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Don't miss the 14th Annual Little River ShrimpFest, where approximately 25,000 members of our community and visitors gather to celebrate this local favorite. This year's festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Historic Little River Waterfront (4460 Mineola Ave, Little River, SC 29566).
Festival goers can expect to enjoy a children's area, face painting, stilt walkers, balloon artists, 2 stages of live music, and approximately 150 different vendors- including a variety of art and craft vendors, business expos, and community organizations. Fresh local seafood will be served by the local waterfront restaurants and your festival food favorites will be available from a variety of talented food vendors. This event is held regardless of weather conditions.
Tickets for the 2018 ShrimpFest are $5 per day for attendees age 13 & up while children 12 and younger are free. Advance tickets can be purchased for $4 each at the Little River Chamber of Commerce and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, please visit the event website at littlerivershrimpfest.org


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All the successful projects were assigned the minimum €66/MWh tariff, equivalent to a 40% discount on the reference price of €110/MWh.
An indication of the keenness of competition in the auction — run by state agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) — was that most of the 1,144MW in projects that were unsuccessful in securing the tariff had also been willing to accept €66/MWh.
Bidders were required to offer anywhere between a 2-40% discount on the reference price. In the last auction in 2014, the lowest tariff amounted to €88.9/MWh.
Among successful bidders, EDP Renovaveis secured the fixed-price tariff for six wind projects with total capacity of 127MW. E2i Energie Speciali secured the tariff for 150MW covering seven wind farms, including three that will be repowered.
What could be Italy's first offshore wind project — a 30MW development planned for the port of Taranto by developer Beleolico — secured a 25-year fixed price tariff at the maximum price of €161.7/MWh, equivalent to a 2% discount on a €165/MWh offer price. It faced no competition.

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by Emma Smith
This time of year is what the fashion folk call transitional, by which they mean the clothes we are wearing are still a bit wintery but there's a hint of spring coming in too. It's also a bit of a transitional period in the kitchen. Here at Emma's Kitchen we are definitely still cooking and eating comforting hearty family meals but they are changing subtly to become a little more spring-like.
The soups I have been making for the past few weeks have changed from chowders and root vegetable soups; rib-stickers for cold days, to slightly lighter though still warming broths. I made a chicken noodle soup at the weekend to which I added pak choi, slices of ginger and red chillis, fish sauce and shredded spring onions. Not only did it taste great but both the family member who had over-indulged the night before and a teen suffering from a lingering sniffly cold agreed that it had medicinal value too.
Winter stalwart vegetables such as beetroot, parsnips, squash, carrots and artichokes are moving out of the soup pot and into warm salads. I love roasting carrot and beetroot sticks and tossing them with a mixture of spinach and rocket leaves and a nice robust dressing with some sunflower seeds toasted in a hot pan scattered on top for crunch. If you are feeling virtuous, do the sunflower seeds in a dry pan or you can fry them in a little sunflower or olive oil and add a couple of pinches of sea salt. Either way, I can't leave sunflower seeds cooling on the hob for a minute without passing family traffic hoovering them up.
Porridge is still a popular choice in the morning at the Emma's Kitchen table, but my eldest daughter and I are moving over to bircher muesli on these marginally lighter mornings. We mix rolled oats and sultanas with semi-skimmed milk at bedtime the night before (it's one of those little rituals which make for such enjoyable moments in family life) and leave it to soak overnight in the fridge. In the morning the oats have transformed into something deliciously creamier than the sum of the parts and to them, we add grated pear, a couple of spoonfuls of natural yoghurt and we top each bowl with sliced banana and roughly chopped toasted hazelnuts (8 minutes at 180°C is perfect for the hazelnuts).
Minced beef is an ingredient that like a lot of Mums, I constantly rely on. It is tasty, nutritious, low in fat and endlessly versatile. Even though I know there are loads of great recipes to make with mince, lack of time does sometimes mean I get into a cottage pie/spaghetti Bolognese/chilli con Carne rut. I was busy over half term with cooking classes for 9 – 14 year-olds, children's parties and a hen party so there was a big batch of spaghetti Bolognese made and eaten two nights in a row.
With everybody back at school, I remembered this recipe for Minced Beef and Cheese Pie which has long been a favourite with all my children but which we haven't had for a while. To say this relation of a Cornish pasty it is back on the favourites list in our house would be to understate the glee with which my children and husband greeted its return. Like a pasty, it also makes a good packed lunch and you can always make double the filling and freeze half for another day. It perfectly fits the transitional eating vibe of the moment being absolutely wonderful with steamed peas and beans but you could use any green vegetable or team it with a warm salad. I hope you enjoy trying out the recipe.
Do follow Emma's Kitchen on Instagram @emmaskitchensw11 and on Facebook @EmmasKitchenSW11 for more food inspo.
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What Should You Do if you have an
Accident in UAE?
Whether you are a novice driver or an expert, accidents are unfortunately an integral part of life on the roads in the UAE. 77 people were killed in road accidents in the first half of this year in the UAE and many more were injured. It is important for a motorist to be aware of what needs to be done from the legal perspective in the event of an accident in UAE.
There are different types of accidents in UAE. There are accidents between one or more cars, accidents that cause injuries and those which don't, accidents that occur when you are parked and those which occur when you are driving. There are also accidents between a vehicle and other objects as is the case if you hit a pillar while reversing out of your parking space in the mall.
What to Do After a Car Accident in the UAE?
Don't flee
If you have a collision with one or more cars, it is important not to flee from the site of the accident, however distressed you might be. It is illegal to drive away from the site of an accident, and you can end up with a AED 500 fine, six black points and confiscation of your vehicle for seven days if you fail to stop. In the event that the police determine that you are at fault, and you have caused serious injury, the punishment will be decided by the legal system. You will also receive black points, could be banned from driving and your vehicle could be confiscated for 60 days.
Staying Calm & Contacting the Police for Assistance
The key thing to remember is to remain calm as losing your temper or becoming emotional only makes things more difficult for yourself and for others. The first thing you have to do if there are any injuries is dial 999 for the ambulance. No repairs can be made to vehicles without the all-important police report, so it is important that the next call you make is to the police. In Dubai and the northern emirates, you can get the police when you call 999, while in the city of Abu Dhabi and its suburbs, you should dial 999 and ask to speak to the Saeed officers – the traffic police. So, essentially you can get both the police and the ambulance when you dial 999.
Ensuring Safety and Gathering Information
Traffic can back up quickly, so when you are involved in a collision, it is important to move your vehicle to a safe place so that it is not obstructing the traffic. Get out of your car if it is safe to do and ensure that the people in your car and those in other cars are all in one piece. If by any chance, another driver tries to speed away without stopping, try your best to take down their license plate and give the details to the police when they arrive. While calling the police for assistance, it is important to give specific details about your location so that they get there as quickly as they can. Ensure that all your documents like your driving license, car registration, and Emirates ID or passport are within quick reach as the police will definitely ask for them.
Documenting the Incident and Interacting with Police
It would also be a good idea to take pictures of the damage caused to your vehicle as the insurance company will ask for them. When the police arrive, calmly explain the facts of the incident to the police when you are given a chance to state your side of the story. Be respectful of the police officers and the others involved in the accident.
Police Report and Resolution
After listening to all parties, the police will determine who is at fault and issue the police report. The pink copy is given to the party who is at fault, while the green copy is given to the innocent party. If you are given a white copy, it means that neither party is at fault. The police report is issued in Arabic. If the damage to the car is minor and it is in a driveable condition, you would probably be allowed to drive away your vehicle. Otherwise, you might have to arrange for a tow truck. There is no shortage of recovery trucks in Dubai, so it might be a good idea to have a few numbers in your address book.
After the police report has been issued, the next step is to contact your insurance company. Depending on the terms of your policy, you might get a replacement car. They will advise you of the cost related to the repairs and the garages where the repairs can be done.
What To Do If You Hit an Object Other Than a Car
If you drive into an immovable object like a pillar and cause damage to your vehicle, you would still need to get a police report after calling 999. It is illegal to get repairs done without getting a police report. In that case, you or your insurance company might be asked to cover the costs of repairing the object you have run into and might have to pay a small fee to the police for the call-out
What To Do If Someone Runs Into Your Car While It Was Parked And You Weren't There
If someone hits and causes damage to your vehicle while you are parked, the best option would be to check if anyone has called the police to report that they have hit your car. If not, it would be a good idea to check the footage of the CCTV cameras covering the area if there is CCTV surveillance of the parking area, as in the case of big malls. In case you are unable to get any evidence of who has hit your car and run, you will still need to get your vehicle repaired and you need a police report for this. Hence, you will need to call 999 and get the police to come to the site of the accident or if the damage is minor, take it to the nearest police station for getting the police report.


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Prayer Chains
Joining a prayer chain is a good way to spend time in prayer for your fellow parishioners, their families, and friends. If you feel called to pray for others, please consider this wonderful ministry of prayer.
Contact Melissa Aguilar 903-757-5855 x501.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Can you knit? Crochet? Spend Monday evenings beginning at 7:00pm, with others who dedicate this time to making prayer shawls for the sick and the elderly.
Contact Sue Pfeffer 903-757-5855.
Our Lady's Rosary Makers
All ages are invited to come on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am to make rosaries. If you don't know how, the ladies will teach you!
Contact Collette Denfeld 903-757-5887.
Adoration Chapel
Our parish is blessed with a Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Come any time, day or night, to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to come weekly at a regular time, please sign up for that time on an on-going basis. You will be blessed greatly for this communication with Our Lord.
Contact Sharon Milam 903-753-9527.


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Beth Collins, M.D.
2614 Boston Post Road
Willow Hall, Suite 16C
Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 689-5295
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Beth Collins, M.D.
55 Willow Street
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: (860) 572-6868
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
HydraFacial MD®
Hydration is especially important for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin, which is why the HydraFacial MD treatment at our Guilford and Mystic, CT, practice locations is among the most popular nonsurgical procedures we offer. Nourish, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin with HydraFacial MD, an invigorating, versatile treatment that helps restore vibrant skin tone and texture.
Contact Dr. Collins at our Guilford location at (203) 689-5295 or Mystic location at (860) 572-6868 or request a consultation online to learn more about HydraFacial MD.
Beth Collins, M.D.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Beth Collins offers a blend of clinical expertise and warm, open communication to ensure beautiful results from your chosen procedure. Learn more about her experience and explore what she can do for you.Meet Dr. Beth Collins
Hydrafacial Before-and-After Photos
Photos courtesy of HydraFacial
What is HydraFacial MD?
The HydraFacial's unique system involves 4 steps that conclude with delivering rejuvenating serums using a specialized handheld tool. The treatment typically takes about 30 minutes and can be used for all skin types. The steps involved with a HydraFacial procedure include:
- Exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells with a cleansing serum, exposing unhealthy skin
- Peel: Loosens dirt and other impurities without causing redness or irritation
- Extraction: Clears pores without discomfort using a patented suction tool
- Hydration: Provides lasting protection and nourishment with a customized serum
The gentle, non-invasive procedure doesn't require downtime and patients can immediately return to work or other normal daily activities after their treatments.
What Skin Conditions Does HydraFacial Treat?
HydraFacial's versatility in addressing skin conditions is one of the things that sets it apart from other nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Another is that it's effective for all skin types. A HydraFacial treatment can help if you're concerned about:
- Sun damage
- Acne
- Early signs of aging
- Dehydrated skin
- Discoloration
- Uneven skin texture
- Blackheads and whiteheads
HydraFacial uses a serum and delivery protocol to infuse the skin with:
Antioxidants: These help protect and repair skin cells by isolating damaging free radicals
Peptides: Smooth, youthful-looking skin is supported by collagen and elastin and these amino acids help boost their production
Hyaluronic acid: A common filler ingredient, HA is naturally produced by the body and is responsible for giving skin volume
When Will I See Results?
Results are noticeable almost immediately. You can expect to leave our practice with smooth, hydrated, radiant skin. This healthy glow will last for about a week. With monthly treatments, the skin actually becomes healthier because sun damage, aging, acne, and environmental toxins are addressed regularly.
HydraFacial Treatment Options
Signature HydraFacial Treatment: Deeply cleansing/ exfoliating/ refining/ hydrating treatment to improve skin's appearance.
Deluxe HydraFacial Treatment: Includes the Signature Treatment PLUS an additional corrective booster serum and LED Photodynamic Therapy (red/blue lights) to regenerate skin on a cellular level.
Platinum HydraFacial Treatment: Includes the Deluxe Treatment PLUS a 15-minute lymphatic drainage protocol to detoxify and reduce inflammation as well as to lift and tone and give your complexion a more sculpted appearance.
Perk Add-Ons to the HydraFacial Treatments
Eye Perk: To awaken the delicate under eye area and brighten, tone and firm skin.
Lip Perk: Will exfoliate and add a little plump to your pretty pout.
Corrective Booster Add Ons (Included in the Deluxe and Platinum Treatments)
Choose 1 of the following Add Ons:
Britenol Booster: Minimizes the appearance of dark spots for a more even-toned complexion.
Growth Factors Booster: Minimizes appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to restore skin health and vitality.
Dermabuilder: Minimizes signs of aging and recharges the skin with a combination of peptides.
Included in the Deluxe and Platinum Treatments:
Red Light Therapy: Anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce the appearance of redness and decrease the signs of aging.
Blue Light Therapy: Targets and disrupts P Acnes bacteria and improves oily/ congested skin.
Combining HydraFacial With Other Treatments
A HydraFacial procedure certainly produces impressive results on its own but combining it with other skin rejuvenation treatments can enhance the results. A HydraFacial can help prepare the skin for treatments such as:
Laser Skin Resurfacing
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Forever Young BBL™ Photofacial
When you come in for your initial consultation, we can discuss creating a customized treatment plan that is designed to address your specific skin concerns.
Get Started
We encourage you to contact the Guilford practice of plastic surgeon Dr. Beth Collins to find out more about non-invasive treatments such as HydraFacial to improve the appearance of your skin. Request a consultation using our online form or call our Guilford location at (203) 689-5295 or Mystic location at (860) 572-6868 .
Important Reminders
- Dr. Collins does not accept insurance.
- There is a $150 consultation fee for surgical and injectable procedures with Dr. Collins.
- The consultation fee is waived for injectable treatments if the procedure is performed on the day of your consultation.
- There is a $50 consultation fee for consultations with our RNs.
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At the February 5 City Council Meeting District 5 Councilmember Ahmad Zahra proposed that the council should appoint himself to replace Councilmember Bruce Whitaker as the Division 10 Director on the Orange County Water District (OCWD). The council voted 3 to 2 (Mayor Silva and Whitaker dissenting) to remove Whitaker and appoint Zahra though the vote was later determined to be out of process and will be on the council's agenda on February 19.
Mayor Silva and Whitaker advised the council that removing Whitaker from OCWD would also remove Whitaker from the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), a special district comprised of 5 large water agencies, including OCWD, "with a mission to plan and build facilities to protect the water quality of the Santa Ana River Watershed," as stated on SAWPA's website. Whitaker's alternate to SAWPA is Division 2 Director Denis Bilodeau and in Whitaker's absence, Bilodeau not Zahra would serve as the Commissioner to SAWPA.
Whitaker's positions on the Executive Board of SAWPA, as Secretary-Treasurer, and as a steering committee member of SAWPA's One Water One Watershed (OWOW) task force provide him a unique opportunity to advocate for state water resources to benefit the northern portion of the aquifer from which Fullerton pumps as much as 75% of its water. In a phone interview with Mayor Silva he noted that there had been no OWOW projects in Fullerton and thought Whitaker could help bring attention to the city's needs.
One of the greatest needs is due to a toxic plume seeping through the north basin that has caused 5 well closures in Fullerton and Anaheim, according to Superfund Status information. While the EPA's is still assessing whether the north basin qualifies as a Superfund Site, Fullerton water rate increases propose to fund new wells costing $3 million each to replace the 2 closed wells with deeper wells that reach below the plume. (See Capital Improvement Program Schedule 3, page A-9 of the Draft Water Rate Study Draft Report.)
Aerospace and plating Industry dumping of chemicals such as solvents and rocket propellant in decades past are likely sources of the toxic perchlorate detected in the basin. Fullerton test wells are averaging 5.1 parts per billion (ppb), still below the current 6ppb maximum contaminant level (MCL), according to Adan Ortega, Fullerton's representative on the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).
Ortega explained that California is moving towards a lower perchlorate MCL, depending on the availability of technology that will enable agencies to test at a lower detection level for reporting (DLR). In 2015 the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment of the California EPA updated the Public Health Goal (PHG) to 1ppb to consider "infants' increased susceptibility to the health effects of perchlorate."
Based on the new PHG, the State Water Resources Control Board Division on Drinking Water (DDW) is exploring the feasibility of revising the MCL to 1 or 2ppb following a process described in DDW Resolution 2017-0041.
If DDW lowers the Perchlorate MCL, OCWD or Fullerton would have to fund a study of the regional perchlorate contaminants to qualify for funds to aid in groundwater clean-up, according to Ortega. If SAWPA chose to update their 2004 Regional Perchlorate Investigative Report, it would enable OCWD or Fullerton to apply for grants without having to fund their own study.
The alternative to clean up, if funding is not available to help remediate the north basin to lower perchlorate levels to the new MCL, is to purchase additional imported water from MWD at nearly twice the price of pumping from the basin to blend with the contaminated water to lower the amount of Perchlorate to the acceptable level. That again, would be a blow to Fullerton rate payers who are already anticipating their water bills to as much as double over the next five years under the proposed water rate increases as discussed in the January Observer.
The council will consider Zahra's proposal to remove Whitaker from the OCWD Board of Directors at the February 19 City Council Meeting.
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All of the original images for The Great Parchment Book, as well as enhanced images for two thirds of the content, have now been added to the project website at www.greatparchmentbook.org. From the site:
The Great Parchment Book of the Honourable The Irish Society is a major survey, compiled in 1639 by a Commission instituted under the Great Seal by Charles I, of all those estates in Derry managed by the City of London through the Irish Society and the City of London livery companies. It represents a hugely important source for the City of London's role in the Protestant colonisation and administration of Ulster. Damaged as the result of a fire at Guildhall in 1786, it has been unavailable to researchers for over 200 years. However, the manuscript has remained part of the City of London's collections held at London Metropolitan Archives (LMA reference CLA/049/EM/02/018.)
The project update, from October 18th, can be read at www.greatparchmentbook.org/2013/10/18/spot-the-difference/.
My latest book, Discover Scottish Civil Registration Records, is now available from http://www.gould.com.au (print) and http://www.gen-ebooks.com/unlock-the-past.html (ebook), whilst Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet is available at http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-History-on-the-Internet/p/3889/. My next Pharos Scottish course, Scotland 1750-1850: Beyond the OPRs, starts Nov 13th - see http://pharostutors.com.
The GENES Blog (GEnealogy News and EventS) ceased publication on 14 FEB 2020. You will now find all the latest genealogy news and views on Scottish GENES at https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com. The GENES Blog archive will remain live, with a record of the genealogy news for Britain and Ireland from 2013-2020. Thank you!
Monday, 28 October 2013
Progress on Great Parchment Book site
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Fried Egg Pasta Supper
This is a quick, bistro-inspired pasta dish that takes just a few ingredients to pull together.
- Prep time: 5 min
- Makes: 4 servings
- Cook time: 15 min
Nutritional Information
- Calories.537
- Fat.19 g
- Saturated Fat.4 g
- Cholesterol.204 mg
- Carbohydrates.68 g
- Fibre.4 g
- Sugars.4 g
- Protein.22 g
- Sodium.725 mg
- Potassium*.384 mg
|12 oz / 375 g
|spaghetti noodles
|3 tbsp / 45 ml
|olive oil
|cloves of garlic, well-smashed
|Naturegg Omega 3 Eggs
|8 cup / 2 L
|baby kale leaves
|slices of prosciutto, sliced into thin ribbons
|1/2 tsp / 2 ml
|1/2 tsp / 2 ml
|freshly ground black pepper (approx.)
|grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to package timing. Reserve 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of the cooking water before draining.
Meanwhile, heat the oil and garlic in a large skillet set over medium-low heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant; remove garlic. Break in the eggs and cook, for 2 to 3 minutes or until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
Toss the hot pasta with the baby kale, prosciutto, salt and pepper. Toss in 1 cup (250 mL) of the reserved pasta water, adding more, if needed, to moisten.
Divide the pasta between four serving bowls. Top each serving with a fried egg; drizzle with the garlicky oil remaining in the skillet and sprinkle with additional pepper and cheese (if using). Serve immediately and toss at the table before eating.
Replace the baby kale with baby arugula or spinach leaves.
Use whole-wheat or gluten free pasta as preferred.
Omit the prosciutto for a meatless dish.
Add a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes to taste.
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One of my early reporting assignments in Rome was to cover the European Synod in 1999, and I remember sitting down over dinner my first night in town with a few veteran vaticanisti. They gave me the lay of the land, among other things explaining that the liberal bloc in the European church had long been led by three towering cardinals: Carlo Maria Martini of Milan, Basil Hume of Westminster (who died shortly before the synod), and Godfried Danneels of Brussels.
More than ten years later, Hume is gone and Martini is retired, and in a matter of days it seems likely the third member of the trio will also be out of job. Rumors in Belgium suggest that sometime soon, Pope Benedict XVI intends to appoint Bishop André-Mutien Léonard of Namur to succeed Danneels in Brussels.
If so, the changing of the guard at the senior levels of the European church will be virtually complete.
By Catholic standards, the facelift has been remarkably swift. In Milan, Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi followed Martini in 2002; in Westminster, Archbishop Vincent Nichols took the reins from Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor last April, who had succeeded Hume in February 2000. Now it seems that Léonard, 69, is poised to arrive in Brussels. Sources in Belgium this morning said the announcement is expected soon.
To be sure, few would argue that Tettamanzi or Nichols are to the Catholic right what Martini and Hume were to the left. Instead, their profile is more as centrists, embracing the broadly pastoral style associated with their predecessors but leavening it with a slightly more "evangelical" outlook – more willing to defend Catholic identity and to challenge secular nostrums.
By some accounts, Léonard may represent a more dramatic change in tone. The Italian Vatican writer Andrea Tornielli reports that Léonard is considered "the most traditional of the Belgian bishops," pointing out that almost three years ago the liberal French Catholic publication Golias sounded an alarm about the prospect that Léonard could be the new man in Brussels. The piece noted that Léonard had welcomed the decision of Benedict XVI to authorize wider celebration of the old Latin Mass, that he has come to the defense of Pope Pius XII, and that he has consistently taken sharply conservative positions in the European "culture wars" on matters such as homosexuality and gay marriage.
All of that has occasionally made Léonard a lightning rod. In 2008, some pro-gay activist groups in Belgium sought to have him charged with homophobia under the country's 2003 anti-discrimination act for comments in an interview suggesting that homosexuality is a result of a blockage in normal sexual development. (Léonard was also quoted as calling homosexuality "abnormal," though he denied using that term.)
In that same interview, Léonard even joked about the possibility of legal blowback: "I know very well that in a few years, I could be imprisoned for holding this position," he said, "but this could mean a bit of a vacation for me."
In the end, a Belgian court decided that even if the bishop's comments were hurtful to some homosexuals, they did not rise to the level of slander or discrimination.
Assuming it materializes, Léonard's appointment would reflect a tendency under Benedict XVI to entrust important assignments to people with whom he's personally familiar. Léonard has taught at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and has served as a member of the International Theological Commission, the main advisory body to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. In 2001, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and Léonard were both on the program for a liturgical conference at the Benedictine monastery at Fontgombault in France, where Ratzinger advocated a "reform of the reform."
Léonard is also no stranger to the Vatican. He's often asked to speak at various events in Rome, and in 1999, Pope John Paul II asked him to preach the annual Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia.
According to a biography provided by the Namur diocese, Léonard is the youngest of four sons, all of whom became diocesan priests. He is a war orphan, as his father died when he was just ten days old. After his ordination in 1964, Léonard completed a doctorate in philosophy at Leuven, writing his thesis on Hegel. He later joined the faculty at Leuven and was appointed to the International Theological Commission in 1987, while Ratzinger was the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
As Bishop of Namur since 1991, Léonard has focused in particular upon youth ministry and the promotion of vocations to the priesthood. His seminary complex, which also includes a Redemptoris Mater seminary run by the Neocatechumenate, is said to have the largest enrollment in Belgium.
In what may amount to his swan song on the global stage as the Archbishop of Brussels, Danneels recently gave a lengthy interview to the Italian Catholic publication 30 Giorni. The English version may be found here: http://www.30giorni.it/us/articolo.asp?id=21854


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ZKTeco present at IFSEC 2016
As every year ZKTeco was present at IFSEC 2016, the international security fair in Europe held in London during June 21-23.
During the 3 intense days of the fair, ZKTeco had the opportunity to present to the public its most important projects ahead of this year and next.
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A short-term outlook isn't necessarily a bad thing. Rather, it reflects the risk-averse philosophy that many baking and snack companies adopted over the years since the Great Recession decimated the economy — and capital investment, in many cases — from 2008 through 2010.
"If you look at our previous surveys and what companies are projecting from a capital spending standpoint in 2014, the data show that it's been all positive since 2011," Marjorie Troxel Hellmer, president of Kansas City, MO-based Cypress Research Associates, which conducted Baking & Snack's 21st Annual Capital Spending Survey.
"The movement can be best described as 'slow and steady,' but that reflects positively on the industry," she added. "It's saying the baking industry is doing well. Investments are being made where they need to be made. It's just a new way of approaching investment. There's not that cavalier attitude that there may have been in the past."
The strength of the industry can be seen in the survey question that asks executives to describe their company's financial position.
This year, 41% noted their businesses are "firmly in the black," compared with 20% of respondents in 2012 and only 15% in 2011. Likewise, 57% in 2013 said their companies indicated "Our profits have taken a hit, but we're on solid ground," compared with 70% in both 2012 and 2011. Moreover, only 2% reported their financial condition as "Unstable: Our profits are turbulent these days," down from 10% in the 2012 survey and 15% in 2011.
"Our industry executives in the data are telling us they've moved through the financial instability that resulted initially from the recession," Ms. Troxel Hellmer said. "More companies are 'firmly in the black' than in the previous two years. They're feeling no ill effects from the economy, and far, far fewer reported financial instability than in the previous two years."


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Let me preface this post by saying that I'm already predisposed to loving wine. It makes me smile, and I love drinking it. I love what happens when I drink it, and I love what happens when the people around me drink it. And etc.
But, as with any love affair, there are bumps along the way, even for those of us who are committed to wine as a profession. I suspect that many colleagues and friends working in the wine industry are familiar with these bumps that make us question why we've chosen wine (or wine has chosen us) in the first place. With so many other professional paths to choose, many of which may even be better suited to our skill sets, why choose wine with its unique and sometimes enervating lineup of challenges?
It's a reasonable question, and one that merits serious consideration on occasion. If nothing else, that consideration serves as a gut-check for why we're here in this industry at all. That's when most of us come back to the wine that's in our glass, and the conditions around that wine that are so compelling that they help to smooth out the bumps along our path.
Here are five of the most recent reasons I'm loving the wine industry right now.
Visiting Wine Country as a Tourist
This year I'll have several occasions to visit various wine regions not in any official capacity as a writer, but rather as a tourist along with friends and family members who are entirely outside the wine industry. It's been like hitting "refresh" on my vision and perspective on a variety of regions, from Napa to British Columbia to Vermont.
In anticipation of a trip to British Columbia and the Okanagan Valley, for example, I consulted the excellent Lonely Planet guidebook called Wine Trails, United States & Canada: Plan 40 Perfect Weekends in Wine Country. I've been to the Okanagan before, but this time I'll see it through Lonely Planet's lens that's both refreshing and inspiring: "This is a book for casual quaffers; there's no impenetrable language about malolactic fermentation or scoring systems," the book's introduction says. "It is this personal introduction to wine, in its home, that is at the heart of wine-touring's appeal."
I'll raise a glass to that.
Winemaker Feedback
Winemakers, for better or for worse, are continually mindful of media attention and critiques of their work. The past few weeks, however, the shoe has been on the other foot as I've heard from winemakers who have responded to my articles in the media. In particular, winemakers who work with hybrid grapes reached out to comment on the attention I paid to hybrid grapes in this article and others. The general consensus? That it's about time for wines to be embraced for their quality and not necessarily their heritage, which is a sentiment I heartily second.
"B Cities" Getting Some Love
Atlanta, where I live, isn't the biggest or most pivotal of the world's wine markets yet the attention it's been receiving from the industry in recent weeks is emblematic, I think, of a broadening perspective on wine's audiences and consumer base. From the Clink Different campaign (hosted jointly by the Bordeaux Wine Council and Wines of Germany) to the To Kalon tour to an exceptional list of fairly obscure natural Italian wines by the glass at Bellina Alimentari, Atlanta's trade and media have embraced the opportunity to expand wine's horizons.
White Wine Emoji
Adding some levity to the subject of wine communication is the hashtag #whitewineemoji campaign, described by my Forbes colleague Jill Barth in her post earlier this week. The intention of adding white wine to the emoji lexicon seems fun and light-hearted but the market influence of white wine is no laughing matter, nor are the 50-plus global partners who are supporting the campaign.
And the Wines...
The bottom line of why I'm loving the wine industry right now? The wines themselves, of course, most particularly the 2017 Lord Sandwich Blanc from Smith Story Wine Cellars in Sonoma, the 2018 Correcaminos Rosé from Microbio Wines in Spain and the 2016 Bizona from Tenuta Macchiarola in Puglia, Italy.


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It was big day for the field hockey team as it faced its fifth Empire 8 Conference opponent of the season. The Bombers defeated Elmira College 4–0 on Oct. 10 at Higgins Stadium to give the Blue and Gold their fourth conference win of the year. With the shutout victory, the Bombers are now 8–3 overall and 4–1 in conference play.
From the start, the teams came out evenly matched, and it was a long fight for the first goal of the game. The Elmira defense was not about to let anything past them easily. Although there were a number of attempts on goal, none were successful until over 14 minutes into the half when junior forward Colleen Keegan-Twombly found the back of the net to give the Bombers a 1–0 lead over the Soaring Eagles, setting the tone of the game.
The Bomber defense was focused beyond measure and caused not only many shifts of possession, but also executed a number of drives that allowed offensive players to get close on goal. Senior Laurel Shnider was responsible for shattering a number of Elmira's offensive efforts. Almost every time the Soaring Eagles attempted to make it across the midfield line, Shnider was able to break it up.
She said the Bombers' success on the field relies heavily on communication among teammates.
"I think in the back field, you can see a lot back there so you can really help people," Shnider said. "They know where they're going too, but it's good to communicate all over the field, even if you don't have the ball."
Immediately following Keegan-Twombly's goal, Elmira made its first cut into the defense, but the Bombers successfully stopped the quick paced attempt on goal.
Following Elmira's attempted goal, freshman Viktoria Schultz, with an assist from senior midfielder Olivia Salindong, scored the Bombers' second goal of the day in the 24th minute of play.
When it comes to assists, Salindong said it's always about trying to get the ball in the correct position.
"Since I play center-mid I can see the ball, so … you just take a quick shot," Salindong said. "Our team is always on the post and at the stroke so everyone is in the right positions."
In minute 32:24 on a successful corner, sophomore forward Michaela Donohue scored, giving the South Hill squad a 3–0 lead over the Soaring Eagles at the end of the first half.
Entering the second half, the Bombers still had their drive and within the first two minutes they were awarded a corner. Elmira's defense and goalie proved to be a strong force, and were not letting any goal in without a fight.
Through a series of intricate stickwork and ball handling on the Bombers' part, they managed to shake Elmira's defense, and the Bombers offense caused Elmira's goalie to dive for a save. However, goalkeeper Julie Hockenberger was not able to come up with the save in the 52nd minute of play, and the goal was successfully made by junior forward Cassie Schuttrumpf and assisted by freshman forward Meg Dowd.
Toward the end of the contest, both the Bombers and Elmira received corners, but all were unsuccessful and the Blue and Gold remained victorious with a final score of 4–0.
Head coach Tracey Houk said she was proud of how the squad performed against the Soaring Eagles, and playing a team with only one more loss than the Bombers have was all about preparation.
"We saw them play, and we looked to see what their strengths and weaknesses were, just like we do with every game," Houk said. "[We] try to focus on what we do well and how to exploit their weakness with what we do well."
The Bombers return to Higgins Stadium at 1 p.m. Oct. 11 for another Empire 8 match-up against Stevens Institute of Technology.


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The goal is simple, build colorful paths between the start and end, but don't mix 'em!
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However, I later made a minor change by tying the calf tail down to simulate the back of a shrimp. After that the fly worked even better, and because of this alternation I renamed it the B.C. Shrimp.
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Last week, I gave a gasp and a shudder, then immediately burst into tears. Someone that I had met once died. That was all.
But that wasn't all. I had heard of his serious illness; heard the call to prayer, on his behalf. I had once heard him speak.
More importantly, he had heard me.
The man spoke with President Bush, and President Reagan. With Pope John Paul II. The President of Poland has issued a statement of grief upon the man's demise. But one day, this man spoke with me.
I was vaguely aware of his political import; I was more aware of his status as a theological giant who lived in Manhattan. There hung about him both wit, and a scent of pipe or cigar tobacco, when I met him. He was animated with energy, gracious in his attention, and radiated the spiritual comfort of a man who, it felt, has spent more hours praying than I had been alive. It seemed appropriate, and familiar, to call him father - a picture of a papa to millions of people, peasants and popes alike.
Father Richard John Neuhaus - for the last week, hearing and reading the name make tears sting my eyes. Not because of his time on "Meet the Press," but because of a few winter hours several years ago.
The cold evening I met "Father John," as George W. often called him, he was wrapped in a thick overcoat and eager to arrive at a meeting at which he was keynote speaker. I found myself handed with a rare privilege, and one which I have only appreciated more as time has passed. I knew I was meeting an important man, and a great man, though I hardly knew how important, and how great. I had not seen the photos of him with world leaders at that time. I knew him as a name on "First Things," a remarkably profound publication. But he was simple, unaffected, welcoming. He and I sat and spoke of liturgy. He listened to my opinions - which I have never been shy in sharing. (There remains in me the rather Scottish certainty that my opinions and thought, carefully measured, are just as good as anybody else's - no matter who they have on speed dial, or what country they run. It is, I think, a Highlander characteristic.)
I remember little of the address he gave that night. It was profound, I recall, and stimulating. We had, I know, a spirited exchange in the car on the way to drop him at his hotel. And though I still don't know if he or I stepped forward first, he gave me a quick, impromptu hug in departure. It felt rather like he had laid his hands on my head in blessing, though it was nothing so grand.
Upon his death I found myself shaken. More than that, I felt myself wanting to chime in - to add my experiences to the community pool of memories that has been collecting in the wake of his passing. I wanted to include that I, too, had personal experience of the man who has helped shape presidential policy on issues as grave as abortion. But it wasn't out of a desire for climbing any ladders, or garnering any accolades. The mark of a holy man is that he brings out what good there is in the people around him. And I think that our communal hopes of having our voices heard by others as we each share personal reminiscences are due to a desire to be like him.
"I want to be that well read," some think. "I want to hone just a portion of that rigorous intellect," others determine. "I want to make people feel that welcome in my presence," "I want to be more disciplined in my writing, like he was..." "I want to wrap all aspects of my life around my faith, like he did..." "I want to know when to take things seriously, and when to laugh them off, like he did..."
We want to be like you, Father Neuhaus. In whatever small way we resemble you, we want to be like you, because you wanted to be like the Father.
We are left, now, without your example, and we fear we cannot model it as well as you did. But, as you would remind us, we are left with the Divine example, we all inherit the same Spirit of the Lord, who empowers us to be more like Jesus.
But we will miss you.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Father Richard John Neuhaus
2 comments:
- Bob said...
I saw the obituary in the paper and recalled that photo of you and Father John, sitting, leaning forward chatting in Oxford (or was it Cambridge?) If you can find it, it'd be cool if you could copy it and post it here. I was going to mention it to you, but obviously you'd seen it first.
- January 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Elizabeth Glass-Turner said...
Actually, I met Father John in Lexington, Kentucky. I do have a photo, though, of Antony Flew and myself in Oxford. And I must say, I'm wearing a very cute scarf in it.
- January 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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The press release can be seen here. An excerpt:
The Klamath tribal youth education program was launched last summer and connected scientists and college students to Klamath Basin restoration projects. The program brought together youth representing the Yurok Tribe, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Kaurk Tribe, Quartz Valley Indian Reservation and the Klamath Tribes with scientists from the NASA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. Forest Service.
The Partners in Conservation Awards recognize outstanding examples of conservation legacies achieved when the Department of the Interior engages groups and individuals representing a wide range of backgrounds, ages and interests to work collaboratively to renew lands and resources.
Congrats to the Klamath Basin Tribal Youth Program and keep up the good work!


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Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) congratulated BHE Renewables (formerly Cal Energy) on their newly announced $14,894,540 grant from the US Department of Energy. The award will support the construction of a demonstration plant to convert lithium chloride into battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Calipatria in the southern portion of the Salton Sea. Last week's grant announcement complements statewide and regional efforts to advance lithium recovery opportunities around the Salton Sea.
"After persistent and collaborative advocacy, it is exciting to see momentum build for lithium projects in Imperial Valley. I congratulate BHE Renewables on this nearly $15 million investment and commend their efforts to galvanize a competitive lithium industry in California," said Garcia. "While the Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area is home to the largest deposits of lithium reserves in North America, virtually none is produced in the United States. As global demand for lithium continues to grow and California works to achieve our zero-emission vehicle goals, we are presented with the perfect opportunity for our region to be part of this push and lead economic recovery."
While the operation of geothermal energy plants near the Salton Sea are currently located within Imperial Valley, the future economic impacts for Greater Palm Springs are quite promising in many regards, especially as an increased tax base from lithium production is likely to help improve the environmental challenges facing the entire two-county region.
"We truly appreciate the support and leadership of Commissioner Douglas and Chair Hochschild," Garcia said acknowledging the California Energy Commission (CEC). "The CEC's partnership is instrumental as we propel towards our clean energy and electric vehicle future."
Last year, the CEC awarded a $6 million matching grant to BHE Renewables (a Berkshire Hathaway company) for a demonstration plant that would recover lithium reliably and cost-effectively from geothermal brine in the form of a lithium chloride solution, according to the release.
"Successful lithium production from geothermal brine could become the catalyst to revive Imperial Valley's decades-old geothermal power industry, not just creating new jobs but also making the price of baseload geothermal power more cost effective for the benefit of California customers. These two projects represent bold steps in further solidifying the State's global leadership in renewable energy and sustainability," said Jonathan M. Weisgall, vice president of government relations at Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
On December 9, 2020, the CEC appointed nine members to the new Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California (Lithium Valley Commission). The 14-seat commission, created through Garcia's AB 1657 (2020), will bring together industry experts and community stakeholders to review, analyze, and report their recommendations to advance lithium extraction opportunities.
To further align policy efforts, Garcia has submitted a request for Speaker Rendon to establish an Assembly Select Committee on California's Lithium Economy and Clean Transportation.
Recognizing the timeliness and significance of these grants, CEC Commissioner Karen Douglas said: "Geothermal has been an important part of California's renewable energy portfolio and there is a growing opportunity to co-locate lithium extraction with geothermal power in the Salton Sea region. The key to unlocking the potential of the Salton Sea region is realizing the Lithium Valley vision, which the CEC is leading through its support of the Lithium Valley Commission."


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Oak Grill is a true California original. Located inside the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California, the dining destination appeals to the appetite and the aesthetic with an atmosphere of inviting elegance that extends from the light-filled interiors to the lush outdoor deck. It was an ideal restaurant for a Valentine's Day dinner. And since it was located inside a 5-start hotel, well… 🙂
Head Chef Marc Johnson is a Southern California native. He creates comfort food dishes with an imaginative twist. Combining flavors from around the globe as well as the American South, the food is locally sourced. Chef Marc uses classic techniques to create items that play on current trends. His personal motto when it comes to cooking is, "I cook food that I want to eat."
For Valentine's Day, Chef Marc prepared a five-course tasting menu designed to bring couples closer together. The first dish was a shared platter of crab legs, prawns and oysters. It went great with the complimentary glass of champagne. The sharing continued with the third course, where the side dishes were served family style.
The Wagyu New York medallion was one of the best steaks I've ever tasted. The Chilean sea bass melted in your mouth. all the food from start to finished was excellent. Overall, it was a very memorable Valentine's Day dinner, and I look forward to dinning at Oak Grill again during a normal day.


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Are the S&P 500's Best Stocks in 2015 Still Worth Buying?
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Following the S&P 500's latest 50-point tumble over a two-day period, the broad-based index that is arguably the best representation of the health of the U.S. economy and stock market is now down for the year, albeit marginally.
Over the course of 2015, the S&P 500 has vacillated wildly between being up and down for the year, demonstrating that Wall Street and investors are clearly indecisive as to what should happen next with the U.S. economy and stock market.
The S&P 500's best stocks in 2015 Within the S&P 500, which is comprised of slightly more than 500 of the largest companies in America, some stocks ascended to the heavens. In fact, through Dec. 3, 2015 there were two stocks that have more than doubled year to date. The big question is, did these companies exhaust their momentum in 2015, or is there a solid enough growth story behind these companies to propel their stock prices higher in the future? Let's have a look.
Netflix : Up 164% After turning in a miserable year in 2011 that saw its shares sink by well over 50%, streaming-content provider Netflix has been virtually unstoppable since. This year alone, Netflix's market valuation has ballooned from around $21 billion to more than $54 billion.
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The major catalyst for Netflix has been its ongoing push into streaming, especially in international markets. Wall Street and investors have come to terms with the fact that pushing into international markets is a costly venture -- as are licensing fees for that matter -- that isn't likely to immediately pay off. However, long-term investors also realize that international subscribers are the key to Netflix's growth, because international markets are largely untapped.
For example, international streaming resulted in a $68 million loss in the third quarter, and is expected to generate $117 million in losses in Q4 despite steady expected revenue growth of around 10% from the sequential third quarter. More importantly, Netflix's net subscriber additions are accelerating with each passing quarter.
Netflix forecasts 29.49 million total memberships internationally by the end of the year. Over time, as costs in international market lessen, Netflix should begin to reap margins that are similar to what it earns on its U.S. members, which ranges between 14% and 18%.
Netflix is also benefiting from its partnership with Disney, which was inked back in 2012. The Disney deal prevented new movies from streaming on Netflix until 2016; but with the calendar about to change to a new year, and Disney set to release what could be the highest-grossing film of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Netflix could be sitting pretty. This deal could be critical to drawing in entire households as it appeals to both parents and their children.
Can the good times continue? A lot will depend on the forgiving nature of investors, considering that Netflix is trading at a premium forward P/E of nearly 500, and whether or not streaming rivals can ink licensing deals that pull on-the-fence streaming customers away from Netflix. With a burgeoning lineup of exclusive series of its own, Netflix appears set for another good year in 2016; although, I would suggest tempering your return expectations a bit moving forward until we see an operating improvement in its overseas-streaming segment.
Amazon.com : Up 118% Online retail giant Amazon.com is the other half of 2015's amazing duo that's bolted higher by more than 100%. Amazingly, it's Amazon's quarterly earnings reports, which have often been a sore spot for skeptics, that have provided nearly all of the upside spark year to date.
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For more than a decade, Amazon.com's strategy has been to forgo boosting its profits, and instead, reinvest as much of its operating cash flow as possible back into its online business and satellite operations. For investors willing to look past EPS as the only determinant of business health, Amazon has been growing at a phenomenal pace.
In the third quarter, Amazon announced that its trailing 12-month operating cash flow had improved by 72%, to $9.8 billion, with quarterly revenue rising 23% in Q3 2015 from the year-ago period. Things look even better on an operational basis -- 30% year-over-year growth -- if adverse foreign currency effects are removed. Part of this can be attributed to the 230% year-over-year increase in Amazon's active customers, and its focus on Prime, which keeps members loyal to the service.
However, a big growth driver of late has been Amazon's Web Services, or AWS. Despite accounting for less than 10% of total revenue, AWS accounted for more than half of Amazon's third-quarter profit.
Also, per Foolish colleague Jamal Carnette, the company's AWS is on pace for about $7.3 billion in extrapolated annual sales -- an 81% year-over-year increase -- and now counts around 1 million customers. Emphasizing AWS is a smart move for Amazon because it offers substantially higher margin potential than its retail operations.
Can Amazon.com push even higher in 2016? It's a tough call considering Amazon's $312 billion valuation and forward P/E of 117. Like Netflix, investors have been willing to overlook its lack of profitability, and have instead focused on Amazon's cash flow and top-line growth rate. However, a valuation north of $300 billion pushes the envelope of how much Wall Street and investors can ignore before they demand substantial profits.
In my best guess, Amazon is going to need to trounce the Street's earnings forecasts next year if it hopes to maintain or grow its current valuation. However, I'd also suggest that investors refrain from giving too much credence to the company's quarterly reports, and remain focused on its long-term outlook.
The article Are the S&P 500's Best Stocks in 2015 Still Worth Buying? originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Panel discussion: The role of the G20 in fostering multilateralism
The G20 should play a prominent role in strengthening multilateral institutions. This view was recently echoed at a joint high-level panel discussion between policy-makers and Think20 experts. The panel discussion took place on the occasion of the second ever G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on 16 February 2017, in the United Nations City of Bonn, Germany.


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Thursday night's game between the Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins just got a little more expensive.
Kings forward Dustin Brown and Penguins center Evgeny Malkin were both fined for separate incidents in the game.
Malkin Fined for Spearing
Malkin was hit with a $5,000 fine for spearing Brown at 6:57 of the first period. No penalty was called on the play.
Brown Fined for Cross-Checking
At 6:36 of the third period, Brown got in trouble for a little stickwork of his own. The Kings forward cross-checked Pens defenseman Justin Schultz when the blueliner was on his knees along the boards. The league obviously felt this was a more egregious attack, going for the league maximum $10,000 fine. (Subsequent fines can go as high as $15,000, provided they don't exceed 50% of a player's daily salary, per section 18.7 of the CBA.)
"I don't drive him through the wall or anything, but I also close in on the play," said Brown. "At the most it's probably a two[-minute penalty], I think."
Brown was given a major penalty and a game misconduct for board by referees Chris Rooney and Pierre Lambert.
These fines come just days after Anaheim's Andrew Cogliano was suspended two games for interference. Player Safety obviously felt Cogliano's open-ice hit was exponentially worse than a deliberate stick to the groin or a cross-check from behind on a defenseless player.
This is one of the first head-scratchers since George Parros took over the league's Department of Player Safety.
"If [Player Safety] chooses to not suspend Brown, given Cogliano ruling, the flak will go viral. And it has," wrote Bob McKenzie. "Bottom line: Brown should have been suspended."
Malkin's salary of $9.7 million and Brown's of $5.7 million undoubtedly make these fines a bit easier for them to stomach.


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Safe Swimming
Rented floats and life vests for safe swimming at Mutun Beach (Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province).
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Very nice picture ! I am not a great swimmer but my son is a diver !
Funny those giant floats!
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The Dreamlike Paintings of Rafael Sottolichio
Rafael Sottolichio ( Canadian ) creates portraits that visualize hallucinatory experiences — whether in a dream state or otherwise. His characters appear to float through space, unconscious, donning goggles that obscure their eyes. We see them dreaming from the outside, though sometimes pieces of their visions seem to leak out into the painting as fantasy characters and abstract swirls of colour surround the sleepers. Txt via Hi-Fructose
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Course Descriptions
PEW 148 - Fitness for Women
2 Credits
A course designed to provide a complete fitness experience specifically for women. The content includes the assessment of present fitness level and the development and practice of a balanced, individualized physical fitness program. The emphasis of the course is the specialized needs of women in relation to fitness and exercise, the responses of women to exercise, and the special problems faced by women in fitness activities. The online section(s) of this class require outside physical activity and testing.
MCC General Education: MCC-HW - Health and Wellness (MHW)
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and explain the components of physical fitness as it specifically relates to women in occupations and their varying lifestyles.
2. Analyze the results of pre- and post-physical fitness screening.
3. Identify the basic principles of women's physical health, which could include, for example: cardiofitness, musculoskeletal training and fat/weight control.
4. Apply the principles of physical fitness through participation in a monitored exercise program.
5. List the benefits of physical fitness.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work with others in the implementation and application of a fitness program.
Course Offered Fall, Spring
Use links below to see if this course is offered:
Fall Semester 2023


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S. Doney, PI
The PAL site and its data offer a unique context for building, testing and applying numerical models of marine ecosystem dynamics spanning a wide range of trophic interactions and in a region of substantial natural and anthropogenic climate change. It also provides an important end-member for comparison with other marine ecosystems. The modeling and synthesis component helps integrate the individual field and remote sensing observational efforts, quantifies mechanisms, and develops future
projections for the response of the WAP ecosystem to climate change. The biological-chemical- physical modeling component will involve a combination of three complementary research tools, pursued in parallel: forward and inverse box models, a generalized vertical 1-D modeling framework and a 3-D regional ocean general circulation model. The box models and 1-D model will be used for data analysis, development of new model components and exploration of specific hypotheses. The 3-D work will build from lessons learned in 0-D and 1-D and will be used to interpret and provide a spatial-temporal context for the field observations and to examine biological-physical signals arising from natural climate variability and climate change.


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$100 and a T shirt.
We're big time, among Bust mag. I guess I want to see this DVD even though it gets dissed here and there. Read the review, sounds like a passion project, and I'd see it regardless. Zines are pretty world wide, and they still live, maybe outside of these what this doc is talking about. I do like how it says, a lot of mags are going that graphic novel format. That's true and I'm not sure what to think of that. Read it here.


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Nathan Shafer
Nathan Shafer is an artist, writer and educator from Anchorage, Alaska. Since 2000 he has been working with expanded media, constructing a wide range of socially interactive and technology based projects. Shafer received his MFA in New Media from Rutgers University in 2008, and is a member of Manifest.AR, a global consortium of augmented reality artists.
He recently founded the Institute for Speculative Media, which develops new media curriculum, after-school programs, and provides access to mobile technology for kids in Alaska. Since 2011 he has been an Art House Resident at Out North Contemporary Art House in Anchorage, where he has been designing mixed reality projects including the Exit Glacier AR Terminus Project, which digitally reconstructed the former termini at Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park using mobile technology and launched the Wintermoot Festival, an annual festival of AR art held during Fur Rondy.
Currently he resides in Anchorage with his wife and has been working at the intersection of digital storytelling and oral traditions with the Anchorage School District and the University of Alaska Anchorage.


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CLAY - Dry Repairing.
ca: ARGILA - Reparació en sec.
es: ARCILLA: (f) Reparación en seco.
Clay dry repairing
a) Scratch both parts that have to be joined.
b) Wet them with water, put on a thin layer of watered down damp clay, pushing it in to the inlets left by the scratching, leaving a thin layer of workable clay.
c) Join the two pieces by pushing them together and hold tightly or weigh them down until they stick together. Clean off the clay that has been squeezed out round the edge of the joint. When dry, they should have stuck together and can then be fired. This is good for repairing corners and edges that have been chipped off.


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Well, I have a bunch of cool stuff to put up today. For Christmas I got the European Farm set in 20mm from 4Ground (the laser cut and pre-painted mdf models) and last weekend I finally put it together. Several observations: first, this is an excellent product - internal and external details are great, buildings are multiple levels and come apart, etc.. Second, it was fun to put together, instructions were clear and everything fit perfectly. Third, great company to work with. My box set ended up short one of the buildings (the grey farmhouse) so the missus wrote to them (since she bought it for me) and the house is winging it's way over now. I subbed the the white farmhouse (bought previously) to hold down the SW corner in the photo.
The second goody in the pictures is the AWESOME game mat that I just received from Cigarbox. This is printed on a fleece like fabric, and it is just beautiful. They are pricey (mine ended up 85CDN), but the guys at Cigarbox are superb. With 3 chums at the club we ordered 4 mats - so he gave us a discount and comped the postage from the US. Really, how awesome is that?!?!?! Really pleased with this purchase.
Finally - in the foreground are two battalions of Imperial Guard Grenadiers by Zvezda in 1/72 that I worked up over the last two weeks. Great figs, as one expects from Zvezda, I did these in preparation for one or more Waterloo games this year. It is the 200 year anniversary, after all.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
A bunch of awesome stuff
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Beautiful minis and terrain, great job on the Guard!ReplyDelete
That looks a great piece of kitReplyDelete
Very nice indeed Dave, you've been a busy lad! Will we be seeing this mat at the club this Tuesday?ReplyDelete
Nah - it's not suitable for ancients, more for Napoleonics to contemporary WW2. But I have Scott and Bruce's to deliver for you to check out.ReplyDelete
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Australian Manufacturer, REDARC Electronics are pleased to be named a 2017 Global Media Award Winner for the Tow-Pro Elite Electronic Brake Controller.
National Sales and Marketing Manager, Ben Marsh said the show is going well for REDARC, with lots of interest from key industry people in the automotive aftermarket.
Of the award, he said, "This is a great result for REDARC, especially given that this is the first time we have attended SEMA and introduced our Electronic Trailer Brake Controller.
We truly believe that once people understand what the product does, then it will resonate with them and winning this award, on such an international platform is just further proof we are heading in the right direction".
The Tow-Pro Elite was selected in the New Products Showcase by a panel of international judges for showcasing one of the best products in this year's SEMA show. And the Tow-Pro Elite was chosen based on its level of international appeal.
REDARC was also a recent winner of the Innovation Award at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of South Australia awards dinner Gala for its submission of the Tow-Pro Elite.
Managing Director, Anthony Kittel, who is currently at the SEMA show, said winning two awards back-to-back further demonstrates REDARC's deep customer understanding, targeted marketing and investment in capability not only nationally but now internationally.
"Tow-Pro Elite continues to set the benchmark in the brake control market and now it sets the benchmark even higher as being an internationally recognized product for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry", he said.
Tow-Pro Elite is the only brake controller to offer two types of braking in the one unit; 'Proportional mode' which actively calibrates, requiring no user input or leveling and 'User-Controlled Mode' designed for the greatest level of control when driving off-road.
It allows simple installation of the main unit in any orientation and requires only the control unit be accessible by the driver. Operation is easy with the driver adjusting the gain control to suit trailer weight and pushing the control button if the trailer starts to sway.
It can operate electric and electric/hydraulic brakes from either 12V or 24V systems and is compliant with UNECER21 for installation and head impact zones.
REDARC Electronics has over 35 years' experience in the research, design, development and manufacture of a range of electronic voltage converters and associated products including power supplies, DC to DC battery chargers, electric brake controllers, and 52mm gauges.


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Infinity Ward founders sue Activision for royaltiesBy Matthew DeCarlo 27 comments
After being terminated earlier this week, Infinity Ward founders Vince Zampella and Jason West have filed suit against the studio's parent company, Activision. The senior employees were allegedly dismissed for "breach of contract and insubordination."
Likewise, Zampella and West accuse Activision of breach of contract in their suit, among other things. The former studio heads claim that Activision was scheduled to shell out "substantial royalty payments," but instead fired the pair before the due date.
"Instead of thanking, lauding, or just plain paying Jason and Vince for giving Activision the most successful entertainment product ever offered to the public, last month Activision hired lawyers to conduct a pretextual 'investigation' into unstated and unsubstantiated charges of 'insubordination' and 'breach of fiduciary duty,' which then became the grounds for their termination on Monday, March 2."
Along with compensation, the suit aims to return the rights of the Modern Warfare brand to Zampella and West.


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Flock 2017
Last week was Flock 2017 in Hyannis, MA. I was there!
I ran a session on kernel process for Fedora. This was designed to be an open session for discussion of whatever topics people wanted. We spent quite a lot of time on the future of Fedora kernel testing. Fedora has been discussing continuous integration across the project as a way to improve overall quality. The kernel has a set of tests that get run on every kernel build. There's interest from within Red Hat (my employer) to expand on this further. Red Hat recently publicly released one of their basic test suites for kernel testing. The ultimate goal is to use this plus other tests cases to run a service similar to the Intel 0-day testing for upstream kernels. This way, bugs can be found and hopefully fixed sooner.
There was some discussion about a potential increase in bugs with a move to CI. There are only two people full time on the Fedora kernel vs. a lot more bugs and reporters. How do we make additional reports scale? This has been a problem with Fedora for a long time and there still isn't a good answer. Trying to turn all contributors into kernel developers isn't very practical. What is practical is supporting contributors who do have the time and skills to bisect and report bugs to the upstream community. The hope is also that bugs which do get reported from the CI effort will be of high enough quality to reliably solve, or at least report.
The kernel session was very productive. One of the items that came out of it was the idea for a kernel test day. Details about this will be coming as soon as they are arranged.
Apart from my own session, I went to a couple of talks about ARM given by Peter Robinson and Robert Wolff. Peter gave his usual "State of Fedora on ARM" talk. The state is pretty great, thanks to his hard work. More and more boards are enabled with each release and hardware features continue to be added. There's an ongoing project to make installation more 'boring' by adding support to uBoot. Robert Wolff talked about supporting Fedora on 96boards based devices. As more and more devices get hardware support upstream, it gets more plausible to support them in Fedora. I expect support will only continue to improve as newer versions of the hardware specification come out.
I spent most of the rest of my time in the hallway track. Highlights there:
- Chatting about Outreachy. The next round is coming up shortly so look for the CFP soon.
- i686 kernels. The i686 SIG is slowly getting started. Justin and I gave some suggestions on what it might take for them to be successful.
- Syncing up on a couple of ongoing bug reports.
- Stories about hardware older than me.
Thanks to all the organizers for putting together a great conference and giving me an excuse to eat delicious Cape Cod food.


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Alex Vanderheide; phony SF soldier6
03/14/2017 by militaryphonies
Our friends at Green Beret Posers Exposed send us their work on this fellow, Alex Vanderheide, an amazing story of deceit and lies. I'll let them tell it;
We present First Sergeant Arnout Alexander Vanderheide, Retired, who claims to be a Special Forces First Sergeant assigned to USASOC. He has made claims of being assigned to the 1/10 Special Forces Group in Bad Toelz, Germany, 1/7 Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg,NC, 3/7 Special Forces Group in Panama, and insinuated he served in SFOD-D. So we attempted to verify his service with a group of about 4500 Special Forces soldiers and not one had any knowledge of Vanderheide. On his entry on the VetFriends website, Vanderheide claims to have served from 1997-2014, listing his rank as 1SG E-8. He claims USASOC as his unit. Many of the photos in this post, show Vanderheide in military uniform and VFW garb displaying all of his unearned awards, decorations, and badges.
In an article published in the Wilkes County, NC newspaper, The Record, titled Veteran suicide awareness promoted, dated December 16, 2015, Vanderheide's service is discussed as well as his being the state designated recruiter for VFW Post 1142. In the article, Vanderheide discusses the brotherhood. Vanderheide is quoted "Eventually it will catch up with you. It always does. You've probably heard that from others. And you never know when it's gonna hit you." The article then lists Vanderheide's service in Afghanistan, Iraq, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Somalia, Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Panama.
Like so many Posers, Vanderheide was able to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving in Post 1142. I spoke to the commander of VFW Post 1142 located in North Wilkesboro, NC. He stated that Vanderheide was no longer a member of that post. I also spoke with the Commander of NC VFW District 15 and he told me Vanderheide had been accepted into VFW Post 7034 in Sparta, NC. I have been unable to ascertain how Vanderheide was verified for membership in the VFW. The District 15 commander also verified that Vanderheide is on the NC VFW color guard and serves as a state recruiter for the VFW. Pretty good for someone who never served in the military.
In his role as a member of the NC VFW Color Guard, he actually has a photo of him kneeling and presenting a folded flag to a real veteran's next of kin. As a member of the color guard and bugler, Vanderheide most certainly represented the VFW at many funerals of true veterans. It is hard to believe anyone could present themselves as a highly decorated veteran in the time of grief for so many families.
As you look at the pictures and documents that are a part of this thread, you see his need to feel self important as he takes photos with politicians and celebrities as part of his duty as a member of the NC VFW Color Guard.
The photo of Vanderheide in his Class A dress greens makes it hard to view all of the badges, decorations, and awards but one can make out the ribbons for the Distinqished Service Medal, the Silver Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Master Parachtist Badge, Master Military Freefall Badge, Combat Divers Badge, Special Forces Tab, and Ranger Tab.
Our next step was to request Vanderheide's military records under the auspices of the Freedom of Information Act from the National Personnel Records Center. We soon had our answer and there is no record of Vanderheide ever having served in the military.
On February 28, 2017, I spoke with Vanderheide. I identified myself as a retired Special Forces Officer and I wanted to discuss his service. I asked him about the information in his Vet Friends account which stated he had served from 1997-2014 and listed his rank as 1SG e-8 assigned to USASOC. As is often the case, he denied that was him. So I told him I had requested his military records under the Freedom of Information Act from the National Personnel Records Center and had the response in my hand. I then told him his DOB and last four of his Social Security Number and asked if that was his correct information. He verified it was correct. I told him there was no record of his ever serving in the military and also that I had a photo of him in the Army Dress Green uniform wearing as a minimum the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Master Military Freefall Parachutist Badge, Combat Divers Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, USASOC unit patch. I asked him again and he admitted to the lie saying he made a big mistake. I also brought up the Stolen Valor Act of 2013 and his receiving a $50,000 scholarship from the University of Phoenix and Country Music Television.
In 2007, apparently Vanderheide and his wife submitted Vanderheide as an entrant for the University of Phoenix/Country Music Television contest to be named their volunteer of the year. Vanderheide won and the award came with a $50,000 scholarship. This was in the local newspaper.
In our conversation on March 1, 2017, Vanderheide stated that although he won the scholarship, he never accepted it.. So I contacted the University of Phoenix on March 1, 2017 about the scholarship and they statedI needed a signed and dated release from Vanderheide to obtain the information. I called Vanderheide and he agreed to sign a release, so I typed it up and mailed it to him. During this conversation, Vanderheide admitted he started taking course from the University of Phoenix using the scholarship. So now we wait for him to sign, date, and return the document to me. I will then fax it to the University and they will provide the documentation.
So he never served, let alone earned anything he displays on his uniform.
Never served a single second in the military. For more on this clown follow the link at the bottom.
Source: Alex Vanderheide; phony SF soldier : This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here
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"Vanderheide was able to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving in Post 1142. I spoke to the commander of VFW Post 1142 located in North Wilkesboro, NC. He stated that Vanderheide was no longer a member of that post. I also spoke with the Commander of NC VFW District 15 and he told me Vanderheide had been accepted into VFW Post 7034 in Sparta, NC. I have been unable to ascertain how Vanderheide was verified for membership in the VFW. The District 15 commander also verified that Vanderheide is on the NC VFW color guard and serves as a state recruiter for the VFW. Pretty good for someone who never served in the military."
Just pay your dues and all is ok……
Once again, as stated in my post of March 18, 2017, (read above), Vanderheide was NEVER ACCEPTED in the NC VFW Post 7034, Sparta, NC. He tried to join; but, our Quartermaster would not process because he could not produce evidence of service.
The NC VFW District 15 Commander provided INCORRECT information about Vanderheide ever being a member of the VFW Post 7034, Sparta, NC.
The Green Beret Posers Site has already made this correction.


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23 jan Cardio or strength training: with what do you start?
It's like a ritual for many of our members: first doing some cardio training on the treadmill or the spinning bike, and then do some strength training. But you know what? It's better to train the other way around!
Scientists at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland discovered that athletes who do strength training first and then cardio, recover much faster from their efforts. The researchers came to this conclusion after they had two groups of men do a workout: one group started on the spinning bike, the other with strength training. The order of training was changed the next time.
Faster recovery
During 48 hours after the training, the scientists analyzed the athletes. The men who started with strength training had less creatine kinase in their blood. This indicates they suffered less muscle damage during the workout. Also, the concentration of testosterone in their blood was higher. That indicates their recovery will be faster.
Warm up is essential
So if you come to work out at mac, it is more functional to start with strength exercises and then step on a treadmill or a spinning bike! But a warm up is essential before every training! A few minutes of running or cycling and then some stretching, will make your body stronger and better prepared for the real efforts you are about to do.


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Gale Cengage Learning Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services (HISTORICAL)
Award and Frequency
This Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services is a citation and has a $3,000 monetary award.
*Monetary award amounts are subject to change without notice and are contingent upon donor funding supplied at the time the award is presented. Questions about these awards should be directed to the committee chairperson or to Leighann Wood, RUSA awards program coordinator, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The resource can be a bibliography, a guide to the literature of a specific subject, a directory, a database, or any other project that has helped the library meet adult or children's reference needs. Tools, guides or databases that have been developed for reader's advisory or adult service questions and needs are also eligible for the award.
Application Instructions
Nomination materials should be submitted to the award committee chair. Self-nominations are accepted. The materials should include a letter of nomination stating in detail how the resource has contributed to meeting patrons' reference needs.
In particular, the letter should include:
- A description of the resource and its format, e.g., card file, database, etc.
- A list of sources used to compile the resource.
- The target audience for the resource
- Criteria used in selecting material for inclusion. (If the resource is inclusive, please state so clearly.)
- The breadth of coverage, i.e. time and subject, of the resource.
- An explanation of what makes the resource imaginative or unique.
A sample of the resource (or entry, pages, printout, etc.) must accompany the nomination form.
Questions about the award or the nomination process should be directed to the committee chair via phone or e-mail.
Contact Information
Displaying active committee roster as of 09/26/2023. Last retrieved on 09/26/2023. Members can log in and refresh page to view full contact information for committee members.


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With its spectacular Northwest mountain scenery, diverse exterior and interior locations and proximity to Vancouver's industry resources, Whistler is a location of choice for many American and Canadian productions.
Working with the Resort Municipality of Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) handles all requests and permits for filming in public areas in:
- Whistler Village
- The Whistler Interpretive Forest
- Whistler neighbourhoods and roads
- Whistler Parks
- Whistler Trails
The RMOW recognizes the importance of the BC film and TV industry and is serious about ensuring everyone involved in a production – from the director to community residents – has a positive experience.
- Find guidelines for applying for a film permit in Whistler
- Apply for a film permit
- Find film permit fees
Aircraft without a pilot on board go by many names—unmanned air vehicle (UAV), remotely piloted aircraft system, model aircraft, remote control aircraft, and drone. The Federal government has recently changed regulations for drone use.
On June 1, 2019, new rules for flying drones from Transport Canada are in effect. You can read more about the new rules from Transport Canada here.
Information on flying a drone in BC Parks.
Please note that Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain do not permit the use of recreational drones.
The RMOW requires you to complete a Film Permit if you plan on using a drone for commercial use within the resort.
Christa Vandeberg
Festivals, Events & Animation Supervisor


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