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Last week I sat down with NRG Energy CEO David Crane after the company's two-day analyst meeting here in Houston. We ran an abbreviated version of the Q&A in Sunday's Chronicle but we needed to edit it down greatly for space. So here's a lengthier version which includes more of Crane's thougths on electric cars, including his own Tesla.
Q: At your analyst meeting in Houston [last week] all your talk about renewable energy made you sound more a regulated California utility than an independent power producer. Why such a dramatic change?
A: To me there's no doubt that in terms of investor perception there are benefit to us of a significantly greener portfolio, or decarbonizing our portfolio. To paraphrase Bob Lutz at GM, who said he wants to take environmental issues out of the car buying equation, I feel the same way about investing in us. Whether investors know it or not there's a drag on our stock that comes with the fact that a good amount of our revenues come from traditional coal plants. That's the 20th century and we need to be developing a portfolio for the 21st century, which is not 'no coal' but it's certainly a difference balance that it is now.
Q: Why is this now a liability to investors, having this strong, cheap baseload coal capacity?
A: On the political front, this idea of renewable portfolio standards [requiring a certain percentage of energy generation come from renewable sources] has been popular in both red state and blue states. There's no more obvious example than Texas. But certainly the election of the Obama administration in a time of financial crisis just accelerates the trend. Because they start talking about a federal renewable portfolio standard, which could increase the amount of renewable energy output in the country by two or three times.
The stimulus for certain types of technology is the only source of money out there. And the executive branch specifically said there will be $80 billion in loan guarantees through the Department of Energy, the vast majority of which is going to low- or no-carbon. There's no money in there for traditional coal plants. The EPA is also being more assertive in its plans to regulate CO2, so that has focused the mind that that's the way we're going....MUCH MORE
Monday, November 23, 2009
Q&A with NRG's David Crane: the full version
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Wait….what? I get that I stopped believing in Santa Claus about 20 years ago, but WTF?! I didn't think I was so far out of touch with the whole Santa situation to not know there was an alcoholic Santa running amok around the world. I'm sure that's not what 'AA Santa' even means, but I don't care. That's what I'm saying it means, and it baffles me. I don't remember hearing about an epidemic of puddles of vomit by fireplaces and really shitty gifts for those four years, well other than the ones that can be attributed to Daddy's all day Christmas Eve drinking binges, which I'm sure weren't limited to just those four years. You'd think people would have been more vocal about a drunken Santa roaming around on Christmas Eve, yelling "Ho Ho Ho!" to the hookers turning tricks on the corner and then giggling to himself as he pees off the side of the sleigh. And you'd think that at some point, he would have passed out in someone's home. Can you imagine little Timmy's face in the morning as he races down the stairs only to see hard dose of reality in the form of a bare-assed Santa, crushing the Christmas tree and all the toys underneath it (he passed out while peeing on the tree because he thought he was outside peeing in a bush…because that's so much better, Santa.) I'm just saying don't call him that unless it's true people. That's how rumors get started. By the way, if it is true, and any of you find that Santa has peed/puked on your carpet, suck it up and replace your carpet. There's no way in Hell you'll ever be able to get the smell of peppermint schnapps, broken hopes and dreams, and Christmas cheer out of it. And another question I have is why did it abruptly stop in 2001? My guess is rehab. And I imagine it looks a lot like the Dr. Pepper commercials with all of the fictional characters, but with more soul-crushing depression.
My mom had the international Santa Claus figures, so I'm aware that Santa is known by a lot of na--…..Mrs. Santa Claus??
I get that there was a Mrs. Claus, and logic would imply that she would be known as Mrs. Santa Claus….but this was a list of alternative names for the Santa Claus. Maybe we were referring to the idea of Santa Claus and not the actual person, meaning it doesn't matter who delivered the presents, just so long as they were delivered- that person would be referred to as Santa Claus. Maybe the missus took over for Santa once he was in rehab so that no one missed out on Christmas; although I'm sure by this point everyone was a little gun shy about checking to see what was left under the Christmas tree and possibly the stockings that were hung with care. Waaaiitt a minute, the time of Mrs. Santa Claus overlapped with AA Santa for two years….these must have been the sexually confused, tranny Santa Claus years…oh God…I just got a mental image of Santa Clause with his junk tucked between his legs, drunkenly yelling "IT PUTS THE LOTION ON THE SKIN OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN!!" at a some family's golden retriever. Dogs don't even use lotion, you douchemonger. It's bad for their fur.
Okay, maybe it's just something with the
Americas….from 2001-2006, called him El Niño. Mexico
….I think you're confused, y'all. Did you guys mean to name him after an irregular global weather pattern? You do understand that El Niño brings you destructively strong wind, hurricanes, and torrential rain, and the big, bearded guy in a red suit and, knowing you guys, a sombrero brings you gifts, good tidings and lots of Christmas cheer…or I'm sorry, "magia de la Navidad". Or at least that's what Google Translate tells me it is…I'm trying to speak your language here…help me to help you. But I digress…I understand how things can get lost in translation, but do you see how they're not the same? Also, Santa is over 1600 years old and you have the nerve to call him "The Boy" or "The Child"? Waaaay to be respectful, you guys. I'm fairly certain that gets you put on the naughty list….enjoy your lumps of coal and hurricanes,
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So to recap: Between the U.S. and Mexico, we have an alcoholic, cross-dressing man-child drunkenly flying around once a year bringing your kids shit made by elves, which if we're honest with ourselves, we know are being held against their will. Well played
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Sun, 4 June 2017
A grand majority of this true crime podcast episode comes from the Michael Capuzzo book, Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916. It is a wonderful resource about not just these specific shark attacks but the overall history of shark attacks in American and elsewhere, as well. The more you read, the more you will realize that the events in New Jersey act as a precursor and an inspiration for Peter Benchleys novel, Jaws, and the subsequent Steven Spielberg movie by the same name.
I'm providing, rather than a comprehensive list of sources for this episode, the notes I took in preparation for the recording. Feel free to read below about the stories of the various victims and near-victims of the New Jersey shark attacks: Charles Vansant, whose parents watched in horror as he was dragged under water; long-distance swimmers Robert Dowling and Leonard Hill, who barely escaped with their lives; Charles Bruder, a Swiss captain whose hubris ended up getting him killed; and Lester Stillwell and the other Matawan Creek victims.
There is so much to uncover here, I feel like I could have done a whole series on the different locations, people, and misconceptions which allow these events to occur. Feel free to check out Capuzzo's book. It's a masterful bit of reporting, and I couldn't recommend it more vigorously.
This story begins off the southern coast of New Jersey, just beyond the front door of the majestic Engleside Hotel. It was 1916, and the U.S. hadn't quite stepped into WWI. In fact, Woodrow Wilson was running for re-election based on his promise to keep America out of the Great War.
The Engleside was well north of the more famous Asbury Park, but it was also no slouch, either. Americans had begun to discover the idea of leisure. The Victorian era was over, and people sought to be in the sunshine for more than mere backbreaking work. People in the upper middle and middle classes "vacationed" in the summer, and the Engleside was a nice place to do so. The 1915 summer season led the owners of the hotel to believe 1916 would be record-breaking.
Off the shore, a horror was brewing. A female great white shark had been knocked off its course and ended up near the shores of New Jersey. And even with the fervor of Victorian scientists like Charles Darwin, little was known about carcharodon carcharias. Sharks, in general, were not considered the man-eaters of today.
On July 1, a 25-year-old man named Charles Vansant was swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, alongside his dog. His parents -- his father a doctor -- watched from the shore. Onlookers were horrified to see a giant beat leap into the air and drag the younger Vansant under the water.
**Not knowing what to do with shark attacks back then
**Died on the operating table -- literally a door
**Beaches stayed open. People weren't overly alarmed.
**Ex-Pres. William Howard Taft
Hated giving speeches as much as being president
Gave a speech at the Essex and Sussex
Not too long later, there was a commotion down by the ocean about potential sharks
**Locals tried to dispel the idea that a shark had even killed Vansant. There were lots of rumors going around, and some even believed he had drowned, or that the newspapers had grossly overestimated his death. In other words, no one was aware of the dangers of sharks.
**Robert Dowling and Leonard Hill
Two long-distance swimmers
Leonard Hill was a druggist on vacation with his family
Robert Dowling, the real estate scion, was a long-distance swimmer
He was the first man to swim around Manhattan Island
They came within dozens of feet from the shark.
They swam through the feeding zone of the shark.
No one quite knows why the shark ignored them, but it did
Both vowed to never step foot in that ocean again
"Never again," Dowling said. "At least not here."
**45 mi. North. Charles Bruder. Spring Lake, NJ. Swiss Bell Captain.
He was eager to reclaim his reputation after the unexpected exploits of Downing and Hill
July 6
He did not fear sharks. Did not think they were dangerous.
Bit him in the stomach / legs. Severed them.
He was pulled into a boat. Bled to death.
**Boston Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, SF Chronicle
All put the second shark attack on the front headline
**Sunbathing decreased by 75%, and cancellations caused $250,000 in lost revenue at resorts
**July 8:
American Museum of Natural History: Press Conf. feat. scientists Frederic Augustus Lucas, John Treadwell Nichols, Robert Cushman Murphy
Stressed a third shark attack was unlikely
Nichols, an ichthyologist, warned bathers to stay close to the shore
**The US House of Reps. appropriates $5K to stop the shark problem
**Pres. Woodrow Wilson meets with his cabinet over the attacks
The basic point is, the shark attacks are national news, at this point
**July 12 Attacks
**Matawan Creek (30 mi. N. of Spring Lake)
**Thomas Cottrell, local sea captain, spotted the shark in the creek
People dismissed him
**Lester Stilwell and other boys were playing
Before he could get out, Stilwell was pulled under
**The kids ran to town. Watson Stanley Fisher, local businessman, also bitten.
They were afraid to touch the wounds, because they thought that shark bites were poisonous, at that time.
Fisher claimed to have wrestled Stilwell's corpse from the fish's mouth.
He died while on the operating table from massive blood loss.
**30 mins later. Joseph Dunn. Bitten. Survived. Rel. Sept. 1916.
**John Nichols became involved.
He drove down to the coast and looked for the shark.
Though he had been initially skeptical that sharks were man-eaters, the new attacks all but confirmed it.
He expected a Killer Whale.
The creek was too small for a KW.
Witnesses contradicted him.
**A group of shotgun-wielding locals load up on dynamite in order to kill the shark. They run a cage across the river and overreact to sightings of any fish.
They foolishly think they can blast the shark and cause it to float.
Little do they know, a shark doesn't work that way.
This is highly reminiscent of the scene from Jaws.
A storm broke out, and men kept throwing dynamite into the water.
Nichols tried to convince them that bullets would not affect the shark.
About the time that they decided to give up, the body of Lester Stilwell floated ashore.
He was barely noticeable. One ankle had been chewed off. His stomach ripped open, his right side chewed away.
**James Fairman Fielder was besieged by requests to have the shark killed.
He requested every major town to construct shark nets.
**Woodrow Wilson even had a meeting about the shark attacks at this point.
Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo, in a press conference
Declared war on sharks
Said the US Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries
July 14. Barnum & Bailey Lion Tamer and one of the foremost taxidermists in the nation, Michael Schleisser and his friend, were attacked by the shark. The shark leaped onto the back of the boat, Jaws-style, and attempted to rip the boat to shreds to attack them. They managed to beat the shark to death with an oar.
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· X-Rays: Dentists take a lot of dental X-Rays. An X-Ray is the best image that a dentist can get of the inside of the mouth. In turn, the X-Ray allows him to diagnose and rete many conditions related to the teeth.
· Teeth Whitening: This service is offered from the dentist but uses a bleaching solution to perfect your smile. The results are instant and it is less damaging to the teeth than the whitening kits sold at drug stores.
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Digital painting using Photoshop. Blocking, Value, and Color. No special brushes, other than what is provided by Photoshop. However, the canvas texture does give that traditional painting look.
Cambodian Child Study
Greetings everyone!
Okay, this is an oldie but just what I need as a refresher – sharpen my color mixing of lighter skin tones. I started this painting several months ago. I took a break from it, but for various reasons I never got back to it. I think I may have some footage (twitch live stream) of me painting. I'll have to dig through my folders to confirm, but if I do I'll post it.
The reference is from pixabay. I highly recommend pixabay for ideas/inspiration. I was looking for exotic landscapes to paint, something in the eastern part of the world when I stumble upon this adorable picture of a Cambodian child. Instantly, I knew I had to do a painting of this child. (See the inline links for the reference.)
I won't stay faithful to the reference, as usual, I always diverge a little. I have cropped the image, really focusing on his/hers features. Originally, I was going for highly representational painting, but this time around I think I might do things differently. I guess we'll see!
Ayame Under-drawing
Greetings everyone!
This charcoal under-drawing was done on artist loft canvas panel, nothing too expensive. In fact, I recommend cheap canvas panels for beginners. Please don't spend a lot of money on your substrate if you are just starting oil painting. You are going to making plenty of mistakes and throwing away (hopefully reusing if you can) plenty of studies.
Preparatory Sketch for Oil Painting
How To Assemble Canvas Stretcher Bars
Figure Drawing: Pencil on Dura-Lar (Acetate alternative)
I am using Dura-lar film matte surface as my substrate. It has just enough tooth to hold the graphite. It is difficult to get rich dark marks with pencils, however you can use other media to achieve that. This leads into why I love using this substrate. You can use multiple wet and dry media on the surface, like oils, gesso, and acrylics. I have not tried pastels, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I look forward to experiment more with this surface and sharing my results.
A captured moment of serenity in the mix of chaos.
Facial Feature Study
Greetings everyone! Hope everyone is having a wonderful afternoon. I will be continuing the facial feature study from yesterday. Stop by and say hello on Twitch!


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If I could have lived amongst the generation of the punk scene I would have. Oh how I wish to have lived my teens in the sixties and refused to grow up by turning into a punk in my late twenties. Not that I would have called myself a punk, that would not have been cool at all. Damn my mother for being so straight-edge and not having a whole attic filled with zines and old punk tees, a gentle reminder to those feeling they need to be 'minimal' that your future children will probably not appreciate it.
The cut and paste aesthetic of the punk era is one that I hold dearly in my heart. Collages of irrelevant things, breaking every rule in typography and not giving a f*** about the outcome is what makes this era so great for design. There was SO much freedom and I feel that is what we lack these days, we put far too much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and perfect doesn't always make perfection.
If like me you're dreaming of the days of multiple fonts on a poster, why not get down to the Punk 1976-78 exhibition which has just opened at the wonderful British Library? Think bold colours, zines with attitude and an array of records that dominated the punk era. Exploring the early days of how punk became punk, the exhibition starts with the impact of the Sex Pistols in 1976 and reveals little secrets about some of the people involved in the movement (did you know John McTernan, political secretary to Tony Blair, and Shane MacGowan actually created the Hanging Around zine?) as well as rare fashion, flyers and posters. You can feast your eyes on the first copy of Punk magazine where it is believed the term punk may have originated from and learn more about Sex on King's road where Malcolm McLaren and the Sex Pistols used to hang out. In fact, let's all make like the Sex Pistols and get sacked from our contracts for being naughty. They won businessmen of the year you know? Just for their ability to land large sums of money and manage to break out of contract with the record label for being so uncontrollable.
It was pretty amazing to see all of the kickass ladies involved in the era. This was the first time women were really doing something totally different and with the only form of inspiration really coming from Patti Smith, bands such as Siouxie, Poly Styrene, Penetration and The Slits left their mark on the music world. It all left me really wanting to form a band. Good job I had some ladies with me all thinking exactly the same as Photo Booth opportunities await in the British Library shop and I can promise you this is your chance to go absolutely wild. You'll find me and my hair on the wall already.
The shop itself is another dream. It features a 'record store' style set up, meaning you can try vinyls before you buy in the 1970s replica listening booth – my advice, go with The Clash! There's also lots of other punk inspired memorabilia including posters, books, badges and fashion items. It was so hard not to buy it all! A couple of posters did manage to make it into my basket which you can see below but I'm still craving a number of things so I thought I'd create a little wish list to ponder over. With the exhibition and shop open until the 2nd October, its an absolute certainty I'll be back with the boy, leather jackets and an attitude as essential accessories to really get in to the spirit.
The Wishlist
1 // Horses LP by Patti Smith / £25
2 // Blue Eye Brooch / £28
3 // Crosley Crusier Black / £100
4 // Morrissey curates The Ramones LP / £25
5 // Love on the Left Bank / £25
Details of the exhibition:
Venue: Entrance Hall, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
Dates: Fri 13 May – Sun 2 Oct 2016
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About Clyde
Company History
Clyde Machines, Inc., a Minnesota C Corporation established in 1961, is wholly owned with the majority of the stock held by family members. Company founder, Clyde W. Olson, was born in 1918 in Minnesota. He then moved to North Dakota where he grew up on his father's farm. In 1949, Clyde and a partner formed the True-Aire Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota where they manufactured tractor skis and bale stackers. In 1959, he was employed by the Melroe Corporation (Bobcat) in Gwinner, North Dakota as head of their engineering and design department. After leaving Gwinner in 1961, he settled in Glenwood, Minnesota to start Clyde Machines, Inc.
The company began manufacturing precision hydraulic motors for tampers used by utility companies. Shortly thereafter, production of towbars, baggage carts, commissary trucks, water trucks, and lavatory trucks were manufactured, which led to the beginning of Clyde Aircraft Ground Support Equipment. Since Clyde Olson's death in 1971, his daughters, Jennifer Barsness and Araura Nestor, continued to operate Clyde Machines, Inc. as a woman owned and operated corporation. In 2017, they both transitioned to the Board of Directors and currently Chad Barsness serves as President and Clay Nestor as the Vice-President.
The present equipment line has grown to include: Cargo Pallet Trailers, Container Trailers, Towbars, Maintenance Stands, Crew Stairs, Passenger Stairs, Slave Pallets, Pallet Racks, Wheel & Brake Changers, Baggage Carts, and new designs to meet the ever-changing airline industry, both domestic and abroad.
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"Hold On" is the second album from the acclaimed Norwegian Rhythm 'n' Blues band of Joakim Tinderholt. The four-piece band (centered around the charismatic singer and guitarist) left the success formula largely unchanged: the ten songs of the successor 'Hold On' are once again a smart mix of self-compositions and lovingly prepared classics. Since signing with German record label Rhythm Bomb Records, in 2015, the band has made it to big festival stages across Europe. Most notably Screamin' Festival (Spain), Rhythm Riot (UK) and Moulin Blues Festival (Netherlands). This record is a good mix of the things you like.
The Players ...
Joakim Tinderholt - Guitar & Vocals
Bill Troiani - Bass
Robert Alexander Pettersen - Drums
Häkon Høye - Guitar
Kjell Magne Lauritzen - Piano
Kasper Vaernes* - Saxophone
* Guest Artist
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We all know that moment, we are typing merrily away, words tumbling from our fingers and flying on to the page, then it happens.Read the whole thing. Darn it, Andy, quit reading the thoughts scrawled on the inside of my forehead! Seriously, though, anyone who doesn't struggle with an internal editor is either really into stream of consciousness or not writing much at all. And if you're the tiniest bit like me (a pathological perfectionist who wants everything to come out neatly and in order from the get-go), getting stuck on a single word can feel like plowing into a brick wall at warp factor nine. To get confessional, it's already happened to me once while writing this rather short blog post. But rather than go wash my hands a dozen times or count all the paperclips in my desk drawers, I'm taking a deep breath and giving Shack's suggestions a try. You know what? They may be working, because somehow against hope I've managed to reach the end.
Maybe it is a word, not quite right, too long, too simple, too obscure. You don't know what exactly is wrong. However, its wrong and it's wrong on your page. ...
Time and time again I see the same sage advice telling us that when we are in full creative flow we should ignore spelling, grammar, style errors and instead concentrate on getting the story down, to let the words pour out of us. That the time to correct these things is later, not now. To do it when the fantastic creative rush is over, to correct when we are wearing a different hat, the hat of an editor.
Can I follow that advice? When I see red squiggles two lines up or maybe "the the" just above my cursor, can I leave them alone? What about the worse situation when the current word is just plain wrong, do I plough on and leave it alone? And what should I do when a plot hole opens up beneath my character, making nonsense of my entire scene?
Can I follow that advice? No I can't.
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Wearable Windmill to Harvest the Breeze Looks A Little Flighty
A windmill. That you wear. Oh, that we were joking. But it's not April Fool's Day yet, and this thing is real. It's a harness that you wear, so you can harness the wind. Like a functional fairy suit. It's called the Dandelion, and it's quite the fashion statement. Check out a video of the outfit in action. EarthTechling points us toward what could be the funniest piece of fashion we've seen in awhile - nothing so dorky since the solar powered vest that put this writer over the edge when it comes to bad design ideas.
The designer writes, "Inspired by the theme of climate change, this piece explores ideas of personal, mobile power generation and kinetics.
Dandelion is a wearable that captures energy from wind and human movement. It is a structure of miniature windmills that embraces the wearer. It is fashion that creates an interface between nature, technology, and people."
It honestly doesn't look like it'd hold up in any sort of breeze, let alone gather any charge to make it useful.
It's kinda pretty...in a fanciful sort of way. But that's about it. As far as wind powered clothing goes, we don't think there's much of a future, let alone a market. But who knows! This could be oh so vogue 20 years from now.
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Fridges and their stronger and colder cousins - freezers are today required equipment in every home. But it was not always like that. They ancestors were much simpler and not too practical. Find out more about fridges history.
People needed to keep perishable food on low temperatures before the refrigerator appeared as well as today. As a source of cold in the wormer months they used ice from lakes and rivers stored in ice houses during the winter. Read more about history of ice houses.
Primitive ideas of ancient peoples by today's means were not that primitive after all. For instance these ideas allowed for desert people to have ice during summer when there was no ice for thousands of kilometers around. Yakhchal is one such idea.
Refrigerators came a long way until they became a common home appliance known to all. The first refrigerators originated from early scientific experiments and were not practical but in time were perfected and became indispensable in everyday life. Check out timeline of refrigerator technology.


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There are schools offering MBA programs in Idaho!
Schools Offering Business Administration Programs in Idaho
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Around 2.2% of Idaho's graduates graduate from business administration degree programs every year. Thus, Idaho's 12 MBA schools put out approximately 809 general managers each year.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in Idaho that has a MBA program is University of Idaho. University of Idaho, which was ranked 34th in the country in 2010, is located in Moscow. 9 students graduated with a degree in MBA from University of Idaho in 2010. The tuition rate at University of Idaho was $5,402 per year.
The second-ranked school in Idaho that has a MBA program is The College of Idaho. The College of Idaho, which was ranked 39th in the country in 2010, is located in Caldwell. In 2010, 25 students graduated from The College of Idaho MBA program. Students at The College of Idaho paid $21,380 per year in tuition fees.
Boise State University, which is located in Boise, is the third-ranked school in Idaho that has a MBA program. It received a ranking of 42nd in the country in 2010. 52 students graduated with degree in MBA from Boise State University in 2010. Students at Boise State University paid $5,300 per year in tuition fees.
If you choose to attend a Idaho MBA school, average tuition will be $8,815 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $2,520 per year to $23,100 per year. The Idaho MBA schools with the highest tuition rates in 2010 were:
- Northwest Nazarene University - located in Nampa, students are charged $23,100 per year
- The College of Idaho - located in Caldwell, students are charged $21,380 per year
- ITT Technical Institute-Boise - located in Boise, students are charged $18,048 per year
The lowest tuition rates at Idaho MBA schools were charged at the following schools:
- College of Southern Idaho - located in Twin Falls, students are charged $2,520 per year
- North Idaho College - located in Coeur D Alene, students are charged $2,658 per year
- College of Western Idaho - located in Nampa, students are charged $3,096 per year
A MBA degree from an Idaho school... what next?
Most people who graduate from MBA school in Idaho go on to work as a general manager. 11,890 general managers were working in Idaho in 2010. The largest populations of Idaho general managers are working in the following counties:
- Ada County - 5,550 general managers
- Blaine County - 1,370 general managers
- Bonneville County - 1,070 general managers
Projected Growth
The government projects that the number of general managers in Idaho will grow by 6%. By 2018, there will be an estimated 14,440 general managers working in Idaho.
A general manager in Idaho makes an average of $79,990 per year. However, Idaho general managers earned anywhere in the range from as less than $30,850 per year to more than $164,470 per year in 2010. The counties in Idaho with the highest average salary for a general manager are:
- Kootenai County - $91,550 per year
- Bear Lake County - $88,210 per year
- Benewah County - $82,800 per year
The following counties in Idaho have the lowest average salaries for general managers:
- Adams County - $61,640 per year
- Blaine County - $70,780 per year
- Nez Perce County - $70,910 per year
More Information
The charts and graphs below have additional Idaho statistics regarding a career in business administration. Take a look and compare salaries with various related fields such as business management or business administration.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Associate's Degree in Business Administration in Idaho
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Idaho
- Master's Degree in Business Administration in Idaho
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Jimmie Vickers – The Top Name in Pre-Owned Jeep Sales Statewide
Are you looking for a reliable car? Do you often find yourself behind on your vehicle's maintenance, or forgetting altogether?Jimmie Vickers is your one stop spot for all your auto needs! Not only does Jimmie Vickers specialize in Jeeps, but they also povide a great selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs. Customers are ensured a clean, inspected car with excellent performance and a full maintenance check. Even if you're not looking for a new vehicle, you could sell yours! Jimmie Vickers pays top dollar for your used cars.
Easily browse their extensive inventory online by entering your preferred make, model, and year. Your instant search results are backed by Carfax; by clicking the link and registering for an account, you can view any information on previous owners, accidents, inspection history and more! Their simple motto "Show me the Carfax!" guarantees any vehicle from Jimmy Vickers has a report on file for you.
Additionally, online, you can access the "My Garage" portal, which runs a fast background check on your vehicle and its service history. This online scheduling service can alert you when you are due for oil changes, tune-ups, and other maintenance. Make your online appointment at http://www.JimmieVickers.com. Jimmie Vickers can handle all your car maintenance, from oil changes, to tire rotations and transmission repairs.
If you are in search of specific make or model, Jimmie Vickers is the place to go. If you don't see your top choice online, call or visit and they will help you find your dream car! You can call 321-453-2660 or visit 545 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island FL 32952. They are the number one Jeep dealer in Merritt Island, Brevard County, and Space Coast; operating forty years and assuring quality service!


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In Theaters Jul 19
The Audience (2016 Encore)
With Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II
Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live present a special encore of The Audience, featuring Tony Award® and Academy Award®-winner Helen Mirren, when it returns to cinemas nationwide for an extraordinary one-night event on Tuesday, July 19. For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience, and no one knows what they discuss. From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair right up to todayâ??s meetings with the current incumbent David Cameron, the Queen advises her Prime Ministers on all matters both public and personal. Recorded live during the original run of the production in Londonâ??s West End in 2013, and featuring the original West End cast, The Audience is written by Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by two-time Tony Award®-winner and Academy Award®-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours). The production was presented in the West End by Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions, Robert Fox and Andy Harries.


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For more than 25 years Mauricio Ferrazza has been working with film, TV and animation production both in Brazil and in the US. With a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing, and a M.F.A. in Computer Animation, Mr. Ferrazza specialized in dynamics and particle simulation, which creates computer generated simulated imagery to replicate and illustrate natural forces and effects widely used by the film and game industries. He has also been involved in the production of short animated 3D movies, exploring mostly character animation and compositing. For the past fifteen years, Ferrazza worked for Univision Communications, Inc., the leading Spanish network in the country, designing the concept and executing graphics and animation for the network's programming and special events department, the World Cup and Latin Grammy Awards.
In January 2015, Ferrazza joined Miami Dade College as Chairperson for the Animation & Game Development Department, currently implementing the programs and curriculum for MAGIC, the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex at the Wolfson Campus. MAGIC will also now host the MIA Animation Conference & Festival, starting in 2015. Founded in 2009, the MIA Animation Conference & Festival was designed to be a forum for active networking and practical information exchange with strong commitment and emphasis in education while developing and nourishing new talent.


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This luxurious estate is a slice of heaven, nestled in the highly sought after Riverside Addition on an acre lot. Mediterranean style throughout, featured in ...
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Gorgeous 3-story estate on 5.49 acres in the heart of Woodway! This property boasts over 7,200+ sq. ft. of quality with an abundance of storage. Grand entry, ...
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Custom built home in desirable Hunters Run. Main house features 4BR/3BA, formal dining area, study and hobby room. Isolated master suite downstairs with ...
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Tucked away amidst beautiful, mature trees and situated on 10.38 sprawling acres in Woodway, Texas, this Spanish Colonial style home provides a unique ...
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Magnificent 4BR/3.5BA new build in Midway ISD located in desirable Riverside addition. This lovely home features open living dining area. Chefs kitchen features...
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Welcome to an immaculately kept and custom built home in highly sought after Badger Ranch. The downstairs living room offers ample space for seating and ...
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Owning "The Ivy House†from the popular show Fixer Upper (season 5 episode 3) can now become reality! The front details of this astonishing rustic ...
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You may recognize this breathtaking home from Season 4 of Fixer Upper previously known as "The Prickly Pear House". Established on over half an acre surrounded ...
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Our Toyota trained technicians always make sure that your car is more than serviced - we ensure it's properly cared for.
We only use genuine Toyota parts.
If you have any concerns in between your regular service periods, why not make an appointment to arrange a Free Visual Health Check and enjoy knowing that your car is in good hands.


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As a Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) First School, Collective Worship is an important part of school life. Worship is based around the teaching of Christian values and we explore one value each half term. We share the teachings of Jesus and reflect on how he can guide us and support us in our daily lives.
We focus on eighteen values - Courage, Trust, Creativity, Justice, Forgiveness, Peace, Humility, Truth, Thankfulness, Compassion, Hope, Friendship, Generosity, Respect & Reverance, Wisdom, Service, Perserverance and Responsibility.
Our Core Values are: Community, Aspire, Respect and Endure
We have a Worship Team made up of Year 4 pupils, who support the act of Collective Worship and plan at least one whole Act of Worship each half term.
Our Worship Monitors for 2019-2020 are:
Isabella, Ella, Amber, Evie, Beatrice and Rosie
We build on and develop Collective Worship through classroom worship, where the children are given the opportunity to reflect and discuss how Christian values relate to them and their experiences.
We also have strong links with our parish church, St Paul's, and visit there for worship and to celebrate important times in the Christian calendar.
Please view our Collective Worship Long Term plan for 2019-20 below:
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La Marguerite has been the standard of excellence in the catering industry in Montreal for over 30 years.
Our chefs and staff have worked in the best and finest Hotels and institutions, bringing a new world of Glatt Kosher dining.
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AT&T continuously tries to remain the "premier" carrier for Windows Phone and, after making its Mango line-up public recently, turns out that the carrier is planning to roll-out Mango updates starting September 27.
WPCentral obtained information about the roll-out process for Mango destined for the HTC Surround, LG Quantum, Samsung Focus and HTC HD7S. The first free will reportedly get the updates starting September 27 and the HD7S will get its Mango treat mid-October. As far as the Focus is concerned, depending on your model, you'll get the updates on September 27 (rev 1.3(Micron)) or October 31 (rev 1.4(LSI)).
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Agnostics should get the same rights under the Constitution that all other religion classes recieve. This country is based on freedom of religion no matter what the beliefs as long as you are not harming others. Agnostics do deserve the same protection and rights that all other religions recieve in our country.
No one should be forced to adhere to any religious creed or to any belief system. An agnostic is saying that he or she does not know for sure if there is or is not a god or a religious system suitable for belief. So this is a good position and one that should not be discriminated against.
There is no need to protect Agnosticism. They are not under persecution and do not have any rights taken from them. If they want to congregate together they can. So I think they are already protected and don't need anything further done. It is a viable religious belief in today's age.
I do not believe agnosticism should be a protected religious class because it's not a religion, it's a way of thought. Agnosticism is simply admitting that its impossible to know if a God really exists, you can find many people in church who feel this way, as well as many who do not attend regular church who feel this way. Agnosticism is not a religion.
Agnosticism should not be a protected religious class. If you are agnostic then that means that you do not believe in God and you are probably not reading the bible every night before bed. I think that if you are agnostic then church is something you do not attend anyway so why should their be a protected religious class?


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mood: happysong: pop is dead (miyavi)
Ive receive a parcel from Bangkok! and it is from Train!
Thanks for the silver pendant Train.. I really like it >w<
later on, i got a mail in the letter box.. and it is from Dooodolls!!
omg.. kalor is on the envelope!
baby cupido with posing with the sticker.. and today would be the last day spending time with baby cupido because he will be leaving for Bangkok tomorrow to meet his new owner!! >w<
for those who wants to get the sticker as well CLICK HERE for more info..


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Just an FYI, I had to uninstall Hummingbird because it seemed that plugin updates (I'm on WPEngine hosting) would take a very long time to install from the admin panel and because we noticed that it broke Roksprocket completely. After narrowing it down from ~20 plugins it was determined that it was Hummingbird that had the compatibility issue.
Just dropping this here to help you guys with the new plugin as it does look impressive otherwise.


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Growing from being a Likkle Man performing a service or selling a product in the Caribbean means more than just expanding the top or revenue line of the business.
The pathway for growth must include some basics – there has to be a market, and there has to be some basic means of supplying it.
Beyond these basics, there must exist a company that is able to provide what the market needs. This is where the Likkle Man typically runs into problems, and has no clue how to get himself out of it.
A business can grow by just being in the right place at the right time – in other words, from luck. A friend of mine just happened to be selling roller-blades in Austin Texas, when no-one knew what they were. Then, all of a sudden one Christmas, everyone had to have one under the tree and she sold enough roller-blades to make a tidy profit.
However, most companies are not lucky. Their growth comes from careful cultivation of a market, and the organic growth of their capabilities to meet that market.
In one sense, my friend from Austin was "lucky." However, she also told me that she spent several months giving away free classes in roller-blading at a time when no-one was interested in the sport. In other words, she systematically created the demand for the product by giving people an experience of it, at a time when no-one would pay for the classes.
She gradually built up an organization that could take advantage of the sudden demand that kicked off what became national fad.
And that is what the Likkle Man must do – build up an organization that will enable his company to create demand and take advantage of it. This is where the Jamaican entrepreneur is weak.
Based on my experience working in the region and beyond I would say that we Jamaicans have no problems dreaming big, and envisioning what a business idea can become. The challenge comes when the dreams must be translated into an organization that must deliver the product or service reliably.
The typical entrepreneur's approach is to do it all themselves, and then hopefully find someone else who is willing to learn to do it themselves to pass it on to (often an heir). However, the problem with this approach, unknown to many entrepreneurs is that this approach keeps the company at about the same small size.
While there is nothing wrong with being a Likkle Man forever, a lack of growth does less than it could for owners, employees, customers and countries. Most company owners are not interested in remaining small.
However, it is fair to say that they do not know what it takes to grow and develop their organizations to be anything other than small.
The good news is that this is one of the skills of entrepreneurship that can be taught. The work done by Michael Gerber, author of The eMyth books, is a method that I continue to use years after reading his original book, and has the simplest and best prescription on how to develop an organization over time.
Even a Likkle Man who has no desire to grow can use these skills.
When we Caribbean people ask someone if they know a Likkle Man, what we are asking for is only a lower price, not a lower standard of product or service. A Likkle Man such as a shoemaker who operates out of a converted container (like the one I used 3 weeks ago) can use Geber's techniques to consistently maintain extremely high standards that cause customers to keep coming back, and referring others.
In our region, there is nothing like a high standard to attract attention from customers. This is unfortunate, because so very few businesses are able to produce anything at a high standard.
On the other hand, it makes for lots of low-picking fruit. When the market is used to low standards, a higher standard comes as a welcome surprise, and even a shock. In many of my blogs, I have written about the presence of higher and lower standards indirectly.
The ongoing quest for higher standards of product and service delivery are critical to the entrepreneur's goals of revenue expansion, market growth and greater profits. This quest is also important to countries, such as Jamaica, that have high unemployment and years of stagnant GDP.
This is where all Caribbean need to be very, very careful to empower the Likkle Man, but demand that he deliver at an ever-increasingly high standard. Perhaps we have failed ourselves by not demanding more.


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Short of killing palestinians ourselves, WTF kind of idea is this?
WHY?Israel said Friday it was close to winding up its offensive against Hamas, and diplomats in Washington said the U.S. will provide assurances on ending weapons smuggling into Gaza as part of a cease-fire.
However, Hamas' Syrian-based political chief Khaled Mashaal rejected Israeli conditions for a cease-fire and demanded an immediate opening of the besieged territory's borders.
"I hope we are entering the end game and that our goal of sustained and durable quiet in the south is about to be attained," Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev said.
He said it was possible that Cabinet ministers would make a decision on a cease-fire as early as this weekend. But he said Israel was first waiting to receive reports from envoys who traveled Friday to Cairo and Washington to discuss terms of a truce.
It's apparent to me that Israel is going to do their thing and leave. No truce, no negotiations, no nothing, but leave a big sign...


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Andrija Novakovich 'honoured' after U.S. call-up for Paraguay game
Striker Andrija Novakovich has said he is "proud and honoured" after being called up to the senior U.S. squad for the friendly against Paraguay later this month.
Striker Novakovich, 21 -- on loan at Dutch club Telstar from Reading -- was called up to Dave Sarachan's squad after scoring 18 goals so far this season.
He told NH News he hoped to get playing time against Paraguay and said his spell at Telstar had helped him develop as a player.
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As the son of three-times Olympic showjumper John Whitaker MBE and with countless family members taking part in the sport, there was never any doubt about what Robert Whitaker's career would be. He lived up to the Whitaker name in style from the start, winning six European team gold medals and an individual bronze at European pony, junior and young rider championships. He has represented his country on Senior Nations Cup Teams on more than 25 occasions and was among the British riders long-listed for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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We specialise in producing, competing and the selling of all horses from 4 years – Grand Prix level. Horses of all levels sourced and selected on behalf of our clients.
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We now offer Horse Box and Trailer hire, located 10mins from M25 and 16 Miles from Central London. We have a number of boxes and trailers suitable for all types of horse transport.


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Despite the growing amount of information published to the Internet, meaningful conversation on web content is limited. Comment threads can enable page-level conversation, but are often out-of-sight, closed, and poorly-moderated. Discussion forums, social media platforms, and email operate apart from source material and so lack context.
Hypothesis aims to change the way that readers interact with web content by enabling sentence-level critique and notetaking on top of news, blogs, scientific articles, books, terms of service, ballot initiatives, legislation, and more. This open platform for conversation enables collaboration and the exchange of ideas and opinions. It's used in the classroom by teachers and students, in the research lab by scientists, and in the civic realm by citizens pushing for more transparent and accountable governance.


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On 3rd February 2014, Martin Stropnický, the new Czech Defense Minister, introduced his team – although incomplete - of vice-ministers and advisers. He also mentioned his first priorities. What strikes immediately is the predominance given to the "economic" aspects and the disappearance of the International Affairs within the top management.
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Get started using the internet, learn how to use a web browser, understand hyperlinks, download and upload, and use search engines. Limited to 5 participants. Registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 706-769-3950.


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Yes, God is offended at Christians who support the Jewish nation of Israel, because it is the Jewish nation that God accuses of killing His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
God made it clear in the Written Word of God that Jews killed Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ clearly condemned Jerusalem, the Jewish capital, for killing God's representatives (prophets). This is clear in the New Testament.
Those who are blindly loyal to the human ideology of Dispensationalism and support the secular Jewish nation of Israel stand against the Holy Bible and the Will of God as revealed in the New Testament.
Satan is behind what is called "Christian Zionism", because the New Testament is clearly against Zionism. Why is New Testament against Zionism? Because God wants Christians to be against the secular Jewish nation of Israel.
Those who support the secular nation of Israel and the Jews are supporting the killers of Christ, which the New Testament clearly condemns.
These people who stand with secular Jewish nation of Israel will go to eternal damnation in Hell, because they stand with killers of Jesus Christ, the Jewish Nation of Israel.
Those Christians who support Israel stand with Christ killers against Jesus Christ Himself.
Christ made it clear in the Gospels of Jesus Christ in the New Testament that Christians must stand against Jewish cities and Jewish leaders. Jesus Christ Himself called upon the destruction of Jerusalem and Israel.
That is what Jesus Christ wants. Christians must follow the Word of God, the Holy Bible, rather than human ideology of Dispensationalism.


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The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality wants to ensure good prospects for the Dutch farming, horticulture and fishing sectors, which are renowned worldwide for producing good-quality food that is safe and affordable. The Ministry is working with all stakeholders to restore and maintain natural areas. It aims to consolidate the agriculture sector's leading international position, strengthen the link between nature and agriculture, and improve farmers' economic situation.
ProRail is responsible for the railway network in the Netherlands. Together with more than 40 railway companies, we are 24/7 committed to ensure that passengers and goods reach their destination safely and on time. We want to make the railway network safer, more reliable, punctual and more sustainable and we work on it every day. We always do this with attention to our influence on the environment and society. We don't want the railroad to be perceived as a barrier, but like to see it fit in with the environment as good as possible, being a good neighbor.
Working in the Dutch national multi-annual defragmentation program (MJPO) since the start of it, we are re-connecting nature reserves. We create large and small fauna passages within this program. But there are more measures that contribute to a safe, pleasant living environment for both animals. We also try to prevent collisions with animals and to maintain the verges on an ecologically and responsible way as possible. Some measures are large and striking, other simple but effective.
ProRail. Proud partner of the IENE conference 2018. Crossing borders for a greener and sustainable transport infrastructure!
The province of Antwerp is in Flanders (Belgium) the legal authority for the designation and development of ecological corridors. We implement this task by use of our 'provincial landscape images biodiversity'.
We have already taken several initiatives promoting the conservation, restoration and/or development of Green Infrastructure. Good examples are the integration of (ecological) connectivity within water retention areas and water course maintenance, habitat restoration for natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) and bats and the creation of ecological networks together with municipalities, schools, farmers, forest owners and companies. In this projects we have increased the use of ecosystem services as an instrument to facilitate dialogue with stakeholders. For more information you can visit our webpages.
Our sponsorship of the IENE conference is an open invitation to all partners to invest in (re) connecting habitats and an ambitious biodiversity policy.
The Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR) is a platform for cooperation and promotion of improvements to the road system and its infrastructure, as an integral part of a sustainable transport system in Europe. It was created on 18 September 2003 in Vienna, Austria. Its members represent their respective national road authorities or equivalents and provide support and advice on decisions concerning the road transport system that are taken at national or international level.
Rijkswaterstaat, is the executive organisation of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Rijkswaterstaat works on a daily basis to make the Netherlands safe, accessible and liveabel, and is responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the main infrastructure facilities in the Netherlands. This includes the main road network, the main waterway network and watersystems.
Bureau Waardenburg: independent research, advice and design in the field of ecology, nature and landscape since 1979. Sustainable and practical for people and wildlife. More than 110 employees annually perform over 600 projects in the Netherlands and abroad. Our portfolio is diverse, comprising major Dutch, foreign based and international enterprises, middle market companies, non profit organizations and government institutions.
Roads and railways often cross natural areas. Therefore, accidents between crossing animals and passing vehicles often occur at these locations and the numbers are approximately growing with an annual 6% increase. Results in the past show that with our dynamic wildlife warning system we have lowered the number of accidents with 90% to 100% over multiple years at several locations.
At Animex we combine biological understanding with modern engineering insight to provide leading solutions in wildlife exclusion fencing and mitigation services. With over a decade of experience within the construction and conservation industries Animex have worked alongside many non-government and government organisations to provide effective solutions to help safeguard wildlife on a comprehensive range of projects. We take pride in our global knowledge that we combine with local expertise to enable us to provide effective solutions and products suitable to the needs of your projects.
Maibach is one of the leading European supplier of amphibian protection systems for temporary and permanent installations.
The system includes fences, stop drains, tunnels and accessories. Temporary fences are made of different foil and fabric material, support posts and other fixing parts are in high-grade steel material. Permanent fences are available in steel and concrete.
Maibach products are designed in close co-operation with herpetologists. The materials are in accordance with European standards. They are used in many European countries since more than 20 years.
Biodiversity and wildfire prevention at Infra Transport Routes
Can we stop an uncontrollable wildfire? In the Netherlands, wildfires are an underestimated risk. The risk does not only apply to the large concentration of residential and recreational areas but also to the infrastructure that crosses a nature reserve. Transport movements, e.g. highway and railway routes, increase the chance of the occurrence of a wildfire. The natural compartment borders often include broadleaved belts and form a natural stop line where a wildfire is supposed to stop. The aim is not only to prevent wildfires from getting uncontrollable but also increase biodiversity and to protect vulnerable nature.
Together with all partners, a plan has now been set up to prevent wildfires risks and green verges in order to promote the increase of bees and butterflies. This joint plan has been nominated for the IENE award.
The Netherlands Fire Service wants to prevent and limit the risks of wildfires as much as possible.
Together with partners such as the Butterfly Foundation, Green deal Partners, nature and infra-organizations. The project area oriented approach is being developed and implemented on a national level. This project is part of the program 'Working together on large-scale and specialisms by the Netherlands Fire Service'.
Crossing borders for a greener and sustainable transport infrastructure
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Today, we are taking another look at A Touch of Deceit, for the Blog Tour de Force.
This book hooks you from the very first chapter. The action starts right away, with the character development woven in as the story progresses. Gary Ponzo does an absolutely flawless job of telling the back story without sacrificing any forward motion of the plot. You are never left wondering who a character is, or how they fit into the big picture, which is saying a lot, as this story has a lot of players.
I was concerned that I would get confused with the action in this book; as a reader, action and thriller books tend to move too quickly for me, or I get so anxious I read quickly and miss important details. However, this book moved at a smooth yet still rapid pace. There was a definite sense of urgency, but Gary made me so invested in his characters, there was no way I was skipping a single word. Even though the government and mafia worlds are somewhat alien to me, this book made me feel at home in them. I really was in the war room, and I understood every moment of it. I really felt this book was pertinent to the current state of affairs, and at times, it frightened me that something like this could actually happen. But, if the bad guys could be real, then so could the good guys.
I think the thing that made this book so much more appealing to me than many others like it was the underlying story of Nick Bracco. Nick is a great character, and getting to meet him in this book, and learn about his family, really took it from a good book to a great book. Nick's situation in this book is complicated, to say the least, and he is flawed, which makes him relatable. But it does not take long to figure out that he wants what is best for this country, and his family. How can you not love a guy like that?
I look forward to the possibility of more books with the Nick Bracco character in them, and I certainly look forward to seeing what else Gary Ponzo has to offer. He has a fresh voice that can appeal to readers across many genres, and I imagine we will continue to see great works from him.
This book was provided for review by the author.


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Click here for photos from Day 7.
We woke up in our fancy Boutique Hotel Josef, enjoyed the view a bit and went down to breakfast. The Hotel Josef had the best breakfast of all the hotels through our European trip. Not only did it have the largest variety of foods, but it also had them well separated, so for instance, Beth, who can't eat kiwi or other tropical fruits, was able to eat all the other fruits. (Every other hotel served most fruit together, with kiwi.)
Ignoring the original plan to stay away from Jewish monuments until Auschwitz, we walked out toward the Jewish Center, and purchased tickets for the entire Jewish Museum, a series of synagogues turned in to exhibits. But first, we walked in to an active synagogue with connected kosher restaurant and looked around. Beth enjoyed herself but I sort of froze, due mostly to my lack of reasoanble skill in Czech, Yiddish and Hebrew. I was afraid that anything I said would portray me as a disrespectful American. We left that synagogue quickly and went on the museum tour, starting with a sad Holocaust memorial and exhibit adjacent to a cemetery that was almost as jumbled as these European city streets seem to be. Once again, Beth and I agreed to visit no more Jewish museums until Auschwitz, after this one.
That said, the Museum portion of the exhibit was great. There was a large variety of information about Jewish history in Prague including pieces of religious and secular history, as well as details of the pre- and post- Holocaust era. It was clear that Jews in Prague are enjoying a rare period: only the last 20 years (post-Communism) have Jews in Prague been able to express themselves with this much freedom and openness. Anti-semitism isn't dead in Prague, but it may be the best time in history to be a Prague Jew.
After the museum we headed for lunch and ate at an Italian restaurant. The food was spectacular. As we found out during the trip, Italian food was a good typical fallback as both familiar and a change from the typical heavy meat dishes. Prague's Italian food was the best.
We next went to the St. Nicholas Church in the main square for an organ concert with operatic accompaniment. Something was odd about the performance. The brochure didn't have a bona fide date on it. There was another brochure for a performance the next night. It was my suspicion that they had an endless rotation of organ performances, day after day (except probably Sunday.) The show lasted one hour and was very good, ending with Ave Maria. Surprisingly, there weren't too many visitors, but that worked to our benefit since the benches were heated, and we took up more room. Beth found out the next day that the singer who accompanied the organ player performed two hours later at another church, also concluding with Ave Maria. This sufficiently confirmed my suspicions about the regular nature of the performances.
We returned to the hotel where we showered and dressed for dinner. The hotel made us a reservation at a restaurant. We wanted something inexpensive, but the concierge sent us someplace where they admitted it was not cheap, just not very expensive. I couldn't help but feel the hotel had an advanced arrangement with the restaurant. That said, the concierge got us one of the best seats in the restaurant, and the food was very good. I had salad and a plain pasta. Beth had a wonderful tomato soup with basil oil and a veal with potatoes. Her dish was delicious but she could not finish it. I insisted we take it back to our room, even though there was probably no opportunity to eat it. (It turned out to be a perfect lunch for the next day, so Beth in the end was happy with the choice.)
I'd like to point out here that the way the concierge seemed to operate in what did not seem like our interest, along with the machine-like nature of the organ performances left me with a bad taste of Prague: this was the tourist sector, but people should do a better job hiding the tourist machine.
This is disappointing, because otherwise, Prague is a beautiful city, and clearly has lots of fun things to offer for the visitor.


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September 17 2012
Science Channel to debut footage from Firefly special at NYCC. Sayeth the Hollywood Reporter, the cable network on "Saturday, Oct. 13 ... will unspool the first-look at the special ahead of its Nov. 11 premiere. 6:15-7:15 p.m., IGN Theater." More...
September 20 2011
New footage from The Avengers to be shown at New York Comic Con. And there will be surprise guests as well at the Saturday panel.
October 01 2010
Spike #1 to get exclusive New York Comic Con cover. It's a wrap-around cover and will be available at the IDW booth from the 8th to 10th of October.
March 10 2009
(SPOILER) Dollhouse panel at New York Comic Con. Fox has a 2-minute video recap of Joss' and Tahmoh's fun-time. Some never before seen clips of the game-changing Joss-penned sixth episode, "Man on the Street", included.
February 08 2009
Dollhouse panel at New York Comic Con kicks off shortly. The queue for it is huge and hopefully we'll be getting some sort of live coverage. ETA: IGN.com has a good recap of the event. More...
January 29 2009
Tahmoh joins Joss for the Dollhouse panel at New York Comic Con. There's also an important update about the autograph signings. So do please read if you intend to go.
January 26 2009
More details about the Dollhouse event at New York Comic Con. In addition to the screening of the premiere's first act and the subsequent discussion, Joss will also be signing autographs on the day. More...
January 15 2009
Joss Whedon and Dollhouse cast to appear at New York Comic Con. It's perfect timing as the con runs the weekend before Dollhouse premieres. And according to the official website, the panel will be on the Sunday and those who attend will see the first act of the premiere and get a mini-poster as well. More...
March 30 2007
After ten years, what questions are left? A great audio recording from the recent Buffy panel at the New York Comic Con. Some lovely and hilarious cast anecdotes to be had.
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Connecticut State Police respond to 304 accidents, make 39 DUI arrests
MIDDLETOWN >> Connecticut State Troopers have issued 1,895 total violations so far this holiday weekend, according to a release.
State police have investigated 304 accidents, 40 of them with injuries, as of 8 a.m. on Monday. There have been no fatal accidents reported so far on state roads this holiday weekend, police said.
Of the moving violations, 881 of them were speeding tickets. State police said 39 arrests have been made for driving under the influence.
Troopers are continuing to patrol highways and roads in Connecticut over the Independence Day weekend, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars, according to the release.
The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. June 30 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
Troopers are focusing on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols are also in place over the entire weekend.
During the July 4 weekend last year, Connecticut State Police issued 1,227 tickets for speeding and a total of 2,913 tickets for moving violations. State police made 39 arrests for driving under the influence and investigated 315 motor vehicle crashes, 45 with injury and two fatal crashes where three people died.
Police are reminding residents to designate a sober driver, to call 911 if you suspect a drunk driver and to obey the state's Move Over Law.


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In 1980 we moved to Florida, only 2 hours away from Walt Disney World, so we were blessed to visit often. In 1993, at the age of 4 month old, I brought my oldest son, Aaron to Epcot for his first magical evening in a Disney park. His nursery was decorated in baby Disney characters and Disney music played on the cassette player in his room. Fast-forward 21 years to Aaron's wedding where we danced to "Baby Mine" from Dumbo for the Mother/Son dance.
I wish my father was still alive because I know he would love the Jazz Loves Disney project. He loved jazz and Disney music so for him this may be the perfect music combination. Every time I listen through the CD, I think of him…and I weep. You see, November 17, 2016 will mark 1 year since my dad passed away. The hurt and sadness are still very close to the top of my emotions on any given day. Whenever I'm in the parks, hear a Disney song, or see a Grumpy t-shirt my heart leaps to my throat. As hard as it is sometimes, I am thankful to have this album to help me remember how much my daddy loved Disney.
About Jazz Loves Disney
Walt Disney loved jazz and paid great attention to the writing of the music accompanying his heroes' adventures. Teams wrote and played the songs that at some point acted as catalysts of the emotions and personalities of unique characters such as Jiminy Cricket, Baloo, Tinker Bell or Toy Storys cowboy Woody. Several of these tunes have either been nominated for or won Academy Awards, a true acknowledgment of the quality of such beloved and enchanting future standards, which many jazz and pop stars have covered at some point in their career.
Jazz Loves Disney was recorded between Paris, London and Los Angeles by a dream cast. It is incredibly coherent, as if all participants had agreed to pay a rightful tribute to the most beautiful and symbolic tunes of Walt Disney's magic world, as if nothing was too good for the stars when they revisited the classics and the sweet childhood memories connected to them.
Track Listing:
1. Jamie Cullum – "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat" – from The Aristocats
2. Melody Gardot – "He's A Tramp" – from Lady And The Tramp
3. Stacey Kent – "Bibbidi Bobbodo Boo" (French version) – from Cinderella
4. Gregory Porter – "When You Wish Upon A Star" – from Pinocchio
5. China Moses – "Why Don't You Do Right" – from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
6. Raphaël Gualazzi – "I Wanna Be Like You" – from The Jungle Book
7. The Rob Mounsey Orchestra – "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" – from Cinderella
8. Hugh Coltman – "You've Got A Friend In Me" – from Toy Story
9. Anne Sila – "Let It Go" – from Frozen
10. Melody Gardot & Raphaël Gualazzi – "The Bare Necessities" – from The Jungle Book
11. Laika – "Once Upon A Dream" – from Sleeping Beauty
12. Nikki Yanofsky -"Someday My Prince Will Come" – from Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
13. The Hot Sardines – I Wanna Be Like You (French & English version) – from The Jungle Book (US release only)
Mom Maven's Thoughts
Overall I really like this album. My favorite songs are "The Bare Necessities" by Melody Gardot & Raphaël Gualazzi and "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" by Jamie Cullum. I just love the duet setting for "The Bare Necessities", it works so well. "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" is a jazz song to begin with but the instrumentation of this arrangement really allows the talented musicians to shine.
When Jamie Cullum was asked about his part in this project he said:
"Disney is the first place many of us hear and really start to appreciate music as children. I'm really seeing that now with my own kids. What is wonderful about all the music is that it is challenging, melodically and lyrically exciting and playful. Having the chance to reinvent one of my favourites from the Aristocats – a proper jazz musical – was great fun. It's such a brilliantly subversive film with killer music in it. I hope we've done it justice!"
I recommend this alum for any Disney music or jazz lover. It is available on iTunes and Amazon. It would make a great Christmas gift as well.
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Cam'ron's 1st Of The Month Volume 1 EP is set for a July 1 release.
The five-song EP is the first in a series that is scheduled to feature the rapper releasing an EP and a mini-movie at the beginning of each month for six months.
The EPs are said to include Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa, according to a press release.
In April, Cam'ron discussed the 1st Of The Month series.
"We just did a digital deal with a company called Empire, so it'll be released digitally," he said at the time. "Five songs per month for six months starting June third and a 30-minute episode."
The 1st Of The Month Volume 1 cover art and tracklist are as follows:
01. Other Side (feat. Sen City)
02. Talk About It
03. Funeral
04. Put It In The Sky (feat. UN KASA)
05. Homicide
(June 24, 2014)
UPDATE: Cam'ron's 1st Of The Month can be streamed below.
(July 1, 2014)
UPDATE #2: The video component of Cam'ron's 1st Of The Month Volume 1 EP is available for stream, as follows:
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Sander has the ability to quickly change perspectives: from abstract to concrete, from theory to daily life, from stakeholder to those who will be affected by an innovation.
Sander can sink his teeth in questions like 'How can we think responsibility of designers?' To work with that question in practice wasn't enough, hence his external PhD trajectory at the Eindhoven University of Technology.
Whatever he is working on should support the development towards a world where our relationship with technical objects is more equal. As of lately, the late French philosopher Gilbert Simondon serves as his guide.
By means of designerly projects with (and without) DIG and through his academic career he is a 'helpmate of emergence'*. Content and attention for how to explore unknown territory go hand in hand.
Sander was trained as an industrial designer, worked as an innovation consultant in various markets, teacher/coach in design education, and applies tai chi beyond the exercise room.
He's always willing to serve by suggesting an approach or method for innovation, co-design and co-creation after a quick assessment of the situation. All he needs is coffee and he'll go from there.
* Brian Massumi, 2009


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Faster than normal, my heart beats
Fear, tangible with the cold sweat on my palms
my breathing, short shallow puffs.
Outside the sun is shining, the birds are chirping.
It is a beautiful day and all is well with the world.
Why then can't I shake this feeling of dread and apprehension,
why does my heart worry and trouble me with fears unfounded?
Two days and a phone call later, "You might wanna sit down honey, your dad… he's gone… in an accident… two days ago"


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Are you hungry after a big meal? Do you continue eating late into the night?
It is one of the biggest reasons we gain weight. We eat and go to bed and store all that food around our bellies.
Have you ever thought about why, not long after a big meal, you crave more food, more sugar, and more junk, and you want to have chips or sweets or other unhealthy foods?
It's not a flaw in your personality. It's not some emotional issue that you have to fix. It's not some psychological trauma that you have to get over.
It's simple biology, an imbalance of the hormones that regulate your appetite.
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The topic for this month's RPG Blog Carnival is Making Loot Part of the Plot being hosted by Campaign Mastery. For more details about the RPG Blog Carnival visit the archive of past blog carnivals over at Nevermeet Press.
October is a container of time which brings us Halloween every year. Halloween has become a holiday where kids dress up in costumes and scour their neighborhoods for candy in a ritual known as "Trick or Treat'ing". This is essentially the same as an RPG 'dungeon crawl'.
Both of these focus on fun and loot. So we'll do the same.
Disclaimer: I am going to assume you have gone trick or treating at least once. If you have not, you should close your web browser and make arrangements for the upcoming holiday.
The power of loot compels you
Trick or Treaters make assumptions about the street ahead of them based on their what they get at the start of a street and the perceived amount of activity. If a street starts with little or no candy, they might skip to the next street. If an area looks inactive, they will pass over it.
Players will make similar assumptions in a game. Players will investigate an area more ardently if they think there is something to find and an area will be more intriguing if they find something. I played in a game that derailed from the plot entirely because the players pursued particularly rich goblins rather than follow the plot hooks. Don't underestimate the compulsion of shiny objects.
Telegraphing with trinkets
In my youth I had the pleasure of scouring some neighborhoods that really got into Halloween. I would wager this was an effect of active community organizations. I encountered neighborhood sections that all handed out "healthy candy" like boxed raisins, sections that had games/activities like at a festival, sections that were "christian-friendly", sections focused on vampires, sections where candy giving seemed competitive, and so on. As a singularity event something like that can pique interest, but the running theme ended up being pretty fun, even if it wasn't something I'd normally enjoy.
Loot can be used similarly to introduce or reinforce a theme. Include magic mushrooms in the loot for every encounter leading up to a myconid adventure. Give the party some spidersilk gear or scrolls of levitation in preparation for a series of vertical challenges. Make all treasure include something preserved while exploring a sprawling tomb or pyramid. Something like this can get playing interested in the actual content of their loot (not just its value) or have them anticipating what is coming up.
Tricks aren't just for kids
Ever had rock candy? How about a rock instead of candy? Pranks and tricks are one of those things that terrorize parents, but can still be fun. Sure there are malicious pranks like razor blade apples, but there are also harmless ones like a guy pretending to be a scarecrow.
Dungeon crawls are notorious for their cursed items, such that some groups cast identify on items multiple times before using anything. You can however have fun with tricks without having to resort to cursed items. On a quest for a powerful magical McGuffin, the players could encounter repeated Gnomish Knock-offs. The players might even start collecting Holly Avengers while helping a Paladin search for their church's lost relic. Instead of finding standard treasure, other goods can be a surprise leading to more adventure. Players might be sent to recover the lost Jewel of the Nile, or the treasure trove of a warlord is actually mostly livestock, human and beast alike, requiring slightly more thought as to how to split the loot.
Looting your treasured childhood memories
Some things that were awesome when we were younger, are still awesome. Halloween is one of those things that will always be awesome regardless of age. The magic lantern you found might belong to Jack and he wants it back. The weapon room full of wooden weapons might get overlooked before anyone realizes whats at stake. There are plenty of ways that you can mirror this and other Halloween customs in your games. Just don't be afraid to borrow or convert from your own adventures.