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Bosses at Sony Pictures have finally given the go ahead for Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence to shoot sci-fi romance Passengers after the project spent years stuck in development.
The sci-fi film, which features colony ship passengers on a decades-long interstellar journey, has been on the back burner for years, and other stars previously linked to the project have included Keanu Reeves, Reese Witherspoon and Rachel McAdams, who reportedly exited the production in 2014.
Pratt and Lawrence are now both believed to be onboard Passengers, along with The Imitation Game director Morten Tyldum, and filming is slated to begin in September (15), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The news tops a stellar week for Pratt, whose new dinosaur blockbuster Jurassic World made box office history by scoring the biggest global launch of all time over the weekend (12-14Jun15) with sales in excess of $550 million.

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Central Wisconsin Collegiate Job Fair
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 • Noon - 4:00 p.m. UW-Stevens Point
Laird Room, Dreyfus University Center 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point
- Connect with employers throughout Wisconsin who are seeking graduates interested in career positions or continuing students for internships or other practical experience.
- Bring copies of your resume to distribute
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CANTON — Not one of five Powder Mill Road property owners has lodged a formal protest against a proposed $320,000 sewer extension -- even though they may have to repay a bond through assessments on their land.
Only one property owner is opposed to assessments on the half- mile extension, which is being installed for the benefit of Inertia Dynamics Inc., the town's largest private employer. The others say they favor the project or are resigned to it.


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Naumov, Alexander Avvakumovich (1840-1895). Russian. Medium: oil on canvas. Date: 1884. After becoming jealous of the attentions paid to his wife by Georges-Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthes (1812-1895), the poet Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837) wrote an abusive letter to d'Anthes's adoptive father; refusing to withdraw these abusive words, d'Anthes challenged Pushkin to a duel in which the former shot the latter mortally on January 27th, 1837; Provenance: Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia. Photographic Rights held by The Bridgeman Art Library.
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An oxygen concentrator offers independence from refills and doctors. It usually presents a higher upfront cost than an oxygen tank but less maintenance and it guarantees a nearly endless supply of oxygen. A refurbished low flow oxygen concentrator is the most convenient solution for home ozone applications.
A few DIY skills and a little bit of online scouting make it possible to spend not more than $200 for a low flow oxygen concentrator: check out my Super Saver Tip below.
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The DeVillbiss low flow oxygen concentrator by Promolife offers the most in convenience: it has a built-in low flow regulator which produces flows of down to 1/8 LPM. This allows to perform all insufflations, to ozonate water and oil, do saunas, and many more applications.
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What to look for when buying an oxygen concentrator?
Oxygen purity: when administering any type of ozone therapy on oneself, you should strive for a high percentage of oxygen. An oxygen concentrator should put out a minimum of 90% pure oxygen. Most machines on the market go above that. Most specifications show the oxygen percentage for flows of 1 to 5 LPM. The lower the flow, the higher the oxygen output.
Contrary to popular belief, most oxygen concentrators do not put out any significant amounts of nitrogen. Most concentrators contain a zeolite filter which filters out most nitrogen. The remaining 3 to 10% are mostly argon (a noble gas), carbon dioxide (CO2), and just minor amounts of nitrogen.
New or refurbished? Many states require a prescription when buying a new oxygen concentrator. An exception are refurbished concentrators. Well maintained, a refurbished compressor can serve you years.
Warranty: Especially when buying used concentrators, it is good to inform yourself about the costs if something does break down and how long the warranty lasts. Many sellers of refurbished concentrators offer a one to two year warranty.
Is it low flow? What is the lowest flow the machine produces? Ozone applications require very low oxygen flows of a fraction of a liter per minute. Your machine should allow you to go to as low as 1/8 LPM. This is a low enough to be able to perform all the necessary applications at a high enough ozone concentration without compromising on safety. Even lower flows of down to 1/32 LPM would be ideal.
Most oxygen concentrators cannot go that low. A solution is to buy an external low flow regulator or a concentrator which has a low flow regulator already built it – the ideal solution!
What are the additional costs of making it low flow? Promolife offers this great and accurate solution: an external flow regulator. Or you can buy one for around $10 on ebay and learn how to turn a high flow into a low flow concentrator with a few simple steps and some DIY skills, see video below.
Is it possible to use an oxygen concentrator for all the applications? Oxygen concentrators allow to do all the insufflations, sauna, water, and oil. Medical oxygen tanks with a higher oxygen purity are used for invasive methods like IVs or injections.
- Go on your local Craigslist or Ebay and find used oxygen concentrators in good shape. Often, one can find a good Invacare, DeVilbiss, or AirSep concentrator for $150 or less. Then watch this video where my friend Teresa Caballero explains how to use a $10 gadget and some silicone tubing to turn any high flow concentrator into a low flow machine.
- You don't feel like engaging in craft projects? Then get this external low flow regulator and use it with your craigslist treasure:
- You are not really the type who spends hours on the internet trying to find the perfect deal? Then go to Chad Looney's shop. I know, that website looks like a time capsule from the 80's. But Chad has got the good stuff. You can often find some refurbished Respironics Everflo on sale for under $350. Most of his concentrators come with a 1 year warranty. Pair any of them with the $10 gadget I mention above or the Promolife regulator, and you are boss 😉 .
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Adam on June 3, 2018 at 5:14 am
Hi Paola
The old link for the $10 ebay flowmeter does not work.
However there are other ones on ebay.
Would any 0-1LPM Oxygen Flow Meter with Control Valve work?
I see SimplyO3 is selling one for $33, but it looks the same as the cheaper ones on ebay.
Thanks so much for all of the information and education!
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Top-Charlotte Russe $20, Boots-Kohl's-$30
Top-Nordstrom Rack $20, Boots-Kohl's
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A major international conference entitled "Free Children from War", was organized in Paris on 5 and 6 February 2007. Fifty-eight countries, represented especially by dozensof ministers and donors, the heads of UN agencies and many nongovernmental organizations attended the meeting co-organized by the French government and UNICEF.
At this meeting, 58 governmentshave adopted and are committed to the principles contained in two documents. The Paris Commitments "contain a series of legal and operational principles needed to protect children fromrecruitment or use in armed conflict. The full text of legal and political mechanisms in place. The "Paris Principles" is a more detailed document providing a wide range of principles governing theprotection of children from recruitment or use in armed conflict, their release and reintegration into civilian life. The Principles also address the need for prevention strategies in the long term toput a definitive end to the involvement of children in armed conflict.
This meeting was the culmination of a process of 18 months to review the "Cape Town Principles on the prevention ofchild recruitment into armed forces, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers in Africa" which was adopted by non-governmental organizations at a conference in Cape Town in 1997.
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The newest tour de force from The New York Times bestselling author of Thursday Next and Shades of Grey.
Jasper Fforde's exuberant return to the fantastical BookWorld opens during a time of great unrest. All-out Genre war is rumbling, and the BookWorld desperately needs a heroine like Thursday Next. But with the real Thursday apparently retired to the Realworld, the Council of Genres turns to the written Thursday.
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"Concealing with Structured Light" by Dr. Jingbo Sun (Litchinitser Lab postdoc), Natalia Litchinitser, Alexander Cartwright and their students published in Scientific Reports.
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>Every year on 25th we have a habit to run around Sazava River. About 30km with one turbo zone in the middle (about 6-7km along Sazava River – Posázavská stezka). We did the same this year.Mr. Lorenc was little tired in the end, but happy in the begining:Our supporter Ivan:Zhaly.kom was happy in the beginning, but did not finish until my leaving? How was he after run? still happy?Jan Mrazek did not run in his new Stora Tuna clothes and he left us in the middle. Why? Some GPS routing of touristic track… He is working all the time.
>Time goes on and I am leaving Joensuu soon. This week we were able to do some o-trainings, because snow gone. This map is from Wednesday night-o. I did quite big mistake in the second round…
Unfortunately I did not learn during this night, how is it, to run two night trainings during one night. We were doing 108min of orienteering with Pippo in the Thursday morning, but we start at 9h and we did not need headlamp any more… I still have something to learn and reason to come back again!
>I delete my SMS in the mobile last week, but did not delete all of them, because some of them were really funny. So you can read them in following text.
I got this SMS at 11h at the morning and after I have have have beer for the breakfast for the first time:Are you ready to take another step towards alcoholism? If yes, call, if no eat snus.
This SMS shows knowledge of CZE language in Finland:Yep, see you then! We can go shopping together to take some pivo.
I have maybe some boyfriend in the Joensuu:Terve. Tule tänne? Come here mother fucker. We miss you my darling.
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Neverwinter Nights 2 Weapons & Armor Toolset Diary
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To give you a sense of what I mean, allow me to set up a brief scenario for you: that of Frederico and Gretchen, twin children of the illustrious McProtagonist clan, as they set out to slay whatever mighty evil happens to be in the area this week. It is fortunate for them that they come from a prestigious line of adventurers, and have excellent equipment passed down to them: we just have to craft it first.
First up: weapons. Patient Frederico is a ranger, and is a longbow-usin' kind of guy. With complete weapons like bows where bits and pieces can't really be swapped out there are usually multiple models to swap between, and basically EVERY weapon model in the game is tintable. This means that for longbows, I have no less than five models to choose from, and three tints to play around with on top of this, allowing you to set the appearance of your bow in just a handful of clicks.
For valiant Gretchen the fighter, her greatsword works a little differently. Certainly there are multiple models to choose from: but multi-part weapons such as swords and axes can actually have multiple models in one weapon, allowing the user to put together different heads/hafts/grips for their hackin' instrument of choice. Gretchen's greatsword started out all using the same model set, then the blade and pommel models were swapped to create a new look for the weapon. Tints were set after this, and in just a few moments one has a sword fit for hacking all kinds of various and sundry critters, and looking crazy impressive whilst doing so.
Finally, to round out their appearances and to provide that ever-popular protection from the elements, the McProtagonists need some suitable armor. After selecting a base armor type (padded, leather, scale, plate, etc), one can then set specific armor attachments from a wide array of pieces, stretching from a small padded kneepad to a massive full-plate pauldron. In addition to the base armor attachments, specific gloves, boots, helms, belts, and cloaks can be added onto an armor set. Finally, one can drop tints onto the base armor and propagate them throughout all of the attachments with a handy (Apply to All) button or you can tweak the tint of each individual attachment to look precisely how you want it. So whether one wanted to spend five minutes making armor for the McProtagonists or an hour, the tool is handy both for making something neat with little time investment, and giving the means for those who want to make something very specific to create precisely what they want.
So now Gretchen and Frederico are fully armed and outfitted for their adventure a task which took me maybe 25 minutes to set up entirely. Sure, I'm familiar with the toolset, and I didn't go in for extreme detail: but the design of the toolset itself makes this an easy task to pick up and go on to populate a world with, giving outfits to main characters that are crafted in meticulous detail, and even the most generic of lackeys a variation in armor and style that takes a nearly negligible amount of time to put together. And even if you're not the modding type here's your little window of insight into a bit of the work I did on NWN2, which will hopefully lead to thoughts like (Gee, look how awesome this sword is, I bet Annie worked really hard on this one,) and (Wow, this armor is amazing, I should totally send Annie a check right now for making my character look so very great.) And then, my friends, I want you to take that weapon or that armor out into the game and slay stuff, and smile, because that's our business: making smiles. And weapons. And armor. And games. And stuff. You know what I mean.
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While I haven't quite hit the whole pinterest board devoted to wedding dresses, I can appreciate all the ones I stumble across in my blog reading for styling. But as a break from cocktails, food, dessert tables, and decor, I thought I would share my favorite fabric…i.e. wedding dresses. Even apart from using them as a "I like that dress" they also provide some awesome inspiration.


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The process by which cells orient their movement according to external gradients plays important roles in physiological and pathological processes. This Focus Issue of Science Signaling highlights the interplay between molecules, signaling pathways, and mechanisms that enable directional movement.
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Sadly, summer is almost over and before you know it you'll need to transition to your fall wardrobe (even here in San Diego). I recommend setting up several ground rules to make the transition easy. First, let's talk about letting items go. If you didn't wear it at all this summer and it's in good condition, put it into the DONATE or CONSIGN bag. RETURN UNWORN ITEMS: If it still has tags on it and you never wore it, return it for store credit. Second, if something is worn out or soiled and beyond repair or laundering, DISCARD it. You deserve better! If you need summer clothing that fits and is still in style but needs to be LAUNDERED or DRY CLEANED, do it now and put it in your summer storage area for next year. Move it out to make room for the coming season.
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One of the things I love about my work is that there is always a new "problem" to solve! When you come across a stash of batteries and aren't sure if they're good anymore, here is a great way to check: Another tip: Take the dead batteries to a recycling center that accepts them. Locally, I suggest the public library where they have a container.
1. Transition time between activities and meetings. 2. Adequate time to commute to and from meetings. 3. Specific time to review your schedule, upcoming meetings, deadlines, etc. 4. Uninterrupted time to create, write, read, plan. 5. Flexible time for unanticipated situations. 6. Boundaries in your schedule that are obvious to those you live and work with. If you are not comfortable organizing your time, I can help you do this. The consequences of not organizing your time are too great to accept.
Listen carefully, do you find yourself saying, "I never have enough time to (fill in the blank)". Do you look at your schedule on a daily basis to plan and prioritize, or do you simply hope to get things done when you have time? Are you waking up in the middle of night worrying about things that you need or forgot to do? These are familiar to people who simply need a better system that they can consistently use, maintain, and adapt as needed. Here's how you can get started: Identify exactly how you are using your time every day, in 30 minute increments for 2 weeks. Sounds tedious but you will establish a realistic baseline that you can use to assess your time management. Someone said that information is power. Try not to judge the information and instead, inform yourself for the next step.
As a Professional Organizer and Time Management Specialist I want to share tips that will help you: Meet your goals and be productive personally, professionally Recognize how to use a system to make choices, balance your time Downsize your stuff, upsize your life I love the comparison that expert, Julie Morgenstern makes between the cluttered closet and the cluttered schedule. Is this something that you can relate to? The bottom line is that you can only fit so much into either one! At Outside In Organizer and Makeovers I use the "One-At-A-Time Rule"; one area, project, or task at a time. You will achieve better results in less time when you apply the Rule. Today's 3 TIPS – Identify the clutter and time-wasters: Take photos of the areas of your home or office that are cluttered. Do these areas create stress and overwhelm? List how the clutter in each area impacts your time. Are you always looking for things? Are you late for appointments? Do you forget items and need to drive back to retrieve them? Estimate how much time is wasted. Are you usually 15 minutes late for appointments? Do you miss the beginning of the movie?
Not all emergencies fall into the category of natural disasters. What about man made events, contagious illnesses, and the spread of infection? As someone who coaches people about time management and productivity I thought that it was important to remind you that taking a few minutes to focus on prevention, will likely save you from losing more valuable time in the near future. Here is information about "hand washing" from the Center on Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
This month I'm sharing tips and resources to help you organize your family, home, and business in order to be safe and prepared for possible emergencies. Take a tour of your home and identify areas that: are overcrowded – prevent objects falling & people tripping are too dark – replace light bulbs, apply stick-on lights at entryways and in closets, keep a flashlight handy are potentially hazardous for children, seniors, pets – check the electrical outlets and cords, lock up medications & toxic substances, keep perishables in weather and rodent-proof containers, remove area rugs or furniture with sharp edges Here is an article that highlights additional safety organizing tips: http://www.pbs.org/hometime/house/safety/safediy.htm What is the 1 change that you will make today?
Summer is a great time to catch up with all of those tasks you said you would get to, right? Emergency and disaster preparedness obviously has to be organized before an actual event. Being prepared means protecting yourself from theft, including your identity. Here is an article with tips from the IRS that you will find helpful: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Identity-Protection-Tips
Whether you are traveling, or preparing your household or business for an emergency, knowing what to keep and for how long is critical. Once you have this information you can decide whether it can be kept in hard copy and/or scanned. Talk with your accountant and attorney about specific financial and legal requirements. Here is a resource that you will find useful as well: http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Money/Personal-Finance/Managing-Household-Records.shtml


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The Attorneys of TG Law Group serve clients all across Washington State
Abel M. Tsegga
Abel's passion for the law derives from his sincere wish to help others. As an active volunteer in both his local and Ethiopian communities, Abel has seen numerous people have their legal rights violated simply because they do not know who to turn to when a problem may arise. Abel's practice is devoted to helping these individuals and their families.
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Ross's passion for the law has grown from a desire to help businesses and families plan for a secure future. Ross has witnessed close friends and neighbors put their businesses and personal assets at risk as a result of having inadequate legal protection. His practice is devoted to preventing such perils for his clients.
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Personal Injury
Personal Injury Law includes any harm to your body, mind, or emotions. From slip and falls to wrongful death claims, we will represent you and your loved ones in all facets of injury law. Our dedicated attorneys will give your sensitive matter the full attention it deserves.
Auto Accidents
Auto Accidents can be a frustrating and disastrous experience, but unfortunately are a common occurrence. What can often make this an even more difficult experience is dealing with the at-fault driver and the insurance companies. Insurance companies will have people working hard on their behalf to minimize amounts paid out to those that have been injured. Allow us the pleasure of fighting just as hard for you to resolve your claim or dispute while you receive necessary medical treatment and care.
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Know your rights and understand your options when you are having a dispute with an employer or have been terminated.
If you are thinking about starting your own business and hiring employees, be sure you have the necessary documents to facilitate the employer-employee relationship.
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Forming a business the right way is essential to the long term health and viability of any company. We will help prospective business owners and entrepreneurs assess the correct business form for their business, create the necessary formation documents, assist in procuring all of the necessary licenses, and advise on other necessities such as liability insurance.
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Businesses are in constant need of legal advice - whether it's questions about financing, insurance, customer relations, collections, debt, expansion, or any other of a litany of issues, TG Law Group can help you sort through any concerns you may have, and advise your business on the legal implications of business decisions.
We also assist with business contracts and transactions, including licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, asset sales, mergers, dissolutions, intellectual property, and contractor agreements.
Contracts touch our lives in many ways, ranging from a simple receipt at the grocery store to lengthy business agreements. Contracts should always be reviewed before signing, and if you do not understand the terms of a contract, you should seek the help of someone who can translate the contract language for you. Contact us if you need a contract reviewed or drafted, or have a dispute over what a contract says. We can help you sort through the legalese to get at the meat of the contract and advise you on how to proceed.
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Real estate is maybe the most important aspect of daily life - people and businesses need a place to call home. Unfortunately, issues associated with real estate can be a very complicated and stressful, whether it is just reviewing a lease or purchase agreement, or dealing with issues of possession, title, or Landlord Tenant issues. We assist individuals, businesses, homeowners associations, and other professionals in navigating their real estate concerns.
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We assist families and individuals with all aspects of estate and trust planning. This includes anything from basic Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directives to more complex Trusts and sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. Additionally, we advise clients on guardianship issues, address elder law issues, and assist with probate and trust administration. We will also review any existing estate documents to address whether or not your estate plan needs to be updated to reflect changes in your life or changes in the law.
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Tue, 30 December 2014
The annual Thumbie awards for the calendar year 2014, a legnthy and booze-fueled ode to this year in gaming.
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Mon, 22 December 2014
For this week's episode we cover some of the games we wish we had played this year. Usually a Thumbies category, we decided to cover it a week early.
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Wed, 17 December 2014
While it's not necessarily a highlights episode, I do play some clips from episodes where we covered some of the year's biggest releases.
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Fri, 12 December 2014
Finally we get to cover the highly rated third enrty in the Dragon Age series.
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Thu, 4 December 2014
We go back and revisit our predictions from earlier in the year to see which are wrong and which are correct...and argue about Steam Machines...again!
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Wed, 26 November 2014
Another dual release episode, but this time much higher praise from the Athletes than last week. Tune in to hear Eric's thoughts on the new Smash Bros, as has hated previous entries in the series.
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Thu, 20 November 2014
Two piss poor games to review this week. Usually we're not that negative, but damn...try harder next time.
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Wed, 12 November 2014
A little change of pace this week, talking about why we didn't purchase this year's Call of Duty. Particularly Will and Eric, who usually make the Duty plunge, express their thoughts on why they didn't get it.
Direct download: Episode_173_Why_we_didnt_buy_CoD_Advanced_Warfare.mp3
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Wed, 5 November 2014
An XBox One exclusive for this week's episode in Sunset Overdrive. It was described as a mix of Saint's Row, inFamous, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater....sounds like fun!
Direct download: Episode_172_Sunset_Overdrive.mp3
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Wed, 29 October 2014
It's Civ, but all Sci-Fi! Find out how different, if at atll, Beyond Earth is from previous entries.
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Driving a Cleaner Future
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems of our time. Greenhouse gas emissions from our cars are a big contributor—nearly 20% of CO2 emissions in the U.S. come from cars.1 That's where electric vehicles (EVs) and ChargePoint's network of charging stations come in.
EVs Will Help Change the Course
The number of EVs on the road is expected to increase 14X over the next 10 years2
Over the next 10 years, if all cars in the U.S. were EVs charging on electricity from renewable sources we would avoid 13 billion metric tons of CO2—like taking the U.S. off fossil fuels for 2.5 years5,6
Charging Stations Help People Make the Switch to EVs
ChargePoint drivers have already driven enough electric miles to circle the earth 42,000 times and avoid over 146,000 metric tons of CO2.7 This is just a small fraction of the electric driving and emissions savings ChargePoint has enabled.
- Our 53,474 charging spots give people the confidence that they can drive on electric and charge up when and where they need to.
- The U.S. Department of Energy has found that someone with charging at work is 20 times more likely to switch to a plug-in car.8
How Clean Are EVs in Your State?
EVs reduce CO2 emissions from driving 50% on average across the U.S., but the exact amount of carbon pollution you can prevent by driving an EV depends on how and where you charge.9 Each state has a different mix of energy sources producing electricity and each energy source emits different quantities of greenhouse gases.
Use our calculator to estimate how much carbon pollution you can prevent by driving an EV or plug-in hybrid in your area.
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The UNFCCC Recognizes ChargePoint for Leading the Way
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change honored ChargePoint with a Momentum for Change award at the annual Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris, France this past December.
ChargePoint was one of 16 Lighthouse Activities selected for its innovative and scalable approach to tackling climate change.
ChargePoint received this award for its partnership program with BMW and Volkswagen to create Express Charging Corridors along both coasts of the United States.
- 31% of U.S. CO2 emissions by end use are from transportation, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2015, Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions by End Use. 55% of U.S. transportation CO2 emissions are from light duty vehicles from U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2015, Transportation Sector Key Indicators and Delivered Energy Consumption [a]
- Navigant Electric Vehicle Geographic Forecasts, 2Q 2015, PEV In Use Projections
- CO2 Savings Assumptions
- Average miles traveled per year = 13,476 [b]
- Driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle emits 8.887 kg of CO2 per gallon [c]
- The US passenger car average fuel efficiency for ICE vehicles is 23.4 mi/gal (mpg) [d]
- An electric vehicle has an average efficiency of 0.324 kWh/mile [e]
- The US average for emissions from generating electricity to fuel electric vehicles, is 1.23235 lbs CO2/kWh [f]
- EV Volume
- Inside EVs cumulative EV sales Q3 2015 was about 375,000 [g]
- CO2 Savings Assumptions
- Same as above
- EV Volume
- Navigant Electric Vehicle Geographic Forecasts, 2Q 2015, PEV In Use Projections in 2024 is 6,377,523 with a growth rate of 15% from 2023 – 2024. Applied same growth rate to 2024-2025.
- There were 255,876,822 registered highway vehicles in the U.S. as of 2013 [h]. Same assumptions as above for CO2 savings except zero emissions from charging on renewable energy.
- U.S. emissions were 5,270 MMT CO2 in 2012 [i]
- EVs have driven 1,088,773,848 miles on ChargePoint. The circumference of the earth is 24,901 [j]
- Results from the U.S. Department of Energy's EV Everywhere Workplace Charging Challenge [k]
- Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center [l]
- Average miles driven per year is 13,476 [a]
- State annual CO2 equivalent total output emission rates from EPA eGrid State File 2012 [b]
- An electric vehicle has an average efficiency of 0.32 kWh/mile [c]
- 1 gallon of gasoline produces 8.87 kg CO2 [d]
- The average fuel efficiency of light duty vehicles on the road is 23.4 miles per gallon [e]
- Each urban tree planted sequesters 0.039 metric tons CO2 [f]


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Well, it's time to start clutching your World's Greatest Boss mugs and begin crying loudly in a corner. Not only is Michael Scott leaving The Office, but he's leaving the show about a month before the end of its season.
Deep breaths. It's going to be okay.
Remember, as Michael once said, "Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone, for any reason, ever, no matter what, no matter where or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you've been ever. For any reason whatsoever."
Sure, that doesn't make any sense. But feel free to construe it as something positive about his departure. We're sure he's going to leave in a dignified and respectable manner.
Yep, that was a joke.
But his exit will be a calculated one, Office head writer Daniel Chun told E! Friday.
"He will earn the ending he gets. I think there are multiple plausible endings for him. He could get fired, he could get promoted, he could decide to quit it all and go to Hollywood. He could find love or he could crash and burn romantically. He's poised for a number of things but the thing that's a promise is that he will deserve what he gets."
With that said, here are our guesses for how he'll leave Dunder-Mifflin. — Ben Collins, Assistant Editor
Holly breaks up with her fiancé to be with Michael. They move back to Nashua, marry in a MacGruber-themed wedding, and raise three infinitely quirky, gaffe-prone children.
Odds – 10,000,000:1
Glad we got that out of the way. Admit it: You're rooting against this while simultaneously hoping it happens with every fiber of your being.
It would be perfect: Holly is the only woman who makes sense of Michael's impossible demeanor. It allows him the opportunity to have kids, which he's wanted since he welcomed cameras into his Scranton office. And it would give hope to all of humanity that even the Michael Jordan of relationship failures will eventually find his long-lost, sexy Scottie Pippen.
It would also make too much sense. Even if we hope it doesn't.
One of Ryan's ridiculous startup concepts proves relatively profitable; Michael's secret share in the company lets him retire.
Odds – 112:1
A social networking site that pumps disgusting liquids into your waterbed. Jet skis for dogs. How-to books for how-to books. All of these ideas are awful. All of these ideas are slightly better than temp-turned-sales guy Ryan's WUPHF.com.
Something involving Creed, loose cattle, a hand dryer, and a debilitating injury.
Odds – 40:1
Is it possible that they'd kill off Michael? Would we cry if this took place? Better question: Would everyone in the world cry if this took place? This would be the national equivalent of drinking a tub of hot sauce while watching the end of The Notebook and Field of Dreams simultaneously.
Maybe that Friday would be a national holiday.
Parkour accident.
Odds – 275:2
Self-explanatory when you see the Dunder-Mifflin team in action.
Michael gives a long, involved speech that he's certain will unite a nation and dramatically announces his departure. To everyone but Michael, the speech means nothing at all.
Odds – N/A
Wait, this has already taken place?
Ousted by David Brent (Ricky Gervais) in international Sabre merger and subsequent shakeup.
Odds – 150:1
A man can dream.
Befriends crime-fighting dog; saves Scranton from Gabe's underground narcotics and terror organization; disappears mystically, a beautiful crusader of the night, into the vast nothingness. No one asks questions.
Odds – 2:1
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A New City, A New Fitness Routine
Published on March 23, 2017
Karen Forsthoff believes that people who dedicate their lives to taking care of others often neglect taking care of themselves. So, when Karen, a marriage and family therapist, recently moved from New Hampshire to San Francisco with her husband, they agreed to take the time to improve their health.
The first step was joining Millberry Fitness & Recreation Center.
"Our kids were grown and we didn't want to retire, and we were looking for another adventure,"
she said. "We decided to sell the house, my husband took a position at UCSF, and we moved to San Francisco."
As part of the move, they agreed to leave behind the 10 to 12-hour days and committed to a healthier lifestyle. "We both played a lot of tennis, but we knew we had to work on our core to keep fit. I started taking yoga and Pilates classes to build my strength. After three months, I added Spinning® and BODYPUMP™."
Karen encouraged her husband to use the weight machines while she focused on group exercise classes.
"I enjoy the motivation of the instructors, and it's a pleasure to feel like I belong and that people in the classes care about each other. It's made a huge difference in my life."
After four months at the fitness center, Karen noticed increased strength and stamina, and her tennis game improved. "I learned that it's a lifestyle change. You can't work out once in a while. You have to get into a routine and have it become an important part of your day. A lot of people in the service fields, who take care of others, skip out on taking care of themselves. You can't let work become a factor on missing out on your health."


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Stocks Slide as Bond Yields Rise
BRUSSELS -- Stocks closed lower Friday in response to a rise in long-term bond yields in the U.S. and Europe in the wake of a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. March producer prices.
The Bel-20 Index fell 6.17 to 2114.52 on volume of 2.4 billion Belgian francs. On Thursday, the Bel-20 lost 5.22 points.
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What is Exotica for Men?
This product is manufactured by Pinnacle, makers of a wide range of sexual enhancement supplements for both men and women. Although there is no official product website, so very little is known about the Pinncale company, the brand is carried by several supplement retailers who do provide limited information about the formula.
Unfortunately, no customer testimonials are shown for Exotica for Men , nor are there any clinical studies provided. However, one of the major ingredients, Horny Goat Weed, has been tested in various trials and proved successful in supporting the libido.
Exotica for Men Product Details
The product label for this brand lists Horny Goat Weed, Maca, Eurycoma Longfolia and Black Diamond Truffle as the main active ingredients.
These are all traditionally used to support sexual desire in men and help sustain performance. A brief description of the ingredients is provided as are the amounts contained in the capsules.
It is recommended that Exotica for Men is taken at a dose of 2 capsules per day, although up to 4 can be taken prior to activity for a more immediate effect. No side effects are listed for this brand, although that doesn't mean that they are suitable for all consumers.
What are the Ingredients in Exotica for Men?
- Rednol Super Extract Blend (from Black Diamond Truffle, Eurycoma longifolia)….250 mg
- Maca Pure† (Lepidum myenii)
- Horny Goat Weed
Other Ingredients: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin
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- Horny Goat Weed has been traditionally used to support libido
- Exotica for Men has a cumulative effect
- It can be taken at a higher dose if required
- The product can be bought at discounted prices
What are the Drawbacks of Exotica for Men?
- No customer testimonials are provided
- No research studies are shown
- There are no free samples or money back guarantees offered
- Information about the product is limited
Exotica for Men Review – The Bottom Line
Even though Exotica for Men is more affordable than similar brands, it would be wiser to choose one that provides more manufacturer and product information. While it is true that Horny Goat Weed is said to affect sexual desire, there is not enough evidence to make this a good brand to spend money on.
With countless male enhancement supplements available on the market today it seems impossible to find "the right one." Sexual performance declines naturally as men age, which may contribute to feelings of inadequacy or embarrassment. Male enhancement supplements should be based on four key factors: active ingredients, ability to support sexual stamina, enhance arousal, improved* sexual desire and backed by clinical studies.
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So the other day, having been unsatisfied with my previous foray into a search for the "perfect" nature shot for my photography class, I set out to rectify the situation. The wonderful thing about living in a green city like Ottawa is that there are literally hundreds of opportunities and secret little nature caches that you can quickly escape to within the city confines. (Not to mention the fact that the city itself is not 15 minutes from the Gatineau Hills which are just a breathtaking experience on their own.)
I'd been meaning to visit Chapman Mills Conservation area for sometime. It's nestled along the the Rideau Valley River and it really is a beautiful little escape from Suburbia. I learned after the fact that nature photos in general are best in soft light - it was not soft lighting when I took these as you will see... Sunlight and landscape photos are apparently best either 2 hours before or after sunset. Still evidently much to learn.
I'm beginning to recognize one of the most immediate perks of being a journalism/photography student: you literally get to leave your desk to do your work. It almost felt like I was making an excuse to head out to take some pictures - as if I was procrastinating from other work... in fact it made for a beautiful fresh outing, and I ticked something off the to do list. So that about brings this week's tally to:
Me : 1
To do list: 25
There's still a few things to tackle...
Here's the shot I chose to submit for my class project. I call it Dragonfly. .... er for obvious reasons.


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The headline to this editorial almost seems counter-intuitive to the everyday experts of most commercial fleet managers. The pressure by senior management to reduce fleet costs has never been greater and the challenge to reduce these costs has never been tougher. But according to data compiled by PHH Arval from 1955 to 2002, total fleet costs have actually declined when you factor out the cost of inflation during this 47-year period. In 1955, the average monthly fleet expense was $100.75, while in 2002, the average monthly expense is $527, said Greg Corrigan, vice president of marketing and strategic business services for PHH Arval. These monthly expenses include all fixed, operating, and incidental costs, except personal use. Since 1955, average monthly fleet costs increased 423 percent; however, in comparison, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 500 percent during this same time period. "When adjusted for inflation, it costs less today to operate a fleet than it did in 1955," said Corrigan. When compared against the 500-percent increase in CPI, many fleet expense categories had a slower rate of increase. Gasoline. This is a fleet's largest operating expense and also its most volatile. Fuel prices have been experiencing a roller coaster of volatility of peaks and valley in recent years. However, when examined over the past 47-year period, except for a steep rise during the oil crisis years of the 1970s, the cost of gasoline per month per vehicle rose below the rate of inflation. In fact, during the 10-year period from 1985 to 1995, gasoline prices actually declined when adjusted for inflation. A key factor that has helped mitigate the increase in fuel expense over the past 47 years has been the dramatic increase in vehicle fuel economy. However, since 1995, fuel costs have increased 20 percent from an average monthly cost of $113 to $137 in 2002. Tires. As a result of improvements in tire technology and the shift to radial tires, today's tires wear better and last longer. "Since 1995, the increase in the cost of tires has been relatively flat, about 2.2 percent higher in 2002, which is about the rate of inflation," added Corrigan. New-Vehicle Prices. For the past seven years, auto manufacturers have kept the lid on new-vehicle price increases. "In 1995, the average fleet price for a four-door intermediate was about $16,700," said Corrigan. "Today, the dollar amount for a similar fleet-equipped four-door intermediate is about $17,700. But when you adjust for the additional standard equipment available in the 2002-model that was optional in 1995, then the average fleet acquisition cost decreases to $16,000." Taxes. Since 1995, taxes on fleet vehicles have been flat. "There is a direct correlation between taxes and the cost of a new vehicle. Since new-vehicle prices have been flat since 1995, the increase in taxes has been almost zero since then to 2002." Depreciation. "Although we are currently in a soft used-vehicle market, this wasn't the case from 1995 to 1999 when the wholesale market was very strong," said Corrigan. However, other fleet expenses have increased faster than CPI or at the same rate. For example: Insurance. From 1955 to 1995, liability insurance increased by 738 percent as a result of inflated jury awards and overall increase in the volume of litigation, especially against major corporation. Since 1995, liability insurance increased another 50 percent and promised to trend upward, especially following Sept. 11. Maintenance. These cost increases have paralleled CPI, which essentially means they have remained flat. Although the increased complexity of vehicles in inflating maintenance expenses, the increase in vehicle quality has helped to offset these increases. "Most costs have risen at a slower rate than inflation because of the focus by fleet managers in containing costs and the emphasis on education and the development of professional fleet managers by the National Association of Fleet Administrators," said Corrigan. Looking Ahead
What is the short-term forecast for fleet expenses? The wholesale resale market is soft and, when compared against constant dollars, resale values are lower today than they were three years ago. But there is also good news. Interest rates are at a near all-time low, new-vehicle costs are flat, manufacturer incentive programs are extremely aggressive, and vehicle quality continues to improve helping to keep maintenance costs in check. The wild card is the future price of fuel. Let me know what you think.
Teamsters Leadership Approves UPS Labor Deals
The Teamsters Union leadership has voted to approve a labor deal with UPS that includes raises and benefit increases for company drivers and reflects the surging demand for delivery services.


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I just picked out a wig. Because in a very short period of time, my hair is going to start falling out in clumps (or so they assure me). My boss told me to pick something fun, like maybe a pink mohawk. I don't think a mohawk is really my style, but I did have pink hair in the tenth grade, so I thought about it. But in order to not look freakish at Thanksgiving, or on my new driver's license when I renew it in a few months, I figured I need to have a hairpiece that kinda sorta maybe looks like it could be me in some alternate universe.
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From a National Review editorial on immigration:
Poor Trend, by Rich Lowry
The National Research Council reports that an immigrant to the U.S. without a high-school diploma — whether legal or illegal — consumes $89,000 more in governmental services than he pays in taxes during his lifetime. An immigrant with only a high-school diploma is a net cost of $31,000. Eighty percent of illegal immigrants have no more than a high-school degree, and 60 percent have less than a high-school degree.
Steve Camarota of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Immigration Studies estimates that illegal immigrants cost the federal government $10 billion a year. State and local governments lose even more. Illegals pay some taxes, but not enough to cover governmental expenses like Medicaid and treatment for the uninsured.
According to Camarota, if illegal immigrants were legalized, their net annual cost to the federal government would only increase, tripling to $30 billion a year. Immigrant workers don't earn enough to pay much in taxes, while they qualify for all sorts of governmental assistance. As they become legal, they will get even more assistance — the benefits that they get from the Earned Income Tax Credit, for instance, would increase by a factor of 10.
Where are the comparative statistics for native-born US citizens in similar socio-economic conditions? What is the socio-economic condition and quintile position of a US citizen that doesn't represent a net cost to the government?
This is an excellent
This is an excellent argument for raising taxes on the poor.
Uh...why does any of this
Uh...why does any of this matter? Dan, meet marginal analysis, MA, Dan. No one is (sadly) proposing changes to the welfare state to reduce the costs of those already here. The status quo tells us nothing at all about the benefits of adding more people under the existing rules.
If I'm not really happy about paying the credit card debt I have at 22%, you're hardly going to convince me that taking on another $15k at the bargain rate of 15% is a good idea.
How interesting. As if tax
How interesting. As if tax revenues are the only benefit that immigrants confer on the country. As if consumption of government services is the only cost they impose.
Those numbers don't even remotely speak the desirability or undesirability of immigration in general, nor to that of illegal or low-skilled immigrants in particular. I can prove that anything is good or bad by comparing some fraction of the costs to some fraction of the benefits.
The whole editorial is intellectually dishonest. It doesn't fairly represent the position of the pro-immigration faction, nor does it represent any serious effort to understand the impact of illegals on our economy.
Also, he was apparently absent from college the day they covered comparative advantage. He shows no awareness that such a thing exists.
I don't have a clue whether illegal immigrants represent a net benefit or a net cost to US citizens, and neither does Lowry. I would guess that somewhere in the economics or political science literature, there exist actual scholarly attempts to find the answer to that question. They may be imperfect, but they're probably more insightful than this.
It would be more accurate to
It would be more accurate to count the taxes paid by immigrants as a cost (since they expand the parasitic sector) and count the "costs" of services to them as a reduction in loss (since at least they are not being used to fund dictators, terrorist groups, Crusades, or any of the other valuable projects of the Feds).
Does anyone seriously believe that if the illegals weren't here, the government would give us back our money?
Of course getting rid of the welfare programs is a great idea... an idea that never seems to occur to those who want to pay Halliburton to build a Berlin Wall around the entire US.
"Steve Camarota of the
"Steve Camarota of the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Immigration Studies estimates that illegal immigrants cost the federal government $10 billion a year. State and local governments lose even more. Illegals pay some taxes, but not enough to cover governmental expenses like Medicaid and treatment for the uninsured."
Since when has the government been concerned with showing a profit?
Since when has the
Since when has the government been concerned with showing a profit?
That's right! Shouldn't a loss of $10 billion indicate that we need to spend even more? Isn't a program failure usually offered as proof of the need to expand said program?
It would be interesting to
It would be interesting to see how he did the calculations. If you only look at expenditure and taxation, the average citizen costs the government money--that's why there is a deficit.
Assuming he didn't make that mistake, and supposing his calculations are correct, the implication is that people with higher incomes pay more taxes than the money spent on them. As a general rule, the children of immigrants make more money than the immigrants, so he ought to be trying to estimate the total effect, not just the first generation.
I checked the web for
I checked the web for something closer to a first hand account of the National Research Council report. The National Review summary is deliberately misstating the results by selective reporting:
"The panel's long-term estimates indicate that on a national level, the majority of new immigrants and their descendants will add more to government coffers than they receive over their lifetimes. The positive fiscal effects of immigration at the federal level are shared equally by all residents across the nation. However, residents of a few states such as California -- with high numbers of new immigrants -- will bear long-term costs that are concentrated at the state and local level of government.
Immigrants and their children will bring long-term benefits for most U.S. taxpayers because -- like most Americans -- immigrants use more publicly funded services in childhood and old age, but they make positive contributions as working adults. In addition, the majority of immigrants pay taxes and add revenue for some services -- such as national defense and interest on the federal debt -- for which they do not impose costs."
That's the same report. Also:
""Immigrants may be adding as much as $10 billion to the economy each year," said panel chair James P. Smith, senior economist at RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif. "It's true that some Americans are now paying more taxes because of immigration, and native-born Americans without high school educations have seen their wages fall slightly because of the competition sparked by lower-skilled, newly arrived immigrants. But the vast majority of Americans are enjoying a healthier economy as the result of the increased supply of labor and lower prices that result from immigration."
Incidentally, the NRC report was published in 1997--this isn't some new data. Or at least there was such a report in 1997 and I can find no references to a more recent one.