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Gemma: So what's been on your watching plate lately?
Rasha: Well, I've been working on a lot of longer writing projects, as you know, and then just needing to clear a lot of other work, so TV's been on in the background. I binge-watched Queen Sugar while revising my chapter. I recommend it.
G: Yes, so did my sister. It's on my summer list. What makes you recommend it?
R: I would chat it with you. I love that the relationships among 3 siblings form the emotional core of the series, and it doesn't hurt that the farm they inherited from their father is the central engine of plot. I am susceptible to farm stories. I love Cousin Tara, so I was always going to watch this show. I think you'd like that each character gets moments of triumph, and moments where their judgment is severely called into question.
G: Ooh, I do like those things. I am not susceptible to farm stories, but I am def susceptible to interfamilial shifts and tensions, and I love it when no one is righteous.
R: No one is perfectly righteous. They all get called out, and they are all glorious, you still cheer for them.
G: Awesome! Definitely on my summer list, then. In fact, it is my literal favorite thing when no one is righteous, now that I think about it. To the point where I think it's kind of bleak that that has to be a favorite thing.


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For a while now, Ridley Scott has been mulling an as-yet-untitled film about the 1986 Reykjavik summit that was held between US president Ronald Reagan and Russian premier Mikhail Gorbachev, which went a long way to ending the cold war.
While he hasn't actually decided if he'll step behind the camera yet, he's definitely intent on getting the script made and out into cinemas by early next year. "These are fascinating historical characters, larger-than-life figures, but I want to show who they were and why they did what they did," Scott told The Hollywood Reporter. "Their actions helped shape history, paving the way for the end of the Cold War."
If he doesn't take the job, his brother Tony could always do it, with 15 different types of lens filter and Gorbachev's famous birthmark exploding at the end. Or maybe not. Check the Hollywood Reporter for the full story .

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People with diabetes are free to enjoy fruit as long they carefully monitor portion sizes and total carbohydrate intake, states the American Diabetes Association. Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits in juice or light syrup are more filling choices than dried fruits or fruit juices.Continue Reading
Each portion of fruit should contain one serving of carbohydrates, or about 15 grams. That amounts to only 1/3 to 1/2 of a cup of fruit juice, or just 2 tablespoons of dried cherries or raisins, explains the ADA. A cup of strawberries or blackberries, two clementines, or one-third of a cantaloupe are all more satisfying snacks for the same amount of carbohydrates, according to WebMD.Learn more about Nutrition & Diets


text: Horror sells and that's apparently very good for "Weird Tales," a magazine founded in Chicago in the 1920s. HBO is considering an anthology series based on stories from the magazine, which stopped publishing in 1954. Variety reports directors Oliver Stone, Francis Ford Coppola and Tim Burton are "frightfully close" to becoming involved in the project. Oak Forest's Robert Weinberg, a co-owner of Weird Tales Ltd., which owns most of the magazine material, confirms. "The success of a TV series such as `Tales from the Crypt' paved the way for something like this," Weinberg told INC. He's working with screenwriters Mark Carducci and Peter Atkins on the project.


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Sprinkler Repair Austin – To Repair or Replace?
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Sprinkler Repair for Austin Residents and Businesses
Is an old sprinkler system costing too much? Repairing or renovating an existing sprinkler system can improve efficiency and reduce costs. Repair or replace? That is the question that many Austin home owners and businesses are facing. The answer is strongly dependent on a variety of factors including irrigation needs, age and effectiveness of the existing sprinkler system and budget.
Irrigation needs are strongly dependent on a few key factors: property size, lay of the land and lawn vs. landscaping. Depending on the situation, it might be necessary to install a more efficient system. In other cases, a few modifications may achieve the desired effect. And lastly, budget plays a significant role in how one addresses sprinkler repairs.
Sprinkler Repair – Austin's Greatest Water Conservation Efforts
Sprinklers that are not operating at their peak can be a costly problem. In Texas, it is not uncommon to experience droughts and periods of high heat. It is during these times, that home and business owners often feel the effects of a poorly designed or inefficient sprinkler system. Sprinkler systems that are old and outdated may be leaking or may require more water to achieve the same results as a newer or updated system.
The push for water conservation has had a huge impact on irrigation. This has led many home owners and businesses to re-think irrigation and their sprinkler system. When irrigating a larger property that is primarily lawn, one should consider a type of sprinkler nozzle that will utilize large droplets of water to minimize misting and wind drift. A sprinkler system that utilizes these types of nozzles are extremely effective at providing the water needs of larger areas. A drip system is best suited, however, for landscapes that require direct water delivery, such as; pots, landscape beds and container gardens. Drip systems deliver water directly to the roots of plants and eliminate run-off and evaporation that often occur with spray-type sprinkler systems. A licensed irrigation specialist can provide valuable insights into sprinkler systems that will adequately and efficiently achieve the desired irrigation results.
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Repairing an existing sprinkler system can pose certain challenges that are best addressed by a licensed irrigation specialist. At Meridian Landscape Services, our licensed irrigation specialists can provide valuable insights and cost effective options for your sprinkler system and irrigation needs. A walk-thru inspection and supporting reports will help diagnosis your sprinkler system and indicate any repairs that are needed. Contact us today to discuss your project.
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Jackson, MS (January 19, 2009) Last week, an autism insurance reform bill has been introduced in the Mississippi State legislature. House Bill 720, sponsored by State Representative Noal Akins (R-12) will require private healthcare policies to provide coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. HB 720 will cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other medically necessary, evidence-based treatments prescribed by an insured's treating physician or psychologist. Coverage for autism treatments and therapies shall be subject to a maximum benefit of $50,000 annually through age 21.
There are currently eight states that have passed similar bills. HB 720 has been referred to both the House Insurance Committee and the Appropriations Committee and is awaiting a hearing in both committees.


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The giveaway has finally ended. To everyone who participated, thank you very much and hope you will win the Lenovo Ideapad. Results will be up in the next post. Stay tuned for it!
Back in July we celebrated Joshua's birthday at Alexis, The Gardens.
Check out some of the yummy food we had. heheheh
There were so many clams we could barely see the pasta.
I love this pizza! shrimp. yumz! Spinach rocks too! Popeye's favourite.
This one also not bad. 😀
joshua posing with this present. ehhe
We took a group shot at the entrance of Alexis before leaving.


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Tin Can Centerpieces
• 19 May 2010
This morning I'm donning my grubbies and heading to my neighbor's home to work on this little project. Instead of using hydrangeas though, we are using wheat grass. It's far less expensive and superb for a true Springtime look! Plus, once Gabrielle posted about it a couple of months ago, I've since wondered how to get a little wheat grass into my life :) Thanks to my friend Katie...I will! She's a rockstar at planting wheat grass now. I'll try to procure a detailed tutorial from her to share...
An interesting note regarding spray paint...you'll notice if you click through to the tutorial that MS suggests painting the cans with a brush. While you'll definitely have a myriad of color options if you do this (spray paint at places like Home Depot and such are usually only offered in pretty basic colors), it'll be more time consuming and likely messier. When my friend and I visited Home Depot we were torn because we loved the pretty hues of the Martha Stewart line, but strongly preferred the convenience of spray paint for this project. The associate working there noted our dilemma and suggested we visit a graffiti store downtown instead. He said they offered unique shades, similar to those we were swooning over from the MS line. Hmmm...
We decided to take him up on his advice and hit a store called Up Rock here in SLC. It turns out they did have the perfect shade of Berry Pink. How random is that? I feel like I've discovered a new "craft" source. Who knows, maybe the graffiti store in your city has a plethora of gorgeous colors too!
image 1 - Martha Stewart; image 2 - Design Mom
9 comments:
- Anderson said...
How strange that there even IS a graffiti store!! Who knew? Hm... either way, great idea. I hope your wheat grass tins turn out fabulously!
- May 19, 2010 at 12:33 PM
- caroline said...
I would never have guessed that there was such a thing as a graffiti store. And I doubt I'd have guessed it was in SLC!
I've found that the spraypaint color selection tends to be better at Lowe's. Got a lovely teal/blue by Valspar there, think it was called Caribbean. Looking forward to seeing your wheatgrass project!
- May 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM
- Rachel said...
Steph these look great!
- May 19, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Steph, please wear a face mask when you use the spray cans. V strong fumes.
- May 20, 2010 at 1:18 AM
- Stephanie said...
Rubyluisa...will do :)
- May 20, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- Barbie said...
This is a GREAT find! So glad to know about this store. I plan on spray painting my porch chairs and am hoping to find a great color--so hard to do in exterior colors though. I'll definitely check out this store.
Also--would really LOVE a wheat grass tutorial.
- May 20, 2010 at 8:54 AM
- {Staci} said...
wheat grass in painted coffee cans. brilliant. going right now.
except, i don't drink coffee. where can i find cans to paint? hmmm.
- May 20, 2010 at 5:07 PM
- Jill said...
Wal-Mart also has a much better color selection than any of the home improvement stores I've been to. I don't love Wal-Mart and avoid it like the plague but I will break down and go there for spray paint.
- May 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM
- stephmodo said...
Great tips ladies! I'm happy to know about other paint sources that you recommend.
Staci, the small cans were just from things used in-house like diced tomatoes, black beans, etc.
The large cans were from a restaurant.
- May 23, 2010 at 8:42 AM


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By JANIE McCAULEY
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant patted his chest after two big baskets in the fourth quarter and let everybody know "I got this!" Stephen Curry knocked down a timely baseline 3-pointer, reached his hand high and gestured to further ignite a raucous sellout crowd.
On a day Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum put on a dazzling display of shot-making for Portland, the NBA's top-seeded team of superstars found its touch down the stretch and defended with purpose.
Durant had 32 points and 10 rebounds in his Golden State playoff debut, Curry scored 29 points, and the Warriors withstood that sensational day by the Trail Blazers' dynamic backcourt duo to win Game 1 of the first-round series 121-109 on Sunday.
McCollum scored a playoff career-best 41 points, and Lillard had 34, but the Warriors made the crucial big plays on both ends down the stretch with Portland missing injured center Jusuf Nurkic.
"When they got it going, they're hitting tough shots in the first half, some you've just got to live with, we played great defense," Curry said. "They were just able to finish, but over the course of 48 you just try to wear them down."
Draymond Green had 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots and three steals to help last season's second-place team take the first step in what it is counting on to be a championship run.
Durant shot 12 for 20, showing no issues with a recent left knee injury that sidelined him 19 games before he returned for the final three regular-season contests with the NBA-best Warriors.
"The game ratchets up when you get into the playoffs," Durant said. "I definitely felt good out there."
Game 2 is Wednesday night at Oracle Arena.
The opener in a rematch of last season's Western Conference semifinals won in five games by Golden State didn't disappoint featuring two of the NBA's best backcourt duos. There was a little of everything: physical play, trash talk, deep 3-pointers, monster blocked shots and dazzling dunks. After one flurry of a third-quarter sequence when several players on both teams hit the floor trying to secure a loose ball, four towel guys frantically wiped down the court.
Durant got going fast. KD drove the lane for a one-handed slam midway through the first then knocked down a 3 from the top about a minute later. After missing a dunk but getting fouled, Durant pounded the basket stanchion with his right fist in frustration.
He vowed to take his game to another level as a new season begins — not to mention the quest for his first title.
As the final period got underway, Ian Clark did what he often does to give the Blazers fits and chipped in during a 15-2 run on the way to 12 points off the bench. The 6-foot-3 guard scored a putback off his own miss in the paint one possession then knocked down a 3-pointer the next as Golden State went ahead 97-90 with 8:59 remaining.
McCollum shot 11 of 15 in the first half then began the second 2 for 7 and finished his day 16 of 28, while Lillard went 12 for 26. McCollum's 27 first-half points matched a Portland playoff record for a half and he and Lillard had 48 of their team's 56 at the break.
"You've got to give them a lot of credit, they got it going," Green said. "At some point you have to make them miss."
The Warriors' defensive intensity after halftime was the difference in the Blazers' minds — and Lillard expects everybody to do more.
"Dame and CJ, if they get 80 between them we've still got to score another 40 or 50 from somewhere," coach Terry Stotts said.
Trail Blazers: McCollum is the eighth Portland player with 40-point playoff performance, the second ever of his career. … Lillard and McCollum are the first Blazers teammates to score 34 or more points in a playoff game since Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter on May 19, 1992. … Their 75 points were two off the franchise playoff record by teammates.
Warriors: Curry moved by Wilt Chamberlain (507) for second place on the Warriors list for career playoff field goals. … Curry hit a 3-pointer in his NBA record 59th consecutive playoff game, making his first 1:17 into the game. … Green emphatically blocked a shot by Noah Vonleh in the third as the Portland center playing in place of Nurkic was going up with one hand to dunk.
The Warriors hope to get forward Matt Barnes back from a sprained right ankle and foot Wednesday night for Game 2, while the Blazers were uncertain when Nurkic might be ready to return.
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There's not much that will surprise the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings about each other when the two teams play for the fourth time this season and the second time in 11 days Sunday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Tex.
San Antonio has won all three of the games this year with the Kings, including on March 8 when the Spurs notched their largest comeback victory under coach Gregg Popovich in overcoming a 28-point deficit to win 114-104 at the AT&T Center.
San Antonio played that contest without Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge, who were both resting. Manu Ginobili led the team in scoring as he set a season-best with 19 points.
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The Spurs (52-16) head home after a 104-96 loss late Saturday night against the Grizzlies in Memphis, their second consecutive loss and third in five games after winning nine straight and garnering the top record in the league and the Western Conference.
It is just San Antonio's third losing streak of the season; they haven't lost three straight this year.
Leonard had 22 points in the loss to the Grizzlies and Aldridge added 21 points for San Antonio. The Spurs are now 0-2 against Memphis this season and play Memphis twice more in the final 14 games of the regular campaign.
Spurs guard Tony Parker returned to action Saturday night against the Grizzlies after missing the last four games with back stiffness. He was just 2 of 8 from the floor with four points, two rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes of action.
"You have to give them credit, Memphis played great defense and we just didn't make some shots," Parker said. "It wasn't our best performance. We just have to keep battling -- it sounds simple."
Nine of the Spurs' final 14 games are at home, but those games are against teams like Memphis (twice), the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers.
"You've got some teams fighting for everything, some teams with no big responsibilities and playing freely, so everything is complicated at this point," Ginobili said. "We can't relax. There's no team in the league that's going to just let you get a win. You have to go after it every game."
The Kings head to the Alamo City off a 110-94 loss on Saturday to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder. The defeat snapped Sacramento's modest two-game winning streak.
Georgios Papagiannis had 14 points and 11 rebounds for Sacramento while Skal Labissiere added 13 points and Buddy Hield scored 11 points as the Kings dropped to 27-42.
Papagiannis has accepted the unenviable task of taking over for the traded DeMarcus Cousins and is making the most of his learning-on-the-job opportunity.
"Every game and every practice I am trying to get used to the players because most of the time I had been in Reno and everything works right now," Papagiannis said after the loss. "I'm in a rhythm right now."
The Kings had five players in double figures against Oklahoma City but most of that damage was done in garbage time after Sacramento trailed by 22 points at halftime.
"It's hard to come back on a great team like that," Hield said of Oklahoma City. "They have been playing together for a while. We are a young team, so we just have to keep learning from these losses and keep getting better."


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Elegy for a Dead World: Three portals to long-dead civilizations await you. Of your team, only you -- the poet -- arrived intact. Your job is to explore these worlds, write about what you find, and share your stories with the rest of the universe. Other players will read what you write, and assess it. Are your stories descriptive? Lyrical? Touching? The sky in your own homeworld is populated by stars that shine brighter, the more the real world appreciates your writing. Your goal is to write something so moving that a thousand others applaud you. Each of the three worlds was inspired by the works of a British Romance-era poet: Shelley, Keats, and Byron.
With Elegy, we want to demonstrate that everyone possesses the ability to create. When you enter the game, you see our interpretations of Shelley's, Keats', and Byron's apocalyptic poetry. It then prompts you to interpret them. Why are there towering skyscrapers here and wood huts there? Why would people destroy the Astronomy collection of their library but leave the rest? What drove this civilization to live underground? Players' stories have been delightfully divergent: some write archaeological accounts; others write fiction within the framework we give them; there's even been a tiny smattering of poetry.
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Referees, umpires, touch judges, goal umpires, TMOs, linesmen, rules official. Who'd be one?
No matter how well you do your job, there is a better than even chance that some disgruntled coach, captain, player, club president, water boy or No. 1 ticket holder will blame you for their loss.
The fact that they were without skill, luck or tactical nous and comprehensively outplayed by the opposition won't come into it. The reason for the loss will all come down to one or two decisions by the bloke with the whistle.
There are no exceptions here — it happens in all sports. Michael Cheika is good at it, fuming over a series of decisions that apparently contributed to the Wallabies' loss to the All Blacks in Dunedin last month. Arsene Wenger has a habit of it. Apparently the ref was to blame for Arsenal losing to Stoke City the other day.
But the absolute champions of blaming the referee are rugby league coaches. And the two latest — and arguably most blatant — exponents are Trent Barrett and Shane Flanagan.
Barrett blew his top when his side, Manly, went down to Penrith on Saturday, petulantly demanding the match officials go into the dressing room and explain to his players how their decisions had ended the club's season.
Flanagan, just as petulant, ranted about the "disgraceful" refereeing that apparently resulted in Cronulla losing to the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.
As my colleague Patrick Smith wrote in his column this morning: "What a sook."
Both of them are totally wrong. Both Cronulla and Manly were beaten by teams that were hungrier, harder, more enthusiastic and made fewer mistakes. The referees and the Bunker had little or nothing to do with the outcomes.
The much maligned refs and umpires are largely just ordinary humans doing their best.
Like all humans — coaches and athletes included — they make mistakes. But few of them are biased and most of them, at least at the elite level, have a decent understanding of their sport. And across the swings and roundabouts of a footy season, it will even itself out — some bad calls will go in your favour, some against.
Broadly, good teams tend to win, not-so-good teams tend to lose. Cronulla and Manly were not good enough.
What's most disgraceful, of course, is that Barrett and Flanagan are damaging their sport. At a time when NRL crowds are down and the sport is battling for its place in Australia's crowded sporting market, the coaches are blackening the name of rugby league by suggesting the contests aren't fair.
They both seem to have refined the art of choosing their words carefully enough to avoid being fined by the NRL for criticising referees.
Which may suggest that it is time for the NRL to toughen up the rules and force coaches to grow up, take responsibility and stop looking for someone else to blame.


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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Overlap 3 grape leaves, vein side facing up, to form a solid circle (see Cook's Note*). Place the goat cheese round in the center of the circle. Use 2 roasted pepper strips to wrap around the cheese. Carefully wrap the leaves snugly around the cheese. Repeat with remaining leaves, cheese and pepper strips.
Over high heat, cook the leaf bundles in olive oil for 1 minute on 1 side in an oven-safe skillet. Turn the bundles and cook for 1 minute more. Place the pan in the oven for approximately 3 minutes.
To serve, place vine leaf bundle in the center of a large plate. Open up the leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with crackers or bread.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the red peppers on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven on the top rack for 35 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the skin is blistered and charred. Immediately transfer the hot peppers to a small bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and remove the stem and seeds. Cut into 1-inch wide strips.
Vine leaves should be thoroughly rinsed and dried before using; otherwise, they're too "briny" and brittle. It's important that the leaves completely overlap, with no holes, to prevent leakage of the filling. *Jars of brined vine leaves can be purchased at gourmet stores and at Middle Eastern or Mediterranean specialty stores. (Fresh leaves aren't pliable enough to tightly seal the cheese filling.) **Goat cheese may also be labeled as chevre.
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Artscape is a not-for-profit urban development organization that makes space for creativity and transforms communities with projects in creative placemaking.
Focus: Arts, Culture, Urban Development Geographic Area of Impact: Canada
Model: Social Business
Number of Direct Beneficiaries: 1,400 (2013)
Annual Budget: USD $5 million (2013)
Percentage Earned Revenue: 87%
Artists play important roles in the life of cities, yet the majority of artists in Canada struggle with poverty-level incomes on the margins of urban life where they are disconnected from each other and the marketplace. Much of the value generated by the arts accrues to those outside the arts community, particularly when it comes to real estate. When a group of artists move into a low-rent neighborhood, they add vibrancy and make neighborhoods desirable, but as real estate values rise they are often priced out of the neighborhoods they helped to enliven. This phenomenon that casts artists as the hapless victims of urban development is commonly referred to as the "SoHo effect."
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Artscape is a pioneer in harnessing the power of the arts to act as a catalyst for urban revitalization. Artscape transforms buildings and spaces across Toronto into dynamic community assets by brokering trust relationships between real estate developers, government housing agencies, the arts and culture community, and local community groups. Since 1986, their projects have helped to stimulate some of Toronto's most vibrant and creative neighbourhoods. For example, Artscape partnered with Toronto Community Housing, The Daniels Corporation and the local community to create the $38-million Daniels Spectrum, a vibrant community cultural hub that opened in 2012 in Regent Park, a long-neglected 69-acre social housing development currently undergoing a five-phase revitalization. A remarkable story of vision and collaboration within this major urban renewal project, Daniels Spectrum delivers a place for Regent Park's incredible arts talent, community spirit and cultural richness to thrive.
Artscape's properties today provide living and/or working space for nearly 1,400 artists and professionals at over 65 non-profit cultural organizations. Its innovative model allows Artscape to offer spaces at below-market rates, making spaces affordable and sustainable; the annual savings in occupancy costs for Artscape tenants and owners in 2012 was $2.5 million. The artists in Artscape spaces practice in myriad disciplines (fine arts, theatre, music, dance, photography, etc.) and the non-profit organizations include galleries, festivals, performing arts companies, as well as educational, community-building and environmental organizations, and many more. The spaces in the Artscape portfolio themselves are exhibition, performance, office, rehearsal and residential spaces, studios, meeting rooms and social spaces. Artscape provides community programming encompassing arts-based learning opportunities and youth arts mentorship programs. Many thousands attend cultural events held in Artscape's properties every year.
In 2007 Artscape coined the term "creative placemaking" to describe the practice of leveraging the power of art, culture, and creativity to be a catalyst for the change growth and transformation of places. Creative placemaking is becoming a globally recognized practice and Artscape represents a leader in the field. In 2013 Artscape's Creative Placemaking Lab worked with 40 different communities across Canada, Australia and elsewhere to share their learnings and build a global community of best practice.
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As President and CEO of Artscape since 1998, Tim Jones has explored the relationship between creativity and place and has been a champion of arts-driven revitalization and culture-led regeneration through projects such as The Distillery Historic District, Artscape Gibraltar Point and the Creative Places + Spaces Conference. Under Tim's direction, Artscape has grown from a Toronto-based affordable space provider into an international leader in building creative communities.
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A new system known by insiders as the "Super Online Banking System," started its trial operation on Monday. It would make online money transfers across different banks possible.
Under the previous system, users needed to sign in to different online accounts if they held money in more than one bank. But the new system connects different banks to each other, allowing the user to sign in just once.
The "Super Online Banking System" makes money transfers of under 50 thousand yuan a quick and easy 24-7 service, much fast than the 8 working hours needed under the previous system.
The new system will also allow cross-bank third party payments. For example, now a family can settle its water, electricity and public housing fee with just one account.
Yu Yang, Chairman said The Super Online Banking System is like a national high way, connecting to the roads of provincial, county, and even city levels.
For now, nearly 30 commercial banks in the four cities of Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen and Guangzhou can use the new online system. After the trial operation and subsequent improvements, the Central Bank said it will launch a formal version.


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Liberté! Egalité! Regulatory!
Liz Coyle, Compliance Policy Manager, The SimplyBiz Group
With MiFIID II, GDPR and IDD on the horizon, will UK firms be facing a REXIT (regulatory exit) or opening borders to EU legislation?
Over the past twelve months it would be fair to say the UK has been through a rocky patch in its relationship with Europe. We've both been through tumultuous times domestically, with elections held in Holland, France, Germany and the UK since the start of 2017 and our relationship was irrevocably altered when the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU in last June's referendum.
Theresa May's triggering of Article 50 on the 29th of March was the start of our formal 'divorce' from the EU, however, the result of the recent General Election has cast a shadow of doubt over whether the UK's approach will be for a 'hard' or 'soft' Brexit when we eventually reach the negotiating table.
The FCA currently has no more insight than the rest of us about what the long-term, post-Brexit, future will bring and the effect it may have upon UK financial services firm. Until more details are available, it has released a holding statement which simply says: "Firms will need to assess the impact that a changed relationship with Europe and any changes to the regulatory regime have on their business models." The Brexit negotiations will take years to complete and I am sure that, as more information about the potential ramifications for UK advisers transpire, the regulator will keep us updated. Until then, it's worth summarising what we do know will be happening to UK regulation over the next few years as a result of changes to EU legislation.
Firstly, the piece of legislation which will have the widest impact on UK advisers – MiFIID II. Coming into play from the 3rd of January 2018, the scope of MiFIID II is broad and covers not only the internal operations of a firm but also aspects of the advice process and interaction with third parties. Some of the hottest topics covered by this review are;
- Assessing suitability – following a thematic review last year, disclosure is firmly in the regulator's sights currently, with a particular focus on the clarity of adviser charging structures and timescales in suitability reports. Methods of charging which look set to come under the most scrutiny include ongoing services agreements, open ended initial charges, hourly rates and tiered charging structures. A big change of which we're already aware is that suitability reports will now need to be issued whether or not a transaction has been made; advising a client to take no action will now be classed as giving advice and the relevant information issued to clients.
- Structured deposits – in order to maintain independent status, structured deposits will need to be considered during the advice process, which means advisers who don't currently hold the relevant permissions for this market will need to apply to the FCA for a variation. If your application is made before the 3rd of January next year there will be no cost for the change – if the application is made after that date, there will be a charge.
- Definition of independence – it sometimes feels unlikely that even Thomas Jefferson and his 'Committee of Five' spent as long debating the meaning of independence back in 1776 than the financial services sector has over the past few years! However, MiFIID II will be delivering yet another definition, and one which may be preferable to many of you who don't feel comfortable operating on the very niche edges of the investment spectrum. Instead of the current requirement to deliver a 'comprehensive analysis' of the market as part of your advice process, you will instead need to deliver a review which is 'sufficiently diverse'. Although this sounds as though it might mean a relaxation of the need to consider the entirety of the market for each client, we still need to discover how it will relate to actual black and white guidance. In addition, there will be a number of investments classed as retail investments under MiFIID II which are not currently, such as shares, bonds, derivatives and, as mentioned above, structured products. Although we're yet to see any definition of independence have a measurable impact on consumer perception, at least this change may have a positive outcome for the streamlining of the advice process of independent advisers.
Something encouraging that we have seen with regard to the translation of MiFIID II legislation into UK is that the FCA has not been afraid to exercise common-sense when some of regulation doesn't work for UK markets. For example, up until quite recently, it seemed likely that call recording was going to be introduced, as part up in the MiFIID II legislation. A survey that we conducted amongst our Member and Client Firms, along with feedback we received at events, told us that this was something about which advisers were very strongly against, and we submitted a response to the FCA representing those views. We were therefore delighted when the regulator announced it was not going to introduce call recording as a requirement for UK advisers, and instead would accept written notes as a substitute from non-MiFIID firms.
Which brings me to my final point on MiFIID II – how do you know if you are a MiFIID firm, and therefore bound to all of the European regulation? MiFIID firms have those permissions if they've passported any business into Europe and, if you're not sure, then the quickest way to find out is through the FCA register. Another indicator is that you will have been asked to complete four, rather than the usual two, GABRIEL submissions per year. If you are currently a MiFIID firm, but no longer need to be, I would encourage you to change your permissions as soon as possible. There may be a charge from the FCA to process the change, but I believe it will be more than worth it in the long-run.
Although MifIID II is the biggest hitter approaching from Europe at the moment, there are a number of other reviews headed our way over the next few years that will also have an effect, although maybe a lesser one. These include:
- The fourth anti money-laundering directive – in place from the 26th of June this year, the new anti money-laundering directive brings new procedures into place surrounding CDDs, politically exposed persons and operating a risk based approach to money laundering queries.
- General Data Protection Regulation – the GDPR will be implemented across Europe from May 2018 and will affect all businesses, working in every sector.
- Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs) – again focussing on disclosure, PRIIPs will be in place from the 1st of January 2018 and will involve firms who advice on these products putting a new Key Information Document process in place.
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Maruti Suzuki India today said it will set up an industrial training institute in Mehsana, Gujarat which when operational would train 300 youths per year in technical trades and Japanese shopfloor practices.
Christened as "Japan-India Institute of Manufacturing" (JIM), the institute would go on stream in August 2017.
"Maruti Suzuki's Japan-India Institute of Manufacturing in Mehsana will take forward the vision of the two governments to create a pool of skilled manpower in manufacturing in India," the car market leader said in a statement.
The company's effort will be to train youths in the best shopfloor practices so that they find ready employment on shopfloors and in workshops, he added.
The initiative marks the start of a collaboration between the Governments of Japan and India to create a pool of skilled manpower for manufacturing in India.
The JIM will be run and managed by Maruti Suzuki India, which has committed an initial investment of Rs 3.2 crore towards establishment of the institute.
The institute will offer seven technical courses: fitter, electrician, welder, mechanic diesel, mechanic motor vehicle, mechanic auto body repair and mechanic auto body painting.
All the trades would be certified and approved by NCVT (National Council of Vocational Training), the company said.


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Anodontoides radiatus
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Anodontoides radiatus (Conrad, 1834)
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|This taxon has been placed in six genera (Brim Box and Williams 2000). Anodontoides radiatus has been confused with Strophitus subvexus by some investigators. Clench and Turner (1956) reported Anodontoides elliottii from the Apalachicola, Chipola and Chattahoochee drainages. Although Clench and Turner's records of A. elliottii from the Chattahoochee River and Apalachicola River system (Mosquito Creek) are in fact A. radiatus, Johnson (1967) correctly re-identified their Chipola River records as S. subvexus.
A list of synonyms for this species can be found on The MUSSEL project web site (Graf and Cummings 2011).
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Near Threatened ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Cummings, K. & Cordeiro, J.
|Böhm, M. & Collen, B.
|Dyer, E., Soulsby, A.-M., Whitton, F., McGuinness, S., De Silva, R., Milligan, H.T., Kasthala, G., Herdson, R., Thorley, J., McMillan, K. & Collins, A.
Anodontoides radiatus has been assessed as Near Threatened. The species was historically rare in large parts of its range, and recent surveys suggest further reductions in both the number of sites where it occurs as well as the number of individuals found per occurrence; the decline in extent of occurrence is likely not above 30%; however, based on this and declines in the number of individuals, and using a precautionary approach, a population decline of 20-25% has been inferred for this species over the past 30 years (estimated to be equal to three generations fo this species). The reasons for this decline are unknown. The species is therefore nearly qualifying for Vulnerable under criterion A2, although it has to be noted that some new sites have been uncovered recently (about a dozen) in Alabama as well as one in Florida where it was formerly thought extirpated. The species can also still be found in all the southeastern states where it was previously known.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Anodontoides radiatus is extant in widespread isolated populations in much of its historical range (Williams et al. 2008). This species occurs in most Gulf Coast drainages from the Apalachicola Basin, Alabama, Florida and Georgia (Brim Box and Williams 2000), west to the Amite River system, Lake Pontchartrain drainage, Louisiana (Vidrine 1993), including the Mobile Basin, where it is widespread below the Fall Line. There are also a few records from above the Fall Line. East of Mobile Basin, it is found in the Escambia, Choctawhatchee, Chipola and Chattahoochee River drainages.
A disjunct population is found in the upper reaches of the Yazoo River drainage of the Mississippi Basin in Mississippi (Haag et al. 2002, Williams et al. 2008). It occurs in the Tombigbee-Alabama River system in Alabama and Mississippi, and the Conecuh-Escambia system in Alabama (Heard 1975), although there are no known records of its occurrence from the latter drainage in Florida. Johnson (1967) claimed it was absent from the intervening Choctawhatchee River system and the Chipola River of the Apalachicola River system. Blalock-Herod et al. (2005) confirm this distribution gap in the Choctawhatchee River drainage based on historical literature, but also found twelve new sites (eleven in Alabama, one in Florida) during recent survey efforts, mostly in small tributaries.
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Native:United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi)
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|While its range covers portions of five southeastern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi), this species' occurrence is sporadic. In the ACF Basin this species was historically known from 21 occurrences, but in a recent survey it was found at only four of 324 sites surveyed (Brim Box and Williams 2000). Historical sites cited by Johnson (1967) include: ALABAMA-COOSA RIVER SYSTEM - Tombigbee River drainage: Mississippi, Alabama; Coosa River drainage: Alabama; Alabama River drainage: Alabama; ESCAMBIA RIVER SYSTEM- Conecuh River drainage: Alabama; Chattahoochee and Flint River drainages: Georgia; Apalachicola River drainage: Florida. In the Escambia River drainage, it was historically collected at ten occurrences from the main stem and tributaries of the Conecuh River. During a recent survey of the Escambia and Yellow rivers, it was found at six sites, but was not collected at any of the historical localities resurveyed, and now appears to be confined to small, isolated tributaries in Alabama (Brim Box and Williams 2000). The authors therefore consider this species to be threatened in the Escambia River drainage (see also Williams et al. 2008). In another recent survey of the Pea River system (Choctawhatchee River system), it was found at one of approximately 50 sites surveyed (Blalock et al. 1998). Blalock-Herod et al. (2005) confirmed the distribution gap in the Choctawhatchee River drainage based on historical literature, but did find twelve new sites (eleven in Alabama, one in Florida) there during recent survey efforts, mostly in small tributaries. Recent historical data reports exist for the Choctawhatchee River drainage in Alabama/Florida, but Pilarczyk et al. (2006) surveyed 24 sites in 2004 and did not find this species. In the Coosa River basin in Georgia, the species is known historically from the Etowah and Oostanaula River, drainages but has not been collected live recently (Williams and Hughes 1998). Vidrine (1993) cited Louisiana distribution as western Louisiana as well as the Taucipano River in eastern Louisiana, among other scattered locations. Brown and Banks (2001) list 1990s eastern Louisiana records for the Amite and Tangipahoa Rivers. In the Alabama and Mobile basin, it is widespread in the Mobile Basin below the Fall Line with a few records from above; east of Mobile Basin it is found in the Escambia Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee River drainages. (Williams et al. 2008), although surveys in the Chipola River, reported on in Brim Box and Williams (2000; the species was mistakenly listed as Strophites subvexus) have not reported any specimens.
There is little known about the historical abundance of this species. Museum records suggest that historically it was seldom collected in large numbers and that its occurrence was sporadic throughout its current range. Today, it is unusual to find more than a few individuals at a site. Clench and Turner (1956) noted that Anodontoides radiatus was "exceedingly rare" in the ACF Basin; based on the results of a recent survey, it was assigned a conservation status of endangered in the basin (Brim Box and Williams 2000). Heard (1975) listed A. radiatus among species he considered to have a reduced range or abundance (i.e., are now very rare or extinct in part of their present or past range, respectively). Williams et al. (1993) considered the species to be of special concern throughout its range, indicating that it should be carefully monitored. One of the largest collections of A. radiatus was made by H. H. Smith on 25 June 1915 in Uchee Creek (Russell County, Alabama). The collection totalled 24 individuals (Brim Box and Williams 2000). In a recent survey of the Escambia River drainage, fifteen live individuals were collected from six sites in upper tributaries (Brim Box and Williams 2000), while a single live individual was found in the Pea River watershed (Blalock et al. 1998).
Given its sporadic historical occurrence and what is known about declines over the past 30 years (i.e., likely to equate three generations), as well as using a precautionary approach, a 20-25% decline has been inferred in the population of this species.
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|Although the Rayed Creekshell is known from large rivers, most collections are from small to medium-sized creeks where it occurs in mud, sand, or gravel substrates in slow to medium currents (Clench and Turner 1956, Jenkinson 1973, Heard 1979, Williams et al. 2008).
Although the lifespan of the species is not known, Harrigan et al. (2009) found the lifespan of the related A. ferussacianus to be 3-16 years, with an average lifespan of 9 years. As such it is reasonable to assume a generation length of around ten years and assess any population declines over a period of three generations, i.e. 30 years.
|Generation Length (years):
|Congregatory (and dispersive)
|Major Threat(s):
|Sedimentation as a result of bank destabilization, run-off from agricultural areas, and pollutants (from point and non-point sources) are major threats. Overall stream modifications also threaten survival of this species.
|Conservation Actions:
|Williams et al. (2008) stated that Anodontoides radiatus was listed as a species of special concern throughout its range by Williams et al. (1993) and in Alabama by Lydeard et al. (1999). Garner et al. (2004) designated A. radiatus a species of high conservation concern in the state. In the updated AFS (American Fisheries Society) assessment, the species is listed as "vulnerable" (Williams et al. in press, from K. Cummings pers. comm. 2011). Further research is required in order to clarify the taxonomy, population status, ecology and threats impacting this species. Site and habitat protection, species recovery plans, conservation management policies and site management is necessary in order to prevent declines in global population numbers.
|Cummings, K. & Cordeiro, J. 2011. Anodontoides radiatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T1312A3410830. . Downloaded on 14 August 2018.
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This year, MeepleCon stays at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre.
Located on the corner of Bell Street and St Georges Rd in Preston, it is easily accessible by public transport, bicycles and has plenty of parking for those travelling by car.
With a playing area of twice the space of last year, we plan on allowing many more board gamers through the door this year.
Boasting four separate rooms and a central retail space, this year's MeepleCon is the largest and most spacious to date.
There will be even more options for food this year, with the addition of food trucks.
Find out how to get to the DA&EC and if you're coming in from outside Melbourne, discover the nearby accommodation.
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Diesel will choose between GGT Advertising and Lowe Howard-Spink, both London, for its $2 million jeans account next month.
Paradiset is the agency behind Diesel's Cannes Grand Prix-winning TV and cinema advertising (AA, June 30). But the marketer is said to be looking for more product-oriented advertising from its new agency.
The last work from the Swedish agency can be seen in Diesel USA's fall campaign. The ads are built around a journey to North Korea, with ironic images of waiflike Western models against a backdrop of locals clad in military garb.
"Paradiset did a fabulous job. They created an image and a lifestyle," said Diana Loguzzo, marketing manager for Diesel USA. "We want to take it to the next stage, become more product-driven."
Sales for Diesel were barely $4 million in 1985, the point at which Renzo Rosso, founder and director of the Molvena, Italy-based company, obtained sole ownership. In 1996, sales topped $325 million, according to Advertising Age International.
The print portion of the new campaign, running in September magazines including Detour, Allure, Out and Marie Claire, features six different images, all shot photojournalistic style in Pyongyang, North Korea, by Peter Gehrke.
The photos feature various fictional "Brand O" products and are meant to suggest, according to Diesel, the insensitivity of large companies marketing products in poor countries without considering their audience.
In one print ad, for example, the "Brand O diet" is promoted by a rail-thin Western model in Diesel jeans; copy reads, "There's no limit to how thin you can get."
Set in a country where a million people are dying of starvation, the ironic self-mocking ad sets the tone for the entire campaign.
There's a TV mini-drama called "A Day in Pyongyang"-in 60-second and two-minute versions-that will run on MTV in Europe beginning Sept. 15 and on Time Warner cable in the New York market. The spot tells of a love story that culminates with the couple leaping from a bridge in an apparent suicide pact; they instead


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Every good Canadian girl loves Anne of Green Gables. She was the quintessential, quirky red head of literature before making fun of "gingers" became a cultural phenomenon. In the books, she captivates everyone around her with her imagination, curiosity and optimism, and even charms them with her mistakes and misadventures. There's a quote that has been going around Pinterest lately from the first book in the chapter where Anne invites Diana over to tea only to accidentally serve her alcohol instead of raspberry cordial. It is one of my favourite scenes in the book/film/musical--and I have read, watched and listened to the story many times.
The chapter starts: "October was a beautiful month at Green Gables, when the birches in the hollow turned as golden as sunshine and the maples behind the orchard were royal crimson and the wild cherry trees along the lane put on the loveliest shades of dark red and bronzy green, while the fields sunned themselves in aftermaths.
Anne reveled in the world of color about her.
"Oh, Marilla," she exclaimed one Saturday morning, coming dancing in with her arms full of gorgeous boughs" 'I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't it? Look at these maple branches. Don't they give you a thrill--several thrills?"
Maybe these days she would be considered too flighty or dreamy. I love that she is who she wants and respects everyone else she meets as "kindred spirits." She has good intentions, but still manages to accidentally make her friend drunk, hit her nemesis/lover Gilbert over the head with a chalkboard and die her hair green. I don't think Anne (with an "e") ever had a Pumpkin Spice Latte or Instagrammed a photo of fall leaves. I know I agree with her that October is such an essential month; it's when we see the seasons change, we give thanks for everything we have and we start dressing warmer--and a little stranger, for Halloween.
Before we start talking about fall pumpkin recipes, let's get one thing straight. There is no such thing as "pumpkin spice." See the diagram below: pumpkin plus spices equals a pumpkin dessert. Yes, there are spices that go particularly well with pumpkin, such as nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon; however, I'm pretty sure "pumpkin spice" was created by companies--we all know who--to cash in on tasty fall flavours. I have never seen a spice jar labelled "pumpkin spice" in my life. Feel free to challenge me on this one. It just refers to something that has pumpkin in it and also spices, such as these baked doughnuts.
Pumpkin spice doughnuts with cinnamon sugar (recipe from Cooking Classy)1 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating:1/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions:Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 6 or 12 piece doughnut pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and brown sugar together until well combined. Add the oil, eggs, pumpkin, vanilla and blend until mixture is well blended. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix. Spoon the batter into the donut pan up to about 3/4 full. Bake for 13-16 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool the doughnuts slightly.
In a large bag, combine the sugar and cinnamon and shake together. Add one warm doughnut to the bag and cover with sugar mixture. Place the donuts on a wire rack to cool completely. This recipe makes about 18 doughnuts.
These doughnuts are chewy and dense from the pumpkin. Because they are not fried they are a little bit "cakier" than regular doughnuts. I like how they are substantial and flavourful. If the coating doesn't seem to stick, dip each donut in a little bit of melted butter and then add the cinnamon sugar. A simple glaze made from icing sugar and milk would also work. Like Anne, I am also glad we live in a world with Octobers where I can find endless pumpkin recipes and inspiration.


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There's one crucial motivator missing from every gym in America: an open bar. Dallas now has the next best thing. Say hello to The Buzz Bike, a 16-passenger mobile pub that's powered by pedaling — with pinot and pilsner pints in your laps. First thing's first: stretch. Your pals' pedaling provides the manpower propelling this… Read More
16 Passenger, Pedal-Powered, Mobile Pub FINALLY Launches First of its Kind in Dallas
(Dallas, TX) – "The Buzz Bike" is a mobile pub for up to 16 people completely pedal powered. Known as the "Het Fietscafe" in its native country of the Netherlands, Gloria Flores and Maribel Navarro were intrigued when they saw this vehicle in 2011 in Houston, TX. "We immediately looked at each other and without… Read More
It's a Bike. It's a Bar. It's Both.
With all the stern glances and muffled grumblings lately, it's almost like they don't want you drinking beers in spin class… Absurd, we know. But it may be worth looking into alternatives. Like this: The Buzz Bike, an open-air bar on wheels that you and 15 friends will pedal all over town, booking rides now…. Read More
Buzz Bike Heads to Dallas
Get ready, Dallas! The first Buzz Bike is coming to DFW. The Buzz Bike has six barstool seats on each side, with pedals underneath.There's also a bench for several people in the back — and then one person can stand inside the 'bar.'The Buzz Bike is BYOB, beer and wine only.And yes, the City of… Read More
'Buzz Bike' offering Dallas tours…
Something called a "Buzz Bike" will hit the streets of Dallas this weekend. It's a pedal-powered mobile pub that seats 16 people. They are allowed to drink during the ride, but they must bring their own beer or wine. A sober tour guide sits behind the wheel. The bike will travel the streets of Uptown,… Read More
Feel the Burn (While Boozing) on the Buzz Bike!
Just like Houston, Austin, and Fort Worth, Dallas now has its very own bicycle pub. If you haven't seen the 16-person, pedal-powered vehicle—dubbed The Buzz Bike—roaming the streets of Dallas, you will soon. D Magazine editor Cristina Daglas, who has taken a similar ride in Milwaukee, volunteered to be my partner in crime for the tour this… Read More


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To sign up for online bill pay through Aqua America, a customer must provide an email address, account number and billing ZIP code. The customer must also create a username and password.Continue Reading
In addition to online payment, Aqua America offers a number of other payment options, including phone payments, direct payment, pay-in-person and mail payments. If paying by phone or online, a person must provide a credit card number or checking account information, and the payment comes out of the account either that day or on a scheduled day. If the customer is trying to pay an invoice after receiving a shut-off notice, however, it is a requirement that he contact a customer service representative with a confirmation number, to avoid disconnection.
Paying an Aqua America invoice by direct payment is available through the company's ZipCheck system. The system takes the payment out of a customer's checking account each month on the due date. To apply for this payment option, a customer must fill out an application and mail a voided check to Aqua America. Pay-in-Person is another payment option, and a customer can do this by paying an invoice at one of the nationwide Aqua America retail locations. Alternatively, it is possible to mail a payment to Aqua America.Learn more about Personal Banking


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IoT in pipeline management is used in all the processes involved, starting from design of pipelines to carrying out operations. The technology helps in estimating both time-dependent and independent threats to pipelines. IoT in pipeline management is a challenging task, considering the pipelines are spread across a large geographical area and in harsh environments. The use of IoT in pipeline management has made a positive economic impact in pipeline operations by reducing downtime and scheduling regular maintenance.
Publisher's analysts forecast the global IoT market in pipeline management to grow at a CAGR of 12.17% during the period 2017-2021.
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The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global IoT market in pipeline management for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the new installations and services market for both IoT software and devices.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
Publisher's report, Global IoT Market in Pipeline Management 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
-Schneider Electric
-Sierra Wireless
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Other prominent vendors
-Leica Geosystems
Market driver
-Totally integrated solutions for pipelines
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Market challenge
-Standards for IoT technology
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Honeymoon sketches
While Carrie was reading or relaxing I tended to feel restless. Prior to the wedding I discovered Moleskine notebooks and quickly wanted to "sample" each type. Before long I had several different kinds and felt kind-of silly with all of my blank sketchbooks :). I took a watercolor Moleskine along on the honeymoon and found several moments where sketching became my way to relax. As we get settled in our new house I hope to continue filling my Moleskine collection with drawings! Here are a few more from our trip. A Seagrove Sunset; Raw and Juicy was a juice stand in Seaside; and the mermaids of the 3 Mermaids cottage (as I imagined them to be). Enjoy!


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Game of the Week
Emperors 3 Vs Leland 0 – The Emps turned the tables on Leland by breaking their undefeated streak and shutting them out. Both teams have now handed out 2 shutouts on this season. Ty and Ricky combined for 2 hits each and were the only players in this game with multiple hits. Vido and Tito drove in the runs for the win. For Leland, Izzy and Warren hit a double each and were the only players on their team with an extra base hit.
Other games
Saints 8 Vs Bandits 1 – There were many hits in this game, Saints with 15 and Bandits with 10, but the Saints did the majority of the scoring. Seven Saints players had an RBI. Mike led the way with 3 hits and Josh drove in 2 runs. Ray had 2 hits for the Bandits and drove in the only run for his team.
Gold 10 Vs DiamondBacks 0 – The Dbacks were overmatched in this game as they got pounded by The Gold. Dusty provided the power for the Gold by driving in 3 runs and hitting a HR. Eight other Gold players drove in a run. Carlito and Pito had 3 hits each to lead their team. John had 2 hits for the Dbacks in the loss.
Ravens 7 Vs Stem 1 – Ravens are trying to turn their season around and started it by beating Stem. Gary hit a HR and drove in 3 runs, he was joined by Elvin who also had 3 RBIs for the Ravens. DJ drove in the lone run for Stem.
Emperors 6 Vs DiamondBacks 2 – The DBacks remain winless after this loss to the Emps. Vido went a perfect 4-4, with 3 RBIs for the Emps. Ricky joined in with the hits, contributing 3 in the cause. Ty and Mark each drove in a run for the struggling Dbacks.
Leland 7 Vs Royals 4 – Leland bounces back after suffering a loss and beat the Royals in a high scoring game. Izzy drove in 2 runs against his former team. Jay, Ferdi and Dave drove in a run each for Leland. Cooks drove in 2 runs for the Royals in the losing effort.
Gold 11 Vs Saints 6 – Gold feasted off of Field 3 in this game. They scored early and added several late runs to hold off a late Saints surge. Josh was 4-4, 3 RBIs and Mickey had a 4-4 day as well in the loss for the Saints.
Royals 6 Vs Stem 5 – This was one of the day's best games as Stem and Royals battled for 7 innings. First of all, Skylar blasted and I mean BLASTED, 2 HR's in this game. He collected 3 RBIs for his efforts. Ruben and Christian drove in 2 runs each for the Royals. Eric's clutch RBI broke up the tie late with the game winning RBI.
Ravens 2 Vs Bandits 0 – Cinco de Mayo didn't arrive with a Bandits win, but the celebration did go on, Raven style. It was a low scoring game, but just enough runs were driven in by Tim to win the game. Tim's 2 RBIs was the difference.
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Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes - 4/10/14
Phoenix Coyotes (36-28-15) at Nashville Predators (35-32-12)
NHL Hockey: Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Nashville Predators -116 / Phoenix Coyotes +105 --- Over/Under: 5 See the Latest Odds
The Coyotes face a must win in Nashville on Thursday night as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive while the red hot Preds look to continue their strong play.
The Coyotes have dropped back to back contests in overtime and while they have managed to salvage a point in both of those contests they have to be a bit upset with the fact that they couldn't close things out and earn the full four. Phoenix does have a game in hand on the Dallas Stars who hold a two point edge on the Coyotes heading into tonight's contest but these are the types of games that the Coyotes need to grab both points especially this late in this season. The loss of Mike Smith was thought of to be the end of the Coyotes' playoff chances and while it may ultimately play a factor you can't fault Thomas Greiss who has stepped in nicely and has given the Coyotes a chance to win every night. Unfortunately, he will have to outduel one of the best in the game tonight as Pekka Rinne stands at the other end and he has played very well since coming back from injury.
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The Predators have struggled mightily at times this season and their slow start will ultimately cost them a spot in the postseason as they're just too far behind with too few games left on the schedule. It is tough to watch for them as they are playing some of the best hockey in the league at the moment and have really thrived in the spoiler role as they have pulled off some nice victories over high quality opponents. The Preds took a hit to their roster over the last couple of seasons with the biggest being the loss of Ryan Suter who is enjoying success in Minnesota but his departure has yet to be filled despite a valiant effort from youngsters Roman Josi and Seth Jones. However, I think Nashville will be back next year and with Rinne having a full season under his belt I think he can lead the team back to the playoffs as early as next season. As for now I like the way they're playing and despite the Coyotes needing the win I think the home side gets it done and spoils the party once again.


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Progress of the Year
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Spokane History
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"O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength in time of distress" (Isaiah 33:2).
Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Easter events
Magnolia Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have Maundy Thursday service 7 p.m. April 17; a cantata and Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. April 18; cantata and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. April 20, all at the church; and Young at Heart at 11 a.m. April 23 at Decades Restaurant.
Good Friday service at First Baptist
On Easter we celebrate Jesus' resurrection as a historical fact. There are at least 15 historical records in the scriptures showing Jesus touching people, eating with people, and talking with people after his resurrection. Five hundred people saw him at one time.
Round Top egg hunt
Round Top Baptist Church, 705 Round Top Road, Elizabethtown, will have an egg hunt 4-6 p.m. April 12. Creative Ministries will perform. Crafts and dinner will be provided. No charge to attend. For more information, call 270-737-7339.
Communion teaching at Freedom's Way
"My time is near." Those words are found in Matthew 26:18 as Jesus directed his disciples to prepare for the Passover that he would celebrate with them. They were to go to a certain home and say, "The Teacher says, 'My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.'"
Jesus knew he was going to die. Opposition toward him had continued to grow. Soon they would seize him and he would be put to death. He knew what was in his immediate future.
The children at Friendship Baptist Church had a contest to have Ronnie French, a University of Kentucky fan, wear a University of Louisville shirt. Pictured with French are Tyler Foster, Catherine Spalding, Christian Veirs, Peyton Foster, Caydence Engle and Chloe Geary. Kaleigh Graham, Patricia Keys, Jake Foster and Hannah Boggs also participated but were not present.
Book signing
Dr. J. Dwayne Howell, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Campbellsville University, will be in the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore in the Davenport Student Commons on CU's campus signing "Preaching and the Personal," a collection of papers that he edited, 3-5 p.m. April 3. The bookstore is located at 410 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville.
Howell is serving as pastor of Rolling Fork Baptist Church in Gleanings.
Single Mom's Oil Change
Burdens! All have them because burdens are a part of life. They may refer to sickness, accident, financial reverses, or anything that is beyond our control. If we are going to live victoriously, we must learn how to handle our burdens.
The Psalmist admonishes us in Psalm 55:22 to "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." Whatever comes to us, we are told to lay it upon the Lord. If we do this, God will sustain (keep, nourish, strengthen) us in whatever life hands us.
….Do not … grieve like the rest of men who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Several years ago, a dear friend lost her husband unexpectedly. At the funeral home, she asked me to write some articles about grief. I told her I would, but, in truth, I couldn't write effectively about something I had never truly experienced.
Revival at Benningfield Chapel
Benningfield Chapel will have revival 7 p.m. March 27-30. Different speaker and musicians each night. For more information, contact Ella Ward at 270-324-4043.
Nobleman Quartet at Church of Nazarene
The Noblemen Quartet will be in concert 6 p.m. March 30 at Buffalo Church of the Nazarene, 5910 Greensburg Road, Buffalo. A love offering will be received.
Gospel singing at Buffalo to benefit family
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