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Can anything be done about Beijing's 'airpocalypse?'
Mark Clifford joins Dorian Warren to discuss his new book, "The Greening of Asia: The Business Case for Solving Asia's Environmental Emergency," and what innovative strategies Asian countries and companies are employing to solve their pollution crisis.
Telling Lincoln's story, through his step-mother
On the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's assassination, author Jeff Oppenheimer stops by to discuss his new book, "That Nation Might Live – One Afternoon with Lincoln's Stepmother."


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By Sergio Díaz De Rojas
When Doug Thomas approached Piano & Coffee with a collaborative idea in mind, I knew it was the perfect moment to demonstrate why our motto is 'imagine, collaborate, create'. At that time, I was planning to set up an imprint for limited edition physical releases inside the ambient and neo-classical music scenes, and this project was the ideal first step into that adventure.
Doug wanted to release music through a record label but he didn't have the time nor the resources to compose and record an album. After I offered my help, he went back to an unfinished project from 2015 called 'Ballades' and decided to finish it, so we could produce it and release it through piano and coffee records. With the support of Sonorospace, we came across four talented and generous musicians – Marta Cascales, Manos Milonakis, Marek Votruba, and Muriël Bostdorp – that were willing to perform and record each piece from the EP. And, with the support of three Piano & Coffee artists, we were able to take care of every visual aspect of the release – the album art, a music video, and the limited-edition CDs design.
Today, two months later, 'Ballades' is ready to be released, and is the perfect example of what can be achieved through well-planned collaboration, no matter the barriers.
'Matryoshka-toska' is the first single and final track of 'Ballades' and was recorded in Amsterdam by Muriël Bostdorp. It is, according to Doug, the icing on the cake of this project. It swings you to the rhythm of its melody, which is quite catchy, and evolves in tempo and dynamic during the second section of the piece, to finally return to the melody of the beginning but in a lower register and with a slightly softer execution, bringing images to my mind of someone going back home after an agitated journey.
The four pieces in 'Ballades' are an amalgam of minimalism, romanticism, and the fresh compositional style Doug Thomas has developed during these years, which has been perfectly understood by the four performers and brought to life by piano and coffee records.
The EP will be released on November 17 on limited edition CD (preorder at Bandcamp). While you wait for it, enjoy Matryoshka-toska.

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About The Teacher
Tibetan Yantra Yoga Instructor, Certified Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Kunye Massage Pracitioner
In the essence of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Tibetan Yantra Yoga I discovered a simple truth: our body and mind are interdependent and the bridge between them is our energy. We can use our physical body to coordinate our energy by balancing our food and behavior, working with points on our body with Tibetan Kunye Massage and governing our breathe with awareness through Yantra Yoga. When we coordinate our energy our mind finds its natural relaxation. In today's society there are more and more stresses leading to suffering related to uncoordinated energy such as insomnia, anxiety and depression. When our body is healthy, our energy is coordinated and our mind is naturally relaxed we can authentically enjoy this precious life we have. Tibetan Medicine and Yantra Yoga offer the time-tested knowledge to achieve this and I'm here to help you discover that.
Yantra Yoga
Synchronizing every movement with conscious breathing we find ourselves in a perfectly relaxed state. In Yantra Yoga asanas you will find similarities to the popular Hatha Yoga, but the primary focus is on the breath, not the physical training of muscles and flexibility. Each yoga sequence performed in Yantra Yoga aims to guide the breath into a natural harmony with the mind and body. One of the oldest recorded systems of Yoga that exists in the world, for centuries Yantra was a closely guarded secret reserved for advanced yogic practitioners. In light of its universal benefits for humanity, Yantra Yoga was first introduced to the West in the 1970s by the famous Tibetan scholar and professor, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
At this time there are only 7 authorized Yantra Yoga instructors in the US, 2 of which live in California. I teach Yantra Yoga in various venues – classes in yoga studios and local centers, health events, corporate wellness classes, festivals and more.
If you are interested in getting familiar with this unique method or wish to organize an illuminating class at your studio or presentation at your event, we are happy to collaborate with you.
My Qualifications
In 2009 I graduated the first-ever Shang Shung Institute 4-year program of Traditional Tibetan Medicine receiving certification from Qinghai Universities Tibetan Medicine Department, one of the most prominent schools of Tibetan Medicine in Tibet, after doing 3 months of internship in their hospital and passing their final exams. In 2013 I was authorized to teach Yantra Yoga by Professor Namkhai Norbu, the founder of the Dzogchen Community and Shang Shung Institute.


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How To Prepare For An Essay Contest
Taking part in an essay contest can be very rewarding in terms of learning about a topic that is relevant to society or education. Many institutions around the world have realized that contests bring out the best in students. It is also possible to participate in international contests by submitting an essay online. There are many important issues that concern the world at present. Well written essays on topics like unemployment, poverty, terrorism, and international treaties concern all countries of the world. It has become important for students to participate in efforts being made to eradicate the evils of the world by different governments in their own capacity and collectively. They must learn about modernization and the benefits it brings to their own country and to the world at large.
Many contests are held every year to introduce youngsters to an important issue. For example, the National Peace Essay Contest held by The United States Institute of Peace asked for an essay on governance, corruption, and conflict for the period 2010-2011. Every country has its own share of corruption and issues of concern. The percentage of corruption may vary, but the root cause of it all must be understood. Students could play an important role in eradicating it in the future. Students are encouraged to participate in the contest with cash prizes, including a $10,000 first prize.
The internet has been instrumental in bringing awareness among the youth about such issues. Imagine students sitting at remote computer stations thousands of miles away entering a contest of this sort and researching over the internet for content related to it. The amount of information available to them is truly mind boggling. Reference to content on similar topics written by experts in the field would expose students to the topic being analyzed.
The Fountainhead essay contest, organized by the Ayn Rand Institute (ARI), has been instrumental in motivating students to read the best seller novel The Fountainhead. Published in 1943, it was written by Ayn Rand and highlights the modern thinking of the main character Howard Roark. The institute has recognized the role Ayn Rand has played in promoting modern architecture. It is now trying to motivate teenagers into achieving great heights by reading the book and participating in the contest.
The role of an essay contest has been established. With most governments around the world making a conscious effort to educate the youth in matters of the world, students have been exposed to many international contests. Most institutions recognize the fact that youth across the globe may or may not have opportunities to participate in advanced studies. The contest, therefore, is open to all who wish to participate. An age limit is fixed to ensure that one who takes part in the contest is within the stipulated age group which would is normally between 18 to 25 years. Complex but transparent methods of assessment ensure that students would want to take part in such contests. Finalists are normally invited to a felicitation ceremony at the headquarters of the organizing institution. Also, essays are published in important publications, both online and offline.


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An Amazing Safari in Udawalawe National Park
We had the most amazing time on our Elephant Safari at Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka. We had hear that Yala National Park could be quite busy so we opted for a safari at Udawalawe National Park instead and it didn't disappoint!read more
3 days in Kandy…without any Candy
We had a great time during our 3 days in Kandy, Sri Lanka. In fact, the only downside was our accommodation! We went for daily walks around the lake, took in all the sites, and ate the delicious food. Kandy had lots of wildlife especially around the lake and we even saw a few monitor lizards!read more
Haruru Falls Walk – Hiking in the Bay of Islands
The Haruru Falls trail was a great little walk that I did when we were staying in Paihia in the Bay of Islands. It seems like forever ago now but we finally got around to uploading the video from that day. We've had a busy, complicated couple of months in NZ and we're...read more
Cape Reinga Tour – Where Two Oceans Meet
When we first looked at doing a Cape Reinga Tour we assumed we'd just drive ourselves up there. That was before we ended up staying in Paihia in the Bay of Islands and realising the drive was close to 4 hours. Each way. Want to jump straight to watching our vlog from...read more
Touring the Turquoise Water of the Bay of Islands
After I 'fed the fish' over the back of the boat during our whale watching trip in Monterey, I was pretty sure I wouldn't get on a boat again. But knowing how beautiful the Bay of Islands are and that we'd likely be staying in calmer waters, I figured I'd give it one...read more
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Aarhus Vand and Blue Ocean Robotics have initiated a partnership to develop robotic technology for wastewater treatment plants. Drone technology for inspection of wastewater basins and sewage systems, as well as robotics for the maintenance of outdoor areas at wastewater treatment plants, have potential to both improve the working environment for the employees and make wastewater treatment cheaper and more efficient.
In a partnership, Aarhus Vand and Blue Ocean Robotics have identified a number of potential ways to use robot technology at wastewater treatment plants. The aim is to investigate how the work environment, productivity, and resource utilization can be improved in the wastewater industry - not only in Denmark but also globally.
The work process in the wastewater industry includes many different tasks, from the actual wastewater treatment to cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the treatment plants. Moreover, employees are at risk of being exposed to pathogenic bacteria when they are in contact with different surfaces, water, and sludge. Thus, the employees at Aarhus Vand have a great interest in working with technology that can make their everyday lives more efficient and healthier.
At the same time, the City of Aarhus has an annual population growth of 5,000 people. Therefore, a wastewater company like Aarhus Vand each year has to increase the capacity for wastewater treatment while ensuring that wastewater being discharged into lakes and sea is clean. Thus, innovation plays an important role in the development of a new Marselisborg ReWater wastewater treatment plant, which will become the world's most resource efficient wastewater treatment plant. Even though it will take eight years before the new wastewater treatment plant is finalized, it is important for Aarhus Vand to think innovatively in order to ensure a better working environment and secure their global leadership in energy efficiency, energy production, and resource utilization in wastewater treatment plants.
- Due to the strong population growth in metropolitan areas, we need to consider sustainability and create disruptive technology - also in the wastewater industry. Ahead of us lie big challenges such as climate change and lack of resources, and therefore we need to carefully consider how we can do things differently with the help of innovation and new technology. In the partnership with Blue Ocean Robotics, we have merged robotic technology and sustainability which has resulted in new and exciting perspectives that also have an export potential. The know-how and products we develop in Aarhus will definitely be applicable in other parts of the world, says Innovation manager at Aarhus Vand, Karsten Lumbye Jensen.
The goal of the partnership between Aarhus Vand and Blue Ocean Robotics is to identify unexplored areas and work processes in wastewater treatment and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, where robots can create an increased value. Through a RoBi-Roadmap, which is part of Blue Ocean Robotics' partnership model, RoBi-X, a number of robot potentials and development opportunities have been identified based on research and studies of workflows and areas at Aarhus Vand's wastewater treatment plant. With this knowledge, Aarhus Vand can strategically create a more technological approach for the future and deliver strong innovative and sustainable solutions to the wastewater industry.
- The wastewater industry is an industry where robot technology has had little impact so far. In collaboration with Aarhus Vand, we will develop innovative solutions for efficient operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants. Our RoBi-X partnership model provides a great starting point for the development of new scalable solutions for the wastewater industry, where innovation and end users are in focus, says CEO at Blue Ocean Robotics, Claus Risager.
Soon Aarhus Vand will decide which of the identified potential robotic solutions they want to develop together with Blue Ocean Robotics. Karsten Lumbye Jensen from Aarhus Vand points out that robotic technology can be used for inspection of wastewater basins and sewer systems, for maintenance of outdoor areas at wastewater treatment plants and for reduce heavy lifting at the plants.
At a ceremony November 21 hosted by Danish ambassador in Portugal, Michael Suhr, Aarhus Vand and Águas de Portugal signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Águas de Portugal is Portugal's public holding for the water sector.
From left: COO Claus Homann, Aarhus Vand, CEO Lars Schrøder, Aarhus Vand, CEO João Nuno Mendes, Águas de Portugal, Managing Director Alexandra Serra, Águas de Portugal Internacional, Head of Engineering Department Nuno Broco, Águas de Portugal.
The memorandum is a bilateral agreement for future sharing of knowledge and best efficient practices in water supply and wastewater management.
All participants enthusiastically engaged in exchanging views on the challenges faced by water utilities, from management to operational level, including disruption and digitalization in the water sector.
The agreement is Aarhus Vand's contribution to a more sustainable and efficient water sector in Portugal.
Silicon Valley is undoubtedly the world's most famous hub for tech entrepreneurship, innovation and world-class research. At its core lies a cocktail of willingness to take risks, to work across professional boundaries and to radically change the world as we see it through ambitious business models and successful application of new technology. One code that Silicon Valley Ecosystem hasn't cracked yet is the global water challenge. Water is still on the top of the list of global risk factors – either there is too little, too much or it is of too poor quality. And it is not just a problem in developing countries.
Read the blog "Will Silicon Valley Transform the Global Water Sector?" by Jacob Vind, Head of the Danish Water Technology Alliance in Chicago Ill. and Silicon Valley, CA.
In a world with fast growing populations and urbanisation, sustainable water systems become increasingly important. At Creativity World Forum 2017 we invite the participants to learn, see and experience how to make water a nice, convenient and mundane commodity.
Aarhus Water runs a state of the art treatment plant in Aarhus - Marselisborg Wasterwater Treatment Plant. It doesn't only have zero-impact, but a positive impact in that it produces energy or cleanses water without washing out chemicals.
Now we have raised the bar even higher. During the next decade, we are developing and building the next generation of water treatment plants with Marselisborg ReWater. Here the aim is to also to be an activity centre for the whole city and a good neighbour in the local area – and of course keep up the good stuff on treating waste water and producing energy for Aarhus.
At the Creativity World Forum 2017 we run a break out session where we give an exceptional view into the play between city and water, open honestly for the real life challenge in this transformation from necessity to experience. We invite the participants to join us in a working session where we will be exploring the link between water, community engagement, our senses and physical dimensions such as space and location.
See more about the break out session.
Aarhus Municipality and Aarhus Vand have signed a 4-year cooperation agreement with India on the management of water in the city of Udaipur. It is a cooperation at authority level the purpose of which is to pave the way for Danish exports of water technology solutions.
Udaipur - raw water intake at Jaisamand Water Treatment Plant. The supply of drinking water should be based primarily on surface water. This water comes from Lake Jaisamand, approximately 50 km off Udaipur.
The cooperation between Udaipur and Aarhus was officially initiated in November of 2016 when the Mayor of Aarhus, Jacob Bundsgaard, visited Udaipur and signed a cooperation agreement. The cooperation covers water management in Udaipur, and the intention is also to support activities in the State of Gujarat through a so-called water hub between Gujarat and Denmark.
Overall, the cooperation agreement must support increased relations between India and Denmark, contribute to poverty eradication, improved regulation in the field of water and furthermore support the export opportunities of the Danish water sector in India.
The cooperation is financed by development funds through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and supported by a growth consultant, who has been employed at the Embassy in Udaipur since August 2017. In June, representatives from Aarhus Municipality and Aarhus Vand visited Udaipur to identify the areas to be covered by the cooperation. Following the discussions with the Indian partners, cooperation will be sought in the following areas:
Reduction of water loss
Udaipur wants to establish a stable water supply all round the clock. Today there is only pressure on the drinking water system a few hours daily, and in some places not even on a daily basis. The water loss is great, and if a stable water supply is to be established, it is necessary to reduce the water loss.
Gas and energy production at the wastewater treatment plant
Today, one wastewater treatment plant in Udaipur treats 25 million litres of wastewater per day, which is about 30 percent of the city's wastewater. In coming years, the intention is to establish treatment of the city's entire wastewater. Gas production has not been established, and due to insufficient supply from the public electricity network, the current wastewater treatment plant is operated on generators. Therefore, the plan is for a future treatment plant to produce energy based on the resources contained in the wastewater.
Restoration of lakes
Udaipur is a tourist destination - especially because of the beautiful lakes and the many palaces and temples located by the lakes. Unfortunately, the lakes are not in a good condition due to the discharge of untreated wastewater and litter. Therefore, cooperation has been planned on the wastewater structure, separation of rainwater harvesting and wastewater, monitoring and possible restoration of lakes.
Udaipur - a newly established pumping station at Fateh Sagar Lake.
Udaipur - a bridge by Lake Pichola.
Claus Moeller Pedersen from Aarhus Vand is speaking at the World Water-Tech North America summit on Nov 2-3. on the panel debate "Energy and Resource Recovery; A New Paradigm for Utilities".
In this article Claus Moeller Pedersen tells about the pioneering Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant and how Aarhus Vand is positioning itself as energy self-sufficient.
About World Water-Tech
Launched in London in the Spring of 2012, World Water-Tech has expanded into a global series of events and established itself as a meeting place for international stakeholders focused on advancing the commercialisation of advanced water and wastewater solutions.
Aarhus Vand is looking at India's Smart Cities project to lend our expertise in setting up integrated sewage treatment plants with a focus on generating power. To start with we're looking at Udaipur in Rajasthan to provide our domain expertise.
Udaipur - bridge at Lake Pichola.
By Lise Karstenskov Hughes, Aarhus Vand
Wastewater treatment consumes large amounts of energy. At the same time, energy, nutrients and other valuable materials can be recovered from wastewater, recycled and reused. Around the world, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are transitioning to being engines of the circular economy, presenting an opportunity to accelerate innovations that support greater efficiencies and sustainability in the sector.
In Aarhus, the Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has demonstrated that energy positive wastewater treatment is possible – reaching a staggering energy efficiency rate of 153 %. The benefits, and opportunities, ahead are so great that a planned new plant will be named a resource plant, not a WWTP – Marselisborg ReWater. The new plant will be one of the case studies presented at NORDIWA, the Nordic Wastewater Conference in Aarhus October 10-12, together with other examples of innovative wastewater management and treatment that can inspire water utilities to become resource stewards.
Energy and water linkages matter
The International Energy Association estimates that global electricity consumption will double within the next 25 years. Energy is as indispensable to water, as water is for energy production, and puts water at the centre of both Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on water and Goal 7 on providing clean energy for all. The water industry needs to rethink the way they operate if we're to achieve both goals.
Pumping, treating and distributing water use up to 8 % of global energy generation, and wastewater is the source of around 8 % of total greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union has recognised the potential of wastewater services to contribute to its overall greenhouse gas reduction targets, alongside solid waste management and the open burning of waste.
Global figures demonstrate the strong link between water and energy. Water accounts for 4 % of global electricity consumption – equivalent to Russia's annual electricity consumption. At city level, drinking water provision and wastewater treatment account for between 30 – 50 % of electricity bills. Without changes, this will only continue to grow with growing global demand for both water and energy.
In Denmark, this is not the case. The Ministry for Environment and Food reports that energy consumption in the water sector has declined by more than 20% over the last five years. The sector as a whole is moving towards energy neutrality, going from producing 12% of the energy it consumes to 27% today.
From wastewater treatment plant to resource recovery plant
Aarhus Vand plans to make Marselisborg ReWater the world's most resource efficient WWTP. The ambition is not only to meet the current and future requirements for treatment of wastewater, but to produce energy from the wastewater to make the supply of drinking water and wastewater treatment energy neutral.
Marselisborg ReWater will extract and utilize valuable resources from the wastewater that are currently considered as waste products. This 'waste' can be transformed into 'green' power, heating or fertiliser. Even today, the plant can produce surplus heat for the district heating network equivalent to the annual energy consumption of 500 households.
Innovation and research towards the circular economy is called for now
Aarhus Vand knows that constructing the world's most efficient WWTP cannot be achieved using today's technologies and solutions. The intention is not to build a plant that stands unchanged for the next hundred years, but a plant that can be constantly improved, function as a test site for new or optimised treatment, and where resource recovery processes can take place. This is why an important element in the construction of Marselisborg ReWater is the development of a new innovation strategy including 15 innovation challenges to be addressed – and further developed – in the coming years.
One water utility cannot solve all the challenges on its own. Aarhus Vand is inviting companies, knowledge institutions and citizens to work with them to develop Marselisborg ReWater into the future.
Californian authorities will use Danish water technology in order to generate an overview of the areas and the groundwater resources that have been affected by the drought in the state. Furthermore, this project will accelerate the opportunity to utilize fresh groundwater within the drinking water supply.
California authorities will now focus on mapping the groundwater resources in order to make the water cache more sustainable. In that connection, there has been focus on Danish solutions and knowhow. This program has been developed based on a groundwater-mapping program throughout the past 15 years.
"The Danish business sector creates exceptional solutions for the management of water by cooperation between Danish companies. They focus on collecting solutions from different Danish suppliers in order to create a turnkey project (or, package solution) – even for great and complex projects in e.g. the US" said Mads Lebech CEO of Industriens Fond, who was a part of initiating our team the Water Technology Alliance (WTA).
Salty or Fresh?
"One of the numerous challenges that the authorities of California currently face is gaining an overview of the fresh groundwater and the water movement in the coastal areas where it compounds with the salty seawater. This challenge will be approached by Danish companies, and there will be focus on the managing of the fresh groundwater and the salty groundwater in a large area by Monterey Bay", Jacob Vind, head of the WTA, explains regarding one of the projects.
This project will be executed by the companies SkyTEM Surveys, from Aarhus, I-GIS, from Risskov and Rambøll, from Copenhagen. SkyTEM Surveys will map the Californian underground with advanced scanning equipment. I-GIS will provide 3D visualization software and Rambøll will deliver counselling and data analysis.
Sustainable Water Catchment
Another challenge in California, within the water field, is developing a better overview of the aquifers' delimitation. Based on this, the second project focuses on advanced data management and ground-based geophysics by mapping the aquifers' delimitation.
"Based on old and new data, we provide 'incorporate interpretation', which helps us gain a more detailed insight into the siting of the groundwater", Max Halkjær from Rambøll explains.
This project will be executed by Rambøll and I-GIS in corporation with a local consultant.
A Successful Export Approach
The WTA was established in 2015 with a purpose of disseminating knowledge about the Danish water model, and supporting the Danish water industry in the process of entering the American market.
Max Halkjær emphasizes the structure of the WTA and their export approach as a crucial element in relation to the successful Danish companies:
"A model has been established, where Danish water companies are represented in form of three permanent employees located in California, as a part of the Danish Trade Council. These employees are specialized within the water field and are determined to create cooperation. The California authorities are very interested in cooperating, which has created many opportunities".
The WTA collaboration is supported by Industriens Fond. Their experience in the California market with the WTA has been positive. Mads Lebech explains:
"Projects like these, where Danish companies jointly create system solutions, pose great potential. It is great to see specific projects which are eyed by the WTA collaboration in California, which we have supported in the past three years."
The Water Technology Alliance, an arm of the Danish Trade Council in California consists of, Aarhus Vand, Kamstrup, Applied Biomimetic, Danfoss, Grundfoss, Smith Innovation, DHI, AVK, LiqTech and Leif Koch A/S. And as previously mentioned, Rambøll, SkyTEM, and I-GIS.
The Water Technology Alliance, a team within the Energy and Environment arm of the Trade Council of Denmark, recently hosted two workshops comprised of industry experts and playmakers from the American Midwest market and from Denmark. The aim is to introduce Danish solutions to these markets.
The wastewater markets in Illinois and Indiana are some of the most developed in the United States. The Midwestern market is thriving, but is still facing industry challenges such as increasing demand for energy efficiency, stricter green energy standards and fast approaching regulations including restrictions on nitrate and phosphorus levels.
The Water Technology Alliance has been aiming to introduce Danish solutions to these markets. The overall goal is to bring Danish solutions into the American market, developing the American market and spreading Danish technology and system solutions globally.
COO and Chief of Strategic Development for Aarhus Vand, Claus Homann, was keynote speaker at the AQUASIS conference that took place in Lisbon at the 17th May.
The event, having as central theme "Water 4.0 – Wise Cities", had 424 participants, representing 161 Portuguese entities: 73 water and waste water utilities companies, 72 water sector related companies and 16 Institutions/ Universities.
The Forum 5th edition was dedicated to the contribution of information technologies to a more intelligent management of the urban water cycle.
It brought together management entities from all over Portugal and national and international speakers of excellence. Claus Homann, Director of Operations of the Danish managing entity Aarhus Vand, and Christopher Gasson, consultant and editor of Global Water Intelligence, were the invited international keynote speakers.
COO Claus Homann, Aarhus Vand, speaks over the theme "The Borderless Water Utility".
Opening the event, the President of the Board of Directors of AQUASIS, welcomed all participants. In her speech, she highlighted the importance given to information systems and technologies in the efficient, sustainable and modern management of water supply and sanitation systems. The will of knowledge sharing was demonstrated by the great adhesion to the Forum.
The opening round had the honorable presence of:
João Matos Fernandes, Minister of Environment
João Nuno Mendes, President of Águas de Portugal Group
José Agostinho Ribau Esteves, President of the municipality of Aveiro
André dos Santos Matos Rijo, President of the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos
Maria Rafaela Matos, LNEC Department of Environment Coordinator Researcher
The Minister of the Environment, Mr. João Pedro Matos Fernandes, highlighted the importance of the Forum and the theme addressed, mentioning that Water 4.0 marked "... the definitive and unquestionable entry of Information Technologies into the daily activities of the Managing Entities of water supply systems and wastewater drainage."
In his speech, the Minister also highlighted the need for a paradigm shift towards efficient water management, contributing to a better quality service and the search for more sustainable solutions. Both from the economic point of view and from the environmental point of view.
Ulrik Folkmann has started his new position May 1, 2017 with WTA Chicago, where he will take over for Flemming Møller.
Ulrik Folkmann (to the left) is 45 years old and has previously been working as a operations manager at Hedensted Spildevand in Denmark. He has educational experience as a management consultant and has 25 years of experience within the wastewater industry.
Internationally, Ulrik Folkmann has, among other places, been working in Cyprus, where he was responsible for start-up of a sewage treatment plant and pumping station, as well as training the operation staff.
For the next two years, he will be a part of The Danish Trade Council, which operates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and is located at The Consulate General of Chicago. Ulrik Folkmann will function as liaison between the Danish partners in WTA Chicago and the American actors within the wastewater industry aiming to create business opportunities for Danish Companies in the US.
"I want to be a part of promoting export of Danish wastewater solutions in the US. It will create more jobs for the Danes, and it will contribute to create a better water environment in the US," is his answer to why he applied for the job.
The first important task for Ulrik Folkmann is to plan and execute a workshop, directed towards American utility workers and key players within the wastewater industry. The workshop will focus on energy optimization and energy production on the treatment plants. Furthermore, he will be responsible for staying in close contact with established clients and reaching out to new potential clients.
Ulrik Folkmann will take over for Flemming Møller (to the right), who will return to Aarhus Vand. However, Flemming Møller will still be working with The Danish Trade Council and will be representing Aarhus Vand in projects such as the Glenbard Wastewater Facility in Chicago. Furthermore, he will be the representative in the cooperation with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago that focuses on knowledge sharing concerning water technology across the Atlantic.
A fact finding tour to Denmark increases awareness of innovative technology and energy efficiency.
Guest article by Henriette B. Kingman
Energy Efficient Wastewater Treatment in the spotlight as the country of Denmark warms up to spring
On March 4, 2017, at the invitation of the Water Technology Alliance (WTA), a group of American wastewater officials gathered in Aarhus, Denmark, for a week of inspiration and sharing ideas about wastewater treatment in Denmark and the US. The WTA was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to service Danish companies that either wish to enter the North American water and wastewater market or further grow their US presence and activities. WTA is working on strengthening its network within the water and wastewater community through plant visits, the conducting of workshops, and by arranging fact-finding visits to Denmark, and is devoted to collaboration between companies and nations to create responsible, economically sustainable utility programs.
The group on tour at Odense WWTP.
WTA's American tour group consisted of a dynamic group of industry leaders from public agencies and consultancy groups alike. The diverse group of individuals hailed from California, Illinois, and Indiana. All areas of water and sanitation management in the US were equally represented: attendees ranged from Bobbi Larson, Executive Director at the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) to representatives from engineering firms and regional waste management facilities.
The group from America included representatives from public agencies and consultants from California, Illinois, and Indiana. Representatives from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) were also invited. CASA is an association of local agencies engaged in advancing the recycling of wastewater into usable water, generation of renewable energy, and other valuable resources to create a clean and sustainable environment for Californians. For them, this trip was an opportunity to observe a leader in utility management in hopes of incorporating their progressive practices into California's own leading sustainability efforts.
A welcome from Aarhus Water
The group spent their first night in Aarhus City and, the next morning, departed for Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for an educational day hosted by Aarhus Water. Ditte Lyng Rosenquist kicked off the day with a presentation about the Danish transition
to a green economy, courtesy of State of Green.
Ditte Rosenquist describes the State of Green.
What is State of Green?
StateofGreen.com is an official online resource that provides access to information about Denmark's groundbreaking green technology and environmental knowledge base. The State of Green organization is
a public-private partnership founded by the Danish Government, the Confederation of Danish Industry, the Danish Energy Association, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council, and the Danish Wind Industry
State of Green is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, but provides services to individuals and entities worldwide.
State of Green's presentation transitioned into an eye-opening tour of WWTP - despite the snow and cold weather - led by WWTP's own operations manager, Flemming Husum.
Aarhus - Marselisborg Treatment Plant leads the way in energy recovery
Marselisborg Treatment Plant in Aarhus serves 355,000 people. Despite its large scale, the plant is one of the most energy efficient plants in the world, with its biogas production alone supporting the entire plant's energy usage. The US tour group enjoyed an up-close tour of the facilities and technologies that make them a top contender in international energy efficiency.
During the walk-through, attendees learned that Marselisborg also participates in an efficient heat-recovery system that allows them to sell energy. In a few short years, it will be one of two large plants servicing the second largest city of Denmark, as the current four plants will merge with each other.
The group on tour at Marselisborg WWTP - Aarhus.
DHI takes efficiency models to a new level
After the tour - and back in the warm conference room—the group settled in for a presentation by Mikkel Holmen Andersen from DHI. Mikkel shared insight into DHI's approach to process optimization and their use of advanced controls to achieve an impressively low energy consumption.
DHI: Transforming the way we think about resource conservation
DHI is a research-based specialty consultant with 1,100 employees and 30 local offices worldwide. DHI provides innovative and green solutions for water management and wastewater treatment, and specialize in strategies for savings and reuse in water and energy-intensive industries.
During the talk, CASA members and other attendees learned how DHI assesses and optimizes plant performance. By looking at a treatment plant, DHI can uncover weaknesses in the aeration system and assess whether the operation of the blowers should be changed. They provide comprehensive understanding of the plant performance though online measurements, insight into the plant's carbon footprint due to greenhouse gas emissions, and practical solutions to emission reductions through adjustments in plant operations.
DHI takes its name from the Danish Hydraulic Institute, which was founded in 1964 by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Today, DHI is a separate organization, but they still partner with DTU for many endeavors. Their head office is in Hoersholm, Denmark.
Jean-Marc Petit proudly sports the CASA colors during DK tour.
Participants discuss what DK and the US can learn from each other in a breakout session.
Randy Lee, IEUA, capturing Odense WWTP.
Chris Finton (Central Marin SD), Chris Berch and Randy Lee (IEUA) on tour at Odense WWTP.
Per Henrik Nielsen proudly displays the final product at Odense WWTP.
Karri Ving, Alex Moit, Scott Goldman and Chris Berch on tour at Odense WWTP.
Scott Goldman and Jason Dow, members of the CASA Board of Directors, at Odense WWTP tour.
DAY 2: New city, inspiringly consistent approach to sustainability
The second day began bright and early with a short drive to Vandcenter Syd (VCS) in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark and the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen. Vandcenter Syd services Odense's population of approximately 175,000 people. CASA and their fellow travelers also visited Ejby Mølle, a treatment plant serving 200,000 local residents. Much like Marselisborg, their biogas production covers the facility's energy usage. Tour participants also learned that the facility recovers heat and sells more energy than they use, positioning them as one of the top treatment facilities worldwide.
The tour of the WWTP left the group very impressed with the magnificent architecture and low energy consumption, a feature they have in common with the Marselisborg WWTP. Of the impressive tour and the trip as a whole, Bobbi Larson, Executive Director of CASA, said, "The WTA were great hosts and everyone learned a lot about Denmark's very progressive and impressive water leadership and technology. The trip was very well organized, very professional, extremely informative and fun."
The Danish EPA works closely with the Danish treatment plants
Following the tour, the group was welcomed by Mikkel Hall, Deputy Director of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Environment and Food. Mikkel gave a talk about Denmark's strict regulatory requirements for WWTPs, particularly for nutrients. Despite these regulations, the collaborative approach the EPA takes - focusing on water quality outcomes - results in environmentally sound and forward-thinking results, which left a deep impression on the American delegation.
The US delegation visiting Danfoss electronics.
DAY 3: A day of vision and first-class technology
On the third day, the group divided. Half of the attendees went to visit Danfoss in Nordborg; the other group went to visit Grundfoss in Bjerringbro and then to Landia in Lem.
Danfoss provides low-voltage drives for Marselisborg Treatment Plant
The Danfoss visitors had an enlightening tour. Over the course of the day, they learned about how Danfoss Drives provides low-voltage VLT AC drives in a power range up to 5.3 MW. AC drives can also be known by various other names such as variable speed drives, adjustable speed drives, variable frequency drives or frequency converters.
The use of frequency converters can assist control blowers, pumps and other motorized equipment in adapting to the changing demand. With a wide variety of built-in functionality, they improve energy efficiency, and Danfoss has clearly refined the art of climate-friendly solutions that don't sacrifice on quality.
The Danfoss head office is in Nordborg, Denmark. It was founded in 1933 by Mads Clausen. Today, Danfoss has grown to employ more than 25,000 employees worldwide.
Grundfos pumps are used at the Marselisborg Treatment Plant
Meanwhile, the second tour group went on to explore Grundfos, a company that manufactures all kinds of pumps for water and wastewater applications. They also provide a wide range of controls and monitoring equipment, and the group enjoyed an insightful look at how they maximize energy efficiency for the plant.
The Grundfos head office is in Bjerringbro, Denmark. It was founded in 1940 and now has more than 18,000 employees worldwide.
Landia products make a difference in the environmental sustainability mix in Denmark
The same group also had the pleasure of getting to know Landia, a Lem-based company that primarily manufactures mixers and grinder pumps. The group experienced a tour of the factories and had a chance to engage with the products further through an informative presentation.
DANVA VP Helle Andersen presents the water association's priorities and vision.
DAY 4: A Day dedicated to innovations in wastewater management
On the fourth day the group united again for a lineup of events hosted by DANVA, the Danish Water Association.
DANVA represents the interests of its water and wastewater members and the Danish water sector with the purpose of ensuring a stable, efficient, and ethical water supply and wastewater treatment plan on a high-quality level and in an environmentally sustainable way. DANVA is a non-profit organization funded by the members and revenue-funded work. The members are primarily utilities, but also include municipalities, consultants, contractors, and individual members.
More than 120 of Denmark's largest water companies are members of DANVA. The water companies in DANVA supply drinking water and treat wastewater for more than five million Danes. The DANVA office is in Skanderborg, Denmark.
Nissen engines contribute to efficient biogas production at Marselisborg Treatment Plant
The final stop of the day was at Nissen for a brief presentation on their line of products and services. Nissen builds gas engine units for Marselisborg Treatment Plant; specifically, they supply the latest model in a series of high-performance gas engines. Nissen's main office is in Skanderborg, Denmark.
Thorvald Pedersen presenting Nissen products.
Nissen engines play a role in the efficient biogas production at Marselisborg Treatment Plant
The final stop of the day was at Nissen for a brief presentation on their line of products and services. Nissen builds gas engine units for Marselisborg Treatment Plant. Nissen supplies the latest model in a series of high-performance gas engines.
Nissen's main office is in Skanderborg, Denmark.
Aarhus Water provides specialists to support the Fact Finding Tour
Presentations that day included one from Claus Homann, the COO of Aarhus Water, on their journey towards carbon and energy neutrality. Torben Ottosen and Peter Andreasen from DHI discussed a project they are collaborating on in the US with the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.
Alex Moit presents SFPUC's accomplishments and challenges.
Vince DeLange presents EBMUD's accomplishments and challenges.
American and Danish participants exchange information and ideas
In the afternoon, the group of Americans were given the opportunity to make a brief presentation on their facilities and some of their innovations and challenges. This was followed by small workgroups that brainstormed on the potential opportunities and solutions that they might have discovered based on the information obtained during the previous days of information exchange.
Following presentations from Claus Homann, the COO of Aarhus Water, on their journey towards carbon and energy neutrality and Torben Ottosen and Peter Andreasen from DHI on a collaborative project with the Glenbard Wastewater Authority in Illinois, it was time for the American utilities to share their accomplishments and challenges. CASA members showcasing their plants and renewable resource programs included Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Central Marin Sanitation Agency, East Bay Municipal Utility District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, San Francisco PUC, and Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority.
The presentations were followed by small group breakout sessions to brainstorm on how the information obtained during the previous days of fact finding and dialogue could benefit US practices and operations. Opportunities like these helped the groups connect and learn together in productive ways. Jean-Marc H. Petit, Director of Engineering and Technical Services at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, affirmed that it was "great that we made so many great new contacts and friends during this very interesting and rewarding trip."
On the final morning, the group met at the offices of DHI in Aarhus for a brief presentation on their services and a wrap up on the week's activities. The WTA asked for comments on the tour and asked for suggestions to improve future trips.
Randi Lee, Executive Manager of Operations/Assistant General Manager at Inland Empire Utilities Agency, summed up his experience by saying, "For me, there are no other trips or conferences I've attended that inspired me more. I'm now constantly thinking, 'What would Denmark do?'".
Good food and good company.
A project in Chicago is to show how wastewater treatment can be done in a more energy efficient way. Water Technology Alliance Chicago is behind the project.
In the future, Glenbard Wastewater Facility, near Chicago in the US, could be the place other American water companies look to for inspiration for efficient and energy-wise wastewater treatment. A new project lead by Water Technology Alliance Chicago, is to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant. This will not only secure a better water quality of the treated water, but also reduce the energy consumption substantially.
The project is a development and demonstration project, and is expected to be complete in 2019. By then, it will develop, adjust and demonstrate Danish wastewater technology in the US in full scale.
The development opportunities are increased by an expectation of tougher demands for the quality of the wastewater being discharged in the US. On top of that, an ESCO financing concept will make it easier for the plant owners to upgrade. Here, the costs of the upgrade will initially be held byn the company behind it, and the buyer pays afterwards through the achieved energy savings.
Water Technology Alliance Chicago is a collaboration between a number of Danish water technology companies, Aarhus Vand and The Trade Council, and the upgrade of Glenbard Wastewater Facility is supported by the Ministry of Environment and Food's environmental development funds with 10 million Danish Kroner in total.
The Danish companies participating in the project are AVK, Danfoss, DHI, Landia, Linak, Nissen Energiteknik, Stjernholm and Grundfos.
Aarhus is about to become the first in the world to provide most of our citizens with fresh water and treating wastewater using only the energy created from household wastewater and sewage.
New Scientist has visited Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment plant to find out how we manage to generate more than 150 percent of the electricity needed to run the plant, which means the surplus can be used to pump drinking water around the city of Aarhus. Read their story "World's first city to power its water needs with sewage energy".
"The Danish water sector is a role model for the rest of the world," says new international report on energy efficiency in the water sector.
The Danish water sector uses far less energy on producing drinking water and on cleaning wastewater than other EU Member States and the US. Wastewater treatment plants in Denmark are world leaders and produce much more energy than they use. And this has caught the attention of the international community.
In the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Danish water sector is presented as an energy-efficient sector. The report "World Energy Outlook 2016" mentions in particular the Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant in Aarhus, Jutland, as an example of how wastewater treatment can become energy-neutral in the future.
"Right now, we are seeing a tremendous interest from around the world - especially the United States - to see how we have succeeded in Aarhus adapting our treatment plants to be energy producers rather than consumers of energy. At Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant we produce 50 percent more electricity than the plant consumes. This is quite unique. The excess electricity goes out to consumers as green energy. We also produce heat for district heating network, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 500," said the CEO of Aarhus Vand Lars Schrøder.
"It's good for the environment and for consumers when a growing number of Danish wastewater treatment plants become energy producers, and make revenues from selling energy. I urge all Danish wastewater utility companies to examine whether they can clean wastewater at a lower cost by selling energy from wastewater treatment. The International Energy Agency's mention is valuable for Danish technology producers, and hopefully they will be able to use this to create new jobs and revenues in Denmark," said the Danish Minister for Environment and Food, Esben Lunde Larsen.
The water sector is one of the most energy-consuming sectors in the world. The sector is estimated to account for 4% of total annual electricity consumption worldwide. This corresponds to the entire electricity consumption of Russia. This figure is around 3% in the European Union and in the US. However, the Danish water sector only uses 1.8% of Danish electricity consumption, and this figure is set to decrease significantly in the forthcoming years.
A report written by NIRAS on the Danish water sector shows that the entire Danish water sector can become energy-neutral within a few years using existing technology. Wastewater companies will be able to produce enough energy to cover energy consumption throughout the water sector.
Jane Schipma works at Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. But for the next couple of months she's participating in a job exchange program with Aarhus Vand. Her blog is an effective tool to document what Aarhus Vand is doing to build a greener future and how some of these projects could benefit MWRDGC, and possibly, other organizations.
The Great Water Cities Summit 2016 on November 1-2 in Aarhus, Denmark, will host leaders, decision makers and professionals from around the world to focus on how sustainabe cities continue to grow with water and accelerate economic development through partnerships.
The Danish Water and Wastewater Association (DANVA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) are primary sponsors.
Hosted by the City of Aarhus, this meeting will provide decision makers and professionals of waterrelated companies and organizations from around the world the opportunity to share their experiences and learn how others are attracting businesses, advancing innovation, improving the quality of life – all while linking economic growth with water in a transformative new vision where water is the engine of growth.
Program 1 November
Optional Facility Tours:
- Tour of the Blue Rambla - Aarhus City
- Tour of the Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant (Aarhus Vand). Observe how the plant captures resource and energy recovery
- Tour of Truelsbjerg Waterworks (Aarhus Vand - Danish Lighthouse Project). See how Aarhus Vand build with focus on HACCP principles using newest technologies suitable for research, visitors, and more
- Evening - Welcome to Aarhus Reception, Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Hosted by the City of Aarhus, Mayor Jacob Bundsgaard
Program 2 November
Keynote Address: Torkil Jøncj Clausen, International Water Adviser, DHI.
Panel I – Great Water Cities Are Sustainable
Sustainability of Great Water Cities include considerations of infrastructure planning, quality of life, livability, resiliency, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The speakers on this panel will discuss key areas of sustainability important to actors in Europe who have made water central to their cultural identity.
Moderator: Dr. Paul Bowen, Director of Sustainable Operations, The Coca-Cola Company, WEF, USA.
Presenters: Michael Mühlenkamp, Project Manager & EU-Coordinator, City of Essen, Denmark, Dr. Wolf Merkel/David Schwesig, IWW Research Center, Germany, Pritha Hariram, Manager, Water Supply & Sanitation Services, International Water Association (IWA),The Hague, Netherlands, Lars Schroder, CEO, Aarhus Vand Ltd., Aarhus, Denmark.
Panel II – Great Water Cities Combine Water with Growth
Great Water Cities have linked growth with water – where each thrive as a function of the other. Water infrastructure, planning, and livability directly connect with how growth is consistently achieved and maintained. To understand these relationships, our panelists will discuss growth and investments (financial, human, and political) needed to transform water into an engine of growth.
Moderator: Gari Villa-Landa Sokolova, Head of International Affairs, Spanish Supply of Water Supply and Sanitation, Spain.
Presenters: Rene Hoejimakers, Global Executive Director, Ramboll Water, Netherlands, Karen Pallansch, CEO, Alexandria Renew Enterprises, Alexandria, VA, USA, Dr. Håkan Tropp, Director, Water Governance, SIWI, Sweden, Karen Kubick, Director, Wastewater Enterprise Capital Improvement Program, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, CA, USA
Panel III – Great Water Cities Accelerate Water Based Development
Great Water Cities develop faster because they understand the role of water research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Water clusters, accelerator approaches, new technologies and partnerships have been instrumental to water-based development and have contributed to dynamic local water sector growth. The speakers on this panel will discuss how water-based growth can be accelerated at the local and regional levels.
Moderator: Durk Krol, Director, WSSTP – The European Platform for Water Research, Brussels, Belgium.
Presenters: Dr. Emanuel Grün, COO, Emschergenossenschaft/Lippeverband, Germany, Dr. Kartik Chandran, Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA, Meghan Jensen, Director of Marketing and Membership, The Water Council, Global Water Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Panel IV – Great Water Cities Develop Partnerships
Great Water Cities invest in partnerships, both public and private, that strengthen performance of their operations as well as ties to their communities. They develop knowledge and collect intelligence essential to their understanding of how to work with those they need to collaborate with while implementing processes that make these relationships sustainable and growth-oriented. The panelists will share their experience in fostering essential relationships that helped their water enterprises grow while continuing to improve results and outcomes.
Moderator: Claus Homann, COO, Aarhus Vand A/S, WEF, Denmark
Presenters: Jakob Andersen, Trade Commissioner and Consul General, Chicago, IL, USA, Professor Jes la Cour Jansen, Lund University, Sweden, Kenth Hvid Nielsen, Group Vice President, Global Market Segment Water Utility, Grundfos, Denmark, Karen Pallansch, CEO, Alexandria Renew Enterprises, Alexandria, VA, USA.
Next Steps
Thomas Kunetz, Assistant Director of Engineering, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, WEF, USA, Carl-Emil Larsen, CEO, DANVA, Denmark.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – WEFTEC is the best place for water professionals to learn, connect, and explore new ways to create the future of water. More than 20,000 water professionals and 1,000 water companies will attend the Water Environment Federation (WEF)'s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Sept. 24-28. Below is a list of "can't miss" events for Monday, Sept. 26.
AAEES/AIDIS/WEF Breakfast
Celebrating environmental scientists and engineers in the industry, this year's keynote presentation will be given by James R. Mihelcic, professor and the Samuel L. and Julia M. Flom endowed chair in civil & environmental engineering at the University of South Florida. As an international leader for incorporating principles of sustainable development into engineering education, research, and practice, Mihelcic will take the audience on a trip around the world telling unique stories and demonstrating how water quality professionals work with local households and communities to develop sustainable infrastructures that provide clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene. Ticketed event: $37/person. Room 260, 7:15-8:30 a.m. CDT
The Opening General Session: Creating the Future of Water
WEFTEC officially kicks off on a forward-looking note as Joe Whitworth, president of the Freshwater Trust, will discuss conservation tools that connect technology to finance. He will also share insights from his book, "Quantified: Redefining Conservation for the Next Economy." The Honorable Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans is expected to deliver the welcome remarks and 2015-2016 WEF president Paul Bowen will announce the launch of an exciting new social media campaign. This event will be streamed live via www.weftec.org. No badge required. Great Hall A, 8:30-9:30 a.m. CDT
100 Great Water Cities: Creating the Future of Water
A panel of global water leaders will discuss their approaches to leadership in the face of changing economic conditions, increased regulations and a changing climate. The Honorable Joel Beauvais, deputy assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide the session keynote address. Cedric S. Grant, deputy mayor and executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will then moderate a panel discussion of distinguished water leaders, including George Hawkins, CEO of DC Water; Raveen Jaduram, chief executive of Watercare Services Limited; Heiner Markhoff, CEO of GE Power and Water's Water and Process Technologies; and Peter Ng, chief executive of the Singapore Public Utility Board. The dialogue will include organizational culture, strategic communication, and communication for a more resilient future. This session is part of an ongoing series of dialogues designed to bring water leaders together to address common challenges and concerns. This session will be streamed live via www.weftec.org. No badge required. Great Hall A, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT
Session 101: 20th Annual WEF/AEESP Lecture: Maximizing Process Intensification and Minimizing Resource Use
Sudhir Murthy, innovations chief at DC Water, will share his thoughts on the new trend of process intensification and resource recovery from the research perspective, immediately followed by Glen Daigger, from the University of Michigan, who will present the academic perspective. Room 253, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT
AEESP/WEF Scientists' Luncheon: From Treatment to Resource
Bruce Rittmann from Arizona State University will join fellow researchers and utilities to network and share ideas about the shift from waste disposal and treatment toward full resource recovery. Ticketed event: $40/person. Room 260, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CDT
Stormwater Congress Luncheon: From "Broken" to Benchmark: Stormwater, CSOs, and Climate Resilience in Detroit
Palencia Mobley, deputy director and chief engineer of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's green infrastructure and MS4 program, will discuss the city's programs and challenges in the context of the city's emergence from emergency management, new leadership under Mayor Duggan, separation from Great Lakes Water Authority, and need to manage neighborhood flooding and revitalization needs, and climate change issues. Ticketed event: $20/person. Room 276, 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. CDT
LIFT: Game On! LIFT Passport to Innovation
The LIFT Passport to Innovation is a fun way to guide attendees to new technologies of interest, including the latest advancements in nutrient removal and recovery, energy savings and generation, water reuse, and more. The session will include an overview of several LIFT innovation tools and programs, including LIFT Link and the recently announced utility travel scholarship program. Innovation Pavilion, 12:00-12:30 p.m. CDT
Workforce Development for Green Infrastructure
Part of The Stormwater Congress, this series of sessions will focus on green infrastructure as an economic engine using examples in California, Ohio and Southeast Louisiana. Speakers include Mike Adamow of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Cynthia Jacobsen of T&M Associates; and Andrea Chen of Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation, a New Orleans-based business incubator and accelerator. Room 342, 1:30-3:00 p.m. CDT
Operations Challenge
Some of the most elite operators in the country go head-to-head in the first day of this fast-paced, skills-based competition for wastewater and maintenance professionals. Teams compete in five timed events that test specific abilities. Hall F, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Bioterrorism: Emerging Issues on Bio-Contaminated Wastewater
What would happen if a dangerous virus entered a water resource recovery facility? The reality is it could happen at any time, through an attack or human error. Six speakers, including experts from the National Homeland Security Research Center, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Utilities and Research Institutes, share their thoughts and experiences. Room 357, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. CDT
The Croc Tank and The BREW Tank: Water Startups Pitch to our Experts
Modeled after TV's Shark Tank, award-winning startups pitch their ideas to water sector experts including investors, advisors, industrial and municipal customers. The National Science Foundation sponsors the Croc Tank, Innovation Pavilion, Booth 3129, 1– 2 p.m. CDT, and The Water Council sponsors the BREW Tank, Innovation Pavilion, Booth 3129, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CDT
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About WEF
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 33,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. Since 1928, WEF and its members have protected public health and the environment. As a global water sector leader, our mission is to connect water professionals; enrich the expertise of water professionals; increase the awareness of the impact and value of water; and provide a platform for water sector innovation. To learn more, visit www.wef.org.
About WEFTEC
WEFTEC 2016, the Water Environment Federation's 89th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, will be held Sept. 24-28, 2016 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. The world's largest annual water quality event provides the latest developments, technologies, and services for water preservation, restoration, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.weftec.org.
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Recipients of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program show success in innovative and sustainable utility management practices.
A partnership of water sector organizations - the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) and the WateReuse Association - with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - proudly announce the recipients of the inaugural Utility of the Future (UOTF) Today Recognition Program. The program celebrates the progress and exceptional performance of wastewater utilities while supporting the widespread adoption of the innovative UOTF business model.
Sixty-one public and private utilities from across the U.S., Canada, and Denmark (Aarhus Vand and Vandcenter Syd) were selected from an impressive number of first year entries by a peer committee of utility leaders. The recipients will be recognized and honored during a September 27 ceremony that will be held in conjunction with WEFTEC 2016 WEF's 89th annual technical exhibition and conference in New Orleans, La. The recipients will receive a display flag and a special certificate to further identify and promote their outstanding achievement as a Utility of the Future Today organization.
The UOTF concept was first introduced in 2013 to guide utilities of all sizes toward smarter, more efficient operations and a progression to full resource recovery with enhanced productivity, sustainability, and resiliency. Since then many utilities have successfully implemented new and creative programs to address local environmental and community priorities.
The selection committee selected utilities for recognition based upon the adoption of UOTF principles (water reuse, watershed stewardship, beneficial biosolids reuse, community partnering & engagement, energy efficiency, energy generation & recovery, and nutrient & materials recovery) as the "Organizational Culture of the Future."
"Many utilities optimize their operations, consistently meet or exceed their regulatory requirements, and engage their employees and communities in meaningful and productive ways," said WEF Executive Director Eileen O'Neill. "We are excited about this new opportunity to recognize the achievements of small, medium and large forward-thinking utilities that are providing sustainable, efficient, and value-added service to their communities."
"EPA has been pleased to provide input to the partnering Associations on this important new program," said Andrew Sawyers, Director of EPA's Office of Wastewater Management. "We believe it will play an important role in EPA's efforts to advance effective and sustainable practices that will help utilities across the sector on their journey to becoming the Utility of the Future."
"NACWA applauds all the recipients of the inaugural Utility of the Future Recognition Program," said NACWA CEO Adam Krantz. "Utility leaders are engaged in unparalleled innovation and this recognition will inspire the sector as a whole to achieve still untapped economic and environmental benefits for their communities and the nation."
To learn more about the Utility of the Future (UOTF) Today Recognition Program, visit www.wefnet.org/utilityrecognition or contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Utility of the Future Today Recipients
- Aarhus Vand, Denmark
- Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM
- Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
- Avon Lake Regional Water, OH
- Baltimore City Department of Public Works, MD
- Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, NJ
- Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, FL
- City of Fayetteville, AK
- Charlotte Water, NC
- City of Cedar Rapids, IA
- City of Fond du Lac, WI
- City of Grand Rapids, MI
- City of Gresham, OR
- City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation, WESD, One Water, CA
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- Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA
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- Stevens Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, WI
- Trinity River Authority of Texas, TX
- University Area Joint Authority, PA
- Upper Occoquan Service Authority, VA
- VCS Denmark
- Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), CA
VCS Denmark has signed a contract to deliver 400 days of training in connection to "Kafubu Sustainable Water and Sanitation Improvement Project" in Zambia.
Training will take place from fall 2016 to fall 2017 and involves colleagues from other Danish utilities (among others Aarhus Vand) and a local partner.
Krüger conducts the overall project that will upgrade pipes, pumps and boreholes as well as four water and five wastewater facilities. The project will improve health and security of supply.
In the training part of the project, VCS Denmark and Aarhus Vand will pass on knowledge regarding operation and maintenance of equipment – both in a classroom and in the field. Later on components of the training will be repeated in a local framework to ensure durability.
On April 4, Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science Ulla Tørnæs will inaugurate a new cross-Atlantic partnership, the Water Technology Alliance (WTA) California in San Francisco, CA. The aim of the cross-Atlantic partnership is to share knowledge and to develop water technology solutions targeting the current water crisis caused by climate change.
Denmark and Danish companies are leading in efficient, sustainable and energy neutral water solutions, however, they are still able to learn from their American colleagues in places such as the dynamic water technology-surrounded Silicon Valley. As such, a close collaboration between Danish and American water companies and organizations can be beneficial to all involved parties.
Danish water technology companies, public bodies, and higher education and science institutions in the water sector constantly develop new, sustainable solutions for the management of water in the future. Marselisborg wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Denmark is an excellent example of how the cross-collaboration is vital in creating unique solutions. The WWTP produces 90 percent more electricity and heat than consumed – and this is without adding organic matter to the plant as is custom in the U.S. Denmark is further leading in sustainable management of water resources and avoiding water waste.
A number of Danish companies in the water sector will now be making their expertise on water available to their American colleagues. A California-based alliance established by the Danish water distribution company Aarhus Vand, and supported by The Danish Industry Foundation and the Danish Trade Council in Chicago, will serve as the foundation for a close partnership between Danish and American companies, public bodies, and education and science institutions in the water sector.
The alliance, called Water Technology Alliance (WTA) Califonia, further consists of the companies Kampstrup, Applied Biomimetec, Danfoss, Grundfos, Ramboll, Smith Innovation, Skytem, DHI, and Leif Koch A/S, all of which are ready to take part in the partnership with their American colleagues.
The Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science Ulla Tørnæs will inaugurate the alliance on April 4 in San Francisco, CA, as part of the conference "Water / More for Less – Sharing knowledge and best practice from the U.S. & Denmark". A number of American and Danish experts and policy makers in the water sector will attend the conference. Read more about the conference in the attached program.
- I am happy to see that Danish water technology companies have the expertise to help with the demand caused by the drought in California. The collaboration is a good example of how Danish research can take on international tasks beyond the borders of Denmark. Denmark and California can benefit from each other's knowledge, and in the meantime also create jobs, Minister for Higher Education and Science Ulla Tørnæs says.
First stop, California
The alliance's first priority is to concentrate on the water crisis in California where focus will be on the shortage of water. In this context, Danish research and expertise will prove very attractive.
- I am looking forward to sharing San Francisco's story with our colleagues from Denmark, and learning more about their one water approach at the "Water / More For Less" program on April 4. This type of in-person cultural knowledge exchange, while rare, allows the world's most sustainable practices to be shared and implemented across the globe so we can achieve more together, says Karen Kubick, Director of the Wastewater Enterprise Capital Improvement Program for the City and County of San Francisco's Public utilities Commission (SFPUC) & Water Environment Federation (WEF) Board of Trustee Member ahead of the April 4 Event.
Partnership with perspectives
The Danish Industry Foundation has made a DKK1.4 million commitment to support the project, and it is their hope that the gains from the project will be considerable, and that the solution to the water crisis in California will further be able to benefit others in the end.
- A close collaboration between the companies in question will be able to accelerate trade, and the same applies when establishing development partnerships with large public sector companies, just to take an example. To us, the partnership in California is a pinprick operation undertaken in a select geographic region. If the project develops as desired concerning close collaboration, increased trade and the discovery of new findings, we can transfer the methodology of the project to other sectors and regions, CEO of the Danish Industry Foundation Mads Lebech says.
Aarhus Vand is responsible for managing the project, and the water distribution company plays an important role in sharing their knowledge and expertise on efficient water management and treatment.
- In Denmark, our wish is to expand our position as the powerhouse to clever and efficient water solutions on a global scale. As such, we create growth and Danish jobs, and we help other countries to reach their targets for reducing pollution and improving water use efficiency. In turn, we discover new findings and ideas that help to further our efficiency back in Denmark. Our experiences have shown us that cross-partnerships open doors and benefit many parties, and this is exactly the objective of the WTA California, CEO of Aarhus Vand Lars Schrøder says.
On 20 January, Eva Kjer Hansen (Liberal), the Danish Minister for Environment and Food, will be visiting Aarhus for the topping-out ceremony of Egaa Renseanlaeg treatment plant; the first in the world to pro-duce 50 % more electricity than it uses.
A large number of water-treatment plants, both in Denmark and abroad, must be transformed from energy guzzlers to energy producers. This will be through entirely new technologies that exploit the green energy-production potentials in wastewater. Total energy renovation of the treatment plant at Egaa, just outside Aarhus, means that Aarhus Vand (a Danish water utility) is setting new standards for developing treatment plants into energy producers.
The topping-out is a milestone in the technological development of treatment plants towards becoming energy producers. And not only in Denmark, but throughout the world. When the treatment plant at Egaa is in full operation in autumn 2016, it will be producing 50 % more electricity than it consumes. This has never been seen before.
"Repercussions from this will not only be heard in Denmark, but they will very much resound in the rest of the world. This topping-out marks the conclusion of a long and exciting process of innovation, in which there were originally 63 ideas from Denmark and abroad to establish 'the energy-producing treatment plant of the future'. The new plant at Egaa will be completed on the basis of this innovative approach to developing new water technology and it's the very nice result of unique and fruitful collaboration between two companies, Envidan and Per Aarsleff, and the Aarhus Vand utility company," said Lars Schroeder, CEO at Aarhus Vand.
The Minister for Environment and Food, Eva Kjer Hansen, will be holding a speech at the ceremony, and she had this to say about the perspectives:
"Treatment plants must move forward from being energy guzzlers to being energy producers, and we have a really good example of this here at Egaa. This is an area in which Denmark can enhance and develop its position in eco-technology. There is a vision to double exports from the sector by 2025, and to create up to 4,000 new jobs in the water sector," said the Minister.
Energy-neutral and CO2-neutral by 2030
Aarhus Vand's strategy is to be energy-neutral and CO2-neutral by 2030 at the latest. By no later than 2016, all of the company's water-treatment plants must be supplying green energy to the electricity and heat grids, and the plant at Egaa will be supplying green energy at competitive prices. The plant will act as a demonstration plant to showcase the newest technological advances to Danish and foreign experts and decision makers with an interest in energy optimisation and energy production.


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Quality Assurance
|Crysis 2 (2011)
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|FIFA Manager 12 (2011)
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|Gatling Gears (2011)
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|The Sims: Medieval (2011)
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|Dante's Inferno: Trials of St. Lucia (2010)
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|Dead Space: Ignition (2010)
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|The Beatles: Rock Band (2009)
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|Brütal Legend (2009)
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|AC/DC Live: Rock Band - Track Pack (2008)
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|Littlest Pet Shop (2008)
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|Littlest Pet Shop: Garden (2008)
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|Spore (2008)
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|Battlefield 2: Special Forces (2005)
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|The Lord of the Rings: Tactics (2005)
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|Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 (2005)
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|SimCity Societies: Destinations (2008)
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Senate Democrats Back Obama on Rebel Aid
Senate Democrats are preparing legislation that would give President Obama authority to arm and train pro-Western rebels to combat militants from extremist group Islamic State. WSJ's Julian Barnes reports on the News Hub with Sara Murray. Photo: Getty.
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... president Obama laid out his plan for confronting the Islamic State Leader tonight and in the meantime the Democrats are already preparing legislation ... to allow the U S military to our country and foreign troops to combat Islamic State militants ... during us from Washington DC with the D tells his Daddy SJ Pentagon correspondent Julian Barnes ... Chilean thanks for being here ... things have is to the impression that were already arming and training foreign troops came tele little bit about how this would be different ... shore up the C I a is ... it does have a small program to arming training water it up ... rebels ... inside Syria but it is small aam and that there's only been a few hundred ... fighters that have been trained ... moving this to the military would be a larger effort they will be old to eventually train ... far more fighters ... um he could be the ... other more public efforts um and potential more effective ... cell was talking about here and I mean is this something that could get bipartisan support is this something that just Democrats are expected to get behind ... there is bipartisan support for this but but there are some hurdles the Republican ... appropriations ... share how watchers is personally ... opposed to this he blocked a move to split this into the continuing resolution ... it could still getting there still could come up for a vote in ... house leadership decides to go that's up to them ... so ... so this is not ... a slam dunk for the administration will they'll have to work to to get Republican support for this I really talk about this for talking about arming and training for a cure for not talking about air strikes here is the president didn't need Congress approval if you want to do something like that ... the White House's signal that they do not think that they need to ... congressional authorization for airstrikes in Syria ... of we will hear the president ... talk about that ... perhaps tonight ... um ... of but they wind down the road before of ... getting congressional authorization for airstrikes and then pulled ... back on ... so ... I doubt we'll see them do that again this ... Orman ... on train of resolution up ... is is going to be a placeholder for a vote on the broader administration's strategy against the ... Islamic state and so ... it's a less controversial measure is more chance of passing and and this is how the White House is going to get what they call buying from Congress so silly really aren't any trade foreign troops into the fighting but what's the evolving of American troops in history noted scope of that ... well on the you read excited the border ... we have all U S advisors working with the Iraqi ... security forces who were combating Islamic state ... but on the Syrian side of the border there's absolute given the no American boots on the ground there will not be any advisors ... is trading up or will take place at oh a side of Syria ... build rainbow ... so called moderate rebels to another location train them there and then bring them back to Syria ... on a ... cornerstone of the ... administration's policy is to keep American forces out of sheer ... I Chilean thanks very much for joining us ... thank you ...


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Tom Mahony is a biological consultant in California with an MS from Humboldt State University. He is the author of the novels Imperfect Solitude and Flooding Granite. His surf novel, Pacific Offering, was released on November 1, 2012. Visit his website at tommahony.net.
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Indie Rock from US
at The International (formerly Soulkitchen)
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Following their phenomenally successful support slot for FUN. in front of a packed Atelier lately, Walk The Moon are returning to Luxembourg! The Cincinnati quartet's recordings are so stuffed with sound that they verge on airless, and so amped that they seem loud at any volume. Walk The Moon is brisk, catchy and danceable. And the band's hyperbolic style suits singer-keyboard player Nicholas Petricca's songs, which are mostly about youthful bravado and boyish lust reflecting in girl-crazy tunes.
Harry Potter in Concert returns to Luxembourg! Tickets on sale now!
08.05.2019 @ 11:41
Bullet For My Valentine to set the A on fire! Tickets on sale on Monday, April 15th!
12.04.2019 @ 11:00
GOSSIP reunite and will perform at den Atelier!read more...
26.03.2019 @ 11:46
Siren's Call Festival: METRONOMY | CAT POWER | BAND OF HORSES and many more announced. Tickets: bit.ly/2CbYR2Q
29.01.2019 @ 12:38
den Atelier & neimënster announce the 3rd edition of the Siren's Call Music & Culture Festivalread more...
12.12.2018 @ 13:14
Tears For Fears to play Neumünster Abbey on June 25th 2019
26.11.2018 @ 11:39
Electro pioneers Kraftwerk announce a tour date for Luxembourg! Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 22nd
19.10.2018 @ 10:00
Bullet For My Valentine return to the Grand Duchy!read more...
14.05.2018 @ 15:09
QOTSA to return to Luxembourg in June 2018read more...
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Ringo Starr to perform in Luxembourg for the first time ever! Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 8th at 10am!
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First show at Neumünster Abbey announced: LCD Soundsystem | 09.06.2018 | Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 17th!read more...
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The A goes GALAXIE for the first time ever with QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT on Nov 12th!! Tickets are available NOW!
21.04.2017 @ 11:09
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The Jewish Children's Folkshul and Adult Community is a parent-run cooperative committed to providing a secular, humanist Jewish educational experience in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. To learn more, visit folkshul.org. The mitzvah of hachnasat orchim, literally the "bringing in of strangers," extending ourselves and welcoming others, is a central value of Judaism and one that we practice with warm hearts at Folkshul: on the holiday of Sukkot, we welcome new families into our community; at our Soup Kitchen event, we collectively make and share a meal, encouraging others to join us as we raise money for those in need.
And in studying the theme of Immigration, we recognize that we were once strangers ourselves in this country and unwelcome in many places around the world. In the words of the poet Emma Lazarus, we were the "tired," the "poor," the "huddled masses yearning to breathe free." The Statue of Liberty indeed lifted her lamp for us and, despite many hardships and obstacles along the way, we have made great strides in this country.
However, we also recognize that this was not always the case, such as in 1939 when 937 Jewish refugees on the S.S. St Louis were NOT permitted in to enter the US and were turned back to Europe, many to meet their deaths in concentration camps. This tragic decision was made in a political climate of deep fear, suspicion and anti-Semitism.
Today we are hearing similar opposition to welcoming refugees who are escaping war and horrific persecution in their homelands. They are victims, seeking such mundane treasures as safety, a better life, and opportunity – just as our families and others did in years past.
Folkshul stands with numerous organizations and individuals, religious and secular alike, to urge our elected officials to welcome those refugees who meet the complex and stringent requirements of the UNHCR and our national refugee resettlement program.
Folkshul encourages its members to take action to make the lives of new immigrants and refugees of all backgrounds better and safer. Here are some links that will help you find the right action for your family:
- www.hias.org
- www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c344.html
- www.unrefugees.org/where-we-work/syria/
- www.pri.org/stories/2015-09-03/5-groups-doing-important-work-help-refugees-you-may-not-have-heard
We fervently hope that all who come here to find safety discover a country with compassion, reason, peace and a welcoming heart.


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working smarter
"Oh! It's Monday again?" That's exactly the words that popped into my head as my eyes peeled open this morning. Where did the last week go? I have a confession, since leaving my full time job my weekly schedule has become more and more unpredictable, and I don't feel like I'm using my time in the best way I could.
I'm all over the place. Designing, teaching, working a part-time job, teaching and splitting my time between friends and family. I feel guilty for just taking time for me! Why? Because I feel like I'm not working smart enough in my productive time. At the beginning of the year I had such a tight schedule that I knew exactly when I had time to work on my business, when I had to work my "day job", and when I had time to play.
Today, I'm determined to start working smarter instead of harder. I need to find that balance between doing what I have to do, need to do & want to do. I have a tendency to go go GO without being strategic and I recognize that I sometimes need to take a moment to think.
Dayka posted this awesome video on Friday and I think it's a great way to start of the week! Check out the video below for a little Monday Morning Motivation.
Creative spirit living & loving in Raleigh, NC.


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It's SHAKESPEARE MONTH here at Good Tickle Brain! Today we take a look at one of the most exciting period in Shakespeare's life: that seven-year gap when we have no documentation as to his activites and can thus imagine him doing ANYTHING.
I kind of love it that we don't know exactly what Shakespeare was doing during this time. It's nice to have a few unanswered questions.
Tune in Thursday to see Shakespeare's triumphant emergence in London!