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It is a testament to the mainstreaming of climate change that people are now aware of the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. While the first two Rs are yet to take off in terms of scale and popularity (although they are much more critical in the fight against global warming and pollution), recycling is becoming increasingly common in most parts of the world. In fact, commitment to recycling is now considered to be an integral part of the bona fides of an environmentally conscious customer or eco-warrior. If you don't recycle, you simply don't care for the planet.
Several compelling reasons for recycling are now common knowledge – brings down carbon emissions, less pollution and waste, saves energy, conserves resources, and helps keep the environment clean and green. For instance, recycling aluminium can save up to 95 per cent of the energy needed to make new cans from fresh raw material.
Then there's the fact that recycling is so much easier to do; reducing or reusing means a complete change in thinking and attitudes—not only at an individual level but on a societal one. It means moving away from a culture of overconsumption, instant gratification, and (illusory) overabundance to one of a measured lifestyle where resources are used in proportion to one's actual needs and superfluousness becomes an extraneous, discredited concept.
Recycling in the rest of the world
Despite being a popular way to contribute towards a green planet, not all countries are doing a good job of recycling. According to Eunomia, an environmental consultancy, Germany has the best recycling rate followed by Austria, South Korea and Wales – all of whom manage to recycle between 52 and 56 per cent of their municipal waste. Pristine Switzerland is in fifth place. As expected, countries that perform well have ambitious targets. Wales aims to achieve zero waste by 2050 and the EU is considering adopting a new target of 65 per cent for 2030. The rate for United States is below 35 per cent, while producing 25 per cent of the world's total waste. Australia had a national plastic recycling rate of 11.8 per cent in 2016–17.
With China throwing a spanner in the works by refusing to accept and recycle foreign waste, many of these countries in the global North will have to start recycling their own rubbish. China is currently the world's largest importer and recycler of scrap metals, plastic and paper.
As per a 2010 report in Science journal, China led the world in terms of mismanaged plastic waste, followed by Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Judging by these figures, Asian countries are doing little to clamp down on or recycle the gargantuan amounts of waste being produced by their populations. Another report – Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean – published in Science found that the same countries were the main contributors to plastic pollution in the oceans. Among OECD members, developing countries like Turkey and Chile were at the bottom of the recycling list.
In a report last year, The Economist magazine took a fairly sympathetic view of plastics and why it wasn't as bad as some other environmental problems. More interesting were the data points – since 1967, the global plastic production has grown from around 2 million tonnes a year to 380 million tonnes, nearly three times faster than world GDP. Of the 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste produced since the 1950s, only 9 per cent has been recycled and another 12 per cent incinerated. The rest went straight to landfills or the natural environment.
The state of recycling in India
What about India? Data on the actual recycling rates are not easy to estimate. The good news, right now, is that compared to rich countries, the per-capita usage of plastics in India is quite low. The average Indian uses approximately 11 kg of plastic each year, about a tenth of an average American's. The US, predictably, is at the top end with 109 kg per person, while China is at 32 kg, with the world average being 28 kg. However, this number will go up with increasing development and higher consumption patterns. Estimates suggest a 10 per cent (CAGR) growth in plastics consumption over the next four years.
A 2013 estimate by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that Indians generate 15,342 tonnes of plastic waste every day (25,940 tonnes as per the 2015 study), of which about 60 per cent is recycled, mostly due to the informal sector. Unfortunately, over 6,100 tonnes of plastic are still dumped in landfills, water bodies, or groundwater resources. The average plastic waste generation is around 6.92 per cent of municipal solid waste. 94 per cent of total plastic waste comprises of thermoplastic content, such as PET and PVC, which is recyclable. Other studies suggest that PET bottle recycling rate in the country is 70 per cent, easily one of the highest in the world. A 2012 study by Columbia University found that the informal sector recycles 70 per cent of plastic waste and up to 56 per cent of all recyclable waste.
While the formal recycling industry is yet to achieve scale or efficiency, the informal plastic recycling sector, steered by waste pickers, is the reason why our cities and towns are not yet drowning in plastic pollution. Largely unregulated, waste pickers manually gather high-value plastic such as PET bottles and shampoo bottles. Low-value items like carry bags are rarely collected.
A study in 2012 found that waste pickers recovered approximately 20 per cent of waste in six Indian cities, with 80,000 people recycling approximately three million tonnes. It is estimated that every tonne of recyclable material collected results in the avoidance of 721 kg CO2 emission per annum. The same report stated that most of the recyclable waste in the country is collected by this informal recycling industry, both before and after the involvement of formal collection bodies.
The first step towards recycling is waste segregation at source. Since most Indian cities do not have strict rules around this, most people simply mix up their recyclable and non-recyclable waste, leading to waste pickers doing the hard and critical job of segregating them. For example, the rate of waste segregation in Hyderabad's households is one-third, in Mumbai it is about 27 per cent, while Bengaluru is at a more respectable 45 per cent.
Plastic packaging is a major contributor to plastic waste and most companies are only just waking up to this problem. According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report, by 2050 plastic-packaging production globally will be more than the overall plastic volumes today, with the economic cost of greenhouse gas emissions at $40 billion. Around 95 per cent of the economic value of plastic packaging is lost after their first use. Sustainable packaging, therefore, should be an important issue for FMCG and packaging companies if they truly care about the environment and their CSR (as they profusely state in their annual sustainability reports). There is evidence of some movement on this. Unilever plans to make all its packaging 'reusable, recyclable or compostable' by 2025, while last year PepsiCo announced its plan to introduce its first-ever 100 per cent compostable plant-based packaging for Lay's and Kurkure. Coca-Cola has a global target to help collect and recycle a bottle or can for every bottle it sells by 2030. Nestlé India has reduced the use of plastic packaging by 1,500 tonnes through optimisation. Companies in India should make sustainable packaging a key part of their environmental initiatives. If not, a lot of their sustainable talk will be seen for what it is—noise and bluster.
Success stories
In India, smaller cities have a better track record of waste management than the big metros. A 2018 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found that while parts of the Delhi NCR region were the worst, towns like Vengurla and Panchgani in Maharashtra and cities such as Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala were leading the way in efficient waste management. Among cities with a million-plus people, Indore and Mysore performed well.
A common factor among the well-performing cities and towns is waste segregation at source. Most households duly segregate their waste as per the local regulations. Many have created decentralised systems for waste processing, usually dividing the city into various smaller zones. Some have decentralised at a household level too. Cities like Panchgani, Vengurla and Alappuzha have also adopted a zero-landfill model.
Through education and awareness campaigns initiated by the local government, more than 2 lakh households in Mysore segregate their dry and wet waste into different coloured bins. After being collected by community workers employed by the local government, the waste is separated into 24 categories. Recyclable materials are segregated and categorised (coloured plastics, white plastics, milk covers, etc.) and then sold to recyclers. Biodegradable waste is composted into organic manure. The goal is to convert all waste into resources. A similar decentralised model is employed in Alappuzha. Panaji has local composting facilities for residential areas, while commercial waste is processed at bulk composting centres.
Vengurla in Maharashtra is already making waves, not only due to its rate of waste segregation at source (which is more than 90 per cent) but also because it is generating revenue from its waste processing. Through the sale of products, revenues of about Rs 1.5 lakh per month is generated from processing 7 tonnes of waste per day. This is enough to cover operation and maintenance costs of its processing centre and the salary of its staff. The city has banned plastics of less than 50 microns and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for its usage. Penalties are also levied for littering and non-segregation. To earn additional revenue, the municipality collects user fee from households, apartments, hotels and restaurants. To encourage reuse, unused items are dropped into a box placed under a tree, called the tree of humanity.
Then there are plenty of startups doing some interesting, and often exemplary, work in waste management. For example, Saahas Zero Waste has set up decentralised waste-management centres at the community level and facilitates bulk waste generators in recycling waste on their premises. They operate on-site waste-management services for tech parks, corporate campuses and housing complexes, such as the one in Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. A reverse-logistics mechanism has been implemented for packaging companies and e-waste producers to bring back plastic waste into the recycling chain by collecting, sorting, and compacting the material in a material-recovery facility, and then transporting to recyclers.
Karma Recycling enables the reuse and recycling of mobile devices and tablets. Customers can get instant quotes on their used devices. Protoprint and Let's Recycle work with waste pickers who collect and supply plastic waste, which are then recycled and reused at these companies (Protoprint uses the recycled plastic to make 3D printing filament). Attero Recycling, which is India's largest and the world's cheapest recycler of e-waste, has already built three factories, collecting waste from 950 locations across 22 states.
There are good reasons why plastic is as ubiquitous as it is now – it's cheaper, easier to handle and carry, chemically resistant, lightweight, etc. Inherently, plastic isn't the most terrible choice when it's recycled and disposed of properly. This is where efficient waste management becomes critical, starting from waste segregation at source, including separation of dry (inorganic) and wet (biodegradable) waste and recyclable materials. Improving waste-management infrastructure, such as transportation of waste, and promoting the use of bio-based plastics will also result in significant benefits for the environment and the economy. At the government level, clear targets and objectives along with frequent monitoring and evaluations are needed, especially with respect to recycling. Funding of the agencies engaged in this should be more than adequate, while a mix of financial incentives should be deployed to encourage citizens to recycle, like taxes on residual waste treatment and disposal, refund schemes, etc.
Clear and mandatory rules around segregation at source along with strict enforcement will be the critical difference between success and failure. Penalties need to be levied on households that don't follow the law. For instance, in Bengaluru, HSR Layout is one of the areas where violators are being penalised regularly, leading to a segregation rate of a whopping 85 per cent. Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) model of working with a waste pickers' cooperative, SwaCH, has reaped huge dividends, not only for the workers but also for the city, with a segregation rate of about 55 per cent. The workers collect waste, including recyclables, for a fee that each of the 400,000 households pays directly to them. The 2,600 waste pickers collect 600 tonnes of solid waste a day, saving the PMC Rs 15 crore every year. Even then, some reports suggest that all is not well in this model city.
There are signs that the law is trying to keep up with the realities of a circular, multi-stakeholder process. The most important of these rules is the extended producer responsibility (EPR) enshrined in the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. As per this law, plastic producers, importers and brand owners (like FMCG companies) have to contribute to collection of plastic waste they introduce into the market, especially multi-layered plastic packs that are particularly hard to recycle. While the law makes complete sense on paper, implementation is a separate story. Plastic-ban laws in many states also suffer from the same problem of enforcement – you can read the CB feature on the Maharashtra plastic ban here.
Efficient waste management will require strict rules and adequate infrastructure around a multipronged strategy of recycling, composting and waste-to-energy solutions. The informal sector should necessarily be a part of all plans by the government to streamline, improve and promote the recycling economy. India's current plastic-recycling rate is high thanks to their efforts and they will be integral to efforts to keep up with the huge quantities of plastic waste and the ever-increasing demand for recycled materials.
As some of the success stories have demonstrated, both public agencies and private sector are capable of solving India's waste-management problem. Recycling and reusing waste is not just a theoretical proposition, it is practically achievable. With higher priority and greater investment from central and local governments, absorbing informal waste pickers into well-paid, formal jobs in the organised sector, and partnerships with innovative private companies, there is no reason why India cannot be a global leader in this field. The opportunities, success stories, and basic infrastructure are already there – all it needs is some genuine intention and efforts from all stakeholders.


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Trisys Introduces the Industry's First Affordable, Comprehensive
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Florham Park, NJ — June 24, 2008 — Trisys Inc., announced today the introduction of the industry's first affordable, fully integrated call accounting, call recording and screen capture solution for the small to midsized enterprise (SME) market. Trisys has tightly integrated TAPIT the most widely deployed call accounting solution in North America, with its REPLAY call recording technology and its newly developed Screen Logger – a screen capture technology.
The integrated solution will help SMEs improve customer service as well as quality assurance, by giving managers a birds-eye view of every aspect of their organization's telecomm and PC-based activities. Trisys' TAPIT multi-user software combines with Replay and Screen Logger to enable better management and training of employees, protect the company from potential liabilities, improve quality assurance and help build the business.
TAPIT extracts critical phone activity data (such as abandoned calls, on-hold time, ring time, etc.) from PBX systems, while REPLAY provides management with a way to capture, quickly search and retrieve associated call recording for all phone activity conducted within the organization. This allows management to "play back" any call with the click of an icon. The screen capture component of the solution, Screen Logger, will let managers look at what an employee was seeing on their computer at the time a call was made or received. Combined with advanced reporting capabilities, Trisys technology will equip SMEs with the same call-statistic and call-recording data previously only afforded to larger enterprises.
This technology will additionally offer resellers looking to tap the SME market, branch offices and departments of larger enterprises, a competitive advantage in the industry.
"Our focus has always been on small to midsized organizations and our continued success within this market is a direct result of the benefits that our products continue to provide," said Michael Shevelev, Trisys' CEO. "Our newest management solution, above all others, will help our customers thrive in this very challenging environment," said Michael Shevelev.
This integrated solution from Trisys will work with any SMDR-capable PBX. TAPIT and Screen Logger are also available as independent modules.
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Trisys is a leading provider of call accounting, call recording and screen capture technology, focused on addressing corporate business needs through the implementation of easy-to-use software plug and play solutions. Trisys' TAPIT, is a CRN Test Center recommended solution. The company's fully integrated call accounting, call recording and screen capture technology enables small to mid-sized organizations to: better manage their entire telecomm lifecycle, improve quality assurance and employee productivity and satisfy compliance by providing auditing and archiving. For more information: www.Trisys.com

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Christine Jones, 62, spoke to the Echo about the two men with whom she shared her life, after an inquest into the death of her second husband, Graham Beynon Jones, 56.
He died on December 21, 2004, at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, after falling down stairs at the home they shared in Cold Knap Way, Barry.
The shattering news came six weeks after Mrs Jones' first husband, and father of her three children - Gareth, Suzanne and Nicola - was also found dead at home.
Brian Parry, 67, a retired computer worker, of Groesfaen near Creigiau, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was due to start treatment within days of his death.
Christine said: 'I was very upset to lose the two of them.
'Brian and I were still friends. He's the father of my children.
'I had a computer installed because my son, Gareth, lives in Thailand and Brian came to set it up.'
Friend of the family David Folland said: 'Christine still remained very fond of Brian.
'Graham and Brian became friends. It was Graham who told her Brian had died.
'Christine was recently telling the story of how she came home once and found Brian and Graham singing My Way together on the sofa.
'They were very different people but got on well.'
The inquest into Mr Jones' death at Cardiff Coroner's Court heard the retired magistrates' court clerk had suffered from a number of falls but refused to be admitted to hospital when a GP suspected he had suffered a slight stroke.
Mrs Jones told the inquest that on the day he died, she and her husband had been discussing Christmas.
'I went up and had a bath and heard a bump,' she said.
'I went quickly downstairs. His head was leaning against the wall at the bottom of the stairs.'
Mr Jones was taken to hospital with a head injury, but later died of heart failure.
Christine Jones said of her husband: 'He was a lovely man. He was a kind and good family man. He used to belong to the St James Operatic Society and St James' Church choir and loved his sport. He loved cricket and was a big Cardiff City fan.
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Mr and Mrs Jones met 20 years ago and were married for 10 years.
They met through Christine's sister who was married to one of his colleagues in court.
Mr Folland added: 'Graham had never married before and Christine was the love of his life.
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Mrs Jones said of the inquest: 'It's been a long time coming; almost a year since Graham died. It's better that it's closed. I can move on.'


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Some years ago my partner, who was already qualified as a massage therapist, decided to retrain as a canine massage therapist. During the course, I found that I was picking up lots of massage skills by proxy – actions and insertions of muscles, massage techniques, benefits, physiology and more. Rather than compete, I decided to train as a human massage therapist. So now we offer AchyPaw Remedial Massage for Dogs and Massage by Chris for humans (and sometimes the owners of the four legged clients). Our combined Facebook site is here : https://www.facebook.com/achypaw.
Since my own qualification as a Holistic Body Massage Therapist, I have undertaken several other courses including Reiki, Deep Tissue, Hands Free Massage and Animal Healing.
Interestingly there is a cross-over between the two disciplines – I've found human techniques working very effectively with animals and my human clients enthuse about having skin-rolling on their backs – a technique I learned from my partner and canine massage courses I've attended!
In addition to my regular clients, who I see in my treatment room, I have taken part in supporting events as part of therapy teams: these include The British Heart Foundation London to Brighton Trek, The Brighton Half Marathon and a Local Council sponsored Therapy Day for 'older people with HIV'. Last year I heard of a local organisation which was looking for therapists to volunteer to offer a variety of therapies at a hospice to patients and carers affected by HIV, AIDS and associated conditions. These days are twice each month and the clients are offered a range of therapies: holistic massage from myself plus other therapists who offer hands-free massage, Reiki and hypnotherapy.
I find those sessions incredibly fulfilling and the same is reported to be true also for the clients – the service feeds back to the therapists after every session.
There is plenty of evidence based and empirical research concerning the value and benefits of massage to patients with HIV (see Appendix for a couple of examples). These and other articles conclude that massage therapy can play an important role in the lives of those infected with medical conditions as well as HIV and AIDS by complementing their existing medical team and regimen. Specifically in relation to HIV/AIDS, massage therapy can help the patients cope with the various symptoms of, and also indirectly boost, the immune system.
One of the reports evaluated several other studies across a range of age groups and across the disease spectrum from early HIV through late-stage AIDS. These studies reported they found that massage therapy significantly improves self-perceived spiritual quality of life and improvement in total quality of life scores. One study even found positive changes in immune function, in particular CD4+ cell count and natural killer cell counts, due to massage therapy.
Time and again the common theme I've had reported back from the group I work with is that the clients I have treated, during these volunteer sessions, really valued actually being touched. Although HIV and AIDS does not have the same media presence these days (long gone are the scaremongering adverts of the falling tombstones) the stigma unfortunately still exists. I treat each client as I would do any client adjusting my therapy appropriately to their physical condition. (One in particular sticks in my mind – the client had a 'frozen shoulder' and had been suffering with it – the next therapy day they were demonstrating the 'new' range of movement they had achieved since 'Chris fixed it!')
I am very grateful for the opportunity to be part of a team who can help enhance the quality of life of people living with, caring for or affected by HIV/AIDS – the physical and psychological realms, by providing the personal touch other therapies do not generally provide.
Cutler L (2006). "Massage Therapy for HIV/AIDS". https://www.integrativehealthcare.org/mt/archives/2006/12/massage_therapy_1.html [accessed 25th September 2015]
Gnanakkan J (2005) "The Effects of Therapeutic Massage on HIV and AIDS Patients" Massage Today September 2005, Vol. 05, Issue 09
Hillier SL, Louw Q, Morris L, Uwimana J, Statham S (2010). "Massage therapy for people with HIV/AIDS" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20091636 [accessed 25th September 2015)
After 27 years as an aeronautical electronic engineer, followed by a change of direction to become a nurse, I trained to perform Holistic Body Massage (a Swedish/sports/deep tissue/hands free combination) and Reiki.
My FHT and CNHC Registered practice is based in Saltdean, East Sussex within easy reach of Brighton and the surrounding... [read more]


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Luke Ahearn is a lifelong artist born in New Orleans, LA that now lives in Central California. He is a successfully published author of both fiction and nonfiction, most recently completing Transition, the third book in the Euphoria Z Series. Many of his books are in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions.
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Daniel Olexa is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and ICF-Certified Life Coach. He works remotely and at his office in Redondo Beach. If you need that extra push to make your life better, I invite you to book a session and go to the next level in your life. Just call 310-746-5929.
Interview with Daniel Olexa, CCHt, ACC
How do you square western medicine with all the other kinds of healing available? Western medicine has its place, but science has also shown that our whole body is made up of energy which western medicine rarely treats. So, we're made up of energy, and then energy blocks occur, we want to clear the flow of that movement. It could be tied-up emotions, or muscles stress, which is nothing more than bound-up energy. If we can free that and get it flowing again, there's a major impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of the person.
We know too much cholesterol can form clots and stop blood flow, but how do you explain energy blocks stopping energy flow? From my perspective, it could be a belief that was impressed upon you at a very young age by a figure of authority, a parent or a family member, or maybe a teacher. If trauma occurred, then the belief would be formed from that experience.
It may not be a healthy belief, but it was seen as a necessary step by the psyche to survive the ordeal, to make sense of why the trauma occurred. Yes. Another way of saying it is a client isn't angry because they have an ulcer; they have an ulcer because they're angry. So, there's causality: that energy of the frustration and anger they're pulling down and suppressing is causing a chemical imbalance in the body. If I'm pulling an emotion down, it has to go somewhere. Anger can easily give me a stomach upset that causes an imbalance. I'm not eating well, I'm not digesting well, all because of that negative energy I pulled into my stomach.
Thoughts are energy. Right, and energy can't be destroyed, it has to transform or exist as it is. Where does it go? If I start having an angry thought, it's going into my body and probably lodging there. Let's say someone's in a relationship that's frustrating them, and they're trying to figure out "Do I stay or do I go?" There's an exercise I do called "The Felt Sense" that has them focus on the situation as it is, and ask them "Where is the sensation within your body?" It could be a churning in their stomach, or their heart starts racing, or there's a tension in their chest. Then I have them open their eyes, clear their mind, and I have them imagine the other scenario where they're out of the relationship and do the same exercise. If they feel greater freedom and they feel like they can breathe easier, that gives them more clarity. Your body knows, even while your ego is dealing with past conditioning of what "should" or "should not" be done. The body knows how we can be happy and lead an authentic life.
Daniel Olexa is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and ICF-Certified Life Coach. He works remotely and at his office in Redondo Beach. If you need that extra push to make your life better, I invite you to book a session and go to the next level in your life. Just call 310-746-5929.


text: Warrant Probable Cause Affidavit: Why its Important. Police make a lawful traffic stop of the defendant, Rabb. They have a tip from an unknown informant that Rabb has a marijuana operation in his home. Once stopped and asked out of his car, cops find marijuana growing books, a video tape on the subject and marijuana cigarettes. Based on that information the cops go to Rabb's home and walk a drug-sniffing dog up to the front door. The dog alerts to drugs, after which the cops detect the odor of marijuana inside the house. The cops take all the information from the traffic stop along with the information gathered at the house and use it to apply for a search warrant. The warrant is issued and over 60 marijuana plants are found in the house. ISSUE: Did the use of a drug dog at Rabb's house constitute an impermissible search under the fourth amendment, making the information gained there from unusable in the application for a search warrant? Was there enough independent and legally obtained evidence in the warrant application to provide probable cause for the issuance of the warrant? RULE: Evidence resulting from an illegal search cannot be the basis of probable cause supporting a subsequent search warrant. The use of a dog sniff to detect contraband inside a house does not pass constitutional muster. The dog sniff at the house in this case constitutes an illegal search.The inclusion of illegally obtained evidence in the supporting affidavit, where the affidavit contains other valid allegations sufficient to establish probable cause, does not invalidate a search warrant. The trial court's duty is to excise the invalid allegations and determine whether the independent and lawfully obtained information demonstrates probable cause. Conclusion:(Here) No independent and lawfully obtained evidence establishes the probable cause necessary to support the issuance of a search warrant for Rabb's house. Summary: A search warrant cannot be based on evidence that was obtained illegally. The home is afforded heightened protection under the fourth amendment and so cops cannot simply bring a drug dog to your home to scan the outside of the premises hoping to detect things inside. If you possess any "questionable materials" leave them at home, don't ride with them in your car.


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Karen Cindy "Karen" Walmsley
October 4, 1965 - February 3, 2006
KAREN CINDY WALMSLEY Suddenly at her home in Belleville on Friday, February 3rd, 2006, of Belleville, formerly of R.R. #4 Picton, at the age of 40. Loved daughter of Donna and the late Charlie Walmsley. Beloved wife of Jim Fleming. Loved sister of Rod and Karen of Picton, Janice and her husband Brian Young of Trenton, Donnie of Picton and Sam and his wife Kim of Picton. Loved aunt of Ryan, Blake, Deanna, Cheryl, Jeff, Aimee, Brent, Brad, Brooke, Amanda, Natasha and Alyssa. Dear sister-in-law of Christine and Andrea Hamilton. Dear daughter-in-law of Mary Hamilton and James Fleming. A Celebration of Karen's life will be held at The Whattam Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 8th at 2:00 p.m. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday evening from 7:00 til 9:00 p.m.


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One day in Turku, what to do?
I'm going to see a band play that starts around 20-21.
I will arrive at around 07:30. Anything special you could do or watch? I'm open for almost anything.
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City downtown/harbour area is a nice place to walk around. There's an old castle, a lot of places to dine out. But remember you have a p-p-plenty of time, of course. about 9 years agoAnswered by Paavo Ulmanis via WorldNomads.com
This is really a replay that is way to late... But anyway, we may have fpund what could have been the castle, a reqlly nice place not far away from the harbour (10 minutes maybe), but it was reqlly beutiful, and lonely. We were there maybe four or five hours in the middle of a shiny day, and we even slept there (under the sky :)) without noticing a single person.
Other that that, we didn't do much, went to ruisrock.. about 9 years agoAnswered by Sebastian via Ask a Nomad iPad app
Best thing in Turku is to go to Helsinki...seriously almost 9 years agoAnswered by harley via Ask a Nomad iPad app


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 2016) – Middle Tennesseans will celebrate the 175th birthday of legendary riverboat Captain Tom Ryman -- the man who built the Union Gospel Tabernacle (now the Ryman Auditorium) -- during a celebration at historic Fort Negley on Oct. 12 (Wednesday).
"Remembering Captain Tom Ryman" will kick off at 2 p.m. with the reading of a proclamation signed by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry naming Oct. 12 as "Captain Tom Ryman Day". The proclamation will be read by the bill's sponsor, Metro Nashville Councilman Brett Withers. Attendees also will enjoy monologues and music from the musical stage play, "The Ryman Diaries", featuring actor/playwrights Tom Dolan and Debbie Mathis Watts. The historical drama depicts the life and times of the Cumberland riverboat captain through the eyes of his wife, Bettie Baugh Ryman. Watts (i.e. Bettie) will close the event by serving guests Tom Ryman's favorite dessert, homemade Hazelnut Tarts.
Captain Tom Ryman Day will continue at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a special dinner-show performance of "The Ryman Diaries at Miss Jeanne's Mystery Dinner Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive. To learn more or buy tickets, call (615) 902-9566 or visit http://www.MissJeannes.com.
"This is a great opportunity for Tennesseans to honor the life of a man who helped lay the musical foundation for Middle Tennessee," said Watts, whose play is based on her book, "The Rymans: Reflections and Recipes". "He had such a phenomenal financial success with his fleet of packet boats on the Cumberland River."
Admission to "Remembering Captain Tom Ryman" is free for all ages. Fort Negley is located at 1100 Fort Negley Blvd. near downtown Nashville. For more information, visit http://wattsd2.wix.com/rymandiaries.
Dolan, who first portrayed Ryman for Gaylord Entertainment, considers it a "deep honor to revive this portrayal of the Nashville icon."
Ryman, who was born on Oct. 12, 1841, used his fortune to fund construction of the Union Gospel Tabernacle after his Christian conversion at a tent meeting led by the Rev. Sam Jones. He also wanted to invite the world's greatest musical acts to perform in the acoustically perfect concert hall. The building opened to great fanfare in 1892, but as long as the captain lived, he would never allow the building to bear his name. However, upon his death in 1904, the building was immediately renamed in his honor the Ryman Auditorium.
During its early days, the landmark drew some of the biggest names in show business, including Mae West, Rudolph Valentine and W.C. Fields. It served as the home of Trevecca Nazarene University from 1911 to 1914 and the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974.
Earlier this year, Watts contacted the mayor's office to see if the city would consider naming Oct. 12 Captain Tom Ryman Day. Withers introduced a bill in the Metro Council.
Portions of "The Ryman Diaries" historical play will be presented to give attendees the opportunity to learn more about Tom and Bettie Ryman. Watts and Dolan have staged their production at a host of venues across Middle Tennessee.
"Both Bettie and Tom had the hearts of musicians, so it was totally fitting that they would play and sing," Watts added.
During her research at the Metropolitan Library Archives and the Tennessee State Library Archives, she discovered a "remarkable" love story. Their chemistry seemed to jump out from 19th Century photos. The play presents a give and take from the captain and Bettie's diaries, documenting some of the same events from totally different viewpoints. The captain loved music because he wanted the Gospel Tabernacle to be a concert hall for the world's great musicians, as well as a house of worship.
Individuals also can celebrate Captain Ryman's 175th birthday by attending "The Ryman Diaries" dinner-show at Miss Jeanne's Mystery Dinner Theatre on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12 or 16. Showtimes are 7 p.m. (dinner) and 8 p.m. (show) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. (brunch) and 2:30 p.m. (show) on Sunday. There will be a special school matinee at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 (Friday). To learn more or buy tickets, call (615) 902-9566 or visit http://www.MissJeannes.com.
Welcome to Music City Arts Update, the online publication for Music City Arts Network! This arts-related blog provides news about career and life-changing opportunities for artists of all kinds. Please visit this site regularly for breaking news, feature stories, artist profiles, and photos. Follow us on the social networks @MusicCityArts. Send your arts news to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Middle Tennesseans to Celebrate Captain Tom Ryman's 175th Birthday at Fort Negley on March 12
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Community Meeting for 7th St & Jackson St Project on August 31, 2015Tweet
Hoboken, NJ - Thursday, August 20th, 2015
The Hoboken community is invited to a public meeting hosted by the City Council Community Development Subcomittee to discuss a proposed finalized redevelopment project at 7th Street and Jackson Street adjacent to the Monroe Center as part of the Northwest Redevelopment Area. The project proposes approximately 2 acres of public parks and open space, a municipal gymnasium, advanced stormwater detention to assist in flood mitigation efforts as part of the City's comprehensive Rebuild by Design plan, and mixed use residential and retail components along the western portion of the site, next to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line. The meeting will take place on Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Jubilee Center, located at 601 Jackson Street and will begin at 7:00pm with a presentation of the project followed by a question and answer period.
The Community Development Subcommittee is chaired by Councilman David Mello and includes Councilmembers James Doyle, Tim Occhipinti, and Michael Russo.
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The real estate industry is extremely competitive worldwide and agencies are incessantly striving to set themselves apart from their competition.
One way of doing this is by offering exceptional digital content, which has undoubtedly become a fundamental tool to increase listings and aid the buying and selling of property.
Typical property listings on real estate agency websites include a gallery of photographs which do not form part of any particular context. Some of them are taken by amateur photographers and consequently fail to capture the essence of the property.
A property with plenty of potential and space could thus seem dull and unattractive if judged by poor photography and this is why agencies continually stress on the importance of imagery, lighting and angles.
Dhalia Real Estate Services is aware of the necessity of optimal photography. When property consultants encounter difficulties while attempting to sell property, finely-executed photography can be the defining factor setting their properties apart from others.
Therefore, Dhalia has gone a step further to ensure that the required standards for today's photography expectations are met, by investing in a unique piece of technology that will change the face of online advertising in real estate on an international level.
This new technology provides an immersive digital model of home interiors, together with detailed measurements of the property as well as an automatically generated floor-plan, thereby providing a complete understanding of the property's layout.
Finely-executed photography can be the defining factor setting their properties apart from others
Furthermore, the 3D model generated provides a number of stills that could be selected and extracted as singular photos and even enables the creation of a fly through video simulating the experience of being physically present, entirely from a single capture.
This service will be provided solely through Dhalia to clients who are eager to sell their property online in an innovative and unparalleled visual presentation. This service is not only targeted towards residential property but can also be extremely beneficial for people attempting to sell or lease commercial property. This new digital content displays a precise illustration of the property's space and potential buyers could properly identify whether the property is fitting for the company.
This new 3D technology would also be best suited for upmarket properties, thereby providing them with photography that truly accentuates the property's features and character. The immersive content will almost certainly increase the number of overseas buyers too, as the 3D models available online would be so detailed and intricate, it could be deemed unnecessary to visit the property in person.
This year, Dhalia has also introduced two new packages for people who are trying to sell their property, namely Select Properties and Luxury Living by Dhalia. People who opt to sell their property through either of these packages would be offered a number of benefits aimed to maximise their property's exposure and get their property sold in the shortest timeframe possible. In addition to the list of benefits provided, clients would also be offered this new service, thereby boosting the exposure, attraction and interactivity of their listing through this 3D immersive imagery.
Dhalia Real Estate Services is incessantly striving to optimise all endeavours towards marketing its listings. Photography in the local real estate industry is a feature which, if improved, could drastically increase the rate at which properties grab the attention of potential buyers or renters, subsequently leading to faster sales and profits for the seller.
Properties listed with Dhalia can now be showcased in this realistic and unique way. This innovative technology provides an immersive virtual tour that allows the potential buyer to walk through a home without being there physically.
Dhalia also offer the option for clients to upgrade their current listing on our website.
Therefore, through the use of this new technology, a 3D virtual representation will be embedded onto the current listing, replacing the current gallery of photos.
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Job Opportunity in Lebanon
Dean, School of Engineering
The Lebanese American University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering (SOE). The Lebanese American University (LAU) is a leading higher education institution in the Middle East, operating on two campuses, Beirut and Byblos, and enrolling more than 8000 students. The University is chartered by the Regents of the State University of New York and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The School of Engineering enrolls over 1,400 students on both campuses and offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
Position Summary
The Dean of Engineering is the senior academic officer of the School, and is responsible for all matters relating to academic leadership and administration, including overseeing of academic programs, faculty, staff and students on both the Beirut and Byblos campuses. The Dean will set standards for intellectual engagement and accomplishment for the School and will provide strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and professional programs, creating an environment that supports the School,faculty and students.
The candidate must be able to build on LAU's strong record in engineering education, and lead the School which programs are ABET-accredited towards further recognition as a world-class provider of quality engineering education in the MENA region. The Dean should have a commitment to liberal arts education, a compelling, strategic vision and long-term goals for the School, in addition to proven implementation skills.
The Dean reports to the Provost and serves as a voting member on the Council of Deans and as a Ex-Officio member on several other University Councils.
Required Qualifications
The Dean should have the credentials, character, and commitment to secure the growth and development of the school to a preeminent position in Lebanon and the region. S/he should be a person of vision and leadership who can build strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators and industrial leaders. S/he should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Dean should possess a character that embodies ethics, objectiveness, confidence, and clarity. S/he should promote and encourage an environment that fosters continuous quality improvement of the school faculty and programs.
Candidates are expected to have:
- An earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in one of the disciplines of the School and hold a senior academic rank as professor
- A strong undergraduate/graduate teaching record
- A well-recognized publication record
- A record of sponsored research
- A record of service to the school and university
- A record of outreach to the community and industry
- An administrative leadership record that demonstrates the ability to provide leadership to a diverse faculty
- The ability to set clear and consequential goals/plans that are particular to each department
- The ability to provide leadership to the ABET accreditation process
- The ability to improve student enrollment through appropriate recruitment strategies
- The ability to develop fund-raising strategies to support research and other academic activities
Application Details
Applications should include:
- A letter outlining the applicant's background, qualifications and vision for this position
- A curriculum vitae
- Names of five referees with contact details
You may apply here by December 2, 2018.
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Kevin: an interesting gift catching game, cleverly uses background changing to make the feeling of fast moving effects.
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Between holiday travel, buying gifts for the fam bam, and festive gatherings, you can easily find yourself headed straight to the poorhouse. (Instead of singing "ho ho ho," cue the "holiday debt hangover" song.)
That being said, you can take advantage of end-of-year blowout days like Black Friday and potentially find great deals on items you've been wanting to buy for a long time.
To learn more about Black Friday deals and save money, we spoke to our favorite experts: Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com and Johan Mengesha, Slickdeals' content director.
Top 15 things to buy on Black Friday
- 4K TVs: Smaller TVs without smart capabilities will be some of the cheapest items on sale for Black Friday. "Look for a 32″ set at Target or Amazon to be as little as $80," says Ramhold. "Also: Expect to see 55″ sets for $250 or less, while 65″ doorbusters will be $400 or less."
- Small kitchen appliances and cookware: Want to revamp the wares in your kitchen, or gift some items to someone on your holiday gift list? Kitchen appliances like Instant Pots and KitchenAid mixers will most likely be on sale. You can also find some deep discounts on cookware in general.
- Amazon Echo and Google Home devices: Amazon devices are popular buys for Black Friday, especially the already affordable Echo Dot, says Ramhold. "We expect the Dot to drop to $20 this year, as well as being included in a variety of bundles with other devices."
- Apple Watches: You most likely will spot a good deal or two on Apple Watches this year.
- Roku Streaming Sticks, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV Sticks. If you'd like to spruce up your home entertainment options, or if you've been itching to get your paws on one of these, Black Friday is a good time to get one on sale.
- Headphones. Been eyeing a new pair of headphones to listen to your favorite jams? Black Friday is an opportune time to score a great deal. In particular, the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II (normally priced at around $265-$299) could drop to $230 for Black Friday, explains Ramhold.
- Laptops. Per Ramhold, you can expect basic Chromebooks to drop to $99, while higher-end Chromebooks will start at around $700.
- iPads. While it's rare to see discounts on Apple products, Black Friday retailers provide excellent savings on iPads, explains Ramhold. "This year, we expect the latest models to go as low as $300," says Ramhold. "Additionally, the latest Apple AirPods could hit $135 — or even less."
- DSLR cameras. If you're planning on upping your videography or photography game, check out deals on DSLR cameras. Black Friday can also be a good time to get a camera for the shutterbug in your life.
- Smartphones. While Apple phones don't technically go on sale for Black Friday, you can expect to see a drop in prices on other types of smartphones.
- Power tools. If you're working on some DIY projects or would like to make improvements to your abode, you can stock up on power tools during Black Friday sales.
- Game consoles. Ramhold says to watch for the possibility of a price drop for the updated model of the Nintendo Switch, perhaps falling to $275. "This would be an exceptional deal, as those updates are only a couple of months old," says Ramhold. "What's more, the PS4 Pro console is expected to hit $315, while the Xbox One X deals are expected to be around $300."
- LEGOs. If you're a LEGOs nerd or have one in your life, Black Friday is a good time to stock up. "Watch for LEGOs to drop up to 30% off at stores like Amazon and Target," says Ramhold.
- Airfare. "Airfare deals will be super popular, so expect to find rates to fall anywhere between $19 and $40," says Ramhold.
- Robotic vacuums. If you'd like an upgrade on a vacuum, Black Friday is the time to do it. You can expect to score significant discounts on vacuums with built-in intelligent programming.
Bonus tip: You'll also want to keep an eye out for weighted blankets this year, says Mengesha.
"They're becoming more and more popular, kind of like the Instant Pot a few years ago," he says. "Retailers like Costco, Walmart and Macy's are likely to feature them among their doorbusters."
What Not to Buy on Black Friday
While deals abound, you should refrain from buying these 5 types of products during Black Friday:
- Winter apparel. As Mengesha explains, you might want to hold off until after Christmas when you'll get better deals. That's because retailers won't start clearing out that inventory until after the holidays. "There's a chance we could see a few really great deals on sweaters or jackets, but we'll see far more deals of better quality in the first part of next year," adds Ramhold.
- Off-brand electronics. You'll want to do your homework before pushing the "buy" button, suggests Mengesha. "Chances are they're discounted several times per year at similar prices to what you see on Black Friday," he says.
- Jewelry. Fortunately, you don't have to wait until January 1 to get deals on jewelry, explains Ramhold. Expect to see more deals and better discounts in December.
- Holiday decorations. Sure, there might be a handful of deals, but with the winter holidays still looming, Black Friday discounts won't be all that notable."Instead, hold off until December 26, when retailers will drop huge discounts on their remaining stock to try to clear the shelves," suggests Ramhold.
- Fitness equipment. You might want to hold off on getting that elliptical machine or set of weights.
"While it might sound like a good big-ticket item to gift, the truth is we rarely see any real deals on this category for Black Friday, or even during December," says Ramhold. "Instead, we see better savings in January, when everyone is making resolutions that involve getting into shape and being healthier."
Black Friday Shopping Tips
Here are a few tips on how you can score the best deals and stick to your budget.
Stalk your favorite stores on social media
"If they update (their feeds) regularly, you can bet they'll be posting details about when their doors open, any kind of freebies they'll be giving away, and other details you need to know before heading out to shop," says Ramhold.
Research stores beforehand
Whether shopping in-store or online, check out the ads of the stores you're interested in, says Ramhold. What's more, check out their policies on price-matching for Black Friday, as well as the fine print for doorbusters and other big deals.
Put together a game plan
Want to score the best savings possible? Be prepared to shop online on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as Black Friday, says Ramhold.
"Make sure you know when deals will be available so you can jump on them as soon as they go live," she says.
"Remember that the best deals will sell out in the blink of an eye, so you'll need to be prepared and move quickly to ensure you get them."
Download the Amazon app
If you're shopping on Amazon, download the Amazon app, then set notifications to set deals.
Don't blindly trust the list price
Mengesha warns against blindly trusting the list price on those Black Friday ads that pop up.
"They're usually referencing MSRP, which aren't always relevant this late in the year," he says.
Set a budget
It's super easy to get excited and go hog-wild on major shopping events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To avoid overspending, stick to your shopping list, shop on one day, and keep a careful watch on your transactions.
"Decide what you want to buy before the sales begin and do some price history research so you know what a good deal looks like for the items you want," says Mengesha.
The bottom line
If you plan out your shopping and follow these tips, you'll be less likely to overspend and suffer from a Black Friday fail.
And, remember: The best way to save is not to spend the money in the first place. Ideally, you'll want to set a budget and pay with the money you already have in your bank account.


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Today I piped some poops. Oh, sorry, I meant macarons.
(But really, don't they sort of resemble…?)
Anyway, in case you haven't figured it out, today was our macaron class at Le Cordon Bleu, which was magnifique! Le Cordon Bleu provided a fun, extensive class experience for me and Kat. I mean, I was pretty much sold when they handed me my Le Cordon Bleu apron and tea towel. Just kidding (wait, no, I'm actually not)!
After everyone in the class donned their fancy gear, we headed upstairs into a huge kitchen.
There, we met our instructor, Chef Daniel Walter, who I'm pretty sure just made my Top 10 Favorite People of All Time (what, don't you have one?). It may have to do with the fact that he provided us with delicious macarons, or maybe that I couldn't understand what he was saying (we had an English translator), so I was happily oblivious to any potential insults directed at my macarons. But, mostly, it's due to the fact that he was ridiculously jolly and funny, clearly passionate about his work, and eager to answer any questions we posed.
He first walked us through the key ingredients in a macaron, explaining the purpose behind each one. For example, egg whites function better in a macaron when they've been in the refrigerator for a few days, thereby reducing their elasticity (Rice peeps, who knew?).
After the very informative lecture portion, Chef Walter gave us a step-by-step demonstration of exactly what we were about to do. He whisked the egg whites and cream of tartar, added the dry ingredients, food coloring, and then piped perfectly aligned macarons onto the baking sheet.
He then set us free to our work stations, with the extremely comforting words, "You have the exact same recipe as I do, so your macarons should turn out exactly the same!" Right.
This is what happened next.
1) Whisking the egg whites: I thought I was actually doing a pretty good job…until halfway through, when the shoulder fatigue began setting in. Although Chef Walter had assured us that his assistants could help us in case we couldn't finish the whisking on our own, I had decided from the very beginning that I would be making the entire recipe myself. So, when his assistant offered help the first time, I turned her down. Whisk, whisk, whisk. She came around again. And I may or may not have accepted a bit of whisking help (I was too embarrassed to take pictures of that).
2) Combining the dry ingredients: A+, if I do say so myself. I used the spatula to just barely combine the ingredients (so as to keep the batter fluffy), then scooped the batter into the pastry bag.
3) Piping the macarons: In this step, things got a little bit hairy. With the help of Chef Walter's guiding hand, my first 4 macarons came out quite lovely. They were perfectly circular, and I thought that I was speedily on my way to becoming a macaron pro. Oh, how wrong I was. I piped out the 5th macaron by myself, and…plop. A misshapen oblong settled onto the baking sheet. And then…another. And another. I tried swirling the pastry bag around, then piping far away from the sheet, closer to the sheet, closing my eyes, doing the macaron happy dance…and still, they looked rather deformed. After much help from both Chef Walter and his assistant, I managed to pipe about 5 decent looking macarons before I ran out of batter. Luckily for me, the batter spread out a bit, so even the initial 40 odd-looking ones came out decently circular.
4) Filling: As the macarons were baking, we made a ganache from cream, vanilla bean, sugar, chocolate, and an accidentally generous (my hand…slipped?) dash of Grand Marnier.
Fresh out of the oven!
Piped the ganache, and…
The finished product – Chocolate macarons with fleur de sel!
After devouring about 15 macarons, I'm pretty sure I still have about 30 left…anybody interested?
Tomorrow, royal pastries at Versailles!


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