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Memoir vs Autobiography
I recently wrote a memoir. A family member asked me, "Why wasn't so-and-so mentioned in your book?"
"I didn't include many special people, interesting places, and events of my life in the work, mainly because I wrote a memoir, not an autobiography." I said.
"What's the difference? I'm not sure I know. Isn't a memoir supposed to be about all that you remember in your life?" he said.
That's when I gave a brief comparison as I understood the differences.
"To me, a memoir presents slices of memory around a theme. The theme I chose was my adoption and healing love. The memoir began simply as a journaling of the various encounters I had as an adoptee with the love that finally healed my life and my wounded heart. Much of what I wrote when I started out was for my own personal reflection and not intended for publication. Only later did I see the theme emerge.
An autobiography, on the other hand, is a full, comprehensive accounting of everything in the life of the person writing. The autobiography organizes itself chronologically. The memoir or personal narrative, may meander through various memories and snatches of experiences surrounding the developing theme. Is that explanation helpful?"
"I think you should share that in an Introduction or Preface then." he said.
"Perhaps a blog post will do. On behalf of my readers, I was trying to be brief and focused." My family member seemed satisfied.
This is the simplified explanation of how I envisioned and wrote my recent book entitled, Adopted: An Adoptee's Memoir of Healing Love. I hope I clarified the distinction enough to not be held guilty of leaving out him and others I love and value.
QUESTION: Is the explanation I gave clear and accurate as you think about the differences?
Many Democrats Are Waking Up
Let's hear from one man who woke up.
Death and Democrats: Consider This
This is what I would have written. Best said by Bill.
How Should We Respond To Apocalypse Date Setters? – YouTube
It's really important to remember what Jesus said, "No one knows . . . " when the end will come except for the Father. Therefore ANYONE claiming to know is flatly contradicting Jesus and therefore IS IN SERIOUS ERROR!!
Jesus went on to say that we should know the times and the season of His return. But NEVER will we know the EXACT day, hour, or year of His return.
So, if leaders claim to know . . . get away from them as fast as you can unless they've PUBLICLY repented of date-setting.


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Day two of the 2012 convention of the AZ-CA District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod began with the continuation of Pastor Jon Zabell's Keynote presentation on "The Sacramental Life." Delegates were also given time to share their own thoughts on the blessings of Holy Communion in a Christian's day-to-day living.
Pastor Ross Else, chairman of the District's CrossWalk Ad Hoc Committee, presented its report and recommendation to receive CrossWalk Lutheran Church into membership with the district. Delegates joyfully observed the evangelical and brotherly attitude with which the committee's work of evaluation and correction was carried out and also received by the leadership of CrossWalk. Convention delegates, following the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee, accepted CrossWalk as a member congregation of the AZ-CA District.
Pastor David Clark, 2nd Vice President of the District, shared more information on the work of the Synod's Translation Evaluation Committee (TEC). Three Bible translations are currently being considered for recommendation for use by Northwestern Publishing House now that the 1984 version of the NIV is no longer in print. Last year's Synod convention asked the 12 District conventions to vote on the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), the English Standard Version (ESV), and the New International Version 2011 (NIV2011). A fourth option was added to the ballot: deferring the vote until the 2013 Synod convention. These ballots will be collected from all the districts before they are tallied. Delegates also approved a recommendation to encourage the TEC and pastors of the Synod to continue a thorough evaluation of all the translations under consideration before making a final decision.

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Treasure Hunter Located bin Laden; Hopes to Recover Body in June
An American treasure hunter has claimed that he knows where Osama bin Laden's body was laid down in the ocean. Treasure hunter Bill Warren, from California, has made the claim a year after the al Qaida leader was killed by a special Navy SEAL unit.
"I've located where it was thrown," Bill Warren told Spanish newspaper El Mundo of bin Laden's corpse. "I'm the only one with this information. It's 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat."
Warren, a shipwreck hunter since the 1970s and a marine explorer, has said that he has been able to decipher the location using satellite images provided to him by a source at the Pentagon. He claims that one image shows soldiers laying a body out to sea at about 11 a.m. on May 2, 2011.
"He's at the bottom of the ocean and the soldiers put weights on him," Warren told the paper.
The treasure hunter has said that he does not trust the American government or U.S. President Obama regarding their the claims about bin Laden, and he would like to locate the body so DNA tests can be carried out to confirm the body does belong to the al Qaida mastermind.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has spoken about the sea burial earlier this week with NBC News' Brian Williams: "Obviously, [it's] never easy to see any dead body, but it was part of the job. I think we made the right decision not to sensationalize this, not to desecrate it, so to speak. His body was flown to a Navy ship. It was given a proper Islamic burial at sea and I think that we handled it exactly right."
Warren hopes to begin his search for bin Laden's body on June 1, and believes it would be possible to find the remains within a week. However, his distrust of the American government continues: "My only fear is that the U.S. will try to kill me. Or sink my ship. It's a huge risk. This zone is full of spy satellites. And you can't hide from America."


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by George Stephens
(Riverside, California)
In April '12, Thirty 30 put out their second Ep, Dawn, and gained many fans in the process. I had found these guys on Twitter, and sent them a tweet and they kept tweeting.
It was that instant fan-band connection that needs to exist more often. What I liked about the "Dawn" Ep is that it had rock hooks with really cool beats and meaningful lyrics. So when they announced that they were wading into the studio this past August to begin recording their final Ep of 2012, I was excited to hear new music.
Fortunately for me, they did not disappoint! This 5 song Ep, produced by their new producer, Roger Alvarez, has a great production sound to it. It doesn't sound like it had been recorded in their last two Ep's.
1."Taste Of Fate"- this is my favorite 'heavy' song by Thirty 30, and it opens the Ep with a boom. It starts off with a breakdown and a choir, and then goes into this sick thrashy verse section, which begins with vocal/guitar Anthony Esparza (who is the screamer) and then hands it off to their lead singer, Danielle Cullins, for the rest of the verse.
The whole band performs fiercely, but in the middle of the song, they go into a section that reminds me of Master Of Puppets, with a smooth twin guitar harmony over an acoustic guitar. My favorite part of this song is after the second chorus, right when the breakdown hits again, there is an 808, which is the first I've heard in a Thirty 30 song, and it just slaps you in the mouth. So awesome!
"Lying To Myself"- Most Thirty 30 fans will know this song as the first single for "From The Fallout". It is a very pop-rock song that makes me think, what if No Doubt played hardcore? It's a hooky song with a great breakdown and guitar solo, but the chorus is just as catchy as them come.
The verse has a cool bassline sun he'd with the bass drum, almost funky, and a synth behind it that gives the song a different feel.
"October"- this song is Thirty 30's GooGoo Dolls song. This is the one song on "From The Fallout" that I did not like. It's not that its a bad song, it just sounds like something off of MTV or VH1.
Danielle's voice reminds me of Michelle Branch on "October", but I just don't like it. I prefer my music to be a heavier style though.
"From The Fallout"- this song is the last track on the Ep, and it rages from start to end. The guitars and drums on this song are very complicated, and even I got lost a few times just because I couldn't believe that as musicians, Anthony, bassist Alberto Lafarga, and drummer Joel Flores go from a simple song like "Lying To Myself" got his metal epic.
Another great thing about this song, is that Anthony y takes over and shares vocal duties with Danielle. I loved Anthony's voice on Thirty 30's first Ep, "Inventing Ghosts" and am glad he's come back.
"Electric Chapel" Lady Gaga Cover/Bonus Track -
Yes, Thirty 30 did cover a Lady Gaga song. It's a good rock version of the pop icons song, and Thirty 30 did add a lot of cool ideas. My only complaint was the way the vocals were performed.
I heard Gaga's original and Thirty 30's versions back to back and noticed that Danielle is singing almost everything Lady Gaga sang. Because its not a hit, Thirty 30 could have gotten away with it.
Next time they cover a song, I would be interested in seeing what the singer can do differently instead of playing it safe.
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If you had to find me somewhere, you would probably find me down at O'neils home cooking eating an organic sweet-potato bun breakfast sandwich with ham.
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Our Firemen, The History of the NY Fire Departments
Chapter 8, Part III
By Holice and Debbie
Engine Company No. 9 thereafter should be known as Hose Company No. 35; Engine Company No. 47 as Hose Company No. 34; Engine Company No. 17 as Hose Company No. 37; Third Ward Hose Company as Hose Company No. 27; Fifth District Hose Company as Hose Company No. 28; Hose Company No. 44 as Hose Company No. 29; Hose Company No. 43 as Hose Company No. 31; Hose Company No. 42 as Hose Company No. 32; making the number and location of the fire apparatus as follows:
Fire wardens to the number of six were stationed in each of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Wards.
The common Council, on September 7, 1842, by ordinance, established the offices of a chief engineer, a superintendent of the aqueduct works, a water purveyor, and a register of rents, to hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the Common Council, unless sooner removed for cause by the Croton Aqueduct Board, with the Concurrence of the Joint Croton Aqueduct Board committee. The chief engineer, under the direction of the Croton Aqueduct Board, had the general executive care and superintendence of the Croton Aqueduct Works.
The superintendent and water purveyor had the care of laying down all the distributing pipes, hydrants, and stop-cocks, under the direction of the chief engineer and Croton Aqueduct Board; examined into, and reported to the Croton Aqueduct Board all applications for water, and generally did all such duty assigned to them; they attended all fires, provided against all unnecessary waste of water, and saw that all hydrants were closed at the termination of each conflagration.
The salary of the chief engineer was increased to one thousand five hundred dollars per annum.
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AECOM Engineering Technician – SERMC in Mayport, Florida
United States of America - Florida, Mayport
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking an Engineering Technician to provide mechanical engineering support for naval ships in the Mayport, FL area. The position will be located at Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC), Mayport, FL.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide Technical Assistance as necessary in the troubleshooting and repair of Freshwater production and pollution abatement equipment.
Provide Technical expertise during various assessment evolutions, such as TSRA/INSURV
As part of an onboard technical assist visit, provide ships force with on the job training (OJT)
Assist with the identification of required repair parts necessary to correct system malfunctions
Complete the required documentation upon completion of assessment and technical assist visits
Ability to work independently, perform tasks in confined spaces
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of "journeyman level" experience within the last 10 years in all of the following areas:
Independently or leading a team of technicians troubleshooting, repairing or testing U.S. Navy ships mechanical systems to include pollution abatement equipment; Oily Water Separator Systems (OWS), and associated pumps and piping
Interpreting naval engineering drawings and piping diagrams.
Must be qualified as a Nay Oil Pollution Abatement (OPA) inspector in accordance with NAVSEA technical manual S9593-FL-GYD-010.
Independently or leading a team accomplishing formal material condition assessments (i.e. TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, or similar) of U.S. Navy Ship System as noted in item (a)
Communicate the findings of the above troubleshooting/assessments with official reports
Use of the following, or similar, workload databases: Microsoft Office products, Navy Maintenance Database (NMD), minimum of read access rights on Electronic Departure For Specifications (eDFS), Navy Ships' Engineering Drawing Repository (NSEDR) and TAAS-Info.
Position requires an active Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC)
What We Offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster.
Please note that AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM.
Job Category Military Support
Business Line Management Services
Business Group Management Services Group (MS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 189757BR
Clearance Required Yes
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.


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The writing splurge continued beyond last week's blog post, allowing me to reach the new designated end-point for the second version of my dissertation. This end-point came after rather more chapters than I'd originally intended, meaning that it's quite possible that my dissertation will be made up entirely of material written this month.
And so all the chapters I wrote back in June/July are feeling all gloomy and neglected because I'm all excited about my shiny new chapters from this past week or so. This will presumably be the state of affairs until my dissertation supervisor emails back to say 'no, I'm afraid this is all complete bollocks' (in a much politer, non-British kind of way).
Yes, shiny new chapters have been sent flying over the interwebs to my unsuspecting supervisor who will probably be unimpressed by my presenting her with almost twenty-thousand words of new material, almost completely out of the blue. Surprise! *Balloons*
Since sending off new-and-shiny dissertation chapters, I have written two more. These result from the pleasant delusion that it might actually be publishable one day.
I also took a trip into uni today to use the library. Critical research ensued, to the distant sound of some occasional but very loud burping from a different area of the library. Quite impressive, really. The burp volume, that is, not the research. My research remains less than impressive because I'm not entirely sure I'm getting the right material. My Publishing Project rationale was rather woeful and, given that it's on the same novel, I really think I ought not to use it as basis for the dissertation's essay.
Therefore, until I can get some advice from my supervisor, I shall be wading through as many texts as I can find with the word 'fantasy' in the title. Sounds like a winner to me.
On the fiction-reading front, I have for now abandoned Andrew Neiderman's boob book and started on Cassandra Clare's City of Bones. It comes highly recommended by Stephanie Meyer, but I'll try not to hold that against it. Madam Meyer does, after all, like Jane Austen, so I can't utterly condemn her taste in reading.
Two chapters in and we're doing okay. It's not quite enough to grip me but I haven't had the urge to throw it out the window. There have been several snippets of unique and quite lovely description so I'm keeping positive - though a real determination to read it might have to wait until the writing splurge fizzles out.


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11th of October 7pm
Anyone (or if you know someone) who is affected by the Benefits Cap should come along to this Morning Star Scotland public meeting on the 11th of October in Govan.
Guest speakers are: Cllr Matt Kerr (Labour & Co-op) and Margaret Wood (Unite Steward).
Chair: Kath Campbell
All welcome. Hope to see you there.
Venue: Pearce Institute, Govan Cross
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-poverty-homelessness-and-the-housing-tickets-37606855116
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/627958110926333/


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This indicates that a signed token request, sent to Ably to request a token, has been used before. The nonce checks within the Ably service ensure that a signed token request can only be used once, and as such, the rejection of a token request that has been previously used is a valid part of the security measures in the platform design.
This error can be caused by network connectivity issues on the client side. What can happen is that the HTTP request to turn a signed token request into a token gets through to Ably, but the client never gets the response due to network issues. Then, when the client automatically retries the http request in a fallback data center it will get this error.
If you are getting this problem consistently (rather than just occasionally given network issues), here are some things you should check which may be causing it:
- You should not cache the signed token requests you send to clients. Each token request must be unique.
- Check that your client is obtaining a new token request each time the authCallback or authUrl is being used. We have often seen customers mistakenly cache the token request between authCallback calls.
If you've gone through the list above and are still getting this error, try to get a debug-level log of the generation of a token request, and contact us for more help.


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6 Mariners Walk Drive
Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
- Residential
- Single Family Attached
- Sold
Agent Remarks
Welcome to Wild Dunes, a Sea Island resort with world class amenities situated on 1600 acres and 2 1/2 miles of private beach. 6B Mariner's Walk Villa offers easy access from a spacious screen porch to the pool, courtyard and the most desirable stretch of beach on the Island....it's perfect for children to play, go shelling, hunt sand dollars, enjoy a morning jog or stroll at sunrise. This large one bedroom & bath townhome features numerous updates: stainless steel appliances, new kitchen/bath cabinets & pulls, granite countertops & vanities, 18 inch Roman tile floors in the kitchen and bath, solid wood floors in the living area, washer/dryer, a full size sleeper sofa, tastefully decorated furnishings throughout, fully accessorized, new light fixtures... new light fixtures, ceiling fans. The dining area seats six. The king bed in the master bedroom is extremely comfortable with plush linens & pillows, and flat screen TV's.... A unique feature at Mariner's Walk is the assigned primary parking space at the front door perfect for unloading luggage, groceries, beach chairs & fishing gear. This beautiful condo is being sold furnished and produces excellent rental income....it's turn- key & ready for the season. Additionally, the resort features: deep water marina, onsite restaurants, the Sand and Sea Spa, 17 Har-Tru tennis courts ranked in Tennis Magazine's Top 10, Wild Dunes Links and Harbor golf courses are considered by Golf Digest among the "Best in the State" and family recreational & social programs. It's only a short drive to the airport, exquisite dining, unique shopping, historic architecture and the romantic ambiance of downtown Charleston & the Lowcountry.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 04-12-2017
Sold Date: 12-13-2017
Aprox Days on Market:
8 month, 0 days ago
Listing Sold:
11 month, 28 days ago
Baths Info
Fullbaths: 1
Building Info
Year Built: 1982
Floors: Wood
Foundation: Piling
Exterior Features
Misc Ext: Lawn Irrigation, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Screened, Special Yard Lights
Lot Info
Acres: 0
Lot Desc: Beachfront, Ocean View
Misc Features
Auction: No
Parking Info
Gar Pkg: Off-street Parking, 1 Car Carport
Property Features
Amenity: Cable Tv Available, Club Membership Available, Gated Comm, Golf, Golf Membership Available, Lawn Maint Incl, Marina, Neighborhood Pool, Play Park, Tennis Court, Trash Pickup
Roof: Architectural
Style Sfa: Condo Regime, Condominium
Stories: Multi-story
Special: Flood Insurance
Rooms Info
Beds: 1
Rooms: Living/dining Combo, Utility
SqFt Info
Sqft: 830
Unit Info
Unit Num: 6b
Utilities / HVAC
Cooling: Central
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Elem: Sullivans Island
Middle: Laing
High: Wando
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The women's basketball team is in Tuscaloosa this afternoon to face the Alabama Crimson Tide at 3 PM. You can listen live on 1320 AM (Columbia) or on GamecocksOnline.com.
South Carolina (7-7, 0-2) Notes
- The Gamecocks are top of the league in free throw shooting in SEC action at 80.8 percent. Carolina is also third in the league in rebounding margin, edging opponents by 5 rebounds per game.
- Freshman Kelsey Bone ranks among the top 30 in the nation in rebounding with 9.8 boards per game. She is 2nd in the league in rebounding.
- Junior Valerie Nainima is 3rd in the SEC and 30th in the nation in scoring with 18.6 ppg.
- A win over Alabama today would be Carolina's second straight win over the Crimson Tide and their fifth in the last six meetings. It would also be the team's first SEC win since defeating Alabama on Feb. 15, 2009.
Alabama (8-7, 0-2) Notes
- Alabama receives a strong contribution from its bench, as the reserves have accounted for almost 38 percent of the team's total points this season.
- The Crimson Tide ranks second in the league in rebounding with 44 rebounds per game.
- Junior Tierney Jenkins is the league's leading rebounder with 9.9 boards per game.
- Varisia Raffington (12.3 ppg) and Jenkins (11.1 ppg) lead the Crimson Tide in scoring.


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WOA!!! it's been long, so let me just get on with it. WE HAVE A WINNER!!!! for the Giveaway. And the winner is.......................... (insert Lilian Muli's lame suspense of Slimpossible here.......drum rolls, confetti and real smoke) .......... EVARITA KAMAU!!!!!!.
Now before you go Jumping up and down, you know the way in Kenya everything is rigged, even the count of chicken to be slaughtered as at a funeral is rigged!!
So here are the results in black and white (and the other colours). If you see down there you will see results powered by Random.org so don't think it was me and my relas counting the entries in the kitchen.
Congratulations Evarita!!!!, si you know where to find me!
And runners up, see the way you were close? anyway next time:-)
And thanks everyone for participating.
So onto storos, I know I have not done an outfit for a while, but I have been busy with other paraphernalia of life, not that I know what those are but its been long since I used that word Paraphernalia just thought best I throw it in here.
Can we all agree on something, now most of you know me and the way am a stickler for correct spelling and grammar though I rarely get it right but am trying, can we stop or at least minimise the use of these g8t, luvly, xwit, xaxa (as in seriously XWIT?!!) why are you doing this to your english teacher? and wasting goverment money for those who went to public schools? PLEASE PLEASE am begging you, lets just try and spell, every time I see that, its like being poked in the eye with a rusted fork repeatedly.
Liz and I went to Gikomba, I did some shopping!! so roundi hii, I bought stuff that is not my size, the models I had jana Yvonne (size 16) and Anne (size 8) so I think I need a size 12. Those who want to come by to check out the stuff, buzz a woman, am still working on the pictures will update. So keep it here.
My friend, styling a size 16 is no joke, if you are a fabulous size 16 ebu stand up and clap for yourself, frankly I dont know how you guys do it, this was my first time so am still shaky, but am learning as we all are.
My size 8 model, aki I need a Nikon!!!! a Harambee should be pigwad very soon. Am forming a committee and if you want me to be in your wedding committee you had better sign up to this one!
More pictures are coming.
COFFEE AND CRUMBSSo I have been having request to do something for men and kids, so I am thinking TOI MEN and TOI KIDS, but I need some experts on that front; Meanwhile Gentlemen, before I come up with a male blogger to help me with this; Please also note that this thing called blogging vile munajua haileti pesa, (not yet) so I need volunteers.
I have found this gentleman who is very good, so my male people visit the blog and learn something, ukishapata look, vutia mimi wire, I go shopping!
Go read something, he is at The Gentlemen's Standard. You can thank me later.
And in other totally irrelevant news....
Kijana huyu alie piga musicha yake ngumi, is coming to town, now we have been discussing him at length. Please note I like some of his music. Now the way I have heard it the tickets to his concert is ranging between 12K and 23K. Kenyans have money!!! (those are Angelina's words not mine), frankly I dont know any kenyan who will blow that kind of money on Chris Brown. I am sure there are several, but I don't know them, but I do know those who will blow that kind of money on one sitting at their local drinking hole on beer alone:-)
Now tell me, how many people do you know in this country who have that kind of money? Talk has been going on about how kenyan Corporate world is stingy and dont want to sponsor artists (or artiste as now every other kenyan even those who have released only one song since 1997 are called). I dont know why they are saying this and I see Safaricom and Zuku are all over the place sposoring practically everything that needs sponsoring, heck safaricom would rather we go bila MPESA for hours on end but still sponsor an event like the opening of an envelope! So now whuaaat do these people mean.
Personaly, I do not have that kind of money but I am accepting tickets, preferably VIP, no need to be stingy with those tickets as I have even more broke friends who would like to attend. I hope Chris Brown farts only rainbows and expensive perfume that shall float our way as we gaze in wonderment, while thinking of where the next rent is coming from!
Ed's Note
I will sometimes in the course of this week, take a walk to Uhuru highway/ Upperhill roundabout and take a picture of this billboard I saw, where a beautiful woman is kissing a mango head passionately. (she is not kissing a mango fruit, this particular mango has the face of a man with lips and a nose and... JESAS!! strange things are happening in this country. I want to keep that picture so I show it to my children in future. I will also give a copy to National Archives, for future reference, as I am sure there are people in this country who shall in future need to learn the art of kissing a mango head (when the aliens land that is).
Aya basi have a good one.


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Steve Connor
London Independent
Aug 14, 2011
It may soon be possible to wear your computer or mobile phone under your sleeve, with the invention of an ultra-thin and flexible electronic circuit that can be stuck to the skin like a temporary tattoo.
Click HERE to view graphic (87k jpg)
The devices, which are almost invisible, can perform just as well as more conventional electronic machines but without the need for wires or bulky power supplies, scientists said.
The development could mark a new era in consumer electronics. The technology could be used for applications ranging from medical diagnosis to covert military operations.
The "epidermal electronic system" relies on a highly flexible electrical circuit composed of snake-like conducting channels that can bend and stretch without affecting performance. The circuit is about the size of a postage stamp, is thinner than a human hair and sticks to the skin by natural electrostatic forces rather than glue.


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Awesome closet update: Ikea PAX wardrobe six years later
Picture it. Sicily, 1922. Sorry…Golden Girls moment….
…but this post does start with a look back. A look back six whole years ago. It was the year 2010. As a nation, we were barely Beliebers. It was a long time ago. It was back when DH and I installed our PAX closet.
At the time we were both working full time in office jobs. Shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, suits, and all the other bits and bobs that come with work wear were the primary focus for the closet.
Fast forward six years and the life we have and our closet don't match. I work from home and DH works at our retail store three whole blocks down the street. He rides his bike and wears jeans. We purged most of his suits and formal work wear, and now his 'side' of the closet isn't as functional as it used to be. We need more drawers. We need space for his jeans, his cycling clothes, and sweaters.
DH has an abundance of cycling clothes (it's on par with my shoe obsession) and when he had an office job with long hours and a bananas commute they were worn exclusively on weekends, fast forward to now and they are used daily. This means they need to come out from their awkward storage space in his home office/den and be put in a more functional space.
Thankfully two wonderful things have combined, the IKEA wardrobe event and the gift of IKEA gift cards we were lucky enough to get for Christmas from super awesome family. So, out with the old and in with the new! What do you think? It's SOOOO much more functional for our life as it stands right now. I just love how six years later we could march into IKEA, and update our closet to suit our life as it evolves.
It was honestly such a breeze. I walked in with photos on my mobile of what the closet looked like now, got super helpful assistance from the Ikea staffer while we played on the PAX Wardrobe Planner together, and thirty minutes later the car was loaded and I treated myself to an Ikea hotdog. As one does.
We added in six more full sized drawers, a closet divider to give room for some hanging items, three smaller drawers, and one more shelf for the top part. I ended up using the full length bar we'd had up high previously rather than the half clothes rail I bought because when DH's shirts where on the half rail it was too short (am I making sense? LOL) …so I MacGyver'd it a bit and it worked out nicely.
Not only is it more functional now, it also means two random basket-storage-drawer-thingys that were awkward in DH's den closet can now go bye-bye. Mmmmm puuuuuurging. I love de-cluttering!


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The largest private bank of the country – ICICI bank has initiated the facility of card less cash for its customers. Now the customers can easily withdraw cash without the need of card at the ATMs.
Through the customers will be able to transfer the money from their account to anyone else account in the country. These will ease the money transfer and withdrawal for the customers. Without the need of the debit card customer can withdraw money from any of the ATMs spread all across the country.
To customers can access this facility by accessing their internet banking account. The sender first needs to register the recipient's name, mobile number and address. This facility will allow transfer of money and withdraw of cash both without the need of the debit card.


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In this film clip, writer/director Michael Maglaras of 217 Films discusses two WPA-era murals by Carl W. Peters used in his forthcoming film "Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA."
Interview with Michael Maglaras and excerpt from his new film about the arts of the WPA from 217 Films on Vimeo.
"Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA" will be shown for the first time anywhere on May 14, 2015 at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut.
The two murals featured in this clip -- "Life of Action" and "Life of Contemplation" -- were shot at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, New York.
Keep up to date on all of 217 Films' screenings at this link.


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(NEW YORK) — An increasing number of state inmates are serving their prison terms and being released without any supervision, according to a new report.
The study from Pew Charitable Trusts, released Wednesday, details that more than one in five state inmates are freed to their communities without parole or probation officers.
"There's a broad consensus that public safety is best served when offenders have a period of supervision and services when they leave prison," said Adam Gelb, director of Pew's public safety performance project. "Yet the trend is toward releasing more and more inmates without any supervision or services whatsoever. Carving out a supervision period from the prison sentence can cut crime and corrections costs."
The number of inmates who maxed out their sentences in prison grew 119 percent between 1990 and 2012. The rates vary, with fewer than 10 percent of prisoners released without supervision in states like Arkansas, California and Louisiana, while more than 40 percent were the same in Florida, New Jersey, and Utah, among others. In particular, non-violent offenders contributed to the boost.
At least eight states have adopted reforms to ensure the supervision of released inmates, and the Pew report includes recommendations for lawmakers.
"The prevailing philosophy used to be that we just turn inmates loose at the prison gate with nothing more than a bus ticket and the clothes on their back," Gelb said. "Now, policymakers on both sides of the aisle are starting to realize that if you're serious about public safety, you need more effective strategies."
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Realtors Finally Beginning (Maybe "It's the Economy, Stupid") to Use Teh Innerweb?
In 2002 I bought my first house. When looking for a buyers' agent I emailed something like 20 agents. As a single woman, I emailed every female buyers' agent I could find online.
1 answered me.
In 2006 we sold that house; I emailed something like 20 agents of both genders.
3 answered me.
When we bought this house, we went through a rebate program at our bank, but the first criteria was finding out if the agent was going to answer our email (he did, and he was AWESOME and I hope he's doing ok in this market because he was AWESOME.)
Washington Post has a long story that can be summarized in one sentence, "Realtors find out people actually read web sites, not just MLS listings, start blogging." OMG! Shocking!


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Today is a perfect beach day!
Coyote Sightings on the Outer Banks!
Coyotes roam among us, even in beach neighborhoods By Michelle Wagner on June 19, 2014 A coyote roaming in Nags Head Acres has been caught on camera by a resident two times in recent weeks, reaffirming that these strong swimmers and impressive scavengers now inhabit nearly every town on the Outer Banks from Hatteras to Corolla. Nags… Read more »
Great beach day in Corolla!
Imagine yourself seeing this view with your dad at sunset in Corolla…
Go to Coastal Explorations in Historic Corolla Village and take a sunset tour or rent a kayak and enjoy this gorgeous day.
Wishing all the Dads a Happy Father's Day Weekend!
It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father. – Pope John XXIII
Commissioners OK solar farm on 225 acres in Currituck County
y Outer Banks Voice on June 8, 2014 Construction of the first solar energy plant in Currituck County has been given the green light by the Board of Commissioners. The solar farm is planned for about 225 acres along N.C. 34 across from Shawboro Elementary School. It could be online sometime next year and generate enough power… Read more »
Over 60 boats entered for catamaran races next week
By Rob Morris on June 5, 2014 The International Sailing Federation's A-Class catamaran North American championships are set for next week at Roanoke Island. More than 60 boats are entered so far. Competitors will gather on Roanoke Island starting Monday and navigate courses in the Croatan Sound through Saturday. The regatta is being hosted by SailNC. SailNC,… Read more »


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Phone etiquette: What to do when employers call you
You're chilling at home or at a restaurant with friends, having a good time when suddenly, your mobile rings. It's the human resources manager from your dream company. Do you a) reply, "I'm busy right now. Call back later" b) or say, "hah, what? Speak louder, I can't hear you!" c) in your excitement, you just go blur on the line and say nothing, or worse, d) just hang up on them. Hardly a start to a winning conversation. Then again, if you've practised some good phone etiquette, you could be well on your way to an interview, and more importantly, to that job you want. So, do you have what it takes?
By Joshua Rayan
Winning with voice and words
The prospective employer has probably glanced through your resume and has shown some interest in you. Next, they would usually call to ask for certain details about yourself (personal or work-related details), to arrange for an interview or to test your communication ability.
If you speak well, you'd leave a positive impression. And first impressions are critical. On a phone conversation with a potential employer, they can't see how you look. How you conduct your conversation – your speaking style, voice and words – will be your 'identity'. What they perceive will determine whether they'd invite you for a face-to-face interview, or even conduct the interview on-the-spot, over the telephone. And if they don't like what they hear, they could just hang up – end of story.
It may seem harsh to judge someone, over a short phone call. But that is how business works. Employers have hundreds, thousands even, of applicants to call. What you say, and how you say it, becomes their mental picture of you.
Since you've already sent in your application, you should be ready when someone calls. Keep important info like spare CVs, certificates and personal documents at convenient places. This makes retrieval easier when the call comes.
Being forewarned is forearmed. Will they quiz you on a particular skill? Ask for referees' contact details? Query about previous working or academic stints? Plan what you want to say. Write it down if need be, as this helps to reinforce your plan. It also makes it easier for you recall the details. All this preparation reduces panic and helps prevent conversation boo-boos. You'd sound more confident and composed for an effective phone conversation.
The call
Whether you're making the call or receiving one, always remember to greet the person on the other side. And don't forget to introduce yourself! A simple "Good morning/afternoon/evening, this is ZZZ speaking. How may I help you?" would be good. Or "Hi, I'm XXX. I'm calling regarding my application for the position of…Can I enquire on my application's status please?" It's all about setting the right first impression, and giving yourself a good start.
A professional conversation
Always be polite and show interest. Don't be rude, impatient or arrogant. They may ask you questions that make you feel uncomfortable. Be patient and answer professionally. If you think they've asked you something inappropriate, ask why that info is relevant to the conversation. This shows composure and maturity. Maybe they're just testing you. Just as important, show good manners. Don't talk with your mouth full or with the TV blasting away in the background!
Listen carefully. The better conversationalist listens more and speaks less. The employer is holding most of the cards; best to let them speak more. Also, the employer is evaluating your responses. Think before talking.
If you don't understand, politely ask the person to repeat his words: "I'm sorry, that wasn't clear on my side. Can you repeat that please?" would be great. Alternatively, you can take the initiative, and say something like, "Okay, correct me if I'm wrong…but is this what you're saying?" The other person would either confirm or correct your understanding. Don't go, "Hah? What? Repeat can or not?" Singlish is fine between friends, but it's a definite no-no when speaking to a potential employer!
Next, be prepared. You shouldn't have to scramble for pen and paper when the interviewer is about to give you an address or number to take down. It's always good to carry some writing material with you for moments like these.
The caller will be impressed by your ability to take down details immediately. If you have to go looking for stationery, don't put the caller on hold and disappear for minutes! Instead, apologise and say that you need to find stationery. The caller will either wait or find alternative means to give you the details (via email or calling back later).
Names can be a tricky issue. Ask callers to spell names and double-check pronunciations. They'll appreciate your sincerity to get things right. Speak with a smile. It may sound silly, but your voice actually takes on a more pleasant tone when you smile. A smile will make you sound cordial, even upbeat. Positivity works in your favour.
And, whatever you do, never ask them to call back! It can be misconstrued as a lack of interest in the job or organization. If you aren't free to talk, then say, "I'm sorry, I can't talk right now as (give your reason here). Can I call you back? What time would be convenient for you?" It must be you that does the calling back, and not the other way round, so be sure to get back to the caller as soon as you can!
Ending the conversation
Good phone etiquette also means knowing when to end the call. Generally, it's best to let the employer have the last word. You want them to be satisfied with you, so let them be the first to say goodbye.
But before they do, summarise the key point(s) and ask for appropriate action. For instance, "Yes, I would be pleased to attend the interview, thank you. Can we schedule a time?" Or "Right, so I'll bring my notebook to present my final year project to you. Is that correct?" If, for whatever reason, you have to end the call before it's finished, apologise politely and promise to follow up later. Make sure you do!
The phone professional
Speaking is not difficult. You've been doing it your whole life. You just have to raise the bar when talking over the phone to a potential employer. Besides, having good phone manners will stand in good stead for the rest of your life. Not just on the job front, but in every aspect of your life. So, be silky smooth, and always be sure to say it right!
Top 10 phone interview peeves
Career Central talk to career consultants and HR professionals about what upsets them during phone conversation with job candidates. Check out these unbelievable, appaling, and yet very truw accounts.
1. Candidate tells me, "Can you call me back on my land line?" And then promptly hangs up the phone.
2. Candidate continues to eat while talking to me in between bites. She manages muffled "uhuhs" when her mouth is full.
3. When I hear the keyboard clacking away in the background, I ask her if she is busy because I can hear her working on her PC. Candidate insists she is not. Then proceeds to type discreetly, softly and slowly, while explaining why I should hire her.
4. Candidate is at a noisy location and yet insists it's ok to talk. A shouting match ensues before I decide I've had enough. Candidate says, "It's really ok! I can hear you!"
5. Candidate has no clue what job he applied for or what company I am calling from. When asked, he sheepishly says, "I have no clue. I don't remember. I applied to too many jobs."
6. Candidate attempts to walk rapidly and talk at the same time. When quizzed on why she seems breathless, she explains, "I am trying to catch a bus."
7. Candidate does not answer my call and then SMSes to ask who I am. I call him again. And again, there is no reply. Right after I hang up the phone, he SMSes again, demanding to know who called him.
8. Candidate talks in Singlish in an attempt to be casual and friendly. Conversation is peppered with "you know la", "I knoe knoe" and "sure can one!"
9. Calls candidate on his handphone. No reply. 2 seconds later, he calls back using his land line and asks if anyone called him on his handphone.
10. Candidate grills me about pay scales, company activities/benefits and job scope. Then proceeds to interview me with, "So tell me more about your company and your job," and, "How long have you worked there and do you like your job?"


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The global industrial fasteners market size was estimated at USD 77.05 billion in 2015 and is anticipated to foresee significant growth in light of its increasing usage in various end-use industries including automotive, aerospace, machinery and electronics. They are used in the manufacture of medical equipment, industrial controls, furniture and consumer appliances, engines, suspension system, and wheels.
Industrial fasteners including nuts, bolts, and screws are used to join or fix two or more objects together. These products are expected to witness significant demand over the upcoming years as they increase the durability of the joined parts, and can be used on different kinds of substrates such as metals and plastics.
U.S. industrial fasteners market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
Industrial-grade products are commercially available in several forms including externally threaded, aerospace grade and other standard fasteners. The rapid growth of the aerospace & defense sector in the emerging economies including China, Israel, South Korea and India is expected to fuel the product consumption.
The key driver for the industry is the importance of industrial fasteners in the automotive sector. Rising urbanization along with high demand for SUVs and sedans is projected to propel the market growth. Moreover, increasing demand for elevators in hospitals, malls, and offices will fuel the need for the product over the upcoming years. However, increasing anti-dumping duties along with rising demand for adhesives and tapes is expected to hinder market expansion over the next nine years.
The increasing MRO facilities in China, India, U.S., UK, and UAE owing to rising commercial aviation activity is expected to drive the usage of aerospace grade fasteners in maintenance, repair, and overhaul over the upcoming years. Furthermore, the growing requirement for medical equipment, such as CT scanner, x-ray machines, dialysis machines, ECG, EEG and MRI machines, will promote market growth over the forecast period.
Externally threaded fasteners were the dominant segment and accounted for 58.2% of the global share in 2015. They include critical fasteners, machine screws, thread forming, and screw & washer assembly. Rising usage of these products in automotive, MRO, machinery, construction and medical applications as it offers high rust resistance and durable bond will stimulate its demand.
Aerospace grade is projected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to its increasing usage in aircraft engines, baggage racks, cabin doors, cargo containers, floor panels, bulkhead, and cabin structures. Moreover, these products provide longevity and structural integrity to aircraft structures, which will further aid in industry development.
Application Insights
Other OEM was the prominent segment and was valued at USD 20.76 billion in 2015. Other OEM applications include electrical, electronics, defense and aerospace applications. Increasing R&D in the defense & aerospace sector coupled with rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to stimulate product demand over the next nine years.
Global industrial fasteners market revenue share, by application, 2015 (%)
Construction is projected to witness significant gains at a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period, on account of urbanization, population growth, and government infrastructural plan. Moreover, rapid growth in water, energy, transport, social infrastructure, hospitals, schools, defense infrastructure, government accommodation, and natural resources will promote market growth over the upcoming years.
Asia Pacific is expected to show high gains on account of rising automotive industry in China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The growing middle-class population coupled with the rising disposable income in the region has led to an increasing consumer demand for passenger cars and performance motorbikes. Moreover, the presence of the main automotive companies, such as Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra, will further aid in market growth.
Europe is projected to witness steady revenue growth at a CAGR of 4% from 2016 to 2025 owing to the stable increase in production of aircraft and performance vehicles. The well-established aerospace sector as a result of the presence of manufacturers such as Airbus Group, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce Holdings, and Dassault Aviation, is expected to promote industry expansion.
The market is highly fragmented and competitive in nature owing to the presence of various small and large manufacturers. Large numbers of industrial fasteners manufacturers are present in the North America and Europe. Key players include Precision Castparts Corp., Nifco, ITW, Alcoa, Kova Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., Standard Fasteners Ltd., LISI Group, and Dokka Fasteners.
Companies are focusing on increasing their presence in the global market through strategic initiatives including mergers & acquisitions. For instance, in 2013, PCC acquired California-based fluid fitting company Permaswage SAS for approximately USD 600 million. This acquisition enabled PCC to expand its reach into the permanent fittings market.
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Forecast period
2016 - 2025
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Revenue in USD Million & CAGR from 2016 to 2025
Regional scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America & MEA
Country scope
U.S., Germany, China, India, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Brazil
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This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels, and provides an analysis on the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2014 to 2025. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Industrial fasteners market on the basis of product, application, and region:
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Aerospace grade
Other standard fasteners
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
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Other OEM
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Central & South America
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the history of Zombies
when zombies dance
nzambi which means the spirit of a dead person.The word entered the english language in 1871.the origin of zombi's comes from the voo-doo culture.the voo-doo priest created a "zombie powder"that was composed of Tetrodotoxin a poison found in the puffer fish and dissociatives such as datura when combined these powders induce death like symptoms and would make the victims totally subject to the bokor are sorcerer that administered the powder.the origin of the zombie is Africa and Haiti.but this hub is not about the origin of the real zombies,it's about the origin of the beloved movie zombies.So I hope you enjoy the ride.
white zombie
The most important zombie film simply because it was the first.Made in 1932 directed and produced by the Halperin brothers,White Zombie starred Bela Lugosi.The story takes place in Haiti,where the plantation owner uses his supernatural powers over the natives to force them to do his bidding as zombies.Beaumont(a character in the film)is turned down by Madeline Short,upset that short would reject his marriage proposal,Beaumont makes a deal with Lugosi.Asking Lugosi to use his powers on short to turn her into a Zombie so she could be Beaumont's love slave.Lugosi turns short into a zombie and later refuses to release short,using short as a means to control Beaumont,this causes Beaumont and shorts fiance to attack Lugosi and destroy his sugar mill in order to free short.The film was based on a 1928 pay called ZOMBIE.REVOLT OF THE ZOMBIES a sequel to White Zombie followed in 1936 also produced by the Halperin brothers.This was the second Zombie film.The 1936 film "Things to Come"based on a novel by H.G.Wells,is the first to bring the apocalyptic zombie.Introducing Zombies that was created by a contagious viral plague that infected others on contact.
The father of the Modern Day Zombie:GEORGE ROMERO
Avenging Zombies emerged in the 50's from EC comics(tales from the crypt)which along with I AM LEGEND had a major influence on a young GEORGE ROMERO, totally shaping the writing of the cult classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.The most influential work on zombies ever.Romero bred the ZOMBIE with the VAMPIRE and created a ghoulish plague monster,the reinvented zombies became known as the Romero ZOMBIES.Romero used zombies for entertainment as well as to make political statements and to explore his apocalyptic visions.In the Night Of The Living Dead the Zombies are originally called "ghouls" it is not until 1978 when writing the script for DAWN of THE DEAD that George Romero claimed the word ZOMBIE.saying"This retroactively fits Zombies with an invisible HAITIAN/AFRICAN prehistory,formally introducing a new archetype."There it is short but sweet,a brief history on zombies hope you enjoyed the ride.Peace,I'm audi 5000.
this history helped me alot with my assignments!!!!
it was a nice legend...
Dude nice history lesson on zombies! Ever see Serpent and the Rainbow? There is a zombie voodoo powder and yes puffer fish neuro toxin is the major ingredient that caused the paralysis and slowing of the heartbeat in the film. Love Romero and my all time favorite zombie movie is the remake Dawn of the Dead! Look for all this hidden messages in the mall scenes in that film and you will think Romero is not only a great zombie story teller but you'll agree for sure he's one smart MF as well. Thanks man and keep writing stuff like this.


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You may remember me mentioning in my post about the Orly manicure course that I picked up Space Cadet and Galaxy Girl from last year's Cosmic FX collection. Since I knew Space Cadet was a dupe for MAC Mean and Green/Accessorize Aztec, I thought I'd try out Galaxy Girl. I didn't take any photos of that on it's own 'cause I painted my nails in the evening and had no natural light, but I just wasn't impressed enough with it. It wasn't as sparkly as I'd hoped it would be.
Inglot to the rescue! I applied two coats of Inglot XL1 (an incredibly sparkly top coat) over Galaxy Girl, and the result was something that I couldn't stop staring at all weekend. Especially when the sun came out!
Outside, indirect sunlight
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What's the sparkliest nail polish you've ever worn?
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Vehicles – Ethanol
Gov. Doyle announces $7.3 Million in clean energy grants
From a media release issued by Governor Jim Doyle:
Projects Expected to Leverage $44 Million in Additional Investment
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $7.3 million in grants and loans from the Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund (WEIF) for research and development and commercialization or adoption of new technologies. These awards will leverage $44.2 million in investments and create new jobs for Wisconsin families on farms, in forests, in research labs and for manufacturers.
"From manufacturing wind turbines and solar panels to retro-fitting fuel pumps and exploring the latest clean technologies, our future lies in seizing green opportunities that will create good jobs for our citizens and add billions of dollars to our economy," Governor Doyle said. "Today we are awarding more than $7 million in grants and loans to companies that are committed to expanding Wisconsin's clean energy industry. "
Governor Doyle made the announcement at Greenstone Technologies in Madison. Eight Madison-area projects totaling $2,498,000 are receiving funding. Greenstone is using $250,000 to develop a working prototype of a solar window. Eligible applicants for the grants and loans include businesses and researchers. Projects require a 50-percent match. Governor Doyle will announce the remaining statewide grants in the coming days.
The Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund is an integral part of Clean Energy Wisconsin, Governor Doyle's strategy to strengthen Wisconsin's energy future. This comprehensive plan moves Wisconsin forward by promoting renewable energy, creating new jobs, increasing energy security and efficiency, and improving the environment.
The media release includes a list of all of the grant awards.
Clean Energy Car Show, June 20-22, Custer, WI
From the just-released program for The Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin (just outside of Stevens Point), June 20-22:
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Clean Energy Car Show
A popular part of the Energy Fair, the Clean Energy Car Show will be back for its fourth year. The Car Show, sponsored by Toyota, will feature sustainable transportation options though exhibits, workshops and demonstration vehicles. Example workshops include Sustainable Transportation Technologies, Biofuels 101, and Reacquaint Yourself with Your Bike.
State to start issuing energy grants, loans
From an article by Rick Barrett in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
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Businesses and researchers may soon apply for state grants and loans aimed at developing renewable energy, Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday.The state expects to award about $15 million per year for 10 years from the newly created Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund, Doyle said at a news conference at Johnson Controls Inc.The money will be used to support research and development of renewable fuels and encourage businesses to adopt new technologies that save energy and use renewable energy.
Typical grants are expected to range from $100,000 to $500,000. Matching funds of at least 50% of total project costs must come from other sources, according to the state Department of Commerce.
Doyle laid out a long-term strategy that he hopes will make Wisconsin a leader in renewable energy. He repeated his call for the state to generate 25% of its electricity and motor fuels from renewable resources by 2025.
Alliant unit partners for ethanol efficiency
An article from The Capital Times:
Madison-based Alliant Energy announced that its Iowa utility unit has partnered with three other companies to market, design, install and arrange financing for a biomass-fueled, steam production technology that aims to significantly cut the cost to produce ethanol while lowering emissions.
The four firms are Interstate Power and Light Co., Harris Companies, AE&E-Von Roll Inc., and FCStone Carbon LLC
"With ethanol prices lower than they've been in recent years and capital costs required for expanding or building new plants soaring, producers are looking for ways to operate more efficiently and reduce costs," IPL President Tom Aller said in a statement. "This technology is the answer to being a low-cost ethanol producer in today's competitive marketplace."
The patented process involves the way steam is produced for the ethanol manufacturing process. Using AE&E-Von Roll's fluidized bed reactor technology, residue and byproducts of making ethanol are used as fuel to generate steam used in the plant, cutting natural gas use by more than 50 percent while reducing emissions.
Energy costs for a typical 50-million-gallon-per-year ethanol plant represent approximately 20 percent of total annual operating costs. For every gallon of ethanol produced, 29 cents is spent on natural gas and four cents is spent on electricity.
Michael Vickerman commented on ethanol's fossil-fuel dependence in his article De-Fossilizing Ethanol.Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )
Midwest Ag Energy Network Summit, February 5-6, 2008
From the Midwest Ag Energy Network:
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Next Generation Ag Energy: Policies to Advance Regional Growth
Monona Terrace Community and
Convention Center
Madison, WI
Join other Midwestern ag leaders at the 2nd Annual Midwest Ag Energy Network Summit to learn how to maximize the ability of agricultural producers and local communities to retain the wealth generated by the convergence of renewable energy and agriculture.
Next Generation Ag Energy: Policies to Advance Regional Growth is an opportunity to network and become aware of how farm policy and various Midwest regional networks are propelling Midwest agriculture forward as the prime driver in the next generation of ag energy.
For additional information, call Amanda Bilek at 651-645-6159, x5.
Office issues biofuels construction guide
From the new Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence:
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APRIL 24, 2007 – MADISON – Judy Ziewacz, Director of the Office of Energy Independence, announced the publication of the state's first biofuels production guide. The Wisconsin Guide to Building Biofuels Facilities outlines the regulations, permits, and contacts necessary to produce biofuels in Wisconsin.
"If we want renewable fuels in the marketplace, we have to produce the fuel here in Wisconsin. If an oilfield in Mideast is competing against a farm field from the Midwest, that's a very good thing for the environment, for our economy, and for the state," Governor Jim Doyle said.
The Office of Energy Independence was created to advance Governor Doyle's vision on energy policy and to promote the state's bioindustry.
Governor Doyle's Declaration of Energy Independence challenges the state to utilize 25 percent electricity and 25 percent transportation fuel from renewable sources by 2025. The Office of Energy Independence is leading Wisconsin toward the goal: Achieving 25 x 25.
The Wisconsin Guide to Building Biofuels Facilities is a tool for prospective producers and is available on line at:
http://power.wisconsin.gov/biofuels.html It provides information on permits, regulations, and agency contacts that are critical for construction and operation of a biofuels facility.
Fossil Fuel Watch: De-Fossilizing Ethanol
Petroleum and Natural Gas Watch
by Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin
April 30, 2007, Vol. 6, Number 7
Discussions of the net energy balance of grain ethanol tend to gravitate toward the fossil fuels used for growing and shipping corn. Somewhat overlooked in the net energy return debate are the quantities of natural gas and electricity consumed at ethanol refineries, which are substantial.
An ethanol refinery that produces 50 million gallons a year burns about 50,000 therms of non-renewable natural gas a day for process heat. This is no trivial expense. Using today's prices, a refinery operator would need to budget at least $15 million over the next 12 months to secure enough fuel to keep that plant running nearly every hour of the year. After corn, natural gas is the second-largest cost component of ethanol production.Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )
Biofuels, wind, solar eyed as viable options for Wisconsin
From a story by Pete Bach in the Appleton Post Crescent:
Wisconsin appears to be all about cultivating renewable energy sources.
A look around the region finds a Neenah paper mill among the leaders in the developing field, while an ethanol production plant is going full tilt west of Oshkosh.
Now the prospect that a northern Wisconsin paper mill might become the first fossil fuel independent facility of its type in North America is another step closer to reality.
These projects represent a mounting effort to develop alternate energy sources as Wisconsin strives for greater independence from oil and natural gas to power homes and industrial plants.
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Bill counterproductive on tax credits for flex-fuel vehicles
Chris Deisinger, a consultant on clean energy policy and am president of Syntropy Energy Solutions, delivered the following testimony to a state Assembly committee after writing the testimony in consultation with the Union of Concerned Scientists and a coalition of environmental and renewable energy groups that have been meeting to discuss Wisconsin energy policy:
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I am here to address assembly Bill 85 which would provide a tax credit, up to $1,000, for the purchase of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on up to 85% ethanol, or E85. While the intentions of this bill are laudable – promotion of biofuels, energy independence and support for Wisconsin industry – unfortunately the bill as written does not help achieve these intentions and is in fact counterproductive.
I will outline why this is so and why I oppose this bill. However I do this in the spirit of offering cooperation to the sponsors in the hope of developing better biofuel and transportation policy for Wisconsin.
Why is this bill counterproductive?
• A tax incentive of $1,000 is excessive and unnecessary. The incremental cost of producing a flex-fuel vehicle is $100 at the most. All gasoline-powered vehicles should be capable of being flex-fueled and it shouldn't take a tax credit to either produce or market them.
• The bill does nothing to promote the actual use of ethanol. Only 1% of the fuel used in flex-fuel vehicles is ethanol, according to a recent federal study.
• The dual-fuel loophole allows manufacturers to earn credits towards meeting federal fuel economy standards by producing flex-fuel vehicles, even if they never actually use alternative fuel. The result is that automakers can sell fleets of vehicles that fall short of federal fuel economy targets. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimated, back in 2004, that this loophole resulted in the consumption of an additional 80,000 barrels of petroleum per day. In other words, increasing the sale of flex-fuels vehicles would result in more dependence on petroleum and foreign oil, rather than less.
• Besides being counterproductive, this bill is very expensive. The fiscal bureau estimates its impact at $18 million a year or $108 million over the six-year life of the tax credit.
Minn. Gov. Pawlenty calls for action
Fresh Energy's Executive Director Michael Nobel reports on Minnesota policy initiatives in Fresh Energy's newsletter:
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Not content to wait for the Democratically controlled legislature, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced the following "aggressive but attainable" agenda in December 2006:
• an increase in the amount of wind power utilities have to use, with financial penalties for noncompliance
• dramatic increases in community and locally owned energy projects
• annual reductions in fossil fuel use throughout the Minnesota economy, achieving a 15 percent reduction by 2015, and including incentives for utilities to sell less energy
• the requirement for any new utilities that emit global warming pollutants to fully offset those emissions, resulting in no additional pollution
• a five-fold increase in E-85 pumps over four years
• strategic investment in the emerging industry of ethanol from grasses, woody materials, and agricultural wastes
Governor Pawlenty made the compelling case that reducing fossil fuel use means energy security; economic opportunities for leading-edge companies, rural communities, and the Midwest's competitive position in the world economy; and environmental protection of air, water, and soil. All these would be reason enough to make the changes Pawlenty urges. But the governor also stressed his "grave concerns" with global warming. In news commentary that day, WCCO anchor Don Shelby praised Pawlenty as well as California Governor Schwarzenegger, asking rhetorically, "Isn't it interesting that the most Earth-friendly governors in America are Republicans?"
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