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Kevin Grandia | February 11, 2009
By Kevin Grandia • Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 17:14
It's no secret that many of the people and organizations funded by cigarette companies to defend "smoker's rights" and downplay the harmful effect of tobacco smoke have been involved in the energy industry-funded campaign to downplay the serious effects of climate change.
No group typifies this more than the Heartland Institute, a Chicago-based "think" tank that simultaneously operates the "smoker's lounge" and "global warming facts" sections on their website. The former arguing for "smoker's rights" and railing on about the need for "sound science" on tobacco issues and the latter arguing that "global warming is not a crisis."
It's no coincidence that the Heartland Institute has also received funding over the years from companies that stand to benefit from delaying government regulation in the areas of tobacco and greenhouse gas emissions.
According to publicly available documents the Heartland Institute has received $676,000 from oil giant ExxonMobil. The oil money stopped flowing in 2006 from Exxon, but Dan Miller, executive vice president of the Heartland Institute, called its funding from ExxonMobil "pocket change." "We can live without Exxon's contribution just fine," Miller said. Ya right.
Other reported funders over the years have been Philip Morris Management Corp., Chevron USA, the National Coal Association, the Brown & Williamson Tobacco corporation, Ford Motors, and General Motors.
In his self-published book on tobacco smoke oddly titled Please Don't Poop in My Salad, Heartland's President, Joseph Bast argues that a moderate amount of tobacco smoke is a mere annoyance:
On global warming, Bast argues on Heartland's website that:
Downplay the effects, downplay the need to do anything - same strategy, different piles of money. I guess everyone has to make a buck somehow.
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1) If you have the kind of business that privatizes profits and socializes costs, you want front organizations that can hide you amongst legitimate wishers for less government. Think of throwing rocks at police from middle of crowd. It's safer, especially if you can get someone else to throw the rocks.
2) Of such businesses, tobacco is the clearest offender, and a leader in clever tactics. At least coal & oil companies help provide something people need (energy), even if the downsides are also clear.
3) Smoking gets defended as individual choice, smoker's rights, minimizing government interference, etc. BUT:
A) The tobacoo business plan depends almost totally on addicting *children*, while their brains are developing, which for most, fits the 12-18 age-range, generally before it is legal for them. This is needed to "wire" their brains for addiction.
B) Most adult smokers want to stop, and are often trying. If they started as adults, they often succeed. If they got hooked in high school, it's very difficult. Obviously, there is individual variation, but even intelligent, well-educated, disciplined people who started early find it very hard to stop.
C) Tobacco companies certainly know this, apply clever marketing, and invent products like "Twista Lime" (candy-flavored starter tobacco, not candy cigarettes).
D) Unlike heroin, etc, this product has managed to be kept legal for adults … very cleverly.
"The surgeon general…" was 1964. For 45 years, tobacco companies have managed to keep getting kids addicted. By now, there are relatively few smokers around who were older than 12 in 1964 (i.e., would have been born in 1952, which would make them ~57 today.)
E) WHO thinks a billion people will die from smoking-related diseases inteh 21st century.
F) From Allan Brandt's book, p. 165, John W. Hill (of PR firm Hill & Knowlton) architected the strategy for the cigarette companies in the 1950s, although he had personally quit smoking for health reasons.
G) Again, somehow smoking reduction, a low-cost/high-payoff option if there ever was one, didn't make the cut for Lomborg's Copenhagen Convention. [Raising cigarette taaxes especially reduces teenage usage.] Not a surprise.
H) Personally, I could care less if adults do dumb things, if they don't bother others. If someone wants to start smoking at 22, and not do it where I have to breathe it, and not cause me to pay higher insurance, go ahead.
I) But Heartland works to help addict *children* early enough that many of them will end up dying miserable, prolonged deaths.
In most societies, adults try to help children learn good judgement while protecting them from doing stupid things that cause them permanent damage. In this case, tobacco companies utterly *rely* on children making stupid choices, because that's the only way to keep their customer base, given that older customers die off. They pit the cleverest marketing on the planet against kids, and they win often enough to stay in business.
Some references:
AllanM.Brandt, The Cigarette Century. A fine history.
But, on the upside, although not a done deal, even Virginia is considering restrictions on smoking:
shooshmon replied on Permalink
I just do not understand how global warming promoters complain about the funding of skeptics. It is fine when the government or an oil company gives money to promote global warming alarm but when its the other way around,oh no! Another funny thing is that the tobacco companies have been able to fend off attack claims because the people against them often "doctor" the data to make the effects of smoking look worse, kinda like what you do with global warming. For example, Fred Singer had to testify for a tobacco company because he discovered that the opponents cheated on the data analysis. Result, judge ruled in Singer's favor. Fred Singer does not smoke and does not think it is healthy. He just knows cheats when he sees them.
GingerLadySlipper replied on Permalink
Exxon Mobil got to declare that $676,000 as "charity", didn't it? The Heartland Institute is non-profit. Money can flow through a series of "charities" without ever being taxed by federal or states. Then it loses traceability to the industry who pays for the denial.
When is a donation "charity" and when is it advertising? Paying preachers who then 'happen' to give a sermon against global warming – it's all 'solar variation' – is this doing God's work? or Exxon's?
Who is paying Heartland to put on its second anti-global warming conference this March? Is this really charity? How much are they paying? and how much are they listing as a "contribution" on their tax returns?
Two senators wrote Exxon a letter last year telling Exxon to stop funding denying, which Exxon has, apparently. But the denial machine (many of them 'scientists' who first shilled for tobacco) has kept on churning. Money is still pouring into deniers.
So how about Congress, or the IRS, considering whether paying a non-profit to repeat a commercial industry's 'talking points' is really tax-deductible!
That's going to be tough
So how about Congress, or the IRS, considering whether paying a non-profit to repeat a commercial industry's 'talking points' is really tax-deductible!
I imagine that'll be really tough. There's a reason why these shill groups are often known as "think-tanks": they are organizations which ostensibly do independent research on policy issues. Of course, we know their "research" is just regurgitation of talking points, but how does one codify into law the difference between actual, independent policy analysis, and industry shilling?
Two senators wrote Exxon a letter last year telling Exxon to stop funding denying, which Exxon has, apparently.
Well, they stopping funding some deniers….
– bi
There are just so many things
There are just so many things wrong with Big Tobacco and its cronies. What The Heartland Group should focus on is electronic cigarettes and smoke juice instead of following the death toll of Big Tobacco. The e-cigarette is the closest thing possible to a real tobacco cigarette without the negative health effects. It saves lives without modifying the lifestyle. The Heartland group should definitely be into electronic cigarettes.
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Today, I don't feel like listening critically to a tradition rock or acoustic album. I want to listen to more of the experimental albums that may be on the top 100 lists, and OK Computer seems to fit the bill. Radiohead is known to be a bit left from center. That gets me excited to listen to them, although they are described as alt-rock. Plus, OK Computer is on multiple lists, so it fits the bill for me.
Reading the wikipedia on the album, this album was supposed to take on a different direction than their previous album, The Bends. The Bends was very introspective and the group decided to not repeat the same thing as it would have been very boring for them. Sonically, they recorded in a historic mansion and explored with lots of sounds and effects. A lot of the project was recorded together versus recording in separate rooms with lots of overdubs. It made for a more enjoyable and cohesive sound. Although this album is not a concept album, Radiohead worked hard to make sure there was a sense of continuity in the project.
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Airbag – Nice opening song. It grooves. The drums are inspired by DJ Shadow. The bass is very dub-like. Thom's voice is distinct. I catch the mood of the song, especially toward the end. I like the driving guitar melodies. There is a heavy tone to it that also sounds open. Lyrically, it's somewhat abstract, but Yorke pulls on much of corporate culture – neon signs, world war, German cars, and airbags. He will save the universe in an interstellar burst.
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Exit Music (For A Film) – This song is inspired by Romeo & Juliet. I really like the lyrics here. I can understand the character's perspective, Romes wants to escape and stay in love without getting caught. Juliet wants to hear a song. It feels like there are two characters and the perspective shifts from one voice, to the other, to both their voices in death. I like the progression of the music. There is background noise, a distorted bassline, and even a mellotron (which I wouldn't have caught without Wikipedia's notes). The last lines are pretty intense.
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Fitter Happier – This is not a song. This is some crazy shit. It's commercial slogans being read off by a computer voice with sounds effects, piano, and strings providing an intense backdrop. I get a sense of unease with this song, which may be what Radiohead intended. This song makes a very distinct point and critique of society.
Electroneering – This is a most structured song on the album. Apparently the lyrics are inspired by Noam Chomsky as they are a direct critique (and a well done one) of politics. I like the lyrical melody of the hook. This feels like a political rock song! I like the arrangement and the guitar melodies. This felt like it could be a radio single. I like the aggressiveness of the lyrics and the song.
Climbing Up The Walls – Ohhh…I really like this song. It's dark. It's about mental health. I love the perspective of the "crazy mind" speaking to people. It's so descriptive. I catch the whole idea. The music compliments the idea so well. From the brooding bassline, to the thick whining guitar, to the various effects floating around, to Thom's effects on his voice, the song instantly sets a mood and goes deep within it. I actually love it.
No Surprises – This is a lyrically depressing song. What I do like is Yorke's ability to really be specific with his imagery and how he can phrase ideas with unique wording. The music is a stark contrast to the words. It feels bright and inviting and has a great guitar riff, apparently inspired by the Beach Boys. The music sounds great, but the message is so somber. Well done.
Lucky – This song was commissioned by Baz Luhrmann for an EP. This song was not only the catalyst of what OK Computer would sounds like, it would dictate the workflow of creating this album. It was inspired by the Bosnian conflict in the 90s. I like the overall feel of the song. Lyrically, the idea of feeling lucky and dying in a plane crash are two conflicting ideas in the song. The production of this song has been compared to Pink Floyd, and I can see why.
The Tourist – I think it's a great song to end on. The concept of the song is pretty direct…slow down! I think having a title of "The Tourist" is a great concept. The music floats. They keep it spacious, not a lot of strumming guitar, not a lot of extra fluff. The arrangement is nice. I like the overall feel of the hook. There is a buildup post bridge, which is nice. The end slows it down and the whole album ends on a poignant bell.
I thought I was going to hear more synthesizers and electronic production in this album, as that is what I know to be experimental. But I was wrong. I wasn't expecting this at all. I will definitely have to give it another listen as I couldn't catch every nuance of the album. But I got a good grasp of Radiohead's sound and style. I want to hear what The Bends sound like for comparison's sake.
The mixing of this album was interesting to me. I couldn't single out sounds in the same way I could with other albums. They really followed Phil's "Wall Of Sound" here. I felt like each song was a cohesive painting, especially because of Thom's lyrics. This is part of the reason why I didn't reference individual instruments too much. And there wasn't a lot of space in this mix. There is actually a noticable difference between this album and What's Going On. Also, Thom's singing voice can feel mumbly at times and he doesn't enunciate much. I believe this to be a part of his style, but if I didn't have the lyrics to follow along with, I wouldn't catch it. Radiohead is not a "pop group" by pop definition sensibilities. I had no idea why this album was considered in the top lists, but I can get an understanding of why it's considered as such. I didn't automatically vibe with it, but I want to give it another listen because this wasn't an album that I can fully catch at first listen. I also know this much, I definitely cannot dance to this album! I wouldn't call this a mood album. On this album, I think a Radiohead's strength is that they can capture a mood or a vibe very well and dig into it with no fluff. There are enough layers going on here that require a certain focus, but I think a certain focus is required of all music.
I think part of this album's success is the drastic difference of the sound of this album relative to what was popular at that time. It came out around the decline of BritPop, and I think the timing on that helped it's cause.
My big takeaway is Thom's songwriting abilities. He's good. I love his ability to create strong imagery and a perspective on each song. I think the combination of that plus the music make this a very solid album and this is what I'd like to work on with my future songs.
I'm excited to see what I come up with. I really wished I learned guitar when I was younger, but I'm learning now!![Edit: 9/29 – I made the track. Enjoy.]


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The biggest sale in New York City real estate last week was Harrison Ford's $16 million W. 17th Street penthouse, according to Olshan Realty Report.
The 5,660-square-foot condo has been on-and-off the market since December 2010.
The home has three bedrooms, 4.5 baths, library, office, gym, den, an eat-in kitchen, and 2,330 square feet of terrace space.
The monthly common charges and real estate taxes on the apartment are a whopping $15,269.
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APID (Association of Professional Interior Designers) and the British Institute of Interior Design have come to an agreement whereby its members are eligible for membership in BIID.
"APID and BIID have come to agreement on International Dual Membership," said Vinod Thomas, APID.
"BIID is one of the most respected ID Associations in the world having been formed in 1966 and granted "Institute" status in 2009.
"Under the current agreement APID and BIID professional members are eligible for mutual membership. The respective application forms need to be filled with required documentation. APID members will not need to travel to the UK for the personal test and interview. Both membership fees also have to be paid.
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The cult of equity is dying. Like a once bright green aspen turning to subtle shades of yellow then red in the Colorado fall, investors' impressions of "stocks for the long run" or any run have mellowed as well. I "tweeted" last month that the souring attitude might be a generational thing: "Boomers can't take risk. Gen X and Y believe in Facebook but not its stock. Gen Z has no money." True enough, but my tweetering 95-character message still didn't answer the question as to where the love or the aspen-like green went, and why it seemed to disappear so quickly. Several generations were weaned and in fact grew wealthier believing that pieces of paper representing "shares" of future profits were something more than a conditional IOU that came with risk. Hadn't history confirmed it? Jeremy Siegel's rather ill-timed book affirming the equity cult, published in the late 1990s, allowed for brief cyclical bear markets, but showered scorn on any heretic willing to question the inevitability of a decade-long period of upside stock market performance compared to the alternatives. Now in 2012, however, an investor can periodically compare the return of stocks for the past 10, 20 and 30 years, and find that long-term Treasury bonds have been the higher returning and obviously "safer" investment than a diversified portfolio of equities. In turn it would show that higher risk is usually, but not always, rewarded with excess return.
The problem with all of that of course is that inflation doesn't create real wealth and it doesn't fairly distribute its pain and benefits to labor/government/or corporate interests. Unfair though it may be, an investor should continue to expect an attempted inflationary solution in almost all developed economies over the next few years and even decades.
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"If I were the Devil" – Quick Insight | Episode 32
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Paul Harvey – 1966
Apparently it's been debated online on when this came about, but below is an article written from a 1966 newspaper piece from the late-great, "Rest of the Story" author and cultural commentator, Paul Harvey.
If I were the prince of darkness, I would want to engulf the whole world in darkness.
I'd have a third of its real estate and four-fifths of its population, but I would not be happy until I had seized the ripest apple on the tree — thee.
So, I would set about however necessary to take over the United States.
I'd subvert the churches first, and I would begin with a campaign of whispers.
With the wisdom of a serpent, I would whisper to you as I whispered to Eve: "Do as you please."
To the young, I would whisper that the Bible is a myth. I would convince the children that man created God instead of the other way around. I'd confide that what's bad is good and what's good is square.
And the old, I would teach to pray after me, "Our Father, which are in Washington …"
Then, I'd get organized, I'd educate authors in how to make lurid literature exciting so that anything else would appear dull and uninteresting.
I'd peddle narcotics to whom I could. I'd sell alcohol to ladies and gentlemen of distinction. I'd tranquilize the rest with pills.
If I were the devil, I'd soon have families at war with themselves, churches at war with themselves and nations at war with themselves until each, in its turn, was consumed.
And with promises of higher ratings, I'd have mesmerizing media fanning the flames.
If I were the devil, I would encourage schools to refine young intellect but neglect to discipline emotions. I'd tell teachers to let those students run wild. And before you knew it, you'd have drug-sniffing dogs and metal detectors at every schoolhouse door.
With a decade, I'd have prisons overflowing and judges promoting pornography. Soon, I would evict God from the courthouse and the schoolhouse and them from the houses of Congress.
In his own churches, I would substitute psychology for religion and deify science. I'd lure priests and pastors into misusing boys and girls and church money.
If I were the devil, I'd take from those who have and give to those who wanted until I had killed the incentive of the ambitious.
What'll you bet I couldn't get whole states to promote gambling as The Way to get rich?
I'd convince the young that marriage is old-fashioned, that swinging is more fun and that what you see on television is the way to be.
And thus, I could undress you in public and lure you into bed with diseases for which there are no cures.
In other words, if I were the devil, I'd just keep right on doing what he's doing.
Thoughts From Harvey's Commentary
That was written by Paul Harvey about 5 decades, 50 years ago.
Whispers of "do as you please" today permeate the air and are now loud shouts to anyone that stand against it's logic.
Today, you can easily search google for "The Bible is a myth," and you will get more than 24.4 Million hits asking that question or proclaiming this as truth. Also a search of youtube will show thousands of videos of young and old being celebrated for their drunken acts of stupidness and rage.
Praying to Washington? Does that seem too far? I don't know… America has a "Democratic Socialist" working his way to be the Democratic Nominee, and an opponent who seems to be modeling her views after his — with throngs of people chanting their rhetoric that the government will take care of all of society's needs.
The media we consume is already 50 shades too vulgar for me to allow my children to watch a lot of daytime TV, openly, for fear that they might hear something they shouldn't during the daytime talk shows or even the commercial breaks in between.
While people are consuming drugs — or rather is it consuming them? — Both illegal and hospitalized legal forms of drugs, some are slowly walking off the cliff of society, medicated all the way there, wondering why they feel so awful….
Our schools don't want anyone to feel bad or hurt or neglected, and so they are stepping in make sure the children's emotional needs are being taken care of… Let me say that I love that schools are looking out for our children —but there's line. When did school become less about education and more about everything else, including reproductive rights? Did you know that Planned Parenthood is partnering with public schools in several states now?
We're drained by the sexual imagery surrounding us, yet God is being pushed out of every nook and cranny of our society that allows it… Religious holidays have become barely recognizable to what they were intended to be… Marriage and the nuclear family have become a sham, and Polyamorous, Legally Open Relationships are soon to be the next movement that society will be forced to accept the "loving model of what family should be."
Has bitterness and racism that we are seeing more and more of in the media always been there, or is it possible that the bitterness has swelled with the more attention we place on it? Morgan Freeman was asked, "How do we stop racism?" "Stop talking about it." He said, "I'm going to stop calling you a white man, and I've going to ask you to stop calling me a black man." I hope this would be true. But, overall, we need focus less on our differences and more on our similarities.
People are flying new technologies and drones day to day, yet all while we become drones ourselves, in this life we've made. Life… It's being drained away — slowly. And we, we're are the ones bloodletting ourselves, letting the life trickle out, in hopes that we will get closer and closer to "better."
The Truth is that there is only one whose blood was poured out in which we can find hope, and that is in Christ, our "sure and steadfast anchor of the soul," of whom, we can "hold fast to the hope set before us." (Excerpts Hebrews 6)
Seek the life that we can only have in Christ, and you will find hope for living today.
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It's a couple of days late due to me not being around.
Round 2, LLC. announced that they will be producing all-new model kits based on the popular Star Trek Discovery television program at the annual Wonderfest USA sci-fi modeling show in Louisville, Kentucky which was held Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd 2018.
Their initial release will be a 1:2500 scale model of the title ship, the U.S.S. Discovery and will be offered under the Polar Lights brand. At 1:2500 scale, the model will measure nearly 12" long.
Round 2's development team is considering subsequent releases and was polling show attendees for feedback. 1:2500 scale kits of the U.S.S. Shenzou and U.S.S. Enterprise as featured in the show are being considered as are larger format models at either 1:1000 (29.5" Discovery length) or 1:1400 (21.1" Discovery length) scale. The 1:2500 U.S.S. Discovery should be available in early 2019 with one to two additional releases to come later in the year.
Exact release dates and prices were unavailable. Keep an eye on Round 2's model kit development blog collectormodel.com and the Round 2 Models facebook page for updates as development progresses.
Round 2 also displayed their current and upcoming Star Trek kit releases including a new prototype of their highly anticipated release of the 1:350 scale Klingon K't'inga.
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GoControl GD00Z Z-Wave Plus Garage Door Controller
The Linear GD00Z Garage Door Opener Remote Controller accessory is compatible with virtually any automatic garage door opener connected to a sectional garage door. Installers only need to 'pair' the unit into the Gateway, mount the unit, connect two wires and plug it in. It is just that easy to have a complete system that will open or close the garage door remotely through a Z-Wave certified Gateway or Security Panel.
Main Features
- May be used with HomeSeer (and other) systems to remotely monitor and control garage doors
Providing both audible and visual warnings prior to door movement, the GD00Z meets UL 325-2010 safety requirements. These built-in measures (in addition to the safety features that come with the garage door opener) make this a safe way to remotely open / close a garage door.
The Z-Wave Garage Door Opener Remote Controller accessory integrates with other Linear Z-Wave enabled products, and can also act as a wireless repeater to ensure that commands intended for another device in the network are received (useful when a device would otherwise be out of radio range).
- Z-Wave Plus Certified
- 120v/60hz White
- Signal (Frequency): 908.42 MHz, 9.6Kbps or 40Kbps capable
- Garage door position sensor frequency: 345 MHz
- GD00Z Control Module
- Garage Door Sensor
- Mounting Hardware
Pairing Sensor with Main Unit
- 1) If nothing happens, make sure the battery is in place correctly in the tilt sensor.
- 2) Press and hold the pair button on the side of the unit for about 7 seconds. It will emit a short chirp.
- 3) Release the button.
- 4) Remove the back plate from the tilt switch to trigger the trouble button.
- 5) A short chirp should be heard.
- 6) If a short chirp is not heard, try pressing and releasing the trouble switch inside the tilt sensor.
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The Central Committee will reconvene in an urgent session on Monday, December 4, 2017.
The urgent Central Committee meeting has been set for Monday at 14.00 hrs in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Finance will be present for this meeting.
The agenda points are:
- Discussion on status update of Government's finances
- Advice regarding changes to the composition of certain Permanent and Ad hoc Committees of Parliament


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The Hiawatha Bike Trail (accessible via the Midtown Greenway) crosses the neighborhood behind Currie Park right next to the Light Rail line.
The West Bank is easily accessible via both the Green Line and Blue Line light rail systems. There are two Blue Line light rail stops that are close to the West Bank: the Blue Line Cedar Riverside Station passes directly through the neighborhood, and the Franklin Ave Blue Line Station is a short walk north down Cedar Ave to the neighborhood. The Green Line's West Bank station plants you directly in the heart of the neighborhood on Cedar Ave.
The University of Minnesota Bus Routes : Routes 2, 3, and 7 serve the West Bank Area. For more information on this route and connecting routes check out the Metro Transit Online Schedule.


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Learn more about the fascinating works of sculpture in Crystal Bridges' collection, as well as the artists who created them. The experience highlights five to six works. This is an outdoor tour that follows the museum's Art Trail, a paved path. Tour begins in the south lobby. Please arrive five minutes in advance.
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home•projects•City of Hobbs Effluent Booster Station
It took major coordination between different agencies and engineers before the work began, but a great decision was made when coating the interior piping at the City of Hobbs Effluent Booster Pump Station. In order to preserve the wastewater pipes and fittings in the station, and combat heavy abrasion, Series 431Perma-Shield PL was selected because of its low pigment volume concentration (PVC) and innovative coal tar free, resin-rich formulation. This modified epoxy would provide resistance to H2S gas and provide excellent chemical resistance to the ductile iron substrate.
"The City of Hobbs has a tradition of choosing products based on quality and longevity," stated Coatings Consultant Lane Salvato. "And, of course, the engineer wanted the best system they can get within budget." Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, the engineer, had used Tnemec products in the past, and appreciated the accelerated testing done on the Series 431, so they had confidence in the product. "Their previous success with our Series 434 and 436 Perma-Shield products gave them the confidence to choose Tnemec."The City of Hobbs Effluent Booster Station used approx. 560 gallons of Series 431 Perma-Shield PL to protect wastewater pipes and fittings.
The ductile iron pipes used in the project were manufactured in Birmingham, AL by American Cast Iron Pipe Company. Series 431 was shop-applied at location by Vulcan Pipe and Steel Coatings after being prepared according to NAPF 500-03-04, with a 3.0 mil angular surface profile. The coating was spray-applied at 40-50 mils dry film thickness (DFT) with an airless plural-component system using an internal spinner gun. In order to prevent pinholes and establish a homogeneous film, and because Series 431 is self-priming, Vulcan sprayed two coats on each pipe, using a total of 350 gallons of the product. The resulting, newly-coated pieces were shipped to Hobbs, NM on April 1st.
The various-sized fittings and valves used in the project were shipped to Hobbs from Tyler, TX. They were supplied by Tyler Union and coated by Jifco, Inc of Texas. The fittings were prepared in a similar manner, in accordance with NAPF 500-03-05, and spray-applied with Series 431 Perma-Shield PL at 40-50 mils DFT.
The pipes and fittings arrived in Hobbs and the first pipe was laid into the ground on April 10th, 2013. Before going in the ground, in accordance with NACE RP 0188-99, all of the lining was high-voltage holiday detected at 4,000 volts. "The engineer was truly impressed with the end result; it was contiguous, with no visible problems at all," said Salvato. "It took involvement from everybody, but all looks great."
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Each year we admit 60 children into Reception. As the school operates a catchment area, places are offered to children living in the catchment area on a distance from the school basis. The admission criteria are currently as follows:
1. Looked after children (in public care)
2. Children in the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
3. Children living within the catchment area who live nearest to the school.
4. Children outside the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission.
5. Children outside the catchment who live nearest the school.
The Local Authority manages admissions for Reception at Chilcote Primary School and hold the waiting list for Reception until December each year. The waiting lists for all other year groups are managed by the school office. The school also manages admissions for Nursery and an application form can be downloaded from this page.
Birmingham admissions can be contacted on 0121 675 0555 or emailed at the following address firstname.lastname@example.com if you want details about the catchment area or to make sure you have the most accurate, up to date information on admission criteria.


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This post summarises the key changes from the Budget handed down by Joe Hockey in respect of 2015/6 and beyond.
To gift or not to gift?
Are you running a business and want to reward your clients for their loyalty or remind them of your services? Read on for how gifting can be deductible.
Super contributions for employees to rise
The super guarantee/required employee super contribution is set to rise from 9% to 9.25% and then gradually increase to 12% of the next 6 years.
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It was third time lucky for Bexhill United's footballers against crosstown rivals Little Common.
An early Kevin Barden goal gave Bexhill a 1-0 victory at The Polegrove yesterday (Saturday) following two cup defeats at Little Common Recreation Ground earlier in the season.
It also continued Bexhill's fine recent record at home to Common having scored 11 goals in two comprehensive derby successes at The Polegrove last term.
In front of a sizeable festive crowd, Barden landed the decisive blow in only the fourth minute. A mistake by Common midfielder Jared Lusted presented Barden with a clear sight of goal and he neatly rolled the ball past goalkeeper Matt Cruttwell.
Bexhill had a decent opportunity to double their advantage a couple of minutes later in their penultimate home game of the season. Scott McDonald elected to take the shot early - when he had time to have dribbled closer to goal - and didn't get enough height on his chip to beat Cruttwell.
There was precious little goalmouth action during the rest of the first half. Common enjoyed the bulk of the play with the bitingly cold wind at their backs, but failed to convert possession into goalscoring opportunities and Bexhill goalkeeper Yankuba Camara dealt well with several set-piece deliveries.
Common again made the running for much of the second half, with Bexhill posing the occasional threat on the counter-attack. Bexhill showed why they've conceded just 17 goals in 19 league games by defending resolutely, with impressive centre-halves George Aston and the fit-again Dan Cruikshank making some important blocks.
The visitors had a confident penalty appeal turned down when Lusted's left-foot shot appeared to strike the raised arm of a sliding Cruikshank in the only noteworthy incident of the third quarter, but there was more action in the final 25 minutes.
The entertaining and unpredicatable Camara acrobatically repelled Martin Denny's shot from outside the box before parrying a Russell Eldridge free kick in unorthodox but effective fashion.
A shot by Chris Cumming-Bart, who had a decent game, after Jamie Crone failed to connect with an Andy Atkin cross was saved by the legs of Cruttwell, while at the other end, Denny sliced wide having exchanged passes with Lewis Hole and a well-struck Steve Morris shot from Jake Sherwood's pull-back was straight at Camara.
Steve Mote's back header from an Eldridge free kick was again straight at Camara, Denny and Morris had efforts blocked, and Jack Woodward shot narrowly over from just inside the box. A Cumming-Bart effort at the other end deflected wide.
Bexhill remain second having extended their unbeaten run to 11 Macron Store Sussex County Football League Division Two matches, while seventh-placed Common's bid for a third successive top four finish now looks unlikely.
Bexhill: Camara, G. Aston, Ottley, Elliott-Noye, Cruikshank, J. Aston, Barden (Garman 50), Cumming-Bart, McDonald (Crone 66), Atkin, McMinigal (Clifford 73). Sub not used: Cooper.
Common: Cruttwell, Sherwood, S. Mote, Eldridge, McEniry, Smith, Bristow (Woodward 52), Brown (MacDonald 84), Hole, Morris, Lusted (Denny 63).
Standings (played-points): 1 Worthing United 17-42, 2 BEXHILL UNITED 19-39, 3 Wick & Barnham United 16-36, 4 AFC Uckfield Town 19-36, 5 Mile Oak 16-28, 6 Oakwood 15-27, 7 LITTLE COMMON 19-26, 8 Haywards Heath Town 19-26, 9 Steyning Town 16-25, 10 Midhurst & Easebourne 17-22, 11 WESTFIELD 18-21, 12 Rustington 18-20, 13 Saltdean United 17-14, 14 Storrington 19-13, 15 Seaford Town 19-0.


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When we were treated to a beautiful sunrise it was clear the plan to do this walk today was inspired. The start is back at Fife Ness but unlike last time we were instead walking north west to St Andrews which meant the sun was at our backs, so no squinting into the strong, low sun for us. It is this attention to detail that raises our planning to an art-form. And once again, weatherwise, the 2nd of January proved the best day of our holiday – you'll remember similar conditions two years ago. Continue reading
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Sligachen to Elgol
You might remember the Colvend Coast claimed to be the best coastal walk in Britain. Now it certainly was great, but today's walk easily beats it. With a bit of logistic skill the Missus dropped us off at Sligachen on Skye for a walk through the mountains to the coast on the other side and then a coastal section to Elgol. It might have been that we had picked a beautiful day, but this walk was simply stunning. Continue reading
Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge
I've been wanting to do this classic route through Glen Tilt for years and today the planets aligned. It isn't a difficult walk but there is one obstacle that can seriously ruin your day if the conditions are wrong: you have to ford the Geldie Burn. If it's in spate you have to retrace your steps as it would be too dangerous. The reason I managed to persuade the Missus to let me go (and on a work day too) was that it was being organised and led by the rangers of Atholl Estates: yes, Jazz and I would have to be sociable. Continue reading
Ardnave Point
An autumn break on Islay and while the Missus is off scaring geese with her hi-vis cycling attire, Jazz and I are off for a wander around Ardnave Point in the north-west of the island. It is one of those walks where the expression "Why on Earth haven't we been here before?" keeps being uttered because this walk is an absolute beauty. Continue reading
Lochranza to Corrie
It has been said that I don't do enough planning for these walks. Well not this one. This was a coastal walk that would be simplified if it was low tide. I therefore arranged for my Mother to give birth to me so that 52 years later the Moon's position in its orbit would produce such a situation. I had also arranged with the Jet Stream to park a ridge of high pressure over Arran on the day so we would be treated to lovely autumnal weather. All was therefore set for the annual birthday escape walk. Continue reading
Having spent a lot of time wandering around the Drumlanrig and Queensberry estate it seemed odd not to have visited Drumlanrig Castle and its grounds. So with a beautiful autumn day forecast we headed down. The drive in was suitably impressive with the various cottages dotted around the grounds looking straight out of a Visit Scotland calendar. I had planned on a random wander around the grounds, but it turned out that there is a series of paths through the woods and, even better, they are well-maintained and signed footpaths with the cycling mob segregated to their own routes. We bolted together three of the paths to give an easy 4-hour wander. Even the ones marked as strenuous are easy with lots of well-placed seats where you need to regain your breath. Continue reading
Glen Rosa
In our relationship the Missus is the leader and visionary coming up with the big plans and delegating to the "staff" the actual implementation. So this week Jazz and I were a little discomfited to hear that she would be joining us for a walk: the annual appraisal comes round so quickly. The brief was simple: it must involve a ferry; no early starts, insects or mountain climbing; and make sure the weather is good. As you see: she paints with a broad brush. So a bit of planning came up with a circuit in Glen Rosa on Arran, and we like to think we came up with a beauty. Glowing praise at the end from the Commander-in-Chief meant it looked as if we'd succeeded. Continue reading
Crinan Trail
You may have been wondering what the Missus was up to yesterday while Jazz and I were having our antiquity-fest in Kilmartin Glen: it turns out she was exploring the Crinan Trail and she enjoyed it so much she wanted to share it with us today. Unfortunately as we wolfed down breakfast in the hotel the rain gave everything a Scotch Mist grayness. But then as we packed the car the blue skies developed over Jura and headed our way. We took this as a very good omen and so headed off. Continue reading
Strathearn Saunters
Something unusual today: a tale of two walks near Comrie with a lovely lunch in the middle. Each walk is about 2 hours long and so with a leisurely lunch it makes for a pleasant day out. The great thing is that the whole of Strathearn seems to be great walks: everywhere you go there are signs pointing out another attractive path. The local community realises just what a gem they have and are keen to tell visitors about it to boost tourist money: it is working because we've just decided that we are coming back in May instead of the Algarve. 1 Continue reading
- OK, it won't be as hot but Jazz can come with us and we don't give any more money to the Ryanair git. ↩
Ben Chonzie
It's been four months since we've been in Highland Perthshire, and that is clearly way too long: time for a long weekend and so the Crieff area got our tourist readies. The Missus had a rush of blood to her head and offered to drop us off at the bottom of Ben Chonzie (with a silent "C", Gaelic-fans) and pick us up at the end of the day: we jumped at the chance to bag another Munro. So we headed up Glen Lednock to the car-park and as we did, the clouds dissipated to leave a clear blue sky and a beautiful morning. As this web-site's motto says: "Planning is all". Continue reading


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Running alongside the HEPCA Mooring Project, we have initiated training programs for more than 800 boat skippers and hundreds of additional boat crews throughout the Red Sea region. Such workshops increase safety awareness, which has a direct impact on decreasing the accident ratio within the Red Sea. The main advantages of the different workshops conducted within the activity has an everlasting effect. This ongoing educational project teaches the preservation of the coral reefs and marine life through the correct use of mooring buoys. In fact, one of the leading causes of mooring damage is improper use of the moorings, including for example, physical damage by ramming and the tying of too many boats onto a single mooring.
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Regional Report Eastern February 2010
When it opened more than two years ago, a privately owned container port in Portsmouth, Va., was widely hailed as a model for others — including North Carolina's international terminal, planned near Southport. Now, with the sprawling terminal in Virginia more than half empty, it serves as a warning about the perils of poor timing. APM Terminals Management B.V., part of Danish shipper A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, opened the port amid projections that international trade would double by 2020. The company boasted that the container terminal — third-largest in the U.S. — would tap new technology to move cargo faster with less fuel and pollution. It's capable of handling 1 million containers a year.
But shipping declined as the global economy sank into recession, causing Maersk to post a $706 million loss in the first nine months of 2009. Allison Enedy, a spokeswoman for APM Terminals Virginia, says the Portsmouth terminal is operating at only 40% of capacity. "We can handle boxes more efficiently than anyone, but the boxes aren't out there."
The downturn prompted the company to seek help from the Virginia Port Authority, which operates state terminals in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News. Joe Harris, a VPA spokesman, says state officials are considering a lease whereby the state would operate the terminal, relieving APM of those headaches and costs.
North Carolina port officials remain undaunted by APM's problems. Spokeswoman Karen Fox says the State Ports Authority still plans to open the first phase of the $2 billion international terminal in 2017 and is seeking investors for a public-private partnership. It would handle as many as 1 million containers a year initially. At 50 feet deep, it could handle larger ships than can now call on state ports in Wilmington and Morehead City. Port officials are counting on a rebound in shipping and perhaps a dearth of East Coast ports able to handle the larger vessels shippers are building.
Curt Stiles, associate professor of management at UNC Wilmington, says shipping volume will increase but questions whether that will be enough to provide plenty of business for a new terminal. "It's such a risky thing for the state — and it's such a large thing — that such a decision should only be made after thorough economic analysis. And the economic analysis that has been done has been paper-thin."
Fox says the State Ports Authority so far has only done an economic forecast to develop a business plan it can take to investors. "The project is in the very preliminary planning stages. There are significant environmental studies, design studies and economic analyses that remain to be done."
ELIZABETH CITY — Elizabeth City State University decided not to change its name. State Rep. Bill Owens had asked the school to consider a change to reflect its ties to the UNC system. But alumni wanted to keep the old name to reflect the school's heritage as a historically black university.
WILMINGTON — Two investors sued Cooperative Bankshares and six board members, saying management and directors ran the bank recklessly. It closed last June and was taken over by Troy-based First Bancorp in a deal brokered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The lawsuit seeks $350,000 plus interest.
LUMBERTON — Heartland Publications, which owns the Robesonian newspaper here, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Clinton, Conn.-based chain owns 19 Tar Heel newspapers, including six others in the region. It hopes to emerge from bankruptcy this spring.
GOLDSBORO — Fifty-four lost their jobs when Edison, N.J.-based CDG Management closed its call center. It didn't give a reason. Employees here handled fundraising for nonprofits.
LUMBER BRIDGE — The N.C. Department of Labor charged Mountaire Farms with 20 violations of worker-safety laws and fined the Millsboro, Del.-based chicken processor $73,325. In June, an ammonia leak at its local plant killed an employee. The state says workers were not properly fitted for respirators.
HAVELOCK — North Carolina's Eastern Region, a Kinston-based economic-development agency, will use a $115,000 grant from Golden LEAF, a Rocky Mount nonprofit, to study the impact of basing new F-35B Joint Strike Fighters at the Cherry Point Marine air station. The Navy will decide in December where to base the jets.
WILMINGTON — Pharmaceutical Product Development paid about $77 million for Beijing-based drug developer BioDuro. The contract-research organization now employs about 1,400 in Asia and 3,000 in North Carolina.


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Morning came with a gentle rocking.
I opened my eyes. The sky outside was red, and dotted with birds. The pool of ruby light opposite the window crawled back and forth in time to the motion of the carriage.
I straightened and peered outside through the glass: the World Train seemed to be moving across a narrow causeway now, a sparkling ocean extending from horizon to horizon on either side, its surface whipped by wind. In the east the scarlet eye of Nsomeka Star burned through a thin veil of cloud, the west presided over by the striped face of a gas giant called Soshu.
Dear readers,
It's finally happened: the free version of this science-fiction novel has been taken offline in order to make room for the hard-cover printed edition from Ephemera Bound Publishing, on sale in stores and online beginning Valentine's Day, 2008.
I regret any disappointment. I kept the free version available as long as I could. Pleasure be sure to check out the new edition! See Cheeseburger Brown.com for more information and updates.
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