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The University's strong performance in this area makes a significant contribution towards the ongoing promotion of a workplace and a learning environment that prizes inclusivity, respect, fairness and dignity. Winning the prestigious 2014 Australian Human Resources Industry Award for Cross Cultural Management and being ranked in the top 10 Employers by Pride in Diversity (PID) for LGBTI inclusion, signals UWA as an institution that goes beyond compliance by proactively addressing systemic barriers and demonstrating equality and inclusion leadership in the sector and beyond.
Its performance in developing an equitable and diverse workforce ensures the University, as an employer, is tapping into the widest available pool of talent. A broad consultative process will be undertaken in 2015 across the UWA community to develop an exciting
In 2014 the University celebrated 20 years of the Leadership Development for Women Program, demonstrating the University's continued commitment to developing women to take on leadership roles and challenging the traditional organisational culture. The book Leading the Way captures and celebrates the many and varied achievements of this program. Leadership programs were also offered to support key university initiatives such as the Education Futures program and the Biozone program which was across several faculties focused on biomedicine. The introduction of the Catalyst Program enhances the leadership and development program with focus on
Another key project in 2014 which supported staff development and leadership was the roll-out of the Performance and Development Appraisal (PDA) process combining of the Performance Development Review (PDR) and Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) processes into one. This outcome will further strengthen staff performance and foster continued career development of all staff throughout the University.
Following lengthy negotiations, the University and the National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU) finalised negotiations for both the Academic Staff and Professional and General Staff Agreements. The Agreements were approved by the Fair Work Commission and became effective 13 August 2014. Negotiated matters included refining the organisational change model, increased funding to the Professional Staff Development fund, improvements to casual employment conditions and changes to the workload models for academics.
Building on the introduction of an online recruitment management system (eRecruitment) in 2013, the University continued to develop its strategic recruitment and attraction capability during 2014 including the appointment of the Manager, Recruitment and Attraction. Greater promotion of current staff benefits and wellbeing offerings was achieved through the very successful Staff Benefits and Wellbeing Expo held in March 2014.
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During 2014 there were 345 incidents and injuries reported with 38 accepted workers' compensation claims and 18 people required time off work with a total of 159 work days lost (average time lost was 9 days). By comparison, in 2013 there were 325 incidents and injuries reported with 50 accepted workers' compensation claims and 24 people required time off work with a total of 347 work days lost (average time lost was 14 days). Detailed information on the work health and safety, injury management and health and wellbeing program priorities, activities and reporting is provided in the University Safety Committee Annual Report.
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Stirling, UK
I took a shower quite early, it was in the room, with only curtains keeping it separate from the other lodgers. The I changed in the toilet, brushed my teeth in the dark, and was off. I walked for a while, then went to the Rock Cafe, named for the big volcanic rock that the castle and town were built upon. I had scrambled eggs on toast with tomato and mushrooms. Tea, of course, also.
Then I went to the castle for a tour. I watched the video in the tourist information center, about the history of the area. I got my 7 pound ticket and wandered for hours. there was so much information and things to look at, sounds to hear. I loved the place, though it did start to rain. I stuck around for the 12:45 live performance by a member of the Black Watch, a Scottish highland clan group of soldiers that had to join the British military to keep their weapons and wear there kilts. Interesting stuff was revealed about drafting soldiers. If you held a British coin, you were considered enlisted. Recruiters would put the coin in someones pint. When they fished out the foreign object, they were drafted. I learned how to gather and tie a traditional kilt. I learned how to use highland weapons.
I stopped back at The Settle Inn near the castle for one pint. They had only hard cider, I had finished off their Ossian last night. Then I went into City Center for some Indian vittles at a Tandoori House, completed by a Kingfisher. I had lamb byrani. It came with a quantity of curry sauce, and I ordered a garlic naan as big as my chest. I left a pound tip for the server. I haven't given any tips yet here. But this was the first sit down dinner that wasn't a pub.
I bought a Gunn Clan scarf, and then headed to the hostel to make my phone calls to Kate and my internet checks. I arranged everything happily, but then took my belongings from the hostel to a Bed and Breakfast for 25 pounds. It came with a shower in the room a TV, a sink, a larger springy bed, and breakfast. I missed all the rest of the sites in town and wandered more.
I went up to the churchyards and cemeteries, and trapped with the castle shire. There was a bagpiper at the castle gate. Everyone was well dressed and in their highland best. I listened, video'd a bit, then climbed back down to the cemetery and the church of the holy rude. I saw the Egyptian-like pyramid, though it was very modern, and a bible was sealed inside in a time capsule. I took picture of an almshouse for guild members who could not afford new housing. It was quite dark now, I headed back to the hotel by way of the train station again, one last look at other options for the morning. I bought fish and chips and went back to eat them on my bed, watching telly until after midnight. Some good stuff, some utter crap, but it was great fun.
Sunday morning, I woke to alarm at 6:45, slept until 7:37, dressed and showered, flyswatter tie, and a brown suit, planning to go to mass at 10:00, at the Holy Rude, but that wasn't to happen.
I had a full English breakfast of sausage, ham, eggs and toast. Then I brought my luggage to the Station, but all the lockers were taken at the station, luckily because that is when I noticed the announcement that there had been a landslide along the tracks, and the time to get to Glasgow would be later. I decided to hop the 09:38 train, and arrived in Glasgow at 10:44. I would have missed my train at 12:44 if I had done that some thing at 11:38, so I was happy. I could have spent loner in Stirling, but there is always tomorrow to make dreams come true. I arrived in Glasgow, thought of eating, found the St. E's mall and bought black shoes, lunch, and black thread.
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I'm currently at Stirling Youth Hostel, where I spent the final hour of my night and well into this morning. I arrived in Stirling from Glasgow
last night, a short train ride away. After I settled in, I walked around the lit castle walls, then wandered along the city wall until I came to the Settle Inn, the oldest pub here, built in 15XX, and drank three pints of Occiam Ale while I wrote.
Then, at the next pub, I sang a large number of Karaoke songs until it got late and my voice got horse, so I packed it up and headed back to the hostel. This morning, I found breakfast somewhere, eggs on toast, and made my way to the castle here, The Royal Castle of Scotland, and toured that for about two hours, perhaps more. There was a highland soldier who gave a demonstration of how to put on a kilt, I won't go into details. The castle grounds were wonderful, I think I'll stop back with my camera before evening and do some photos. I've also got tickets to the richest mans house in 16XX, so I'll go check that out before 4:30. Now I'm heading down to a B&B near the train station. I think I need a night on my own of sleep. Tomorrow I'm heading off to London to go out with Kate and Malcolm, and I want to look my best.
I'll be staying at Kate's during this week. I have a play to go to on Wednesday, and hopefully many more things to come. Have a great time where you are.


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He should see it himself. Eyes wide, mouth hanging open, expression expectant, like (forgive the comparison) a puppy dog waiting to be given a treat. More than anything he can say, that initial reaction, plus a clean plate, is the best compliment he can give. There's nothing more adorable than a man who derives pleasure from simple things like a well-cooked meal.
3. When he plays with kids.
How a man interacts with children gives a clue on how he will be as a father. The minute you see him getting all chummy with little kids, pretending to be the nasty dragon to their valiant knight, not minding if they climb all over him and pull his hair propels your hormones into hyperdrive. You want to marry him.
4. When he tries to explain his favorite sport to you.
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5. How he's comfortable around your gay friends.
Being friendly to your gay bestie is one thing. What does raise the bar is when he sticks around when your amiga forces him to watch Miss Universe clips on YouTube. When he can be friends with your gay friends, you love him a little bit more.
6. When he holds your hand in public.
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Before Heavy Rain put Quantic Dream on the PS3 map, the studio created a far more mature and disturbing game on the PS2. Anyone who has played Indigo Prophecy will tell you that Quantic's more modern work pales in comparison on various fronts, especially when it comes to violence and sexual content. I have no doubt a sequel would go down extremely well – and that could be what Quantic Dream is teasing.
Late last year the studios Facebook Page teased that something would be revealed in January. In case you haven't noticed, we're nearing the end of the first 2015 month already, so Quantic dream doesn't have much time to deliver on that promise. All of that makes the appearance of a teaser site all too convenient, with the seven down countdown ending on January 28th.
It's also not really about the counter itself, but rather what's around it. Messy, scribbled writing surrounds the timer, with words such as "guilt", "chilling" and "prophecy" standing out the most. The writing bears an uncanny resemblance to the box art for Indigo Prophecy, which wore the tagline "Guilt is a Chilling Feeling". Coincidence?
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So right now the only thing we can do is wait. I'm all for a remake of Indigo Prophecy on new consoles, especially since I never actually got to finish the damned supernatural murder mystery. I also need something good to wash the taste of Beyond: Two Souls out my mouth.
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August 30, 2017 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. (TSX-V: MLN) ("Marlin" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial results for the three and six months ending June 30, 2017 ("Q2" and "H1," respectively). This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Condensed Interim
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Marlin began continuously mining the high grade HS Zone at the La Trinidad gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico ("La Trinidad") on September 15, 2016, and began recovering gold from this area early in the fourth quarter of 2016 ("Q4"). For H1, the Company produced 24,341 ounces of gold and sold 30,226 ounces.
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.4 million ($0.03 per share) and $27.2 million ($0.16 per share) in Q2 and H1, respectively.


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The beauty of its beaches, the island culture and the gastronomy of the island, will make you fall in love with its charms. It is considered the most beautiful island in Colombia with one of the best beaches in America.
Day 1: Arrival to Rojas Pinilla (ADZ) international airport in, transfer to your hotel. Free time to rest & settle-in.
Day 2: A complete tour with guide-companion, which offers the unique opportunity to know four of the main tourist sites of the Island, First Baptist Church, Blow Hole, West View Natural Pool and Morgan's Cave. (sites may be different).
Day 3: Johnny Cay Acuario tour: Enjoy a day at the nearby keys, Johnny Cay and Aquarius, this activity begins with a visit to the Johnny Cay key and then move to the aquarium key, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.
Day 4: After breakfast transfer to Rojas Pinilla (ADZ) international airport for your domestic or international departure flight.
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Today's Nintendo Direct started with a bang, and then continued to shrivel up into a corn cob. I don't much care for Breath of the Wild, so while I hope you all have a grand old time with Tears of the Kingdom, that means I hope I hate it. A new Fire Emblem was a great start for the Direct, but then it was just a flurry of games I've either already played or don't want to play being ported, roughly six million farming sims, and Miyamoto has a Pikmin 4 t-shirt, which he brought in lieu of gameplay. Let's rewind the clock to the start of the Direct (which was an hour later for me, an honest Brit who definitely didn't watch the Twitch stream out of respect for the queen), when Fire Emblem Engage was first revealed.
I suspected, as many did, that Zelda would be the 'just one more thing' of this Direct. When we first saw the extended gameplay sequence, it arrived via a 'just one more thing' set up. Zelda is clearly Nintendo's big upcoming title right now. Mario's off making movies, driving karts, and playing golf rather than preparing for his next mainline adventure, while Pokemon tends to have its very own Presents as Scarlet & Violet's release date draws nearer.
Related: Wind Waker's Sprawling Ocean Is Still The Best Open World Ever MadeZelda was expected and, as I already may have mentioned, I don't much care for it. We all knew it was coming as the ending note, but the opening gambit was far less predictable. Some may have called Fire Emblem, but I did not. That it was the last great surprise of the Direct can be set aside for now – we're going to see a few complaints that Nintendo didn't make all of our dreams come true, especially if Sony's State of Play fares better in a few hours, but amongst all the noises and the tears for the kingdoms, I want to pause to take a look at Fire Emblem Engage.
Pokemon is and always will be my favourite Nintendo series, while I can't help but love the pick up and play nature of Mario and his various party, sport, and kart games. After that though, it's pretty wide open. I didn't have many of the major Nintendo consoles growing up, so I haven't formed as strong of a connection to Nintendo's heroes as I have Lara Croft, Crash Bandicoot, or Commander Shepard. I think Fire Emblem might be next in line as my favourite Nintendo series though, which is a strange thing for me to realise for the first time during the game's reveal.
Watching a Nintendo Direct is part of my job, along with sitting around playing video games all day, dyeing my hair blue, and hating all straight white cis men everywhere, with no exceptions. I don't usually care too much about it. Fire Emblem though has shot to one of my most anticipated upcoming games, even off the back of a trailer that didn't really show much.
It looked like a little bit of a throwback to the more classic games, not least because we saw Marth in the trailer, which is a) a pretty intriguing concept and b) such an odd decision. More and more Japanese games are modernising their mechanics, as we've seen in Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter and, yes, Fire Emblem. It was this modernisation in Three Houses that drew in so many fans, and to revert back to the good ol' days when the new way worked so well is incredibly bold.
Fire Emblem Engage was far and away my favourite game not only of the Nintendo Direct, but possibly of the entire reveal season heading into Christmas and the new year. We don't know all that much about it yet, but it looks like more Fire Emblem, and that's good enough for me… apparently.
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Named the #1 bestselling enzyme brand and having received more than 50 industry awards, Enzymedica prides themselves on innovating the natural health industry through their initiatives on education. Utilizing the resources of the Enzyme Learning Center, Virtual Reality headsets, and scientifically backed research from spokesman Dr. Michael Murray, Enzymedica strives to make a healthy lifestyle easy, fun, and maintainable.
Each Enzymedica product is specifically formulated to provide targeted support for common digestive discomforts, food intolerances, cardiovascular health, proper immune function or healthy inflammatory responses. Enzymedica offers a comprehensive line of products that work three times stronger and six times faster than leading digestive supplements through their exclusive Thera-Blend® process. Thera-Blend ® targets the whole gastrointestinal tract, blending multiple strains of enzymes together to provide superior performance throughout the entire pH range of the body, allowing more complete digestion of a broad spectrum of foods.
To ensure the best results possible, Enzymedica uses the highest quality natural ingredients in their products: meaning no fillers or excipients. Enzymedica prides themselves on being 100% vegetarian and seeking out vegan and kosher products whenever possible. They are clean label-certified, meaning they are scientifically tested to be free of over 130 harmful contaminants and toxins, and are GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified.
Enzymedica is a global company, meaning they take responsibility for their share of CO2 emissions, and are committed to leading by example in the fight against global warming. Enzymedica conserves energy by utilizing 113 solar panels to reduce CO2 emissions, and low energy fluorescent lights throughout the facility, activated by motion sensors in hallways, bathrooms and offices. As a green company, Enzymedica staff work in a facility made of recycled steel and use recycled paper for packing and shipping.
Enzymedica works with the Rescue Freedom Project to fight for the elimination of animal testing, adding Enzymedica's products to the dietary supplement registry of the Cruelty-Cutter app, which enables customers to determine if products cruelty free by scanning them.


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Janice Winsor is a calm person – even serene. Some might attribute this to her natural disposition; but Winsor says she owes it to the spiritual healing she finds in crystals and semi-precious stones.
"Each stone has spiritual and healing qualities," she explains, "if you know where to look."
Winsor is the owner of Wild Women's Gems, a business that offers healing crystals and personal cleansing for people and pets, as well as growing organic herbs. Based out of her home in Alfred, Winsor says she aims to "promote positive energies" in her customers.
"[This practice] kept me grounded through a very difficult period of my life," shares Winsor. "It kept me going forward and focused on the good."
She goes on to add that meditation and crystal therapy have helped alleviate some of her health problems, as well. "Years ago, we got our healing from our herbs, from ourselves; what I'm aiming for is just a return to basics."
Offering spiritual services to pets is unconventional, but Winsor has met with considerable success. She was pushed to it, she says, when her dog had severe health problems that weren't being helped by conventional medicine.
"For me, it works," she says. "It may not work as well for the next person, but really it's mind over matter – if you believe in it, it works."
For more information on Wild Women's Gems, call (613) 872-0965 or visit its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/wildwomensgems


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Services offered by ENNOVA Factory:
It consists of accurately identifying the needs of the client and listing the requirements to evaluate the scope that each one will have and in general the application and propose the appropriate design for the realization or development of the application and / or product.
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It consists of proposing the best design that meets the requirements defined in the analysis process to make it optimal in terms of ease and navigability of an users, improve the user experience and other important elements that will allow the acceptance of the end user.
Next, the activities within the Design process are listed:
Software development
ENNOVA Factory specializes in software engineering and quality processes develops projects through tools that accelerate each phase of the development cycle making the delivery to the satisfaction of the customer.
Among the key activities in the construction process are:
We carry out all possible software tests simulating all the scenarios in order to verify that the project satisfies 100% functional and non-functional specifications; identifying cases that imply not necessarily errors but rather improvements at different levels of the application and user experience.
Ennovasoft implements the integration testing and acceptance environments by performing the following types of tests:
We have the infrastructure and highly specialized equipment for the installation of the application in quality and production environments in order to release the application in the defined environment based on the needs of the client.
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A government-approved official document indicating that the right to manufacture and sell an industrial or commercial invention belongs to a person or a firm for a certain period of time is called patent.
A patented invention becomes the property of the inventor like other goods that can be bought, sold or rented. Patents create rights for the countries from which they are obtained.
While the recognition and protection of industrial rights encourages research and development and spreads by evaluating the technical information, on the other hand, it prepares the ground suitable for technology transfer, both inside and outside the country.
You are an entrepreneur and want to make a difference with the product you created. If you want your design to be eligible for registration, your design must not have been presented and shown for sale anywhere before the application date. At the same time, it is only possible to prevent your product from being used by third parties without your permission, only with the patent registration.
What is a Patent?
The patent is an official document that the inventor has various rights such as using, producing, selling or importing the invention for a certain period of time. It can also be said that there is a document showing who owns the right to use a technical or scientific invention.
Turkish Patent and Trademark Office is the only authorized office to issue a patent certificate in our country.
The patent document provides protection for 20 years from the date of application.
Purpose of Patent Laws is t encourage innovation, creative ideas, intellectual activities and to implement the technical solutions obtained by the inventions in the industry. Technical, economic and social progress is ensured by the patents given. High number of patents issued in developed countries in the field of industry proves the accuracy of this idea.
Patent's Criteria
The invention can not be presented to the public in writing, verbally or in any other way within 12 months prior to application.
Creative Step (different from common techniques); The invention should differ from common techniques and produce a new path that any specialist can not easily bring. This criterion is not an obligation for Utility Model Document which can be provided by Turk Patent Office.
Industrial Applicability; The invention is not expected to be utopian, but is expected to be applied in the industry, and is expected to start within 4 years from the date of application.
Patent Types and Protection Times
Examined Patent; Protection period is 20 years from the date of application.
Unexamined Patent; The protection period is 7 years from the date of application.
Useful model; Protection period is 10 years from the date of application.
Invention Which Can't Registered as Patent
Exploration, scientific theories, mathematical methods plans, methods and rules of mental, commercial or play activities. Literary or artistic works, scientific studies, computer software. On the other hand; If advanced technical support is provided when using a computer with a computer, it is possible to patent the machine and computer program together (for example, the automation system of a hospital, the software of a textile machine can be patented together with the machine.) Here are some examples of patents issued with the software.
Central encryption systems or high encryption flow methods.Communication network and system simulation procedures, any computer programming product or any object used for it. Methods, devices, or software programs that evaluate and / or process Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS) messages. System of choice. Procedures without a technical aspect for collecting, organizing, presenting or transmitting multiple customers' information for factories producing and selling shoes. Surgery or treatment methods applied for human or animal bodies. Diagnostic procedures for human and animal bodies. Inventions agaisnt public order or public morality. Plant and animal species. Plant or animal breeding methods.


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Although it does take plenty of creativity to design an event that is memorable and meaningful, it also takes careful attention to detail, adaptability, effective delegating, and a lot of work. This two-day course will walk you through the process of event management, from the beginning stages of planning, to the final touches (like decorations, food, and music).
While this course is specifically for corporate event planning, the elements here can also be applied to more personal event planning like anniversaries, special birthday gatherings, weddings, and more. Essentially, we're creating an effective and well planned design that is ready for implementation and can be used over and over again.
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1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (30)
2. Uncharted 3 (30)
3. L.A. Noire (5)
The more I play the more difficult it is to keep my attention. I say I want something new as a consumer but what I really want is something familiar that's unbroken with a fresh twist and inspired direction. New can be risky and that was proven this year when I tried Yakuza for the first time (Yakuza 4). Yakuza 4 was a flawed experience with mind-boggling design choices that just make the game no fun. L.A. Noire on the other hand though obviously flawed like Yakuza 4 still managed to be engaging even if it wasn't insightful or compelling in design.
Skyrim and Uncharted 3 were excellent sequels and unlike Dragon Age II and Assassin's Creed: Revelations that also came out this year, these games raised the bar and added substantial value to their respective franchises. The design choices made just fit into place and work together to create such well-realized worlds.?
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When describing Sherria Williams, the three words that surely come to mind are;
1. Giving
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This beauty in heels, is not only stern in the courtroom but also has an amazingly kind heart. An attorney by day, and community activists by night Sherria Williams is dedicated to seeing her community flourish.
Find out what Sherria is doing and how she is helping Fathers around the world.
Sherria breaks down - Patents, Trademarks and Copyright.
What Sherria Says Motivated Her To Not Quit Law School
Top 3 Things Attorney Williams Says You Should Do As You Start A Business
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Nevada Division of Water Resources issues SNWA water rights ruling
Nevada Division of Water Resources issues ruling regarding water rights applications for Southern Nevada Water Authority's pipeline project
(Carson City, NV) – The Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) issued its third ruling regarding the Southern Nevada Water Authority's (SNWA) water rights applications to pump groundwater from four Eastern Nevada basins to the Las Vegas area. The ruling denies SNWA's applications in the Spring Valley, Cave Valley, Dry Lake Valley, and Delamar Valley groundwater basins. The NDWR previously approved each of these SNWA water rights applications in 2007, 2009, and 2012 rulings.
This latest ruling is a result of a remand order issued by Nevada's Seventh Judicial District Court in December 2013, which directed the NDWR to address four specific issues relating to the previous approval of SNWA's applications to appropriate water. In response to the District Court ruling, the NDWR held a two-week hearing in the fall of 2017 for all interested stakeholders, which included SNWA, local governments, tribes, and environmental groups in Nevada and Utah. During the hearing, subject-matter experts presented numerous exhibits – including hydrology studies, reports, models, and more – to help address the remanded issues. Based on the District Court's 2013 direction and the input received during the subsequent 2017 hearing, the NDWR ruling issued today includes the following key findings.
Key Findings:
• Each of SNWA's applications in Spring, Cave, Dry Lake and Delamar Valleys are denied based upon the directives of the District Court's remand order; and two of SNWA's applications in Spring Valley are also denied based upon the finding that those applications will threaten the Swamp Cedar Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, and thus are detrimental to the public interest.
• The State Engineer determined that SNWA's Monitoring Management and Mitigation (3M) Plan satisfies the District Court's remand order and the requirements set forth by the Nevada Supreme Court in Eureka County v. State Engineer, 131 Nev. Adv. Op. 84 (2015).
• The State Engineer determined that SNWA's Spring Valley Monitoring Management and Mitigation (3M) Plan satisfies the District Court's remand order by providing for the inclusion of Millard and Juab Counties, Utah.
While the NDWR ruling focused on compliance with the District Court's remand orders, the Nevada State Engineer intends to appeal two of the District Court's mandated instructions, specifically regarding the methodology for determining availability of water in the four groundwater basins. The methodology required by the Court sets a precedent inconsistent with the long-standing application of Nevada water law and water appropriation statewide.
"The Nevada Division of Water Resources is dedicated to protecting, managing, and enhancing Nevada's precious water resources," said Jason King, State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources. "In an effort to protect the integrity of Nevada's water laws, the NDWR intends to appeal sections of the mandated instructions that threaten to upend the historical application of Nevada water law and water rights."
"As the driest state in the nation, protecting Nevada's limited water resources for the benefit of all Nevadans is the foremost responsibility of our State Engineer and the Nevada Division of Water Resources." added Bradley Crowell, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This responsibility is grounded in our well-established state water law and policy. As such, the State Engineer's intention to appeal key portions of today's ruling that have ramifications beyond the scope of the SNWA applications is essential to protecting water rights throughout Nevada and appropriately managing the beneficial use of Nevada's water resources today and for future generations."
A copy of the full ruling is available for review and download on the NDWR's website: www.water.nv.gov.


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These few remaining Dachshunds have slight scratches on them, and are selling for half-price. Pictures of your exact item are available pre-purchase, but all "Basement" item sales are final.
InStyle magazine says MyPetLamp-Dachshund is a suggested holiday buy. They were a Wondertime Editor's Pick as well. House and Garden like them too, as does Babble! The playful MyPetLamp-Dachshund from Offi is made of non-toxic, odorless plastic with a low voltage (12v) replaceable bulb that bathes a room in soft light. Only available in Misty Green.
Rotationally molded plastic is non-toxic and odorless. Replaceable halogen bulb is 10 watt/12 volts, and available at hardware and general merchandise stores, or from Pure Design Online (800-483-5643) for $5 (including the cost of shipping). Cord and adapter are UL approved for use in US households (110V, 50-60Hz power). All MyPetLamps can be drawn on with washable markers (NOT INCLUDED).
COMES WITH ONE BULB. Replacement G4 light bulbs (12V 10W) are available from Pure Design Online (800-483-5643) for $5 (including the cost of shipping). Do not use 20W bulbs, which also fit this socket, but which can damage the adapter.
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As the nationwide protests gained prominence after George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, fans of Korean pop music, or K-pop, raised eyebrows after jamming an app released by the Dallas Police Department called iWatch Dallas, which was meant to be a portal to submit videos of protesters. K-pop fans instead flooded the app by submitting "fancams," or videos of performances featuring a particular K-pop star or group. Within hours, the app was shut down due to what the police department said was "technical difficulties."
In the following days and weeks, fans flooded right-wing hashtags on Twitter like #WhiteLivesMatter and #WhiteOutWednesday with fancams, drowning out any serious engagement with those hashtags from white supremacists.
Most recently, K-pop fans and TikTok teens were among those who reserved tickets to Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last weekend, only to not show up.
Even now, look under #ItsOkayToBeRacist, which was trending last week, and you will find fancams of Korean artists like V of the seven-member boy band BTS (Bulletproof Boy Scouts, in English), or Han from the group Stray Kids. This week, K-pop fans continue to obfuscate #AllLivesMatter with fancams of j-hope of BTS and the girl group Red Velvet, to give a few examples. Among the most visible and widely coordinated effort in previous weeks was the #MatchAMillion campaign, in which BTS fans, which call themselves ARMYs, matched BTS's $1 million donation to organizations supporting Black Lives Matter in about 24 hours. (Disclosure: The author of this article also participated in #MatchAMillion.)
The coordination was hailed in the media as a surprising and new phenomenon, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called K-pop fans "allies" for their contribution in sabotaging the rally attendance. But K-pop fans, while extremely well-organized, are hardly a monolith. We can expect to see more fans continuing to take action online and advocate for issues they care about, whether it's the environment or mental health awareness or Black Lives Matter; initiatives have gotten significant support thanks to fans using their networks to encourage others to donate. But their activism won't easily be harnessed to anyone's agenda — and the fandom itself is dealing with internal issues of harassment and racism.
The glorification of K-pop fandom among liberal political interests and media, writes Abby Ohlheiser in MIT Technology Review, "means that K-pop stans and TikTok teens are fast becoming to liberals what 4chan is to older Trump supporters: an army of anonymous internet warriors they love to praise but don't really understand."
The Tulsa rally wasn't the first time K-pop fans have used their online presence to make a political splash. Late last year in Chile, as protests against the rising cost of living and police brutality continued for months, the Chilean government released a "Big Data" report that directly cites K-pop fans as "foreign influence" for fueling the protests. Protesters in Chile and Algeria attended demonstrations with signs containing K-pop memes, and even reappropriated lyrics from songs by groups like NCT DREAM and Girls' Generation for their own protest slogans.
#TwitterBestFandom #TeamBTS #SoompiAwards @BTS_twt
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Algerian army love BTS forever ?? pic.twitter.com/JG5TO2Q2qX
— Borahae ? EGO ? (@BtsFazkook) March 18, 2019
In the U.S., where the K-pop fandom is very diverse, fan practices have often centered around race — and racism in the music industry. In May 2018, BTS fans spread #StreamFakeLoveToEndTrumpsAmerica, referring to a new release by the group at the time, to make BTS chart higher than Post Malone, who simultaneously released new music. Fans cited this as a way to push back against a music industry that elevates mostly white musicians. BTS fans have also long pointed out how BTS does not get airtime on the radio in the U.S., despite the group's global popularity, because of the industry's apparent reluctance to have a boy band singing in Korean.
As protests grew in Minneapolis over Floyd's killing, fans were divided over how much their networks should try to co-opt the online conversation. Some fans thought K-pop artists should speak up in support of Black Lives Matter, citing how much of the fandom consists of BIPOC, and K-pop itself draws much influence from Black music. Others argued that pushing K-pop stars, also referred to as "idols," to make statements could minimize BLM as a trend, and take attention away from injustices happening in African American communities.
Several K-pop groups — groups that generally avoid making direct political statements — ended up vocalizing support for the movement. Artists like BTS, Tiger JK, Tiffany Young of Girls' Generation, and several others all made statements in support of Black Lives Matter on their social media accounts. Monsta X was the first group to make a video statement in support.
Daezy Agbakoba was among the first BTS fans to encourage the fandom community match BTS's donation. "We're normally very quick to mobilize," Agbakoba said of BTS fandom online, "because we're used to being quick when it comes to supporting BTS whenever they drop new releases."
Fans were then able to take advantage of the networks they were already using to disseminate information about anti-Black racism to their international peers, says Candace Epps-Robertson, an assistant professor of English at UNC-Chapel Hill who researches BTS fandom. Several fan accounts shared videos of police violence against protesters, and spread the word on a #StreamforBLM party to raise bail funds.
"When there was concerted effort being made to help trend #BlackLivesMatter, there was work being done in the fandom to share resources about race in America and educate others about why this issue needs to be recognized globally," she said. "I saw efforts made by some [Korean fans] who were trying to translate and share these pieces to give their followers more context for what was happening."
K-pop fandom, especially for black fans, queer fans, and other fans who come from marginalized groups, is a medium through which to celebrate one's identity. "American media's surprise comes from their lack of knowledge of who is actually in the fandom," says Nykeah Parham, a researcher on African Asian history and K-pop fandom.
This past week, #BlackARMYBlockParty and #BlackARMYSlumberParty were trending, with Black BTS fans posting memes and selfies that celebrate Blackness in the fandom community.
But, like many other large groups on social media, some groups of fans have been responsible for online harassment and doxxing. Black fans say they have faced racism and harassment in digital fan spaces, while queer fans have been doxxed.
Miranda Ruth Larsen, a fan studies scholar and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Tokyo, says that toxic "stan" culture, involving fans that reject critical engagement with K-pop, is the cause of bullying, harassment, and dog-piling on Twitter. "The tactics used for mobilization efforts are the same ones used to 'rally the troops' on Twitter against an 'anti' or anyone deemed a target." The target, Larsen says, "could be a fan that said something, someone from the industry, or even idols themselves. It's a skill set, and one that isn't always used positively."
In fan spaces generally, "online attacking and smear campaigns against each other's artists is very common," said Jeeheng Lee, author of the book "BTS and ARMY Culture" and professor of film studies at Chung-Ang University in Seoul. "So to protect their artists, fandom has developed their tactics" — tactics that include hashtag campaigning, voting culture, streaming encouragement, and thread campaigns.
While there's no doubt that the flooding of the iWatch Dallas app with fancams prevented the police from using facial recognition technology to arrest protesters, the individual act of posting fancams can be a superficial one. "Much of the involvement is also lip service because the positive media attention is ironically making it harder for BIPOC fans" to continue talking about the challenges they face in fan circles, said Larsen, "as if this short period of engagement has rectified K-pop fandom's and the K-pop industry's glaring issues with racism."
In the aftermath of the Tulsa rally, the Lincoln Project, a chiefly Republican PAC dedicated to preventing Trump's reelection in 2020, has expressed interest in knowing about K-pop fans, and the Biden War Room, a grassroots organization seeking to get Joe Biden elected for president, has solicited help from fans in "fighting the good fight online." As a result, some have expressed fears of fandoms being co-opted into certain political interests. Agbakoba says, "At the end of the day, we're just a bunch of music fans like many other fandoms. I would rather not have outsiders repurpose our role on social media as collective modern day activists."
If this current moment has shown us anything, K-pop fandom is merely the glue that has brought various people who share a common interest to take action on things that matter to them. It's an effective glue, but in order to measure how fans might continue to make impact going forward, fans themselves say that there must be a reckoning with racism, harassment, and dog-piling.
In spite of this, fans with strong political convictions and those passionate about social good causes are growing in influence online. After seeing the #MatchAMillion campaign go viral, Agbakoba says, "I'm optimistic about what our fandom can do. … We are far more powerful than we give ourselves credit for."


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Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a DIY Sock Face Mask
Create a homemade face covering, no sewing required
En español | If you are heading out to the grocery store or any public area, face masks are essential gear. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised all Americans to wear nonmedical-grade face coverings and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For those of us who are all thumbs with a needle and haven't seen a sewing machine since high school Home Ec the thought of going the DIY route may be a bit daunting. But we've got you (and your face) covered. Here's a quick tutorial on how to make an easy, no-sew face covering out of a sock.
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'Lying flat': The millennials quitting China's '996' work culture to live 'free of anxiety'/
Two years ago, Li Chuang traded the bustling metropolis of Beijing for the tranquillity of an ancient monastery in central China.
At the age of 32, the daily grind of working as an editor at a high-profile publishing house had taken its toll.
"It wasn't about the pace being fast or slow but rather I felt it was meaningless," Li says.
So he quit his job and made the pilgrimage to Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, renowned for its practice of Taoism and tai chi.Loading...
Among snow-capped peaks shrouded in clouds, Li lived with local monks, embracing the Taoist philosophy of living in harmony with nature.
After six months, he returned to the city.
"I had a panic attack," he recalls. "Racing heartbeat, rush of blood ... I felt like I was going to die. I had to go to emergency. But the emergency ward wasn't the solution."
Li didn't go back to an office job.
Today he runs a small convenience store out of his grandparents' vacant home in the hutongs — the narrow alleyways of old Beijing.
It's a working-class neighbourhood like the one he grew up in.
"I wanted to rediscover my roots, so I went back to my starting point in the hutongs," he says.
Li Chuang is among a growing number of young professionals in China rejecting the traditional narrative of success in favour of a minimalist lifestyle.
Instead of working hard, buying a house, getting married and having children, some young Chinese are opting out of the rat race and taking up low-paying jobs — or not working at all.
Lying flat
This simple act of resistance is commonly known as tangping, or "lying flat".
These days, Li often practices tai chi in the mornings and, when business is quiet in the evenings, he plays his guitar or guqin.
At almost 190cm tall, he appears like a giant in his 15sqm shop, stacked with everything from chips to toilet paper.
He admits he doesn't like labels. Instead, he prefers to describe himself as being "in a state of seeking".
"Maybe [others] need these labels to understand how I can live with no ambition.
"I'm not being rebellious. I just want to make myself comfortable and free of anxiety," he says, dressed in a t-shirt, shorts and scuffs.
The lying flat movement emerged in April after a blog post by factory worker Luo Huazhong entitled, Lying flat is justice.
Burnt out from overworking, the 31-year-old quit and cycled more than 2,000km from Sichuan province to Tibet, working odd jobs along the way.
"After working for so long, I just felt numb, like a machine," he told The New York Times in an interview. "And so I resigned."
His change of lifestyle became a source of inspiration for others. His post was celebrated as a manifesto against materialism.
Lying flat resonated with students overwhelmed by the pressure to compete with millions of others each year for a place at a top university and then again for well-paid jobs once they graduate.
It spoke to a generation of urban workers disenchanted by the notorious "996" work culture, where staff are expected to work from 9:00am to 9:00pm, six days a week.
So it was little surprise that some young Chinese started turning their backs on work and consumption as a common goal.
A national threat
For Chinese officials, it is the exact opposite of what the nation has asked of its people.
The government wants a young generation of patriotic and productive workers.
"For the majority, there's no differentiation of lowliness or nobleness of one's job," said President Xi Jinping, in a video clip that has circulated widely on social media in and outside of China.
"As long as you're needed by society, as long as you're respected and earn a decent pay, that is a good job."
More than anything, China is counting on continuing economic development, particularly as it grapples with an ageing population.
The Communist Party has labelled tangping "a threat to stability".
The state media calls it "shameful" and online discussion of the movement is censored.
"We're living in a society that won't allow you to quit ... Maybe in other countries, people are allowed to dream of becoming a barber," Li Chuang ponders.
"But in our society, that's not acceptable because it means you're deviating from the path to a higher status. You become an oddball."
Li admits most of his friends and family, including his father, don't share his enthusiasm for his new lifestyle.
"There are people telling me, 'You should feel sorry for letting your parents down and wasting the resources of our country ... You got a master's degree with their support but you end up running a corner store?' " he says.
"It's like I should say sorry to the whole country."
Many of them dismiss his work choice as merely an attempt "to escape."
"Some people ask me, 'Do you have a job now?' I say, 'Running the store is my job.' They're quite perplexed."
Li's mother, who helps out at the store, is the only one who does support him.
"When he resigned, his father objected," she says.
"He asked me, 'How come you're OK with this?' I said, 'He's my child, I know him. I know my child. Life is long and it's not even close to the end. If he's not happy, quit.'"
A generational shift
For generations, public servants were guaranteed lifetime employment and a pension under the so-called "iron rice bowl".
Mao Zedong believed it was the duty of a communist state to provide everyone with a job.
The government assigned citizens a job for life with guaranteed wages.
Schooling, housing and healthcare were included, dispensed by a worker's danwei or "work unit".
But when Deng Xiaoping began, in 1978, to transform China from a centrally planned economy to a more free-market economy, his supporters insisted that the iron rice bowl had to be smashed if China was to modernise.
Successive leaders have continued the overhaul as part of China's modernisation drive.
The Mao-era cradle-to-grave security offered to all citizens no longer exists.
Instead, today's generation of workers are given employment contracts, tested for competency, and benefits such as free housing and childcare are not linked to one's job.
"For my parents' generation, there weren't many choices," Li says.
"They just went to work and didn't need to think about changing jobs because the salaries were all the same."
He believes their identity was "formed in the context of collectivism."
In contrast, Li says his generation is "more pluralistic because we face more choices and we live in a more fragmented time."
"The opportunities and the challenges we face are probably greater than before."
Therefore, Li surmises, the older generation's way of thinking "will inevitably conflict with ours."
It's the great paradox many young Chinese now contend with.
Like their parents, they're expected to show loyalty to the state, but without the state benefits that their parents once enjoyed.
They face both the pressure to compete in a market economy and the pressure to conform in an authoritarian society.
According to Li, in today's China, happiness is no longer handed out by the government but is meant to be found in material success.
"Everyone is given their quota of 'happiness'," he says.
"If you get your quota, you have 'happiness'. But is this happiness the real happiness for you?"


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Carmen Lavallée
Professor of Law, Sherbrooke University
Carmen Lavallée is a tenured professor of law at Sherbrooke University. Her research focuses on the rights of the child in domestic and international law. She is the author of a book on adoption which compares legislation in France and in Québec (L'enfant, ses familles et les institutions de l'adoption: regards sur le droit français et québécois) and of a book devoted to the protection of children's rights in international law (La protection internationale des droits de l'enfant, entre idéalisme et pragmatisme). She has also published several articles on domestic and international adoption. She is now conducting research in collaboration with Françoise-Romaine Ouellette which aims to document family and step-child adoptions. She was mandated by the provincial government to conduct a working group on Quebec's domestic adoption policies in 2006-2007.


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Kevin Spacey still appears in one shot of All The Money In The World after being recast
Christopher Plummer, who recently replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott's instense biopic All The Money In The World, has revealed that, despite taking over Spacey's role, the disgraced actor will still appear in the finished film.
Despite all of Spacey's work as billionaire oil tycoon J Paul Getty being re-shot by 88-year-old Plummer, he still appears in one brief scene during the movie, which was released in UK cinemas 5 January 2018.
Plummer told Radio 4: 'All my scenes were redone, Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg (his co-stars) came back to do the whole thing over again, they changed their performances.
'Nothing of Kevin really remains; I think there was one shot from his back that had to be used for a seamless move by the camera.'
The actor replaced Spacey after the 58-year-old actor was accused of sexual misconduct by several men.
Following the allegations, Ridley Scott made the decision to completely reshoot all of Spacey's scenes using Plummer, who was reportedly the original choice for the role of J Paul Getty in the film.
The director previously said of the switch: 'I was finished with the film and was in Abbey Road finalising the music. Someone was like: Guess what? And that's where it began.
'I sat and thought about it and realised, we cannot. You can't tolerate any kind of behavior like that. And it will affect the film.
'We cannot let one person's action affect the good work of all these other people. It's that simple.'
This meant that co-stars Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg also had to return to reshoot all scenes which had formerly features Spacey.
But Williams, who stars as Gail Harris in the film, said that she was proud to be part of the newly reshot film.
The actress said: 'When this idea was hatched, I immediately started to feel better. This doesn't do anything to ease the suffering of people who were all too personally affected by Kevin Spacey, but it is our little act of trying to right a wrong.
'And it sends a message to predators — you can't get away with this anymore. Something will be done.'
Plummer also added that while he didn't hesitate to take on the role, he deliberately chose to avoid watching any of Spacey's scenes.
'I didn't follow in his footsteps at all, I didn't want to see his performance, as I wouldn't want to see any other actor I would replace, because you don't want to be influenced by anything he did. It's your take and I did it absolutely as it had been written.'
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Stress Busting Solutions for Parents: Strategies for a Successful Summer Break
For some parents, summer is a highly anticipated and much welcomed time as they look forward to more carefree days. For others, it can evoke anxiety and worries about kids being bored, siblings getting along, and finding the right camps to assure child care. This year, follow these success strategies to help you and your family make this summer one to remember
Expect an adjustment period. Be prepared for kids to have mixed emotions about the transition to summer. Good change is still change, which all kids struggle with to some extent.
Maintain your schedule. While you may not be able to replicate the structure of school, it helps to maintain a daily schedule as much as possible. Try and stick to regular bedtimes and meal times. This will also help ease the transition when it's time to return to school.
Hold family meetings. Family meetings can provide an opportunity for kids to share their feelings. Kids also love having input into making summer plans, which makes them feel more valued and teaches them about compromise.
Try not to over schedule. Camps and other structured activities are important parts of summer, but kids also need down time. Children benefit from learning how to cope with feeling bored and finding ways to entertain themselves. Free time to play fosters imagination and initiative and helps kids figure out what they like to do.
Schedule family time and quiet time. In addition to planning activities with your children, we all need quiet time. Independent activities for kids can be extremely beneficial. Parents are human too and need to prioritize their own self-care. It takes only a few minutes to breathe deeply, step outside, take in nature, or meditate.
As you plan for an enjoyable summer with your family, remember that kids don't remember every activity or event they did, but they will remember how they felt.


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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday that households already receiving the maximum monthly benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will now be able to receive emergency benefits approved by Congress last March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The action, a reversal of Trump administration policy, will allow about 25 million Americans to receive $95 per month in increased benefits.
Previously, the lowest income households were unable to get the additional emergency payments approved through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act because they were already receiving the maximum monthly benefits from SNAP.
- Plaintiffs in two lawsuits in Pennsylvania and California argued that former President Trump's agriculture secretary, Sonny Perdue, misinterpreted a section of that act and denied the emergency allotments for millions of families, according to the Washington Post.
"The emergency SNAP increases authorized by Congress last year were not being distributed equitably, and the poorest households — who have the least ability to absorb the economic shocks brought about by COVID — received little to no emergency benefit increases," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
"As part of President Biden's commitment to deliver economic relief, and ensure every family can afford to put food on the table, today's actions will provide much-needed support for those who need it most."
The department said benefit levels will remain unchanged for households that have already been receiving the increased payments.
About 40% of the households that received little to no emergency allocations have children, while 20% include someone who is elderly and 15% include someone who has a disability, according to the Agriculture Department.
Since the start of the pandemic, the department has distributed about $29 billion in emergency benefits.


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Energy Pie for a Near Net Zero HVAC system
Near Net Zero Geoexchange High Efficiency
Season one ran OK from a "Cold Startup" in mid winter with no pre-heating from A/C or thermal solar heat dump. Season two started off with great ground temperatures and is flattening out with efficiencies still well above the average closed loop design despite an extremely cold December and very low solar gain. December 2013 thermal solar was low by over 50%. Note this is a glycol or ethanol free system designed to not require any antifreeze and run with very high efficiency. Note this is a residential system with traditional "box" compressors. For Commercial jobs using the Thermal Care TCW energy recovery chiller, the COP is about double of that shown with similar water temperatures.
The Incentive to Conserve = Payback
BTU/$ At System Efficiency: >>> Delivered BTUs per dollar is the bottom line for seasonal efficiency. This chart is a snapshot of a moment in time for a particular user and will vary to some degree for each individual user based on energy use volume, discount pricing and regional pricing. This snapshot though, is clearly representative of the distinct advantage of using a Hybrid thermal solar & geo-exchange system in terms of BTUs delivered at a significant cost savings over other alternatives.
The combination of very high BTU/$ and low CO2 per therm make the energy recovery chiller solution attractive from both points of view.


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Covid bubbles seem to be bursting all around the globe after the Bangladesh Emerging Players game against Ireland Wolves had to be abandoned mid-match after a positive test was returned by one of the touring players.
Both teams had been tested two days before the game and all the results had come back clear although a review finding that Ruhan Pretorius was positive was not received until he had bowled four overs in the game in Chattogram.
The cancellation of the first of five 50-over games between the teams came a day after the Pakistan Super League was postponed after 14 matches as the number of players and officials found to have contracted the disease rose to more than half a dozen.
Cricket Ireland announced on their website that after the original tests in Bangladesh showed no problems, "the game proceeded as per protocols. However, a review of results by mid-morning by the local laboratory detected one positive test in the Ireland Wolves squad.
"Play was suspended and the player was immediately isolated ahead of a further test".
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that the other players would be tested again before the second match of the series on Sunday [March 7]
Ireland's Paul Stirling is one of the overseas cricketers playing in the PSL. It was his team-mate Fawad Ahmed who was the first player to test positive, according to the PCB. He and his other Islamabad United team-mates were reported to have had rapid-fire tests in response, all returning negative results.
Two England white-ball internationals, Tom Banton and Lewis Gregory, both of Quetta Gladiators, were later found to have contracted the illness.
Some observers have pointed accusingly to the relaxing of a three-day quarantine imposed on the captain and coach of Peshawar Zalmi, Wahab Riaz and Daren Sammy, after they met their team owner, Javed Afridi, outside the bio-secure bubble, although several other questionable policies have subsequently been revealed – many in connection with a hotel that was said to still be allowing public functions to take place.
The PCB said an independent inquiry would follow but Wasim Khan, its chief executive, insisted at a press conference that "this isn't about a blame game".
Too late. One of those quick to jump on that bandwagon was Shoaib Akhtar, although he exempted Khan from criticism.
The former fast bowler spoke out on his You Tube channel, calling for scrutiny of the roles of the PCB medical panel and the body's chairman, Ehsan Mani.
"You have to admit that this is the responsibility of the medical panel and the bio-secure bubble should have been properly maintained. There should be a strict inquiry against the medical panel," he said
"The medical panel should not be spared… and I request the higher authorities because they played with the lives of the people.
"All the blame has been put on Wasim Khan, and he has been asked to face everything. Who has brought Wasim Khan? Ehsan Mani (brought him). Where is Mani Sahab? Is this the responsibility of Wasim Khan to answer here? Ehsan Mani should give the answer.
"No one should have any doubt about the PCB's incompetence."
That "incompetence" could have massive implications for planned tours to the country – England's men are due to tour there for two T20s in October and the women's team for a five-match T20 tour around the same time.


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10 reasons why website performance matters
The average online shopper expects your pages to load in two seconds or less, down from four seconds in 2006. Source : Gomez
After three seconds, up to 40% of your shoppers will abandon your site. Source : Wired
Google includes site speed in its search result ranking algorithm.
A new standard has emerged for website page performance called the "performance poverty line". If you have a page load time of more than 6 secs then you are below the "performance poverty line"
A one second improvement can have an impact to about 2% conversion based on data collected by large online retailers like Walmart.com and Amazon.com
3 billion dollars is lost annually because of cart abandonment due solely to slow website pages. Source : FastCompany
Ad revenue for slow websites are 37% less than revenue for faster sites. Bing found out that a 4.3% decrease in the advertising revenues for 2 extra seconds in the displaying of search results
The fastest growing countries e.g. India have more than 40% of their users who are mobile only users.And they are very conscious of fast loading pages.
The first landing page beautification every site does has a 80% of chance of being slower than the previous versions
###10 Image and Video optimization can possibly solve 20% of the worlds most popular websites page load times. Netflix saw a 43% drop in outbound traffic after enabling compression. Source : O'Reilly