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Through the Climate Change Act, the government has committed to:
- reduce emissions by at least 100% of 1990 levels (net zero) by 2050
- contribute to global emission reductions, to limit global temperature rise to as little as possible above 2°C
Carbon budgets
To meet these targets, the government has set five-yearly carbon budgets which currently run until 2032. They restrict the amount of greenhouse gas the UK can legally emit in a five year period. The UK is currently in the third carbon budget period (2018 to 2022).
|Carbon budget level
|Reduction below 1990 levels
|1st carbon budget (2008 to 2012)
|3,018 MtCO2e
|2nd carbon budget (2013 to 2017)
|2,782 MtCO2e
|3rd carbon budget (2018 to 2022)
|2,544 MtCO2e
|37% by 2020
|4th carbon budget (2023 to 2027)
|1,950 MtCO2e
|51% by 2025
|5th carbon budget (2028 to 2032)
|1,725 MtCO2e
|57% by 2030
How the CCC advises on UK emissions targets
We assess the latest emissions data to judge whether the UK is on course to meet its carbon budgets. We report this progress to Parliament and the Devolved Administrations annually.
UK emissions were 44% below 1990 levels in 2018. The first carbon budget (2008 to 2012) was met, as was the second (2013 to 2017) and the UK is on track to outperform the third (2018 to 2022). However, it is not on track to meet the fourth (2023 to 2027). To meet future carbon budgets and the 100% target for 2050 it will require the government to apply more challenging measures.
We monitor progress on reducing emissions
We track progress in low-carbon investments and government policies. This allows early identification of where targets could be missed.
- To see more on how we created the framework to monitor progress, see our first progress report to Parliament (2009).
- For a full breakdown of our current indicators, see our most recent progress report to Parliament (2019)
Some of the indicators we track include the:
- emissions in an average unit of electricity and how low this could go if we changed our energy infrastructure
- emissions from new cars, and the rate of development and investment in electric vehicles
- size of onshore and offshore wind farms at various stages of their project cycles
- number of lofts and walls being insulated and boilers upgraded, including moves to low-carbon heat such as ultra-efficient heat pumps
- progress of electricity market reform
We advise on saving money
We advise the government on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the least cost to the economy. We have recommended that:
- energy efficiency improvements are cost-effective for the government and will save businesses and households money
- encouraging innovation in technology is cost-effective in the long term and will contribute substantially to emissions reductions
- businesses and industry are encouraged to replace high-carbon investments with low-carbon investments when they are considering new contracts


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My First Quilt Pattern ~ Quilt E-Pattern - PDF Download Sewing Pattern
A DOLL QUILT 19" X 21" Or a table topper...23" X 25" (Doll Pattern Not Included)
The top is made completely from 2 1/2" wide strips, cut to various sizes. Only 8, width of fabric (WOF) strips are needed for the doll quilt. 12 are needed for the larger table topper quilt. It is written for the new quilter and for those who have a hard time seeing the tiny type in quilt magazines and patterns. An advanced quilter will have fun with the little quilt too. An Advanced quilter can probably make the little dolly quilt by simply looking at the Assembly Diagram. Those who want/need/like more directions will enjoy photos, descriptions, and large text. The pattern is also written for using simple sewing, cutting and measuring tools so one does not need all the special cutters, rulers, etc. to make a sweet project. NOTE...I can't use the rotary cutters due to wrist injuries, and don't own any of the plastic grid rulers.
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text: Three volumes of lesson plans to support careers education with young people aged 11 to 19. Flexible and easy to use, the lesson plans cover the basic aspects of careers education. They focus on helping young people to: understand more about themselves and the influences on them; take increasing responsibility for their own career development; develop their career exploration and management skills and make learning and career choices that work for them. Fifteen lesson plans and five standalone activities to support careers education at Key Stage 4. The materials help students to: • appreciate the influences on and challenges involved in making choices and dealing with change • explore opportunities, work environments, student destinations and sources of help and support • develop their self-assessment, research, planning, decision-making and self-presentation skills • make applications and handle selection processes • prepare to move on from Key Stage 4.


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This is an excerpt from A Book of Cookrye
(England, 1591)
The original source can be found at Mark and Jane Waks' website
To stue a Neates foot. First let your Neats foot be scalded and made cleane. Then take Onions, slice them and boyle them well in faire water. Then take halfe water and halfe Wine, so much as need to serve for the boiling of the Neats foot (which will be soone enough) and put it in a pipkin, put therin some Cloves, and a little whole pepper, and take the onions out of the water they were sodden in, and put them into the same pipkin, and the Neats foote with them till it be almost inough. Then take a little vergious, half a dish of sweet butter and a little sugar, and let them boyle a little togither, and serve them in upon Sops.
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Reminder: Party starts at 4:00. Gift giving game will start at 4:15. You can drop gifts off at the tree in Staff Room any time today. Be sure to write your name on a slip at the tree and put it in the box under the tree.


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Expanding the range of tourist offer in a LAG area by supporting a small farm to diversify into horseback riding and therapeutic riding.
Projects & Practice
Using LEADER support to set up a climbing park and create opportunities for diversified local economic development.
A dairy farm combined three RDP supported operations to increase and modernise milk production and secure one full-time job.
An agricultural cooperative invested in setting up organic apple orchards with anti-hail nets. They also acquired agricultural machinery to support the production of organic beef.
An organic mountain farm uses indigenous breeds to produce high-quality meat, while preserving the local environment and genetic resources.
A cooperative of apple producers set up a joint effort among its members to control the codling moth, a major pest, by means of sexual confusion.
project focusing on the protection and promotion of a breed of cattle specific to Western Macedonia, the Greek Red Kastoria-Kristalopigi cow.
An old abandoned farm through three separate investments was turned into an orchard with hail protection nets and a building to store the produce and equipment.
The project addressed the needs of local winegrowers and winemakers in the municipality of Slovenska Bistrica to add value to their work and improve their market position.
EAFRD investment support was used for the construction of the new cowshed for dairy cows. This helped increase milk production along with improved animal wellfare.


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In 1978, the first Superman movie came to theaters brandishing the tagline "You'll believe a man can fly." The audacious notion was also a simple one: that notion of fantasy you held as a child, that aspiration towards the impossible that so many grow out of will be revived and, in the scope of a single feature film, you will believe in the incredible once again.
Despite being from a rival comic book company, Thor: The Dark World embodies that spirit in a way that even most of the Marvel movies to date haven't approached.
To compare this sequel to 2011's Thor is almost unfair to itself, given how vastly different the settings are to each other. The first Thor movie—which I will remind you was meant to be the primary (rainbow?) bridge between Earth and the worlds beyond, a critical and necessary role in the run up to the Avengers—featured the wondrous and mystical world of Asgard...for like a minute. The bulk of the movie takes place in the desert of New Mexico. Woo.
The Dark World, in contrast, can barely choose its favorite realm to play around in. In fact, the movie is so full of windows and gateways between the nine realms that it almost feel reminiscent of the Portal games (and in one very obvious moment, it's almost a direct rip off).
The result is that the movie has a scale that actually deserves the lore that it's representing. Thor is already a bit of a misfit in the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far in that he's the only superhero that a.) is from outer space, 2.) is immortal, and d.) actually has a decent grasp of what the hell is going on. He has to fight, of course, and he has struggles. But unlike Tony Stark, Captain America, the Hulk, or any of the other main characters, you never get the sense that he's in over his head or has to process what's happening. He knows who Loki is, he understands how the realms work, and he accepts—even understands—the "magic" that baffles all of the other characters we know and love.
While these limitation on other characters make them ripe for character development—as we saw in Iron Man 3, Tony Stark has difficulty just handling his experiences in New York which, frankly, pale in comparison to the scope of The Dark World—they also tend to funnel heroes into a box. This is a box that Thor has no place nor desire to be in.
Every Marvel movie has a role to play in each Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iron Man plays the role of grounding us. He is how we adapt and understand. We get science, we get technology. We can ease our way into this bizarre, illogical world through his eyes. Captain America calls us to idealism. The simple and maybe even naive notion that "good" is a real thing. That for all of life's complexity there are—there must be—lines that we can't and won't cross. Maybe that's a notion for a simpler time, when the good guys were good and the bad guys were Hitler, but what good is fighting evil if you become evil yourself?
Thor's role is to make us dream. It sounds corny, it sounds cheesy, and it makes insecure men worry that their feelings might be showing. Yet, we all need that. It's that sense of wonder that makes beauty what it is. For all the horrible things that happen in The Dark World, it's almost impossible to lose the sense that the universe is so far beyond our normal day-to-day. It's from that place that the fight to save the universe gets its drive. You don't want the nine realms to be saved so that Earth people can continue going to coffee shops and working in their offices. You want them to be saved because they are beautiful.
There's one particular sequence in the movie that I won't spoil, but it's rife with emotion and wonder and a sense of absolute magic. While it's hard to be genuinely happy during this sequence, you still can't shake the feeling, even in that lowest of lows, that you have no idea what new mysteries await out in the universe, but you know hope is among them.
Meta analysis about the role of Thor in the larger Marvel universe aside, The Dark World manages to bring together every element of the Asgardian world that should've been in the first movie. The fantasy, the grandeur, the expansion of the universe, Loki. And, as though every review in the world hasn't already stated it: Loki is fantastic.
There are several points in the movie where Asgardians discuss the events of the New York with Loki. Interestingly, during the Avengers, you almost get the sense that Loki had gone mad. Where was the clever, conniving trickster we'd grown to appreciate in Thor? Why had he gone from master manipulator to shallow conqueror?
While I maintain that the Avengers showed enough elements to demonstrate the point (if not necessarily dwelling on it), The Dark World showed exactly why he seemed to suffer such a dramatic shift in character: he hadn't. To the Asgardians, Earth was a little world. To them, the difference between New York and New Mexico was miniscule and—at least in Loki's mind—the lifestyle of war and conquering is nothing new. In fact, if you were to consider these other two Thor movies, jumping down to another world with an army, slaying a bunch of residents and claiming a ruling status in the name of peace seems routine. Mandatory even. The only disagreement with Loki is that he went to war for the wrong reasons and betrayed Asgard. The trickster never left. He was simply operating on a different level from the rest of the Avengers. As was Thor.
Ironically, it's Thor who sees the bigger shift in personality over the course of the three movies he's shared with Loki (though the arc is an obvious one for anyone who's watched the original Thor). And, while it's disappointing that Malekith (played by the fantastic Christopher Eccleston) didn't round out to a more enjoyable villain, the film doesn't end so much with you feeling like a story arc or character progression has concluded so much as you've finished a chapter in a very long, elaborate, and lovingly-crafted story.
At the end of the day, that's exactly what the Marvel Cinematic Universe is. To separate the movies is impossible. If you were to watch Thor, followed directly by The Dark World, you'd be lost. For better or worse, the movies are all one large story now and this latest installment has raised the bar in a way that Phase 2 desperately needed.


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Important Things to Consider Before Buying a New Furnace
March 16, 2018
Your furnace is an indispensable piece of equipment in your home, especially during cold weather. Without it, your family will be left in the cold and at a risk of developing diseases brought about by extremely low temperatures. There are days and nights when your unit has to work 24/7 to keep your home toasty. However, this puts a lot of stress on the furnace and if your system has been serving you for 15 years or more, it may not be as energy-efficient as it once was.
If you are looking for a new furnace for your home, there are a few things you need to consider before making that purchase. Choosing the right heating system can sometimes be an overwhelming task for a homeowner and calling a professional is necessary for making an informed decision. Remember to do business only with a licensed heating company in Champaign, IL to ensure you get the best solution.
Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when buying a new furnace.
Energy Efficiency
Your furnace is one of the major energy-consuming appliances in your home. It's important to determine the energy-efficiency of a furnace to give you an idea of how much fuel it needs to heat your home.
A furnace's ability to convert gas into heat is measured by its annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating. It shows the percentage of the fuel consumed that is actually used for generating heat. To put it simply, the higher the AFUE rating, the greater the savings.
A furnace with an AFUE of 85 percent converts 85 percent of the fuel into heat while the other 15 percent goes out the chimney or elsewhere.
Proper Sizing
Buying the largest or the most expensive furnace doesn't really guarantee ultimate comfort. When it comes to furnaces, bigger isn't always better and smaller doesn't always mean it's cost-effective.
When a furnace is oversized, it heats up the home quickly but uses a lot of fuel. A bulky furnace is prone to short cycling, which means the unit will shut itself off before the thermostat even makes the right temperature readings. Too much short cycling isn't healthy for the furnace as it causes the unit to break prematurely.
On the other hand, when a furnace is undersized, it is incapable of properly heating your home, which causes it to run longer in an attempt to reach your desired temperature. Not only does it consume more fuel, it also forces your furnace to work harder. Similar to an oversized furnace, a unit that is too small is bound to fail earlier than it should — prompting you to replace it much sooner than if you installed a correctly sized system.
Safety Features
When it comes to home comfort, energy-efficiency is not the only thing that matters; you should also consider the safety features of your furnace, which can protect your home. High-efficiency furnaces that have a minimum of 90 percent AFUE use outside air for combustion. Not only does this prevent your home from catching fire, it also keeps your furnace from being damaged caused by vapors from household cleaning products.
High-efficiency furnaces use an electronic ignition system that is proven to be more reliable and safer than old furnaces that utilize standing pilot light. This ignition system only uses heat when the furnace calls for heat. These furnaces are also designed to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Smart Thermostat Compatibility
When buying a new furnace, consider a unit that is compatible with smart thermostats, which have the ability to learn your daily schedule and preferences, making it easier to conserve energy by allowing the thermostat to control your home's temperatures.
These devices also remind you of your maintenance schedule and have the ability to monitor your fuel consumption. In addition, smart thermostats can also detect a dirty filter and will let you know when it needs cleaning or replacing.
Call the Heating Experts
These are just some of the key points you need to consider when buying a new furnace. Our HVAC experts at Bratcher Heating and Air Conditioning can help you make a wise decision by employing scientific and practical ways in choosing the right system for your home.
We are the trusted Champaign furnace installation company that is dedicated to providing you with the best heating and cooling solutions for your home.


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We love STEAM because there are just as many activities to do outdoors as there are indoors. Go outside and try these 9 activities this summer!
Build a backyard weather station
Gather tools like a rain gauge, a thermometer, a weather vane, and a barometer to collect data about the weather. If you keep good records, you'll notice changes over time and you might even be able to start to make short-term weather predictions!
Cook in a solar oven
Use some common household items and a grown-up's help to build your own solar oven to cook S'mores!
Analyze rocks and minerals with a scratch test
Collect some rocks outside and categorize your new collection with a scratch test. Using a nail (be careful!) scratch each rock. Some rocks will get scratches on them because they are softer than the nail. Rocks that are harder than the nail won't get any scratches. After you sort your rocks, you can find out more about Mohs hardness scale and test more rocks!
Make a boat
If you've been doing some summer reading like we have, you might be inspired to go out and make your own paper boat. Find out how!
Find symmetry in nature
Go on a walk and take photos or draw pictures of found items in nature. Find a draw the lines of symmetry on each object.
Engineer an egg drop
This is a great outdoor activity because you'll need climb someplace high to drop your egg and it makes for easy clean-up if you happen to fail on the first try. If you're unfamiliar with the egg drop experiment, read about it here.
Learn about life cycles
Opportunities to learn about life cycles are easy to find in the spring and summer. Observe a bird's nest or a butterfly cocoon and talk about the different stages of life from egg to a grown creature. You can even grown a garden to explore and observe the life cycle of a seed.
Try orienteering
Hone your map-reading skills with orienteering. Find an event near you this summer.
Make a sundial
Go outside on a sunny day just before noon and make this paper plate sundial.
Share your ideas for outdoor STEAM in the comments!
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Deadline: Fri, 14.02.2014, this call is closed
15 grants available for full-time doctoral studies (deadline: Feb. 14, 2014)
The Helsinki Doctoral Education Network in Information and Communications Technology (HICT) is a collaborative doctoral education network hosted jointly by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, the two leading universities within this area in Finland. The network involves at present 55 professors and over 200 doctoral students, and the participating units graduate altogether more than 40 new doctors each year. The activities of HICT are structured along six research area specific tracks:
- Algorithms and machine learning
- Creative technologies
- Life science informatics
- Networks, networked systems and services
- Software and service engineering and systems
- User centered information technology
The quality of research and education in both HICT universities is world-class, but the education is still practically free as there are no tuition fees in the Finnish university system. Helsinki has been ranked as the World's Most Livable City (Monocle, 2011), and is the capital city of Finland, which is in the top 10 of the most highly educated nations in the world (OECD, 2013), and has been selected as the world's best country to live in (Newsweek, 2010).
The participating units of HICT have currently 15 fully funded positions available for exceptionally qualified doctoral students. The purpose of the call is to evalute the candidates so that the participating units can then offer the funding to the most successful applicants. The grants cover full-time employment in one of the participating units for the remaining duration of the doctoral studies, and the maximum extent of full-time doctoral studies is four years.
General information
Who is eligible to apply?
- (i) Current doctoral students whose supervisor is listed in the list of supervisors participating in the call (see below).
- (ii) Potential new doctoral students who are willing to start their doctoral studies under one of the supervisors participating in the call (see the listbelow) by the beginning of the funding period.
- In both cases, in order to be successful in the call, the applicant needs to be an exceptional student. Although the number of grants is relatively high, we expect to receive hundreds of good applications, and the process is extremely competitive.
- While all applicants who have submitted an application by the deadline will be appropriately considered, Aalto University and the University of Helsinki reserve the right to consider also other candidates for the announced positions. They may decide to make offers to exceptional candidates already before the end of the call.
- In the Finnish university system, a person must have a Master's degree in order to enroll for doctoral studies. In case you wish to pursue graduate studies with a B.Sc. background, please apply first to one of the participating units' Master's programmes (Aalto SCI, Aalto ELEC, U. Helsinki). Highly qualified new M.Sc. students may apply for a position as aspirant members of the HICT network via a separate process (to be established later), and for these honors students it will then be straightforward to continue studies as a doctoral student after the mandatory M.Sc. phase.
When does the funding period start?
- The exact starting date can be negotiated between the student and the supervisor, but most supervisors expect new students to start by the beginning of the next academic year (September 2014). The student must have completed his/her M.Sc. degree before HICT funding commences.
- New students also need to go through the standard doctoral student enrollment process of the hosting university/school before the start of the funding period. The supervisors will help in this process, once the best candidates have been identified and linked to a supervisor.
How long is the funding period?
- The maximum length of the funding period is four years (for starting doctoral students).
How much is the grant?
- The exact amount of monthly salary depends on the stage of the doctoral studies and varies between 2,000 and 3,000 euros/month. The level of the salary is sufficient for a funded student to focus on his/her doctoral studies full-time, without need to resort to other sources of income.
What are the duties and benefits of a doctoral student?
- Funded doctoral students are typically hired as full-time employees for the duration of their doctoral studies. The contract includes the normal occupational health benefits of the employing university, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.
- The annual total workload of research and teaching staff at Finnish universities is 1600 hours. In addition to doctoral studies, persons hired are expected to participate in the supervision of students and teaching following the standard practices of the recruiting unit.
Where are the doctoral studies to take place?
- Physically the main work location is at the department of the supervisor: in case of the Aalto departments, these are located in the Otaniemi Campus, while the Department of Computer Science of University of Helsinki is located at the Kumpula Science Campus. The joint research institute HIIT that coordinates the activities of HICT operates on both campuses.
- Both campuses are easily reachable from Helsinki city center by public transportation.
- The distance between Otaniemi and Kumpula is only some 15 kilometers, and the participating departments collaborate frequently in research and education (in doctoral education through the HICT network). It is administratively very easy to incorporate courses from the other university as part of a doctoral degree in the other university. HICT will also organize joint seminars, lecture series, workshops and other events for its students.
If I come to study in Helsinki, do I need to learn Finnish?
- No: the working environment of doctoral students is highly international, and the working language is English. You can normally also cope in English outside work as most Finns have a very good command of English.
- More information for international applicants:
Problems with the application process?
- Please do not contact any of the supervisors, but first read all the material carefully, and if your problem is still unsolved, only then send email to email@example.com.
Application process
- Application form: https://apply.aalto.fi/?ff/HICT_application_2014 (open February 3 - February 14, 2014).
When does the call open?
- The electronic application form opens February 3, 2014 at 00:01 EET (GMT+2). You can already start preparing the necessary materials (see the instructions below) before the form opens.
When does the call close?
- The application form closes on February 14, 2014 at 15:30 EET (GMT+2). Incomplete applications or applications arriving after the deadline will not be considered.
How are the applications submitted?
- Applications need to be submitted through the online application server (electronic form). Applications sent through any other means will not be processed.
What material is required in the application?
Compulsory information/attachments (all text documents to be provided in pdf):
- A complete curriculum vitae, describing education and employment history
- A copy of passport or ID card
- A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate. If the degree is still pending, then a plan for its completion must be provided. The degree must be completed by the time HICT funding commences.
- A study transcript provided by the applicant's university that lists studies completed and grades achieved by the end of 2013
- For new students: a ranked list of three potential supervisors from the list of participating supervisors below
Motivation letter
- For potential new students, the background and future plans of the student, and in particular the reasons for selecting the three potential supervisors (you can get more information on the participating supervisors through their web pages).
- Please do not contact the potential supervisors directly, but spend your efforts in making your motivation letter as convincing as possible, so that one of the potential supervisors gets interested. If you have arguments concerning your application, do not send them by email, but state them in the motivation letter.
- For current students, it is sufficient to identify the supervisor and briefly explain the present status of the studies.
Optional information/attachments:
- Names, positions, affiliations and e-mail addresses of at most 3 senior academic people available for providing recommendation letters. The recommenders can submit their letters through the e-form "https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/47768/lomake.html". The deadline for submitting the recommendations will be February 21, 2014 at 15:30 EET (GMT+2), so please give the letter writers sufficient advance warning. You will also need to inform them of a specific case-id code that you get when you start preparing your application in the online application system. Recommendation letters can be either typed directly onto the recommendation e-form or uploaded in pdf.
- Note: Recommendation letters for current doctoral students of HICT supervisors are NOT required at this stage; they will be requested separately as needed.
- Copy of English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE). The universities participating in HICT have strict language skills requirements for doctoral students (Aalto University, University of Helsinki). These must be satisfied in order to be enrolled as a doctoral student, and while the language proficiency certificate is optional at the first application stage, it will be required from the applicants who continue into later stages.
- Compulsory information/attachments (all text documents to be provided in pdf):
What happens after the call closes?
- The named potential supervisors review the applications, and if interested, contact the applicant directly for further discussions. If the discussions are fruitful, the applicant then prepares, together with the potential supervisor, a complete research plan and a study plan, and is moved to the next stage of the evaluation process.
- Potential new students who will not get a new potential supervisor in the first phase of the selction process will be informed that they cannot continue in the second stage of the curent call, but you will be able to indicate in your application form whether your application can be used in filling other vacancies that may become open later in the recruiting units.
Supervisors participating in this call:
The following supervisors from each of the HICT tracks have expressed interest in recruiting students from the present call:
Algorithms and machine learning
- Prof. Aristides Gionis (Aalto/ICS): data mining, social network analysis, graph mining
- Prof. Juha Karhunen (Aalto/ICS): machine learning, deep learning
- Prof. Petteri Kaski (Aalto/ICS): algorithm theory, exact and parameterized algorithms, algebraic algorithms
- Prof. Samuel Kaski (Aalto/ICS): machine learning, probabilistic modelling, bioinformatics
- Prof. Mikko Koivisto (UH/CS): exponential algorithms, implementation, probabilistic models
- Prof. Jaakko Lehtinen (Aalto/ME): computer graphics
- Prof. Harri Lähdesmäki (Aalto/ICS): bioinformatics, probabilistic modelling, systems biology
- Prof. Petri Myllymäki (UH/CS): machine learning, probabilistic modelling, big data
- Prof. Ilkka Niemelä (Aalto/ICS): automated reasoning, constraint satisfaction, answer set programming
- Prof. Pekka Orponen (Aalto/ICS): stochastic and online algorithms, algorithmics of self-organisation, DNA self-assembly
- Prof. Tapani Raiko (Aalto/ICS): deep learning
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Optimistic Mexico can prove it learned lessons from Gold Cup draw
If Mexico is able to get past Jamaica in Sunday's Gold Cup semifinal, much will be written and made of the team's return to Levi's Stadium in Northern California.
It was there just more than a year ago that Juan Carlos Osorio looked on as his Mexico team was crushed 7-0 in a Copa America Centenario quarterfinal against Chile and is also where the Gold Cup final will take place Wednesday.
Critics said Osorio didn't learn from that game after his side again took a lopsided loss in its first knockout game at this summer's biggest tournament, the Confederations Cup, a 4-1 defeat to eventual champion Germany. But the loss tortured Osorio. After Mexico decided to retain him as coach, he sought advice from some of his coaching heroes and went through a personal process he still hasn't spoke much about.
"We've continued, even with losses that have tormented me for a while, but the scars stay there," Osorio said at a news conference Saturday. "We've gotten past that and the group has won more than it has lost. We're very hopeful in continuing to grow."
Now the game has given Mexico a unique opportunity — to show it has learned its lesson in the same tournament. While El Tri come into Sunday's semifinal against the Reggae Boyz undefeated, the second group match against that same opposition was the low point in what's been an uninspiring tournament.
Jamaica's defense suffocated Mexico, with Theodore Whitmore electing to sit back and send his team on only a few forays forwards. While his center backs Damion Lowe and Jermaine Taylor thrived thanks to Mexico's lack of a dangerous central presence, fullbacks Kemar Lawrence and Alvas Powell kept El Tri's wingers from cutting inside when inverted or crossing when playing on their natural sides. With one of the region's top goalkeepers in Andre Blake behind that unit, there's little reason to expect "Tappa" to have his team come out of its shell at the Rose Bowl.
Even so, Osorio has insisted that his team will be able to beat Jamaica's bunker this time, able to surge into the final third and find goals. An early breakthrough from Rodolfo Pizarro against Honduras hinted at success in the final third that hasn't been present for Mexico in this tournament, but after the third-minute tally it was back to more of the same. Mexico has found chances in the quarterfinal but failed to put them away.
Still, Osorio, assistant coach Luis Pompilio Paez and the rest of the staff have stayed resolute in their approach and have remained positive with the team, even with doubts likely to creep in ahead of the rematch. The team practiced penalty kicks, as you'd expect a coach as detailed as Osorio to have his side do ahead of a game that could be decided from the spot. But, of course, that drew criticsm from many that he didn't trust his team to get the result in regulation.
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"We're making a genuine effort not to translate doubts, to help the players stay calm and give us the chance to win," Osorio said. "As I've said before, the Mexican player is brave, educated, willing to work. The group is the same as the group at the Confederations was at its time, optimistic and hoping it wins the title."
That optimism quickly faded when Leon Goretzka scored twice in the first 10 minutes of Mexico's Confederations Cup semifinal loss. But though Jamaica proved it can hang with El Tri in the group stage, it can't claim to be close to the same caliber as the world champion. With the curse of losing knockout games broken after the win against Los Catrachos, Mexico should be confident it can reach the final and even lift the trophy.
Osorio and his staff designed this tournament to be a learning experience. If his young players truly learned anything from their struggles against Jamaica the first time around, they'll be able to prove it Sunday in the semifinal.


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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has officially removed cannabidiol (CBD) from their 2018 list of prohibited substances.
"Cannabidiol is no longer prohibited", states a WADA document titled Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes, 2018 Prohibited List. WADA is however banning synthetic cannabinoids such as K2 and spice.
"Synthetic cannabidiol is not a cannabimimetic; however, cannabidiol extracted from cannabis plants may also contain varying concentrations of THC, which remains a prohibited substance," the document notes.
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This fabulous rustic old ship's engine room inspection light has been professionally re-wired.
Once used to inspect the engine room for leaks etc it could now be hung above a side table on the wall or above a bed side.
Perfect for a vintage nautical or industrial space. We have another one of these in store that is very similar if you are in need of a pair.
Measures approx: 33cm x 11cm x 11cm. Cord 1.6m long.


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$1,125—$1,290 Studio—1 bed 1190 Birch Street, Denver CO, 80220
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1190 Birch Street, Hale, Denver, 80220
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This apartment is in the Hale neighborhood in Denver. Nearby parks include Henry S Lindsley Park, Belleview Park and Mayfair Park.
1190 Birch Apartments has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Perched within the charming Hilltop neighborhood, just East of Congress Park, 1190 Birch Street offers a fresh and distinctive apartment community within walking distance to some of Denver's most popular restaurants, shopping and entertainment. With Colorado Blvd, Lindsley Park and Rose Hospital just blocks away, this area is a local favorite offering pedestrian convenience and easy access to downtown. Enjoy breakfast at Snooze, grab groceries at Trader Joe's or travel just down the road to the Tattered Cover Bookstore or The Denver Botanic Gardens for an afternoon escape. Enjoy live music at the Bluebird Theater or a fun-filled evening in The Bar Car. Here, there is no limit to the possibilities.
Built in 1962, this four-story building provides 31 apartment homes with upgraded finishes featuring faux granite countertops, stone back splashes, and wood styled flooring. 1190 Birch Street has a quiet community feel that allows you to sit poolside in the balmy summer months, grab a qui
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SANJA Tesic says gratitude has changed her life.
But it is undeniable that her positive approach to jumping at chances was also a key, if her latest opportunity is anything to go by.
The Yangebup woman will be a guest speaker at the International Women's Day (IWD) Luncheon at Crown Perth on March 23.
Ms Tesic was offered the chance at the launch of her book, Born to Bloom: From Hardship to Happiness, in November by Momentum Forum Events chief executive Barbara McNaught.
"I said 'yes', but I didn't know why she was asking," Ms Tesic said.
"I said 'I'm free'."
Ms McNaught said the message within Ms Tesic's book aligned with the mission of IWD.
"By Sanja sharing her story, she empowers women and proves that anything is possible if you believe in yourself," she said.
Ms Tesic, a Yangebup resident, has quite an incredible story.
Growing up in former Yugoslavia, her family was forced to flee their home in 1991, just days after Ms Tesic' eighth birthday.
"Mum grabbed one bag and we went to the periphery of the town where my aunty lived," she said.
"My mum said 'we're just going there for the weekend and we'll come back'.
"We actually never went back."
Her family spent the next five years as refugees, before her policeman father was taken captive for three months.
The first they knew of his arrest was seeing it on television.
"When he got out mum didn't recognise him. That's how much weight he lost," Ms Tesic said.
"He said 'I'm going to see where we can escape because I don't see a future for the kids here'.
"He was just so disappointed."
At 13, Ms Tesic arrived in Australia where her family has built a nice life for themselves.
Ms Tesic, an author, transition coach and parent, has thrived.
"It's a lot you could be hateful about but on the other side we're all alive and healthy and our family is here together," she said.
"That's the most important thing."
That attitude is what Ms Tesic will focus on during her talk later in the month.
"I am a victim but I choose to be a victor because I don't see any other way to have a quality life," she said.
The Most Inspiring Woman of the Year award will be presented to former tennis star, Jelena Dokic, at the Crown event.
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Italian PM Matteo Renzi resigns after referendum defeat
The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he will resign on Wednesday evening following approval of the 2017 national budget.
He offered his resignation following defeat in Sunday's referendum on legislative changes.
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Italian PM Matteo Renzi set to hand in resignation
The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he will resign on Wednesday evening following approval of the 2017 national budget.
He offered his resignation following defeat in Sunday's referendum on legislative changes.
But President Sergio Mattarella told Renzi to stay in office until the budget was passed in parliament.
Renzi tweeted that he plans to go to the president to resign at 7pm (1800 GMT).
PM Renzi told to delay resignation by president
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been told to delay resigning following his defeat in Sunday's referendum.
The 41-year-old promised he would stand down if he was defeated in the referendum, which asked Italians to vote on legislative changes.
But Renzi was told by Italy's President Sergio Mattarella to put his planned resignation on hold until parliament had approved the 2017 budget - which could be done as early as Friday.
Once the budget is passed, he will be allowed to step down, a presidential statement said.
Renzi defeat fills Europe with fear of popular opinion
Italian populist party 'poised to govern'
The populist 5-Star Movement says it's poised to govern Italy now that Premier Matteo Renzi has announced his resignation.
The Movement, led by comic Beppe Grillo, spearheaded the winning "No"-vote campaign in a referendum on constitutional reforms.
Grillo called for an election to be called "within a week".
Luigi Di Maio, a 5-Star leader, says the vote shows "it's the citizens who run the institutions," not one man like Renzi.
Di Maio says "starting tomorrow we'll be at work on a 5-Star government."
Renzi said the reforms would have cut Italy's bureaucracy and made the country more competitive.
His opponents were hoping to tap into the populist sentiment that has been gaining ground in Europe with Brexit and in the US with the election of Donald Trump.
'No' supporters celebrate on streets of Rome after win
Supporters of the "no" campaign in Italy's referendum on constitutional reform took to the streets to celebrate victory on Sunday night.
People chanted and waved banners in the streets of Rome in the wake of the result, which prompted Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to announce that he intends to resign.
Five Star Movement calls for early Italian elections
The movement that spearheaded the winning "no" campaign in Italy's referendum has called for early elections to replace Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has said he will resign following the vote.
Leaders of the populist Five Star Movement, the main rivals to Renzi's Democrats, are anxious to achieve national power for the first time.
Alessandro Di Battista, an MP for the movement, said: "The Five Star Movement isn't the only one who won, it was a battle of most Italian citizens who rejected a constitutional reform that deprived the Italian people of the umpteen rights."
Early Italian election could impact financial markets
An early general election in Italy could have implications for financial markets, ITV News Europe Editor James Mates said.
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he intends to resign after being defeated in a referendum on constitutional reform.
Our correspondent said that there could be an election as soon as mid-2017.
Italian PM Matteo Renzi to resign after referendum loss
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has said he intends to resign after being defeated in a referendum on constitutional reform.
Exit polls suggested he had suffered a heavy defeat, having staked his career on winning the referendum.
Mr Renzi said the "no" camp won "extraordinarily clearly" and that he took "full responsibility" for the defeat.
"The experience of my government ends here," he said in a televised address to the nation.
The prime minister said it was now up to the "no" camp to make clear proposals about what to do.
Italian exit poll shows heavy defeat for PM Renzi
Exit polls in Italy suggest the Prime Minister has suffered a heavy defeat in a referendum over constitutional reform.
Matteo Renzi has said he would resign if the Italian people reject his plan to reduce the role of the Upper House Senate and claw back powers from regional authorities.
A loss could plunge the country into political turmoil, which could have ramifications for the rest of Europe too.
Italian populist parties - including the anti-immigrant Northern League - have been waiting in the wings, banking on Renzi losing the referendum in the hope of seizing power themselves.
Renzi is due to address the nation at midnight local time (11pm GMT).
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MINSK, April 29 (Reuters) - Belarus state oil company Belneftekhim said it doubted that clean Russian oil would reach the country on Monday, five days after European refineries suspended imports because of contamination in the Druzhba pipeline.
Talks on Russian oil will continue in Moscow on Tuesday, Belneftekhim added. (Reporting by Andrey Makhovsky Writing by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber Editing by David Goodman)


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Now I need to re-write my diddy as it was wiped out in the re-load !
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Well I'm CHUFFED - though I say it myself This evening I've managed to draw a simple cone in FeatureCAM, post process it with my tweaked and adjusted post processor, upload it to the Sinumerik 820T controller using DNC4U, AND have the courage to run it full wack no restraints Now to be honest first time I'd nobbled the feed rates and spindle speed to very low values and had my hand on the eStop button (as you do !), but then once proved I let it rip, and both the machine and I survivedBeing 'constant surface speed' turning and a steep sided cone the chuck didn't half spin at a rate of knots at the smaller end of the cone.The post processor code still needs breathing on and tidying up, but it's definitely on course.I still need to master work offsets and tool offsets before I can actually make chips, but before I do that I need to invest in some 25 mm shank index-able tooling as most of my existing stuff is 20 mm.Now having a 'rear' tool turret and some VDI40 holders that jack the shank to the top of the slot and others that press it down, I need to standardise and make a few decisions. It affects the handedness of the tools and the direction that you spin the chuck , CW or CCW. I need to find a quiet hour to get my head around the variables without the usual interruptions of life.
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Great Pro-Wolf Letters to the Editor – Thank you!
Please Speak Up for Mexican Gray Wolves – August 20, 2014
Thank you to all who have submitted letters!
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is an excellent way to raise awareness about critically endangered Mexican gray wolves and the steps needed to help them thrive. Surveys of newspaper readers show that the letters page is among the most closely read parts of the paper. It's also the page policy-makers look to as a barometer of public opinion.
Below are some recent letters that have been published, along with links and talking points for you to submit your own Letter to the Editor.
Arizona Daily Sun, August 17, 2014
I was glad to see coverage in the Daily Sun of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule changes for the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program. I was also heartened to hear that the USFWS recognizes the need for an expansion of the Mexican wolf range north of I-40 and the admittance that the proposed expansion is inadequate to their recovery.
I ask, then, why the Service is delaying the expansion of their range north of I-40 into suitable habitat, where there are few people and great numbers of elk and deer, and given the grave state of the population now and the precariousness of its survival? I am glad to hear that the Service is planning to get immediately back to work on updating the recovery plan. I am concerned, however, that the Service appears to be delaying the expansion of wolf range to the north till such a time that the plan is completed.
We have been waiting for this plan for decades and we can't wait any longer. The future and survival of the Mexican wolf is at stake. The USFWS needs to step up and do its job of protecting and conserving our native wildlife and landscapes. For the Mexican wolf, the time to do so is now, not at some future, unspecified time.
Toni Prothero
The Arizona Republic, August 17, 2014
Thank you, Larry Voyles and the Arizona Game and Fish Department ("Game and Fish wants to restore wolf in balance with other wildlife," Opinions, Friday).
If it weren't for your hard work in protecting the elk from wolves, the elk would have been wiped out 100,000 years ago.
Duane Tendick,
Daily Camera, August 10, 2014
One thing I appreciate about Colorado is how people actually care about and desire to protect the wilderness. As a volunteer at Mission: Wolf and a wolf advocate, I wear many wolf T-shirts. Usually, at least one person starts a conversation with me. Most people either favor wolves or want to know more. As such, I think the community would like to know about some of the issues facing wolves. Presently, the Mexican gray wolf (Canus lupus baileyi) is in a more precarious position than usual, and I'd like to speak on behalf of this endangered sub species of gray wolf.
It has been 38 years since the lobo, as Mexican wolves are also called, was placed under protection of the Endangered Species Act. However, the initial recovery goal of a wild lobo population numbering at least 100 has never been met. Today only 83 Mexican gray wolves live in the wild. Genetic diversity and poaching are critical problems. Despite this the population is listed as "non-essential" which means they do not get as many federal protections as an "essential" population.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) is the agency responsible for recovery efforts, and a new recovery plan for Mexican gray wolves is being proposed. While this proposal expands the roaming range for the wolf population, it still falls short of what expert scientists recommend. Additionally, the proposal includes additional the criteria under which lobos can be killed to protect human interests. It also fails to change their status to "essential."
USFWS is holding two public hearings in the southwest where they will be accepting comments from anyone who has an opinion on the proposal. The dates are 6-9 p.m.: Aug. 11, in Pinetop, Ariz. and August 13, in Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Visit www.mexicanwolves.org for more information.
Patric Spriggs
Albuquerque Journal, August 5, 2014
THANK YOU for news of the Mexican wolf family released into the Gila, and bravo to Fish and Wildlife biologists who work so hard on the ground for these animals! However, a hearing is scheduled on Aug. 13 in Truth or Consequences – Civic Center, 6 p.m. – asking for comments on a proposed rule change that relaxes standards for wolf removal on private and public lands.
This wolf population is classified as "non-essential." The knowledge and instincts of four wild generations is certainly essential and this designation needs to be corrected. Any removal of these wolves is contrary to the recovery of this genetically unique and highly endangered species!
This hearing is a chance for us all to say what we value and what we want our state to look like. I also call on Sens. (Martin) Heinrich and (Tom) Udall to stand for a rule that promotes recovery, not extinction.
Sandia Park
Albuquerque Journal, August 5, 2014
FOR THOSE OF us who care about wilderness, the release of six Mexican gray wolves into the Gila Wilderness is vital news. And I'm one of those who care. As an outdoor writer, I spend a great deal of time in wild country. I long for that wild country to be whole, to have all the components with which it evolved. I want to walk where there are wolves.
Our wilderness areas attempt to reflect the natural state of the lands where they have been designated. They matter for what they preserve. And they matter for what they are capable of restoring.
Wolves, a natural, native part of New Mexico's wild lands – and the wild lands of much of the rest of America – stand to restore the balance inherent in wild land when all its components are there. Balance is always healthy – for the land itself, for those of us who enter it and for those who may not enter, but are recipients of the good emanating from a healthy environment.
The two adults and four pups released last week add to the 83 currently in the wild. This is a small number to grow a sustainable population of the most endangered mammal in the U.S.
Their release is hopeful, but it isn't enough. More Mexican gray wolves in captive breeding facilities around the country are ready to be released. It is up to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to move forward with allowing new wolves to be released throughout the Blue Range Recovery Area. It seems to be up to us to badger the service.
Anyone who cares about wolves has an opportunity to speak out for their recovery on Aug. 13 when the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service holds a hearing in Truth or Consequences about their future. Even without speaking, your presence speaks for wolves.
Submit your letter to the Editor of the Arizona Daily Sun here.
Submit your letter to the Editor of the Arizona Republic here.
Submit your letter to the Editor of the Daily Camera here.
Submit your letter to the Editor of the Albuquerque Journal here.
Endangered Mexican Wolves Need Your Help!With fewer than 90 Mexican gray wolves in the wild, US Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to make changes that could push them closer to extinction or finally help them thrive. The decision will be made in the next few months and they need to hear from you!
Submit a letter to the editor responding to this article and influence decision-makers and thousands of your fellow citizens. Tips and talking points are below, but please write in your own words, from your own experience. Don't try to include all the talking points in your letter.
Talking points
- Start by thanking the paper for covering Mexican wolf recovery in their publication.
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) should move forward with allowing new wolves to be released throughout the larger area proposed.The Mexican gray wolf is the most endangered mammal in the U.S. with only about 83 in the wild. Additional wolves must be released into the wild now to increase the genetic health of the species. Numerous wolves are in captive breeding facilities around the country, prepared for, and awaiting, release.
- USFWS should not allow more killing of critically endangered wolves. The draft proposal will push Mexican gray wolves towards extinction by allowing many more of them to be killed under all kinds of justifications. With fewer than 90 in the wild, every wolf is important. These native lobos need more protections, not less.
- Wolves once lived throughout Arizona and New Mexico and played a critical role in keeping the balance of nature in place. We need to restore this important animal that has been missing for too long. People who care about wolves have an important opportunity to speak out for their recovery through September 23, 2014. Comments can be submitted electronically here: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FWS-R2-ES-2013-0056-6056. More information can be found at mexicanwolves.org.
- Wolves need freedom from boundaries. Given room to roam, the wolves will establish themselves in suitable areas with adequate game. USFWS must change the rules that do not allow wolves to establish new packs and populations in additional areas that are essential to their recovery.
- Additional populations of Mexican wolves are necessary to their recovery and genetic health, as is the ability for wolves to move between populations. Capturing and moving wolves because they roam beyond an artificial boundary is always a risky business that can result in death or trauma to the wolf.
- The USFWS should designate Mexican gray wolves as essential. By labeling all of the wild wolves as "nonessential" the USFWS ignores science and the reality of 16 years of experience with reintroducing wolves. The 83 wolves in the wild have up to 5 generations of experience in establishing packs and raising pups and are over 22% of all of the Mexican wolves in the world.The fifth generation wild lobos are not expendable and are essential to recovering this unique subspecies of wolf.
- The USFWS needs to quit stalling and complete a comprehensive recovery plan. USFWS admits that their 1982 recovery plan is not scientifically sound and does not meet current legal requirements – yet in its proposed rule USFWS continues to ignore the best available science and the recommendations of its own science recovery planning subgroup.
- Thank the paper for publishing the article.
- Do not repeat any negative messages from the article. Remember that those reading your letter will not be looking at the article it responds to, so this is an opportunity to get out positive messages about wolf recovery rather than to argue with the original article.
- Keep your letter brief, between 150-300 words.
- Include something about who you are and why you care: E.g. "I am a mother, outdoors person, teacher, business owner, scientific, religious, etc."
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Ithaca Peak Turquoise Silver Ring
Beautifully handmade by a Navajo Artisan silversmith, this sterling silver ring features the gorgeous colour and matrix of a genuine, Ithaca Peak Turquoise stone in a stunning shade of blue with deep brown colour flex. The stone is wrapped in Sterling twist wire and mounted onto a stamped, southwest shank.
We love how this ring compliments our own range of accessories and rounds off that Buffalo Girl look!
- Size: 8
- Stone dimensions: 2.0 cm x 1.7 cm
- Ring dimensions: 2.2 cm x 2.1 cm
It is one of our favourites and one of the oldest protection amulets. It was known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. It represents strength, protection from harm, and connection to the spirit world. If gifted a turquoise stone by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. Turquoise is the most efficient healer, providing solace for the spirit and well being for the body. It's also a purification stone that helps dispel negative energies. In traditional thought turquoise unities the earth and sky bringing together male and female energies.


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Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump
(AFP) Posted: Friday, February 26, 2016 – 10:39 AM
Former White House contender Chris Christie formally backed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination on Friday, becoming the first major party figure to endorse the billionaire.
"There is no one who is better prepared to provide America with the strong leadership that it needs both at home and around the world than Donald Trump," said the New Jersey governor, speaking alongside the real estate mogul in Fort Worth, Texas.
Christie pulled out of the White House race two weeks ago, after a dismal showing in the nomination contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, where he finished 10th and sixth, respectively.
He said he was backing the 69-year-old Trump as the party's best hope of winning back the presidency from the Democrats come November.
"The single most important thing for the party is to nominate the person to give us the best chance to beat Hillary Clinton," he said. "The best person to beat Hillary Clinton in November… is undoubtedly Donald Trump."
"And so, I am thrilled to be here this morning. To lend my support," he said.
"I will lend my support between now and November every way that I can for Donald to make the campaign an even better campaign than it's already been and do what he needs to do to help to make the country everything we want it to be for our children and grandchildren."
The 53-year-old Christie, a former federal prosecutor, is a moderate Republican running a largely Democratic state and was once seen as one of the party's best hopes in 2016.
His endorsement of Trump — an outsider whose brash, provocative style of politics has upended the Republican race — marks a potential turning point in the campaign.
One response to "Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump"
The governor of New Jersey is a honest man when he withdraws from the race to endorse Donald Trump! How do the 2 senators Rubio and Ted Cruz not behave as the New Jersey governor to show their honesty? They will waste people's money if they are keeping running!This proved that both of them have the mind of destruction but not construction for the Republican party as well as for the country! The people of Texas and Florida should recognize this fact then withdraw the support from these 2 senators. We could make a mistake to vote them for senators, but not for president of our country.
Though we are original from Cuba,Mexico or Asian countries we are now American citizens.Then as American citizens we have to vote for any candidates who have the mind to protect our country's interest.Donald Trump should be this kind of candidate! Only one fact: he runs the presidency by his own money and is not using people's funds, then by doing this he already proved him different from a lot of elected presidents and senators of this country.
As American voters we will cash our votes based on seeing the candidate's actions better than their talking.


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Government now has ultimate say on radioactive waste repository
New legislation, which was passed before Parliament dissolved last month, has given central government the ultimate responsibility for siting radioactive waste repositories in England.
On 25 March, members of parliament voted 277 to 33 in favour of passing the 'The Infrastructure Planning (Radioactive Waste Geological Disposal Facilities) Order 2015', which brings new geological disposal facilities (GDFs) – the government's preferred method of storing radioactive waste – under the classification of 'nationally significant infrastructure projects' (NSIPs). This new categorisation essentially means that the site of a GDF can now be chosen by the Secretary of State for Energy, however a 'test' of public support will also need to be undertaken.
If this test is positive, the local council covering the potential site can make its objections public, but the opposition alone could not stop the process continuing.
It is hoped that by classifying GDFs as NSIPs, government can prevent local government authorities from stopping the siting process where there are willing communities. Indeed, government's white paper on Implementing Geological Disposal stated: '[N]o one tier of local government should be able to prevent the participation of other members of that community'.
GDF siting background
Central government has stated that England needs to find a site to store the UK's most radioactive waste 'deep inside an underground facility' to 'ensure that no harmful quantities of radioactivity ever reach the surface environment'. The facilities would manage both existing radioactive waste, and waste from new nuclear power stations.
However, the process of siting such a site in England stalled in 2013 after the last remaining British region willing to voluntarily host the controversial site, west Cumbria, voted against continuing the search for potentially hosting a £12 billion GDF in the area. The county council decided to cease the search in response to doubts over the suitability of the geology at Cumbria as well as fears over damaging the Lake District's image.
By voting against the proposal, the council excluded Copeland and Allderdale Boroughs from further consideration in the siting process, despite these two areas saying they were keen to continue the search.
As such, it is hoped that the new NSIP classification could make way for the two borough councils to host GDFs.
'Decisions mustn't be taken away from local people'
The legislation has caused some concern, with several local government councilors and anti-nuclear campaigners fearing that GDFs could soon be 'forced' upon communities.
Zac Goldsmith, former MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, voted against the change in classification last month, stating it effectively "strips local authorities of the ability to stop waste being dumped in their communities".
Meanwhile, Friends of the Earth's Planning Advisor, Naomi Luhde-Thompson, commented: "Communities will be rightly concerned about any attempts to foist a radioactive waste dump on them. We urgently need a long-term management plan for the radioactive waste we've already created, but decisions mustn't be taken away from local people who have to live with the impacts."
However, despite local government not being able to stop the process, public support will still be required for NSIP GDFs to be built.
Government has stated: 'Communities will have a right of withdrawal from discussions with the developer at any stage in the siting process leading up to the test of public support. If the community withdraws from discussions with the developer prior to the test of public support, the siting process in that community will stop. If the community's response to the test of public support is positive, the development can proceed, with the developer applying for planning consent for a GDF, and other permissions to proceed from the environmental and nuclear safety and security regulators. If the community's response is negative, development of a GDF cannot proceed, and the siting process in respect of the site under consideration would cease.'
Find out more about the 'The Infrastructure Planning (Radioactive Waste Geological Disposal Facilities) Order 2015' or read the DECC white paper Implementing Geological disposal.


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LOUISE SCOTT RAY, age 76 of Thorsby, passed away on August 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Chilton County on April 19, 1942; the daughter of the late Grady Scott and the late Willodean Pate Scott.
She was a former nurse.
She is survived by: Daughter, Janice Dennis of Thorsby; Daughter, Mary Logan of Thorsby; Son, Tyrone Ray of Thorsby; Son, Cory Ray of Thorsby; Daughter, Monica Massey of Thorsby; 10 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Dorothy Brown of Thorsby; Sister, Teresa Beasley of Thorsby; and Brother, Rev. Douglas Scott of Thorsby.
She is preceded in death by: Husband, Tullas Tyrone Ray; Daughter, Dianna Ray; Grandsons, Shannon Ray and Jessie Logan; and Great Grandchild, Dawson Ray.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 6-8pm at Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Clanton.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 2:00pm from the Clanton Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Steve Chance and Rev. Jeff Logan officiating.
The body will be in state one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will follow in the Pates Chapel Baptist Cemetery in Thorsby, AL.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, Alabama.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Louise (Scott) Ray, please visit our floral store.


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We are very excited to share our very first blog post with you!
One of the indicator of having good manners is a proper introduction when you first meet someone.
So we decided to go ahead and introduce students on a budget.
The goal of this website is to establish a network for students where everyone shares their experiences and provides useful information and tips on how to stick to your budget. We will look into various issues you face i.e. when moving to a new place.
Every Sunday we will try to excite you with a new blog post / video with topics of getting your paperwork done (we all hate it), getting/building furniture for your awesome new room, helpful channels, grocery store deals, budget travelling, finding a job and just getting around. We want to show you that you can make the most out of life and won't spend a fortune on that :) So feel free to subscribe to our youtube channel and follow us on instagram where we will launch an awesome campaign called "experiences under 10€" very soon.
Please don't be too harsh on us, we are neither professional editors, nor do we own any fancy filming equipment. After all, we are only students on a budget. We would appreciate if you come and visit us regularly and are always happy if you comment, share and like our posts. So spread the word and share as much as you can, so that as many students as possible can benefit from these tips. And always remember .... to stay on a budget!


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This is just a friendly reminder that the contest we announced for a pair of free tickets to the Blue Hills Brewery Oktoberfest celebration is ending THIS WEEK! The event is taking place on Saturday September 10th from 12-6pm at the Canton Irish Cultural Center and should be a good time had by all!
A reminder of how to enter:
In order to be entered into the contest, please post a comment here letting us know what your favorite Blue Hills Brewery beer is, where you most like to drink them (ie: at home, at the brewery, a favorite festival, the best bar in town), and share this post with your friends on Facebook & Twitter (and Google+ if you're on it).
The cut off date to enter is this Thursday - August 18th, and the winner will be announced on Friday August 19th at 12pm.
Monday, August 15, 2011
BHB Oktoberfest Contest Drawing This Week!
4 comments:
- Graham C said...
My favorite BHB beer is definitely Black Hops. I love grabbing it wherever I can, most recently at Tavern in the Square in Allston!
- August 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- JaySto said...
Who doesn't like some watermelon wheat wile cooking out with friends!
- August 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM
After much thought, I have decided that my favorite is the Black Hops. I was lucky enough to grab a special batch from the Brewery fridge a few weeks ago, and it was delicious. Best place to have it is on my deck. Love it!
- August 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- JFo said...
At the risk of sounding redundant, I'll have to agree with most of the others and say Black Hops is my favorite for sure. It's even better on my front porch after a long hike down the Skyline Trail!
- August 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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Program Details
- Location:
- Madrid, Spain
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Summer
Program Overview
- Program Description:
The UAM's Summer School of Economics and Business (SSEB) offers high-quality courses all taught in English by professors of the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies. In addition to studying, participants of the SSEB are offered a unique opportunity to enjoy social and cultural events, as well as field trips, which are not offered during the regular Fall and Spring semesters.
Students can choose to take the SSEB as full-time students, registering for two courses and earn 12 ECTS points, or as part-time students, registering for only one course earning 6 ECTS.
The SSEB program includes the following courses:
A) Economics Track (choose one or both):
A1 Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis
A2 Natural Resource Economics
B) Business Track (choose one or both):
B1 Global Marketing B2 International Finance
C) Mixed Track: Students can choose to take one course from each Track.
The Program cost includes:
- tuition fees for selected courses (1 or 2, with an opportunity to earn 6 or 12 ECTS credits respectively);
- cost of social and cultural events, as well as field trips included in the Program.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are requested to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation and cover the costs related to it.
The Study Abroad Office provides help in finding accommodation. There are some on- and off-campus housing options available on a first-come first-served basis.
- Setting Description:
- UAM's campus is located in Madrid. It is beautiful and green, combining a wonderful natural environment with all kinds of modern facilities. It is just 21 minutes away from the heart of the city, La Puerta del Sol. The Spain capital city indeed has everything to make your stay an unforgettable experience: from magnificent historic sites, monuments, museums, parks and public spaces, to fashionable boutiques, shopping centers, sports and music venues, lively bars and restaurants, nightclubs, and many other tourist attractions!
- Cost:
- Prices in Euros (€): One course (6 ECTS credits): € 1,299,00 Two courses (12 ECTS credits): € 1,999,00 There is a 25% discount for Partner Institutions. Check with your International Relations Office if your university is one of UAM's partners.
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- The SSEB Program is targeted to International and Spanish undergraduate students from the fields of Economics and Business studies: Economics; Business Administration and Management; Economics and Finance; Tourism; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; etc. Some courses may also be suitable for students from other fields of study, e.g. Social Sciences, Political Sciences, and Law, or from interdisciplinary fields of studies, e.g. Environmental Sciences, International Relations, etc. Bachelor's degree graduates may also apply. The general requirement for ALL applicants is to possess a B2 level of English. For particular requirements, see the Academic Guide and Syllabus of each course.
- Scholarships:
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- Scholarships Description:
- 8 scholarships from the Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale for italian nationals.
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The Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has today announced that British troops will be testing 70 examples of future technology including enhanced surveillance drones and unmanned vehicles.
Autonomous Warrior will last for four weeks and test a range of innovative technologies, aiming to reduce the danger to troops during combat. The exercise will finish with a battlegroup experiment, where the best ideas and products will be tested in the toughest of simulated operational environments.
A key focus of the initiative is to test capabilities around autonomous last mile resupply. The 'last mile', which represents the extremely dangerous final approach to the combat zone, is vital to ensuring soldiers have the food, fuel and ammunition to keep them alive. Therefore the technologies will be applicable to surveillance, long-range and precision targeting, enhanced mobility and the re-supply of forces, urban warfare and enhanced situational awareness.
The US Army, Royal Marines, RAF and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will join industry partners and academia in working alongside them, experimenting with over 70 products and systems.
Autonomous Warrior is a key part of the £800 million Defence Innovation Fund which supports ground-breaking ideas aimed at transforming both defence and British industry.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
"Our troops now have the chance to test out a huge range of robotic kit in what will be the biggest exercise of its kind in our history. We're always working with the brightest minds in Britain and across the world to see how they can support our military of the future, but now the frontrunners have the chance to prove what they can really do on a battlefield. This equipment could revolutionise our Armed Forces, keeping them safe and giving them the edge in an increasingly unstable world."
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