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Fulcrum Bioenergy, the BP-backed US start-up, are using Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology to convert household trash into gas, which can then be converted into fuel.
BP's head of group research, Angelo Amorelli, said: "BP first got interested in a technology called Fischer-Tropsch, or FT, in the 1980s while looking to turn gas into liquid fuel. But, with the roller coaster of oil prices, the project to develop the FT technology at our UK sites almost got shut down.
"The breakthrough came five or so years ago, when we started to explore the potential for our FT process to turn biomass into fuels." FT technology works by converting synthesis gas – a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide – generated from sources, such as municipal solid waste and other renewable biomass, into the sorts of long-chain hydrocarbon molecules that make up diesel and jet fuels.
From it's Sierra Biofuels plant in Nevada, BP is expected to convert approximately 175,000 tons of household garbage into approximately 11 million gallons of fuel each year, the equivalent of more than 180 London to New York return flights.
Mr Amorelli added: "I'm so pleased our technology can help to deliver innovative low carbon fuels that can play an important role in the energy transition. We see this first licence as a stepping stone to other similar opportunities".

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels can't seem to catch a break from controversies surrounding her marriage to billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko.
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With an impressive number of outdoor activities, world-class cities and vast areas of wild land that are not settled to its credit, Canada is a great tourist destination. The second largest country in the world, Canada is home to diverse landscapes covering uncontaminated coasts, deep forests and a wide range of glittering wildlife and lakes. Overlooking nature, you have cities like Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal that have consistently appeared on the "best places to live" lists. As you go to explore the cities, do not forget to ski in Whistler, kayaking in the secluded bays of Nova Scotia or listening to the roar of the Niagara Falls. There is so much you can do and see in Canada eTA visa. Here are a few places you might want to visit.
Baffin Island: This is the largest island in Canada. Complete with fjords, mountains, glaciers and tundra, Baffin Island offers plenty of opportunities for adventure activities as well as sightseeing. You can ski across the Frobisher Bay and the kayak amid scenic scenery. You can also identify many migratory birds, whales, seals and polar bears.
Banff National Park: The oldest national park in Canada, Banff National Park is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Visit the National Park to see a dramatic mountain range of glaciers and glittering lakes.
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Cabot Pass: This is one of the most beautiful areas in the world, passing through Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, the coast and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. In the way, you can take in the sights of fishing villages postcard photos and beautiful beaches.
Kluane National Park and Park: UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Park of Clawson, Yukon is home to massive glaciers, mountains and extraordinary wildlife. Here stands the highest peak in Canada, 5995 m (19,550 ft), Mount Logan. There are plenty of activities you can enjoy in the garden including rides, hiking, kayaking.
Families that are in a more modern approach to nature lovers and not too fond of the excitement brought by the hanging bridges can visit the Vancouver Aquarium in the downtown area. The aquarium features many activities including white whales, dolphin shows as well as sea otter feeding. Some of the money raised by the aquarium goes to institutions and organizations dedicated to protecting marine organisms.
Whistler: The largest ski resort in North America, Whistler hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010. The Whistler and Blackcomb mountains receive 33 feet a year of snow. The terrain is ideal for skiers of all levels – from beginner to professionals. The lively village of Whistler Village is the main camp of the resort. There are plenty of Canadian villas in the village, and if you plan to visit during the peak season, it is advisable to book your accommodation early.


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Annalynne Mccord in Cosmopolotian.
She may play one of the most insecure people on 90210, but AnnaLynne is hot. Girl Crush alert. But really I hope she does more high-fashion things soon- she always has pretty good red carpet style and off duty style and I think she could transition into modeling seamlessly.
I also haven't been watching 90210 this season with all the other shows there are to keep up with but I'm hoping to catch them when they come out on DVD.


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Violinist Tessa Lark, Silver Medalist in the 9th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, recipient of a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and a 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and winner of the 2012 Naumburg International Violin Competition, is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time. She has consistently been praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. A budding superstar in the classical realm, she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music and inspiring composers to write for her.
Ms. Lark has been a featured soloist at numerous U.S. orchestras since making her concerto debut with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at age sixteen. She performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in 2017 on Carnegie's Distinctive Debuts series, and again the following year as part of APAP's Young Performers Career Advancement showcase. Ms. Lark has appeared at such venues as Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the Perlman Music Program, San Francisco Performances, Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, Ravinia's Bennett-Gordon Classics series, Troy Chromatic Concerts, Chamber Music Tulsa, Caramoor's Wednesday Morning Concerts, the Seattle Chamber Music Society, and the Marlboro, Yellow Barn, Olympic, and Music@Menlo festivals.
Her 2018-19 season includes debut appearances with the Seattle Symphony, where she will partner with cellist Jay Campbell in the Brahms Double Concerto, and with the Albany (NY) Symphony Orchestra in concerts featuring the world premiere of a bluegrass-inspired violin concerto written for her by Michael Torke. Also planned for 2018-19 is Ms. Lark's debut CD, a fantasy-themed release exploring that musical form from the Baroque era to today; works include fantasias by Telemann, the Fantasie in C Major by Schubert, Ravel's Tzigane, the Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta by Fritz Kreisler, and Ms. Lark's own Appalachian Fantasy. The album's producer is four-time Grammy winner Judith Sherman.
Other season highlights will include appearances with the Louisville Orchestra, the Evansville, Binghamton and South Carolina philharmonics, the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, CityMusic Cleveland, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Knoxville, Eastern Connecticut, Ridgefield and Williamsburg symphony orchestras, Moab Music Festival, and the Louisville, Maryland and Telluride chamber music societies, as well as recitals at Kaufman Music Center and Baruch College in New York and the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD.
A passionate chamber musician, she has toured with musicians from Ravinia's Steans Music Institute and Musicians from Marlboro. Her piano trio, Trio Modêtre, took top prize in the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Ms. Lark has collaborated with such renowned artists as Mitsuko Uchida, Itzhak Perlman, Miriam Fried, Donald Weilerstein, Pamela Frank, Kim Kashkashian, Peter Wiley, and Ralph Kirshbaum. She joined Caramoor Virtuosi as a result of her participation in Caramoor's Rising Stars Series.
Keeping in touch with her Kentucky roots, Ms. Lark performs and programs bluegrass and Appalachian music regularly and collaborated with Mark O'Connor on his CD "MOC4," released in June 2014. She also plays jazz violin, most recently performing with the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola in New York City. She premiered her own Appalachian Fantasy as part of her Distinctive Debuts recital at Carnegie Hall, where she also gave the world premiere of Michael Torke's Spoon Bread, written specifically for her stylistic capabilities.
In addition to her busy performance schedule, Ms. Lark has served on the faculty of the Great Wall International Music Academy in Beijing, and as an alumna of NPR's From the Top she is active in that radio show's arts leadership program as a performer and educator. Ms. Lark's primary mentors include Cathy McGlasson, Kurt Sassmannshaus, Miriam Fried, and Lucy Chapman. She is a graduate of New England Conservatory and completed her Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School, where she studied with Sylvia Rosenberg, Ida Kavafian, and Daniel Phillips.
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Are We Turning Our Life in to a Circus?
I recently had to write a paper at school about a reading assignment from a chapter called, "Living the circus." Some of the students in class were a bit offended because they didn't like having to compare their lives to a circus. But one of the students said very well, "We use the language that sets the mentality in our soul, mind and spirit." You must be familiar…
Grace in Action
"Thankfulness" is a beautiful word. We all appreciate it, we all like to hear it and we may even like to offer it to others. Yet when I looked deeper in to the same word in Spanish, "gratitud", I found a few things that gave me insight and a fresh perspective.


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Did you know that overweight pets have an average lifespan of 2 years less than their "ideal weight" counterparts? Being as little as 20% overweight for dogs or cats can lead to increased risk of urinary bladder stones, cystitis, diabetes, arthritis and/or heart disease.
Avoiding some of these expensive and devastating illnesses can be obtained by simply working on your pet's nutrition and weight. The first step of this is to recognize when your pet may be overweight. Signs of being overweight include some of the following:
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Philadelphia sportscasting legend Don Henderson interviews the great Joe Dimaggio on the Phillies Radio Network as aired WCAU 1986 during a rain delay. Don currently co-hosts "Sports Talk" with Doug Miles. (www.dougmilesmedia.com)
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The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 Wednesday to win the World Series, using timely hits by outfielder Shane Victorino, a gritty pitching performance by starter John Lackey, and the feared bat of 37-year-old designated hitter David Ortiz to capture its third world championship in a decade.
Derek Jeter's single in the ninth inning propelled the Yankees over Baltimore 6-5 on Thursday night in his last game at Yankee Stadium. The retiring shortstop has played 20 seasons with the team.
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November 16, 2014
Matthew 25:14-30
A reading from Matthew:
"For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.
After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.'
Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'"
Seeing as how this is Stewardship Dedication Sunday, it's hard not to think that the lectionary has providentially dropped the ideal stewardship scripture right into the preacher's lap. This scripture has all the raw ingredients for a nifty stewardship sermon. In fact, you've probably heard it. It goes something like this: God has given talents of varying levels to each of us, and we are to give back to God according to our ability. One day we will be asked to give an accounting of how we used God's resources, and we will be rewarded or punished accordingly. Now, having been warned, please take out your pledge cards and respond as you see fit.
Well, tempting though it is, this ready-made stewardship sermon doesn't begin to uncover the more deeply nuanced meaning embedded in this parable. Today's parable actually contains exceedingly good news, and it offers a compelling invitation.
But you may be thinking: Hey, that parable doesn't sound like good news to me. In fact, it may have left the sound of judgment, fear, and punishment ringing in our ears. It's easy to become so mired in the parable's ending that we don't hear what the parable is actually saying.
The so-called Parable of the Talents begins and moves along in an agreeable enough manner. A rich master entrusts his property to his servants, distributing various amounts of money among them, and then he leaves. The servants do the best they can with it, each according to his ability. The five-talent man makes five more talents. The two-talent servant also doubles what he has been given. When the master returns, each is commended and invited into the joy of the master. But when the one-talent servant gives his accounting, the master goes berserk, berates the poor guy, and sends him into outer darkness. Now what in this familiar story typically grabs and holds our attention? I suspect that it is the plight of this third servant—his actions, and the harsh judgment he received.
For one thing, most of us probably identify with the one-talent servant. I occasionally meet a person who is puffed up in the confidence that he or she has been endowed with many wonderful talents. But much more often, I find that people feel rather insecure about their abilities. Once, after receiving our church's time and talent sheet, I heard a church member say, only half kidding, "I'm still trying to find my talent."
I've heard about multi-talented preachers—the ones who write their sermons a year in advance, read the Sunday morning scripture directly from the original Greek, preach at seven services without a note, sing solos from the pulpit, and lead tours to the Holy Land, but I've never identified with them. My guess is that most of us feel closer to the one-talent servant. Thus we're dismayed that it's the fellow of limited abilities who incurs the anger of the master.
And there's yet another reason that we tend to fixate on the ending of the parable. The behavior of the one-talent servant doesn't seem all that reprehensible. Granted, he was not a risk-taker, but at least he was responsible. Jewish law of that day read, "Whoever immediately buries property entrusted to him is no longer liable if it is lost, because he has taken the safest course conceivable." So the one-talent man followed the letter of the law. No, he didn't go out wheeling and dealing, but then he didn't have a lot to lose, so he did what most of us would do. He played it safe.
So no wonder we tend to focus on the actions of the third servant, and question the harsh punishment he was given. Sure, he may have been risk averse, but that's true of many people, especially those of limited talent. The harsh sentence handed to this little guy seems extreme.
But if we're seeking new understanding, maybe we're approaching this parable from the wrong end. Let's set our questions about the ending of the parable aside for a moment, and look again at how the parable begins. "For the Kingdom of God is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them." Now what Master would do that? It's as though he calls in all the hired hands and says, "Everything I've got is now yours. I'm turning everything over to you. Here are the keys to the Cadillac, my credit cards, my entire stock portfolio, the deed to the ranch in Wyoming, the key to the wine cellar—it's all yours to manage."
And in addition to entrusting the servants with all his property, the master hands over to each servant an enormous about of money. A talent is actually a monetary sum, and a large sum at that. One talent was the equivalent of twenty years of income for an ordinary worker. Thus, five talents represents an unheard of amount of money. Two talents would set a person up for a lifetime. Even receiving one talent would be a windfall.
But of course this parable isn't about money. It's certainly not intended to be a lesson on financial investment. Rather, it's intended to give us a picture of God's unfettered generosity. It's as though God is saying in this parable: Look, I created the world and everything in it belongs to me. But I didn't create it for myself. I created it so that you, my human creatures, can share in my joy of abundance. Like the master in the parable who hands over his property, God has handed over God's good creation and entrusted us to care for our neighbors, feed the hungry, visit the sick, and help the suffering. Some of us have the ability to make a big difference in the lives of others. Others of us have a more limited role, but we can all invest whatever measure of God's love and mercy we possess. Not because we are afraid of God, but because we have been invited to share in the life of God.
So now maybe we can go back and take another look at our one-talent friend. His fundamental problem was that he completely misjudged the character of the Master. He saw the Master as a harsh man who took even what didn't belong to him. He was so afraid of the Master that he buried what had been given. He imagined a very different kind of God from the one revealed to us in Jesus. In Jesus we see one who claims nothing for himself, but gives all that he has for the benefit of others.
Here's something to ponder as we think about this parable: Did God condemn the third servant to hell, or did the fearful servant consign himself to hell because he thought of God as a power to be feared, rather than as a love to be shared. I hope our question about this parable has evolved from "How could the master be so hard on the little one-talent servant," to "In light of God's abundance so generously shared with us, how could we possibly hold back, or bury, what we've been given?"
Friends, the judgment lodged in the parable's conclusion has to be interpreted in the context of that exorbitant grace described at the beginning of the story. God has created each of us in God's image, given us his Spirit, and poured out his love for us in Jesus Christ. True, we vary according the reach of our influence and the amount we have to give. But each of us has the opportunity to take the love God has given us and invest it in the lives of those around us. Then we, too, will hear the happiest words imaginable: "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Master."


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In Tales of a Rookie Rancher Volume 1, Robert B. Hamilton retells some of his funniest moments in the forty years that he has been running their farm. Videos of stallions, auctions of horses, breeding, and many other stories about farming and animals will surely crack you up. Although written by Bob, his wife played a big role in this book; she was with him throughout the whole story. The introduction mentioned how Bob and his wife got into ranching in the first place.
I always believed that if the first chapter of the book isn't good, the rest of the book probably isn't as well. But for this story, I was already laughing from the first chapter up until the last one. "I did not look up, preferring to march briskly toward my goal of finding another human being, any human being but my wife." This one is a line from the second chapter about the auction that had me literally laughing out loud.
This book is hilarious, and I'm thinking because this is only Volume 1, there will be more and I can't wait to read the others. It's humorous but I have learned some things for when I decide to run a farm, like not all free stuff is good stuff. And when my spouse tells me not to bid on a horse, I'd better not. Only six chapters, but the funniest six chapters ever. Robert B. Hamilton will probably have many fans after reading Tales of a Rookie Rancher Volume 1.


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They See Me Trollin has been an excellent source of both humor and controversy across the interwebs. The web series stars Steve Stepp taking on different stereotypes in the ski space. For the most recent episode, he takes on the alter ego of Abraham Cain, an aspiring competitive freestyle skier.
From the Monster Energy logos to talking about his coach, Stepp's character study is a good one.


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After all the Los Paseos Park volunteer efforts on 4/29 and Parks department enhancements over the past several weeks, the park not only looks great during the daytime, but also at night! The restroom facility received new LED lighting to better illuminate the restrooms and the surrounding area.
By mid-summer, in conjunction with some PB projects the community supported, the walking path will also receive Solar lighting to illuminate the walking path between the picnic area and the tennis courts. What looks great and enjoyed during the daytime will continue on into the evening!


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Värmland is truly blessed, landscape-wise. It has lush forests that seem to go on forever and are interrupted only by water, lakes (10,000 of them!), and the Klarälven, Sweden's longest river that splits the county in two. With so much green and blue around, you may be at a loss as to where to start. The natural reserve of Glaskogen in Western Värmland is an excellent introduction to the treasures of the local nature. You can go hiking on 300km-long trails amid wild nature (you may be meeting lynxes, foxes and elks), canoeing or fishing in the lakes. Spend the night in a tent, or in one of the cabins, and fall asleep amid the sounds of nature – and the occasional wolf howl.
But if you're into water activities, your options are definitely not limited to the Glaskogen area. As mentioned above, the Klarälven river is long – and there are many ways to "go with the flow". You can build your own raft (with the help of an expert) and go on a timber-rafting trip, floating down the river. You can go swimming, canoeing, or even rent a small boat. Klarälven eventually flows into one of Europe's largest lakes, Vänern, which is near Karlstad.
More of a dry land person? Can't get enough of the forests and the animals? Värmland's got you covered. From June 1 onwards, Värmlands Moose Park will once again be open to visitors. Moose experts will take you on a moose safari tour, where you'll have the chance to walk next to the noble animals, feed them and interact with them. Very soon, you'll realize why the moose is called the King of the Forest in these areas.
But Värmland is not just about nature – although the verdant landscape has shaped all aspects of life in the county. There are also some very interesting cultural activities to pursue, starting with a visit to the house of author Selma Lagerlöf, who was the first woman and the first Swede to ever win the Nobel Prize in Literature back in 1909. At Mårbacka Minnesgård, her mansion in Sunne, you can get a guided tour and get to know the fierce author and businesswoman whose novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, was adapted into a film starring Greta Garbo.
To prepare for your next cultural activity in Värmland, ask yourself this: what would you do if you read your own (accidental) obituary? In Alfred Nobel's case, an obituary published by mistake on a French newspaper made him re-examine his whole life. See, the Swedish chemist held 355 different patents and one of them was for the invention of the dynamite. But after a long career producing firearms and weapons for sale, he decided he didn't want his legacy to be "the merchant of death". So he funneled all of his considerable fortune to form the Nobel Prize Institute, which awards "outstanding contributions to humanity".
There are several monuments and museums about the Nobel legacy across Sweden and Norway, but the Nobel Museum in Karlskoga may be the most intimate way for you to get to know the inventor who changed the world. The Björkborn Manor was Alfred Nobel's summer home, and you can have a guided tour (sometimes dramatized) on the premises and visit his laboratory, where he developed many of his inventions.
It must be apparent by now that Värmland is not short on cultural treasures. But because you may not have the time to physically explore them all, you can get an immersive experience at the Värmlands Museum in Karlstad. Inside, you'll be greeted with art installations, archaeological findings, and cultural history gems to help you further your understanding of this unique area – because you'll definitely be coming back.


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2017-18 Administrative Senate Standing Committees
Employee Relations and Benefits
Reviews salaries and benefits and makes annual recommendations for changes; works with Human Resources regarding employee concerns and the process to address those concerns; recommends promotion and progression steps; addresses the relationship between administrators and the University as an employer; reviews, studies, and recommends Senate action regarding performance, evaluation, professional leave, and policies and procedures which affect administrators' ability to function in their positions.
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Professional Development
Addresses efforts to provide and encourage professional growth and development of administrators; assists in developing training for administrative staff specifically during fall and spring meeting activities; reviews, studies, and recommends Senate action regarding such matters as professional leave and continuing education.
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|Vice Chair
|Angel Nelson
|Mary Ann Allen
|Cesar Berrios Chavarria
|Ashley Evearitt
|Bill Groves
Nominations and Elections
Composed of three continuing Senators appointed by the Executive Committee and chaired by the Past Chairperson, manages and oversees the annual elections process for Senators, and for Senate officers. In addition, the committee shall monitor the number of administrators in each Senate district to ensure adequate and equitable representation. If it is necessary to reconfigure the composition of districts (in response to university restructuring or other changes in the number of administrators in departments) that duty also shall be carried out by the Elections Committee.
|Larry Back
|Teresa Grisham
|Erica Hooker
|Jeanne McAlister
|Britney Orth
Employee Outreach
Develops productive partnerships with University groups such as Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and student groups; works with HR to welcome new staff, increase awareness of Senate to the larger community.
|Caylin Blockley
|Vice Chair
|Britney Orth
|Stephanie Diekmann
|Maggie Hurm
|Ben Luttrell
|Ashley Watson
Employee Events
Involves USI's administrators in university wide events; sponsors events that recognize the service and achievements of administrators at USI.
|Ashley Watson
|Vice Chair
|Caylin Blockley
|Sandi Davis
|Shannon Hoehn
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Performance enhancement therapy and coaching sometimes addresses traumas that may be blocking the flow of success.
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Lovers of fresh seafood have something to celebrate.
Stephenville's newest restaurant - Shooterz Bar & Grill - is set to open within the next three to four weeks and the mouth-watering menu is impressive.
Located on Washington Street (in the former Outpost Burger Co. location), Shooterz will specialize in fresh seafood like surf and turf, stuffed oysters, shrimp, crab cakes and steak.
"It will be a nice, sit-down restaurant with seafood and a full bar," said owner Nick Halili.
Halili, as many of you know, is no stranger to the restaurant business. He also owns Pastafina, which opened in Stephenville in 1997.
Two years prior to that, he opened his first Pastafina restaurant in Granbury.
Now, Halili is taking his passion for food and fine dining to the next level with this latest venture.
"Everything will be fresh, nothing frozen," he said.
Shooterz is currently undergoing a renovation which includes an extended bar and outdoor patio.
The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner.
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These services and events, except Scottish Salon which is open to anyone, are only available to the members of Clubs who are members of the Scottish Photographic Federation. This includes the events and services of the PAGB and FIAP. No other Scottish organisation can offer you these services.
For Clubs to be able to join the SPF they must be a camera club, photographic society, photographic club or photographic group with a published constitution and published program of events, united by a common interest in photography, meeting in person for mutual co-operation, education, entertainment or competition solely from a physical location within Scotland.
Although we cannot offer membership to Individuals there are many opportunities, activities and events open to Individual Club Members.
If your Club is interested in joining please contact the SPF General Secretary in the first instance.
As a condition of joining, as well as paying an annual subscription, you will be asked to supply a copy of your program and sign a declaration to say that you have a published constitution.
The SPF must, at all times, be provided with details of at least one club contact who will receive all mailings from the SPF - normally the club secretary. A second contact is advised, normally the competition secretary. Full details for one club contact must be published in our SPF Directory. We do not give personal details out to anyone out with the SPF.
A combined membership fee is charged for SPF & PAGB membership. As we are also members of FIAP, this also includes affiliation to them.
Our club subscription is charged at a 'per member' rate meaning smaller clubs pay less than bigger clubs. This is set annually at our AGM, and payable by the clubs, to the SPF Treasurer, by 31st Dec. Renewal details are emailed out to member clubs every November. Current details are available below.
Please Note - From 1st Jan 2020 Subscription to the SPF no longer includes Trustees Liability Insurance cover. This is due to a change in regulations, making it impossible for us to have cover for our Clubs.
New clubs are free to join at any time, and normally 50% reductions are available for joining half way through the year.
Through membership of the SPF you have access to competitive insurance arrangements for camera clubs and photographers, as part of the PAGB network of Clubs via the Insurance Broker Darwin Clayton.
Change for Renewals 2020 on for those wishing to take advantage ot those PAGB negotiated rates - All Insurance premiums must now be paid direct to the Insurance Brokers Darwin Clayton. See below for details of Public Liability, All Risks and Charity Protection together with a combined Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form.
If you have any queries on these changes please contact the SPF Treasurer or SPF General Secretary, or contact the Insurance Brokers Darwin Clayton using the contact details on their combined Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form below.
Please Note - It is still a requirement that SPF Clubs lodge copies of their syllabus, and outings/events, with the SPF Treasurer or SPF General Secretary as a condition of your PLI cover with Darwin Clayton.
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) - is available from Insurance Brokers, Darwin Clayton, the same as in previous years, as arrange on behalf of the SPF member Clubs by the PAGB, at a preferential rate. The policy continues to run from 1st Feb to 31st Jan. PLI is optional but highly recommended.
Changed for 2020 on - All PLI Premiums are now payable direct to Darwin Clayton which must be sent together with a completed combined Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form. Payment of Insurances must no longer be sent to the SPF.
It is still a condition of this PLI policy that you supply a copy of your club program, and any outings or events not covered in that program, to the SPF Treasurer or Secretary, with the SPF Subcriptions. This can be by email or paper but not a link to an ever changing website page.
Trustees Liability Insurance (TLI)* - cover for all SPF club committee members, to protect their personal assets. - This previous TLI block cover ceases on 31st December 2019.
If a Club now requires cover for committee members to protect against personal claims made against them for negligence, breach of trust or duty whilst acting for the club; please tick the 'Charity Protection' option on the Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form (available for download below) and send to them for more details.
*Also known as Charity Protection
All Risks Insurance - to cover equipment owned or loaned to the club, whilst in UK, Europe or worldwide, is available through the Darwin Clayton scheme for Clubs negotiated by the PAGB for SPF member Clubs. Cover is arranged directly with the insurance brokers Darwin Clayton on the PAGB arranged competitive rate.
There is no change to the cover for 2020, but renewal notices will no longer be issued, and Clubs should now use the combined Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form for renewal of their All Risks Insurance for 2020, a copy of which is available for download above.
All risks cover is also available for Club members, to cover their personal photographic equipment whilst in UK, Europe or worldwide, and that can also be renewed on the combined Darwin Clayton PLI/All Risks Application Form.
Our member clubs receive regular emails containing information and details of relevant events. This includes subscription renewals, rule changes, event notifications and results.
In addition clubs receive both the SPF e-FLASH our own e-newsletter and the PAGB's newsletter e-news via email. From time to time they also include offers from photographic supply companies, exclusive to our member clubs.
These e-communications combine to keep you updated with any information we think may be useful to your club members, as well as essential information. If you are not sure what emails come from the SPF; Please download the PDF supplied below to see what they look like.
Please visit the e-flash area (click here) for details about this publication, and the PAGB area of this website (click here) for the e-news.
All member Clubs are provided with copies of the SPF Directory & PAGB Handbook. Both publications contain Judges and Lecturers willing to visit clubs for out of pocket expenses only, information useful to running a club, correct procedures for booking Judges & lecturers, help and advice on organising digital competitions and how to apply for Distinctions (APM).
The SPF Directory (Annual) lists all of our SPF Clubs, Judges and Lecturers, along with our SPF Executive. All of the SPF Clubs' details are supplied to aid Clubs in organising events, or advertising events, between one another. We are also happy to promote events between Clubs from time to time via email or our e-FLASH. We retain this information securely and confidentially and we never divulge these details to anyone else.
The PAGB Handbook (Biennial) also contains most of our SPF Judges & Lectures as well as those from all PAGB member Federations, which you are also welcome to use as members of SPF. This handbook also contains information on PAGB events and services.
The SPF maintains a list of individuals from our member clubs who are willing to give their time to visit our SPF clubs as SPF Judges and/or SPF Lecturers. All SPF Judges and Lecturers are listed within the SPF Directory. The PAGB Handbook has an abridged version of our SPF Judges and Lecturers, as well as those from all the other PAGB member Federations. SPF Clubs can book Judges and Lecturers from any Federation.
The Judges and Lecturers listed in both publications, unless otherwise indicated, charge no fee and agree to the standard arrangement for bookings and out of pocket expenses, as outlined in the PAGB Handbook. recommended rate for car travel is set by the PAGB and SPF.
A NEW resource is available on this website containing everything related to Judging for use by both Clubs and Judges alike. To visit the NEW All Things Judging area of this website (click here) You can also contact the SPF Judges Liaison Officer (click here) or SPF Lecturer's Secretary (click here) or via the SPF Executive page.
The SPF listings will be available in the restricted member's area of this website in due course.
The SPF runs a Judges Assessment Day for those interested in becoming an SPF Judge. This is our opportunity to see prospective Judges in action, with a view to inviting a few new faces on to our SPF Judges list. We try to ensure this event is run annually.
Visit the 'All Things Judging' area for more details (click here) or contact the SPF Judges Liaison Officer.
The SPF has archives of past competitions and photographs donated by Clubs and individual photographers over the years. Many of these were last on display when the SPF celebrated its Centenary. The SPF is very happy to receive donations. You can donate prints, transparencies or digital files, as well as any "historic records" such as catalogues or club syllabuses, newspaper articles about SPF member Clubs or Photographers for our SPF archive. If you have anything you think we may be interested in, Contact the SPF General Secretary in the first instance
The SPF has archives of past competitions which contains presentations on a variety of subjects. These are available to book from the Recorded Lecture Secretary, George Taylor for a nominal fee. Shows on, CD or DVD, available to book include past Scottish International Salons, PAGB Inter-Federation Competitions and SPF Annual Portfolio Shows.
Please use the booking form below, or contact George Taylor for details. New Booking Form and more info coming soon
SPF Medals are available to purchase for your Club's competitions, for end of year Annual Competitions or for Inter-Club events.
Silver and Bronze Medals are available for Club or Inter-Club use.
Gold Medals* are available for National or International events only (not for Club or Inter-Club Competitions)
*Gold Medals must be engraved before presenting. You are free to present Silver and Bronze Medals without engraving if you wish.
If you would like to order SPF Medals for your Club please download and complete the below Order Form. Please complete for the medals you require. P&P must be added to ALL Medal Orders unless you have made an arrangement with Tom Doherty to collect at an SPF event prior to completing the Order Form. Send the completed Order Form together with your cheque made payable to 'SPF' to Tom Doherty, SPF Medals & Trophies Custodian at the address supplied on the Order Form
Should you require any assistance or clarification as regards your SPF Medals Order Tom can be contacted by email (click here)
The Current SPF Portfolios shows will be available to book on DVD, for supply after 1st Nov annually.
A copy must be requested at time of entering the Portfolios competitions, or by completing a booking form. Details can be found on the Portfolios page of this website (click here) Just scroll down to 'SPF Portfolios Shows on CD' area for details of the current year.
The SPF runs PAGB Awards Workshops for those interested in gaining PAGB distinctions – CPAGB, DPAGB, MPAGB. We normally run up to 2 or 3 workshops a year. These workshops are free and are open to all SPF club members. They are also open to observers but must be pre-booked. See the PAGB Awards area of this website to find out more about PAGB Awards and our Awards Workshops (click here)


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Chinese Scholars on European Civilization
According to Chen Lemin and Zhou Hong, "European civilization" is equivalent to "Western European civilization" to a large extent. Although Greece, Rome, Christianity are also the cultural sources of Europe, Western Europe is the first to enter modern society and imposed more effects on Europe than eastern European countries. They believed that "European civilization" has two main features. First, "European civilization" is characterized by "identity in diversity" and "diversity in identity". "Identity" oriented "Europeanism" and "diversity" produced "nationalism". For example, the establishment of European Union is attributed to the combination of "Europeanism" and "nationalism". Second, in terms of development trend, "European civilization" is towards "modernization" and linked to "globalization" process. In other words, in its history despite ups and downs, twists and turns, "European civilization" has always been moving forward in promoting social progress throughout
They also believed that in terms of its own development of "European civilization" the Middle Ages is commonly considered as the starting point of the whole European civilization, and European civilization reached the peak in the nineteenth century. In addition, the two scholars agreed that the civilization that really promoted Europe's social development and progress mainly includes philosophy, ethics and aesthetics deriving from ancient Greek thoughts advocating genuineness, benevolence, and virtue; political science, economics, law emphasizing the social performance; the Christian spirit cherishing human life, nature and personality perfection; science and practice aiming at exploring the universe, transforming nature and bringing benefit to mankind.[2]
Zhang Hua said the source of western civilization has a poetic name, the
Zhang Hua also gave a comprehensive account to the myths and legends in the Aegean region, the art styles in several different periods and the dynamics of the formation of these arts styles, the Greek daily life and the socio-economic development at that time.
Ye Mengli stated in his book that
Gao Jiujiang said that Enlightenment and the Renaissance greatly influenced the process of European civilization. He stated that the Enlightenment started while the capitalism production relations were stably growing and the bourgeoisie was rising. The Enlightenment originated in the
Gao Jiujiang spoke highly of the role the Renaissance played in the process of European civilization. In his view, the Renaissance was the prelude to the Enlightenment. And the Enlightenment is a continuation of the Renaissance, a succession and development of the spirit of humanism, and even the larger, more in-depth and thorough revolutionary new era of Renaissance. The Renaissance gave birth to some great men of that era Copernicus, Bruno, Galileo, Dante, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and so on, who created some unprecedented scientific, literary and artistic achievements. [6] Chinese scholar Kang Tianyi also thought highly of the important role the Renaissance played in European history. He said the Renaissance has greatly weakened the feudal system and the rule of Church, promoted the emergence and development of modern capitalist culture and made the necessary ideological and public opinion preparations for the modern bourgeois revolution. Consequently, a radical transition in human history and a new era followed.[7]
Gao Jiujiang concluded that Enlightenment inherited and developed European civilization, and exerted its influence on all areas of social life. As a result, a complete set of ideology and theory on politics, moral, culture, religion, philosophy and social system took shape. Thus
Yao Jiehou, Li Pengcheng and Yan Shen illustrated the importance of Western European civilization in Western civilization in a historical perspective. They said that Western European civilization with a 4000-year history is the oldest and main part of Western civilization. They divided the development of Western European civilization into five stages: classical civilization, medieval civilization, renaissance civilization, modern civilization and contemporary civilization. Why does Western European Civilization have such long vitality and continuously develop?
Yao Jiehou gave his own explanation that geographical environment, adversity and spiritual culture are the main causes and manifestations of the formation of Western European civilization. The fundamental reason why Western European civilization have deep and lasting historical and cultural traditions, and creative vitality is that it went through about 2500 years slavery society, over 1000 years feudal society, and nearly 400 years capitalist society. These social forms and historical stages have been more fully developed. And what's more, in different historical periods Western European civilization is good at learning from the other external civilization and absorbing outstanding cultural achievements, only to develop and expand itself.[8]
Qian Chengdan shed light on the relations between European civilization and national states. Qian Chengdan argued that the concept of nation formed when the light of civilization flashed in the
Zheng Jinggao identified the relations between ocean civilization and European civilization. But he did not think that the European civilization is equivalent to European ocean civilization.
Zheng Jinggao gave two main arguments for his opinion. According to Zheng, European classical civilization generally refers to the ancient Greek and Roman civilization, the development of which is closely related to the special circumstances of the Eastern Mediterranean, but the western Mediterranean and the
Zheng also believed that the civilization of the Middle Ages in
Zheng Jinggao concluded that the general characteristics of European civilization are not identical to those of general maritime civilization, but European ocean civilization is with European features. Moreover, modern and contemporary European civilizations are based on medieval civilization.
Liu Wenming pointed out that "civilization" is an important concept in the contemporary social sciences and the social life. Before the global expansion of industrial civilization, even if there existed a concept similar to the concept of "civilization" in several relatively independent pre-modern cultural circles in Europe,
Liu Wenming believed that "civilization" concept in Europe went through a process of evolution, which originated from "courtoise" in late Middle Ages, took the form of "civility" in Renaissance times , and then the concept "civilization" was constructed in the 18th century and at last became a modern concept in the 19th century. In this process, the European cognition of civilization and the identification of their own civilization were enhanced by the interaction between the "civilized self" and the "barbarian other", and by this way the concept of civilization was constructed on the base of European experience.[11]
According to Chen Huili, the expansion of European civilization mainly refers to the expansion of
Chen Huili said the European expansion of business and trade began in the 16th century. Under the pressure of economic competition, all European countries watched greedily the spices flowing into
Tian Dewen thought that the driving force of globalization lead to European civilization expanding in the globe, and other civilizations for a long period had accepted the rules, orders, production mode, lifestyle and our thinking way. The role played by European civilization in the globalization process is backed by the power of capital.[13]
Zhu Huan, a professor in the Northeast Normal University, said that the rapid development European civilization in recent years is due to the synchronization of two transformations: civilization transformation from agricultural civilization to industrial civilization and social transformation from feudal society to capitalist society, which greatly liberated productive forces, and aroused the people's enthusiasm and promoted the maritime and industrial and commercial development. It is the first time that the two transformations simultaneously occurred and mutually reinforced each other in human history. Furthermore, he believed this is one driving force of the rapid development of modern European civilization. The other one is the revolution of natural science set off by modern western scientific revolution itself.
Zhu Huan also believes that the European civilization characterized by valuing commerce and industry and navigation originated from Crete-Mycenae civilization, the nature of which is different from the large river valley civilization on the other continents and which falls into the category of marine civilization.
Therefore, Zhu Huan concluded that it was because Europe had a strong material foundation and rich historical traditions, and was abundant in talents with good knowledge of business management, maritime transportation and modern science and technology that Europe could seize the development opportunity, promoted the simultaneous occurrence of the two transitions (civilization transition and society transition) and established modern European civilization.[14]
Fu Qiong discussed Francois Guizot's idea on the development history of European civilization. He thought the most gorgeous part of Guizot's thoughts is his idea about the progress and history of European civilization. The formation of his idea depends on the social reality and his own academic growth process as well as his genius. The wide recognition of the concepts "
As for the origin of European civilization, Zhou Hong made a comprehensive discussion. Prof. Zhou said the European civilization we now understand formed in the late Middle Ages. Greek classical philosophy started the human beings' exploration of the inherent quality of nature and rational judgments that "Everything has its principle". According to their needs of social life, Romans institutionalized the principles as law, which protected private ownership and commerce; however, in view of requirements for national rejuvenation, Hebrews personified the principle as Christ. Christianity is the successor of Greek and Roman civilization and also a rebellion against Greek and Roman civilization. Lastly, by conquering Rome Germans brought these civilization legacies into the medieval Teutonic rule. The basic elements of civilization, which grew in the process of civilization integration and conflict, still affect the thinking, actions and feelings of Europeans until now. [16]
Zhou Hong held the view that the sources of European civilization's spirit consist of Greek civilization, Roman civilization, Christian civilization, Germanic civilization and commercial civilization. Indeed, European civilization is unique in that it is not only unique to other major human civilization, but also unique to its derivative civilizations, such as American civilization.
As the cradle
Zhu Guangfu noted that daily life of the Europeans reflects European civilization. For instance, the Europeans' gentlemanly manners, courtesy, enjoying the sun and loving nature are all the embodiment of European civilization. Zhu Guangfu said: "As soon as we set our feet on the soil of
(Translated by Li Gang)
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Substance was a beautiful local clothing boutique, featuring sustainable and ethically created products. They appealed to a wide range of women – and as such, their marketing was designed to be vibrant and approachable.
Over the years I spent working with Substance, I developed email campaigns, store signage, and social media graphics to reflect their message of thoughtful, fun fashion. In addition to setting the visual direction, I also wrote the majority of the content, ensuring that the message was cohesive all around.
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Can't wait to hear from you!


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People always ask, when is the best time to sell? What season, what month?
While Spring is frequently thought of as the busiest selling season, followed by a similar, smaller rush in the Fall, the data for Walnut Creek may surprise you. Take a look at the 2,757 detached single family homes sold in Walnut Creek in the past five years. This chart shows the average sold price per square foot by Listing Month.
Notice anything interesting? December looks like a good month to list. Not as much competition. Also the Fall selling season seems to be a bit stronger than the Spring selling season in Walnut Creek. Why? Again, less competition. For example, in the month of April for the five year period, an average of 68 Walnut Creek homes were listed for sale. Compare that to the five year average for October, which was 47. That's 30% fewer homes available to Fall buyers. The lower inventory translates into higher price per square foot.
Questions? Give me a call or download the full five year data set here.


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Electric cars are the main interest nowadays. They are the latest alternative to power in the automotive industry and can be divided into
3 types as follows;
These cars solely use 100% electric power. They can be recharged regularly as needed. The car's system consists of the battery, invertor and electric motor.
Hybrid cars may use regular fuel or battery voltage charged from mobilization. The charged energy powers the car at a limited speed.
These cars are the perfect combination between 100% Electric Car and Hybrids Car They are powered by both fuel and electricity.
These innovations represent the advancement of electricity-powered vehicles, which shall benefit both the users and the environment with "Zero Emission" which will not pollute the air.


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Scroll down for the list of what we have this week.
Well, it's 10:30 on Wednesday night and I just got home from a long (but good) afternoon and evening with family — so this is going to be quick —
We have corn for real this week — that is, we'll have it all weekend, and in enough quantity that there should be no problem getting it even on Saturday. It's from the same Mifflintown farm as last week — Titus Petersheim — and while we didn't get to try any last week because it went so fast, reports from those who did get some were that it was excellent. So while I was with my family this evening, Dusty sampled it to "make sure it was good". Verdict: it's very good. Sweet, he says, but not too sweet, flavorful, and incredibly tender. So tender.
And so I'm very glad that it's now bountiful enough that despite missing tonight's tasting, I'll get to have some for dinner tomorrow night. You should, too!
P.S. Happy 41st wedding anniversary to my wonderful parents!
Beans & Peas
- Edamame
- Green Beans
Braising Greens
- Rainbow Chard (arriving Friday)
- Green Curly Kale (arriving Friday)
- Ginger Gold Apples
- Cantaloupe
- Nectarines
- Seedless Red Watermelon (tentative)
- Seedless Yellow Watermelon
- Yellow Freestone Peaches
- Basil
- Maybe more?
- Cremini Mushrooms
- White Mushrooms
- Maybe more!
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Onions & Garlic
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Scallions
- Red Onions
- White Onions
- Sweet Yellow Onions
- Cabbage (Green & Red)
- Celery
- Sweet Corn (all weekend!)
- Cucumbers (tentative)
- Italian Eggplant
- Okra
- Rhubarb
- Red, Orange, & Yellow Bell Peppers
- Yummy Snack Peppers
- Red Habanero Peppers
- Hungarian Wax Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
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- Purple Majesty Blue Potatoes
- Gold Potatoes
- Red Thumb Fingerling Potatoes
- Red Beets
- Carrots
Salad Greens
- Small Head Lettuce
- Romaine Lettuce (arriving Friday)
- Delicata Squash
- Zucchini
- Gold Zucchini
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Mountain Magic Cocktail Tomatoes
- Red Tomatoes
- Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Keswick Creamery
- Brie
- Morbier
- Quark
- Ricotta
- Vermeer
- Wallaby
- Wine-Washed Tomme
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Lykens Valley Creamery
- Baby Swiss
- Clothbound Cheddar
- Colby
- Goat Gouda
- Cheddar
- Sharp Cheddar
- Smoked Cheddar
- Jalapeno Cheddar
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Camelot Valley
- Chevre (asst varieties)
- Feta
- Chevre d'Azure (Blue Goat!)
- Moonlight Fog
- Starlight Crotin
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- Apple Tree Feta
- Hope Springs Mild Cheddar
- Hope Springs Monterey Jack
- Millwood Springs Blue Cheese
McGrath's Brick Oven Bakehouse
(fresh Friday & Saturday)
- McGrath's Original
- Sesame Original
- Irish Oatmeal Pan Bread
- Dill Onion
- Sesame & Cheddar
- American Harvest
- Baguettes (Saturday only)
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Talking Breads
(fresh Thursday)
- Batard
- Ciabatta
- Miche
- Seeded


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The use of a genealogy website to track down a suspected California serial killer illustrates both the extraordinary power of DNA-sharing services and the broad privacy concerns that surround the fast-growing commercial market for genetic analysis.
TV commercials for companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com pitch their services as simple and fun ways of learning about family heritage and health. And while those companies on Friday sought to distance themselves from the free GEDmatch website used by police, the California case exposed broader questions about what happens after consumers mail their saliva away for DNA analysis and upload the results to the internet.
"For those of us who were skeptical about turning over our genetic information to corporations, this case proved all of those fears true," said Daniel De Simone, a New Jersey researcher whose relatives have used DNA services.
The co-founder of GEDmatch said Friday that he is concerned about privacy after learning that law enforcement used the site and insists that his company does not "hand out data."
"This was done without our knowledge, and it's been overwhelming," Curtis Rogers told The Associated Press.
Authorities have not publicly described details of the methods that led to the arrest of 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, a former police officer. But some other researchers who use GEDmatch for a similar purpose told The Associated Press how it might have been done.
Colleen Fitzpatrick and Margaret Press run the DNA Doe Project, a California-based nonprofit that uses DNA from unidentified bodies to look for relatives and learn the names of the dead. They suspect the authorities used a method similar to their own.
Investigators probably started with the complete DNA code from the killer. Then, after putting the data into a format that GEDmatch can read, they plugged it into the Florida-based site and asked it to look for matches, they said.
The site compares particular segments of genetic material, looking for similarities to other samples in its database. The degree of similarity can indicate how related two people are, finding ties as distant as fifth cousins, Fitzpatrick and Press said.
Once the site has returned a list of matches and degree of similarity, more sleuthing begins.
People in the database may have listed their names or just their emails, which in turn might identify them if they've used the same one on other sites. More information can come from searches of public records, Facebook and especially obituaries, which list parents and other relatives.
Then a researcher can turn to online collections of family trees, like those on Ancestry.com. There, one might uncover many trees that include the apparent relatives found on GEDmatch. That allows the construction of speculative trees that include the mystery person, plus those apparent relatives, in an effort to find overlaps that indicate common ancestors.
If common ancestors appear, lineage can be worked out in detail, up to the present day. Researches look for a spot that contains someone of the right geographic location and age to be the person under investigation.
"It's part art and part science," Press said.
To some, scouring this publicly shared data to track down the so-called Golden State Killer seems like a worthwhile cause. But for others it raises alarms.
De Simone said he has never used a DNA ancestry service.
"What's especially troubling to me is that neither had DeAngelo," he said. He compared the situation to Facebook's data-protection scandal involving Cambridge Analytica because "it's not only users that are caught up in this net, it's also those with relationships to users. In this case, though, it's not just networked relationships, it's actual genetic relationships."
The big commercial databases insist they have much stricter customer privacy practices than websites such as GEDmatch and don't hand over data without a court order.
"As a private platform, we do not allow the comparison of genetic data processed by any third party to genetic profiles within our database. Further, we do not share customer data with any public databases or with entities that may increase the risk of law enforcement access," 23andMe spokesman Andy Kill said in an email.
It's unclear whether the California case will affect customers' trust in DNA services overall.
"These companies are saying that they're different," said Tiffany Li, a technology attorney and Yale Law School fellow. "I think what's key is this open-source database is made up of data profiles that people mostly got from those private companies."
Li said the demand for personal genetic information that helps uncover long-lost relatives and family backgrounds is high enough that this privacy "dust-up" will likely blow over. But, she said, it should serve as a warning for stewards of DNA databases to be more careful and more transparent about how data is used.
"They should at least try to do more to make people aware," Li said. "The terms could be clearer. The companies could also decide to self-regulate before Congress gets to them and create data standards about the DNA they store."
O'Brien reported from Providence, Rhode Island. AP Technology Writer Mae Anderson in San Francisco contributed to this report.
Source: abcnews.go.com