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Today, Environment Virginia showcased its new report outlining the benefits that Virginia could reap by joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the nation's most effective regional climate and clean energy program. The report, Cooler Together: The Benefits of Cooperative Action Against Global Warming in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Beyond, concludes that Virginia could gain as much as $2.8 billion in revenue if it formally joins the region's cooperative climate action program -- and more than $2 billion of that revenue could be used to help Virginia homeowners and businesses finance clean energy and energy efficiency projects by 2030.
"Virginia has a major opportunity to cut carbon pollution, clean our air, and protect our climate," said Lindsey Mendelson, Environment Virginia Global Warming Advocate. "Like their counterparts throughout the region, Virginia's decision makers can work across party lines to get things done at the state level while the federal government stalls on climate action."
The program works by capping carbon pollution, putting a price on carbon emissions, and reinvesting revenue in the clean energy transition. Nine states have participated since the program's beginning: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In an encouraging show of bipartisanship, five of the states are led by Republican governors and four by Democratic governors. Since 2005, the program has contributed to cutting the region's carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants in half and raised more than $2.78 billion for member states to invest in energy efficiency, clean energy, and consumer benefit projects. The program has also saved consumers more than $773 million on their energy bills.
"To address global warming, we need to set strong limits on pollution, invest in clean energy, and build widespread, bipartisan support for bold action," said Tony Dutzik, a senior policy analyst with Frontier Group, which co-authored the report. "This program hits all those marks, and shows that change is possible."
In December, the nine governors participating in the program announced that they would strengthen the program even further. Environment Virginia's analysis found that the strengthened program has the potential to generate $7.3 billion in funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reductions across member states over the next 13 years. And that number could rise even higher with new members. In January 2018, New Jersey announced it would rejoin RGGI. Cooler Together estimates that by joining the program, New Jersey and Virginia combined could eliminate as much as 88 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
This analysis comes as Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to build off of his predecessor Gov. Terry McAuliffe's executive proposal known as the Clean Energy Virginia Initiative. With that plan, Virginia, like its neighbors aligned with RGGI, could reduce pollution 30 percent by 2030. The state is currently inviting citizens to weigh in on the plan during a 90-day public comment period. Several public hearings on these proposals are also being held there next month.
In his address to the General Assembly last month, Gov. Northam also encouraged state lawmakers to pass a bill to maximize the benefits of joining this program. The bill would guarantee that polluters pay for their harmful emissions and would encourage the state to direct those fines to clean energy, energy efficiency, and coastal resilience programs.
"My proposed legislation to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would provide an estimated $200 million annually for investments throughout the Commonwealth," said Virginia State Sen.Lynwood Lewis. "That would go towards addressing coastal resiliency and sea level rise, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, economic development and revitalization in the Southwest region and agricultural best management practices. As the legislature seeks creative ways to fund critical priorities every year, we have an opportunity through RGGI to instead establish a reliable revenue stream while simultaneously lowering utility bills and bringing new jobs to the state. It's a win-win-win."
Virginia's existing community solar and offshore wind initiatives, including its first offshore wind project near Virginia Beach, provide excellent opportunities for funding further projects with RGGI proceeds.
"By entering the market-based RGGI, Virginia takes a leadership role in the clean energy marketplace and does so at no cost to taxpayers," said Logan Landry, CEO of Sigora Solar. "Let's help Virginia take millions and turn them into billions for clean energy deployment for Virginian households. Let's enter RGGI. The Commonwealth can't afford to wait."
Virginia has two existing energy efficiency programs that could benefit from these funds: the Clean Energy Development and Services (CEDS) program and the Commonwealth Energy Fund (CEF).
"Energy efficiency is the fastest, cheapest, cleanest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and there is tremendous opportunity for energy efficiency improvements in Virginia," said Dr. Damian Pitt, Associate Professor at VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. "By joining the RGGI program, Virginia could generate revenue that could be used to stimulate such energy efficiency investments by homes and small businesses across the Commonwealth."
"We encourage Virginia to join the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states' leadership on climate change," said Andrea McGimsey, Environment Virginia's Global Warming Director. "The success of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative shows that bipartisan action on climate change is possible and can lead to dramatic progress and significant benefits."


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Yesterday was a wonderful time with our friend, Peter Louis. He preached and gave some very straightforward practicals on walking in the design of God - how to become what He has made us to be.
Romans 5:17
...much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.
Peter pointed out that God has planted, through the Holy Spirit, grace and righteousness. The only thing we need to do is receive the gift and we will become what He planted. Much like a apple seed produces apple trees, the seed of grace and righteousness will make us become grace and righteousness.
His encouragement was to partner with the design of God. Like all seeds, we need three things:
Son (get it?) - in order for a seed to grow it needs time in the sun. Or in our case, time in the presence of the Son. Here are three simple ways to do that:
1. Stillness (Psalm 46:10) - As we sit still in His presence (literally being still, no phone, resting) God will shine the light of His Son on our hearts.
2. Worship (all of the Psalms) - Worship is a declaration that Jesus is the Lord. Typically, the places where Jesus is not yet the Lord of our hearts indicates an idol, a part of our flesh that doesn't want Jesus to rule.
3. Word (John 5:39) - Daily time in the word. Whether reading, meditating, or listening to the word - He promises to nourish our souls and bodies with His word (Duet. 8:3; Matthew 6:11)
Alright now pause - this isn't about striving. Before we all start striving and performing a wonderful religious duty, remember the air that we breathe is grace and mercy. This is the air of the kingdom.
Soil - Community - a seed needs to be rooted in soil, in the case of a Christian, believers are to be rooted in community. Our tendency is to put things, programs, events and goals before relationships. However, when we walk in God's design, the more attached we are to one another, the more fruit we will bear.
1. Confession (James 5:16) - Confession is part of how we are known. It is a regular practice of believers. And as we do this, God will heal us (confess your sins and pray for one another so that you will be healed).
2. Fellowship - (1 John 1:7) - be with one another! This is the joy part - the glad to be with you. Have fun and enjoy the grace of each other's presence.
3. Encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) - Encouragement is one of our top ten needs. Encouragement calls out the gold in another. Each time we meet we can look for someone to encourage.
Water - The Holy Spirit - You can have all the soil and all the sun you want, but no seed is going to grow without water. The same is true of the Holy Spirit. Remember this is God's design - to send the rain of the Holy Spirit to wash and refresh you. The Holy Spirit can wash over you in a few ways:
1. Fall on you like rain (Acts 10:44-48) - Sometimes God just decides to pour His presence on His people. It can happen during the preaching of the word or perhaps during worship. This is something to be desired!
2. Manifest through the laying on of hands (Acts 19:1-7) - Throughout the Bible gifts, callings, and blessing are passed through the laying on of hands. It is not some is magical formal, but simply our Father's heart to bless.
3. We can drink and be filled with the Holy Spirit (John 7:37; Ephesians 5:18) - Think about it. You can drink your 8 ounces of water in your trendy Yeti, but you are going to need a refill from time to time. Ask God to give you drink of the Spirit today!
Remember Christ desires for you to reign, to make it, to overcome and He is doing His part. He longs to cherish and nourish you (Ephesians 5:29). Be encouraged to put some of these things into practice this week!
Pastor John
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Every morning I woke up in Brazil, I'd used to start out my day with a 10 kilometres walk along the beach. Every now and then, there would be a bunch of fishermen, dragging up their nets. I'd help them pull up the fish, which made them admire me. They're so used to "white people believing they're better", not willing "to do an honest piece of labour", so this would give me a lot of credibility amongst the locals.
About a mile out into the sea, there's a beautiful coral reef, which we visited once to dive. The picture below, is of me an my girl, feeding the fish. We'd have this bottle, with fish food inside of, which we'd just squeeze under water, and fish would pour in, and eat literally from our hands.
Too many people believe they're "special", and that they're "too intelligent" to do real labour. That makes them loose out on life, and miss a lot of opportunities. The reason why I was able to survive all the weird shit I've gone through, is because regardless of where I have been, I have always shown people respect. This allowed me to sleep like a baby on Venice Beach, and hang with the boys in South Central LA. It allowed me to safely go through this world, without experiencing much "bad things".
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The first Jews in fact went to live in the island called the "new foundry" (Getto nuovo), and only when they grew in number also occupied the area called "old foundry" (Getto vecchio).
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I remember my mum telling me "don't sit on the ground!" right in the same place where these students are so comfortable drawing 🙂
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H.R.2109 - Savings Account for Every American Act of 2011112th Congress (2011-2012)
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Savings Account for Every American Act of 2011 - Allows employees and self-employed individuals with a Social Security number to elect to participate in a S.A.F.E. account. Defines such an account as a trust created exclusively for the benefit of an individual or his or her beneficiaries. Requires: (1) employers of electing employees to establish a payroll deduction program to make employee contributions (6.2% of wages) to such accounts, and (2) employer matching contributions after a participating employee has maintained an account for 15 years. Imposes penalties on employers who fail to make required payroll deductions or pay deducted wages to S.A.F.E. accounts.
Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to study how to extend S.A.F.E. Accounts to federal civilian and military employees.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt S.A.F.E. Accounts from income taxation. Allows a tax deduction from gross income for cash contributions to such an account. Includes distributions from such an account in employee gross income, with specified exceptions for distributions after the Social Security retirement age or death, for purchase of certain insurance contracts, and for rollovers.
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"If it's in your best interest...and, you're capable of doing something, why not?"
As I conclude my latest read ("On Killing") I'm enlightened to certain aspects of our social structure that are quite alarming, to say the least. I know what you're thinking, this asshole is nothing but an alarmist, when it comes to identifying fucked up shit about the human condition. True, I am a student of the human condition and all it's behavioral nuances, but only to the extent that it flows within my optimism to create beneficial change for improvement of life for a greater number of individuals. These articles I write are not to promote myself of an agenda beneficial mostly to me. Casting the bright light of awareness across as many people as possible is the cause behind the diatribe presented.
Ret. Let. Col. Dave Grossman brings to the forefront the psychological tactics behind training and conditioning humans to kill one another in the combat of warfare (killology) then connects the path to killing on a social level amongst our citizens. Identifying and understanding the linkage between the proven conditioning techniques of the military in raising firing rates within its combatants, and the Sublimation of violence with children being exposed to the social conditioning within their entertainment content is alarming as well as disturbing. Searching for reasonable "resensitization" approach's to altering this unwanted phenomenon is where the world stands at present. The first challenge to overcome is acknowledging the credibility of the evidence to support this claim.
The affect of the level of desensitizing violence exposure on the children of our country is without precedent in modern history. Over two hundred independent studies have been conducted in the past three decades alone concluding that the influence on society can be seen in the occurrences of violence around us today. Medical and Psychology researchers have zero incentive to skew these results for other non connected gains, so there is credibility to their assumptions. Secondly, the entertainment enterprises have a very specific financial benefit for disputing these assumptions absent of any scientific evidence to support their claims. Grossman points to all of these contradictions of affect and behaviors in his book. Firing rates were increased from 15% - 20% in WWII, to 90% - 95% in Vietnam from the use of better desensitization conditioning techniques. That's what video games depicting realistic violence, and movies and television shows with graphic violence do to children, that experience prolonged exposure to these mediums. Although this is a piece of an extremely complex social puzzle, it's far from the smoking gun that can bring us to a discussion for detailed improvement. As you know, I've outlined several of the other components to the problems plaguing the United States, and they still only scratch the surface of what much of the world's people face in their ongoing struggles. Most of these struggles are due to the lack of tolerance and education of a broader base and quality. Once an individual realizes the capacity to determine their understanding on their own terms, they generally acknowledge the path of sympathy, empathy, and compassion to other human beings.


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The Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) Design Competition hosted by Lola Alexander events will take place on October 17th in Down Town Los Angeles. It is a platform for creative minds and emerging designers. It was created to give exposure, visibility, support, and a voice to emerging talent from around the world. Some of fashion's notable insiders have been asked to select 12 finalists. These finalists have be given their very own runway show. Our prestigious panel of judges will decide the winner from our 12 finalists during the runway show. The winner will be announced at the completion of the show; they will receive a prize package valued at $2,000, and a 4-page spread in Nickii Jean Magazine.
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The Featured Designers that will be closing the show are, Viktoria by Tina Summers & Brandi Jones (LA HAIR),Veejay Floresca (Project Runway), and Ashanti Syeni Douglas.
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The Southwest Experiment
Why is it that everytime I fly Southwest I feel like I am part of an experiment? All my years of flying I could not wait until I had a child and could take advantage of preboarding. Then, right when Carson was born they changed the policy. Travelers with children under 5 could board between groups A and B. So, I diligently logged on to get my boarding pass right in the 24 hour alotted time. I was two minutes late and got number 26. That is right, now they not only have you get letters but numbers as well. I felt like part of an experiment at the airport. They have now placed signs all around showing number ranges. But there are so many signs and the backs of the signs have numbers as well. The confusion on everyone's faces was priceless. Every traveler has a different opinion of how the system works and lines up accordingly...only for a last minute scramble when the system starts to straighten itself out. I kept looking around for the candid cameras. The chaos was apparent at both airports as well. But, I keep flying because not only do they have the lowest prices, but the best rewards program as well. Based off the price difference, one would assume it costs close to $100 to pay someone to actually reserve you a seat. Funny, I think the reservations agents only make around $10-$15 an hour.
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Well, Carson and I just returned from our visit to Washington. I was very nervous to fly with him being so small... but he was a perfect angel. I have decided that all places of business need somewhere where you can go nurse. I was very prepared and called ahead to Salt Lake airport to see if there was somewhere I could nurse. The lady on the phone told me absolutely...they had family restrooms with couches. Perfect. I timed it perfectly so I was there early enough to make sure and feed Carson before the flight. Security was exciting, trying taking down a car seat and stroller and taking off your shoes and putting all on the conveyer belt with one hand. Hmmm. I was smart enough on my way back to bring my hotsling (see pic) and put him in that before going through security or boarding the plane.
Anyway, back to my nursing story.. where was I? Oh yeah, so we searched high and low for these wonderful mystery couches. There WERE definitely several family restrooms. But, nothing resembling a couch or a chair or anything. I decided against sitting on the toilet to nurse and instead laid out a blanket on the disgusting bathroom floor. Of course, little man was very curious with the lights all around and was not wanting to eat much. 45 minutes of trying, I was sweating up a storm and struggling with him... I gave up and figured at least he ate a little. As soon as we boarded though he fell asleep and slept soundly until about 20 minutes before landing. I had pumped a bottle and he was all set. He was excellent on the way back as well. Which makes me very happy... because I MISS MY FAM SO MUCH and think we will probably be flying a lot!
It was so wonderful to watch my family with Carson. My mom always says babies are magic and they are. I think they bring families closer and make people act more human. I used to travel almost every week with my job. But, yesterday was a totally different experience. My little boy brought so many smiles to people who were rushing around. I noticed women over the age of 60 absolutely light up with joy when they see babies. So many people talked to me... giving advice about babies, commenting on how adorable (of course) he is. It was actually a pleasant experience. Too often these days we just rush through life and forget to talk to people. Lay down the cell phones, stop texting, and talk to those around you! I think everyone would be a lot happier. Well, enough of my rant.
It was very weird to realize my baby sister is going to have a baby the same year as I. Being ten years younger, I just never pictured it. I always pictured when I had kids that she would be a great babysitter:) She was so sweet with Carson though and he loved cuddling up to her.
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The Provincial Synod of the Anglican Province of America (APA) has unanimously passed a resolution embracing an inter-communion agreement with the Anglican Church in America (ACA). The General Synod of the Anglican Church in America will vote on this resolution at its meeting in September. The agreement has already been approved by each of the four domestic ACA dioceses. Read the resolution.
In part, the resolution stated "That this preliminary document will serve as a catalyst for the eventual reconciliation of our two jurisdictions, that it will encourage other continuing jurisdictions to seek greater unity and that it will bring to fruition the unity of purpose that God clearly intends for his people." Each church body will recognize the catholicity and independence of each other, will welcome members of each other's bodies to receive the Sacraments, and will recognize the validity of each others' holy orders. The resolution also states that both church bodies will work toward a closer bond between the two jurisdictions. The resolution clearly stated that "possessing a common heritage and in recognition of our spiritual kinship, we acknowledge that we are members of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church."
The Anglican Church in America along with the Anglican Province of America of America are two of the largest traditional Anglican Church bodies in the United States. Both seek to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional formularies of the Church. The Eastern and Western Churches split in 1059 and the Anglican Church, which existed in the British Isles since the first century, joined with Rome in 664 and later separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th Century.
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Okay all you secret bowlers out there. You know who you are. You have your own ugly shoes, custom ball, and you don't tell anybody you like to bowl. Haha! I actually love bowling, though I don't go to the bowling alley very often. But every bowling alley I've ever been to has one thing in common:
Especially for the right-handed bowlers, those lanes get ruts. Why? Because of chronic use. The real question is...are those ruts helpful? Or do they steer your ball the wrong direction?
When we do something habitually, or hear something over and over, it creates a rut. But not all ruts are right. Sometimes they prevent us from success. Just like ruts, I believe lies operate the same way. When we hear, entertain, agree with, or listen to a lie long enough, we eventually fall into the rut of believing it. This, in turn, steers our actions and ultimate direction in life.
If you listen to a lie long enough, you'll eventually live it out. But living a lie won't set you free.
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Let me throw out some possible examples of lies:
- I'm not beautiful enough.
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- I'm too young. Nobody will listen to me.
- I married the wrong person.
- My son or daughter is just like my ex...they're going to end up like _____.
- I am [enter your diagnosis/sickness here]. I'm never going to get well.
- Living paycheck to paycheck is just how it's going to be. There's no way to get out of this debt.
- If I could just retire, then I'd be happy.
- I have a temper. That's just how I'm wired.
- I don't feel completely male or female...my feelings leave me confused. I am a mistake.
- Why am I still single? There must be something wrong with me.
When we agree with lies or twisted truths, we give them lisence to wreak havoc in our life. In other words, agreement increases authority. This is true for lies or truth. Whatever we agree to, we give room for it to grow. We let it build a rut.
Don't listen to lies. Don't give creedance to them. Replace them with truth. If you don't know what the truth is, ask the Holy Spirit to tell you. Get into the Word of God. It's also worth noting that our feelings are some of the biggest culprits; they often lie. You don't have to listen to them. I understand they are real, but they should also be replaced with truth.
If your mind and thoughts are going down a wrong rut, bump that ball into the gutter. You actually have the power and authority to do so. Refuse to replay those mean words someone spoke over you. Don't live into that broken, deceitful reality. Speak, declare, decree, whisper, and pray truth (even God's own words) over you. That's how you build new ruts. Truth ruts.
Healing, on many levels, is ours for the taking. Truth is the primary pathway to wholeness.
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- I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139)
- God has great purpose for me - all the way to the end of my life. I will find and fulfill those great purposes and be a blessing to somebody today. (Eph. 2:10)
- I won't let anyone look down on me because I'm young. I have something to offer, and I will continue to bring something to the table. I am growing in wisdom. (1 Tim. 4:12 )
- No marriage is perfect, but I'm in it to win it. I choose to love even when we hit bumps in the road. (Mark 10:9, Rom. 8:28)
- Prov 22:6 - I will do my best to love and train my children. God will take care of the rest. I speak love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and goodness over their lives. They will bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit as we abide in Jesus together. (Gal.5:22-23)
- I am not a sickness. I may have sickness in my body right now, but it is not my identity or who I am. God calls me the righteousness of Christ, not a diagnosis. (2 Cor. 5:21, Is. 53:4)
- I am not enslaved to debt. God will meet all of my needs. He is able to make grace abound and give me breathing room. I will steward my time, resources, and monies to the glory of God and watch God come through for me. (2 Cor. 9:8, Phil. 4:19, Luke 6:38)
- God has great joy for me right now in the middle of my circumstances. I choose joy and contentment. I look forward to retirement, but enjoy the presence of God right here, right now. (Phil 4:11-13)
- God is at work on my issues with anger. As I abide in Him, He becomes my peace, and I become a more peaceful, patient person. (Eph. 4:31, Eph. 2:14)
- I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am who the Great I AM says I am. I am made in God's image as a [male or female]. God invites me to be more godly, not to worry about being more feminine or masculine. (Gen. 1:27, Gen. 1:31, Ps. 84:11, Psalm 139, Ps. 25:10)
- God has a plan for me and it is good. I enjoy my singleness, and undivided devotion to God, and I wait for His provision for me. Singleness is actually considered blessed according to His Word. (1 Cor. 7:7, Phil. 4:19, Ps. 27:14) PS - Jesus was single, and He was perfect. You're in good company.
Have a great weekend!
Rachel B.


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I can tell you one thing about "East Side" Dave McDonald, ladies and gentlemen, I have met David, and I can honestly say that after JFK, FDR, and other initialed Presidents, Davey Mac is one of the finest Americans who has ever lived. And, yes, this is Dave himself writing this very silly and nonsensical article. Peace.
- "East Side" Dave


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Boogie Cat's 70th Birthday
9/15/2015, 2:33 p.m.
An open invitation is out to join "Boogie Cat'" Norman Sylvester, a music ambassador of our community since 1965, for a Birthday Blues Bash in honor of his 70th birthday.
Sylvester's band with Lloyd Jones and Sarah Billings will front the celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spare Room Bar and Grill, 4830 N.E. 42nd Ave.
This is the first year that Sylvester can't share his birthday with one of his greatest influences, BB King, who died earlier this year. Sylvester grew up in Louisiana hearing BB King, who shared the date he was born exactly 20 years apart.
Sylvester loves his Blues and loves his town and invites friends, family and fans to stop by the party.
He asks that any gifts or tips be donated to his high school friend and keyboard player Frankie Redding, who has been struggling with health issues from diabetes.
For more information, visit normansylvester.com.


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There's hardly an area of the Web that Google hasn't got covered -- search, Webmail, Internet calling, mapping, news, shopping, photos, videos, blogging. You name it, Google's done it. Last week, it expanded into what must have been one of the few remaining un-Googled areas, with the launch of Google Checkout.
Google Checkout is an online payment system that lets people make purchases from participating merchants using a single sign-on. Sound familiar? Well, it's certainly not the first company to try this. Back in 1999, Microsoft launched Passport, an online payment system that aimed to do a similar thing, but it never caught on. Equally, Yahoo Wallet didn't gain traction. But then Google does seem to have the midas touch with everything it launches, with rivals quivering in their boots when it expands into yet another online domain. So the question de jour is, will Google Checkout become widely adopted and will consumers use it?
Quite a few companies, including Starbucks, Levis and Timberland, have already signed up to the system, but it will be interesting to see what happens over the next year or so. It's certainly cheaper than the rival payment system, Paypal, which charges a transaction fee of 3.9 per cent plus 20p per transaction (in the UK). Google Checkout is charging 2 per cent plus $0.20 per transaction, and will give you $10 of sales through Google Checkout for every $1 you spend on AdWords.
For businesses that are already using PayPal or for small stores that are currently dealing directly with credit card companies, it might make sense to migrate to Google Checkout. But bigger online stores, where the majority of consumers shop, probably wouldn't consider Google Checkout as it allows customers to keep their email address confidential, and track orders or contact sellers via Google. How are companies going to build a relationship with customers and target sales if it's all done via Google Checkout?
It's also uncertain whether the general populace will embrace it. Relatively few people signed up to other payment systems such as Microsoft Passport or Yahoo Wallet. The only payment system that has widely caught on is PayPal, but this has a distinct advantage over Google Checkout in that it allows payments between individuals -- for PayPal all you need is an email address, while for Google Checkout you need to have a Web site selling goods.
There's also the issue of privacy -- Google already gathers information from all the other services it offers. Do you really want Google knowing your name and address, and the fact that you buy books about communism, watch pornographic DVDs, eat junk food and are taking medicine to treat thrush? While searches are blissfully anonymous with only your cookie identifying you to Google, you can't stay anonymous when you're buying something. Google was issued with a subpoena by the US government last year to provide information on Internet addresses and search queries, and was forced to give the government limited access to records earlier this year. Imagine what would happen if it asked for information on people that had bought pornography or books on certain topics?
Having said that, most of my friends don't know or care about privacy issues, so that's unlikely to stop them signing up. I think the main stumbling block for Google Checkout will be persuading people to sign up. Many people signed up with PayPal initially because it was the only way they could buy stuff from eBay without faffing around with posting cheques. But with Google Checkout, many stores will continue to offer the choice of buying goods directly with the store (at least that's what they're doing at the moment), so there's less of a push.
At the moment Google Checkout is only available to retailers with a US address and bank account, and to customers with a US credit card. The company says on its Web site that it "looks forward to offering more options in the future", but there has been no hint of whether or when it may be available in the UK.
I do a significant proportion of my shopping online, so am probably a target customer for Google. But I tend to use only a few big online stores (Amazon, Ocado and Expedia) for my purchases, so I don't mind setting up separate accounts with each store. So I, for one, won't be checking out Google Checkout. -Ingrid Marson


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Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., the global leader in testing and measurement equipment for the road construction industry, and TestQuip, LLC, a producer of high quality crack testing equipment and accessories for contractors, states and research groups, announce today the purchase of TestQuip by Troxler.
From certified training workshops at our new Global Training Institute in Washington DC to international conferences held on all continents, the International Road Federation will once again offer road & mobility professionals unparalleled access to continuing educations programs, knowledge resources and business development opportunities in 2019. Download the "2019 Year at a Glance" today.
Portugal has launched one of its most ambitious road safety campaigns to date, mobilizing the energy of public and private stakeholders to keep work zones safe.
Make the most of the opportunities to grow your road safety skills this summer with IRF with programs in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
After many years spent on the geographic periphery and overlooked by policy-makers and planners, the Western Balkans are now firmly connected to the rest of Europe's transport system.
GRAA Winner Profile: iVSES is Korea's first variable speed enforcement system in Korea that can legally limit the speed of traffic according to weather conditions.
Mr. Sam Subramaniam, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Capital, the $4 billion strategic investment arm of The Times Group (India), and an alumnus of the IRF Fellowship Program (Class of 1999) was today awarded the highly prestigious "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award by the Shiromani Institute.
Mobility services are expected to undergo spectacular changes within next two decades with the introduction and widespread use of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology. However, the transition phase from human driving to self-driving will be gradual, requiring incremental interventions on the physical and digital road network to allow it to cope with mixed vehicular traffic.
Thinking critically about your road asset management capacity strengthening needs is key to adopting the organization-wide practices and indicators that will help unleash the full range of positive outcomes.
Morgan Morris, a master's student at the University of Central Florida, recounts her life-changing experience as President of the 2019 Class of IRF Fellows. Morgan Morris' participation in the IRF Road Scholar Program was enabled through the generous support of Transpo Industries, an IRF Member.
Public procurement can be a leveraged to deliver long term value for money, promote innovation and sustainability, according to a new White Paper published today by the International Road Federation.
Since we were established in 1948, the International Road Federation's work has been anchored in a proud tradition of engineering excellence supported by a forward-looking vision of roads at the service of society.
Kirk Steudle Named 2018 IRF "Man of the Year"
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the International Road Federation
The new award recognizes game-changing innovations that will help the sector meet its safety, environmental sustainability, and cost efficiency targets. Eligible recipients are selected among the pool of exhibitors present at an IRF event
IRF Announces Winners of 2018 Global Road Achievement Awards
IRF Opens Innovation-Centric Global Road Conference in Las Vegas
The city Dubrovnik in Croatia hosted a highly successful gathering of 500 transport stakeholders on October 22-24 to deepen the understanding of regional mobility challenges and achieve consensus on key policy, investment, and planning measures.
IRF joined forced with the European Commission and the World Bank to deliver a one-day workshop titled "Safety Camera Use for Speed Enforcement" on October 16, 2018 as part of the Eastern Partnership Road Safety Project.
Africa poses unique challenges for the provision and preservation of roads and road transport. To address some of these challenges, the South African Road Federation (SARF) in association with the International Road Federation (IRF) and the World Roads Association (PIARC), hosted the Regional Conference for Africa in Durban.
Road safety was the key focus of a conference organized by Cayman Island's National Roads Authority's (NRA) on October 1-4 in partnership with the International Road Federation
The IRF sat down with researcher Chang Kyun KIM during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with researcher Susan MARTINOVITCH during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with exhibitor Nexco West during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with researcher Wolfgang KUHN during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with researcher Nina ELTER during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with exhibitor EDI during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with Anthony BUCKLEY during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with researcher Gerardo FLINTSCH during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF sat down with exhibitor Lindsay Transportation Solutions during the IRF Global R2T Conference & Expo.
The IRF Global R2T Conference is a unique platform to understand disruptive mobility trends and assess impacts for road agencies and businesses, says the former Director of the ITS Joint Program Office for USDOT, Shelley Row.
IRF organized a 10-day Training Program & Study Tour on electronic road tolling for senior officials from Ghana.
The IRF Global Training Institute is our multipurpose learning facility designed to provide world-class continuing education to the global road and transport community.
Against a backdrop of persistently high road traffic injuries affecting motorized and non-motorized road users alike, IRF's training program focused on delivering hands-on guidelines and tested solutions to road authorities and field engineers.
Two special interest conferences held during the European Road Conference now provide delegates with opportunities to explore the conference themes in greater detail.
Iris Wink is the first female road safety professional to receive an IRF Global Credential for Road Safety Audit Team Leaders.
In my 30 years as a professional truck driver – the last 20 with UPS – I've logged nearly 2 million accident-free miles on the roads. I've seen an awful lot through the windshield – some good, some bad, some tragic.
There remains a very large gap between the world's infrastructure needs, and the public sector's ability to procure commensurate funding, according to IRF Vice President Magid Elabyad.
A report jointly released today by the International Road Federation (IRF Global) and McKinsey & Company will help transport decision-makers and international financial institutions identify and leverage efficiency gains in road project design and delivery, potentially saving billions of dollars each year.
Against a backdrop of fast-paced change and innovation within our industry, IRF Global has continued to expand our programs and services, and the 2018 IRF General Assembly is an opportunity for members to learn about and help shape the future of these programs.
Now in its seventh edition, IRF's flagship event confirmed its status as an essential gathering point for the region's top transportation decision-makers and professionals, combining regional case studies and international insights.
Taiwan was the first country in the world to shift all 926 kilometres of its freeways from flat-rate tolling to distance-based, pay-as-you-go tolling, thanks to Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection (FETC).
In Memoriam Manfred Swarovski: IRF Salutes Visionary Industry Leader
Highways England has received IRF's prestigious annual safety accolade - known as the 'Find a Way' award
50 engineers from various Ghanaian agencies took part in a two-day training program on designing climate-resilient road networks.
Global casualty figures remain high. Two years from now, we will reach the end of the 'Decade of Action' and we will celebrate our achievements together. What kind of celebration will that be?
3M has pledged support as a founding donor to a newly established United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is drawing urgent attention to the need for coordinated efforts to foster a safety culture on road construction sites, currently responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries and thousands of deaths worldwide.
Nominations are now being accepted from IRF member organizations who many nominate any national, regional, or city government for the 2018 IRF Global 'Find A Way' Road Safety Award. Deadline: April 18, 2018.
In recent years, technological breakthroughs have combined to offer police forces more options to capture violations, and the use and impacts of these technologies need to be fully understood to ensure they achieve intended results. The workshop provided key insights to Bulgarian decision-makers involved in selecting and deploying these systems.


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Monkeys, Markets & Meditation
In the four days I spent in Ubud, I made peace with garden monkeys, filled up on yoga & healthy eats and fought a great meditation battle. It is easy to see why Ubud is referred to as the spiritual center of Bali.
the energy here is contagious
Ubud is alive with monkeys, dancing and colorful rituals, and there are temples everywhere. Each house has its own small temple or shrine and larger, more elaborate temples (primarily used for community holidays and celebrations) are scattered in between residences and colorful retail shops.
Balinese are devout in their Hindu faith, and it is lovely to see the relics of their devotion. Beautiful offerings (such as the ones below) are laid out carefully each morning in order to please the gods and appease the demons.
The shopping in Ubud was addictive. In addition to the open-air markets, some of the specialty shops were pretty darn alluring. Though pricier, most items are pretty affordable - on my daily budget, I could buy a couple of purses, a pair of earrings and a beautiful dress and still have enough for dinner.
That brings me to the food!!! The food in Ubud is healthy and delicious - try a Buddah bowl at Alchemy or anything at Garden Cafe at the Yoga Barn. You can get a really tasty meal at most restaurants for under $10 US. Careful with the booze though, that is where you will blow your spending money.
Pondok Wahyu, a tropical paradise just outside the bustling city center, topped my accommodation expectations. In addition to amazing service, beautiful Balinese style rooms and a gorgeous infinity pool, there was a breathtaking view that made meditation a pleasure.
After struggling through a 35 minute guided meditation class at The Yoga Barn, I found refuge in this tranquil spot and was able to connect a bit deeper. Sometimes in order to clear your mind, you just have to clear your life of big distractions.
With this sacred spot in mind, I created a meditation shrine in my Portland apartment the minute I returned from Bali, and I am so glad I did. As I tend to be easily distracted, it has helped me to get in the zone and plug in more regularly. I highly recommend setting up your own meditation altar if you want to get the most out of your meditations.. especially if you live in a place surrounded by commotion.
This was my amazing cab driver Sam. Having a reliable and kind cabbie was a game changer for me in Bali. Thank you for everything Sam!
Traveled to Indonesia or surrounds? This trip was just a tiny taste.. where should I go next!?


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Katniss Everdeen is certain to score a big sendoff when "The Hunger Games" franchise comes to a close this weekend. But just how massive a farewell is a matter of some debate.
Some tracking suggests that "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" will launch to $120 million, which would be the weakest opening in franchise history. However, analysts expect that the film will hit $125 million or higher, putting it just above "Mockingjay – Part 1's" $121.9 million bow, but below the first film's $152.5 million opening and the second picture's $158.1 million kick-off. If it falls anywhere inside the range of estimates, "Mockingjay – Part 2" will likely be the year's fourth-biggest opening, behind "Jurassic World," "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Furious 7" — a sign of the impressive array of global blockbusters that have hit theaters in recent months.
In the past, Lionsgate's stock has been battered when the "Hunger Games" sequels failed to match the loftiest projections, so there's a reason for the studio to be cautious. Regardless of Wall Street's reaction, box office prognosticators believe there's a lot to celebrate.
"A lot has to be said for film that can open to more than $100 million with ease," said Jeff Bock, an analyst with Exhibitor Relations. "I think this will be more like 'Harry Potter' where we see an uptick at the series' end."
Indeed, the last "Harry Potter" film scored a series-best opening of $169.2 million when it debuted in 2011, but it's not clear if the fan enthusiasm for Katniss and crew is growing or has peaked.
A final theater count is still being determined, but "Mockingjay – Part 2" will premiere in roughly 4,000 screens. Unlike the first "Mockingjay," this film will get an Imax release. Last year, the wide screens were being held for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar," something that may have depressed ticket sales because it meant Lionsgate didn't get the benefit of some premium ticket prices. It will not be released in 3D domestically.
"Mockingjay – Part 2" won't have the multiplexes entirely to itself. Sony will debut the Seth Rogen comedy "The Night Before" and STX Entertainment is offering the Julia Roberts and Chiwetel Ejiofor thriller "Secret in Their Eyes."


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Maternity boudoir sessions truly hold a special place in my heart as I see pregnancy as a miraculous time in a woman's life. I have photographed many women in Israel and around the world who have tried and tried to conceive, after fertility treatments that leave them feeling disconnected from their bodies.
I now appreciate the gift of pregnancy in a new light.
As women, it is one of the most beautiful experiences to have, if we are open to it. I think it is an amazing gift to be able to take part in the creation of humankind.
I know you're feeling tired and nauseous, and you may feel like the last thing you want to do is be photographed, but ladies, hear me out. Below are 5 INCREDIBLE reasons to do a maternity boudoir session...
1. Your pregnancy glow ain't no lie.
As you probably know, pregnant women experience dramatic increases of estrogen and progesterone.
That means many things AND different things for every woman.
It can also mean your hair is growing in thicker and more beautiful than it has in the past. Your breasts are fuller, your hips are rounder, your butt is bigger. You are radiating that magical glow as you grow a little human inside of you.
You might not believe me, but you are BEAUTIFUL.
Doing a boudoir session is a perfect way to celebrate and embrace these changes in your body as they are happening. (Even some of the changes we might find harder to accept!)
2. You deserve it.
Boudoir sessions are all about relaxation, getting your makeup and hair professionally done and feeling connected to your body.
You will be pampered like a celebrity for the day.
Even leading up to the session is an opportunity to get things like a manicure or a facial. For once, this is all for you and all about you!
Whether this is your first baby or your third, we're all working hard every single day. It's important to take a tiny pause and recognize everything you do for your family and the world at large. For goodness sakes, you're creating a human being!
Do this for just for you and see how positively it will affect your life.
3. This time will never come again.
You may have another pregnancy in the future, but you will never have THIS pregnancy. Your experience is uniquely yours as you go through the ups and downs of 40 crazy weeks.
It's hard to imagine a time when you won't clearly remember the first ultrasound or the little kicks that connect you to the miracle inside of you. It will probably be difficult to remember the changes in your body and the beauty of this time, which is full of anticipation.
"Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch."
– E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
Beautiful, professional photographs give you a tangible reminder of your pregnancy, even years down the line. If you decide to order a keepsake album, you can tuck it away for a rainy day.
I promise you that it will put a smile on your face.
4. How you see yourself is important. Always.
I could go on a huge body image and self-love rant, but I think I'll leave you with what my client said so beautifully.
"In our modern day culture, we are generally told skinny is the way to go. Then all of a sudden you are pregnant and are supposed to be gaining weight for the health of your unborn child, and for me, it's hard to be ok with that.
You are also going through so many physical and emotional changes, and you don't always feel like yourself or even feel good. So I wanted to
fall in love with my body again,
after my last session with Rebecca (not pregnant), I felt amazing like I could do anything. Now post two boudoir sessions, I know I have a beautiful and amazing body no matter what society says." -Z
5. You will find strength in leaving your comfort zone.
Everyone is always waiting for the perfect time to do their session. When they feel like they've reached their fitness goals or when they move into their new house or whatever it may be. It's really easy to let time slip away from us, and we don't know what the future holds.
I love the idea of stepping out of our comfort zones in the present moment, in order to grow as a person. I have seen it so many times with myself and my clients, and it feels SO good. It's empowering and sometimes life-changing. Entering a new stage in your life is a good time to gift ourselves a little more self-lovin' and inner peace!
Quoted from another incredible maternity client of mine, "It gave me a huge confidence boost. I was not as fat as I thought or as unattractive. I was actually pretty. Even coming out of the session was empowering. I was way out of my comfort zone, and yet I still did it and looking at the pictures, you cant tell!"
I generally recommend that my clients do their maternity boudoir session between 6-8 months depending on their personal experience and how they are feeling.
If you're expecting and this is something you're interested in, contact me now to discuss more! email@example.com


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Wellington had bus trouble prior to Friday's football game at Dwyer, and then couldn't get its offense out of neutral.
The 10th-ranked Panthers held the Wolverines scoreless, while Trevor Omans' three touchdowns paced Dwyer on offense in a 42-0 victory at Blum Stadium.
The Panthers improved to 4-2 with the win, and will face unbeaten Forest Hill in a key District 13-7A matchup next Friday. Wellington dropped to 2-4 following its third consecutive loss.
"Some days we come out and play with great energy and enthusiasm, and some days we might be down — I don't know," Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said of the Panthers, who had struggled during their previous two games.
"I wish we could figure it out. But I'm proud of them. We got a lot of guys in. It was fun out here tonight, and we haven't had a lot of fun this season."
Dwyer wasted little time scoring the game's first points, and it wasn't on offense.
Wellington fumbled on its second play from scrimmage, and the ball was recovered by the Panthers' Carl Willis, who returned it 15 yards for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead.
Willis also came up big on the Wolverines' second drive, picking off a Wellington pass near midfield. Dwyer drove to the Wolverines' 15, but failed to convert on fourth-and-1.
The Panthers got the ball right back after stopping the Wolverines short on a fake punt. Reggie Gadsen took a handoff on the first play and ran up the middle for a 26-yard score and a 14-0 lead.
The Wolverines' struggles continued on offense in a sloppy first quarter. Wellington, down to its third quarterback following injuries to Connor Rogers and Austin Wallace, went backward on its fourth drive after fumbling on third down.
The Wolverines recovered, but were forced to punt. Dwyer got good field position out of it, and extended its lead to 21-0 six plays later on Omans' 1-yard plunge.
The senior quarterback then went to the air in the second quarter, throwing touchdown passes on consecutive drives to lift the Panthers to a 35-0 lead.
Omans' first score was a 30-yarder to Andrew Kasten, followed by a 51-yard bomb to Cephus Smith with 4:36 remaining until halftime.
The Wolverines finally got their offense going late in the first half, driving all the way to the Dwyer 16 behind Mark-Antony Richards. But a 33-yard field-goal attempt fell short.
Omans finished the first half with 110 passing yards and three touchdowns. He was replaced in the second half by a pair of sophomores. Duece Dunbar started the third quarter, and Jonathan Moseley finished it. Junior Paul Whitely closed the game, hitting Vance Bussard for a 10-yard touchdown for the final points of the game.