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Zibo Tengchi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd.
Contact: Cao Zong
Mobile: 13490907745 (WeChat with the same number)
Mobile: 13583351300 (WeChat with the same number)
Landline: 0533-7789486
Address: Zhutai Industrial Park, Linzi District, Zibo City
European standard wooden pallet notes
European standard wooden pallet notes
The following Zibo Tengchi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. will take you to understand the matters needing attention in the wooden pallet.
European standard wooden pallets, as the name implies, are wooden pallets used in Europe (Europe includes Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe and Central Europe, etc.). The European standard wooden pallets are 1200 mm*800 mm and are suitable for continental Europe, Germany and France. 1200mm*1000mm, suitable for the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, only one structure, only four-fork. However, how to purchase European standard pallets has become a problem for many consumers. Here are some tips and notes.
1. When purchasing European standard wooden pallets, more attention should be paid to quality, rather than blindly pursuing product prices and product weights, because some manufacturers use recycled materials to reduce product prices, which will cause some consumers to lose; some consumers use products. The weight is the standard to measure the quality of European standard wooden pallet products, which is convenient for manufacturers to use consumption. This kind of psychology, adding a part of heavy substances such as calcium carbonate to the product not only reduces the production cost, but also greatly increases the weight of the product itself and reduces the product quality.
2. Pay attention to the licensed load. European standard wooden pallets should be "only high or low" when purchasing, that is, the actual load is 0.8 tons of dynamic load, so at least one ton of wooden pallets should be selected for purchase, because the aging of the pallet and the barbaric operation of the workers should be considered. This effectively improves the service life of the pallet and saves costs.
European standard wooden pallets can be made of logs or solid wood. There are uniform standards for wood size, bearing capacity, type, pallet nail specifications, appearance, and moisture content. European standard pallets are particularly adaptable, mainly in their unique commercial value. It can be reused. European standard pallets have important commercial value to European and American importers. It can be transferred directly to the next customer for further use and can be exchanged with other European standard pallets, which can be recycled. It can be used for pallets for several parts and pallets. There are special marks on the nail head. Based on the markers, you can see the source and license number of the tray and nails.
I hope that the precautions of the European standard wooden pallets sorted by the above-mentioned Zibo Tengchi Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. can help you!
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MTV Germany going FTA
August 15, 2017
Viacom has confirmed that its MTV Germany channel will go FTA in Germany and Austria from January 2018.
Since March this year, MTV has been available for fre via a live stream online. Viacom also recently launched a new version of the 'MTV Play' app for iOS and Android, which gives viewers on mobile devices free access to the stream and on-demand content from MTV.
The HD version of MTV will remain on the channel line-up for various pay-TV providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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As part of our application for a 21st Century School of Distinction Award with Trinity College, we are working towards a Digital School of Distinction Award. "The Digital Schools of Distinction is a flagship programme which aims to promote, recognise and encourage excellence in the use of technology in primary schools."
Some of the work on show case by our students for digital validation include:-
-Building a circuit to get LED bulbs flashing using Scratch GPIO and a Raspberry Pi
-Showcasing Kahoot as a tool for 21st Century assessment and learning in the classroom.
-Demonstration of building and manipulating a robot to help with 21st century problem solving. The MakeBlock app is used to gain credits towards various levels of manipualtion with the robot. MBlock is used for general control of the MBot
– Showing how Minecraft is used to enhance SESE projects:- building the temple of the inscriptions from the Mayan Civilisation and the Taj Mahal after a study on India.
– Demonstrating how Spelling City is used across all levels to develop spelling and vocabulary.
– Students explain how they use Google drive to share and send their files at home and in school. They also show their record of work within their personal folders which have been drafted, edited and re-drafted.
-Exhibiting the uses of the Chatterpix app for oral language development and speaking Irish.
We are hoping to be validated for this award in the coming weeks.


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""While Ella embodied swing and scat, Sarah reveled in range, and Billie Holiday wrapped her arms around agony, it has to be asked what would draw you, the listener to Marky Quayle? After one listen, you'll know; she has that rare quality that only a few vocalists are able to possess. Like Sinatra, she can make a song sound as if she's singing it directly to you." – George Harris, Jazz Weekly & The Jazz Messenger "The sound is both warming like a blazing fire on a wintry night and satisfying as a cool drink on a hot summer's day. As dependable as a true friend's loyalty, subtle and light as a tropical breeze yet steadfast as the sun, this is the voice of Marky Quayle. In the seventeen standards presented here from the Great American Songbook, Marky, along with the Trio de Swing, leads us through the joys and longings of a brave heart seeking a lasting love. Just listen, and you'll hear for yourself all this and more." – Wesla Whitfield, jazz vocalist "Quayle's warm, husky voice, reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney, holds notes and phrases to exquisite effect. Quayle is obviously comfortable in her own skin and her ease is palpable." – George Harris, All About Jazz "The key ingredient of Marky Quayle's One December Day album—the main event, if you will—is her strikingly beautiful deep contralto voice. For those who question the purpose of another collection covering decades-old pop standards, Quayle's wounded version of "Then I'll Be Tired of You" may change some minds. The singer nails every emotion in the words, giving this promise of undying love a keen sense of yearning. What may have been originally written to describe a solid romantic bond almost sounds like the never-ending ache of unrequited affection. Such is the power of Quayle's vocal work that a new interpretation can be given to this Great American Songbook classic without altering any of its lyrics." – Robert Sutton, All About Jazz Marky Quayle's 2011 release, "So Lucky...To Be Loved By You", features Jazz the way it should be delivered: pure, direct, and no-nonsense. This San Franciscan songstress personalizes each classic Jazz tune with her sophisticated, deep, plush-toned sound. With romance abounding, Quayle is able to glide between upbeat songs such as "How About You?" and the bubbly, buoyant, and light "Time After Time", to melodic treasures like "I'm Glad There Is You", and the magnetic "You Go To My Head". The piano and clarinet solos are outstanding throughout, and the bass is as gentle as Quayle's signature soothing low notes. Other standouts on the CD are "Just In Time", where Quayle shows great control of her vocal instrument, and "Estate", where crystalline highs are intertwined with deep, velvety notes. A definite Jazz lover's delight! ~ Lily Emeralde and Emma Dyllan, Phosphorescence Magazine So Lucky…to be Loved by You: She kicks this set off with "Cry Me a River" and you don't groan. Sound promising already? A veteran jazz singer that knows how to deliver the goods old school without living in the past, Quayle would knock the judges on their collective asses if they made an "American Idol" for adults. Somebody please tell those tv kids that screaming lyrics doesn't convey emotion or sex appeal. The sultry stuff here does. Simply a killer jazz vocal date that makes oldies new and really opens your ears like they should be. Well done. MIDWEST RECORD Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher "[Quayle] lets the lyrics of each song speak for itself . . . and she is particularly skilled on ballads, so one enjoys hearing her bring out the warmth and timelessness of each song. Her good taste in picking out superb songs matches her sensitivity in interpreting the timeless lyrics."—" —Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene, Jazz Historian and Journalist In the fragile talent, that of Jazz Vocalist, that rare gift: she is a master in the genre she inhabits Marky has a warmth about her and a soothing sound...an easy natural....a Gift for singing....she gives new life to the American Popular Love Songs of the 1920's, 30's,'40's & '50's....give a listen, you'll surely want to hear more. Quayle's warm, husky voice, reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney, holds notes and phrases on "The Very Thought of You" to exquisite effect. Quayle is obviously comfortable in her own skin and her ease is palpable. You feel relaxed listening to her, as if she were an old friend.... The time is long overdue to hear a fresh voice that actually tells a compelling story by way of interpreting a great lyric—so welcome to the rich and engaging world of Jazz singer Marky Quayle! This San Francisco native is a compelling singer with a refreshingly velvet vocal sound who has absorbed what all great Jazz vocalists know in their souls: the importance of 'owning' a song and delivering its poignant story. Her tasteful and agile interpretive skills and natural sense of what it means to get inside of a lyric captivate her audience at every live performance and these qualities are amply demonstrated on her latest CD release So Lucky . . . to Be Loved by You. " . . . she has that rare quality of being able to sing to, as opposed to sing at, you. Quayle's warm, husky voice . . . holds notes and phrases . . . to exquisite effect. Quayle is obviously comfortable in her own skin and her ease is palpable. You feel relaxed listening to her, as if she were an old friend." —George Harris, of Jazz Weekly, 93.5 FM KFOX, for All About Jazz "[Quayle] lets the lyrics of each song speak for itself . . . and she is particularly skilled on ballads, so one enjoys hearing her bring out the warmth and timelessness of each song." —Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene, Jazz Historian and Journalist So Lucky . . . to Be Loved by You reveals new perspectives on familiar material and shines an elegant light on lesser known songs of the classic Jazz repertoire, much like her previous successful CD release, One December Day. The new CD features sixteen songs that showcase Quayle's rich and sultry phrasing which she delivers with eloquent candor. Her lightness of touch and vocal agility on the familiar up-tempo "How About You" and "Just In Time" nicely complement the heart-felt and dreamy ballads "Cry Me a River," "Estate" (Italian for summer), and "Why Did I Choose You?". So Lucky . . . to Be Loved by You is a must for an intimate evening or a sophisticated social gathering, but seeing this talented and subtle performer live demonstrates just how transcendent a live performance can be. In the meantime, be sure to treat yourself to the marvelous sounds of One December Day, and her newest impressive outing So Lucky . . . to Be Loved by You. "
— All About Jazz


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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – Stephen Feriozzi, 30, was arrested by Marco Island police after a woman said he followed her in his car and waved a machete out the window on Sunday.
She told police the incident started in the post office parking lot.The victim thought he was going to hit her car, so she honked at him and he began to scream at her, according to the arrest report.
Once she realized he was following her car, she drove to the police department and called for help. Police came out and arrested Feriozzi, the report states.
He's facing a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and will be back in court January 25.


text: Magdalena Mullek was born and grew up in Košice, Slovakia, but moved to the United States more than twenty years ago. She is an independent literary translator and scholar. Her translations from the Slovak have appeared in The Dirty Goat, Alchemy, Ozone Park, TWO LINES, Words Without Borders, Slovak Literary Review, and B O D Y. She was one of the translators of The Dedalus Book of Slovak Literature. Magdalena lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband and their daughter.


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Fueled by Demand for Universal File Access and Flexible Integration, ownCloud is On Track to Double YOY Growth Again in 2016
Lexington, MA.—January 26, 2016 — ownCloud, Inc., the company behind the world's most popular open source enterprise file access software, today announced that is has achieved 100% year-over-year growth in 2015 and is on track to double that growth again in 2016. By moving beyond file sync and share to Universal File Access, ownCloud is rapidly becoming the vendor of choice for global enterprises, many of whom are concerned about complying with the European Union data privacy regulations and recent Safe Harbor changes.
For 2016, ownCloud is already on track to double bookings to more than $16 million. Today, it has more than 300 customers across 47 countries, with downloads of the community and enterprise edition in 193 countries supporting more than 8 million users. This has fueled tremendous growth over the last 12 months and proven that deployments of ownCloud extend well beyond its enterprise file sync and share capabilities. Customers increasingly prefer frictionless file access that leverages existing infrastructure, can be configured to meet challenging requirements, and leaves the door open for hybrid deployments.
Analyst firm Gartner recently published research that supports the customer demand for open, secure file sharing solutions that offer deep integration:
With more than 8.7 million downloads of ownCloud server, desktop and mobile clients in the last year, ownCloud has discovered that IT buyers want more than just enterprise file sync and share solutions – they want Universal File Access, first and foremost.
"Our unique ability to offer secure, flexible Universal File Access puts us head and shoulders ahead of the competition, particularly in a changing regulatory environment," said Markus Rex, CEO of ownCloud. "Our unique capability to securely break data silos while ensuring data privacy will fuel remarkable worldwide growth for us in 2016."
"ownCloud offers the flexible access and extensibility we need. With integrated authentication, secure access controls, and the ability to customize to our specific requirements, ownCloud serves as a key building block and a critical part of Wind River's overall delivery solution," said Scott Fenton, chief information officer at Wind River.
ownCloud's solution has also been embraced by Deutsche Bahn, one of the world's leading passenger and logistics companies operating in 130 countries worldwide. "ownCloud is designed for high user adoption. And, ownCloud provides many of the functionalities of public cloud services, but also fulfills security requirements. It also has an intuitive user interface and is easy to use," said Bobby Eichholz, DB Systel GmbH, Product Manager Infrastructure & Workplace.
ownCloud has headquarters in Lexington, MA and its solutions are compliant with both U.S. and European data privacy laws for enterprises operating across national boundaries.
About ownCloud
Organizations that must share confidential data internally and externally rely on ownCloud's on-premise enterprise Universal File Access platform. Only ownCloud gives IT the visibility and control required to manage sensitive data, preserve business processes and integrate with existing compliant infrastructures while offering users the modern collaboration experience they demand. This is made possible through ownCloud's open, modular architecture, extreme extensibility and unique federated cloud sharing capabilities. For more information, visit: https://owncloud.com.
To join the conversation, please visit our blog, at https://owncloud.com/blog/ or follow us on Twitter @ownCloud.


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Panamint Valley Days
Cancelled for 2023
November 10-12, 2023
Slate Range Road
Near Trona, CA
36.12925, -117.342222
Panamint Valley Days Camp
Slate Range Road
Near Trona, CA
36.1300993, -117.3410254
By Bonnie Ferguson
Come on out to this beautiful area featuring amazing sunrises and sunsets. The valley is ablaze with color.
This event is a fundraiser for Cal4Wheel. All funds raised go to support the daily operations of the association, as well as fund our natural resource consultants to help with conservation projects and the education of the public in the proper use of our beautiful outdoors and to keep our land open for all to enjoy.
There will be a good variety of runs to choose from, ranging from scenic, historic to hardcore four-wheeling and everything in between. There will be a run board listing all the runs and their descriptions in base camp.
You make the decision as to which run to go on. The Gear Grinders from Ridgecrest are in charge of the runs and their members can help you choose the run that's right for you and your vehicle.
We will have a raffle on Saturday night. Be sure to purchase your raffle tickets so you won't miss out on some great prizes – BFG tires or a Warn winch and so much more.
Come on out and enjoy this beautiful area, see the amazing stars and visit with friends and meet new ones. We may even get a show from the jets that fly around the mountains. They certainly are a sight to behold.
We have a variety of runs to choose from on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the event.
Difficulty ranges from mild SUV runs for stock vehicles, all the way up to hardcore four-wheeling.
For run descriptions and the schedule, visit this link
Be sure to check the board in base camp for each run's staging location.
All registrants receive one dash plaque, 1 raffle ticket, your choice of runs on Friday & Saturday, and camping Thursday through Sunday.
REGISTRATION - per vehicle
Vehicle registration -$60/$85
Vehicle registration + membership - $110
Add-on Escape from Death Valley run - $55
Extra dash plaques - $5
Camping fee (optional) - $5
Shirts - $20
Long-sleeve shirts - $25
Sweatshirts - $30
Hooded Sweatshirts - $35
Zippered Hoodies - $40
Youth shirts - $15


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Our guest Lisa Aiken is the founder of Terra Firma Design and she gives us a glimpse what it is like being a designer and why she specializes in terrace designs. Lisa shares several tips on what you should do if you are thinking about starting your own interior design business.
Guest Bio:
Lisa Aiken founder of Terra Firma Design began a new venture in her life in 2001. She opened a store located in Bloor West Village in Toronto. The store was soon recognized as being unique and featured on City Line.
A natural transition was to include interior design which has now become a major part of her business. Terra Firma Design is known very well in Toronto for renovations throughout the city and building onto existing condo terraces and in gardens.
In 2006 her first terrace was completed in Yorkville. It has been photographed and featured in magazines across Canada and Europe. It is about to become part of a prestigious hard cover book featuring some of the finest designs internationally.
Today, 2019, Lisa has a wonderful and talented team who have been at her side for many years. A true sign of success and it continues to grow.
3:50 – Lisa shares that opening a store was by chance and for a reason.
4:45- Hear how Lisa got her first terrace project in Yorkville that is still being used in magazines today.
5:25- Lisa tells us about how her designs were unique.
6:15 – This is where Lisa explains her niche and how it is changing.
7:55 – Penny asks Lisa about her niche and how she decided to get into it.
9:25- Lisa shares how her partner that is a contractor taught her about business.
9:59 – Difference between a designer and a decorator. A list of skills is listed particularly for condo projects. Lisa mentions all kinds of restrictions when designing a terrace.
15:05- Conversation continues about terraces and how important lighting for a terrace.
18:56 – Penny asks Lisa what she would suggest to someone that wants to become a designer. Her first suggestion is having a passion and a love for what you do. Work with a designer to get a better understanding what a designer does daily. Plus, the importance of having great people skills.
23:17- How TV design shows make it look so easy but its not.
23:48- Discussion on bookkeeping, pricing and employees.
26:56- Conversation about how important the contractors/ trades are for all projects.
32:05- Finding your ideal client base gives you a better insight and takes you to another level. Penny explains why she worked with Lisa to have a better understanding of her ideal client.
35:50- When is the best time to hire someone to help you with a marketing strategy. Also, how being featured in a magazine can help business.
41:11- The people that you surround yourself with can make your project more successful. Put yourself in your clients shoes.
42:30 – Lisa's message to all women is …..just do it!!
How to connect to Lisa:
Follow Lisa on Instagram- terrafirmadesign_lisa


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Refrigeration - Built In Refrigerators - All Freezers
Every kitchen needs a refrigerator and a freezer. While those appliances are typically found in one unit, you can always add a separate freezer or refrigerator to your kitchen for extra storage space. If you're searching for more freezer space in an elegant design, consider a built-in freezer.
Built-in freezers are installed flush to your kitchen cabinetry, adding an elegant touch to any cooking space. And with a host of colors and styles to choose from, you're bound to find a great unit that matches your kitchen aesthetic. Most built-in freezers are upright models that look similar to a standard refrigerator. The freezer door opens outward to allow easy access to all your frozen delights, from ice cream and desserts to frozen meals and more. A built-in freezer typically offers more storage space than that in a standard refrigerator, providing the dedicated freezer space you need. For exceptional freezer storage in a beautiful package, consider a built-in freezer.
Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is here for all your refrigerator and freezer needs, offering a variety of the best built-in freezers from the top manufacturers including Thermador, Sub-Zero, and more. Browse our selections to find the perfect freezer for your home today.
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Object Highlighting Resource Posted on GarageGames
by PhoenixGames on Jul.02, 2014, under News, Software and Games, Tutorials
I have posted this feature as a resource on GarageGames. It can be viewed HERE.
This is the text of the tutorial from the resource:
This resource is a very useful addition for highlighting objects using a PostFX shader.
When turned on, the screen will change to black and white, except for designated objects which will appear as bright red.
This could be used for night vision, thermal vision, highlighting objectives or special items in a game, highlighting ammunition or health pickups, etc.
The effect can be switched on and off at will.
More Images can be seen here:
The way this system works is by setting the diffuse color of the objects to be highlighted to pure red, by using this line:
%mat.diffuseColor[0] = "255 0 0 255";
and then searching for that specific color in the shader by using this line:
if(ret.r > 0.98 && ret.g < 0.09){
When it is found, that pixel is set to red, while the rest are set to black and white. This is essentially a "green screen" type concept. As long as no other object in the game has exactly the same colour that the shader is replacing, this should work well.
A limitation of the system is that the selection of objects is done per material, not per object. Which means that multiple instances of the same object, which share the same material, will either be all highlighted or not highlighted at all. To circumvent this, it is possible to just create two version of the same object, with the same texture, but two different materials. Then, highlight one, but not the other.
Another possible limitation is that when using the "selected = 1" dynamic variable to select multiple objects, objects inside a simgroup will not be highlighted unless there is another object sharing the same material outside the simgroup.
To implement this resource, first download the code file from here: (2KB, .rar file).
Place the shaders "objectshighlightP.hlsl" and "objecthighlightV.hlsl" into:
Place "ObjectHighlightingPostEffect.cs" into:
Place "ObjectHighlighting.cs" into:
and execute is from "scripts/server/scriptExec.cs" by calling:
Using the effect is simple.
To highlight a single object, call:
and to switch back to regular vision call:
A more useful way to use this would be to add a dynamic variable called "selected" with a value of "1" to a group of objects in your scene. This can be done using the mission editor, or by calling: "%obj.selected = 1;" Bearing in mind, as mentioned before, that highlighting is done per-material, not per object.
Then, simply call:
enableselectionall(); and disableselectionall();
To enable and disable the effect.
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The Life Of Bees
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The honeybee may soon become an endangered species. Teacher and Vuzer Danny Najera, from the Green River College in Auburn, WA is teaching his students about the life, and deaths of honeybees, in an effort to preserve more of them over the cold harsh winter. In the video we see one of Danny's students, tending to the bees and making sure they are fed. When flowers are not yet blooming, the beekeepers use nutrient dense patties to feed the bees and make sure they survive the winter.


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With all the beer flowing out of the East Bay these days, it's easy to overlook Origin Brewer. Origin does not have a taphouse nor does it operate public brewery tours. It does not sell bottles or cans for take-home consumption. The one-woman nanobrewery operates out of a 210-square-foot facility in the owner's backyard in Richmond.
Though Origin offers a few beers — including an IPA, a witbier, a gose and a porter — each batch is brewed on the same single-barrel system, 31 gallons, two kegs at a time.
Owner Michelle Baker deliberately wants to keep Origin small.
Friends in the industry suggested Baker to brew big and brew often and advised that she would need to spend $200,000 minimum before brewing. Baker took the opposite tack with her small-batch approach and started Origin for under $100,000.
Baker has 20 years experience in the food service industry. In 2012, she was looking for a creative outlet that could carry over into retirement, as both an activity and a source of income. Beer was the natural choice. "I just enjoyed brewing a lot," said Baker.
Baker began thinking of the pub-model in England, where owners brew small batches and "it's a different beer in every pub." She wanted that same geographic specificity for her own brewing ventures, considering the long histories some beers have with their locations, and the mutual influence the two have on each other.
"The idea is to make beer that the origins are from all over but making them with local ingredients," she said. "This is going to be a very local beer that you can only get in the Bay Area."
Currently, Origin has accounts with Point Richmond Social Club, Elevation 66 in El Cerrito, Caffe Sapore in San Francisco and Way Station Brew in Berkeley, where I first encountered Baker's beers, including People's Porter, a bourbon barrel-aged porter, on tap. Baker likes to brew with the climate and the calendar, which means those curious to sample the porter will need to find it while they can. (At time of publication, Way Station Brew still had it on tap.) Baker said the last kegs of it have been delivered for the season, as she needed to free the space for a summer kolsch.
"We don't try to speed anything up," said Baker. "Sometimes we're going to take two months [to brew] because that's more in line with the history of the fermentation schedule."
"It's a really long-term, slow plan," she said.
"I think it's just related to how I experience food," Baker said, outlining her slow-and-steady philosophy. "It's an important part of culture, and a lot of these beers are from cultures that I'm not familiar with at all. I'm just curious. I find it personally fascinating, and it's also experimental because with a number of these beers this isn't necessarily the right climate."
Though Baker has a three-barrel system waiting in the wings and would like to branch out into growlers — "I need to figure out a way to negotiate that," she said — she has no plans to grow beyond her means. She wants Origin to stay "unique to this area."
Personal connection is important to Baker. At all the locations where her beer is on draft, she either knows the bar owner or someone who works for them. That said, though she has a strong preference to keep Origin small and easily managed, she would have no problem dealing kegs to a Bay Area bar where she didn't know anyone.
"That's one of the great things about beer," she said. "It's a great way to meet people."
Besides hewing to Old World highly localized brewing tradition, Baker tries as much as possible to limit environmental impact. The size of her operation is part of the strategy, but additionally, Baker locally sources all base malts from Admiral Maltings in Alameda and — for accounts within a 10-mile radius — delivers pony kegs (992 ounces) and sixtel (661 ounces) kegs via cargo bike. At the end of the brewing process, Baker feeds the spent grain to her chickens and composts the rest.
The backyard brewhouse is made of Watershed Block, a masonry material constructed from locally-sourced minerals and recycled aggregates. The material is easily cleaned and very insulative, keeping brewing conditions on the warmer side when Baker brews ales, and cooler for when she makes the switch to lagers. She applied a white silicone sealant to the roof to reflect heat and reduce energy usage further.
But Baker's biggest environmental savings is water. She made good use of this year's wet weather, stockpiling the rainwater in a catchment system to use throughout the year. The collected water does not get used directly in the beers, lest readers think they're about to drink a batch brewed from clouds. Instead, it is used to cool the beer, mid-brewing.
After the malt is boiled, it has to be rapidly cooled before yeast can be added to turn the mash into beer. "It takes a lot of water to chill beer after you've cooked it," said Baker. "The ratio is at about three to six times as much water." Which means for every 100 gallons of beer, a brewer needs around 300 gallons of water to cool it. "And that's a waste of a lot of potable water, in my opinion."
"We have these large totes that take rainwater, pump it from one tote to the other tote, and then recycle it for the next batch," she said. "We don't use a single drop of potable water to cool our beer down."
The savings are a point of pride, but also a necessity. The choice to run an environmentally sustainable nanobrewery cuts operating costs, but also restricts profits and growth, which might go some way towards explaining why there aren't quite so many Origin Brewer beers on draft in the East Bay.
"It's not a great business model," said Baker. "It's going to take over 10 years to break even." Happily, 10 years from now is still at least five years before Baker plans to retire.
Head to these East Bay locations to get a taste of Origin Brewer beers: Way Station Brew, 2120 Dwight Way, Berkeley; Elevation 66, 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito and Point Richmond Social Club, 401 S. Garrard Blvd., Richmond


text: Go antiquing and you\u2019ll find crazy stuff. Sometimes crazy stuff finds you. It\u2019s past\u2026but not gone. Health IT is like that.\nThanks mostly to the Feds, as of April 2015, about 98% of U.S. hospitals were collecting electronic health records (EHRs). About 95% of hospitals, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, had demonstrated \u201cMeaningful Use\u201d. But, while those information systems and the data they were gathering had meaning to the government, they were not necessarily meaningful to healthcare providers or their patients.\nCrazy stuff.\nEarly this year 34 medical societies signed a letterto the National Coordinator for Health IT at Health and Human Services citing their growing frustration: \u201cMany physicians find these (EHR) systems cumbersome, do not meet their workflow needs, decrease efficiency, and have limited, if any, interoperatbility. Most importantly, certified EHR technology (CEHRT) can present safety concerns for patients. We believe there is an urgent need to change the current certification program to better align end-to-end testing to focus on EHR usability, interoperability, and safety.\u201d\nThe problem is not hard to isolate. Government metrics for \u201cmeaningful use\u201d are satisfied using data collected, stored and pulled from silos in the healthcare enterprise. They are served up by disparate information systems typically designed and implemented to achieve specific clinical, financial, and operational goals.\nAs part of an integrated hospital system, patient data should be interpreted in context with clinical and financial purpose. For the most part they are not. But they could be.\nIn the ICU at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, data are being mined by MIT engineers for better ways to manage and treat the sickest patients. More than five million patients enter ICUs annually in the U.S. As many as one in three die. The Beth Israel project, called \u201cRisky States,\u201d aims to calculate risk levels at specific times in the hospital\u2019s seven ICUs, according to the Wall Street Journal. Among the risky situations identified: high numbers of admissions; greater numbers of sicker patients; a higher percentage of nurses with less than a year of ICU experience; and a high patient-to-nurse ratio.\nAs America moves from fee-for-service to pay-for-performance reimbursement, the need to factor in cost becomes paramount. The idea is simple; the execution is anything but: integrate financial and operational data with clinical data in ways that make sense for everyone involved.\nInformation systems, plied with radiofrequency identification (RFID) technologies, track medications at university medical centers in Vermont and Michigan, while cloud-based software analyze usage and order replacement stock. An RFID-enabled IT system at UC San Diego monitors the viability of plasma and specialty products, including anti-venom for snake bites.\nBig data and advanced analytics are being used to mitigate risk \u2013 both to the patient and the institution. Carolinas HealthCare Systems is using it to evaluate a system for determining the risk of readmission. By modeling readmission events, the Carolinas staff has identified risk factors and the interventions that might keep them from running afoul of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).\nThe Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program is one of several ways CMS is trying to rein in healthcare costs. Some of these programs use a carrot to get hospitals to be more efficient and cost-effective in the management of patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program uses a stick. CMS expects to fine hospitals $428 million this fiscal year (from Oct 1, 2014 to Sept 30 2015) for having too many patient readmissions. That\u2019s $200 million more than the previous fiscal year.\nCarolinas might have a solution, but it\u2019s too early to know. According to the healthcare analytics firm Jvion, only about 15 percent of U.S. hospitals and medical centers currently use this solution, called predictive analytics. But of those that do, 27% use it to predict \u2013 and potentially reduce \u2013 readmissions. Another 27% use it to predict sepsis; 18% for patient deterioration; 10% for general patient health; and 18% for finalizing decisions.\nUnquestionably predictive analytics, and other health ITs, have shown promise as means to improve efficiency, reduce costs and, maybe even save lives. Two years ago, Meriter Hospital in downtown Madison, WI, was struggling with the same challenge as many other community hospitals. With its 300-plus beds occupied by different types of patients of different ages, beset by different problems, its staff was buried in data.\nMany, if not the vast majority of these data were important. But none in themselves would lead to more efficient or effective patient care.\nMeriter used business intelligence software to knit clinical, financial and supply chain data into a consolidated view of care about a specific slice of its clinical pie \u2013 orthopedic surgery. The result was savings of between 18% and 20% on orthopedic implants, savings that were achieved because the data gave administrators the knowledge to renegotiate supply contracts.\nThese are some of the building blocks of future medicine \u2013 mundane and exotic alike \u2013 ones from which the new world of healthcare will rise.\nTwice weekly this blog will look at them\u2026vignettes and assessments of HIT; some painted in broad brush; dimpled with today\u2019s technology. Some shaded with what might come.\nThey will describe, explain and prognosticate the permutations and effects of health IT; recite lessons of what worked, what needs to be improved, what shouldn\u2019t be repeated.\nWhen healthcare meets IT, the results will be palpable.


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Free trade agreements (FTAs) are not good for the national system. That is what Italians believe, according to a survey published yesterday (20 November). No matter what the trade deal is: whether it is EU-Canada (CETA), EU-Mexico, EU-Viet Nam or EU-Singapore, just a little minority in the Italian Peninsula declared to be in favor of … Continue reading "Trade steals our jobs". Italians the most skeptical of the EU on global commerce
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Irene Tinagli is the new chair of the ECON committee. Another woman for a relevant EU job
Italy and the Democratic Party (PD) conserved the top job in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), as the parliamentary body filled the seat left empty by Roberto Gualtieri by electing Irene Tinagli new president on Monday (16 September). Tinagli got the new role by acclamation. Initially elected president of the parliamentary body, … Continue reading Irene Tinagli is the new chair of the ECON committee. Another woman for a relevant EU job
Fact check: Can Gentiloni change the fiscal rules?
Maybe it's enthusiasm, maybe it's wishful thinking. Whatever the reason, Patrizia Toia was wrong. On Tuesday (10 September) the Democratic Party (PD) MEP made public remarks containing false information about the European Union. And it's put on writing, in the press release sent to the press immediately after the official nomination of Paolo Gentiloni as … Continue reading Fact check: Can Gentiloni change the fiscal rules?
Europe got concerned as Italy winks at China
It's not only about Russia, but China as well. Italy raises concern in Europe for its new policy, by paying great attention to the East at the expense of the traditional alliances, especially the European ones. Conte's cabinet choices cannot remain unnoticed. The League and the Five Stars Movement (M5S) have a vision of the … Continue reading Europe got concerned as Italy winks at China
Rome and Brussels: Two visions for Europe
Italy and the EU found themselves at loggerheads again as the Commission slammed the political and economic program of the Rome government. Measures adopted in the country are not considered capable to relaunch growth and jobs, and address the new challenges in a generally deteriorating economic environment. The executive body of the European Union puts … Continue reading Rome and Brussels: Two visions for Europe
Fact check: Five Star messages, how many stars credibility?
"After the European elections, everything will change". As if a handful of MEPs, 20, 30 or even 40 had the power to do so… Once again politicians from the Five Stars Movement (M5S) are selling what they don't in store. As if they didn't promised Italians too much at home, M5S are doubling down by … Continue reading Fact check: Five Star messages, how many stars credibility?


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This paper describes the optimisation of top-down fabrication process of the ZnO-based dual nanowire field effect transistors (NWFETs) based on the spacer method. The approach uses the top-down nanowire process with reduced sidewall roughness during pattern transfer to improve the electrical characteristics. The main feature of the process involves a reflow of the photoresist performed at a temperature of 130 °C and dry oxidation of the etched silicon sidewalls. The process optimisation leads to a significant reduction of the root-mean-square (rms) roughness of the photoresist from 23.2 nm to 3.6 nm and the ZnO nanowire rms surface roughness from 11.2 nm to 5.5 nm. The ZnO-based NWFET fabricated with the resist reflow process operates in depletion mode with a threshold voltage of - 6 V, a subthreshold slope of 0.80 V/decade, an on-off current ratio of 106, a transconductance of 5.9 nS and field effect mobility of 7.7 cm2/Vs.
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Singapore-based service provider Epsilon has been selected by NewCloud Networks to provide hyper-connected and scalable colocation solutions in New York.
Terms of the agreement will see NewCloud Networks - a cloud and communications provider - grow its presence at 60 Hudson Street, New York, through a "highly secure and resilient" hosting environment.
Specifically, the deployment will support NewCloud Networks' back-up-as-service (BaaS), disaster-recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) and a suite of cloud solutions.
The alliance also offers access to Epsilon's Global Interconnect Fabric, which enables interconnect with over 220 data centres, connecting with more than 600 network operators, cloud service providers (CSPs) and Internet Exchanges (IXs).
"BaaS, DRaaS and public, private and hybrid cloud are some of the fastest growing enterprise solutions in the world," said Jerzy Szlosarek, CEO of Epsilon. "They require trusted colocation solutions combined with flexible and agile network to meet new demand.
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Before the new year hit, I wrote about the importance of kickstarting your New Year's goals. We're now 48 days into 2020 so I figured it's time to review one of the hardest things out there: actually sticking to resolutions. Why is this so hard? Well, most of the time we fail at our goals because we are making them too draconian. We want to have attainable goals we can reach and then take a step further. Here are some tips for fueling self-confidence staying motivated at the gym:
Ramp Up Slowly
For fitness-related goals, I am a fan 'ramping up'. When we introduce anything new slowly, we help make sure it sticks. This is true for all levels of fitness whether you are starting with a one-mile walk a few times a week or adding one day a week of weight training to your already packed gym schedule. What's great about ramping up is it never really ends so I find it easier to stay motivated. You keep pushing yourself, you notice small physical and psychological improvements making it easier to keep up the great work.
Find a Workout Partner Who Practices Tough Love
You need someone who will be there for you week after week. Even more importantly, a buddy that won't let you flake on them. Just as the perfect partner in a relationship varies greatly for everyone, the perfect workout partner will too. Find one that shares many of your fitness/wellness goals, your workout preferences, and your schedule. Plan to meet with them once a week to the extent that is possible. If you find the time, get two workout buddies (perhaps two people who each enjoy different workouts) that way no matter what you will workout twice a week. March 1 is National Workout Buddy Day so be sure to grab a friend to celebrate!
Reward Yourself
I don't want to compare any human to a dog, but the similarities are there. Do you want to train your pet? Reward them for good behavior. You want results in the gym? Reward yourself. My favorite rewards are clothes. I love new workout clothes for a job well done. They are motivating because you want to wear them straight away! Try to stay away from junk food as a reward because it can reinforce the idea that some food is typically 'off-limits' and let's face it, junk food won't help you reach your goals.
Now that you're all feeling super motivated, it's time to get moving! If you do make it out for a workout with a friend on March 1 (National Workout Buddy Day), tag @wantable and me, @bethann.wagner on Instagram so we can cheer you on!
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Thanksgiving in Milan by U.S. Consul General Martinez
For her first Thanksgiving in Milan, Consul General Martinez – with help by Consulate interns – starred in a video providing the recepy and ingredients to cook a typical Thanksgiving Dinner. She explained the importance of this day and the importance of being thankful. Read More»
Consul General Martinez Meets the Mayor of Milan
Consul General Martinez had a cordial introductory call with Beppe Sala, the Mayor of Milan. Sala praised U.S. investment in Milan, specifically citing Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. He noted the growth in foreign students in the city and the overall global focus he and his administration share. Sala discussed his administration's priorities for improved public ... Read More»
FCS – Foreign Commercial Center Italy Supports Native and Innovative Tourism at World Trade Market
A representative of the Milan Foreign Commercial Section visited the World Travel Market show in London to support the promotion and outreach of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) to the Italian and European markets. AIANTA will participate in the 21st edition of Showcase USA – Italy, the travel and tourism matchmaking event ... Read More»
Fake News and Disinformation: U.S. Speaker Kip Knight in northern Italy
U.S. speaker Kip Knight was in northern Italy October 19 -20. In Milan and Turin, Kip engaged with more than a thousand people – in the corporate sector, as well as students, academics, journalists, and digital experts – in a series of lectures, meetings and roundtables on the growing threat of disinformation, misinformation and fake ... Read More»
FCS Italy Collaborates with Singularity University on its 1st Summit in Italy
On September 27 and 28, Singularity University held its first Summit in Italy. The two-day event took place at Stella Polare (Rho Fiera) in Milan, and drew over 1,000 participants to hear twenty presentations on the latest developments in exponential technologies. Topics included the disruptive and converging fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Genomics, Biotechnology, Blockchain, ... Read More»
Foreign Commercial Service in Milan Opens 1st AmCham Advocacy Conference
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Consul General Philip Reeker's Visit and Interview at La Stampa (Turin)
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Consul General Philip Reeker Meets with Piedmont Regional President Chiamparino
Consul General Philip Reeker, accompanied by the Chief of the Political/Economic Section John Crosby, met on Monday, September 18, with Piedmont Regional President Sergio Chiamparino (PD) for a wide-ranging discussion about positive economic prospects in the region (which counts the United States as its top destination for exports); the increasing viability for the "triangle" encompassing ... Read More»
Breakfast with Top Museum Directors
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Commemorating 9/11 in Milan
On Monday September 11th Consul General Ambassador Philip Reeker presented remarks at the ceremony organized by the Mayor of Milan in remembrance of the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Milan Deputy Mayor Arianna Censi represented Mayor Sala at the wreath laying ceremony. Censi stressed how "…honoring the victims of 9/11, we are all unreservedly united in the fight ... Read More»
Celebrating the 241st Anniversary of America's Independence Day in Genoa
On Tuesday, July 11, Consul General Philip Reeker welcomed newly elected Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci and former Mayor Marco Doria to a national day reception at Teatro Carlo Felice. The U.S. Consular presence in Genoa was established in 1797. Read More»
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"Antonio Benedetto" Sings in Verona
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NASA Space Apps Challenge in Vicenza
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NASA Space Apps Vicenza Kick-Off
Local and regional media attended the event and generated positive coverage of the initiative, brought to Vicenza for the first time ever and organized by the U.S. Consulate General Milan with a pool of local sponsors: the City of Vicenza, the local SMEs association Confartigianato Vicenza, and the University of Vicenza. The event was also ... Read More»
Workshop on American Gullah Culture and Heritage
On Wednesday April 26th, Public Affairs Officer Christopher Wurst spoke at a press conference hosted by the Cariplo Foundation to highlight American Gullah culture and heritage at a workshop hosted by the Accademia delle Belle Arti of Brera. The program was organized by Fare Arte and Global Culture Talks, and included the participation of John ... Read More»
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On Wednesday and Thursday January 25th and 26th, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Senior Fellow Dina Smeltz delivered an in-depth analysis of public opinion polling in the 2016 presidential election at the Walter Tobagi School of Journalism of the State University of Milan and at the Catholic University School of Journalism. USG alumni association Amerigo ... Read More»
Toys for Tots in Milan
On Thursday, December 22nd, CG Reeker joined the Marine Security Guard Detachment on for the Toys for Tots event at Buzzi Hospital Milan. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. For the last ... Read More»
Celebrating Misty Copeland in Milan
Christopher M. Wurst Consul for Press and Culture Gives Remarks in Honor of Misty Copeland Milan, December 22, 2016 On Thursday, Dec 22nd, PAO Chris Wurst presented American Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland with the Consul General's Award for Cultural Diplomacy at a luncheon reception hosted by Irene and Vincenzo Gambino in her honor. Roberto Bolle, ... Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Phillips at the American Chamber Gala Dinner
It is a bittersweet time for me as I approach the end of my appointment as Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. Serving as an Ambassador in President Obama's administration has been a humbling honor that is one of the highlights of my life. While I am sad to leave the position and my outstanding ... Read More»
Consular Outreach in the Dolomites
On Sunday, December 4, Vice Consul Heather Beggs traveled to Pinzolo in Val Rendena, West of Trento, to meet with 35 American citizens living in the region. The Vice Mayor of Pinzolo and Mayor of Giustino (both Italian-American dual nationals) attended, with a short appearance by the Mayor of Pinzolo. Hosted by our local warden, ... Read More»
Inauguration of KFC – Kentucky Fried Chicken – in Assago
On November 23rd, Consul General Amb. Philip Reeker participated in the opening of the eighth KFC – Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Italy this year, at suburban Milan's Assago shopping mall. KFC expects to open 14 more restaurants in the next few months. The Assago KFC (sharing a vast parking lot with a thriving McDonald's) ... Read More»
Milan Public Affairs Officer in Vicenza on "The Obama Legacy."
On November 23rd U.S. Consulate Milan Public Affairs Officer Christopher Wurst was a guest speaker in an initiative organized by the City Councilor for Youth Policies Giacomo Possamai and the Office for Youth Policies of the City of Vicenza on the Obama legacy, immigration and integration and American public diplomacy. Read More»
Student Visa Outreach in Padua, Venice, and Milan
Hundreds of students and researchers attended Consular Officer Ben Harrington's presentations about 'student and exchange visas' at the University of Padua and at Ca' Foscari University in Venice. The Padua session focused on opportunities at U.S. research universities; students in Venice asked mainly about J-visa internships that often form a compulsory part of their degree ... Read More»
Economic Benefits of Migration
As President Obama has said, "America isn't Congress. America isn't Washington. America is the striving immigrants who starts a business..." In explaining the American Dream, the belief that any individual regardless of background has the opportunity to achieve success, Dr. Basha emphasized the important role of community building in creating this success. Dr. Basha engaged ... Read More»
U.S. Consulate at Jean-Michel Basquiat's Exhibit at MUDEC
On October 27, a Jean Michel Basquiat exhibit opened at MUDEC (Museum of Cultures) in Milan. Christopher M. Wurst, Public Affairs Officer represented the U.S. Consulate at the opening. The exhibit features more than fifty works from the well-known American artist, including monumental canvases and dishes portraying famous artists, wood surfaces and other media, which ... Read More»
Milan Consul General Amb. Philip Reeker visited Trento and Bolzano
October 27-28, Milan Consul General Amb. Philip Reeker traveled to the Autonomous Region of Trentino-Alto Adige, accompanied by the Chief Political Economic Officer Christopher Jester. In Trento, Amb. Reeker toured the Center for Computational and Systems Biology (COSBI), founded in 2005 by Microsoft Research and the University of Trento. Read More»
International "Space Forum" in Trento
On October 23 and 24, the Economic Officer of the Consulate, Adam Leff, traveled to Trento for the 2016 International Space Forum. Ministries of Science, Universities, Space Agencies, and International Organizations from 36 countries (including the U.S.) participated in the Forum. The U.S. delegation included Doctor Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, Tim Tawney, NASA Representative ... Read More»
"Andy Warhol" exhibit in Genoa
On Thursday October 20, Christopher M. Wurst, Milan Public Affairs Officer, attended the opening of "Pop Society", the Andy Warhol's exhibit at Genoa's Palazzo Ducale commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death. The exhibit curator was Luca Beatrice, who cooperated with the co-sponsors 'Palazzo Ducale Fondazione per la Cultura' (Foundation for Culture) and '24OreCultura - ... Read More»
Season Programming on the 2016 Presidential Elections
On October 20, as part of the Consulate General's Presidential Election season programming, Christopher M. Wurst, Public Affairs Officer, spoke to a group of 50 graduate students at the University of Pavia on "The Obama Legacy and the 2016 Presidential Elections." Read More»
Professor Thomas Lee Tours Northern Italy
Professor Thomas Lee, an expert on U.S. constitutional and international law, with special expertise in federal courts, national security, the US Supreme Court, foreign relations, international arbitration, and the law of war, lectured to university students and lawyers in Genoa, Torino, Milan and Como, on the Obama presidency through the lens of SCOTUS (Supreme Court ... Read More»
Columbus Day in Genoa
On Wednesday October 12th, Milan Consul General Amb. Philip Reeker joined Giorgio Guerello, Genoa City Council President, in delivering remarks at the House of Christopher Columbus. According to tradition, Columbus spent his early childhood in this small house. While this may not be entirely true, historians have agreed that the area around this house, beneath ... Read More»
Consul General Amb. Philip T. Reeker visited the Barilla Plant
Amb. Philip T. Reeker visited the Barilla plant, located in Pedrignano, near Parma. The Pedrignano plant is the largest pasta plant in the world. Barilla was also the first foreign company to open a pasta plant in the United States. Paolo Barilla, Vice President of the Group, explained to the Consul General, that in 1998 ... Read More»
Jessica Grounds Tours Northern Italy, Discussing Women in Politics
On September 26-28, U.S. Speaker Jessica Grounds, founder of several NGOs dedicated to bring women into politics, participated in programs at Trieste, Milan and Turin. Read More»
"LGBT People at Work. The Change: User Guide"
As part of post's Diversity and Human Rights programming, Economic Officer Adam Leff and the Public Affairs Section of Milan, in cooperation with Parks – Liberi e Uguali, collaborated on this workshop "LGBT People at Work. The Change: User Guide" which was held in Milan on Sept 15-16. Read More»
Amerigo Reception at the Consul General Private Residence
On Tuesday September 13, Consul General Ambassador Philip Reeker hosted a reception for Amerigo to reinforce the importance of exchange programs between the U.S. and Italy. Read More»
9/11 Commemorations in Northern Italy
On 9/11 Consul General Ambassador Philip Reeker participated in a commemoration organized in Milan by the Città Metropolitana to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Read More»
CG Reeker's Visit to Binario 21, Milan's Shoah Memorial
On Thursday September 8, Consul General Ambassador Reeker along with Public Affairs Officer Christopher Wurst and Pol/Econ Chief Chris Jester visited Binario 21, Milan's Shoah Memorial which also serves as a reception center for transiting migrants. Read More»
Together for a World without Hunger
On September 1, Consulate Milan joined U.S.-based organizations Protiviti and Stop Hunger Now in a community service event, "i-on Hunger" at Milan EXPO-Gate. Read More»
A Curtain Call in Frisanco and Poffabro
On July 30-31, Ambassador John Phillips returned to his ancestral family villages: Frisanco (home of the Fillippi's) and Poffabro (home of the Colussi's). The occasion was the 39th annual meeting of EFASCE, the association of Friulani abroad. Read More»
Innovation, Coffee, and More Innovation in Trieste
On July 28-29, Ambassador John Phillips and Consul General Philip Reeker travelled to Trieste for a visit steeped in both innovation and a rich coffee aroma. Read More»
Commemorating Venice's Jewish Ghetto and Listening to Shylock's Appeal
On July 26-27, Ambassador John Phillips and Consul General Philip Reeker travelled to Venice to participate in a number of events around the 500th anniversary of the Jewish Ghetto—the first of its kind in the world. Read More»
Museums and Cultural Landscapes – ICOM Reception at the Consul General Residence
On Thursday July 7, Consul General Amb. Philip Reeker hosted a reception at his private residence for 160 members of the ICOM-US delegation to the 2016 ICOM Triennial , that took place in Milan July 3-9. The 24th General Conference theme was "Museums and Cultural Landscapes." Consul General Philip Reeker highlighted in his remarks how ICOM-US had the ... Read More»
Independence Day in Milan
Celebrating the 240th Anniversary of America's Independence at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan Milan, July 1, 2016 Friday evening, July 1, the Consul General and Mrs. Reeker, welcomed 900+ guests to a special event celebrating the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Independence. The event was held at the historic Castello Sforzesco and the new Deputy ... Read More»
Consul General Milan Walks on Water (on Christo's Floating Piers)
On June 28 the U.S. Consul General Ambassador Philip Reeker, visited Christo's Floating Piers on Lake Iseo. Read More»
Milano Pride
Milano Pride Week concluded on June 25 with the annual Pride Parade, which was attended by a record 200,000 people. A record number of nearly 30 Consulate employees, in addition to Consul General Reeker were in attendance and headed the parade in the second-leading spot. Read More»
ConGen Milan Represents U.S. at Friuli Earthquake Commemorations
[...] PAO Chris Wurst participated in the commemoration ceremonies organized in Friuli for the 40th anniversary of the devastating 1976 earthquake, which left more than 1,000 dead and more than 150,000 homeless. The Consulate's participation in the ceremony held in Majano was covered in local media. Read More»
Remarks by Ambassador Phillips at the Bocconi University
Milan, April 21, 2016 (AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY) Buongiorno and good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much to my friend Bocconi President Mario Monti and Rector Andrea Sironi for the invitation to be here. Particular thanks to Professor Marco Ventoruzzo for opening his class to me, and allowing me this time with his ... Read More»
Broadway meets Milan
A private and intimate concert, the "Best of Broadway'" was held at the Consul General's Residence on March 22nd, starring well-known opera soprano Madelyn Renée, baritone Stephonne Smith and pianist Vincenzo Scalera. They performed iconic songs from Broadway including; "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma (1943), "Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your ... Read More»
Young Voters on the U.S. Presidential Election
[...] While discussing the policies of individual candidates, each speaker discussed their personal insights on each candidate—stating whether they agreed or disagreed with the proposed policies and why RSO interns, Laura Herring and Regina Seweryn, also discussed their experiences as first time voters and tackled the challenge of describing two of the candidates in the ... Read More»
USA Pavilion Welcomes 6 Million Visitors and Comes to an End!
On October 29th, the USA Pavilion doubled its initial visitor projection by welcoming six million visitors to the Pavilion! This was the ultimate record that characterized an unprecedented series of extraordinary events day after day, to the very last one, on Saturday, October 31, when a festival of music, private parties and fireworks officially closed ... Read More»
Secretary John Kerry at EXPO Milan 2015
On Saturday, October 17, welcomed by EXPO CEO Giuseppe Sala and by Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Expo. From the Expo Center, Kerry launched a clear message, inviting the whole international community to support the committment of the Obama Administration on food sustainability and climate change. "…Food ... Read More»
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Not unlike last week, it seems that the news was around Jens Voigt and Bradley Wiggins. I've thrown in some Sagan, Phinney and Fabs as well, plus, of course, the all important gruppetto. So let's go!
Dude, what a clambitchin' bike!
With the announcement that Jens was going to ride one more year – a victory lap around the world, so to speak – Trek went to work on a very custom paint job. I think he tweeted something like eight pictures of his bike, but I thought I'd keep it to four.
He may be MoFo Jens Voigt, but he still has a sensitive side.
Will he go round in circles?
To paraphrase the great Billy Preston, will Wiggo go round in circles? Seems so. He announced in an interview this week that he was going to do one more year of road racing – but not as a leader or anything, maybe a domestique if the race was right – and then he was going to quit all that to bulk up for the Rio Olympics in the quest for a fifth gold medal. Here was some of the reactions to that bit of news.
So a few mixed reactions there. However, the reaction I had to the hair in this picture was not mixed, it was just sheer horror.
Do you remember the film, Labyrinth (or at least the poster for it because no one actually went to it)? With David Bowie as the king of the goblins? Look at Paul Weller in the picture above. Now look below … Same hairdresser. #TrueStory
Posing as Peter Sagan
Just some crazy pictures of the Velvet Samurai. The first one reminds me of that film of the Schleck brothers going fishing in their full cycling kit, including cycling shoes …
Can't wait to see these in action!
I think he's taking that whole Forrest Gump impersonation too far, don't you?
Three feet of Phinney
That Boy Phinney was in the Eneco Tour last week and suffered a nasty crash. Like all good bike riders, he tweeted on his way to the hospital, during the hospital visit and afterwards. He was wearing camouflage shoes. And has smoother legs than I can ever achieve. Ah well …
And now he's drinking alone in the Detroit of Belgium. I'll come keep you company, Mr P.
Some things Fab
>deep sigh< isn't he dreamy?
This, however, is one of my favourite Fabianese hashtags – right up there with #unclass and 'shit day of #unluck' – Fabs doesn't fly first class. No. He flies #kingClass! (I. Love. Him.)
The Gruppetto
The Ladies Favourite sorts out his cleats. How perfect is Bernie's hair???? (Again, smoother legs than mine … I need to sort this out!)
Ivan Basso looking hollow in the Vuelta a Burgos last week. Hollow but still the most elegant rider in the peloton.
When George was a pup. I swear to God, I went to high school with a guy who looked exactly like that.
Now if only I'd gone to high school with a guy who looked like Marcel Kittel and drove a cool car! Pigeon Blanc wouldn't have been able to contain us! (It looks like Marcel got himself a time machine and that picture was actually taken in 1952.)
Michael Barry has no vanity – posting up geek pics of himself riding to trigonometry class.
I love this picture. Just love it.
This one, on the other hand, scares the hell out of me. Andre Greipel's legs look like something HR Giger would construct out of plastic and resin.
It's been a short tweets this week but fear not, we'll have a bumper column next week for the first of the Vuelta tweets. In the meantime, Shakespeare has been ousted to make room for this very apt quote from The Twilight Zone.


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Days away from phase one of reopening the state, Gov. Ned Lamont reported that 5,800 people were tested for COVID-19 since yesterday, bring the total number of those tested to 170,607. Of those, 37,419 have tested positive.
Officials conducted 14,647 tests over the weekend, including the 8,847 tests the governor's office reported on Saturday. Lamont has said he wants Connecticut to be conducting 42,000 weekly coronavirus tests by May 20, when the state begins to reopen. That means the state would need conduct at least 6,000 tests each day to meet the goal.
An additional 69 people died from the virus since yesterday. The virus has claimed 3,408 Connecticut residents' lives.
Hospitalizations continued to decline. There were 57 fewer people hospitalized from the virus as of Sunday. In total, 937 people are in the hospital with COVID-19.
The majority of cases, hospitalizations and deaths are in New Haven, Hartford and Fairfield counties.
Park closures
Residents flocked to state parks over the weekend, escaping quarantine and soaking in the spring weather. Lamont's Executive Order No. 7R authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to prevent additional visitors from entering parks after they've been filled to capacity. Officials closed almost 20 parks Saturday.
Miller's Pond, Collins P. Huntington, Southford Falls, Wadsworth Falls and Sleeping Giant state parks were closed by early Sunday afternoon because their parking lots were full.
For the latest on park closures, visit DEEP's Twitter page.
ACLU to appeal COVID-19 lawsuit to state Supreme Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson granted an application Friday to allow the ACLU of Connecticut to appeal its COVID-19 state lawsuit that was dismissed in April. The suit seeks emergency action to prevent the spread of the virus by requiring proper sanitation and medical care, and by reducing the number of people who are incarcerated in prisons and jails.
"People who are incarcerated remain in danger because of the DOC's backward, cruel approach to COVID-19. We welcome this swift action from the Supreme Court and are grateful for the chance to seek relief, health, and safety for our clients," said Dan Barrett, the ACLU of Connecticut's legal director and an attorney on the case.
Oral arguments for the ACLU's separate federal class action lawsuit will take place Friday.
Almost 600 inmates had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Friday. After testing 639 symptomatic inmates in the first two-and-a-half months of the pandemic, officials began mass testing of the incarcerated population last week. More than 100 people tested positive at Osborn Correctional Institution, prompting authorities to put all 1,060 inmates at the Somers prison in lockdown to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Department of Correction offers virtual visits for children in prison
Minors incarcerated at York Correctional or Manson Youth Institutions can now talk with their families via free video conferencing once a week for 30 minutes. New Haven lawmakers Rep. Robyn Porter and Rep. Toni Walker were the first participants, according to the New Haven Independent. The legislators spoke with three boys they met during previous visits to Manson, a prison that held 43 juveniles as of May 1.
To participate, video participants must be on an approved visitors list. Up to three people can participate at a time. Officials are working to expand the video visits to other correctional facilities. Adult inmates are allowed to make two free phone calls each week. They can pay for additional calls after using up their free allotment.
"Maintaining contact with family members and loved ones during a period of incarceration is essential, especially now during the pandemic, and even more so for juvenile offenders," DOC Commissioner Rollin Cook said. "Video visits can help provide an important emotional connection and sense of normalcy during these very unusual and trying times."


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Hard Rock International Names Paul Pellizzari Vice President of Global Social Responsibility
Hard Rock International announces the appointment of Paul Pellizzari as vice president of global social responsibility. In his new position, Pellizzari will hold overall accountability for the growing entertainment brand's social responsibility programs and initiatives.
In his previous role, Pellizzari led social responsibility for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and developed a global leadership position for the corporation. This work included building and leading OLG's responsible gaming program, which was named "Best Overall Responsible Gaming Program in the World" by the World Lottery Association in 2014 and won 16 other national and international awards.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Paul to our Hard Rock family," said Jeff Hook, executive vice president of development and marketing, Hard Rock International. "Paul's expertise and background will help contribute to the strength and development of the brand, as we strive every day to live out our brand mottos of Love All – Serve All, All is One, Take Time to be Kind and Save the Planet."
Prior to leading social responsibility for the OLG, Pellizzari led a research consulting practice at EthicScan Canada, developed social purpose marketing strategies for J. Walter Thompson and worked in corporate communications for Noranda Inc. Throughout his career his work has led to collaborating with all orders of government, the United Nations and with international, national and local not-for-profit organizations.
Pellizzari has written two books and dozens of articles focusing on the topics of corporate social responsibility. Some of his published works include "Conscious Consumption: Corporate SR and Canada's Grocery Giants" and "Shopping with A Conscience" as well as articles in Canadian Business magazine, The Globe & Mail, Corporate Knights magazine, NOW magazine, Corporate Ethics Monitor and Canadian Gaming Business. In 2015, Pellizzari was named "World's Top 50 Social Responsibility Leadership Talents" by Global Corporate Social Responsibility Day.
Pellizzari holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Montréal and both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's University, where he has taught as an adjunct professor.


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Today, I've done a little browser compatibility test:
Opera version 10.63 or higher is required:
older versions don't implement the
onHashChange event.
The site will work fine with Opera 11 Alpha too.
Firefox 3.6 or higher is required.
older versions don't implement the
onHashChange event.
The site doesn't work well with early 4 betas,
but with the latest beta 4.0b6 and the nightly
builds, the site will render fine.
Chrome 6.0 will render the site fine.
Chrome 7.0 will have an issue with
the image error handling code. It's
behaviour seems like a bug to me,
since when I do a traceback, the
object still exists in the in-browser
.onerror code, but as soon at my
ImageError() function is called,
it's suddenly undefined. And as this
code worked with Chrome 6,
and other tested browsers like
Firefox and Opera.
As announced before, Internet Explorer
is officially unsupported. That doesn't
mean I haven't tried
function translate_to_msie_dialect(){
var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script");
var l = s.length;
var i;
for ( i = 0 ; i < l ; i ++ ) {
var src = s[i].text;
s[i].text = src.replace(/.textContent/g, ".text");
This code turns standard javascript into microsoft's dialect,
well, as for as the .text vs .textContent concerns.
This works on Internet Explorer 8. Self modifying code
seems to be allowed in the Microsoft browser. When I
try it the other way around, and try to translate a
Microsoft-dialect script to Standard JavaScript, it fails.
Oh well… now…. let me get to the problem with this
script: it only works for in-line javascript, so code
that sits inside