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by Event media on 7 Feb 2008
The leading Clipper boats are almost free of the confines of the South China Sea and soon will be out into the open Pacific Ocean where skippers will be able to execute any tactical plans that they have been hatching in order to gain an advantage. Jamaica still leads but now by just 39nm from Glasgow.
Along the east coast of Taiwan there is a northerly current which eventually becomes the Kuroshio Current (Black Stream) of the east coast of Japan. This is the world's second largest ocean current and the leading yachts will be trying to hitch a ride on it to speed their progress to the finish. This is, however, a double-edged sword as the northerly wind is set to continue and this will create a wind-against-tide situation giving rise to some horrible sea conditions. These will be exacerbated by the predicted increase in wind strength which is expected to hit more than 30 knots over the next few days.
The move east by the fleet was inevitable as they all have to leave Taiwan to port. Those that made the move earliest could possibly benefit by a few miles from another north-bound current that passes up the west coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines, against the monsoon winds. This is one of the reasons Jamaica has lost a few miles to the chasing pack over the last 24 hours as they were one of the last teams to move eastwards.
Nova Scotia split from the pack several days ago; a deliberate move, the reasons for which they kept to themselves at the time. Skipper Rob McInally came clean in his morning report to the Race Office. 'Despite the fact that our instruments are full of gremlins and the joke about not knowing why we were on this tack, we came east to find a current going north out of the Palawan Passage and the Sulu Sea,' he explains. 'We have managed to get a good northeasterly tack being nearer Luzon, although the north tack has been pretty bad with no current to help. Today we have found the current and a
reasonable northerly tack. Unfortunately, the wind over current has made the nasty swell even more confused.'
One yacht that has lost by going east is Qingdao. The Chinese entry was hoping for a good result on this race to their home port but has been dealing with a medical situation over the last few days and has been making progress towards the coast of the Philippines in case they needed to drop off the crew member for hospital treatment. The patient, Du Fei, a 25-year old Chinese national, is now recovering from severe seasickness and a possible viral infection that is being treated onboard under the supervision of her skipper, Marcus Cholerton-Brown.
Race Director, Joff Bailey, says, 'Marcus has handled the situation very professionally and has been in contact with the Clipper Race Office and medical advisors in the UK via Falmouth Coastguard throughout. He made the decision to change course towards the Philippines 36 hours ago as a precautionary measure and the crew showed their normal grit and
determination and carried on racing, even though they knew they may have had to stop into the Philippines. Early this morning Fei had recovered sufficiently for Marcus to make the decision to continue towards Qingdao.'
Each of the Clipper Race skippers is trained to handle medical situations like this and they are aided by crew members throughout the fleet who have professional medical training. In addition, each yacht is equipped with a comprehensive medical kit supplied by our Official Supplier LE West, the premier supplier of pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment, medical consumables and first aid kits to the maritime community.
Joff says, 'We have worked very hard with LE West to design the optimum medical package for the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. We all hope that nobody gets injured or sick but it is reassuring that if crew members do need treatment they have the correct equipment and supplies onboard to handle most situations.'
Jake Airey from LE West comments, 'This is exactly the kind of situation we have worked with the Clipper Race team to make provision for. Our expertise in this field means we have been able to ensure that Qingdao and the other nine yachts in the fleet have the equipment on board to effectively handle medical emergencies at sea and provide treatment for crew members in a timely fashion.'
The first of the yachts are due to arrive in Qingdao on 14 February where they will be berthed in the marina that has been constructed to host the sailing events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games later this year.
Positions - DTF - DTL - at 18:00 GMT 6 February 2008
1 Jamaica 1145 0
2 Glasgow:Scotland with style 1184 39
3 Hull & Humber 1195 50
4 Uniquely Singapore 1195 50
5 Durban 2010 and Beyond 1198 53
6 Nova Scotia 1204 59
7 New York 1206 61
8 westernaustralia2011.com 1234 89
9 Liverpool 08 1260 115
10 Qingdao 1303 158
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What we also heard was that it feels a little heavy, yet well balanced — it tipped our digital scales at 1.38kg. It features a combination of machined aluminium and carbon fibre in its construction, and apart from those materials making the body feel solid, the finish on the carbon fibre adds a bit of grip that makes the unit feel reassuring to hold — there is little to no chance of it accidentally slipping out of your hand.
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The speakers are decent considering the size of the laptop, and should provide a reasonably enjoyable close listening experience.
Performance and battery life
Performance is fast thanks to a strong configuration that includes a fourth generation Intel Core i7-4500U CPU, 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and a 256GB solid state drive (SSD). Graphics are handled by the Intel HD 4400 chip that's part of the CPU. In our Blender 3D test, the XPS 13 got a time of 44sec, while in our HandBrake DVD-to-MP4 conversion test it recorded 20min 12sec. These times are on par with what we've seen from other Ultrabooks that use the same CPU, such as Acer's Aspire S7-392.
Graphics performance as judged by the latest 3DMark tests was quite good, too, with the Intel HD 4400 chip recording 4624 in the mid-range Cloud Gate test, and 630 in the high-end Fire Strike test. Both are slightly faster than what the Acer scored using the same chip.
As for storage, the 256GB SSD could take little time to fill up if you're not selective in what you install and the data that you keep, but it's fast. In CrystalDiskMark, it recorded a read rate of 513.8MBps, and a write rate of 335.6MBps. Both are great results. During general usage, the XPS 13 felt responsive, with applications launching quickly, and boot up time was a mere 7sec (the time it took the Ultrabook to cold boot to the Windows login screen). It woke up from sleep in about 2sec from the moment we lifted the lid.
Battery life ended up being very good, with the XPS 13 lasting 7hr 15min in our rundown test. In this test, we loop a video after we disable power management (that is, putting it on high performance and not letting the screen switch off or dim), enable Wi-Fi, and use the maximum screen brightness. With lower screen brightness and a balanced power profile it will last longer, but it will depend on the tasks you run, too. The battery is internal and not removable, which is what allows the form factor to be slim and the build to be solid.
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The overall user experience is a good one, with the XPS 13 feeling mostly comfortable to use. However, it did take us some time to get used to the keyboard, which has rounded, isolated keys that have their letters printed smack-bang in the centre of the key. None of the keys are in non-standard positions, though, which meant we could easily hit the Delete and Backspace keys during the flow of our typing sessions when we made mistakes — on some laptops these keys can be located in slightly different positions, such as on the ASUS Zenbook UX301, which has the power button where the Delete key should be.
Key travel is impressive considering the thin nature of the chassis, but the feel of the hit is quite hard once the key stops travelling. We think the keys need a little more resistance on the way down to counter this feeling. If you type at night, you'll appreciate the backlight, which looks good, and there are a couple of intensities to choose from. If the keys haven't been hit after a short while, the light switches off, but it comes back on again if you move the touchpad (in addition to hitting a key).
The touchpad is a large one (100x62mm), and it supports gestures such as two-finger scrolling and three-finger flicking. It was accurate during our tests, but the texture did feel a little too abrasive. Support for Windows 8 swipe-in gestures is included, though we found ourselves invoking these by mistake quite often. The pad is centred according the chassis rather than the space bar (though there's not much difference there).
Finally, the 13.3in touchscreen has a Full HD resolution and we love how vibrant it looks. Colours appear rich and the brightness is intensive enough to make the screen viewable in a well-lit office environment.
Unfortunately the touchscreen's Gorilla Glass overlay is very glossy. Reflections were always annoying, but especially so when there was a light source located behind us.
Because the edges of the screen have a rubber outline that helps seal the lid against the chassis when it's closed, swipe-in gestures to bring up Charms or switch apps can feel irritating against your fingers.
Another annoying thing we noticed about the screen was a dynamic brightness change that occurred every time we switched from a dark screen to a bright screen. It had nothing to do with the adaptive screen brightness setting in Windows 8, which we disabled, and we couldn't find a setting anywhere else regarding this slight change in luminance.
When using this Ultrabook in your lap, heat could end up being an issue. Though the fourth generation Intel Core CPUs run efficiently in terms of how much heat they put out, the XPS 13 can, nevertheless, get quite warm. The base has air vents that can be easily blocked if you use the XPS 13 in your lap or on a soft surface. A fan pushes air out of the chassis through vents that are located along the spine, and this air comes out in front the screen when the lid is fully open. The fan is audible when it's running, but not as loud as it was on the older model we reviewed.
The Dell XPS 13 is very much a standard Ultrabook that has strong build quality, good battery life, and a vibrant, Full HD screen. We also like its fast storage. We'll be picky, though, and say that the keys could use some more resistance in their downward travel, and also that the touchpad could stand to be a little smoother against the skin. We also wish that the screen wasn't so glossy and that it didn't exhibit dynamic brightness changes.
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Quilters call unfinished projects UFOs. Currently, my guild has a
contest to finish up those UFOs. Last year, I made a resolution to work
on mine and got 7 completed. I'm renewing my resolution this year to get
more done. :)
So, you find out you are so normal. I think unusual is for the person to
decide on a project and get it done before starting on any others.
So glad you are back in your house with holiday decorations and good memories. Certainly lifts the spirit.
ETN Zone 7
Remember the River Raisin, the Alamo, the Maine, Pearl Harbor, 911.
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HA! I love it. I'm so delighted to hear that others have half finished
projects as well. My resolution every year is to finish everything already
started, and I'm always thrilled that at least a couple things get done.
Problem is that the list is long, and I seem to always add to it. Have the
house fairly done though......well, if you overlook the fact that the
moulding isn't up on the new back door yet, and no paint in that part......due
to not finding a matching one, since it's been discontinued.....and the
backsplash isn't quite completed.....and the list goes on. However, at least
it is liveable, and for the first time since before the hurricane, we got
to have Christmas in the house again!!!!!! YEAH!!!! Was literally "like
Christmas" to open up boxes of decorations, etc. and put them out
again.....so many wonderful memories!
Anyway, thanks, you all make me feel like my life is normal. HA!
Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year!!!! Thanks for the past years
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The updated service offers much better scalability and price/performance than its predecessor, Google claims.Four years after launching its Cloud SQL managed MySQL database service, Google on Dec. 10 announced the beta availability of what it described as a second-generation version of the service. The updated service leverages improvements in Google's Compute Engine hosted cloud infrastructure service and disk storage capabilities to deliver better scalability and performance per dollar, Google Product Manager Brett Hesterberg wrote in a blog post. According to Hesterberg, Google's second-generation Cloud SQL service is seven times faster than its predecessor and scales to 10 terabytes of data and 104GB of memory per instance, both of which are well beyond what was offered with the first generation of Cloud SQL. Cloud SQL is a fully managed service that lets enterprises hand over to Google the task of administering and managing MySQL databases. As part of the service, Google manages tasks such as backups, data replication, data recovery and business continuity. Google also assumes responsibility for applying any security patches and software updates on behalf of enterprises that are using the service.
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Sony has target on back thanks to hackers
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Sony will fully restore PlayStation Network services on Thursday in all regions other than in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea, the company said.
The group of anonymous hackers that posted a fake story proclaiming Tupac Shakur is alive and well in New Zealand on PBS' website might now be targeting Sony.
Sony plans to restore all its PlayStation Network services by this weekend in all regions except Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, the company said Tuesday.
Sony's PlayStation Network online gaming service will reopen for millions of gamers across Asia on Saturday, more than five weeks after it was taken offline following a cyber attack.
Sales and profits in Sony's core electronics business both rose last year, but the company recorded an overall net loss primarily due to a write-off of tax credits, it said Thursday.
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Bump to v2.36
Changelog: More robust internals.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.35...v2.36
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Package Details: profile-cleaner 2.36-1
|Git Clone URL:
|https://aur.archlinux.org/profile-cleaner.git (read-only)
|Package Base:
|Reduces profile size by cleaning their sqlite databases.
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graysky commented on 2016-11-23 19:28
Bump to v2.36
TheChickenMan commented on 2016-09-05 03:49
I have noticed that after running profile-cleaner on Chromium (v53) that I lose the ability to play videos on Youtube. This issue was solvable by removing Chromium's cache (rm -r ~/.cache/chromium). This has happened twice. I'm not completely sure profile-cleaner was the cause but I think that this was pretty good indication.
ryansito commented on 2015-10-24 14:30
@graysky The tor browser path is:
Keep up the good work !!
graysky commented on 2015-07-25 18:58
Bump to v2.35
Changelog: Added support for inox.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.34...v2.35
graysky commented on 2015-02-03 20:09
Bump to v2.34
Changelog: Added zsh completion.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.33...v2.34
graysky commented on 2015-01-24 15:22
Bump to v2.33
Changelog: Support for Opera and simplified options for browsers with multiple names, like 'chromium' 'chromium-beta' 'chromium-dev' which now autodetect and just work.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.32...v2.33
graysky commented on 2014-11-28 20:45
Bump to v2.32
Changelog: Update for Qupzilla's patch.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.31...v2.32
graysky commented on 2014-08-30 21:54
Bump to v2.31
Changelog: Exclude *.sqlite-wal files.
Commit: https://github.com/graysky2/profile-cleaner/compare/v2.30...v2.31
richardkemp commented on 2014-08-10 09:34
[rich@arch ~]$ profile-cleaner f
profile-cleaner v2.30
Cleaning profile for firefox
Cleaning webappsstore.sqlite-wal done -0 Mbytes
Cleaning cookies.sqlite-wal done -0 Mbytes
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Profile(s) for firefox reduced by -92.57 Mbytes.
These don't seem to add up..
Anonymous comment on 2014-06-30 06:43
Namcap was spitting out a bunch of warnings for this package regarding dependencies already being satisfied, so I verified each one via pactree and indeed every dependency you have explicitly listed is either part of base-devel or pulled in by a package from base-devel. Base-devel should be assumed, so all your dependencies can be removed, or at least the ones directly pulled in via base-devel.


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Print the list on any printer which is installed – with substructure of the combobox.
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How the oligarchy of the world attacks Brazilian democracyMonday, December 15th, 2014
[Translation of an article from El Clarín of Santiago, Chile, for December 10, 2014. See original here.]
by Felipe Cabello
The availability of the internet facilitates access to information from diverse countries of the world and through it we can follow the paths of the news and identify its origin, its distortions and emphases, and often its deceptions or its incessant repetitions for clearly political and economic purposes. Identifying the origin of the news through the internet also allows us to recognize those centers and media that are the creators and originators, especially in international news, and others that are at most translators, repeaters and simple echo chambers.
What is deplorable and tragic about this is that in Chile, for example, a country with interests similar to those of other Latin American countries, the newspapers with the greatest circulation repeat, without the slightest hint of analysis, reasoning or criticism, news that attacks the relations between countries with common origins and with problems similar to those of the rest of continent. A recent clear demonstration of this was the major campaign against Brazil and the re-election of President Dilma Rousseff, concerning which there was no sparing of insults, lies and calumnies to sabotage her administration and to hinder her re-election. This negative propaganda campaign, which began about two years ago and was to continue without interruption until her re-election, began in Europe and the United States on the pages of media that answer to the interests of the one percent of the world's population, like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, The Financial Times and The Guardian. (more…)


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January 23, 2013
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Posts Tagged 'Stormwater'
News to US
News to Us this month provides an update on the dioxane contamination case. Also, two new projects bring money to improve water quality in the Huron. Finally, read articles on two widespread water quality issues – PAH contamination due to coaltar pavement sealers and bacterial pollution from failing septic systems.
Judge grants local intervention in Ann Arbor dioxane pollution case In a precedent setting decision, Judge Connors granted intervention on legal negotiations associated with the Gelman dioxane plume to HRWC. Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor were also granted intervention. As the Attorney General's counsel stated, "…. in our experience we've never seen a circumstance where an environmental policy group or a public interest group basically has intervened and been a participant in the negotiation of a consent judgment, whether it's the very first negotiation of a consent judgment, or in this case the fourth amendment to a consent judgment." HRWC will represent the needs of the river ecosystem and recreational users.
$1.8M in federal funds to help protect Huron River watershed A significant award through a federal Farm Bill program is coming to the Huron. These funds will be used to protect natural and farmed lands and support farming practices that protect water quality. Efforts led by the Legacy Land Conservancy will be focused on the headwaters of the Huron in Oakland, Livingston and western Washtenaw counties. HRWC is one of many local groups involved in this unique partnership.
$675K design contract for new tunnel to Ann Arbor riverfront approved A major stormwater management and river access project in Ann Arbor now has the funding it needs to move forward. A tunnel will be built underneath the railroad tracks connecting pedestrians from Depot Street to the Border-to-Border trail and Argo park. This tunnel will also act as a release valve for stormwater which tends to back up and flood land and property in this low lying area where Allen Creek meets the Huron River.
Coal tar main source of toxicity in streams A recent study found that up to 94% of PAHs found in sediments in Milwaukee-area creeks and streams came from coaltar pavement sealants and that 78% of all samples had enough PAH content to be considered toxic. PAHs are a toxic class of chemicals that impact aquatic life and human health. HRWC has been working, in the face of mounting evidence, to ban the use of coaltar and other high PAH sealcoats to reduce the impacts of this unnecessary contaminant. Learn more about area bans at hrwc.org/coaltar
Aging septic systems fouling Michigan waters Did you know that Michigan is the only state that does not regulate septic systems? As many as 1.4 million of these systems exist within our state, very few are under any inspection and maintenance requirements. Sixty four rivers sampled in Michigan had bacterial contamination that was traced back to human sources. This is one of the biggest threats to Michigan waterways. HRWC has more information on this issue and how you can maintain your septic system here and will be investing in septic system education in Honey Creek, a tributary of the Huron considering impaired by the State for bacterial contamination.
Water Quality Monitoring Program Allows Active Involvement
The 2016 Water Quality Monitoring Program season wrapped up at the end of September, and now I spend time compiling the data for analysis. With the help of 60 volunteers between April and September, we gathered water samples for chemistry analysis at 37 sites throughout Washtenaw, Wayne, and Livingston Counties. Flow measurements were also taken at several of those sites. Monitoring sites are visited up to 12 times during the season, and it would be impossible to gather this much information, or visit as many sites, without the help of volunteers. We are able to gather critical watershed data, as well as keep eyes on the Huron River and its tributaries for potential problems and risks such as erosion and pollution. I am proud of this program, it allows citizens to become actively involved in protecting the Huron River watershed and the water we rely on for so much. Thank you, volunteers, for helping us.
Mark your calendar for January 19, 2017 at 6:00pm and come to our Volunteer Appreciation and 2016 Field Season Results Presentation.
Find out more about the Water Quality Monitoring Program and sign up to volunteer in 2017.
Working for the Huron at Home
In addition to being the director at HRWC, I own a home. As a homeowner we've been trying to reduce our carbon footprint and save water and energy.
My work in the environmental field makes me familiar with the many things we can do at home to protect the environment. But it takes money and time to act on these tips. This past year we were finally able to work on a few "greening" home improvements, shared here for inspiration . . .
Rain Gardens
Last year we reached out to the Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner's Office to help develop a plan to capture and infiltrate more of the runoff from our roof. Years ago we installed a rain barrel but it is limited to 50 gallons per rain, with use in between rains. I live in Ann Arbor on a pretty small parcel and there is not much room for rain storage and infiltration…or a garden. But we were able to identify 2 different rain garden locations—one a swale along one side of the house and another in the front of the house.
After choosing plants and a design we installed the rain garden last spring—digging, mulching, and placing rocks and native plants strategically for rain water capture and aesthetics.
At first it didn't look like much but as the summer and fall wore on the plants blossomed and grew. We enjoyed running outside when it was raining to see the water gushing out of the gutter/downspout and in to the rain garden where it soaked in to the ground. We found out that we have pretty sandy soils, unusual for this area, so the water soaked in quickly. If anything, we can divert more runoff to this garden it was so "thirsty". I also learned, through trial and error, what was a weed and what wasn't. Staying on top of the weeding is the biggest challenge now that the rain garden is in.
Solar Panels
Last summer we also decided to install solar panels. Since we had last looked in to solar panels the cost has come down substantially. There are also substantial tax incentives in place this year that help with the price of the panels. We got quotes, talked with colleagues and friends who had installed panels and chose an installer, Homeland. It took over 4 months until the system was up and running but in early November we were generating electricity! We're still getting familiar with how it all works but we have a nice looking box in the basement that hums when we are generating energy and a website to track our power generation. We're looking forward to the summer when the sun really shines to see how much energy we can generate and reduce our carbon.
For You!
If you are considering home improvements, or even smaller actions that help protect the environment, HRWC promotes many of them at our Take Action pages. Our booth at the Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show, March 18-20, will feature two sustainable landscaping experts providing free information on rain gardens and native plants: Susan Bryan leader of Washtenaw County's Rain Garden Program (Saturday) and Drew Laithin of Creating Sustainable Landscapes (Friday/Sunday).
Susan also wrote the cover story for the Spring 2016 Huron River Report, sharing success installing private rain gardens in our Swift Run Project and offering some great tips for those considering DIY rain gardens. Take a look, its a good read and will inspire you to start a rain garden movement in your neighborhood.
News to Us
News to Us covers a diversity of topics this month including articles that chronicle two significant threats to local water resources – stormwater runoff and coal tar pavement sealcoat, and three (yea!) bright spots highlighting solutions to – wastewater treatment, microbead contamination and global climate change.
Healing fractured water: How Michigan's roadways impact our waterways. In Oakland County alone there is "nearly 2,700 miles of county roads that average 24 feet wide. With an estimated average annual rainfall of 30 inches, these roads generate over five billion gallons of stormwater runoff in just one year." Learn more about roadway runoff, the issues and solutions (including mention of Ann Arbor's Green Streets policy) in this article that is part of a series on the Great Lakes water cycle.
Coal tar sealants: Challenges ahead. This article provides a good overview of the issues associated with coal tar and other high PAH pavement sealcoats that residents commonly use to maintain and beautify asphalt surfaces. This is an issue HRWC has been educating our partners and supporters about because of the significant water quality and human health impacts. Read this article and visit our webpage www.hrwc.org/coaltar to learn what you can do.
Dexter Brewery Turning Wastewater To Energy. The City of Dexter and Northern United Brewing Company have come up with an innovative solution to a big water problem. Northern United has invested in a state of the art onsite wastewater treatment system that turns wastewater into energy and reusable water. This is allowing the company to expand its water use and treatment needs without overburdening Dexter's municipal wastewater treatment plant.
Nations Approve Landmark Climate Accord in Paris. Reason for celebration is the agreement reached at the Paris Climate negotiations last week. The last set of negotiations in Copenhagen 6 years ago ended in gridlock and a lot of disappointing finger pointing with nations shirking responsibility, including our own. While there are significant weaknesses to the Paris accord, nearly every country signed the commitment including the U.S. and China, the world's leading emitters. Many are viewing the accord the beginning of a global shift away from a fossil fuel based economy. As global citizens we need to keep up the pressure on our countries to hold to their commitments.
U.S. House approves bill to ban plastic microbeads. News to Us has been tracking the issue of plastic microbead pollution in water for some time now. Good news on this front as well. A bill banning this ingredient used in personal care products like soaps and toothpastes has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now awaits a Senate vote. A similar bill has be stalled in the Michigan legislature for some time now.
Getting the Word Out
It is not enough to protect the Huron River watershed. There is a whole world of watersheds and citizens reliant on plentiful clean water. So sometimes we step outside of our watershed boundaries to share with others what we are doing and how it is going. In return we learn from others making a difference in their watershed. In the last month I have hit the road to talk with a few new audiences about some of the work of HRWC.
The Great Lakes Restoration Conference took place in the Windy City (it certainly lived up to this moniker while I was there) last month. Along with Alister Innes from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Cheryl Kallio from Freshwater Future, I spoke to an audience of Great Lakes restoration professionals about the impacts of coaltar sealcoat and the PAHs it contains, on lakes, rivers and human health. Minnesota is the only Great Lakes state that has achieved a ban of this product that is commonly used to maintain asphalt driveways and parking lots. We are hoping to grow the buzz on this topic within our region to help get PAH contamination (the compounds of concern in coaltar sealcoat) out of Great Lakes waters.
Next, I was off to Detroit to the Michigan Association of Planners Conference. Here I participated in a panel sharing stories of how communities throughout Michigan are incorporating climate change into municipal planning and trying to build resilience in natural, social and economic systems so that when more extreme events hit our cities and towns we can bounce back quickly and sustain less damage.
Finally, the 3rd annual Stormwater Summit was held at Lawrence Technological University. What a diverse group of professionals we have doing seriously good work right here in southeast Michigan! The audience received a brief on the Lake Erie algal bloom that contaminated Toledo's drinking water in 2014 and what is happening in Michigan and Ohio to prevent a similar event in the future. I presented our work within the Huron to adopt better rainfall data to create stormwater systems that can accommodate the heavier rains climate change brings to our area. We also heard about some very cool green infrastructure and urban conservation projects. Summit presentations will be available soon on the Pure Oakland Water website.
These types of exchanges ensure HRWC staff are aware of innovations occurring elsewhere that inspire our future work and give back to the community by sharing innovations of our own.
The Power of Water
So far we have had a pretty wet summer. I am sure that is not news to you. The river levels are well above average all along the Huron. Generally this is a good thing, viagra as it keeps the tributaries flowing, provides new habitat for critters to populate or feed at, and allows more of the river to be floated by us all.
Sometimes these higher flows can be bad. The current is more rapid making it difficult for fish and other wildlife to move against it to find food or shelter. Strong currents can also be dangerous for paddlers.
In some places, sales our actions as humans, interacting with and changing the structure of our environment, exacerbates the consequences of heavy rains, which are occurring more frequently due to climate change. In natural environments, heavy rains slowly collect (after saturating the soil) and flood lowlands and eventually the river after a long period (days, even). In built up environments with lots of hard, impervious surfaces, and straightened channels or underground pipes, the rain does not even have a chance to soak into the ground, let alone move out into a flood plain. The result can be a rapid rise in water level and velocity that can be destructive or even deadly to wildlife and humans alike. A good example of a built-up area like this is Allens Creek in Ann Arbor. Over 90% of the stream in this tributary watershed is piped underground, and over 40% of the land cover in the watershed is impervious.
During a 3-inch rain storm on June 14, the top video here was recorded at the outfall of Allens Creek to the Huron River, just downstream of Argo Dam. The flow out of Allens Creek exceeded 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) on two separate occasions during the storm, and hit a peak flow of 1,350 cfs. The flow returned to its usual trickle within a matter of hours. The second/bottom video shows what it looked like the next day.
Nothing could survive, human or otherwise, in a concentrated flow with such a velocity. The flow is strong enough to send logs and boulders downstream and scour the river bed of any finer materials or living plants. Note how the downstream river condition following the blast looks more like a Rocky Mountain gorge river than the Midwestern meander the Huron usually is. Such "flashy" flows are not natural, and HRWC is working with partner municipalities to change the way stormwater is managed. New approaches utilize green infrastructure to capture and infiltrate rains into the groundwater before they hit the pipes or streams. Other, larger storage projects, like the one under Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor or in Mary Beth Doyle Park are being installed to hold storm flows back. It all makes a difference, but more is needed to overcome past actions and return our streams and the river to a more natural state.
News to Us
It has been a busy news month. Many exciting things happening at the global, national and state level that affects us right here in the Huron. The environment took front seat in international news this month with Pope Francis' encyclical. Our federal government finally provided clarity on the Clean Water Act by better defining "waters of the US". The State of Michigan has released a draft vision for water that includes a dramatic reduction in phosphorus to our waterways. And not to leave out local action, the Ann Arbor Observer provides a look at how the University of Michigan handles stormwater.
Pope Francis, in Sweeping Encyclical, Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change. The recent papal encyclical has been making waves among Catholics and far beyond. The document is a call to action bringing a moral argument to environmental protection and climate change. A fascinating and welcome contribution to the environmental movement, if you haven't read much about this, the article is a nice summary of the report and the implications.
Issues of The Environment: The Clean Water Rule. HRWC's Elizabeth Riggs is interviewed about EPA's ruling on Waters of the US, or the waters protected under the Clean Water Act. She discusses how this ruling will impact our state and watershed and why this ruling is so important.
DEQ announces 30-year vision for water. The State's draft water strategy addresses nutrient pollution, invasive species, boating and harbors and water trails. The strategy also calls for investment in technologies that support clean water and the establishment of a fund to finance implementation of water strategy. The vision is out in draft and the DEQ is accepting comments until August 28th.
More information on Michigan's Water Strategy and how to comment can be viewed here
Calming the waters. This editorial provides a deeper dive into the issue of phosphorus pollution, reduction goals, and how Michigan needs to do more to make meaningful progress toward those goals and make appropriate contributions to a region-wide effort to reduce problems in the Great Lakes resulting from excess phosphorus in our lakes and waterways.
Storm Over the U-M: The city and county have strict new stormwater requirements. But the university isn't on board. Water knows no political boundaries which can create tension over responsibility for and management of this resource. When it rains on our cities and towns, it needs to be managed to avoid flooding, erosion and other stormwater related issues. This article chronicles ongoing tension around stormwater management by the University of Michigan.
New study links coal-tar sealed pavement to death of aquatic organisms
Numerous studies on coal-tar based asphalt sealcoats have linked this product to human health problems and ecological damage (learn more about the issue in this recent blog and this newsletter article, page 7). HRWC would like municipalities and homeowners to refuse to use coal-tar based sealcoats because of their environmental effects, and a recent study released by the U.S. Geological Survey gives us all another reason to do so.
In this study, researchers applied coal-tar sealcoat to a section of a parking lot, and simulated rain-falls and collected the water runoff both 3 days and 36 days after sealcoat application. Two common aquatic species (fathead minnows and cladocerans) were exposed to the run-off. A 1:10 dilution of the run-off (which would be an approximation of conditions in moderately urban streams and ponds) caused a 10% mortality of the fathead minnow and a 60-100% mortality of the cladocerans, with the length of time after sealcoat application not making a difference.
There is much more to this study including looking at the effects of ultraviolet light, alternative sealcoat products, control treatments, and differing treatment lengths. However, based on the one part of the study given above, it is clear that coal-tar sealcoat is producing toxic rain run-off. Secondly, the sealcoat continues to cause the death of aquatic life 36 days after application (and perhaps further, but this was not included in the study). Application guidelines of coal-tar sealcoat state that the sealcoat should not be applied if rain is forecast within 24 hours to allow the product time to cure, but after this period the "risk level of runoff drops close to inconsequential." This study reveals these application guidelines are incorrect.
Readers are welcome to check out the study for themselves; it is technical but not impossible to read. It is also copyright free, so HRWC is able to give the journal article here.
How is Your Local Government Doing?
Ever wonder how best to protect the river and its watershed?
We think about this everyday here at HRWC.
One of the best ways to is to encourage location and design of neighborhoods and businesses to keep excess runoff and pollution out of the river. Each local government (cities, villages, and townships) in the watershed is responsible for reviewing land use development and designs within their own boundaries. That means one of the best ways to help the Huron is to ensure each local government has policies in place that allow residential and commercial development in a way that allows the river and its ecosystems to continue to function.
HRWC has two tools that can help citizens in any of the 63 different local governments in the watershed get involved in their city, village or township planning commission, board, or council.
- The Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning (click on link. the Citizens Guide is halfway down the page), takes readers step-by-step through the land use planning process and its importance to water quality.
- As part of a new project, Green Infrastructure Services for Local Governments, funded by the Americana Foundation, HRWC has created two checklists; one for elements recommended in a local government's Zoning Ordinance, and another for elements recommended for their Master Plan. See how many recommended elements are in your local government's ordinance and master plan.
HRWC is currently using the checklist in partnership with Webster Township as part of their master plan revision process. HRWC plans to be working with at least two more local governments in the next year as part of this project.
What Does Adapting to Climate Change Look Like in Cities?
On a dreary Halloween morning a group of 20 intrepid University of Michigan students, boarded a trolly for a whirlwind tour of locations in Ann Arbor that show how one city is preparing for a changing climate. Guided by myself and two colleagues from the City of Ann Arbor, Jen Lawson and Jamie Kidwell, the group heard stories and learned of strategies for protecting homes from flooding, trees from dying, and residents from suffering from heat and cold related health issues and high energy costs.
As a society we still need to do everything in our power to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling global climate change. At the same time, we are already experiencing the impacts of a changing climate which are certain to continue into the future even if greenhouse gas emissions stopped tomorrow.
In the Huron River Watershed, arguably the most potentially damaging trends we are seeing in our weather patterns are larger rainfall events and more frequent and longer high heat events. Larger storm events cause flooding and overburden or damage important infrastructure (stormwater systems, dams, water utilities, roads, homes and businesses). Consecutive high heat days are a significant threat to human health and can cause droughts and brownouts. Actions that reduce the impact of these changes can be considered climate adaptation actions, or actions that build resilience to climate change.
Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County have started making investments now that help prepare for these changes. A few examples:
- The City has conducted a detailed analysis predicting where flooding is likely to occur which is helping prioritize stormwater management decisions like where pipes need replacing and where green infrastructure (like rain gardens) can help
- Washtenaw County has recently adopted new rules requiring additional infiltration and detention of rain water for new and re-developments protecting our river from erosion, pollution and risk of damaging floods
- Ann Arbor's Green Rental program is helping improve energy efficiency in low income areas making staying cool or warm during extremes more affordable
- The Urban Forestry and Community Forest Management Plan identifies areas that are in need of shade trees to provide cooling and recommends species likely to survive more climate extremes
The City of Ann Arbor has recently released a series of climate videos that share more about why this work is a priority and what is being done. Here is the one on extreme storms:
Check out all four videos at a2energy.org/climate.
The students learned a lot about what is going on in their own backyard. I hope these links help you do the same. All aboard!


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If you have never heard of poutine, it's time to start. Poutine is a traditional Canadian dish. It's the ultimate comfort food — French fries smothered in gravy and topped with cheese curds. It's no surprise that poutine is all the rage – who doesn't love French fries? And who doesn't love French fries smothered in cheese? I made my own poutine — vegan, of course. It's really simple. I made my Perfect Baked Oven Fries which are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Then I topped the fries with some Daiya mozzarella cheese and melted it until it was gooey. Lastly, I smothered the whole thing with my delicious brown "beefy" gravy. This was so good. It was hot, crispy, gooey, cheesy, and indulgent.
Poutine [Vegan]
This Recipe is :
For the French Fries:
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into fries
- 2 Tbs. arrowroot powder
- 1 Tbs. paprika
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups vegan mozzarella shreds
For the gravy:
- 2 Tbs. vegan butter
- 2 Tbs. chickpea flour
- 1 tsp. ground thyme
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 Tbs. vegan gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or "beef-flavored" broth
To make the French fries:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the potato slices onto the 2 baking sheets.
- Toss them with the arrowroot, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and oil. Make sure the fries are all well coated and that the spices are evenly distributed.
- Separate the fries so that they are in a single layer on the baking sheets.
- Bake the fries for 20 minutes. Flip the fries on each baking sheet. Turn the baking sheets around and put the one that was on the lower rack onto the upper rack and vice versa.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the fries are very crisp but not burnt.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the fries and put them back in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
To make the gravy:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chickpea flour and whisk until you have a roux.
- Add the spices and the Worcestershire sauce and whisk well.
- Let the roux cook for a minute. Add the broth and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer and thicken. It should be able to coat a wooden spoon. Taste for seasoning adjustments.
To assemble:
- Using a wide spatula, put the cheesy fries onto a plate and top with hot gravy.
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