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Board election divides Sierra Club / Environmentalists renew bitter fight over controlling U.S. immigration
A not-so-civil war has erupted at the Sierra Club, the country's oldest and largest environmental group, and its leaders say the heart and soul of the venerable, San Francisco-based organization are at stake.
The fight centers on the club's policy on immigration. At issue is whether the club should adopt a position of strict U.S. immigration controls as a way to limit the environmental impact of overpopulation -- and risk alienating many of the progressive groups that typically ally themselves with the club.
The immigration issue has polarized club members before, but this time the battle has taken on an epic quality, involving a host of other issues, from animal rights to the club's own democratic traditions, and attracting the involvement of an array of outside groups trying to influence the club's policies.
Now, with five of the 15 seats on the club's board of directors up for grabs, a slate of insurgent candidates who favor tougher immigration controls could gain control in a March election.
On Tuesday, insurgent candidates filed suit in San Francisco Superior Court alleging that the club's leaders are illegally manipulating the elections by urging members to vote against the anti-immigration slate. The suit seeks a court injunction to delay the vote.
"This election would shame Tammany Hall," said former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm, a board candidate on the anti-immigration slate. "I have been watching elections for 40 years, but I have never seen an election less just, less objective or less democratic."
Larry Fahn, the club's president and a board member, dismissed Lamm's comparison as "ridiculous," saying the suit was "replete with inaccuracies and misstatements" and that the club leadership "will not be muzzled in getting the word out to our members."
Club leaders, including Fahn and 12 former club presidents, say the conflict could change the essential character of the 112-year-old organization, which has 750,000 members.
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They note that many outside groups -- ranging from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to white supremacy organizations -- have waded into the controversy, urging their members to join the club simply to cast their votes for one slate or the other.
The bedrock issue, they say, isn't immigration, but whether the club should be controlled by insiders or outsiders.
"The fact that outside organizations, especially anti-immigration groups, are trying to recruit our members has alarmed many people in the club," said Carl Pope, the club's executive director.
Pope said the club strives to "be a big tent, where people of all views can come together in their desire to protect the environment. This kind of change on immigration policy would polarize our membership. It would make it extremely difficult if not impossible to maintain that big tent, and it would greatly reduce our effectiveness."
Immigration has become an increasingly divisive issue in the environmental community in recent years. Some favor strict immigration controls as a way to hold down U.S. population, which they view as the country's single most pressing environmental problem.
But opponents of immigration controls say a much better approach is the promotion of "fair trade" policies that encourage higher wages for workers in developing countries. That, they say, would reduce the intensive economic incentives that compel people to cross U.S. borders illegally in search of employment.
Six years ago, Sierra Club members voted on a bitterly contested referendum on immigration, with a majority ultimately favoring a neutral policy. The matter came up again in the 2002 board elections, and three candidates who favored strict immigration controls were elected.
Douglas LaFollette, a board member elected in 2002 who is the secretary of state for Wisconsin, opposes liberal immigration quotas. He said the Sierra Club's official neutral position on immigration is a relatively recent development.
"Until 10 years ago or so, the club's position was that the stabilization and reduction of the U.S. population was a priority, and that both fertility and immigration should be considered in meeting that goal," said LaFollette, a former University of Wisconsin chemistry professor who helped found the first Earth Day.
"Now, when people want to talk about returning to the club's historic position, the board won't hear about it."
But Robert Cox, a former club president and current board member, said it's not for the board to decide. "If a majority of the board decided to reverse that, it would show utter disrespect for the Sierra Club's democratic traditions of governance by the members."
Cox said the club must form broad-based coalitions if it is to prove effective in influencing regional and national environmental policies. An anti- immigration stance, he said, would alienate many traditional partners.
"We have partnerships with progressive groups, with labor, with organizations representing people of color," Cox said. "An anti-immigration message would send a shock through many of our existing allies and divert us from our core conservation mission."
The anti-immigration slate has attracted its own allies in the fight for the Sierra Club board. In a classic case of strange bedfellows, they have joined forces with animal rights groups, which hope to force the club away from its neutral position on hunting and fishing to a policy condemning blood sports.
Supremacist groups
More alarming, club leaders say, is that white supremacy organizations have waded into the controversy.
A club spokeswoman said about 20 racist groups have urged their members to join the club and participate in the club's board elections, including VDare.org, named after Virginia Dare, the first white child reputedly born in a U.S. colony; Overthrow.com; and the National Coalition of White Writers.
Chuck McGrady, the Sierra Club's vice president, a former president and a board member, said he is middle-of-the-road on immigration, and has no problem with the debate.
"But I'm very concerned about all these outside groups, from all across the political spectrum, getting involved," he said. "There're racist groups on one side and the Southern Poverty Law Center on the other. You have the fur industry, and you have animal rights groups. It all sets a very bad precedent."
But the insurgents say they are being smeared by the club's establishment simply because their views don't jibe with those of the current leadership. Especially invidious, they say, are claims that the anti-immigration candidates themselves are racist.
"If it wasn't so sad, it'd be comical," said Frank Morris, a board candidate and retired college professor who lives in Texas. "I'm African American. I'm a past president of an NAACP chapter, and I was executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation from 1983 to 1986. And yet, they just hammer us with these absurd, ad hominen attacks."
Morris said that immigration is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the nation today, and that it must be addressed by the club if the organization is to retain any credibility.
"I don't think you can be concerned about the environment without being concerned about immigration," Morris said. "The idea that the moral position is to have everyone move to the U.S. simply doesn't make sense. We have 4 percent of the world's population, but we consume 25 percent of the resources. The more Americans there are, the more environmental stress there is on the planet."
Instead of a liberal immigration policy, Morris said, "What we should be doing is encouraging trade throughout the world so everyone can make a decent living."
Democratic principles
Ironically, it is the Sierra Club's democratic traditions that make radical policy shifts possible. Anyone can join the club and immediately run for its board of directors. But typically, directors are longtime activists who filter up from the club's grassroots of semiautonomous chapters.
Fahn, the current president, said the candidates on the anti-immigration slate "have never been club activists. They're certainly running within our rules, but it has been my experience that the most effective board members are those who have come through the ranks."
No matter how the March election shakes out, immigration is sure to remain a divisive issue for club members. And in the end, Pope said, it will probably be the membership rather than the board that determines the club's policy.
"The board of directors has agreed to put the matter to the membership in another vote in 2005," Pope said. "I think it's likely that the Sierra Club position will be settled in that form, not by the board."


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Stroud's environmental charity, Stroud Valleys Project, has reached the final three in a prestigious competition run by National Trust to find the UK's green heroes and now is asking local people to vote for them to make it to the top.
Chief Executive of Stroud Valleys Project, Clare Mahdiyone said: "We are thrilled to reach the top three in the Green Space Guardian section of this important National Trust Octavia Hill Award, and it would make the award even more special to receive it in 2013 as it is our 25th anniversary this year."
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It's time for our annual meeting and you may have noticed an interesting change. It's now the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, a new name that conveys more clearly what this has long been: the largest gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals in the world—all coming together to learn, celebrate, build relationships, and strengthen the bonds of our incredibly varied professional community. Those of you who have attended before will also note some adjustments to the daily schedules, designed to better respond to your needs.
In my many years of attending I've found that the energy flows from the first day to the last, and then continues through the rest of the year in my practice and teaching life. Although we often share the "why" of what we do, in education sessions and presentations we can discuss the "how and what" in meaningful dialogues. The professional development hours don't hurt, either. And it's always exciting to visit the EXPO and engage in productive face-to-face interactions with product vendors and suppliers. The conference is also a chance for students and emerging professionals to be welcomed into their new profession and begin to build connections that will last a lifetime.
For me, the delight of coming together in a large space filled with professionals who don't require me to explain what I do is, in itself, refreshing. And meeting new and old friends is a joy. I learned long ago that the myriad opportunities experienced may add up to a few days in November, but can be transformative experience that can be far greater than the sum of their parts.
Although in 2019 there's a new name and a new schedule, one thing that won't change is the fact that this event—as always—is the most important and rewarding gathering of landscape architects anywhere. It will be good to see you in San Diego!
Shawn T. Kelly, FASLA
ASLA Annual Meeting Education Advisory Committee
Shawn T. Kelly, FASLA
Kelly Design Group, LLC
& University of Wisconsin,
Wendy Miller, FASLA
Wendy Miller Landscape
Architecture, PLLC
Vicki Estrada, FASLA
Estrada Land Planning
Martin Flores, ASLA
Carrier Johnson
Robb (Robert) Berg, ASLA
Design Workshop – Denver
Kevin Burke, ASLA
Atlanta Beltline Inc.
Chad Danos, FASLA
Duplantis Design Group, PC
Christopher Della Vedova, ASLA
Gina Ford, FASLA
Agency Landscape + Planning
Todd Hill, ASLA
Mark Hough, FASLA
Duke University
Janelle Johnson, ASLA
Omni Ecosystems
Glenn LaRue Smith, ASLA
PUSH Studio
Steven Spears, FASLA
GroundWork Development Company
Michael Stanley, ASLA
Site Design Group, LLC.
Chip Trageser, FASLA
The Office of James Burnett
Thaisa Way, FASLA
University of Washington
Ernest Wong, FASLA
Site Design Group, Ltd.
David Yocca, FASLA
San Diego Host Chapter Leaders
Host Chapter Co-Chairs
Vicki Estrada, FASLA
Martin Flores, ASLA
Field Sessions Co-Chairs
Rick Barrett, ASLA
Kenya Huezo, ASLA
ASLA/ACE Mentor Program
Legacy Project Co-Chairs
Jaime Sandoval, ASLA
Trista Silvia
Host Chapter Booth
Joy Lyndes, ASLA
Chris Roesink
Communications Co-Chairs
Jonathan Avila, ASLA
Brooke Whalen, ASLA
Women in Landscape Architecture
Walking Tour Chair
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So many of us wish our finances were better. Chances are, you're hoping for a financial breakthrough — one that might not happen if you don't do more than hope.
Instead, like so many things in life, success with money requires that you take action. It's not always easy. In fact, there's a good chance you're facing some challenges in your life and with your finances.
But that doesn't mean you can't work toward a financial breakthrough. Here are six steps you can take to help you as you work toward taking the next step with your finances:
1. Figure Out Your Values and Priorities
One of the biggest barriers to a financial breakthrough is not understanding what you want. Yes, you want more money. But, why?
Sit down and figure out what you'd do with the money and why you want it. Decide on your values. Use those values to help you set goals, and prioritize those goals. Paying off debt might be your top priority now, but later on, after your debt is gone, you might want to save for retirement or start a business.
Visualize what you want your money to accomplish on your behalf, and you're far more likely to stick with future plans and make better decisions about your finances.
2. Track Your Spending
Pay attention to where your money goes. If you want a financial breakthrough, you need to understand where you're at right now. The first time I actually tracked my spending, I was surprised at how little purchases added up — and I was surprised at how much waste was in my budget.
Use a pen and paper or even download an app for your phone. Whatever you use, make it a point to record each time you spend money. Whether it's for a bill you have to pay, or whether it's for a $5 cup of coffee, write it down.
Do this for two to four weeks, and you'll have a pretty good idea of where the money is going. Once you have that information, compare it to your values and priorities. Chances are, your spending isn't helping you advance toward your goals.
3. Take Responsibility for Your Financial Future
You can't stop bad things from happening to you sometimes. Through no fault of your own (or maybe only a small amount of fault), you might be stuck in a rough patch. I know I didn't ask for my divorce, or to break my wrist just a few months after that.
However, how I responded in those situations made a difference in my future. I had tools at my disposal to help me move forward. Look at your own life. What tools do you have available to you as you work to move forward?
Rather than getting caught in the past, worrying about mistakes or misfortunes, look to the future. Decide that you'll start working for that financial breakthrough and that you'll whatever tools you have available to you in order to make progress. Progress might be slow at first, but it's still progress.
4. Make a Plan
Create a plan to help you reach your goals. Once you know your values and priorities, and understand where you're at financially, you're ready to make a plan. Sit down and think about the steps you need to take to reach your goals. A financial breakthrough is rarely something that happens overnight. Instead, it's often the work of months — or even years — as you follow a plan.
Write out the steps you need to take to succeed, and then start on the first step as soon as possible. Break your plan down into manageable steps so that you have a realistic projection of progress. As you move forward, you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish.
5. Surround Yourself with the Right People
One of the biggest challenges many of us face is getting bogged down by the people around us. You might be trying to live frugally, but your friends keep pressuring you to come out to expensive restaurants. Or maybe your family ridicules the idea of you going back to school to get a degree that will help you make more money.
Look for people who share similar financial goals and priorities so you can encourage each other. This doesn't mean that you have to ditch people who don't share your financial values, but it does mean that you also need to balance that out with supportive friends who can help you stay on track.
Not only that, but it can also help to look for financial professionals. Financial planners, mentors who have achieved what you hope to accomplish, and others can help you figure out the best way forward.
6. Tweak the Plan as You Go
Finally, a financial breakthrough requires some flexibility. Your goals might change. New challenges might force you to make small (or even big) changes to your plan. Be sure to tweak your plan as you go, but don't lose sight of your why. Remain true to your values.
Your financial breakthrough is likely to come gradually, as you follow these steps. One day, though, you'll look around and realize you're in a much better financial situation, and almost be surprised that it happened.


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Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill is a small-sized home treadmill, which is equipped with helpful features. Even better, the Cadence G 5.9 is priced at an excellent budget price that makes it an accessible treadmill for those who may not have much money they can allocate for workout equipment. Combining the Cadence G 5.9's low cost and solid features are a large part of what makes this treadmill unique and worth your consideration.
On the Cadence G 5.9, you will find it is equipped with 2.5 CHP motor which pretty quiet thanks to its smaller size, and you can easily hear your doorbell or television while you're working out. With this motor size, the Cadence G 5.9 has the strength to easily change speeds for you and handle walking or light jogging workouts.
Not only that, this treadmill comes with 6 pre-made workout programs which you can use to mix up your usual workout sessions. The belt area where you will be working out on measures 50" long and 16" wide. If you are a larger individual, that belt width may be a little uncomfortable paired with the fact that the Cadence G 5.9 has a weight limit of 275 lbs.
The treadmill is also equipped with a thumb heart rate monitor, where you can place your thumb on the heart icon on the treadmill console to monitor your pulse rate. It also has a blue-tinted LCD screen to help you monitor your workout progress in the context of time, speed, distance, and calories burned. With this workout feedback, you can more easily understand where you need to push yourself to improve your overall fitness.
The machine weighs only 117 lb, which is considerably less than other treadmills, and this treadmill can fold up. To use the folding mechanism, you will need to lift the deck then use the spring-loaded pin to make the deck stay in the upright position. As the Cadence G 5.9 is so light, it easier for users to move it around in case they need a treadmill that can be compactly folded up and put away after being used.
So, if you are a walker who is looking for a good, budget-priced treadmill to help you exercise regularly, then the Weslo Cadence G 5.9 may be the right treadmill for you.
- This entry-level treadmill is available at a cheap price with helpful features, making it an excellent choice for people on a tight budget.
- Being a folding treadmill, it can easily fit in your small home or apartment without occupying much space.
- Cadence G 5.9 is equipped with a 2.5 CHP motor which runs almost silently.
- Six pre-created workout programs to give you the luxury of personal trainer-made exercise programs, helping to keep you fit and healthy.
- Heart rate thumb sensor built into the console. .
- Comes with ultimate Comfortable Cell cushioning feature, making it easier for you to walk or jog without worrying about the adverse impact on your joints.
- The treadmill has a small running area of dimensions 16" width and 50" length which may create a problem for taller people over 6' and anyone seeking a more spacious running area.
- The treadmill has small running area of dimensions 18" width and 54" length which may create problem for tall people and anyone seeking more spacious running area.
- Not designed for intense workouts, and best not used for long-term running training.
- Short warranty, with a 1-year warranty for the motor and 90-days warranty for parts and labor.
- Quiet Motor
The Weslo Cadence G 5.9 is equipped with a 2.5 HP Impulse™ motor, which is quite a strong motor at such a cheap price. It also runs quietly, and there are many household appliances which will be louder than your Cadence G 5.9 treadmill.
- LCD Window Console
This treadmill has a blue-tinted LCD. From this display, you can keep track of your workout progress, such as the time elapsed, distance covered, speed, heart rate, and calories burned. The LCD window isn't backlit, so you will want to have good lighting over your treadmill console to ensure you can see the exercise data.
- Workout Programs
On the Cadence G 5.9 treadmill, you will receive six workout programs that have been created for users by a certified personal trainer. These pre-made workout programs should help shake up your regular workout routine so that you can keep engaged in your exercise.
- Light Weight
Treadmills have a reputation for being excessively heavy and tough to move, but that's not the case with the Cadence G 5.9. This lightweight treadmill only weighs 117 lbs and can be easily moved by one person, thanks to the wheels mounted onto the base of the treadmill.
Being a low-weight treadmill, you can easily move the Cadence G 5.9 in and out of position if you don't have space to keep it in the open at all times.
- 2-Point Manual Incline
Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill has a 2-point adjustable incline. To use this incline feature, you will need to go to the end of the treadmill deck and fold up the two feet of the treadmill, leaving the deck at an incline. You can swap between the flat, 0% incline and the folded incline to help engage your leg muscles more and burn calories faster.
- Thumb Pulse Heart Rate Monitor
This treadmill also has a heart rate monitor built into the console. In order to check your heart rate, all you need to do is to put your thumb on the little heart icon, which is a sensor. It'll show your heart rate on the display, though quite a few customers have said that the thumb sensor is not very accurate.
- Speed Range
Being equipped with a good motor, this treadmill has a speed range of 0.5 – 10 MPH. You can choose your speed based on what number you press on the console, or use the plus/minus buttons to change speeds incrementally, which feature is quite impressive for such a low-priced treadmill.
- Comfort Cell Cushioning
This treadmill is designed with Comfort Cell cushioning to reduce shocks and prevent impact on your joints. That way, your body experiences less impact than if you were exercising outside on concrete or asphalt.
- Motor: 2.25 HP.
- Incline: 2-position manual incline.
- Speed: 0.5-10 mph.
- Dimensions: 64″ L x 24″ W x 55″ H.
- Folding: Yes.
- Running Area: 16″ W x 54″ L.
- Max. User Weight: 275 lbs.
- Treadmill Weight: 117 lbs.
There is a number of benefits of owning Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill. First, this treadmill is equipped with useful features like speed increments, 2-point manual incline, thumb sensor heart rate monitor, and Comfort Cell cushioning to protect you during your workouts. What's more, the treadmill comes with six personal trainer-developed programs, which can help you fulfill your fitness goals, all at a very reasonable price.
However, one of the biggest benefits of having the Cadence G 5.9 treadmill is that you can move it around with ease, and its compact size makes it an ideal choice for people with small homes and apartments. Also, if you have a restricted budget and don't want to compromise on your fitness, this may be the right treadmill for you.
Final Verdict: Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill
The Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill is best for people who are new to walking, jogging, or light running and are looking to fulfill their fitness goals without breaking the bank. This treadmill isn't for established runners looking to run frequently, but it can be very helpful for those with more modest exercise requirements. It has all the required features that make this treadmill one among the best of the low-priced entry-level treadmills.
It is compact in size and reaches up to 10 MPH if you feel the need to push yourself. It is easily movable as it is light and a folding treadmill, making the Cadence G 5.9 an ideal choice for small home gyms or for people living in small homes and apartments that lack the space for larger equipment.
You can also manually incline the treadmill at two positions for additional calorie-burning workout effort. Plus, this treadmill is provided with the heart rate thumb sensor to provide you with more workout data along with the LCD window. From this window display, you can easily monitor your progress, i.e., distance, time, speed, pulse, and calories burned.
What We Like?
- Folding Treadmill.
- A low price treadmill with all necessary features.
- Comes with six pre-defined workout programs.
- Comfortable Cell Cushioning.
- Heart Rate Monitor.
- Easily movable.
What We Don't Like?
- Basic features.
- Small running area.
- Short warranty period.
The Weslo Cadence G 5.9 treadmill is a dream come true for people who are seeking a budget treadmill that will be perfect for walking and jogging workouts. This treadmill comes with all the necessary features that are crucial for those who are new to working out and can support those who just need access to a good walking treadmill for their daily exercise needs. With its compact size and easy mobility, the Weslo Cadence G 5.9 is an ideal choice for home gyms, small homes, and apartments.
While considering the drawbacks such as the small workout area, the limited warranty coverage, and other restrictions, it is easy to excuse the Cadence G 5.9 as it has such an acceptable and reasonable price.


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Editorial: Gov't turns to pork-barreling with cash handouts to pensioners
(Mainichi Japan)
The Japanese government has decided to give 30,000 yen in cash handouts each to some 12.5 million people, who receive lower pension benefits and is set to incorporate the funds in the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget and the fiscal 2016 budget.
Despite a severe fiscal squeeze, the government will spend approximately 390 billion yen in taxpayers' money for the measure starting in fiscal 2016. However, serious questions remain as to whether the move will help prop up the economy equal to the amount spent.
The government has declared that it will proactively support those who are rearing children. As such, the reason why the new financial support is limited to pensioners is beyond rational explanation.
Moreover, the government has intended to begin providing financial support to low-income pensioners when the consumption tax rate is raised from the current 8 percent to 10 percent in April 2017 to lessen the tax burden on them. Officials explain that the handouts are extraordinary financial assistance in advance of the planned payments after the tax hike. However, the purposes of these two measures are quite different, and the policy is full of contradictions.
Consumer spending has remained sluggish since the consumption tax increase from 5 percent to the current 8 percent in April 2014. Rises in the prices of foodstuffs resulting from the devaluation of the yen have been weighing heavily on household budgets.
The Diet approved the fiscal 2014 supplementary budget in February this year that secured financial resources for 250 billion yen in grants to local governments, which can use the money to issue shopping coupons for local residents, among other measures.
But consumer spending in the July-September period was revised downward. Observations are prevalent among economists that the effects of cash handouts would have only limited effects on boosting the economy, just like shopping coupons.
The government should improve countermeasures against the population decline and other policy measures in an attempt to achieve long-term economic growth rather than short-term measures whose effects are uncertain. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is pursuing the "dynamic engagement of all citizens," and has set a goal of maintaining Japan's population at a minimum of 100 million.
The government also explains that it is necessary to implement the latest measure to support senior citizens with lower pension benefits who have hardly benefited from wage hikes as a result of the "Abenomics" economic policy mix promoted by the Abe government. However, it is not only pensioners that are struggling to make ends meet.
Salaries have been increased mainly at major companies, while non-regular workers have hardly won any wage hikes. Such non-permanent workers account for roughly 40 percent of Japan's total work force. Many of these non-regular workers are young people or those raising young children. As such, many of these non-permanent workers are living a hard life.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has emphasized that the government is promoting support for those rearing children as one of the new "three arrows" of Abenomics. The government is set to earmark some 50 billion yen in the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget draft to help create more nursery schools.
If the government is to use limited financial resources to support childrearing, it should broadly allocate funds to finance such measures and speed up its implementation of these measures. It is irrational for the government to provide cash handouts to only pensioners among all low-income earners.
Cash handouts will be provided to roughly 11 million people aged 65 or over, whose average annual income including pension benefits is up to about 1.55 million yen, as well as around 1.5 million people who receive benefits for basic pensions for disability and bereaved families.
In addition, the government has decided to begin providing 60,000 yen a year each to those with low pension benefits after the consumption tax raise in April 2017. However, there are only about 6 million eligible people whose annual incomes are up to around 870,000 yen or are receiving benefits of basic pensions for disability and bereaved families. This is because the program is aimed at helping ease the tax burden on those with lower pension benefits after the tax hike.
However, cash handouts to be implemented next fiscal year will cover a far broader range of people and the policy goal is completely different from that of the financial support to be extended to low-income earners after the consumption tax increase. As such, the latest measure deserves criticism that it is nothing but pork-barreling aimed at winning support for the ruling coalition in the next House of Councillors election in the summer of 2016.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post5669184308622915..comments2020-02-06T02:58:20.106-05:00Comments on Goodfella's Movie Blog: 1985: Back to the Future (Robert Zemeckis)Davehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-31885698056302917682016-11-13T12:08:55.891-05:002016-11-13T12:08:55.891-05:00Searching for the Best Dating Website? Create an a...Searching for the Best Dating Website? Create an account and find your perfect date.Bloggerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-57425834052864212252009-10-19T20:37:12.542-04:002009-10-19T20:37:12.542-04:00'85 is a tough year for me. At one point it wo...'85 is a tough year for me. At one point it would have been Ran, but on my last viewing I didn't get into the film as much as I had the first time. Back to the Future I grew up with and have a great deal of affection for, but the last time I saw it, it struck me as a script machine - chugging along to execute its plot rapidly with as much historical gags as possible; I found myself wishing it could relax a bit and savor the atmosphere. But that's probably in part a result of my mood when I watching it and the fact that I'd seen it so many times.

I'll go with Mishima - A Life in Four Chapters, Paul Schrader's fascinating and visuall dynamic biopic.MovieMan0283http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-40945726917009616802009-10-12T03:46:15.567-04:002009-10-12T03:46:15.567-04:00I love 'Back to the Future' too - I'm ...I love 'Back to the Future' too - I'm not very good at picking my number one film of a year, but it is one of my favourites too and I enjoyed your review very much. I also really like 'Witness' and 'My Life As a Dog'.

1985 was a good year for British cinema. Looking back at the UK films from that year I'm another fan of 'My Beautiful Laundrette', as well as 'Letter to Brezhnev', and 'Dance With a Stranger'. Another fine British film was Alan Bridges' 'The Shooting Party' (a magnificent historical drama starring James Mason in one of his last roles). email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-72506738319337864002009-10-09T15:09:05.870-04:002009-10-09T15:09:05.870-04:00Well, I must applaud your picking Back to the Futu...Well, I must applaud your picking Back to the Future as your movie of the year. I'm sure there aren't many film lovers/writers/critics who would pick an all-out entertainer like this even if he loves the movie at the core of his heart. That clearly shows that yours is one of the more honest countdowns that one can hope to come across.

And as for this madcap Robert Zemeckis flick, this is one hell of a ride! I too just loved the movie. Your wonderfully honest and heartfelt review might make many a double-faced critic cringe, but as I said, you have my applause... Cheers!!!Shubhajithttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-84838936018439173372009-10-09T14:50:02.768-04:002009-10-09T14:50:02.768-04:00Good to see some support for the choice. I figure...Good to see some support for the choice. I figured that most people at least like the film, but I didn't know how many would be willing to pick it as the top film of 1985 -- particularly with something like RAN also being released this year.

Samuel, I too think that RAN is a masterpiece. It is certainly my favorite Kurosawa film.Davehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-10584368501487673462009-10-09T14:02:53.922-04:002009-10-09T14:02:53.922-04:001. Ran: Best of year and decade 2. Prizzi's Ho...1. Ran: Best of year and decade
2. Prizzi's Honor
3. Vagabond
4. Brazil
5. Re-Animator (Stuart Gordon)

Dave, I may not share your taste in pop cinema exactly, but effective pop cinema is not unworthy of inclusion among the favorites or greats. Re-Animator is my own acknowledgment of that fact.Samuel Wilsonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-92212168228394923352009-10-09T09:10:28.822-04:002009-10-09T09:10:28.822-04:00You don't neet to be defending yourself at all...You don't neet to be defending yourself at all Dave. I'm with you (though I don't consider this a masterwork). Zemeckis is one of the very few directors (Spielberg is another) who takes teh SCIENCE of Sci-Fi seriously. It may just be a fun ride, but most of its concepts scientifically hold good too. This is one of the few movies (Groundhog Day is anotehr rare instance) I can watch any number of times any day
1985 seems to have been very productive. My favorites:

Almanac Of Fall (Tarr)
Ran (Kurosawa)
A.K. (Marker)
Come And See (Klimov)
The Runner (Naderi)
Hail Mary (Godard)
Vagabond (Varda)
Detective (Godard)
Back To The Future (Zemeckis)
Shoah (Lanzmann)
The Color Purple (Spielberg)
The Purple Rose of Cairo (Allen)
The Dark Glow Of The Mountains (Herzog)Just Another FIlm Buffhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-74244340481564782722009-10-09T08:45:13.258-04:002009-10-09T08:45:13.258-04:001985 is a very delinquent year for me. Ran, Shoa...1985 is a very delinquent year for me. Ran, Shoah, My Life as a Dog, Brazil and Come and See are missing in action from my viewing experience. So, with these films eliminated from my selection I am going with Back to the Future. This film is the summer blockbuster at its best. A film does not have to be deadly serious to be great. The film is intelligent, inventive and fun without pandering to the lowest common denominator, which too many films usually do. Dave, Your enthusiasm is infectious, makes me want to want this again. Another engaging review.

 My runner up list, consist of some films that may not be great but I have a fondness for.

#1 Back to the Future

Runner ups

My Beautiful Laundrette
Prizzi's Honor
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Witness
After Hours
The Falcon and the Snowman
Lost in America
Heaven Help UsJohnhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-2637057453342113202009-10-09T07:44:13.122-04:002009-10-09T07:44:13.122-04:00Dave, I applaud you for going with this film, as t...Dave, I applaud you for going with this film, as too often films with a high entertainment quotient are frowned on in favor of films seen as far more thought-provoking or important. But I share your love for it, and while it didn't make Number 1, it did come very close. I have very fond emories of the times I saw this on a big screen in 1985--the theatres I saw it in (one if gone forever) and the friends who came along. Your own passion registers beautifully in this vibrant writing which conveys this delightful film's essence.

My Own #1 Film of 1985:

The Time to Live and the Time to Die (Hsiao-Hsien; Taiwan)

Runners-Up:

Ran (Kurosawa; Japan)
Back to the Future (Zemekis; USA)
My Beautiful Laundrette (Frears; UK)
Come and See (Klimov; Russia)
Alpine Fire (Murer; Switzerland)
Mishima (Schraeder; USA)
My Life As A Dog (Hallstrom; Sweden)
Witness (Weir; USA)
Shoah (Lanzman; France)
Brazil (Gilliam; USA)Sam email@example.com


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Nissan Vanette - a series of light trucks in the performance of the van and minibus.
The Vanette model Nissan makes in the performance of a van and with an onboard platform or chassis with a cab (Truck) and a minibus version with a capacity from two to eight people, which makes this car suitable for use in families where one of the members has rights with passenger category B. Variants of the van (Practic and Van) and minibus (Combi-5 and Combi-8) have been produced since 1979 in Long versions with a long base (2405 mm) and overall dimensions of 3900x1605x1770 and a short (2075 mm) wheelbase with overall dimensions of 4230x1605x1990 mm, which turned out to be very popular at the time. The model has a rounded design of the car body, frame chassis and independent front double-lever spring suspension, which contributed to the popularity of the model because of its strength. Full weight - 2220–2585 kg, load-carrying capacity of vans - from 610, onboard cars - 700 kg. On the chassis you can install different types of bodies, and the van can be ordered in all-wheel drive design with switchable front wheel drive.
In the range of minibuses offered to customers by Nissan Motor Ibenca there is also a comfortable four or seven-seater modification of the Coach. The finishing of this model is close to the passenger one (velor folding chairs with armrests), and depending on the type of cargo compartment can be equal to 4.28-4.95 cubic meters.
The Vanette models were equipped with reliable and simple in design carburettor engines with a working volume of 1.2 liters, 1.4 liters, 1.5 liters and capacity from 69 to 82 hp. and a 2.0-liter (63 hp.) diesel. Nissan Vanette Practic was equipped with a 2.4-liter 101-horsepower injection engine.
Since May 1986, the second generation Vanette went into production in Japan, which was distinguished by the fashionable then angular outlines of the body and the rear spring suspension. The gamma of engines was supplemented with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel in 79 hp, as well as with carburetor and injection engines with a working volume of 1.8 l, 2.0 l and 2.4 l with capacity from 88 to 120 hp. On the model for the Japanese market installed 4 - and 5-speed manual transmissions and 4-band "automatic".
In the early 90s, the production of the Vanette model began, which already has a modern single-volume layout, but retains the traditional rear-wheel drive design. Japanese models are made in European style, with semi-elliptical bodywork, that is, the engine and front axle are brought forward in front of the cabin and are under the first row of seats. Due to the displacement of the engine by 850 mm for the front axle, an ideal weight distribution was achieved (50 to 50%). Spanish-made Nissan Vanette is a purely commercial version of the Serena minivan. Load capacity of the machine is quite sufficient - from 535 to 740 kg, depending on the version, useful volume up to 4.8 cubic meters.
In the stream, the Nissan Serena feels quite confident, not least due to the flexible engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters and a power of 126 hp. Besides it, another English engine with a 1.6-liter capacity of 98 hp is proposed. and Japanese diesel engine capacity of 2.0 liters (CD20T) with 66 hp
In 1995, a 2.3-liter diesel engine with 135 hp was added to the engine range. Although the CD20T is not considered to be a very reliable engine, but with timely oil change (after 5000 km and of course using at least Korean oils), there are no problems with fuel consumption, power and compression.
The engines are aggregated with a 5-speed manual gearbox, for an additional fee they installed an "automatic", mostly it is found on the Japanese all-wheel-drive version - Nissan Vanette. In the "mechanics" much rocker when shifting gears.
Since 1995, Spain has begun production of a new model Vanette Cargo on the basis of Vanette with a van body with a capacity of up to 4.8 cubic meters with a payload capacity of 1060 kg and a Combi for 5-8 places. Its overall dimensions are 4495x1695x1980 mm. Cargo was equipped with a 98-horsepower 1.6i engine, as well as a 75-horsepower 2.3D diesel.


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Hello, all! It's May, and it's maybe almost summer here in Michigan, and summer means fresh, healthful salads like this Arugula and Quinoa Salad with Feta, Blueberries, and Pecans!
It's been two weeks since I've last posted, and I'm glad to be back in the game! Life has been a little crazy lately, but when is it not in this day and age for most of us, really? I let myself fall out of the habit of recipe creation and felt The Resistance – that dreaded force that plagues so many of us creatives – looming larger and larger. The longer I waited to try a draft of a recipe, the more daunting a task it felt.
Last night, I finally coaxed myself into trying a first draft of a vegan dessert recipe I've wanted to attempt for weeks. The result: a resounding FAIL. Draft 2 would require some prep work; I'd need at least a day or two to get back at it. I was discouraged.
Finally I decided this morning that if I wanted to get a post up, anything would do, really. That's the kind of thing I have to tell myself as a recovering perfectionist. Perfect is the enemy of the good, right? (Any recovering perfectionists with me on that?) So I got up early and dragged myself to the grocery store, intending to pick up a few things for a granola recipe I had in mind – until a more tantalizing idea hit.
What about a salad, with fresh blueberries . . . and pecans . . . and arugula – of course arugula. And some quinoa. And my lemon vinaigrette.
OK, NOW we're talking!
Arugula and Quinoa Salad with Feta, Blueberries, and Pecans was born.
We have a new recipe today! Creamy Chocolate Cashew Butter is in the house!
Is there anything better than a homemade nut butter made from fresh-roasted cashews, unsweetened raw cacao, honey, and a hint of salt? Probably not.
This Creamy Chocolate Cashew Butter is a natural progression for me, considering one of my very foremost and original food loves: peanut butter.
I've been OBSESSSSSSSED with peanut butter for years and years. Whether I've mixed it into oatmeal or smoothies, dunked apple slices or bananas into it, or binged on it straight-up from the can (my version of mindless comfort eating), peanut butter has pretty much been LIFE for me.
I love other nut butters, too – especially cashew butter. Cashew butter, so rich and creamy – Mmmmmm. But have you seen how much a jar of cashew butter costs in stores??? I recently went to the grocery store with the intention of splurging on a jar of it – until I saw that it cost $13.99.
Because I'm still on an asparagus kick this spring, today's post features this recipe for Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup!
Why do I think asparagus is so great, besides being delicious? For one, it's loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals, such as folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K. And according to an amazing book I read recently called Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods (which I explain more about in the Banana, Wild Blueberry, and Nectarine Smoothie Bowl recipe post), asparagus is alkalizing to the body and helps to battle cancer, inflammation, and nerve issues. HOORAY to that!
And why a vegan version of the soup? Well, I'm not vegan, but I often make vegan or vegetarian dishes because I HEART plants. When I was mentally cooking up this recipe for cream of asparagus soup, I decided to use plant-based methods for making it creamy rather than dairy-based ingredients because as much as it pains me to say it, dairy is NOT my friend at this juncture in my life (it's never really been; I had to drink soy formula as a baby and experienced several years of intense lactose intolerance as a teen, but I was cool with the dairy for the last decade-plus – until recently. We're definitely in a spat again.). So I'm trying to eat it sparingly and infrequently.
While I love being sans the dairy side effects, I long for the creaminess it provides to dishes. Enter the DELECTABLY CREAMY Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup! It contains potatoes and nut butter, two ingredients that I've discovered are commonly used in vegan soup recipes as key components in providing plant-based creaminess.
Spring is here, and springtime means ASPARAGUS! I've been enjoying it since it came into season over the last month and was eager to incorporate it into a recipe. A creamy, lemony risotto seemed like the perfect fit. Parmesan cheese and lemon are two of the very best complements to asparagus that I can think of, so it's a total match-made-in-heaven situation. And also, I pretty much look for every excuse to make risotto that I can think of.
Why do I adore making risotto so much? I love that while it requires vigilance and a little bit of time, I also find it to be a relaxed, easeful, almost ritualistic endeavor. As I stand watch over the risotto, intuiting when it's time to ladle in more stock, to stir, I'm given an opportunity to slow down and truly be present to a beautiful culinary moment. And it doesn't hurt that this beautiful culinary moment is slow enough in unfurling that I also have time to savor a glass of wine and catch up on DVR'ed shows – most recently, the latest two episodes of Girls! – while it's doing it's thing.
We've got another smoothie bowl recipe on the docket today! Say hello to Banana, Wild Blueberry, and Nectarine Smoothie Bowl!
This smoothie bowl is truly a POWER breakfast. And I don't know about you, but power breakfasts are what I need right now. This spring is proving to be a CRAY-CRAY-busy time for me. I'm a first-time maid of honor for a beloved friend, an experience that has been a fun and special one for me, especially since my pal is the most laid-back, total-antithesis-to-Bridezilla bride ever. But as anyone who has been in a wedding party knows, the wedding stuffs do not happen by themselves. The planning is INTENSE! I am in need of healthy, hearty fuel now more than ever.
That's why I love this Banana, Wild Blueberry, and Nectarine Smoothie Bowl. It's totes healthy – I mean, look at all of the goodie ingredients included in it: fruit, fruit, and more fruit, with almonds, honey, almond milk, and ground flaxseeds added for good measure (cuz they're great for digestion plus loaded with beneficial components such as omega-3 fatty acids and fiber). All those vitamins swirling around in one bowl ~SQUEAL!~ This Banana, Wild Blueberry, and Nectarine Smoothie Bowl is a nutrient-junkie's dream, especially since it contains the HOLY GRAIL of beneficial foods, the WILD BLUEBERRY.
I'm so excited to unveil today's recipe for Apricot-Date Energy Balls! They are nutrient-dense, ridiculously delicious, processed-sugar-free and gluten-free little beauties! And they are so, so easy to make – just let that food processor or blender do all of the work!
If my seasonal allergies are any indication, spring is OFFICIALLY here! And with spring comes all of the wonderful, glorious outdoor activities that those of us in cold-weather climes miss out on in the winter, so YAYYYY!!!
It's time for another super-scrumptious salad recipe! Say hello to Arugula Salad with Raspberries, Figs, and Pistachios!
This salad was born out of my desire to have an excuse to eat more arugula, because I love its delicate leaves and peppery flavor very, very much and would probably make every other post on this blog an arugula-salad post if not for variety's sake.
TGIF, all! To celebrate the glorious forthcoming weekend, I've got this Spicy Chickpea Tacos recipe for ya!!!
I know Taco Tuesdays are all the rage – and for good reason. Tacos are AWESOME, and Tuesdays deserve to be spiced up. I mean, "Party Animal" wasn't the moniker that immediately came to mind for me around that day of the week before Taco Tuesday became a thing, but now I'm all like, "Tuesdays, you're so crazy!" Still, I like the idea of tacos being a Friday food, because in my mind they are a celebratory food, and Friday is a celebratory day for me on account of it means a two-day break from my cube-rat corporate day-job existence (who feels me???). So I hereby denote these Spicy Chickpea Tacos an Honorary Friday Food. [Cue the confetti!!!]
I'm super-psyched about today's recipe because it contains an ingredient that is a mega luxury in my world. No, not white truffles flown Express from Italy or flecks of pure gold – I'm talking something far more exquisite. I'm talking – Greek yogurt! As you likely gathered from the title, it's the building block of today's recipe, Greek Yogurt Breakfast Parfait with Blackberries, Honey, and Almonds.
Happy Saturday, guys! SATURDAYYYYY!
Heralding Saturday as amazing is not a revolutionary declaration, I know. Most of us are pretty damn into today. I'm especially excited because here in the D, we're supposed to have a temperature high of 60 degrees today – 60! In February! Heck yes I will be spending as much time as possible outside today!
And to top it off, I'm presenting an incredibly healthful + scrumptious breakfast recipe that will get us all revving high and ready to take on this beautiful day. Say hiya to the Turmeric-Kissed Date and Banana Smoothie Bowl with Sliced Avocado!!!
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When you buy a rug you may not always think about what goes into making it. Your eyes are drawn to the beautiful colors and patterns of a rug or perhaps you love how the rug feels when you touch it, but you don't think twice about whether it's synthetic or natural or whether it's made of a mixture of various rug materials.
Does it really matter what rug materials the rug is made out of? Well yes, of course! The type of rug material really matters because it determines a rug's durability, texture, cleaning requirements, visual appeal, and so much more. Brush up on rug materials 101 by learning what the 10 best rug materials are and what makes them so special. Here are the 10 best rug materials you should look for when purchasing your next high-quality rug.
Wool is an all-natural material that will far outlast most rugs made from synthetic fibers. This makes them great for heavy foot traffic areas. They can be used in almost any style and will spring back to shape more easily than most synthetic materials. You truly can't go wrong with a wool rug. They are gorgeous pieces worth investing in for your home.
Wool rugs are stain-resistant due to the organic coating of each individual fiber that repels water and stains. This prevents contaminants from penetrating deep within the pile. To clean, simply disable the beater bar in your vacuum and vacuum the rug. For stains, use a wet towel and clear dish soap to scrub away any spots. Wool is naturally hypoallergenic and has been shown to act as a natural air purifier by absorbing common household contaminants from the air. Wool doesn't support the growth of mildew. Wool rugs also are natural insulators and provide year-round humidity control.
While wool may be a preferred choice to synthetic materials, we certainly don't rule them out. When it comes to synthetic materials, there are so many great options and benefits. Polypropylene is highly durable, great for heavy foot traffic, and even tough enough to use outdoors. Polypropylene is abrasion resistant, mildew resistant, UV-resistant, and quick-drying. This rug material is solution-dyed, which makes it the most colorfast of all fibers.
If you are looking for the perfect outdoor rug, polypropylene rugs are ideal for areas where sun and weather conditions are a factor. As far as cleaning, you can use strong cleaners without the risk of damaging the fibers. Perhaps the best perk of Polypropylene rugs is the price. Polypropylene is relatively inexpensive and is regularly used in low-cost machine-based manufacturing processes.
Silk is a material that was first used as early as 2600 B.C. Silk rugs have a long and storied history as a luxurious textile. These beautiful pieces are highly decorative, and they are often soft and lightweight. Many people even buy silk rugs for the purpose of hanging them on the walls as artwork. Silk has a unique texture that allows this rug material to stand apart from other fibers—it is soft and smooth without being slippery.
Silk is a very high-quality material, but it is not as stain-resistant. If you catch the stain right away, you can clean it up by blotting with a clean, absorbent cloth, but this generally isn't the best rug material to have around kids or pets. For the ultimate rug choice, find a silk rug that is combined with wool for an easier-to-clean choice that is extremely beautiful and one-of-a-kind.
Viscose is commonly known as a faux silk. This synthetic fiber is also known as rayon and spun from a mixture of natural wood fibers, cotton by-products, and man-made materials. It is one of the cheapest synthetic rug materials making it very budget-friendly. Viscose is also a great rug material choice because it works well in machine-made rugs, which means it can be created in a fraction of the time needed to make a rug by hand.
When is viscose a good choice? If you want an affordable rug that is going to be more durable than a 100% viscose rug, look for rugs that combine viscose with stronger fibers like wool or polypropylene. This combination yields a durable rug with a luxurious sheen and soft feel.
Hemp is a wonderful rug material and very eco-friendly. Hemp rugs are made from hemp grass grown in the highlands of China. Hemp plants have thick, rigid reeds that are non-porous and smooth with a soft underfoot that is very pliable. Hemp rugs have a natural sheen of warm tan hues—great for people who are looking for a more natural or earthy feel to their homes. Hemp is eco-friendly because it goes through very little processing before being spun into yarn cords.
Hemp is a durable rug choice with low maintenance. Dirt won't cling to the fibers, and the tan hue hides any dirt that does reside. Vacuum weekly without the beater bar for optimal cleanliness. Be careful of moisture because hemp does absorb liquids which can lead to mold and mildew. This shouldn't be an issue if you avoid placing them in bathrooms, kitchens, basements, or any other rooms that tend to be damp or humid.
Another eco-friendly, all-natural fiber, jute makes our list of top rug materials without a doubt. Jute comes from the family of tropical jute plants which are grown throughout the world. These fibers become strong threads that make both rugs and mats. Don't let the affordability of jute rugs throw you off—they are one of the most high-quality natural fibers.
Jute is often dubbed the "golden fiber" because it is naturally a shade between off-white and brown. Similar to hemp, you'll want to keep jute away from moisture. It can release oils and stain the backing and surrounding materials if exposed to moisture. It is also susceptible to mildew and mold. Vacuum without the beater bar for maintenance.
Similar to viscose, nylon is a commonly used fiber that mimics silk. It is soft and features bright colors similarly to silk rugs. However, nylon rugs are more durable than silk and more affordable and easier to clean. This makes them a huge winner in our book! In fact, nylon is the strongest synthetic fiber in rug construction.
Nylon fibers spring back after being crushed or matted, and they work well in high-traffic areas and underneath furniture. Nylon is easy to clean because the fibers repel most dirt and grime. Nylon rugs are often solution-dyed to create bright, long-lasting color.
Seagrass is another environmentally-friendly, natural rug material that we love. They are popular rugs for their look, durability, and easy maintenance. Seagrass rugs show off natural color and, because of their non-absorbant nature, are often not dyed. Hues from khaki tan to sage green are their natural colors.
Seagrass is one of the moist stain-resistant natural fibers available. It has a natural wax coating that protects its fibers, which helps it repel dirt and grime. Similar to hemp and jute, keep seagrass rugs away from moisture.
Sisal is an excellent rug choice because it is an affordable natural fiber that is highly durable and hypoallergenic. This naturally-insulating rug reduces humidity and heating and cooling costs. It also reduces static electricity.
Sisal can be easily dyed or bleached, which makes it more versatile when it comes to decorating compared to other natural fibers. As is common with natural fibers, sisal cannot be near moisture. However, it can be used in high-traffic areas. To clean, sweep off dirt or vacuum with the beater bar removed. Sisal rugs can also be beaten or shook by hand.
Acrylic is a man-made fiber that mimics wool, however, acrylic is less expensive than wool. It is also mold and mildew resistant, holds onto bright colors, dries quickly, and is fairly stain resistant. Because they're slightly less durable, acrylic rugs are better for low traffic areas.
Acrylic rugs can withstand machine washing which makes them easy to clean. It is common to combine acrylic with other materials, especially wool. The perfect combo of acrylic and wool is more durable but less expensive.


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The insurance industry as a whole is currently on the soft side. Although the market is recording profits, insurance premiums are falling, mainly due to a high level of competition among insurers.
This makes it rather favourable to those companies seeking general or specialised business insurance, or looking to review their current policies to focus on greater quality and cost-effectiveness. With many insurance companies competing to offer the best price, it is a good time for consumers.
This was highlighted in the latest research by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), reported this month by Insurance & Risk Professional. Statistics show that the industry's insurers have improved their net earned premium revenue by 2.4 per cent in the last quarter, and yet many business insurance products are falling in price.
One of the biggest premium reductions has been in fire and industrial special risks (ISR) insurance, which has fallen by 14 per cent in the past year – from $2,962 to $2,592. For business owners worried about bushfire season, it might come as welcome news that it will be generally cheaper to insure against the risks.
Meanwhile, other insurance products received the same premium trimming.
The cost attached to professional indemnity products fell by 7 per cent as a whole, covering workers of all kinds from the risk of making an actual or alleged negligent act, error or omission in the conduct of their business or profession
Public and product liability premiums also fell by 4 per cent, with more businesses theoretically able to afford the coverage for faulty items or a breach in duty of care, however one may arise.
Comparing business insurance providers can be a time-heavy task, which is why MGA's offices are spread across Australia to provide businesses of all sizes a helping hand in building a tailored level of coverage.
Contact an MGA Broker to find out more.


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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Gets a Helping Hand From Kisling Nestico & Redick
Kisling Nestico & Redick is a law firm with a big heart. Lawyers from the firm spend the majority of their day helping individuals who've been injured in personal injury accidents, but their desire to help runs far deeper than helping their paying clients as their job duty. As philanthropists who strive to help the Southeastern Ohio community, KNR gives back to those in need as often as they can and in every way possible.
Kisling Nestico & Redick participates in many community activities and hosts several as well. Don't Text and Drive Scholarship program and the local school lunch donation program are two programs the law firm hosts. Recently, Kisling Nestico & Redick had the opportunity to assist with the Big Boys, Big Girls program by sending a few deserving children (and their big brother or sister) on shopping sprees where they could pick up all the items they need, such as clothing, school supplies, and more.
Kisling Nestico & Redick selected 12 kids from the program and took them on a Meijer shopping spree. Children and staff alike were all smiles as the law firm helped make dreams come true for a few deserving boys and girls. It's all a part of the firm's desire to build stronger communities for those who most need the help. Total, Kisling Nestico & Redick spend just over $3,000 on the shopping spree, with plans to do it again in the near future as a part of their 'KNR Cares for Kids' program.
Kisling Nestico & Redick are Award-winning trial lawyers who are ready to tackle any challenge that affects your personal injury case and recoup the largest possible award to compensate for your injuries, time off from work, pain and suffering, and more. When this firm is there, you know that you have a name that cares about you and your accident recovery. Don't trust your needs to just any firm and hope for the best. Kisling Nestico & Redick law firm is around to help you get the justice that you deserve.


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Greenwich Guided Tours
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Adult: £10.00
- Offer expires:
- 31/12/2020
- Location:
- The Tourist Information Desk, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10 9NN
- Phone number:
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- Nearest station:
- Greenwich
Discover Royal Greenwich with local experts, members of the Greenwich Tour Guides Association. Make the most of your visit with an entertaining, historical guided tour. The Tour will take you on a scenic walk to the top of the hill in Greenwich Park to cross the zero degrees longitude line outside the Royal Observatory and admire the views across London. Here you will learn about Greenwich Meantime and the search for an accurate way of measuring longitude. On the way you will hear the history of the Cutty Sark, the former Greenwich Palace where both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born, the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Park and the Queen's House.
This tour does not go into any attraction.
Tours starts from the Tourist Information Desk inside the Old Royal Naval College.
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