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Recycled Bottle Videos
How To Make The Bottle Lamp Kit Adapter Fit My Bottle
The bottle lamp kits that come complete with all your accessories might need to be modified.
One of the most recurring questions that we get for the bottle lamp kits are the ones concerning the rubber adapters that should fit… Continue reading
Project Ideas For The Creators Bottle Cutter
Can one tool really help you accomplish so many different crafts?
With the Creator's Bottle Cutter tool, you will be able to do many of the craft projects that you've seen at local craft fairs and social media sites. From… Continue reading
The Bottle Lamp Video Making Process
The Bottle Lamp Making Video That Was Better Late Than Never!
Have you ever wondered why we put off doing something that would have only made life easier? That's what I wondered about for a long time in regards… Continue reading
Top 10 Useful Bottle Craft Videos
Here is a Top 10 list of some of the most useful bottle crafting videos that we have seen.
Whether it's an instructional DIY clip or a new tool that helps you with your crafting, the following videos offer… Continue reading
WEN 5 Speed 8 Inch Drill Press Review
Whether you are working at home or on the job, having the right tools can make all the difference.
It didn't take long for me to realize just how much I had relied on my bench drill until it was… Continue reading
Recycled Bottle Neck Shot Glass
Ray, from Creator's Stained Glass Inc., has sent us his latest creation 'The GlasTopper'.
I've been cutting different types of glass bottles for awhile now and it always felt a bit off to throw away any of it. Besides making… Continue reading
Creator's Bottle Neck Cutter Review
Having the right tool for the job is essential to whatever task you have at hand. Imagine having the right tool show up in your mail box!
When the Creator's Bottle Neck Cutter (CBNC) arrived I was more than excited… Continue reading
Bottle Cutting Demonstration Gone Wrong
When it comes to my bottle projects I've come to the conclusion that some things go together quite easily.
Others don't even stand a fighting chance. Yes, there was a little bit of a learning curve to drilling the… Continue reading
Christmas Light Video
In this short how-to video, it comes in at just under four minutes, Nick demonstrates how to remove the end plug from a string of regular Christmas lights.
We received an email from Joe the other day asking us if… Continue reading
How To Frost A Bottle Light
In this 'How To' video we show you how to frost a glass bottle with Holiday cut outs.
Step by step video on how to frost and decorate lighted bottles with Christmas decorations. Of course, you can also decorate your… Continue reading


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David Curtis ROI RSMA
Home | about david | Watercolour paintings | Oil Paintings | Recent Paintings | News & Exhibitions | DVD's | Books | Contact
Works are currently held in private collections in Britain and abroad including : USA, Canada, Belgium, France, Greece, India, West Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
Included works for the following:-
The Open University 2014
The Rockefeller Institute, New York
HM Crown Commissioners
British & Commonwealth Institute
CWS Ltd, Manchester
Quarto Publishing Plc
Brook Crompton Motors Ltd
Grenville Gibbs Corporate Art
The Bucentaur Gallery, London
The Cavalry & Guards Club, Piccadilly
Papachristidis Ltd, Shipping Lines
Tumbull Scott Shipping Co. Ltd
Richard Curtis
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (Presentation of the Colours
by HM The Queen 2008)
Medici Publications
Jeremy Clarkson
Henry Ling Publications
David & Charles Publishers
The Robertson Collection
The Artists' Publishing Co. Ltd
Castlebar Graphics - Limited Edition Prints
The Paper Rose Group
British Gas
Readers' Digest
National Coal Board
Whitbread Breweries
Matthew Gloag Ltd
The Portman Estate
Royle Publications
Mortimer Publishing Ltd
Panasonic UK Ltd
Cadburys-Schweppes Ltd
Andrew Lloyd Webber
John Cleese
Shell UK Ltd
Historic Scotland
Harper Collins Publishers
London Contemporary Art
The Paper House Group
The Caravan Club of GB.
Works held in permanent
collection in:
The Ferens Art Gallery, Hull.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery.
Cusworth Hall Museum, Doncaster.
Singer Friedlander plc, Bishopsgate, London.
The Pannett Art Gallery and Museum, Whitby.
About David Curtis ROI RSMA
Born in Doncaster in 1948, David headed an engineering design team until 1988 when he became a full time painter. He was elected to the Royal Society of Marine
Arts in 1983 and a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1988.
In 1992 David won the first prize in the Singer & Friedlander/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition and the second prize in 1997.
Essentially a 'plein air' and figurative painter, working in both oils and watercolours, he observes transient lighting conditions and effects of atmosphere in his compositions.
David is the author of 'A Light Touch, the Landscape in Oils' and 'The Landscape in Watercolour - A Personal View' both published by David & Charles.
Two APV films of the same titles are on video format and form part of a television series.
A third APV video 'Light Effects in Watercolour' was released in October 1997, and a fourth film - 'Light in the Landscape' was released in November 2003. David is also featured on a TV series - Connecticut Coast to Coast, USA '96 broadcasting.
A third book and a fifth film are scheduled for 2004-2005, both entitled 'Light and Mood in Watercolour' published by Crysallis Books and APV Films respectively.
A fourth book, "Capturing the Moment in Oils" was published in 2007, with a film of the same title by APV Films. A fifth book on both oils and watercolours and a seventh film by APV Films were published in 2009-10, both titled "Painting with Impact." A sixth book and an eighth film were released in 2013 covering aspects of painting on location.
A regular exhibitor at the Richard Hagen Gallery in Broadway, Worcs, David also exhibits in all the major National Society exhibitions and has work held in private
collections, both nationally and abroad.
Taught life drawing atelier at Doncaster College of Art 1985-1990
Elected to the Board of Governors, Federation of British Artists, London 1991-1994.
Elected Member RSMA, 1983
Elected Associate ROI, 1987
Elected Member ROI, 1988
Re-elected to the Board of Governors, F.B.A, London 2009.
Joined the selection committee for the Singer & Friedlander/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition in 1998, and Singer & Friedlander Isle of Man in 2004.|
Patron of the Pure Watercolour Society, Windrush House, 2009
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1982-86 incl, '92 & '93, 2002, 2006 & 2008.
RWS Open Exhibition of Contemporary Art 1985, '86, '90, '91, '93 &'96
Royal Society of Marine Artists 1981 - to date
Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour 1981 - 1995 incl
Royal Institute of Oil Painters 1987 - to date
Royal Society of British Artists 1988 & 1992
Royal Society of Portrait Painters 2001
'Hunting Group' Finalists Exhibition, Mall Galleries 1983 & 1985
Mystic Maritime Gallery, Mystic, Connecticut, USA 1988 and 2001
Hallam Gallery, London - ROI 1988 & 1999
Spinks Gallery, London - ROI 1989
Francis Iles Gallery, Rochester, Kent - Spring Exhibition 1983
Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge, Hants - Three Man Exh 1990
The Forbes Gallery, Fifth Avenue, New York - RSMA 2001
Century Galley, Datchet - ROI 1992 - 2000
NEAC Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries 1992 & 2004
Henley Royal Regatta Exhibition 1996 - 1999
Richmond Gallery, Cork St., London - ROI 1993
Brian Sinfield - British Watercolours Exhibition 1994
Tyron & Swann, Cork St, London - Four Man Exhibition 1996
The Discerning Eye Exhibition, London 1997, 1998, 2011
Richard Hagen Limited - Regular Exhibitor 1985 - to date
Richard Hagen Limited - One Man Exhibitions 1990, '91, '93, '95, '97, '99, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010 & 2012, 2014.
Other Exhibitions
Sheffield National Open Exhibition - 1975-1980 inc.|
Ferens Winter Open Exhibition, Hull - 1975 - 1995 inc.
International Amateur Art Exhibition, London - 1968
Kendal Film Festival Art Exhibition (Prize Winner) - 1980
Singer & Friedlander/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition
- First Prize Winner 1992
- Second Prize Winner 1997
- Third Prize Winner 1989, 1991, 1995
RWS - Collins Brown Award 1996
ROI - Stanley Grimm Memorial Prize Winner 1991,1997 & 2011
ROI - The Roberson Award 1998
ROI - The Alan Gourley Memorial Prize 2003
ROI - The Le Clerc Fowle Medal 2003
ROI - The Frank Herring Award 2004
ROI - The Dartington Crystal Award 2011
RSMA - The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Award 2002

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January 18, 2007
By JOHN FLOWERS
MIDDLEBURY — Three incumbent Middlebury selectmen confirmed on Monday they intend to seek re-election to new terms in office, while there remains a decided lack of takers for other municipal and school offices that will be up for grabs on Town Meeting Day.
Candidates for local office have until the end of the day on Monday, Jan. 29, to submit signed petitions to get on the election ballot.
Middlebury Selectmen Janelle Ashley, Don Keeler and Bill Perkins announced they will all seek another three years on the board. None of the three faces any competition at this point.
Ashley is finishing out her first term on the board. She has been a quick learner, and believes she can make even more of an impact with the experience she now has under her belt.
By CYRUS LEVESQUE AND JOHN S. McCRIGHT
BRISTOL — Bristol lost a well-loved local businessman, public servant and community member last Friday when Armand Compagna, 64, died after a brief struggle with cancer and other maladies.
About 350 people paid their final respects to Compagna during visiting hours at Brown-McClay Funeral Home on Monday, recalling a man recognized as a selectman, barber, outdoorsman, policeman and in his many volunteer roles.
"He'll be remembered for his caring attitude. He'd do anything for anybody," said Brian Fox, president of the Bristol Rescue Squad. "He's done so many different things, he's known by just about everybody."
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Mani or Pedi?: 1910s
Submitted by Jiggsy on Mon, 2010-08-30 13:30
Tags: Jiggsy Gallery | Animals | Guys
Man giving a manicure - or is it a pedicure - to an elephant in Central Park, New York City. Other photos in the series describe the elephant as Hattie. The man doing the work is probably Bill Snyder, head keeper at the Central Park Zoo. No date with photo, but probably 1910s. Hattie was brought to New York in 1903 and died in 1922. Bain News Service, publisher. Vintage photograph provided by LOC. Original Medium: glass negative.
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Welcome to a beautiful house, hidden paradise, you never knew existed. Once you're entered into this hideaway, you'll never know you're right in the center of Old Town Key West.' Paradise in Old Town' has all the elements for a wonderful vacation. Whether you are looking for a private getaway spot to relax or the perfect location for a romantic get-away, this paradise will be home away from home. So book it now and is all yours.This house is ideal for one or two couples, and a perfect get away for a single. It can sleep six if you don't mind getting cozy.There is two separate buildings around a courtyard. In main building is a one bedroom, kitchen, living room and one and a half bathroom. In the second building is also one bedroom, living room and one bathroom.
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About GT Manager...
The Partheus GT Manager is a full-feature patch librarian and editor for your GT-3, GT-5, GT-6, GT-8, GT-10, GT-100 or GT-001 within the Windows environment of your PC. The program has been designed to be as quick and easy to use as possible, saving you time and effort in getting your patches to sound the way you want. Many of the features have been requested by real users.
After an amazing 17 years of providing over 70 iterations of this software to over 2200 satisified customers, as of July 2018 GT Manager is being made available free with no need to register.
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|Transfer patches from the PC to the GT-3, GT-5, GT-6, GT-8, GT-10, GT-100 and GT-001 (via MIDI) :-
|Audition mode - sends a single patch to the GT-3, GT-5, GT-6, GT-8, GT-10, GT-100 or GT-001's temporary memory so you can listen to it without affecting any of the stored patches.
|Dump mode - sends a complete patch file to the GT-3, GT-5, GT-6, GT-8, GT-10, GT-100 and GT-001, storing all the patches in the GT-3, GT-5, GT-6, GT-8, GT-10, GT-100 or GT-001's memory.
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Heal From Pet Loss
Pet Loss Readings
Pet Loss Readings to Heal Your Heart
A heartwarming collection of poems and readings are at http://www.petloss.com/poems/poems.htm.Following are the two readings from Heal Your Heart CD and Booklet:
Fragile CircleWe who choose to surround ourselves with
lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept
its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully
understanding the necessary plan.Irving Townsend, "The Once Again Prince," Separate
Lifetimes, 1986. Used by permission
We who choose to surround ourselves with
lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept
its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully
understanding the necessary plan.
Irving Townsend, "The Once Again Prince," Separate
Lifetimes, 1986. Used by permission
Gifts by Ginger-lyn Summer They
come to us, from shelters or friends or in any number of ways,these beings of fur or feather or other outer
shells. They come to us wanting only to be fed, sheltered, and loved.And we take them into our
homes and our hearts. They may have prized pedigrees, or they may be abandoned or abused and
rough around the edges. But there is something about them, some sort of light in their eyes that tells us they are meant for us.And a sweet dance of love begins with our new friends. We
watch them delightedly discover their new home, laugh at the antics of kitten or puppy, smile as the
former lost soul settles comfortably into our arms.They become a beloved member of our family, a
reminder of the uninhibited joy that we have often forgotten how to feel. The dog that excitedly runs to greet his human friend returning home, or the contented cat curled up on a lap remind us of how
large unfettered love can be.They come to teach us to remember how to love. They come to teach
us that our hearts, so often battered by this world that we struggle through, are still open enough
to feel wonder and mystery and a precious connection to another being.And we love them, and care for them, and experience the joy we thought was lost from our lives.But life is fragile. One day, perhaps
unexpectedly, or perhaps after a long struggle with illness, our precious friends are gone.And
we mourn them deeply. We feel lost, and alone, and that the joy is once again gone from our lives. We feel anger, and pain, and fear.We question Deity, and wonder why.Life is fragile. Their lives
are more fragile than ours. We cannot escape death, and for it to take our most precious friends, who ask so little, seems unfair and too much for us to bear.But they leave us always with a gift. They leave us with that love they gave, that joy they sparked. Our hearts are larger for having loved them. We are enriched by having these special souls in our lives, even if it was for too brief a time.Love never
dies. And the love that was created by our special friends who came into our lives is a living
thing, always a part of our being.We may think our hearts are closing again, but we cannot erase
the fact that they have been opened.They teach us love for a reason: so that we will have it in
our hearts always. Each day, each act of kindness or love, is a tribute to our pets who have moved
on.Honor your special friend with kindness and love. Each day, reach out to your living companions and let them know how precious they are.Reach out to others in your life and let the love your friend brought
you live on. Reach out to others in need, whether human or animal.I can think of no better gift than the
love they teach us. And I can think of no better way to honor their memories than by extending that
love. In this way, they will truly live forever. Copyright
2009, Ginger-lyn Summer. All rights reserved. Used by permission
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Steps in Problem Solving
The First Step – Thoughts
Thoughts and thinking are tools to be used in problem solving, but are only part of the necessary toolkit. It is important to clearly understand what a thought is, and not confuse it with any sort of final truth. Any thought or image is only a mental photo of something or someone. It is never the person or thing, and must not be seen as such. As with a photo, thought is also only a tiny fragmented copy of what we are considering. Nevertheless we need to use thoughts in considering and clarifying what it is we seek an answer to. So write down the essence of what you already understand and have done about the problem.
The Second Step – The Framework
Because you create a world out of your feelings, ideas, beliefs and fears, any negative beliefs or attitudes you have can be a massive self fashioned wall shutting off your creative and problem solving ability. Review Exercise Eleven and check that you can drop your ideas of limitation. You ARE NOT trying to replace them with ideas of being superhuman, simply clearing space. So build a framework of thoughts and feelings that leave you open to possibilities.
The Third Step – Going Beyond
A number of times the 'keyboard' condition has been mentioned and used. However, it needs further definition as it is a vital part of problem solving. The main thing to attempt is to bring all of you to the condition. Each part of you is a sense organ. Apart from five much mentioned senses, you also have a sense of balance, a sense of beauty or appropriateness. You also sense sexual attraction or repulsion, and so on with your emotions, and hungers. Your speech too is expressed out of a subtle sense of things. So your keyboard is all of these – body movement, imagination, emotions, sexual feeling, memory, voice and fantasy – open to responding to your question or your problem. Don't think of problem solving as sitting quietly thinking. It isn't. You need some level of excitation, of motivation and involvement.
When you feel that openness and readiness to let your whole being respond to what you are seeking, take this and your question into a lucid dream, using the 'digital watch' approach. As you are going to sleep imagine yourself exploring the question in a lucid dream.
If you do not achieve lucidity, take any dream you have had in response to your question, or take a nightmare if that is the problem. Walk into the dream keeping the keyboard condition, and watch what you feel and experience. Ask your question; work with the dream situation as described earlier.
Use the 'seed' meditation approach as described under the healing section. Ask your question instead of being the seed.


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My camera took really terrible photos, I think because the batteries were low, but I'm posting them because they are my only mementos of the event.
Neil, Kara, Will, Abbi, Jen, Lisa
Kati, Lisa, Kelly
Kati, Abbi, Lisa
Aaron, Melanie, Will, Sarah, Hannah's legs
Hannah, Aaron, Melanie
Karl, Kara, Abbi, Lisa, Jen
Thanks to everyone who came out! There will definitely be more of these in the future.


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Indian Air Force – IAF Airmen Recruitment 2014 in Group X Technical Trades
Join Indian Air Force become an airman recruitment rally for Group X ( Technical ) Trades at Tripura Sports School, Badharghat, Agartala, Tripura from 07 December 2014 to 08 December 2014.
1. Indian Air Force offers opportunities for Unmarried Male Indian Citizens from all the Districts of States of Tripura and Mizoram to become airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group X ( Technical ) Trades will be held at Tripura Sports School, Badharghat, Agartala, Tripura from 07 December 2014 to 08 December 2014 as per the Selection Programme given below.
2. Selection Programme : The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates ( from respective Districts covered below ) reporting up to 10 AM on 07 December 2014 at the Rally Venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.
Note 1 : The Recruitment Test is not for selection as Commissioned Officers / Pilots / Navigators.
|Districts to be Covered
|07 December 2014
|Written Test, Physical Fitness Test ( PFT ) and Interview for Group X ( Technical ) Trades.
|All the districts of states of Tripura and Mizoram
|08 December 2014
|Reserve Day
Eligibility Conditions
3. Date of Birth Block
- Candidates should be born between 01 February 1995 to 30 June 1998 ( both days inclusive ).
- Upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.
4. IAF Airmen Group X 2014 Educational Qualification
- Passed Intermediate / 10 +2 / Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. Or
- Passed Three year Diploma Course in Engineering ( Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology ) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with minimum 50% marks in overall aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course or in Intermediate / Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
Note 2 : Boards recognized / affiliated by Council of Boards for Secondary Education ( COBSE ) will only be permitted.
Note 3 : Exact aggregate percentage of marks upto first place of decimal for all subjects as mentioned in the mark sheet of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent will only be considered ( For example, 49.9% will be treated as 49% only ).
5. Domicile Requirement : To be eligible to appear in the rally at Tripura Sports School, Badharghat, Agartala, Tripura the candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions :
- Boards recognized / affiliated by Council of Boards for Secondary Education ( COBSE ) will only be permitted.
- The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of States of Tripura and Mizoram. If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates are to produce 'Domicile Certificate' issued by SDM / DM / Executive Magistrate or any official authorised by the State Governments of Tripura and Mizoram.
- Permanent Domicile of States of Tripura and Mizoram who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India. However, such candidates have to produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(b) above.
- Sons of Serving / Retired / Discharged / Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile status may be permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of Air Force Personnel ( SOAFP ) Certificate as a proof in the following categories :
- Father / Mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit located in the States of Tripura and Mizoram.
- Ex-IAF personnel / families of deceased personnel who are residing in the States of Tripura and Mizoram ( on production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with Original and a photocopy of discharge book ).
6. IAF Airmen Group X 2014 Medical Standards
- General Medical Standards for Group "X" ( Technical ) trades are as follows :
- Height : Minimum height required is 152.5 cm.
- Chest : Minimum range of expansion : 5 cm
- Weight : Proportionate to height and age.
- Corneal Surgery ( PRK / LASIK ) not acceptable.
- Hearing : Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
- Dental : Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
- Health : Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
- Body Tattoo : Permanent body tattoos on inner face of the fore arms ( inside of elbow to the wrist ), Back ( dorsal ) part of the hand / reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes only are permitted. However, right to decide on acceptability / unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit a photograph of the tattoo with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
|Colour Vision
|Visual Acuity*
|Maximum Limits of Ref Error*
|Leg Length
|Workshop Fitter ( Mechanical ), Workshop Fitter ( Smith ), Structure Fitter, Propulsion Fitter, Weapon Fitter, Electrical
Fitter, Electronic Fitter,
Mechanical System Fitter
and Automobile Fitter
|6 / 12 each eye correctable to 6 / 6 each eye.
|Hypermetropia +2.0 D Myopia 1D including + or - 0.50 Astigmatism.
|*Minimum leg length required for mechanical system fitter and automobile fitter is 99 cms.
Note 4 : Candidate should bring latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the signature, stamp and registration number of eye specialist.
7. Candidate discharged from the Armed Forces on any ground or dismissed from any Government Organisation for any reason earlier are not eligible to appear in the rally.
Terms and Conditions
8. Tenure & Training : Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up to the age of 57 years. Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training ( JBPT ) at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum ( Karnataka ). On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be sent for trade training of specified durations. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit. After successful completion of Training, the Airmen will be deployed on ground based jobs as per their allotted trades.
9. Pay & Allowances : During training, a stipend of 11,400/-per month will be paid. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Grade Pay, Military Service Pay ( MSP ), Group "X" pay ( applicable for Group X ( Technical ) trades only ), Dearness Allowance ( DA ), will be 24,900/- per month ( approximately ), which, in subsequent years, may rise up to 43,940/- per month ( approximately ).
10. Perquisites : Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD ( Canteen ) facilities, Leave ( 60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege ), Educational concession to children, Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession ( LTC ) are also provided as per the existing rules. Notwithstanding the above, Group Insurance Cover of 25,00,000/- at a premium of 1,730/- per month is covered for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives Welfare Association ( AFWWA ) are also extended to the family of airmen.
11. IAF Airmen Group X 2014 Job Specifications :
Group "X" ( Technical ) trades involve jobs as given below :
- Workshop Fitter ( Mechanical ) : You will undertake repair and maintenance work of mechanical nature. You will be trained in workshop trade and practices.
- Workshop Fitter ( Smith ) : You will undertake major structural repairs of all aircraft at central repair facilities. You will also be trained in workshop trades of materials treatment, welding, heat treatment, smithy and basic machine tools etc.
- Propulsion Fitter : In this trade you will repair, maintain and prepare for use propulsion system of aircraft and other airborne weapon delivery system.
- Structures Fitter : As a Structure Fitter you are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of airframes and their accessories, components and controls of an aircraft. Regular checks for the entire hydraulic and pneumatic system to ensure proper functioning against leaks are also part of your duties. You will also be assigned the responsibility of marshalling, parking, picketing and ground handling of aircraft.
- Weapon Fitter : In this trade, you will prepare, maintain and service armaments, ammunition and safety equipment of aircraft, missiles and other weapon delivery systems. You will also operate and maintain small arms and bomb destruction equipment. You will be trained to handle bombs, explosives, arms and their installation on weapon delivery platforms.
- Electrical Fitter : You will maintain power supply system of latest types of aircraft, airborne missiles and associated ground systems. You will also maintain photo equipment mounted on air borne weapon systems and operate ground based photo systems. You will get trained in electrical trade, operation and maintenance of digital devices, electronic devices etc.
- Electronics Fitter : As an Electronics Fitter you operate and maintain Radar, Voice, Data transmission and reception equipment mounted on latest airborne weapon delivery systems and ground based air defence systems. You will get trained in Digital Electronics, measuring instruments, radar technology, latest electronics devices and related trade fundamentals.
- Mechanical System Fitter : You will repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems of airborne missiles, engines, automobiles and aircraft fuelling equipment. Complete aircraft ground support equipment will also be repaired and maintained by you. You will be trained in handling and preparation of bombs and explosives and in electrical system, workshop and mechanical trade as well as automobile mechanics.
- Automobile Fitter : In this trade you are responsible for maintenance and repair of all types of light and heavy duty mechanical vehicles, cranes and loading equipments etc.
Selection Procedure in Indian Air Force
IAF Airman Group X Selection Procedure 2014
12. Verification of Eligibility : Original Certificates, Mark Sheets and other required documents { NCC 'A', 'B' or 'C' certificate, Son of Air Force personnel certificate ( SOAFP ), Domicile certificate etc. ) will be scrutinized and verified at the examination venue prior to commencement of Written Test to ascertain the prima-facie eligibility. Detailed verification will be carried out later in respect of candidates who pass IAF Airman Group X Written Test 2014 later. Candidature of those who do not meet the laid down educational criteria is liable to be rejected even after written test on detailed verification of original documents.
Note 6 : The original passing certificates / mark sheets will not be retained by the IAF Airman Selection Centre. The same will be returned to the candidates on completion of detailed verification.
Sequence of IAF Airman Group X Examination 2014
13. IAF Airman Group X Written Test 2014
IAF Airman Group 'X' ( Technical ) Trades Written Test 2014 : IAF Airman Group X Written test 2014 will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual ( English & Hindi ) except for English Paper. Duration of the IAF Airman Group X written test 2014 will be 60 minutes and will be conducted in English, Physics and Mathematics as per CBSE syllabus of AISSCE.
14. IAF Airman Group X Physical Fitness Test ( PFT ) : All candidates who pass the IAF Airman Group X written test are to undergo Physical Fitness Test ( PFT ) on the same or the next day. PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 8 minutes. Candidates will also have to complete 20 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups within the stipulated time to qualify in the PFT. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts.
15. IAF Airman Group X Interview 2014 : Candidates who have passed the IAF Airman Group X written test and PFT will be interviewed. Working knowledge of English is a prerequisite.
16. IAF Airman Group X Medical Examination 2014 : Candidates who qualify in the IAF Airman Group X interview 2014 will be medically examined in the month of January 2015. IAF Airman Group X Medical Examination 2014 will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue. IAF Airman Group X Medical Examination 2014 would also include baseline investigation of :
- Hb, TLC, DLC.
- Blood Sugar Fasting / PP.
- Urea, Uric Acid and Creatinine.
- Serum bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT.
- Serum Cholesterol.
- X-Ray chest PA view ( Plain ).
Candidates declared Medically Unfit can avail the option for Appeal Medical Board ( AMB ) against their unfitness by depositing 40/- in a Government Treasury / SBI / RBI through Military Receivable Order ( MRO ). The application for AMB along with original copy of MRO, Xerox copy of Unfitness Certificate and Postal Stamp worth 25/- affixed on a self-addressed envelope are to be submitted to 11 Airmen Selection Centre, VIP Chowk, Borjhar, Guwahati ( Assam ) – 781 015 for processing within three working days from the date of issue of Medical Unfitness Certificate.
Note 7 : Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the medical exam. Ears should be free of wax. Candidates should be prepared to stay for the medical test for four to five days under their own arrangement. No TA / DA will be admissible.
17. Publishing of AISL : The All India Select List ( AISL ) will be displayed at 11 Airmen Selection Centre, VIP Chowk, Borjhar, Guwahati ( Assam ) – 781 015 on 30 April 2015. A copy of the Display List will be sent to District Magistrate of Agartala, Tripura ( through Airmen Selection Centre ) and also available at Indian Air Force website www.indianairforce.nic.in. The inclusion of names of the candidates in the AISL depends upon the performance of the candidates in the Rally. Inclusion of name in the All India Select List ( AISL ) does not guarantee automatic enrolment. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit from the AISL subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age of 21 years on date of enrolment and meeting laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment.
All Queries will be entertained by Commanding Officer :
11 Airmen Selection Centre,
VIP Chowk, Borjhar,
Guwahati ( Assam ) – 781 015.
Telephone : 0361 — 2842720 ( Extension — 333 )
E-Mail : firstname.lastname@example.com
No query will be entertained by Central Airmen Selection Board ( CASB ), New Delhi.


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Rolandos Enterprises Public Ltd was named after its founder, Rolandos Loizou. In 1983, the Greek-Cypriot entrepreneur established a small limited liability company named R.L. Photographic Ltd. His dedication and passion for color processing and photography soon made R.L. Photographic Ltd. one of the leading studios in local market.
In 1985 Loizou invested in the cutting-edge Fujifilm Mini Lab which, at the time, revolutionized chemical processing and development for direct printing up to A3. While traditional labs required lead times of up to a week, this new technology could develop and print in just 23 minutes!
Loizou was always at the forefront of printing technology, as when he invested in two new Canon innovations: the first color copier system in the world that used toner technology and could print up to A3 media size, and the Canon Bubble-Jet printer, which was capable of printing 400 dpi (dots per inch) quality color digital prints of up to 60*80cm.
By taking full advantage of these technological innovations, by 1986 Loizou had established the first high-tech color copy center factory in the local market, Colours by Rolandos Ltd. But Loizou had yet more aspirations: he wanted to satisfy the demand for larger outdoor graphics. By heavily investing in 3M Manufacturing Company, he was able to introduce the company's unique innovations to the local market and provide wide format digital printing and signage graphics. With hard work, dedication and attention to detail, he soon became one of the major signage exporters to Africa, Greece, Israel, Romania and the United Arab Emirates.
In 1997 Loizou became the official representative of 3M Scotchprint technology (Match Component System), with exclusive rights for the local market and other nearby locations.
In 1998 he invested in a company called Vutek (EFI) and acquired the first 5 meter digital super wide printer model, the Vutek 5300. Vutek was flourishing, with major clients such as B.A.T (British American Tobacco), Coca Cola, Pepsi and Rothmans International.
In 2000 Loizou made investments in several advertising outdoor media companies and secured municipal agreements for outdoor advertising media and street furniture, including bus stops.
It isn't just printing and photography where Rolandos Loizou has been successful. In 1992 he established a successful collaboration with a dermatologist on a product called Bio-peeling. His wife, Yiola Loizou, was at the time a physiotherapist and beauty therapist with her own salon. Working together, the Loizous acquired the product patent for the Bio-peeling product and established Neoderma.
Today Neoderma is an international brand with exports to more than 22 destinations throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Neoderma has a complete full range of about 200 unique formula patents for products for professional beauty therapists and for the consumer at home. The Neoderma Laboratories are today located near the center of Nicosia, a high-end, technologically-advanced facility covering an area of approximately 8.000 square meters.
Mr Rolandos Loizou is currently the major shareholder of the company and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mr Andreas Loizou, was appointed to be the new CEO & Executive Member of the Board of Directors at the R Group.


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A patient was suffering from a diseases and he was badly in trouble so he went to the doctor and asked,
Patient : "what are the chances of my recovering doctor?"
Doctor : "one hundred percent. Medical records show that nine out of ten people die of the disease you have. Yours is the tenth case I've treated. The others all died".
More Medical Jokes
Three patients in a mental institution prepare for an examination given by the head psychiatrist.
If the patients pass the exam, they will be free to leave the hospital. However, if they fail, the institution will detain them for seven years.
The doctor takes the three patients to the top of a diving board overlooking an empty swimming pool, and asks the first patient to jump.
The first patient jumps head first into the pool and breaks both arms.
Then the second patient jumps and breaks both legs.
The third patient looks over the side and refuses to jump.
"Congratulations! You're a free man. Just tell me why didn't you jump?" asked the doctor.
To which the third patient answered, "Well Doc, I can't swim!"
The health minister is visiting a psychiatric ward. He asks the head of psychology, "How do you determine if a patient is cured."
The psychologist explains:
"We take them to the bathtub, which is filled with water, hand them a spoon and a cup and ask them to empty the bathtub."
"I see," says the health minister, "The cured person would choose the cup because it`s bigger, and would empty the tub faster."
"Actually no," replies the psychologist, "A normal person would simply pull the plug."
Doctor ek patient ke peechhe bhag raha tha...
Ek aadmi ne puchha kya hua?
Doctor : Are yaar char bar aisa hua hai sala brain ka operation karwana aata hai aur baal katwake chala jata hai.


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20. - 24. Mai 2019, Basel (CH)
9th ICMM Workshop on Military Medical Ethics
The ICMM Centre of Reference for Education on IHL and Ethics, the Medical Services Directorate of the Swiss Armed Forces, and the Zurich Center for Military Medical Ethics are pleased to announce the 9th ICMM workshop on Military Medical Ethics.
Ethics of Dealing with Risks in Military Medicine 20-24 May 2019 at the Congress Center Basel (CH) Topic and Call for Papers Uncertainty and risk are key features of the mission planning phase as well as the working environment of military and humanitarian medical personnel.
Risks cannot be avoided during the planning on strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Risk assessment is a risky job itself and relies on uncertain intelligence and predicative models. Ethical questions arise early during planning as risks make it difficult to predict the outcomes and challenges of missions. On the ground, health care personnel (HCP) have to make decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty as a result of incomplete knowledge, the complexity of the situation, and the kinds of medical intervention needed. During missions, HCP are subject to (at least) two different kinds of risks. They risk being harmed themselves physically or mentally, and they also risk harming others and ethical misconduct. Both risks are reinforced by the uncertainty and duress of the working environment.
Our workshop proposes to analyze the moral and ethical dimensions of risks in military medicine and how they can be taken into account in military and humanitarian medical ethics.
We equally encourage reports from the field(e.g. case studies) as well as philosophical papers or legal analyses. In line with the tradition of our preceding workshops, we also invite presentations that look at the main topic from a perspective of humanitarian actors. Instructions for submissions
Please visit our website at https://melac.ch/courses-workshops/ethics-workshop/2019-lilienberg


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New website helps Russians trace war dead
It took a year of tireless work to sort and scan the records. Before scanning, the documents needed to be smoothed out to guarantee no information was lost.
Now, the website www.obd-memorial.ru allows people looking for their lost friends and relatives to carry out their own investigations into what happened.
Records include not only the name, date and place of birth and death, but also scans of original documents.
Head of the Military Memorial Centre, General Aleksandr Kirilin, says he receives dozens of grateful letters. People who've spent years trying to trace their relatives were eventually able to find them within minutes using the new resource.
Once, he says, researchers came across a mass grave with 148 bodies. But there was only one name tag. "We searched the database. And found the names of all the remaining servicemen buried in the grave. According to the records, they were buried exactly where we found them," he said.
Organisers of the project say there's still a lot of work to keep them busy next year – scanning more documents, adding new names and helping more people find out where their loved ones came to rest.


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Unpredictable Results
Talk to any blogger and you will likely hear the same thing. It is always a surprise to see what becomes popular. I may work like crazy on something for hours, post it, and it may see very little traffic. Something else ends up taking off, and it was almost a last minute thought. You just can't predict.
In putting together a list of popular posts, there are also so many ways to look at the data. Do you measure purely by the traffic? If you do it that way, doesn't that give an unfair advantage to content posted in January?
After looking at the statistics, I decided to pick the top posts by traffic with a weight based on the date. If a post was dated later in the year, it received a slightly higher weight to equal things out.
The Top 10: Did you miss one?
Here are the top 10 original posts:
3 Leadership Lessons from Santa Claus
Lesson from Santa: Let go of baggage weighing you down.
Don't Get Hooked! Why Successful People Don't Take the Bait
"Happiness can only be found if you free yourself of all other distractions." -Saul Bellow
Why Leaders Must Deliver on Promises
"You are what you do, not what you say you will do." CG Jung
Winners Give Just A Little Bit More
"A winner is just a loser who tried one more time." –George Augustus Moore
What Do You See in the Clouds?
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." –Edgar Degas


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Our good friend Kinkidiver is back and here to talk about how sometimes experience, knowledge, and history can be some of the sexiest features you'll ever find in a guy, especially when it comes to BDSM! Sparky, Daddy Tony, and Jeff tackle the topics of agism, what older gentlemen have to offer, and why being a hot young twink isn't always everything!
Show Notes
In the News
- Russian Roulette-Style HIV Parties?! WTF?!
- I'm a 'Phedamine Kid!
- Get uncomfortably close with your feline friends…
- Mr. Sketchy, the Kroger Poo…
- Older guys do tend to have more experience and knowledge!
- Many are experienced in mentoring – but some want to play too!
- Body image and how to handle getting older
- Experience-hunters
- Dealing with energy levels and getting older
About our Guest
Kinkidiver has been happily tying guys up (and getting tied up himself) for many years. One of the NoSafeWord crew has known him for 18 years. He loves bondage, rubber, leather, and sports gear and is an all-around perv. Just our type! You can find him as kinkidiver on Recon. Kinkidiver was also on Episode 62.
Mr. S Leather Co.
This episode sponsored by: Mr. S Leather. For this episode we feature the Vector Ultra-Padded Straightjacket.
Mr. S Leather — Vector Ultra-Padded Straitjacket


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Everything You Pretend You Don't Do At A Maltese Buffet
... but totally do anyway.
Booking a buffet comes with a lot of emotional baggage. From the anticipation for all the amazing food to come, to the fear of the weight you're inevitably going to gain - there's no escaping the buffet anxiety. But everyone who walks in thinks they're above feeling one emotion - shame.
Well, the truth is nobody is safe. You may think you're gonna leave with your dignity still intact, but by the time you're back for that third slice of cake there's not much decorum left.
1. You walk in and scope out the competition
A large family of 12 celebrating their child's griżma, an elderly couple here on holiday and a group of angsty teens using the vouchers nanna won at the tombla. The pasta and fries may finish early on - but at least the meat zone is relatively safe.
2. You make a serious plan of action with your comrades
Will you start with the antipasto and move onto the actual pasta, or will you live on the edge and have a cheeky plate of penne ahead of your soup? Agreeing on your intended course of action allows you all to move as a pack.
3. You rank things on the 'worth it' scale
That chicken breast looks so good, but is it worth the stomach real-estate it's gonna hog when the mqaret look so divine?
4. You get confused by the English names for things
"Sorry, beef olives gifieri braġjoli?"
5. You face the real Sophie's choice when you sit down just as the tray you wanted gets refilled
Do I sit down and appreciate what I've got, or make the walk of shame back to the tray and get my coveted stuffat tal-fenek.
6. You desperately hold on to your last shred of decorum
Whilst simultaneously holding onto your last slice of pizza and forkful of mqarrun.
7. You're realise you're now filled with regret and zebbug mimli
Seriously, why did I eat so many shitty appetizers at the start?
8. You make jokes, but also seriously consider stuffing food in your bag
Quick, someone drop a plate and distract the crowd! #Teamwork
9. You finally give up and pop open the top button of your shorts
It's totally fine your shirt is long enough to cover it.
10. And you've suddenly got the space to go back for your 723rd round of food
Hello twentieth kannol.
11. You breathe heavily on the ice cubes left in your glass, hoping to melt them
There's no way you're paying for another bottle of water at the end of your meal.
12. You bob along, desperately fighting the onset of the food coma
Before giving in and passing out for a bit, only to wake and find the staff loudly cleaning things around you hoping you get the hint.
13. You map out the easiest route for your friends to roll you out of the restaurant and into the car
Where you will continue your nap and leave feeling accomplished and ashamed.


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ART Buzz- Jewelry Trunk Show Benefiting the DC Collaborative
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM (EDT)
Event Details
Join us Wednesday, April 17, 2013 for the ART BUZZ Jewelry Trunk Show featuring the works of DC jewelry designers at Vera Cruz Gallery.
Hosted by Cher Castillo Freeman, Jade Floyd and Ora Nwabueze the ART BUZZ Remix will raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts for Every Student Program. Preview the newest exhibition at Vera Cruz Gallery featuring the work of New York based artist Haruto Imamura.
Peruse hundreds of jewelry pieces for both men and women and purchase a raffle ticket for the chance to win a signature piece from each designer that evening. A $10 donation at the door includes one drink ticket and light appetizers. Additional alcohol available for purchase.
Designers include:
~ Prissy Treasures
~ Gail Murdock
~ Deidree Bennett
~ Elizabeth Rothschild
and more to be announced!
All jewelry priced at an affordable $15 to $100.
ART BUZZ is designed to showcase the works of DC designers and actively raise funds for the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts for Every Student (AFES) program.
AFES provides DC public and chartered schools with access to cultural opportunities throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The DC Collaborative ensures that nearly 30,000 underserved DC public schools benefit from the region's rich array of arts amenities. They provide free transportation and free tickets to music,dance, and theater experiences; plus trips to The Kennedy Center and museums.
April 17, 2013
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Vera Cruz Gallery
2108 Vermont Ave. NW (across from 9:30 Club)
Washington, DC
(U Street/Shaw Metro Stop)
When & Where
Vera Cruz Gallery
2108 Vermont Ave NW,
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM (EDT)
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DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
The DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative believes that the arts —inclusive of music, theater, dance, visual arts, media arts— and the humanities are central to the education of every student. To accomplish this citywide effort, the Collaborative works with its members to provide equitable access to quality arts and humanities education for all DC public and public charter school students. Working with our partners, the DC Collaborative provides exemplary programming including Arts and Humanities for Every Student and Professional Developement Initiatives.


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"Safely delivering the UK's Infrastructure"
Client: BCEGI Construction (UK) Ltd
Value: £1.5m
BCEG are the development partners of Manchester Airport Group Developments and Argent in the £800m development of Manchester Airport.
The works were carried out over a 20 week programme commencing in November 2015.
The project involved the installation of a 400mm medium pressure gas main some 2.5 kilometres long which connects the existing supply at Airport Terminal 2 with the Airport City South development. Along with the gas main a bank of 8no ducts were laid for the future electrical expansion to be carried out by others.
The gas main works involved live connections at both ends and were carried out as a collaborative arrangement between GPL Civil Engineering and the company's own utilities division thereby drawing on the expertise that the GPL Group carries in house.
The works involved the laying of the main and ducts across operational areas of Terminal 2 Arrivals therefore requiring a planned and co-ordinated approach to avoid disruption to passengers. The works then proceeded through various Airport car parks where GPL worked closely with the Airport's operational car park team to co-ordinate the taking and handing back of car parking spaces thereby minimising disruption and loss of revenue.
The route also required the service trench to cross a number of busy roads which serve the Airport and associated business premises. To avoid disruption trenchless technology was implemented in the form of Directional Drilling thereby eliminating the need for disruptive road closures and demonstrating GPL's commitment to lean construction.
Where it was unavoidable to work within the highway, a traffic management scheme was developed in conjunction with the Manchester Airport Group in order to provide an efficient working method whilst causing minimal disruption to local businesses.
Client: Manchester Airport Group
Value: £3m
Date: December 2013 to November 2014
GPL were engaged by Costain to undertake the substantial groundworks package on the new Airport City South development for Manchester Airport Group (MAG). the works involved:
The works commenced in December 2013 in challenging ground conditions. Innovative pipelaying techniques were utilised for the installation of the large 1800mm diameter PCC surface water drainage pipes to keep the programme on track. Phase 1 was completed on March to allow traffic to be diverted off the existing Sunbank Lane and allow construction of Phase 2 to commence.
Phase 2 involved the removal of the existing lane and a permanent link between the Phase 1 works and a new junction on the A538 Wilmslow Road. This phase of works also allowed road access to a new DHL Distribution centre – the first plot development on Airport City South.
Difficulties with existing ground conditions and the accommodation of a local badger set impacted on the location and design of the Attenuation Pond, all of which added to the complexities of the scheme.
Client: Costain
Engineer: Scott Wilson Ltd
Value: £4.5m
Contract Period: 6 Months
Contract Type: NEC Option A
Provision of a new 'pit and duct' system around Runway 1. This will provide the infrastructure for the new lighting cables, and involves the installation of 330 No pre-cast pits and 7 km of duct-lines around the periphery of R1
The project involved the setting up of a pre-cast workshop for producing the top units with lift assisted cast iron covers and frames. The stream lining of deliveries was vital as storage space was very limited. The contract required both day shift and night shifts. Specialist lifting equipment was required to install the 8.5 Tonne pre-cast chambers. As well as installing banks of 6 and 8 way ducting, the network also required a drainage system, which had to be connected to the existing drainage.
Full length runway closures where effective between 22.30 and 06.00 Sunday through to Thursday night (the airport will be using runway 2 only during our project works). GPL had to have ceased work and be cleared up by 05:00 to allow the airport to carry out inspections and safety checks prior to re-opening the runway each morning. GPL are proud that at no time during the contract was a late hand over recorded because of their works.
Approach light mast foundations and an associated duct and chamber system also had to be installed during the contract period. Foundations outside the airport boundaries where installed during the day shift and those within the critical areas where done at night.
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Ok, so this is the list of things I need to do this summer. Plus some I want to do. I really need a schedule since so far all I have done is menial housework (mimimal?) and loaf around. Clean!!! … Continue reading
Finally had tapas!
We went to the Capital Home Show today and on the way home stopped in Manassas for an early dinner. La Catilla sounded promising, and I have been wanting tapas for a long time. It is in an old church … Continue reading


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I haven't abandoned this blog; not totally, anyway. I've been busy with life.. by the creek. Photography, which was a hobby when I started blogging, is my job now. I have wonderful clients and thoroughly enjoy it, but by the time I'm done with edits, I usually don't want to sit and blog. I'll try to come back here and post more frequently that I have been; words are still as important to me as photos.
11 Nov
Still Living by the Creek!
10 Dec
The Creativity Project :: December 2013 :: "Holiday Traditions"
My amazingly creative friend Becky Adams and her friends Scarlett and Maddy started a cooperative blogging group called "The Creativity Project" a little over a year ago in order to stay creative in the midst of pursuing photography as a business. It operates as a blogging "circle"; each person links to another blogger's page in the group. Wherever you start, if you click to the next blog, you will eventually make your way around the circle and read everybody's blog on the monthly theme. I am very excited and honored to be asked to join in; this month, once you've read my blog on "Holiday Traditions", you'll move on to Jersey Journal by DTB Photography and read Dan Beeler's take on the theme. He'll link you to the next blog and so on; I hope you're able to make it all the way around the circle.
I started thinking about the theme, Holiday Traditions, and I realized that I've gone far enough down the road of life to understand that nothing ever stays the same. Even if you live in a small town, marry someone from that town, and stay there your entire life, there will be changes. Maybe you have a "Big Mama" and "PawPaw", the family matriarch and patriarch, and they host family Christmas each year. Big Mama cooks a turkey, a ham, 8 different vegetables (casseroles, of course, with cream sauces and bread crumbs and LOTS of butter), 4 different breads, and an entire sideboard of desserts.
PawPaw goes out into the woods and cuts down the biggest, prettiest tree and brings it back for all of the grand kids to decorate (with strings of popcorn and cranberries and a load of ornaments that have been around for years). There are special decorations that are ALWAYS there, and you grow up secure in the belief that Christmas will always be just like that. Except that one day, Big Mama and PawPaw can no longer cook and cut trees and host the family. And even further down the road, one day there will be empty chairs where they once sat at the table, carving meat and encouraging you to take just ONE more helping of sweet potatoes. Maybe one of their children's family will take up the spatula and chain saw and keep things going exactly as they've always been, but then again, maybe not. Maybe your traditions will simply become nothing more than memories, and you'll have to carve out new traditions. Maybe you'll move, get married, get divorced, have kids, see them grow up and move out. Maybe one day YOU will be Big Mama or PawPaw. So, how do you maintain traditions for a lifetime? Is that even possible?
I grew up with one set of grandparents (and the grandmother was actually my step-grandmother, although she always treated me as if I was her own grandchild). My father's parents died long before I was born, and my mother's mother died when I was 2. But my grandfather (Gran) and his wife (Nanny) always hosted us for Christmas dinner. Nanny was THAT cook; the one with so many food options that your eyes bugged out and you just knew that you wouldn't need to eat for the rest of your life. They were able to stay active and host us all the way through my teen years, and I feel very blessed to have had that continuity. Once I graduated from college and got married, tradition was thrown out the window and I just began to "wing it". Each season of life brought new experiences, and it seems that very few years have been the same. At nearly 40, I had our son Adam, and we had to settle in and try to create some memories for our boy. Even so, life kept getting in the way. My father died before Adam was born, so I needed to visit my mom in Tennessee, but I wanted my boy to have Christmas morning at his home. My husband's mother died in 2005, and things changed in how we celebrated on his side. For the past few years, there was a bit of a routine in how and with whom we celebrated, but in August of this year, my father in law passed away at age 94.
And so, things change again. I've begun to realize that the BEST thing that I can do is to document, through photos (and blogging, if I can get myself back into the routine of it) so that my boy will have backup for his childhood memories. This post from my old blog is a good example of how I can help him to remember the good times (I had that blog printed into a blog book, just to make sure that I didn't lose all of those memories). I will keep the elf, the quilt, the ceramic Christmas tree, and I'll pass them on to my boy. But I have to understand that he may marry someone who has traditions of her own; I hope that they will work together to blend them, but some of the things that meant so much to us may simply get packed up or even thrown away. The best tradition to pass on is to enjoy life at each stage; to understand that while each season looks different, the one thing that will tie it all together is love. Whether you say "Merry Christmas", "Happy Hanukkah", "Happy Kwanzaa", or celebrate any other winter holiday traditions, do all that you do with great love and you'll create wonderful memories.
11 Nov
The Creativity Project: Faceless Photos
There's a group called "The Creativity Project" that I've found through my sweetest friend in the world, Beckalicious Becky Adams (who blogs at THE best blogspot in the world, Life With Kaishon. They have a monthly theme, and they send readers from blog to blog to read each post. It's a VERY cool idea. I didn't make it into this month's circle, but I decided to do a blog about the theme, anyway. It's "Faceless Photos", and I really love that theme. I wish I took more faceless photos; they oftentimes capture the essence of a person or situation even more than a photo with a face. Instead of trying to interpret an expression, you actually SEE what it is that is happening. Here are the photos that I would have chosen from if I were going to play along. Which one would I have picked? I don't know… how about you?
11 Nov
I am still here!
Decided that I better put SOMETHING here to let WordPress know that I haven't totally abandoned my site! Too many posts from the past; I would be heartbroken to lose everything. And who knows.. maybe I'll start blogging again.
12 Dec
9 Feb
The Sad Tale of IB
Once upon a
miracle time, there was a boy named IB. He was, by all appearances, a sweet, innocent, angelic boy. See?
Just look at that precious smile. Angel, right? What nobody knew was that behind that angelic countenance lay the mind of a brilliant criminal. IB built a profitable business in the trade of black market elbutts. While his sweet mother was slaving over a computer blogging and his metrosexual father was at the spa, getting yet another mani/pedi, IB would sneak out to the barn and conduct business:
His plan seemed foolproof. There was nobody to hear his nefarious schemes but the horses. What he didn't realize, though, was that JB, the horse in stall #3, was the great, great grandson of Mr. Ed:
When the Feds got wind of the stinky black market trading, they quietly tried to locate a reliable witness. When they stumbled upon JB, they couldn't believe their good luck. All it took to make him roll over was the promise of a lifetime of premium oats, bran mash, and sweet alfalfa. Soon, it was all over. IB didn't know what hit him til it was too late:
His broken-hearted parents visit him every chance they get at the pen. And JB? Well, he thinks he got the last laugh:
But IB comes up for parole in six months, and Obama just legalized the sale of horsemeat for human consumption. JB, you better watch your back, buddy…. ;
For more "Tales of Itty Bit", check out this post at Once Upon a Miracle, in the comments section. You might even come up with one of your own….that giveaway is pretty darn sweet!
3 Jan
Winter has arrived
Brrr. Wind chill this morning was, I think, about 6 degrees. AND it was the first day back to school for the boy, so we had to actually get up and out in it. Blessings: a) not much traffic because Cobb Country schools are still out on break, which was really nice, and b) we have central heat in the house, a great heater in the van (and seat warmers…woot!) and closets full of warm clothes. Many are not so fortunate. I need to remember that.


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Pregnancy calendar apps
So you've been TTC (Trying to Conceive) – watching and monitoring ovulation, using various tools and pregnancy calendar apps to help you figure this whole conceiving a baby (on your schedule) out. And, you've done it! You're pregnant!!
First of all, congratulations! We at mom.life have a whole community of moms who are TTC, pregnant, and in their first years of parenting their little babies. You are in good company within our app.
One of mom.life's unique features is that we have mini-apps, within the large mom.life app. These include a pregnancy calendar application. You can browse all of the information about the weeks ahead or simply review the details of your pregnancy and baby's development in real time as your pregnancy progresses.
When you use our Pregnancy Calendar app, you'll see baby's development compared to various fruits and vegetable sizes. It will tell you how far along you are after plugging in your due date and offer you a countdown to your baby's birth.
Once baby is born, you can use our Baby Calendar to track your baby's development. It's a whimsical take on the traditional baby development tracker, there's nothing else like it around.
Most of our mini-apps offer features like health information, how far along your child is in development, due date calculator, and visual representations of where your child is in their growth.
Download the mom.life app and check them out, while also connecting with other moms who get this motherhood journey. Sometimes finding your local village can be hard, but the mom.life app aims to help you connect with moms online so you always have access to support.


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Make a Brighton or Sussex Restaurant Booking
Make a booking quickly at the below featured venues. Looking for a discount, then click here for our 20% off offers page.
- 64 degrees
- Cafe Malbec
- The Chilli Pickle
- Curry Leaf Cafe
- Fourth and Church
- Indian Summer
- Kooks
- Limes
- Moksha
- Moshimo
- Murmur
- Nuposto
- Plateau
- Redroaster
- Semolina
- The Crabtree
- The New Club
- The Schooner
- The Shepherd and Dog
- The Sussex Ox
- West Beach Bar & Kitchen
64 Degrees, social dining, The Lanes, Brighton
Booking a table is definitely advised at this small and perfectly formed Brighton eatery. 64 degrees was voted number 16 in the 2016 National Restaurant Awards and is as popular as it is delicious. Designed to be social, this is a great place to share some food and to talk. If there's a few of you, it's definitely worth trying the whole menu! (64 Degrees on a map)
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Cafe Malbec, Argentine, Church Road
Café Malbec Hove is an Argentinian wine bar on the busy Church Road, next door to Latinoamerica grill. This wine bar and 'Empanada House' serve the very best wines including a cracking range of Malbecs, and South American cuisine offering a range of different tapas dishes. With their extensive knowledge of both food and wine you're in for a treat!
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Plateau Brighton, the Lanes
Book a table at Plateau Brighton – a lively bar and French style award winning restaurant in the heart of Brighton's Lanes. Relaxing ambience with an unusual list of naturally produced wines and modern European sharing plates.
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The Sussex Ox, Country Pub, Sussex
The Sussex Ox is possibly the quintessence of Country Pub. Situated within acres of its own rolling farmland, which literally provides the meat and potatoes on the menu, the Sussex Ox can lay claim to a boast about serving locally sourced produce that few others can match. The menu focusses on freshness and seasonality, changing monthly to reflect the produce. The pub prides itself on serving customers some of the best craft beer Sussex has to offer and their wine list is carefully put together featuring natural wines to match the menu. The pub itself is warm, family and community orientated with three main bars and one of the best beer gardens around.
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The Chilli Pickle, Indian dining, The North Laine, Brighton
Chilli Pickle Brighton is a family run and nationally recognised Indian bistro adjoining the glamorous MyHotel on Jubilee Square, Brighton. Centrally located in the North Laine, this popular independent restaurant features in our top ten restaurants in Brighton and Hove, boasts a number of awards, and has some very excellent reviews. Perfect for all occasions from a business lunch with colleagues, a dinner for all the family or an intimate date night, The Chilli Pickle oozes decadence and understated Indian cuisine brilliance.
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Curry Leaf Cafe, Indian street food, The Lanes, Brighton
Curry Leaf Cafe is the place to book for South Indian street food. Book a table here to enjoy some killer cocktails and the city's best craft beer list. Curry Leaf Cafe is a cafe and has the price list to match. A three-course meal costs around £20 per head, and a filling, healthy lunch can be had for as little as £7. (Curry Leaf Cafe on a map)
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GB1, seafood and oyster bar, seafront, Brighton
Book a table at GB1 restaurant to enjoy a luxurious dining experience. Based at the legendary Grand Hotel Brighton, GB1 offers delicious, fresh local seafood. Start with a glass of champagne and oysters before indulging in a locally caught seafood feast. Don't forget the cocktails! (GB1 restaurant on a map)
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Indian Summer, modern Indian, The Lanes, Brighton
Book a table at Indian Summer for beautiful décor and friendly knowledgeable service. You can still get street food treats such as a masala dosa in this elegant environment. Whether you order a Thali or enjoy something from the Tandoor at Indian Summer it will be adapted to the season. Book and enjoy. We always do. (Indian Summer on a map)
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Kooks, bistro, North Laine, Brighton
Book a table at Kooks to enjoy some modern English food bang in the middle of Brighton's North Laine. Breakfast is served until 5pm. The brainchild of owners DJ/Producer Tim Healey and his restaurant manager wife Rebecca. Great tunes, great food, and a well-stocked bar. What's not to like? (Kooks on a map)
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Limes, restaurant and Bistro, Lindfield, Sussex
Book a table at Limes of Lindfield. Situated on the Linden tree lined high street and nestled amongst an eclectic mix of independent shops and stores, this restaurant is in the heart of the charming village of Lindfield. Just 2.2 miles from Haywards Heath and a 35 minute drive from Brighton, Lindfield is a quaint and scenic village with local buildings dating back to the 14th Century and plenty of country walks available in the surrounding area.
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Moshimo, Japanese Sushi, Central Brighton
Book a table at Moshimo in a few simple steps! With an almost fanatical following, Moshimo is a Japanese restaurant seen by many in the city as a Brighton institution. It's the city's original conveyor-belt sushi bar serving handmade and sustainable sushi and a delicious hot food menu. The restaurant is housed in an award-winning modernist building that has been designed to resemble a floating lantern in Bartholomew Square. The walls slide open completely as if they were Japanese shoji paper walls. There's a neat deck outside, allowing diners to sit on the deck itself, reminiscent of sitting on tatami mats.
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Moksha, Cafe, Central Brighton
Book a table for brunch at Moksha in a few simple steps! Moksha Caffé is the quintessential family café, located just off London Road opposite St Peters Church. The home-made cakes and meals, along with lovingly made coffee and friendly staff is what makes Moksha a fond favourite in the local area. Feast on a selection of classics such as; the Moksha Breakfast, Eggs Royale and Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs. If you fancy something a little different, why not tuck into something a bit quirky, such as their Mexican inspired Huevos Rancheros, or their range of loaded bruschettas.
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Murmur, Brighton Seafront
Book a table with a seafront view at Murmur! Headed up by one of Brighton's most famous Chefs, Michael Bremner, the restaurant promises to be a family friendly spot, where kids are well catered for and the atmosphere is chilled to match it's beachfront location.Situated in the Victorian arches near the West Pier, Murmur seats 37 covers inside and a further 40 on the terrace with views of Brighton's iconic seafront. Expect simple dishes, cooked to perfection, from modern brunch to delicious lunch treats.
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Nuposto Pizzeria
Serving you a slice of Naples on Brighton's West Street, NuPosto Brighton brings you the real deal Italian pizza. Dough is fermented for over 24 hours to give a thin soft base that is the perfect platform for a rich tomato sauce, fresh melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella that is delivered from Napoli twice a week.
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Redroaster, cafe, Kemptown, Brighton
Serving from 7am-5pm, Redroaster is the place to go if you're looking for a sophisticated brunch. You'll find modern takes on classic breakfasts such as their crab and avocado brioche with yuzu curd, or their herb waffle with bacon jam, black pudding and maple glazed streaky bacon topped with a fried egg. We love the fantastic south facing, floor to ceiling windows which can be opened out completely to create an indoor/outdoor atmosphere, perfect for a sunny lunch or coffee with pals.
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Semolina, bistro, London Road, Brighton
Book a table at Semolina and prepare for a treat. An independent family-run restaurant, passionate about using and promoting fresh, seasonal, and local produce. Semolina is open Tuesday to Saturday and serves a bistro menu which changes monthly. Don't skip pudding. Semolina mustn't be missed. (Semolina on a map)
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The Chilli Pickle, modern Indian, North Laine, Brighton
The menu at The Chilli Pickle is inspired from different regions of India. The Chilli Pickle is a vibrant and enticing family run Indian bistro which everyone can enjoy. The owners frequently visit India to research and discover new dishes and fresh inspiration. Book a table and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. (The Chilli Pickle on a map)
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The Coal Shed, steak, The Lanes, Brighton
Book a table at The Coal Shed for the highest quality steak. The Coal Shed is the only restaurant in Brighton with a Josper oven. Their concept is simply the best quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Book a table and enjoy a fantastic steak dinner. The wine list is a big deal at the Coal Shed with over 50 wines to choose from. Exclusive to Mondays only, they offer a B.Y.O where corkage is £5. (The Coal Shed on a map
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The Crabtree, countryside dining, Horsham, Sussex
Book a table at The Crabtree in Sussex. The Crabtree is a family run public house, located in the beautiful Sussex countryside south of Horsham. They pride themselves in serving great local, seasonal food, organic wines and fabulous real ales in warm and welcoming surroundings.
Highly recommended if you're after a drive into the Sussex countryside for top notch gastro pub dining. About 25 minutes drive from the outskirts of Brighton.
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The New Club Brighton
The New Club Brighton is super-cool, it uses quality ingredients all the way through their food and drinks menu and it brings us an LA style Indie Coffee House, mixed with the vibes of a New York Bar and Diner.
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The Salt Room, seafood, seafront, Brighton
Book a table at The Salt Room Brighton to enjoy the finest seafood served in a glamorous setting. The seafront terrace is open from March to October and the restaurant is large and open plan. Fantastic fresh seafood and fabulous cocktails make The Salt Room great for any occasion.
Lunch, dinner, or alfresco, the choice is yours. (The Salt Room on a map)
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The Schooner, gastro pub, Southwick
The Schooner is an independent gastro pub on the Sussex shoreline between Hove and Shoreham. Book a table at this Southwick venue that offers locally sourced meats, fish and seafood. The menu at The Schooner changes with the season. As well as providing delicious fresh food they also offer great gluten free choices.
Their set price menu runs 12 – 3pm Tuesday to Friday and 6 -7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday. 1 course £9.00 / 2 courses £12.00 / 3 courses £15.00. (The Schooner on a map)
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The Shepherd and Dog, The South Downs, Henfield
The Shepherd and Dog in Fulking has it all and it has been serving West Sussex and the surrounding areas for some years now. So whether you're combing your visit with a picturesque walk from The Devils Dyke, you're making a countryside getaway from Brighton, or you're attending one of their regular events, The Shepherd & Dog has a lot to offer considering its nestled in a quiet sleepy village at the bottom of the foothills of the South Downs National Park.
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Fourth and Church, Hove
A friendly bar, restaurant and shop in Brighton & Hove. Fourth and Church sell well selected, interesting wines and spirits, charcuterie and deli foods.
Book a table at Fourth & Church in Hove
West Beach Bar & Kitchen – British Airways i360
At the base of the British Airways i360 there's the West Beach Bar & Kitchen. This restaurant celebrates the incomparable character of the city with a fun dining experience. You can enjoy your food with the spectacular sea views and Brighton's iconic West Pier. You'll find traditional seaside favourites such as their interpretation of fish & chips with the Crumbed Catch of the Day and Chips, alongside delicious Seafood Buckets and locally sourced drinks, as well as a dedicated kids menu, brunch and set menus.
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What next?
There is plenty of inspiration available on Restaurants Brighton and these two lists are a good place to start:
- Check out our Top 10 list of restaurants in Brighton and Hove
- Food things to try in Brighton and Sussex
- Brighton Christmas Party Season
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Arts Council's Artist Database Revamped
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Arts Council Launches New Artist Database
The Arts Council is excited to launch our new and improved artist database at www.indyarts.org. This new site was made possible through the generous support of the Levin Living Trust. The new site is up and running now. If you currently have a page on the site you will receive an e-mail Thursday with directions for updating your page using your own user name and password. If you do not currently have a page, we encourage you to visit the site and sign up for your own page starting Thursday, July 2. Complete directions and more details may be found here.For questions, please e-mail email@example.com.
2 Responses to "Arts Council's Artist Database Revamped"
July 3, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Just a reminder to artists, if you do not confirm your ID and profile page name with indyarts.org, your profile will get deleted if you try to update it first!
As well, don't freak if your profile is temporarily gone after you do the correct steps. IndyArts.org has to approve the profiles every time you update or edit them.
July 3, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for the added tip, Anonynony!
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I'm not sure it was quite what Bruce Springsteen had in mind nearly a quarter-of-a-century ago but football definitely needs a human touch.
Mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and algorithms might fascinate the Moneyball generation. Matthew Benham, the Brentford chairman and majority shareholder at FC Midtjylland, is an avowed devotee.
But, as Kieran Wallace's rise to prominence at Sheffield United this season demonstrates, sometimes you can't beat a good old fashioned hunch. Or, as manager Nigel Adkins puts it on these pages, there "always has to be the element of the eye."
"The sports science is there now and the technology," he says. "When a player reaches a certain level with his 'loading' for example, which you can track with GPS, you know there's a high probability he might suffer an injury. It's there to be used so use it. But you've also got to get a feeling for the match."
Wallace owes his emergence as a regular first team player this season to precisely that. A hunch. Well, a hunch and a pre-season selection crisis to be exact. Being short of defenders ahead of their friendly against his former club Ilkeston, United were forced to play the 20-year-old midfielder at the back. Fair to say, Wallace acquitted himself pretty damn well because, three months later, there is no sign of him being shunted further up the park.
Happenings such as this are likely to become increasingly rare if the number crunchers get their way. Why, even Forest Green Rovers have adopted the 'Midtjylland Model' - where data is also used to determine what coaching staff say during a half-time address - as owner Dale Vince attempts to apply the skills he learned as a energy trader to player recruitment and development.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for a spot of innovation as anybody who witnessed some of my Saturday night outfits as a teenager will know. Hearing old professionals talk sneeringly about "non football people" confirms the beautiful game can often be too insular for its own good. It also likes a cause célèbre as the desire to replicate systems at Clairefontaine, then Ajax, then across the Bundesliga proves. (Why, in England, can't we get ahead of the curve by simply doing our own thing?)
Adkins, Andy Crosby and Dean Wilkins seem a pretty open-minded trio ready to borrow ideas from other disciplines. They enjoy the appliance of science. Thankfully, Wallace and The Boss will doubtless be pleased to hear, they recognise the importance of a human touch too.
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Wind Power for Everyone!?
I recently posted on the Cape Wind project, which will be built in Nantucket Sound. If it's like most other wind projects, you'll still be able to buy the energy it generates, whether you live as far away as California, Florida, or even Germany.
Extra long distance transmission lines? No, not quite. With the help of renewable energy credits (RECs), even if your utility can't sell you wind generated electrical power, you can buy it anyway. In fact most utilities that claim to offer you a "green energy" option are actually selling you the same old electricity bundled with RECS.
Renewable energy sources are typically more expensive, and not everyone wants to pay the premium, so the demand for renewable energy isn't always in the areas where it's produced. When you buy renewable energy credits, you are basically buying the green energy that local buyers are not. As the EPA puts it: RECs provide buyers flexibility in procuring green power across a diverse geographical area. This flexibility allows organizations and individuals to support renewable energy development and protect the environment when green power products are not locally available.
Being a savvy wind buyer:
Utilities don't always let you easily see what and to whom you are paying to support the renewable piece. The Con Ed utility in New York, for example will charges you an extra 2.5 cents per kWh for wind, because the power is generated 'locally'. It's actually sourced from wind farms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania owned by a utility group, energy marketer, and a recently liquidated Australian private equity firm. Sourcing nationally from third parties is typically cheaper (half the price or less), because the RECs supports wind projects where they are most cost effective (e.g. lots of wind, lots of land), and are replacing the dirtiest energy sources. My organization ClimatePath chose to offer RECs from a specific project in North Dakota (the Langdon Wind Farm), since North Dakota has the greatest wind generating potential of any state, but historically gets most of its electricity from coal. This makes it the ideal place to use wind power for the greatest impact. In our case, as for a few other REC providers, you also acquire the REC benefit via a non-profit, so it's a tax deductible transaction.
How much green?
Each power grid and utility has a different mix. 80% of your energy is already green in the state of Washington, but less than 20% in New York. If you are committed to green energy, you only need to buy RECs for the portion that your utility does not deliver. If you use 10 mWh per year, that means buying 8 mWh of RECs in New York, but only 2 mWh in Washington. State by state renewable information is available here.
Being a savvy consumer:
For individuals, buying green energy/RECS is simply stepping up and saying that "I value renewables enough to pay a premium." But for companies, it can lead to some mischaracterizations. One wind provider gave this advice about how businesses should talk about RECS to avoid 'greenwashing':
Do say:
We support wind power.
We are supporting the growth of renewable energy.
We offset 100% of our electricity with wind power.
Avoid saying:
We are wind-powered.
Our electricity is sourced only from renewable energy/wind power.
We use 100% wind power.
Good advice, but unfortunately this message often gets lost. Silk Soy Milk, for example, has been a leader in supporting wind energy via RECs. But their marketing department hasn't quite gotten the message about how to talk about it. A recent marketing piece I saw said "Silk is made using 100% wind energy". Unfortunately, this implies that Silk generates the wind on site. As a consumer, you should insist on more transparency and investigate claims from firms that use green in their marketing.
Is this all necessary?
Just as we need to encourage and fund rainforest preservation in Brazil and Costa Rica, we need to encourage wind and solar energy use where its practical to install it. We can either continue to wait for government solutions (which will cost you anyway) or use conservation, RECs, and offsetting to accomplish that goal. As the saying goes, if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem.
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