city, Henan Province in China.
Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): Upright and slightly spreading, grows to 4.5' tall and 4' wide.
Flower form and size: Heavy semi-double, 8-10".
Flower fragrance: Spicy-sweet.
Bloom time: Mid-season tree peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the second or third week of May.
Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9.
Plant size: 1 year old tree peonies have 1 woody stem and a proportional root system. This size plant will most likely flower its second spring in the ground.
When we ship: This peony is for FALL 2018 shipping. Limited availability, order to reserve now! We operate like a CSA (community supported agriculture) where payment in received in advance of the harvest, and the produce is reserved for the customer. Our produce is our nursery stock, which can only be harvested in the fall, when the current season's growth is complete.
About us: Cricket Hill Garden is a family owned and operated nursery founded in 1989 and based in Connecticut. We propagate and grow the vast majority of the plants we sell. Most garden centers and nurseries do the opposite of this, 'buying in' and reselling most plants they offer. Growing our own stock allows us to offer the rare and unusual plants we sell as well as provide the highest quality plants to the discerning gardener. We do not use synthetic herbicides, pesticides or fungicides in our nursery production.


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Wow, the day actually went pretty quickly; it's already time to go. I was pretty busy today, so I'm sure that's what did it.
Several options for things to do tonight, but the most appealing right now is gong home and relaxing. 9:15 flight tomorrow. This will be my first time taking the bus to the T to the airport. Whee.


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1st Week of December = Cookie Cutter Week -- if I'm asked again this year I plan to do the cookie swap and post about it for you all but what cookie should i make?
December 1 = National Pie Day
December 4 = National Cookie Day
December 5 = National Sacher Torte Day
December 8 = National Chocolate Brownie Day; Bodhi Day marks when Siddhartha experienced Enlightenment and last year we marked it with a chocolate buddha
December 9 = National Pastry Day
December 12 = National Cocoa Day
December 15 = National Cookie Day, National Cupcake Day -- wait, two "National Cookies Days" in the same month?!
December 16 = National Chocolate Covered Anything Day -- anything? what will you cover with chocolate, Sisters and Brothers?
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Ofsted says that we are officially a Good school! The inspectors came in May 2017, two years on from the previous inspection.
You can see the report here: Ofsted Report 2017 (PDF). We are all incredibly proud of the report, and feel that it speaks for itself, but here are some of the highlights:
- The senior team and governing body have worked successfully to eliminate underperformance; leaders are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.
- A large majority of parents responding to Ofsted's online questionnaire say the school is well led and managed, and nearly all parents would recommend the school to another parent.
- Teaching is good and has improved since the last inspection; improvements in teaching means better progress throughout the school. As a result, achievement has improved since the previous inspection
- Pupils are self-motivated and have positive attitudes; their behaviour and well-being is good. Pupils themselves feel that their school is much better now.
- Leaders use the additional pupil premium funding well to secure pupils' progress
- The PE and Sports Premium is used well to increase staff expertise in PE; the school has provided many additional opportunities to develop pupils' sporting skills.
- Governance has been transformed since the last inspection.
- There is a strong commitment to teacher training and CPD.
- Good leadership and management in Early Years means children are well prepared for the transition into KS1, getting off to a good start and making good progress…


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Whether appearing on "Crossfire" or testifying before Congress, Frank Zappa always had plenty to say. So it's not too bizarre that German director Thorsten Schütte would devote an entire movie to the cult musician's words rather than his music. The resulting documentary, "Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words," is amusing and even edifying, although it is also unlikely to make converts out of those who just don't get Zappa's pastiche of juvenile parody and sophisticated songwriting, derived from rock, jazz and 20th-century experimental music.
Snippets of songs, along with larger chunks of a few compositions, are heard in the documentary, which was assembled entirely from existing footage. But the emphasis is on the Baltimore-born guitarist's public comments. Fortunately for Schütte, Zappa was usually eager to step in front of a microphone. In 1963, he showed up on "The Steve Allen Show" as a clean-cut young composer who had written a concerto for instrumental ensemble and two bicycles. Later, he appeared on the game show "I've Got a Secret," as well as countless serious arts programs in Europe. He even granted a lengthy television interview while in the final stage of the prostate cancer that killed him in 1993.
In one clip, an older Zappa identifies himself as a conservative; he clearly didn't like either the Old or the New Left. But he was actually more of a libertarian, outraged by censorship and the very notion that a word can be "dirty." He wanted to be free to say whatever he liked, a license that "Eat That Question" happily grants him.
R. At Landmark's E Street Cinema. Contains coarse language, brief nudity and smoking. 93 minutes.


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Application and Scope
This policy applies to all workers of Curry Power as well as suppliers/sub-contractors.
Curry Power will undertake the following activities in fulfilling its commitment to provide the highest quality services and products:
Complying with the requirements of ISO9001:2015, all statutory requirements, codes of practice, industry standards, guidelines and contractual requirements;
Continuous Improvement of the QSE Management System;
Establishing measurable objectives and reviewing performance against objectives in quarterly Management Review Meetings;
The Management Representative will produce statistical reports to be reviewed in the quarterly Management Review Meeting where root causes of issues will be determined, and preventative and/or further corrective actions will be determined, assigned to responsible officers and implemented;
Ensuring quality principles are included in all organisational planning activities i.e. Management Review Meetings, Induction training, Toolbox Meetings and ongoing education and training to all our employees;
Consulting with employees to improve the effectiveness of the QSE Management System;
Making the Quality Policy available to our clients and the community through the Curry Power website and as a link in all email footers;
The Quality Policy will be reviewed following legislative or organisational changes or at least, annually, prior to our annual Internal Audit.


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I came across this quote from Ernest Mueller in doing some reading on DevOps, and it stopped me in my tracks. "Automation is the exercise of power."
This way of stating it - that it's an exercise of power - is what really caught me.
The idea is that anything that we automate or hard code or build into a routine is an exercise of power - whoever owns and reinforces the beliefs and assumptions gets to define what gets automated. The challenge is that the beliefs and assumptions are rarely articulated in a way that we can look at them and change the system that has been created to support.
If we don't have a way to challenge the assumptions, they get baked into anything that gets "set in stone." And then it becomes harder to unwind changes and improvements.
The beauty of systems thinking approaches is that we try to understand the situation before building "solutions." Small experiments to test an idea; Checking for understanding of the deeper reality (will the solution truly remove the source of the problem, or are we playing whack-a-mole?); Testing the ideas with customers; and other approaches.
One of the ideas from Theory of Constraints that I have mentioned previously are the "Questions for Technology." These help us understand why the technology (or automation, or even other types of change) is interesting. But it also checks that we understand the rules and workarounds that have been in play even though we don't have that capability.
What is the power of the new technology?
What current limitation or barrier (that exists today) does the new technology eliminate or vastly reduce?
What policies, norms and behavior patterns are used today to bypass the limitation?
What policies, norms and behavior patterns should be used once the new technology is in place?
In view of the above, what changes/additions to the new technology should be introduced?
Just because we have automated, doesn't mean that we've solved the core problem. But if we automate the wrong thing, it can become harder to see and solve the core problem.


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CommUnity News March 1st, 2016
Step-By-Step Disciple Making
On Saturday, February 20, over 50 people attended Step-by-Step Disciple-Making led by Brian Upshaw of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. Brian taught that a disciple is one who is a follower of Christ, is being transformed by Christ and is on mission for Christ (Jesus said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men," Matthew 4:19). He also taught one way all believers can disciple others intentionally and relationally is through a process using triads. Disciple-making triads are groups of 3 people who meet together for the purpose of discipleship with the goals of spiritual growth, authentic relationships, and multiplication. Many of the people attending were truly motivated to begin discipling others. Would you like to be part of a discipleship triad? Are you interested in other types of discipleship? If so, contact Paul Taulman at firstname.lastname@example.com or any other member of the Discipleship Team.
Mark Your Calendars!
3/16 Mission To Haiti Info Meeting
3/25 Good Friday Service
3/26 Easter Egg Hunt
3/27 Easter Sunday
Service Opportunities
Children In Action
Children in Action, our K-5 grade mission program, is collecting new or gently used books for refugee children. If you have books to donate, please put them in the box outside room E-160.
Guest Relations Team
Got 45 minutes a month? With our new Guest Relations team, that's all you'll need to give each month to help greet visitors and make them feel welcome at Forest Hills! All ages are invited to sign up, and we hope to have rotating teams up and going by Easter Sunday! Here's all you have to do on your Sunday to greet: come in before worship, pray, and offer a cheerful greeting to those entering worship. Then, right before worship ends, take your position and hand out visitor bags to guests as they depart. And right before you leave, grab guest's information and write them a little follow-up note. See, how simple is that?! To register online, visit http://foresthills.org/visitorteam. For more information, contact Tyler Ward.
Piano Ministry Volunteers
Our Piano Lessons ministry is in need of volunteers! If you know how to read music and play the piano, this is a great opportunity to serve our community. Please contact Nannette Godwin for more information.
Mission To Spain
Four volunteers are needed to help the Iglesia Cristiana del Garraf (Christian Church of Garraf) with the English Camp for children, June 22 - July 1. Forest Hills has a long history of partnering with this church to assist with this event. Volunteers pay for their own transportation to Spain, while the church pays for the costs during the time in Spain. Please contact Cathey Andrews or Tyler Ward for more info.
Mission To Haiti Info Meeting
Partnership Missions is excited to announce a Mission Trip to Haiti, 11/5-12, partnering with Living Water International. Mission opportunities include drilling a well, providing health/hygiene education and teaching Bible stories to children. Interested in learning more? An informational meeting will be held on 3/16 at 6:30pm in E-360. This meeting will be led by Chris Winter from Living Water International. Come hear about this exciting opportunity!
International Ministry
Thank God For Answering Prayer
From a recent Facebook post on February 9, 2016 that was in reference to the Ministry to Internationals Wednesday English and Culture Class reminder: "It is unbelievable that this is still going at Forest Hills. I had attended this class (a white house at the time) in 1985 to learn English at Forest Hills when I was in Elementary school! On every Wednesday afternoon, I used to pray that my parents would take me to English class..."
Dr. Do-Yeon Cho is now a Medical Doctor and Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, previously a Resident Physician at Stanford. He loves the Lord, and we praise God for answering his prayers as a little boy in Raleigh. God is at work, will you join Him?
General Announcements
Lighter Options
Due to lack of demand we will no longer be offering Lighter Options for Wednesday night dinners; however, if you have a dietary request please submit your request online 1 week prior.
Quarterly Church Conferences
Please take note that the upcoming Church Conference dates have changed. The 5/15 meeting was changed to 5/22, the 8/21 meeting was changed to 8/28, and the 11/20 meeting was changed to 11/13. We would love for all our members to attend!
The Season Of EASTER
Journey To The Cross - Meditations On The Meaning Of Lent
From Ash Wednesday until Easter, Christians around the world celebrate the season of Lent. It's a season of preparation and sacrifice, as we meditate and reflect on Christ's final days and the ultimate sacrifice He made for all of us on the cross. This year, our Lenten theme is "Journey to the Cross: Meditations on the Meaning of Lent." In both traditional and contemporary worship services, we'll be invited to journey inward as we reflect on these themes of sacrifice and preparation and live life alongside Christ as He prepares Himself and His disciples for what's to come. What does Lent mean to you? Come journey with us as we discover and live out these themes together.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before He was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of Him as a sign of homage. Join us as for worship as we begin our reflection on the final week of Jesus' life. Join us on March 20th at 11:00am.
Good Friday
Forest Hills will have a Good Friday Service on March 35th, beginning at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. This service will focus on the Seven Last Words of Christ. Following the service there will be a presentation by the Art Ministry of The Stations of The Cross, which depict Jesus on the day of His crucifixion. All are invited as we reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the cross.
Easter Sunday
In just a few short weeks, winter will give way to spring and we'll be fast approaching Easter Sunday on March 27th. More than any other date in human history, Easter defines who we are and announces to the world in one triumphant voice that Christ is risen! Because of Jesus' victory over the grave, death is defeated and heaven's gates are open wide for all those who believe in Him. As always, this is one of the most meaningful days of worship and celebration in the Christian calendar and we hope you and your family make plans to join us for either of our worship services on that day. This is also a great day to invite friends, neighbors, and others who don't normally attend worship to join us as we celebrate this joyous occasion. How wonderful it could be to share the news of Christ's resurrection with others who don't know Him, especially on Easter Sunday!


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Felix BNI is focused on developing powerful brand strategies at the intersection of Ambition, DNA and Consumer Insight to transform management vision into reality.
I established Felix BNI in 2003.
I wanted to move away from management, back to my true passion.
To work at my craft.
To do things, rather than to manage other people doing things.
My work is entirely focused on brand strategy.
Connecting brands, organisations, sometimes nations, with society through culture.
Unleashing true potential.
Brand is culture.
Culture expresses a fundamental belief and value system, expressed in a powerful narrative that encompasses everything you do, and don't do, say, and don't say.
Culture builds alignment, enabling agility within consistency.
Culture calibrates the organisation to face the future.
Culture facilitates sustainable growth in the face of rapid change.
Brand is not an artificial construction.
It reflects reality.
It taps into what truly matters to people.
It is discovered at the small but elusive point where ambition, DNA and market insight intersect to create what I call the strategic sweet spot.


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Your business marketing tactics need to focus on increasing site traffic and conversions as part of your business building strategy
7 Ways to Get Your Blog High in the Google Rankings
The big thing to remember today is that no business is going to survive without building a web presence. You might not be a business, per se, but if you're a blogger, you're a brand. Brands get noticed up in the Google rankings right alongside real, thriving companies. If you want to get noticed, it's time to take a few online marketing tips to heart.
1. Write well.
This one is obvious enough, but you'd be surprised how many people create blogs and never bother to fully develop their ideas. Just because a blog post can be read in three minutes doesn't mean you have to write one that should be. Make your ideas worth reading and practice your craft every single day.
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The Future Is Now–Why You Need a Mobile Version of Your Site Pronto
As 2013 comes to a close, many marketers are looking towards the future of search engine optimization, wondering what new SEO changes search engines like Google are going to make. One of the biggest changes that's coming to the field of search engine optimization is the move towards more mobile Internet marketing strategies.
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Why is Search Engine Optimization Important
So, what do goats have to do with search engine optimization? Well, pretty much nothing other than the company headquarters of Google lawns are mowed by goats, which are rented from a local grazing company. However, Google itself does have a lot to do with SEO. Google receives between 65 and 70 percent of search engine market share.
It is important to understand how search engine optimization can affect your website and visitor traffic. More than half, 58 percent, of consumers begin research a product or service by using a search engine. This number is much higher than those who simply visit company websites, 24 percent; or the 18 percent who ask about products and services via social media.
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How to Use Search Engines to Get Your Business Discovered
Did you know that more people than ever before are browsing the web via mobile devices? It's true. These days, it's all about smartphones in the back pockets and tablets in the over-the-shoulder bags. You have to have access to the information you need right when you need it. That's why mobile Internet usage is projected to overtake desktop computer usage by 2014.
Say you're on the couch, searching for something to eat for dinner. You could check the fridge, but that requires getting up from your comfy spot. After all, that's what your iPhone is for! Studies show that nearly half of all mobile users will look up reviews for products and services using their devices — and all it takes is a few nimble fingers.
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Top Facts You Need to Know About the Importance of SEO
Did you know that a rather astounding 92 percent of adults who spend any time during their day online in the United States perform at least one search per day? Not only is this number increasing every day, the ways in which people are making these searches has been changing quite a lot as well. More and more people are accessing the internet and preforming searches using mobile devices. If you run a website, it is important to make sure that your site looks great and ranks high in all of these kinds of searches. Here are a few reasons that you should look at the information you can find on SEO blogs so that you can choose an SEO reseller plan to raise your search engine rankings and responsive web design to make sure that your site looks great and works well on any device it happens to be accessed on.
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The Marketing Strategy You May be Missing Out On
When Google was still a research project, its founders used LEGO bricks to create a storage compartment for the 10 4GB hard drives they were using to test the PageRank algorithm. Google has come a long way since then, and has gained traction as the authority on whether or not your page is relevant or not.
If you are a business that is not executing an online marketing strategy, you may be rendering your business completely obsolete to potential consumers. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the best way to increase your presence in the search engines. Seo is a series of practices designed to increase a websites' visibility in the rankings through free or "organic" listings.
Over 88 percent of US internet users, ages 14 and up, will browse or research products online in 2012. Approximately 40 percent of those will follow up on social media, requesting information before making a purchase. Currently, the search engine industry is worth approximately $16 billion USD. If that does not light a fire under you to get involved, nothing will.
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When executing your SEO marketing campaign, remember to think like a consumer. What would they be typing to find you? What would you want to see on a website if you were a consumer searching for the same thing? A good SEO marketing strategy could be the recipe for the solution you are looking for, so do not over look the potential possibility.


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For years I have been telling myself that THIS is the year I'm going to start another book project. And for years, I have allowed various side projects to distract me. I'm not really sure why. I admire people that can do many small book projects in the course of a year but that has never been me. Things that I think will be small and easily accomplished quickly turn into monster projects that eat my life.
With grad school out of the way and my job situation being stable I think THIS will actually be the year that I get another book finished. For nearly 10 years I have had a copy of a micro-story written by my dear friend, . The copy has been lovingly transferred from sketchbook to sketchbook and yet I have never moved beyond the very rough sketch stage.
I think I have mentioned it before when I posted process pictures, but posting works in progress makes me nervous. In this case, although I am still nervous, I think posting progress photos and updates will keep me focused and moving forward.
In other project news, we are finally ripping out the VERY pink bathroom. I will also be posting photos of our progress on that project. I have it feeling it will move forward much faster than my book!


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Hey everybody! Happy Friday!! Forgive me, I haven't posted all week and I've missed y'all!! I have been sewing though!! I'm also home for a few days enjoying family, so I was happy to let my mom take these photos!! If you follow me on Instagram then you saw the latest wrap dress I made! Stay tuned for pics of that soon, but for now lets get into this awesome collaboration with my sewing sister Judith of Judith Dee World.
This happens to be Judith's and I second collaboration together. If you missed the first one, check that out here. Judith and I both love shirt dresses. In fact we are both in the Vogue Pattern Magazine Oct/Nov issue for our shirt dresses!!!
I wanted to try a new shirtdress pattern that I haven't used before so I went with McCalls 7351 View B. For my fabric, I decided to use a navy cotton I had in my stash. I also thought it would be nice to add some topstitching to it, so I added it around the collar, button placket, hem, pockets, and I also did some extra detail stitching around the pockets.
My cardigan was made using New Look 6735 View A. I had some beautiful sweater knit animal print that I thought about using, but decided a neutral ponte knit would be best. I can pair with many other looks this fall/winter season.
Check out Judith look below! Love how she styled it with the belt, leggings and booties! You can see and read more about her look on her blog.
I hope you all have a great weekend. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter, I gave my subscribers some great inspiration for their weekend sewing time!!!


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I figured it would probably be a good idea to share the army list that inspired my last entry. It's 1500 points, and designed for a composition-friendly event I'm attending down in MA this coming Saturday. It's hosted by the DorkaMorka gaming club. I've attended two or three of their past events, but had not been down there for more recent tournaments, wither due to family stuff or the bitter taste of being worked over by comp-bender lists the last time out.
Anyhow, here's the list:
Chaplain Cassius
6 Sternguard, Sergeant w/combimelta
5 Terminators, 2 chainfists, 1 assault cannon
10-man Tactical Squad in Rhino (non-veteran sergeant with chainsword, pistol, and meltabombs, missile/flamer)
10-man Tactical Squad in Rhino (non-veteran sergeant with chainsword, pistol, and meltabombs, plasmagun/multimelta)
7 Scouts, 6 snipers, camo cloaks, missile launcher
10 Assault Marines, veteran sergeant with pistol and powerfist, 2 flamers
Land Raider Crusader with extra stormbolter
Pretty tame list. It's got lots and lots and lots of bolter shots (seriously, I added a stormbolter to an LRC). It should be a challenge to play against Tau, Eldar, TauDar, etc. I'd originally wanted to use a full 10-man Dev squad in place of the Terminators, but won't have the required bolter Marines painted in time.
Speaking of which, that is what is currently on my painting desk. I just finished my sixth Sternguard member (fifth if you don't count the one with combimelta I painted ages ago). I'm planning to take some shots using the proper lighting tonight. I am now working on bolter Marines to get to the point where I can run a true half-company of 3 Tacticals, 1 Assault, and 1 Devastator squad. I'd always been three bolters short of that goal.
I'm also still working on the base for my Hive Tyrant. I bought a bunch of Secret Weapon kits to spruce up the base (tree stumps, broken Doric columns, grass, turf, etc). I'm waiting for some small mushrooms I made out of Green Stuff to cure, and then it's on to applying sand. I filled an empty GW static grass tub with some of the wash down material from my driveway. Sand, pebbles, and rocks. I think I need to sift it a little though, as the larger rocks are a little large for my tastes. I'm still struggling with exactly how I'm going to glue the Tyrant to the base, as he's got that stupid little sculpted rock section under his tail. I can't glue him down and then sand, as I won't be able to prime the base with him on there. I think I'm going to have to trace around the connection point, apply sand/gravel, then fix up the edges of the hole before spray priming. Any major gaps can be lightly covered with grass or turf. It's the best option I can think of. With Marines, I just put a little section of plasticard where their feet go and sand around those. But doing so with the Tyrant would mean the little rock he's attached to would "hover" over the sand. I should have removed it when I started. Lesson learned.
I also primed and put a first coat of base color on five Genestealers. I'm pretty excited about getting on with these guys. They've been sitting on top of my paint rack for a couple months now.


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A new focus on accountability and collaboration for NSW supply chains, as Landcom partners with Australia's Supply Chain Sustainability School
28 May 2018 – The Supply Chain Sustainability School is delighted to announce that Landcom has joined as a Partner Organisation, in a collaboration that will help drive positive change for sustainability across the property and construction industry.
Landcom, the NSW Government's land and property development agency, is the first NSW State-Owned Corporation and government land organisation nationally to partner with the School.
Landcom's new 'Sustainable Places Strategy' includes Accountability and Collaboration as one of its four pillars. In partnership with the School, Landcom will work with its staff, suppliers and communities to achieve real change through better supply chains.
"When industry-leading organisations with enormous influence over extensive supply chains commit to driving change, others take note," says Robin Mellon, Chief Executive Officer of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. "Whether we are looking at metrics, materials or modern slavery, a large organisation has the potential to transform an entire supply chain for the better, which is why the School is so pleased to be working with Landcom on providing the necessary learning resources and training to help make that a reality," he adds.
Launched in Australia in 2015, the School works to develop the sustainability skills and knowledge of those working in increasingly complex property and construction supply chains. With self-assessment tools and hundreds of free resources available, it helps organisations of all sizes address issues such as modern slavery, sustainable procurement and materials innovation.
Research from the School's 2017 Member Survey showed that greater sustainability knowledge in construction and infrastructure supply chains is helping to minimise risk and improve how business is done, leading to higher quality outcomes with no additional cost. The impact of this is significant across projects, organisations and communities.
"This partnership offers the School a new opportunity to extend its reach to Landcom's extensive network of suppliers, directly supporting its pledge to create sustainable places for future generations," Mr Mellon states.
Landcom's Senior Manager for Sustainability, Lauren Kajewski, said the organisation was proud to become a partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, which fulfilled a commitment to work with industry to improve supply chain practices and educate staff on its importance.
"All new major works contracts will require our contractors to be members of the School, and there will be an expectation they will undertake e-learning modules to advance knowledge and skills in environmental, social and economic sustainability issues that are important Landcom values," Ms Kajewski says.
"Landcom pays an annual membership fee to be a Partner, eliminating cost to our supply chain providers who can join the school and access the abundance of resources for free. We hope by showing leadership in this area, other organisations will recognise the importance of examining their supply chains to ensure they are equitable, sustainable and responsible. Over time, this will benefit not just us, but the whole development industry," Ms Kajewski adds.
"We look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with Landcom," adds Robin Mellon. "By working in partnership, we can to deepen the knowledge, engagement and skills of Landcom's workforce, extensive supplier base, and the supply chains of projects across Australia to become more sustainable", Mr Mellon concludes.
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About Landcom
Landcom is the NSW Government's land and property development organisation, and a state-owned corporation working in conjunction with the private sector to produce quality housing and communities that delivers social and economic benefits to the people of New South Wales: www.landcom.com.au
About the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The Supply Chain Sustainability School was launched in 2015 to increase sustainability knowledge and competency along the construction and infrastructure supply chains. With an emphasis on supporting small-to-medium enterprises, the School provides free e-learning, information and face-to-face training for construction and infrastructure suppliers, contractors and service providers. Companies signing up can access a wealth of free resources and tools to meet increasing sustainability demands and performance benchmarks, and to help build clever, collaborative and competitive construction and infrastructure sectors: www.supplychainschool.org.au
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019Wigton offers lessons in renewable energy
Wigton Windfarm Limited is now accepting applications for a photovoltaics and wind energy course being offered at its Renewable Energy Training Lab which is located at in Rose Hill, Manchester.
The course runs from March 18 to 22. The renewable energy company said that the course was designed to give participants both theoretical and hands-on exposure to wind energy operations and the functions of photovoltaic systems.
Lab exercises will involve installation of grid-tied/stand-alone systems and installation of a small wind turbine. The topics to be explored include an introduction to solar energy and photovoltaics (PV), components of a PV system, and introduction to wind energy.
"Although our primary business is wind energy, our vision is to actively support the expansion of the alternative energy industry which we endeavour to do through the courses offered at the Wigton Renewable Energy Training Lab," said Earl Barrett, general manager, Wigton Windfarm Limited.
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California's newly-elected governor has submitted his first budget, and it includes a tax on drinking water to help the poor.
San Fransisco Gate reported that in order to help disadvantaged communities obtain safe and affordable drinking water, California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a new statewide water tax.
In the newly-released 2019-20 budget, Newsom calls for the creation of a "safe and affordable drinking water fund" that would "enable the State Water Resources Control Board to assist communities, particularly disadvantaged communities, in paying for the short-term and long-term costs of obtaining access to safe and affordable drinking water."
California's new Democrat Governor wants to place a special tax on drinking water.
Maybe if California did not spend billions on a bullet train to nowhere, they would not have to place a special tax on life's greatest necessity.
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The bullet train has gone billions over budget, and some experts estimate that it will not be operational until 2033.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed his first budget for the state on Friday, and it includes a tax on drinking water.
The budget, titled "California for All," declares drinking water a "fundamental right," and adds: "The Budget includes short-term measures to bring immediate relief to communities without safe drinking water and also proposes an ongoing sustainable funding source to address this problem into the future."
That source is a new fund, the "Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund":
Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund—Establish a new special fund, with a dedicated funding source from new water, fertilizer, and dairy fees, to enable the State Water Resources Control Board to assist communities, particularly disadvantaged communities, in paying for the short-term and long-term costs of obtaining access to safe and affordable drinking water.
This proposal is consistent with the policy framework of SB 623, introduced in the 2017-18 legislative session.
The Budget also includes $4.9 million General Fund on a one-time basis for the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Food and Agriculture to take initial steps toward implementation of this new Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Program, including (1) implementation of fee collection systems, (2) adoption of an annual implementation plan, and (3) development of a map of high-risk aquifers used as drinking water sources.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes: "The details of the proposed tax are unknown, but a similar proposal was abandoned by then-Governor Jerry Brown last year after failing to garner enough support in the legislature."
Critics have already slammed the plan, with former Republican gubernatorial candidate Travis Allen urging fellow Republicans to "take back" the state, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association and the Association of California Water Agencies saying the state should tap into its budget surplus to pay for the needed clear water supplies.


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Common multi-factor strategies have hidden macroeconomic exposures, research shows
Some types of popular multi-factor investment strategies could fare worse in an economic downturn than investors expect, according to a study from Edhec-Risk Institute.
Strategies combining factor exposures such as value and momentum could suffer if expectations for the economy soured, because the factors behave procyclically and so would fail to offset each other.
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SET Plan – Central European Energy Conference 2017
Home / News & Events / Calendar / SET Plan – Central European Energy Conference 201729 November - 1 December 2017
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SET Plan – Central European Energy Conference 2017 will bring together researchers and policy-makers from EU member states, particularly from Central Europe, and a range of stakeholders from international organizations, research organizations, businesses, municipalities and civil society to encourage open debate around key energy issues.
The conference will review the role of the SET Plan as the technological pillar of the EU energy policy, including its achievements over the last decade. It will examine the implementation process of the Energy Union with a special focus on the role of its Research and Innovation (R&I) dimension. In particular, it will assess the role of innovative low-carbon technologies in boosting European competiveness, progress in developing new technologies and smart energy systems for efficient use of energy as well as growing share of renewables in the primary energy consumption of EU member states.
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