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When travelling for business, technology has become one of the most prominent tools in equipping travellers with the skills and knowledge to make their experience seamless. We have compiled a list of must-have apps for business travel to enhance your trip, making it easy and stress-free.
The Corporate Traveller - Serko app is for Corporate Traveller customer that use Serko Online for their travel bookings. This app allows business travellers to view your travel itinerary, book domestic and trans-Tasman flight and hotels, select your seats and many more features to travel at ease with all your information at your fingertips.
Maps.Me is essential to have on your phone when you travel. It is an offline maps app that requires no internet, no matter where you are in the world. Trusted by over 100 million travellers worldwide, Maps.me is fast and reliable and available worldwide.
Imagine, express check-in, keyless access and mobile check-out. It is now possible with the app - Conichi. The technology is currently available at 400+ Smart hotels such as Raddison Blue, Best Western and Swissôtel across parts of Europe with the plan to extend to USA and China in the next couple of years.
The Air NZ app is a popular travel app amongst New Zealanders. It allows you to manage your flight and travel plans on the go and if you're a Koru member you can even pre-order your coffee.
Google translate allows you to translate any language through speaking, writing, typing or even through your phone camera. This is perfect for reading menus and signs in other languages, an essential for your business travels.
ChargeNet NZ accesses New Zealand's largest electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network. It allows you to view live station availability, start charging and monitor progress.
Coming soon to Corporate Traveller
As a far-reaching redesign of today's business travel booking platform, Savi is one step ahead of the game. It represents the future of AI inspired travel, and sets a new benchmark for the industry. Stay tuned as Savi will be available soon.


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The Walls of Byzantium
By James Heneage
Heron Books (Imprint of Quercus Editions), 2013
At the "Walls of Byzantium" you will find the origins of today's headlines. The walls themselves appear, in their stones, only briefly in this first book, The Mistra Chronicles: The Walls of Byzantium, by James Heneage, but their presence permeates the story as a question about empire, its benefits – but also its costs. With a moment's thought we can identify three empires in contention around those walls: the Rhomaioi, understood in that time as the surviving remnants of Constantine's and Justinian's eastward re-encampment of the Roman Empire and only later, in the 16th century, given the designation "Byzantine"; you would also recognize the Western "Roman" empire, scattered and reformed into the "Christian Kingdoms" of Europe and the Roman Papacy; and you would know about the Islamic Empire, by that time not Saladin's of earlier crusades, but of the Ottoman Turks, whose dominions lasted up to World War I and within which today's most serious territorial contentions are rooted.
Beyond the Ottoman's, far to the east, however, was a fourth which might be unfamiliar to most medieval fans, the "empire" of Tamerlane, threatening both the Ottomans and Europe. Heneage discloses to his readers that it was not, in fact, the bravery (or the smarts) of the European resistance to Ottoman expansion which staved off the conquest of Europe, and therefore had been threatening (of importance to Heneage as author, and in the thoughts of his in-novel surrogate, philosopher Plethon) the burgeoning Renaissance out of which reason and enlightenment would triumph over dogmatism, east and west (would that it had!) . Rather it was Tamerlane who drew the attention of the Ottomans eastward rather than westward, although the conquest of Constantinople – and its walls – was by that time never in doubt.
The "clash of civilizations" (to use Samuel Huntington's phrase) are not the only seeds of modernity we find at those walls: all three empires wrestling there were concerned with trade as a "to the death" issue. Not as glamorous as might and main, perhaps, but the grotty bedrock of "civilization" (in all its ambiguity), the making of money, "trade", had furthermore produced an entity with which we are ambivalently familiar today – the corporation, relatively closed associations of the wealthy that governed resources, territories associated with them, and their passage, as manufacture and commodity, to market and bank – corporations strove to influence, if not control, those empires, their rulers, military might and administrative bureaucracy – and therein lies the tale to be told.
To get through this maze, Heneage employs the time proven and very useful conceit of human interest at its most personal level – a love story, not merely triangular but quadrilateral, plus the ardent love of place (he admits to have fallen in love with his intro settings, Mistra and Monemvasia, which still exist) and a heritage of honour for his hero, Luke. Around the Emperor at Constantinople were guards of, first, Scandinavian provenance – the Varangians, and later, according to Heneage (both in the story and in the historical notes) and news to me, of English origin, specifically escapees from the Norman conquest of 1066, who fled in "long boats" and somehow took up the duties of their Scandinavian brethren. So in the middle of this political, economic and military maelstrom, we have an Englishman, albeit three Greek generations descended, to guide us, who wields a dragon sword in the service of undying love. And to put the cherry on top, a la Dan Brown, we have a treasure which could make – or unmake – the "Byzantine" empire, there on its very death bed, a treasure found by the end of the book – but kept a mystery – apparently to be continued in the next instalment of the series.
Heneage has a nice turn of phrase that sometimes gets out of hand (verdigris eyes ?) but the story does take you along on its ride, while making you uncomfortable about the history out of which our modern world was formed: that "Englishman", confronting the Ottomans, to rescue reason and enlightenment, had me wincing even as I turned the page for the next miraculous escape to destiny. The walls of Byzantium have their own secrets and therefore stories, as do the Varangians, told in other books – what this book is about is neither stones nor personalities, but social and cultural forces that have gotten out of control and rode then – and now – roughshod over lives and land. Our headlines, indeed, lie seeded at the foot of that rubble which is why the title is apropos regardless of the scant appearance in the book of those walls of Byzantium.
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EU referendum: Northern Ireland among 20 UK areas with lowest voter turnout
Northern Ireland was among the 20 areas of the UK with the lowest turnout for the EU referendum vote.
Election & Brexit briefing Newsletter
While the UK voted in favour of Leave, the majority of Northern Ireland votes opted for Remain.
The DUP was the only major party in Northern Ireland that backed the Leave campaign.
In the wake of the result David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minister, the Labour party is seeking to oust leader Jeremy Corbyn and financial markets have slumped.
Meanwhile Google has reported a surge in online searches for information on Irish passports on Friday following the UK's vote.
In terms of the allocated voting areas Glasgow was the lowest with 56.25%.
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How the UK voted in 2016 EU referendum [infographic]
Northern Ireland overall voted to remain part of the European Union.
The national turnout for the vote was 33,568,184 ballot papers.
Of the 46,501,241 electorate the overall turnout at the referendum was 72.2%.
More: 'Unprecedented' demand for Irish passports from British as polls indicate Brexit EU referendum result
The 20 areas with the lowest voter turnout
Glasgow City 56.25% (remain)
Newham 59.25 (remain)
Manchester 59.77 (remain)
North Lanarkshire 60.91 (remain)
Nottingham 61.82 (leave)
Slough 62.13 (leave)
Northern Ireland 62.69 (remain)
East Ayrshire 62.91 (remain)
Dundee City 62.92 (remain)
Kingston upon Hull, City of 62.94 (leave)
Lewisham 63.1 (remain)
Salford 63.3 (leave)
Knowsley 63.54 (leave)
Birmingham 63.81 (leave)
Barking and Dagenham 63.85 (leave)
West Dunbartonshire 63.98 (remain)
Liverpool 64.08 (remain)
North Ayrshire 64.59 (remain)
Tower Hamlets 64.6 (remain)
Hyndburn 64.74 (remain)
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The Refractories Testing Laboratory measures the key properties of consumable refractories, such as those used in the metals processing industries. Also assessed are long life refractories, such as those installed in heating furnaces, typically found in metals processing, glass, cement, oil and energy from waste industries.
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Education is a one-way bet. It simply has to be. There is no economy in the world that does not need a better educated, more highly-skilled population.
Other than wait (potentially decades) for these outdated underlying structures to modernise, what can education businesses do to sustain value creation for the long term and protect themselves from the whims of regulators? This is a call for education and training businesses to stop simply following the rules and to begin setting their own standards. Passing exams and reducing drop-out rates is important, but so too is measuring value-add and perceptions of learner ROI. Pearson has announced that it is developing its own outcomes measurement and that these will be reported in a transparent manner. That is to be applauded and we must hope that it succeeds. It is time for the rest of the industry to follow. In no other industry is the gap between the true needs of the ultimate customers (the students) and the targets businesses are managed to permitted to grow so wide. Education businesses must strive to close that gap themselves, not wait for government, regulators and clients to do it for them.


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Archive for April, 2018
Happy #SmallBusinessWeekMonday, April 30th, 2018
Engineering Enterprises Announces APWA Award-Winning Project, EmployeeFriday, April 27th, 2018
The City of Elgin accepted the American Public Works Association, Fox Valley Branch Project of the Year Award in the Transportation category for $5-25 million for the South Street Roadway Extension. The project, built by Copenhaver Construction, was designed and managed by Engineering Enterprises, Inc. The award was accepted by the City of Elgin earlier this year at a luncheon held at Two Brothers Brewing Company in Aurora, Illinois.
The South Street Roadway Extension from Longcommon Parkway to Randall Road was a highly anticipated east/west collector awaited by both the City and its residents. Construction of the 1.1 mile boulevard section roadway started in the fall of 2015 and was completed approximately one year later. Aspects of the project included new water main and storm sewer, installation of a 24-inch interceptor sewer, a bike path, street lights, parkway trees and a new box culvert at Otter Creek.
In addition, Brad Sanderson, P.E., vice president of the firm, received the Donald C. Stone Excellence in Education award from both the APWA Fox Valley Branch and the Chicago Metro Chapter. The award recognizes outstanding and meritorious achievement of the individual's assisting in the area of continuing professional education for public works professionals. Brad has served the Fox Valley Branch educational needs as a member of the education committee for the past four (4) years and more recently he has become a co-chair of the Education Committee. He is also the head of EEI's Corporate Learning Committee which ensures that our continuous learning environment stays on track.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1974, is a progressive, award winning consulting engineering firm providing services to public agencies throughout northeastern Illinois. Experienced firm members including licensed professional civil engineers and land surveyors, LEED Accredited Professionals, and support team members provide a full range of services for planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects, plus grant and funding assistance. For additional information, visit www.eeiweb.com.
Old Second Adds Three Residential Lending Professionals to TeamThursday, April 26th, 2018
Frederick Nosal of Addison has been named first vice president of residential lending at Old Second National Bank. He will manage regional loan officers in developing Old Second's markets.
Nosal brings more than 25 years of residential lending managerial experience to the bank. He earned Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Elmhurst College. In the community, he has coached more than 50 youth sports teams. He and his wife are former PTA members of Indian Trail Junior High School, former officers at Fullerton Elementary School in Addison School District 4, and former PTO members at Addison Trail High School. Nosal also served on the board of directors for Alpine Country Club, Addison Recreation Club, Addison Park District Youth Sports, and Addison Girls Sports Program.
Anita Janiszewski of Naperville has been named senior loan officer with Old Second National Bank. Her experience makes her a resource in assisting homebuyers at every stage of the loan process, including educating and offering assistance.
Prior to joining Old Second, Janiszewski served as a loan officer with First Midwest Bank and has more than 15 years of residential lending experience. She has a degree in education and is also fluent in Polish.
Raul Escanio of Chicago has been named senior loan officer. He will specialize in helping first-time homebuyers identify optimal loan programs and to guide them through the process.
Escanio has more than 15 years of lending experience and more than 40 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Old Second, he served as mortgage loan consultant with Lakeside Bank.
In the community, Escanio is a member of the Southwest Realty Board and a director since 2012. He is also a member of the Hispanic National Association of Realtors.
Old Second National Bank is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in Aurora, IL. The Company operates through its subsidiary, Old Second National Bank, with over 25 banking offices across seven counties in northern Illinois. Old Second Bancorp, Inc.'s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol OSBC. More information about the Company is available by visiting the "Investor Relations" section of its website www.oldsecond.com.
Empowering Women in LeadershipThursday, April 26th, 2018
As women, we face unique challenges as leaders, whether we work in the corporate world or as a business owner. There are many aspects of leadership, but the core question is this: As strong and capable women, how can we lead by example?
I must admit, in my early days of my career as a leader, I had a few great mentors who cared about me enough to confront me all about leadership. As leaders, we need to be able to recognize people who are not performing at their greatest level and provide support and feedback to them.
I do believe that some people are born leaders and some learn throughout life to become better leaders.
One of the best lessons I learned was that it is not about me. When I made the transition from valuing myself to valuing my people, I was transformed as a leader. When we learn to turn our focus from ourselves to others, the whole world opens up to us. When you understand this and take the focus away from you, it will change who you are as a leader.
As a woman in leadership here are a few nuggets to develop a more authentic Leadership Style.
Yes; authenticity matters. It's easy to play the game and pander to what others expect us to be in the workplace. Women who lead by mimicking men reveal a lack of professional identity. Professional confidence is not gender-based; it's all about authenticity and developing the qualities that resonate with who you are.
First, look to leaders you admire. Observe their traits, how they interact within a team and work under pressure.
Second, stop putting yourself first. Leadership is an exercise in service. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. As a woman, it's a tricky balance because as a figure of authority, you must often be the deciding voice on things. Instead of focusing on your authority, let's start from a place of service by giving support, training, encouragement, mentorship, and resources to the team and business.
Third, find and refine the balance between personal and professional. Get to know your team and set clear boundaries and expectations. When you're working, it's important to perform to get results. Professional behavior and authenticity have to go hand in hand. Often a casual leadership approach, which women gravitate towards, can easily be sabotaged by overly personal behavior.
Other good leadership qualities, you would usually see factors like integrity, effective communication, influence, respect, power, human influence, kindness, vulnerability, listening, and accountability. These are all wonderful qualities of a leader, but I am going to share something I believe has helped me and made me stand out as a leader — putting my people ahead of myself.
Some last tips:
• Acknowledge and appreciate people. Everyone wants to be valued. It is critical as a leader to give your people credit and recognition for the incredible things they do.
• Know your people. Getting to know them in a more personal way will make them feel valued and increase their respect for you as a leader.
• Empower your people. Everyone wants to be trusted to make decisions. Empower your people to make certain decisions.
Deepti (Dee) Srivastava is a health Insurance broker with Healthcare Solutions Team. Her specialty is Medicare for seniors, group health insurance for small to mid-size companies, travel insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and long-term care. She is a proud mom, daughter, sister, wife, woman entrepreneur, and so much more. Dee is a participant in the 2018 #AuroraLeadership Academy.
Collaborative LeadershipMonday, April 23rd, 2018
This last Friday, I had the privilege of listening to Chief Kristen Ziman speak in front of my Aurora Leadership Academy's weekly meeting. She not only provided a history of her work as a police officer, she also explained to all of us how she personally evolved as a leader.
She mentioned that even when faced with a situation today, she will lean on the knowledge of her commanders when she is unsure on how to handle a situation that arises. Rather than make a quick and uninformed decision, she will collaborate with other members of her team to ensure that the decision made is in the best interest of everyone involved.
While it's hard for me to relate to the large-scale decisions Chief Ziman has to make on a daily basis, I can relate to engaging others when making a decision in my professional life.
I am still relatively young in my field when compared to my peers. Because of this, I tend to lean on more experienced co-workers when I have a difficult decision to make. I will start with saying what my gut instinct is, and then listen to their suggestions. Even if I know my initial choice is correct, I will go to them for validation on my thoughts.
By doing this, I am not only making sure I am making the best decision for my company and/or my customer, but I am also furthering my knowledge to better myself in my career.
Will Garcia has delivered commercial banking solutions for over 5 years working with small to mid-size businesses in the Chicagoland area, serving currently as a Commercial Banking Representative at Old Second National Bank. He is a graduate of the University of St. Francis in Joliet and is pursuing a MBA from NIU. He is a participant in the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Leadership Academy program.
Engineering Enterprises Announces Meyer CertificationMonday, April 23rd, 2018
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) is proud to announce that Tyler Meyer, E.I. has earned his Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification from the Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association of State Floodplain Managers. Meyer is a 2015, Summa Cum Laude graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois with a BS in Civil Engineering. The CFM certification demonstrates that Tyler has a proven level of expertise in floodplain mapping, is familiar with the requirements and standards of the National and Illinois Flood Insurance programs and knows the administrative procedures needed to make floodplain management work at the community level.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1974, is a progressive, award winning consulting engineering firm providing services to public agencies throughout northeastern Illinois. Experienced firm members including licensed professional civil engineers and land surveyors, LEED Accredited Professionals, and support team members provide a full range of services for planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects, plus grant and funding assistance. For additional information, visit www.eeiweb.com.
Proposal Streamlines Use of BiometricsTuesday, April 17th, 2018
The Illinois Chamber is pushing SB 3053, sponsored by Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) and Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst), which would amend the state's biometric law. In 2008, Illinois enacted the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a law that was designed to regulate the collection and storage of "biometric data."
The use of biometric data has become increasingly prevalent among employers trying to solidify pay practices and maximize inventory control or facility security. BIPA went largely unnoticed after its enactment, until a series of lawsuits were brought in against private entities that allegedly collected and used biometric data in violation of BIPA. With biometric technology becoming more commonplace in the workplace, BIPA has been used as a potentially lucrative new litigation mechanism for the trial bar.
Dozens of employers have been caught off guard by the rash of class-action lawsuits recently filed in Illinois alleging violations of BIPA. The suits target many industries, including restaurants, hospitality, grocery stores, gas stations, nursing homes, logistics and building management companies. The surge in BIPA litigation results from employers' increased use of fingerprint scan technology, and the fact that BIPA is the only existing biometric privacy statute that creates a private right of action against employers for damages and attorneys' fees.
Currently Illinois is one of only three states that have a biometric statute. However, both Texas and Washington statutes limit the scope to commercial purposes only. The Chamber's proposal simply exempts employers from the Act for internal employment purposes (i.e. time keeping, human resources, fraud prevention, or security purposes.), as long as the employer is not selling or similarly profiting from the biometric identifiers.
Opponents of the bill are attempting to defeat the proposal because they have a monetary incentive to keep the status quo in place. Various boutique law firms who have created a cottage industry on filling class action lawsuits on employers who have allegedly committed minor technical violations of the BIPA. It is important for employers to evaluate their HR and timekeeping purposes to ensure they are compliant with the BIPA.
Net Neutrality Battle Heads to Illinois House FloorTuesday, April 17th, 2018
Last week, a proposal that seeks to address a Federal issue, passed out of the House Cybersecurity Committee. HB 4819 (Williams) creates the Broadband Procurement and Disclosure Act and states that the state may not award any contract to an Internet service provider that includes broadband service unless the contract provides specified terms concerning access to and impairment of Internet services.
Further, the bill requires each Internet service provider to make available on its website a clear and conspicuous statement informing end users of the Internet service provider's network management practices and performance, including commercial terms offered to end users.
It is also important to note that the FCC repeal of the Obama-era net neutrality rules specifically preempted state's from enacting their own enforcement.
The bill passed out of committee by one vote and now heads to the floor for a full vote.
Gov. Rauner Signs Bill to Bring 5G Wireless to IllinoisTuesday, April 17th, 2018
Last week, Gov. Rauner signed SB 1451, otherwise known as the "small cell bill."
Small cells are lower-profile wireless signal alternatives to traditional cell towers that can be attached to existing structures. Their deployment will help lay the foundation required to support the technologies of the future, such as the next generation wireless systems known as 5G.
Now law, Illinois can create jobs and attract investment in 5G and faster wireless internet service for our residents and employers. The Governor's signature is crucial for Illinois to join the other states throughout the nation who have enacted similar legislation. Full deployment of 5G wireless internet, along with "Internet of Things" and "Smart Cities" technologies that use data to help save taxpayer dollars, will generate enormous economic activity in Illinois. Based on methodology developed by Accenture Strategy, Illinois will enjoy nearly 100,000 jobs created and nearly $8.9 billion in investment over seven years with the approval of this law.
A Call to Leadership – Get InvolvedTuesday, April 17th, 2018
What a privilege it has been to be a participant in this year's Aurora Leadership Academy. The past six weeks have been thought provoking, motivational, and inspiring. We have had presentations on a variety of topics, such as social service, equity, diversity, and sustainability, each of which have left me thinking about leadership in a new way. This past week was no exception.
We had the opportunity to meet with the City of Aurora's Deputy Mayor, Chuck Nelson, who shared with us his wealth of experience as a local government leader. I appreciated his perspective on the meaningful role that local government plays in quality of life. He talked about how our perception of the world is what we see outside our front window. The question that resonated with me most: If the view out your window is not what you would like to see, is there an opportunity to become more informed about what you can do to change it?
Mr. Nelson shared with us how this has been demonstrated in the City of Aurora. Years ago many people were displeased with the high crime rates throughout the city, so residents mobilized within their districts by working with their Alderman to learn what they could do to reduce crime in Aurora. As a result, Neighborhood Watch groups were formed. These groups were established throughout the city's districts in collaboration with the Mayor's office and had a significant impact on reducing crime. Mr. Nelson said some of the Neighborhood Watch groups were comprised of hundreds of residents, and many of the groups still meet to this day.
The people in these communities exhibited leadership by deciding to take action rather than idly watch their community continue to be afflicted by the ongoing crime issues. They worked with the leaders of their local government to find out what they could do that could make a difference. We can all answer the call to serve as leaders in our own communities by making the choice to get involved in the issues that our community faces. By getting involved we become more informed and can work together to bring effective change to improve the community we serve.
Claire Johnson is the manager of Planning & Business Development at Rush Copley Medical Center, a 210-bed community hospital in Aurora. She lives in Downers Grove with her husband, Andrew, and their dog, Bear. While she is a resident of Downers Grove, she has thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the community she works in as a participant in the 2018 Leadership Academy presented by the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce.


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Ice Cube Sail Boats
You will need:
- Disposable cups (cut in half)
- Paper straws
- Sticky tape
- Coloured paper
- Scissors*
- Hole punch
* Children should be supervised when using scissors.
- First bend your straw and tape to the bottom of your cup, you might need to trim the straw to make it fit properly.
- Fill the cup with water and let it freeze for a few hours.
- After it has frozen, run water on the outside of the cup to loosen the ice.
- Cut a sail from the coloured paper and use a hole punch to make two holes for the straw.
Veggie Bouquets
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- Bamboo skewers (cut in half)
- Mini shaped cutters
- Fruit and veg – we used cucumber, carrots, blueberries, strawberries and grapes.
- Peel the carrot
- Cut the carrot and cucumber into thick slices.
- Shape into flowers using mini cutters.


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The skies are darkening here, tumultuous. And when I'm not at work, I'm now at home trying to finish this final paper which is really kicking my butt. I only venture out to eat. But, I'm really putting an effort in now to dress out. I've never been the kind of person to wear stuff like sweat pants anyway, but I really want to make an effort to wear more than just jeans all the time. These pants don't show it really well, but they're akin to motorcycle pants. They have pads on the knees and strips cutting across. I love them, I just don't love the stretchy waistband that I have to keep pulling up.
I got this top from Forever 21, it has a great texture and deep color. I remember seeing other things like it there.
Top: Forever 21. Sweater: H&m. Belt: Vintage. Pants: H&m. Shoes: Fornarina.


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I must have had a finishing mood last week.
Started these months ago. They got delayed because they were and are destined to be put on my own two feet. Done at last on 2,25 mm needles, 60sts, a beautifull fit.
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I found this pattern in a book I got at the supermarket 'Knuffels om the haken en te breien' and it really called to me. Simple and lovely. It actually ended up quite good. The seems are a bit sloppy, maybe, but who cares? I like it when people can see that I made something and perfect things can be bought in stores.
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Best friends are fun in the game... until the end. Nick fakes finding a Hidden Immunity Idols to throw others off the hunting scent, but his bestie Davie does find the latest idol via an advantage clue. The idol is good for one-night-only unless he plays a game to up its power, but a sign from god tells him not to try. This isn't Davie's only shining moment in the episode, as he wins the Reward Challenge and brings along Nick and Kara - much to the chagrin of a literally begging Angelina. On the reward, Davie suggests to Kara the idea of blindsiding Nick because he may have two idols in his possession.
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The full course of the DC Extended Universe may not have been charted yet when Zack Snyder was first hired to direct Man of Steel (some people would say that plan still hasn't developed today) but that modern cinematic take on the Last Son of Krypton ultimately ended up serving as a springboard for the entirety of the DCEU. Snyder returned for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, in which he sowed the seeds of a full blown DC movie universe. He also served as a producer for Suicide Squad (and even shot the Flash cameo for director David Ayer) and also got story and producer credits on Wonder Woman and also served as director on Justice League - at least initially.
While every movie but Wonder Woman was met with severe backlash, Snyder's work in getting the DCEU off the ground is undeniable, and with the franchise's first four films bringing in over $3 billion of revenue for Warner Bros., it's hard to say his vision has been anything but successful. Divisive? Sure. Polarizing? Definitely. But, nonetheless, very successful. Tragically, Snyder's family was rocked by the terrible news of the death of his daughter during the production of Justice League, leaving the director to hand the movie off to Avengers director Joss Whedon (whom Snyder had already recruited to write some additional dialogue) so he could spend some much needed time with family.
Due to the nature of news surrounding the DCEU, the negativity that tends to be leveled at Snyder's contributions, and the fact that he's been replaced by Joss Whedon - very much Snyder's mirror image in many respects - has raised the question of whether or not Warner Bros. is using Snyder's exit to pivot the entire universe away from the vision he helped conceive to something more in-line with Marvel - a universe Whedon also helped build. Repeated rumors over the true extent of the reshoots only fan the flames, and Joss Whedon bringing in Danny Elfman to replace Junkie XL, the composer Snyder had selected for the project, seemed to be clear writing on the wall.
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- Aquaman (2018) release date: Dec 21, 2018
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irstly, on the 29 February you reported on the latest meeting of Hampshire County Council. I was present and heard Ken Thornber's speech during which he outlined the 2008/09 budget. Yes, I have to agree that listening to figures can test ones concentration (but it was the budget speech for goodness sake!), but the trick is to stay alert to the interesting bits, for instance in Hampshire it appears that the ratio between council tax and government grant is 78:22, whereas, on average, in the Midlands and the North it is 30:70. Not reported!
I am an active member of Isitfair, campaigning for the reform of the council tax system, and I know that our group has advocated getting these figures out into the open. Ken Thornber chose Durham, another Shire county, to illustrate the unfairness of the grant, but there are many other examples.
Much of the anger about council tax is caused by the anomalies in the system which cause people in similar properties, often with similar incomes, to be charged vastly different tax, dependent not on the services they are getting but on where in the country they live. This I believe to be caused not by profligate (or frugal) local councils but by the flawed banding system and funding from central government which in general favours metropolitan councils over the shires.
It is not particularly time consuming to look at the official website of the Department for Communities and Local Government, where the all important average council tax per dwelling in every local authority in England is displayed. The Band D rate, which is so often used as the average by politicians to prove a point, is of little relevance in great swathes of the metropolitan districts where up to 90% of dwellings can be in Bands A or B. No one can dispute that the areas which have been hit by the loss of long standing local industries must be given extra help, but I often wonder if the local councils awarded these generous grants actually use them to improve the infrastructure of their areas, other than the city centres which have obviously benefited, or just use them to keep their council tax down.
Secondly, on 7 March, your correspondent, Frank Wheeler, points his accusing finger at the wrong man. The terms of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) are decided by central government; local councils have no choice but to conform and if Mr Wheeler explored the Statements of Accounts of other councils he would discover similar tales of woe.
Both employees and employers contribute to the LGPS: employees contribution rates are fixed (by central government), while employers contributions vary depending on how much is needed to ensure benefits under the Scheme are properly funded. Yes, it is scandalous that the taxpayer is expected to contribute £2.95 for every £1 paid by the employee, but if pension funds need propping up, then Gordon Brown's annual £5 billion raid on them must surely be a prime cause. In this instance, redirect your finger of blame, Mr Wheeler.
This is not to say that Hampshire County Council is without sin. It is a huge organisation and undoubtedly does on occasion see fit to use money in a way the people who pay find unacceptable. Again, I am aware that Isitfair is not slow to draw attention to these instances for example the huge pay roll, seemingly extortionate publicity account, and - two years ago - the sum spent on bottled water.
But I personally am quite confident that my accusing finger is pointed in the right direction - at Gordon Brown and his government.
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Day 10 – Pairings – Have you ever gone outside your comfort zone and written a pairing you liked, but found you couldn't write, or a pairing you didn't like, and found you could?
As much as I love Lorelai/Christopher, I'm amazed I've never really been able to write anything for them. Same with Buffy/Xander. And Giles/Kaho is my dream crossover OTP, but the one time I tried to write it, I couldn't really get anywhere. Maybe someday.
Syaraon/Meiling I don't really like (I don't hate it, I just don't care much either way), but I wrote it for one of my first fandom friends. Yeah, I eventually abandoned it, but I gave it a good go for a while there.
Guy/Anise isn't that hard to write, but, ugh, it's just ooky to me. They should have a big brother-kid sister dynamic. She should maybe be a little inappropriate with him, but he can't ever be that way with her. (But It's My Birthday is kind of a good example of this.) It's just... yeah, ooky.
That Eriol/Syaroan I wrote for the One False Pairing challenge was surprisingly easy. I think it turned out really, really well, too. Still don't like them together, though.
Logan/Emily wasn't something that even ever occurred to me, but it was really easy, too. I think I maybe almost could ship them a little because of that.
And then there are the pairings I like that just don't inspire me at all. Syaoran/Sakura and Luke/Tear, especially. They're both supercute, but I couldn't write for them if I wanted to. The couple of times I tried S/S it was just so shallow and dopey.
So, yeah, it's funny how pairings you like can be difficult to write, while ones that are a bit weird can just flow out of you.
Day 1 - How did you first get into writing fanfic, and what was the first fandom you wrote for? What do you think it was about that fandom that pulled you in?
Day 2 – Name the fandoms you've written in, and how much you've written in that fandom, and if you still write in it.
Day 3 - For each of the fandoms from day two, what were your favorite characters to write?
Day 4 – Do you have a "muse" character, that speaks to you more than others, or that tries to push their way in, even when the fic isn't about them? Who are they, and why did that character became your muse?
Day 5 –If you have ever had a character try to push their way into a fic, whether your "muse" or not, what did you do about it?
Day 6 – When you write, do you prefer writing male or female characters?
Day 7 – Have you ever had a fic change your opinion of a character?
Day 8 – Do you write OCs? And if so, what do you do to make certain they're not Mary Sues, and if not, explain your thoughts on OCs.
Day 9 – Pairings – For each of the fandoms from day two, what are your three favorite pairings to write?
Day 10 – Pairings – Have you ever gone outside your comfort zone and written a pairing you liked, but found you couldn't write, or a pairing you didn't like, and found you could?
Day 11 – Genre – do you prefer certain genres of fic when you're writing? What kind do you tend to write most?
Day 12 – Have you ever attempted an "adaptation" fic of a favorite book or movie but set in a different fandom?
Day 13 – Do you prefer canon or fanon when you write? Has writing fanfic for a fandom changed the way you see some or even all of the original source material?
Day 14 – Ratings – how high are you comfortable with going? Have you ever written higher? If you're comfortable with NC-17, have you ever been shocked by finding that the story you're writing is G-rated instead?
Day 15 – Warnings – What do you feel it most important to warn for, and what's the strangest thing you've warned for in a fic?
Day 16 – Summaries – Do you like them or hate them? How do you come up with them, if you use them?
Day 17 – Titles – Are they the bane of your existence, or the easiest part of the fic? Also, if you do chaptered fic, do you give each chapter a title, or not?
Day 18 – Where do you get the most inspiration for your fics (aka "bunnies") from?
Day 19 – When you have bunnies, do you sit down and start writing right away, or do you write down the idea for further use?
Day 20 –Do you ever get bunnied from other people's stories or art in the same fandom?
Day 21 – Sequels – Have you ever written a sequel to a fic you wrote, and if so, why, and if not, how do you feel about sequels?
Day 22 – Have you ever participated in a fest or a Big Bang? If so, write about your favorite experience in relation to one. If not, are there any you've thought about doing? And if not, why not?
Day 23 – When you post, where do you post to? Just your journal? Just an archive? Your own personal site?
Day 24 – Betaing – How many betas do you like to use to make sure there aren't any major flaws in your fic? Do you have a Beta horror story or dream story?
Day 25 – Music – Do you listen to music while you write? Do you make playlists to get into a certain "mood" to write your fic? Do you need noise in general? Or do you need it completely quiet?
Day 26 – What is the oddest (or funnest) thing you've had to research for a fic?
Day 27 – Where is your favorite place to write, and do you write by hand or on the computer?
Day 28 – Have you ever collaborated with anyone else, whether writing together, or having an artist work on a piece about your fic?
Day 29 – What is your current project or projects?
Day 30 – Do you have a favorite fic you've written? What makes it your favorite? And don't forget to give us a link!


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This needs to exclude sugar, flour and foods containing these things. Avoid all foods with added sugar. If you are overweight and find it very difficult to lose weight, it is more effective to exclude all grains and follow a "no grain diet".
- Increase the amount of raw plant food in your diet
Raw vegetables and fruits are the most powerful liver healing foods. These raw foods help to cleanse and repair the liver filter, so that it can trap and remove more fat and toxins from the blood stream. Eat an abundance of vegetables (cooked and raw salads). Limit fruit to no more than 2 servings per day. Eat a large salad every day, or better still twice a day and use a nice dressing made with cold pressed oils and apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
- Eat first class protein with every meal
Good sources of protein include –
- Free range, pastured eggs
- All seafood, fresh or canned (avoid deep-fried seafood)
- Free range poultry
- Pastured fresh meat
- Whey protein powder
There is an easy to follow lower carbohydrate, higher protein eating plan in my book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It.
- Avoid unhealthy fats
These include all deep fried foods, processed and preserved meat, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and trans-fatty acids found in margarines and cheap cooking oils. Avoid hydrogenated oils found in processed foods and snacks (read the labels on foods to see if they contain hydrogenated vegetable oils).
You do not need to follow a low fat diet and indeed you need to eat the healthy fats found in seafood, cold pressed vegetable and seed oils, free range organic eggs, avocados, raw nuts and seeds.
- Drink raw vegetable juices regularly
A fatty liver is an inflamed liver and raw juices are a powerful natural anti-inflammatory remedy. If you have a fatty liver, your liver cells desperately need the vitamins, minerals and antioxidant pigments in fresh raw vegetables. Juices are therapeutic because they provide an added boost of nutrients, on top of the vegetables I'd like you to eat in salads for lunch and dinner. There are specific juices for the liver in my book Raw Juices Can Save Your Life.
- Try to exercise regularly
A regular exercise program is important as it speeds up your metabolism and reduces insulin levels. It is important to find an activity you enjoy, and start slowly and gently. It takes time to build up fitness and strength. We all have to start somewhere. If you are extremely busy and don't have the time or energy for exercise, even a ten minute gentle walk will help you.
- Take a liver tonic every day
Take a liver tonic every day and use a tonic that combines the clinically proven dose of St Mary's Thistle combined with B group vitamins, antioxidants and sulphur rich amino acids. Livatone Plus contains everything you need in one powder or capsule; this enables you to avoid having to take multiple tablets of the individual ingredients. Suitable liver tonics promote repair of damaged liver cells, and facilitate the fat burning and detoxification functions of the liver; they can also speed up weight loss.
- Help insulin to work better
There are certain herbs and nutrients that help to make insulin more effective in your body. This is a good thing because if it's more effective, you won't need to secrete as much of it into your bloodstream.
The most important nutrients for insulin action are chromium and magnesium. You have probably heard that chromium helps to reduce sugar cravings and it's true. It does this by helping to keep your blood sugar stable throughout the day. Chromium deficiency is incredibly common because not many foods are a good source of this mineral. Also when you eat sugar or high carb foods, it flushes chromium out of your body through your urine.
Magnesium is also necessary for healthy insulin action. People who take blood pressure medication or diuretics (fluid tablets) are typically low in magnesium. Magnesium helps to relax your nervous system and makes you feel less stressed. Thus it is fantastic for people who eat when they feel stressed.
Gymnema sylvestre is an herb that helps to keep your blood sugar stable and it helps to reduce sugar cravings. It is also very good for diabetics. Bitter melon is a vegetable that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. True to its name, it is an extremely bitter vegetable and many people are not able to handle the intense flavor at all. You can find all of these nutrients and herbs combined together in Glicemic Balance capsules. When taken with meals they help to reduce hunger and cravings and help to lower your blood insulin level. Berberine helps to improve insulin sensitivity, cholesterol metabolism and assists weight loss. It is very helpful for those with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Fatty liver is a complex condition but there are ways to overcome it.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
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Five Minutes alone with the President of the United States...What would you ask him?
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Mr. President: What is your favorite charity to donate to? If you sponsor a child - Where and with whom? What do you know about World Vision?
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'EID-ul- Fitr'
"For every people there is a feast and this is our feast" said the Prophet (saw) to Abu Bakr (R).
[Bukhaaree and Muslim].
"Our feast" has a great meaning for Muslims because it tells us that these are our own and derived from our Sharee'ah alone. Since holidays are usually based on religious traditions, it is very important that we demonstrate our celebrations with great joy and gathering to make us feel that they are our own, and to feel that they are different from the Mushriks' holidays. We do not celebrate Christmas, Hanuka or any other pagan festivals and our thanks are given to Allaah (T) alone.
The Prophet (saw) has ordered us in numerous speeches to be different from the Mushrik's (pagans), and these two "Eids" are among that the Prophet (saw) wanted us to take special care of being different with them. That is why he said, after seeing that the people of Madeenah had two holidays which they celebrated before Islaam, " Allaah (S) has given you
better than those (feasts): The 'Eid-al-Adhaa (Sacrificing) and the 'Eid- al-Fitr". [Ahmad, Aboo Dawood and Nasaa'ee].
The 'Eid-al-Adhaa comes after completing the "Hajj" (Pilgrimage) and the 'Eid-al-Fitr comes after the fasting in the month of Ramadaan. So it is not surprising that we must show and demonstrate our holidays ('Eid). Due to these clear facts, Muslim scholars put great emphasis on the concept of being different from the Mushrik in our ceremonies.
This is because ceremonies have great effect over the human mind and behaviour. Being different in our ceremonies means also that we must not participate in the Mushriks' ceremonies on their holidays. 'Umar (R) said: "Do not learn the language of the Mushriks – without a necessity- nor enter the churches of Mushriks on their festivals because the anger
of Allaah descends on them." [Bayhaqee].
We, Muslims, may even fast on the Mushriks' holidays. Umm Salamah (R) said the Prophet (saw) used to fast on Saturdays and
Sundays, and when asked he said: They are two days of the Mushriks' holidays so I like to oppose them in their ceremonies " [Ahmad and Nasaaee]
To assess this concept of being different from the Mushriks, it is very important to say that: In order to be different in our ceremonies in the way the Prophet (saw) wanted us to be, we must follow the Sunnah literally. That would give us the deeds of being true followers of the Prophet
So if we want to be his followers we must be aware of Bid'ah in these ceremonies. Bid'ah comes at the expense of Sunnah which is replaced by it. Ibn Taymiyyah says: "There is no place in the heart for both Sunnah and Bid'ah." [Al-Iqtidaa]
Allaah says (which means):
{Say – O Muhammad – If you really do love Allaah follow me, Allaah will love you.} [Aali-Imraan, 3:31]
We present to you, dear brothers and sisters, some of the Sunnahs of Eid so that you can try to implement them. Also presented are some of the Bid'ahs of Eid so that we can avoid them. It is of great importance to follow the Sunnah of Eid so we can truly say that our feasts are different from the Mushriks' feasts.
Sunnahs of 'Eid
1) It is Sunnah to dress in the best clothes we have on Eid. It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar used to do that along with other Companions of the Prophet (saw). [Fath al-Baaree]
2) It is a must (Waajib) to pray Eed al-Fitr Prayer. The Prophet (saw) and his Companions never ceased doing it, and they even gathered the people for it including women who were having their menses, children and the elderly. [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
3) It is Sunnah to eat dates before we leave for Eed prayer to show that we are not fasting. " The Prophet (saw) used not to leave for eid Prayer (except) after eating some dates." [Bukhaaree and Ahmad]
4) It is Sunnah to say Takbeer loudly when leaving our homes to go to Eid Prayer. The Prophet (saw) used to say this until he finished the Prayer. [Silsilat Al-ahadeeth As-Sunnah]
5) There is no Hadeeth related to Rasoolullaah (saw) as to what should be said when reciting Takbeer on the way to Prayer, but Ibn Mas'ood used to say the following:
Allaahu Akbar (Twice) Allaah is great Laa Illaha Illallaaha There is none worthy of worship except Allaah Allaahu Akbar (Twice) Allaah is great Wa Lillaahil Hamd And to Him belongs all Praise
[Reported by Ibn Abee Shaybah]
6) The Sunnah for Eed Prayers is to pray in the Musallah (that is in an uncovered place) and not in the Masjid. The
Prophet (saw) never prayed Eed Prayer in the Masjid. Aboo Sa'eed (R) reported: " The Prophet (saw) used to go on the day of 'Eid-al-Fitr and Eed-al-Adhaa to the Musallah, and the first thing he did was to pray." [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
7) Neither Adhaan nor Iqaamah are pronounced for Eid Prayer. [Muslim]
Ibn Abbaas reported: "The Prophet (saw) prayed two Raka'ahs for the Eid prayer and did not pray before it or after it." [Bukhaaree]
9) Jabir (R) reported: "The Prophet (saw) used to come back from 'Eid-al-Fitr on a path other than the one used in going to it." [Bukhaaree]
10) It is permitted to listen to songs (without music) on 'Eid day especially for children. [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
Bid'ahs of 'Eid
It is Bid'ah (innovation in Deen):
1) To shave the beards especially for 'Eid. The Prophet (saw) has ordered us not to shave our beards; so it is a shame
that, on this great day of demonstrating our differences in ceremonies to those of the Mushriks, that some Muslim shaves his beard so that he looks "clean" like the Mushriks.
2) To imitate the Mushriks in their practices and dress, and to shake hands with women. The Prophet (saw) said: "It is better that a man is hit with needle on his head than to touch a woman who is not lawful for him." [Silsilat al-Ahaadeeth as-Sunnah]
3) To listen to music on 'Eid. The Prophet (saw) said: "There will be some in my nation who will regard adultery, men dressing in silk, drinking intoxicants (al-Khamr), and musical instruments to be lawful." [Bukhaaree, Abu Dawood and Bayhaqee]
4) For women not to wear Hijaab. To do so is to celebrate 'Eid while committing a major sin.
5) To visit the graveyard especially on Eid. It is permitted to visit the graveyard all year long so we should not make a special case out of it on 'Eid;
6) To waste money and being extravagant with food instead of giving them to poor.
We ask Allaah (SWT) to help us avoid all Bid'ah and to guide us in following the Sunnah of His Prophet (saw). Aameen!!
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Trump Administration Announces Plans To Open Washington Coast To Offshore Drilling, It's Time to #DefendOurCoast
Last week, the Trump administration announced plans to expand offshore drilling on over 90% of the Outer Continental Shelf along America's coastline, including our wild and rugged Washington Coast. This new drilling puts our nation's coastal communities, beaches, surf breaks, and marine ecosystems at risk of a catastrophic oil spill. Included in this post are an array of actions that can be taken in the near future to speak up and help #DefendOurCoast.
The Proposed Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program for 2019 – 2024 would open thousands of miles of U.S. coastline to oil drilling, including regions such as the Atlantic and Pacific that have been protected for decades from this dangerous practice. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has opened a 60-day comment period for citizens to provide feedback on the proposal, and the agency is also planning public hearings in affected communities in the coming weeks, there will be ONLY ONE hearing in Washington state.
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This is part of the largest assault on our ocean in American history. Make your voice heard and keep this disastrous new exploration from harming our coastlines. Below are 5 easy ways to plug in and make a difference:
- Contact Your Federal Representative & Senators via our Action Alert
- Attend the Offshore Drilling Rally Feb 5th in Tacoma
- Submit Public Comments on the Plan via BOEM Public Comment by March 9th (See Fact sheet and sample letter)
- Spread the word and get active with your local Surfrider Chapter
- Download the Oil Rig picture below and share via your social media
West Coast Leaders Speak Up To Defend Our Coasts: Washington Governor Jay Inslee, California Governor Jerry Brown and Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently issued this joint statement following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Interior would seek to open the Pacific Coast to oil and gas offshore drilling for the first time in decades:
"This political decision to open the magnificent and beautiful Pacific Coast waters to oil and gas drilling flies in the face of decades of strong opposition on the part of Washington, Oregon and California – from Republicans and Democrats alike.
"They've chosen to forget the utter devastation of past offshore oil spills to wildlife and to the fishing, recreation and tourism industries in our states. They've chosen to ignore the science that tells us our climate is changing and we must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. But we won't forget history or ignore science.
"For more than 30 years, our shared coastline has been protected from further federal drilling and we'll do whatever it takes to stop this reckless, short-sighted action."
Senator Maria Cantwell: "The Trump Administration's proposal to allow drilling off the coast in the Pacific region, despite the vocal opposition of local communities and every west coast Senator, represents an outrageous attack on our coastal economies, culture, and environment. Washingtonians want to keep thriving on the coast and I will fight to protect their jobs, communities, and environment."
SW Washington Representative Jamie Herrera-Beutler: "I don't support offshore oil & gas exploration in states that don't want it & WA's citizens have never indicated any desire to have oil and gas activity off their coast."
The Washington Coast is a Special Place Worthy of Protection
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Ecology, and Department of Natural Resources pulled together an impressive letter that was sent to BOEM last August in opposition to offshore drilling and clearly articulating all of the important uses and resources that would be reasonably foreseeable to be effected by oil and gas drilling.
Download the Letter->2017-08-Request for Information Letter FINAL signed
Apparently Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke didn't get Washington's memo… as yesterday it was announced that Florida would be removed from consideration for drilling, Zinke said, due to the importance of tourism to the state. Maybe he'd also be interested in taking a look at the Washington Coast Recreational Use Study which demonstrated that in 2014 Washington's residents spent nearly a half of billion dollars on coastal tourism and recreation.
The Surfrider Foundation is pleased that Secretary Zinke has recognized that Florida's coasts are heavily reliant on tourism and that its communities, businesses, and state leaders are strongly opposed to offshore drilling. Hundreds of local communities and state leaders across the country have been loud and clear in opposition of new offshore drilling for the same reasons. We call on the Secretary to listen to the voices from all U.S. states on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, which are heavily dependent on coastal tourism, and withdraw his destructive oil drilling plan.
Is there a method to this madness? Danny Westneat posed that question in an article in the Seattle Times, highlighting the fact that "in Washington, where it's believed there are some oil and gas deposits, the general area of drilling overlaps in large part with the 4,000-square-mile Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary — where oil drilling currently is barred."