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Ecomotive is responsible for developing several treatment plants with very good environmental and treatment properties. These plants are now commercial products manufactured and sold by the Jets™ group.
Ecomotive greywater treatment plant for cabins and homes
A02 is a treatment plant suitable for single houses and cabins. The treatment plant can handle up to 6 people daily and up to 9 people for shorter periods. The cleaning effect is good, having demonstrated low organic and phosphorus emissions (BOD 11.2 mg / l, P 0.6 mg / l).
Ecomotive A02 constitutes one half of a source separation wastewater system. The other half consists of low-flushing toilets or vacuum toilets where the toilet waste goes to a separate collection tank.
A02 is an optimal solution for use with Jets ™ vacuum toilets. This toilet only uses 0.6L water, versus 6L for a traditional toilet. By combining the A02 for gray water treatment together with a Jets™ vacuum toilet and collecting tank for black water, we can offer the most sustainable wastewater solution on the market. Questions about pricing and purchasing should be directed to Jets™ or their dealer network.
All Ecomotive solutions are scientifically documented.
Product development
- The Ecomotive A01 treatment plant was launched in 2008 for high-end cabins. The A01 was designed and developed as a compact plant with all its features housed in a single tank. The background for the design was both a desire for easier transportation and less digging, but also a desire to develop technical solutions that could clean more water using less space.
- We have been successful in doing so, and in 2013 the successor A02 was launched. The design and construction of the Ecomotive A02 is the same as for the Ecomotive A01, but technically the plants are slightly different. The Ecomotive A02 was also upgraded to handle gray water treatment for residential homes.
Advantages in treating both gray and black water
The advantage of source separation is that almost all substances contained in the wastewater from a household that you do not want to disperse into nature, are found in the toilet waste. Most of the wastewater consists of less hazardous gray water. By collecting the black water from the toilet in a separate tank, most of the wastewater from the household (gray water) can be more easily treated to a quality that allows it to be reinserted into the local water cycle without adverse effects on health and environment. The black water tank is emptied by truck.
The combination of treating gray water and collecting black water makes it possible to establish a complete source-separating wastewater system on your own property. We call this a decentralized wastewater system. Such a system is even more efficient and robust when used with low-flushing toilets or vacuum toilets. The amount of collected black water becomes smaller with such toilets, and this is beneficial when transporting black water away by truck for processing.
A02 and its predecessor A01 have been supplied in relatively large numbers and are used in several vulnerable areas near drinking water sources:
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H.O.N.E. Cooking Challenge
Last year, one of my favorite bloggers, Sally, from Sally's Baking Addiction, came up with an idea for a monthly baking challenge that I found incredibly inspiring and fun. I looked forward to her challenge posts each month and thought that this year I would institute something similar on House of Nash Eats, but with a slightly more broad approach!
See, one of the reasons I got into food blogging in the first place, along with sharing our favorite family recipes, was to create a space to challenge myself in the kitchen by attempting techniques or cuisines that were new to me or using ingredients that I might not have otherwise used much before.
In short, I wanted to hone my skills as a home cook. And it seems like many of you do too based on feedback I have received in emails, comments, and in conversations I've had with many of you on social media!
As a stroke of fortuitous luck that was totally unplanned, it just so happens that the blog name that I chose back when I started this blog has a built in acronym that is just perfect for a monthly cooking challenge right along the lines of honing our skills in the kitchen.
I mean, how can I not do a new series with a challenge element along those lines?!
What You Need to Know:
- Early each month, I plan to post a new recipe along with a topic or theme for the month.
- I would love to see what you make during the month based around the topic or theme. Some of the themes will be broader and some will be more focused, but I would really love to see what YOU come up with and hear how it went!
- I will provide at least one or more recipes for you to try and link to any recipes from my archives that go along with that month's challenge, but you are welcome to make any recipe you like that fits with the theme.
- I would love it if you want to share your photos throughout the month using the hashtag #honecookingchallenge on Instagram or email me, tweet me, or upload a photo of your recipe to my Facebook page!
Additional Info About the H.O.N.E. Monthly Cooking Challenge
I have chosen each recipe, topic, or theme to be seasonally based, fun, and designed to help all of us (myself included!) stretch our skills just a little bit, while still being totally doable and not too intimidating.
I'm really excited about this series and I hope that you will participate so we can all grow and try new things together in 2018!
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Taper Week Two Review/
If you haven't read them, check out my previous posts Running with Heart (Rates) and Taper Week One Review to learn more about my training. Week two of my taper is pretty similar in runs to the first week, which makes it interesting for comparisons between the two. Of course, as it's getting closer to the wedding, we're getting busier with last-minute things which makes it interesting to get everything in.
Sunday, April 23
Sunday's run was a repeat of the week before, a 55 minute run with a fast section at the end.
Warm-up: 10 minutes, zones 1-2 Work 1: 20 minutes, zone 2 Work 2: 20 minutes, zone 4 Cool-down: 5 minutes, zones 1-2
I wasn't thinking this was going to be a great run when I set out in the morning for a couple of reasons. Mainly because our couple's shower was the day before which meant a ton of food and wine for (mainly because we stopped on the way back to pick up a bottle of wine and snacks that did not last long). I was really surprised at how great the run felt going out though. I decided to do an out-and-back from the apartment instead of driving to the river, even though I knew I wouldn't get back there on Saturday.
Starting off, I went faster than I did the week before (and then I normally do) so I wasn't surprised that my first work section was slower than the week before. My fast phase was also faster than the week before, which might have just been because it was mainly flat this week without any uphill sections. With the way I was feeling when I set out, I was impressed at how great the run ended up feeling.
Monday, April 24
Not too much changed this Monday from last Monday. I did the same warm-up on the elliptical and weights sessions as last week, adding in about 60 push ups altogether through the workout this time. It was so incredibly humid in the apartment gym though, the weather in Minnesota had been in the upper 60s but the A/C isn't turned on yet so the gym has been shut up most of the time without air flow.
This was my last strength training session of half marathon training, it's not on the schedule next week at all. I'll probably still do the elliptical on Monday along with body weight activities to keep everything limber but nothing to make me too sore.
Tuesday, April 25
It was raining when I got done with work. I wavered back and forth about running on the treadmill versus outside in the rain but eventually decided to tough it out in the rain. Partially because I hate the treadmill, partially because there's a chance it might be raining during my half. Might as well get some practice running in the rain while I can.
It wasn't too bad of a run, since I had been smart enough to check the forecast and threw my hat into the gym bag. I was soaked overall but my glasses were clear the entire run. I did get a little chilly during the run in a t-shirt and capris so if it is planning to be rainy and a similar temperature on race day I might wear a long-sleeved shirt during the race.
The same exact tempo run was on the schedule as last week and I ran it almost exactly the same, just a 7 second difference in my average pace:
Warm-up: 15 minutes, zones 1-2 Work 1: 10 minutes, zone 3 Work 2: 10 minutes, zone 4 Cool-down: 5 minutes, zones 1-2
Wednesday, April 26
Wednesday was wet and cold in Minnesota, which made me glad all I had to do was my core work and foam rolling. I got those in no problem but didn't hit my activity goal that day since I didn't get as many walks as I would like to due to the cold and rain.
Thursday, April 27
Still cold in Minnesota as I got back out for a run but no rain at least. I had to break out winter my running clothes for this one, including hat and gloves. I was hoping those had been put away permanently for the season but Mother Nature had different plans. It was about 32 when I started off on my run but at least there wasn't too much of a wind.
This was another zone 2 run the whole time, just cutback to 5 minutes from last week to 55 minutes:
Warm-up: 10 minutes, zones 1-2 Work: 40 minutes, zone 2 Cool-down: 5 minutes, zones 1-2
All in all, the run felt really good even with how cold it was. Still keeping up with my foam rolling after and it's feeling better every time. My calves aren't feeling as tight when I roll them out and I'm able to put more pressure on them while I foam roll. I am also getting a lot less foot cramps which I know stems from how tight the fascia is around my soleus muscle so it's another sign the time I spend foam rolling is helping.
Friday, April 28
It was back to t-shirt and capris for my interval run and I think it made my run even more amazing. It might not seem like a big deal to have to run in a jacket and long pants for one day but after running outside through most of the winter I was not ready to go back to them (even though I will for Saturday's long run because I have to do an early run).
This was a repeat of last Friday's interval run:
Warmup: 16 minutes, zones 1-3 Work 1: 5 minutes, zones 4-5 Work 2: 2 minutes, zone 3 Work 3: 5 minutes, zones 4-5 Work 4: 2 minutes, zone 3 Cool-down: 5 minutes, zones 1-2
I tried not to go out so fast on the first five-minute interval and it really helped me feel more consistent with those two splits (I even added up going slightly faster the second time). It got me really pumped up for Saturday's run since I decided to go slightly off plan for this last long run before my half.
Saturday, April 29
Saturday's run was supposed to be 80 minutes in zone 2 (like all my other runs have been) but I sort of decided to throw that out the window. It was my last long run before my half and I felt like I needed to prove that I could run longer distances at a fast pace before the race.
So when I set out, I wasn't paying attention to heart rate or to my pace. I was just running what felt good and knowing I was going to run about 80 minutes. It was chilly that morning and I still ended up overdressing and having to tie my jacket around my waist by mile 3. But it felt awesome and I kept going fast. Faster than I thought I would.
It was a little bit tougher towards the end because I was going straight into the wind but looking back at my splits I couldn't tell that I slowed down. I just worked harder to get it done. At the end, I finished eight miles altogether with an average pace of 9:36 minutes per mile. My goal pace for the half is 10:15, I think I'll have no problem with that!


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This game is looking amazing.
Posted By Alex Jackson | On 16th, Dec. 2017 Under News | Follow This Author @teh_jackson
While players eagerly await to be get back into Monster Hunter World following a brief beta period, Capcom has dropped some new trailers aimed at showing off the living, breathing full ecosystem of the game, the connection of which was actually one of the design goals for the title.
Expected to launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 worldwide in a little over a month, Monster Hunter World represents a return to consoles, after the series had focused on handhelds for so long. The trailers are all part of a series to showcase the game's different environments and the more connected world.
Just yesterday, Capcom also released a gallery of screenshots for everyone to enjoy as well. When Monster Hunter World launches worldwide next month and on PC later on, the game will receive continued support in the form of free, post launch DLC. You can check out the new trailers just below.
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Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you ― Shannon L. Alder
In the course of over 2 hours on the phone with my mom last night, something very significant changed: I remembered I have a family. I remembered I am part of someone else's legacy. Put another way, I was reminded that I am part of something bigger than just my life.
Let me back up a bit. In two weeks time, I'll be leaving Portland to come back east for the summer, staying with several friends in different cities, doing TaskRabbit jobs, and emotionally preparing myself for the next chapter of my life: moving to South Korea to teach English. The next several months will involve some of the most drastic changes I've ever experienced, and you know what? I am here for it.
Part of my travel back east include nearly 2 whole weeks with my parents, something that hasn't happened in years. The last time I spent that much time with Mom and Dad, well, I genuinely had hair. Still, of all the people I'm visiting this summer, of all the people who are offering their homes to me for some much needed recuperation, I am perhaps most excited about being with my mom.
All parents damage their children. It cannot be helped. Youth, like pristine glass, absorbs the prints of its handlers. Some parents smudge, others crack, a few shatter childhoods completely into jagged little pieces, beyond repair ― Mitch Albom, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Growing up, my mom didn't tell me much about my biological father. There weren't pictures of him. He never called or wrote. As far as I knew, he didn't even exist outside of his name written on paper or spoken on my mother's lips. For a long time, I was angry with my mom. I felt cheated because I'd never met Kenneth Ray (bio-dad), and as a child/teenager/adolescent, it was easier to blame the woman in front of me than the man invisible to me. Thankfully, that anger dissipated and was replaced with a deep feeling of thankfulness for my mom and all she made possible for me. It also came with the realization that Kenneth Ray had his own agency and made his own choices, including the choice to not be my father.
In 2012, I learned of his death (October 30, 2010). I didn't know it then, but not having had the chance to meet my birth father was more painful than I cared to admit. I desperately wanted to know more about who I came from. Last night, my mom shared more with me than ever before, not only about my father but also about our family at large. We talked about where she and Kenneth Ray lived when they were married, about how he was more than a bit of a party animal. We talked about Papaw and how he liked to have every detail of a trip planned in advance, a trait he passed down to Mom, who in turn passed it down to me. We talked about how Nanny and Papaw disagreed about things on more than one occasion. Still, hearing about Kenneth Ray and his family felt cathartic to me.
Do I have his nose?
Do my eyes remind you of him?
Do I sound like he did over the phone?
Do I walk the way he walked, even never having seen his stride with my own eyes?
Do we have the same laugh?
Do we have the same smile?
I wish I could tell you all the questions I have about my birth father. Hell, I don't even know all I want to know about him. But I do know something now I didn't before. I have aunts and uncles out there. Cousins. Nieces and nephews. I have people who share my blood and snippets of my genetic code, whose eyes share my same glimmer, whose voices share my same timbre, whose hands probably feel the same as mine. I may never meet these people, but still, we are a family of sorts. For me, learning this, I cried. Hard and ugly. Ask my mom, she'll tell you.
"Are you upset," she asked me. And I was, but not because I was angry. But because it felt like I'd been given a gift, a kindness. I told mom how losing Nanny left me feeling like I had no family left. Mom used the word "orphan", a word she had used to describe how she felt about losing her mother. But hearing about these people — about an uncle who my mom knew would keep her safe and protect her, about friends who she turned to when Kenneth Ray's shadow side started to emerge — I was overwhelmed by this deep sense of connectedness. More so, I felt grateful to these faceless people who loved my mom through some difficult times.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light ― Brené Brown
Mom and I talked about a lot last night, including her parents and her relationship with them. She shared more with me about her childhood than ever before. After our conversation, I realized something else: Mom was 27 when Papaw died, and I was 27 when Nanny died. Being a few years older now, I was able to listen to my mom's stories with a sense of gratitude. Let me tell you this: there is something really special about having the kind of relationship with your parents where they start telling you the stories, you know, the little ones, the important ones, the ones that the family keeps quiet and sacred. These stories, these similarities, give me a new sense of family, of connection.
If you had asked me seven years ago when Nanny died what kind of relationship I would have my mother in seven years time, I would not have imagined us being on the phone for 2 hours, laughing and crying together, telling stories, or planning a 2-week visit. I would not have imagined her being one of my strongest supporters during a divorce, a toxic job, or countless hours of therapy. I would not have told you she would be the first person I called when I really just needed someone to listen. I would not have told you how important it is to me to make her proud with the kind of life I life and the kind of man I become. I most certainly would not have told you I was excited to spend 2 weeks with her.
For now, I think my mom will be okay with me telling you all this, and if she's not, well, I'm sure she has some chores for me to do to make it up to her.
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Large bookstore chains around the world are now providing customers with the opportunity to shop online. Online shopping is easy and accessible. Many customers are busy and cannot visit in store because of inconvenient store hours. Online bookstores are also advantageous as they help boost literacy for those living in developing countries. Books are often provided at great discounts, making it affordable as well. As such, here is the list of top 10 online bookstores in the world.
1. Amazon:
Amazon is the world's largest online retail store. It was originally started by Jeff Bezos in 1994 as an online bookstore. It later expanded to sell electronics, computer software, DVDs, CDs, apparel, furniture, foods, furniture etc. It was named after the Amazon River, which is the largest in the world. The purpose of this metaphor was to have customers thinking large and grand. Currently, it has websites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Japan, and China.
2. Chapters/Indigo/Coles:
Chapters/Indigo/Coles is a big box bookstore chain owned and operated in Canada by Indigo Books and Music. Coles was the bookstore chain that was first opened in 1940 by two brothers with the same name. In 1987, Coles was bought by Kmart. That was short-lived, as Chapters Inc. opened its first two bookstores when Coles merged with SmithBooks in 1995. Chapters later would expand its market by opening its internet market to compete with Amazon. With increasing competition, Indigo decided to buy out Chapters in 2001. In recent years, Chapters/Indigo has received widespread criticism for taking over the market from small bookstores. Many small bookstores could not compete with Chapters/Indigo and its expanding franchise.
3. Barnes & Noble:
Barnes & Noble is the largest book retailer in the United States, first opened in 1873. Its headquarters are in Manhatten, New York. They have hundreds of large, expensive retail stores that house Starbucks Coffee shops. In addition to retail stores, the company operates college bookstores in 637 colleges. In 2009 it introduced the Nook which is an e-reader for different books. It also has a website with an online store, where customers could buy their merchandise anywhere and anytime.
4. Abe Books:
Advanced Books Exchange is the largest online marketplace in the book industry. The books that are listed on the website are used and sometimes rare. Many independent sellers can post their price for books they sell and could complete transactions right on the ABE Books website. The marketplace allows small bookstore chains to compete in the larger market thanks to ABE Books. Your options are never limited with ABE Books.
5. McNally Robinson:
McNally Robinson is a bookstore company first opened in 1981 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It currently has 3 stores: 1 in Manitoba, 1 in Saskatchewan and 1 in Manhattan, New York. McNally Robinson is family owned and has successfully launched its website which provides an online store for customers to shop at.


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Erin Pauling
This week's pick for East Nasty of the Week is the one and only Erin Pauling!
Like so many of us, Erin is a Midwest transplant to Nashville. She grew up in St. Charles, Illinois, which is the last suburb to the west of Chicago. Perhaps for a better point of reference, her town is just above Aurora, IL, which is the basis of the Wayne's World skit and movies. For college she went further north, to the land of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At Carroll University Erin studied Psychology and Criminal Justice, but during her junior year she became interested in studying music. Unfortunately it was a little too late to go switching majors, so she just started singing in bands, writing music, and even took a trip down to Nashville during her Spring Break.
And surprise, she loved it here! So after finishing school she decided to move down South and continue working on her passion for music. At first she worked in the record industry for a couple of years, it was some type of office job for a booking agency. She has since given that up to work fulltime as a personal trainer who meets with clients at home, in office, or even outdoors. She loves helping people get healthy and teaching them the proper forms of exercise. She also continues to work on writing and singing music, which includes performing rockin' versions of AC/DC's "Shook Me All Night Long" at karaoke parties!
Erin also helps out with various charities throughout Nashville. For example, at the Country Music Marathon this weekend she is leading a group of people to collect and donate the clothes left behind by the runners at the starting line. She has also rescued two dogs in the past 4 years. The first was Ellie, who she found out by the Natchez Trace Parkway, and spent a full year and some good money helping her get healthy. And recently she rescued Wrigley, who she found in the West Meade area of town.
As far as running, Erin discovered East Nasty through Drew Jones. You see she had won an all expense paid trip and entry fee to the Arizona Rock & Roll Marathon through a drawing at her first 5K, and so she was training with the Fleet Feet group in preparation for a full marathon. That's right, she went from a 5K to a full marathon! Training for that race changed her mind towards running, as she was forced to commit to the training schedule, which included the time she ran 20 miles on her own past a flooding river, through a rainstorm, and during a tornado warning. And now, like so many of us, she is addicted both to running and East Nasty.


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I love the way Jack smiles with his entire face. His face can light up in a second and at that moment he looks like the happiest kid in the entire world.
Of course, as a mom, it is very special when I'm the one he is smiling at, and I have many precious photos of exactly that, but a few weeks when we went backyard camping up in Connecticut, his eight-year-old cousin was the one making him light up. He was laughing and giggling with her and this photo is probably one of twenty I could have shared.
I also captured one moment when he looked over at me, still smiling broadly. You would think THAT would have been the photo I most wanted to share... and it almost was. Natural eye contact and smiles are gold, right?
Except that this photo drew me more. This photo is more true to the moment and what I most want to remember - him smiling at her. That we are surrounded by extended family, that my boys are growing up with their cousins, that they have such a great time hanging out with them - that is what that moment was about. That is what this photo represents, even if that meaning is not explicit in the photo itself.
What I see in this photo is love - for someone else. And I couldn't be more thrilled!


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The Supreme Court today reversed the death sentences for two convicts and upheld life sentence for another for their involvement in the 1999 murder of Australian auditor Michael Wansley in Nakhon Sawan province.
Earlier in 2006, the Appeals Court upheld the death sentence for two convicts, Somchoke Suthiwiriwan and Sompong Buasakul ruled by the first court.
At today's hearing of the Supreme Court's final judgement of their appeals, the court reversed the death sentence for Somchoke and Sompong after their appeals has ground to listen to.
It then handed down life sentence for both of them.
But for the first defendant, Boonpan Suthiwiriwan, the court upheld his life sentence handed by the appeals Court.
All were former executives of Kasetthai sugar mill in Nakhon Sawan.
The three and the sugar mill owner, Pradit Siriviriyakul, were charged for masterminding the murder of 58-year-old Wansley. He was shot dead on March 10, 1999, while on his way to audit the books of the sugar mill in Nakhon Sawan.
Only the owner Pradit Siriviriyakul was acquitted after the first court gave him the benefit of doubt.
According to the indictment filed with the court in 2006, Pradit hired Boonpan, Somchoke, Sompong and hit man Somchai Jaihao to kill Wansley because he had uncovered financial irregularities in the business, which was in the process of debt restructuring. Somchai has been tried and given a life sentence by Nakhon Sawan Court.
On September 5, 2006, the lower court sentenced Boonpan to life, condemned Somchoke and Sompong to death and acquitted Pradit. The public prosecutor and co-plaintiffs then submitted an appeal to get Pradit punished while the three other defendants appealed for acquittal.
The Appeals Court was told Boonpan arranged for a motorcycle and a gun, while Somchoke and Sompong helped the alleged gunmen Somchai and Pichet Khaewsamduang (who was acquitted by a lower court in a separate trial) in fleeing to Bangkok. The Appeals Court upheld the lower-court rulings handing down a life sentence to Boonpan and death sentences to the other two men.
Finding weakness in evidence against Pradit, the Appeals Court upheld his acquittal by the lower court on benefit of doubt.
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Regardless of the weather, February was possibly one of the busiest I've known in the last four years. I think people are becoming more interested in natural "in home" and outdoor sessions, which is great news as this is what I love doing!
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Celebrate with us our Second Birthday!
On January 2nd 2014 in fact, Touring Italy was born, and today we can afford to look at the past with an happy smile, conscious that many great things we've accomplished, but even bigger challenges are ahead of us.
We've realized many people dream vacations in Italy and abroad, luxury and budgeted, and we are proud they are jealously holding these sweets memories of us while back in the US, Australia, UK, Germany, Spain, Russia, UAE and many other countries around the World.
Sometimes we've faced unexpected and uncanny events, but when that happened, we took a step back and apologize even if it wasn't really our fault, just because we take responsibilities for what we do. That's our job, that's one of the reasons why you should rely on us when planning and booking your dream vacation, that's what makes us TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS.
We're still a small company in this jungle market of Tourism, but we're still very proud of that, so we can focus on each customer's need, offering a personalized service, making sure that each request will be satisfied.
We grab this moment of celebration to thank our customers for choosing us, and inviting future customers to embrace our concept of Travel. For both of you, whether you have been or you will be a Touring Italy's customer, we offer 15% discount on hotels throughout Italy for all reservations of travels of at least three days, valid through 2016, made from today until January 6th, just sending us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com saying "Happy Birthday".
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Würger (English: Shrike) is a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank in the late 1930's and widely used during World War II. Along with its well-known counterpart, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Fw 190 became the backbone of the Luftwaffe's Jagdwaffe (Fighter Force). The twin-row BMW 801 radial engine that powered most operational versions enabled the Fw 190 to lift larger loads than the Bf 109, allowing its use as a day fighter, fighter-bomber, ground-attack aircraft and, to a lesser degree, night fighter.
The Fw 190A started flying operationally over France in August 1941, and quickly proved superior in all but turn radius to the Royal Air Force's main front-line fighter, the Spitfire Mk. V, especially at low and medium altitudes. The 190 maintained superiority over Allied fighters until the introduction of the improved Spitfire Mk. IX. In November/December 1942, the Fw 190 made its air combat debut on the Eastern Front, finding much success in fighter wings and specialised ground attack units called Schlachtgeschwader (Battle Wings or Strike Wings) from October 1943 onwards. In the opinion of German pilots who flew both the Bf 109 and the Fw 190, the latter provided increased firepower and, at low to medium altitude, manoeuvrability.
The Fw 190A series' performance decreased at high altitudes (usually 6,000 m (20,000 ft) and above), which reduced its effectiveness as a high-altitude interceptor. From the Fw 190's inception, there had been ongoing efforts to address this with a turbosupercharged BMW 801 in the B model, the C model with the Daimler-Benz DB 603, and the D model with the Junkers Jumo 213. Problems with the turbos meant only the D model would see service, entering service in September 1944. While these "long nose" versions gave them parity with Allied opponents, it arrived far too late in the war to have any real effect.
The Fw 190 was well-liked by its pilots. Some of the Luftwaffe's most successful fighter aces claimed a great many of their kills while flying it, including Otto Kittel, Walter Nowotny and Erich Rudorffer.
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Investment casting: 30 years of development, serving the orthopaedics industry
Marle to exhibit at OMTEC 2016
Marle to exhibit for the fourth time at OMTEC, Chicago.
A new production line dedicated entirely to polymer machining
In 2015 Marle developed a production unit dedicated entirely to polymer machining . This investment enables complete orthopedic implant production combining components in alloys and in polyethylene. Also manufactured on this production line are parts in PEEK used in spine surgery.
New expansion for the Marle Group
The Marle Group, which manufactured a million implants last year for an annual turnover of 85 M€, announced the acquisition of Finortho SAS on 30 October 2015.
A state of the art anodizing line which completes production capabilities for orthopedic implants
Leader in industrial manufacturing of orthopedic implants, Marle offers one of the most comprehensive panels of production technology in the world. This year the company enhanced its internal capabilities by launching a high performance anodizing line perfectly adapted to generating color on titanium implants.
Innovative technology for minimally invasive hip surgery
A worldwide leader in the production of hip stems, Marle also has extensive experience in industrializing instruments for orthopedic surgery. The Marle teams regularly develop proprietary manufacturing techniques, which improve ergonomics and operating effectiveness of instruments and insertion ancillaries.
Coating and packaging of implants in cleanrooms: maximum safety
With a massive investment of over one million euros, in early 2014, Marle established a workflow in clean rooms, which covers both the coating and packaging of orthopedic implants: the guarantee of maximum safety.


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" It brought our European heritage alive- It was everything I had hoped for..." Jeff Shanes, Chicago, Illlinois
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As we explore the Jewish Quarter, we will visit old synagogues including the famed Dohany synagogue, as well as the Jewish museum. Dr. Shapiro will tell us about the history of the Reform movement in Hungary and the great schism that took place between Orthodox and Reform. Learn also about the so-called "Status Quo" rabbis-including some great Torah scholars-who refused to join with the Orthodox. Visit the grave of R. Shimon Oppenheimer, famous for proclaiming that the prayers of visitors to his grave will be heard in heaven. Also visit the grave of R. Moses Kunitz and hear about this incredible figure.
Visit the Rabbinical Seminary of Budapest, founded in the nineteenth century. This was the only rabbinical seminary permitted behind the Iron Curtain. On Shabbat, we will be joined by leaders of the Budapest Jewish community, who will speak to us about Jewish life in Hungary.
We will visit the beautiful town of Sopron, known to Jewish history as Oedenburg and one of earliest recorded places of Jewish life in Hungary. We will wander through the streets of the old Jewish ghetto and see the medieval synagogue and mikvah.
Eisenstadt was home to many great Torah scholars. We will visit the Jewish cemetery (where R. Meir Eisenstadt's grave is a pilgrimage spot), the old synagogue, and the museum established by the Austrian government to teach young Austrians about Jewish history. Dr. Shapiro will tell us about R. Esriel Hildesheimer, who established in Eisenstadt the first yeshiva to include as part of the curriculum both Torah and secular studies.
Bratislava is known to Jews as Pressburg and was the home of the famed Hatam Sofer and the Pressburg Yeshiva. The Hatam Sofer is arguably the most important Torah sage of the last two centuries, and Dr. Shapiro will speak about this amazing figure and the rabbinic dynasty he founded. We will visit the graves of Hatam Sofer and other gedolei Yisrael. For dinner in Bratislava we will be joined by R. Baruch Myers, who has been the rav of the city since 1993. He will speak to us about Jewish life in post-communist Slovakia.
the Habsburgs' magnificent Schonbrunn Palace,
drive along the famous Vienna Ring Boulevard, tour the Stadttempel and Jewish Museum, and at the Jewish cemetery see, and learn about, the grave of the "holy fish".
Mikulov (Nikolsburg)
Many great Torah scholars lived in Nikolsburg, including R. Samson Raphael Hirsch. The cemetery has 4,000 tombstones, and Dr. Shapiro will speak about some of the important figures buried there. We will see the old mikvah recently discovered, and have lunch in what used to be a synagogue on the old Jewish street.
On the way to Prague, we will stop in the medieval city of Boskovice, where you can still see the old ghetto gate. We will visit the cemetery and amazing synagogue and learn about Jewish history in this part of the Czech Republic.
In the magnificent city of Prague we will visit all the important Jewish sites, such as the Altneuschul and other synagogues, the important cemeteries which contain the graves of the Maharal, R. Yehezkel Landau (Noda bi-Yehudah) and many other greats. We will also visit Theriesenstadt, Prague castle, and walk on the Charles Bridge. On the Bridge we will see the famous 17th century crucifix with Hebrew writing. Only in recent years have we learned the origin of this strange site. Over Shabbat we will learn about the many greats who have lived in this city and hear about the most mysterious inhabitant of all, the Golem.
This is only a general overview of the places of interest that we will visit on our tour. More detailed information will soon be added. In addition to the obvious Jewish significance of our stops, there is a good deal of more general interest to be experienced; and the smaller places are quite picturesque.


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Double Sided Planers Versus Carpet Feed Planers
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From contributor J:
A moulder will do you no good in this situation. The carpet feed planer Contributor M mentioned would be something to look at. A jointer is ideal for removing twists but 16'x12" boards? Nope. The carpet feed is on the top. It is made up of hundreds of spring loaded fingers that can contour to the board. I believe this is the next best thing out there other than face jointing by hand.
From contributor U:
No. You need a Newman 282 series. A so called carpet planer is the most oversold machine there ever was. It is supposed to have the same action as a hand jointer. When that long board is in the feed rolls of the second head, the fingers no longer have control. It might as well be an all roll fed machine. So if the top and bottom heads are 24" apart, for example, and the bottom head has rolls controlling the lumber at that point, any board longer than 24" is not getting the benefit of the finger feed. By the way, I am not familiar with the import finger feed planers, but I can tell you that the Oliver, Porter and Northfield are maintenance hogs.
From contributor S:
I have an older Porter strato-plane. I'm rather fond of it because it will make a cupped board flat without splitting the material. I used to get aggravated when I would purchase FAS lumber from a local supplier. I would order the material surfaced to 15/16". You would be surprised how many boards would have splits from one end of the board to the other cause by the planer's roller system. I will say the Newman's 282's and 382's are both awesome machines. Wish I had one.
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The rubber tires dramatically reduce the splits. It might be a good idea to visit the planer mill and see why the boards are splitting. It could be the planer, especially if it is an old steel roll machine, or it could be the way the lumber is handled. I have stood on a line and watched board after board split. The boards were poplar, the outfeed belt was running around 400 ft. per minute and transferred onto cross chains. The boards were splitting when they hit the fence on the transfer chains. There are ways to split boards other than with planer rolls.
If you are processing huge amounts of lumber with very little labor involved, as in a large planing mill, a furniture factory cutting 20,000 bd. ft. per shift, etc., then lumber savings becomes a very big factor. If you are cutting three or four thousand or less and your product is purchased for its excellent workmanship, for instance antique reproductions, labor is your real cost, it is your real product. Lumber is a small part of the equation. I sold an unreal number of Newman 382 and 282 planers to the large manufacturers on the basis that they would improve lumber yield, and they did. I never had one single customer tell me that he was sorry that he made the change to the Newman. However, a small manufacturer selling a high labor, small raw material product will not get the same return, if any on an expenditure that large, unless you are able to pick up a used machine at a steal. That said, it should be remembered that you are cutting dollars, not lumber.
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I've heard of nothing but good things regarding the Newman 282's and 382's. I've also known of Oliver's and Porter's to be very productive. The spring loaded fingers are an advantage for cupped boards as the feed pressure is equalized across the board surface by the spring loaded feed toes. This allows the cup to be milled away rather than smashed flat by a solid roller thus causing a diagonal split. 382's do have tires which is more forgiving than the old Buss planers. I once had an Oliver 3170 double surfacer. It was a hoss of a machine but very expensive for replacement parts.
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A pride of three wild lion (two females and one male) are currently being introduced into the Somkhanda Community Game Reserve in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from the andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, also of KwaZulu-Natal, as part of their lion management strategy. This lion translocation was inspired by a ground-breaking feature documentary – Blood Lions™ which exposed the captive breeding and canned hunting industry. "It is estimated that there are currently between 6,000 to 8,000 predators in captivity in South Africa, mostly living in appalling conditions with inadequate breeding and welfare protocols in place to protect them," said Dr. Andrew Venter, Wildlands' CEO and Executive Producer of Blood Lions™. "Furthermore, lion ecologists state that captive breeding plays no role in the conservation of this species, and to date no captive bred, hand reared lions have successfully been rehabilitated into the wild. It is a shame that we now need to refer to lion as either wild or captive, but Wildlands are very proud to say that we have assisted in the expansion of wild lion range through the introduction of this pride onto Somkhanda. This is truly a pride we can be proud of!"
"A central theme of the Blood Lions™ campaign calls for lion conservation to be managed by the recognised conservation community," said ILCW member Ian Michler, Consultant and Lead Character for Blood Lions™. "The Somkhanda release highlights what this entails: securing suitable habitat and using wild lions from reputable sources in a responsible release programme. Congratulations to Wildlands and their partners for this initiative that increases the range of wild lands in South Africa."
The translocation process started on the 13th of May at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve and will "end" when the pride are placed in a boma at Somkhanda. The lion will be housed in the boma for approximately 6 – 9 weeks to adjust to their new environment, and Wildlands hope to release them onto the Somkhanda Reserve at the end of July 2017.


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Should A Business Email List Forge Your Identity?
There is a lot that a business email list can tell you about your market. However, just how far are you willing to let it dictate what your business does? Do you really have to send a message to every single prospect on the list or do you just prefer a select portion?
Recreating Your Business Email List Is Not Being Picky
Think of it like this. You are a treasure seeker and your list represents all the best treasure hunting spots in the land. You have ruins, abandoned castles, underground caves, and dangerous jungles. All of them are filled with danger, the promise of adventure, and a fitting reward at the end.
On the other hand, what if you had already taken a liking to certain kinds of places? Why would you feel compelled to explore them all? Even in business, sometimes you earn more money pursuing business leads that you would like to work with the most instead of selling yourself out.
The following traits are often contained in your typical business email list which can sometimes cause you to forget your business identity:
- Industry – Yes, you generally work for particular industries. But sometimes, you tend to be a little more niche and focus on certain businesses within each of those industries. For example, you may prefer working with smaller businesses compared to larger corporations. You might be required to wear many different faces but there is still a lot more to successful lead generation than just an immediate first impression.
Related Content: Using A Business Email List Needs Many Faces
- Decision maker – Targeting decision makers more or less means getting on their good side. But face it, few people can really stand a suck up Yes Man. If a certain form of management rubs you the wrong way or does not mesh well with your business, being on your email list should not be an excuse for a prospect to compromise your work values.
- Prospect's image – At times, you might feel the need to match a prospect's image because you admire them and would love to work with them. After all, they too have a right to have you respect their values. That does not mean you should try to be a carbon copy of their company instead of an independent provider. You are to build bridges, not lose your entire company devoting to one business prospect.
Related Content: Bridging The Gap With the Mailing List Provider
Your business email list should only guide your marketing strategy and should not embody the whole of your business identity. Do not just stick to what is on the map. Improvise the map. Draw your own legends and notes regarding your preferred spots and make it your own.
Do not forget your list is just one of the many copies being sold to other businesses out there. It is still up to you to take the information and mold it to your distinct marketing advantage. Your business email list should be a tool for you email marketing services, not the other way around!


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After the standard variant of the Galaxy S4 on AT&T got its Lollipop update earlier this month, it was inevitable that the Active would get the update as well. The update is now rolling out to Galaxy S4 Active users OTA. Here are the release notes for the update:
- Android 5.0 Lollipop Highlights
- Songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one Android device can be immediately enjoyed across all of your Android devices.
- New User Interface look and feel, more fluid motions
- Priority mode to only allow certain notifications to get through
- Battery saving features and remaining time left to charge or deplete indicators
- Smart Lock to secure phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like a wearable or car
- Most frequently used settings available with just two swipes down from the top screen
- Details at: https://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/
Since this device is two years old, it's likely that it will not be updated anymore. The specific build of Android is 5.0.1, with many of the same Galaxy S4 elements buried throughout the update. If you have this phone, remember to be on Wifi when you update it, as it is close to 1 GB in size.
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What does African spirituality mean to you? Voodoo, witch doctors, black magic? I can't remember now if those where some of my first thoughts, but I certainly hadn't ever found myself particularly drawn to African work. Yet somehow, in September 2007, I found myself on a weekend work shop with Sangoma (shaman), John Lockley. I still couldn't understand what I was doing there. It was held in a beautiful shamanic centre in the hills of North Wales, a secluded spot near Corwen that I had visited a few years earlier (www.thedreamingbutterfly.com). I hadn't been up there for a while, but something was calling me, and when I looked at the workshop list the only thing that caught my eye at the time was this African Shamanic work. Even though there was no single thing about the workshop that jumped out at me, it just kept popping into my head and then someone gave me a free copy of Sacred Hoop magazine that happened to have an article about John's initiation, so I decided maybe I was supposed to go along.
The introductory weekend is now a bit of a blur in my memory, but I remember particularly enjoying the trance dancing that John taught us -which is great fun! I also remember feeling my heart really open over the weekend. Another thing I clearly recall is John telling us that the work can set things in motion in your life, which stuck in my mind because the following week a couple of fairly big changes happened in my personal and work life. These were not easy things for me, and left me unsure of whether I wanted to continue the work further. It was not long after this that I did a shamanic journey to the spirit of water. It was a beautiful journey and during it I was told that it would be good for me to do more work with John. Not being one to ignore the advice of the water spirits, I signed up for a 9 month African Shamanic practioner's course!
Having talked later to other people on the practioner's course, I found my journey was not unusual. Many of the others felt a great deal of resistance to the work, but just kept getting called to it in various ways. And I have to tell you that I am so glad that I followed my intuition. The practioner's course has been amazing.
Africa is a continent of great spiritual power, where the old shamanic ways are still alive and shamans can trace their lineage back through ancestors going back many hundreds, if not thousands, of years. I have felt this work more deeply than I have felt any other spiritual work before. I have found a path which is based on being humble, open hearted, respectful and digging deeply into your soul. It is about finding your humanity, and an understanding that my humanity is bound up with your humanity. It is about respect for the old ways, the elders and our communities. It is about working with dreams, nature, the plant spirits and our ancestors (both our blood lines and our spiritual families). The work has subtly, yet powerfully worked itself into every fibre of my being. It has truly and deeply touched my life on every level.
There is often a lot of negative press about African spirituality. I think that the great power found there can bring up fear in many of us. And yes, where the light is very bright, there can also be found darkness. But in John's work I have found only the purest light. And I would urge any one who is drawn to shamanism and the old ways to come along and experience one of John's workshops.
Caroline Evans, Teacher, Wrexham.


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PICO RIVERA (CBSLA.com/AP) — Authorities Friday rescued two women and a litter of puppies who were trapped in the middle of the San Gabriel River during a pre-winter storm that drenched the state.
Los Angeles County firefighters and a Swift Water Rescue Team responded just after 5 a.m. to the San Gabriel River Trail where they began rescue efforts.
CBS2's Jasmine Viel reported the women became stranded on an island.
When the Los Angeles County sheriff's air rescue crew arrived, one of the women was on top of a shelter and the other was standing knee-deep in water, said Deputy Brice Stella, a tactical medic.
Stella hoisted one woman up but the other wanted to stay because she feared her dogs would be left behind. Stella convinced her to go into the helicopter by saying he'd do his best to rescue the dogs.
The helicopter crew emptied two large bags normally used to store gear, then lowered Stella down with the bags.
"I was able to fit all the dogs," he said. "They actually looked well-cared-for."
Additional crews were positioned downstream in case anyone fell into the river.
Authorities said water was flowing around 10 mph at the time of their rescue.
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Caught on cam: The moment Kim Jong-nam was attacked
Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un, died last week after apparently being poisoned in a Kuala Lumpur airport. Security camera footage obtained by Japanese television appeared to show a careful and deliberate attack in which a woman comes up from behind him and holds something over his mouth. Pyongyang demanded custody of Kim's body and strongly objected to an autopsy. The Malaysians not only went ahead but also conducted a second autopsy, saying the results of the first were inconclusive. A diplomatic row between Malaysia and North Korea escalated over the handling of a probe into the killing of Kim Jong Nam. Malaysia recalled its envoy from Pyongyang and summoned North Korea's ambassador in Kuala Lumpur to explain his accusations that Malaysian authorities were colluding "with external forces" over the investigation into the slaying of leader Kim Jung Un's estranged half-brother.


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Louisville Midnight Mayhem provides your company with the unique opportunity to recruit intern and full time students from over 60 universities from one location! Comprised mostly of engineering students, we believe that students of the Baja SAE series are some of the best engineers around and here's why:
All students attending Louisville Midnight Mayhem have experience with REAL WORLD product development.
Each and every year Baja SAE teams are challenged to design, build, test, and compete with a new vehicle. This means that each year, students are developing schedules and timelines to complete all of the necessary work in order to get their car to competition in the spring. They are developing project management skills, teamwork skills, and taking everything they learn in the engineering classroom and applying it to a real world, tangible thing. These students have experience with doing component level design work with CAD and other CAE tools like FEA and CFD. Sure, a lot of students have these abilities but what sets an SAE student above the rest is their knowledge of design for manufacturing. The vehicles used at Louisville Midnight Mayhem and the Baja SAE events are not virtual vehicles; they are real tangible objects that must be manufacturable. These students design within the limits of tooling and equipment they have available to them. For the most part, they will then build these components themselves and then proceed to test various parts or the vehicle as a whole. When we say test, we don't just mean they take the car out and drive around to see if something breaks either. The students are developing data acquisition systems to collect real world data for load, speed, temperatures, or whatever they need in order to validate that their models and ensure their designs will withstand the brutal tests that they will be put through during an event.
As a sponsor of Louisville Midnight Mayhem you are investing in the future of engineering as a whole. First of all, you are showing support for an event and a program that actively encourages engineering students to continually learn and refine their skills as engineers. In addition to the students in attendance, spectators of all ages are encouraged to attend. You are supporting an effort to show the public that engineering is fun and inspiring the next generations of potential engineers to pursue engineering as a career path. Louisville Midnight Mayhem is not a closed event. This in turn will show an investment in the future of the engineering field and generate positive brand awareness for your company.
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(Tula Pink) Pinkerville, Gate Keeper in Daydream
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100% Cotton. Quilt Weight. Debuting in March 2019.
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Pinkerville is a state of mind. When I design fabric, I retreat into an imaginary world of my own creation. I call that place Pinkerville. In this collection I am inviting you to join me on a journey through my own delusion! This is a place where all things are possible. Each piece in this collection is named after an attribute that is required for entrance. The Swan is your tour guide to Pinkerville as she holds the keys to the kingdom, so her print is named "Gate Keeper." The Unicorn print is titled "Imaginarium" because this place requires a devotion to the imagined, a willingness to invent and accept things that may or may not be real. A pattern of marbled water conceals a lovable lake monster (among other things!) in a print called Blind Faith because it is a magical thing to believe in something so hard that you can turn innocuous things like shadows into evidence of the fantastic! A but"terfly conceals the face of an owl in a print titled "Enlightenment" as she is the watcher, the all-seeing eyes of Pinkerville. A delicate weaving of lace flowers makes up the print titled "Delight," a healthy appreciation for beauty is always welcome here. A print of overlapping fans named "Serenity" reminds you to be calm and relaxed here, take it all in, there is plen"ty of time. Worry and anxiety are never welcome in Pinkerville. Finally, there is Fairy Dust that adds just a sprinkle of rainbow magic to tie it all together! Welcome to my world, the space between my ears, the water is warm so shed the heavy baggage of reality and dip a toe into Pinkerville!
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Merry Christmas! We were going to go see Sherlock Holmes and get Chinese food (as per Jewish-Christmas tradition…), but P.F. Chang's was closed and we couldn't motivate ourselves to leaves the house. Sad, but true. We bummed around the house, he taught me how to play Euchre, made progress in Halo, etc. I love holidays.
Seen above, roasted brussels sprouts with an apricot glaze, which accompanied butterflied chicken breasts with asiago cheese and prosciutto- so delicious! I have to admit, having the BF home has certainly improved the menu!


text: NASW meeting: Managing the social media information deluge Posted by EJ Willingham Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps [View the story "Managing the social media deluge" on Storify]Managing the social media delugeA Storify of the NASW #sciwri12 session on managing your social media information flow #sciwri12delugeStorified by Emily Willingham · Sat, Oct 27 2012 09:47:52#sciwri12 session "Follow 1500 People on Twitter? Learn to Manage the Information Deluge" in Room 301A is using hashtag #sciwri12delugeJosh WittenOur official live tweeter was Josh Witten. All women on the panel discussing and moderating #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 #girlpowerJodi Lynn MurphyIt didn't take long for audience to notice all-female makeup of the panel.#sciwri12 #sciwri12deluge @ejwillingham introducing the panelists @lizabio @mkonnikova @raewing & @mcshanahanJosh WittenRT @Jodilynnmurphy: All women on the panel discussing and moderating #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 #girlpowerRTPRT @robinlloyd99: RT @jamesian: What makes this panel rare at science conf? #sciwri12deluge http://pic.twitter.com/jNKdfYRBRTPFrom left to right: Liz Gross (@lizabio), Maria Konnikova (@mkonnikova), Marie-Claire Shanahan (@mcshanahan), and Rachel Ewing (@raewing)Will Twitter go the way of cb radio? #sciwri12deluge discussionSarah WebbRT @scribbler_tom: "Twitter as a company may die, but tweeting as a form will live." So says @BoraZ #sciwri12deluge #SciWri12Courtni KopietzTwitter in some form or another is here to stay. It drives communication on Internet high-speed rail. Getting twitter savvy at #sciwri12 #sciwri12deluge this must be how my mom feels when i explain FacebookJodi Lynn MurphyAnd the question arose of, "What does it mean to curate a feed?" I always think of it in terms of a museum collection. How do you separate out repetitive or low-value contributions from those that will be informative, interesting, interactive? Josh explains for the reading audience:#sciwri12 #sciwri12deluge @ejwillingham "Who curates their twitter feed?" Hey, look, there are two of us.Josh Witten@bobfinn #sciwri12deluge I think they mean curation as anything you do to sort through the information - can take many formsJosh Witten@bobfinn #sciwri12deluge I think almost everyone "curates" - not everyone does so with forethought and/or maliceJosh WittenSo the overall solution if you're not into curating for yourself is to find people who do it well. On the wiki we created for this session and as an evergreen resource, you can find a growing list of curators from which to choose those who might fit your needs. Please feel free to sign into the wiki and make your own contributions to this page or any of the others. If you've already signed into Wikispaces to contribute to the ScienceOnline wiki, the same sign-in should work. RT @BoraZ: #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 @mkonnikova follow people who are good curators, retweeters. Tweetdeck is the essential tool.Wendee NicoleRT @scribbler_tom: Lists of great science tweet curators & best practices/resources at http://scicommsocialmedia.wikispaces.com #sciwri12deluge #SciWri12Sandeep PingleThe session yielded good tips and ideas for different contexts and needs. We talked about lists--creating, following, being a part of them:RT @BrookeLayne: I didn't know you could list someone without following them. Interesting. #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12Tom UlrichRT @robinlloyd99: at #sciwri12deluge panel: @raewing favors twitter lists, Flipboard to catch up on cool stuff, & tools with social cues #sciwri12Scott Merville@BrookeLayne you can also subscribe to others' public lists. #sciwri12delugePeteRachel Ewing talked about using Flipboard, "your social magazine," as a management tool:"any tool that gives you a social cue about what's worth reading" blurbs, pictures,etc http://flipboard.com - @raewing #sciwri12delugeAatish BhatiaOther platforms for management include Twitterific, Tweetdeck (for Web or desktop, and opinions vary about both), and Hootsuite (which we didn't get into in the session, but which I use and would be happy to help people with figuring out).RT @bobfinn: .@boraz likes twitterific for the iphone, tweetdeck elsewhere. #sciwri12delugeNC Sea Grant@BoraZ recommends Twitterrific for the iPhone http://twitterrific.com/ #sciwri12delugeJosh WittenRT @BoraZ: #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 @lizabio also Tweetdeck breaks stuff up into groups of people, eg. Scientists, writers, etc.Kelly BurnesPluses for TweetDeck: edit RTs before posting, schedule tweets. #sciwri12deluge #SciWri12Tom UlrichAnother management tool that popped up is Faavorite. .@lizabio: "I just want to get information" Follow curators. Thematic lists. Use favorites, organize w/ http://faavorite.com #sciwri12delugeAatish BhatiaAt the beginning of the session, I asked the audience how many considered themselves to be beginning Twitter uses. To my surprise, many, many hands went up. In the interests of providing basics and talking about managing multiple accounts, we had a conversation about how to avoid accidentally tweeting personal tweets from professional accounts and how to engage as a human being through a professional account. The bottom line: There's a reason it's called "social" media instead of "PR media" or "Marketing Media." Engagement on the human level is key.How to not mix up personal & work tweets? Have the personal as the primary acct on TweetDeck. @raewing #sciwri12delugeTom UlrichMy tip for not cross-posting PIO and personal is different platforms: Hootsuite for one and Tweetdeck for another. #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12Becky OskinFrom the audience: or use separate browsers for each. #sciwri12delugeTom UlrichHootSuite has a nice "are you sure" feature for any handle you want to set it for. Nice way to avoid bad crosswords. #sciwri12delugePeteAt last year's conference, I attended a great session about time management and social media that Cristine Russell (@russellcris) moderated. The question naturally arose in this year's session of how to manage both time and the information flow, and in the interests of full disclosure, I cited the take-homes from last year's session, which included panelists Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman), Deborah Blum (@deborahblum), and Bora (@BoraZ), with some memorable input from Maryn McKenna (@marynmck) about the "dopamine ping" that is Twitter. Apologies for panelists I left out.Question from the floor about time management & tweeting. Thank god. #sciwri12delugeTom UlrichRT @scribbler_tom: Answer from @ejwillingham: block out your time and limit when you tweet. #sciwri12delugenature.com Boston#sciwri12deluge @ejwillingham likes scheduling tweets for avoiding accidentally breaking embargoesJosh Witten#sciwri12deluge Tip from audience: scheduling can be used to pace your posting so you don't overwhelm followersJosh Witten#sciwri12deluge @BoraZ is nervous about scheduling tweets. Things can change fast.Josh WittenScheduling tweets via Tweetdeck or Hootsuite can have its uses, including helping with time management, but Bora has a warning, too: Sometimes, you can schedule something cute and perky, and then something horrific happens, and your cute and perky pops up with apparent heartlessness in the midst of a tragedy.The quest for the perfect hashtag #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12Jamie DePoloWe had a good discussion about what makes a good hashtag. In general, brief, pronounceable, illustrative, memorable--all in only a few letters! That's all -- so easy (ha). A word of caution, though:@sciwri12 Hashtags are great but check out first. #cancer is dominated by astrology posts. #sciwri12delugeScott MervilleIs there a way to search for hashtags? #sciwri12delugeEliz WitherspoonYou can type the hashtag into the search box of most interfaces, and it will turn up the thread of people using that hashtag. You also can click on any hashtag you see and go straight to that thread, where you can select from top tweets with that tag, all tweets with it, or tweets only from people you follow who have used it.Does this session meet the "keep hashtags short and understandable" test? #sciwri12deluge #SciWri12Tom UlrichNo, it didn't, but we wanted to reflect the conference hashtag, which was already #sciwri12 and the session theme, which was deluge. If this hadn't been specific to this conference, etc., a hashtag like #scicommflood might have worked.RT @joshwitten: #sciwri12deluge Keep hashtags short (unlike this one), sensible, and pronounceable. Same for twitter handle.Sara MacSorley#sciwri12deluge @lizabio hashtags are a good way to build and track audience.Josh WittenWe then talked some more about the various uses of hashtags for different goals:PIO tip - Listen, watch, see where people are talking about topic - then choose tag for your new story to blend into that #sciwri12delugeSally James#sciwri12deluge Q - advice on promoting a hashtag? A - @mcshanahan likes specific hashtags, seem to grow organically?Josh WittenEncouraging to know that original hashtags can be useful for promoting big stories #sciwri12delugeLauren RuganiThen tweeted question about hashtags that didn't get answered in the session:#sciwri12deluge Do scientists, as well as science writers, follow hashed topics on Twitter?David QuammenFrom my experience, scientists who are on twitter follow and use hashtags, but of course, they need to be on Twitter. RT @joshwitten: #sciwri12deluge Q from @tinkerrr - how can we use social media to improve situation for womenTinker Ready Obviously, as a panel consisted only of women, we felt we were in a good position to answer. So Bora kicked off the response: RT @BoraZ: #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 twitter as tool for women to connect, use hashtags like #trollerderbyKellyWould like more info on how to use #trollerderby hashtag. #sciwri12delugeBob FinnThis hashtag is helpful in cases when a woman blogger is being trolled in comments primarily only because she's a woman, usually because she's writing about something involving feminism, equal rights, workplace equality ... you know, things about being a human being with rights. If she feels reinforcements are warranted, she or an ally can tweet with the #trollerderby hashtag and gain some comment support.RT @jbhathaw: Great solution to trolls RT @BoraZ: #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12 twitter as tool for women to connect, use hashtags like #trollerderbyTom UlrichAnother hashtag, #sciencmob (and its friend #pathogenposse) serves as a way to rally responses to comments that present inaccurate or misleading information about science.RT @smerv: Also #sciencemob RT @joshwitten #sciwri12deluge @BoraZ recommends #trollerderby for getting allies to vanquish internet trolls.James HathawayBefore the session and during it, we had questions about engagement--the core requirement of successful social media interactions. The them that emerged again and again was one of being a person, not just a promoter, and doing unto others as you'd like done unto you, Twitter-wise. That means RTing great reads, preferably with a personalize comment, @ing or ccing people who might be interested in a read, having a conversation that's doable in 140 character bites (not all conversations are). Be a person. Some more tips below and also on the wiki. #sciwri12deluge Q - Should a PIO tweet only their stories? A: @mkonnikova @lizabio @raewing - No, make it interesting, personal & engageJosh Witten@scribbler_tom @mkonnikova any good ways/practices to manage those conversations? #sciwri12delugeBruno SokicGreat advice, @mkonnikova : tweet about others' work and find / use their handle #sciwri12deluge #sciwri12Tori Indivero"Don't be stingy about your retweets" getting twitter tips at #sciwri12 #sciwri12delugeJulianne WyrickAnd we did some demos, focusing mostly on Tweetdeck with a little Storify and discussion of lists thrown in. We've got demos for these platforms and for Twitter itself linked at the wiki so that you can peruse them at your leisure. Please feel free to add your own or tips you have for making management of the information deluge a little easier. Demo of Storify as tool for story telling via Twitter, and then sharing that story on Twitter. Again with the meta. #sciwri12delugeTom UlrichRT @joshwitten: #sciwri12deluge @BoraZ - Storify best used as scaffold for story telling w/ other media/content - @maggiekb1 as example of doing it rightNC Sea GrantAs described above, this Storify is an example of mixing text, outside links, and tweets, all done using Storify.com, all based on a simple search in the Twitter platform through Storify on the hashtag #sciwri12deluge. I placed the tweets in an order that seemed to make sense to tell a story and group ideas and then added in the text and links. Realizing that I really need to learn how to use Storify #sciwri12deluge. Really powerful.Sarah WebbCan't wait to see the post-conference Storify on this session! Many thanks to the panelists! #sciwri12deluge #SciWri12Tom UlrichAnd finally, if the session, Tweets, and Storify don't give you the information you need, one more reminder about the wiki. Thanks for attending, reading, and contributing, and please feel free to tweet any questions!RT @SMacSorley: Want more of the deluge #sciwri12deluge, #sciwri12, check out the wiki - http://scicommsocialmedia.wikispaces.comnature.com Boston Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps


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Dislocated oil and gas industry workers may soon find help with a new federal government grant initiative.
Related: Former Oilfield Workers Look to New Careers
After months of low crude prices and tens of thousands of layoffs, many oilfield workers are scrambling to find other work. The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that they have approved a grant to provide re-employment services to dislocated workers in the state's oil and gas industry.
The initial funds to be awarded to the Texas Workforce Commission will be $13,293,207, with a total approved amount of $16,309,807. The funds will serve approximately 4,191 workers.
Dislocated worker grants are a part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which was signed into law on July 22, 2014 by President Barack Obama. The WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.


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Interior Designing about Bedroom
When designing a bedroom, it is especially important that we add some natural elements. Whether that's in the form of the more standard greenery, planting and wooden floorboards or something a little different like the clever use of plywood for a headboard and refurbishing some old crates for storage. By adding these elements, the room takes on relaxing. Studies have shown this can actually reduce the heart rate and pulse making for a more pleasant environment to rest – perfect for retreating from a busy day.
Interior Designing about Bedroom
We were lucky to be asked to design this guest bedroom, flooded with natural light due to its large windows, and it was the perfect blank canvas. Being a modern build, we worked to build up the textures to avoid the room looking too flat. One of the tricks we like to use in these contemporary developments is running the curtains wall-to-wall; being the full ceiling height, not only does this make the room, but completely opens the room up. Dwark, Dwarka, Dwarka, Dwarka.
Feature walls are not something we tend to specify, but in this case, the origami effect wallpaper worked so well to avoid the room appearing too boxy. The final piece to finish things off is a large feature ceiling light, it is so important to upscale such items to make the most of the space.
This room shouldn't be lovely at all – tiny, with barely any room for even a bed, and crammed with bright colors and clashing patterns. But in reality, this space, which I shot for my book Home for Now, is actually one of my bedrooms I've ever worked in. This gorgeous sea green hue breathes life into this bijou space, whilst ingenious storage ideas, such as using a wall-mounted telephone table instead of a bedside unit, and hanging storage pockets on the wall, make best use of the available space. It proves that if you have courage in your design convictions, you can make anything work, whatever the challenge.
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The apartment or 'gïte' is on the first floor beside our guest house. It is independent self catering 'gîte' ideal for a family of four. It is in the old part of the building where they used to dry wheat in the village.
The main room on the village side, has a large open plan kitchen with an island, dining area and lounge. Brick and wood are highlighted to enjoy the natural elements of the original building from 1780.
The parental suite, with it's King Size bed 160, looks over the palm tree and the pool. It has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and WC.
The wooden staircase leads up to the mezzanine with a play area and the childrens bedroom with two single beds.
TV, Canal Satellite & Canal +, DVD player, iPod dock, WiFI access, 2 refrigerators, a large oven, microwave, induction ring hob, extractor, dishwasher, soup blender, coffee machine, kettle, kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery.
The linen for all beds is supplied. The bathrooms all have towels and hair driers. There are 2 washing machines and 1 drier on the ground floor in the laundry room which are available for use.
The 'gîte' is usually rented on a weekly basis but not always Saturday to Saturday. We can try to accommodate you as best we can. As the apartment is beside our guest house you can also avail of the other services we provide; swimming pool, snooker table, bike rental, library ( with plenty of English books ! ) and evening meals.


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The dust has just started to settle on the UK general election result. And what an election it was. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Conservatives, a strengthening of their mandate ahead of the Brexit negotiations. Instead, it resulted in a hung parliament in which a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party has only just been finalised. Here's a few lessons communication professionals can learn from the result.
Engaging young people is key
The turnout for registered voters between the ages of 18-24 was at 64 per cent, the highest since 1992, according to Ipsos MORI. This ends two decades of historically low turnout amongst young people. Why did they vote in such high numbers? Many argue it was Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour party, that mobilised them. This is borne out in the results – 35 per cent more people in this age category voted Labour than Conservative.
The Conservatives normally don't try that hard to engage young people – after all, what's the point if 18-24 year olds aren't going to vote? Jeremy Corbyn saw their potential, however, and used the platforms that his target audience were using – social media – to engage them. In the six weeks after the election was called, Labour's following across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram increased by 61 per cent. The Conservatives' rose by just 6 per cent, according to data from We Are Social, as reported by the Telegraph.
Labour also managed to get celebrities to endorse them. People like grime star Stormzy, actor Nick Frost and singer M.I.A. came out to show their support for Corbyn. These are all people that 18-24 year olds would listen to.
The main takeaway here is that it's important not to ignore an audience that you still might have the potential of reaching, a lesson the Tory party will wish they had learnt earlier.
Jeremy Corbyn is truth ! if Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn came into power at the same time it will change this world
— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) July 11, 2016
Be authentic
Corbyn didn't just use social media to inspire young people. He remembered the importance of experiential PR, and still ensured he met as many supporters as possible on rallies across the country. He also pushed his image as a man of principle. Unlike the huge number of U-turns that Theresa May did in the weeks leading up to the election (the snap-election was itself a surprise, as she had been adamantly against holding one since coming to power), Corbyn has stuck to his guns on many issues. While it didn't win him a huge amount of respect in his party, his election results are what matter – in the days where UK politics is attempting to becoming increasingly polished, Corbyn stands out as someone who's genuinely for the people.
May, on the other hand, came across as insincere and hard to trust. Her "strong and stable government" sound bite became stale extremely quickly, and when it was clear it wasn't working, the Tory party continued to say it. It was almost as if you could see May's PR team behind everything she did and said. While communication is an essential function, in these sorts of situations a politician will only come across as sincere if it looks like they mean what they're saying. Corbyn did, May didn't, and it cost her.
Trust in a brand is just as important as trust in a politician. You need to be authentic, and make sure that key players in your company are coming across well. This involves having personality and strong convictions, so that you avoid doing the U-turns that impacted the Tories so much.
For more communication trends, please visit our Insights page.


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Inside Peterborough – what to see and do, where to eat and shop
From its big, bold cathedral to Michelin-approved eating, Peterborough's worth a visit. Be inspired with LNER's pick of the sights, shops and eating out.
Book trains to Peterborough
Need Inspiration? What to see
Cathedral city
Some of history's major bad guys feature in the story of Peterborough Cathedral - Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell and the rampaging Vikings. Cromwell and his army gave the cathedral a hard time in the Civil War. Smashing stained glass was a favoured technique.
It still looks magnificent though – no wonder they say it's one of the 'finest Norman cathedrals in England'.
Ghost stories
Get spooked with a wander around the cellars beneath Peterborough Museum.Priestgate Vaults date back to Tudor times. Meet 'ghosts' of those who would have used the different rooms in centuries past, including a cavalier and a butler – very Upstairs, Downstairs. You'll be checking Peterborough train times for a speedy exit!
Station to station
From super-modern trains to Peterborough to something completely different. Climb aboard a steam train on the Nene Valley Railway for a proper blast from the past. Steam trains are just so… romantic. Just don't ask for the Wi-Fi password…
Hidden Peterborough
Amazing wall paintings are the order of the day at Longthorpe Tower. Kings jostle with musicians, saints with monsters, on the walls of this medieval tower. Astonishingly they were rediscovered by the Home Guard who were stationed there during WWII. Sounds like an episode of Dad's Army.
Retail Therapy
High-street heaven
Peterborough's main shopping complex, the Queensgate Centre has Topshop, Oasis, Next and more. Sucker for a department store? Find John Lewis and M&S too.
Independent shopping
Interesting independent shops are dotted around the city, so there are lots of exciting places to discover. Ahead of your trip check out a map of more than 30 independently-owned Peterborough retailers.
Label lovers – designer shopping
Trendy folk can kit themselves out in premium brands at Maysons, this supercool store is in the Westgate Arcade. Splurge on the likes of Hugo Boss, Ted Baker and True Religion.
Craving haute couture? Head to Niro for two storeys of super-cool menswear labels. From the dapper, modish tailoring of Paul Smith to the more outlandish creations of punk icon, Vivienne Westwood.


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Shop Hours & Location
1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays
Select Sundays open only for volunteer work parties & classes
over winter check our calendar.
Location: 2531 Broadway, Everett WA 98201
We are in the Broadway Mall building north of QFC – look for the Broadway Hobbies sign. Our entrance is in the back of the building. There's parking for cars in the back; roll your bike inside.
Phone: 425-252-6952
During Spring & Summer Sunday Mornings are our recommended time to come in with bike projects that will require more advice from our staff. A $10 donation is suggested for their help and expertise.
Holiday Closures
We are closed on major holidays and often on the day before or after.
- July 4 and Jul 5 for Independence Day
- Sept. 2, the Sunday before Labor Day
- Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, Thanksgiving holiday
- Dec. 23-30 for Christmas and New Years holidays
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Hemlock Grove is a riveting one-hour murder mystery that revolves around the residents of a former Pennsylvania steel town. Beautiful, terrifying and graphic, Hemlock Grove is unlike anything else in its genre.
Plot outline
When 17-year-old Brooke Bluebell is brutally murdered, any of Hemlock's peculiar inhabitants – or killer creatures – could be suspects. Through the investigation, the town's seamier side is exposed, revealing nothing is what it seems.