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Chemtrail vs Contrail
FAQ from chemtrailcentral.com
What are Contrails?
Streaks of condensed water vapor created in the air by jet airplanes at high altitudes. (Merriam-Websters)
Streamer of cloud sometimes observed behind an airplane flying in clear, cold, humid air. (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
A visible cloud streak, usually brilliantly white in color, which trails behind a missile or other vehicle in flight under certain conditions. (DOD Dictionary of Military Terms)
Contrails can exist in two forms: water droplet and ice crystal.
Under what conditions do Contrails form?
The primary factors in contrail formation are air temperature and moisture content. They are usually seen at the higher colder altidtudes, but will even occur at ground level in Antartica, sometimes causing a visibility problem for jets that take too long to take-off. Contrails started becoming a common sight during World War II, when bombers started flying at altitudes above 30,000 feet. They can exist in two forms: water and ice. A water droplet contrail occurs when an airplane flies though cold and supersaturated moist air and the warm water vapour produced by the engine condenses into tiny droplets. Under colder temperatures the water will freeze creating suspended ice-crystals.
The following graph represents contrail data collected for Houston, TX over several months. See the Trail Research Report for full details.
Temperature and Humidity (degrees of separation between Dew Point and Temperature).
Red points indicate longer relative contrail persistence, blue shorter persistence.
A Contrail forms upon condensation of water vapour produced by the combustion of fuel in the airplane engines. When the ambient relative humidity is high, the resulting water-droplet and/or ice-crystal plume may last for several hours. The trail may be distorted by the winds, etc. (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
What are Chemtrails?
Streaks of chemicals created in the air by spray systems on airplanes at any altitude. Chemicals are sprayed via planes for many purposes including crop dusting and mosquito control. Also fuel is sometimes dumped to reduce weight before landing. But within the Chemtrail observer community Chemtrails are the product of an active large scale operation.
Chemtrails are said to vary from contrails in their length of persistence.
See also.
What the hell is really going on?
Some people are reporting what they describe to be unusual activity in the sky, including jets leaving trails at low altitudes, spray lines creating X's, S's and parallel lines, lines that slowly spread to create a canopy of haze, and reports of unusual smells, tastes, and even illness related to the trails.
Also, a reddish-brown gel, dropped from low-flying aircraft, has been observed by people in the past and was even documented on Unsolved Mysteries. Samples of this substance have been alledgedly analyzed by Margareta-Erminia Cassani and found to be teaming with biological organisms.
What would be the purpose of releasing these chemicals or biological agents?
This must be decided by the reader for themselves.
There are currently three main hypothesis:
Weather Modification
Humans have had the ability to physically affect the weather since learning how to seed clouds in 1946, or possibly 1880. The popular conception of weather manipulation is limited to cloud seeding, but the possibility that the extents of our abilities may have progressed in the meantime is definitely plausible. The fact that the military is very interested in weather control is no secret and many propose that the Chemtrail Phenomena is a part of this. If true, what is the goal of the weather modification and what negative effects could it have on the environment? NASA is currently conducting several programs that are studying the effects of contrails on weather and the effects do not appear to be beneficial.
Population Control
The use of chemical and biological agents by a government against it's own people is, unfortunately, a historical fact. Even unintentional accidents can occur. But, some people suggest that Chemtrails could actually be part of a program to reduce the population and many feel Chemtrails have caused them to become ill and perhaps they are right. If the Chemtrails contain biological agents then people already weakened by other factors may have even died as a result of the additional strain on their systems, but could such a diabolical purpose be the ultimate goal? History has taught that even the most unconscionable schemes can be made into reality by men filled with fear and hate, and with such weapons in the hands of government we must remain vigilant until answers are forthcoming.
Inoculation Program
Chemical and biological weapons have been used for centuries but have recently entered the world stage as a primary threat. Biological agents have the ability to spread and multiply in casualties. These bioweapons are easy to produce and difficult, but possible, to defend against. The recent actions of the military to require anthrax vaccines for all service personnel show that this matter is of high importance. Some propose that the government may be quietly releasing bioagents to vaccinate citizens via the air. This could account for reported illnesses since a vaccine sometimes makes a person sick. Municipal water supplies might not be universal enough and could be easily sampled and tested, but everyone breathes the air. And the federal government rules the air.
Why would Chemtrails be created in the daytime where anyone could see?
Since spraying is being reported day and night, it may be a necessity of the magnitude of the operation. Also, if people noticed trails that only occurred under the cover of darkness they might be more inclined to become suspicious. But when unusual activity occurs in the sky during broad daylight it goes unnoticed because the human mind attempts to interpret things based on past experience, thus a Chemtrail would be just a Contrail to most. If they even bothered to look up and notice.
Why would Chemtrails be created in such noticeable patterns?
If jet planes are used to provide aerial spray coverage of a particular area, and the planes are leaving a trail, there are going to be unusual patterns in the sky. Again, the human oblivious factor comes in to play to lower the impact of the lines.
When did all this start?
Reports of Chemtrails began slowly gaining momentum in 1999, and are increasing rapidly in 2000. There are reports and photographic evidence to suggest that some spraying was occuring as early as 1990.
What evidence exists to support a Chemtrail operation?
No concrete proof exists and no govermental admissions have been issued for the Chemtrail operation. It has been openly admitted by the Pentagon that the U.S. military has performed many biological warfare tests on unknowing servicemen in the past, additionally the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post have even reported that civilians may have died as a result of exposure to live agents sprayed by the Army and Navy during biological warfare tests.
There are thousands of reports and hundreds of photos. You must decide for yourself what they amount to. Some people think it is just contrails, but many are saying that there is more, that something unusual is happening.
New research indicates that there may be a unique type of trail. Using atmospheric soundings and Flight Explorer, the trails over Houston, TX were observed, measured and analyzed. See the Trail Research Report for full details.
Houston, TX 1/20/01 5:57-6:07pm: Example Flight Explorer Display.
Red indicates greater than 27,000 ft, Orange are lower altitude, and Blue have landed.
What countries have reports of Chemtrails?
Who are the responsible parties?
The largest number of reports seems to be from the US, followed by Canada. Several other countries have some reports, often noted by western visitors. Since reports are coming from multiple countries, it seems to transcend individual governments. But with no obvious controlling body the answer remains to be seen.
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What is a Sunring, Chemring, Chembow?
What is a Sundog, Chemdog?
Why did I see two suns?
These effects are all caused by the refraction of light.
In meteorology, Halo is the name given to a ring of light surrounding the sun or moon. This effect is produced by light as it passes through ice crystals suspended in the air. A Sundog is an even more elusive natural phenomena, which, utilizes the hexagonal shape of the ice crystals along with a "prefered" horizontal orientation of the crystal's flat faces. The Sundog appears, as a bright spot of light, usually to the left or right of the Halo, while the sun is lower in the sky. A Sunring, Chemring, or Chembow is based on the same priciple but created in the haze of heavy daytime spraying instead of ice crystals. These chemical Sunrings are quite large, probably larger than the water based 22 degree rings. The ring can appear as a 360 degree muted rainbow under ideal conditions. Along the ring, a chemical Sundog, or Chemdog may occur. This has been described by some as "two suns". Also a Chemdog may be formed in the precipitation of particles from below a Chemtrail. In this case the full Sunring is not created, but the brighter Chemdog is seen.
What is an Iridescent Chembow?
Why did I see a rainbow in a cloud or Chemtrail?
This effect is caused by the diffraction of light.
This is caused by Cloud Iridescence which occurs when sunlight is diffracted by water droplets to create an irregular-shaped rainbow. This effect can also be seen lighting up Chemtrails with a bright blob of spectrum-colors.
The term Chembow is popularly used to apply to both the "bow" of the Sunring and the rainbow-colored patch of the Iridescence effect. Perhaps more correctly applied to the former, as it actually is a bow.
What is the deal with the black lines?
Dark lines or trails in the sky can be caused by a variety of things. Sometimes even normal contrails can appear dark due to lighting effects or excessive pollution. Many black lines are the result of a trail casting a shadow onto a canopy of haze below. It can have the appearance of proceeding the airplane if the sun is shining from behind. Cloud cutting, the process in which a plane flies through a layer of cirrus aviaticus can sometimes create channels which also appear dark.
What about the silver orbs?
A rare but documented phenomena, silver orbs, which are also described as white or nickle in color, have been observed in conjunction with spraying. They are reported to hover in the general area of Chemtrails and then leave. These may be advanced military drones involved with testing the components of the trails. Sighting locations include California, Texas and Alabama.


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The shakeup in President Obama's economic team comes at a critical point for the White House, creating more uncertainty as the economy slumps and midterm elections approach.
"It does make one suspicious that some of these senior economic advisers know the economy may go back into recession and they are escaping before it's even more obvious," said Chris Edwards, a tax policy expert at the Cato Institute.
Christina Romer, Obama's top economic adviser, resigned last week on the eve of a jobs report showing sluggish growth and no change in the nation's 9.5 percent unemployment rate.
Romer's departure follows a decision by Peter Orszag to step down as Obama's director of management and budget.
The two were the highest profile economic advisers at the White House, outside of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who raised eyebrows last week with an op-ed in the New York Times touting economic recovery.
Obama, who appears increasingly flummoxed by the slow economic turnaround despite massive government investment, asked for more patience for his policies to show results.
"Climbing out of any recession, much less a hole as deep as this one, takes some time," Obama said. "The road to recovery doesn't follow a straight line. Some sectors bounce back faster than others."
Romer, appearing on MSNBC, denied reports that tension and frustration among key economic advisers played a role in her departure.
"It was purely for family reasons," Romer said, adding that she wants her teenage son to attend high school back at home in California.
Romer said she does not believe the economy is heading for a double-dip recession, although the 71,000 jobs added in the private sector last month is "clearly not good enough."
Romer, whose relentlessly cheerful delivery often provided an odd counterpoint to consistently bad economic news, will return to the University of California at Berkeley, where she taught before joining Obama's team.
A key booster of Obama's $787 billion stimulus package, Romer departs as Republicans repeatedly drum the message that stimulus has been a failure.
"After another disappointing jobs report and the resignation of one of the chief architects of the trillion-dollar 'stimulus,' it's time for President Obama to listen to the American people and face up to the fact that his 'stimulus' policies aren't working," said House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio.
Austan Goolsbee, who serves with Romer on the president's Council of Economic Advisers, is among those under consideration to serve as interim chairman when Romer leaves just before Labor Day.
Jack Lew, a budget official at the State Department who served as former President Clinton's budget chief, awaits confirmation to replace Orszag.
Obama's new economic team will face an array of daunting tasks -- including tackling the nation's record budget deficit, reducing spending, and possibly selling some kind of tax increase after the election, including the rollback of some of the Bush-era tax cuts.
Also demanding attention are Medicare and Social Security, two key government entitlement programs draining the budget and chronically in need of overhaul.

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Microsoft and Intel are hitting the road to jointly promote Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 and Intel's Core 2 Duo processor to system builders.
The vendors on Oct. 12 announced Ready2Rock, a 23-city series of daylong, hands-on events designed to prepare the system builder channel for the new capabilities and opportunities presented by Microsoft's coming platforms and Intel's already available chip set.
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Yes, the Phills do have home field advantage which is always big in the playoffs. They also have potential MVP candidates Chase Utely and Ryan Howard. However, the Dodgers have looked like a different team since the infusion of Manny Ramirez and their young talent (Andre Eithier, Matt Kemp, James Looney and Russel Martain) doesn't look intimidated by October baseball at all. The Dodgers have the clear edge in the pitching department as Chad Billingsley, Derick Lowe and Hiroki Kuroda are all throwing well and made very quick work of the NL favorite Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers also have Greg Maddux and Clay Kershaw to call upon if they need to and that bullpen is very good, with or without Takashi Saito. This series has seven games written all over it, and I will have to stick to my preseason pick as the NL champs and go with the Dodgers in 7. They have the momentum, the pitching, the speed and offense to give the Phills more than they can handle.
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All signs are pointing towards a battle of the AL East for the AL crown. The Tampa Bay Rays have been the Cinerella Story of baseball this season, but I think their luck will come to an end vs. the seasoned Red Sox. The Rays remind me a lot of the Colorado Rockies from last season just with a little more pitching and not as much offense. But like the Rockies last season, I have a tough time seeing them go from the bottom of the AL East to world champions, but I've been wrong many of times before. I really like the way B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena are playing but the Red Sox pitching is far superior to the that of the Chi Sox. Now, the Red Sox still need to take care of the Angels to get to the LCS, but up 2-1 with their "playoff ace", Jon Lester, going tonight, they should close things out. This series, like the NLCS will be a battle, but the Red Sox have experience and pitching on their side. They also have that Fenway Park crowd behind them that will do their best to get into the minds of the young Rays' players. If this ends up indeed being the ALCS match-up, I like Boston in 6.


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Analysis of the relationship of human beings to the environment, specifically assessment of their impact on the environment as a whole. Attempts to outline the evolution and present status of many environmental problems, presents possible solutions, and attempts to predict our future relationship with nature. Prerequisite: upper-level undergraduate or graduate status.
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Most gamers will be familiar with Mad Catz, whether you get your gaming done on mobile, consoles or PC there are Mad Catz products designed to give you precision control.
Today Mad Catz has announced that they are joining the "Designed for Samsung" (DFS) program, which will require new hardware to pass Samsung's certification process before being blessed with the DFS logo on the packaging.
These products will naturally continue to perform just fine with other manufacturers smartphones and tablets, it is simply an added bonus for Samsung owners that want to be sure they are getting a product that will perform at a high level for them.
There are no specifics regarding pricing or availability on the DFS products, but the two most likely candidates are the L.Y.N.X. 9 and L.Y.N.X. 3 controllers, which retail for $299 and $69 at present. There's no reason to expect that pricing to change as a result of this announcement.
While NVIDIA has done an amazing job producing Android hardware that is optimized for gaming it's good to see other companies working to make Android a first-class gaming platform.
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Mad Catz® to Join the "Designed for Samsung" Program
Mad Catz to Deliver Range of GameSmart™ Mobile Gaming Products Optimized for Samsung Mobile Devices
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE:MKT) (TSX:MCZ), a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products, announced today that it has joined the Designed for Samsung (DFS) program. As the first company to offer traditional video game controller hardware for the Designed for Samsung program, Mad Catz will be introducing a range of mobile gaming products from its award-winning GameSmart™ portfolio, optimized for Samsung smartphones and tablets.
With a wide variety of innovative controllers and gamepads, Mad Catz will provide Samsung Mobile consumers the opportunity to enhance their gaming and multi-media experiences with features and functionality that take full advantage of their Samsung smartphone or tablet, as well as other Bluetooth® enabled connected devices and PCs. Each certified product will also feature the 'Designed for Samsung Mobile' logo on packaging, communicating seamless compatibility with Samsung smartphones and tablets.
"We're excited to join the Designed for Samsung Program and provide Samsung Mobile customers with a range of high-quality mobile gaming products designed to enhance their mobile experience," said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. "Our GameSmart line of mobile gaming controllers and accessories continue to lead the industry in product innovation and through our participation in the DFS program, gamers can be assured of getting the ideal gaming product for their Samsung smartphone or tablet."
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Prominent Sisters: Mary Lamb, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Sarah Disraeli
Prominent Sisters: Mary Lamb, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Sarah Disraeli
In A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf recounts the life of Shakespeare's sister, a woman who, though possessing considerable talents of her own, was doomed because of the cultural prejudices of her time to die unknown, "buried at some cross-roads where the omnibus now stops outside Elephant and Castle." Shakespeare, of course, had no sister; Woolf's tale was an allegory contained in a speech she delivered in 1928 to the young, aspiring female students of Cambridge University -- that mighty symbol of male dominance that only in recent decades had consented to open its doors to women. Yet like so many fictional characters, the Bard's forgotten sister has counterparts in history, women of great intelligence and ability who frequently go underappreciated today because of the wider attention given to their more famous brothers. Three such figures lived during the nineteenth century, within fifty years of Woolf's birth in 1882, and were surely known to her. Although not as tragic as the tale of Shakespeare's legendary sister, their true stories are of considerable interest, not only in themselves, but also in the added dimension they bring to the brothers' careers and in the additional historical information they contribute to contemporary British culture as a whole.
The first of these three women is Mary Lamb, sister of Charles Lamb, the famous theater critic, letter writer, essayist, and a friend or associate of nearly all the major authors and poets of his generation. Charles Lamb's correspondence might easily be regarded as a chronicle of early nineteenth-century British Romanticism. Although historians have long recognized that his sister played a prominent role in her brother's life -- as hostess of his celebrated Wednesday soirées, companion, and inspiration for several of his best-known works -- they generally do not consider her as an important historical figure in her own right. This book, however, will demonstrate that far from being simply a passive . . .


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For 2016, Volvo heads into unexplored territory with the new S60 Cross Country. Designed for those who think outside the box, this segment-first model is the only premium sedan with the same levels of capability and crossover design cues found in Volvo's renowned Cross Country wagons. Volvo was the first premium brand to introduce an all-road capable variant of its successful wagons nearly 20 years ago that led to the creation of the "crossover" segment. Building on its strong heritage of lifestyle vehicles, the new S60 Cross Country is a completely unique expression of adventure.
Offered a single, well-equipped S60 Cross Country T5 AWD Platinum model for 2016, this new Volvo delivers the luxury, sophistication, safety and all-road driving capabilities introduced last year in the V60 Cross Country wagon while taking a unique sense of style to the next level.
Starting with the S60 luxury sedan, Volvo's designers added the rugged styling cues and higher stance of the V60 Cross Country. With 7.9-inches of ground clearance, the new S60 Cross Country is the only truly capable and stylish all-road sedan on the market. In front, the S60 Cross Country is dressed with a honeycomb grille and lower skid plate. The side is accented with scuff plates while black fender extensions frame 18-inch "NESO" Cross Country alloy wheels. Glossy black window trim and outside mirror covers contribute to the sporty look. At the rear, a lower skid plate provides the finishing touch while rear park assist is standard.
Power for the S60 Cross Country is generated by the automaker's signature 2.5L five-cylinder turbocharged mated to an efficient six-speed "Geartronic" driver adaptive automatic transmission with Sport Mode. Volvo's electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction™ is standard. The advanced AWD system delivers power to the wheels with the best grip. When a tire loses traction, power is reduced to that wheel and instantly transferred to the more sure-footed wheels.
The standard Hill Descent Control system uses the vehicle's brakes and engine torque to crawl in bottom gear on steep downhill slopes. This makes it possible for the driver to focus completely on driving when descending steep hills. The driver can control the speed with the brake pedal or the accelerator when Hill Descent Control is activated.
Inside the passenger cabin is fitted with contour seats that provide excellent comfort and support. Standard Cross Country leather seating surfaces in Blonde/Off-Black include contrasting stitching. The cabin is enhanced with Shimmer Graphite inlays while Urbane Wood or Piano Black Wood inlays are available as individual options.
Like the S60 sedan, the S60 Cross Country includes a standard 60/40-split rear seat that increases versatility for transporting long or oversize cargo. The standard Volvo Sensus system manages information from the audio unit, standard navigation and other functions, displaying them onto a seven-inch high-definition color monitor in the upper part of the center console. It allows the driver to explore the high-tech features of the car and personalize them to suit his or her needs.
The S60 Cross Country Sensus System is a platform for connectivity. Whether it's connecting USB and AUX devices, wireless in-car connections using Bluetooth or broadband technologies that give access to internet and cloud-based services and apps, the S60 Cross Country is prepared and includes: Volvo unique cloud developed with Ericsson, a leader in mobile and fixed networking; Cloud-based apps; Connected service booking; Onscreen vehicle owner's manual; and Internet browser.
The internet connection is achieved by internal modem, and includes a six-month trial service period. Beyond that, the system can also be connected via the personal hotspot in the owner's smartphone utilizing the customer's existing data plan, and requires tethering capabilities within the customer's plan.
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Wheelbase: 109.2; overall length: 182.6; width: 73.5; height: 60.6
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There is perhaps no quality more necessary and desired within the realm of automobiles than reliability.
Cars are an inherently expensive piece of machinery. Whether it is to make, buy or maintain, there is always a very large barrier of entry when it comes to the amount of dollars needed. That's why durability and reliability are among the most sought-after qualities for any consumer vehicle. As such, is there any car manufacturer out there with a better track record of producing durable and reliable cars better than Volvo.
The answer is: No. Probably not.
Oh sure, everyone likes to point to Japanese manufacturers such as Honda or Toyota. And they're not wrong. Toyotas and Hondas are excellent cars, engineered with an enviable eye for efficiency and durability. They hold up that standard well. And yet even Volvos manage to outlast those vehicles. Maybe it's just something about the air in Sweden. Or in the water. Or in the meatballs. Whatever it is, Volvo has it and that attention to detail is what has kept Volvos cars running for decades.
That sort of pride in engineering is certainly present within the Volvo S60, the latest iteration of Volvo's most popular sedan to roll off the line.
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Meanwhile, at The Somme, Grandpa AGB can't contain his excitement at the prospect of yet another Essendon Collingwood match.
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I didn't watch the game, but I'm given to understand that the gold jacket came out five minutes before the end. Please let it have been true.
Your pleases are answered: he did indeed don the lamé.
And then un-donned it.
There is a God, and he loves us.
Carn, are you blogging anywhere at the moment?
Nah, not this year. They quietly cast the HS blogs adrift, dead eskimo-style, in favour of yet another message board.
I was watching the Saints merrily violate the Eagles in every available port the other week and all I could think was, thank Christ I'm not trying to put a jolly spin on this.
An ugly match. Any Eagles fan write-up would be very much in turd polishing territory.
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London's diamond district not so rock solid
Hatton Gardens, London's jewellery quarter, is feeling the pressure as online competition and rocketing rents are cutting footfall to retailers and forcing some to consider shutting altogether. Hayley Platt reports.
Diamond jewellery has been made and sold in this square half mile of London since medieval times. Hatton Garden is a collection of vaults, tunnels, stores and workshops dedicated to the craft. But with crossrail opening in just two years time - its future is in doubt. SOUNDBITE (English) REUTERS CORRESPONDENT, JAN HARVEY, SAYING: "The station every day, station only 150m from hg, bring much more footfall to the area. That's a big opportunity but it's also potentially a threat, that has attracted lots of businesses to area, it's potentially pushing up rents." Rents in the area have doubled in the last three years. And stiff competition from online retailers is also making life difficult. SOUNDBITE (English) ARLINGTON JEWELLERS, OWNER, STEPHEN BERMAN, SAYING: "We're dealers, we're traders. Every time a customer walks in it's a new deal. We're not Tiffany, I haven't got a little blue box to rely on. We have to offer more. We offer fantastic value for money." The stores' higher overheads make matching prices tough. The area has also faced criticism for failing to promote itself. Some argue that planning rules should be used to force landlords to provide space to jewellers at below market rates. But with Amazon and Goldman Sachs already moving in... And hungry young media and tech companies eyeing the area... Many jewellers may decide that a Hatton Garden store is a luxury they can't afford.


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Protection is offered through The Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA), which was passed in 1970 and amended in 1994. The PVPA is not administered by the US Patent and Trademark Office, but by the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO), under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Covers true breeding plant varieties sexually reproduced (by seed) or tuber propagated. A plant must be new, distinct, uniform, and stable
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The Mansion of Happiness (VQR Poetry) (Paperback)
Robin Ekiss's meditations on memory and mortality are a canary in the coal mine of imagination. With disembodied dolls, dank Parisian catacombs, the gilded interior of a Faberge egg, and the unfathomable edge of Niagara Falls as the dominion of these poems, reading Ekiss's work is like peering into the perfectly still world of a diorama or daguerreotype: an experience both uncanny and uncompromising.
About the Author
Robin Ekiss has received a Stegner Fellowship from Stanford and a Rona Jaffe Foundation Award for Emerging Women Writers. Her poems have appeared widely, in the "Atlantic Monthly," "Poetry," "American Poetry Review," "Ploughshares," "New England Review," and elsewhere. She lives in San Francisco, California.
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"Up from the 'dark shaft of regret,' out from the cage of 'love and rage/whose bars are meant to be broken' come the stirring, smart-as-a-whip poems of Robin Ekiss, poems that turn memory and the strange, not uncomforting burden of it up to the light of reason—and to an acknowledgment of reason's limits—poems that argue not for 'the beautiful face of forgetting,' and not so much for love's rescuing powers, but for a belief that 'we have the machinery necessary for [love]'—without which, how is rescue possible? The Mansion of Happiness is a wondrous, instructive, and everywhere graceful book and marks the arrival of a confident and haunting new voice."—Carl Phillips, author of Speak Low
"Robin Ekiss's haunting first book is replete with miniatures, with dolls and toys, with magic acts and mysterious maternal passageways. She treads the impassable route back to childhood ('the past is another country') and finds that 'the pastness of the past/isn't trapped in glass.' It's magical to find a first book that is, as Robert Frost put it, 'play for mortal stakes.'"—Edward Hirsch, author of Special Orders
"These darkly beautiful poems are unswerving in their search for a place where the inner and outer world edit one another. Robin Ekiss writes with force and elegance. The content is always there; the craft is never sacrificed. The combination makes this book a superb debut."—Eavan Boland, author of New Collected Poems
"Charmed by the curious, the miniature, and the grotesque, Robin Ekiss understands where such fascinations lead. 'In the nautilus,' she writes, 'each turn of light/ leads into darkness . . .' And into the dire complexities of feeling, recorded here with subtle formal intelligence and a deft control of tone that leads this poet's readers to remember that even dark enchantments are enchantments still."—Mark Doty, author of Fire to Fire: New and Selected Poems
"This first book of poetry takes multiple chances. The poems offer clarity and strength in their exposure of the most private emotions. However, it is the poet's ability to weave vivid, complex images that thrusts them forward, making The Mansion of Happiness a memorable debut that suggests an equally memorable future."—The Rumpus


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PVCU or uPVC is unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, a rigid polymer that can be heated and moulded for use in construction. The polyvinyl chloride or vinyl that you see in clothes like artificial leathers is the same polymer plasticised to produce a more flexible and malleable material. The polymer was initially discovered accidently on two separate occasions in the 19th century by French chemist Henri Victor Regnault in 1835 and German chemist Eugen Baumann in 1872. In both instances the discovery was made after vinyl chloride had been left exposed to sunlight. Although the potential commercial uses of the material were soon evident it initially proved too brittle and inflexible to use. In the 20th century the inclusion of additives produced a more flexible product whose use has progressively become more widespread.
uPVC is a rigid material which is non-corrosive, non-soluble and does not warp, rot or rust. It is chemically stable and so does not present a risk to health and thus can be used in applications where running water is present. It is even used to produce dental retainers and mouth guards. The colour of uPVC does not fade and runs through the thickness of the material and any surface damage like scratches can be polished out. It is easy to see why this material has found so many practical applications. It can be moulded and is lighter than most metals and woods and so is now used in place of these particularly in the manufacture of window frames and doors as it is also more thermally insulating than traditional materials.
The use of metal for drainage systems and piping has now been almost entirely replaced by uPVC as the material is cheaper, lighter, easier to mould , does not corrode and has a longer life. Replacement doors and windows are commonly uPVC although these products are often not permitted in conservation areas and are not approved for use in listed buildings. It is not known how long the lifespan of uPVC windows could be as they are a relatively new innovation but regardless of what that time proves to be these units provide superior acoustic and thermal insulation over wood and metal, are cheaper and require almost no maintenance across their lifetime. uPVC simply needs a quick wash down every so often which is why uPVC fascia boards and soffits are now also a common sight.
There have been question marks about the environmental impact of uPVC. There is no doubt that its production or incineration releases harmful chemicals into the environment and much of the waste product or used materials have ended up in landfill which is certainly not a good situation. In recent years there has been a great deal of progress with better methods for incineration being developed and a large proportion of recovered material being recycled making uPVC a renewable resource. There is still room for improvement but the situation is now moving in the right direction at least.
uPVC is a durable and inexpensive material which is ideal for such a wide variety of applications that it is undoubtedly here to stay. Whilst environmental questions remain, disposal methods are improving and a great deal of energy is saved in domestic properties each year through the use of thermally efficient uPVC windows.
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When Elton John stopped in Los Angeles this month on his latest concert tour, he came in with one of the biggest storehouses of hits in pop music history. But instead of diving headlong into his catalog, he and his old friend Leon Russell devoted the centerpiece of their time together at the Hollywood Palladium to a complete performance of their new duet album, "The Union."
The performance ran counter to several bits of conventional wisdom about pop music today: Veteran artists must rely in concert on their hits to satisfy fans, the album format is dead or dying in the era of the downloadable individual track, and the ability and willingness of the pop audience to focus attention on extended musical works is shrinking by the minute, thanks to the explosion of music instantaneously available at the click of a mouse or iPhone app.
The John-Russell show was by no means an isolated incident.
A few weeks earlier, Velvet Underground alumnus John Cale played his 1973 album, "Paris 1919," from beginning to end in concert at UCLA. On Monday and Tuesday, Roger Waters encamps at Staples Center for a full-scale re-imagining of Pink Floyd's 1979 magnum opus "The Wall."


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The future she dreamed of is gone. But perhaps a better one awaits . . .
But when she discovers he has disappeared--and that he left behind a pregnant wife--Lydia is at a loss about what to do next. The handsome sheriff urges her to trust him, but can she trust anyone in this town where secrets are as prevalent as bluebonnets in spring?
I generally enjoy these stories, they're an easy read and kinda fun because of the setting and characters however I found this one too over the top sugary for me, and not just because of the candy descriptions! I have in the past read other historical romances by Ms Cabot and enjoyed them, for example the Texas Dreams series, but to me this one was not up to the same standard of readability.
When Lydia arrives in Cimarron Creek to join her fiance and finds out not only has he disappeared but he has a pregnant wife in town she recovers quickly and with the help of the local sheriff finds herself living with his eccentric aunt. She needs a way to support herself and goes into business with this aunt by opening a sweet shop. Meanwhile there's a crimewave to solve ...
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Reese Witherspoon likes to tell a story through fashion.
The 'Wild' star - who has her own lifestyle brand Draper James - feels "very motivated" to share stories that haven't been already told through her company.
She said: "The South is on fire right now. I'm a storyteller, and fashion is storytelling, too. This has put me in a new sphere of influence. I'm very motivated to tell stories which haven't been told."
However, the 40-year-old actress - who has Ava, 16, and Deacon, 12, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe and three-year-old son Tennessee with her spouse Jim Toth - admits she was initially nervous about starting her own business with no previous experience in retail or distribution.
She added to Glamour magazine: "Starting a new business at the age of 39, not knowing anything about retail, distribution, e-commerce, net sales, I had a huge learning curve. It's all my own money, all my own time."
Meanwhile, Reese previously revealed she takes fashion advice from her daughter.
She said: "She's so much cooler than I am! She's very cutting-edge and she knows a lot about fashion, and she has her own sense of style, which is amazing.
"We try to kind of confer about new styles. She tells me whether or not I can wear things."
The pair also regularly swap clothes and Reese says her daughter has "great taste".
When asked what she's allowed to wear from her closet, she said: "Anything she wants to wear. She and I just swap clothes. She's got great taste. I love to see the way she has her own sense of style. She's a young woman and is really developing her sense of what she wants to look like.
"We actually both love the same hats, that's what's funny. And we both love makeup. We go to Sephora maybe way too much. Ridiculous. But it's fun - it's great to have a girl and get to go shopping together and buy makeup and stuff ... I really trust and value her opinion; she's a very smart young woman and she helps me make a lot of decisions."


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In these partisan, highly divided times, people ask me why I'm a Republican.
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Here's why: I like parting my hair on the side and wearing penny loafers without socks, with real pennies in them. I like showing up for meetings on time, balancing my checking account, and retiring for the night before 11.
But part of me longs to be a Democrat.
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I love buying rounds for the whole pub — to heck with fiscal sanity on the weekend! I love making grandiose promises, particularly to women, that I know I can never keep.
I have had my struggles as a Republican.
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Sometimes, I've been proud, such as during the Ronald Reagan era, when real reforms simplified our tax system and unleashed American ingenuity and economic miracles.
I was proud when Republicans took over Congress in 1995 and brought discipline to Washington. With the economy firing on all cylinders and spending restrained, our government soon began producing a surplus.
But I've often been disappointed.
In the early 2000s, a Republican Congress spent carelessly and basked shamelessly in the perks of power and corruption. A Republican president got us into an aggressive war with Iraq that would divide the country, give Democrats control of Congress, and eventually help put a novice, Barack Obama, into the presidency.
Democrats have their flaws, too.
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Democrat politicians are like Santa Claus. They love to give "free" things to people, then bask in the resulting praise.
Thanks to Democrats, college kids, even those from high-income homes, are qualifying for — and happy to accept — food stamps.
Democrat politicians thought health-care reform would win them praise. Their plan, essentially, gives people the goodies we all want — care for all, no more pre-existing condition concerns, and so on — without worrying about how we will pay for it.
I love to be generous, too — but, being a Republican, I have never figured out how to do so using other people's money.
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The truth is that both parties have good and bad sides. How can they not? We have, essentially, two parties to represent almost every interest, good and ill, in a country of 300 million people.
Radical Democrat wing nuts occupy Wall Street and poop on police cars. They chain themselves to trees and curse at lumberjacks.
Some Republicans have their own nutty ideas. A few think a woman can't get pregnant if she's raped. Others say federal funds should be used to provide marriage counseling — as though the institution of marriage is not in enough trouble already.
By and large, though, most Republicans and Democrats are good people who go to work every day, pay their bills on time, and want what is best for their country.
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Most Republicans are not the unsympathetic rich, white caricatures that some people, particularly "objective" journalists who work for big-city media outlets, wish they were.
In any event, at this point, as America is about to go over a fiscal cliff, it is good to be a Republican.
Look, Democrats, have shown regrettably little aptitude for — or interest in — getting our fiscal mess in order. Our debt is soaring under President Obama. Is anyone confident that he can fix this problem?
Republicans, though, are finally doing some good work again. Republican governors have been bringing fiscal sanity and order to state governments — the very thing we must do at the federal level.
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I hope the Republicans win the presidency, get our affairs in order, and pave the way for another era of robust economic growth.
That's why I'm a Republican — and also because I like tucking my Oxford shirts into my pants, even though nobody does that anymore.
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Falls in older adults have become an epidemic problem that jeopardizes seniors' chances to live independently. Every year in the U.S., one out of three people age 65 and over will fall. Close to 50 percent of older adults can't get up from a fall without help. Lying on the floor for an extended period of time can lead to serious complications including pressure ulcers, rhabdomyolysis, pneumonia, hypothermia, dehydration, and even death. The first line of defense in falls safety is to prevent falls, but the reality is not all falls can be prevented. The second line of defense is to prevent long lie times after the fall which can lead to these serious health complications which negatively impact the quality of life for seniors and are costly to the healthcare system. This presentation describes the complications that can result from long lie times after a fall. A healthcare professional will be able to use the information in their conversation with older adults to help them understand the importance of having a plan to get up safely after a fall and to have a way to call for quick assistance.
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At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the statistics on the incidence and prevalence of falls and their impact on seniors.
- Review the physiologic changes of aging that predispose an older adult to falls.
- Identify screening tools for falls history and risk identification.
- Discuss the serious health consequences than can result from long lie times after a fall.
- Explain the benefits of preventing long lie times for older adults and their caregivers.
- Discuss the role of health care professionals and organizations in falls prevention and preventing long lie times.
This course is accessible on the Philips Lifeline Learning Center website at https://www.theonlinelearningcenter.com/.
This course has also been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Note: Approved provider of continuing education for LCSW licensure requirements in California.
Note: This program is not accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association due to their policies.
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January is a good time to close the book on one year's finances and look ahead into the coming year. Here are my top issues to address heading into 2014:
January is a good time to close the book on one year's finances and look ahead into the coming year. Here are my top issues to address heading into 2014:
1 How are you affected by the Affordable Care Act? Did you miss the sign-up deadline for Jan. 1 coverage? You still can sign up for coverage that will begin later in the year. Go to New York state's health insurance exchange at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
If you have signed up for insurance coverage, call your insurance carrier, doctors and your local hospital today. Double-check your eligibility for covered benefits and your out-of-pocket expenses. Don't forget to make your first premium payment. No premium, no coverage.
2 Will you turn 65 this year and become Medicare eligible? Call your adviser or insurance agent to give you the "Medicare talk" or go to Medicare's website (medicare.gov) to understand your options. Not happy with your current Medicare coverage? Mark your calendar now for Medicare's open enrollment period (which usually begins in mid-October) when you can make certain plan changes.
3 Higher interest rates are predicted in 2014. It's good news for long-suffering savers, but not so good for borrowers who are considering a home purchase. Be aware of rising interest rates and generally higher home prices today if you are still sitting on the fence about buying a home in 2014. Rising rates also are a good incentive to pay down debts that are tied to variable rates.
4 Taxes, taxes and taxes. Look at your withholding amounts for this year. Are they adequate to cover your expected income in 2014? Consult your tax adviser about tax changes this year that may affect you and your business, if you own one.
5 Stock investments and 401(k) plans had a banner year in 2013. Will the double-digit returns continue in 2014? Check with your investment adviser about their outlook. After last year's run-up, does your portfolio need to be rebalanced?
6 There are still ways to make long-term care insurance affordable to meet your budget. Sit down with a knowledgeable health insurance agent to learn more. You will add much-needed financial security to your retirement plans with this portfolio addition.
7 Buying permanent (i.e. whole life or universal life) life insurance this year? Ask your agent if a long-term-care rider makes sense to pay for home care or nursing home expenses down the road.
8 Finally, do good by making donations to your local charities — and help lower your tax bill. Consider gifting a "not-much-needed" life insurance policy to a charity or setting up a special trust for gifting that provides current income and tax benefits. Everyone wins here!
Well, I have to stop now to complete my own checklist. So should you. The new year brings us time now to get them done. We'll be better off next year for it. Press on!
Robert Quinlan is an independent life and health insurance agent/broker in New Windsor. His phone number is 534-4360. His website is at QuinlanCare.com.


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The weather outside is frightful, but what are we really expecting for the winter of 2016-2017? As many of you may know, global warming is becoming increasingly worse and has caused a wide variety of weather phenomena. According to an outlook released by The Weather Company, "Winter 2016-17 may bring colder-than-average temperatures to the East early on, but this winter may end up warmer than average overall" (weather.com). This winter we are expecting an La Niña which means "sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean drop to lower-than-normal levels"(accuweather.com). With a warmer winter on the way, there are sure to be things that people are excited for and scared about.
"I'm most excited for the first snow and the skiing after it," said senior Cassandra Benthin. "My biggest fear is all of the ice this year because it warms up just enough then freezes again." Because of icy conditions, large snowfall, freezing temperatures, and fog, we have already had five school cancellations. Winters are becoming increasingly more dangerous in Michigan. According to Michigan Tech. snowfall records, this December has had the most snowfall since 2009 rolling in at 74.50 inches. For some of us, this is an exciting thing to hear. Science teacher Nicole Karle said that she is most excited for "cross country skiing and snow in general."
Even though this winter might become rough, there should be plenty of fun to look forward to if you're a snow-loving person. If you absolutely hate snow, at least you can grab a warm cup of tea and appreciate that this winter will probably be less cold than those of recent years.


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We hear it all the time from clients: "We want to avoid stock photography." "Nothing cheesy or staged." "No stock photography." Stock photography has a bad rap, and with all the Death by PowerPoint decks out there, we can understand why. But eliminating stock photography from your deck entirely is limiting and short sighted. With a dash of creativity and a keen eye for design, stock photography can do wonders to visualize and disseminate your presentation's message.
Below are five slides from a presentation we designed for Jon Acuff, bestselling author of Quitter and Stuff Christians Like. He wanted a very smart, witty deck for his Quitter conference, and our designer delivered just that by using stock photography very creatively.
When people think "stock photography," a perfectly exposed, highly saturated photo typically comes to mind. Don't limit yourself to that narrow definition. The grenade above is a stock illustration, and it gets the slide's point across masterfully. Play around with opacities and gradients to nuance the photo and background.
The easiest way to avoid cheesy, phony photos is to keep business people out of it. Start thinking outside the box. How can you say what you want to say without a using a photo of smiling businesspeople? Instead of using generic photos of people on this slide, our designer thought outside the box and used skeletons of people. The same idea is disseminated but in a much more creative way.
A good place to start is by brainstorming metaphors that appropriately describe the concept you're discussing. In the above slide, for example, the message is "Start Somewhere." What images, words and ideas come to your mind when you think of that phrase? Our designer used a blank road sign, which perfectly conveys the point in a single image.
Consider using a common color tinting or photo effect to unify all the slides in the deck, and think about integrating type into the photo (like in the above slide) so it doesn't look like it was just pasted on top of the photo.
Finally, the way you angle and crop a stock photo adds a lot of power to the image. The above image is obviously stock, but the interesting way that it's cropped (just showing the legs) makes it work. Also, notice how the designer incorporated the 'patience' text into the photo by reflecting it on the water.
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Our football match prediction:
Following a 2-0 loss to Roma, Udinese did well to beat Empoli in their first home game of the season. To make things even better for the fans, the Zebrette managed to shock Milan at Stadio San Siro at the weekend and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Chievo. Udinese aim to retain their spot in the top half of the table and it remains to be seen if they are capable of keeping their third consecutive clean sheet in the national championship. Chievo, on the other hand, were on the verge of beating Lazio at the weekend, but they eventually shared the spoils with the capital club. The Mussi Volanti will be more than happy with one point from Sunday's football match against Udinese, but given the Zebrette's recent form, we predict that Rolando Maran and his men are going to return home empty-handed.
Highlighted Player (Duvan Zapata):
Duvan Zapata was born in Cali, Colombia on 1 April, 1991. The 186-cm-tall attacker started his youth career at America de Cali, playing for the club between 2004 and 2008. In 2008 he made his debut for the first team and three years later he scored his first hat-trick for the Colombian outfit, in a 3-2 win over Deportivo Pereira. In 2011 he signed a loan deal with Estudiantes and he found the net for the Argentine team on his debut against Belgrano. After scoring 11 goals in 37 appearances for Estudiantes, the Colombian striker joined Napoli in 2013, but he failed to establish himself as a first-choice attacker. On 22 July, 2015 Zapata joined fellow Serie A team Udinese on loan and it has to be noted that he scored eight goals in 24 league appearances for the Zebrette. Duvan Zapata has 5 caps for Colombia U20 team, but he has yet to make his debut for the senior side.
Highlighted Team (Chievo Verona):
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona shortly Chievo Verona is an Italian football club founded in 1929 and is currently active in the Serie A. The club is hosting it's games in the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi which holds a capacity for 42 000 football fans. Chievo Verona shares the stadium with their city rivals Hellas Verona. After a couple of years playing in the Serie B the club from Verona managed to reach the Serie A in 2009/2010. Since the club is active in the Serie A the best performance was in the season 2011/2012 where Chievo Verona was able to end 10th on the Serie A table.Chievo Verona never managed to reach the group stage in a European top league. In the past Chievo got knocked out several times in the UEFA cup qualifiers and one time in the Champions League qualification stage. Known players that wore the Chievo Verona kit in their career are: Amauri, Brighi, Perrotta and Barzagli


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ST. CLOUD -- One person was taken to St. Cloud Hospital after an early morning house fire Thursday.
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Friends describe her as perfect with a beautiful smile, kind to everyone and always willing to help.
But Andrea Barlow knew she wasn'tperfect. She was at peace with herself, and perhaps that's why people loved to be around her.
At her funeral yesterday, a friend read from Andrea's journal, inwhich she wrote of her faith in God.
"You have taught me that I do not need to be a perfect person and things will work out."
Andrea, a 16-year old junior at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, died Sunday from massive head injuries suffered in a car crash Friday while she was on her way to school with two friends.