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Commercial property owners across Canada are off-setting their costs of electricity and increasing profitability. With net-meting, commercial property owners are installing solar panels on their facility and reducing their operational costs by putting renewable energy back into Ontario's electricity grid and earning credits directly reducing their electricity bill.
Should the amount of credits exceed the electricity usage, credits are applied to the following month.
As a marketplace, Cleaner NRG provides commercial property owners with multiple proposals for their commercial property and ensures you are paired with the most financially advantageous one to streamline operations cost and increase your bottom line.
Benefits of Commercial Solar
1. Stabilize Prices & Reduce Operational Costs
There is a constant concern about the rising price of electricity and the impact it will have on your bottom line. Solar panels will stabilize and reduce your overhead electricity charges.
2. Expedite Tax Write Offs
The Government of Canada makes clean energy projects, such as solar energy, more fiscally attractive for industry by providing business income tax incentives (under section 43.1 & 43.2) and accelerated capital cost allowance
3. Protect The Environment
Adding solar panels to your organisation's commercial property can substantially impact your environmental footprint. Not to mention it's a great way to show that you are corporately responsible and opportune time to generate press and positive recognition.


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"How long till the next RFP for town counsel goes out?"
The question was asked in July 2012. The public has the answer…2014.
The next question is "WHY?". Did Gelerman & Cabral not do something right, did they fumble one ball too many for the BOS Chaiman, did they not follow marching orders they thought were illegal or not right, did they cost too much in negotiating time versus litigating in the towns best interest? What are all the reasons this was brought up? Why can the Chairman add this to an agenda with no forewarning and no specifics?
Other boards have often used outside counsel for some issues- Selectmen too; one member said two other boards have sought outside counsel yet she refused to name those boards. She claimed Gelerman & Cabral were too accommodating (non-litigious) but didn't tell what other matter G&C had let her down about…was it the 2 OML violations?
Why does it look of the selectmen on the board in 2012, Devellis is the only one that does his homework, remembers their actions and holds it up for the public to see?
Selectmen in market for new town counsel

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Where we live: Depew
One incumbent and one newcomer will appear on the ballot in next month's elections to fill two seats on the Depew School Board.
The terms of incumbents Barbara Staebell and Michael Fusani expire July 1. Staebell is seeking another term, while Fusani isn't.
"It is time for a new generation of leaders to step up," said Fusani, who said he will focus on growing a business and other opportunities.
Donna Kapinos also will appear on the ballot. The terms are for three years.
Also this week:
• The Depew Village Board will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by a regular meeting at 7, in the Municipal Building, 85 Manitou St.


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When we talk about investment, returns is the most important part for the investors. There is no difference in mutual fund investment. The important part is that to short list best and correct mutual funds schemes is the previous performance of the MFs.
When we look at the previous performance of Mutual fund scheme, we also looked at the differences by matching its performance with the peers. According to the category of the fund the average return and the benchmark index is calculated.
Here we a can look at the bluechip fund of SBI as an example:
- Comparison of performance Peers vs Fund
- Average category return vs bench mark vs fund
- The bench mark index of Bluechip fund of SBI is S$P BSE 100.
Methods to know the Mutual fund Bench mark index:
Visit the mutual fund section of the website named as moneycontrol.com. there is a search option where you can search for a specific mutual fund scheme. Then go to the overview option near the investment info of the mutual funds.
Now let us discuss about the Total return index.
As mentioned above the MF investment the performance have to be compared with the performance of the MF benchmark index. As you know that the return of the benchmark is generated on terms of price return index.
What is PRI (Price Return Index)?
To develop up the index a price return index is done to make the changes of all the securities.
Take for example the sbi bluechip mf manager will take the stocks that are the primary part of S&P BSE 100 index. On the leading 100 stocks the investor might not invest money. The fund of SBI bluechip is same as the 100 index of BSE.
From now many MF companies has PRI to check the comparison between the performance of the schemes with the particular benchmark indexes.
Initializing the scheme from February 1st 2018, the SEBI has asked each and every mutual funds to implement Total Return Index according to the performance of the schemes in the Benchmark index.
What is Total Return Index?
It calculates the performance of a benchmark by knowing that all the funds are reinvested. The price changes are tracked through this .
There is a difference between total return index and price return index. The security that decvelops the index for price changes is known as price index whereas in the total index return has interest, dividends, right offerings and other things depending over the time given.
The dividend receipts that arises is not considered by the price index. As in dictated by the price index only the capital profits come up due to the change in price. For a correct image of the return, the received dividends for the stock constituent have to be factored with the value of the index. Those index that has received dividends is known as the Total return value.
By seeing the index of total return is always known as more correct performance measure. Hence the TRI is more correct to the benchmark compared to the mutual fund scheme performance.
The newly formed norms for SEBI are as follows:
- The mutual fund scheme performance must be benchmarked to the variant of the total return.
- Investment object must have a alignment with the mutual fund scheme for the selection of the benchmark.
- A composite CAGR figure is the performance of the PRI benchmark. And then compare to the scheme performance, just in case the unavailability of the pri in that needed time.


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Sam Frost has chosen her man. It's all over. She's found love.
She's handed out her final rose.
My weekly appointment with love has now come to an end. I feel so empty.
The Bachelorette.
It's wrong on every level. Yet so right. It's about finding the one. On TV.
It's sensory overload.
The music, the flowers, the mansion, the fairy lights
The rush of the group dates… all those men demanding attention. Egos clashing, competition in full swing, peacocks strutting their stuff.
Nothing makes me squirm with uneasy pleasure like the rose ceremony. It's agonising. It's gripping. It's predictable. It's brilliant.
The music, the flowers, the mansion, the fairy lights, the love couch, the first kiss…
It's about the journey. The escape. It's a holiday from real life.
And now that Sam has found her happily ever after, how will I fill the gap?
What will become of my night on the lounge with wine and cheese and chocolate?
What will become of the connections it has created? The three-way texts with my work pals? Witty exchanges that made me laugh out loud.
The new people I've met at work? We've sat within 20 metres of each other for a year, but I didn't know their names.
Now we gather and gush. Call impromptu meetings.
Will that end?
One of my best friends moved away this year. We don't have time to chat – between work, kids, life. But there's time when The Bachelorette is on.
At barbecues, one mention of The Bachelorette and the conversation's on. No awkward moments. Best friends are made. Doors are opened.
It's an unbreakable connection. Just like Sam and Sasha's.
It has been a massive journey.
I've had the time of my life.
I've embraced the adventure.
I know exactly where my heart lies.
I have no regrets.
I've put all my cards on the table.
I wasn't left empty handed.
But, sadly, the time has come…
To say my goodbyes.


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As most of us know, Gareth Penny stepped down as CEO of De Beers
last week, although he will remain with the company through September and in some capacity through the end of the year. Gareth has always been one of the insightful observers of our industry, and he very kindly took some time to speak with me today. Excerpts from
the interview follow:
So I guess the first question is: Where are you are going?
For the time being, there is a
handover process and I want to make sure that is done right. I have had 22
years at De Beers, five years as CEO, and then five years as head of the DTC.
For the last ten years I have lived on airplanes. I'd like to do something
that's a bit less peripatetic. I have two young kids, aged ten and twelve, and
I'd like to spend more time with them.
I have had an extraordinary
fulfilling time at De Beers. I think the [latest
financial] results speak for themselves. The company is in good shape. There
are significant challenges; I don't think that is ever going to change. That's the
nature of our business.
It is time to find someone who will
shepherd De Beers into the future. I am excited about the next stage of my career. I am 48 years
old and am full of vim and vigor and looking forward to the next chapter.
You have indicated that you want to do something outside the diamond
That's right – at least for a
while. I'd like to so something
different. I've been in the diamond business for 22 years. It feels like a long
time. I'd like to do something different, perhaps something entrepreneurial.
Any acheivement you are proudest of?
I think it is the collective
achievement of the industry. I really believe the diamond industry has made
significant progress in addressing ethical issues, by putting into place the
Kimberley Process. I don't know of any other industry that has something as
significant as the KP, whatever faults it has. It is easy to point the faults
out but to try and coordinate 74 governments to get collective action is never
easy. I look at other industries, such as the petroleum industry, and I think
the diamond industry showed its mettle.
Are there any disappointments?
Well I read what
you wrote and clearly there are going to be pros and cons with any policy.
I would like to see the in-store experience become more differentiated. I think
we still have a long way to go to give the consumer the experience they are
looking for.
What will you miss most of all?
The people. This is a people
industry. It is full of very special people, from geologists to people in
producer countries to sightholders. It's just a vast array and they are
colorful, they are interesting, they are passionate. I don't have that much
exposure to other industries but I believe there are more passionate people in
this industry than in others.
Do you have any message for the industry?
I think we should all be
optimistic. Consumers are looking
for "fewer better things." Diamonds are becoming increasingly rare. They are a
treasure of nature and let us treat them accordingly.


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Heavy industry has often struggled to adapt to the advantages of software development, as the ruggedised hardware needed for the tough environments has always been very expensive to buy. The software that operated the ruggedised hardware was always old technology requiring major work to get achieve what is fairly easy with today's technologies, meaning the development costs were much higher than they needed to be.
Mobile devices including iPhone, iPad and Android phone can be now be ruggedised to a standard befitting to the heavy industry environment including making the devices water proof.
Ruggedised heavy industry mobile apps
Sapere built an inspection system app for Tees Valley Lifting (TVL) to help carry out lifting inspections on equipment.
Inspection data is often written down on pieces of paper before being sent back to the office for processing. The processing of safety certificates is then completed in the office but this could take many hours of labour but this number is magnified if many certificates are required.
The shipping vessels needing safety lifting inspections could not wait the amount of time the reports were taking to complete.
The management and reporting of the certificates was not searchable.
The app is driven from a web application where office staff can set up an inspection, which is then assigned to an inspector and then sent to their mobile device. The inspection is then carried out on the mobile device which includes the taking of photos and gathering of measurements and other information.
The mobile device displays previous inspections that a given ship has had completed by TVL. The completed inspection is then sent to the 'back office' web application where certificates are generated and made available for download by the shipping companies via a secure link.
These are the platforms Sapere used to deliver the solution.
The following business benefits have been realised by TVL since the app development went live.
- The app and back office system save TVL hours of laborious paperwork by having the completed inspection sent straight to the server from the mobile device rather than it having to be copied up by TVL staff
- Cloud based system accessible anywhere any time
- Certificates can be generated in real-time after an inspection has been completed


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((When we met them, they had one kid and we didn't have any. Now we've got SIX kids between us!))
((Love my sweet friend, Jen))
((Shamu show!))
((It's A Small World))
((Radiator Springs Racers... this was SO exciting because Jax was finally tall enough to ride some of the bigger rides!))
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SD steel buildings is not going to warp or rot from the humid South Dakota climate in the summer months, and won't fall prey to subterranean termites as its lumber counterpart can. Additionally, you will not need to deliver much maintenance to your metal structure. Even the painting which is put on at the manufacturer carries with it an superb manufacturer's warranty. If you want a structure that should provide you longer lasting usage that has a bare minimum amount of work, Steel Buildings South Dakota is the excellent solution for you.
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Pomona College is one of the premier liberal arts colleges on the west coast. Pomona College is located in Claremont, California, which means that it nearby Los Angeles and the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. When it was established in the 1880's, the founders envisioned a New England style college with small classes and firm student-faculty relationships. Pomona College offers almost 50 undergraduate majors and over 2,000 courses. Pomona College is one of the most private colleges in California. This exclusive college only has around 1,600 students, so the student-to-teacher ratio of just eight to one.
Pomona is an active member of the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Students can choose from over 200 clubs and organizations. Over half of students study abroad through 50 programs in 30 participating countries. Students who attend Pomona may enroll in up to 50 percent of their classes at the four sister colleges in the Claremont College System. This gives students access to the resources of a larger university while maintaining the best qualities of a small college. The Claremont College System offers students over 2200 courses each year. At any given time, there are over 200 English and 150 math courses available.
All degree programs require students to take at least one course in one of the five target academic areas. These include Creative Expression, Human Behavior, Mathematical Reasoning, Values and Cultural Studies and Physical and Biological Sciences. Pomona College's Academic Support and Learning Center provide one-on-one coaching and study groups. The Writing Center offers free help to improve research papers and writing skills. The Quantitative Skills Center provides one-on-one help for students who need help with topics like math and statistics.
Pomona College Accreditation Details
Pomona College is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Individual departments and programs also maintain accreditation through additional organizations.
Pomona College Application Requirements
Pomona College only accepts around 700 applicants from a pool of 8,000 students. Around one-third of admitted students are valedictorians and salutatorians. Over 90 percent of incoming students will be in the top ten percent of their classes. When completing the online application, students must submit their official high school transcript with a school report and counselor recommendation. Students must answer all disciplinary questions or their application will be rejected. Students must submit at least two letters of recommendation from teachers of important academic areas like English, math and science. Applicants are free to either submit SAT or ACT scores. Students are encouraged to request an interview with an admissions officer or alumni representative.
When making admissions decisions, the applicant reviewers will judge the curriculum rigor, which should include honors, Advanced Placement or community college courses. The students' record of academic aptitude and extracurricular achievement will be considered. Personal essay reviews do not focus on strong writing, but on passion and thoughtfulness. The admissions officers look for evidence of community involvement, passionate pursuits and invested interests. Candidates should demonstrate a love for learning, a willingness for challenges, an openness to new ideas and an appreciation of collaborative environments. A deep appreciation for visual creativity, performing arts and the sciences is appreciated.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The standard tuition for Pomona College is $45,800 without any financial aid. The total cost of attendance with room, board and other fees is around $62,600. Because of the high costs of attendance, Pomona College offers all students customized financial aid packages to help them pay for school. Each financial aid package consists of grants, scholarships and small work stipends. Loans are not included in these financial aid packages. Each student's specific award is determined through a careful review of the student's family, financial and special circumstances.
Student Experience
Pomona College offers excellent science and liberal arts degrees. For example, the Bachelor of Science in astronomy teaches students about cosmology, stellar astrophysics and planetary astronomy through hands-on research and project collaboration. Students may choose one of three physics tracks for their degree, which include astrophysics, planetary and space sciences. Pomona College offers astronomy students a one-meter telescope on top of a mountain and an on-campus observatory, digital planetarium and optics research lab. Students will explore stellar, galactic and cosmic events while researching the history of the universe, the details of astrophysics and science behind celestial mechanics. Some students even learn how to design and build astronomical instruments or discover new experimental data analysis techniques.
Cognitive science majors will explore how the mind works using interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience and computer science. The degree familiarizes students with cognitive science tools and methods for studying the mind. Students will learn how humans interpret sensory experiences, organize memories,
analyze consciousness and understand language. These students must take a computer science course and an experimental research class to expand their disciplinary focus. Students may either choose a degree concentration in psychology or computer science. This program emphasizes original research, hands-on workshops and off-campus intern positions. The curriculum will cover cognition and the arts, subconscious cognition, the neural basis of thinking and computational models of the mind.
Students actively engaged in various research through state-of-the-art labs spread across the campus. Pomona is consistently ranked as one of the top ten liberal arts, undergraduate colleges in the country. The nine percent acceptance rate means that it is one of the most exclusive colleges in the country. However, Pomona College has an endowment of two billion dollars. Over 70 percent of students is from out of state and over 60 percent receive need-based financial aid. Over 97 percent of students live in one of the residence halls.
Most faculty work with students on research projects throughout the semester. Pomona College hosts a subsidized Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) for students every year. The Pomona College Career Development program provides pre-professional opportunities to students. The Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) helps hundreds of students obtain paid internships at over 100 different organizations in the state. The Summer Experience Funding (SEF) program offers low paying, domestic and global internships. Pomona College offers an environment rich with diverse cultures and natural beauty, which includes ocean, desert and mountain recreation opportunities all within one hour of driving.


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Entone, a San Mateo, Calif. company that provides receiver and gateway technology for delivering Internet television to living room set-top boxes, said it has raised $12 million in new capital.
The move comes after Entone sold part of its technology — its video networking software business — to Harmonic for $45 million late last year.
Menlo Ventures and BA Venture Partners are the investors in Entone's latest round, reports VentureWire (sub required).
According to that article, the company is already generating revenue, shipping tens of thousands of its products, and has agreements with Consolidated Communications, Hargray Communications and Fairpoint Communications to provide set-top box technology.


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Dr. Don Rickert, IDSA , an Industrial Designer, Ergonomics expert, Design Researcher and Luthier, of Don Rickert Research & Design™ built the initial prototype of the instruments that ultimately evolved into the Rickert-Fiddarci top-of-the-line octave violins about 10 years ago as a "side project". Since then, at least 15 prototypes and hundreds of hours of testing with musicians has been done in the quest for volume, power and depth of timbre, as well as "playability", which is synonymous with ergonomics in the musical instrument world.
The product development process of repeated iterative prototyping and testing combined with other consumer research methods such as real world observation (ethnography) and "depth interviewing" is called Design Research by those in the Industrial Design profession, of which Dr. Rickert is a Professional Member.
Dr. Rickert's research participants included musicians from many disciplines, including classical and experimental violinists as well as fiddlers in many genres, ranging from Scottish Highland to experimental jazz-Bluegrass fusion.
Some photos from the design research are shown below. Note that the faces of minors are "pixilated" in order to obscure their identity. There are some famous faces as well!
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Geomagnetically induced currents (GIC), affecting the normal operation of long technological conductor systems, are a manifestation at ground level of space weather. During space weather events (or geomagnetic storms) Earth's near space current systems experience large spatiotemporal variations reflected also in the variations of the Earth's geomagnetic field. These variations induce currents (GIC) in conductors operated at the surface of Earth. Electric transmission grids and buried pipelines are common examples of such conductor systems. GIC can cause problems such as increased corrosion of pipeline steel and damaged high-voltage power transformers. GIC are one possible consequence of geomagnetic storms, which may also affect geophysical exploration surveys and oil and gas drilling operations.
The Earth's geomagnetic field varies over a wide range of timescales. The longer-term variations, typically occurring over decades to millennia, are predominantly the result of dynamo action in the Earth's core. Geomagnetic variations on timescales of seconds to years also occur, due to dynamic processes in the ionosphere, magnetosphere and heliosphere. These changes are ultimately tied to variations associated with the solar activity (or sunspot) cycle and are manifestations of 'Space Weather'.
The fact that the geomagnetic field does respond to solar conditions can be useful, for example in investigating Earth structure using magnetotellurics, but it also creates a hazard. This geomagnetic hazard is primarily a risk to technology, at least under the Earth's protective atmospheric blanket [1].
Risk to infrastructureEdit
A time-varying magnetic field external to the Earth induces electric currents in the conducting ground. These currents create a secondary (internal) magnetic field. As a consequence of Faraday's law of induction, an electric field at the surface of the Earth is induced associated with time variations of the magnetic field. The surface electric field causes electrical currents, known as geomagnetically induced currents (GIC), to flow in any conducting structure, for example, a power or pipeline grid grounded in the Earth. This electric field, measured in V/km, acts as a voltage source across networks.
Examples of conducting networks are electrical power transmission grids, oil and gas pipelines, undersea communication cables, telephone and telegraph networks and railways. GIC are often described as being quasi direct current (DC), although the variation frequency of GIC is governed by the time variation of the electric field. For GIC to be a hazard to technology, the current has to be of a magnitude and occurrence frequency that makes the equipment susceptible to either immediate or cumulative damage. The size of the GIC in any network is governed by the electrical properties and the topology of the network. The largest magnetospheric-ionospheric current variations, resulting in the largest external magnetic field variations, occur during geomagnetic storms and it is then that the largest GIC occur. Significant variation periods are typically from seconds to about an hour, so the induction process involves the upper mantle and lithosphere. Since the largest magnetic field variations are observed at higher magnetic latitudes, GIC have been regularly measured in Canadian, Finnish and Scandinavian power grids and pipelines since the 1970s. GIC of tens to hundreds of Amperes have been recorded. GIC have also been recorded at mid-latitudes during major storms. There may even be a risk to low latitude areas, especially during a storm commencing suddenly because of the high, short-period rate of change of the field that occurs on the dayside of the Earth.
GIC have been known since the mid-1800s when it was noted that electrical telegraph systems could sometimes run without power during geomagnetic storms, described at the time as operating on the "celestial battery", while at other times they were completely inoperative [2]. See also: Aurora (astronomy)
GIC in power gridsEdit
Modern electric power transmission systems consist of generating plants inter-connected by electrical circuits that operate at fixed transmission voltages controlled at substations. The grid voltages employed are largely dependent on the path length between these substations and 200kV-700kV system voltages are common. There is a trend towards higher voltages and lower line resistances to reduce transmission losses over longer and longer path lengths. Low line resistances produce a situation favourable to the flow of GIC. Power transformers have a magnetic circuit that is disrupted by the quasi-DC GIC: the field produced by the GIC offsets the operating point of the magnetic circuit and the transformer may go into half-cycle saturation. This produces a harmonic-rich AC waveform, localised heating and leads to high reactive power demands, inefficient power transmission and possible mis-operation of protective measures. Balancing the network in such situations requires significant additional reactive power capacity [3]. The magnitude of GIC that will cause significant problems to transformers varies with transformer type. Modern industry practice is to specify GIC tolerance levels on new transformers.
On 13 March 1989, a severe geomagnetic storm caused the collapse of the Hydro-Québec power grid in a matter of seconds as equipment protection relays tripped in a cascading sequence of events [4]. Six million people were left without power for nine hours, with significant economic loss. Since 1989, power companies in North America, the UK, Northern Europe, and elsewhere have invested in evaluating the GIC risk and in developing mitigation strategies.
GIC risk can, to some extent, be reduced by capacitor blocking systems, maintenance schedule changes, additional on-demand generating capacity, and ultimately, load shedding. These options are expensive and sometimes impractical. The continued growth of high voltage power networks results in higher risk. This is partly due to the increase in the interconnectedness at higher voltages; connections in terms of power transmission to grids in the auroral zone, and grids operating closer to capacity than in the past.
To understand the flow of GIC in power grids and to advise on GIC risk, analysis of the quasi-DC properties of the grid is necessary. [5] This must be coupled with a geophysical model of the Earth that provides the driving surface electric field, determined by combining time-varying ionospheric source fields and a conductivity model of the Earth. Such analyses have been performed for North America, the UK and in Northern Europe. The complexity of power grids, the source ionospheric current systems and the 3D ground conductivity make an accurate analysis difficult.[6] By being able to analyze major storms and their consequences we can build a picture of the weak spots in a transmission system and run hypothetical event scenarios.
Grid management is also aided by space weather forecasts of major geomagnetic storms. This allows for mitigation strategies to be implemented. Solar observations provide a 1-3 day warning of an Earth-bound coronal mass ejection (CME), depending on CME speed. Following this, detection of the solar wind shock that precedes the CME in the solar wind, by spacecraft at the Lagrangian L1 point, gives a definite 20-60 minutes warning of a geomagnetic storm (again depending on local solar wind speed). The magnitude and arrival time of a CME after detection is unknown, although there is much research and model development within the space weather community.
GIC hazard in pipelinesEdit
Major pipeline networks exist at all latitudes and many systems are on a continental scale. Pipeline networks are constructed from steel to contain high-pressure liquid or gas and have corrosion resistant coatings. Weathering and other damage to the pipeline coating can result in the steel being exposed to moist air or to the ground, causing localised corrosion problems. Cathodic protection is used to maintain pipelines at a negative potential with respect to the ground. This minimises corrosion without allowing decomposition of the pipe coating. The operating potential is determined from the electro-chemical properties of the soil and Earth in the vicinity of the pipeline. The GIC hazard to pipelines is that GIC cause swings in the pipe-to-soil potential, increasing the rate of corrosion during major geomagnetic storms (Gummow, 2002). GIC risk is not a risk of catastrophic failure, but a reduced service life of the pipeline.
Pipeline networks are modelled in a similar manner to power grids, for example through distributed source transmission line models that provide the pipe-to-soil potential at any point along the pipe (Boteler, 1997; Pulkkinen et al., 2001). These models need to consider complicated pipeline topologies, including bends and branches, as well as electrical insulators (or flanges) that electrically isolate different sections. From a detailed knowledge of the pipeline response to GIC, pipeline engineers can understand the behaviour of the cathodic protection system even during a geomagnetic storm, when pipeline surveying and maintenance may be suspended.
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Further readingEdit
- Bolduc, L., GIC observations and studies in the Hydro-Québec power system. J. Atmos. Sol. Terr. Phys., 64(16), 1793-1802, 2002.
- Boteler, D. H., Distributed source transmission line theory for electromagnetic induction studies. In Supplement of the Proceedings of the 12th International Zurich Symposium and Technical Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility. pp. 401-408, 1997.
- Boteler, D. H., Pirjola, R. J. and Nevanlinna, H., The effects of geomagnetic disturbances on electrical systems at the Earth's surface. Adv. Space. Res., 22(1), 17-27, 1998.
- Erinmez, I. A., Kappenman, J. G. and Radasky, W. A., Management of the geomagnetically induced current risks on the national grid company's electric power transmission system. J. Atmos. Sol. Terr. Phys., 64(5-6), 743-756, 2002.
- Gummow, R. A., GIC effects on pipeline corrosion and corrosion-control systems. J. Atmos. Sol. Terr. Phys., 64(16), 1755-1764, 2002.
- Lanzerotti, L. J., Space weather effects on technologies. In Song, P., Singer, H. J., Siscoe, G. L. (eds.), Space Weather. American Geophysical Union, Geophysical Monograph, 125, pp. 11-22, 2001.
- Lehtinen, M., and R. Pirjola, Currents produced in earthed conductor networks by geomagnetically-induced electric fields, Annales Geophysicae, 3, 4, 479-484, 1985.
- Pirjola, R., Kauristie, K., Lappalainen, H. and Viljanen, A. and Pulkkinen A., Space weather risk. AGU Space Weather, 3, S02A02, doi:10.1029/2004SW000112, 2005.
- Thomson, A. W. P., A. J. McKay, E. Clarke, and S. J. Reay, Surface electric fields and geomagnetically induced currents in the Scottish Power grid during the 30 October 2003 geomagnetic storm, AGU Space Weather, 3, S11002, doi:10.1029/2005SW000156, 2005.
- Pulkkinen, A., R. Pirjola, D. Boteler, A. Viljanen, and I. Yegorov, Modelling of space weather effects on pipelines, Journal of Applied Geophysics, 48, 233-256, 2001.
- Pulkkinen, A. Geomagnetic Induction During Highly Disturbed Space Weather Conditions: Studies of Ground Effects, PhD thesis, University of Helsinki, 2003. (available at eThesis)


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By Daniel Carlson | Industry | August 16, 2007 |
I first read C.D. Payne's Youth in Revolt when I was around 15, or maybe 16. It's hard to say with any real certainty; I have successfully forgotten many details from my high school years, thanks to a steady diet of therapy and heavy drinking. But I remember finding the book occasionally funny and intriguing, albeit hypersexualized: The main character, a 14-year-old boy, narrates the story, and he talks about masturbating with a frequency that even I, a teen myself, found excessive. But the book has developed quite a cult following since its 1993 publication, and is now being turned into a film written buy Gustin Nash, with Michael Cera set to play the central role of Nick Twisp, the onanistically inspired youth in revolt himself. And while I, like anyone with a functioning brain and heart, loved Cera on "Arrested Development," I'm a little uncertain how his nebbishy, flustered geekboy persona will gell with the horny kid at the center of Payne's story. (Twisp refers to his periods of tumescence as having Thundering Erections, or TEs, and more than a few of his journal entries conclude with him cranking one out and going to bed, which isn't exactly how I'd like to remember Cera.) What's worse, there's little guarantee that the tone of the book will translate effectively to film; written humor is a bitch to pull off on screen. So for now, I'm on the fence when it comes to Cera's casting, but if they put him in pleated slacks and have him sell frozen bananas, I just might change my tune.
I don't know if it's been discussed before in this space, but John Carpenter's Escape From New York is being remade, with Gerard Butler (300) set to play the role of Snake Plissken, a convict who's coerced into rescuing the president after Air Force One gets shot down over Manhattan Island, which in the film's version of the future has become a maximum security prison where hardcore felons are dumped and allowed to go wild (which sounds way more fun than actual prison, but whatever). But the new development is that Len Wiseman — who has directed Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Live Free or Die Hard, which makes him 0 for 3 — will helm the remake for New Line, which is being written by Ken Nolan. It's bad enough that such a classic is being remade by a filmmaker and star who will, if history is indication, drown it in crap, but I'm also gonna miss the original's pre-computer era effects. Half the charm is seeing what Carpenter did with such a tiny budget, but I'm sure Wiseman is going to up the CG and turn the film into another forgettable thriller. I'm just glad Kurt Russell's not alive to see this. He'd be so sad.
Finally, this morning's trailer watch brings a movie whose potential is fought every step of the way by its cast: Dan in Real Life features Steve Carell, which is good, and … wait for it … Dane Cook, which is horrifying. Carell and Cook are brothers, and the plot revolved around Carell falling in love with Cook's girlfriend, played by Juliette Binoche in a casting mismatch that strains the borders of credulity and even threatens to tear the heavens asunder and bring fiery justice down upon us all. The trailer spins the film as a stereotypical coming-of-middle-age comedy, right down to the obscenely overused Pete Townshend song toward the end, but if you read between the lines, you can see the smart comedy that's almost there, and that you know Cook is just shitting all over:
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Few forms of energy conjure up as many emotions as nuclear power. The hope of a cutback in carbon dioxide emission is often counteracted by the fear of an eminent disaster. Much of the discrepancies are due to a lack of knowledge and inaccurate depictions by the media. Many people do not realize the importance of nuclear power as a source of environmentally staple form of energy. As of August 2012 the 104 power plants in the United States produced over 20% of the total electrical output. Coal is the only form of energy that surpasses nuclear in terms of production. Supporters of nuclear energy argue that it provides a sustainable form of energy that reduces the amount of carbon emissions while those against it argue that it is dangerous and accidents have occurred in the past. With adequate safety regulations, it can be very safe and financially stable.
How Nuclear Power Works
Initially, nuclear power sounds intimidating. The word nuclear holds an aura of mystery and misconception that can be diminished by a firmer understanding. Overall, the process is very similar to that of a coal power plant except for the reaction that takes place. Nuclear power plants use the heat obtained through nuclear fission to provide about 200 MeV of energy per atom. Uranium-235, one of the most common fuels used, decays naturally by alpha radiation. This process of an atom splitting up into a molecule with two neutrons and a proton can be sped up with the collision of another neutron. As the atom splits, radiation is released. The radiation causes water to heat up and form steam. This steam turns turbines that turn generators. Finally, electrical power is produced. This electrical power is used to operate appliances.
The nuclear power plant looks very similar to the figure shown below. The containment structure is made to ensure that there are not any radiation leaks. The nuclear fission reaction occurs inside this structure in the reactor. From there the heat from the reactor is transferred to the steam generator that then flows to the turbine. As the turbine turns, energy is generated from the generator. After the steam has been used at the turbine, it flows down to the condenser where it is transferred back from gas to liquid. This picture was obtained from depatebedia.org.
Pros of Nuclear power
In a world where the depletion of fossil fuels and preservation of the environment are huge concerns, nuclear power is a viable solution since it is produces very minimal air pollution and there is enough uranium left to last much longer than coal.
One of the major benefits of nuclear power is its environmental impact. It is very different from coal which spews out dangerous particles into the air. Air pollution is classified as the release of car bon dioxide, sulfur dioxides, and nitrogen dioxides into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that over time increases the temperature of the Earth. Sulfur dioxides and nitrogen dioxides cause acid rain. Nuclear power is in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 1970, an act made to protect the Earth's air quality and reduce the amount of emissions released by power plants of all types.
A major issue with coal is the eminent depletion. The World Coal Organization estimates that with the current production of energy, coal will last another 118 years. Even though this is much more than the estimated 50-60 years expected of natural gas, it is still not sufficient. Uranium, the primary source for nuclear power is expected to last at least 230 years. This is with the current technology and modern extraction methods. This is expected to improve and extend the amount of time uranium will last.
Although, nuclear power plants are more expensive to build, they have been calculated to produce more kilowatts than coal, wind or solar for less money. This means in the long run they are economically sufficient.
Cons of Nuclear Power
There is no way to produce 100% clean energy. Nuclear power has a non-biodegradable by product known as nuclear waste. Its long term storage is very expensive. Since the amount of radiation released decreases so slowly, it would have to be stored safely for thousands of years. Also, in a commercial plant that produces tons of waste within a short period of time, it is often very difficult to keep track of. There is a possibility that this waste could be used to create a dirty bomb. This would mean that nuclear power plants would have to be carefully monitored to ensure the safety of a nation.
Worldwide there have been around 99 accidents due to nuclear power plants. These accidents led to large exposure of humans and the environment to radioactivity. The Environmental Protection Agency states that prolonged exposure of radiation can cause burns or radiation sickness. Symptoms include nausea, weakness, hair loss, skin burns and reduced organ function. If the amount of radiation is large enough this can even lead to death.
Nuclear Power Debate
The controversy surrounding nuclear power has been occurring since 1970's and still has not been completely resolved. There are those that believe the chance of a carbon emission free and sustainable form of energy outweighs any dangers that might occur with nuclear waste. There are those that do not have the same point of view. It is debated how much of a risk nuclear waste and the mining of uranium poses and whether or not there are better options available. The reliability of nuclear power is also debated where there are people that argue for both ends of the spectrum.
The Point
Although, nuclear power has had various mishaps in the past, with the proper regulations and care, it can be very safe. It releases less radiation than coal does during normal circumstances. Financially, it tends to be beneficial in the long run even though the initial cost of building the plant tends to be costly.
Arguably the most frequent sources of criticism against nuclear power involve the safety of the plant. Plant safety can attributed to two major sources: government regulations and technological advancements. Despite having regulations and safety controls in place, there have been three major nuclear disasters. It's important to know why past mistakes happened in order to understand why nuclear power is safe to use on American soil.
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Government regulations exist to ensure that nuclear power plants have the latest safety measures in place at all times. In America, these regulations are defined by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or NRC. The NRC was established in 1974 by 42 U.S.C. §5841(a). According to 42 U.S.C. §5841(f), the NRC replaces the Atomic Energy Commission and handles all licensing of nuclear activities.
The NRC is the only agency in America that can permit or deny any entity from working with nuclear materials in the U.S. Without a license, one cannot build, operate, or decommission a nuclear plant.[1]
Inspections of nuclear plants are also handled by the NRC. Approximately 2,000 inspections occur each year, and failed inspections can result in a plant losing its license and ability to operate.[2]
The NRC investigates all accusations of wrongdoing involving a nuclear power plant.[3] These investigations are led by an Office of Investigations Special Agent, or OI Special Agent. These OI Special Agents take part in many of the same investigative techniques as ordinary members of law enforcement but have the added benefit of being supported with technical knowledge from the NRC.
When nuclear power plants lose their license or simply need to be taken down, the NRC is responsible for managing the process of decommissioning the site.[4] It's important for this process to be closely monitored because the radioactive materials found at nuclear plants can be deadly if they're not disposed in a safe manner.
Past Failures
Analyzing past failures is an effective way to determine if those same mistakes are likely to occur again. This section covers the three worst accidents in the history of nuclear power: Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima Daiichi.
Generally, a disaster in a nuclear power plant is a meltdown. Sources of meltdown can include operator mistakes, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. The ramifications of a meltdown can disastrous, including death, injury, monetary damages, and loss of power. For each of the three disasters, the problems, ramifications, and potential for future mitigation will be analyzed.
Three Mile Island
Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station is an American nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.[5] On March 28th, 1979, its reactor number two, a Babcock and Wilcox reactor,[6] underwent a partial nuclear meltdown.[7]
The initial problem that resulted in the partial meltdown was a failure in the main pump feeding the steam generator.[6] In addition to the primary pumps, nuclear plants also have auxiliary pumps that take over when the primary pumps fail. However, on the day of the partial meltdown, that backup mechanism was taken offline for service. Running the system while the auxiliary pumps aren't online is a serious violation of NRC rules. If plant management had followed NRC rules, the operators would have had enough time to shut down the system before a meltdown could occur.
Although there were no known deaths[8] [9] resulting from the violation of NRC rules, there were some other ramifications. The cleanup process cost over $1 billion USD and took fourteen years to complete.[10] Additionally, there is now a black mark in the history of nuclear power that only time can diminish.
This disaster can be prevented in the future by simply following NRC regulations. The NRC was only five years old at the time of the meltdown and there hasn't been any other major disasters at plants under NRC regulation ever since.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was located in Chernobyl, Ukraine. On April 26th, 1986, the roof of the room housing reactor four blew off, releasing toxic radiation into the environment.[11]
Unlike American nuclear reactors, the reactors at Chernobyl had no real containment structure. As a result, when an explosion occurred during a test designed to improve a safety issue[11] (which wasn't even authorized by Soviet regulators[12]), the radioactive materials went straight through the roof and into surrounding areas.
Unlike the accident at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl may result in as many as five hundred thousand deaths.[13] Large portions of the surrounding areas will have to remain evacuated for decades and the worst areas will take even longer.[14] The accident is estimated to have cost more than $13 billion.
According to the NRC, U.S. reactors are not susceptible to the problems that caused the Chernobyl explosions.[15] Similar to Three Mile Island, the problems might have been prevented if proper protocol were followed. Instead, regulators weren't notified of the unsafe testing and many people lost their lives.
Fukushima Daiichi
The most recent nuclear disaster occurred at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant on March 11th, 2011.[16] Three General Electric Mark I reactors underwent a full meltdown[17] after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a 45-foot tsunami.[18]
After the plant was damaged[18] by the two natural disasters, the operators successfully completed a shutdown to stop the nuclear chain reaction inside the steam generator.[16] However, radioactive byproducts inside the reactor eventually resulted in the three full meltdowns.
Like Three Mile Island, this disaster resulted in no known deaths and might have as few as 130 future deaths from cancer.[17] Additionally, Japan is spending $13 billion on decontamination.
Moving forward, American plants will be prepared for similar natural disasters in order to comply with new NRC regulations designed to mitigate the problems with Fukushima.[19] All licensees are now required to reassess their plants to make sure they are in compliance with new NRC regulations.
Financial Considerations
There are many factors to consider when determining if nuclear power is economically beneficial or financially irresponsible. Naturally, there are arguments that range across a broad spectrum, and it is difficult to determine which is most accurate. Breaking up the factors into two categories offers a simpler way to analyze the financial effects of nuclear power. These categories are:
- Initial costs
- Anticipated return on investments
The initial costs of using nuclear power is a very in-depth topic. It spans from the costs of necessary research to advance the idea all the way to the costs of physically building nuclear power plants.
Research is an absolute necessity if nuclear power is ever going to be the primary supplier of electricity in the world. Nuclear power is still a relatively new idea, which means there is still a lot of information that needs to be discovered in order to maximize the efficiency and safety of nuclear power. Unfortunately, the only way to discover this information is through research. Also because of the high volatility of the materials and new technology that is required to study nuclear power, research is far from cheap. It is difficult to say exactly how much this research costs, but the question is, "is it worth it?".
The cost of physically building power plants is another major component is determining the financial effects of nuclear power. Like the cost of research, building nuclear power plants are not cheap due to factors affiliated with nuclear power and how much we know about it. The estimated cost to build a nuclear power plant today is in the range of five to ten billion dollars. This quantity does not include the costs of maintenance and operations after completion of the power plant. It is also important to consider the impact that a multi-billion dollar loan has on an economy such as the one we are experiencing now. The defaulting on a loan of that magnitude would be detrimental, and unlike research funding cannot simply be stopped. The cost of building a new nuclear power plant would be an upfront cost, so there is no opportunity to cut your losses later on.
While the initial costs may appear to be too expensive and unreasonable, there seems to be a lot of promise that in the long run it will be worth it. In other words the anticipated return on the investment of producing nuclear power plants is worth the initial costs. According to an article by Nuclear Fissionary, nuclear power over all is the second cheapest form of electricity production as seen below.
(image from: NuclearFissionary.com)
This projection considers the seven most popular forms of electricity production along the same basis. It takes into account construction costs, the actual electricity production costs, and the decommissioning costs (specifically for nuclear) and determines the final cost per kilowatt-hours.
Based on these findings, it is clear hydroelectric power is the most cost effective form of electricity production followed by nuclear power. Unfortunately, hydroelectric power is not available everywhere. It can only be used in places that have a flowing water source with enough flow to turn the massive hydraulic turbines. This greatly limits the number of sites where hydroelectric power could be produced. On the other hand, nuclear power has almost no geographic restrictions other than those placed on it by government agencies. So, when considering other forms of production that can be performed almost anywhere, it is clear nuclear power is the best option.
It is clear that nuclear power has a very high initial cost due to the aspects associated with nuclear power. The cost of research, construction, and everything else involved with producing nuclear power on a large scale is expensive. However, with all things considered, when compared to traditional forms of energy production, nuclear power is much more inexpensive to produce. Additionally, despite the safety concerns by the general public, nuclear power is, in fact, very safe. It is on these grounds that despite the high initial costs, and bad reputation with respect to safety, nuclear power is a wise investment in the long run.
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Jason Cayanong
I agree with using nuclear power as an alternative energy source but not as a permanent one. While the chance of nuclear meltdowns occurring is slim, they have happened even if some were due to human error. Using it over a long period of time gives that chance more time to happen. The cost of construction and production are the most appealing factors, however, it would be nice to convert to a free energy such as solar power. But since the cost of its construction is so high it makes it not a viable choice. Nuclear power is the perfect option to choose until we find a way to have completely free energy. But that slim chance of losing many lives is too significant to use nuclear power forever.
The following website is a pdf from an association against nuclear power. I'm not against it, I present it only to display the possibilities in a logical way:
Hopefully everyone agrees that nuclear power is a good source of energy only temporarily.
Micah Fulton
I also agree that nuclear power is definitely a powerful alternative to fossil fuels such as coal. In most cases, the benefits to nuclear power outweigh the possible downfalls. Nuclear power is a clean alternative to fossil fuels and the cost to maintain a plant is a benefit, but because of the bad perception of nuclear power due to catastrophes such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island.
Unfortunately because of nuclear power's capability to harm the public is often placed on the same scale as an atomic weapon, Nuclear power will never be the most favorably viewed alternative fuel source.
The L.A Times did an interesting article on why nuclear power is still a good option. This might be a beneficial read for those interested, http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/10/opinion/la-oe-lynas-nukes-20110410
Joey Hutchins
A lot of great points are brought up in previous revisions regarding the inherent risks brought up by Nuclear energy. It is worth while to mention that the way in which we do nuclear right now is not the only way to do it, nor is it the safest. One can be quick to generalize nuclear to some key descriptors like radiation, explosions, nuclear bombs, and poisoned water. While most of these are true in the past, I urge others to take more research into nuclear power, and namely an alternative in the nuclear world which takes use of Thorium.
Similarly to the fact that there are multiple ways to do solar energy, wind energy, hydraulic energy, and coal energy - there are many different ways to do nuclear energy, and most of them are not discussed due to quick generalizations that nuclear is incredibly unsafe, which is not necessarily true.
Grant Sandlin
This article is very well written and could be used to educate someone who knows nothing about nuclear power. Most of the main topics regarding nuclear power were covered in your article; however I think a main point that could have been addressed was the mental barrier people have against nuclear power. While nuclear power is generally very safe, people are very afraid of it and that is one of the main reasons that it is not a mainstream power source in the world today. This article could have been improved upon if that topic was not only discussed, but possible solutions were suggested as well. I do believe that if nuclear power were ever to become big, people would have to accept it as a safe option. This could be solved through massive advertisement, or perhaps tours of nuclear facilities, etc. Overall it is a great article and could only be improved upon in my eyes by discussing the major point listed above.
Ashby Lee
Nuclear Power has proved itself as an effective and safe method of sustainable energy. Despite a few instances of error with nuclear energy, the US Navy as well as other countries such as Great Britain and Russia, have used nuclear power in submarines and aircraft carriers for the last few decades. The powerplants on these vessels are safe even with a number of people operating in close vicinity to nuclear radiation. Using these plants as a model and possibly expanding the size of them, nuclear energy would be a viable source of energy until other renewable energy sources like solar and wind can prove to be more cost efficient.


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I started writing this article in the aftermath of the Mumbai Terrorist attack. It is what I have observed and felt.
Where was I when the terrorists attacked??? I was sitting at home watching the horror unfold in front of my eyes. First I was bewildered... later furious – was wondering how these people got in and what daring to infiltrate one of the strongest pillars of Indian democracy, its financial capital. But in the end, it seemed almost comical. How could a city like Mumbai allow itself to fall prey to a prank like this.... this had to be unreal... but it was very real... real funny that is...
What did we do?? We sat in our homes while spineless pot-bellied cops tried to kill the terrorists armed with the lathis donated by the British. When i saw telephonic intercepts on the news, I was even more bewildered. In at least 2 spots, the police were inside the attacked structures at exceptional strategic locations. Could they have prevented this all? Maybe – had they been given the backup when it was required the whole tragedy could have been averted.
I felt ashamed when our home minister acted like a woman going for a party – changing clothes like a courtesan – to charm the waiting sharks. Ha... that was a sight I tell you. Hell, the navy headquarters is a stone throw away from the Taj – but they were waiting for "orders".
But maybe we are too used to this. The political blame-game that followed was legendary. And for the first time I was reminded of the "Shame of Being an Indian". Let me be very frank, i wanted to go out there and fight for my country. I wanted to rip those terrorists cell by the vary cell of their being. But what did i do?? I was confined to the sofa like many other youths. That was the time when i was reminded of the IMPOTENCE OF THE INDIAN YOUTH.


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Browse Exhibits (5 total)
Exceptional Artwork
This project began as a way to understand the text of the fable, but I quickly realized that for many versions of the story, the illustrations were at least as important as the text. I have tried to provide some sort of image for every variation in the collection, though most have only small, low-quality woodcuts. A handful have really excellent art which I thought bore special mention. For the visual folks out there, I've created an exhibit of the five best pieces of artwork in the collection.
Fables in Verse
This exhibit examines variations on the fable which are told in meter and rhyme. Many of these versions are very similar, but their differences are interesting and important.
Readers are textbooks designed for use in a formal school setting. Because they must engage with a very young audience and often have a secondary purpose (IE teaching vocabulary words), they often have the most interesting variations on the story.
Unusual Versions
This collection highlights the five most interesting or unusual variations I found in no particular order. One is a modern spoof, one appears to be a very old spoof, one is a rather cynical Romanian version with spoof-like elements, and the other two are primarily unusual for their choice of setting.
Very Old Versions
"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" is an extremely old story, older than many stories in the Bible, for example. The scope of this collection means that the vast majority of variations of the fable will come after the 19th century. I have placed all variations that predate the 19th century in a separate collection, which introduces them chronologically. Many later versions in this collection simply borrow from the older versions discussed here.


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"Be together for Water & Sanitation Secure Bihar."
To unite best of expertise, resources and ingenuity to address water & Sanitation related challenges in Bihar with a special focus where needs are greatest.
The Goals of the Viswash are to ensure sustainable water management that benefits the environment and all people of Bihar, with particular attention to gender & Socio economic considerations, through:
Improving the quantity, quality and accessibility of water, sanitation and hygiene services to promote better health & improved quality of life of people in Bihar.
Advancing integrated water resources management to conserve and restore watersheds, to curb pollution, to adapt to climate change, and to reduce risk from floods and droughts.
To work for restoration of the dignity of river Gages by lobbying against the practices that pollutes the river.
Increasing efficiency and productivity of water use to boost agricultural and industrial output and conserve water.
Improving governance for economic, environmental and social sustainability through stronger public and private institutions, policies and processes.
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The Viswash facilitates knowledge exchanges between communities, organisations and expertise.
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The Viswash members collaborate to bring the best of expertise together to address a key challenge in thematic areas such as WASH, Integrated Water Resource Management, water security and risk and others.
Viswash advocates Citizens duty & realization of entitlement towards water and sanitation.Viswash advocates restoration of the old glory of river Ganges.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Christy and Steve are getting married in June at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club! It should be a beautiful wedding for this happy couple!
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Catherine and Billy got married on Good Friday at Club Continental in Orange Park. It was a gorgeous evening wedding at sunset and I can't wait for them to see their images!
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Stacy & Jeremiah had a beautiful wedding held at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club on a gorgeous spring day! Everything went so beautifully, a special thanks to Jenna at Celebrate! for coordinating it perfectly!!!
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Lower East Side music shop Ludlow Guitars had its last day earlier this week, ending its 17-year run on the street that gave it its name. As the shop's owner, Kaan Howell, busily packed the place up in preparation for its decamp to Brooklyn, he took some time to get a couple final polaroids in the old shop—presumably the last before it inevitably turns into a fusion restaurant/hotel/dog therapist.
On Monday, Howell and his employee Garrett Lovell—along with members of the neighboring Con Artist Collective—took a moment to celebrate the memories. Photographer Nick McManus snapped these Parting Shots for us.
The guitar shop has been at its 172 Ludlow location for the last six years and before that was just up the block at 162 Ludlow for its first eleven years. Now, Howell says, they're looking to reopen in the coming months in either Bushwick or Bed-Stuy.
In a statement on the shop's website, Howell wrote, "We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for helping making Ludlow Guitars what it is today, and though we are sad to go, not all is lost."
Howell said he made the decision to move not because he couldn't make rent on Ludlow, but because the neighborhood had changed so much that he knew it would only be a matter of time before they had to relocate.
"To keep this shop going properly in the longterm and for the best of its future it needs to have a little change," Howell told us. "The change is partly to do with how this neighborhood is changing, which is different than [when we started]."
Even though his lease isn't up, Howell said he looked around at the influx of upscale clothing stores and luxury hotels and figured now was as good a time as any to move on. This way, he'll at least get to leave on his own terms. The move to Bushwick he added, makes sense, since "a lot of the people who originally started on the Lower East Side when I was here moved out into Brooklyn and a lot of them ended up in Bushwick."
Despite the change in scenery, Howell said that the shop will most likely keep the name "Ludlow." Howell, who is British, pointed out that there are plenty of other Ludlow-named places in the world, like Ludlow Castle in England—so it's not just a LES thing.
All those decisions, however, are a while off. For now, Howell is busy packing up the shop's guitars, amps, pedals and miscellany. So busy, in fact, that he says the emotional weight of leaving his longtime home-away-from-home hasn't really sunk in yet.
"I feel like I've gone to the doctor's and I've been told I have something terminal and that I'm actually just not listening to it," Howell said. "It hasn't quite hit me yet—I have the sense it's going to, but I'm not accepting it yet."


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The first Social Media Presidential Administration
Community Guy
The first blog post on the new Obama administration Whitehouse.gov site answers the question. Just like your new government, WhiteHouse.gov and the rest of the Administration's online programs will put citizens first. Check out the briefing room, keep tabs on the blog (RSS feed) and take a moment to sign up for e-mail updates from the President and his administration so you can be sure to know about major announcements and decisions.


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Jul 18
Further to Fall
This one is probably the most polished of the new batch of songs. I introduced a recent performance of it with the fact that I'm from the South and a lot of my songs have some twang in them. After I finished playing, somebody said to me "nah, man, not too much twang at all."
As if twang was a bad thing.
So when you listen to this one, close your eyes and see if you can hear some heavy pedal steel guitar in the background. That's how I hear it when I play it.


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SYDNEY (NS) – February 19, 2010 – The Government of Canada is investing more than $635,000 to support the East Coast Music Association (ECMA). The funding is being provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) and the Department of Canadian Heritage.
The announcement was made today by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of ACOA and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
"Atlantic Canada's music industry is renowned for its ability to produce world-class musicians," said Minister MacKay. "The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of the music sector to Atlantic Canada's economy and the export potential of the region's performers. That's why we support initiatives like the ECMAs that promote Atlantic Canada's talented performers both at home and abroad."
"Our Government is proud to support the promotion of Atlantic Canada's talented singers, songwriters, and musicians," said Minister Moore. "Year after year, the East Coast Music Awards allow Canadians across the country to rediscover the creativity and diversity of the region's rich musical culture."
The ECMA's marquee production is the East Coast Music Awards. The 22nd edition of its awards, conference and festival will be held in Sydney, Nova Scotia, from March 4 to 7, 2010. The event is complemented by an international program that brings buyers, presenters and cultural trade officers from embassies and consulates around the world to Atlantic Canada for a showcase of the region's talent. In addition, the program offers export training, networking and marketing opportunities for Atlantic Canadian performers, publishers and managers.
"In a climate where there are many deserving voices seeking support, I am thrilled that the Government of Canada recognizes the substantial role that culture plays in the lives of Canadians and the country's economic recovery," said ECMA's Executive Director, Su Hutchinson. "ECMA members are amongst the very best cultural ambassadors for the Atlantic region and Canada, and with this multi-event support, ECMA will be able to serve, promote and support their essential talent."
The ECMA is a non-profit association whose music presentation has grown from a one-day $1,000 event to a four-day international gathering with a budget of approximately $1.6 million. The awards, conference and festival are attended by more than 2,500 industry representatives and performers.
ACOA's funding will support the association's marketing initiatives and promotional events, including its annual awards, conference and festival. ECBC's funding will assist with this year's International Export Program component.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is also providing a total of $140,000 for the 2010 edition of the East Coast Music Awards.
Dan DugasDirector of Communications Minister of National Defence 613-996-3100
D.A. LandryCommunicationsEnterprise Cap Breton Corporation902-564-3617
(This news release is available on the Internet at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca under Media Room)


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How to Make a Bow
You mastered tying your shoelaces as a kid and have never looked back. But making a bow, especially with ribbon, is another story. Don't be intimidated—it's a lot easier than it looks. Remember that bunny ear trick you were taught years ago? It still applies when making bows!
Bows are the perfect topper to gifts and a lovely addition to your wedding day decor. You can tie bows with any kind of ribbon or even make the bows out of paper. From simple bows (perfect for flower girl sashes and wedding programs) to more elaborate bows with wired ribbon (a pretty finishing touch for wreaths and pew bows), we've got you covered. Check out our how-to video to make a bow and read on for step-by-step, bow-tying instructions.
- How to Make a Simple Bow Out of Ribbon
- How to Make a Bow Out of Paper
- How to Make a Bow Out of Wired Ribbon
- How to Make a Floral Bow Out of Ribbon
How to Make a Simple Bow Out of Ribbon
You can make a simple bow with any kind of ribbon: silk, grosgrain, velvet or wired. Choose a ribbon in your desired thickness. Any width works, but the wider the ribbon, the bigger the bow.
Supplies: ribbon, ruler, scissors
Instructions for making a bow out of ribbon:
- Cut a piece of ribbon. Fifteen to 20 inches of ribbon will make a nice-size, simple bow.
- Make two loops (or bunny ears) with your ribbon. Adjust the loops to be the size you want the loops of your bow to be. Make sure your tails are fairly even too.
- Fold the left loop over the right loop and bring it around and back through the center hole.
- Pull tight to create a knot. Tug on the loops and tails to finesse your bow, and remember: No one gets a perfect bow on the first try.
How to Make a Bow Out of Paper
Paper bows are a cute alternative to ribbon bows, especially for small gifts (think: bridesmaid jewelry). We created a foolproof template for you to make this bow "tying" a cinch.
Supplies: template, printer, card stock, pencil, scissors, glue
Instructions for making a bow out of paper:
- Download our bow template and print. (See bottom of article.)
- Trace the template onto card stock, then cut.
- Place a dot of glue in the center of the bow piece. Fold one rounded edge side to the center and press to adhere. Add another dot of glue and repeat with the other side.
- Add a dot of glue to the center of the tail piece and attach the bow.
- Wrap the small band around the center of your bow and glue the sides together at the back.
How to Make a Bow Out of Wired Ribbon
Wired ribbon is a crafter-lover's dream. Even novice DIY-ers love it, because it's so forgiving. The thin and flexible wired edge allows you to mold the ribbon in any bow configuration you'd like.
Supplies: wired ribbon, ruler, scissors, pipe cleaner
Instructions for making a bow out of wired ribbon:
- Take a long piece of ribbon (at least 36 inches) and create a loop at one end, folding one side over itself. Use your thumb to hold down the inside of the loop. This is the center of your bow.
- Create another, larger loop with the same piece of ribbon and fold in underneath the center loop. Repeat on the opposite side of the bow.
- Continue making loops, alternating sides and making each set a little longer or bigger than the previous one.
- When you have as many loops as you'd like, make one final loop. This one should be big and will actually be the tails to your bow. Trim the ribbon close to the center of the bow.
- Tuck this edge under the bow. Insert a pipe cleaner under the center loop to gather all the loops of the bow. Twist to secure and trim edges.
- Cut the final long loop, giving your bow two tails.
- Fluff the loops to give your bow shape and fullness.
- Trim the tails at a diagonal to create two points to each tail (optional).
How to Make a Floral Bow Out of Ribbon
This bow style is most often used by florists for a finishing touch on a bud vase or corsage. Florists typically use floral ribbon, which has a flat, waterproof finish. Our twist makes this bow perfect for other things too, like embellishing a wedding program basket or adding a little flair to a card box. Choose the ribbon that works best for the project (we used wired satin for our bow).
Supplies: ribbon, ruler, scissors
Instructions for making a floral bow out of ribbon:
- Cut two pieces of ribbon, one short (about 12 inches) and one long (depending on the size of your bow, 1 to 2 yards).
- Create a loop with the end of your long piece of ribbon, then twist.
- Holding the twist taught with one hand, make another loop on the opposite side on the bow. Then twist.
- Repeat these steps, making alternating loops until you achieve your desired size (we made four loops on each side). You should still have some hanging ribbon, which will become one of your tails.
- Use the shorter piece of ribbon to tie the loops together. Tie the knot at one end, leaving the second, longer end loose—this will be the second half of your tail. Double knot so the bow is secure.
- Trim tails and fluff individual loops for a full bow.
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Could this little brush set from Japonesque be the prettiest little make-up tools you have seen? As a sucker of anything animal print… I think they just might be.
They're not just pretty, but also really, really soft! The kabuki and the blusher are my favourites from the set, the eyeshadow brushes are just as soft but for me the shape isn't quite how I like it (I prefer shorter bristles…what can I say, I'm fussy). But they are good for blending – just maybe not for precise/controlled application.
I should also say that the quality of Japonesque brushes in general is really impressive – I've been playing with some others from the range for a while now but these ones were just too lovely to wait to show you!
The who Safari Chis range really is gorgeous – almost too nice to use, I don't want to spoil the patterns by actually using them!
The Safari Chic range is available form HQhair.com – brush set HERE (£28) and kabuki (£19) HERE
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Idle No More marches into Halifax
Crowd advocates for environmental protection and indigenous land rights
January 29, 2013, 12:38 PM ADT
Last updated February 4, 2013, 5:38 PM ADT
(Video: Alison Chiang)
"Treaty rights are human rights! Idle No More!"
A crowd carrying flags and beating drums marches across the Macdonald Bridge.
The Trail of Fire march was organized in solidarity with a group of First Nations Youth walking from northern Quebec to Parliament. It began on Sunday at the Shubenacadie residential school grounds with a march to Indian Brook First Nations.
Monday brought the march to Halifax.
Supporters want the government to repeal Bill C-45, which changes the Indian Act without consulting First Nations. The bill also reduces the number of protected lakes from 32,000 to 97 under the Navigation Protection Act.
"It doesn't matter what group you're part of or what you believe we all have the right to a healthy environment," said Ali Vervaeke.
Vervaeke, who is studying international development at Dalhousie University, is also the Atlantic Organizing Assistant for the Council of Canadians. She said Idle No More brings together many groups that share common interests.
The House of Commons meet on Monday after a six-week break. Vervaeke said that it's important to send a message to the government that the people are paying attention. She said the "Harper agenda" values corporations more than social wellbeing and believes that profit is the bottom line.
"We don't believe in that, "said Vervaeke.
"We want to find a system that incorporates economy and society and the environment in a healthy way that promotes the interests of all."
Miles Howe marched holding a sign that read, 'Harper can kiss my treaty ass.' He said the treaties offered peace and friendship. The Mik'maq never intended to surrender their land to the British.
"We're not acting in accordance with peace and friendship or on a nation to nation level at this stage," said Howe.
He said Harper overrode the treaties when the omnibus bill was passed and Bill C-45 was approved. Howe believes the government should be working with native Canadians to rewrite the Indian Act. He also wants the government to raise their standard of living.
"You can't keep kicking somebody in the face and now just get up and sit at the table with me and now lets figure it all out," he said.
The group stopped at Citadel Hill for a short prayer.
Michael Stephens recalls that governor Edward Cornwallis founded the Citadel on Mik'maq hunting grounds. Cornwallis issued a scalping proclamation in 1749 which rewarded settlers with 10 Guineas for killing a Mik'maq. This proclamation was legal until the 1990s.
"This kind of history is stuff that we're not learning in our schools."
Shelley Young is one of the organizers for Idle No More and she also wants people to know the history of her people. She said her grandmother went to a residential school and the effects were passed down through her family.
"What we've been trying to do is empower our children, empower our people."
She instructed the crowd to hold hands and dance in a circle, a round dance. Then there's drumming, throat singing, and presentations.
Erin Wunker, director of the Canadian Studies program at Dalhousie, spoke on stage. Wunker said non-aboriginals need to work hard to educate themselves about treaty rights and native history.
"Thank you very much to my First Nations neighbours who really are the only people in this country with the constitutional right to stand up for us and we need to stand with them against this government."
There will be a national Idle No More live video conference on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students across the country can ask activists questions about the movement, major issues and next steps.
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Unemployment in South Africa is extremely high and unevenly distributed, being concentrated among young less skilled blacks.
Mr. Gurría underlined that business ethics should be at the center of any new road-map for the global economy. Markets should not only be more stable, but morally acceptable as well. He said that it is time to reunite ethics and economics through a solid, transparent and updated set of rules.
The 2nd OECD-Southeast Asia Regional Forum will be held in Thailand on 27-28 April 2009. Drawing on bilateral discussions with several countries in the region and identifying areas of common interest, the OECD proposes the theme of Enhancing Competitiveness through Regional Integration.
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While there is no presumption of per se illegality of structural links between competitors, minority shareholdings and interlocking directorates can have negative effects on competition depending on the circumstances, either by reducing the individual incentives to compete or by facilitating collusion. In OECD countries, merger review rules are most frequently used to examine the competitive effects of minority shareholdings. However,
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OECD Chief Economist, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel's presentation on 18 November, 2008 at the OECD-World Bank joint conference on innovation and sustainable growth in a globalized world.
This working paper suggests that establishing stronger vertical separation between network access provision and potentially competitive services will be the main challenge for Germany going forward.
In his remarks delivered at the APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting, Mr. Gurría explained that designing structural reform has been at the core of the OECD's mission since its inception, to promote a better functioning of the global economy and raise living standards in member and partner countries. Now the OECD has gone one step further, trying to figure out how reform can be successfully implemented.
We are seeking your input to our work on competition issues. This survey will only take a short time to complete and the data collected will be used to improve our documents and website.
In his speech delivered at the China Development Forum, Mr Gurria described the growing OECD collaboration with China, highlighting the benefits for China, the Organisation and for the world economy as a whole.