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Jo Loth's Julius Caesar is a powerhouse drama
JO LOTH'S Julius Caesar continues at Brisbane Powerhouse for a strictly-limited season this weekend.
Highlights include the performances of Sunshine Coast talent Ross Miller and Annie Sterling, who has composed some stunning original music for the revised production.
"In Shakespeare, it's all about honouring the original play but bringing a little bit of new magic to it," Sterling said.
Re-staging the show in the intimate Visy Theatre means that even if you saw the original production last year, this is a slightly different experience.
As contemporary civilisation collapses, and amid the ruins and dust, a group of storytellers examine where humanity went wrong. Final performances are November 9 and 10. Book at brisbanepowerhouse.org
After Juliet
IT'S not even summer yet but it's hot and humid, and everyone is wondering what life will be like ...after Juliet.
Following the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Sharman McDonald's contemporary lyrical sequel After Juliet is exciting and surprising.
The production is at Buderim War Memorial Hall on November 9 and 10 at 7.30pm and November 11 at 6pm. Book at livetheatre.com.au
Four Flat Whites in Italy
Four Flat Whites in Italy is a heart-warming and hilarious play by New Zealand's most celebrated playwright Roger Hall.
Hall excels at putting real characters in interesting situations and watching them squirm.
Adrian and Alison have been looking forward to a highly anticipated trip to Italy but when the couple they were planning to go with drop out, their new neighbours invite themselves along.
The season opens tonight, November 9, and continues until November 17 at The Lind, Nambour. Book at lindlane.com.au or call 1300 732 764.
Legally Blonde the Musical
SOME of the Sunshine Coast's most exciting emerging performers star in the fabulously-fun, award-winning musical based on the adored smash hit movie.
Legally Blonde the Musical is presented by the BYTES Master Class for 2018 at Buderim War Memorial Hall on November 14, 16 and 17 at 7.30pm and November 18 at 1.30pm and 6pm. Book at livetheatre.com.au
What the Butler Saw
JOE Orton's shameless comedy What the Butler Saw comes to Noosa Arts Theatre next week.
Dr Prentice is married to a nymphomaniac. When caught by his wife interviewing an attractive new secretary, he hides her in the office.
Unbeknown to him, Mrs Prentice is being seduced and blackmailed by a lusty bellhop who wants the same position.
The comedy is on from November 15-21 at 7.30pm.
Book at livetheatre.com.au or call 5449 9343.


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A bench comprising Justices PC Ghose and RF Nariman asked all the parties in the case to file their written arguments by April 6 and posted the matter for further hearing on April 7. Yesterday, the Supreme Court had adjourned the matter for today as Justice Nariman was not present.
The top court will decide whether conspiracy charges will be revived against Mr Advani, 89, and other leaders like Murli Manohar Joshi and Union Minister Uma Bharti. The charge was dropped by lower courts. In the previous hearing earlier this month, the Supreme Court had said it would not accept the discharge of BJP leaders on technical grounds.
Earlier this week, the court suggested an out of court settlement to resolve what it called a "sensitive and sentimental issue". The Chief Justice of India, JS Khehar, even said he is ready to mediate.
Mr Advani's lawyer had told the Supreme Court that if conspiracy charges are added, then 183 witnesses who had testified in a lower court would have to be called again.
Today, the BJP leaders' lawyer sought permission from the court for appearing before another bench in a part-heard matter.
Mr Advani, Mr Joshi and a dozen others including Vinay Katiyar and Kalyan Singh were freed by a court in Raebareli of conspiracy charges in the razing of the 16th century Babri mosque in Ayodhya in December 1992 by Hindu activists who believed it was built on the birthplace of Lord Ram.
The Supreme Court, in 2011, had stayed the Allahabad High Court order. The verdict said the site of Babri mosque is to be divided into three parts, each going to Nirmohi Akhara, Ram Lalla and the Sunni Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh.
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Bairdwatson Trust Grants Awarded 2016 – 2017
£12,800 was awarded to Windmills Lanarkshire Ltd in October 2017 to support the delivery of an employability and training project based in Windmills Café in Motherwell.
Also in October 2017, the Trust awarded Girvan Youth Trust £10,000 towards their innovative "Project SEARCH" employability and training project, which will be based at Culzean Castle.
Ayr United Football Academy (AUFA)
In May 2017, a grant of £10,320 was awarded to AUFA to support participants aged between 16 and 24 years old go through a 12 week programme which will cover improving employability skills such as C.V. creation, interview preparation and career planning. The course will also have sessions on the football pitch training as a team, working in groups to deliver coaching sessions, improving confidence and self-esteem.
Kirkshaw's Neighbourhood Centre
May 2017, Kirkshaw's Neighbourhood Centre was awarded a grant of £10,250 for the second year of their employability project working in the local community of Coatbridge.
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau
In May 2016, a grant of £9,600 was awarded to support the employment of an Employability Officer to deliver an employability programme across Lanarkshire to support people impacted by mental health, young people who have never been employed and those deemed to be far removed from the employment market in North Lanarkshire.
South Asia Voluntary Enterprise
Baird Watson have supported SAVE UK with a grant of £10,000, for the last three years. This project supports employment training with women and other deprived groups in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India. SAVE is a Scottish charity based in Glasgow and working in the eastern states of India.
National Trust for Scotland
A grant of £8,000 annually for 4 years was made in June 2014 to the National Trust for Scotland for their Stonemason Apprentice scheme based at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire.
In May 2015 an ward of £9320 for 3 years was made towards the post of an Employability Support Officer in Coatbridge/Airdrie.
In May 2016 a grant of £9,000 was awarded to support one Football Academy designed to support unemployed 16-24 year olds to move into education, employment and training.


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Somehow it's February. Do you ever notice how quickly time passes these days? And then acknowledge that scientifically it has always passed at the same rate, but that your perception of its speed has sped up, or has it, and that perception is ultimately all that matters to you, and then realize that the time from when you were born until now feels like nothing because it is and the amount of time between tomorrow and death is the same and spiral into a panic?
I am fairly confident I am going to live to be old. The only evidence I have to the contrary is the tv show-worthy level of written, undiscovered nonsense I'm leaving for those close to me to discover after I die. As if that isn't irrational enough, the reason I think I'll live to be old is because "God takes those he loves most first." Lol. But what I mean is that it seems to me that often those who die young have the best hearts, and the rest of us are given more time to get ourselves in order.
At least that's my strategy to make sense of the world and put myself down simultaneously. Share yours in the comments below.
I consider myself a moody person (like think I might have bipolar personality disorder but am avoiding being diagnosed because I think that would just worsen it and am not interested in taking anything for it moody). As such, it is difficult for me to commit to describing my personality in any certain terms, other than noncommital. One thing though, which is pretty constant about me is my "mindfulness of" (read: obsession with) optimization. It has been a help and a hindrance, but it is me. And that's fine. But how the hell am I supposed to choose where I want to live.
So far, I've lived in a few central California towns, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, a few Sacramento-area towns, and Sacramento itself. As I depart each, I like to think I move forward with a slightly more refined search in what I want from my next, and potentially final destination. Lol. One bubble I nervously kept down as long as I could but was finally burped up in January is the very real likelihood that there are criteria I have not even included in my search because they do not exist (or do so rarely) in California. State-wise, I've only been to CA, Nevada (read: Las Vegas), Oregon (read: Portland), and Washington (read: Vancouver), that I can remember. But I thought each was awesome in it's differentness from California. This lent validity to the bubble, and so a roadtrip was conceived and the baby is due later this year! There is a bigger bubble lurking beneath, named "Every other country on the planet," but I'm keeping it down until I can afford that burp.
Do you think I'm crazy for not wanting to choose somewhere to live until I've quit my job and travelled the country? Comment no for no, comment no for yes. Xo
P.s. Do you ever think about the inherent incongruence of living in an age which as at once defined by both terms "special snowflake" and "big data?" Is it an oxymoron or a paradox?


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Breanna + Jon | Couples shoot in Austin, Texas
I had the pleasure of meeting Breanna late last year while helping a friend with her floral wreath making workshop. She and her husband, Jon, are both entrepreneurs in Austin working on building businesses they love. Which, if you know me, then you know how much I love connecting with passionate people who are doing what it takes to follow their dreams!
Breanna contacted me with a clear vision for this shoot. She wanted to combine a couples session in order to have updated photos of the two of them with individual headshots they could use on social media and their respective websites.
We decided to meet at The Long Center for that great mix of downtown and nature and about 4 other photographers had the same idea that night. I was waiting for Breanna and Jon by the stairs and almost missed them because they showed up looking like freakin' models. Seriously, I thought they had been cast by some fashion company to promote their clothes, that's how good they looked. Just see for yourself below.
Breanna and Jon - y'all were so much fun to chat with and photograph! Thank you for trusting me and letting me drag you around to every nook of the Long Center for these images!


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The Best Films of the Decade So Far - Part III
Listen Up Philip
(Alex Ross Perry, 2014)
What makes Listen Up Philip successful is in the methods it takes to subverting expectations. It's all in nuance, in taking the old and approaching it in a new and interesting way. A film like this would not afford its supporting female character with significant material, yet it's Elisabeth Moss, along with the slew of other women in the film that dominate and direct the film's trajectory. A film like Listen Up Philip would normally not employ an overseeing narrator in such liberal gestures as Perry does here. Yet it's in this unseen narrator where the film offers complications in tense and mood, providing an entirely different dimension to its main character's misanthropy - where the present is spoken of as the past and vice versa. And the decision to shoot on 16mm is the kind of bold choice that gives the film unprecedented warmth and humanity. In what's only his third film, Perry has set himself up as a master-class American filmmaker.
The Immigrant
(James Gray, 2013)
Speaking of master-class filmmakers, James Gray's name isn't often considered in the same vein as other American auteurs such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson, or Richard Linklater, but it should. His two most recent films, Two Lovers and The Immigrant are vibrant examples of a director with a distinct vernacular for film language, paying homage to his city (in his case, New York City) and culture (Judaism) in elegantly crafted and at times critical ways. It's in The Immigrant where Gray's America forces women into prostitution, where men and women operate under the principles of not a flag but a dollar. If the recurring narrative thread of the past five years saw America's youth succumb to a materialistic American Dream that promoted vanity and hedonism, then it's in Gray's The Immigrant that cites the origins of this toxicity – as it is in the 2010s, it was in the 1920s.
A Dangerous Method
(David Cronenberg, 2011)
Among one of my greater critical errors was to listen to the echo chamber regarding A Dangerous Method's perceived lack of "cinematic" qualities back when the film was released in 2011. A rewarding rewatch proved that the film is truly exceptional and a complete filmmaking enterprise. The overt gross-out moments that most viewers are accustomed to in early Cronenberg films – the physical degradation of Jeff Goldblum in The Fly is a vivid example of the way Cronenberg would explicitly address his pet themes of the flesh and the mind – are no longer critical components to his modus operandi. Rather, a more didactic and formally rigorous template has replaced it, where Cronenberg stimulates through the densely cultivated formal aesthetic that he realizes. When viewing A Dangerous Method as an exercise in dominant and submissive behaviors, one can see the use of deep focus, the slight movements of the camera, and the position of characters through the frame as an evolution of thematic and formal intent operating in harmony.
(Xavier Dolan, 2014)
I mentioned in my write-up for Laurence Anyways that Xavier Dolan operates in big and brash strokes. Nothing about that film is small. But in Mommy, we see the director utilize a 1:1 square frame as opposed to a traditional wide-screen format. What good could this possibly do given that Dolan has thrived in excessive gestures? Well, plenty. Dolan has made numerous suggestions that he seeks to make films that one feels and that's the barreling quality that one gathers from Mommy. It's a modern A Woman Under the Influence, where the source of spontaneity is a troubled child. With a triptych of incredible actors – Anne Dorval, Suzanne Clement, and Antoine-Olivier Pilon – we see this square frame fill with such hysteric intensity. The square frame is not a limitation but a formal complement as we see that hysteric intensity reach a breaking point that sees it expand and contract to match its thematic ambitions. An immense work from a director who just seems to get better with subsequent films, Mommy is the closest we've gotten to a John Cassavetes film since Love Streams.
(Richard Ayoade, 2010)
The best Wes Anderson film of the decade so far came in the form of Richard Ayoade's film, Submarine. Not to slight Ayoade's masterful debut (among the decade's very best), but the film's verbal eccentricities recall an early Anderson, notably Rushmore. Yet there's a visual dampness to Submarine – where literally everything about it feels cold and wet – that really sets itself apart visually. Like his sophomore effort The Double, Ayoade is unafraid to call upon his inspirations, where Anderson resides under one sleeve and Jean-Luc Godard under the other. But while the film's coming of age narrative about a young boy and his first love borrows from the vocabulary of those filmmakers, its results are breezy and exciting, filled with an air of freshness. There's a density to Submarine that suggests an even richer cinematic dialectic informing Ayoade's decisions, advising that this is a director with a rich knowledge of cinema history. And because of this, it makes Submarine the sort of film that changes shape each time you return to it.
(Noah Baumbach, 2010)
It's not easy to confess that the older I get the more Noah Baumbach's Greenberg resonates as a film of universal truths. Or at the very least, masculine truths. As Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) returns to his hometown to housesit for his brother, he's met by the rush of the past. But should it come as any surprise that everyone has moved on from the past – the possibilities of a band, the lure of conquests – and opted for something more regimented and practical. Roger's preoccupations with the past feeds into his misanthropic ego – so driven to capture the magic of the past he loses sight of the wonders of the present, with a thoughtful woman (Greta Gerwig) and his old friend (Rhys Ifans) standing by, absorbing his abuse. It's by no means a pleasant film, but Greenberg, much like Noah Baumbach's The Squid and the Whale, captures the salient truths of adulthood with such uncomfortable clarity.
Clouds of Sils Maria
(Oliver Assayas, 2014)
How does someone come to grips with their own frailty? It's the persistent theme found throughout Oliver Assayas' Clouds of Sils Maria, where an aging actress contends with an industry focused on vanity and youth. The door is closing for Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) and within the film's circular logic we see her return to the source of her stardom – the stage. But whereas she once played the vibrant ingénue, she now accepts the mature, co-starring role. And in this acceptance, she finds herself contesting with preordained notions of what it means to get older – she refuses to submit or give in to weakness. This is oft-charted terrain in cinema, but like how John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands enriched this dusty text with urgency in Opening Night, so do Oliver Assayas and Juliette Binoche. But in a formal gambit that only magnifies the marginalization of older women in favor of youth, you see Assayas stray away from Binoche's character. A pop-star diva (Chloe Grace-Moretz) begins to dominate the frame, leaving Binoche on the outskirts of the frame – until she's cut out entirely.
The Wolf of Wall Street
(Martin Scorsese, 2013)
With a rocket strapped to its back, The Wolf of Wall Street is ceaselessly moving. It barrels from scene to scene with such propulsive momentum that it almost conceals some of its technical blemishes (sloppy sound editing, imperfect match-on-action cuts). This gargantuan piece of hyperactive filmmaking would be expected from a young director, but coming from a 70-year old Martin Scorsese? It's further reassurance that Scorsese is among the most vital filmmakers alive today, American or otherwise. And it further establishes Scorsese as a director with a better understanding of movement than any other. His camera operating as an instigator of time with his swift movements operate as montage, where the director barrels through long passages of time with quick efficiency. It also functions in conjunction with the rhythms of a high where film is sped up and slowed down to correspond with its characters. Scorsese's not reinventing the cinematic wheel with these flourishes – but he sure as hell is making it more exciting.
The Wind Rises
(Hayao Miyazaki, 2013)
The films of Hayao Miyazaki, despite the painstaking details of every composed frame, have been matters of the heart. In The Wind Rises, the renowned Japanese director asks his audience and himself: are you designing from the heart? In his decades of output, it's undoubtedly the question he has asked of himself and of his Studio Ghibili compatriots. Notwithstanding its immaculate construction, The Wind Rises is quite unlike any of Miyazaki's other films. It involves a male lead, a departure for a director known for his strong female characters. It's also based on real events, a true change of pace given the fairy tale fables that Miyazaki has made a career on. But while subject of The Wind Rises may suggest that being set in 1920s Japan would anchor it reality, we do see escapes to fantasy, where our protagonist escapes from the war, famine, disease, death, and natural disasters through his capacities to dream and design. A potently personal film, The Wind Rises asks of its audience to continue to strive for their dreams, though acknowledges the perilous personal toll it may take in order to achieve them.
The Skin I Live In
(Pedro Almodóvar, 2011)
There's a difference between a film that involves a big twist and one that's dependent on it. The better "mind-fuck" films, those that obliterate the worldview you have constructed within any given film's confines, are the ones that reward on a second viewing. Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In is such an example. I won't go into specifics about the film's narrative, other than to suggest that it is not for the faint of heart. Though I will note how impressively this film holds up on a second viewing. With the knowledge of the film's twist present, one is able to glean over Almodóvar's meticulous framing and exquisite editing. Attuned viewers who pay close attention to how the director utilizes dissolves and camera movement will see answers to the film's puzzle within the film's first act. But whether you're gripped by the narrative juiciness of a first viewing or awing at Almodóvar's production design and compositional framing on a second or third screening, you really can't help but be impressed by how such pulpy material can make for such high-anxiety entertainment.
Tomorrow: Love is a battlefield.


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What do you do when you humiliate yourself? One option is to fling yourself into an abyss of shame, the other is to take the high road to humility.
After sending a not so humble email to Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author and lifestyle entrepreneur, I realized my folly and had to recover.
Watch or listen to learn how to turn humiliation into a humble asset. If you're human, you need to know this.
Lewis is a game changer. He's rounded up some kick ass thought leaders for the Summit of Greatness this month. Supercharge your greatness and sign up!
Pick up a copy of Lewis's New York Times Best Seller book, The School of Greatness.
Always remember,
You are complete. You are whole. You are miraculous.
In love and service,
XO Bianca
P.S. Humiliation happens. Help a friend! Share this post. They'll be sure to thank you for it!


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Membership to SASA
The South African Stomaltherapy Association (SASA)is a Non-For Profit organisation established for the purpose of maintaining optimum care for individuals with ostomies, incontinence, draining wounds, fistulae, draining and feeding tubes and actual or potential alterations in tissue integrity.
SASA provides a corporate identity for nurses who care for people with stomas, wounds or incontinence, fistulae, draining wounds and/or alteration to tissue integrity.
SASA provides a platform for ongoing education of nurses practicing Stomaltherapy through workshops, masterclasses, online webinars and clinical papers.
SASA supports the University of the Free State (UFS) Introduction to Stoma Care Course.
SASA is represented nationwide through regional Stoma Care Societies, namely KwaZulu Natal Stomaltherapy Society, Western Cape Stomaltherapy Society, Eastern Cape Stomaltherapy society, Gauteng Stomaltherapy Society and the Free State Stomaltherapy Society.


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Ghaziabad: UP government seeks property details of GDA officials, staff
After Yogi Adityanath took over as chief minister, he had directed all state government officials to declare their income and assets within 15 days. The CM had also ordered all his ministers to do the same.noida Updated: Apr 14, 2017 11:43 IST
To tighten the noose around the corrupt officials and also to ensure adherence of the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1956, the state government has now ordered the officials and staff of all development authorities, including the Ghaziabad development authority (GDA), to declare their moveable and immovable assets by April 6.
After Yogi Adityanath took over as chief minister, he had directed all state government officials to declare their income and assets within 15 days. The CM had also ordered all his ministers to do the same.
"The declaration will be made by all A, B, C and D category employees of the GDA. They have been asked to submit details to the appointing authority. As per our estimates, hardly 10-20 persons submitted details even though the rules state that such details are to be submitted on appointment and every five years thereafter," said DP Singh, officer on special duty, GDA.
Category 'A' employees include top ranked officials up to executive engineers. Category 'B' includes officials up to assistant engineer while category 'C' includes junior engineers, clerical staff, etc. The authority has nearly 1,200 personnel.
Off and on, there have been allegations of corruption against officials and staff of various authorities in the state. In Noida, former chief engineer of Noida authority Yadav Singh and some other officials are facing charges of corruption and granting favours in contracts.
Former UP chief secretary Neera Yadav was also convicted by a Ghaziabad court in connection with irregular allotment/conversion of plots in Noida while she served in Noida authority.
In his campaign speech at a rally before the assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had come down heavily on corruption in the state and promised a CAG audit of GDA and all development authorities if the BJP is elected to power.
After taking charge, the chief minister had also stressed on punctuality in government offices.
To enforce this, the GDA has installed seven biometric machines for recording attendance. The officials said the attendance system will also be linked to the payroll system so that salary deductions can take place accordingly. The biometric machines were installed but not put to use by the staff during the previous regime.
"These have been put to use on the directions of the government. Staff have to mark attendance before 10am, else they will be marked absent. If any employee comes late for three days, a day of casual leave will be marked. For habitual latecomers, disciplinary action will be taken," Singh said.
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Wedding Dresses
At Raffiné Bridal you will find a selection of wedding dress designers that are carefully selected to ensure quality, reliable ordering time, and styles that reflect today's top trends.
Wedding dress appointments are scheduled for 90 minutes, where the bride will work one-on-one with a trained bridal stylist. The appointment provides a suitable amount of time to browse, try-on, and ultimately find the perfect gown while comfortably situated in a private viewing area.
Please allow 4-5 months for standard ordering time. Quicker wear dates can be accommodated through rush options or Raffiné Bridal's Sample Sale selection.
Essense of Australia
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Stella York
Wedding dresses by designer Stella York are driven by fun, flirty and fabulous silhouettes. Feminine details are thoughtfully designed into each and every dress, such as the romantic lace and shimmering bead work. Stella York is for the bride that desires an affordable wedding dress that is forever timeless.
Martina Liana
Martina Liana — the embodiment of exquisite couture bridal design. You can see it in the luxurious fabrics and handcrafted fit, that accentuates a womanly form. The heirloom quality detailing will leave every guest in awe. In addition, this collection offers custom features that can truly create a one-of-a-kind gown.
Kenneth Winston
Through and through, Kenneth Winston gowns are a perfect mix of timeless and contemporary. With plenty of options, brides will find traditional princess gowns or modern cut silhouettes.
Ella Rosa
Dreamy and feminine. Understated combination of sleek profiles and subtle design cues. Ella Rosa is a modern approach to the traditional wedding gown at affordable prices.
Bridal Accessories
Complete your look and accessorize with jewelry, veils and more.


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The Kia Sportage is a pretty popular compact crossover despite the heavy competition. The model…
2017 Kia Niro
About the All New 2017 Kia Niro
If one thing is for certain about the future of the automotive industry, it's that fuel efficient vehicles are becoming even more prevalent with each passing year. That trend has prompted a South Korean automakerto design its first dedicated hybrid model. While many hybrid vehicles take the form of a small hatchback car, Kia is going in another direction.
The 2017 Kia Niro will debut in the form of a crossover which offers more space and capability than the standard hybrid hatchback. Debuting last February at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the Niro isn't just a first for Kia. The hybrid crossover is also the first model in its segment.
Under the hood is a four-cylinder engine that pumps out 103 hp and a 32 kW electric motor that puts out an additional 43 hp, bringing the total to 146 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. On top of that, the electric motor can also power the Kia Niro on its own under specific circumstances.
A lithium-ion battery pack can be found under the rear seat powers the electric motor and refuels by regenerative braking. All in all, Kia is aiming for 50 mpg combined. The EPA has yet to test the 2017 Kia Niro.
We at Crown Kia of Longview can't wait for the arrival of the much-anticipated 2017 Kia Niro!


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Congratulations to EECS Assistant Professor Johanna Mathieu, who has received a $2.8 million ARPA-E award for her proposal, "Overcoming the technical challenges of coordinating distributed load resources at scale." Team members are Pecan Street Inc., Los Alamos National Laboratory, and University of California at Berkeley. The goal of the project is the development of network-aware, communication-constrained, non-disruptive electric load control strategies that improve the ability of the grid to integrate renewable energy resources. See the full list of OPEN 2018 ARPA-E awardees here.
Through December 31, 2018 the Erb Institute will be soliciting applications for two post-doctoral fellow appointments.
This week's Energy Economics Weekly Briefing by Ellen Hughes-Cromwick: Highlights from the Energy Institute's TE3 Conference
The Battery Lab is booking 2019 time; talk to Greg Less to learn more.
After EPA rollback, a compromise on car standards could be in sight
Axios, by John DeCicco
Last April, the Trump administration set the stage for a legal battle with California by nullifying the Obama administration's clean-car regulatory plan. Instead of requiring new vehicles to score an average of nearly 50 miles per gallon on lab tests by 2025, standards would flatline after 2020.
What's new: Formal public reaction to this plan was due on Oct. 26, and the comments show that none of the major stakeholders supports the administration's proposal. While the prospect of a compromise long looked slim, it now appears that the makings of a deal might be on the table.
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$1.6M funds solar cell windows, high-temperature solar power
The Daily Record, featuring Stephen Forrest
Electricity-generating windows and high-temperature solar power are the aims of two new University of Michigan projects, funded with a total of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office.
Solar cell windows are supported with $1.3 million. Many building windows have a coating to reduce glare and unwanted heating, discarding 50 to 70 percent of the available energy. Instead of coating the windows, the researchers are developing flexible, clear solar cell sheets that would capture that energy instead.
"There's a lot of surface area on buildings that is sun facing," said Stephen Forrest, the Peter A. Franken Distinguished University Professor and leader of the photovoltaic window project. "Why not use this to generate electricity?"
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Issues Of The Environment: 'Pee-Cycling' To Create A Sustainable Source Of Fertilizer
WEMU, featuring Nancy Love
Searching for new sources of natural fertilizer is an ongoing process, and a University of Michigan research project is exploring use of an unending source. In this week's "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair talks with U-M professor of civil and environmental engineering Dr. Nancy Love about the Urine Diversion Research Project.
Blue Wave in Midwest Could Resurrect Climate Compact
Scientific American and E&E News, featuring Barry Rabe
What can a group of new state executives do together to solve one of the most complex environmental challenges of our time? And is there a chance of reviving the Midwestern greenhouse gas reduction plan?
"It's really way too early to know whether that's going to take form, but you can begin to see the contours and the outlines," said Barry Rabe, a professor, author and climate policy expert at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
At the outset, Rabe said, Midwestern governors could pledge "some kind of new commitment to accelerate the energy transition," including through greater reliance on renewable energy resources like wind and solar that don't necessarily adhere to state boundaries.
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Climate change is getting too big and divisive to solve
Axios, featuring Barry Rabe
America's divisive politics and the sheer math of cutting heat-trapping emissions indicate the world's prospect of substantively tackling climate change is getting out of reach.
Why it matters: We often talk about this issue as though big solutions are coming sooner or later. But in fact, it's a big "if," not "when," America and the world will do anything close to what scientists say is needed to avoid the worst impacts of a warmer world.
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How do wildfires start? All it takes is a spark
USA Today, featuring Jonathan Overpeck
All it takes is a spark.
Deadly wildfires such as the ones raging in California this week can begin with something as simple as a downed power line, a flat tire or a tossed cigarette butt.
That spark, combined with tinder-dry forests and howling winds, can be all that's needed for a catastrophic wildfire to start. Once a fire ignites, the combination of heat, oxygen and fuel (trees, brush, etc.) can cause it to explode in size.
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Scientists: Wind, drought worsen fires, not bad management
Associated Press, featuring Jonathan Overpeck
The dean of the University of Michigan's environmental school, Jonathan Overpeck, said Western fires are getting bigger and more severe. He said it "is much less due to bad management and is instead the result of our baking of our forests, woodlands and grasslands with ever-worsening climate change."
Wildfires have become more devastating because of the extreme weather swings from global warming, fire scientists said. The average number of U.S. acres burned by wildfires has doubled over the level from 30 years ago.
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This article was also featured on NBC News.
Also featuring Jonathan Overpeck: Ivanka Trump's Response To The California Wildfires Is So Different Than Her Dad's
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Ian Welsh and Joe Arvai, professor of sustainability, and faculty director at the Erb Institute, University of Michigan, discuss how companies can measure impact and drive business benefits. Plus: good news for Adidas, and not for Starbucks, in the latest CHRB benchmark; why Iceland can't show its palm oil Christmas ad, and are asset managers going to save the forests?
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PG&E could face financial trouble if utility is found responsible for California's worst wildfire
LA Times
In a grim sign for the Northern California utility giant, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said Wednesday that if it is deemed responsible for the fire that destroyed much of Paradise, the liability would exceed its insurance coverage.
The cause of California's most destructive and deadliest wildfire has not yet been determined. But PG&E said a transmission line in the area went offline 15 minutes before the fire was first reported, and the company found a damaged transmission tower near where investigators said the fire began. Investigations are underway on the cause of the Camp fire, which has destroyed more than 10,300 structures and killed at least 56 people.
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Environmentalists Warm to Nuclear Amid Climate Change Threat
US News and World Report
Environmental groups are easing their opposition to nuclear power after decades of dire warnings and protests, conceding that – despite its shortcomings – the clean energy it produces is a key component in holding at bay the more urgent threat of climate change.
The Union of Concerned Scientists last week announced that it was "taking a hard look at nuclear power plant closures," declaring that the "sobering realities" of climate change "dictate that we keep an open mind about all of the tools in the emissions reduction toolbox – even ones that are not our personal favorites."
The announcement wasn't exactly a change in policy for the union – it hasn't explicitly opposed nuclear energy – but it did represent a significant shift for an organization that has regularly warned of the dangers of nuclear energy and in news stories was often cast in the role of cautionary voice.
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Storage will replace 3 California gas plants as PG&E nabs approval for world's largest batteries
Approval of PG&E's landmark energy storage solicitation is the most significant example to date of batteries taking the place of fossil fuel generation on the power grid.
Energy storage has helped decrease the California's reliance on gas for years, particularly since 2016, when regulators ordered accelerated battery procurements to counteract the closure of a natural gas storage facility outside Los Angeles.
The PG&E projects, however, are the first time a utility and its regulators have sought to directly replace multiple major power plants with battery storage.
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Michigan utilities have a $7 billion plan to modernize state's power grid
Midwest Energy News
Michigan's two largest utilities plan to spend $7.2 billion over the next five years to improve electric reliability while preparing for more electric vehicles and distributed generation.
Clean energy groups, however, have raised concerns about the cost-effectiveness of the proposed plans and the extent to which DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are truly preparing a grid of the future instead of just updating old equipment.
The Michigan Public Service Commission required five-year grid modernization plans from Consumers and DTE based on the companies' anticipated spending on increasingly out-of-date distribution assets. While upgrading equipment and tree-trimming are among the utilities' top priorities, regulators also want to see a roadmap that accounts for more advanced grid interaction.
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As the temperatures drop, I start missing Japanese Onsen culture. Onsen are hot springs that you can find all over Japan and even in big cities like Tokyo. But there are quite a few towns that dedicate themselves to Japanese onsen culture – Kinosaki Onsen is one of them. As it's only a 2.5-hour train ride from Kyoto, we decided to put it on the itinerary of our last trip to Japan.
While Kinosaki Onsen might be considered quite touristy, it's still beautiful and quaint. The main streets of Kinosaki Onsen run along a small river lined with cherry trees. There are lots of traditional buildings and by night, when everyone walks through town wearing their Yukata and Geta – the classic apparel you wear while staying in an Onsen town – you genuinely feel like you travelled back in time.
Kinosaki has seven public onsen and if you stay in one of the Ryokan – traditional Japanese guesthouses – you will be provided with a pass to enter all of them free of charge. My favourites were the Yanagi-yu, a very small and very hot onsen, as well as the Goshono-yu, that has a beautiful outdoor onsen with a small waterfall and a great view into the woods. I could have spent hours sitting there, watching the water and the green of the trees.
Apart from those bathhouses, you will encounter many smaller hot springs throughout town; some provide for hot foot baths, others are equipped with cups so you can drink the hot water directly from the source. There is even one hot spring in which you can boil an onsen egg – I will tell you more about that later.
While you walk from onsen to onsen, it is common to grab a locally brewed beer from one of the little kiosks or bars lining the main streets as a refreshment. As you can see, Kinosaki Onsen is really like a dream come true.
Where to Stay in Kinosaki Onsen
We stayed at a beautiful Ryokan called Mikiya; it's one of Kinosaki's traditional guest houses with a modern twist. The booking included Japanese breakfast and a Kaiseki style dinner that was divine; so was the view into the lush, green garden that you seen see in the picture above.
But there are many other great hotels and guesthouses available through Booking.com or on Japanese Guesthouses. While we were there, we came across a cute shop and inn called Kojinmari. With only four rooms it is the smallest inn in Kinosaki.
Local Specialities
You will probably have at least a half board of delicious Japanese fare wherever you stay. Should you feel hungry in between, there are plenty of options along the main road of Kinosakionsen. I can recommend the Gubigabu Local Beer Restaurant where you can sample the local beer on tap and eat some local Tajima beef – one of the specialities of the region. Another one is the Matsuba Crab that restaurants serve between November and March. Then there is the Onsen egg that you can cook and enjoy at the Gelato Cafe Chaya.
Activities in Kinosaki Onsen
Bathe! And take a walk through town. Do it three times a day, since the scenery will be very different in the morning and the afternoon. Then there is also a ropeway that will bring you up on Mount Taishi. We did not make it all the way up. Instead, we took a spontaneous hike (yes in a Yukata and Birkenstocks) to the Onsenji Temple at the ropeway's medium station. In the evening you should go for a walk through town – it's beautiful and many people are about – and maybe you will be even daring enough to visit one of the old Pachinko parlours.
How to Use Japanese Onsen
There are many rules for the use of onsen. But, you will probably be informed about them at the Ryokan. The website of Kinosaki Onsen also provides a little guide of onsen dos and donts. What they do not mention, but what's good to know is that most onsens do not allow tattoos – in Japan, tattoos are connected to the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia. So, bring band-aid to cover those up.


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New Canaan's financial mood is A-OK
New Canaan's financial condition has always been of utmost important to residents and town officials alike, especially with the national and state economy under serious duress the past few years. Whether it's money and bonds for sidewalks or $200,000 for long range planning costs, finances have been at the top of everyone's concerns.
Moody's, a rating agency that conducts financial research and analytics for various corporations and governments, assigned New Canaan its highest overall rating of Aaa. Moody's describes the highest rating as "obligations that are judged to be of the highest quality with minimal credit risk."
Nearly two weeks ago, a Board of Finance subcommittee undertook a study to examine New Canaan's municipal debt and financial condition to have another look independent of Moody's rating.
"We also know the rating agencies are not infallible," BOF member Neil Budnick said. "We wanted to go along and do our own assessment."
The study was led by Charles Van Vleet with help from Budnick and Robert Spangler. The study's main take away, according to Budnick, is that New Canaan is in good financial condition. The full study is available on the town website.
"We have tough decisions to make in terms of how we spend our money and when we spend our money," Budnick said. "But we do have financial flexibility because of prudent management."
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According to Gary Conrad, New Canaan's Chief Financial Officer, New Canaan's current level of debt is at $130,600,000.
"That is a very reasonable debt load. As a matter of fact, it's Aaa excellent," Budnick said. "Compared to our competitor peer group, which is generally a Aaa world, we also compare favorably. We have an excellent capacity and willingness to pay debt."
Budnick also explained why debt is a necessary and good thing to have, albeit in moderation.
"Debt allows you to use future revenues to pay for long term assets during their useful life," he said. "If a town didn't have debt, it would have to pay for big infrastructure projects, like the high school for example, from current cash flow. We know we have a wonderful future revenue stream because of our fantastic tax base."
This is of particular importance when understanding the bond issue in relation to sidewalks. Town Council decided to bond $4 million for road paving because paved roads have a long shelf life. They are expected to last up to 20 years. This is part of the argument for sidewalks. Should around $600,000 of that bonded money be used on sidewalks? The answer would lie in whether the town as a whole believes sidewalks are a long term investment worthy of borrowing money.
Budget Director Jennifer Charneski elaborated on the rationale behind bonding money for roads and the affect on residents with a hypothetical example.
"I think a very simple way to look at it is if it costs $1 million dollars to pave the roads and they are going to last for 20 years. Why should someone who lives here now pay that full cost when maybe they move out of town next year? They should pay for 1/20 of that portion," Charneski said. "Now if somebody moves in why should they get 19 years of free roads without ever kicking in a dime?"
Budnick, who is also part of the LRPC, reiterated how this study relates to the long-term plan.
"The point is to make sure we are getting the most efficient use of our debt dollar by planning and coordinating our projects versus them coming in piece meal during the calendar year," Budnick said, with agreement from Conrad and Charneski. "I think it is a positive correlation in the sense that you want to manage your debt correctly."
When asked to highlight important facts and ratios from the study in relation to other towns like Darien and Westport, Budnick and Conrad cited per capita income as a significant statistic.
"In terms of comparison to other towns, we compare favorably in many ratios like per capita income," Budnick said. "To me, because I was a municipal analyst, per capita income is a very important number because that is your tax base and your revenue."
Conrad then went into the nature of how capital projects, particularly big infrastructure projects like New Canaan High School, which was built in 2007 for approximately $70 million, add significantly to the debt. The fact that the town's major educational capital project is done bodes well for its debt in the future since there are no major plans like that in the pipeline Conrad said.
He added that $75 million of the Town's current debt is attributed to schools.
Budnick explained the significance of that statistic is the downward pressure it places on debt for the future since there are no major planned capital finances in relation to schools.
"That is a really good point," Budnick said about Conrad's remarks. "We've finished our big capital education financing and we know that runs 60 to 70 percent, it bodes well for future debt issuance since we don't have school to finance."
Another point Conrad made in the comparison to other towns in the state is state funding.
"One of the things that is a benefit to this town is that we don't get much money from the state," Conrad said, pointing out New Canaan's independence and lack of reliance on state funding. So naturally, when the whole state is discussing budget cuts and less funding for towns, it does not drastically affect New Canaan. He went on to explain how other towns might be relying on millions of dollars from the state while New Canaan does not thrive on those funds.
"We are controlling our own destiny," Conrad said. "We're not relying on the state."
Still, while the results of the study were positive, Budnick reiterated that the number needs to be managed properly.
"I do think people have a point, even though your debt is very reasonable, when they talk about the growing debt. It should be controlled just like any expense. We still all think, we don't think our debt ratios are bad, but we should watch the growth in that number."
So, according to the Town Finance Department, Moody's and this study, New Canaan is not actually facing financial meltdown like the rest of the country, just tough decisions on how to manage its finances.


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Feis Cup, Quarter Final. Skryne 3-19 Donaghmore/Ashbourne 2-13
Victory For Skryne in Feis Cup
Skryne 3-18 Donaghmore/Ashbourne 2-13
Feis Cup – Quarter Final
Skryne reached the semi final of the Feis Cup with victory over Donaghamore Ashbourne in a high scoring match under the excellent lights in Duleek this evening.
On an ideal and warm evening for October, with little or no breeze, both sides played some good free-flowing football which kept the small attendance entertained for the hour. The sides were evenly matched in the first half and the play went from end to end with never more than two scores between them throughout this period. Skryne defended the Pavilion end in this half and began the game well and an early goal from top scorer Patrick O'Rourke set the tone for the rest of the match. Darragh Campion and Ciaran Lenehan had the better of their direct opponents at midfield and this gave their forwards the ammunition to rack up this high score. In fact seven different players got on the score-sheet in this half alone.
The game itself, and the Skryne performance in particular, was a vast improvement from last weeks debacle against O'Mahonys. They were without the influential Harry Rooney through injury from that match but made light of his loss with a much better team effort. The defence was well marshalled by Stephen O'Brien with great help from Declan Morley and Darren Fox. Ian Gillett made some good saves between the sticks and could not be faulted for either of the Don/Ash goals – the second of which came late in the game.
As stated, all the Blues forwards were on form and when Ronan McCabe scored an excellent third Skryne goal midway through the second half the game was as good as over. To their credit Donaghamore Ashbourne never gave up and added their second goal with five minutes left. This kept the Blues honest and they then finished strongly adding three more points to their tally to run out eight point winners.
Skryne – Ian Gillett. Robbie Clarke, Stephen O'Brien, Declan Morley. Eoin Smyth (0-1), Niall Lenehan, Darren Fox. Darragh Campion (0-3), Ciaran Lenehan (0-1). Conor O'Brien (0-1), Mark Battersby (0-3), Paddy Fox (0-1). Ronan McCabe (1-2), Patrick O'Rourke (2-6), Jason Reddy.
Subs used – Jason Fox, Neil Burke (0-1), Frank Carty, David Carroll and Keith Donoghue.


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If you weren't able to make it and missed out on the fun of this year's Team Leader Training Day, here's a recap of the day!
Leading up to your eventual trek you will likely pour over a myriad of equipment check lists, each with their own suggestions of what to bring to be adequately prepared for the 6 or so days you will spend hiking on Kili. However, even the most detailed lists can miss things or fail to emphasize the impact of particular items. These are the things I personally found to be particularly helpful or wish I had brought on my trip.
Worried about the hike itself? Fear not. Here's Jeremy's guide to completely smashing our Machu Picchu trek. He took on this adventure with 19 of his fellow UConn students and was the leader for his team.
After having a chance to analyze and take into account all of our feedback from our May 2018 trekkers, we've all sat down as a team to discuss how we're going to take your thoughts and suggestions into real life change to make our adventures even better!
I just took on my first trip with Choose a Challenge as not only a team member, but a first time trekker! If you're looking for tips for your first time out, mixed in with some insider company insight this is the blog for you.
Part 2 of my guide to Peru. This will help you and your team get the most out of your time there.
Gabby is back from climbing Kili and she has whipped up a blog post all about it! Here's a full breakdown of her time summiting to Africa's highest peak, what she learned and her top tips for future trekkers looking to take on this same challenge.
Not sure how to pack for Peru? Here is my guide to packing smart.
As you start packing and prepping for your trek one thing tends to get overlooked in this lengthy process…what you'll actually wear to the airport the day you leave! Don't be stuck wondering what to wear and avoid common hassles you'll encounter by not taking these few tips into account before heading out the door.
If you haven't done a multi-day trek before, packing for your challenge may be leaving you scratching your head! So we've tagged in our UK team for a guest post on not only packing but equipment as well. Here's your master list and don't forget to check out your Briefing Pack to find your full kit list!
Figuring out exactly what you need for a typical day trekking can be a nightmare. Thankfully, preparing a day pack is a skill the Choose a Challenge team has got down to fine art -we've made packing mistakes in the past so you don't have to!
Each year, we're finding that more and more of our participants are vegetarian and vegan. So we thought we'd put together a quick blog on vegan and vegetarian food in our three main trek destinations.
In this month's newsletter we preview our trips going out this month to Machu Picchu, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp. We've got your last-minute fix for everything you'll need PLUS a look at how much money our students have raised thus far after countless month of fundraising and hard work.
We sat down to compile 10 useful articles from the past year for all of our May trekkers who are off on their own respective adventures in the coming weeks. These articles include everything from first-hand trip experiences to need-to-know information on things like travel insurance, etc
Have friends and family that want to see how you're doing and where you are along your trek this May? Check out our social media guide on how you and your loved ones can be informed at all times while you're abroad on your adventure.
When you're running a marathon, the last thing you need is to be held back by uncomfortable gear or a chafing vest. Take the same approach to race-day wear as you do to race-day itself, and practice, practice, practice!
Training for a marathon can come with some common nags and pains. What are the most common injuries facing runners and how can you treat or altogether avoid them? Find out in this blog!
Long summer days means more time to get outside and log those runs. Here are some tips on how to make training in the summer months manageable.
Here's a really in-depth guide provided by the team at Runner's World, to help you prepare for your marathon.
Race day can be incredibly exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure. Here are our top five tips, to make sure your race day is enjoyable, memorable and safe.


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7 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection
It's safe to say that almost every woman has suffered from the gnarly yeast beast at least once in her life. And while there's no way to ensure you'll never get one again, there are several things you can do to prevent them. From doctor-approved methods to old wives' tales that women swear by, here's how to steer clear of future infections.
Eat Less Sugar
Fact: Yeast thrives off of sugar. The glucose in these foods encourages yeast to grow and stick to vaginal cells. So limit sugar consumption and even try the Candida Diet, which limits some fruit (like bananas), grains (like wheat) and sweeteners that are particularly high in sugar, if you're prone to these infections.
Try a More Alkaline Diet
Fruits and veggies, organic soybeans and tofu, and some nuts, seeds and legumes are alkaline-promoting foods that can help balance your internal pH. Yogurt and other probiotic foods like sauerkraut and kimchi also regulate good bacteria that defends against candida overgrowth. Acupuncturist and alternative medicine specialist Alexis Keklak recommends integrating these foods into your diet to keep yeast at bay. They all contain live cultures of lactobacillus acidophilus, a natural "friendly" bacteria, that may help prevent yeast infections.
Change Out of Your Sweaty Exercise Clothes ASAP
Any damp environment is an ideal place for a yeast infection to grow. The longer you sit in your sweaty clothes, the greater the chance that you're providing a breeding ground for this unwanted friend. So strip down, shower and dry off as soon as you're finished working out.
We're not saying you have to wear granny panties, but choose underwear lined with cotton, which absorbs moisture better than synthetic fabrics and will help keep a dry environment. Avoid prolonged wear of panty liners and think twice about thongs—they can cause microscopic tears that could set the stage for infection, Keklak says.
Reduce Your Stress Level
This isn't the first time we've heard that stress is the root of all evil. Taking time out to relax helps keep your immune system in tip-top shape and prevents infections of all kinds, including vaginal yeast infections.
Avoid Scented Tampons
Nope, don't even think about 'em. Scented tampons contain chemicals and perfumes that upset the natural balance of good bacteria and other micro-organisms. So look for fragrance-free and organic feminine-care products if you want to stay yeast-free.
Get More Sleep
Your body needs restful sleep in order to do its job, notes OBGYN Robert Goldfarb. A solid eight hours of shut-eye can help keep the acidity levels in the vagina stable and lower the rate at which yeast grows, both of which prevent infections. Now go take a nap—it's for your health.
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Private Northern Lights Tour
Private Northern Lights Tour
The Northern Lights tour in Iceland takes you to see a spectacular natural phenomenon which happens during the winter months. The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere near the North Pole. Northern Lights in Iceland are visible during the winter months, from September to April.
The locations visited during the Northern Lights tour vary from day to day depending on weather conditions. Because this tour is weather dependent, sightings are not guaranteed (but we saw them last year, and it was life-changing, srsly).
4 hours, £75 per person
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LEUCO Telcon (Villa Rica, GA, US) is emphasizing its line of tools for drilling, countersinking, milling and routing operations. These include:
- DVT (Diamond Vacuum Technology) for the manufacture of high-quality, abrasive diamond tools to mill and grind carbon fiber composites, fiberglass composites, ceramics and refractory materials. Vacuum brazing creates a stronger grit bond (compared to nickel plating) resulting in substantially longer cut life. DVT tools are available with either synthetic or natural diamond grit and can be dressed to precise tolerances. DVT is offered in a variety of tool formats with optional axial and or radial coolant holes.
- Helicon PCD Full Nib Spiral Drills for CFRP, CFRP/aluminum and CFRP/titanium stacks. The solid PCD (polycrystalline diamond) nib allows fully fluted and raked point geometries similar to solid carbide but in a super abrasive material for longer cut life. Helicon drills are available with coolant holes starting at 4.85 mm diameter and larger. Helicon drill counter-sinks are also available with smooth or threaded shanks for most automatic machines.
- P-System PCD- (polycrystalline diamond) tipped end mills for high-speed machining of honeycomb core blanket and composite sandwich panels. The patented 70° helix slices Nomex and Kevlar cores while compression geometry prevents top and bottom panel delamination. The diamond cutting flutes completely encircle the diameter of the tool resulting in minimal impact forces and extreme long edge life. Up to 2000 ipm of feed with a 25-mm diameter tool is possible.
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Supersonic flight goes commercial, again
Boom Technology describes its program to validate a cost-effective faster-than-sound airliner.
Composites recycling: Gaining traction
Recycling of carbon fiber, glass fiber and — at last — resins, is growing as new players enter the space.
Preforming goes industrial: Part 1
ATL and AFP-based preforming options now abound for processing dry and/or impregnated reinforcements as quickly as 1 minute or less with potential yearly part yields in the millions.


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A Brief Introduction of Pujya Shri Jinchandraji Maharaj
Bandhu Triputi Pujya Shri Jinchandraji Maharaj is a Jain monk and dynamic orator who travels throughout the world spreading the message of Jainism and the cultural heritage of India. Pujya Jinchandraji initiated monkhood over 55 years ago at a tender age of 8 years along with his parents, two brothers, and sister.
His initial 15 years of monkhood was spent under the strict yet tender guidance of his revered Guruji Acharya Sahri Prem Suriji Maharaj and other respected acharyas. During that time, Shri Jinchandraji underwent rigorous training, including extensive studies of Jain literature and scriptures. Since that initial stage, Pujya Jinchandraji has spent the past 40 years continuing on his own internal journey of spiritual advancement.
At the same time, however, he has worked tirelessly to raise religious awareness and spiritual development for both Jain's and non-Jain's. In addition to expounding upon the deep philosophical principles of Jainism in an easy-to-understand manner, questions pertaining to family life, social life, and the religious sphere are explored and explained by him in a way that is both heart-touching and often life-changing. Filled with examples, discussions, and interesting real-life accounts on a wide-variety of topics.
Pujya Jinchandraji's lectures have been released on over 100 DVD's,Audio Cd's and Mp3 Cd's. In addition, these lectures have also been broadcasted on National T.V. channels such as the 'Aastha' channel. Hundreds of men and women, both in India and abroad, have renounced their meat-eating and alcohol-drinking vices after listening Pujya Jinchandraji's inspiring discourses.
In addition, families worldwide have experienced peace, harmony, and contentment within their daily lives. In this past 20 years, Pujya Jinchandraji has visited America 24 times for religious lectures and programs. Moreover, he has also worked to spread the message of Jainism in all corners of the world by visiting places such as London, Australia, Antwerp, France, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai, and even African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. Shri Jinchandraji's two elder brothers, the late Munishri Munichandraji Maharaj, a great poet who was a model of inner peace and happiness and Munishri Kirtichandraji Maharaj, who has been actively involved in subjects such as Indian philosophy, Ashtang yoga, and Meditation.
Through Bandhu Triputi Munijis' inspiration, Shantiniketan Sadhna Kendra was established 25 years ago.Shantidham Aradhana Kendra,was developed nearby 12 years ago .These ashrams are located in the picturesque coastal village of Tithal, near the town of Valsad, in Southern Gujarat.
Shantidham Aradhna Kendra is being developed under the blessings and guidance of Pujya Shree Jinchandraji Maharaj. Mantra Sadhna Shibirs, Jain Swadhyay Shibirs and many different activities for the Jain Community and Humanity in general are being organized here from time to time. Furthermore, in cities and towns across the globe, both large and small, many religious and spiritual centers, as well as numerous Jain Temples, have been established under the inspirational guidance, and blessings of Pujya Shree Jinchandraji Maharaj.


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Jonathan Scoville
Portrait of Jonathan Scoville
|Mayor of Buffalo
|In office
|Preceded by
|John B. Manning
|Succeeded by
|Philip Becker
|Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 32nd district
|In office
November 12, 1880 – March 3, 1883
|Preceded by
|Nathan K. Hall
|Succeeded by
|Solomon G. Haven
|Personal details
|July 14, 1830
Salisbury, Connecticut, USA
|March 4, 1891 (aged 60)
Salisbury, Connecticut, USA
|Political party
|never married
Jonathan Scoville (July 14, 1830 – March 4, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Scoville attended various educational institutions in Massachusetts, including the scientific department of Harvard University. He engaged in business in Canaan, Connecticut, in 1854 as an iron manufacturer and mine owner. He moved to Buffalo, New York, in 1860 and established a car-wheel foundry, and the next year established another in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Scoville was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ray V. Pierce. He was reelected to the Forty-seventh Congress and served from November 12, 1880, to March 3, 1883. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1882. He served as mayor of Buffalo in 1884 and 1885. He died in New York City, March 4, 1891. He was interred in Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Connecticut.
- ^ Rizzo, Michael (2005). Through The Mayors' Eyes. Lulu. p. 424. ISBN 978-1-4116-3757-3.
- "Jonathon Scoville". Through The Mayor's Eyes, The Only Complete History of the Mayor's of Buffalo, New York, Compiled by Michael Rizzo. The Buffalonian is produced by The Peoples History Union. 2009-05-27.
- United States Congress. "Jonathan Scoville (id: S000190)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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Marc Haegeman reviewed this lavish set in 2014, and his views on it are remarkably similar to mine. Certainly, there was a tremendous amount of effort that went into crafting this release. If you have Blu-ray capabilities, I imagine you will thrill at hearing the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in the best sound that you can. I do not imagine that anyone will want the "making of" silliness that includes an advertisement for the Digital Concert Hall, which you get limited access to by purchasing this package. The whole thing is beautifully done, and looks like something you'd show off in your living room, provided that any of your friends would envy your displaying a Schumann cycle on your end table.
As Mr. Haegeman pointed out, the whole notion of a "Schumann tradition" at the Philharmonic is rather silly. Karajan's Schumann has its admirers, but Abbado showed no particular gift for the composer during his tenure (or his career, for that matter), while the best Schumann from Berlin came from Kubelik and Levine. Other orchestras in Germany have a much clearer legacy in this music, at least on disc, and so there goes that idea. Rattle has never demonstrated that the Romantics are really his gift, either. Generally speaking, I admire the conductor most in Shostakovich, Britten, and other more "modern" works. Rattle conducts and records this music because he is supposed to, by virtue of his leadership in Berlin.
The orchestra sounds magnificent. The entire ensemble is unbelievably talented, and nobody will dispute that this release is a technical success. Unfortunately, everything else is less than special. Compare the rather faceless phrasing of the strings to the burnished warmth and panache of the Staatskapelle Dresden, or the somewhat cloudy orchestral exchanges to the snap of the Cleveland Orchestra. Rattle occasionally tries to imprint his personal vision on these pieces, but generally that consists of odd tempo manipulations and generic swiftness. By the latter I mean that there is no real excitement when the music gets faster, and the tension is not well sustained when it's slow. Indeed, like his generally fine Beethoven cycle with the Vienna Philharmonic on Warner Classics, Rattle seems to be mixing various interpretative approaches at random. Sometimes the Berliners play like they are following the old-fashioned school, and other times they seem intent on a more "modern" view. Sadly, neither orchestra nor conductor convince for extended stretches of time. The music – always questioned for its orchestration – takes on a most unwelcome sogginess where it should have some real meat. Even conductors who take a less traditional, more period style (namely David Zinman) feature far more crisp execution. With standout versions from Bernstein (twice) and many others already mentioned, this is simply not good enough.
As a final complaint, this set is very pricey. As I write this, a year after our previous review, ArkivMusic is listing this "on sale" for sixty-dollars. That would be inexcusable for a two disc set if the recordings therein were references. They are not, and as good as they may sound on Blu-ray (they are frankly not all that special in standard stereo, especially compared to great cycles of yesterday and today) there is no reason you should pay such a premium price for what amounts to decent performances, a Blu-ray with a half documentary, and beautiful packaging. Simon Rattle has given us far better, at a much lower expense.
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Questions were swirling about the condition of the pro dancer and choreographer Derek Hough, who got injured during the Monday night's rehearsal of Dancing with the Stars. It is confirmed now that he has sustained some serious injuries in that incident.
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In document retrieval, besides the suitability of query with search results, there is also a subjective user assessment that is expected to be a deciding factor in document ranking. This preference aspect is referred at the fiqh document searching. People tend to prefer on certain fiqh methodology without rejecting other fiqh methodologies. It is necessary to investigate preference factor in addition to the relevance factor in the document ranking. Therefore, this research proposed a method of term weighting based on preference to rank documents according to user preference. The proposed method is also combined with term weighting based on documents index and books index so it sees relevance and preference aspect. The proposed method is Inverse Preference Frequency with α value (IPFα). In this method, we calculate preference value by IPF term weighting. Then, the preference values of terms that is equal with the query are multiplied by α. IPFα combined with the existing weighting methods become TF.IDF.IBF.IPFα. Experiment of the proposed method uses dataset of several Arabic fiqh documents. Evaluation uses recall, precision, and f-measure calculations. Proposed term weighting method is obtained to rank the document in the right order according to user preference. It is shown from the result with recall value reach 75%, precision 100%, and f-measure 85.7% respectively.
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THAT old chestnut of media censorship has raised its ugly head once more after it was revealed that Fr Brian D'Arcy, one of our most prolific clerical writers and broadcasters, has been censured by the Vatican.It was revealed this week that the action against Fr D'Arcy was taken by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith last year after an anonymous complaint was made. The priest's writings must now be submitted for clearance.
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