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Lawns Are Top Buying Feature For Millennials
Those gleaming stone countertops and the state-of-the-art appliances. The wide-plank hardwood floors. Hmmm. What a gorgeous fireplace. You'd think those would be the things today's homebuyers' value most. But you'd be wrong. It's green grass.
According to a recent survey from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), 79% of Americans say that the lawn is one of the most important features of a house when purchasing a place to live. The bigger surprise is that millennials value a gorgeous lawn even more than their parents.
So, what is it about an expanse of green that is such a turn-on? House Beautiful magazine says that perhaps buyers value appearances even more these days than they did before, and curb appeal matters more than we ever would have thought. In these days of outdoor kitchens and living rooms, however, it makes sense. Having a space to hang outdoors might be one of the reasons this feature is so important to prospective homeowners. The survey also said that 77% of people enjoy relaxing in their yards at least once a month and that more people visited public parks and playgrounds than movie theaters, pools, bowling alleys, museums, and even beaches. While the source for these stats might be a bit biased, if this survey is accurate at all, it has to make you think. A generation obsessed with all things tech is nostalgic for running through the grass? And they are willing to spend their Saturdays mowing it?
A recent realtor.com article by Lisa Johnson Mandel tells of a millennial California couple as classic examples of lawn-lovers. In their late 20s and with one toddler, they bought a fixer-upper with a good-sized yard rather than a brand-new home in a tight-knit housing development, saying that you can always remodel a kitchen, but you can't change the size of your yard. She also cited the couple's desire to plant a garden, have room for pets and add a few solar panels — all part of her generation's penchant for self-sufficiency. Surprisingly enough, the couple is also not in favor of raising children whose idea of recreation is computer gaming.
The survey also found that 47% of Americans said they entertain in their yards at least once a month, while 57% said they use their yards for recreation at least monthly. When you think fire pits and water features, it all makes sense that Americans are increasingly celebrating the moments of their lives outdoors in their own yards.
Of course, the same research showed that plant and grass-gazing even through a window can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. But it goes one farther, says that neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and larger yard trees have reduced crime rates.
So, if you are a Realtor offering advice to sellers at this point, you may want to bump up the emphasis on green. Instead of spending so much money inside the house, have your clients hire some lawn and garden pros to spiff up the outside. It is, after all, the first thing potential buyers will notice.
Source: House Beautiful, Realtor, Multivu, TBWS
Buyers: Making Sure Your Closing Happens On Time
We've all seen it. For weeks or months, we glance over as a real estate agent's "for sale" sign stands at attention outside a house in our neighborhood. Balloons fly over the mailbox on weekends, when open houses take place. Then we see a "sale pending" sign go up. A deal must have been struck. Weeks go by, and we expect that sign to go from pending status to that word that makes all Realtors want to hoist a few — "sold." Instead, we see the pending sign come down. What happened?
Not sure how the term got coined, but that house "fell out of escrow." It's as if bad news dropped onto everyone's heads because one party or the other in a transaction didn't perform or a discovery was made that made it impossible for the sale to close. If you are the buyer, how do you protect your purchase and make sure you get to the finish line?
First, prepare yourself for the inspection, especially if the home is nowhere near new. Unless the home had been fully renovated recently, there WILL be some surprises in the inspection report. No matter how gorgeous the kitchen, how well kept the home, or how the sellers reassured their agent that all was well with the house, people don't know what they don't know. Even the owners. So, go into the process with a realistic understanding that the condition of the home may reflect its age, especially behind the walls.
Just because the inspection uncovered a few troubling discoveries, don't think it's over 'til it's over. While the defects and recommended repairs end up on inspection reports can be a lot to digest, you have every right to expect a renegotiation for anything major. Your Realtor should be able to guide how much seller cooperation is reasonable, so it doesn't put your home purchase at risk.
Think of your purchase as a photo, where the photographer tells everyone to smile and pose, but not move. That's how you should think of your pre-approved loan status (all cash buyers need not worry about this, of course). Your pre-approval should be a snapshot that is frozen in time, with no movement taking place until you are handed the keys to the city. Hold off the "happy purchases," on credit like a new car, a bunch of new appliances you are dying to install, or a house full of new furniture. Even if you pay cash for those items, it has the potential to affect the very funds the lender used to show that you have additional savings beyond your down payment monies. Your pre-approval is based on your credit score and your debt-to-loan ratio and any noticeable change to those figures during escrow, and you could find yourself with no financing. This is all scrutinized one last time at the close of escrow, along with verifying the appraisal matches the sales price. Financing issues are a huge reason the "sale pending" sign can come down.
Lastly, don't get caught with your proverbial pants down when you go to sign on the dotted line. The last thing you want is to get to your closing and realize you forgot one of the documents you need. Take your driver's license, passport, or some other government-issued photo ID, proof of your homeowner's insurance, a copy of your sales contract for your own reference, any and all home inspection reports, paperwork the bank used for loan approval (your lender will tell you what to take), a notarized document giving you power of attorney if your spouse is on title and not at the closing, and a bank check or wire transfer for the full amount of your closing costs (another figure your lender will supply and you should have studied for accuracy before closing.) You may not need all of it, but if the escrow officer needs any of it and it's not readily available, your closing can drag on until it is provided. And if you've already got your moving van arranged, that can ruin the party. Of course, double-checking with your loan officer is always a good idea.
Source: TBWS
The Cold Facts About Aging Refrigerators
When you moved in 20 years ago it was new. It was gleaming. Its glass shelves reflected the excitement with which you chose it among the dozens of models on the floor of the appliance store. But now it's sweating and leaking. It's cycling on and off, letting you know that it's badly in need of repair or, worse, should be replaced.
With a major appliance like this, whether you repair or replace it is a matter of dollars and cents — or perhaps sense. If it costs you half the original price of the unit to fix it then it might be time to say goodbye, replacing it with a new, more efficient model, according to Consumer Reports, whose web site offers repair-or-replace timelines for appliances.
No one will tell you this when you buy one, but Consumer Reports also says that a side-by-side refrigerator with an ice maker is more than twice as repair-prone as top-or bottom-freezer models without an ice maker. They cite a report in which more than 27,000 subscribers reported the issues they had with more than 53,00 broken appliances, electronics, lawn equipment, and more. Ice makers seem to be the culprit, with the repair rate at 36 percent for side-by-sides and 28 percent for top-bottom models. Bottom freezers without an ice maker? 15 percent.
But what about the expensive built-in you had installed that fits seamlessly into your kitchen and looks as if it's part of the cabinetry? The report admits they are worth repairing. Forbes writer Stacy Freed talks about how her Sub-Zero gave out and she called the "Appliance Whisperer" to diagnose the problem. He placed his tool bag on the floor and opened the unit, finding the original product information seal. He asked Freed if she knew how old the unit was. She admitted that all she knew was the brand name and that it was in place when she bought the house 5 years earlier. Oh. And that it matched her cabinetry. He pointed to a small sticker on the inside of the freezer. It read, "NOV86."
According to Sears Home Services, a typical refrigerator has a life span of 10 to 13 years. But Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove (according to their representatives) say their products should last at least 20 years, with some still in existence at 50 years old. You can extend the life of a refrigerator by keeping it clean to reduce the chances of accumulating bacteria, make sure there is proper ventilation around the outside and the inside (built-ins have vents), and don't overcrowd it.
Today's models use less energy than older refrigerators and, since they're on all the time, a new one can save you money in the long run. Look for tears, gaps or air leaks in the door gaskets; change your water filter and clean the dust off the condenser coils a couple of times a year. Signs the big guy has got to go include the need for constant repairs, excessive condensation, the motor is running hot, it's loud, and its energy efficiency is making your monthly utility bills higher than they should be. Refrigerators are one of the highest energy-consuming appliances in your home.
You can find out just how inefficient your unit is with the EPA's handy-dandy calculator, which can be programmed with the type of fridge you have (side by side, French door, model year, capacity, and your own state's electricity price per kilowatt. The calculation lets you know approximately how much you spend annually on electricity for your fridge and how much you will save in dollars and carbon pollution over five years. In Freed's case she was paying $881 for a unit that was putting out 2,510 pounds of carbon pollution over five years.
A lot of repairs can still be made on all brands of refrigerators, but it comes down to cost. Most people will repair a fridge it's $300 or less—and that could cover fans, motors, some electrical devices. But if it's a problem with a sealed system like Freed's, you might be looking at a repair that's half the cost of a new fridge.
She considered that in 1986 her Sub-Zero had cost the original owner of her home $3,000 — a lot of money back then. To buy a similar-style Sub-Zero replacement now, she was looking at something north of $10,000. So, in the end, she had her repairman clean the coils and install a new compressor. It took a few hours of labor and $900 later, her older, high-end fridge was fixed. Fortunately, Sub-Zero keeps parts on hand for 15 to 20 years — a good, long time, but it's also a reason to stock up on a few parts and be ahead of the game.
Source: Consumer Reports, Forbes, TBWS
Creative Ways To Use Unused Space In Your Home
When you bought the place, it was a blissful move up to a larger home, where all your kids had their own rooms, and there was no fighting over who got the bathroom.
But what about the newly vacant nest? Just when you got the house paid off you discovered missing your kids (or celebrating their newfound independence) left you with a lot of rooms that have no real purpose anymore. Here are some ideas for feathering your now empty nest for the next stage in your life:
- Home gyms are among the most popular ways to use extra space. Your 10-second commute to this new room will find you canceling gym memberships and saving money in the long run. If you have some workout machines at home, transform your spare room into a gym. Even if you just buy some weights, a yoga mat, and other inexpensive equipment, you can turn your unused room into something useful.
- A playroom can come in handy if you have entered "grandparentville." No need to trip over toys or mess up the well-kept living room. Paint the walls with chalkboard paint so they can write on the walls, store all of their toys in the room, and allow them to play. They'll love a space of their own, and you'll love not having a mess all over the house.
- What about a place just to chill all on your own? Sound pretty good to escape the craziness of the day and creating a contemplation room. Decorate it in colors that are easy on the eye — whites, and beiges — with comfortable furniture, throw pillows, and blankets. All designed to clear your head, meditate, and relax.
- Just because you're no Harry Potter doesn't mean you shouldn't have your own library. For the bookworm in you, install bookshelves to the ceiling, add comfortable, sophisticated places to sit, and throw in cozy area rugs to make a comfy and inviting space. Ah — your favorite book, a cup of tea, and candles.
- What about that home theater you always wanted? Just because the room isn't huge doesn't mean you can't plant a few recliners in it, shove them against a far wall, and put up a big screen. You may even want to invest in a theater-style popcorn popper.
Source: TBWS
Things that Could Halt a Real Estate Transaction and How To Avoid Them
Like with most things in life, there are a lot of little things that can go wrong when purchasing a new home. These issues come in all shapes and sizes and can severely delay or even cancel it all together. Fortunately, knowledge is power, and being aware of what could go wrong can help you to prevent it from happening. Here are the five most common problems that pop up during or just before closing that can really interfere with your home buying process.
- Document Errors: It may be something as minor as a typo or as major as a missing document, but either way, document errors can really slow the process down. To help prevent this, it's helpful to read through all of your paperwork carefully and as soon as you can. It's also vital that you get every document your lender asks for to them in a reasonable amount of time. This can take a lot of the stress out later and can help keep everything moving right on track.
- Contract Confusion: It is important that you read and discuss your contract so that there are no questions left about what's staying and what's going. Any disputes at all should be put in the contract and acted upon for things to continue going smoothly and for the house to close on time. If a miscommunication arises about properties being sold with the house, the whole thing could end up down the drain.
- Oops, Never Mind: Unfortunately, it is very common for buyers to change their mind last minute about buying a house, but there have also been times where the seller has simply decided not to sell. Whichever end of the sale you're on, it's important that you're 100% sure especially once you've made it so far in the process.
- Inspection Issues: It is recommended that every buyer order an inspection for a house once they've gotten really serious about it, but sometimes these inspections can uncover issues that can completely ruin a deal. Things like structural damage, outdated electrical wiring, or plumbing problems are major red flags for many buyers. It's smart for sellers to hire a pre-inspection once they decide to put their house on the market so that if these major issues come up, they can be repaired well before they end up as a problem for potential buyers.
- Change in Buyer Situation: Sometimes people make mistakes during closing, or for some reason their financial situation changes and they no longer qualify for their loan due to change in debt-to-income ratio or credit score. It's important to pay attention to your spending, your bank statements, and to every one of your bills when buying a house so that none of your information is affected. Even good changes can negatively affect your loan qualifications, so postpone things if you can and try to keep all of your finances as constant and stable as possible until everything has fallen perfectly into place.


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How can veterinary care impact pet animal welfare?
Dawson, L. C., Dewey, C. E., Stone, E. A., Guerin, M. T., & Niel, L. (2016). A survey of animal welfare experts and practicing veterinarians to identify and explore key factors thought to influence canine and feline welfare in relation to veterinary care. Animal Welfare, 25(1), 125-134.
Veterinary care has clear benefits to improve an animal's physical health and fitness, but how else can it influence their overall welfare? This study identified 85 factors relating to veterinary care which affect animal welfare, and provided practical suggestions on how these can be improved in both the veterinary clinic and home environment.
Animal welfare encompasses many factors; the animal's physical state (biological health and functioning), mental state (well-being and affective state) and naturalness (ability to fulfil natural behaviours) all need to be considered. Veterinary care has the potential to improve an animal's physical health and fitness; however, it is also known that veterinary clinic visits can be the source of stress for many animals (and owners). This study aimed to identify which factors relating to veterinary care negatively affect pet animals, and assess how improvements can be made to instead positively affect their welfare.
Animal welfare researchers, experts and practicing veterinarians (n=78) from Canada, the US and the UK completed an online survey to assess the impact that veterinary care can have on companion animal welfare, both in the veterinary clinic setting and the home environment. The participants were asked to identify factors that influence animal welfare, rate the relative impact, and suggest ways to measure and/or improve each factor. Overall, 85 factors were identified as being influential on pet animal welfare, and the majority of these received a moderate-high impact score; suggesting that veterinary care can significantly impact overall animal welfare.
Changes in key areas could improve animal welfare during vet clinic visits
Some factors included short-term effects that occurred within veterinary clinic visits (e.g. discomfort during physical restraint), and some had long-term effects relating to care in the home environment (e.g. issues with pain management). In regards to making improvement within the vet clinic setting, all survey participants agreed that many factors could, and should, be improved; staff knowledge and recognition of species-specific behaviours (particularly regarding pain and fear), handling methods and use of positive reinforcement; staff training and communication regarding actions and procedures throughout exams; and provision of appropriate cage furnishings, flooring and surface traction. Additionally, all participants stated that staff communication and information sharing with owners could improve pet animal welfare in the home environment.
Overall the results demonstrate that there are key areas that could potentially impact animal welfare, and of these, the majority could be improved by making minor changes in the vet clinic environment, the staff behaviour and knowledge of species-specific needs, and in communication between staff and clients.
World Animal Protection's view
Veterinary professionals are integral in providing good animal health services, and should be encouraged to further this by providing knowledge and practical solutions to improve other aspects of their patients' welfare. World Animal Protection has developed training and educational programmes to improve practising vets and vet students' knowledge of general animal welfare issues.


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Spain Trip 2013
Max Curry: Welcome to Campus Spotlight where you can get your know-how about what's going on here atWKCTC. I'm your new student host Max Curry, and I'm replacing Tammy Thompson. So on this edition, we will show you how you can take a trip to Spain; and to tell you all about it, here's Pat Blaine.
Pat Blaine: If you're a WKCTC student or faculty and staff person and would like to go to Spain, some of the places that you would get to go are Madrid, Seville Cordova, Granada, Barcelona, and other places as we make our grand journey around the country of Spain. The Spain trip will leave May 15 from Nashville and return on May 25. To receive more information, you may want to visit the website at www.efcollege studytours.com. When you go there you can put tour number 1198595 and it will bring up an itinerary for you to examine all the wonderful places that we'll visit in the sites that we will see. Included in the price of the trip which is $3,569, you will get airfare, in-country travel, a tour guide, some meals, entry into many of the sights, and other accommodations along the way. For more information about the trip, please call me at 534-3207 or email me at email@example.com. There is a February 9th deadline for uha payment plan and there's information available on the website or from me; so don't hesitate to call.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
race and violence: freshmen of color at yale
in the two months he has been at yale he has had white men threaten him multiple times with violence, with power, with their own acute and oppressive sense of entitlement. during his first days here he went to a party at one of the greek houses on campus with a large group of other freshmen. he alone was singled out of the line for entrance. he was not simply asked to show ID before being allowed in, which is standard procedure for racists about town who are scared of mixing company with the black and latino new haven residents who have been here long before they were accepted to yale. this young man was instead frisked by another student - a young white man who had the audacity to put his hands on another human being, without any authority vested in him by law, institution, or consent. he acted only with the authority he perceived bestowed upon him somehow by his whiteness.
the humiliation of being frisked in front of the other freshmen, othered in his construction as black, as latino, as a danger. of course, this white student who did the frisking would not have known what to do should he have even found a weapon. he did not really expect my friend to have a weapon. the frisk was merely an exercise of control: a performance of power. "This is my space, I can put my hands on you because I am white, because you are black, and because I decide whether or not you can stay here --- for now and of course, on my terms."
weeks later, when my friend - this young brilliant, good natured, resilient, black man - attempted to attend an "integrated" social event at yale with his dignity in tact, he was lifted up by the shirt by yet another tall, big white man and shoved out of the way. this man was drunk too. my friend responded. he let this other man know that he was never to touch him again, to use violence with him again, to move him out of the way as if he had ownership of the room, the whole planet, my friend's body. he was also never to assume he could do that unchallenged, without resistance.
three weeks ago, my friend's experiences came to a climax (for thus far, that is). he was sitting on a bench on high street across from a drunk white man. this man was with another male friend and his girlfriend. he called this young man that i know jermaine and then jerome, which my friend ignored. he asked my friend why he was here to which my friend replied, "i am waiting for my sister and her friends." the drunk white man then went on to say, "ooh - your sister is she hot?"
my friend went on to tell this kid to leave him alone, to stop asking him inappropriate questions about his sister, that he didn't know him. apparently, the kid's girlfriend shushed him. but he went on. "are her friends hot?" when my young friend told him again to be quiet, to stop harassing him, and to stop asking questions about women (of color) and their respective hotnesses, the kid announced: "whatever, he probably doesn't even go to yale anyway."
beyond failing to address my friend (probably lacking the courage to look him in the eye and say "you probably don't even go to yale anyway"), this drunk white man assumed that because of the color of my friend's skin and the manner of his dress he could not possibly be a yale student. and of course, to this man to be a yale student is tantamount to being his equal. what he was really saying was: "you are probably not even my equal." moreover, this other student's words reveal that other people, particularly people of color, are not worthy of his respect, time, or recognition, if they do not attend yale.
an argument ensued, during which the drunk white man issued threats such as "i'm twice your size." this man and his two companions made my friend acutely aware that he was outnumbered and smaller. being from brooklyn, the young man i know did not flinch.
my friend communicated - with no ambiguity at all - that this drunk white man did not know him, ought not underestimate him, and would not be able to harm him.
when three of the women of color my brother was waiting for arrived, they noticed the anger and tension in the scene. they told the drunk man's girlfriend and friend to take him home. "what kind of friends are you? leaving your drunk, belligerent, racist friend out on the street to harass people?" when tensions reached a climax, one of the young black women announced, "fine! i know you're not 21. let's call the police then!" they arrived in bold defense and solidarity, supporting my friend who was already handling himself well - unwilling to be diminished, to be harmed - with words or blows. the situation resolved and the three senior women walked with the young freshman man, welcomed yet again to this new academic community with accusations of non-belonging and with the desire of others to assert their own eminence through assaults on his mind, his soul, his self.
i am most moved by two things. first, the incredible pride of these men who continue to assault my friend. they all appear to have what some might call a God complex - they believe in their own eminence and invincibility; they believe that they have the power and authority to manipulate the life and rights of others. i am moved by friend's steadfastness and conviction in his own humanity and his own rights. that he would assert his self in the face of such danger, unafraid of defending himself, but unwilling to enter the sort of fray that might jeopardize an educational opportunity that he, his family, and his community have worked very hard to obtain.
my heart aches for this young man. he is a man of great promise, who has transcended all sorts of life circumstance, to arrive at a place of light and truth that included no pictures of such threats of violence in the glossy pages of a brochure.
earlier this year, Dr. Beverly Tatum came to speak to yale freshmen about her book Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and Other Conversations about Race. Dr. Tatum's presence was part of an innovative and important initiative coordinated by the yale administration and student leaders to pro-actively address issues of diversity and community. some freshmen (of many colors) objected to being assigned readings from Dr. Tatum's book and the "forced" dialogue about race and segregation and justice. to some, the talk felt like part of a propagandistic liberal agenda or a reinforcement of racial lines by talking about the existence and division of race in college.
in general, the response from freshmen was overwhelmingly positive; many felt the difficult conversations expanded their minds to new ways of thinking and opened their hearts to new ways of loving. only time will tell whether the program will foster unity and conscience. however, a few students deemed the events irrelevant or oppressive.
such students are the sort of folk that ralph ellison might call "sleepwalkers."
Open Your Eyes.
freshman year is not all dances and kegs and problem set parties for all freshmen at yale.
thinking of these experiences my friend has recounted to me, i wonder:
is there is an infrastructure to report such acts of violence, such grievances, such threats? is there a body at yale that students of color, that muslim students, that women, can report such acts to so that they might feel safe on the street and in their dorm rooms? so that such pride, irresponsibility, and hatred may not go unchecked, may not ever culminate in the violence that destroys fleshes and futures? something to think of blactivists and friends...
the story of this young man is not uncommon. i know black men who have had gate doors slammed in their faces, who have had the police called on them while they are doing their laundry in dorm basements, who have been told by campus police they do not look like yale students. i know black women who have been accused of stealing, who have had their bodies regarded as sites for conquest and control, who are punished for their spirit and their voice.
this is of course not typical of yale's campus alone. this is the treatment we experience as black students within the yale bubble, carrying IDs that prove to policemen and frat boys, however unbelieving, that we have a right to walk the streets of new haven. this is a right consistently denied to the citizens of new haven - who without the plastic white proof of belonging - are invisible and dangerous.
when i spoke to the aforementioned young man on the phone, he told me he was not scared. he's been attacked by drunk white men muttering the n-word on late trains coursing through brooklyn, where he lives. where i am from as well. this event was not upsetting for my friend because it had never happened to him before - it had. he was most upset because these sorts of encounters he is having on high street in new haven, connecticut are precisely the reason he did not apply to schools in the South.
welcome to New England.
since this young man has been at yale he has experienced all manner of racism. beyond this sort of incident involving a threat of violence, he has, of course, seen and circumnavigated and resisted many racisms that others might deem less "severe." These "subtler" forms of racism ---- underestimation by professors, objectification by peers, tokenization, dismissal, denial of history, social exclusion, sexual harassment, economic oppression --- injustices that are no less violent, less injurious, less unjust than white hands roaming, shoving, pounding.
while i believe very much in non-violence and the importance of peacemaking, i also currently believe very much that self defense is a human right. i worry to think of what would have happened should that kid have begun to swung at my young friend. i worry to think of who would have left yale, and who would have remained. i worry to think of how that story might have been re-spun and history revised.
all i can promise is that there would have been a rally, a protest, a movement: vigilant and committed organizing on the part of black yale and our allies. it is a wonder we are not doing all of this already.
perhaps it is the sense of complete involvement we have in our schoolwork. and surely, our educations are important. unlike many white activists at Yale who rhetorically and effectively dismiss school work as somehow irrelevant in comparison to the immediacy of "The Struggle," as students of color at yale we know that our presence here is political, that we inhabit yale in preparation for our return to the communities from whence we came to work collectively for real good; we know that the histories we are studying are our heritage and may be our deliverance. we know that these histories are ours to recreate.
however, although we regard our experiences in yale and in new haven as preparation, we cannot be still. our time in this city is time in "the real world," irrespective of what others might insinuate about what college is or should be. complacency will never be a part of a true education and our immersion in action, in reflection, in good work, and in each other will be what ensures that we learn.
press on, young one. the drunk white kids on high street can't take your education away. and in the words of e st v, remind those who would assault us, night and day, ceaselessly, with hateful egocentrism and cruelty:
See you in class.
10 comments:
- Joshua said...
one of the best things you've ever written; beautiful.
- October 26, 2007 at 7:18 AM
- rikyrah said...
Found this blog through Prometheus6. This is a fantastic essay. Many prayers to the Brother in this post, as well as all of the Black students at Yale.
- October 26, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Brilliance, yet again. _Umi
- October 27, 2007 at 8:26 AM
This is amazing and affirming- Ronke
- October 31, 2007 at 9:09 AM
- Roxie said...
Found this from racialicous. I am too surprised at what he's facing at Yale.
I wish he wouldn't have written off the south though. Georgia State University is one of the most diverse in the nation...but anyway, more power to you and to him!
- October 31, 2007 at 9:52 AM
My black friend experienced awful racist service from an ice cream shop in Little Italy called Libby's this past summer. The older woman behind the counter was so rude and loud with my friend that (after he paid for his ice cream) he told her "It would benefit you to give all of your customers good service" and then put his ice cream back on the counter and left the shop. I also returned my ice cream in support of my friend and told the woman that she was very very rude. Ten or more white customers stood in line behind us with their mouths open in disbelief.
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- October 31, 2007 at 1:48 PM
- sunny said...
yo naima, this was a great post because of the truth it brought. sometimes life post-yale means folks hearing where i went to school and assuming a certain type of experience and i want to thank you for laying out the REAL, very REAL, experiences of students of color at an institution that can only offer the "Minority Advisory Council" as proof that it cares. i don't know if y'all know this but awhile back folks at dwight hall were planning to launch a web-based database of instances of harassment at yale perpetrated by yalies and administration alike. i don't know if they're still trying to get that happening or if they ever did but i do think that it's very important that people have that as a way to challenge the mainstream message of "diversity." ps, please blog about what the folx at spelman are doing around megan williams and the woman in florida whose name know one seems to use. http://documentthesilence.wordpress.com/
- November 1, 2007 at 6:35 PM
great post. from a freshman perspective, i agree that the discussions on race this year were very important, and need to be continued.
- November 2, 2007 at 10:14 AM
hi naima,
my name is virginia and i am a senior at wesleyan (not too far from you all!) i just came across this blog. it is really great and i found this post particularly beautiful and heart wrenching. i also wanted to let you know that wesleyan hired a dean for diversity and academic advancement two years ago, and in his tenure he has started a campus climate log, which is a log documenting hate incidents on campus. there is also a log committee, and im not as sure what it does, but i think it talks about the incidents that come up and ways to address them. anyway, i am sure he would be happy to talk to you more about it if you are interested. you can also check out the office for diversity and academic advancement's website at www.wesleyan.edu/odaa. best of luck to you! youre doing a really good thing.
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Picture the scene. The full washing basket with clean folded clothes at the bottom of the stairs, ready to be taken up. I'm in the kitchen, tidying up from the battle that was dinner with the kids. Husband comes home from a hard day's work and goes upstairs to get changed. Now someone please tell me why, why, why does the washing basket not go with him? It's clearly there to be taken up, it's difficult to step over it to get up the stairs and it's bloody heavy! Don't get me wrong, if I ask him to take it up he will, no problem. But while I am warming his dinner up and scraping the food off the table that magically fell off the plate, or out of the children's mouths, I don't always immediately jump in to action and think to say "Oh love could you take the washing basket up for me if you're going up anyway?" So why not think 'ah, washing basket, me strong man take up for woman.'
And does it end there? No! My all-time favourite: "Is the dishwasher clean or dirty?" 'Open the blimmen door and have a look! Don't call me from another room (I'm probably taking the washing basket upstairs) to ask me, if the contents of the dishwasher are clean or not. Is strong man scared of Dishwasher?' "Honey, why can you not put your plate in the dishwasher? Why put it in the sink?" I ask. "I didn't know if it was dirty or clean." Really? I mean really????
Or another classic. "Can you tell the children to switch the lights off when they leave a room?" "Yes, I can, but I herewith give you permission to talk to them directly."
We also have the passive aggressive statements. "Why is there no toilet paper in the bathroom?" Well let me think about this one love. I am no psychic but I guess the person who used the last bit didn't put a new one in? What you are really trying to say is, I expect toilet paper in the toilet, tell the kids to replace it when they used the last bit.
Pronouns, get them right will you please. Don't get me wrong, if I wanted a professor of the English language I would have married one, but basic knowledge should be a given. "We should really reseal the bath Love." He doesn't mean we he means me and I'm not doing it.
Sunday afternoon. "Why are we out of milk?" Mmmh. Probably because we used it all. "Now there isn't enough for coffee." "No there isn't." Big sigh. Me: "Shall I go and get some?" The martyr: "No, it's alright. I just wont have a coffee then." Oh for crying out loud I'll nip to the corner shop.
"Why is the heating on?" I thought the 2 degrees outside were a good reason to put it on, but please correct me if I'm wrong.
At least I can get a good nights sleep and replenish for the next day. That is, if I win the race of falling asleep first. I did not. He is snoring, I nudge him gently, nothing, I nudge him harder, nothing. In his words I get up and do a wrestling jump, elbow first on to him. "What are you doing?" "You are snoring." "I'm not snoring I'm not even asleep." "Well if you're not asleep, then stop making those noises."
Me: "Good morning love, how did you sleep?" "I had a dreadful night, didn't get any sleep at all". That's not what it sounded like.
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Jessica Hecht on Broadway's 'The Assembled Parties'
"The Assembled Parties," a new play by Richard Greenberg, opens on Broadway tonight, and star Jessica Hecht talked with Speakeasy about her role as Julie Bascov, a wife and mother in a Jewish family living in a 14-room apartment in Manhattan. During a traditional holiday dinner, Julie celebrates her extended family and guests. Unbeknownst to her, everything is about to change.
"The Assembled Parties" was directed by Lynne Meadow and also stars Judith Light and Jeremy Shamos.
Hecht, a veteran of the stage and television, also starred in recent Broadway revivals of "Harvey" and "A View From the Bridge," receiving a Tony nomination for the latter. She's also known to fans for playing Susan, wife of Carol (Ross's ex) on "Friends" in the late 1990s. The actress recently talked with Speakeasy about her new play.


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I'm feeling a bit like the White Rabbit lately. And it's not just that I'm late for a very important date (which I probably am), not just that I always feel like I'm running behind (and running, running, running) but that there's so much to do and say that I hardly know where to begin.
The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. "Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?" he asked.It seems like a simple enough formula, but unless we want to go back to "it was a dark and stormy night," or "once upon a time, long, long ago," I guess I will just jump into the middle.
"Begin at the beginning," the King said gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop."
My Colgate University class, The Advent of the Atomic Bomb, wound up at the end of April. The final two movies we watched were the classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, and War Game, a dramatized hypothetical nuclear bombing of Britain created by the BBC in 1965 but not broadcast until 1985 because at the time it was considered too horrifying. It was screened outside Britain and won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1967, once more begging the question of whether fiction can actually be documented.
I first saw Dr. Strangelove when I was a student at Colgate. I don't remember it well and found it dark and confusing, not at all the entertainment that I expected from a movie night. All these years later, it was gripping but still confusing, especially the character of Dr. S, how he fit in, and what the hell "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" means in the title of the movie.
Our final discussions revisited the question we'd wrestled with at the beginning of the semester ("Should the bombs have been used as they were in 1945?") and whether or not our opinions had changed. Although I had wavered during the semester, in the end me feelings remained the same
Bottom line, my opinion is unchanged. I don't think we should have dropped the bombs. I also don't think Japan should have bombed Pearl Harbor. I don't think human beings should resolve problems by killing each other. I don't think people should kill each other for any reason really.And after that, all that was left to say was this.
But it happened. It is what it is, or it was. The only thing left to do is learn from experience and try to do better. No more atom bombs have been deployed in combat. We survived the Cold War. Those are inarguably steps in the right direction.
One thing I've been thinking about the estimates of American casualties if we'd sent troops to invade mainland Japan is that the debated statistics fail to consider the future generations that wouldn't have been born. No doubt some of us would not be here to participate in this dialog.
Of course, that begs the question, how many Japanese descendants were preemptively vaporized along with their forebears? And of course Japanese citizens are still affected by the long-term and hereditary consequences of radiation.
But the life force is strong, humankind and nature have some pretty amazing abilities to recover from damage. Not infinite abilities though. Nuclear weapons and nuclear accidents aside, there is much more we (by which I mean all the citizens of the planet) can and should be doing to protect life on earth as we know it.
I loved the class. I'm sad that it's over. I watched every lecture and every movie of the week (on my iPad, walking on the treadmill, mostly). Some twice. I read some of the textbook (harder to do on the treadmill) and viewed most of the supplemental materials.And just now, going back to re-read my own words, I finally saw this response from Professor Harpp, posted about a month ago (and yes, it made me tear up).
I can't even imagine the workload for the students. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose, and I didn't have research papers and presentations, or midterms or finals. I did contribute to the Timeline and tried to figure out Twitter, and I read almost all of the discussion threads and contributed when it made sense.
Thank you so much for this opportunity. I learned so much.
Liz, thanks for all your ongoing contributions and enthusiasm in the course. Very much appreciated!May started out for me with my first online trunk show and I was quite happy with how it worked out, although a little overwhelmed by how much work it was. I barely left my computer for two days and then I still had a boatload of beads to package and ship, but I sold a lot of beads to a lot of people. Money and validation are mother's milk to me.
Sales have continued apace on the three Facebook sites I've been selling on, and capturing a surprising amount of my discretionary time. (You may be selling too much, when you list a bead auction, someone posts BIN (buy-it-now), and your first thought is an essential groan because now you have to send an invoice, put up another listing, pack and ship the bead. What a nice first world problem to have. I'm happy to have it but it can be crazy-making when you were just about to sit down with the love of your life and watch something on the tube.
Sets have been my best sellers and I cleaned out my bead show trays, restringing most of the beads into smaller sets, splitting some into two sets and filling them out with new accent beads. Inspiration, creativity and motivation found me at the torch almost every day.
By the time my real-life bead show rolled around in June, I had to scavenge my Etsy shop for sets, a first for me. I've always kept separate inventories because my bead making has always comfortably exceeded my bead sales. Facebook business even drove new customers to my Etsy shop, but sales are steadier on Facebook and the only fees are for Paypal.
In case you are interested, the Facebook sites where I sell are these. (you have to join, but if you send a request you will be approved in literally no time flat because any member can approve you and someone always is minding the store.)
Lampwork Beads for Sale
Lampwork Bead Market
Artisan Lampwork Beads for Sale
There's a new page too, Lampwork Bead Auctions. I just joined today myself and haven't listed anything yet. I'm not sure I want to monitor an additional site, but I'm thinking about it.
I may have mentioned that I was one of ten artists chosen to participate in the second series of the Beads of Courage Bead Design Challenge.
The bead I was asked to reproduce was designed by Beads of Courage Member Gilina Voon from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Here is a photo of the design and one of the 25 beads I created.
This was much harder than I thought it would be and I even offered to drop out after several prototypes weren't up to my own exacting standards. But the BOC director thought my beads were fine for the program. They did improve with practice but I have to say, when I finished number 25, I had no desire to go back and redo any earlier efforts. I packed them up and shipped them out and I'm sorry I didn't take a group photo, because as a group they were really cute. One on one I liked them a bit less.
I didn't know until the web page was published that my bead design prompt was "If Life were a Bead." I was asked to write "Hope" (in glass) on the back of my beads and I did. I have it in writing. I'm sorry someone got it wrong, and not just because it was a mistake. "Life" would have been a lot easier to write in glass than "Hope."
You can see all ten beads - and buy one if you wish, while quantities last. The beads are pricey (about triple my per-bead "honorarium") but its for a very good cause, supporting kids who are battling cancer. The challenge was sponsored by Jewelry Television and the Soft Flex Company.
The month of May went out like a mountain lion with a trip to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I'm editing those pictures for you now. And June kicked off with Ryland's second birthday party weekend. More photos to edit and show.
But before I sign off for now, I want to show you the long-promised "Piggy Back Ride" pig beads made by Gelly Davis, who makes pigs of all kinds with clever names like Honey Glazed Ham and Biker Hog. There is Pot Bellied Pig and Stoned Pig.
I've (cough) temporarily misplaced the comments I saved from the Facebook posting about the piggies below. But the photo is worth at least a dozen four-letter words.
Although Gelly insisted they weren't "making bacon" all I could say was "um" and "their expressions!"
"People say I'm crazy doing what I'm doing
Well they give me all kinds of warnings to save me from ruin
When I say that I'm OK well they look at me kind of strange
Surely your not happy now you no longer play the game
People say I'm lazy dreaming my life away
Well they give me all kinds of advice designed to enlighten me
When I tell that I'm doing fine watching shadows on the wall
Don't you miss the big time boy you're no longer on the ball
People asking questions lost in confusion,
Well I tell them there's no problem only solutions
Well they shake their heads and they look at me as if I've lost my mind
I tell them there's no hurry I'm just sitting here doing time
I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round
I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go."
(The very late, very great John Lennon)


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How do we Memphians know that fall has arrived? The trees along Belvedere turn from green to gold, orange, and red in Midtown. The Tigers take to the gridiron and the Grizzlies hold court. And the Friends of the Library hold their Fall Book Sale to support programs and services of Memphis Public Libraries.
And it is that time once again.
Beginning this Friday, October 23rd, and going on through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will welcome all with a literary bent. The sale offers up hardback and paperback books for all ages, magazines, CDs, DVDs, specialty books, sheet music, vinyl records, and more. All items are priced at $2 and below and, because this is a library, and because Memphians know how to use a library, all items are gently used.
"We always anticipate the Friends' book sales for several reasons," Director of Libraries Keenon McCloy said in a press release. "In addition to growing our home libraries, each sale is an investment in our community and a way to encourage literacy in Memphis. You cannot put a price tag on that."
And industrial giant Andrew Carnegie said at the turn of last century, as he was in the process of giving his fortune away, much of it to fund libraries around the globe: "There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the free public library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration."
You might say Carnegie was a first friend of the library. If you would like to join the Friends of the Library, simply visit any physical Memphis Public Library location or visit virtually (memphislibrary.org), and fill out an application. Or email volunteer coordinator Terrice Thomas at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more information on the upcoming book sale, call 901-415-2840.
Friends of the Library Fall 2015 Book SaleBenjamin L. Hooks Central Library 3030 Poplar Avenue Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 10 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.


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If you follow tennis or Twitter, at all, you've probably seen the cartoon showing Serena Williams stomping on her racket in her United States Open loss on Saturday, with her features exaggerated into a caricature.
"It had nothing to do with gender or race."— Herald Sun (@theheraldsun) September 10, 2018
Herald Sun backs Mark Knight's cartoon on Serena Williams: https://t.co/i1NBGO8xJw pic.twitter.com/BTFONVWHh8
It's a product of Australia — from The Herald Sun, a tabloid in Melbourne owned by Rupert Murdoch. And it has set off an international storm of outrage, with athletes, fans and even J.K. Rowling denouncing the cartoon as sexist and racist.
How did it come to be?
On Tuesday, the artist, Mark Knight, and his boss tried to explain, arguing that their critics missed the point.
"The cartoon about Serena is about her poor behavior on the day, not about race," Mr. Knight said in an article on the Herald Sun website about the backlash.
The newspaper's editor, Damon Johnston, backed him up.
"A champion tennis player had a mega-tantrum on the world stage, and Mark's cartoon depicted that," he said. "It had nothing to do with gender or race."
Let's examine that defense — with some history, context and a few experts in both cartooning and Australian race relations.
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Who is the artist?
In Australia, Mr. Knight is a household name, known for being provocative. Politics and sports are his two main subjects and in defending his Williams cartoon on Twitter, he pointed to a previous critique of the Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios as proof of his impartiality. By Tuesday evening, Mr. Knight's Twitter account was no longer active.
But Mr. Knight's critics also point out that he has been accused of racist depictions before.
Earlier this year, he published a cartoon showing African teens fighting and causing destruction. It was an effort to criticize a local politician for banning the display of Sky News, a Murdoch-owned television news channel, from train platforms, but that's not how it was received.
Many Australians argue that Mr. Knight's work reflects a wider pattern. Australia has never fully confronted its own history of racism, and scholars say the conversation around race in Australia is not as robust and layered as it is in the United States.
Ideas like implicit bias are rarely referenced or widely understood, for example, and many people say Mr. Knight's employer deserves a fair share of the blame.
Mr. Murdoch's News Corporation is the largest media company in Australia with assets that include more than 200 newspapers and magazines along with television channels and radio stations.
Many of these outlets, moving loosely together, have stirred racism for decades. And yet the tone and frequency have been intensifying more recently as their preferred party in Australia, the Liberals, have struggled politically.
The Murdoch press is not alone in the case of Ms. Williams. The sports media in Australia — in general dominated by white, older men — condemned Ms. Williams's outburst while dismissing her argument that male players are given more leeway to misbehave.
"This is what Australia does," said Shareena Clanton, an Aboriginal Australian actress and activist. "This is what it has always done to people of color and, in particular, black women who reach the top."
"This whole cartoon is vile," she added, saying that Ms. Williams's opponent, Naomi Osaka, had been drawn as a white woman. "The fact that it was printed and passed the editor's room speaks even more volumes about the landscape of our media here in Australia."
Chris Kindred, a cartoonist in Richmond, Va., said it only confirmed what many Americans already knew. "It's nothing new," he said. "Australia has an issue confronting racism. Water is wet."
Do the artist's intentions matter?
Mr. Knight and his editor have said that their motivations were pure.
"I drew this cartoon Sunday night after seeing the U.S. Open final, and seeing the world's best tennis player have a tantrum and thought that was interesting," Mr. Knight said in the statement, adding: "The world has just gone crazy."
[Read more: Serena Williams came in on a high road. It made her fall more devastating.]
That explanation does not work for many cartoonists. Many said that working in the medium of cartooning means soaking up some of the history and that history is, flat out, inseparable from racism.
Twitter quickly made this point.
In interviews, other cartoonists went even further.
"Comics has a very long history of racist iconography, which includes blackface iconography in some of the most acclaimed cartoonists in history," said Noah Berlatsky, author of Wonder Woman: Bondage and Feminism in the Marston/Peter Comics.
"Thomas Nast, Winsor McCay, Will Eisner, R. Crumb all used blackface imagery; Dr. Seuss did viciously racist anti-Japanese cartoons during World War II, and on and on," Mr. Berlatsky said. "Using exaggerated racist imagery for comic effect is one of the most characteristic moves of the comic medium."
It is hard to believe, he said, that Mr. Knight did not know this history. A spokeswoman for The Herald Sun said Mr. Knight was too busy to be interviewed. But cartoonists who have tried to defend similar work in the past have argued that this history inoculates them — that it's just how cartooning works.
No way, Mr. Berlatsky said.
"The problem is that picking up racist iconography from 100 years ago in order to attack a black woman still makes you racist, even if you think you're participating in the tradition of comics rather than in the tradition of racism," Mr. Berlatsky said. "The tradition of comics very often has been the same as the tradition of racism, and you can choose to push back against that, or you can be racist. Knight has chosen the second option."
But is it fair to hold an Australian to an American standard?
Not being American, some cartoonists argue, is no excuse.
"While Australia has its own unique colonial history separate from the United States, the Western world, including Australia, share an aesthetic history," said Ronald Wimberly, an artist and designer known for his commentary on race and comics.
That history includes an effort "to dehumanize black and brown people by degrading their features into symbols of the subhuman," Mr. Wimberly said, offering a detailed critique of the U.S. Open cartoon, which he described as a failure on many levels:
"Is this cartoon racist? First, what is this cartoon doing? What's the object? The text is a pretty clear, if flaccid, punch line regarding Serena Williams's poor sportsmanship. It alludes to Serena being childish and angry (I'd argue that the text relies on racist, sexist tropes, too).
But cartoons are a drawing medium. Now, I don't want to blindly attribute intent, but setting aside the possibility that the cartoonist is just that poor a draughtsman, the drawings seem to ridicule Serena's appearance. These aren't very good likenesses. Mark isn't using the medium to support his joke by, say, depicting Serena as a baby, in which case the pacifier should have been more prominently featured.
Cartooning uses the shorthand of symbols to depict things. This is our craft. Using symbols. The pacifier is a symbol of immaturity, it alludes to a baby throwing a tantrum. But Mark is also drawing from a different history of symbols here. Racist and sexist symbols. Mark critiques the appearance and performance of Serena's body in relation to race and sex, not her sportsmanship."
Mr. Wimberly said there was only one conclusion that anyone who knows anything about cartooning or race could come to: "Whether or not Mark intended to draw on the racist history of the symbols, he has. His intent is irrelevant. Either he is a deliberately racist cartoonist — or an incompetent and careless cartoonist."
Mr. Kindred, the cartoonist in Virginia, said that it ultimately comes down to quality, not just sensitivity.
"We want people to make better commentary," he said. "Racism is a lazy joke to lean on."
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The global industrial waste management market was valued at US$ 474,179.9 Mn in 2017 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of more than 10.6% from 2018 to 2026 according to a new report titled 'Industrial Waste Management Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026' by Transparency Market Research (TMR).
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Companies operating in the construction industry are constantly striving to develop new and sustainable solutions to manage the generated waste. One ton of cement releases one ton of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The usage of industrial waste materials in the manufacture of usable products can significantly lower the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Material recovery facilities play a key role in integrated industrial waste management by providing a safe working environment for waste-pickers; encouraging communities to recycle waste; and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Thus, manufacture of byproducts through recycling of industrial waste is expected to drive the industrial waste management market in the next few years.
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Collection services to remain dominant segment over the forecast period
Based on service, the collection segment dominated the market with more than 50% share in 2017. Waste segregation is important for successful resource recovery. Collection of industrial waste is usually carried out by using crane trucks, dump trucks, arm-roll trucks, etc. Waste collection is one of the factors that determines the efficiency of a waste management system. Strengthening basic infrastructure for waste collection, treatment, and disposal is the topmost priority of governments who have enacted strict regulations related to industrial waste management.
Country-wise norms and regulations related to collection, recycling, landfill, and incineration of industrial waste to drive market
Countries in Europe have been strictly following the regulations related to management and disposal of industrial waste. In Europe, Directive (EU) 2018/850 has laid policies and regulations for member states to significantly reduce waste disposal by landfilling. In Europe, the ZeroWIN project focuses on zero-industrial waste generation and challenging the old ways of thinking of landfilling of industrial waste. The zero waste vision for industrial networks is estimated to boost investments in industrial waste management services. The U.S. in North America is focusing on effective and safe collection, recycling, landfill, incineration, and disposal of industrial waste.
Currently, management of construction & demolition waste dominates global industrial waste management market
Based on waste type, the construction & demolition segment dominated the global industrial waste management market with 30.0% share in terms of value in 2017. It was closely followed by the mining waste segment. Construction & demolition (C&D) waste is generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings or structures. Construction and demolition waste includes materials such as concrete, bricks, wood and lumber, roofing, drywall, and landscape.
Management of hazardous industrial waste to rise at fast pace
In terms of volume, the hazardous segment constituted minimal share of the global industrial waste management market in 2017. France, the U.K., and Russia are among the top five nuclear power nations in Europe. Thus, generation of hazardous waste from these countries is estimated drive the hazardous segment of the industrial waste management market in the region. Waste management services related to the management of hazardous industrial waste are 10 times higher than that for non-hazardous industrial waste.
Countries in Asia Pacific, especially, China to lead industrial waste management market
China is one of the major producers of industrial waste in Asia Pacific. The country accounted for 49.1% share of the industrial waste management market in Asia Pacific in 2017. Asia Pacific has 17 of the 50 largest waste dumpsites in the world. Rise in concerns related to management and disposal of industrial waste in China is expected to benefit service providers engaged in the industrial waste management market in the country.
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The global industrial waste management market is highly fragmented, with large numbers of local and international players providing industrial waste management services. Leading players dominate the market. Key players operating in the industrial waste management market are Stericycle, Inc., Waste Management, Inc., Sembcorp Industries, Veolia, Suez, Reclay Group, Daiseki Co., Ltd., Enviroserv Waste Management (Pty) Ltd., Clean Harbors, Inc., and SA Waste.
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text: French singer Julie Zenatti was born in Paris in 1981. Eager to become a singer since her early teenage years, she took every step to finally be spotted by Luc Plamondon, who offered her a role in his massively successful musical Notre Dame de Paris. Between 2000 and 2007, keeping a somehow low profile (compared to other more exposed singers, and in spite of her five years-long relationship with singer Patrick Fiori), and helped by numerous hit singles (Si je m'en sors, Le couloir de la vie, Couvre-moi, Je voudrais que tu me consoles, Douce), she reached half a million record sales, making her a valuable artists for major record labels. ~ Olivier Duboc, Rovi


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Have you heard about any plant that has four names? Yep, we are talking about The Snake Plant, also known as "Sansevieria" or "Mother's Tongue", "Mother-in-Law's tongue". The funniest thing about its name is, it's called "Mother-in-Law's tongue" representing the sharpness of its leaves.
Tip: Take precaution while mentioning this name in the presence of your spouse!
The snake plant is a succulent type of plant, and it can retain water very well. Therefore, even if you give a little attention to it, the plant wouldn't mind and will survive without much problem. The only problem you might face is watering it.
If you are struggling to figure out the proper watering care for the plant, then stay with us till the end. We are gonna guide you on watering your snake plan.
Watering the Snake Plant
You better know about the must avoidable side before watering the plant. Make sure you water only the soil, not the leaves. Don't even spill any water on the leaves, particularly on the center part of it. Elsewise, it will make the plant rot. This is where the newbies make mistakes a lot.
Over-watering is one of the main reasons why snake plants die. You are always welcome to provide enough water to your snake plant, but for god's sake, never ever over-water this plant. If over-watering takes place, you will notice the leaves are turning yellow, soft and mushy at its base. Then cut on the watering for certain period of time, so you may not have to face further issues.
How Often to Water
If you are looking for the exact number of days that you should water you snake plant. Sit tight for the long-awaited announcement! Water your snake planet every 2-4 weeks. The numbers may vary depending on the climate and weather condition of your city, your home's temperature, lights, and humidity.
The watering limit would be appropriate if we say, you should water your plants sparingly.Meaning, every 2-3 weeks on average, especially in summer times. It may increase to 4 times a week if there is intense heat. In the summer, the plants tend to use more water than usual.
When to Water
During the winter period, you should only water your plant to prevent the soil from fully drying out. So, the time will be the minimum, as the plants don't use much more water compared to the summer season. It could be even once in a month depending on how freezing cold the temperature is. Watering too much in winter will make your plant rot.
Before watering, always check if the top inch of the soil is dry or not. Between two watering, the soil must go fully dry. During the growing season, you must follow this rule. Also, make sure the pot is dry too.
This succulent type of plant will give you the watering signals. When it will be long enough time that the plant is hungry for, the leaves will lean and wrinkle up. If you notice the leaves are turning slimy, guess what? You just over-watered your snake plant. So, eventually, the plant will let you know when it is in need of water.
Water to Use
Using distilled or rainwater is recommended for watering. If you are doing it with tap water, make sure it stands for at least 48 hours for dissipating chlorine, fluorides, etc. It would be better if you can make it to a week.
Adjust the water with the temperature of your room, so the roots don't get shocked. Water the top of the soil, but don't drown your plant. While watering, make sure water makes its dripping way through the drainage holes.
Water Less but Don't Over-water
It is much better if you water the plants too little than over-watering. The snake plants will do fine if you neglect them, rather than giving them much of your attention. So, even if you miss a watering, there is nothing to be worried about.
Do it the next time without any hesitation. Even if you are away from home for a month, your sansevieria will do fine without the lights too.
Being feed occasionally once in a month, will not be any big deal for this succulent plant. If the leaves become soft and greasy or slimy, pull them out before they start to affect the rest of the leaves.
You can easily look after the snake plant or sansevieria, whatever you prefer to call. They are a great source of fresh air for your house. Because at night, they produce oxygen.
Following the provided instructions above, we hope that your snake plant will stay as a great healthy home companion for a long time.


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In 2010, Twitter gave the LoC a copy of every tweet sent since the first one in 2006, and the Library embarked on a program to archive every public tweet sent on the service -- but that will stop after Dec 31.
Instead, the Library of Congress will only archive "historically significant" tweets. In setting out its list of reasons to trim the archive the LoC blames the decision in part on Twitter expanding the size of tweets to 280 characters; it also says that the first 12 years of Twitter capture "the rise of an important social media platform."
The Library's archive is embargoed, with no specific date set for public access.
Some factors contributing to this decision include:
(a) The nature of Twitter has changed over time.
i. The volume of tweets and related transactions has evolved and increased dramatically since the initial agreement was signed.
ii. The Library only receives text. It does not receive images, videos or linked content. Tweets now are often more visual than textual, limiting the value of text-only collecting.
iii. Twitter is expanding the size of tweets beyond what was originally described at the beginning of effort.
(b) The Library now has the first 12 years of public tweets. This period documents the rise of an important social media platform.
(c) The Library generally does not collect comprehensively. Given the unknown direction of social media when the gift was first planned, the Library made an exception for public tweets. With social media now established, the Library is bringing its collecting practice more in line with its collection policies
Update on the Twitter Archive at the Library of Congress, December, 2017 [Library of Congress]
Library of Congress Gives Up Collecting All Tweets Because Twitter Is Garbage [Matt Novak/Gizmodo]


text: Benefits of Payroll Software A business company is established with an aim of making profit. A business company sells both its products and services to the customers. There are several factors that can determine success of a business company. Raw materials are essential in a business company. It is impossible for manufacturing companies to succeed without raw materials. It is mandatory for manufacturing companies to be supplied with raw materials every time for production purpose. Finance is very important in a business. Expect finance to come from the sales of the company. The roles of capital in a business is the purchase of machines, payment of workers, and standing for other minor expenditures. It is possible for a company to grow to base on its location. It is important for a company to be located where there is infrastructural development. This makes it easy for automobiles to move into and out of the place with ease. Customers can influence growth of a business company. Customers help a business company to achieve its dream. Businessmen should aim at attracting customers in their businesses. There are various ways customers can be attracted in a business. It is possible to attract customers by marketing method. Marketing is a technique of creating awareness of the brand of the company. There are various methods of marketing that can be employed to allure customers in a business. Customers can be won in a business by use of banners and posters. It is possible to attract customers in a business by use of the website. It is required of the company to open its own website for marketing purpose. Social media sites can be employed when marketing products and services of a company. Social media platforms allow marketing to be done by use of photos, videos, and texts. Workers can determine success of a business company. It is required of the company to employ professionals to enhance efficient service delivery to the clients. Payroll is crucial in a business. It is obvious for workers to be paid for their services. The technology has made it possible for the use of payroll software in the management of monthly payments to workers. There are several benefits of payroll software in a business company. One of the benefits of payroll software is the indication of the name of the employees, their departments and position. It is not difficult to use payroll software. Payroll software has been known to be used to give salary statements and disbursement. It has been known for payroll software to come with web modules that aid in updating financial data. It is inexpensive to apply payroll software in a business company. It is obvious for you to spend a lot of your finance by employing full-time accountants. Expect most of your time to be saved by having payroll software in your business company.Getting Creative With Services Advice


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A problem common in many of Warmblood Sport Horses, particularly those selected for dressage.
The saddle can come closer to the withers than with other conformation problems but will need to have a deeper rear gusset to balance the rider and make sure that a disproportionate amount of weight is not being taken at the very back of the saddle
In some dressage horses, where at more advanced movements the horse is bending its hocks and "waiting" this syndrome is noticeable. A saddle that looks in perfect balance when the horse is "at ease" can cause the rider to adopt the "Harley Davidson" seat – in these cases we often advocate a saddle with a deeper rear gusset so that the rider can remain in balance.
All NSC saddles are available with deeper rear gussets to order but the following are supported as stock.


text: Agozer 8 Posted December 29, 2003 (edited) Two big thumbs.......DOWNThis stupidity needs to stop. There have been more than enough releases of the same game for every year.Just.......plain........stupid. At least somebody agrees with me here. Don't get me wrong, I love KOF...But ever since SNK went under, the following KOFs were sort of like watered down versions of the SNK glory day's one. I mean seriously, have you looked at some of the sprites in the recent KOF games... It seems to me that Playmore hasn't really bothered to redesign some of the older characters sprites at all.--- Still, I've liked every KOF game out there... But I want to expect more from Playmore in terms of graphics and sound. Neo-Geo is, after all, one of the most powerful 2D-only systems out there. I want such graphics splendor in future games as in Garou... And sounds/music up-to-par with the hardware. --- Unlike someone posted here, 2D games (fighters, shooters, etc.) NEED to stay alive. I don't like to live in a world where ever single game is in 3D, even if they look superb. A perfected 2D game beats the most beautiful of 3D games any day, IMO. There's my 2 cents. Edited December 29, 2003 by Agozer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The BBC has announced that its sole HD channel - BBC HD - will now run for nine hours daily.
Danielle Nagler, head of BBC HDTV, revealed the programming expansion and states that the channel will begin at 4pm daily and run through to between 12.30am and 1.30am.
Looking ahead, she states that the nine-hour run is the maximum permitted by the BBC Trust, and a newly-implemented scheduling team will now shift focus onto programming and consistency.
Though no new HD programmes have yet been announced, Nagler adds that hit U.S. series The Wire won't be showing in HD due to it being filmed on digibeta. Hoping to find a better mix of HD content, she reveals that the Chelsea Flower Show will not feature in HD this year, and that Six Nations rugby is a focal point for 2010.
The channel, available to Freesat, Virgin Media and Sky subscribers, clearly still has some way to go, and the BBC will be kicking off an ad campaign beginning in April - followed by the launch of HD programming on its hugely-popular iPlayer service.


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Johnny English Strikes Again, but does it hit the mark?
Johnny English strikes again in the third film in the series, Johnny English Strikes Again. That opening sentence is almost as clumsy as our beloved Mr Bean come hapless spy English, Johnny English.
The scene is set in minutes. All British MI6 agents identities have been compromised via a cyber attack. Britain is under threat but with no secret service remaining, the retired spies must be restored to help solve the case and take down this pesky hacker. After an incident with a grenade pen, Johnny English reigns supreme and is selected as the man for the job. He's entering a new digital world of devices, gobbledygook and hybrid cars and he's stumbling all the way through it. The secret service is now cloaked in wavers and health and safety red tape but that doesn't stop English from getting his Aston Martin.
If you didn't like the previous English films there's no chance of him redeeming himself here. However, if you're a Rowan Atkinson fan, a Mr Bean fan and even a classic Bond fan then you might find something to enjoy.
The cast is brilliant, Emma Thompson shines as a desperate PM trying to not only save the country but also create a new legacy. Jack Lacy plays Jason the Zuckerberg-Musk-esq tech billionaire brilliantly bringing charm and perfectly hammed up villainous turns to his screen time. Trusty loyal sidekick Bough, played by Ben Miller, is as always a charming unassuming 'brains' behind the due. And, the gorgeous Olga Kurylenko is Ophelia, the perfect spy love interest and as always there's plenty more than meets the eye when it comes to her talents.
A running joke throughout is English's 'fish out of water' when encountering any 'new tech'. Occasionally it works, but mostly it just feels too obvious. I don't think anyone is going to do the Spy in the wrong era as well as Austin Powers EVER. Obviously, Atkinson's rubber-faced antics are used often and we know he can pull off great physical comedy (I'm a huge Mr Bean fan). There's no doubting his talent, and this character does bring a smile to my face, but there's just not enough to work with here.
Overall, the film is a little tired – there's not sufficient material to stretch to a feature. That said, there are probably a few key sequences that did raise evoke some chuckles and raise the enjoyment level: the epic dance/assassination attempt, under the influence driving and a virtual reality immersive experience which goes off-piste. However, for the majority of the film you can see any jokes or set-up coming so far off you are just counting the minutes for them to get to the joke already!
Johnny English has many accidental successes, and maybe this third film in the franchise will be another. In parts, it's a great family film full of silliness, slapstick and slow-moving knights but unfortunately, it just feels that it's really time for this spy to hang his gadgets.
Johnny English is out in NZ cinemas from 20 September.
Reviewed by Ingrid Grenar.


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Hey everyone! I would like to say that this will be my final post because my time here as an intern for Scent Sciences has come to an end. It has been an awesome experience and I have learned a lot along the way. I never knew how much information there was about the olfactory system and the various uses of scents and smells. It's definitely interesting information to want to learn more about!
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I Hate To Eat Alone Lyrics
Artist: 10cc
Album: Look Hear?
I picked myself up in a downtown bar
You know the feelin' was lousy
But as I'd come this far
Well it's too easy to drink
When nobody's home
But I hate to eat alone
'N' frozen dinners don't do much for me
When you've got T.V. on the table
'N' T.V. on T.V.
All you do is chew your fingers
Down to the bone
I hate to eat alone
Like the actor who's forgotten his words
You stumble through the story line
Another place another time
When you were with me
They say the city's rotten to the core
There's no communication with each other anymore
But we stopped talkin' to each other a long time before
And I hate to eat alone
Hear it in my words
See it in my eyes
Since you went away
I wear a cheap disguise
Waitin' for the mornin'
Waitin' on the light
Hopin' for the sunshine
Before the night
I didn't tell you that I had to change
So you just took it for granted
That we'd remain the same
I know that nobody's guilty
No one's to blame so I end up on my own
God I hate to eat alone
I hate to eat alone
I hate to eat alone
I hate to eat alone
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'The Walking Dead' Season 5 Photo: Daryl Dixon in Danger
AMC 'The Walking Dead' fan-favorite Daryl (Norman Reedus) has escaped death's clutches a number of times in four seasons, but might season 5 finally be the one to do him in? Yet another close-up new photo of the AMC monster drama's coming year has emerged, and the crossbow-wielding warrior looks to be in his most peril yet.
Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, the scant new photo of 'The Walking Dead' season 5 sees Reedus' Daryl bound and gagged, likely at the hands of the mysterious (and grill-happy) Terminus Folk that ushered he, Rick and the others into a train car at the end of season 4 finale "A." The last shot we saw of Rick proved similarly close up, though without the gag to inform us how dire the group's situation had become.
Elsewhere, we know of 'The Walking Dead' season 5 that existing stars Christian Serratos (Rosita), Alanna Masterson (Tara) and Andrew J. West (Gareth) have all been upgraded to series regulars, while 'The Wire' star Seth Gilliam joined in a role all but confirmed to be that of comic preacher Gabriel Stokes. The fifth season of AMC's monster-drama is expected to pick up immediately after the events of season 4 finale "A," and will eventually divulge the fates of missing characters Beth, Carol, Tyreese and Judith.
We'll learn more (and see a full trailer!) from the AMC drama's Comic-Con 2014 panel in the coming weeks, but in the meantime check out the latest photo from 'The Walking Dead' season 5 below, and tell us what you want to see from the show's return in the comments? Might we be saying goodbye to Daryl at last?


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Preface: I am pro-science, but not only science.
Scientists, mathematicians and philosophers are discussing a number of not-abstract points at the Future of Humanity Institute, Oxford University, according to a magazine article in the Business section on the Beeb's website.
Seán O'Heigeartaigh, geneticist, voices concerns about the real world implications of scientific curiosity.
In terms of risks from biology, he worries about misguided good intentions, as experiments carry out genetic modifications, dismantling and rebuilding genetic structures.
"It's very unlikely they would want to make something harmful," he says.
Very unlikely.
"What we know as reality is only a fragile membrane…"


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Narmin Mammadova from Baku (Azerbaijan):
Living and studying in Budapest is a very precious and valuable experience I have had in my life up to the moment. While studying in Corvinus helped me to grow academically, living in Budapest, far away home and family pushed my physical and tolerance limits. A new independent life required more responsibility, firmness and, sometimes, it was shaping and reshaping my attitudes and beliefs. Yet, new friends and amazing staff of Corvinus made this experience so much worthwhile.
I was studying in the university with a very friendly staff, who was ready to address all my concerns and always demonstrated compassion and patience. I felt the sense of professionalism, accurateness and kindness of the crew of Corvinus University even at a distance, while I was doing my Erasmus exchange program in Netherlands. This made my accommodation period abroad less stressful and more enjoyable.
The structure of Public Policy and Management program is very well organized and tailored for the needs and interests of the broad range of students. The instructors are all very-well known scholars and with deep knowledge of their subjects. A new modern building with a library and labs create perfect atmosphere for delving into the world of science and acquiring new information. The University welcomes hundreds of international students every semester. This is the other fact I loved so much about Corvinus- the possibility to meet people with different national and cultural backgrounds and learn to leave and study together. In the same time, I got to become friends with Hungarian classmates as well, and even participated in different volunteer programs with them.
P.S. I guess, another thing I loved most about studying in Corvinus is that it is situated in one of the beautiful cities of Europe. Budapest is called a "hidden gem" of Europe and once you are here you realize the essence of this saying. It is a gorgeous city with rich history, culture and hospitable people. The cuisine is one of the best in Europe and the affordability of life there leaves no space for further contemplations! I am really thankful for all the friends and experiences I gained and still hope to gain there."
Melvin van Velthoven from Nijmegen (Netherlands)
As part of a joint-master's programme, I spent two semesters at the Faculty of Economics of the Corvinus Univeristy of Budapest. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and as I write, I envy those students who have the opportunity to go on exchange for their first time. My time in Budapest was one of the most enlivening experiences of my student life.
The Corvinus Univeristy of Budapest offers dozens of interesting classes, covering almost every field of study and is located in one of Europe's most exciting cities. Personally, I mostly took courses related to Central and Eastern Europe, since they would give me new insights about the region I was spending some time in. Most of the classes were both challenging and interesting and exposed me to a very interactive teaching style.
Outside class, there was no need to get bored. If you would ask a random exchange student what they like most about their time in Budapest, they will most likely respond saying that Budapest allows for easy and inexpensive travels to other European countries and that the city has much to offer culturally. There was always something going on in Budapest.
The community you are in as an international student; studying and enjoying life together with an abundance of like-minded people of your own age creates a unique environment full of special moments. Corvinus hosts students from all over the world. Perhaps unsurprising, what sticks to me most in retrospect about studying in Budapest are the new friends I made while studying abroad and what they though me about myself and their cultures.
Clifford Dallon from New Hampshire (USA)
Studying at Corvinus University as an exchange student from the University of New Hampshire defined the moment when my education gained a purpose. As a student from an American institution (in European Studies), I was forced to view the world through libraries and lectures. Corvinus was different because I was exposed to perspectives and insights that were entirely new to me, the term nationalism suddenly became a real term that meant something very significant. The surroundings illustrated everything that was being taught (with a methodical and structured approach).
This experience was so significant to me that I moved back to Hungary and attended the EMPA (European Master's Certificate in Public Administration) programme six years later and could not be more thankful for having done so. The classes were intimate, all of the lecturers fostered lively discussions. The professors were able to moderate these discussions with adept mastery in their field. I can say that Professors Varadi Laszlo, György Jenei and Hőgye Mihály were fantastic and changed my life.
Budapest is the most beautiful city in Europe; it has a fascinating past and offers students of economics, public policy and international relations a real application. The academics at Corvinus rival that of any institution in the world, but what is more, the course instructors give do not pay lip service to anyone, they give you the situation as it is. They teach to think and understand in a very unique manner that I can sincerely thank them for.
Rutger Beerens from Doenrade (Netherlands)
I was very pleased to hear that I was given the chance to write about my experiences with the IMPACT Master program (including two semesters of study in Budapest). In the last two years I was given the opportunity to travel, live and study all across Europe. Looking back at my bag full of experiences I can say that I have made the most out of my student career.
The International Master Program in Public Administration on the Coordination of Transition (IMPACT) consisted out of four study-semesters in three different countries. Starting off in my ''home-town'' Nijmegen I was given the chance to say farewell to the ''ordinary'' life which I had cherished so much during my time as a bachelor student. For those unfamiliar with the city I experienced Nijmegen as a very cosy place to study. The university offers great facilities related to pursuing your studies, but also opportunities for side activities such as sports and social student life are abundant.
From the second semester on my exchange life really started. My first steps in the centre of Budapest immediately convinced me that the capital of Hungary was going to change my life. And indeed it did. With over two million inhabitants and a historical city centre full monumental buildings the impressions for first-time visitors are overwhelming. Due to its location in the centre of Europe and its renowned international reputation, the Corvinus University has one of the largest exchange communities in the Europe. Multiple activities are organized weekly to bring together, and entertain, the numerous exchange students from all over the world. The University itself is located in the centre of the city in some magnificent historical buildings, as well as a few recently build locations, and offers a great variation of (technical) facilities. Classes are small with mostly no more than 30 (almost all international) students. You get to know people instantaneously. The subject matter is interesting and challenging.
Also, the Corvinus offers a great deal of electives for you to choose from besides the obligatory courses of your curriculum. The teachers are extremely helpful and very communicative. Tuesday-evening drinks with your professors is a rather common thing. Many of them have close connections to renowned institutions in both the public, as well as the private, sector in Hungary making it easy to gather important and reliable data for your research. The administrative services of the University are solid, quick and reliable; you will be up and running in Budapest within a blink of an eye.
My advice to anyone considering the a full study or semester at the Corvinus University? Stop thinking and start acting. Do not hesitate to take this step as it is a once in a life-time opportunity that gives you the chance to experience (Eastern) Europe intensely. You get the chance to see places and meet people from all over the world while following top-notch education. Living in Budapest is a delight with new things to discover every day; all that I just mentioned is just a minor fraction of it.