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Gov. Bobby Jindal and Emerson Electric Co. executives announced plans to build a new $10 million regional headquarters for the company's Emerson Process Management division.
The project will create 50 new direct jobs with salaries of $49,000, plus benefits, while also retaining 125 existing jobs at Emerson. The Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) estimates the project will result in an additional 28 new indirect jobs. The project will also create 75 temporary construction jobs.
Gov. Jindal said, "Emerson has served the Gulf Coast from its Capital Region locations for more than four decades and we're proud that they have decided to expand here in Louisiana. Emerson could have invested in other states, but they chose to build here in Louisiana because we have a great business climate, a strong transportation infrastructure and the best workers in the world."
Emerson acquired 19 acres in Gonzales to build the new regional headquarters, which will provide a unified facility covering a host of business operations: manufacturing, training, engineering, sales and service. Emerson helps its industrial customers automate production and processing for chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment plants.
"Emerson's Fisher business has been a good corporate neighbor in Ascension Parish for the past 40 years, and we're excited to build this new state-of-the-art facility in Gonzales," said Denny Cahill, vice president of global services for Emerson Process Management. "This $10 million investment in service directly reflects Emerson's continued commitment to helping our customers run more efficient, reliable, and safe plants; reduce operations and maintenance costs; and enhance environmental performance and worker safety."
LED's Business Expansion and Retention Group, or BERG, began working with Emerson in January 2011 as the company considered expansion plans that could increase the efficiency of its Capital Region operations. To secure the project, the state offered Emerson a Modernization Tax Credit of $375,000, payable over five years. The company also is expected to utilize Louisiana's Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption incentive programs. The City of Gonzales, Ascension Parish and the Ascension Economic Development Corp. also negotiated sales tax incentives that will enhance the competitiveness of the regional headquarters.
"We are excited that Emerson selected Gonzales as the location for their new regional campus headquarters," Gonzales Mayor Barney Arceneaux said. "This expansion will give our citizens the opportunity to work for a first-class, Fortune 500 company and it will give our schools the opportunity to use a $1 million training facility to train the workforce of the future in the latest technology."
Emerson already has begun hiring new staff for the expansion and now employs 135 people in the region: 101 in Ascension Parish and 34 in East Baton Rouge Parish. When the regional headquarters is completed in late 2013, those employees and additional hired staff will move to the new facility. At this facility, Emerson will chiefly support a customer base along the Gulf Coast and also fabricate components to complete custom orders for plants worldwide.
"Emerson Process Management's announcement is a huge win for advanced manufacturing in the Baton Rouge area, one of our target industries," said President and CEO Adam Knapp of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. "Additionally, this move will consolidate the company's various facilities and create a regional headquarters, adding value to both the company and the region. BRAC worked with Emerson on site and project analysis, as well as the economic analysis needed to calculate for local incentives. We congratulate them on this new venture."
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™ and AMS Suite. For more information, visit the Emerson Process Management website.
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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company offering a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets through Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Recognized widely for engineering and management capabilities, Emerson has approximately 133,000 employees and 235 manufacturing locations worldwide. For more information, visit the Emerson website.
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August 31st, 2016
We had another workshop on the 28th of August. Glenn Jensen was our instructor. As usual we received some great help from him to advance our trees. We are keeping eye toward the fall show and very importantly toward the California Shohin Seminar in Early February 2018.
Just received this photo from Jaya of her re-potted Bougy. The one she had at the workshop but was in a much larger pot. Jaya took advantage of the "Bougy weather" and should get a quick, strong re-rooting and a flush of growth with some blooms, perhaps before it gets too cool. Beautiful!!!!
More photos coming.
Glenn carving on Brenda's Boxwood. Going to look terrific when trained.
Janice has 2 trees on the left and Eric has the others, 4 Ficus and an Olive on the right. Going to start using background and get better photos.
Janice creating and wiring jin on a Shimpaku.
Shohin Meeting August 28, 2016WW
We will be at the Prado in Room 104 at 8:30. Glenn Jensen is the instructor.
August 19th, 2016
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SDBC member Charlie Mosse lets you know of interesting bonsai posts from around the web but especially shohin topics as he is leading the shohin group.
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text: Attention right-wing fringe: Are you still rocking an empty chair in your lawn to convey your (possibly racist) sense of dismay that Barack Obama is our president? You're behind the times. The new hotness, according to the style mavens at the New York Times, is to stick an upside-down flag in your yard. That way you convey the sense that it's not just Obama who's the problem, but the majority of Americans who voted for him. If you want to throw an extra twist in there you can do like Jim Harris, of Genoa, Illinois, and add a sign that says, "enslaved by the 47 percent." That wouldn't be the 47 percent who voted for Mitt Romney, would it?


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Unscented Winter Altar Candle
Light the way for a festive and prosperous Yule season with our Unscented Winter Altar Candles! Each candle is anointed with a subtle hint of cedar oil for protection making this a perfect winter candle to burn on your altar or anywhere in your home that could use some extra holiday magic. It is sealed with a velvet green ribbon and pentacle charm.
Our Winter Altar Candles are topped with dried juniper berries, sprigs of cedar, rose petals, biodegradable glitter, and a smoky quartz crystal. Candles are wrapped in birch bark adding a traditional element of nature to your holiday season.
Juniper is a wonderful woodsy herb which is known as a protector and purifier of stagnant energies. It helps to bring clarity and refresh the mind of anything no longer serving your highest self.
Cedar is also a beautiful protection element, which can also aid in stimulating psychic powers and intuition.
Roses are a symbol of love, compassion, and confidence, making this the perfect topper to our winter altar candles as we celebrate death and rebirth during the Winter Solstice.
We recommend burning this candle during your Full & New Moon rituals this winter season, focusing on the death of what is no longer serving you, and a rebirth into the life you are manifesting. It may also be burned "just because"! You may simply invite the blessings of Yule into your home by lighting the way. There are no rules with how you choose to enjoy your winter season at home. Yule blessings to you and yours.
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About Cosmetic Dentistry
Who doesn't want a perfect smile? While few people have one naturally, almost anyone can get one with the
help of their dentist.
Recent advances in dental materials and techniques offer highly aesthetic crowns that are almost as strong as the originals. Things your dentist can do to improve your smile include:
- » Bleaching to make teeth whiter
- » Repairing chips or rough spots with fillings that match your teeth
- » Filling cavities with tooth-colored materials
- » Reshaping teeth that don't match the others
- » Closing gaps between teeth
- » Covering broken teeth with porcelain crowns and more...
Here are some BEFORE AND AFTER shots from our Smile Library:
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White Fillings
Improving Your Smile
White Composite Fillings Compared with Amalgam (Silver) Fillings
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There are several important differences between the two types of fillings, it's not just a matter of appearance. The vast majority of today's dental patients will choose white, tooth color fillings.
There are several reasons for this: In the view of many, the mercury in amalgam is viewed as potentially toxic. (Traditional dentists like to use the term "silver fillings," but they have more mercury in them than silver.)
Also, the feeling is that the white composite represents a more advanced technology. Additionally, composite is more esthetic.
For all these reasons, the public is demanding white. And, with today's technology, composite fillings can easily withstand the stress required to serve in a back tooth.
Endodontic Dentistry
If decay progresses to the first stage, a small filling will be required. If decay develops to the third stage depicted, root
canal therapy will be required.
Years ago, damaged or diseased teeth had to be removed. Today, modern technology allows teeth to be salvaged for future restoration and use.
A root canal is usually necessary when the pulp, which contains the blood supply and nerves, is damaged or diseased. This damage can come from several sources. For example, bacteria from a cavity can enter the pulp and cause infection. Gum disease can also cause damage if there is a severe infection. Or, the tooth can be injured in such a way that the nerve is damaged or the blood supply cut off.
The first step in performing a root canal procedure is to remove the pulp and clean the pulp chamber and root canals. This is done through a small opening in the crown of the tooth. (If you have severe pain from the tooth, this will generally provide substantial relief.) Once the tooth has been cleaned, medication is then placed in the tooth and it is temporarily sealed.
At this point, the tooth is ready for a filling or other dental restoration
What Does Treatment Involve?
Treatment often involves from one to three visits. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. Here's how your tooth is saved through treatment:
1. First, an opening is made through the crown of the tooth.
2. An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber.
3. The pulp is then removed. The root canal(s) is cleaned and shaped to a form that can be filled.
4. The pulp is removed, and the root canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped.
5. Medications may be put in the pulp chamber and root canal(s) to help get rid of germs and prevent infection.
6. A temporary filling will be placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. Your dentist may leave the tooth open for a few days to drain. You might also be given medicine to help control infection that may have spread beyond the tooth.
7. The pulp chamber and root canals are filled and sealed.
8. The temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal(s) are cleaned and filled.
9. In the final step, a gold or porcelain crown is usually placed over the tooth. If an endodontist performs the treatment, he or she will recommend that you return to your family dentist for this final step.
10. The crown of the tooth is then restored.
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Finance major Vidal A. Cantu Jr. describes himself as a "competition junkie." After aiding the Texas A&M University Trap and Skeet team in winning the National Championship title for the first time since 1982 as a sophomore, he shows no signs of slowing. "My decision to come to Texas A&M was driven by the camaraderie that I see with the Aggie family, the Aggie spirit, its rich traditions and the opportunities and quality education that is provided here at Mays," said the 19-year-old.
Cantu has an internship at LPL Financial office in his hometown of Laredo, Texas. He is a member of the Texas A&M branch of the Texas Dove Hunters Association, plays intramural softball and plans to apply this fall for the Traditions and Business Student Councils. He also plans to study abroad in Stuttgart, Germany in the summer of 2016.
He credits Mays Business School, the Trap and Skeet team and both of his grandfathers who started their own businesses from the ground up with keeping his competitive spirit alive – not just as a marksman but also in other aspects of his life.
"I thoroughly enjoy rivalry and competition, and I have always wanted to do something on my own and have this same sense of pride that comes with owning a business," he said. "I know that Mays is going to help me achieve this success."
After his graduation in 2018, he plans to further pursue his education and earn an MBA at Texas A&M.
"I truly fell in love with the school," Cantu said. "I hope to learn more about the field of finance and become a skilled investor and entrepreneur."
Texas A&M University's Mays Business School educates more than 5,900 undergraduate, master's and doctoral students in accounting, business, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management. Mays consistently ranks among the top public business schools in the country for its undergraduate and MBA programs, and for faculty research. The mission of Mays Business School is creating knowledge and developing ethical leaders for a global society.
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Even if you lose , still remain happy , because sports are not about winning , its about sportsmanship – said Mr Baljeet Mahajan in the inaugural ceremony of IDM CCL.
A grand event was conducted and organised in the college auditorium for the inaugural ceremony of IDM CCL.
At the occasion Sh Baljeet Mahajan,Vishal Mahajan (M D IDM sports jalandhar) , Principal Dr B B Sharma , Mr Satish Kumar,Officiating HOD Prof V K Sareen ,Dr Sanjeev ,PRO Manish Khanna , unveiled the glorious tournament trophy .
Prof VK Sareen (Officiating HOD) of Commerce department quoted "its a matter if pride for us to be organisers of such a tournament like CCL from the past 20 years , and feel priveleged enough to be collaborated with the IDM sports for the last 6 years who are sponsoring the event.
The chief guest on the occasion was Mr Baljit Mahajan ,Mr Vishal Mahajan (IDM sports ) , Sudhir Gautam (F C Sondhi group ) ,Satish Kumar (AGM jindal infrastructure Ltd) .
Principal Dr BB Sharma , President Dr Sanjeev Sharma , Organiser Manish Khanna (PRO) , VK Sareen honoured the guests by presenting them souvenirs- the momentous .
The tournament matches will be played on the DAV and DMS ground , the reason behind why its being considered as a grand event , and the tournament will start from October 2.
Principal Dr B B Sharma at the occasion quoted" games are an inevitable part of our life , we should involve into them with great zeal and enthusiasm keeping the spirit of sportsmanship alive . Winning or losing is definitely a part of the game , and games give us the message of brotherhood , commitment and dedication ."
Chief guest on the occasion Mr Baljeet Mahajan (IDM sports) spoke at the occasion and said they feel happy enough to be associated with the Dav instituion from the past 6 years . Today is the era of great stress and competition ,where games and sports play the pivotal role in maintaining the physical and mental health , and provide golden opportunities to the students for further growth as a sport's person . But the only thing required is 100% dedication in such events whenever it occupies your life, and everyone should be a part of some kind of game or sport.
In order to avoid any sort of conflicts Event jury has been constituted including members like Prof Arun ,Prof Rajiv Sharma ,Prof Ashok Kapoor,Prof Rajeev Puri ,Prof Amit Jain (the decisions of above members will be final and binding on all).
In the inaugural ceremony Prof Sandeep ,Prof Vijender ,Prof Heena,Prof Bhuvan were also present .
President Dr Sanjeev Sharma made all the players speak an oath on sportsmanship
And he put forth his vote of thanks to the sponsors IDM sports ,Jindal Infrastructure Ltd ,Tracer Shoes and the FC Sondhi group.
The tournament organiser , manager and Dean public relations Prof Manish Khanna told that a total of 10 teams are participating in the league , where they will be playing minimum of 3 matches after which the qualifying teams would play in quater finals and semi finals .He told that the students are full of zeal regarding the event.
At the end all the 10 teams had a photo session with the principal Dr B B Sharma ,Chief guest Shri Baljeet Mahajan, Mr Satish ,Mr Vishal Mahajan,Prof VK Sareen, Dr Sanjeev Sharma, Organiser Prof Manish Khanna.


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We just moved. And so we're searching for a new local church to attend, enjoy, give.
As a side note, a cross-state move produces the most pleasant circumstances under which to search for a new church: you must give no reasons for leaving your old church besides "We moved" and you must give no reasons for why you're looking for a new church besides "We moved." Cross-town church exchanges are so much more complicated than that. I've never done it, actually, but my parents did a couple of years ago and it was really hard.
Anyway, before we even started looking, my husband and I had a couple of conversations (in our many drives cross-state) about what it is for which we are principally searching. We talked not only about what we wanted, but also what we thought was good for us and the characteristics to which God might be calling us in a church community. We limited our list to 3-5 things because we know the "perfect" church is a phantom and that we'll find our new home church still wanting in several ways. But we made 3-5 things non-negotiable. (I hope you see our intentional openness for the Holy Spirit in our "3-5 non-negotiables." Are all 5 not negotiable? Or just 3?) Here they are in order of most to least importance.
1. Conviction-level doctrines. (those doctrines that make Christianity Christianity: i.e. that Jesus was God incarnate, that Christianity is a free gift of God by grace through faith, that the hearts of people cannot work properly without God, etc.) All persuasion-level and opinion-level doctrines are negotiable – not that we don't have persuasions or opinions about these doctrines, just that we can share a church community with people who are persuaded or opinionated differently than us.
2. Character of the leaders. Are they the kind of people who we could get behind and follow? Are they the kind of people who could get behind us and support our ministry in the church and/or community? Is there evidence of the humility of the Gospel at work in their lives and hearts? Are they growing toward Jesus and doing their best to bring along (We've been to churches enough to know that you're going to find weirdos, legalistic Pharisees, snobs, people who seem to have a hidden stockpile of boring stories, pretty people, ugly people, people who are too Bible-centered or too doctrine-centered or too worship-centered, people who are perfectly Christ-centered and likeable and always awesome at every church. We know this because at one time or another, we have been – and still on some Sundays we still are – those people! So we're giving up trying to find a church with only awesome people that we instantly like and who never annoy us. Instead, we're taking a closer look at the leaders of the church and asking ourselves only the most important questions about those leaders.) You might have your own batch of most important questions, just make sure they don't include "Is the pastor bald?" One of the best men with the strongest character I ever met is bald. Plus, most pastors are bald, so you'll have very few churches to choose from.
3. Peers. We've just got to have at least a few friends who are approximately our age and in the same season (little kid invasion). We just might not survive life in the trenches without them; and we want to be able to invite people we meet to church and for them to feel like this Christianity stuff just might be relevant for their/our generation.
4.Worship: something in which my husband could joyfully participate without leading entirely. My husband has music in his veins. He is not only very talented, but he absolutely comes alive when musical worship is done with a spiritual and musical quality that leads peoples' hearts in true focus on God. He is also working long hours at his job right now, building a web development and consulting business from scratch and he can't commit to lead worship at church every Sunday. We'd both love it if he could handsomely contribute without not-so-handsomely over-committing himself.
5. Pretty. I figure that on those Sundays when the worship is a little dry or I'm just not tracking with the pastor's sermon, at least I'd like to be in a beautiful place where I can pray, meditate, let my mind wander and simultaneously enjoy the scenery. (Note: the more sleep-deprived you are, the more often these Sundays come. Don't judge me.)
I think that's it. Is anyone else searching for a new church? What are you looking for?


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Washington DC is one of the spectacular places to celebrate 4th July. It can also be counted among the most amazing place for 4th July celebrations. There are some beautiful places that are noted for the celebration. The monuments and other historical places form a strong background of American Independence Day celebration. In short, such places remind people about the sacrifice of their loved ones. They want to celebrate this day in a much significant manner. Out of all types of celebrations, fireworks is a mandatory one. It is always included in their list. No celebration is completed without the fireworks show.
4th of July 2022: Fireworks, Events & Celebration in Washington DC
Fireworks show at the National Mall:
Metro is considered to be the best mode to reach the National Mall. This place is very famous for its fireworks show and another type of 4th July activities. The National mall is opened for the public sharp at 10 am. People can enter the premises only after the security checkup. Throughout the day there is a lot of activities that take place inside the mall. As soon as the sun sets the place gets beautifully decorated with lights. Soon it accompanies with some beautiful fireworks show. The whole thing is organized in a systematic manner. The National Mall fireworks are so renowned that people can also witness it from other places like,
- Lincoln Memorial
- East Potomac Park
- FDR Memorial
- Rooftop bars in the Washington DC
Enjoy the Maryland Fireworks show:
In fact, Maryland is one such place that is also famous for its fireworks show. There are many events that are mostly family-friendly. Most of the events are performed by the local bands. However, in some places, there are artists that emerge from other countries. Important places for fireworks are
Annapolis: Yes, it is such a place that is reputed for its extraordinary fireworks show. There are events that commence from 6.15 pm and the fireworks show starts sharp at 9.15 PM. There is a parade that is also organized by the authorities.
Baltimore: The fireworks show of Baltimore can be viewed from other places too. Federal Hill, Harbor East is some of the places that are best for viewing the Baltimore fireworks. The fireworks show commences sharp at 9.30 pm. It continues throughout the night and people enjoy it greatly.
College Park: There are many people who also accumulate at this park to witness the fireworks show. The show starts at 9.30 pm and continues throughout the night. This place is said to be the ideal place for spending good times with friends. The parking is quite easy in this place. However, during the night the crowd increases to a great extent.
Experience the awesome fireworks of North Virginia:
The fireworks show of North Virginia is the most famous one. There are some noted places that are famous for the fireworks show. Alexandria, Fairfax, Herndon, Leesburg is quite renowned for some awesome fireworks show. There are lots of musical instrumental shows that are organized in such places. It is followed by an awesome fireworks show. People gather at such places right from the morning and stays there throughout the day. Most of the beaches in North Virginia is beautifully decorated so that people can enjoy the whole moment beautifully.
There are parades that start from the morning. Sometimes such parades are done by the kids. They look very beautiful. Slowly there are other types of programs that are also organized by various places. The beaches are the best place where people can celebrate this day. There are ample areas for dining, drinking, playing games and other curricular activities.
Read more: 4th of July 2022: Fireworks, Celebration & Guide in Las Vegas
Be a part of the amazing fireworks show:
Even if people are far from the country they always try to reach their place for the 4th July celebration. They make various plans with family and friends. Most of the hotels are found to be booked before 15 days of the day. Sometimes the fight fares remain high due to this day so it is best to come a few days earlier of 4th July. Most of the celebrations and functions are just incomplete without a great and grand fireworks show. Perhaps each and every place organizes the fireworks show to make this day more memorable and eventful.
Every year 4th July is celebrated with great pomp and show in almost all parts of the USA. People make a lot of exciting plans with their loved ones. Although it is a National holiday for the country this day is the most happening and busiest day in every Americans life. Not only Americans but Independence Day is always a very eventful day in the life of every people. Independence was gained by a lot of effort and hard work. To be very frank the Americans will really love to experience the preparations that are made every year for this special day.
Read more: 4th of July 2022: Fireworks, Events & Celebration in San Francisco


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The core of the writing system is the syllabary-- the glyphs needed to write each possible Axunašin syllable. Children learn to write by first learning these glyphs, then learning to modify them to show the final consonant (as shown at right, using the syllable pa).
Note that the b- row is used for both b and v.
This is not the full set of glyphs; there were 770 logographs representing individual words (including 18 used for digits and powers of ten). One can write entirely using the syllabary, but it would be like writing Japanese only using kana: only for children or foreingers. E.g. the name of the language is written using the glyph for Axun then na - ši+n.
The following diagram shows the Wede:i glyphs each of the Axunashin glyphs is based on. It does not represent a syllabary for Wede:i: often the Axunašin glyph is based on a word glyph, not a syllable glyph.
The italicized words represent glyphs which were borrowed by meaning rather than sound. E.g. muku 'bull' was used to write Axunašin bouz, which in turn became the glyph for syllable bou. A question mark indicates that the derivation of the Axunašin glyph is uncertain.
Finally, here is the modern Xurnáš syllabary. Each glyph descends from the Axunašin equivalent, but is now drawn as (in most cases) a single cursive stroke.
This is by no means the only way to draw the glyphs today. Here's the character mou in several different hands. (The date shows the approximate time the hand was developed.) The above chart represents a late form of the Classic tradition; Jenubri is based on this, but smooths out the strokes and replaces the loops with points. The Čeiyu hand is the standard in Čeiy. The others are artistic or historical variants.


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Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, carries algorithms that completely depends on the historical data in order to execute tasks accurately. It continues to find out different ways of ensuring higher efficiency in daily business functions.
This can be better understood via a quick example – consider yourself running a network scan or reading a thousand-page document. What is the percentage that you will succeed or don't miss a security weakness? The chances of your success will increase if your business is equipped with ML (Machine Learning). It can certainly prove to be a game changer for you.
Machine Learning, in other words, takes a large chunk of data and finds out the most prominent rules to get the desired result. With changing time, it will be able to track the patterns and gain more knowledge from the data. Thus, helping in optimizing your business by suggesting solutions to problems that weren't flagged by programmers.
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The reverse side is blank, providing an ideal large cutting board surface when not being used for serving. The board is constructed of organically-grown Moso bamboo, which is gentler on knives than plastic and easier to care for than hardwood.
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New DMV laws effective this month
Those who have had their license suspended because after being convicted of Driving Under the Influence will now have to install a breathalyzer-like device on their dashboards, requiring drivers to blow into it before their car will start.
The mandatory installation of ignition interlock devices, or IIDS, is one of two laws that went into effect July 1. The other has to do with the re-registration of vintage cars from 1963 to 1969 with black and yellow license plates. Both laws were signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2008.
"There are an estimated 40,000 persons convicted annually of DUI-related offenses who then drive on suspended licenses; further, there were 1,489 people needlessly killed in an alcohol-involved collision during 2007 in California," said DMV Director George Valverde. "This law is a major step toward reducing those numbers."
The DMV will notify the court if those who receive notice of mandatory installation fail to submit proof of installation within 30 days and pay a $40 administrative fee for verification. Failure to install an IID is a misdemeanor, and offenders may be punished by imprisonment in county jail for six months or less, by fine of $5,000 dollars or less or both.
Before a car's engine can be started, the driver must blow into the IID. If the resultant breath-alcohol concentration analyzed is greater than what is programmed — usually .02 or .04 — the motor will not turn over.
The re-registration law authorizes the owner of a vehicle with a model year of 1969 or earlier — for pickup trucks the cutoff is 1972 — to utilize license plates from the year of manufacture. This increases the original application fee from $35 to $45, but the $10 annual renewal fee, $20 plate retention fee and $12 plate transfer fee remain the same.
Blue license plates with yellow letters — issued between 1970 and 1990 — are also eligible. Plates for 1964 through 1972 must be registered with a sticker matching the model year of the vehicle that will display the plates.
For more information on both laws, visit www.dmv.ca.gov.
Big Blue gets big bucks
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday announced that $237 million in Recovery Act funds will go to for California transit improvements, with the Big Blue Bus receiving $14.3 million to purchase 15 alternative fuel replacement buses and 83 bus shelters
"By quickly moving federal dollars to the cities and towns across the country, we are putting people back to work now and ensuring that our nation will have reliable and efficient transit system for generations to come," said LaHood.
Since President Obama signed ARRA into law on Feb. 17, 2009, 343 grants totaling $3.2 billion have been made available for transit improvements throughout the nation.
"These funds are creating jobs now while investing in the future of our transit systems," said Administrator Peter Rogoff of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). "The public's demand for transit service continues to grow, and these dollars will help meet that need."
Overall, the U.S. Department of Transportation has made $48.1 billion available for highway, road, shipyard, bridge and airport construction and repairs nationwide, including $8.4 billion for transit capital and operating improvements. Currently, about 6,000 transportation projects across the country have been approved.


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Step 1: Restore
All things decay. It's life. When it comes to your car, people have just accepted that their new car will eventually "look" used and there is nothing to do about it. Imagine if your current car could look the way it did when it was new. There is good news: it can.
Paint correction is the process of using high speed polishers to burnish or remove infinitesimal amounts of paint from a surface. Consider the following video:
You can clearly see the effect paint correction has on restoring the surface of this paint. The vehicle is full of micro-scratches and swirls. These paint defects don't allow light to evenly refract off of the clear coat, which dulls the visual appearance. Paint correction removes paint defects that cause the surface to look faded, hazy or "old."
Now, you might be wondering- what's the big deal over a bunch of little scratches? While by themselves it seems vain, added all together- the process is what makes an old vehicle look new again!
Consider the following BMW M5. When all of the micro-scratches and swirls were polished out of the paint, the true color and reflection was brought out, exposing a new appearance. You can read all about this M5 restoration here.
Now, after a solid paint correction, traditionally a wax would be applied. Why? To add a sacrificial layer on top of the paint to minimize the decay of the paint. However, more often than not, wax achieves the opposite result! Proceed to Step 2 to find out more now!


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Interpretations:Extra Krispy
- Song
- Lyrics
- Interpretations
- Credits
- Guitar Tab
- Bass Tab
- Chronology
Better in NYC?[edit]
Uh, sex (and everything else) is just better in New York City? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.108.40.206 (talk) 14:38, August 18, 2005
Food theories[edit]
It's got to have something to do with Krispy Kreme judging by the spelling of the title. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ACupOfCoffee (talk • contribs) 01:56, December 13, 2005
- Or Kentucky Fried Chicken has a coating option called "Extra Krispy." ~Christina Miller, March 6, 2007
Interpretation 3[edit]
Some woman in a tv advertisement for "extra krispy", and she's finally done, after throwing rocks at the cameramen and learning that she's only getting paid $3 an hour and she's glad that she's getting off the set, hence the phrase "Bon, on y va". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 126.96.36.199 (talk) 09:44, August 29, 2006
Put It's Fun To Steal in the car for a drive to work.
When I hear the disco groove of "Extra Crispy" rhyming with "New York City" I just lost it.
Way more disco than anything Devo, but reminds me a little of Too Much Paranoia (Burger King jingle) or Shrivel Up (insipid rhymes). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.127.116.11 (talk) 18:44, January 3, 2013


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The La Spezia Port Authority is a financially-autonomous public agency established by law in 1994 to coordinate and plan harbor activities in the Port of La Spezia. The Port of La Spezia port authority is also responsible for promoting and controlling harbor operations; maintaining the port's common areas and facilities; and to provide cost-effective services to the Port of La Spezia's customers.
The La Spezia Port Authority has recently completed a new Port Master Plan for the Port of La Spezia in cooperation with other government agencies. The plan covers the territory around the Port of La Spezia from Lerici to Portovenere. In addition to the traditional Port of La Spezia, the plan addresses passenger traffic, tourist and yachting, fishing, and the industrial and oil sectors. The Port of La Spezia Master Plan seeks assure environmental protection while also improving commercial traffic, enhancing intermodal transport, making the shipbuilding sector more internationally competitive, adding facilities to support tourism, building a new cruise terminal, and strengthening fishing and mussel farming.
The Port of La Spezia enjoys a deep natural harbor protected by peninsula to the west and mountains to the east. The outer 2.2 kilometer (1.4 mile) long dam at the mouth of the gulf provides tranquil waters and smooth approaches to anchorage points and the docks. Pilotage services are required for cargo vessels of over 500 tons both entering and leaving the Port of La Spezia.
The Port of La Spezia covers about 1500 hectares and contains 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) of docks, 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) of railway tracks, and 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) of roads. The Port of La Spezia can accommodate the latest generation container vessels with drafts to 14 meters (45.9 feet). Covered warehouses in the Port of La Spezia contain 3.2 acres. The Port of La Spezia contains two container terminals, three multi-purpose terminals, two oil terminals, a coal terminal, a terminal for liquefied petroleum gas, two cereal terminals, a terminal for alimentary oils, a bulk terminal, and two concrete terminals.
Mazzi Magazzini Group oversees several companies that work in the Port of La Spezia. The company specializes in loading and unloading goods, including containers, throughout the port and providing services for all port operations. The Mazzi Magazzini Group has about 2.5 thousand square meters (26.9 thousand square feet) of uncovered area and 1.8 thousand square meters (19.4 thousand square feet) of warehouses. They also provide supporting equipment that includes lift trucks and mobile cranes with capacity for up to 42 tons. Container Service Srl. Provides services for all Port of La Spezia operations including loading/unloading general cargo, locking/unlocking containers, and customs inspections.
In 2008, the Port of La Spezia handled more than 18.6 million tons of cargo and over 1.2 million TEUs of containerized cargo. This included 14.4 million tons of general cargo, 1.6 million tons of solid bulk, and 2.5 million tons of liquid bulk.
The Port of La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT), owned by Contship Italia Group, covers a total area of over 27 hectares and can handle over 700 thousand TEUs per year. Located on the east side of the Gulf of La Spezia, surrounding mountains protect approaching vessels from heavy winds. The LSCT operates at the Fornelli Pier in the Port of La Spezia. The LSCT offers efficient container handling, integrated logistics services, and intermodal connections to rail and road transport. Intermodal connections are enhanced by this Port of La Spezia facility's proximity to the major rail and highway networks that link the industrialized areas of northern Italy and Europe.
The first container terminal in Italy to be under private management, the Port of La Spezia Container Terminal has a 1.4-kilometer (4.6 thousand foot) quay with alongside depth of 14 meters (45.9 feet). The LSCT has loading capacity for 20 thousand TEUs and contains 308 reefer points. In 2008, the Port of La Spezia's LSCT processed over a million TEUs of containerized cargo, and it anticipates handling 1.5 million TEUs in the coming years. This Port of La Spezia terminal is equipped with nine gantry cranes, including seven post-Panamax gantry cranes, eight rail-mounted yard cranes, ten rough terrain yard cranes, two mobile cranes with capacity for up to 100 tons, and 20 forklifts with capacity for up to 42 tons.
The Port of La Spezia operates a new retroport at Santo Stefano located about eight kilometers from La Spezia. The retroport area covers about 60 hectares and serves as a logistics platform for temporary storage of cargoes, container repairs, and automobile parking. The service center covers four hectares , and the logistics center covers 25 hectares. The retroport is connected with the Port of La Spezia and northern Italy by 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of rail.
Nora SpA is the inland depot in the Port of La Spezia for empty containers. Nora SpA offers repair and maintenance of containers (for leasing companies and shipping lines) and to all types of equipment. Located in S. Stefano Magra (Port of La Spezia), it operates a well-equipped area of 10 hectares, employing the most advanced machinery and technology for treatment of metal surfaces, repair, and stacking of containers.
The multi-purpose Speter SpA terminal in the Port of La Spezia operates at the Garibaldi and Paita Piers. This Port of La Spezia terminal specializes in handling forest products, zirconium, iron silicon, iron and steel products, ores, cement, clay, coils, lead, copper, and containers. It has 600 meters (1968 feet) of quays with alongside depth of up to 12 meters (39.4 feet). It contains one hectare of closed warehouses and 5.3 hectares of open areas. The Port of La Spezia's Speter terminal is equipped with quay cranes with capacity for up to 35 tons, a 100-ton capacity mobile crane, and forklifts with capacity for up to 45 tons. Five on-dock rail tracks serve the terminal and link with the national rail network.
Compagnia Laboratori Portuali Srl. is a multi-purpose terminal at the Port of La Spezia's Artom Wharf that covers over five hectares and specializes in handling general cargoes, solid bulk, and containers. It contains 1.1 acres of covered warehouses and operates over 100 vehicles with capacity for from 3 to 45 tons of cargo. This Port of La Spezia terminal handles solid bulk cargoes, kaolin, chromite, clay, coal, iron silicon, feldspar, marble, cellulose, wood, scrap iron, pig iron, coils, carpenters' products, pipes, general cargoes, and live animals.
The Port of La Spezia's Malaspina Wharf is 200 meters (656.2 feet) long and is equipped with four 6-ton capacity cranes. Specializing in rolling stock, general goods, and packaged goods, this Port of La Spezia wharf contains a 1.6 thousand square meter (17.2 thousand square foot) covered warehouse.
The Port of La Spezia's Garibaldi Wharf offers three berths of 510 meters (1673 feet) on the west side and two berths of 360 meters (1181 feet) on the east side. The wharf is equipped with 13 cranes with capacity for from six to 12 tons. This Port of La Spezia wharf has silos with capacity for 30 thousand tons of cereals and 5.5 thousand tons of concrete. The Garibaldi Wharf specializes in handling solid bulk, forest products, cellulose, base ferrous metals, cereals, iron and steel, concrete, minerals, ferrosilicon, and general cargoes.
The Monfer SpA (Italian) in the Port of La Spezia handles cereals at the east side of Garibaldi Pier. Covering about 4.5 thousand square meters (48.4 thousand square feet), its quay has alongside depth of 11 meters (36.1 feet). These Port of La Spezia silos have capacity to store up to 30 thousand tons of cereals.
The Port of La Spezia's Silos Granari della Sicilia is located on the west side of the Paita Pier. Operated by Rolcim SpA (Italian) and covering about 760 square meters (8181 square feet), it unloads cement through a pumping station linked to the cement silo.
Operating in the western Gulf of La Spezia, the 4.5-hectare Panigaglia Terminal specializes in imports of methane gas in the Port of La Spezia. Managed by the Snam Society of the Eni Group, this Port of La Spezia terminal has a 500-meter (1640-foot) jetty with alongside depth of ten meters (32.8 feet). Operating 24 hours per day, the Panigaglia Terminal in the Port of La Spezia can accommodate LNG tankers in all weather conditions. The terminal has two storage tanks for liquefied natural gas. The Port of La Spezia's Panigaglia Terminal has annual regasification capacity for 3.5 billion cubic meters (924.6 billion gallons) of gas. Arriving at the terminal in liquid form on gas tankers, the terminal converts the liquid to gas which is then injected into the national network. The terminal allows Italy to import gas from countries that are not connected to the national pipelines.
The Port of La Spezia has several energy-related terminals. The three-hectare Enel Port Terminal, located on the east side of the Port of La Spezia, handles liquid and dry fuels (fuel oils and coal). Its wharf is over 250 meters (820 feet) long and 200 meters (656.2 feet) wide, and it has alongside depth of 12 meters (39.4 feet). It can accommodate vessels to 85 thousand DWT. This Port of La Spezia terminal has capacity to discharge from 18- to 20-thousand tons of cargo.
The Port of La Spezia's Arcola Petrolifera (Italian) buoy terminal is located in the eastern gulf and handles refined and unrefined oil products. Capable of supporting oil tankers to 35 thousand DWT with drafts of up to 12 meters (39.4 feet), this Port of La Spezia terminal is linked directly by pipeline with the Arcola refinery.
The Terminal del Golfo, terminal operator for the Tarros Group (Italian) and other owners in the Port of La Spezia, specializes in container ships for lift-on/lift-off and roll-on/roll-off cargoes. The Tarros Group was created in Sardinia in 1963 to design and build their own roll-on/roll-off container vessels to replace the conventional ships used on the Sardinia route at the time. Since then, the Tarros Group has grown to be a leading Mediterranean multimodal operator in local and feeder services for deep-sea carriers. Today, the Tarros Group operates a container "door-to-door" business serving both Italy and other countries. Its commercial network extends to over 20 ports in the Mediterranean and more than 100 thousand TEUs per year.
The 4.2-hectare Terminal del Golfo is located in the eastern Port of La Spezia. With a 300-meter (984.2-foot) quay, the terminal also contains a 10 hectare passenger terminal. This Port of La Spezia terminal offers five roll-on/roll-off moorings and two lift-on/lift-off moorings with a 42-ton ship-to-shore crane and a 100-ton capacity Fantuzzi-Reggiane mobile crane. It has a wide range of forklifts, reach stackers, and other equipment. The Port of La Spezia's Terminal del Golfo has storage capacity for 7.5 thousand TEUs, and in 2008, the terminal handled about 160 thousand TEUs.
The Port of La Spezia's Paita Wharf is about 550 meters (1804 feet) long and has three berths, one of which handles roll-on/roll-off traffic. The cargoes handled at the Paita Wharf in the Port of La Spezia include non-ferrous metals, solid bulk, general goods, minerals, containers, fertilizers, cereals, concrete, vegetable oils, coal, and other bulk cargoes.
The Port of La Spezia Cruise Facility is located in front of the Public Gardens (Italian) and near the city center, shopping areas, museums, restaurants, and the city's walking district. This Port of La Spezia is equipped with a floating pier.
The rail system is a vital part of the Port of La Spezia's logistics chain. Over the last several years, the Sistema Spezia has undergone several improvements that include new track lines, a double-track to link the port with the town station, tracks linking the Port of La Spezia's Ravano area and Fornelli Pier to the rail station at Migliarina, and tracks linking the port with S. Stefano Magra and the back areas Migliarina. These improvements have strengthened the Port of La Spezia's competitive intermodal position. Italy's national Trenitalia railroad shipped three million tons of cargo, including 300 thousand containers, in 2007.
Almost one-third of the cargo traffic in the Port of La Spezia moves by rail. The Stefano Magra Rail Terminal is located behind the Port of La Spezia. The terminal is an integral part of the Port of La Spezia logistics system, enhancing its competitive position in international markets. The intermodal platform at this terminal allows the port to reduce road traffic and links the Port of La Spezia with the Interporto CEPIM (Italian) in Parma through a shuttle service. The platform both reduces rail-handling costs and enhances infrastructure and logistic links between the Port of La Spezia and Verona.
The Port of La Spezia's Muggiano Shipyard began operating in 1883 as Giorgio Henfrey and Company. The shipyard repaired ships that transported mineral ore for the Pertusola foundry in La Spezia. It has had several owners over the years. Until the early 1970s, the shipyard produced merchant ships. In 1975, it returned to its traditional naval activities, building vessels for Italy's Navy and the navies of other countries. Today, the Muggiano Shipyard in the Port of La Spezia builds submarines for the Italian Navy and superstructure for aircraft carriers. Current orders include upgrades and maintenance for several frigates, multi-purpose tugs, an oceanographic vessel for Chennai-India, and the world's largest 130-meter-long private mega-yacht.
The Port of La Spezia's San Marco Shipyard, in a protected position in the middle of the Gulf of La Spezia, covers 4.3 hectares. Adjacent to the commercial harbor, San Marco is capable of any kind of ship conversion for vessels to 80 thousand DWT and construction of vessels to 40 thousand DWT. This Port of La Spezia Shipyard has three piers of 220 and 100 meters (721.8 and 328.1 feet) and a floating dock. Today, the San Marco Shipyard is building chemical product tankers and sophisticated Fi-Fi tug boats.
The Port of La Spezia's Intermarine is a naval shipyard that designs and manufactures fiber-reinforced plastic marine craft. The Sarzana Shipyard near the Port of La Spezia is the company headquarters, research and development center, and main shipyard. Covering 7.6 hectares for the construction of large vessels, the shipyard made its name building sophisticated minehunters.
The Port of La Spezia's Navalmare SpA, located inside the Gulf of La Spezia, specializes in off-shore products like oil rigs, prefabricated ship sections, gas tankers, floating docks, container cranes, and unloading facilities for thermoelectric power stations.
Gruppo Ormeggiatori operates the mooring service in the Port of La Spezia. With a diverse fleet of working boats, the mooring service operates 24 hours per day throughout the year.
With compulsory pilotage for cargo boats over 500 gross tons, the Port of La Spezia's piloting service has been operating since 1902. The pilot service is available throughout the year in all weather conditions.
Rimorchiatori Riuniti Spezzini operates the tug service in the Port of La Spezia. It operates ten units (with up to 4500 Bhp) 24 hours a day throughout the year in all weather conditions.
Within the Port of La Spezia, Sepor handles industrial and naval decontamination and related waste treatment. It also operates Italy's first port plant that treats bilge and oily waters. Each day, Sepor collects food waste from ships and sterilizes it to destroy residual pathogens. Sepor also uses advanced ecological boats to treat seawater. Its fleet of 30 boats in the Port of La Spezia includes tugboats, barges, and ecological boats that operate throughout Italy.
There are eight popular marinas that complement the commercial Port of La Spezia. Porto Lotti has 500 berths for boats from 12 to 50 meters (39.4 to 164 feet) and 2.1 hectares of shoreside space. Marina technical staff provides mooring assistance and winter dry-docking.
The Marina del Fezzano (Italian) is located in a well-protected area in the heart of the Gulf of Spezia. Converted from an old naval shipyard, the marina has 250 berths with water and electricity. It offers a wide range of vessel repair services.
Navalmare Nautica (Italian) is popular with yachters. With capacity for 160 boats over 20 meters (65.6 feet), the marina has a floating pier and offers carpentry services for ships and boats.
The Port of La Spezia's Assonautica Marina is located at the Morin promenade. Covering 2.7 hectares of water surface, it offers a floating platform with toilets, a store room, an office, and a seawater station. Its 600 private berths are monitored on a 24-hour basis.
Centro Catamarani Italia specializes in service to multi-hulls, particularly catamarans. Its floating wharf is near the Morin promenade where visitors can find a sailing school, hire crew, and secure chartering services. Customers can hire catamarans that will show them the most beautiful areas on the peninsula. The boats are so popular that Catamarani Italia Srl. Was created to build and sell innovative catamarans of 10 and 13 meters (32.8 and 42.7 feet).
The Port of La Spezia is working on a new Tourist Port that will offer a variety of nautical services including accommodations, shipbuilding, and space for sports. The new marina will have 380 berths for large vessels and berths for over 1500 small boats. The Tourist Port in the Port of La Spezia will contain a hotel and a commercial area with bars, shops, restaurants, and a fitness club.
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New Excerpt – Valois Contingency Opening
I posted part of the opening scene for a book I've been working on for…a while (I think I started it in 2007 and it's still less than halfway through the first draft). This is the point where everything changes for the heroine and she has to overturn all her plans and get away from a bad situation rapidly heading for horrible.
I'm not sure I like it. She's under a lot of stress and trying to think very quickly. As a result, she's so emotionally shut down that it feels to me like it drags–and she doesn't say much, either.
Let me know what you think. Do you sympathize with this woman? Is she interesting enough to read a whole book about? Should I cut the scene from the book and just post it here as a teaser?
Public Service Announcement
Just popping in for a moment to say: My class Practical Chemistry for Writers starts up tomorrow so I'll most likely be a bit sparse for the next week or so.
On the other hand, I finished judging my entries for the On the Far Side contest organized by the RWA Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal chapter–a week before the deadline. Ahhh, the feeling of accomplishment.
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HARSH MANDER , a human rights activist, has been closely involved with people whose names have been excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC). In 2018, he visited detention centres in Assam as a Special Monitor of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). In his report, he alerted the NHRC to the prospect of Assam facing a Rohingya-type crisis. When the NHRC failed to act on his findings, he quit and released his 39-page report in the public domain, in which he held the state responsible for failing to distinguish between ordinary prisoners and detainees.
Mander also petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of people who had spent many years in detention centres in violation of all international norms. He wanted the Chief Justice of India to recuse himself from the case. The apex court admitted his petition, but the CJI came down heavily on Mander, stating that the questions judges asked during a debate could not be construed as proof of their bias. He removed Mander as a petitioner and the Supreme Court Legal Services Authority argued the case. Shortly after, however, the apex court ordered the release, with certain conditions, of people who had been in detention centres for three years or more. Meanwhile, Mander's fight on the behalf of the detainees continues. Excerpts from an interview he gave Frontline :
About 1.9 million people did not make it to the final NRC list published on August 31. Soon after, we heard political voices, including that of the Bharatiya Janata Party, against it. Do you think the NRC has proved to be an exercise in futility?
The entire process is riven with politics and a discourse of perception and political mobilisation, and the "othering" of a community. We could not possibly have expected anything different.
Was it not an ethnic issue to begin with?
Yes, it was. Today, there are three sets of players, and all of them are unhappy with the NRC. The entire agitation was built on the premise that there are millions of illegal immigrants in India from Bangladesh. Those agitating were agnostic, never communal. So they were equally opposed to Hindu as well as Muslim Bengali immigrants. The numbers they spoke about were 8 million, 15 million and so on. After the process, which was so arduous and had so many problems, only 2 million immigrants have emerged. And even in this figure, there are 4 lakh people who have not appealed to Foreigners Tribunals. These are presumably people from other parts of the country who do not need to be on the NRC. So we are looking at 1.5 million people. It means that the entire basis of the agitation, that the Assamese ethnic people would be submerged with the influx of people, was not true .
The entire exercise did not make sense not because it was done badly, but because the BJP is obviously a communal party and there was a deliberate "othering" of Muslims. So, although we do not have official figures, it is clear that a larger number of Hindus have failed to make it to the NRC than Muslims. For the BJP, then, to disenfranchise those who have not made it to the NRC will be political suicide. They are unhappy. For the BJP and the RSS [Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh] to reject the process that their own governments at the Centre and the State have driven and call it biased is extraordinary. The Assamese of Bengali origin are the ones who have the most reason to be satisfied with the outcome because it endorses what they have been saying—that the Bengali-origin Muslims are the people who came here when one could legally come here and settle down. These are their descendants. There is no hue and cry over the sufferings of the past six years. Also, there is no closure to the process, so they are still unhappy. That is why all three parties are unhappy, but for different reasons.
At the same time, the Union Home Minister has called these people infiltrators. Don't you think these people are, at worst, just economic migrants or undocumented migrants?
Yes, that is the emotive language of politicians. Also, the word "infiltrator" has a different emotive imagery from a refugee. For them to use the word "refugee" for some people here, and not use it for the Rohingya who have come here under difficult circumstances makes it clear that it is a selective, communalised vocabulary.
Also, the NRC is not the only story. There is an NRC-plus story, involving the Citizenship Amendment Bill and the threat to carry it to every part of the country. Despite the outcome in Assam, the claim that India is being flooded by Bengali Muslim "infiltrators" persists. If at all there are so-called infiltrators, their numbers are not of the magnitude imagined or claimed. If at the end of the exercise, there are 3 lakh people who do not have proof of citizenship, one has to ask, was the process worth it?
I f the entire exercise is being questioned, why does the BJP insist on it in the name of re-verification?
It is more about the BJP's pet subjects, like the fate of Article 370, the Uniform Civil Code, the construction of the Ram Mandir, and getting rid of "infiltrators". It is just a carrying forward of their politics, the constant "othering" of a section of Indian citizens. But most of all, it means the death and the killing of our Constitution. The Constitution talks of all Indians as equal, irrespective of religion. The Citizenship Bill runs contrary to this.
You visited the detention centres as a Special Monitor of the NHRC. Are they any different from the usual jails?
They are worse. The detention centres are like a jail within a jail. They do not even have the usual provisions of jails like a television, a newspaper or a library for inmates. In a jail you can meet family once a week. Not so here. They do not have the right to work, right to parole, the families are separated, the husband in one jail, the wife in another, the children outside.
I believe there is a peculiar human rights tragedy with some of the children being regarded as Indian citizens but not so their parents.
Actually, it is going to be more complicated because the 2004 Amendment [to the Citizenship Act, incorporating Section 6A] is a terrifying one. What it says is that if you are born in India you will be an Indian citizen, provided neither of your parents is a so-called illegal immigrant. Once a person is declared an illegal immigrant, his or her progeny will also be declared illegal immigrants.
What happens to children when their parents are in a detention centre?
It is absolutely frightening. The provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act which are supposed to give them protection are completely disregarded. A child has to be protected regardless of the parents' nationality or religion. It is also felt now that the foreigners tribunals are nothing more than a hoax. They are not qualified to sit in judgment. They are said to have special targets to meet, at the end of the month, at the end of the term. The foreigners tribunals are no doubt unprofessional. They are appointed by the State government, have no security of tenure and have to do the State government's bidding. They are given Rs.90,000 a month, and they are given a lot of power to decide who is a foreigner and who is not. You can well imagine their situation. Their desire to fall in line with the government is understandable. By all accounts, there are informal targets, and good performance means how many have been declared foreigners from the number of people who appeared before them. It is a human tragedy. People are reduced to mere statistics.
The Foreigners Tribunal might declare you to be a foreigner while you could be an unlettered, undocumented Indian. Is it not a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution, the right to life and liberty?
I believe everything that was done, or is being done, is in contravention of a number of constitutional provisions. Of course, the tragedy of it all is it is being done under the watchful eye of the Supreme Court, and facilitated by it.
You approached the Supreme Court on the rights of detainees and had requested the Chief Justice to recuse himself from the case. The court admitted the petition, although the Chief Justice refused to recuse himself. I understand you ceased to be the petitioner in the case.
They passed the first order, agreeing to the release of the people with certain conditions. The court said that those foreigners who had spent over three years in detention centres in Assam could be released on two sureties of Rs.1 lakh each. However, the released persons have to report to local police stations to ensure that they do not abscond. The court also stated that the detenues must provide their biometrics to the detention centre authorities, and the address where they would be available. The ruling corrected a violation of international norms of incarceration where a person can be so detained for three months, or a maximum of six months. If the authorities fail to furnish evidence, the detainees have to be released. The conditions imposed on persons released from detention centres are tough, but it is a better life than the one inside the detention centres.
Has the Supreme Court's proactive role helped the issue?
No, the process throughout has only worsened the issue. The Supreme Court turned around the burden of truth and made it the responsibility of the common man to furnish the proof of his citizenship. He was looked upon as a foreigner until he proved his citizenship. It should be the other way around. The court, in effect, took on the role of the executive in this. If it acts as the executive then who do you appeal to against the decisions of the Supreme Court? Does one go back to the same court?


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Happy Summer Vacation!!!
We made it!! Summer vacation has officially began for many school staff and students. Even though vacation has started, many educators and homeschoolers will be doing research for new art lessons, displays, etc. for the 2014-15 school year. Here's a simple idea to use in any classroom when you are working on a project or art lesson. When I taught art on the secondary level, I always posted the steps for each art lesson on one of the main bulletin boards in my classroom. This allowed each student to be reminded of the steps for each art lesson and cut down the amount of students who asked "What are we supposed to do again?......." A simple version of this is displayed below. An example of the completed demonstration painting is displayed with the lesson steps simply written above. The bulletin board also features our colorful Pencil Bulletin Board Trim as well as out C-R-C poster. Have a wonderfully restful and creative summer.
Chuck Close Inspired Portraits
One of the most successful portrait lessons that I've taught on the secondary level uses the grid technique. Using the grid technique to teach drawing can really be effective in building students confidence in the art room. For this lesson, the students used magazine ads to create the drawings; they also used oil pastels to color the portraits. (Because it takes a good amount of time and focus to complete this project, this lesson really helps in managing an art class.)
This particular grid portrait is inspired by the work of Chuck Close. Chuck Close is a famous artist who is known for his beautiful portraits and inspiring story. To learn more about the grid technique and Chuck Close, click on the links below.
Art Room Management 101
Today I was thinking about my first professional teaching job as an art teacher in an elementary school that served 800 students in grades K-5. When I walked into the art room, the students were screaming, wrestling, standing on tables and throwing art supplies at each other. I thought to myself, what have I gotten myself into? After a short few weeks, a lot of prayer, and hard work, I got the art room in order and the students back on track. Thus, today I want to share five simple tips for managing an art classroom successfully.
1. Organization
This is one of the most important tips on the list. Lack of organization can cause major issues in your classroom. Keep you supplies and student work in order. Make sure your class is neat and clean at the end of each day. Prepare your lessons in a timely manner. Have a seating chart for each class.
2. Engaging Art Lessons
There are hundreds of great websites and blogs to help you develop amazing art lessons that will keep the students focused in a positive way. Keep your presentations/demonstrations between 5-10 minutes long and allow the students more time to have fun creating.
3. Bell Work
This tip works on all grade levels. Have the students do a simple 5 minute drawing or art activity in an art journal as soon as they walk in the room. This helps to get their creative juices flowing.
4. 10 Minutes of Quiet Time
For the first 5-10 minutes of each project, tell the students that they have to work quietly so that they can concentrate. In some cases the students become so engaged in their work they stay quiet for 20 minutes. You can also play soft classical music while they're quiet to stimulate the creative sides of their brains.
5. Consistent Integrity
Keep the routine, rules, and procedures in your class consistent. Follow through on positive and negative consequences.
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Shotoku USA, Shotoku Broadcast Systems' North American operation, has revealed plans to bring a significantly enhanced version of its External Control Automation Interface (ECI) to NAB 2018. The upgraded interface incorporates powerful new features that add a layer of intuitiveness and functionality for Shotoku's flagship TR-XT robotic camera control system. The Company's exhibition plans also coincide with the one-year anniversary of Shotoku USA, a company founded to support Shotoku's significant and growing customer-base in North America.
"NAB 2018 will be especially exciting as we mark the one-year anniversary of Shotoku USA," said James Eddershaw, managing director. "North America has always been a key market for our Robotics systems and we're happy to announce that Robotics will be the major focus of the booth this year. In addition to demonstrating the enhanced capabilities of the ECI Automation Interface, we'll be highlighting the incredibly popular SmartPed robotic pedestal, the SmartTrack rail system, and of course our control panels."
Shotoku USA's Robotic Support Specialist, Matt Servis, will be on hand to demonstrate the full range of products and discuss any aspect of the system, from initial design and specification through installation, commissioning and US-based after sales service.
External Control Interface (ECI) Automation Interface for TR-XT
Shotoku's enhanced version of its ECI for the Company's flagship TR-XT robotic camera control system elevates flexibility while adding a layer of control. Building on the TR-XT's advanced features, including pre-set shot recall functionality, the unit now supports full joystick trim control to adjust and restore the pre-sets as necessary, from the automation system or switcher itself.
This additional external control also allows shots to be trimmed on-air without the need for a dedicated camera operator via the automation system. The enhanced ECI provides an interface for Facility Management and Control Systems (FMCS) enabling a TR-XT to be reconfigured remotely as well.
Highlights – Shotoku's "Smart" Solutions
SmartPed Robotic Pedestal
Shotoku USA will also showcase the SmartPed Robotic Pedestal, a fully robotic XY pedestal embraced by some of the world's most prominent broadcasting organizations. SmartPed addresses the creative and commercial demands of on-air environments with a cost-efficient and high-performance solution. The three-wheel smooth-steer pedestal features a new height column without any need of pneumatic balancing, multi-zone collision avoidance and detection systems, and precision-engineered, electro-mechanical steer/drive system for unparalleled levels of performance and reliability. SmartPed offers instant switchover between local/remote operation, which makes the pedestal versatile and easily operated in any application. No re-reference or calibration is ever required when switching between these modes and a pan-bar mounted local joystick enables easy control from the studio floor as necessary. Intended specifically for use in demanding, high-profile live TV productions day after day, the SmartPed design has reliability and ease of use built-in from the start.
Shotoku's SmartTrack highly adaptable rail camera system supports floor or ceiling operation and a range of height column configurations, in both upright and inverted modes. SmartTrack combines the precision and flexibility of Shotoku control systems with a rail-based dolly and elevator column system to provide a unique perspective on any live, multi-camera studio production.
Shotoku's range of pedestals, height drives, pan/tilt heads and control systems for live studio productions in traditional or VR/AR applications will be on display as well.
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09 Feb Intel, in Show of Support for Trump, Announces Factory in Arizona
Intel, the world's largest computer chip manufacturer, will invest $7 billion to finish a factory in Arizona, adding 3,000 jobs, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday after meeting with President Trump at the White House.
The completion of the factory, which will complement two other Intel semiconductor plants in Chandler, Ariz., had been under consideration for several years.
Standing beside Mr. Trump in the Oval Office, Brian Krzanich, Intel's chief executive, said the company had decided to proceed now because of "the tax and regulatory policies we see the administration pushing forward."
Mr. Trump said: "The people of Arizona will be very happy. It's a lot of jobs."
He said Intel called the White House several weeks ago to coordinate the announcement. That outreach illustrates the tightrope that Silicon Valley companies are walking as they deal with a president most of them did not want to see in office.


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When starting Steele & Borough we both felt that the vegan direction was the future – and still is. There was something intriguing about creating classic looking bags with a more contemporary material. Above that, vegan leather has some great advantages. The most obvious is of course that no animals are harmed in the process of making it. But there is more. Our vegan leather is made out of PU, which is lightweight and water-resistant This serves well when commuting to work on an everyday basis and don't want to add any extra weight or worry about what pouring rain will do to your bag. It also has the practical aspect that when taking care of it you can just wipe it off with a wet cloth if it gets dirty, nothing more.
Our design - It`s in the details
The Steele & Borough zipper-puller was sketched down in roughly 15 minutes. Initial ideas can come really fast. But after that often comes a long process of getting things it into the right size, finding the right material and testing the function e.t.c. Sometime 24 hours is enough, sometimes 24 days is enough. We believe in making the very best we can out of every detail, and that these details together creates a great bag that will last a long time. That is what defines the spirit behind Steele & Borough.


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Carnelian Turquoise & Prehnite Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Faceted 3mm Carnelian gemstones beads mixed with smooth and faceted Turquoise beads, and a faceted Prehnite cube. The sterling square charm beads add a fun splash of silver & light.
Turquoise represents healing & protection, Carnelian is also associated with motivation and taking action.
Finished with a lobster claw clasp , measuring 7 3/8".