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Last week Vinnie Verno went 2-3 on his picks. But this week? Well, he's back with a vengeance. While you're checking out Verno's picks, be sure to check out our new odds page on OKTC. We update the spreads all day long and give you a one-stop shop to check up on things. Wacky Vegas… Read more »
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All right, everyone. I didn't want it to come to this, but you've all left me no choice. As a loyal Bear, I cannot just sit back and watch all of you heartlessly slander my faithful alma mater. Is it wrong? Yes. Do we deserve it? No. Why not? I don't know, but please… Read more »
Mountain Boys: Coach Gullion
The coach squints and his eyes focus right through me, gazing at something I cannot see. Ghosts. You'd think in a place this quiet there wouldn't be naysayers, but the ghosts always come out. "I hear what they say." The coach says quietly. Two words ease out of his mouth like… Read more »
Why Baylor's Claims Against the SEC Have No Merit
Baylor University is threatening to sue the Southeastern Conference and Mike Slive personally over Texas A&M's move to the SEC. Last night the SEC formally accepted A&M's bids contingent on the release of outstanding legal claims. The Big 12 has waived all rights to sue the SEC over Texas A&M's addition and so had all… Read more »
Baylor's Last Refuge: Don't Mess With Texas Football
Pity poor Baylor. Notch your school's biggest win in decades and your head is still on the conference realignment chopping block. So the Baylor Bears have struck back with a weak, misguided, and entirely self-serving plea: "Don't Mess With Texas Football." What Baylor's slogan really should be is, 'Don't Mess With Baylor Football." How well… Read more »
Missouri In Play as SEC's 14th
With approval of Texas A&M's addition to the SEC now official and the continuing drama unfolding in the Big 12, the SEC has cast its gaze in the direction of Missouri. As OKTC was the first to report, Texas A&M initially approached the SEC to inquire about membership in the conference. The SEC, worried about a potential lawsuit for tortious… Read more »
CBSSports.com's Goal: Own College Sports
Last week CBS hired former ESPN insider writer Bruce Feldman. Bruce is a really good guy, well respected by everyone, and he didn't deserve the Mike Leach mess that fell down around him after 17 years at ESPN. In losing Feldman ESPN lost something much more important than a writer, it lost a great deal of legitimacy.… Read more »
I'll Admit It, I Was Wrong. LSU Outclassed Oregon
Alright well I'm here to own my LSU-Oregon prediction. All of what I said was incorrect. Lee way outplaying Thomas, LSU wore down Oregon and LSU played smarter and more composed then Oregon. I didn't see this smackdown coming, especially after Oregon lost to Auburn. I thought the Ducks would be fired up and make some… Read more »
Starting 11: $EC, 21 foot crocodiles, Dan Mullen, Tyler Bray, and Slutty Halloween Costumes
Thank God for college football. The nation's longest offseason is finally over. And with the end of that offseason comes the return of the Starting 11, which we'll have up every Monday to help keep you entertained at work. I'll open up with a picture I tweeted out during the LSU-Oregon game. The Rice band… Read more »
LSU Dominates Oregon, Should Be Number One Team in the Country
ARLINGTON, TEXAS LSU came to Texas and did what LSU does — the fans drank heavily and the team won a big football game. Saturday morning at a downtown Dallas hotel, a bellhop threw up his arms in dismay. His luggage cart had been commandeered by LSU fans — instead of luggage the cart was loaded… Read more »
Western Kentucky and Kentucky Play Worst Football Game of All-Time
Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky is the worst game featuring an SEC team in the modern era. It's also the worst game I've ever seen in person. And I watched it all. Worst of all, I got to Nashville's LP Field at 11:45 AM. That's eight hours and thirty minutes before kickoff. Or roughly as long… Read more »
Ranking the Hotness of Pac 12 Punters
A few weeks back our own Meredith Hornsby wrote a thought provoking piece on the hotness of the SEC quarterbacks. It's a very funny column that's worth another read, but it also made me a little sad on the inside. Why do QB's get all of the attention ALL of the time? Why doesn't anyone… Read more »
Oregon Will Outlast LSU
Finally football is back. It's been a long offseason, lockout in the NFL and scandals in college but now all that is in the rear view mirror. The NFL is back next Thursday and college football kicked off last night. Tomorrow comes the big time matchup in the Cowboy Classic between Oregon and LSU. Oregon is… Read more »
What Happens if the 2011 SEC Season Is Played 50,000 Times?
OKTC is thrilled to have the best game pickers in the nation, Prediction Machine, as our partner for the 2011 season. Last season the Prediction Machine went 11-0 against the spread in the NFL playoffs and put up a nearly 70% winning percentage in college football lock games. How do the guys do this? With a computer… Read more »
Vinnie Verno Week One Picks
The man, the myth, the legend Vinnie Verno will be giving y'all five locks of the week every week during college football season. Already Danny Sheridan is jealous as hell. In fact, let's not kid ourselves, there's an 80% chance that Vinnie Verno is Sheridan's source when it comes to Cam's bag man. College football… Read more »
Mountain Boys: Week One, at Arab
I am in Marshall County, about 15 miles east of the Brewer campus. I am walking across the stadium parking lot of the Arab High School Knights, and a buzz is rippling through the Indian summer air. The high rise lights are already turned on. Off to the side, sandy-haired teens recline in a pickup… Read more »
The Five Secrets of Southern Football Womanhood
In the south, college football is a way of life. Children are raised to say "Go Dawgs!", "Roll Tide!", "War Eagle!" and "Go 'Dores!" (okay, maybe not) before they can walk, and although it usually sounds like baby jibberish, parents shriek with joy when their little one utters those battle cries. Saturdays are Football Days,… Read more »
Pointing to Sky To Honor Dead Classmate Costs High School Game
This year thanks to a new rule in college football touchdowns can be called back for celebrations that occur on the field. In a Louisville,Ohio high school game this past weekend wide receiver Alex Schooley caught a touchdown pass with 1:15 left to give his team a 26-24 lead. Overcome with emotion, Schooley and a… Read more »
Black Thursday Arrives: Ladies, Dates Are Over For Fall
Well ladies, kiss your boyfriends and husbands goodbye. Or, for those of us with no actual men but several faithful cats, brace yourselves for a drastic decline in activity on your Match.com profile. (I'll let you all decide which category I fall into.) (WHY ARE YOU ALL JUST AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMING I FALL… Read more »
New Jordan Jefferson Video Emerges: Was He Really Kicker?
SEC message boards are zany, wild, and crazy places. No message board is crazier than TigerDroppings.com, the LSU destination of choice for conspiracy theories, ridicule, and often great humor. OKTC gets email tips from TigerDroppings posters about ten times a week. Most of the time I read the threads, laugh a few times, and then… Read more »


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15 ways to save money on your heating bill in the winter
As Canada's northernmost big city, Edmonton winters can be long and cold. The cold doesn't have to kill your pocketbook though. Here are some of our best tips to save money on your heating bills in the winter.
Install ceiling fans to circulate the warm air throughout the room
Running your fan to pull air up through the centre of the room will also push the warm air back down on the sides. It will also stop the warm air from accumulating at the top of the room and the cool air from settling on the bottom. It also forces the cool and warm air to mix making the room temperature uniform.
Don't forget the hot water tank
Your hot water tank has heat settings that can be adjusted. A general rule is that you save 3-5% for each 10°F you lower your heat setting. Dial back the setting from the factory default of 140°F to 120°F and save 6-10% off your heating bill. For even greater savings look into hot water on demand systems. These cost more to install, but they can use 24-34% less energy to operate compared to a hot water tank. You can also use low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators or put a heat blanket around the hot water tank and insulate the hot water pipes to save even more.
Turn the temperature down at night for health and savings
First of all, you will save money on your energy bills by turning down the temperature when you sleep. Each 1℃ drop in temperature results in an energy savings of 1-3%. Drop your thermostat temperature by 5.5℃ and save up to 10-15%.
But you also benefit from this in a few other ways. Studies show that sleeping in cooler rooms helps your core temperature to cool more efficiently leading to higher quality sleep. Suggested ambient temperatures are between 15.5°C (60°F) and 19.5°C (67°F), but it can vary a lot among individuals. It has also been found to promote melatonin production, enhancing beige fat cell production which is linked to fat loss.
Replace your air filter
The biggest culprit for sucking energy efficiency from your furnace is a clogged air filter. It is recommended to replace these monthly. They are cheap and can be found at Wal-Mart or most other department stores. Go online and buy them in bulk through sites like Amazon.
Wear warmer clothes in the house
You can save up to an additional 10% off your monthly bill by keeping your thermostat to 16℃ vs 21℃ for 8 hours a day and simply wearing warmer clothes while you are at home. It is pretty easy to wear a sweater, some thicker socks and some sweats to save 10% off your heating bill. Combine this with keeping it low while you are sleeping and while you are away and you could be saving upwards of 30% off your heating costs.
Keep doors and vents closed in unused rooms
Closing the heat vents in unused rooms will increase the airflow for other rooms and make it easier and quicker to heat them. Combine this with keeping the doors to the unused rooms shut and you won't have the cold air from those rooms mixing with the warm air in the rest of your house. Be careful with this one though – it works best with zoned duct systems with variable speed furnaces.
Install a programmable thermostat
This is one of the best ways to save money on your energy bill. Program your thermostat to fluctuate the temperature based on when you are home, when you are sleeping, and when you are gone. Take it a step further and get a smart thermostat like the Nest that learns your habits and self-adjusts for you. Save upwards of 30% with this nifty tool.
Turn the temperature down when you leave the house
There is no need to heat your home while no one is in it. Turning down the temperature to 16℃ can save up to 10% off your monthly heating bill. Turn it down while you sleep at night and save up to 20%.
Check the insulation in your attic
Hot air rises, but it will happen even more quickly if you attic is not properly insulated. Don't forget to insulate the openings into your attic, especially the access door. Typical 1200 sqft houses will cost about $800 to insulate but could cut your monthly bill by 20-30%.
Check the insulation of your windows and doors
Your windows are a huge energy loss culprit. If you have single pane windows then you are definitely losing a lot of heat. Newer windows insert a layer of inert gas between two or even three panes of glass to stop the heat transfer. This is the best way to stop the loss. Although new windows are going to be quite expensive, the cost savings on your energy bill can be anywhere from 16-21%. A quick and cheap solution to assist your single pane windows from losing heat is to install clear plastic sheeting over top of them and create your own "double pane" type system.
For your doors, check the weatherstripping around the edges and add or replace as necessary.
If your furnace is old and inefficient, consider replacing it
Furnaces made after 1996 have become much more efficient than their older models. If your furnace is old and the efficiency rating is not at least 90%, it is advisable to look into a new one.
Add humidity
Air with low humidity will not hold as much heat so if the humidity in your home is too low your furnace needs to work harder to heat the room. It is recommended to keep your indoor humidity level at 45-55% during winter months.
Use exhaust fans sparingly
Exhaust fans in your bathrooms and the kitchen will suck the warm air out of your house. While you likely won't leave them on for long when you use them, be mindful when you do as they are drawing the warm air out of your house for as long as they are on.
Use cooking to your advantage
If you are cooking with your oven then why not use it to add a little heat to your house. When you are done cooking, leave the oven door open a bit. and give the surroundings a little heat boost while you are at it. More frequent cookers will benefit most from this trick. Don't do this with small children around.
Use the sun for free heat
Open the curtains on your sun facing windows while the sun is shining and cover them back up when the sun goes down.
Do you need some advice about saving on your heating bill in the winter? Leave us a message at (587) 773-2612 and we will get back to you as soon as possible, or call (780) 231-0064 if you need to speak to someone immediately. To schedule an appointment, pick your preferred time on our online booking page.

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Axis Bank – India's third largest private bank – has appointed Egon Zehnder to lead its search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
Shikha Sharma, who was placed in the role eight years ago by the same search firm, is set to step down next year.
The bank is hoping to have its new leader by December, according to sources – Hunts Canlon reports.
The Mumbai-based Axis Bank has been battling a profit slump for five straight quarters, exchange filings show. Despite this, shares of the bank more than tripled in the eight years of Sharma's rein.
Founded in 1964, Egon Zehnder is a privately held executive search and talent management consultancy with more than 400 consultants in 69 offices across 41 countries. The firm provides senior-level executive search, board search and advisory, CEO succession, family business advisory, as well as leadership assessment and development. Egon Zehnder's clients range from large corporations to emerging growth companies, family and private-equity controlled entities, government and regulatory bodies, and educational and cultural organisations.


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Emergency District Energy System Provided for Social Housing Scheme
All Seasons Hire recently worked through the night to provide a large scale district energy solution to a social housing scheme in South East London.
We were contacted by the housing schemes maintenance providers and were told that the sites existing boiler system had failed. This meant that the housing schemes old and vulnerable residents were left to the mercy of the cold and wet weather with no form of heating or hot water.
Therefore the job was extremely time critical so, alongside the schemes maintenance providers, we performed a site survey as soon as possible.
The team decided that a 2.7 MW gas fired solution would be more than adequate to provide heating and hot water for the flats. The boilers were delivered that same day and our team agreed to stay on site until they were up and running due to the vulnerable nature of the housing schemes residents. This resulted in them working through the night.
Although we promise a 24/7 maintenance provision for all our solutions once they are installed we don't shy away from performing late or out of hours installations when they are required. We really do pride ourselves on our emergency service so when we say we want to get you back up and running as soon as possible we really do mean it. This means that when you choose All Seasons Hire to provide cooling or heating solutions for your business you really will experience the minimum of disruption. Or, in this case, the quickest provision of heat and hot water for vulnerable individuals.
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Shipping is complicated.
It doesn't have to be.
Enter ShipChain
Visibility unlocks efficiency, and trust unlocks visibility. ShipChain's unified approach to provide both opens up a world of potential for a siloed industry to be able to work together for the benefit of everyone. John Monarch, CEO
Key Problems
Poor Tracking
Tracking problems lead to confusion among carriers, failed handoffs, failed deliveries, and even lost shipments – the cost of which is ultimately passed onto shippers.
Lack of Transparency
Due to fragmentation, uncertainty, or to protect exclusivity, brokers can't or won't provide shipper's full visibility into what driver & carrier is carrying their freight.
No Accountability
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations estimates annual cargo theft losses exceeding $30 billion USD (2016) and rising. The largest source of these errors are handoffs.
Middleman Markup
While brokers & forwarders are the source of most problems in shipping & logistics, they typically charge a significant premium: sometimes 30-50%.
Misaligned Incentives
The real root of the aforementioned issues are misaligned incentives: all parties (drivers, brokers) stand to gain from poor tracking thanks to deniability.
The current state of the shipping & logistics industry is a sparsely connected network of brokers, carriers, and drivers that lack a unified solution.
End-To-End Track & Trace
The Track & Trace platform unifies tracking across the entire supply chain between all carriers. When there is an issue with the shipment, down-to-the moment data enables rapid response & remedies, preventing domino effects in the supply chain.
Full Visibility
Blockchain documents every single step in the supply chain on an immutable ledger that cannot be changed or altered after-the-fact. It essentially boosts visibility across the entire supply chain, thereby reducing risks of fraud and theft.
Incentivized Responsibility
In a trustless & decentralized system, individual players are rewarded for their participation. Operators can be rewarded for using efficient transport routes or delivering goods on time; transporters for obeying speed limits, behaving safely, and observing green fuel economy practices.
Platform Parity
Due to the nature of smart contracts, brokers are no longer necessary. Blockchain eliminates any middleman markup costs.
Public vs. Private Chains
The word "public" doesnt mean public data.
Public chains are open-to-anyone, free-to-join marketplace.
Private chains are permissioned—they require an invitation to join.
Public chains validate data by solving a complex, cryptographic problem.
On private chains, the single regulatory authority validates all blocks.
Only public blockchains are decentralized & offer trustless, transparent data.
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A bill to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was introduced last month by Colorado Senator Cory Gardener and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and cosponsored by Colorado Senator Michael Bennett. If passed the bill would provide $900M annually for projects protecting natural, cultural and historic resources. Existing funding from the LWCF recently enabled the transfer of two important river access points on the Upper Colorado River. The State Bridge and Two Bridges parcels were owned by Eagle County and had been improved - boat ramps, parking, restroom/changing facilities - by the Eagle County Open Space program with coordination and management support from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This land transfer will protect public access at these locations in perpetuity.
Longmont, Colorado - As part of a comprehensive Stream Management Plan for the St Vrain Creek Watershed, American Whitewater is collecting and compiling data on recreational uses, and identifying projects and strategies to improve stream health, recreation, and environmental conditions in the region. You can help with this extensive effort. Please participate in the Recreational Flow survey.
Colorado Gives Day is on December 4 this year and is fast approaching! Go here to schedule your online donation to support American Whitewater's Colorado River Access Program. All donations made to American Whitewater on Colorado Gives Day (December 4) will be put towards our River Access Program in Colorado. American Whitewater works to improve river access and public safety throughout the state by working with landowners and managers, paddlers, law enforcement, and lawmakers to understand Colorado's river access laws and the ongoing threats to public safety. Thank you for your support!
Crested Butte CO - Alleged disruption to a Heron Rookery and concerned private landowners have led to a "Voluntary Closure" of the Slate River from the Gunsight Bridge to the Town of Crested Butte between March 15 and June 21 for the 2019 season. The Slate River between Oh Be Joyful Campground and Skyland Bridge, a 10.5 mile stretch, provides an incredibly scenic and unique flatwater paddling experience in the Gunnison Valley. The Voluntary clsoure is a product of the Slate River Floating Management Plan, created by a Working Group convened by the Town of Crested Butte and the Crested Butte Land Trust. The Working Group was created in direct response to pressure from the local community including conservationists and private landowners adjacent to the river, who are concerned that a recent increase in boating activity is disturbing a Heron Rookery that straddles the Slate River.
Today, September 5, marked the close of the public review process for the DRAFT Wilderness Evaluation Report. The Evaluation Phase is the second step of 4 different steps required in the assessment of lands that may be suitable for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). American Whitewater thoroughly reviewed the DRAFT Wilderness Evaluation Report and submitted our comments to the Forest Service on September 4, 2018. Overall, we found that key paddling reaches throughout the GMUG area were greatly under-represented in the Polygon narratives and thus weren't acknowledged as contributing factors to the Polygon's respective Wilderness Ratings. We let the Forest Service know this, highlighting specific paddling reaches that should be added to each Polygon and which Polygons we believe should have a higher Wilderness Rating based on the high-quality recreation opportunities that each area has to offer.
Please stay tuned as we continue to report on the GMUG Land Management Revision Process and in the meantime you can learn more about the GMUG here. (Photo of Josh King by Nick Spitzer)
Browns Park, Utah - American Whitewater has asked the Utah Division of Water Resources to reject the latest attempt to pump water from Utah's Green River, and send it across the Rocky Mountains to Denver and Colorado's Front Range. The Water Rights Export Application is speculative and assumes availability of water with no consideration of impacts to downstream needs. In its letter, American Whitewater urges the Division to act with prudence and reject the application.
ARKANSAS RIVER, Colo. - The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is revising their Management Plan for the first time since 2001. The new Draft Plan was made publicly available in October and the AHRA is accepting public comments through November 10, 2017 (next week!). In order to design effective and productive comments, American Whitewater has thoroughly reviewed the Draft Plan, discussed the Plan with our local Affiliate Clubs, attended AHRA Public Open Houses, and reached out to key members of the local paddling community. To make it easy for you to SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS, American Whitewater staff have compiled our key concerns and comments for your review.
Gunnison, Colorado - Last Wednesday, Matt Brown - longtime river guide, adventurer, and pillar of the Gunnison Valley community- passed away tragically after an accident in Moab. Matt was so much to so many. At the request of his family and friends, contributions in Matt's memory can be made to American Whitewater's River Access work in Colorado. Matt was a strong ally and advisor in our work to protect the public's rights to float and fish in the State. We miss him immensely.
Kremmling, Colorado - The Bureau of Land Management has released for public review and comment a set of preliminary alternatives for managing about 40 miles of the Upper Colorado River between Parshall and State Bridge - including Gore Canyon and Pumphouse. This is your chance to weigh in on whether there should be a day-use permit; a camping permit with designated campsites in the popular stretch between Pumphouse and State Bridge; and expanding the developed Pumphouse Campground.
Bond, Colorado - American Whitewater is presenting Gore Canyon Festival - August 25-27th 2017. Online registration is open and there are events for everyone, so sign up today!
On Sunday, nearly 50 people gathered on the banks of the St. Vrain River to pick up trash from the water and the shoreline. We started the day off with Hotbox Roasters coffee and donuts, and a few words about River Stewardship – the common cause that brought us all together. We found bedframes, rusty nails, lawn chairs, car doors, plastic water bottles, candy wrappers, fast food containers, and it doesn't stop there. Our findings are likely a combination of leftover debris from the floods, illegal waste dumping along the river, and built up trash from years of careless passers-by. Thank you to all those that came out for the river cleanup! American Whitewater depends on our affiliate clubs, members, and dedicated volunteers in order to tackle our many River Stewardship projects.
American Whitewater staff traveled to Green River, UT in late March to meet with private water users and state agencies, and to participate in the official opening of the new boat passage through the Green River Diversion (Tusher Dam). Completion of the boat passage has freed the Green River from its last in-stream obstruction between the Flaming Gorge Dam and the confluence with the Colorado River – over 400 floatable river miles through iconic canyons and historic landmarks. It has a been a long process, and our work isn't over yet! As your boating representative, American Whitewater will continue to work closely with the dam operators and Utah's Division of State Lands (FFSL) to ensure that the boat passage meets the needs of the public during its inaugural year.
Cortez, Colorado - Last week, American Whitewater met with local water managers, fisheries biologists, an other interests in Dolores River water, to start negotiating releases from McPhee Dam - like we do every spring. This year, things are looking very good for the Dolores...
Dotsero, Colorado - A key river access point on the Upper Colorado river, once threatened with closure, has now been permanently protected through a partnership between BLM and Eagle County.
There is only one more day left to share what you value most in the Browns Canyon National Monument planning area! The Bureau of Land Management, U.S Forest Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working together to develop a Coordinated Management Plan for Browns Canyon National Monument. In order to design a plan that most benefits citizens and visitors of Colorado, the agencies designed an Online Survey and Mapping Tool to understand how the public interacts with the Browns Canyon planning area and what aspects of the area are most important to the public.
Colorado - American Whitewater has released a new study on whitewater recreation in the San Miguel River Basin. The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) requested that Montrose County consult with American Whitewater on recreational needs and future impacts for the San Miguel River. Montrose County acquired conditional water rights to the San Miguel River in hopes of building multiple new reservoirs on BLM land. American Whitewater worked with Montrose County's agents to assess the impact its conditional storage proposals would have on existing recreational opportunities.
A new proposal to allow the development of a 90- acre open pit mine in Eagle County at the gateway to the Colorado River has local river users asking questions. We encourage everyone to attend an Open House December 6 at 6 PM at the Gypsum Recreation Center, and to make your voices heard at the Town Council meeting where they will discuss the application on December 13 at 7 PM.
Lyons, Colorado - For the second year in a row, Oskar Blues Brewery is hosting the Burning Can Festival at this year Lyons Outdoor Games. Burning Can, which takes place under the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park and the St. Vrain River, is a celebration of good beer, served in a can. This year, All money raised from Lyons Outdoor Games recycled cans will be donated to American Whitewater. See you there!
Wyoming/Colorado - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has found the preliminary permit application for the Regional Watershed Supply Project (Flaming Gorge Pumpback) "deficient", stating that additional information and attention to scheduling is needed before the agency can complete it's evaluation of the project. If the Project's proponent fails to provide the information requested within 30 days, the application may be rejected.
Grand Junction, CO - This week, after much deliberation, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) approved a highly diluted request to fund a feasability study for the Flaming Gorge Pipeline. The feasability study, which uses the Flaming Gorge Pipeline as a test case, will focus on establishing a process that will identify issues and opportunities for developing new water supplies for Colorado's front range. Conservation groups continue to have numerous concerns about the process even in a scaled back form.
Wyoming/Colorado - Proponents of the 501-mile long pipeline that will send water from the Green River in Wyoming, to Colorado's Front Range, have submitted an Application for a Preliminary Permit with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project, known as the "Flaming Gorge pipeline," had been under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for more than two years until the agency canceled it's environmental review. New plans for the pipeline now include hydropower production, requiring FERC to issue the permit.
The Army Corps of Engineers recently cancelled their review of the Flaming Gorge Pipeline in Wyoming and Colorado. The project, proposed by Aaron Million, was originally slated as a water supply project, diverting 250,000 acre-feet of water annually 560 miles from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to Southeastern Wyoming and the Front Range of Colorado. This spring, Million indicated interest in adding hydropower to the project, and has stated that he will seek review with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission instead. American Whitewater is tracking the issue.
A large coalition of conservation groups in Colorado, including American Whitewater, have announced their formal opposition to the Regional Watershed Supply Project (aka Flaming Gorge Pipeline). You can join us in protecting the Green and Colorado Rivers by signing our petition. For more information, the coalition is hosting a telephone town hall at 7pm on Wednesday July 27th, in which thousands of citizens are expected to participate in discussing the proposed pipeline and its flaws.
Colorado - American Whitewater is conducting a study of flow-recreation relationships for the Yampa Basin, and identifying specific metrics for use in the Watershed Flow Evaluation Tool. This study is intended to inform local, state, and federal planning efforts as to the full range and quality of recreational boating opportunities for the Wild and Scenic suitable Yampa River, as well as the Elk and White Rivers, and their tributaries. Your participation in the flow survey is requested.
Colorado - On December 23, Governor Bill Ritter issued a report outlining a series of proposals for resolving disputes between landowners and rafters in Colorado. He also signed an executive order creating the River Access Mediation Commission to provide a way for some of the most contentious conflicts between boaters and property owners to be addressed. The Governor's River Access Dispute Resolution Task Force was a 17-member group created in July of 2010 to help craft ways to sort out conflicts on Colorado rivers on a stretch-by-stretch basis as those disputes arise.
Colorado - Last month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released their proposed management plan for the Little Snake Resource Area, encompassing over a million acres of soaring plateaus, wild and scenic rivers, and sweeping sagebrush basins. Special interests are trying to overturn the Bureau of Land Management's plans to protect portions of the Yampa River – one of the nation's last free flowing rivers. Let BLM know that protections for these rivers are important to you!
This spring, the Colorado Legislature is considering a bill, which helps protect the rights of commercial boaters to float on commercial sections of river, and increases the safety of boaters by decriminalizing incidental contact with private land to portage obstacles. HB -1188 is a good bill, but doesn't go far enough! HB-1188 passed out of the House by a vote of 40-25, and is scheduled to be introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee for a vote on March 17th. We urge you to contact members of Colorado's Senate Judiciary Committee and ask them to support HB-1188, and to amend the bill to include all members of the paddling public.
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Golasgil was the lord of Anfalas during the War of the Ring. In March of year 3019 of the Third Age, Golasgil led an army to Minas Tirith during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. He had only gathered farmers and herdsmen to fight with poor quality weaponry. Golasgil's army was quickly overrun by the forces of Mordor. However, Golasgil's name was not mentioned in the Song of the Mounds of Mundburg, so it is likely that he survived the battle.
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Art Around America: Baltimore's Artscape 2015
It wasn't too long ago that Baltimore's streets were flooded with angry protests, some erupting in violent scenes that flooded the media. But the weekend of July 17-19, the streets of downtown Baltimore were packed for a different purpose: Artscape, the city's most anticipated summer party and the country's "largest free arts festival."
In its 34th year, the massive fest sparked much-needed joy and celebration across an expanse of downtown Baltimore. And record-high summer temperatures didn't stop an estimated 350,000 visitors from flocking to the event.
Hundreds of artisans and craftsmen, performance artists, musicians, and food and drink vendors exhibited at Artscape this year—with 95% of vendors hailing from the Baltimore region, according to the Baltimore Sun. Rows of white tents lined Mt. Royal Avenue and surrounding blocks, home to the city's arts and cultural institutions like Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, The Lyric center, and Maryland Institute College of Art. Vendors exhibited (and sold) everything from garden-themed paintings, bottle-cap magnets, and vintage-advertisement screen-print posters to photographs of the Baltimore skyline, wooden bowls, hanging lightbulb terrariums, and on-trend jewelry.
Visual installations centered around this year's theme: water. From a massive "Aqua Lounge" tent
pouring water "on draught" to artfully decorated storm drain murals dotting the curbs, festival
organizers recruited artists to draw attention to a meaningful message of conservation of the region's
natural resources. Kids played in a "Lazy River" with water-themed sculpture and activities, while crowds
cooled off under Misty Mountain Royals—site-specific installations spraying a refreshing mist.
Another major draw for visitors year after year is a music lineup that never fails to impress. This year's
headlining acts George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and
Michael Franti & Spearhead anchored the three-day festival. Hometown rocker Cris Jacobs, The
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and Afrofunk heroes Chopteeth rounded out the schedule.
In addition to just-for-fun acts like Baltimore Rock Opera Society's performance showcase "Brocean
City" (think flaming guitars and sea creature masks), organizers presented a panel of cast members from
HBO's "The Wire," who led a discussion on empowering the city's youth.
For the city's local artists, a major highlight of the annual festival is the announcement of the Janet &
Walter Sondheim Artscape prize. The competition awards a $25,000 fellowship to visual artist or visual
artist collaborators living and working in the region, plus a chance to showcase their work at the Baltimore
Museum of Art. This year's Sondheim prize was awarded to Wickerham & Lomax, whose entry consisted
of both sculptures and an interactive website exploring "the membership of clubs and other kinds of social
With all eyes on Baltimore, local organizers, artists, and patrons worked hard to make this year's
Artscape a huge success—and it couldn't have been better.
We'll be talking about more arts fairs and festivals across the summer. Have an event that you want to
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Isabelle is only nine months old and I find myself collecting so many of our moments together, not just on my phone, but in my heart. There are some things that happen so quickly that I can't get to my phone quick enough. Like when she leans in to kiss me, or the excitement in her eyes when I walk through the door, or when she dances to a commercial on T.V.
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I'm finally mature enough to understand that these moments bring greater joy than any thing out there. It's so easy to get distracted by pretty things, tangible objects that you can wear and show off. But one look at Izzy's smile and I couldn't care less about the purse I'm sporting, or my newest phone case, or even the colour on my nails. I care about making her smile again. Nothing can compare to that. No object can bring more joy than adventure and discovery and all those moments you collect in your heart.


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Senior Lecturer in Renaissance Studies
Senior Lecturer in Renaissance Studies
Rowan Tomlinson is a specialist in the cultural, literary, and intellectual history of the European Renaissance and her research is fundamentally comparative, covering French, Italian, Latin, and Neo-Latin writers. She is especially interested in the interactions during the long sixteenth century – before the creation of the 'two cultures' that separated the arts and the sciences – between the literary and other disciplines (natural history, the visual arts, philosophy, philology) and in the ways in which Renaissance culture worked with the legacies of the classical past. Parallel research interests include the history of education and access to cultures of humanism and the liberal arts by those outside Renaissance institutions and seats of power, be this women, auto-didacts, or religious or political recusants, interests which reflect her concerns with and campaigning about the politics and policies of higher education today.
Publications include essays on Rabelais, Montaigne, Poliziano, the reception of Pliny the Elder, and theories of inspiration and invention in Renaissance poetics, as well as a co-edited volume on the translation culture of England and France from 1500 to 1660, which has been republished in a second, paperback edition. Her first single-authored book, Inventive Inventories. Literature and Natural History in Renaissance Europe, will appear with Oxford University Press. The book examines the intriguing relationship between natural history and literature across the long sixteenth century, beginning in the 1490s with the Florentine humanist Angelo Poliziano and ending in the 1620s with the Jesuit writer Etienne Binet, by way of Erasmus, Juan-Luis Vives, Jacques Peletier Du Mans, Conrad Gessner, Rabelais, and Montaigne, to name a few of the cast who make up her broad and comparative corpus. Rigorous in its faithful depiction of the cultural particularity of the Renaissance, this book at the same time, and more generally, looks to make its readers think harder about the resources on which literature draws, processes of imitation and composition, and the distinctiveness or otherwise of the literary.
In 2016 Rowan was awarded a two-year Fellowship by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in recognition of the excellence and the impact, past, current, and future, of her distinctive scholarship. The project, 'Scholars, hacks, and gentlemen: the politics of authorship in Renaissance France', is concerned broadly with the socio-political status of different categories of writer from the early sixteenth century to the formation of the Académie française in 1635, telling a story of rival communities, divided disciplines, and the emergence of an increasingly exclusionary vocabulary of taste. The Fellowship has allowed Rowan to do intensive work on single-authored publications but also to establish a network of interested scholars who have met for workshops with radically creative formats, and to organize diverse public-engagement activities, from podcasts to public talks, in collaboration with scholars from across early-modern studies. The project has inspired collaborative work with Simon Park (University of Oxford), a specialist in Portuguese culture. Together they are working to break down barriers between literary history and history of art by exploring new approaches to the myriad interactions between textual and visual cultures that characterize early modern culture.
Rowan has a strong interest in exploring the methodologies that inform historical study and in developing fruitful interactions between historical studies and other disciplines. She is a member of an ongoing cross-disciplinary research project, 'Early Modern Keywords: A European Vocabulary of Culture and Society in a Global Frame, 1450-1700' and has worked with scholars in the medical humanities, offering a historical perspective on global perceptions of Chinese medicine.


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Departmental Objective:
"The Artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work".
Emile Zola, writer.
"Art and Design is not just a subject to learn, but an activity that you can practise with your hands, your eyes, your whole personality".
Quentin Blake, children's illustrator.
Art is an exciting and engaging subject. The Art Department aims to establish a positive and mutually supportive environment in which pupils are able to express their ideas and concepts in a confident and constructive manner.
There are two teachers, who bring their own expertise, ambitious ideas and sense of enjoyment to the department and our curriculum.
The Art Studio is a purpose built space featuring:
- One large teaching room split into two sections - KS3 and KS4
- Ten computers
- A4 colour printer
- Smart board
- Three-dimensional area
- Ceramic area with potter's wheels, kilns and ceramic facilities
- Textile-art area with a sewing machine
- Art library housing a comprehensive range of books and journals
- Painting and printing facilities
- Exhibition area
Extra Curricular Activities - Regular booster sessions are run after school fro GCSE students to continue with their portfolio.
Trips - The Art Department organises trips for students at KS4 relating to specific projects.
Links with Universities - Every year GCSE students visit the Art Degree Show of Manchester Metropolitan University.


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Monday, 1 October 2012
Live Music Red Tape Lifted.....
Big news for all small venues with a
capacity of under 200 like
The Cavern Club
people and the unsigned bands that play in them is the news that there is no longer the need for a licence to play live amplified music.
The change in law is part of a government move to free businesses from red tape, which ministers say will give them more freedom to grow.
UK Music
, which represents the music industry, estimates that the
Live Music Act
could enable 13,000 more venues to start holding live music events.
Live unamplified music can also now be played in any location under the act.
Musicians and business owners alike have welcomed the change, which will allow live music to be played between the hours of 08:00 and 23:00 although it hasn't proved popular with noise campaigners.
Lisa Lavia from the
Noise Abatement Society
said there will be a "dramatic rise" in noise complaints that will "set residents at odds with local businesses". However
Business Minister Michael Fallon
said: "From today businesses are freed from the red tape that holds them back.
He described the previous rules that affected pub gigs and small live performances as "over-the-top bureaucracy that stifles community groups and pubs".
"We've set ourselves the challenging target of scrapping or reducing a total of 3,000 regulations. I'm determined to slim down regulation and make Britain an easier place to start and run a business," Mr Fallon added.
The change was introduced through a private member's bill, introduced by
Liberal Democrat Don Foster
, in order to amend some of the bureaucracy imposed on gigs by the 2003 Licensing Act.
The MP from Bath steered the bill through the
House Of Commons
on behalf of his Lib Dem colleague, Lord Clement Jones. The success is a relatively rare example of a House of Lords private member's bill making it into law.
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Eliot's The Naming of Cats illustrated by Edward Gorey
T.S. Eliot, The Naming of Cats, illustrated by Edward Gorey. From The American Poetry Review, Vol. 11, No. 4 (JULY/AUGUST 1982), p. 9.
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On YouTube, a nice animation based on Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies, by Matt Duplessie of Clandestiny:
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Snappy Dance evokes Gorey terror, wonder
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Edward Gorey's Haunting House
Edward Gorey's Haunting House Just in time for Halloween, a pictorial peek at the eccentric, ramshackle Cape Cod residence of the late artist and author Edward Gorey, master of the macabre. washingtonpost.com | 30 October 2003
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I am trying to figure out how to get this RFID reader to work with my test Omega device. Our college wants to switch to an all in one card reader solution, and RFID seems to be the technology of choice. The question is, do I need a Pharos tech to get this thing configured for me to work with Uniprint, or is there something I can do? If the latter, then what steps do I take? I can find out the chip ID on the RFID badge that I have by using the pcProx software I installed on my computer, but I don't know if simply plugging that number into the card ID field on my Pharos user account is sufficient enough to get it working. OK, honestly, I'm sure it isn't, because I've tried. Or maybe there is a certain format I have to enter the card ID number in? Anyway, if any of you might know the answer, please let me know. I figure I'll have to put in a support ticket for it, but was hoping to figure it out myself first.


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List Of Interesting Education Dissertation Ideas For University
To graduate from an master's or undergraduate program, students will generally need to complete a dissertation. When it comes to the field of education, there are many potential ideas that can be interesting and engaging for the student. To make this research paper easier to write, students should pick a dissertation topic that they are actually interested in. By choosing an interesting topic, students can make the time spent researching and writing their essay a little more enjoyable.
Interesting Education Dissertation Ideas for University Students
- Are students who attend preschool better equipped intellectually and socially than their peers who have not gone to preschool?
- How do tests like the ACT or SAT encourage the gap between the wealthy and the economically disadvantaged classes?
- Should students be taught about environmental conservation and green living in elementary school?
- What was the impact of desegregating schools on the achievement of students?
- Should medical schooling be provided for free to doctors who are willing to work in disadvantaged areas?
- Is the Montessori method the best way to educate preschool students?
- Should standardized testing be included in school curricula? What are the positive and negative impacts of standardized testing?
- Should high schools adopt more apprenticeship and technical schooling options? Should all high school students be required to focus on primarily academic subjects, or should some students be allowed to take technical classes instead?
- How do students compare between a country that requires preschool education and a country that does not?
- Have elementary schools improved over the last few decades?
- What are the impacts of free universal education on society and the economy?
- Should preschool education focus on developing character and social skills or should it focus on areas like math, reading and language?
- Does math need to be taught through calculus or trigonometry in high school, or can math classes be reduced to basic math and pre-algebra?
- How can schools teach about world religions without offending religious students or violating the constitutional right to freedom from religion?
- Do online colleges and universities offer the same quality of education as a traditional, brick-and-mortar school?
- Since technology is a common requirement in the workforce, should students be required to take more computers, typing and digital communication classes?
- With a shortage of workers in fields like science, technology, engineering and math, what can the education system do to encourage more students to study these fields? Would providing free degrees in just the STEM fields be an effective way to encourage more students to enter these academic subjects?


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Gone are days when Denver was considered a place full of gunslingers, cowboys riding on the horses, streets, and bars in the far corners of the city. Today, Denver is a progressive city that has a lot of attractions related to the history of the place. Many people visit this place for its cultural significance; it has everything for entertainment for people of all ages. Most of Avis Denver airport major tourist attractions include the world's most famous world-class museums, historical monuments, amusement parks, galleries, cultural centers, entertainment venues and attractions for children and older buildings. Denver has more than 200 picturesque parks with great expenses and surrounding places.
Denver's tourist attractions are so numerous that tourists can stay active for at least a week or more; this city of exploration is a convenient place for those who like to enjoy the rocky mountains. There are various places to visit and explore and enjoy your time in Colorado's famous natural environment. Traveling to Denver has always been a pleasant experience with varied options to have a good time with family or friends. Let's take a look at some of Denver's famous tourist attractions that are popular among tourists:
Denver Zoo
The Downtown Aquarium
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There are so many places to visit in Denver, the Upper Town, but Denver's top tourist attractions include places like Red Rock Park and Amphitheater, Denver Art Museum, Denver Nature and Science Museum, Botanical Gardens, and Denver, 16th Street Mall, State Capitol Building, Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Washington Park, Coors Field Baseball Stadium are some of the best attractions among many other Denver attractions.


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FREE Air Canada Flight Attendant Interview Information
- Why should we hire you and not anyone else?
- How would you handle an irate customer?
- Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem.
Problems are meant to be solved and in hospitality their should not be a word called problem by our side.
- Have you ever had a problem with a co-worker?
Yes, but simply a negative person or a co-worker that does the job of half measure.
Yes, due to his bad approach and negative attitude.
- What is your weakness?
Not hearing/interrupting a person. Speak less/listen more!
A little bit emotional which is least accepted in hospitality industry, but working over it.
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Till date faced only minor issues which was easily handled.
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Appointed as "Entrepreneur of the Year," by Forrbes magazine AND Craines, for a business I started.
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Mini Warli Vases
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Wooden Serve Wares
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Marble Ganesha Idol
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Metal Meenakari Swans
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Handicraft Embroidered Cushion Covers
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How To Cook Farro
Farro has been a staple of Italian cuisine for centuries, and its mild nutty flavor, distinctive texture and endless versatility have boosted its popularity throughout Europe and North America as well. Rich in fiber, magnesium and B vitamins, farro is a healthy alternative to pasta and rice that can be combined with countless other ingredients to make everything from main dishes to desserts.
What Is Farro?
Often referred to as an ancient grain, the word farro (pronounced FAHR-oh) is actually a common term used for three ancient varieties of wheat. These varieties were originally cultivated in an area of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent which included the ancient region of Mesopotamia.
Much of the farro in today's markets however is grown in central and northern Italy, and because it thrives in a high-altitude, barren environment, it's usually free of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
The three varieties of farro are:
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- Farro medio or emmer (Hebrew for mother)
- Farro grande or spelt
Shopping for Farro: Whole-Grain or Pearled
In addition to the different varieties of farro, there are also differences in how the grains are processed after harvesting.
Pearling is a common method of removing the grain's inedible hull, but some of the bran and germ is lost in the process. Farro can be either semi-pearled (semi-perlato) or pearled (perlato).
Whole-grain farro is hulled using a less abrasive process which leaves the bran and germ intact.
The labeling (particularly on imported farro) is somewhat inconsistent and it's easiest to determine which type of farro you're buying by checking the cooking time recommended on the package.
Semi-pearled and pearled farro cooks much more quickly than whole-grain and is the type most frequently found in U.S. markets.
Pearled farro will cook in 30 minutes or less, while semi-pearled might recommend a short soak (20 minutes or so) followed by 20 to 30 minutes cook time. Whole-grain farro often requires overnight soaking and about an hour of cooking time.
How to Cook Farro – Basic Farro Recipe
It's best to follow the cooking directions on the package, but we've had good luck cooking several different brands of semi-pearled farro using the following method:
- Measure the appropriate number of servings into a medium saucepan and add enough broth, water or a combination of the two to cover it by about 1-1/2 inches.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute, stir, then reduce the heat to a moderate simmer.
- Cook until the farro is al dente, 25 to 30 minutes, giving it an occasional stir. Start testing for doneness and season to taste after about 15 minutes.
- Once the farro is cooked to your liking, drain any liquid that hasn't been absorbed and fluff with a fork.
Storing Farro
Once opened, store semi-pearled and pearled farro in the freezer for up to six months. Whole-grain farro can be kept tightly sealed in the pantry for a year or more.
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Nov. 1, 2018 – General Motors Inc., as a reaction to impressive third-quarter profits, has decided to take interesting steps with its salaried employees: buyout packages. Effectively standing in a commanding position, the Detroit-based manufacturer believes cutting costs on the heels of profit is an astute method for the future. Preparing for a predicted market slump, GM is effectively looking to put capital aside before the industry is in dire straits.
In 2008, the North American giants fell victim to federally-enforced bankruptcy, wherein they sacrificed half of their vehicle brands. In the midst of almost losing their headquarters, closing an enormous number of factories, they also offered buyouts. In this situation, however, it was essentially because they couldn't afford to keep everybody on. These were difficult financial times, in contrast to today's situation. Historically, the blue-collar mentality of the manufacturer has been to fight tooth and nail for every worker. As 2018 nears its end, GM is looking to secure their safety in case of potential troubles.
The news is encouraging for investors, as they saw an increase of more than 9% in share value. The salaried employees who qualify for the voluntary severance might not be quite as enthusiastic, as they are being optioned out of a progressively profitable company. Given until November 19th to make their decision, the 18,000-strong workforce members will bolster the value of the manufacturer exponentially.
If the company does not reach its projected financial savings – estimated at $6.5 billion – after the buyout period, the possibility of a layoff sweep will become more likely. Cost-cutting and restructuring have been the norm within GM lately. The increasingly unpredictable production and operation costs at home and abroad, as with trade and tariff uncertainties, agitates those accountable. CEO Mary Barra's plan is to settle in while the iron is relatively hot.


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Increasing from a 285 ship navy to a 355 ship Navy will cost the US about $900 billion over 30 years.
Instead the US could buy a fleet of 3000 SpaceX BFRs. Spacex BFRs will be completely reusable rockets. They have the potential of flying hypersonically anywhere in the world ten times per day.
What would a nation rather have? 355 ship navy or 285 ship navy and 3000 SpaceX BFR.
3000 SpaceX BFR would not only convey more military capability it would transform the world with hypersonic flight. Moving people and cargo anywhere in the world in less than one hour.
Each BFR has 38 Raptor engines. Raptor engines are the same size and will be similar in price to Merlin engines. Merlin engines are about $6 million each. Ballpark pricing for a BFR should be about $250 million each. 3000 SpaceX BFR would cost about $750 billion. Volume production would bring the price down to about $200-400 billion.
SpaceX rocket engine factory can make about 400 engines per year or enough for about 10 BFR per year. There would need to be about ten to twenty times the current SpaceX engine factory.
In 2017, the US had about 7300 commercial passenger jets.
Chinese airlines are likely to buy more than 7,000 planes worth $1.1 trillion over the next 20 years.
Fully exploiting revolutionary fully reusable rockets
Having passenger jet like flight with fully reusable rockets should be fully exploited.
If the BFR rockets are refueling and flying again the same day, then there should be thousands of floating landing and launch pads.
There would need to be pipelines and supplies for the natural gas based fuel engines to the launchpads. Natural gas consists of over 90% methane.
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400 hundred people could be carried on every flight. 4 million people could fly to and from orbit every day.
At $3000 per ticket for flights this would be $12 billion per day for tickets to go anywhere in the world or in orbit.
Commercial airlines carried just over 60 million metric tons of freight in 2017.
The US Air Force has talked to SpaceX about taking cargo at hypersonic speeds anywhere in the world.
One full flight of 3000 BFR would move 1 million men and material to the other side of the world in one hour.
There were 90 orbital rocket launches in 2017.
It will be a huge leap from what we can do now to a fleet of 3000 SpaceX BFR by 2045.
100 million tons of liquified natural gas would be enough for over 400,000 launches. Each launch using about 240 tons of methane.
The US can embrace the power and transformation of a totally SpaceX BFR world.
Instead the US is clinging to the garbage Space Launch System. $3 billion per year and the first launch in 2021. Constellation and SLS programs for about 15 years without a test launch. This is trying to reuse 1980s Space Shuttle booster technology.
Space Launch System is $1-2 billion per flight once per year.
SpaceX BFR can be ten thousand flights per day with flights at about $5 million each.
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