text:
Elementary Particles
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Elementrary Particles is adapted from the eponymous novel of the notorious French writer Michel Houllellebecq. In terms of theme, it extends his previous effort in L'extension de la domaine de la lutte, dealing with a desperate life imbued with sexual frustration and inexplicable loneliness. As I see it, desperateness and loneliness are the two sides of one same coin. Thus the narrative adopts a classical strategy (the most apparent application of it can be found in Tolstoy's War and Peace) of having two complementary protagonists. Needless to say, they either have to be good friends or related in a certain way. In this film they are Bruno and Michael, half-blood brothers from different mothers.
Bruno is certainly a lewd figure. People notice this in a few minutes --- whenever he opens his mouth, it is about sex. But the course of film reveals that he is in such a shitty situation (nobody knows what is the problem) and that he turns out in the end to be a victim and something else must take the blame. I do not experience sexual frustration often (yeah, only once in a while) but somehow I feel that I can identify with Bruno (and the other figure, Michael). And that leads me to conclude that the film is nothing but a collection of defeats --- it is this despair facing defeats I share with Bruno. We all face defeats many times in life, but certain kinds of people manage to make it sounds like a wolf with shiny eyes in a fairytale, something scary that you can just run away from. No, it is not like that. Houllellebecq is correct. Defeat is invisible and ridiculous. It doesn't matter how successful you are – you have yet to figure out why Houllellebecq, such a successful writer, persists in writing about frustrations and defeats (there is no quotes from Schopenhauer in the film although I knew he reads it).
One possible explanation of Bruno's agony is that he is raised without love – his mother is a hippy and lives in
This pair of characters forms a similar construction to that of Houllellebecq's previous book. But I think Houllellebecq has made some small modifications to improve its strength. In the previous book, there is this issue of male ugliness to blame; here I don't think it is an issue. Moritz Bleibtreu is not ugly and totally repulsive to woman as Tisserand. Yet he is always rejected in the camping site. Any stupid idiot can have a massage by a gorgeous half naked blonde; not our protagonist, not him. This is dangerous, because anybody mentally stronger than Bruno would get angry and become a serial killer. But Bruno is so weak: he has in his cane the same inscription as Kafka, not Balzac: every obstacle destroys me. Women seem to have an instinct for this mental "imperfection" – the instant they notice it, they run away. They did the same thing to Kafka, Dante, Nietzsche. Yes, even Nietzsche. It is not their fault by any means. Since our men are too weak, too unrealistic, too desperate, too great a writer. Women have their missions in this world and they are dedicated to these missions. They want confidence, security, power, will – they expect you to have these precious "virtues" since they want to keep their own frustration. The famous counterexample is of course Marlon Brando in Last Tango in Paris. It is implied that the woman (and a pretty young one, too) is obsessed by Brando because he is so desperate. But evidently Moritz Bleibtreu does not have a personal charm comparable to Brando. Moreover, when Brando is not in his blue days, he can actually be very confident and aggressive.
In a broader perspective, Houllellebecq's subject can be viewed as an anthropological one, that of sexual selection. Many unsuccessful males resent the consequence of sexual selection. It has become a cliché that they turn to blame life if they cannot find a vehicle to procreate. Perhaps they should blame it on libido. It is this damn thing that makes a man can not concentrate and do some useful things, like mathematics. Michael, in this perspective, can be regarded as someone who has got rid of his libido. Unfortunately he is thus deprived of the only motor force of human being. He grabs, as a last resort, a woman without uterus. That suits him fine: ever since childhood, he had been acclaiming Aldous Huxley's The Brave New World, where the hefty responsibility of procreation is to be conferred to better hands: the state. The vital link between him and his Annabelle Lee is not any eros-derived product, but an asexual tenderness, which I find extremely valuable, although too idealistic.
By comparison, the thing between Michael and his sexually extravagant girl friend Christiane, is "human, all too human." We all know too well how human react under their tragic circumstances. So little surprise. Nevertheless I am deeply touched. Especially when the "miracle" happens in front of me. Perhaps I have become too sentimental – well, I like the feel of it.


text:
Which States Might Pass Marijuana Laws During the Midterm Elections? Your Guide To 2014's "Marijuana Midterms"
Midterm elections are coming up fast, and voters have a lot to think about this year. Between the fight to gain control of Congress, several gubernatorial elections, and a number of social issues, this election promises to be more than influential. And, notably, the 2014 midterm election will address the legalization of marijuana in three major locations: Washington, DC, Alaska, and Oregon. Dubbed "The Marijuana Midterms," if voters in these regions choose to pass the bills, their states will become the third and fourth states (and first federal district, in Washington D.C.'s case) to take major steps in decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana, following in Colorado and Washington states' footsteps.
The three bills, while relatively similar, have certain stipulations and nuances regarding issues like taxes, home growing, selling, fines, and more that make them distinct. Whether you support recreational marijuana or not, it is important for you to understand what these bills mean, especially if you plan on voting in these regions.
I know, it sounds like a lot of time-consuming research. Thankfully, we did the research for you. Here is a breakdown of what each bill is proposing, and how the bills are similar or different to bills previously passed in Colorado and Washington state.
The Legislation: The Land of the Midnight Sun will be voting on Ballot Measure 2, which aims to legalize marijuana statewide.
What Happens If It Passes?: Alaska will establish a regulated marijuana market with a tax of $50 per ounce. Additionally, home growing will be legal, permitting six plants per home with three flowering at any given time. Non-commercial transfer will also be legal.
But Wait — There's More: Alaska will also have the option to establish a regulatory board dedicated specifically to marijuana, which they can otherwise defer to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Alaska currently depends on homegrowers to supply their medical marijuana, so the transition will not be as difficult as it was in Colorado.
The Legislation: Oregon's Ballot Measure 91 also seeks to legalize marijuana.
What Will Happen If It Passes?: The bill calls for the already established medical marijuana regulatory system to be expanding for recreational sale with a tax of $35 per ounce. Home growing would be legal, allowing households to have up to four plants. Non-commercial transfer will also be legal. The Liquor Control Commission will be saddled with the responsibility of establishing and enforcing regulations.
But Wait — There's More: The bill also calls for a research effort to help understand the effects of marijuana use on motorists, the findings of which will then be incorporated into a formal DUI law, but that wouldn't begin until 2017.
Washington, D.C.
The Legislation: Because it isn't a state, the nation's capitol isn't quite willing or able to legalize yet, but the likely passage of Initiative 71 will fully decriminalize marijuana.
What Will Happen If It Passes?: Possessing small amounts of marijuana is already only a ticket-able offense in D.C., but this initiative would make small possession and non-commercial transfer fully legal. It won't develop a commercial market or establish a tax, but this may be as close as it will get to legalization until if/when a federal law is passed.
Ready to vote? You can figure out if you're registered, where your polling place is, what kind of ID your state requires for voting, and what candidates are up for election in your area here.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This Post Last Updated On
South Africa Top GK Questions and Answers
South Africa Top GK Questions and Answers – Read about the country South Africa in this post. We have updated top most general knowledge and current affairs about South Africa here. These all questions answers about South Africa are very important to learn.
We hope you will find these questions answers of South Africa very helpful.
Read GK Questions Answers about South Africa
Question:- (1) What is the currency of South Africa?
Answer:- South African rand (ZAR).
Question:- (2) When the 'Nelson Mandela' was president of South Africa?
Answer:- 1994 to 1999.
Question:- (3) Who was the first and second Prime Minister of South Africa?
Answer:- Louis Botha (Elected in 1910 and 1915).
Question:- (4) Which is the largest city of South Africa?
Answer:- Johannesburg.
Question:- (5) According to 2007 the population of Johannesburg was?
Answer:- 4.435 million.
Question:- (6) What is the population of South Africa?
Answer:- 54,956,900 (according to 2015).
Question:- (7) What is the capital of South Africa?
Answer:- There are 3 Capitals of South Africa : 'Cape Town' is the legislative capital, 'Pretoria' is the administrative capital and 'Bloemfontein' is the judicial capital.
Question:- (8) South Africa was discovered by whom?
Answer:- Portuguese mariner Bartolomeu Dias.
Question:- (9) Who is the South Africa national animal?
Answer:- Springboks.
Question:- (10) Who is the South Africa national bird?
Answer:- Blue Crane.
Question:- (11) When National anthem of South Africa was adopted?
Answer:- 1997.
Question:- (12) Where is the Table Mountain in South Africa?
Answer:- Cape Town.
Question:- (13) What is the height of Devil's Peak in South Africa?
Answer:- 1,000 m.
Question:- (14) Which is the longest river in South Africa?
Answer:- Orange River (2,200 km long).
Question:- (15) Who is the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa?
Answer:- Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (since 2009).
Question:- (16) Who is the South African Minister of Correctional Services?
Answer:- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (since 2012).
Question:- (17) Who is the president of South Africa?
Answer:- Jacob Zuma (since 9 May 2009 and re-elected in 2014).
Question:- (18) Where is Royal Bafokeng Stadium in South Africa?
Answer:- Phokeng town.
Question:- (19) What is the Freedom Day of South Africa?
Answer:- 27 April.
Question:- (20) When South African National Space Agency was formed?
Answer:- 9 December 2010.
We hope you learn all these questions answers about South Africa.
If you like this post then also share with your friend near you.
Read more general knowledge questions answers.
Read here all types of GK questions answers and increase your GK Level for any competitive exams.
These questions answers are very Important General Knowledge for exams.
- United Nations Specialized Agencies Important GK Notes
- Saudi Arabia Top GK Questions Answers
- CANADA GK Questions & Current Affairs
- United Arab Emirates Most Important GK Questions
- United Kingdom Most Important GK Questions Answers
- Top 50 GK Questions Answers United States of America


text: The practice of yoga can make your body more flexible, giving your muscles and your joints a greater range of motion. A supple, flexible body is less prone to injuries because it can withstand physical stress. It is widely known that the words yoga and stretching go hand in hand.


text:
The new collaboration, called Drive4Data, is the first of its kind in Canada and involves the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy WISE at the University of Waterloo and FleetWise EV300, an initiative of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund TAF.
The project involves collecting data from the owners of electric vehicles who agree to have a small wireless device about the size of a cell phone installed in their car. The Waterloo company CrossChasm, a technology partner in this initiative, created the device. It collects key statistics, such as mileage, battery charging and energy use, and then relays it to WISE. This real-world data could help advance research into everything from battery technology to smart grid management.
"Just by logging into a website, drivers can access detailed reports on their vehicles performance," said Tracey Forrest, director of WISE. "They can track the distance they've travelled, improve their charging schedule, monitor their fuel and electricity usage and benchmark their performance against similar vehicles."
Thanks to the TAF partnership, WISE researchers can now access data from 70 fleet-based electric vehicles through FleetWise EV300 a non-profit program that is working with fleet managers in the public and private sectors make the shift to electric vehicles.
The better we understand electric vehicle performance, the better we can determine the true business and environmental case for ownership with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, said Ben Marans, manager of social innovation & transportation for TAF. Collaborating with WISE fits perfectly with our goal of encouraging electric vehicle use throughout the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
Drive4Data is generously supported by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro, Waterloo North Hydro and the Region of Waterloo.
"These forward-looking funders understand that electric vehicles are the way of the future," said Forrest. "With their help, were accelerating transportation innovation."
The following dealerships are authorized to install the Drive4Data devices: Forbes Waterloo Toyota, K-W Mitsubishi, Parkway Ford Lincoln, Schlueter Chevrolet, Waterloo Nissan, and Waterloo Honda. Electric vehicle owners can get more information about Drive4Data and sign up for the program at https://wise.uwaterloo.ca/drive4data.


text:
The Power Behind Moringatein
Moringatein is a power packed meal replacement for you and your whole family. It has everything you need and more! There's nothing easier in a portable and total meal replacement. You would have to combine multiple food sources to provide the same nutrients and protein that is in this perfect smoothie.
Take a look at what's in it:
Moringatein Ingredients
Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Micellar Casein, Inulin, Moringa Leaf Powder, Milk Protein Isolate, Natural Brown Rice Milk Solids, Coconut Creamer [Coconut oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Mono and Diglycerides (with citric acid for freshness), silicon dioxide], Whey Protein Isolate, Intact® Colostrum, Xylitol, Natural Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Vitamin Blend: [Ferric Pyrophosphate, Chromium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) and 2% or Less Than Each of the Following: Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate], Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086, Monk Fruit, Stevia, Lecithin.
There is so much health and vitality in all of these powerful ingredients!
Join our incredible movement and see how amazing you will feel from nourishing yourself with a delicious Moringatein smoothie while contributing to the Moringa farmers across the world, providing them with a sustainable and ethical means of improving their own lives in so many ways and through greater social responsibility.
We're preparing to launch a Crowdhoster campaign for Moringatein in early 2014. Sign up for our email newsletter and connect with us on social media so you can be the first to learn how you can be a part of this nutrition movement.


text:
Quantitative Analyst
Job Description:
International hedge fund in lower Fairfield County, CT with over $10B in AUM and a robust list of institutional clients, seeks to hire an Analyst for their Quantitative Desk/Team. With a diverse, macro strategy, you will interact and learn about several different asset classes including Fx, rates, commodities, equities etc. This is an exceptional opportunity to increase your quantitative/analytical skills in the areas of trading, risk, and portfolio management.
The Quantitative Analyst will support and work towards improving trading systems, create new systematic signals and strive to maximize competitiveness by utilizing advanced methods in quantitative analysis, risk management and portfolio optimization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Research and develop methods to make existing trading signals more efficient
- Research and develop new trading signals
- Research and develop portfolio construction and optimization methods to maximize performance while controlling risk and cost.
- Work collaboratively in a research team environment, using common development tools to facilitate robust implementation of research as well as production versions of trading systems.
- Regularly present findings and ideas to management and investment committee.
- Complete other projects as requested by senior management.
- BS with relevant coursework in mathematics, statistics, economics and finance.
- Exposure to securities and derivatives markets and investment processes.
- Strong programming, analytical and quantitative skills.
- Solid communicator


text: Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the Huracán Super Trofeo Evo Collector 2019, a special edition of the racing car that competes in the Lamborghini single-brand championships. The new Collector was unveiled during an event held at the Roger Dubuis Manufacture in Geneva, headquarters of the prestigious watchmaker that has been a Lamborghini Squadra Corse partner since 2017. The car features a new black and gold livery designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile, with body in matte black carbon fiber, embellished with gold details on the front bumper, hood, sides, diffusor, and rear fin, to highlight the extreme aerodynamics of the Huracán Super Trofeo Evo. The roof features graphics that depict the movement of the Excalibur Huracán Performante: this is the latest timepiece tribute by Roger Dubuis to Lamborghini cars, following the iconic Excalibur Aventador S.


text:
Welcome to AbleData! We are the premier database for unbiased, comprehensive information on products, solutions and resources to improve productivity and ease life's tasks.
9822 Hard Shell Helmet With Face Guard
AbleData does not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed on this website, but we provide you with information on how to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products. If you are interested in purchasing a product, you can find companies who sell it below.
The 9822 Hard Shell Helmet with Face Guard is a protective helmet designed to provide all-over head coverage. The face guard is made of Lexan polycarbonate plastic and has an eye level opening for unobstructed vision, and a mouth opening. Both openings provide ventilation. The face guard has a foam liner for comfort, and the entire face guard will pivot onto the top of the helmet. The helmet and face guard are washable. OPTIONS: Various faceguard options, modifications and optional addons are available. SIZES: Extra Extra Small, Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra-Extra Large. COLOR: Casa tan, pink, royal blue, or black. These custom colors are available for an additional charge: forest green, red, silver/gray, teal, light almond, bright blue, maroon, purple, white, yellow, orange, and baby blue. WARRANTY: 90-day warranty.
300.95 to 226.00


text:
GENRE: YA paranormal
It was supposed to be some sort of aptitude test—the kind that would help with career tracking. But this test was nothing like the placement test I took last year in eighth grade where checking off that you like to work with your hands got you recommended for a satisfying career in basket-weaving. Instead, this test asked things like: 'You've discovered a way to read people's minds, what do you do?' Or: 'If you could change the course of any historical event, what would it be and why?'
I made a complete mess of that last question, writing how I didn't want to change history since then I might not get born. After the test I heard a few other kids agreeing that the answer must have been to kill off Hitler.
Later on that month we had to go see our guidance counselors about our scores. I could just picture Mr. Cuthbert telling me how selfish I was to think only of myself, and not about getting rid of a terrible nemesis like Hitler or Stalin.
Mr. Cuthbert had a red, pointy nose that always looked like it needed a Kleenex, and bulging, fishy eyes. But today his washed out eyes had an intense, hawk-like stare.
"Well, Sadie, we have some very exciting news for you."
"Oh really?" Basket-weaving here I come, I thought.
He popped open the folder in front of me, pointing at a number: 157. "This is your social I.Q. score. The average score is 100, a score of 157 ranks you as above genius-level."


text:
Are you looking for a small intimate guest ranch to visit that offers hands-on experience with horses and the outdoors? If so, Free Rein Guest Ranch is the ideal guest ranch vacation spot for you. Free Rein Guest Ranch, located in Bridge Lake, B.C., provides you with a home away from home during your Canadian adventure in Super Natural British Columbia. The 285 acre ranch property is found in the South Cariboo region, which is surrounded entirely by a boundless forest range and quite simply the perfect location for days of exploration and adventures in the saddle.
Stunning views await you at Free Rein Guest Ranch
At Free Rein Ranch you will find hearty home-cooked meals and lakeside log cabins or guest lodge accommodations all with spectacular Cariboo countryside views. With a maximum of just 12 guests you will soon feel like part of the ranch family. Winners of Trip Advisor's 2012 and 2013 Certificate of Excellence you are sure to enjoy your guest ranch vacation here.
Activities abound at Free Rein Guest Ranch. You can swim in the lake, kayak and canoe as well as take guided hikes through the surrounding countryside or take a mountain bike out for a spin. Learn how to horse whisper. Your horse will be your buddy for the duration of your stay and you can work with him/her as much as you want to. How about an overnight camp trip? Ride out and end your day in the saddle with a lazy saunter home at sundown. Dine around the campfire and sleep beneath star studded awe-inspiring skies on their weekly overnight camp out at Teepee village.
Horseback riding at Free Rein Guest Ranch
Be completely involved in the daily running of the ranch or simply kick back and relax. The choice is yours. At the Free Rein Guest Ranch you really do have free rein to decide how to spend your days with them.
Happy Trails! RanchSeeker


text:
Building 509 Pond Retrofit at the Walter Reed Forest Glen Annex Location: Silver Spring, MD
The overall scope of work included turning the existing extended detention structure designed for quality control into 1.49 acres of drainage area, of which .71 acres would be impervious cover. Included in this task was a Submerged Gravel Wetland for Drainage Area 1 that includes impermeable liner, layers of wetland soil, pea gravel, gravel median, cleanouts, observation wells, pretreatment, and wetland plantings as well as a Surface Sand Filter system for Drainage Area 2 which consists of 3" topsoil, 18" clean washed "concrete sand", 3" of pea gravel before collected by a 6" perforated PVC pipe underdrain system.
This nearly $403,000 project was completed by our team within a 7-month time-frame during the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2018 – the wettest seasons in recent years. Ferguson Trenching faced many challenges along the way including the current state of the site with respect to wildlife and overgrowth, the unpredicted amount of rainfall, logistical challenges, and adherence to strict protocol by the government contract.
The work area had not been maintained for a number of years, in turn making it home to an abundance of wildlife. Most of the wildlife like the deer and the groundhogs were consider harmless, but there was a fair share of snakes, chiggers and ticks that the workers needed to look out for and take appropriate precautions. Before we even started work, a job hazard analysis was completed for the clearing and grubbing task. The potential hazards of snake, tick and chigger bites were discussed and the steps to take to alleviate these hazards. Standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of long pants, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hardhats and work gloves were required. The crew was further required to wear long sleeves during clearing and grubbing.
Mother Nature
Weather can be an issue on any construction project. It can affect the materials being used and it can lead to the rescheduling of tasks which can disrupt the overall schedule of a project.
Pond retrofits can be very challenging because most of the time you're working at the lowest point on a construction site where all the surrounding rain water drains to. You're always at the mercy of Mother Nature. In our case, she showed no mercy! From the start of construction to the end, it rained. During construction, 49.83 inches of rain was measured. During the month of May alone, 8.92 inches of rain fell. 2018 would go on to become the wettest calendar year on record.
There were many weeks where it seemed like you were taking one step forward and two steps back. Stabilized slopes had to be re-graded and re-stabilized numerous times because of washouts. Pumps ran around the clock to keep areas drained down enough to work. The workers spent countless hours of hand shoveling silt that had washed into the lined pond. When the weather cooperated, the employees worked longer hours and even weekends to make up for missed days because of the rain.
Access to the pond was difficult. A stone haul road had to be built from the roadway to the perimeter of the pond. However, because of the grade elevations and size of the limits of disturbance, that was as far as dump trucks could go. All excavated dirt and aggregate materials had to be "carried" by machine to and from this point, greatly slowing down productivity. The sequence of construction also made things tight on site. Certain areas were required to be stabilized preventing those areas from further being used as space to move materials around site. With the tight quarters to work within, specialized equipment was brought in to convey materials that couldn't be reached by the standard equipment on site.
In addition to adding an access road to the site, our team had to initiate an environmentally friendly waste management plan prior to any site preparation being completed. It was encouraged by the General Contractor and owner to utilize recycled materials in order to limit the waste produced on site. The site had to be kept clean and organized throughout the entire project.
We also could not interrupt any exiting utility service for any purpose without notifying the owner.
Ferguson Trenching Company successfully completed this project on budget and ahead of schedule.
Proud to be awarded an Excellence Award at ABC Chesapeake Shores' 2019 Excellence in Construction & Safety awards banquet for this project.
Westfield Annapolis Mall Phase 2B Food Court Renovation Location: Annapolis, MD
The Ferguson Trenching Company team took on the fast-tracked Westfield Annapolis Mall Phase 2B Food Court Renovation project during the winter of 2018. We were tasked with installing 360 feet of piping that lead from the Westfield Annapolis food court and movie theater entrance to an adjacent parking lot. In addition, we were asked to install two 2,000-gallon grease interceptors which weighed in at roughly 25,000 pounds. These grease interceptors had to be buried in a 16 ft x 20 ft area at depths over twelve feet. Trench boxes were used one at a time to safely maneuver and install these large vessels.
Aggressive Schedule
One of the biggest challenges our team faced was not necessarily the fast-tracked 45-day completion timeline, but it was the restriction that was placed on us during that timeframe. During the entirety of the installation and restoration process, we were given limited working hours of Sunday through Thursday evenings of which Ferguson Trenching could only utilize overnight hours (10pm to 8am). This was due to having the mall entrance open during all standard business hours so that it did not impact the publics ability to access the mall at one of its main entrances.
Although we were only given 45 working days and extremely limited working hours to install our scope of work and complete all restoration, we completed the project in 30 days.
Pedestrian and Vehicular Control
Given that our work area was situated at the main entrance to the food court and movie theater, special attention had to be paid to protecting mall pedestrians and vehicles. Every night we set up a safety perimeter around our work area. Orange construction fence and posts enclosed our entire work area to prevent pedestrian traffic from entering the work zone. In addition to the construction fencing, water filled barricades were installed to block vehicle entrances so that cars and delivery trucks could not enter the site. Every morning this would all be taken down before 8AM so the site could be returned to normal use by mall patrons. Any open trenches were either backfilled or steel plated each morning to protect the public from any potential hazards. We had to be extremely attentive when setting these perimeters up because although the mall stores were closed, there were still pedestrians entering and exiting the movie theater throughout the evening hours.
Due to the fact that our work zone had to be returned to normal operations every morning, all equipment and material utilized had to be moved to an off-site staging area every day. Not only was this an added challenge for our crew, it required significant coordination with our dispatch department to make sure equipment was moved in a timely manner. With our already tight schedule and overnight working hours, we needed to make sure this process was smooth and quick so that we did not waste man hours on the job.
In addition to equipment and needed materials, any dirt excavated from our trenches had to be placed on dump trucks and hauled out in the middle of the night. Our team could not leave any dirt onsite which meant this process had to happen rather frequently. Since dump sites aren't open in the middle of the night when we were able to complete the work, special arrangements were made.
Our team won an Excellence Award by ABC Chesapeake Shores during their Excellence in Construction & Safety Awards banquet on Thursday, September 19, 2019 for this project.
Forest Drive Gas Reinforcement Project Location: Annapolis
Forest Drive: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) safely and reliably deliver gas to more than 655,000 customers in central Maryland. BGE's STRIDE plan supports accelerated modernization of BGE's natural gas distribution system to enhance safety and reliability. As part of BGE's ongoing effort to maintain safe and reliable energy delivery systems, Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc. was awarded a contract in January 2015 to upgrade a gas main along Forest Drive between Greenbriar Lane and Spa Road. Our crews are installing approximately 4,550 linear feet of 8", ¼" wall, wrapped HP steel pipe. In order to minimize the impact on the surrounding community and normal traffic patterns, the construction is taking place during overnight hours.
CPV St. Charles Energy Center Location: Waldorf of Maryland
To keep pace with Maryland's electricity-driven lifestyle, Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) is building a 725 megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Waldorf, Maryland. The new facility will generate enough electricity to power more than 650,000 homes and uses state-of-the-art technology to produce electricity efficiently and cleanly to help meet the region's demand for energy.
When completed, CPV St. Charles will be one of the cleanest natural gas facilities ever built in Maryland and Washington, DC area, using clean natural gas and helping reduce dependency on older coal-burning power plants which currently supply a majority of the region's power.
Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc. was subcontracted by CPV to design and construct the required natural gas infrastructure to the power plant site. Our crews installed over 6,400 linear feet of 16", ½" wall, X-52, OHP steel pipe and a meter and regulator station on a 3.5 acre site, adjacent to Dominion Transmission's pipelines. Despite a demanding schedule, Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc. finished the project ahead of schedule.
Upsize Water Main – Troop Housing Area Location: Fort Meade
Fort Meade has a workforce of approximately 39,000 members, composed of military, civilian and contractor personnel. It is the fourth largest workforce of Army installations in the continental United States. In 2009, American Water (AW) was awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations, maintenance, upgrades, renewal and replacement of water and wastewater systems at Fort Meade.
In 2013, AW awarded Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc. (FTC) a design build contract to increase fire flows to the 6th Cavalry Troop Housing located on Fort Meade. FTC is in the process of upgrading 3,000 linear feet of aging 8" cast iron water main with 12" PVC C-900 water main. In addition to the water main, FTC is installing eleven fire hydrants, reconnection three 8" fire service connections and thirteen 4" water service connections. The majority of construction is taking place in 6th Armored Cavalry Road and requires extensive pedestrian and vehicular maintenance of traffic.


text:
Working With Policymakers
All policymakers want and need to hear from the constituents who are impacted by their decisions. Public officials must consider a vast number of issues. Depending on the political level and resources available, these issues could be divided among many staff members that are responsible for following all activity and constituent support for each of their assigned issues. A staff member may be responsible for 20 or more broad issues and is seldom an expert in all of them. You are in an excellent position to share with them information about your personal journey or provide them with information about your programs and how these programs affect your community. Once you have developed a working relationship with the official and his or her staff, they may look to you more often and ask for your input as these issues come forward. By establishing yourself as a reliable source of information, you are improving your access to the policymaker.
There are many options available for communicating with policymakers: letters, faxes, telephone calls, personal visits and e-mail. Logic dictates that if you are trying to influence something that is going to happen immediately, faxed letters and phone calls are the best option. E-mail is an option as well, especially when communicating with staff members who you have worked with previously. If you need to provide detailed information and have a longer period of time in which to work, a personal visit is more likely to get the official's attention. Whether you write, call or visit your policymakers, below are some basic guidelines are applicable to all methods of contact:
General Guidelines
Know your officials.
Learn as much as possible about your federal, state and local officials and where they stand on issues. How have they voted in the past? What is their political philosophy? Officials who support your position can help you develop your strategy; those who "don't know" need lots of your attention; and those who are opposed can sometimes be persuaded to change their minds. Never assume you know what your official thinks – find out. Usually, there is a copy of their biography and information about their positions on their Web sites.
Identify yourself.
Identify yourself as a constituent by providing your address, location of your organization, if applicable, and if contacting federal legislators, your congressional district. Identify yourself as a constituent facing poverty, or someone with experience working on issuers related to poverty.
Be prepared.
Know your issue. Know the legislation or program you support and the impact it will have on your family, organization or local community, and, if appropriate, on the nation. Know and use statistics and facts whenever possible. In this age of accountability, data and numbers matter.
Be specific.
Be specific and state the action you want the policymaker to take, such as: vote in a certain manner, introduce legislation, or co-sponsor a bill or make a floor statement. If the policymaker expresses support for your position, hold him or her to that commitment. Whenever possible, refer to a specific piece of legislation by its number.
Be concise.
Be concise in your written or verbal communications. Public officials and their staff have limited time to devote to any one issue. A one- or two-page fact sheet can summarize your points and is more likely to be read and filed for future reference than a 10-page document. In face-to-face meetings, highlight key issues and leave behind a fact sheet as a reminder of essential points you want the official to have on hand.
Be constructive.
Be pleasant, polite and use a "soft-sell" approach even if a policymaker does not agree to support you in a specific instance. If there are problems with a particular program or bill, admit it and identify alternative solutions. Do not threaten or make negative comments. You are looking for a continuing relationship and will probably need the official's support on other issues in the future. In the meantime, feel confident that you have shared your information in a positive manner.


text:
Substance dependence has been around for a very long time. Humans have used psychoactive substances to relieve their emotional pain since our earliest recorded history. Homer's Odyssey, written in the 8th century BC, tells us that Helen of Troy used a potion to treat Greek warriors, "presently she cast a drug into the wine of which they drank to lull all pain and anger and bring forgetfulness of every sorrow." Experts believe this drug was most likely opium. The use of drugs to help comfort ancient warriors should not surprise us, but what makes substance dependence so common in our society?
Research tells us that like the warriors of Homer's Odyssey, difficult human experiences or trauma are what cause our emotional pain. And our need for substances to relieve our pain, whether prescribed, legal or illegal, is directly related to the amount of adversity we've experienced (see Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) study). The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) states that, "Trauma is a widespread, harmful and costly public health problem … It is an almost universal experience of people with mental and substance use disorders."
The inescapable truth is that the harmful, costly and growing problem of substance dependence is just a symptom of a larger social problem of increasing human suffering and adversity. When this adversity begins in childhood, as so often is the case, the resulting harm is even more severe. Dr. Gabor Maté, a best-selling author and leading authority on addiction writes in his book, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction: "It's just as many substance addicts say: they self-medicate to soothe their emotional pain—but more than that, their brain development was sabotaged by their traumatic experiences."
That is, childhood adversity stunts normal brain development. The reason that opioids are so powerful for those who have experienced childhood adversity is because they stimulate the love/pleasure/pain relief centers of the brain that were underdeveloped as a child. Recovery from their opioid addiction is also more difficult because they developed less capacity for self-regulation and intentional decision-making during childhood, through no fault of their own. But this is not how we treat those who struggle with substance dependence.
Addicts are not normally treated with the kindness, care, and understanding needed to heal from their emotional wounds. They are told that their addiction is the problem, not the psychic pain from their life experiences that they're trying to relieve. This only reinforces the stigma and shame that they already feel. The failure to acknowledge and address their underlying emotional pain likely explains why treatments for addiction most often fail, despite the rush to invest more resources in them. If you doubt there is a problem with current addiction treatment methods, here are some data points:
- Results from Project MATCH, "… the largest and most expensive alcoholism treatment trial ever conducted … suggest that current psychosocial treatments for alcoholism are not particularly effective … Overall, a median of only 3% of the drinking outcome at follow-up could be attributed to treatment."
- Dr. Gabor Maté writes in his aforementioned book, "In the United States opiate relapse rates of 80 percent to more than 90 percent have been recorded among addicts who try to quit their habit. Even after hospital treatment the readdiction rates are over 70 percent."
- An article in The Atlantic states, "Peer reviewed studies peg the success rate of AA [Alcoholics Anonymous] somewhere between five and 10 percent."
That current approaches to addiction treatment are largely ineffective may also explain why most people who struggle with substance dependence avoid treatment (SAMHSA estimates that 89 percent of people who needed substance use treatment in 2015 did not receive it). People not only avoid substance use treatment, but also fail to receive help for their underlying trauma. Per SAMHSA, "Unaddressed trauma significantly increases the risk of mental and substance use disorders … However, most people go without the services and supports needed to overcome traumatic experiences."
This leads to another important question. Because of their failure to address the underlying problem, could current addiction treatment approaches be causing harm? The Project Match study cited above states, "Exaggerated claims of treatment effectiveness can have undesirable consequences for patients, for therapists, and for science. Patients who fail an 'effective' treatment may feel even more hopeless. This increased despair may be extremely deleterious in people with such life-threatening habits."
One does not need to speak with many addicts to understand these sober truths about their failed attempts to get help. Those who repeatedly fail treatment end up feeling like they're broken and can't be fixed. We know that as addiction treatment has expanded, so has the incidence of overdoses. What if these increases are related? We also know that many overdoses are not accidental. When a person overdoses to put an end to their suffering and hopelessness, the correct term is suicide. These are hard questions/truths, but we need to better understand the problem before we can hope to solve it.
It's time for a different approach to helping those who struggle with substance dependence, one that recognizes the effects of childhood and adult adversity/trauma and seeks to facilitate healing of the underlying emotional wounds. Research on trauma recovery tells us that healing requires safety, connection, understanding, and empowerment. In the past year, we've offered workshops based on these healing principles for those looking to overcome substance dependence. One participant who had struggled with addiction throughout her adult life, experiencing multiple overdoses and relapses, said after the workshop, "… I feel joy again, I feel love again, I feel worthy again ... and feel that I am no longer at risk of losing my sobriety … I know I have the resources inside to heal and create a life worth living."
If you've struggled with substance dependence and you're looking for help, please visit our website, Katlyn's Healing Center, where we offer free healing resources and an online Healing Support Program to assist those affected by trauma or other difficult life experiences. You may want to start with our presentation or video entitled, Substance Dependence, It's Not Your Fault.
Substance Dependence, It's Not Your Fault, Full Presentation from Katlyn's Healing Center on Vimeo.
Our healing approach is based on five core beliefs that are offered here to give you hope:
- You're not alone (we're here for you).
- It's not your fault. You're a good person.
- What you feel is normal, given what you have experienced.
- You can learn skills to help yourself feel better
- Healing is also normal, with understanding, support, and practice.
That is, with sufficient understanding, support and effort, healing comes naturally. But your healing, like any journey, begins with a first step. So please take a step to help yourself and check out our healing resources. And if our approach to healing resonates with you, please encourage your peers and those looking to support your recovery to review the information as well. Then we can all make the healing journey together.


text:
Some important, er, advice to be shared amongst retired, married men … as passed on by my old friend Laurence H. from an article he read recently in a local newspaper in Palm Springs, California.
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger.
When you notice this, try not to yell at them.
Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Jim.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Christine.
When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Christine to get a full-time job along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. [Read more…]


text:
Most people believe that ancient Greek and Roman sculpture was colored white. Recent scholarship has shown that this assumption is incorrect, as the polychromy of ancient art has been revealed and reconstructed.
Tag: Ancient
Breaking New Ground in Ancient Persia
Yaakov Elman is probably the only person in the world who could forecast the weather in Middle Persian — a skill that would have been a hot ticket about 18 centuries ago in the Near East. Fortunately, this one-of-a-kind scholar has other talents and other goals.


text:
Mallace nets late goal to slip by Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The freshmen class of the Marquette men's soccer team earned the right to hoist the Milwaukee Cup Tuesday, as the team defeated cross-town rival Wisconsin-Milwaukee for just the third time ever in 37 encounters.
"It's just how it's always been," redshirt sophomore defender Scott Miller said. "Until you've won the trophy, until you are a part of it, you can't touch it. We had (the trophy) at our pre-game meal and none of the young guys were allowed to touch it. And fortunately we got the result and they were able to hold it."
Coach Louis Bennett showed a lot of confidence in the younger players against UW-Milwaukee, playing four of his freshman recruits, including Andy Huftalin and Anthony Selvaggi. The freshmen provided strength and pace up front and allowed the Golden Eagles' offense to push forward. Sophomore forward Chris Madsen earned his first start after failing to play all of last season.
However, it was another sophomore who stole the show at Valley Fields. Midfielder Calum Mallace tallied four of Marquette's 13 shots Tuesday, two of which were on target, and scored the game-winning goal in the 84th minute. The goal came off a set piece 35 yards out that Mallace fired into the upper-left corner of the net after a fake attempt by midfielder Anthony Colaizzi.
The goal was Mallace's second against UW-Milwaukee, both being the game-winners.
"We put the challenge out to Mallace last year," Bennett said. "Anyone who wanted to be our free kick taker would have to practice 200 a week. Minimum. Mallace takes about 300. He's very diligent and he will make sure he gets it done.
"It was a thing of beauty. If you were wearing blue and gold there is no way you can't think that was one of the most beautiful things you've ever seen."
Mallace had two opportunities to score in the first half. The first came in the 26th minute off a set piece from 20 yards away, but the kick was re-directed by the hands of the UW-Milwaukee goalkeeper. In the 40th minute, midfielder Amilcar Herrera sent a free kick ball into the box, which found the head of Mallace, who sent the ball just over the crossbar.
"I've played UWM twice in my career, and I've scored two goals," Mallace said. "You can't ask for anything more. I had a couple of chances that I couldn't put away. But I've been practicing all week. I figured if I can do it in practice then I can do it in a game."
Marquette will look to continue its run of form in Des Moines, Iowa this Sunday as the team will take on Drake.


text:
Skin is the largest organ of our body. Texts of Ayurveda and Ayurveda acharyas explain various ayurvedic process to detox and cleansing methods to expel toxins from skin and keep it healthy and glowing naturally. Read An Ayurvedic Skin Detox at Home
Skin protects our internal organs from all external hazards. Hence utmost care has to be given to keep our skin healthy. A healthy glowing skin is the indication of healthy body and mind. (Read Ayurvedic Beauty tips for glowing skin ).
Healthy Weight Loss and Clear Glowing Skin both goals can be achieved following same regimen. Obesity makes you look old. Weight loss makes you look young. Thus skin detox and weight loss both have antiaging properties.
It is very necessary to adopt a regular daily routine to detox skin regularly on daily basis. This process can be adopted by people who suffer from skin diseases like psoriasis (Read 16 Indian ayurvedic Home remedies for Psoriasis ), eczema and dandruff. (Read Ayurveda remedy for Dandruff )This article is an effort to explain the easy ayurvedic methods to detoxify skin naturally at home.
Ayurvedic Skin Detox at Home
Lemon and Honey for skin detox :
Make it a habit to drink Lemon and Honey with a glass of luke warm water as a first drink in morning. Lemon and Honey are best detoxifying agents. Warm water boosts blood circulation. Lemon is a store house of Vitamin C . The antioxidant properties of vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis play a vital role in detoxing skin and improving its health. People with diabetes can use only lemon and strictly no honey. Never apply lemon juice directly on skin.
Apart from detoxifying and nourishing skin, lemon and honey also help in weight loss. (Read Lemon and Honey for weight Loss ) Weight loss is a best natural remedy for PCOS. This healthy drink is the best ayurvedic liver detox.
Exercise the Best Ayurveda Skin Detox :
Ayurveda recommends vyayama or exercises as the best detoxification process. Regular exercises help us to sweat out. Sweat brings out the toxins and removes clogs accumulated in skin pores. A daily brisk walk for 45 minutes helps in a great way to detoxify skin. ( Read Benefits of walking for men suffering from Impotence ) .Once again exercise is the easy and best remedy for weight loss also.
Scrub the Skin to Cleanse:
It is very essential to remove dead skin cells. Scrubbing removes dead skin cells and also improves blood circulation. The ayurvedic way to cleanse the skin is using herbal ingredients to scrub.Use gram flour or besan twice in a week to scrub the body skin. Mix two tea spoons of besan or gram flour with ¼ cup of grated cucumber. Scrub body with this mix applying gentle pressure.
Water is the Best Skin Cleansing Agent :
Drink plenty of water. Body uses water as the medium to expel toxins. Skin needs good hydration to function normally. Low water level in body may lead to formation of wrinkles.
Body Massage – An ayurvedic skin cleansing from inside out:
Massage whole body once in a week with warm sesame oil or coconut oil. Body massage with oil, improves skin texture and prevents drying of skin. This process enhances skin glow and works as antiaging therapy.
Skin Detox Body Pack for Skin Cleansing:
Texts of Ayurveda recommend various detoxifying body packs. But a healthy body pack can be made at home using kitchen ingredients. Wash and soak green gram or whole moong (1/4 cup ) and 1 tea spoon of fenugreek seeds (methi) overnight. Next day blend these two in a clean jar to a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over body after scrubbing process and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water. This pack not only nourishes the skin but also removes dirt and oil from skin pores. (Read Homemade body scrub for psoriasis )
Keep Chemicals at Bay to keep skin healthy:
Use cosmetics sparingly. Do not forget to remove make up before going to bed.
Healthy Eating is the Best Ayurvedic Skin Detox at Home
Strictly say no to junk foods, sugar and processed foods. Include seasonal veggies and fruits in your menu. Make it a point to eat bitter gourd (Read Ayurveda Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon (Karela) ) and methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) once in a week. Drink turmeric milk at night (Benefits of Drinking Turmeric Milk ). These foods detoxify not only skin but they also expel toxins from liver.
Ghee for Skin Detox:
Eat two tea spoons of pure ghee per day. Ghee is a healthy fat which assimilates in our body naturally. It provides an essential medium for nutrients to get dissolved. (Read Properties of ghee (Clarified butter) as described in Ayurveda )
Herbs for Natural Ayurvedic Skin cleansing:
Natural herbs like neem (Read Neem a Natural boon for diabetics ) , guduchi , turmeric (Ayurveda Medicinal Properties of Turmeric (Haldi) )and amla (Read Ayurveda medicinal properties of amla or Indian gooseberry ) can be used. These can be grown at home or procured from surroundings.
Call us at +91 9945995660 / +91 9448433911
Whats App + 91 6360108663/


text:
Beijing (AFP)
A United States sportswear company has stopped using a Chinese supplier following concerns it was using forced labour in camps in northwestern China.
Badger Sportswear, a company based in North Carolina, said it would stop sourcing clothing from Hetian Taida in Xinjiang.
"Out of an abundance of caution and to eliminate any concerns about our supply chain given the controversy around doing business in Northwestern China, we will no longer source any product from Hetian Taida or this region of China," the company said in a statement posted on its website Wednesday.
Reports of gross human rights violations targeting the Uighur ethnic minority in China's northwest, have leaked out in the past year.
Up to one million Uighurs and other Muslim minorities are believed to be held in "study camps" — extra-judicial detention centres set up in Xinjiang — according to estimates cited by an independent UN panel.
An article in the New York Times last month showed that Badger had received a container of T-shirts from Hetian Taida, a company in Xinjiang shown on state television to have been using workers from re-education camps holding Muslim minorities.
Independent investigators and a company investigation showed that Badger, which works with Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production — a nonprofit that issues social compliance certificates — had not violated its ethical manufacturing policy.
"However, historical documentation provided by Hetian Taida regarding their prior facility was insufficient to conclude with certainty that it had met Badger?s Global Sourcing Policy," the company said.
China on Thursday cautioned foreign firms against making business decisions based on misinformation.
"If this company… decides to stop business and trade cooperation with its Chinese partners according to such wrong information, I think it is a tragedy for its business," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said at a regular press briefing.
China has already scrapped labour camps, he added, referring to the facilities in Xinjiang as "vocational education centres" that do not use forced labour.
China has long imposed draconian restrictions on the lives of Muslim minorities in the region in the name of combating terrorism and separatism.
But police measures have intensified in recent years, and activists say ethnic minorities can be detained for transgressions as minor has wearing long beards or face veils.


text:
Search Supreme Court Cases
U.S. Supreme Court
ILA v. Davis, 476 U.S. 380 (1986)
International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO v. Davis
No. 85-217
Argued February 25, 1986
Decided May 27, 1986
Appellee was formerly employed as a ship superintendent for a stevedoring company. When he, with others, attempted to organize the company's ship superintendents and to affiliate with appellant Union, a union official allegedly assured them that the Union would get them their jobs back if they were discharged for participating in union-related activities. After he was discharged apparently because of such activities, appellee filed a suit against appellant in an Alabama Circuit Court, alleging fraud and misrepresentation under an Alabama statute. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury entered a verdict in appellee's favor. Throughout the trial, appellant defended the suit on the merits, and not until its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict did it claim that the Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction because the suit was preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Circuit Court denied the motion and entered judgment on the verdict. The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the preemption claim was a waivable defense that was required to be affirmatively pleaded under Alabama law, and that since it was not so pleaded, it was deemed waived.
1. The Alabama Supreme Court's holding that appellant had waived its preemption claim by noncompliance with state procedural rules governing affirmative defenses did not present an independent and adequate state ground supporting the court's judgment, and the court erred in declining to address that claim on the merits. Pp. 476 U. S. 387-393.
2. The general standard for determining whether state proceedings are preempted by the NLRA, i.e., whether the conduct at issue was arguably protected or prohibited by the NLRA, San Diego Building Trades Council v. Garmon, 359 U. S. 236, is applicable to this case. Where state law is preempted by the NLRA under Garmon and its progeny, the state courts lack the power to adjudicate the claims that trigger preemption. Here, if appellee was arguably an employee, rather than a supervisor, the preemption issue should be initially decided by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), not the state courts. Because the preemption issue turns on appellee's status, the appellant's preemption claim must be supported by a showing sufficient to permit the NLRB to find that appellee was an employee. On the
record, appellant has made no such showing. The mere lack of a conclusive determination by the NLRB as to appellee's status does not make out an arguable case for preemption. Pp. 476 U. S. 394-399.
470 So.2d 1215, affirmed.
WHITE, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in Part I of which all other Members joined, in Part II of which BURGER, C.J., and BRENNAN, MARSHALL, and BLACKMUN, JJ., joined, and in Part III of which all other Members, except BLACKMUN, J., joined. REHNQUIST, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment, in which POWELL, STEVENS, and O'CONNOR, JJ., joined, post, p. 476 U. S. 399. BLACKMUN, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part, post, p. 476 U. S. 403.
Official Supreme Court caselaw is only found in the print version of the United States Reports. Justia caselaw is provided for general informational purposes only, and may not reflect current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or information linked to from this site. Please check official sources.


text:
Until the twentieth century it was believed by most that the heavens were unchanging and eternal and the earth changing and new. Now we know that the bedrock beneath our feet is far older than most of the brightest stars that we can see in the heavens. An explorer with a time machine would find many of the stars during the age of the dinosaurs unrecognisable. Major changes have occurred even during the 2 or so million years of human evolution.
The Gould Belt, also called the Lindblad Ring, forms the immediate stellar neighbourhood. Even the oldest parts of the Gould Belt are less than 60 million years old, and much of it is far younger still.
More to come soon.


text:
Pierson's puppeteers, strange, three-legged, two-headed aliens, have discovered an immense structure in a hitherto unexplored part of the universe. Frightened of meeting the builders of such a structure, the puppeteers set about assembling a team consisting of two humans, a puppeteer and a kzin, an alien not unlike an eight-foot-tall, red-furred cat, to explore it.
The artefact is a vast circular ribbon of matter, some 180 million miles across, with a sun at its centre – the Ringworld. But the expedition goes disastrously wrong when the ship crashlands and its motley crew faces a trek across thousands of miles of the Ringworld's surface.
|Start a new discussion about this book | Show all topics
Larry Niven (Laurence van Cott Niven) is an American science fiction author. He was born 1938. His best known novel is Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar and Nebula awards.
Larry Niven's Official Website.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons.


text:
** Hey, check out my sparkly new FLYER Here. **
Summer College Essay Prep Tutoring: 11th+ 12thGraders
Public speaking + Interview Tutoring: All Ages
Creative Writing or Novel Help: All Ages
Get a jumpstart on college app essays! Between applications and standardized testing, students can run out of steam when attempting to write multiple personal essays with dizzying deadlines. The end result? Shallow, disorganized, overly-formal, or poorly-written personal narratives that make admission counselors' eyes glaze over. Grab their attention by capturing who you truly are in your personal voice and words. Take advantage of the Common App release in August, then kick back in senior year and have the time to enjoy it.
Tutor with a published author and journalist and walk away with…
- Tips to write a memorable interest-based response by unearthing unique details about specific colleges
- Confidence and skills to tackle any personal essay, anytime
- Zero in on personal examples and family anecdotes that express who you are as a unique individual–not only for essays, but for college and job interviews
- Dive right into essay writing and get it done!
Public Speaking for All Ages: Score an advantage by learning how to give speeches and present yourself as a winner with speaking techniques that will last a lifetime.Whether it's your first job interview at the local coffee shop or an acceptance speech for a special honor, the ability to present yourself in a clear, informative, and interesting way is the most neglected, yet critical, skill you can have to succeed in school and life. Learn how to be at ease with public speaking, express who you are in a professional light, and be ready for any question, any time. Award-winning published author and longtime Toastmaster member and speech winner will share the secrets to public speaking in a fun and engaging way that will increase your confidence.
Creative Writing Skills for All Ages: Do you write poems in the margins of your math homework? Plot out books while cleaning your room? Working on a book but already lost in the murky middle? If so, learn the secrets to creative writing with a two-time, award-winning novelist of young adult books. You will create a plot chart filled with exciting characters and plot twists, as well as tips and techniques to develop characters and improve your writing fast. Have an idea already? Let's work together to create a gripping first chapter. Started but stuck? We can get nudge that project forward and have fun along the way.
About Me:
L.B. Schulman is the author of two award-winning young adult novels: LEAGUE OF STRAYS and STOLEN SECRETS. She has contributed numerous articles for online sites and national magazines. L.B. is the Co-Regional Bay Area Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and is a co-founder of the advanced writer's workshop, Better Books Marin. An experienced member of Toastmasters, L.B. has won several speech competitions. She has also been a judge for the past six years at the Marin County Margie Burke Speech Tournament and a judge for five years at both the regional and national level of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Lisa is on the faculty for the 2021 Marin Girls' Conference.
|Contact me HERE or email write[AT]LBSchulman[DOT]com


text:
Be prepared to change the name of your city or town. Every name is under suspicion.
Recently a fancy commission in Austin, Texas, declared the name of the city needs to be changed because Stephen Austin had ties to slavery. The declaration includes streets, parks and etceteras. No more Confederate Avenue or Plantation Road or Dixie Drive.
Oh, dear. My fellow American, will you please consider the name of your city or town. You may be offending someone. If so, you may have to re-name your place.
Let us start with Jamestown, New York. That name may seem innocuous to you, but let us peek at an unsavory piece of history.
The city was named for James Prendergast. Yes, THAT man!
Why, he is on record as having owned at least three slaves.
Meanwhile, Utica, New York, was named after a Phoenician city.
Them Phoenicians, they traded in slaves by the thousands.
Don't let Syracuse off the hook.
It is named after a Sicilian city that was reconstructed at various times by … wait for it … slaves!
There are 27 cities and towns named Bristol in the U.S. For now. Maybe they will all change their names when we remind their residents of the Bristol they are named for. Bristol, England, was a major slave-trading port.
Slaves for the new world were one of the most important commodities in trade by Bristol businessmen. There are estimates that only half the slaves they shipped survived because the greedy traders jammed so many chained slaves into the airless bowels of their ships.
New York state is disgracefully named after York, England. (A place where an entire community of Jews was massacred. Where now stands Clifford Tower. My grandmother was a Clifford. So I suppose we are implicated in some way.) York, too, was a major center for slavery. Many of its most prominent families owned thousands of them on plantations. We have many Manchesters in the U.S. Including, of course, Manchester, Vermont. They are named after Manchester, England. Much of this city's industry was built on cotton.
Manchester thrived on cotton, picked by … of course … slaves!
You can understand why names connected with slavery upset many people. The reality is that most of our names upset somebody. Many a Native American resents how conquerors stole the names of Sioux Falls and Chautauqua for their settlements. Atheists and non-Catholics may well be offended by locations named after saints and angels and Christ. There are three-thousand in the U.S. They are everywhere! Beyond them we have universities, neighborhoods, suburbs, hospitals, hotels, rivers, mountains, hills, schools and whatevers named for such.
Even saloons! And booze! The list of streets with names that have religious connections is endless.
If you don't think this is such a big deal, consider how upset these folks get at the sight of a Christmas tree in a public square.
Or, indeed, the utterance of "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holiday". How many court cases have they instigated because a kid dressed up like an angel for a pageant?
I reckon places like Christmas Knob, New York, Christian County, Illinois, and Holy Ghost Drive in North Carolina are doomed.
As are half the place names in California and Florida. Every other place is named for a saint.
You may feel your location is safe. But don't be too sure.
As jazz musician Fats Waller used to say, "One never knows, do one?" Do you think Salem, Massachusetts, would face no threat? Well, sure, what is wrong with the name Salem?
Did you know that it is short for Jerusalem? Did you?
How about all those towns and streets named after Confederate heroes? If the statues of them have to fall, you should expect the names must go as well.
What is one of the most prominent symbols in Louisiana and New Orleans? Why, the good ol' fleur-de-lis. Abominable!
That was the symbol that was once used to mark slaves. Stand by to rip up thousands of miles of carpets and wallpaper.
Maybe we should re-name with numbers. Numbers are safe. You live in 3765? Nice town. I used to live in the next town on the road. Yup good ol' 3666. Wait a minute. Isn't 666 the number of the devil? Here we go again.
How about letters? You cannot offend with letters, can you? I live in the city of XCD in the state of MMYC. Yeah, letters might work. If we don't mind offending our Chinese immigrants.
We got troubles! Right here in BBCD city! Holy Toledo!
Tom Morgan writes weekly for the Observer-Dispatch. You can reach him at email@example.com.


text:
Porto-Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto Airport
We provide a large range of services and timetables, which you can consult using the browser when purchasing your ticket.
Find the best connection from your departure city
We provide connections from Lisbon Sete Rios Station and Oporto Airport to Corunna, with the following stops on the route:
- Lisbon Sete Rios station
- Lisbon Oriente station
- Fátima
- Leiria
- Coimbra
- Albergaria
- Oporto
- Oporto Airport
Past the Airport the route continues to:
- Braga
- Valença do Minho
- Tui/Tuy
- Vigo
- Pontevedra
- Santiago de Compostela
- Corunna/A Coruña
The same route is also provided daily, in the opposite direction.
You may also check the services and timetable here.
Useful information
Check in - we recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 1 hour before your flight check-in.
Luggage - you are allowed to check 2 bags weighing up to 30 kg (66 lbs) overall.
Groups discount - 30% off for groups of at least 4 people travelling together. Please see the discount conditions..
Tickets: purchase your ticket via our website alsa.es, by telephone calling to 902 422 242 on our app, at ALSA's ticket sales offices or on-board the bus in some routes.


text:
Put Your Foot In Your Mouth
(The customer has been generally rude and unpleasant while I ring up her purchases, with lots of whining and complaints all the tough things she's done, shopping and sightseeing, and about things my store has no control over, like how far it is from the train station. Finally I've had enough.)
Customer: "I've had to do far too much walking. I can't believe there weren't more places to sit down in [Museum next door]." *condescendingly* "You have NO idea how much my feet hurt."
Me: "Actually, ma'am, I've been standing for eight hours and am not allowed to sit down or have breaks, so I might have some idea." *sugary sweet voice and huge fake smile* "Here are your purchases and a receipt. I hope your rough day gets SO much better!"


text:
At the meeting it was decided that Board should consist of 4 persons, Attorney Thomas Enckell, Attorney Jonas Gulliksson, Professor Henrik Thorlacius and CEO Anders Grönberg.
The board was constituted as follows: Chairman Thomas Enckell, Board members Anders Grönberg, Henrik Thorlacius and Jonas Gulliksson.
Issue of Shares No 14
The ongoing issue of shares, No 14 is prolonged 2 weeks, until December 21, 2018


text:
Product successfully added to your shopping cart
There are 0 items in your cart. There is 1 item in your cart.
Total products (tax incl.)
Total shipping (tax excl.) Free shipping!
Total (tax incl.)
For a beautiful silver and shine effect. Not only does it preserve your marzipan, fondant or chocolate coverings, also, it gives a great shine. Easy to use. In a spray can, contents: 100ml. Edible.
Warning: Last items in stock!
Availability date:
By buying this product you can collect up to 10 loyalty points. Your cart will total 10 points that can be converted into a voucher of 0,30 €.
|Best before
Always use this spray on a different underlay, like a box or newspaper.


text:
Want to expand your network of contacts with a room full of power players? How about networking, learning from and doing deals with them for a full day? Welcome to the Expansion Acceleration Mastermind Weekend. An intimate, limited attendance event available exclusively to The CShop network of clients and contacts. Under one roof, we've assembled […]
Category Archives: CShop Know-How
The CShop helps companies use celebrity social media for endorsements and promotion of their products. We've created this Facebook On Fire series to help companies get more out of not only the celebrity social media posts we arrange for them, but also to get more benefit from Facebook promotion in general. We're starting with the basics […]
More New Year success wisdom from legendary, high-energy entrepreneur Grant Cardone.
No matter where you are on your success journey, these pearls of wisdom from Kevin Harrington's TedX talk will help you go farther, faster.
Continuing our New Year Success series, here are some tips from master entrepreneur Kevin Harrington.
Start the New Year off right with some no-holes barred, tough love from Gary Vaynerchuck.
The buzz about this season's hot release Rogue One abounds, but not much has been said about the marketing. Here are a couple of examples of excellent co-branding with Star Wars: Rogue One, Nissan, Verizon, Duracell and a special love story. Verizon 360 video adventure:
5 Secrets To Getting In To Retail Stores Core Principles To Get In, STAY In And Get Sales When you see products like Dyson Vacuums, the George Foreman Grill, Ray Ban sunglasses or Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line suddenly in stores everywhere, it can make the process look easy and like these products were an "overnight […]
In this exclusive interview with Meet The Boss, Kevin Harrington tells us his 3 best business decisions. Grab some quick knowledge for your business with these quick but useful insights from Kevin.


text:
|Aditya Is Bal Gopal
Aditya is a lucky boy. He got a good opportunity to act as Lord Krishna at a holy congregation.
A week long Bhagvad Saptaah is being held at Mani Nagar's Radha Krishna Temple. During the Saptaah, various event of Lord Krishna's life are celebrated. On Sunday, the birth of Lord Krishna was to be celebrated and Aditya was given the opportunity to play the baby Krishna. Aditya was required to act as the new born Lord Krishna. He had to sleep in the basket and Vasudev would carry him.
We reached the place at 7 pm and Aditya was made to dress like baby Krishna. Unfortunately, the event was running late and after some time Aditya was uncomfortable in those costumes and heat. We tried to keep him in good spirits. I was tense and nervous – my son's first public performance ! I recalled my first stage appearance in school.
However, Aditya was very comfortable when his turn came. In fact, after some time, he actually slept as Vasudev carried him. He woke up as people started to worship him and touch at his feet. After all, he was Lord Krishna and all people worshipped him !
We bow down to the Lord Krishna with all humility. We are grateful to Him that Aditya could act as Bal Gopal. At the same time, we are grateful to the organizers for this opportunity to Aditya.


text:
- Director
- Keith Miller
- Studio
- Spank This ST51
- Released
- 2006
- Starring
- Beau Bucmon , Devon , Hoyt Jaeger , Jake Roberts , Kyle Cassel , Nick , Skyy Lee , Xavier Lopez
- Categories
- Amateurs / First Timers ⋅ Bareback Sex ⋅ Twinks, American ⋅ Spanking ⋅ Tattoos ⋅
Ass Whippin is not your typical spanking video.
Young Beau Bucmon demands rent money from pretty boy Xavier Lopez (L.A. Cumfidential) who only wants to get some sleep. When Lopez can't cough it up, Bucmon takes it out on his well developed cheeks.
Kyle Cassel has Nick spread across his lap. Pulling down Nick's shorts Cassel gives him a good thrashing while Nick moans in appreciation. Cassel demands some mouth action on his junk but when Nick's performance disappoints him he disciplines the youth with his belt until it improves.
Devon is jerking off while looking out the window until he's caught by lover Hoyt Jaeger. Devon tries to talk his way out of punishment but isn't successful. Jaeger graduates from hand to paddle to riding crop to dish out his displeasure. Devon objects but soon both of them have hard handles. After a while Devon flips the tables to give Jaeger a butt busting of his own. The guys get enormously excited giving in to heavy hardcore action including bare penetration.
Landlord Jake Roberts (House of Twinks) comes looking for rent from Skyy Lee (Bareback Baileey and the Boys), a cute butt boy who doesn't even have a job. Roberts promises a whipping every day until Lee comes up with it, starting immediately. Roberts rapidly rids Lee of his clothes while requiring retribution, which includes a blow job and a journey into Lee's harried hole.
Viewers are left with the feeling that Lee might never come up with the payment.
Note: You can watch this movie online right now, along with over fourty-five others on the ultimate spanking website, spankthis.com. Members can watch all the scenes of their movies to their hearts content. Look and see what they've got.


text:
- Description
The new RaceKraft 3041 Quad Q4CS prop is what you have been waitng for. This prop will bring the 3" FPV frames to the next level. Not only will it generate power, but it will give you the performance you're looking for with FPV racing and freestyle.
- 2x 3x4.1 4 Blade CW propellers
- 2x 3x4.1 4 Blade CCW propellers
- Additional Information
SKU 7219 Manufacturer RaceKraft UPC (GTIN) 704817760750 Popo Compatible No Prop Length 3" Pitch 4" Number of Blades 4 Blades Material Polycarbonate Weight in Grams 1.60 Color Green Rotation CW & CCW Hub ID 5mm Hub thickness 7mm Includes 2x CCW Propellers, 2x CW Propellers
- Reviews
Also Purchased
Lumenier 20A OPTO Little BLHeli Pro ESC (2-4s)
Regular Price: $16.99
Special Price $9.99
Lumenier 3x4x3 V2 - Propeller (Set of 4 - Clear)
Regular Price: $2.99
Special Price $2.24


text:
IN 2015, Antonis Papadourakis had an interview for one of the biggest job opportunities of his life.
Papadourakis met with Lanxess AG CEO Matthias Zachert and board member Rainier van Roessel to discuss becoming the president and CEO of Lanxess Corporation in North America. Lanxess was completing a restructuring process to make the business more efficient and competitive. Zachert and van Roessel laid out an ambitious strategy for the years ahead. The Germany-based chemical manufacturer would grow in midsize, specialty chemical markets that are less variable due to economic cycles or seasonality and have higher profit margins. The company would focus primarily on the growing North America and Asia markets. Lanxess would execute this growth both organically and through acquisitions.
Papadourakis was sold. "I wanted to be a part of it," he says. He had a lifetime of indispensable experience in the chemical industry, and he felt he had an opportunity to add value by bringing that experience to Lanxess.
Born in Athens, Greece, in 1957, Papadourakis pursued chemical engineering at the University of Thessaloniki, knowing that chemical engineers faced the most difficult entrance exam and relishing the challenge. He followed with a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was offered a job at the specialty chemical manufacturer Rohm and Haas, which he took after completing his military service in Greece.
Being open to change and taking risks were critical to the career growth that came next, Papadourakis says. After beginning his career in engineering, he had the opportunity to take a position in purchasing and procurement with Rohm & Haas U.K., so he moved to London in 1997, now with a wife and three young children. He returned to the United States in 2005, taking management roles at Engelhard Corporation (now BASF), Arkema, and then Altuglas International (a subsidiary of Arkema).
Papadourakis honed his leadership style by observing others—learning from people he wanted to imitate as well as those whose behavior he wished to avoid. In his first managerial job, he had to manage three people who were senior to him in both age and experience. "It was very interesting to figure out what was my role here as a leader. Respecting and trusting the people who work for you is an important first step, as is gaining their respect and trust."
After joining Lanxess in July 2015, Papadourakis helped implement in North America the strategy he had discussed with Zachert and van Roessel, beginning with a series of partnerships and acquisitions. First came a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Aramco called ARLANXEO, which would support Lanxess's synthetic rubber business. Next came acquisitions of the clean and disinfect business from Chemours, and then a $2.7 billion acquisition of specialty chemical manufacturer Chemtura. In February 2018, Lanxess acquired the U.S. phosphorus additives business from Solvay.
"These acquisitions are fully in line with our strategy because they expanded our position in some of our core markets and provided us with more leading positions, " Papadourakis says. The Chemtura acquisition grew Lanxess's business in flame retardants and lubricant additives, but also included two new business units—organometallics and urethane systems—that fit the company's strategic criteria: North American growth in midsize, specialty markets that were less cyclical in nature.
Lanxess will continue to participate in the consolidation of the chemical market. But as Lanxess seeks to build its brand with a focus on quality in products, services, and innovation, Papadourakis says he's turning his attention to the company's culture as well.
"Our top priority is safety—the health and safety of our employees, the safety of our processes, the protection of our environment, and the safety of our community," Papadourakis says.
Lanxess is also focusing on innovation—not just in products, but also in processes. An example is in the company's inorganic pigments business unit. For the production of unique yellowish-red iron oxide pigments, Lanxess developed a new process called Ningbo, named after the Ningbo, China, plant, which is the first built to use the technology at a commercial scale.
A traditional manufacturing process for iron oxide red pigments produces nitrous oxide emissions. The Ningbo production process, which is based on patented technology, covers the entire color spectrum of ironoxide pigments in the medium and yellowish red color range. By optimizing production, the Ningbo process significantly reduces volumes of nitrous oxide produced compared to traditional iron oxide red production procedures. Furthermore, using a multi-stage wastewater treatment process, more than 80% of the wastewater is cleaned and recycled back into the process.
The plant is not only sustainable, with a much smaller environmental footprint, but also offers product innovations. "It enables a considerable extension of our product offering," Papadourakis says.
Such innovations that drive growth through responsible care and sustainability will be vital not only for the growth of Lanxess, but for the entire chemical industry, Papadourakis says. Together, he says, the industry can demonstrate, "We are offering solutions to help society move and grow in a sustainable way."
Sponsored content is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of C&EN's editorial staff. It is authored by C&EN BrandLab writers or freelance writers approved by the C&EN BrandLab. C&EN BrandLab's sponsored content is held to editorial standards expected in C&EN stories, with the intent of providing valuable information to C&EN readers. This sponsored content series has been produced with funding support from Lanxess.


text:
There are a number of ways for you to be involved in bringing transformation to local communities in Southern Africa through the work of E3's partner projects.
How to give
There are many ways to give to E3, including one-off and regular donations, supporting a child through Back to School and buying a Gift of Hope for a birthday or Christmas present. Find out more about How to give.
Celebration Gifts – mark your birthday or other special event with a fundraiser
Whether it's a birthday, wedding, anniversary, Christening or Christmas, you can use the occasion to support E3 partners. You can use www.give.net or set up a Facebook fundraiser (https://www.facebook.com/e3initiativecharity/) to collect gifts online or ask people to give by cheque. For UK tax payers, a Gift Aid form (PDF 351KB) is available to download. To find out about a specific fundraising need and access photos and information to help with your fundraiser, please email Sarah at firstname.lastname@example.com
Gifts of Hope – presents that make a difference
When you give a gift of hope to a relative or friend for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, you will be helping change the life of an orphaned and vulnerable child through E3's Back to School programme in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. You will receive a printed E3 greetings card containing details of the gift you have bought for you to personalise and give to the recipient. Buy a Gift of Hope
Prayer is vital as we look to God for guidance and inspiration in all areas of E3's work and praying for E3's partners on a regular basis can bring you closer to the people on the ground who are doing the hard work, training local pastors and responding to poverty and HIV and AIDS in their communities.
Read more
Prayer is an essential way of supporting our partners on a regular basis. We hope that as E3 empowers grassroots churches to share the gospel in word and action, the work will be a living example of God's love for all people.
We would love to keep you informed of E3 prayer news. You can sign up to our fortnightly prayer email.
Fundraise for E3
Fundraising activities to date have been as varied as a motorcycle trip around Africa, a World Cup football event, celebration gifts for a wedding anniversary and a fashion show. Whatever your idea, we will support you.
Read more
Organise an event: download Fundraising Ideas (PDF 437KB) for ways to get involved.
Raising sponsorship: visit www.give.net to set up your fundraising page and collect sponsorship online or contact us for printed sponsorship forms.
Resources for fundraising: Whatever you are planning, please contact us to see how we can support you. We can supply PowerPoint presentations, E3 Initiative leaflets, sponsor forms, e-newsletter sign up forms and Gift Aid forms. Visit the impact section for inspiring stories to share with family and friends about the difference E3 partner projects are making in the communities in which they serve.
Corporate partnerships
E3 has a number of corporate partners who are involved in a variety of ways.
Read more
Whether you are considering donating or encouraging staff, suppliers and customers to fundraise for E3, we would welcome a conversation with you. Whatever level of involvement you are interested in, the promise is the same – your support will be transforming lives in Southern Africa. Please contact us and one of our team will be in touch.
Trevor Finlay, Managing Director of Vision Asset Finance, visited some of E3's partners in Nairobi, Kenya in 2006 and is now involved in the work of E3 in a variety of ways, including serving as Chair of our Board of Trustees. He says:
"It is my personal hope that many more companies and businesses will support this vital work. Through E3, you have the opportunity to empower local people to transform their communities through the mission of the church. I saw first-hand the amazing work that small grassroots churches can do if they are given encouragement and support to get started".
Visit the work
If you would like to experience E3 Initiative's work for yourself before you commit to significant regular support, contact us to find out more about this opportunity to visit our partner projects in Southern Africa.


text:
Good Morning!
I am a sophomore in college so at this point in my life I am coming to the realization that I will soon be an adult. Many of my friends as well as myself are getting more professional jobs, and some not much older than me are even getting married and starting families. It is a bizarre feeling. I am getting closer and closer each day to my career goals and that excites me very much, but there are things that you cannot do later in life that you can do while you are young. If you know me then you know that I love baseball. I love playing baseball, watching baseball, talking about baseball, and even dreaming about baseball. I play baseball for Nebraska Wesleyan University as well as the Aurora Legion Seniors team. Due to the lack of professional teams knocking on my door I realize that my time left on the baseball diamond are limited. And as depressing as that is, I have learned that I must cherish every game that I have left. I must be optimistic because God has blessed me enough to be healthy and able to still play baseball.
So my advice for the day is to relax, laugh, have fun, and when given the choice, always smile.
Have a wonderful day!!


text:
Water for the environment is supplied to the Latrobe River from Blue Rock Reservoir on the Tanjil River. Blue Rock Reservoir also supplies water for electricity generators in the Latrobe Valley and town water.
The Latrobe River from Rosedale to the Thomson River confluence (reach 5) is the priority reach for water for the environment because it contains endangered plant communities that have good potential for rehabilitation.
- Victorian Environmental Water Holder


text:
Hi there!
I'm wondering where can I find the actual Video Driver for Windows 8.1/10? Here I can see the driver maximum for Windows 7.
Thank you!
Where can I find it?Rudi De Vos wrote:The video driver is replaced by the "ddengine" from wdm 1.2 video drivers. ( win8>=)
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


text:
The UK's improving financial performance has been helped, in a large way, by contractors. That is one of the conclusions offered in the RSA's (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce) recent report on how small business benefits the UK's economy.
Small businesses, the rise of the self-employed and the role of contractors were all factors in driving UK productivity and righting the titling ship in a post-2008 Britain.
Umbrella's Louise Sayers had this to say on the report's findings: "Well at Umbrella HQ we are often singing the praises of contractors, so this report chimes perfectly with that! Its just further affirmation of the positive role contractors play in our economy bouncing back and improving year on year."


text:
|Ikeja, Lagos 23401 View Map
|Lot (meters) : 60 X 120
|Land Size (hectares) : 35.00
KINGBUILDER CITY, SIMAWA Is surrounded by other estates and institutions such as Banks within The Redemption Camp, Deeper life conference center, Three of life estate, Zion estate, Simawa High School, Caleb International School.(proposed site) Redemption Camp, The Redeemer University, Rosebud Gardens, The Nest Estates e.t.c.
Some of the benefits of joining the scheme are:
• Opportunity to pay within 12months. Predictably high property appreciation.
• No issue with local landowners popularly called "OMO ONILE".
• Guaranteed Security of life and properties within the estate.
• Standard infrastructure such as water, electricity, road and recreation area.
• Free design services for people wanting to build with us.
Presently, a residential plot of land of 648sqm (120ft x 60ft) is N450, 000. The offer is for just 20plots and it is on first come first serve basis. We anticipate that this offer may not exceed September 2014. For further enquiries, please call 07095459594, 07036260667 or visit www.kingbuilderltd.org
Invest in KINGBUILDER CITY, where the best value of money is given. A plot goes for N550,000.
The Project is located along Agbara /Atan road. It is easily accessible from Lagos with the proposed expanded Lagos/Badagry express way and through Sango-Idiroko expressway. It is bounded by various institutions and land is appreciating fast along the axis, the neighbours of this city are:
For more details, visit:TEL: HOTLINE 08029836543, 07036260667.
E-MAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com,
WEBSITE: www.kingbuilderltd.org


text:
To my dearest Rebekah,
As you graduate from Longwood University I impart to you some words of wisdom, some prayers and some insights as you enter into the "real" world of a full-time job of teaching elementary students and establishing yourself as a young woman. My precious girl, I wish for you:
- discernment of when to nurture a student and when to make them step up to the plate and produce their very best
- a sense of gratitude for all of life's blessings, even when they don't seem like blessings
- the energy it takes to do one more task even though you're exhausted
- an endless drive to produce excellence in all you do
- time to be with your Creator and Savior, and not allow the "busyness" of life to intrude on this precious time
- hugs to wrap around you when you begin to doubt your career choice, your decisions or just life in general
- your heart to be sensitive to children's needs even when they are racking your last nerve
- your eyes to see beyond an academic curriculum and imagine who your students will really be one day
You, my precious one, are the one who swore she would never be a teacher…and now look what God has done. He has molded, reshaped, and divinely designed you to be the one who will touch young lives eternally. For when those children look at you, hungry for attention, eager to learn and demanding every bit of your devotion…they will see Jesus. I am humbled by His greatness and forever grateful for His gift of you to me. I love you forever and always.


text: Achievements Awarded to a select group of agents for exceptional property sales whilst exhibiting the highest level of professionalism and service excellence. I am Mariël Burger Agent M: +27 82 372 2573 Show contact numbers Email me View My Listings My sold listings Print my profile Hello, I am Mariël Burger, a Real Estate Agent for Pam Golding Properties. I specialise in luxury residential property sales in the Mouille Point, Waterfront and Foreshore areas, Cape Town. My journey in property has been an unconventional one. While studying Dutch abroad in the early 2000s I worked as an Assistant Buyer for Dutch luxury department store, De Bijenkorf. This was my first encounter with unrefined luxury - and it's where my passion stems from. After my time in The Netherlands, I was offered an opportunity in property - and jumped. Initially, my career started with a small family owned agency and later a medium size national agency. In 2007, I was fortunate enough to join Pam Golding Properties, specialising in sectional title and new developments in the City Bowl. From there I moved on in 2014 to specialise in luxury residential properties on the Atlantic Seaboard. In my first year after joining Pam Golding Properties, I achieved GoldClub and eventually Emerald Circle status, which I've proudly retained ever since. Working for Pam Golding Properties has allowed me to continue my passion for finding clients their ideal luxury property and a place they can call home. Beyond real estate, I enjoy personal fitness, well-being and travel.


text:
Outdoor Beer Garden
The outdoor beer garden is located at the rear of the Club and offers a delightful, relaxed atmosphere with sheltered tables and an aviary.
Courtesy Bus
We have purchased a new and improved Courtesy Bus for your convenience.
11:30am daily from Palm Beach Wharf and returning on request.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night runs to Avalon.
Phone 9974 5566 to Book A Pick Up.
The Club has a popular bistro located at the rear of the Club and adjoins a delightful beer garden with sheltered tables and a bird aviary.
The Bistro is open for lunch from 11:30pm to 2:30pm daily (with extended hours during the summer months) and open for dinner from 6:00pm to 8:30pm every evening.
Club Facilities
Club Palm Beach has a range of facilities, making your visit to the Club a memorable one.
Facilities include; BISTRO, SPORTS BAR, OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN, AND BIRD AVIARY.
Tab and Keno
The Club's TAB & KENO facilities are located at the change bar to the right on entry to the Club.
The TAB has monitors in the sports bar for the convenience of members and their guests. All monitors are linked to sky channel, and include FOX SPORTS 1, 2 & 3 and Teletext providing the latest information on all race meetings.
Keno monitors are located in several locations throughout the Club, including the main auditorium, sports bar and bistro. In house Club Keno promotions are run according to the promotions being offered by Club Keno Holdings.


text:
I built an online/offline service which encrypts and sync's your two-factor authenticators between your PC and mobile devices.
Proprietary Authenticators were reversed and understood further to add support for them, as well to add compatibility.
All data is 256-bit encrypted and is completely unknown to us other than that it is yours, along with Twillo notifications on suspicious logins/offline syncing.
MultiAuth will replace all your old authenticators, instead of 6+ apps you only need and want one.


text: Boardrooms in the News Thank you for your interest in our exclusive, private, bi-weekly commentary on topical boardroom related news stories, and current capital markets issues. Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Request Access Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Sample of Boardrooms In the News Read Additional Thought Leadership and Boardroom Commentary Explore