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A letter from concerned citizens and organizations* to Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, asking him to ensure the implementation of new norms for emissions and water use of thermal power plants. It insists, the Ministry should bring out "Status of implementation – Interim Report" to allay fears of norms not being met. Text:
We are a group of concerned citizens and organisations who have been working on various social, environmental and natural resources issues related to coal fired thermal power plants (TPPs). In particular, we have been concerned with the serious implications of emissions from coal based thermal power plants, and the massive use of water by these facilities.
We are now shocked to learn from media reports and postings on the website of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) that your Ministry and the CEA are in the process of diluting and extending the deadlines for some of the critical air emission and water use norms for thermal power plants. Hence this letter of concern, urging you to ensure that the norms are not diluted, and the notified timelines are strictly adhered to.
In December 2015, the MoEFCC initiated a welcome first step towards addressing concerns about air pollution and high water consumption by thermal power plants, when it introduced the amendment to the Environment (Protection) Rules of 1986, bringing in new and tighter norms for emissions from coal based power plants and their water use . New TPPs, that is TPPs installed after 1 January 2017 have to meet these norms at commissioning itself, while most existing TPPs have to do it by Dec 2017. If TPPs meet these norms, it will help ameliorate some of the impacts of TPP emissions and their large consumption of water.
Reports hinting at dilution and extension cause for concern
Given this, reports, like those mentioned above, of the emission and water standards introduced in 2015 being diluted, or them being delayed are a cause of concern. In fact, even earlier there have been reports hinting at this.
Shri Ravindra Kumar Verma, chief of CEA, has reportedly said ,"Completely meeting requirements of revised environmental norms by December 2017 may not be feasible." Piyush Goyal, the power minister, told the Financial Times that the country's coal power stations, three-quarters of which are owned by the government, "will take some more time" to upgrade their technology and cut emissions . Such reports have been appearing in the press from time to time, and such expectations are being expressed even in some conferences and workshops .
In this context, we appreciate the statement made by Shri Dave, the then Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, in the Lok Sabha on 28 March 2017 that "The revised emission standards for Thermal Power Plants were notified with respect to Particulate Matter (PM), SO2, NOx, Mercury (Hg) and water consumption on 7th December, 2015 and shall come into force from 6th December, 2017." This is an important message that the timeline for meeting the new standards has not changed.
However, given the extent of reports in the press, at conferences, and with many raising concerns about "genuine problems", it is important that the MoEFCC comes out with a more unambiguous, clearer statement that the norms shall not be diluted nor the timeline extended.
Need for an interim status report
Meanwhile, another part of the above-mentioned statement in the Lok Sabha, that "An assessment in respect of level of implementation is due only after these standards come into effect" gives some cause for concern. One reason for the concern is that this statement creates the false impression that none of the standards have come into effect as yet. This is not correct, since the norms are already in effect for power plants that are installed after 1 Jan 2017, and these plants have to meet the norms of emissions, water use and zero waste water discharge right on commissioning.
We would like to highlight that there are 9 new units that have come online during January to March 2017. It is important that the compliance of these plants to the new standards be assessed and made public. This is particularly necessary because some of these plants would have been under construction when the new norms were notified, and the notification required such under-construction plants also to adhere to the norms. Hence, a status report on whether these plants are compliant with the new norms and are maintaining emissions and water use within the given limits is necessary. Such a report needs to be prepared right away to help understand the status of the implementation of the norms and to ensure their effective application.
The second reason why the above statement is a cause for concern is that such an approach – deferring an assessment of implementation of the norms till the deadline of Dec 2017 – may itself lead to lack of proper implementation of the norms within the due date as it implies total inaction and complete lack of monitoring by the MoEFCC till Dec 2017.
The important issue here is that meeting these norms for emissions and for water consumption is going to require significant retrofits for many TPPs, the nature and extent of which would vary case by case. Such retrofits have a fair bit of lead time, and to ensure that the TPPs are ready to meet the new standards by Dec 2017 means that the process of planning, designing, ordering and erection of these retrofits/ equipment should be well on its course by now. It is imperative that the MoEFCC is seized of the status of this roll-out, else it, and the country, would be in for a rude surprise by Dec 2017 if it is found that many of the TPPs have not initiated such retrofits and other actions, or have initiated them too late. In that case, the MoEFCC and the country will find a fait accompli situation on hand, where there may be little choice left but to extend the deadline and/or dilute the norms.
The proceedings of a stakeholder conference on New Environmental Norms For The Power Sector organized by the Centre for Science and Environment in Sept 2016 had noted that "…little progress has been made over the last nine months during which pre-execution work (need assessment, cost estimates and tariff application) could have easily been done." If even pre-execution work was not in place by Sept 2016, there are serious doubts about the preparatory work and the actual roll-out being on track.
To avoid such a situation of fait accompli in Dec 2017, it is necessary that the MoEFCC monitor on an ongoing basis the progress of the roll-out of TPP actions to meet the new norms. This would help give early-warning signals if some TPPs are likely to miss the targets, and also help these TPPs address the situation. Such monitoring can be based on self-reporting by the industries and monitoring by MoEFCC. In any case, this is not anything different from the standard practice of regular compliance monitoring reports by TPPs.
We therefore urge that the MoEFCC immediately initiate action to put together, and make public an interim status report on the implementation status of these norms.
This is will not only convey clearly to the TPPs that the MoEFCC is serious about the implementation of the norms in the given time period, will put to rest all reports that from time to time raise the issues that "standards are going to be diluted, timelines are to be extended" but will also help identify issues that may likely delay the implementation of the norms for specific TPPs and help take corrective action.
Conclusion: Actions Urged From the Ministry
In sum, we urge you to help put to rest all doubts that the new norms will be implemented in full, and in the given deadline, by:
- Issuing an unambiguous, clear statement that the norms shall not be diluted nor the timeline extended.
- Bringing out an interim status report of the roll-out of the norms by all the TPPs. This status report should have two parts. One, covering compliance by the TPPs already commissioned after 1 Jan 2017 where the norms are applicable right away, and another, covering the status of roll-out for the existing TPPs which have till Dec 2017 to meet the norms
- MoEFCC issuing clear guidelines to all the under construction TPPs stating that they will have to implement the new norms before coming online.
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CRM Implementation without Tears
It's said that business mistakes are the tuition you pay for success. If that's true, one of the most common payments is in CRM implementation, which tends to be fraught with errors, frustration and lessons learned.
Consider the many areas in which it can go wrong. Automation. Scalability. User experience. Analytics. The integration of existing processes. CRM implementation doesn't happen in a vacuum; every element works togther like instruments in an orchestra to create (or obstruct) a successful infrastructure. No wonder why so many businesses look back at their Salesforce implementations as a trial by fire. All too often that first experience serves as education for the next major initiative.
One of the riskiest areas in CRM implementation, of course, is data – one of the most central aspects. From the initial migration to data entry and ongoing integrations, handling data correctly is key to a successful Salesforce experience.
Consider bad data, which can jeopardize a new implementation before it's gotten off the ground. Maybe only part of the necessary data is there. Maybe the data is complete but irrelevant. Maybe it's just plain wrong. Whatever the problem is, you can count on both users and team members becoming frustrated, then disengaged, once the issue becomes apparent.
The good news: this isn't inevitable. By following best practices, you can head off a lot of the more common problems and pave the road for a smoother implementation. So with that in mind, let's review some useful tips for handling data during this critical transition.
Start with a thorough data cleansing.
Let's just say it; you need to be relentless. Obviously you want to eliminate duplicates and incompletes, but you should also focus on data quality. Is the right information there? Because here's something we can promise you: your organization is going to invest serious time in migrating data. To minimize their time commitment, kick any outdated or irrelevant data to the curb. (The exception, of course, is when it's required for compliance or regulatory purposes.) Your first instinct might be to cling to every last scrap of information in case it's useful later on – but smart teams will keep what's relevant and useful and be ready to let go of everything else.
Map it out.
Implementing a CRM is like going down a rabbit hole if you're not following a cohesive roadmap. To keep everything tidy, create a data map that outlines elements like object relationships, field data types, precision and length. Also important: make sure you accurately evaluate the security requirements for your different types of data. Your IT security team will change your architecture later if you don't, so be sure you incorporate that from the start.
Create the right processes.
Something you'll want to devote some thought to is the relationship between your processes and your data. Which shapes which? Does the data drive your processes or vice versa? If you know you require a certain kind of data, you'll want to maximize your chances by designing the right process. But you'll want to think it through from the other direction also by evaluating the worth of your fields and objects in terms of current processes.
You'll also want to update your current data policies for strong quality control. For instance, you might decide to require full contact names going forward to eliminate unhelpful entries like "Jeff H." Or maybe you'll mandate contact information, to avoid putting your sales team through the frustration of trying to contact "hot" leads without an email address or phone number.
Think about the future.
Data doesn't maintain itself. Even the most careful groundwork and intelligent processes can't prevent chaos down the road if your team doesn't regularly manage and clean your data. Build strategies and processes now to ensure your system stays organized and clean. By deliberately designing a process to moderate the data, you'll ward off the disorder of incomplete data, duplicates and outdated junk that can quickly fill a system.
If you're facing Salesforce or some other CRM implementation in the near future, don't be intimidated by the horror stories you might hear. The right best practices can help you manage your data like a pro and get you on the road to a smooth and advantageous new era.


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The City of San Marcos invites residents to an outdoor concert with the band Smokestaxx at the Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, on Friday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. Smokestaxx is a high-energy dance band specializing in classic soul, rock and R&B.
Guests should bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. Tickets are $6 in advance; $8 at the door; and $3 for children aged three to 12. Children under three are free. Season passes for three concerts are now available for $15. Parking is free


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Alyssa Keel is the owner and photographer behind Prism Photography. She and I went to middle school and high school together, and I have loved watching her photography business grow as we stay connected via social media. Recently, she threw a bridal shower for her friend Hailey, which conveniently coordinated with a theme my friend Brenda and I had used at the country club's Mother's Day brunch. Vintage tea parties must be trending! And her party was such a success I could help but share it with you all.
I instantly fell in love with Alyssa's theme execution through her beautiful photos that she captured on the shower day. But behind the smiling faces of the guests and perfectly staged decorations, stands the true meaning of friendship. Alyssa and Hailey have been friends since they were 2 years old.
"We grew up next door, and we literally did (still do!) everything together," Alyssa says. "Hailey has always dreamed of being an author, and she's always been an outstanding writer. She is my own personal comedian never caring what other's think of her. Something I admire so deeply."
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Each guest began their party experience by selecting a teacup and saucer of their choice. Alyssa had been collecting them from thrift stores and secondhand stores for almost eight months prior to the day (gotta love a girl who plans ahead!). The teacups were dual purposed as glassware for guests to enjoy hot tea, coffee, lemonade or a moscato punch, as well as served as their take-home gift.
Tables were draped in lace curtains used as tablecloths, and delicate platters, tea pots and vintage books were arranged as centerpieces and end table decor. My favorite addition was the Scrabble letters spelling out "Bride to Be" and "Future Mrs. Walk" among the other decor details.
Another sweet detail was the Victorian keys attached to paper tags, which guests used to write "Keys to a Happy Marriage" for the future Mr. and Mrs.
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The Lincoln Saltdogs won a wild one against St. Paul on Tuesday, beating the Saints 15-12 at Haymarket Park. St. Paul blew a five-run lead and Lincoln blew a four-run lead, but the Saltdogs pulled it out in the bottom of the seventh.
Trailing 12-11, Juan Richardson led off with a walk and took second on a groundout. Roberto Alvarez hit a weak grounder to pitcher Hunter Davis, who threw the ball away, allowing Richardson to score the tying run. Alvarez was caught stealing, but Brandon Jones walked, setting up Gavin Dickey, who doubled to deep left-center off of Jonathan Plefka (2-1) and put the Saltdogs ahead for good. Lincoln added to its lead on a two-run single by Shawn McGill in the eighth inning, and Chris Thompson pitched around a double and a walk in the ninth to earn his tenth save.
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More than 200 kids participated in the 22nd annual Kids Trout Derby in Slippery Rock Creek on Sunday.
More than 200 children and their parents and family attended Sunday's 22nd annual Kids Trout Derby at Second Bridge in Perry an Wayne townships. Prizes were awarded to the first girl and boy to catch a trout and the ones with the largest trout.


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"I'm a dog girl, plain and simple. I have always loved animals of every sort and, really, some of my best friends have been dogs. They are, to me, the most amazing creatures and they completely inspire me in so many areas of my life.
Add to this that I have always been fascinated by how color, light, angles and shadows all come together to create a photo. Self-taught, I have read and studied volumes of technical textbooks and inspirational works, practiced and experimented, finally combining a passion for all things dog with this creative interest as a business venture in 2007/2008.
Over the years, I have acquired a soft spot for senior dogs and rescue animals. I spend about a third of my time working with different rescues either photographing adoptables or in other volunteer capacities. The rest of my time is devoted to client work, family and until 11/14/14, my own gorgeous senior dog, Bandit, who made it to eight days shy of his 16th birthday. He went with me everywhere and even often accompanied me to photo appointments. We miss him terribly but we take comfort in the thousands of photos of him accrued over a lifetime of love. As a promise to honor Bandit, I created a program in January 2015 called "Always With Me" ."
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Execs talk 'Lethal Weapon 5' and TV show plans
LOS ANGELES – Fox is bringing to life a new television series based on the "Lethal Weapon" movie franchise this fall, however that doesn't mean all hope is lost for another film.
Executive producer Dan Lin said there could be a possibility for a "Lethal Weapon 5" flick even as the TV show is in production.
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At the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Dana Walden, Fox Television Group Co-chairman and CEO, told reporters the network knows the TV series has big shoes to fill.
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And one of the stars of the show Jordana Brewster told FOX411 she hopes there will be no serious comparisons to the movies.
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And another possibility on the horizon for Brewster is her continuation with the "Fast and Furious" franchise. The actress hinted about her involvement with the 8th film.
"Never say never, but I don't know yet," she revealed. "I still feel like I am very much a part of the family. I don't know. It's hard because our fanbase is so amazing and everyone is always asking me. I'm not sure."
Brewster also dished on the on-and-off-screen chemistry between co-stars Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans.
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Deacon Lunchbox was the stage name of Atlanta performance artist and poet Timothy Tyson Ruttenber. A construction worker by day, he was popular in the Atlanta area for his flamboyant spoken-word performances. He often punctuated each line of his poems by banging an old torpedo casing or metal bucket with a hammer. His onstage props included a chainsaw, and often a bra was part of his costume. Deacon is credited with giving the Atlanta alternative country music scene its name - the Redneck Underground. He died in an auto accident, along with two members of the Atlanta group The Jody Grind, in April 1992.
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At ONU, you'll receive a solid foundation in the principles of finance. You'll explore topics like the time value of money, the tradeoff between risk and return, capital budgeting, working capital management, the cost of capital, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, derivatives, and more. To become even more marketable, you have the option of adding a minor, becoming a double major, or choosing to concentrate in either corporate finance or risk management insurance (RMI).
Your finance major will blend rigorous coursework with learning in the real world. You'll have opportunities to solve problems for real companies, get involved in finance clubs and business organizations, and gain experience in a dream internship. In the process, you'll build skills in leadership, teamwork and creativity.
With our small class sizes, you'll get to know your professors, and they will get to know you. In fact, you'll be assigned a faculty advisor who will mentor you from day one until graduation. You'll also interact with and learn from business leaders, entrepreneurs and ONU alumni who've forged amazing careers in finance fields. All these people will open doors for you. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to manage and build wealth – no matter where your path leads.
Our mandatory internship gives you a chance to work in the field and build your résumé. We set you up with an internship that matches your interests and career aspirations. While many students intern in Ohio, others choose to complete an internship in another state or even internationally. Most internships are paid, and some result in an offer of full-time employment upon graduation.
Imagine managing a real investment portfolio – valued at more than $300,000 – as a college student! The Student Investment Club provides a unique opportunity for six ONU students to learn firsthand what it takes to be a professional investment manager. Members research and follow stocks and work together to make investment decisions. When members realize an outstanding return on investment, they get to award scholarships to deserving ONU business students.
- AACSB International Accreditation – Earned excellence; among the best business colleges in the world, fewer than five percent of 16,000 business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of excellence in education.
- Ranked No. 45 in the nation for undergraduate business programs by Bloomberg Businessweek "A" rating for teacher quality
You'll need 120 credit hours to earn a BSBA with a major in finance. We encourage you to use your elective hours to pursue courses or a minor that will make you more attractive to potential employers.
Here are some courses you'll take as an finance major:
- Principles of Finance
- Intermediate Finance
- Investments
- Risk Management
- Insurance
Finance majors achieve financial success in their lives because they earn an excellent salary and know how to build wealth. After graduation, you could end up with one of these job titles: financial analyst, financial manager, loan officer, personal financial advisor or financial service agent. Your place of employment could be an international corporation, an investment bank, a brokerage firm, a commercial or investment bank, or an insurance company.
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*** Twilight Saga Eclipse has completed principal Photography ***
David Slade has been officially hired to direct The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. He is represented by William Morris Agency, and his manager is Keith Redmon of Anonymous Content.
Eclipse will not be filmed back-to-back with New Moon, there will be two months between filming. New Moon is scheduled to wrap filming in May and Eclipse is scheduled to begin filming in August. There will also be a separate casting cycle for new Eclipse roles.


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Posted: 04/13/14 12:25, Edited: 04/13/14 12:27
by Dave Mindeman
On WCCO Sunday Morning, Michele Bachmann was a guest...and once again proves that the crazy will not go away.
Fresh off her 6th District send off yesterday, she vaulted into another round of Benghazi fantasy. During the interview she stated that Hillary Clinton failed a test for commander in chief by not sending a rescue party to protect the heroes there.
You have to wonder why a member of the House Intelligence Committee would think that the Secretary of State can authorize troops to undertake a military mission.
Where does she get this stuff? How can she be considered competent? How in the world does she pass a background check?
Bachmann tells us that she will continue to be engaged in politics. She is not going away. She wouldn't even rule out another run for President in 2016.
She will not go quietly into that good night.
It is embarrassing that she has represented Minnesota. Even though she disowned us during her Presidential run and ran as an Iowa native daughter, we are forced to take the "credit" for giving her prominence.
She has come a long way from her hiding in the bushes days. Now she is out in the open, front and center, and continuing to publicize some of the craziest ideas ever uttered.
She may not be in Congress after next January, but she has a deeply disturbed cult following who will give her money, listen to her every word, and follow her to the ends of the earth. Literally, the ends of the earth because they still think it is flat.
In some ways, it is necessary for Bachmann to exist. Because she embodies a portion of the Republican Party that can't be vocalized any other way. The deep mistrust of government with all of its conspiratorial offshoots has Bachmann as its champion. She believes in all of those theories. She believes the Bible verifies it all. She has God on her side - and thus the argument ends. She is right - even when the facts prove her completely wrong.
No, Bachmann is not going away. She will find a camera somewhere and bring the crazy front and center.
Yes, Minnesota, you have been represented by that. And also realize that she thinks Tom Emmer is the perfect choice to succeed her.
Think about that, 6th District. Really - Think about that.


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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Thanks For Your Kindness
Die Cuttin Diva's. These stamps are from StampingScrapping. They are designed to fit your Nestabilities Dies. I have never seen anything like this before and I have to say they are pretty neat. Each set of stamps works with certain dies. I used the Heart Elements set for the outer circle and the heart flourishes for around the sentiment. The background is embossed with the Sizzix Flowers Vine folder and I inked white over the raised images. The center is all die's from the Nestibilities Lacey Circles set and I stamped the sentiment which is from Whimsical Designs Whimsical Fun Vol. 1 set. To finish I added a ribbon and bow with a jeweled center. I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
The Paper Variety- Tic Tac Toe
My Creative Time- Throwback Thursday- Cricut-less card
Thanks for looking and have a great day!
16 comments:
- Jovan said...
This card is so BEAUTIFUL!
- March 6, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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- March 6, 2012 at 12:59 PM
- Cassandra said...
Wow!! This is just beautiful! So soft and pretty. I love the embossing in the background. Great job on your stamping too! Thanks for joining us in the MCT ~ Throwback Thursday Challenge :)
- March 6, 2012 at 1:19 PM
- sue w. said...
Hi Gigi, This is fabulous. I love the embossing and wow your ribbon bow is beautiful. (love pink)
Hugs Sue W.
- March 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- Gwen said...
Very pretty! I love what you did with the base layer.
- March 6, 2012 at 1:54 PM
- mum of two said...
GiGi this is beautiful!! Love the embossing :)
- March 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM
- Adrian said...
Very pretty!
- March 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM
- Orlie said...
Your card is very lovely! I really like how it all comes together. I must get some of these nesting dies.
- March 6, 2012 at 5:37 PM
- DIANA L. said...
- March 7, 2012 at 1:31 AM
- Cindy said...
GORGEOUS job with this AMAZING card Gigi!I LOVE the BEAUTIFUL embossing and design,WOW!Have a GREAT day my friend!:)
- March 7, 2012 at 4:47 AM
Simply beautiful, GiGi! Love the inking!
- March 7, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- Stephanie said...
I don't know what else to say except this is gorgeous!!! I love the embossed background, so pretty. I LOVE LOVE the ribbon and the bling. What a fantastic card girl.
- March 7, 2012 at 3:29 PM
- girlia said...
So pretty.
- March 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Sherrie K. said...
GORGEOUS card Gigi! The embossing really pops and I just love the soft colors-so very pretty!
Sherrie K
- March 8, 2012 at 8:42 AM
- Kim H said...
Gigi ~ What an ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL card! I have to say the patterns, the colors and that nestie is just BEAUTIFUL! WOW! Thanks for joining us over at My Creative Time ~ Throwback Thursday!
- March 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- StampingScrapping.com said...
Congrats on winning and THANKS for spotlighting my stamps so beautifully.
I love the card, your inspiration and talent! Congrats on Winning
Cindy Echtinaw
- June 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM


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Chiropractic for Athletes
Chiropractic for Athletes
The Natural Performance Enhancer?
Whether you're an elite athlete or just a weekend warrior like most of us, what if I told you there was a way to enhance your athletic performance naturally – and legally – simply through chiropractic care? Chiropractic is a commonly used – and arguably essential – therapy for injury prevention & recovery as well as increased athletic performance. Let's look at the reasons why.
When we move, energy is transferred through every joint involved in order to accomplish a goal (throwing, jumping, lifting, sitting, standing, etc). In a perfect world, these joints should move in a nearly frictionless manner. But throw in factors such as stress, poor diet, poor posture, and a lifetime of major/minor traumas, and the resilience and mobility of these joints becomes compromised. If there is a relative lack of motion in a joint or joints, energy cannot be efficiently transferred. This results in an increased demand for energy and less effective performance.
If these motion restrictions are not corrected, the surrounding tissues (i.e. muscle, fascia, ligaments, etc) end up absorbing the excess force and become overloaded over time. Exceeding the tensile strength of a structure results in injury to the structure, followed by clinical symptoms, functional deficits, more tissue overload, and further injury (Dolbin, DC: Diagnosis of Sports Injuries, Powerpoint, 2013). Our bodies "stiffen," our muscles ache, our ligaments weaken, and we think that this is just part of "getting older." Furthermore, balance, power, agility, coordination, accuracy, and strength are hindered, and demands on the cardiovascular system are increased.
As you probably guessed, chiropractic treatment helps restore optimal joint glide for proper shock absorption and efficient movement. It makes sense that when you eliminate factors that impede normal motion, three things happen: 1) Acute injury and chronic degeneration is prevented via the reduction of excess load on muscles and ligaments, 2) Optimal healing can occur, and 3) The body moves more efficiently and athletic performance is enhanced. Don't believe us yet? Go ask Jerry Rice, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, or any of the millions of athletes who get adjusted regularly, and then try it for yourself! You'll be amazed at how much better you move.


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I have a little secret, it's a literary crush of the most unsavoury kind. No, it isn't 50 Shades of Grey. It's worse.
I fear a question. It goes something like this: "An English teacher? You must read some good books," says random person at the other half's Christmas party.
"Well, yes, I do, mostly children's books, I love them," I reply.
"I've just finished Swimming Home, one of the Booker shortlist," she says.
"Oh," I reply, "I'm currently 39% through Calypso's romantic romp around Venice…" and it's out. My secret crush on chick-lit romantic fiction.
I genuinely enjoy losing myself in a good bit of romance, a 'will they, won't they meet back up again after the war' sort of book. Exhibit 1: It's the Year of Reading and what do I get photographed reading, lying on a bed in Ikea? The Diary of a Slummy Mummy. *Hangs head in literary shame. Or do I?
Love. It's what makes the world go round, and helps you escape from who's turn is it to cook dinner, empty the dishwasher or sort the socks. Because in the world of romantic fiction, no-one sorts the socks.
My favourite, I'm not afraid to tell you is Adriana Trigiani, I thoroughly enjoy all her books, pre-order them and devour them like a treat. She's an American of Italian descent, and her books are full of the food and the passion of Italy. Her characters well rounded and real and actually occasionally, in her books, they do the mundane real life things, but with a flourish. I love all her books, but Lucia Lucia is probably my favourite. It's why I want to visit Capri.
I also love Kate Morton, an Australian author. Her first book The House at Riverton is a thrilling mystery and a compelling romance, think Miss Marple with added romance. Her second, The Forgotten Garden, is The Secret Garden for grown ups. I have just downloaded her latest and when I have finished The 100 Year Old man Who Climbed Out of a Window and Disappeared for a virtual book group, I shall be needing a romantic fix. Who am I kidding, I am never finishing that book, there's no romance. Now, if he climbed out of a window and found the love of his life…
My affair with all things romantic probably stems back to teenage years when a lack of choice on the mobile library led to such great reads as Sweet Valley High. I recently read the 20 years later novel and still loved it, even though it won't win any prizes for literary fiction. I suppose it's also what my Mum read, romantic fiction, although she introduced me to Little Women, Jane Eyre, Rebecca and Pride and Predudice. Romantic fiction is popular for a reason and we shouldn't dismiss it as it serves a great purpose, that is taking us to somewhere else, somewhere where sorting the socks doesn't figure.
Go on, I dare you, buy yourself some romantic chick-lit fiction as a Valentine's treat!
Charlotte Reed – Primary English Consultant and romantic sap


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The 4th New South Comedy Festival, Presented by Alchemy Comedy Runs Nov 1st – 11th
Alchemy Comedy Theater presents the 4th New South Comedy Festival, November 1-11, 2017! This year, we will be welcoming 275 comedians from accross the country to perform 24 shows and lead 12 comedy workshops in beautiful Greenville, SC and surrounding areas!
Festival shows will feature improv, stand-up, sketch, and variety comedians from Sarasota, NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and of course, Upstate South Carolina! Tickets range from $5-14, and advance purchase of tickets is suggested, as many shows will sell out.
#NSCF2017 Weekend 1 Show Schedule:
WEDNESDAY, Nov 1: 7:30pm – Stand-up comedy featuring Jas (Abbeville), Matthew English (Atlanta), Tom Stover (Charlotte), Art Sturtevant (Asheville), and Chris C. Martin (Atlanta)
THURSDAY, Nov 2: 7:30pm – Stand-up comedy featuring Mikey McKernan (Rancho Cucamonga), Leah Spigelman (Brooklyn, NY), Michael Burnett (LA), Lindsay Glazer (Ft. Lauderdale), and Joseph Coker (Charleston)
9:00pm – Stand-up comedy featuring Joseph Richards (Walnut Creek, CA), Shelton Love (Greenville, SC), Piers Moreton (LA), Randall Otis (NYC), & Brent Blakeney (Raleigh)
FRIDAY, Nov 3 – 7:30pm – Sketch Comedy featuring Robot Johnson (Charlotte), Unstoppable Failure (Greensboro), & Your Credit Limit (Charleston)
9:00pm – Improv comedy featuring Jetpack (Charleston), Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota), & Local Legends All-stars (Everywhere)
10:30pm – Stand-up Meets Improv Jam
SATURDAY, Nov 4 – 6:00pm – New South Comedy Festival Presents: Truth Be Told Storytelling Show
7:30pm – Stand-up comedy featuring Dustin Dunbar (Nashville), Stetson Banks (Fayetteville, AR), Gabriela Tijerina (San Antonio), & Shane Rhyne (Knoxville)
9:00pm – Sketch Comedy featuring Alchemy's Sketch Night and Thunderstood (Greensboro)
10:30pm – Weekend 1 Finale Show – Sketch, Stand-up, and Storytelling featuring Natasha Samreny, William Kean, Gloria Rose, and Andy Has Friends!
Check here for up to the minute updates and show schedule information, as well as New South Comedy Festival website, Facebook, and Twitter (@newsouthcomedy)


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295. Definition and Scope of Treaties. -- International Treaties or Conventions1 are agreements or contracts between two or more States, usually negotiated for the purpose of creating, modifying or extinguishing mutual rights and reciprocal obligations.____________________
The terms "treaty" and "convention" are practically synonymous, though the latter term is perhaps applied more frequently to treaties of lesser importance. There are various other kinds of agreements between States, such as protocols, cartels (see infra, note on p. 606), capitulations (see infra, pp. 606-07), the compromis (in arbitration, see infra, No. 310), declarations, modi vivendi (provisional working arrangements), exchange of notes or letters, and sponsiones, (agreements made between representatives who are not properly commissioned or who act in excess of authority).
Concordats are agreements between Catholic States and the Pope concerning the affairs of the Roman Church in Catholic countries.
The term protocol is used in a variety of senses. "Used to denote the form taken by an international compact, the word may be regarded as describing a somewhat informal record of an agreement between the High Contracting Parties.
"During a Congress or a Conference, . . . the minutes of the meetings of the plenipotentaries are styled either protocol or procés-verbal, indifferently. . . . Obviously protocol in this sense does not mean an agreement." 2 Satow, § 559.
Protocols are sometimes explanatory of the text of a treaty or are signed by way of fulfilment of a previous compact. Again the form may be used to record ratification or non-ratification of a treaty or to record compacts more or less independent of other international agreements, as, e.g. the Protocol of Agreement between the United States and Spain ( 1898) embodying the terms on which negotiations for peace were to be undertaken. For discussion and examples of these various senses in which the term "Protocol" is used, see 2 Satow, ch. 29.
For the three senses in which the term "Declaration" is applied, see Ibid., ch. 28. In the treaty sense Satow ( II, § 535) follows Oppenheim ( 1, § 487) in describing it as "the title of a body of stipulations of a treaty according to which the parties engage themselves to pursue in future a certain line of conduct. The Declaration of Paris, 1856, the Declaration of St. Petersburg, 1868, and the Declaration of London, 1909, are instances of this. Declarations of this kind, differ in no [Eessential] respect from treaties."
On Exchange of Notes and modi vivendi, see 2 Satow, §§ 584 ff. and 599 ff. See also 2 Hyde, §§ 508-09 and notes.


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by Bob Sparrow
Recently our mother moved into what was previously called an 'old folks home', but we have come to understand that that term is derogatory, insensitive and . . . well yes, politically incorrect. So we have created an ever-growing number of euphemisms to cover this concept, but for simplicity reasons we'll just call it a 'senior facility' – sometimes the word 'living' is put between 'senior' and 'facility' I suppose to differentiate it from those 'non-living senior facilities'. Our mom's new facility is called Merrill Gardens and it's located in the bucolic city of Sonoma – wine country, which often times comes in handy for those visiting our mother.
It was her 93rd birthday and it was up to either one of my siblings or me to make the trip from Central California, Southern California or Scottsdale, Arizona to Sonoma to celebrate the occasion with her. My brother had just had a hip replaced, I'm assuming with another hip, so he couldn't make the trip; my sister's pancreas was not doing whatever pancreases are supposed to do, so she was out, and thus the familial obligation fell upon me. Road trip! The visit would not only provide me an opportunity to see how mom got nearly 55 years of crap from the last house she lived in, into a one-bedroom apartment, but more importantly it would be an chance to meet the new male 'friend' in her life that she had been telling us all about for the last several months. It was my job to 'grill' this guy and report back to my siblings regarding his intentions with our mother. Yes, apparently love has no age limit; love does however have a good sense of irony – mom's 'boyfriend', as she calls him, is named Jack, which, coincidently, was what our father and her husband for 63+ years was named.
'New Jack', as we have affectionately dubbed him, is 87, which I suppose makes my mother a 'cougar' of sorts, but to her credit I've not heard her refer to him once as 'boy toy'. We're happy that mom has found someone; our father has been gone for over ten years now and mom was long-overdue as a hen in need of someone to peck. Those who have a parent in a 'senior facility' know that men are at a premium there, so she feels very lucky – I'm not saying she's getting lucky, I'm just saying she's feeling lucky – to have latched on to one.
I met 'New Jack' in the lobby of Merrill Gardens as preparations were being made for their big, annual Valentine's Day concert which included the ceremonial coronation of the 'Merrill Garden's Valentines King and Queen'. We arrived at the showroom (actually just some folding chairs set up in the lobby) early; as mom said it would get fairly crowded rather quickly. It did indeed become 'walker room only' thirty minutes before show time. Mom and I found three seats in the second to last row; we sat down and mom put her purse on the seat next to her, thus 'saving' the seat for 'New Jack' who had to go to the restroom . . . again. I suppose in some circumstances we still 'save seats', but I thought we stopped that practice after junior high, with the possible exception of calling 'shotgun' in high school, thus saving for oneself the most dangerous seat in the car. After that we just seemed to accept whatever seat we had and whoever sat next to us. But I'm here to tell you that we return to 'seat saving' in our golden years. The seat next to 'New Jack's' saved seat was also vacant and being saved by the person in the adjacent seat. As the place was filling up, an elderly woman with a rather grumpy face, that we were to subsequently learn would match her personality, ambled down our row and tried to sit in 'New Jack's' seat. My mother looked at her purse on the seat and then back to the elderly woman as if to say, "Are you blind, can't you see my purse on the seat means it's saved?" The fact that the elderly woman was indeed vision-impaired seemed not to matter, but watching this interaction, I learned something about getting older, and that is as we tend to rely more on communicating with a look rather than verbally, I assume this has something to do with the loss of hearing that typically accompanies old age. I digress; the elderly woman looked at mom as if she was a leper and started to sit down in the next seat over, when the woman next to that seat told her it was also being saved. The elderly 'seat seeker' then yelled for all to hear, "That's ridiculous, they should outlaw seat saving!" and shuffled off in disgust. Seat savers, don't be alarmed; while our representatives in Congress have passed sillier legislation, I don't think the seat saving initiative is getting much traction.
As we sat waiting for the show to begin, my mother gave me a running commentary on several of the passers-by. There was 'Dog Lady', thus labeled by my mother, not so much because she owned a dog, but because she looked like her dog, probably just in my mother's eyes, as 'Dog Lady' had her eye on New Jack before "the new floozy (that's mom) moved in'. Then there's the 'Chicken Lady'; no, not because she has or looks like a chicken, but because the wing in which she lives overlooks a chicken farm. Nothing too unusual there, except 'Chicken Lady' also had her eye on Jack (remember, I said men were a hot commodity in these facilities) and had a geographical advantage in that Jack lived in the same 'chicken wing'. And trust me on this, proximity to target becomes more and more critical the less ambulatory one gets.
Finally the show begins . . .
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Liebe Gäste,
Herzlichen Dank
Familie Fábián
Auszug aus dem Gästebuch
Andrew & Haulie
Thank you very much for a wonderful stay and all the little details & effort & kind advice. We would have to come back!
Thank you so much such a lovely stay. Haved all the care and little details. Will most definitely recommend Panzio Fabian and will came back at some stage. Thank you
Giuseppe Gio
My staying here was beautiful and peaceful the courtesy of your service was astonishing. Wants a lot for everything, I hope to repeat this nice experience.
The Kiskunság National Park is a great place for birdwatchers! We visited the Puszta and watched its fantastic birds, including nine greatbustards! We loved our stay in this hotel and we would like to return in the future.
Mary+Kim Briggs
We had a wonderful stay. Thank you for your great hospitality. We hope to be back some day.
Rick+Janet Armstrong
The Panzio Fabian should have a 5 star rating. The garden, the room and the breakfast were all top match.
Eva Cerna & Jan Cernik
We are from the Czech Repuplic and we have viisted this hotel for the first time. We were very satisfied with the accomodation here abd with the general atmosphere.
Jan&Yvonne Högenberg
Thank you so much for your hospitality, everything was just perfect. The room and breakfast all always on top and very good. We will soon be back in Kecskemét and Fábián Panzió.
Helen Swan
What can I say? Only thank you again for booking after me so well. I am booking forward to seeing you again. Love and best wishesto you all including Noemi
Jo Sanders
Thank you to all of you who helped to make my stay so comfortable and pleasant.


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Counting Down Our 4 Favorite Color Trends of 2017
Design Trends
As we say goodbye to the year 2017, we take a look back on the different design and color trends that inspired us throughout the year. Here's a recap of some of our some favorite trends.
Light Backsplash + Dark Cabinetry
Image Credit: @briellerouge
This color trend works well in either a kitchen or bathroom. The contrast between the light colors in the backsplash and upper cabinets (Droplets DEW381) versus the dark bottom cabinetry (Iron Fixture DE6384) creates interest and depth. The geometric shaped backsplash also goes a long way to create texture in the room.
Statement Fireplace
Image Credit:@monicawangphoto via @jaclynjohnson
A statement fireplace can really change the whole vibe of a room. Not only does it create a strong focal point, but it can really tie together the rest of your room's décor. Another benefit of a vibrant fireplace, like this one in Jaclyn Johnson's home, means you can have a neutral palette while maintaining a space that is anything but boring. The crisp white wall behind the fireplace painted in White DEW380 perfectly complements the graphic tile on the fireplace.
Deep Green Everything
Image Credit: @sarahhusvar
We're predicting this color trend in a big way for 2018. It's why we named The Green Hour our 2018 Color of the Year. We saw this trend manifest itself, beginning this year, in many ways — from The Green Hour to the wall above in Billiard Table DEA178, as well as cabinets and arm chairs — dark greens seemed to be everywhere. Deep greens such as these are so rich that they create a beautiful backdrop to allow pops of color to really stand out.
Organic Palettes
Image Credit: @dunnedwards
This year has also been about embracing the organic palette, particularly as seen in our trend story Natural Wonders. In 2017, we saw neutral palettes paired with a range of wooden tones like those pictured above. These perfectly natural-painted walls are in Mission White (DET673) — and with organic woods and some natural greenery a space can truly come to life.
We hope you enjoyed our round-up! At Dunn-Edwards Paints, we look forward to bringing you
all of the up and coming design and color trends of 2018. Follow along on Instagram @dunnedwards to stay in the loop and don't forget to tag us in your photos. You can also visit our website to order up to 100 color chips to start creating some trends of your own.


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Don't Shout at the Telly: Booze Bans
Suzy Dean takes government intervention on alcohol to task in this spikey on the sofa discussion. Are we incapable of deciding for ourselves or with our peers what, when, where and how much we drink? Do the army of advisors and advice from students unions to health professionals see us all as out of control victims of the demon drink and treat us like children? Should our social lives be controlled by the new temperance police and is it any of the state's business what we consume? Suzy is clear the alcohol police will harm more than our livers, but not everyone agrees.
Recommended links:
- Article by Suzy Dean, Alcohol, feminism and freedom
- Report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Temperance: Its history and impact on current and future alcohol policy
- Article by Dolan Cummings, The first step: admit drinking is normal
Related topics: Civil Liberties, Debates
Claudia said:
Tolerance and damage to health are two completely different things, one speaker uses an example of how someone might be fine after ten pints, they may well be , in terms of their behaviour or how they are feeling but that doesn't mean that that amount of alcohol is not doing any health damage to your body both in the short term and long term. Secondly an example is used about the use of pictures being patronising to poorer people, there i s some correlation between adult literacy problems and poverty and there are many young people in prisons who can barely read and write and who are there for drink related offences, and visual material is often used for this reason.
Tauras said:
I do not know about government position about that, but there are a few points to look at this issue: Alcohol can be addictive. Addicted individual usually long time disagree about his/her addiction. Not everyone is able to behave responsibly. Does anyone have addicted people amongst friends, relatives and family members? This addiction cannot be healed. It means that we have an issue not only at individual level. We can disagree about service need, or the way how to do. But it doesn't mean that everyone is conscious enough to work out what is better for them. I can agree, that army of advisors is not necessary and services can be doubtful. But It is important to have in mind that socializing may acquire negative forms as well as street fighting, windows smashing, antisocial behavior etc . Who can prove these activities are not caused by alcohol at all? It does not mean, that every drunk person should be more aggressive, but even this discuss shows us that problem is. The problem with Individual view is that individual do not want (able) to see things in complex view. Always focusing on "it is my freedom, I am deciding…". Probably alcohol can be advertised, and now it is very good, that people can see on a packages "drink aware" notifications. And we need to find way how persuade each other, that there are an alternatives for alcohol. And occasionally to socialize of course. And let's focus at the title of this report "Boose bans". I do not know clearly the meaning of boose, but as chronic individual I suppose it is something what extremely goes beyond of socializing. Is it?
Lluisa V said:
Definitely government doesn't have to say us where, when and how much we should drink, as well as where, when, what and how much we should eat. However it is important that everybody know that drink too much it isn't healthy, as eat overmuch unhealthy food, as well as to smoke. We have to be free to decide what we put on our body and to have the ability to make always the best choices for us. This is not something that can be imposed with overregulation, but must be part of the education of each person.
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Andy H said:
I agree with Jenny M, the main problem is government and some snooping NGO's poking into our private and personal lives. I strongly disagree with Manish R's comment, the state does not protect us from things, it attempts to take away our independence.
Manish R said:
You can't ignore binge drinking it is happenning so is alchoholism and surely the state is supposed to protect us with laws for everyone's good.
Sunia said:
I don't drink but I wouldn't push that on other people.
Jenny M said:
The anti drinking stuff is over the top I agree but we are all made to be obsessed with our health these days and in some ways I don't mind that but should we really be worried about other people's isn't that their business? I do think politicians should keep out of our private lives I agree with the main speaker on that.
J Howard said:
Excellent but shocking discussion is it so bad to want have a drink we are not all out of control and stupid.


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City Minister Andrea Leadsom today visited Bournemouth to launch a new initiative to market the South Coast more effectively as a place to establish and grow a financial or professional services business.
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