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I don't know about you, but I'm excited as hell for this sequel to an awesome fighting game from the developers who made Mortal Kombat X, Netherrealm Studios, and why not throw out some bad-ass characters that we'd like to see take on our favorite heroes and villains? There will be no particular order for these suggested characters, and seeing as they'd be DLC most likely, these choices are still based on how their fighting styles would be interpreted through the gameplay and interactions with the other established characters such as Batman, Superman, and Flash.
1.The Atom
Why shouldn't this guy be given a chance to see if he can hold his own against Batman or Flash? I put this picture only because I feel they should base the costume off the 'Arrow-verse' version of The Atom, despite its clear inspiration from the Iron Man armor. His fighting style would be akin to a poor man's Batman, but it'd be interesting to see how they would fit his shrinking and possible growing abilities into his repertoire.
2.Booster Gold
I mean, Street Fighter includes characters like Dan into their lineup, so why not this guy? He'd always be good for a punching bag! This would be the poor man's Superman, even though he has his own suit like the Atom, this guy is all about flash rather than substance. He'd have cool power blasts as well as add another flying character to the roster. Like I said, Dan got a shot, let's have fun with this dude.
3.Doctor Fate
I mean, look at the dude. Is there anything that needs to be said? This guy would be awesome to fight with, think of the DC universe's version of Raiden and Liu Kang mixed into one since Dr. Fate can control both lightning and fire. Just his look alone is enough to earn him a spot on the roster, and would definitely intrigue me enough to see what his 'super move' would be.
4.Dr. Manhattan
Before you crucify me for this, every fighting game has that cheesy character who could beat anybody as long as you knew the basic combos and had near unblockable special moves. Dr. Manhattan definitely doesn't make sense because he's more of a God than Superman is, but again the wow factor is up to 10 with this dude. I could've gone with Nite Owl just for the interesting interaction with Batman, but the good Doctor here would look amazing as a fighter, plus Street Fighter did half the work already with Seth, just add powers and an awesome Super!
5.Black Canary
Yes, we need to get some ladies in here, especially since Batman and Joker already have their girlfriends on the roster, why not include Green Arrow's gal? The character is especially popular due to the Arrow-verse and would be interesting to see how she'd hold her own against the other females in the DC universe such as Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Wonder Woman. The interactions would be definitely entertaining on top of that.
Complete the Justice League lineup and include this guy already. Sure, we had Hawkgirl in the original Injustice but Supergirl is included in the roster so there are ways to differentiate characters who pretty much have the same set of abilities. Hawkman has a cooler weapon too, in my opinion, and would definitely add another flying character to combat Superman and Supergirl, Wonder Woman, etc. Super move could include Hawkgirl! Tag team Supers FTW!
7.Reverse Flash
This is the one I want badly to be included in the original roster, not even as DLC, because I mean come on! He's at the peak of his popularity due to his roles in the Flash TV show and even Legends of Tomorrow! Again, Batman and Superman have their villains included, give the Scarlet Speedster his nemesis to see who truly is the Fastest Man Alive. The Clash animation would definitely be epic and if only Clashes applied to Super moves, because both of them running around the world and punching each other at the speed of light would make the 59.99 retail price well worth it 😀
We've got Lex Luthor, Joker, Doomsday, etc. Why the hell is the biggest villain in the DC universe in terms of presence and power not included as a fighter? Maybe he's on the level of Dr. Manhattan but this guy has pretty much fought every member of the Justice League, so why not be able to do it on a gaming level? Saving the best for last, the upcoming Injustice 2 should definitely find a way to involve the ruler of Apokolips and tailor his clashes to be most entertaining when up against Superman, Batman, and even Lex Luthor. His Super would definitely have to be on the level of Superman's punch into the atmosphere, and he'd be great as part of the story!
Leave your comments below and give your own opinions as to who should be considered as DLC or even part of the first Roster for Injustice 2.
Injustice 2 will be released at some point in the year 2017.


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It can grow inside walls, below carpets, inside kitchen and bathroom cupboards and behind the tile in the shower. What can we do about it? How do we even know it's there? Should I be worried about the health implications? What damage can it do to my home? These and other questions we will answer in this posting about Mold In The Home.
What is mold?
Mold is a type of fungi. Fungi, or fungus, belong to a taxonomic classification of their own. Molds are the most typical form of fungus found on earth, comprising approximately 25% of the earth's biomass. The main role of fungi in the ecosystem is to break down dead materials such as fallen leaves, trees, insects and animal carcasses. The enzyme that assists fungi in breaking down dead materials also helps mold to damage the components and building materials of our houses. Mold is essentially a type of fungus that grows in our homes. It can be seen around shower walls, windows, sinks, on wet insulation and inside walls that have become wet for extended periods of time.
Mold grows by producing microscopic spores. Mold spores are everywhere. They cannot be eliminated from the environment. Mold spores can be found floating through the air and on settled dust; however, they will not grow if moisture is not present. Discovering mold in our home raises three major concerns:
1) The potential health effects of exposure to mold and their byproducts,
2) The effects of fungal contamination on the structural integrity of a building,
3) The negative aesthetic effects of visible mold and its smell.
Although the issue of whether exposure to indoor fungi causes adverse health effects is controversial, there is no doubt that a seriously mold-contaminated building can suffer structural damage, and that a foul-smelling, fungus-filled building is aesthetically unpleasing.
Should I be concerned?
Mold is not usually a problem indoors unless it lands on a wet or damp area and begins growing. As mold grows, it digests whatever it grows on. Mold growth can damage buildings and furnishings, it can rot wood, damage drywall, and eventually cause structural damage to buildings. Mold can cause cosmetic damage and stain furnishings. The potential human health effects of mold are also a concern. It is important, therefore, to prevent mold from growing indoors.
People who have concerns about structural damage or the aesthetic effects of indoor mold growth should seek the services of a certified mold inspector. People who have concerns about health effects of mold exposure should seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
What are the negative health effects of mold?
The inhalation of mold and mold spores can cause adverse health effects in some people. Mold produces allergens and irritants, and in some instances, mold can produce potentially toxic substances called mycotoxins. Contrary to common belief, though, there is no conclusive evidence that proves that mold in a building directly causes human illnesses. However, individuals with respiratory conditions (such as allergies and asthma), and people with weakened immune systems (people with HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy patients, and organ transplant recipients, etc) may be more susceptible to the negative health effects of mold.
What are the symptoms of Mold Exposure?
Allergies and hay fever-like symptoms along with headaches, sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, irritated eyes, and skin rash, are the most common type of reaction associated with prolonged exposure to mold. All of these symptoms may be caused by other exposures or conditions unrelated to mold growth; therefore, it is important not to assume that mold is the cause of these symptoms. The effects of mold exposure can be acute or chronic. If a person experiences these symptoms only when occupying a particular building, then that person may possibly be experiencing symptoms of mold exposure. For more detailed information on mold and its health effects, consult a healthcare professional.
What does mold need to grow?
Mold needs three things to grow. Moisture, Food, and Temperature.
- Temperature is the easiest ingredient to come by: anywhere between 4-37 °C will do. So, pretty much everywhere and always in Vancouver.
- Food is also in abundant supply in a home: wood, insulation, drywall, paper, etc. Virtually any organic substance can be a place where mold can grow. Mold can also be found on an inorganic substance like glass or concrete because it will grow on the dirt and dust found there.
- Moisture. Here's where we have to pay attention. Controlling moisture and humidity in your home will control mold growth in your home. This means maintaining a low relative humidity (RH) inside the house, sealing drafts and air leaks, and preventing water from penetrating the building enclosure.
What is relative humidity?
The science behind relative humidity (RH) is that warm air has a greater moisture-holding capacity than cold air. So, when you heat up cold air, the humidity level (RH) drops (and vice versa). An example of this is that a glass of ice water gets covered with condensation when it is left in the sun in the summer. The air next to the glass cools. Cool air can not hold as much moisture, so the extra moisture condenses out of the cooling air and is deposited on the glass. Another example is when cool air comes into your home (via either infiltration or ventilation) and mixes with the inside air- it is warmed, thereby lowering the RH. This is why we sometimes get chapped lips in the winter- Warming the cold air makes it really dry.
What is a good humidity level to maintain inside the house?
That depends on the time of year. In the winter months, it is better to keep the house dryer than in the summer months. In the winter, RH should be kept between 30% and 40%. In the summer- between 40-50% is good. The reason we want to keep the RH lower in the winter than in the summer is that it helps prevent condensation buildup on windows and other surfaces. The highest RH in a room is always next to the coldest surface so it is important to keep the average RH of a room lower in the winter because condensation could form on the cold walls and windows if the average RH is too high. The condensation forming on the cold walls and windows could raise the moisture content in the building materials which may result in mold growth.
What's the difference between relative humidity and moisture content?
Relative humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air and moisture content is the amount of absorbed water in a material. For example, the moisture content (MC) of hardwood flooring is supposed to be around 6-8%. Fiber saturation (the maximum amount of water it can hold) of wood is around 28%. Mold can start to grow on wood with a MC above 19%. Mold can start to grow on drywall when the MC is above 0.6%, on brick above 0.8%, wallpaper above 10.5%, and concrete above 5%.
How does mold grow inside walls?
There are many ways that mold can grow inside a wall. Examples are:
- warm air continually escaping through air leaks in a building enclosure condenses as it cools on its way out,
- water from outside leaking into a wall or roof, etc,
- plumbing leaks.
How do we ensure that condensation is not forming in the walls?
Essential what we are trying to do in this instance is to prevent warm, moist air from contacting cool surfaces. If we have a leak in the air barrier of the wall and warm air is escaping through it to the outside, it is possible that that air will condense inside the wall. This is a perfect breeding ground for mold.
To correct this situation:
- If moldy insulation and other building materials are present, replace them and ensure the wall cavity is properly insulated,
- Ensure continuity of the air barrier and vapour barrier and that the vapour barrier is properly located on the warm-in-winter side of the wall,
- Ensure that the relative humidity inside the home is maintained at levels that are not conducive to vapour related problems should a leak in the air barrier occur. This can be accomplished through dehumidification or proper use of ventilation and heating.
How do we prevent water from leaking into a wall?
Regular home maintenance is a good place to start. The old adage 'A stitch in time saves nine' holds true in this instance. All too often regular home maintenance goes unattended for far too long and the damage can become severe. Often replacing a bit of caulking, or repairing a damaged piece of flashing, or a damaged piece of siding, or maintaining proper connections of the downspout can go a long way to preventing water from getting into the walls.
What about plumbing leaks?
The same can be said here as in the above section. Repair problems as they occur and the damage can be kept to a minimum.
What do you look for when performing a mold inspection?
When I'm inspecting a home for mold I bring a variety of inspection tools that help me identify the presence of mold. Among these tools include:
- Moisture meter,
- Psychrometer (temperature and humidity meter),
- Infrared camera,
- Infrared thermometer,
- Air sampling pump with air sample cassettes,
- Bio Tape slides,
- Swabs.
Depending on the scale of the inspection being performed, the air pump and Bio Tape and swabs may or may not be used. If I am performing an IAC2 type inspection they will be used; but, sometimes that isn't necessary or is cost prohibitive. By the principle of, 'If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck; it's a duck.", we may not need to take it to that extent.
Often all a client wants is to have certain areas of their home inspected to identify problem areas so they can know if they need to be concerned and/or proceed with repairs. In this case, I would examine potential problem areas (such as shower walls, basement floors and walls, kitchen and bathroom sink areas, exterior walls and windows, etc) with the infrared camera and moisture meter, etc, and take humidity readings in various locations around the suspect area. These measurements and my 30 years experience is often enough information to know if an area needs repairs and I can offer recommendations as to how to proceed.
If we need to take it to the next level, we can take air samples and Bio Tape samples and swabs and send them to a lab to know exactly what we are dealing with. We can even open walls and send samples of drywall, insulation, and carpet to the lab for testing.
What is an IAC2 Mold Inspection?
An IAC2 Mold Inspection is a certified mold inspection which includes a non-invasive, visual examination of the readily accessible, visible, and installed systems and components listed in the IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice, as well as at least one sampling for mold growth, according to the IAC2 Mold Sampling Procedures. The inspector shall report moisture intrusion, water damage, musty odours, apparent mold growth, and/or conditions conducive to mold growth.
Some conditions conducive to mold growth include:
• defects in systems or components that may allow water or moisture penetration;
• evidence of flooding;
• water damage;
• water stains;
• standing water or puddles;
• indoor surfaces that are too cold;
• carpeting that was wet;
• houseplants (watering them can generate large amounts of moisture);
• over-watering of potted plants;
• indoor humidity that is too high;
• the use of a humidifier;
• steam radiators;
• line-drying the laundry indoors;
• firewood stored indoors;
• condensation problems;
• condensing moisture on air-conditioning ducts and windowpanes;
• negative grading;
• water inside a perimeter-drainage channel;
• irrigation sprinkler systems that are not spraying efficiently;
• downspouts not discharging far enough away from the building;
• clogged or inoperative gutter system;
• leaking gutters;
• improperly installed flashing;
• the deteriorated condition of the roof covering;
• roof leaks;
• missing vapour barrier;
• plumbing system leaks, or defects in appliances, such as a leaking dishwasher;
• loosely secured toilets with leaking wax rings or seals;
• the overflow of water from tubs, sinks or toilets;
• water inside a sump pump bucket;
• dripping water valves;
• improper or inadequate discharge of exhaust from the clothes dryer, bath vent
or kitchen fan;
• improper venting of combustion appliances;
• a dirty air filter or a clogged condensate drainage in the HVAC system;
• failure to vent clothes dryer exhaust outdoors (including electric dryers);
• non-insulated ductwork inside a non-conditioned space;
• inadequately ventilated spaces, such as an attic space with its vents blocked by
• crawlspaces with exposed dirt floors;
• moisture movement through basement walls and slab;
• water or moisture intrusion at carpeting in the corner of a below-grade basement;
• a fire-suppression sprinkler head that is dripping water; and
• any building system or component that may contribute to a moisture problem.
Hidden Problems
In most cases, finding indoor mold growth may not be easy. Mold does not need light to grow; it can grow in dark areas and on hidden surfaces, such as the backside of drywall, wallpaper and paneling, on the top-side of ceiling tiles, and on the underside of carpets and pads. Possible locations of hidden mold also include damp areas behind walls and in crawlspaces, inside pipe and utility chases, on the back side of insulation in attics and joist spaces, and on roof materials above ceiling tiles.
Investigating for hidden mold can be difficult. It requires a professional with experience in inspecting for water and moisture problems. A certified home inspector is best qualified to perform a thorough mold inspection. Certified home inspectors are trained to locate and identify moisture intrusion, condensation, and humidity problems. Certified home inspectors are trained in building science, which is required to investigate moisture intrusion and conditions conducive to mold growth.
8 Questions that can be answered by a visual examination and mold sampling of a building:
- Is there water intrusion in the building?
- Are there any components in the building that are water-damaged?
- Are there musty, moldy odours in the building?
- Is there any visible, apparent mold?
- Is that which is visible actually mold?
- Are there indications of hidden mold growth?
- Are there conditions conducive to mold growth?
- What should be done if mold growth is discovered?
To address these concerns and questions appropriately, a visual examination must be performed to a standard, mold samples must be taken, laboratory analysis must be included, and accurate reporting must be documented. Proper collection, handling, and documentation of mold samples are all required for a conclusive, credible report. All inspection procedures should be followed carefully and precisely.
Do you provide a written report with your inspection?
Usually, but not always.
Sometimes a client just needs someone with experience and good testing equipment to examine their home to determine if there are areas inside the home that are suspect for mold and to suggest ways to proceed with dealing with these areas. For these clients, a written report may not be necessary. They can walk around with me on the inspection and they will know first hand what the problems are and how to proceed. The added expense of lab testing and written reports may not be necessary. We provide this service.
Some clients want to know exactly what the situation is inside their home with regards to a potential mold problem. They want to know details on the quality of the air inside their home and they want confirmation that the staining on their walls (for example) is, in fact, mold. For these clients, air samples and Bio Tape slides and swabs will need to be collected and sent to a lab for analysis and the inspection findings and lab results will be documented in a detailed, written report. We also provide this service.
Once the Inspection is done, then what do I do?
That depends on what is found. Usually what is required is to have the damaged areas cut out and removed and rebuilt or repaired to their original state. A good, licensed building contractor can do that and it's happening all over the city all the time.
If the problem is extensive, a full-on remediation plan may be required. This can include a containment plan, determining the level of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed, the method of cleanup, the use of biocides, bio-aerosol sampling, etc. We won't go into detail of that here but you can email me if you need to know more.
Then what?
Now that you have learned a few things about mold, you need to know how to prevent it from growing in your home. The most important thing to remember for mold growth prevention is moisture control. Water intrusion into the home should be controlled. If water leaks into the home through a roof leak or the basement gets wet during a flood, etc, the cause of the leak should be corrected immediately and the area should be dried out.
Routine maintenance includes:
- Keep your home and its contents dry. When they get wet, dry them within 24-48 hours,
- Keep the building clean and dry,
- Fix leaky plumbing and any leaks in the building's enclosure as soon as possible,
- Watch for condensation and wet spots. Fix the sources of moisture problems as soon as possible,
- Prevent moisture due to condensation by increasing the surface temperature or reducing the moisture level in the air (humidity). To increase the surface temperature, insulate or increase air circulation. To reduce the moisture level in the air, repair leaks and increase ventilation (if outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid),
- Keep heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed,
- Vent moisture-generating appliances, such as dryers, to the outside,
- Maintain indoor humidity below 60% relative humidity (ideally between 30% and 50%),
- Perform regular building and HVAC inspections and scheduled maintenance,
- Don't let foundations stay wet. Provide drainage, and slope the ground away from the foundation,
- If you are not experienced with home and building repairs, you may want to consult a professional when making necessary repairs, or for assistance related to mold-prevention changes to your home or building.
Apogee Inspections is a full-service inspection company. We have almost 30 years experience in construction and the home inspection industry. We've seen it all and we know what to look for. We have the technical knowledge and experience to perform a wide variety of inspection services. If you think you might have a mold problem in your home, please feel free to give is a call to discuss it. Phone consultations are free. If you want to book an inspection, click here.

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Getting to Georgia was an experience I am not sure I would recommend to the faint-hearted. The trip began at 2 AM in the morning as I got up for the drive to the airport. I had hoped that by flying out of San Francisco I would avoid changing planes domestically, but alas that was not the case. I was set to change planes in Chicago and Amsterdam and then would arrive in Tbilisi.
The airport was stressful as usual with my family and I running between two different United counters that were separated by a huge elevator column. It was not apparent there were multiple counters. My bags were both a little overweight. The guy gave me the "look" but did not charge me for them. I was one of the last people to board the Chicago flight and smacked people in the head with my guitar the entire way back to the plane. I was very flustered by the time I sat down. Since it was a 6 AM flight most people were sleeping. I never sleep on planes unfortunately. I just cannot. So I mostly stared out straight ahead for 4 hours. It was a long 4 hours.
In Chicago I met up with 2 other people going to Georgia, Jim from Arizona and Kim from Benicia, CA. We sat and talked. We roamed the airport. We ate lunch. It was a 6 hour lay-over, but it mercifully did not feel that long. Time passed quickly. We made out way to our gate only to find out there was some problem with the plane and we needed to wait for more info. In the meantime we met 2 more Georgia travelers: Jason from Arizona and Bran (short for Brandall) from Georgia. Our gate was changed and we made our way there. We continued to meet more people going to Georgia. It was a convivial group. We discussed luggage, expectations, packing, etc.
When we finally got to board, I was glad to sit down and get rid of my carry-ons. Jason carried my guitar on for me because my 2 bags had multiplied into 3 and the stewardesses were death on anyone with more than two. My row-mate was a nice girl from Amsterdam who slept most of the time. How I envied her. Again, all my books, journal, iPod, and other activities sat unused in my bag as I zoned out the window and was transfixed by the map on the screen of our progress across North American and Europe. I watched movies, lots of movies, but not really watched them, just sort of gazed at them. I was always glad for the distraction of meals, snacks and drinks being served.
In Amsterdam we went straight to our gate for Tbilisi. We only had a 40-minute window. It was one of those "hurry up and wait" situations. We ran to our gate and then waited what seemed like a very long time on the bus that was to drive us out to our plane. I'd read some unflattering things about the Georgian air carrier and I had to say they were fairly accurate. First impressions were not so good. A very small plane that was quite old-looking, with all the seat covers a bit frayed and tread-bare. All of that became rather irrelevant as I seemed to pass into what felt like an out-of-body experience. I was there but not there. I would be staring straight ahead and then wake up with a jolt some time later. This was repeated for 4 hours. I could have wept when we finally got the word we were landing. I woud have ran off if I could have.
We went through Passport Control and down to Baggage Claim. I found it odd that a few minutes ago I would have killed to be able to stand and now I would just have easily killed to sit down. No bags. No bags. No bags. Someone from the program came to check us in. She then announced that all our bags had been lost. Incredible. I was so glad that I had read that had been happening and had packed some extra clothes and toiletries in my carry-on bags. So then we had to fill out the paperwork for lost baggage. Sigh. Finally that was done and we went out the lobby and were greeted by more TLG team members. Nametags, money changing, etc. Then we loaded up onto a bus and were off to the hotel. I was pleased by the large Pepsi sign outside the hotel. I made a mental note to tell my Dad. We're huge Pepsi fans. (Down with the Coke monopoly!)
The view from the bus was very interesting. Everyone's heads were whipping around to look at everything. We arrived at the hotel and checked in. I met my roommate Ashley from Kansas City, MO. I was able to Skype my mom and it was amazing. Then we had dinner and a brief meeting and then I crashed. But not for long. I came awake at 1:30 AM so suddenly it was as if someone had switched a on. Victim of jet lag, I presume.
And the traveling was not done yet, oh no, another 3 1/2 hour bus trip awaited us the next day. And this one was over mountains in a tour bus. Always fun doing switchbacks in one of those, especially in Georgia where driving is all about aggressively passing other people, even if you are driving a tour bus. And after our week of training, there was another 3 1/2 hour bus trip to my village. Agh!
Let's just say that even though I would love to be home in California for Christmas, that is not a journey I would like to repeat!


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Citizen's Perception Of Public Toilets
Unsafe environmental sanitation practices such as indiscriminate disposal of human waste can lead to serious public health problems including epidemic diseases like cholera, diarrhea and dysentery. The need for proper toilets at home and in public is an essential requirement in ensuring good environmental sanitation and healthy society.
Availability and Access to Public Toilet
• Majority of citizens (61 percent) in MMAs have toilet facilities at home.
• 26 percent depend on public commercial toilets
• A third of respondents living in MMAs of six regions, rely on public toilet facilities. These are; Eastern (53 percent), Volta 47 percent ), Upper East (40 percent), Brong Ahafo (39 percent) Central (36 percent) and Western (36 percent) depend on public toilets.
• 10 per cent on private commercial toilets.
• 3 per cent of all respondents practiced open defecation
• More than ten per cent of citizens living in the listed regions practiced open defecation.; Upper East (20 per cent), Central (13 per cent), Upper West (13 per cent) and Volta (11 percent).
Reasons Households Do Not have Toilet Facilities at Home
• 30 percent of respondents cited lack of space to construct the toilet while 25 percent mentioned the cost of constructing a toilet facility as the major reasons they don't have toilets at home.
• The proportion of citizens who could not afford the cost of constructing a toilet facility at home decreased from the baseline of 31 percent to 25 percent in the mid-term, while those who cited the lack of space or converted the facility to other use increased from the baseline of 23 percent to 35 percent in the mid-term.
Quality and Efficiency of Public Toilets
• Only 34 percent of citizens were satisfied or very satisfied with the general efficiency and quality of the operation of public toilets in MMAs
• 43 percent of male respondents and 45 percent of female respondents were satisfied with the open hours of public toilets
• 40 percent of female respondents and 34 percent of male respondents were satisfied with the frequency of waste removal in public toilets.
Equity Distribution of Public Toilet Facilities
• 38 percent of citizens were of the opinion that the distribution of public toilet facilities were poor while 26 percent said the distribution was fair
• Majority of citizens think there is no gender discrimination in the access to public toilets in MMAs.
• 62 percent of citizens agreed that public toilets are equally distributed in the municipality or the metropolis Citizens' Satisfaction with Public Toilets
• 58 percent of respondents were either very unsatisfied or unsatisfied with the delivery of public toilet services in the MMAs. This indicated an increase of 17 percentage point from the baseline of 41 percent to the mid-term of 58 percent.


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The story of the prodigal son expresses the Father's compassion and power. When a sinner repents, the Father immediately forgives and restores him. He doesn't leave His son in dirty clothes, working with the servants. He doesn't require His son to sit in time-out, or drag out the past, or earn his way back into the family. Instead, the Father forgives and forgets the past, and rejoices in His now-obedient son.
To receive our heavenly Father's compassion, we must go through the same "change of mind," or repentance, that the son did. He decided to leave his disobedience, and to humbly serve and obey his father.
Do you have this blessing from the Father?
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The city of Hampton's Citizens' Unity Commission has a tagline: Join the conversation.
On Thursday, the community is invited to do just that.
The city's unity commission has forged a partnership with the Hampton Police Division and Hampton Roads Pride to present "Understanding the experiences of our LGBTQ neighbors," a communitywide conversation.
The discussion, to be held at the Hampton Performing and Creative Arts Center, will provide an informal platform where Hampton residents can talk about experiences in and out of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community. A panel of five individuals, some of whom belong to the police and LGBTQ communities, will anchor the discussion, said Synetheia Newby, executive director of the Citizens' Unity Commission.
The event comes on the heels of Pride Week and a number of celebratory events in Hampton Roads, including Party on the Peninsula June 14, hosted by the Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau. The bureau isn't involved in Thursday's dialogue , spokesman Ryan Downey said.
"This is really just a kickoff to get the conversation going," Newby said.
Now's as good a time as any, she said. She noted that all seven Hampton Road cities now have LGBTQ liaisons in their police departments. One of the city's goals is to make it the most livable city, she said. That means making sure communities are inclusive.
"Sometimes it's easy in a community to overlook the importance of making sure those who are closest to us have the same opportunities, regardless of how they identify," she said.
This is the first discussion of its kind in any of the Hampton Roads cities, said Michael Berlucchi, president of Hampton Roads Pride.
"It's really exciting that Hampton Police Division is involved as well, because as we all know, the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the community continues to evolve, and Hampton's part is a reflection of that evolution as well as desire on both sides to enhance and improve those relationships and make our community better and livable," he said.
It's an opportunity to ask questions and learn about different communities in a nonjudgmental setting, he said.
"Anytime these dialogues occur where people share personal stories and experiences, only good things come out of that," he said.
Mishkin can be reached by phone at 757-641-6669.
Want to go?
What: "Understanding the experiences of our LGBTQ neighbors."
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Where: Hampton Performing and Creative Arts Center, 300 Butler Farm Road, Hampton.
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Grimeborn Opera Festival
8pm 23rd August
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8pm 24th August
Origami and music. A multi-media opera installation. Verity Lane's two-part project draws on her 10 years' experience of living in Japan, exploring classical Japanese traditions with a uniquely avant-garde twist.
A brand-new performance project with music, stories and concept by Verity Lane, Origami Soundscapes: Flower, Bird, Wind & Moon explores ancient symbolism and Japanese birdsong, featuring a large-scale origami performance by Coco Sato, percussion, shakuhachi and storytelling.
The Crane reimagines a Japanese folk story about a magical crane that takes human form, set around Hokkaido's Otowa Bridge. This mystical opera installation explores traditional Japanese aesthetics through a blend of Noh theatre conventions, traditional and contemporary dance, avant-garde music and animation.
Sung in English and Japanese without surtitles.
Music and Libretto (English and Japanese) by Verity Lane
Supported by Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Verity Lane/music, words, creative directer
Coco Sato/Giant Origami
Beibei Wang/Percussion
Mirei Yazawa/Dance
Tomoko Komura/Voice
Hester Dart/Voice
Kiku Day/Shakuhachi
Rowan O'Brien/Animator
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Born in Tottenham and spending nearly a decade in Japan, visual artist, composer and writer Verity Lane specialises in creating highly visual performance installations for traditional Japanese instruments. and beyond.
Her recent multi-media projects include A Thousand Bamboo in a Dancing Wind (performance installation for 300 shakuhachi, 2 dancers, projection and performance poetry, commissioned by The World Shakuhachi Festival, held at Goldsmiths, 2018), Yugenism: Animated Soundscapes of the Japanese Sublime (supported by Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation), and Japanese Sandscapes: The Tale of Mt Fuji where she worked with artists including Ko Ishikawa (sho/Reigakusha), Etsuko Takezawa (koto/shamisen) and Kaho Aso (traditional Japanese dance/kotsuzumi). Both projects saw Lane launch herself within London's avant garde music scene, selling out venues across London.
Coco Sato is an award-winning Japanese artist based in the UK. Her work uses origami to change the way people see the world.
Mirei Yazawa is a performance artist based in London.
Beibei Wang is a genre defying percussionist based in London.
Tomoko Komura is a London based performer from Japan, trained at the London International School of Performing Arts with an MFA in Lecoq-based Actor-Created Theatre (2006). She has performed and toured in shows by award-winning theatre companies such as Theatre Ad Infinitum (Ballad of the Burning Star), Theatre Témoin (Jukai) and Out of Chaos (Out of Chaos).
Kiku Day is a shakuhachi player based in Denmark.
Hester Dart is a London based contralto and graduate from the University of Leeds. They study with Prof. Neil Baker and are currently finishing their second year at the Morley College Opera School. Hester is particularly interested in promoting the work of
LGBTQ+ composers and musicians. They would like to contribute towards a more inclusive and accessible environment within classical music and opera.
Rowan O'Brien is a renowned animator and 3D artist from the West Coast of Ireland. He mixes sketches, objects, computer animation, and video in his work. He has screened and exhibited work across Europe, South Korea and Japan, where he lived and studied Japanese fabric craft known as oshie.
Legendary manga artist Keiko Takemiya gives an exclusive talk this August!
Keiko Takemiya is arguably one of the most influential manga artists in Japan. Starting her career as an artist in late 1960 while still a teenager, her fame rapidly grew to stardom. This reached a new height in the 1970s when she became a seminal member of "the Fabulous Year 24 Group" – a new wave of female authors that revolutionised manga by developing new drawing techniques and introducing unconventional subject matters to the genre of girls' manga, such as science fiction, fantasy, as well as boys' love. Takemiya's representative manga, The Poem of Wind and Trees (1977-80), which has sold nearly 5 million copies so far, is praised by critics and readers alike as a monumental work that laid the foundation for the rapidly growing genre of boys' love within manga. In addition to her creative work, Takemiya has been a great advocate of preserving this nation-specific graphic art form as a cultural asset and was the first manga artist in Japan to be elected as President of an academic institution.
During this very special talk and in a rare appearance Takemiya, in conversation with comics historian Paul Gravett, will discuss her extensive career as one of Japan's leading manga artists, and her inspirations behind iconic works such as To Terra… (1976-84) which shaped the precedent for female manga artists to create stories for a young male readership. Reflecting on the development of the narrative art form in Japan, she will also review what manga has meant to her and the society at large.
Image Credit: ©To Terra…, KeikoTAKEMIYA
This event is held in collaboration with Foyles Bookstore.


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Wellness® WellBars are oven-baked to crunchy, grain-free perfection using wholesome ingredients like Lamb, Apples and Sweet Potatoes. Not just empty calories, these bite-size nuggets are power-packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
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apps available on mobile first. As with most MTK phones, you can easily root them with Kingroot.
Disclaimer: You're doing it at your own risk and I won't be held responsible in case you eventually brick your device or lose your warranty. If you're just getting started with rooting, you should know that after rooting your phone, it's advisable to unroot before performing an OTA update or restoring factoring settings.
1. Download the Latest version of Kingroot from there official website: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW
2. Go to Settings > Security and enable Unknown Sources .
3. Install the APK file and start the installed
Kingroot app.
4. You need a working Internet connection on your phone to make this work. Click on Start Root .
5. You should see the progress but you may have to wait for some minutes.
6. In case this shows up, you may choose to decline.
7. In a short while, the process should complete and you should see this:
You can now close Kingroot. Rebooting your phone is a good idea. Rooting Infinix Hot 2 is as easy as that. I'm sure the latest version of Kingroot should work as well.
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Short Film Excerpt: "My Favourite Season"
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(Canada, 2015, 14 mins, DCP)
Part of shorts program Partners in Crime
After kicking off Grade 7 with the first "F" of her life, Nell (Sarah Madison Barrow) hopes to find solace in pancakes. She and her best friend Angie (Corale Knowles) just need to track down one last ingredient. Working from a wonderfully detailed script that's attuned to the shorthand and encryption shared between kindred souls, Liz Cairns elicits amazing performances from Barrow and Knowles as young friends who find their lives profoundly changed by five minutes in a convenience store.
Director: Liz Cairns
Cast: Sarah Madison Barrow, Corale Knowles
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The Trump stock market rally shows no signs of weakening, especially for some key sectors that have continued to pop since the president was elected.
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Major market indexes are all up: The S&P 500 has gained more than 30%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up nearly 36% and the Nasdaq Composite 49%.
But some sectors have fared better than others during the late stages of this prolonged economic expansion. In the 610 days since Election Day – Nov. 8, 2016 – the aerospace and defense sector has jumped nearly 55%, the most of any S&P sector.
Trump has placed an outsized emphasis on boosting the nation's military through increased defense spending, proposing a defense bill worth more than $700 billion for fiscal year 2019.
Health care providers have received the second-biggest "Trump bump" since the election, up more than 47% as of Wednesday. The sector is up 35% since Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2017.
In the 600-plus days since the election, the financial sector has risen by 36%, as the administration continues to push its deregulatory agenda. Some Wall Street firms also received a bump thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%. Since the inauguration, the financial sector is about 18% higher.
On the other hand, the consumer staples sector has been largely unchanged overall since Election Day, up just 0.01% as of Wednesday. The energy sector is up 12% during the same timeframe.


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KCH Auxiliary Thrift Store president Emma Norton reported the contracting crew at the new Hampton Inn has completed their parking area. The volunteers have their own parking and there is more parking for customers, with easier access. Norton also commented how well they kept the Auxiliary informed of the process and followed through with all they promised.
They have an abundance of donated clothing. This sales process helps their merchandise turnover. Items that don't move are donated to other communities or taken to Deseret Industries where they are disassembled and turned into useful rags.
The members wanted to remind their customers that the last week of each month they have their "bag" sale. The first bag is $7, second is $3 and the third bag is free. One of the volunteers commented that families come in and purchase large quantities during bag week using the slightly used clothing to send to families in need throughout refugee settlements.
Some other items you may want to go to look for treasures are displayed in the jewelry cases or in the DVD and VHS sections.
Once again Kane County Hospital would like to thank the managers and all the volunteers who are so dedicated to the Thrift Store, to those who are able to donate and to our communities who are patrons of the Store.


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It's 88 pounds of Super Bowl history, photos and in some cases, autographs.
It's a coffee table book, just not the kind of book you actually leave there. It might break your coffee table.
The Super Bowl Opus is a gigantic piece of literature and perhaps the ultimate 'high end' Super Bowl collector's item. Limited in quantity, it's the biggest book on football ever made. There are plain copies, but there are also a limited number which contain the autographs of every living Super Bowl MVP adorning a couple of pages. At $40,000, it's the kind of collectible only those who can afford to go to the game can actually think about buying.
However, if you'd just like to sneak a peek, or find out a little more about the project (there's a new NBA Opus set to hit the market shortly), you can see one on display in southern California. The Palasadian Post got the scoop on how the project came to be.


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Inner Growth Word of the Day: Inconsistent
Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition: (adj.) 1. lacking consistency. 1 a. not compatible with another fact or claim. 1 b. containing incompatible elements. 1 c. incoherent or illogical in thought or actions. 1 d. not satisfiable by the same set of values for the unknowns.
Inconsistent in a sentence: When you experience a number of inconsistent actions, you start to wonder if there's a disconnect somewhere.
Inconsistent in action: When you say something but do something else, that is inconsistent.
Inconsistent and inner growth: Whether an inconsistent action or thought or event is at play, taking a deeper look allows for the discovery of areas within you that may need some attention due to something missing or possibly something where two or more things are a part of it. This exploration brings about inner growth since it gets you to evaluate inconsistent events from within and for your inconsistent actions and/or thoughts, to be aware of their multifaceted nature and/or the possible disconnect that is present within you.
Inconsistent and inner growth action steps:
- In-depth self-exploration questions: What do I think about someone inconsistent? What do I think about my inconsistent thoughts, actions, or ways? How has inconsistent thinking affected my life? What types of inconsistent events have I been through? Why have I thought about inconsistent topics before? When was the first time I defined something as inconsistent and why?
- List or word bubble: Make a list or word bubble with inconsistent at the center and then list or put around it all the other words that come to mind associated with it. Now pick one word that reminds you of two events where inconsistent thinking took place. Write about the two events with the rest of the words from your list and then compare them to see what commonalities and differences the two stories have between them.
- Bring your awareness to your feelings about inconsistent and allow these emotions to go where they like. Notice if they navigate more towards one area of your body or evenly disperse. As you sit in silence, take note of what types of feelings stand out the most and when you're ready allow thoughts to come in as you hone in on the strongest feeling present. From here let your emotions do the rest of the talking about this particular event.
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'International rules merits more tests and New York tie'
Australian ace Brendon Goddard believes the introduction of further international rules tests - including a proposed New York fixture - would be a fruitful move for the hybrid game.
A stirring Irish second-half comeback 12 months ago, which resulted in a 10-point loss after earlier trailing by 28, left the Perth crowd eager for more.
The 'one-match series' had a sense of unfinished business and Essendon's Goddard would welcome further tests, including a possible trip to the Big Apple.
He said: "I'm sure Ireland would have liked a second crack at the game and I think two games would be more reflective. The better team always comes out on top and hopefully one day we'll play in two or three tests.
"It's a great concept playing in New York. By reports the market is there with the large expat community of both Australians and Irish. It's just about logistics and finding suitable facilities.
"Is it deserving? I'd like to see it happen anyway. I don't think there's any harm in it from GAA and AFL points of view. It's great promotion for both games."
It has been mooted that an American selection could get involved in the series but Goddard, whose two previous rules appearances were during the "infamous Brendan Fevola tour" in 2006 and last year, is against further expansion,
"I truly believe it's an Ireland-Australian concept. I don't think it should fall outside of those two teams," he said. "I don't think anyone else would be capable of doing it but I am keen to see the game move outside of Australian or Irish shores."
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The AFL radically reconsidered their approach to the series in the wake of 2013's 101-point annihilation with Goddard describing this year's All-Australian squad as "pretty special".
Aussie manager Alastair Clarkson, a four-time Premiership-winning coach, has assembled an elite squad with prodigous talents like Patrick Dangerfield and Dyson Heppell.
On the other end of the scale is 40-year-old Dustin Fletcher. The two-time All-Australian has cut out a niche as goalkeeper and tomorrow's game will be a fitting retirement after a remarkable 400 AFL appearances.
Fletcher will renew acquaintances with former team-mate Michael Quinn, who has a busy weekend ahead with his club Killoe and with Ireland. "I used to pick Quinny up every day for two years, he lived close by and he's a quality person," he said.
"He used to speak to me a lot about playing for his county of Longford and his local club. It didn't sort of work out for him in Melbourne but it sounds like he's done a pretty good job over here."
Speaking of Irish AFL recruits, Goddard and Fletcher have watched Tyrone teenager Conor McKenna at close quarters. The former Red Hand minor seized his chance with Essendon late last season with some promising performances and Goddard expects further improvement.
"Conor is a stubborn little competitor in a good way, so I don't reckon he's willing to just give up and come back to Ireland in his comfort zone," he said
"You do see a lot of Pearce Hanley in Conor at a young age. Conor is a great kid and he has as much a chance as any Irish kid I've seen that early in his career of making it in the AFL."
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Heating Engineer
Heating can have a huge impact on our comfort levels at home. When the winter season hits, we rely heavily on our boilers and central heating systems to provide a consistent supply of warmth and hot water. So, when something goes wrong, it's important to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible. That's when finding the right professional for the job is crucial.
From essential boiler services to more structural work, such as heating system installations, a heating engineer should be the first port of call.
What is a heating engineer?
As the name suggests, a heating engineer is a specialist who works solely on the installation, maintenance and repair of a property's heating. But this is not as simple as just carrying out an annual boiler service - although a heating engineer would be responsible for doing so. These engineers will work on any fixtures, fittings and pipework that are related to the heating of a home, such as installing ovens, radiators or underfloor heating.
This means that a heating engineer may sometimes be responsible for carrying out structural work, so just like any other expert, it is vital to ensure that whoever you hire is qualified, experienced and trustworthy.
How is a heating engineer different to a plumber?
While there may be some overlap in the type of jobs that can be carried out by a plumber and a heating engineer, the two jobs are quite distinct from one another. Nowadays, plumbers tend to be well versed in a selection of tasks and can be more than capable of carrying out pipework and maintenance of heating systems. However, while all heating engineers are trained to safely complete gas work, not all plumbers are.
When should I hire a heating engineer?
One of the most common jobs carried out by heating engineers is a gas boiler service and repair. At the very least, a boiler should be serviced once a year. This will ensure that everything is in good condition and that the boiler is working as efficiently as possible. Not only will this help keep energy bills low, but it will also mean that any issues can be addressed as early as possible to avoid added expenses.
Heating engineers can carry out a long list of other jobs, including the installation and replacement of gas boilers. They will also be able to install and repair oil boilers, central heating systems and underfloor heating systems, along with installing thermodynamic hot water systems. And when it comes to those hot and humid summer months, heating engineers can provide some relief by installing and repairing air conditioning units too.
Just like any other professional tradesperson, different heating engineers will have different areas of expertise, and varying levels of experience with certain jobs. There are therefore certain steps you should take to ensure you hire the right person for the job.
Important steps when hiring a heating engineer
It is a legal requirement that anyone carrying out gas work in the UK is on the Gas Safe Register. Whether it's jobs relating to a boiler, cooker or any other gas appliance, you will need to ensure that the professional you hire is Gas Safe-registered. Plumbers can sometimes be Gas Safe-registered, but all heating engineers should be.
Ask to see their Gas Safe ID card for peace of mind. This should detail which gas appliances the engineer is qualified to work on, so you will know whether they are suitable for the task at hand or not. If you have any concerns, make a note of their license number and double check on Gas Safe Register
As the engineer may be carrying out complex structural work, it can also be a good idea to ask them for details about similar projects they have completed. The more experience they have in a specific job, the less likely it will be for issues to arise. When embarking on a large or expensive project, it's also recommended that you ask to be put in touch with previous customers to be able to gauge the quality of their professionalism and workmanship.
Never be afraid to ask lots of questions to get as much information as possible before they start. After all, this is highly qualified and complex work, so it's important to ensure that the engineer pays a lot of attention to detail.
Find local heating engineers with Hoppy
At Hoppy, we make finding reliable heating engineers in your area so quick and simple. All you have to do is enter your postcode, filter the type of tradesperson service you are searching for and we'll bring you top recommendations. We'll clearly display all hourly rates, so you don't have to spend time negotiating quotes. Once you have found a professional that fits your needs, it's a simple case of choosing an appointment date that suits you and making a secure online payment.
We work in partnership with Plentific, so we'll only ever advertise jobs from Verified Plentific Pros. This means that all our engineers have undergone a rigorous screening process to ensure they deliver the best results. All bookings through the Hoppy website are also covered by the Plentific Guarantee, which includes a quality assurance that we will arrange a replacement should your pro be unable to complete the work. It also means we will securely hold all payments until the job is finished.
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Oh no, I swore I would never show food shots on my Facebook page and here I am sharing them on my newsletter!
I have two very different ways of managing my emotions with food.
Version 1 - I can emotionally eat with the best of them. I am at my worst relaxing at the end of a week enjoying neighbourhood drinkies (we should call them something else, it isn't the best look having my four year old saying 'mummy are we having drinkies again tonight?' at daycare). My true vice is chips with dip (or hot chips). I can hoover through those very quickly, and it's accelerated when I am enjoying a couple of big fat glasses of red wine.
I congratulate myself on 'taking it easy', believe that I deserve it, and then usually wake up the next day with a 'food hangover' (and don't beat myself up about it any more).
The other way is by committing to my latest 'plan'
all it a detox, or a cleanse or a reset. I have tried everything - high alkaline, no gluten, raw food and most recently the 28 day energy challenge, which the wonderful Gabrielle Dolan from business school set at immersion a couple of weeks back.
What I love about this one, is that you have margin of error built into it. For each vice that you abstain from, or good habit you commit to, you get four days off!!! My idea of heaven! I know I will be using up at least one of those credits this week as I celebrate my hubby Geoff's birthday.Whenever I follow the basic rule of eating more veges, less carbs and processed foods, and eat protein wisely, I feel amazing! Emotionally, I feel way more resilient and upbeat. And now I am finally keeping some of the habits when I finish the plan. Interestingly enough, one of the habits I am forming is exercising six days of the week (easy to watch youtube vids first thing in the morning). That is a new commitment and one I am definitely feeling the benefits of. The accountability of reporting on progress to my tribe online is another plus for this one.
I know that some of my friends get a bit bored with the 'oh no thanks, I am not eating wheat/meat/dairy/chippies/whatever, I am on a detox/cleanse/reset', but the reality is, this works for me. And I feel far more focused in my work, and have higher energy levels, which was the reason that Ral introduced it in the first place.
But I equally love zigging as well as zagging. When I feel like it, there is nothing better than enjoying 'substantial nibbles' as they are affectionately called in my hood or fish and chips from up the road. And the key is not to beat myself up even when I do feel the food hangover coming on. Yes, we want to adopt healthy eating habits as a way to amplify our success, but I do love the saying, moderation in everything, including moderation.
How does food impact your emotion?


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Beşiktaş set to start their 2019/2020 Süper Lig campaign away at Sivasspor tonight
Beşiktaş open the 2019/2020 Süper Lig season with a tough away match...
As recent history shows us, Beşiktaş rarely have an easy time away at the Dr. Necmettin Şeyhoğlu stadium. Last season Beşiktaş suffered one of only three league defeats away against Karabükspor.
Beşiktaş have started the new season well enough with 7 points from 3 games, but they can not afford dropping any points in Karabük as they're headed in to a tough schedule for the upcoming month or so with Champions League games and clashes with Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor.
Adriano left training with another minor injury yesterday and won't be able to stand in for Gökhan Gönül, who is still recovering from surgery, at rightback. This leaves Şenol Güneş with only makeshift alternatives in Necip Uysal and Gary Medel as back-up rightback Andreas Beck left the Black Eagles to join VfB Stuttgart on Germany's transfer window deadline day.
The choice at rightback will therefore fall on either Necip or Medel, with it being the first start for Medel should Şenol Güneş opt for him over his vice-captain. Álvaro Negredo and Jeremain Lens are both expected to get playing time in the second but Şenol Güneş is likely to still favour Ryan Babel and Cenk Tosun ahead of them for today's match.
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8 Unusual Facts about Manchester United's Theatre of Dreams/
Oh hi there, Man United fans!
You Red Devils might be familiar with every little statistic there is to know about the Manchester United team and their players, like how many goals Rooney has scored in his career to date, or how many FA Cups the team has won, but I bet ya didn't know these quirky little tidbits about your team's stadium, Old Trafford.
1. If you can see the pitch, you can't drink. If you do, you'll be fined and put in Man U jail. Simple as that. I suppose they figured this will keep the aggression and violence levels at bay and prevent any under-the-influence-riots from happening. And to go one step further to assist with this prevention, the beer bottles served at the stadium are all made of a squishy, flexible plastic.
2. If you have a chance to go to a game and manage to sneak into a seat closer to the pitch, and someone comes along and tells you you're sitting in their seat, but you respond with "I don't see your name on it"; well my friend, it probably is.
Dedicated fans who have purchased season tickets for 25+ years for the same seats, year after year, are honoured by Manchester United by having their names printed onto little silver plaques on the underside of their seats.
3. The pitch is made up of 97% turf (artificial grass) and 3% real grass.
4. Old Trafford officially opened its doors in February of 1910. Entrance fees were equal to 2.5 pence (4 cents USD) for uncovered seats, 5-10 pence (7-15 cents USD) for covered seats, and 25 pence (36 cents USD) for covered, plush seating.
5. Heaters are installed under the pitch to help melt snow and to ensure there is no build up of frost on the field during the winter.
6. The Theatre of Dreams was bombed during World War II. A German bombing raid in December of 1940 forced Manchester United to postpone matches and change locations, but the bombing of March 1941 destroyed most of the stadium. During reconstruction after the war was over, the team played their home games at Maine Road, home of Manchester City, until Old Trafford was finished being built.
7. Old Trafford holds over 75,000 seats. Of those, 73% are taken by season ticket holders, making it difficult for new or international fans to get their hands - or should I say butts - on seats. Click here to find out how to get yourself some tickets.
8. Manchester United loves their fans SO much (and vice versa), that they allow ashes to be sprinkled on the pitch. This area of the pitch, located at the North end, is never dug up for this reason. This is also why you might see a wreath or a bouquet of flowers set along the North end of the stadium during a match.
So there you have it, 8 unusual facts about Manchester United's stadium, Old Trafford. Although my husband has been an avid Manchester United Fan since before dinosaurs, these quirky little tidbits all took him by surprise when we learned of them during our stadium tour through the Theatre of Dreams, which you can read about here.


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Get 3 stars on Level 18
Kill the bird at least once
Shoot Maud's ghost 5 times in a row
Get 3 stars on Level 14
Kill each member of the Flanders super fast!
Shoot Jebediah Springfield's head off
Reach Springfield
Steal all the loot without dying


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How to Breakthrough Perfectionism, Paralysis, and Procrastination with Melissa Binkley
EXPERT INTERVIEW WITH Melissa Binkley
You have heard me say that I pursue perspective instead of perfection, but I know for all of us, that can be hard at times.
Melissa Binkley, speaker and certified Master Transformational Coach, breaks this down and reminds us that the pursuit of perfection leads us down a path of paralysis and procrastination. She shares her six tips of breaking through and creating the life you want.


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The inexplicably complex problem of public transportation in India, and in particular that of harassment by autorickshaw drivers, solved through such a simple solution. A reminder for some of us who throw our hands up in the air about what we could possibly do to fix social issues.
All it takes is one willing to take the less trodden path
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The Hindu : Opinion / Cartoon : Cartoonscape, May 31, 2011
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BBC video on school students in Bengal teaching less privileged ones
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The Hindu : News / National : Forest communities in Nepal grappling with climate change
An interesting article on how communities in Nepal are working collectively towards conserving forests. The Hindu : News / National : Forest communities in Nepal grappling with climate change.
Reminds me of the Ralegan Siddhi story where community action under Anna Hazare's guidance began with a watershed development programs, but cascaded into multiple economic activities that alleviated the village's poverty.
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Inception and the Yoga Vasistha (Contd.)
One of my earlier posts was on the similarities between Inception and the Yoga Vasistha. Here's an interesting post over at Critical Twenties that argues along the same lines. Inception and its Inspirations: Escher, Dali and Yoga Vasistha.
In addition to parallels between the Yoga Vasistha and Inception, the author goes on to compare key themes in the movie with Salvador Dali and Escher's philosophies. Particularly enjoyed the ease with which the author's writing despite the technicality of the content – clearly illustrates comfort and familiarity with the subject.
I'm thrilled at having discovered an fabulous site to pore over for a while.
Keep reading! Have fun! Stay tuned!
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Author: Thomas Webster
Softcover (ISBN: 1-891885-48-0 )
Cottonwood Trail is the story of the 85-acre preserve on Spartanburg's eastside told through photography and essay.
Publication Date: Oct 2006
Dimensions: 10 x 10 in.
150 pages
This place matters…
So says talented essayist Thomas Webster, who spent his youth in the place that has come to be known as the Cottonwood Trail and now regularly takes his own family to this special place on Spartanburg's eastside. This place matters, he says, because it is full of things you rarely see in the more urban parts of the city.
In these eighty-five acres, on these three and a half miles of trail, exists more mystery than even the most generous lifetime will afford us to wonder over. And we should never imagine that it's forever, never squander a chance to see what is here now.
For those who have never had the privilege to visit the Edwin M. Griffin Preserve — or simply want a preview before taking a first trip — two wonderful Spartanburg photographers present an enticing array of more than 100 colorful images capturing four seasons of life along the Cottonwood Trail. G.R. Davis Jr. and Peter L. Schmunk have pointed the lenses of their cameras at the delicate blossoms of the Carolina Silverbell, the guarded eyes of the great blue heron, the winding vines of the muscadine, and the swirling water of Lawson's Fork. Thanks to their artistry, you'll see in the pages of this book the languid northern water snake, the rare blooming columbine, a turtle burrowing in the wetland, and much more.
And if you're a regular visitor to the Cottonwood Trail, these essays and images beckon you to return to the woods, to listen more attentively, to look around you with a new awareness. Together, the words and photographs here illustrate that the South Carolina Piedmont can be every bit as beautiful and diverse as the coastal region. The message here: These acres — and many more like them in the Upstate — deserve conservation and protection.
This place matters...


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If you're sick of working for a boss or you just want more freedom and get paid well, I've got good news.
In a few months, you can work from home, get paid what you want and set your own hours.
By partnering with my multimillionaire friend Dan Lok.
Here's a bit about him.
Over the years, Dan has built an 8-figure business empire before the age of 35. He has over 100K subscribers on YouTube. And he's known by everyone on the internet as the King Of High-Ticket Sales.
Right now, his companies are growing fast.
But the problem is he's a bit short on talent – so he's asked me to find him a few good people who he can mentor and close deals for him.
For the right people, he's going to make sure you get paid $5K-$25K a month.
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Entry for January 15, 2009 All is well that ends well!
Yes, today was a very good day. Miss. Lucky Dove is back out side where she belongs. I had a few hours of fear that she might have been hurt more than I saw on my first exam. This morning I took her out and let leave on her own time and she immediately and promptly hopped … flew… and dropped to the ground…..not what I wanted to see. Well it was cold out so made her a small bed in pine straw and leaves just behind one feeding station close by me and helped her into it and with in a hour or so a small group of Mourning Doves came to feed and she slowly joined them and shortly there after she flew with them up in to a near by tree and has been doing well. Since I can ID her by her cuts right now I can keep an eye on her. She and her "peeps" had a sunset dinner at my patio feeding station and was off for the night…..I call that the end to a good day. Now if the rest of my critters were so well behaved….lol…..yeah like that is going to happen.
I've been a little worried the last few days as I've not seen Fat Mama but I have seen Billy Bob and Pinky……not together they have been showing up at different times and one will be here and then suddenly stand up on it's hind legs, smell the air and then take off at a full running pace….. only to have the other one show up… and still no Fat Mama….hhhuuummmm…..I have a feeling that when I see Fat Mama she might just be a little fatter. Which means The Opossum Gang may be expanding {although in truth the baby opossums are so very tiny and are not even seen until they are almost ready to leave, at that time they move out of her pouch area where they are attached to mom's tits and start to ride on her piggy back style!}. We shall see. I hope it's not going around 'cause I've not seen Big Mama either since the last party. She might have slipped off while Tater and Tot was rockin' and rollin' to Bob's Old Time Rock and Roll and found herself a real nice masked fellow. Just what we need is more young and wild raccoons! Well while all is quiet……oh I can't believe I just said that….. that could come back and bite me on the fanny…..I better get some sleep… I may need it…lol…..until our paths cross again be at peace with all around you big or small…. visit as much as you like and relax…..join me as I close my eyes and think of a nice natural hot spring pool in the middle of nowhere surrounded by a lush green and flower filled woodland…..you've got nowhere to go and nothing pressing that needs to be done….. and smile………. Lila


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Daniel Bryan's Return, Roman Reigns, and Asuka's Streak With Vaughn Johnson (Ep. 133)/
Chase Thomas is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' digital platform producer Vaughn Johnson to talk about the return of Daniel Bryan to Smackdown Live (3:00), the potential of a CM Punk return (18:00), potential new Smackdown Live GMs (25:00), the booking of Roman Reigns on Raw (31:00), and the booking of the Women's division on both shows (46:00).
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James Franco has joined a long list of individuals considered historically significant and/or interesting enough to warrant documentary films be made about their lives. This is a list whose recent additions include Texas Governor Ann Richards, feminist icon Gloria Steinem and groundbreaking comedian Joan Rivers.
The Wrap reports that Franco. A Documentary has been filming said Franco for a year [Emphasis added]:
Franco. is a feature length documentary that follows entertainment's most interesting hyphenate; James Franco. Through the perspective of his former MFA student; the documentary will examine the incredible stamina and work ethic that James Franco possesses and how he incorporates this into his various areas of artistic interest. James Franco is an accomplished actor, director, producer, artist, author, student, professor, model.. the list goes on. What inspires and motivates him to take on so much and how is it balanced between his family life and celebrity juxtaposed to how he is perceived by the public will also be examined.
The Wrap says the movie will also feature members of Franco's "notoriously secretive social circle" (Yes, Seth Rogen and James' brother, actor Dave Franco, are both very secretive). It is being directed by Lisa Vangellow, who was a producer on a short film called Smoke that Franco executive produced.
James Franco: giving the people what they want. Coming next: a biopic about Franco's life starring Meryl Streep as James Franco. They'll call it The Iron Franco.
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Our Racing Hearts!/
On July 8, 2012 your Clinton and Central Huron BIA hosted the first annual Racing Heart 5km Walk/Run. It was a huge success!
This event hosted two elements; a 5km run through the streets of beautiful Clinton and a separate 5km walk through the downtown streets along the wide variety of amazing Clinton businesses. Both 5km's are marking our new healthy community initiative. We are developing our wonderful community to become more active and healthy.
We had over 80 participants and more than 35 volunteers! The community spirit and collaboration was tremendous!
Our 5km Healthy Heart Business Trail is a year round accessible trail through the downtown streets of Clinton. Marked by our Clinton and Central Huron BIA logo painted in red on the sidewalks, this trail marks a 5km loop.
Start your walk on any one of our red painted hearts on the sidewalk and follow the logos throughout town and finishing on the logo you started on. You will have completed a 5km loop!
Come out and enjoy our lively, healthy community! Looking forward to seeing you out and about in our beautiful community!


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Manufacturers create a new value stream when they are able to make the shift from traditional linear manufacturing to a more natural-based process.
What drives people to break world records? Find out what Quintiq has in common with these individuals.
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Here's why Quintiq employees are donating their time to help the World Food Programme (WFP) to solve humanity's greatest supply chain puzzle.
Quintiq CEO, Rob van Egmond, shares words of wisdom about career development in the tech industry, and the worst business advice he received.
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What does the future hold for your business? And what can you do to ensure a leading position in the market 10 years from now?


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Proof of Value
At Every Angle, we know that seeing is believing. Lots of products claim to do wonderful things, but disappoint when the rubber hits the road. For us, the opposite is true. When people see Every Angle live on their SAP data, the potential suddenly comes alive, and the value appears.
A Proof of Value (sometimes called a Proof of Concept) is the first step in the introduction of Every Angle to a customer. In this short engagement we install and connect Every Angle to your SAP system, extract the data and then use a workshop type approach to build the analytics and reports your business has been screaming for! We also highlight areas where data is incorrect, inventory is being wasted, excess costs incurred and service unnecessarily compromised.
This enables the joint creation of both a high level business case and a series of defined Angles (reports) ready for delivery in a senior management presentation.
- Every Angle to be installed on a windows server (preferably in the SAP data center)
- Every Angle is linked to your SAP system (default Q-system with a copy of PRD)
- Data is Extracted
- Every Angle use cases are developed and a business case established.
- Final presentation to management, business and IT.
This gives the customer the opportunity to evaluate the Every Angle software, see it work on their own SAP data, get feedback from both IT and the business, and determine the potential added value.


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Hayloft Holiday Punch – a recipe for holiday success
Yesterday, we decided to get creative at Hayloft. As we do some days, we had a photoshoot. We bought flowers and holly at the wholesale/retail shop nearby (full of all KINDS of whacky flowers – roses dyed black and in multicolored swirls, and natural ones in a brilliant, velvety red), and Blythe brought punch supplies. We had asked Oscar to prepare an ice ring the night before, in a Bundt cake pan – full of cranberries and rosemary for full, beautiful effect. And we decked out one of our upcoming January lots – a Victorian ebonized and inlaid credenza – as if it were the main gathering table at a holiday party.
We made punch, and so we got to talking about it. Had it gone out of style? It seemed so... Why on earth had it? Punch is perhaps the most brilliant holiday tradition there is – a light alcoholic beverage in a bowl to refill one's cup with throughout the day, to keep spirits lifted, family members from going for each other's throats, and the introduction of the new boyfriend as jovial, non-awkward, and non-nerve-wracking for him as possible. Not to mention that punch is delicious. And, of course, it can be non-alcoholic and still quite fun, festive, pretty-looking, and delicious. Here is our recipe, with optional prosecco!
Hayloft Holiday Punch:
- 1 Bottle of Prosecco (optional)
- 1 Bottle of Stirrings Cosmopolitan Mix
- 1.5 l of Ginger Ale
- 0.5 l of cranberry juice
- 1 l of pineapple juice
- Stirrings glass rimmers (for decoration and fun flavor)
** Garnish with cranberries and rosemary; an ice ring made either from a vintage mold or a Bundt cake pan!


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Topsflo TD5 Solar DC Circulation Pump
- Item #: 013.0017
Finally an affordable full Stainless Steel Solar Circulation Pump!!
This pump has been designed to provide versatility and performance not available in any other high temperature DC operated pump. It can be powered from any fixed (6V - 24V) source or directly from a PV Solar Panel. The power level can be manually selected or the pump can automatically optimize power draw from a PV panel for maximum flow rate using advanced MPPT (maximum power point tracking) technology.
When powered from fixed sources it is suitable for a host of applications in cars, boats, and RV's that require high temperature and pressure capability. In Solar Water Heating systems this pump can be connected directly to a PV panel eliminating the need for any controllers and sensors.
This pump fully complies with the new Federal "Lead Free Plumbing" laws!
Areas of Use:
- Solar Water Heating Systems
- Hot Water Circulation
- Radiant Floor Heating
- Heat Transfer Applications
- Cooling Systems
- Food Grade Liquid Transfer
- General High Temperature/Pressure Pumping
Main Features
- Full Stainess Steel Pump - Can Run With Hot Water (230o F) and at High Pressure (145 psi)
- Selectable Power Level or full MPPT power optimization
- Brushless and Sealless, nothing to wear out
- Advanced Magnetic Drive Technology
- Durable Permanent Magnet Rotor with Ryton Impeller
- Full Stainless Steel Pump Housing
- Ceramic Shaft
- Designed for Continuous Operation, Rated for 30,000 hours
- All Food Grade Materials
- Whisper Quiet Operation, less than 45dB
- 1/2" NPT (US Standard) Threads on both Sides
Built-In Protective Functions
- Drive Circuitry will sense dry operation and shut down to prevent damage
- Will slow operation or stop completely when an overtemperature condition is detected. This can arise due to excessive fluid temperature or excessive ambient temperatures. The pump will automatically recover when temperatures return to a safe level.
- Protected against overload conditions, such as can arise if the impeller is stuck due to debris.
- Will detect overvoltage condition and shut down when voltage exceeds 28V. Will recover automatically when voltage falls below threshhold.
- All Wetted Parts are Food Grade
- Stainless Steel Pump Housing
- Ryton Impeller
- Viton "O" Ring
- Ceramic Ferrite Magnet
Technical Specs
Power Level (Selectable) 5W, 10W, 15W, 25W, MPPT
Voltage Range 6V-24V
Nominal Operating Voltage 17V
Maximum Fluid Temperature 230ºF
Maximum Fluid Pressure 145 psi
Operating Noise ≤ 45dB
Minimum Start-Up Power 2 Watts
Maximum Head 14 ft.
Maximum Flow Rate 5 gpm
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Welcome to my class website for Encampment's 6th Grade Homeroom and 8th Grade Earth Science!
Additional class content can be found in Schoology! You can also visit more of my pages by clicking the links in the "navigation" tab seen to the left (tablet or computer), or below (tablet or phone).
November Sheep Survey
Fall 2018 Appearance in the RamPage Magazine
October Snowy Range
October Sheep Survey
September 12, 2018 — Colorado Grand
6th and 8th Grade in May for a Field Day locating collared sheep with G&F and studying their habitat!
This Year's, and Next Year's, 6th Graders
On a Group Snowshoe April 11th!
6th and 8th Graders with Mr. Seitz During
Local Bighorn Sheep Capture Experience


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Luxe Laundry - Contact us on : 07754 896482
Professional Linen Cleaning Service in Cornwall.
Luxe Laundry is an independently run laundry business based in Par, near Fowey. We are dedicated to providing a quality laundry service to Private Homes, Guest Houses, B&B's, Holiday Homes and those who want freshly pressed, clean bed linen and towels.
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Farmers Markets
3 Markets: Every weekend we set up our market stall at our three Dublin farmers' Markets
Saturday: Temple Bar Food Market, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. 9am – 5pm. Located right in the heart of the city, this is a compact and diverse food market with a lot of top quality food on offer, from fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats etc to a colourful choice of hot food. You'll find us in the centre of the Square – just look for the huge display of apples and follow your nose to our steaming pot of spiced apple juice!
Saturday: Honest 2 Goodness, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin. 9am – 3pm. This is a new addition to our weekly market routine, and we are really happy that we can now serve customers in the North City. H2G has been running for several years now, and has developed an excellent reputation for quality artisan traders, selling a wide range of produce, from fruits, vegetables and plants to meats, cheeses and baked goods. It is a proper shoppers market, where customers come from all around North Dublin and beyond, specially to do their grocery shopping. There is a spacious cafe area, which is always buzzing, and there is loads of parking right beside the market.
Sunday: The Peoples' Park, Dun Laoghaire. 10am to 5pm. This is a large food and craft market set in the beautiful Peoples' Park. There is a huge range of artisan foods, hot food, ethnic food, and various crafts on offer. This market is worth 'making a day of it' in good weather, where you can picnic on the grass and enjoy the food and the buzz. Again look for our display of Irish apples and our colourful table of our various bottled juices and vinegars.
Range: Here you can get our complete range of products, from our fruits as they are in season, and our juices, ciders, vinegars and wine. In the Autumn for a limited time, we also offer fresh-pressed apple juice for fermenting into cider in the comfort of your own home! We press this juice specially for cider-making, using a carefully selected blend of special cider apples and other apple varieties. We also prepare our delicious Orchard Glow mulled apple juice, all year round, which you can enjoy with a complementary dash of Calvados apple brandy if you wish.
Special Orders: Also, if you have any special order which you would like to collect from our stall, you can contact us by phone in advance and we will bring it in for you.
Juice for Cider-making: Cider-apple-juice, fresh-pressed and ready to ferment (nothing else required), is packed in 5litre and 20litre containers. These containers can also be used as fermentation vessels. Please note that this is freshly pressed juice, and is not pasteurised, therefore it is only available fresh from the apple press while cider apples are in season from September to November. For this purpose we carefully blend different varieties of apple which will give the right balance of acidity, tannins and aroma in the finished cider, when allowed to naturally ferment to dryness. This fresh cider-apple-juice is available at our market stall for the limited time when it is in season.


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Pittsburgh Zoo Can't Use Dogs to Control Elephants
By Andrew Goldstein
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has ordered Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to stop using dogs to help control its elephants and protect human handlers.
During an inspection in early January, USDA officials with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported that after a manager ordered a dog to create a barrier between an elephant and its caretakers, the dog showed aggressive behavior, growling and lunging at one elephant.
In the inspection report, released Monday by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the manager also said that in earlier instances the dogs had bitten the elephants and verified a news video of elephants showing distress when they were charged at by the dogs.
The report said that the manager was clear that the dogs are not herding elephants but are protecting keepers during free contact time.
But the report continues that this contact may cause unnecessary anxiety to the elephants and "all animal handling must be done in a manner that does not cause behavioral stress."
The USDA ordered the zoo to correct the issues immediately.
The inspection report also cited the zoo for high chlorine levels in enclosures that caused corneal disease in marine mammals, particularly for sea lions.
(c)2015 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


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In this episode I interview Susan Carskadon, a natural food and products consultant in Denver, Colorado.
For decades, Susan has been identifying innovations and categories ahead of trend while creating demand and effective streams of commerce for numerous companies in the natural and organic industries.
Over the past 35 years Susan has been instrumental in advancing many consumer products and new concepts. This included spearheading consumer acceptance of Tetra Pak in North America in 1985, which resulted in top sales of products packaged in what was a category disruptor at that time.
Susan draws on her unique childhood in the untouched environment of the bayous of Louisiana, as well as living and working in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe and the Middle East to manifest successful, disruptive new concepts and products.
Her focus is to identify and create trends and demand for conscious concepts and products while making them viable and successful in today's marketplace.
In this interview Susan talks about:
• The minimum amount of money a brand needs to get national distribution across the US and do it successfully over a couple of years
• The hidden costs involved in distribution that are little known and can destroy a product manufacturer
• The difference between distributors in the US and distributors in other countries
• The most important thing a retailer looks for when considering taking on a product
• A key person a food product manufacturer needs to hire when scaling up and why
• The risks of creating 'me too' type products, particularly if you want to get them into large retailers
• A little-known and potentially lucrative strategy to get your products into retailers without shouldering the stress or financial costs of marketing – and the one thing you need to be able to take advantage of this tactic
• And much more
To work with Susan, contact her via email at Carskadon [at] indra [dotcom] (Use the subject line 'Katrina Fox') or phone 303-329-8476.
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