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WASHINGTON — Rafael Nadal, who has not played a match since withdrawing from the French Open in May because of a wrist injury, sounded a note of optimism that his recovery would allow him to compete in the Rio Olympics, after he missed the London Olympics four years ago with a different injury.
"Although, as I always say, there is nothing certain in this life," Nadal told reporters in Majorca on Wednesday.
The uncertainty surrounding the Rio Olympics has become more pronounced in tennis, with four top players in the last five days having announced that they will skip the Games, now only two and a half weeks away.
Two men, seventh-ranked Milos Raonic and eighth-ranked Tomas Berdych, and two women, fifth-ranked Simona Halep and 17th-ranked Karolina Pliskova, expressed concerns over Zika, which had been largely minimized by players who answered questions about the virus during the French Open and Wimbledon.
"I concluded that the risks are too high for my career and for my health, especially as a woman," Halep said in a statement on Facebook. "Family is much too important for me and I can't risk not being able to have one of my own after my career in tennis is over."
Berdych, who reached the Wimbledon semifinals, said previous tournaments had kept him too busy to think about the Olympics until recently.
"Obviously, I've known about the virus a long time, since when it all started," Berdych said Tuesday at the Citi Open in Washington. "But of course the season was going on"
Berdych, who said he hoped to compete in the 2020 Olympics, said that he could not justify the risks that he saw to his life after tennis.
"I'm going to play two, three, four years, and then the rest of my life will be another 60 years, something like that," Berdych said. "If something happens that makes that not the way you want it, because of one week or one tournament, you might have a sad life. No, I don't think so; I don't want to take that risk, even if the risks are possibly small or whatever."
Although several male players removed themselves from Olympic consideration because of a desire to focus on ATP events — which Raonic also cited in an interview after his initial announcement — only one player had mentioned Zika before late last week as a reason for not traveling to Brazil. That was Alexandr Dolgopolov, who pulled out in June and cited Zika as a particular concern giving his existing medical concerns, which include Gilbert's syndrome, a liver condition.
Concerns over Zika had been discussed privately, however. Horia Tecau, who had planned to play mixed doubles with Halep, a fellow Romanian, before she announced her withdrawal, said that Halep had expressed concerns weeks ago about the virus. Tecau, who still hopes to qualify for the mixed doubles event with a lower-ranked partner, said the withdrawals by Halep and other athletes had disappointed him, especially given what he sees as the relatively low risk posed by the virus.
"When I keep hearing about this virus, if you sit down and think about all the stuff that we go through during the year, with everything that's happening in the world now, there's a lot of risk everywhere," Tecau said. "I think this Zika virus is a very small percentage out of that risk. It's not a solid enough reason."
As an example of overblown concern, Tecau pointed to a report from the United States State Department about concerns regarding the Olympic Games that the ATP had distributed to players. While 20 of the 33 pages focused on crime and security, less than one page focused on Zika.
Other players are also confident. Denis Kudla, an American, expressed faith in organizers' preparedness and said, "It's going to take a lot more than that to not go to the Olympics."
Brazilians, such as Bruno Soares, a doubles champion at this year's Australian Open, have been outspoken about assuaging the panic over the virus.
"It's not the end of the world or something like this," Soares said. "I feel like it's a little bit of my duty just to try to inform people."
Soares has cited the incident-less ATP event in Rio de Janeiro in February, when mosquitoes are in season, as reason for his fellow players to be at ease.
"So many guys came to me in the last swing in Europe saying, 'What's the real situation over there?'" Soares said. "International media is just making such a huge thing out of it. I'm saying: 'Listen, guys: I'm from Brazil. We played the Rio event in the summer, when the mosquitoes are way worse — they don't really grow during winter — and there was zero cases.' If you go to Brazil, there's no worry about that. People are just living normal lives."
Others remain concerned over the mixed signals. Samantha Stosur, an Australian, said she was "absolutely, 100 percent going" but admitted that she had more questions about these Games than about the three previous Olympics she had attended.
Eugenie Bouchard, a Canadian, remains undecided.
"I don't know if anyone knows enough about it to really give a good opinion on whether, as athletes, we should go or not," Bouchard said. "I just don't know if the health of my future babies is worth it. So that's what I'm trying to decide in my head."
Sloane Stephens of the United States said that she had received conflicting medical advice but that she planned to go — and to pack the mosquito nets she had already bought.
"One doctor I talked to said, 'You shouldn't go, because we don't know what's going to happen,' and yada, yada," Stephens said. "And some other doctors are like, 'You know, if this is your dream and you want to go play the Olympics? Go.''"


text: Brain & Nervous System Migraines Prevention Print Using Dietary Magnesium or Supplements for Preventing Migraines Until we know more, going the diet route may be more prudent Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD on November 24, 2019 Claudia Chaves, MD is board-certified in cerebrovascular disease and neurology, with a subspecialty certification in vascular neurology. Learn about our Medical Review Board Claudia Chaves, MD Written by Written by Colleen Doherty, MD Colleen Doherty, MD, is a board-certified internist living with multiple sclerosis. Learn about our editorial policy Colleen Doherty, MD Updated on November 24, 2019 Migraine Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping Nadine Greeff/Stocksy United There is a lot of hype about magnesium deficiency and its connection to migraines—and certainly, the idea of taking a natural supplement to prevent your migraines appeals to many. That being said, what do the experts say about taking magnesium for migraine prevention? Does it work? Magnesium can be found in foods, so if you and your migraine doctor decide to try magnesium, is it better to take a magnesium supplement or simply increase the magnesium in your diet? Magnesium and Your Migraines Magnesium is a mineral involved in the functioning and health of many parts of your body, including your muscles, bones, heart, and nerves. A deficiency of magnesium has been linked to a number of health problems, including migraine development. In the United States, magnesium deficiency is actually quite common and is mostly due to an increased intake of processed and refined foods, which are naturally low in magnesium. A number of medical problems can also contribute to magnesium deficiency, like alcohol abuse, kidney disease, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain medications like proton pump inhibitors (used to treat acid reflux). While magnesium deficiency has been linked to migraine development at a basic scientific level (think nerve cells and brain waves), experts aren't quite sure how that science translates to the clinical level (meaning to the person who is actually suffering from migraines). There are likely many factors involved in a person's migraines—a very complex neurological disease. So while magnesium deficiency may make certain people more vulnerable to developing migraines, it probably is only one piece of the puzzle. Magnesium Supplements for Your Migraines This all being said, some organizations, like the Canadian Headache Society, recommend magnesium as a preventive migraine therapy in adults. In fact, the Canadian Headache Society suggests a specific magnesium dose—600mg of elemental magnesium (magnesium citrate) daily. On the other hand, while the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology report magnesium as "probably effective" in preventing migraines in their 2012 guidelines, they do not give recommendations on a specific dose. This is probably because the scientific studies examining magnesium supplementation in migraine prevention have used different doses. So it's hard to pinpoint exactly how much magnesium a person needs to prevent migraines, and it likely varies by the person (depending on how severe their deficiency is). Is There a Downside to Taking Magnesium Supplements? Magnesium supplements are generally well-tolerated. The biggest drawback to magnesium is that it can cause diarrhea and/or mild stomach cramps. Additionally, people with kidney problems are more likely to develop high magnesium levels in their bloodstream, which can lead to more serious problems like difficulties breathing or weakness. This is why it's important to first discuss magnesium supplementation with your doctor. Even though it's a "natural" mineral, you are putting something into your body—so remain sensible, and do it under the care of a healthcare professional. Magnesium-Rich Diets for Your Migraines Some experts suggest increasing magnesium in your diet instead of going the supplement route, mostly because the evidence backing up magnesium supplementation is not all that robust. Also, it's really hard to know the dosage to take considering studies have used different ones. The great news is that if you prefer to go the diet route (under your doctor's guidance), there are excellent dietary sources of magnesium like nuts, especially almonds, whole grains, legumes, and leafy green vegetables. In fact, sticking to a magnesium-rich diet will likely ensure an overall healthy diet. Magnesium-rich foods tend to be high in fiber, as opposed to unhealthy foods like snacks, white bread, microwave dinners, and convenience foods like bacon or hot dogs. A magnesium-rich diet has the added bonus of combating obesity, which has been linked to migraines. Can Children Take Magnesium to Prevent Migraines? It's important to understand that the scientific evidence to support magnesium use in children with migraines is very limited. In other words, there are unfortunately not many studies on magnesium for migraine prevention in children, and the studies we do have are not strongly suggestive of its effectiveness. Regardless of this uncertainty, be sure to discuss any supplement or dietary change with your child's pediatrician. Also be aware that if your doctor does give the OK for magnesium supplementation, he or she will likely recommend a pediatric (child-safe) dose. A Word From Verywell If you have been recently diagnosed with migraines, it is reasonable to discuss a magnesium deficiency with your doctor, especially since taking a magnesium supplement or choosing to eat magnesium-rich foods is well tolerated, inexpensive, and easy. In deciding between a supplement versus the dietary route it may be more reasonable to opt for a healthy magnesium-rich diet. Eating a diet rich in magnesium has other health benefits like combating obesity, which may help your migraines in the end (a double bonus). Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial policy to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Jahnen-Dechent W, Ketteler M. Magnesium basics. Clin Kidney J. 2012;5(Suppl 1):i3–i14. doi:10.1093/ndtplus/sfr163 Al Alawi AM, Majoni SW, Falhammar H. Magnesium and Human Health: Perspectives and Research Directions. Int J Endocrinol. 2018;2018:9041694. doi:10.1155/2018/9041694 Additional Reading Loder E, Burch R, Rizzoli P. The 2012 AHS/AAN guidelines for prevention of episodic migraine: a summary and comparison with other recent clinical practice guidelines. Headache. 2012 52:930-45. Orr SL, Venkateswaran S. Nutraceuticals in the prophylaxis of pediatric migraine: Evidence-based review and recommendations. Cephalalgia. 2014 Feb 24. [Epub ahead of print]. Sun-Edelstein C, Mauskop A. Role of magnesium in the pathogenesis and treatment of migraine. Expert Rev Neurother. 2009 Mar;9(3):369-79. Teigen L & Boes CJ. An evidence-based review of oral magnesium supplementation in the preventive treatment of migraine. Cephalalgia. 2015 Sep;35(10):912-22. Wang F, Van Den Eeden SK, Ackerson LM, Salk SE, Reince RH, Elin RJ. Oral magnesium oxide prophylaxis of frequent migrainous headache in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Headache. 43.6 (2003): 601-610. Continue Reading


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BURLINGTON, Vt., - Champlain College President Donald J. Laackman boldly predicted that, within a decade, the College will be viewed as a national leader and model for best practices in higher education.
"Champlain has a history of pushing itself to create new programs, new majors, and new approaches to meet the needs of students. Because of the efforts of faculty, staff, trustees and former presidents, we are on the brink of greatness, close to being the finest," he said.
That ambitious goal and vision, described in detail in Laackman's inaugural speech on Saturday by using an account of an ideal day for Champlain's President in 2024, captured the tone and enthusiasm of the Oct. 18 celebration marking the official installation of Champlain College's eighth president since its founding in 1878.
It was a day marked by official welcomes and gifts from the faculty, students, alumni, trustees and staff of the College. A full contingent of Laackman family and friends were on hand to join the celebration, including his wife Allyson, daughter Emily and his parents.
Vt. Gov. Peter Shumlin, taking a break from the campaign trail, officially welcomed Donald and Allyson Laackman to their new home in Vermont. "I can't tell you how important this moment is," Shumlin said. "Not just to Champlain College, but to the state of Vermont," referring to the professionally focused college as an incubator for job creation in the state and beyond.
Shumlin spoke highly of the reputation Champlain College has with local employers as the place to go to hire graduates who are ready for the workforce. He enumerated various Vermont-based companies started by Champlain graduates, adding, "Champlain is a place that is educating students in line with the needs of Vermont's economy—that is what Champlain is all about."
Nearly two dozen colleges and universities sent representatives to the ceremony held in the IDX Student Life Center and included a full academic procession led by the bagpipes of St. Andrews Society of Vermont.
Michael Kelly, president of the Faculty Senate, welcomed attendees and those watching the live simulcast to the inauguration ceremony. He then presented a faculty gift to Laackman, a piece of art by Toni-Lee Sangastiano, associate professor in the Division of Communication and Creative Media, that she created while on sabbatical in Italy.
The entire ceremony encompassed the spirit of giving, as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Mary Powell, CEO of Green Mountain Power, praised Laackman and expressed gratitude to the presidential selection committee for finding someone as passionate and dedicated to higher education as Laackman. "He is really about friends and family, and has an intimate approach to education," she noted.
Sophomore and President of the Student Government Association (SGA) Dylan Cullen '17 spoke about meetings and other encounters with Laackman in recent months that revealed his thirst for learning and feedback. Cullen described Laackman's blog, Don's Desk, noting it further demonstrates his eagerness to learn, where the President wrote about his love of reading. "I am fractured between my wish to read more and to read more deeply," Cullen quoted a segment of Laackman's post, A Remembrance of Books Past. Cullen rattled off quotes by well-known authors, some of which Laackman favors, before revealing the intention of the SGA cabinet to gift the President with a collection of books to accelerate his learning and embrace adventure and boldness.
Marguerite Dibble '12, alumna and newly appointed member of the College's Board of Trustees, spoke of the College's agility. Her Burlington-based company, Game Theory, created a website to generate up-to-date reflections from alumni about their time at Champlain College and what they hope to see in the College's future. A database of entries from alumni produced a word-cloud featuring key adjectives to describe Champlain - past, present and future.
These special presentations were followed by a heartfelt introduction from Allyson Laackman, the wife of President Laackman. Along with his professional biography, she shared some crowd-sourced personal testimonials from family, friends and former colleagues. "One thing about Don is that he is consistent," she said. "He applies the same core values to his professional and personal life."
She also described "The Laackman Factor," coined by past colleagues about his ability to inspire others to do more and be better at what they do. A natural leader, he tends to lead by example and never asks something of someone that he wouldn't roll up his sleeves and do himself. Other words to describe Laackman include thorough, thoughtful, generous, humorous, an incredible listener, and a hybrid word especially for him—humiligence—combining humble, humility and intelligence.
"He loves hearty debates, backing up his words with passion, facts and logic," she said, and noted that he is also passionate about music, cycling, and his family.
She held back tears of joy when she read her children's words for describing their father - "Responsibility" from their son Donald, and "Preparation" from daughter Emily. These words were supported by anecdotes of love and admiration from times when Laackman has been an incredible father to his two grown children.
Allyson Laackman noted something of her husband's character that has already been recognized at Champlain. "He is committed to making sure students have every opportunity for success and he cares about students personally." Since the students returned to campus this fall, Laackman has made a point to sit with them in the cafeteria, attend a variety of student life events, and even help families carry boxes into residence halls on move-in day.
"I hope that by sharing his personal story here today, it helped everyone know Don more clearly, deeply, and personally," Allyson Laackman concluded. "Understanding Don and knowing what drives him—one can't help but see why he is so excited, committed, and ready to lead Champlain College."
President Laackman took the stage; "The boldness of Champlain's vision has captivated me since I first considered the possibility of leading Champlain College." He recognized that higher education is increasingly competitive, and that standing still means falling behind. Champlain has a history of pushing itself to be new, creative and distinctive, he noted, which has earned it recognition as the "Ideal College" by The Atlantic in 2013.
Laackman then asked the audience to join him on a journey into the future as seen through the Champlain spyglass. "I take you on a journey through an ideal day in the life of the President at Champlain College," he added, in the year 2024—a short 10 years from now.
Life in the future is no less busy, according to Laackman, in part because of Champlain's continued success. In 2024, the College would receive great national press as the greatest place to work. The ratings impressed not only the reporters, but NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges'), where Champlain was studied as the leading example for other institutions.
Student learning outcomes, retention and admissions numbers were off the charts, and there were great demands for more space and the newest technology from the greater-Champlain community and businesses. These businesses were concerned with recruiting Champlain's top students, graduating from the most current, applicable programs and continuing their studies through new graduate programs.
Students were grateful for the College's human touch, still intact, and the opportunities to become a global citizen through travel and integrated studies. LEAD, the Life Experience & Action Dimension, continues to benefit students and the upside-down curriculum ensures that even first-year students are productive at internships and work-study positions on day one.
"In my first months at Champlain, I've discovered a desire among our faculty, staff, trustees and friends to dream big and write our future," said Laackman. "We share a tremendous pride in the College, and pride in what we have done and continue to do for students. Our people are thirsting for the opportunity to invent our future and be empowered to make great things happen here."
At the conclusion of the inaugural address, the investiture of the President was presented through three gifts from past, present, and future Chairs of the Board of Trustees. Laura Dagan, former Board of Trustee chair, with the help of Michael Kelly, Faculty Marshal and President of the Faculty Senate, and Professor Nancy Kerr, College Marshal, presented Laackman with the College and Presidential Maces, to show the College's commitment to working with the faculty as Champlain moves forward.
Current Chair Mary Powell delivered the College's Medallion, a gift from Former President Robert Skiff's family, around Laackman's neck. The brass chain includes the names and dates of the seven Champlain presidents that precede him.
Peter Stern, vice-chair of the Board of Trustees, endowed Laackman with the authority to carry on one of the College's newer traditions—to present each Champlain graduate with a wooden spyglass representing the College and its namesake, explorer Samuel de Champlain.
On behalf of the Champlain College Staff Council, Sustainability Director Christina Erickson picked up on the explorer tradition. Saying she hopes that the Laackman family would learn to love their place in Vermont and the quality of life as other citizens do, she presented him with a "Burlington Sap Bucket List" of things to do that celebrate life in Burlington and Vermont.
And with a few more short closing remarks, the sounds of the bagpipes signaled the end of the ceremony and time for the recessional march to begin, officially marking the start of a new era at Champlain College.
Photos by Rajan Chawla Photography for Champlain College.
Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain offers a traditional undergraduate experience from its beautiful campus overlooking Lake Champlain and over 90 residential undergraduate and online undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. Champlain's distinctive career-driven approach to higher education embodies the notion that true learning occurs when information and experience come together to create knowledge. Champlain College is included in the Princeton Review's The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 Edition. For the fourth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's 2019 "America's Best Colleges," and a "Best Value School" and is ranked in the top 100 "Regional Universities of the North" and in the top 25 for "Best Undergraduate Teaching." Champlain is also featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges for 2019 as one of the "best and most interesting schools" in the United States, Canada and Great Britain and is a 2019 College of Distinction. For more information, visit champlain.edu.


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They were handing out sandpaper boundary placards on the way up from Vauxhall Tube Station, but in the end, nothing could smooth away the rough edges in Australia's new-look batting line-up. Despite their rookie bowling attack mounting a spirited defence of a substandard target of 215, England overcame a double dose of jitters to seal a three-wicket victory in the first ODI at The Kia Oval.
Most of the pre-series focus had, rightly, been on the absence of Australia's finest two batsmen, David Warner and Steven Smith, and, as might have been expected, they struggled to mitigate for that void in class. After winning the toss on a bright afternoon in South London, Australia mustered 214 in 47 overs, the sort of slow-death innings that exposed their shortcomings more comprehensively than a full-on batting collapse could have done.
Nevertheless, England aren't without a few notable embarrassments in their (very) recent history, and only days after failing to close out a chase of 372 to hand Scotland a famous victory, they came improbably close to stumbling in pursuit of a target of barely half that height. The beanpole seamer Billy Stanlake was the catalyst for Australia's defiance, bowling Jason Roy second-ball for a duck as England slipped to 38 for 3 at the top of their innings, before Andrew Tye and his illegible T20 variations came to the fore in the tense closing stages.
In the end it was left to David Willey to haul England over the line with an improbably grindy knock of 35 from 41 balls, with Liam Plunkett unbowed for the second match running on 3. But even then, England still won with a handsome 36 deliveries to spare, which spoke to the gulf in batting quality more eloquently than the official margin of victory.
That was largely a testament to the elder-statesman class of Joe Root and Eoin Morgan. Their fourth-wicket stand of 115 in 21 overs managed to combine defensive accumulation with calculated aggression in a manner that Australia's own middle order had been unable to replicate. Without such knowhow to rescue their innings, England really would have been in the soup. But then again, that is the entire point of experience.
Before the start of play, Tim Paine had seemed visibly excited at the prospect of ending all the talk of sledging and cheating, and getting back to the day job. But, by the innings break, the captain who had instigated a pre-match handshake with his opponents to mark the start of a new era for his team might have been wondering if he was really that keen to starting talking about actual cricket once again.
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Too many organizations struggle to implement strategy. Why is this so? Let me provide you with 3 Tips On How To Implement Strategy…and more!
Raise your hand if you recognize this approach in any organization you have worked with…the executive for your team convenes a "strategic retreat" to develop strategic priorities. This retreat often takes place in the last quarter. The executive reflects on recent performance, some forward-looking data is discussed, brainstorming takes place on what the future could/should look like and the retreat ends with, you guessed it, a strategy for the upcoming year.
We are all excited about a new strategy and looking forward to transforming the way we do business. What happens next? The executive and senior leaders slip back into day to day operational challenges and responsibilities as the months go by and the focus on the strategy decreases due to some of the following:
- A significant event derails the organization's strategic focus
- Accountability for execution of the strategy was not considered…who is delegated leadership of the strategy
- Resources were not committed to execution of the strategy…no money…people doing this "off the side of their desk"
- Executive sponsorship for the execution of the strategy is not active or visible
Are these reasons or excuses for failing to execute on strategy? Other than the first bullet, the other three sound more like excuses. How can organizations improve at executing something as foundational to success as the strategy?
1. People, Process, and Technology Impact Execution of Strategy
Recognition that the engagement of people at all levels the organization will highlight the process and technology required to execute the strategy.
2. Action the Strategy by Creating an Implementation Plan and a Calendar
This is where action takes place. An implementation team can identify the steps required to action the strategy. The implementation plan will set out what needs to be done, who will be responsible for completing the action and the target date for each activity.
3. Implement Plan and Review Progress
The leader of the implementation plan must have a direct reporting relationship to the executive to enable regular performance reviews and to propose actions to mitigate risks. It's not enough to identify risks to the implementation plan…there must be a plan to mitigate the risks.
What's In It For Organizations?
- Executives and employees enjoy a boost of morale and pride when focused on reaching new and important goals
- Employees feel empowered
- Discipline and passion throughout the organization
- Excitement and confidence that the strategic goals will be achieved
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The ability to execute a strategy with an engaged and passionate workforce!
Why Does an Implementation Team Make Sense and How?
I would like to suggest a project management approach to implement your strategy. Why project management? It's all about a structured and thoughtful approach that can achieve the expected outcomes…and isn't that what we are looking for?
In a recent article, Kareem Shaker sets out five practices to build this implementation or project team:
Can-Do Approach
The foundation of a project team's personality is a positive mental attitude. Positivity drives productivity and creates an environment for a team to go the extra mile.
"The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible." – Winston Churchill
Go All In
Team members are so much more determined to solve a problem when they are passionate about solving it. Project buy-in and project achievement are ensured when the personal aspiration of team members are matched to organizational objectives.
Never Surrender
What can you say…perseverance is everything! We've all heard that Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he invented the light bulb.
Embrace Disagreement
Discussions that help achieve the outcomes can be triggered by dissent among the team members. Having diverse opinions and personalities can mitigate the risk of group-think and enable the achievement of awesome outcomes.
Rethink Possibilities
Implementation/Project teams should approach achievement of their outcomes from a "why not" perspective. We tend to limit our own ideas to the box we live in. Some suggest that we should think outside of the box. Let me suggest this bold idea…approach solutions and outcomes from the perspective that there is not box! Discover new solutions by turning the standard ways of doing things upside down. Fill your team with critical thinkers and get out of their way…remember there is no box!
"You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?'" – George Bernard Shaw
Please share and let me know if you have any questions or would like to leave a comment. I would love to hear what you think.
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Recent Press articles February 17, 2011Posted by claralieu in Press.
We've been getting great coverage on both the gallery and the Applied Arts program in the Wellesley College News, and our current exhibition "Trigger and Reconfigure" was also featured in an article in the Boston Globe West. Follow the links below to read the articles.
"Applied Arts Series Covers the Full Spectrum"
The Wellesley News, February 16, 2011
"Trigger and Reconfigure" Challenges Traditional Views of Art
The Wellesley News, February 2, 2011
"Artists Display Shared Affinity for Discarded Objects"
Boston Globe, Jan. 27, 2011
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Michel Barta
Client Engagement Specialist
Curious about couples counseling or individual therapy?
Are you considering therapy and want to know more about us?
Michel is here to help!
We know it can be difficult to find a good therapist who is the right fit for you. Making the phone calls can be daunting, especially when you have to leave voicemails that don't get returned.
At IRTC, we are different than other practices. Our team includes Michel Barta who is a Client Engagement Specialist. Her role is to respond to you and your questions quickly and kindly so you can feel comfortable beginning your therapy journey.
We invite you to send Michel an email at [email protected], or call her directly on (720) 639-7724 OR you can complete the form at the bottom of the page. As soon as Michel hears from you she will begin the process of answering your questions and support you through the process.
Michel's role as our Client Engagement Specialist is to provide you with a positive and helpful experience. This includes helping you find the right therapist who will best suit your needs. Her friendly and welcoming voice match her sincere desire to make the process as easy as possible for you when you call our therapy practice. She will help you connect with the right therapist for you and will help you feel prepared for your first session. Once you are an IRTC client, Michel is always happy to help you schedule or change your initial appointments at any time.
When not supporting clients in their therapy journey, Michel enjoys meaningfully connecting with people in many ways, including volunteering. She is a dedicated Reiki practitioner who loves exploring the city of Denver, biking and hiking the Rocky Mountain range. Her life partner Dean shares her joy for these adventures and spending quality time with family and friends.
Ready to schedule an appointment? Use our convenient online scheduling tool here.


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Stately brick colonial on lovely pond view lot in Landfall at Jamestown. Bright and open floor plan, high ceilings, recessed lighting, hardwood floors, huge kitchen with loads of storage, sunny breakfast nook overlooks pretty backyard. The great room has gorgeous built-ins around the fireplace and a wall of windows. This home offers 2 master suites, one on each level, both with water views. The 2 additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, and there is a huge bonus room upstairs as well. Side load garage, large back deck, dual zoned HVAC systems, and seller is offering a one year home warranty to the buyer. Some items may convey the sale (piano, sectional sofa, and wall mounted TV in bonus room).
James City Co Greater Jamestown
Garage Att 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Fireplace Gas-natural, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Walk-In Attic, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Natl Gas, Zoned
First Floor Master Bedroom, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Master BR w/ Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Deck, Inground Sprinkler, Wooded
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Concerned Citizens Talk Nuclear Energy
COLUMBIA - Concerned mid-Missourians filled up an MU Campus auditorium Friday for a dialogue about the complex issue of nuclear energy during the radiation scare in Japan.
Lecture-goers said they had serious concerns about nuclear safety on U.S. shores. MU professor William Miller addressed radiation danger and questions about the research reactor on the MU campus and the Callaway County Nuclear Plant. Miller also discussed what happened in Japan after radiation entered the environment.
Miller said the U.S. has a serious advantage over Japan when it comes to placement of nuclear facilities.
"We assign our plants where the population is lower, the Japanese don't have that luxury, its a very crowded island," Miller said.
Miller also said in an emergency, radiation from the Callaway County plant would probably only effect people within a 10-mile radius. Miller said the Japanese plant has about a 12.5-mile radius of a danger zone, yet that area housed 80,000 people.
Miller said evactuation plans and emergency tests are run at U.S. plants at least every six months.


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In the heart of Australia's 'red centre', Alice Springs offers guests a unique 'outback' experience. Here you can find plenty of indigenous art, an array of heritage and historic sites, and festivals all year round.
Wander Todd Mall's many galleries, shops and cafés, or explore the wonders on display at the Araluen Arts Centre. For an aerial perspective on this unique town, head to the summit of Anzac Hill for superb views; you'll also find a memorial dedicated to those who died in service of their country.
A major attraction is the Alice Springs Desert Park, where visitors can glimpse many of Australia's most remarkable and unique wildlife – from the spangled grunter to wedge-tailed eagles.
There's plenty of history to be explored here too; visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum or the old telegraph station. To explore the Northern Territory's rugged landscapes, visit Simpson's Gap in the West MacDonnell National Park.


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My name is Shane and I have been playing poker on and off for the past 5 years or so, but this year I am finally starting to take the game much more seriously. I plan on moving up through the limits playing NL holdem cash games and some MTTs. With a full time job, my goals will be to play at least 15 hours a week, and study for another 5 hours (review hand histories, watch videos, read books).
For cash games, I will be playing mostly Full ring rush poker. Rush poker will help me increase the hands per hour that I play, and personally I feel 3-4 tables of rush poker is much easier than 12+ tabling regular games.
My main goal is to make it to 200NL by the end of the year, and have an online bankroll of $10,000+


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Letter to the UN TB Ambassador for Uganda
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Bebe Cool, hearty congratulations on your nomination as the CELEBRITY TUBERCULOSIS AMBASSADOR for Uganda's camping to end tuberculosis (TB). On your nomination and as you headed to the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Ending TB, it is reported that you said this of your role:
"To support the Uganda Stop TB Partnership, Ministry of Health and UNOPS in the campaign to end tuberculosis in Uganda is a big responsibility that me and many Ugandans should embark on to save lives that are lost each passing day because of this killer disease."
I am among those Ugandans who are honoured to be actively contributing to the fight against TB in Uganda and I would like to bring to your attention the work of our organisation, CPAR Uganda Ltd, and in particular our research findings on TB in Uganda, which we have shared through a special page on our website titled: "Tuberculosis".
Our initial preliminary findings we have shared through an interview on NTV, which you can watch and listen to here. On the basis of a more detailed analysis of our findings we shared our preliminary findings for Uganda in a short video drama that we produced working in close collaboration with Mr. Philip Luswata and Mr. Emmanuel Owaraga. We invite you to take just 10 minutes of your time to watch our video, "Weapons of Mass Destruction", it will greatly inform you of the major TB related issues in Uganda.
CPAR conducted its qualitative investigation into TB in Uganda as part of the TWENDE research and advocacy project that was funded by the EDCTP, under its second programme, EDCTP2, that was funded by Horizon 2020 European Union Funding for Research and innovations. So far we are done with the detailed analysis of our findings for Greater Northern Uganda and we have published four research findings briefings as follows:
Tuberculosis the Silent Epidemic in Uganda's Greater Northern Region in which we have shared that "Several of the respondents in the CPAR Uganda study expressed anxiety that "something must be done urgently to handle the issues of TB, because it is on the increase", as one respondent asserted. And, moreover, "TB does not have the boundary. It is not a poor person only who is dying of TB, even rich ones, even educated ones, they are dying." Continue to read here.
The Tuberculosis Suspicion Index Uganda's Greater Northern Region in which we have shared that: "Like, first of all, people are not exposed. Like if I talk of exposed, people they do not know much about the transmission of tuberculosis (TB). Because, may be you can have someone in the house, they have been coughing for three weeks, your head cannot even run (think) that the person is suffering from a TB. But people don't mind. They just stay like that. So a person will keep on coughing where people are. And you know TB germs with cough, they just fly like that," testified a respondent in the CPAR Uganda study." Continue to read here.
Tuberculosis Treatment Drugs Uganda's Greater Northern Region in which we shared that "There has been a change of policy in the manner in which the GoU accesses PTB treatment drugs to patients, as a CPAR northern respondent, for example, explained: "I would like to refer to direct observation therapy (DOT). I think that one (DOT) worked for some time and disappeared. Now they trust patients, they give them drugs (to take on their own unobserved by medical personnel). Placing the onus on the patients to be the ones to take the initiative to access treatment drugs, according to CPAR northern respondents, has created two categories of PTB patients." Continue to read here
Social Support and Tuberculosis in Uganda's Greater Northern Region in which we shared that: "Not sharing with others the room, cups and plates, that can make your life hard. You imagine someone is not sitting with you like they used to. That thing can make your life to be hard. And even your life span cannot take long, because now you are isolated from other people," testified a CPAR Uganda Ltd study respondent." Continue to read here
It is our expectation that before the end of this year, 2018, we will complete the detailed analysis of our findings from the other parts of Uganda and that we will publish the necessary policy briefings.
Once again, congratulations on your appointment and we wish you the very best as you contribute to the eradication of TB in Uganda. And if you find our research findings useful as you fulfil your role and as you engage in active citizenship to end TB in Uganda, great!
|Tuberculosis: Working to Empower the Nations' Diagnostic Efforts (TWENDE)
|Disclaimer: This is among the products of the TWENDE project that is part of the EDCTP2 programme supported by the European Union. Whereas, the EDCTP Association and the European Union provided funding for the TWENDE Project, the views herein expressed are not necessarily those of the EDCTP Association or those of the European Union.


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President Barack Obama gave a shout-out and a thank you to his hometown at a closing press conference for the NATO summit this afternoon.
"I think Chicago performed magnificently," he said. World leaders at the summit said that "they love the city. People had a wonderful time. I could not have been prouder."
He said protest marches during the two-day summit at McCormick Place did not have any impact on the deliberations. "Part of what NATO defends is free speech and freedom of assembly. Outside of Chicago, people weren't stressed about having protesters."
Each world leader got a souvenir replica of Cloud Gate, or the "bean" in Millennium Park, as well as a football from Soldier Field, where heads of state had a working dinner Sunday night. He also "encouraged everybody to shop."
As for the inconvenience of shutting down major arteries such as Lake Shore Drive and the Stevenson Expressway, "thank you to everybody who endured the traffic situation. It's part of the price of being a world city."


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My university is a very good place to work (when Rauner isn't messing with us). There are no preparatory meetings that seem to eat up the last week of summer holidays for many academics. I have a departmental meeting on Friday and I can go an all-faculty breakfast also on Friday. It's not obligatory. I decide whether to go or not based on whether I feel like gabbing with colleagues over free food. Last year I didn't. This year I do.
Other than that, I'm free. This is important because there's always stuff to do in preparation for classes to begin and in winding down all of the summer research projects.


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1 "Flower & Leaves" Handcrafted Yerba Mate Gourd
1 Handcrafted bamboo bombilla/straw (includes cloth filter & cleaner)
1.10" Pounds / 0.50 Kilo bag of "Paula Witcowski" Yerba Mate Organic - High Quality
BOMBILLA / STRAW : 7.5" (inches) - 19 (cm) in Length
MATE GOURD : 3.54" (inches) - 9 (cm) Height / 3.54" (inches) - 9 (cm) Width
GOURD'S CAPACITY: Will hold aprox 2-2.20oz of dried loose Yerba (2/3 of full capacity).
Given the fact that a mate drinker should fill 2/3 of any recipient with loose dried yerba, this 2-2.20oz measure shown in bold above is based on this traditional rule.
You can also have an idea of size if you compare them with the the 1.10" yerba mate bag shown in the pictures. A typical 1.10" yerba bag is aprox 100 mm x 70 mm x 170 mm (length x depth x height), a little bit smaller than a standard brick.
When you fill your gourd, remember to leave a slight slope at the bottom. This is where you insert the bombilla before you carefully pour the water (not boiling) for each serving cycle.
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Christmas, although fun and something to look forward to anytime of the year, can be hectic and chaotic if not planned properly. Going for shopping and then decorating the house, making sure everything is ready for the dinner are some of the most basic of the worries. And prior to Christmas you have thanksgiving and Halloween to manage too. So here are some ideas to reduce the stress of holidays.
Plan for Halloween early October and get started on thanksgiving
If you want to celebrate Halloween then you need to decide on the costumes, dinner ideas, decoration ideas and whatnot early on. The earlier you decide on these, the faster you can get your shopping done so you do not have to fight for the best winter effects decorations or end up with flimsy pumpkins to keep at your door. Decide on the costume in the month of august and start making preparation for putting up decorations and the Halloween dinner if you are having it.
Start on thanksgiving while planning Halloween
Thanksgiving is the best holiday to look forward to after Christmas and a lot of people look forward to making it a success (in both culinary and decorative sectors). It is a great chance to show off your cooking skills and management skills to family (and in laws if you have those) or just enjoy some alone time with well-deserved food. If you are having a party then you need to start planning for it right after Halloween ends; but you should shop for thanksgiving while doing Halloween shopping. Visit http://www.orient-snow.com/product/category/live-events-theatre?lang=en
If you have to clean the house then you should take a day off from work if you can afford it or hire professionals. Although you can get help from family it will not end up productive or helpful at all commonly. Cooking preparations should be finalized mid November and the cooking itself should start at least two weeks before the dinner.
Getting ready for Christmas
With Christmas most of us get at least a day or two off before the holiday itself to do the last minute preparations. But the bulk of the decorations (with baubles and artificial snow) and the dinner preparations should be done three days before the event. You will need your family to help you with and as it is a major holiday the kids will be more receptive to helping you out too.
Main aspects to keep in mind when planning for the latter half of the year is to stay ahead of schedule and plan for everything a month before. Although it is easier said than done, if you do not work hard to getting it done you will suffer even more when the holiday looms closer.


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Extra services
Typical Tuscan dinner
We can organize a typical Tuscan dinner from starter to dessert coupled with the excellent local wine. One of the locals, will come to Reggello and prepare before your eyes the home-made pici, the typical pasta of Pienza.
Price € 50,00 per person min 6 max 10 people.
Cooking Class
We can organize for you at the Villa a cooking class . The course is totally hands on and all disheses will be made from scratch including home-made pasta. Three types of menu.
Price on request
Truffle hunt
Departing from Casale Reggello, accompanied by a guide and faithful truffle dogs, you can go in search of the marvellous Siena truffle areas, enchanting places where peace reigns supreme. On your return to Casale you can enjoy tasting the truffles you have collected , accompanied by a selection of Tuscan wines.
Price € 40,00 per person min 4 people
Relax Massage
You can enjoy a relaxing oriental massage by the pool, in the silence of nature. Specialized staff.
Price on request
Your shopping done in advance
Arriving at the farmhouse and finding your shopping ordered in advance by email to make your holiday more comfortable and relaxed.
Price of service € 30,00.
Cleaning available during the week
Guests can request a extra cleaning of the whole Villa during the week
Price of service € 180,00.
Linen change
Guests can request an extra linen change (sheets and towels) during the week
Price of service € 60 per room.
Extra beds (max n. 2)
Price of service € 70.00 / per week
Baby cot
Price of service € 50.00 / per week
Baby sitting
Baby-sitting service in Italian, English, German and French languages. The service is offered by a company which puts at your disposal young female university students with experience in looking after and organizing activities for children. The girls have full driving licences and are also available in the evening.
For further information contact us at this number
+39 3276164399
A passion for Tuscany, together with a deep love of nature are perfectly expressed here and have allowed us to create this little corner of Paradise where you are pampered in an atmosphere that will take you back to childhood and where you will gradually perceive the scents, colours and sensations that will warm your heart.
Since several generations, the Cellini family cares about a strong relationship with Mother Nature and cultivates organic products, like medical plants, aromatic herbs and antique fruits. We elaborate them directly in our local workshop into products which are beneficial for your health.
As a courtesy for the guests
Upon your arrival at Casali Cellini you will be welcomed with a bottle of our organic extra virgin olive oil together with a selection of our BIO products, jams, juices, herbal infusions, aromatic salts, for a holiday in harmony with nature.
A fresh bottle of Prosecco will be on the fridge for your aperitif !
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday
For any other information please send your request by email or phone


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Why I Can #NeverForget
7th grade. Sidney Lanier Middle School. Mr. Maxwell's Texas History Class on the 2nd floor by the stairwell. Red LMS shirt. Khaki pants. Half pigtails half down. Some kind of mascara. Fashion Fair Foundation. The kind in the gold tube. Blue and white K-Swiss. "Either there has been a terrible mistake…or someone has declared war on the United States." Bell rang. Homeroom. Third floor. Ms. Rote's class. TVs down. Computers still on…live shot of the Twin Towers at 9 A.M….Servers shut off at 9:03.


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Within The Shooting Village marquee, We have a variety of different field sport activities for all ages and abilities under one roof at every show, so come and have a go! For 2019, we have archery, airguns, Daisy B.B. inflatable range and paint balling. Learn from our expert and friendly tutors, pick up a new skill, leave with a smile!
The Living Heritage Shooting Village is home to the UK's only Advanced Instructor of Field Archery + Coordinator of NASP® (National Archery in the Schools Program).
All equipment used is the best available (two bow styles and two arrow types) and carefully selected for all ages (and stature) before total novices or 'old' hands shoot conventional targets, dinosaurs, dragons, fake "prey"… and a balloon wall.
ACA staff are fully trained and friendly folk who assure visitors a fun and high achieving visit to the Archery Ranges. Uniquely NASP® qualified, ACA is provider of the biggest, best and safest Archery Education programme in the world and is constantly on the lookout for new schools/instructors to spread the word and create UK teams of 10-18 year-olds to compete in the NASP® World Champs every year.
The Shooting Village Archery ranges are open to all ages, with a minimum height of 1.4m.
For 2019 we will have complete Archery kits available to take away at below retail price. A kit consists of either a Recurve or Genesis bow with carbon or aluminium arrows, plus accessories..
ATEO – Airguns
This year, the ATEO Range is again exclusive to Living Heritage and forms the partnership with ACA Archery and RAPTOR paintball in The Shooting Village. Suitable for beginners and those wanting a bit more experience, all our coaches are fully trained and certificated.
For the more seasoned air gun enthusiast, there are competitions alongside the opportunity to try out some more exclusive items of equipment before you buy.
Within the range there will be 7 separate disciplines:
- 20 metre paper target and 40 metre knock down target bench rest ranges, with extreme lengths of 40 plus at shows where space is available. Test and use the full BSA range; the new Brocock and Daystate rifles.
- Airgun clinic ( subject to time allocation) bring your own gun and discuss issues, if you want to book a slot, please contact us via Facebook page ( add button for direct connection)
- Daisy B.B. inflatable range using the world renowned Daisy rifle suitable for all ages.
- Speed Shoot with light up targets using a CO2 pistol, pit your skills against the clock and see if you can set a new record in 2019!
- Tesro pistols and rifles on show, with availability of a full blown 20 min lesson using Olympic 10 metre range (subject to time availability) using these unique, handmade Tesro air guns – come and experience the Tesro smile!
- 20m competition qualifiers, sponsored by BSA, using BSA GOLDSTAR.
- Training course run the day after each show. Pest control, FAC Airgun, handling and improvement are available subject to numbers.
The 2019 competition will be a 20 metre bench rest paper target, open for both adults and juniors.
The qualifiers from the 5 Games and Country Fairs (including Saturday 28th September at Wiltshire ) will be invited to the compete in the final at the Wiltshire Game and Country Fair on Sunday afternoon 29th September 2019 (save this date)
The prizes will be;
- BSA Scorpion rifle (adult over 16yrs) (pictures sent separately If space)
- BSA Junior Ultra rifle (junior age 10-15 yrs)
Age of competitors:
- Juniors 10-15 years
- Adults 16 and over
Specially designed paper target with LH and BSA grading at 20 yards.
5 spot target with a 4.6mm centre ring. If the pellet touches or breaks the line it is a 9 rather than a 10. Cards to go down on the outside ring. The marshall's decision is final.
Course of fire
Using a gold star rifle in 177 calibre, 5 sighting shots on competition paper target (practise)
Target changed and 5 shots for the competition card scored, this card's score is taken regardless of score on practice card. Details of qualifiers to be taken (name, address and mobile or email will be requested) at time of qualifying. The qualifiers fir each show will be notified after the show.
The qualifiers for each class, from each day from each of our 5 shows will be invited to the final at Wiltshire Game & Country Fair at Bowood House 29th September 2019. As we only have 5 shows this year to qualify, your chances of winning are increased.
The highest score on the day at the Wiltshire final for each class will walk off with the prize for their category. ( Full training and paperwork will be given to the winners) A parent/ guardian must be present for the junior final.
Good luck!
RAPTOR (Responsive Aiming and Tactical Operation Range) is as far as we can fin, the first of its kind anywhere in the UK, and uses magazine fed paintball markers and a variety of tactical equipment to deliver a more realistic and unique paintball experience. Many people are put of from taking part in paintball because of the physical nature of the game and the pain from being hit! Well, our range takes the 'pain' out of paintball by shooting at interactive targets which don't shoot back, all within a relaxed yet competitive environment!
Clay Shooting
Clay Pigeon Shooting is a thrilling experience, demanding calm concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Perfect your aim and shots and soon you will be notching up your 'kills'.
Of course, these are not real birds and no one gets hurt, making it a great sport for all – young and old, men and women alike. Why not find out if you have what it takes on the 'Have a Go' stand and see if you can become a crack marksman in one of Britain's fastest growing sports.
Clay Targets – Carol Brough
Star Shot
Starshot is a huge "half-circle target" that was designed as a new way to enjoy clay target skeet shooting. Invented in Scotland in the 1980s, the structure stands almost 30 feet high and is divided into 12 scoring segments. Clay targets are released on command and the shooter's score is valued according to the zone in which the target is broken. ESPN ran a program with the same name – Starshot, in the late 80s and early 90s, with two teams of two playing against each other, with one person on each team being a professional marksman, and the other person being a popular athlete of the time (usually one who did have some experience with guns though).
The BBC also started a series of TV programmes on the same format. Celebrities such as the cricketer Ian Botham and Jackie Stewart appeared on the show. Commentary was by David Vine and after Eight months of hard graft and some serious investment have finally allowed Lancashire shooter, John Bridges, to realise a long held ambition to revitalise and re-launch the one and only mobile shooting rig known as; Starshot. After being lain up in an open ended barn for eleven years John totally stripped the mobile unit and rebuilt it from scratch, pumping a vast amount of his own money into it along the way. The idea of Starshot is to shoot each number from 1 to 12 in sequence in its own section plus a pair to finish which would give the shooter a maximum total of 88 if they had successfully hit them all.


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Housing Complex Meeting Renewable Energy Mandates
Project Summary
End User
Not only was the local electrical grid unreliable, it was also difficult to access. Something other than conventionally powered lighting was required to do the job.
EverGEN™ 1710 solar LED street lights
Cost savings on trenching, installation and install time. Compliance with mandate for street lighting powered by renewable energy
Operating Profile
Split Night, 5hr, 25%, 2hr: The light comes on at dusk at full intensity for five hours, then dims to 25% of full intensity, the light returns to full intensity two hours before dawn
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When PDVSA began to build a new staff housing complex within their company compound in Punta de Mata, Estado Monagas, Venezuela, they knew that street lighting was going to be a challenge. Not only was the local electrical grid unreliable, it was also difficult to access. Something other than conventionally powered lighting was required to do the job.
It wasn't just the circumstances of the installation that required something a little different than a conventional solution. PDVSA was also seeking to fulfill a corporate mandate to move towards eco-friendly infrastructure. The project was an important one as the street lighting would ensure the safety and security of those who lived within the housing complex. This meant that in addition to an off-grid, eco-friendly solution, PDVSA also had performance and reliability expectations to meet. With this tall order in hand, PDVSA sought the help of local green energy experts Iner Consultores. A depth of knowledge on the many different renewable energy solutions on the market allowed Iner Consultores to assess the challenges PDVSA was facing and propose an ideal street lighting solution. After looking at all the options, the Carmanah EverGEN™ 1710 solar LED light rose to the top of the list, fitting both the off-grid requirements and eco-friendly goal of the project. The EverGEN 1710 also met the performance and quality requirements that assured PDVSA the street lights would continue to maintain the safety and security of its employees.
Engineered by Carmanah Technologies, the EverGEN 1710 is backed by years of experience in the solar LED lighting technology field. This was the kind of company experience and quality PDVSA was looking for, and once a lighting layout was complete, PDVSA was convinced. Not only did the EverGEN 1710 operate completely free of the electrical grid, avoiding the cost and challenge of trenching, the lights also provided the performance the company was looking for. In addition, the units offered a compact, self-contained lighting solution that was designed to install in 30 minutes or less, which would create additional savings on install time. "Lighting was a central feature of our client's project," said Iliana Fernandez, President of Iner Consultores. "They were serious about their requirements. What they needed was an off-grid street lighting solution that would meet their mandates and perform to their expectations. We felt confident in recommending the EverGEN 1710 solar LED light to them, knowing that not only will the lights allow PDVSA to meet their situational challenges, they will also provide them with the performance and reliability they need long into the future."
As the first housing complex in Venezuela to feature a solar street lighting installation, the PDVSA housing complex is serving as a model of eco-friendly practices in action and an example of the performance and reliability that can be expected of leading-edge solar LED lighting such as the Carmanah EverGEN 1710.