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100% of profits will go toward charity!
Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary:
100% of profits from each sale of the "Gnarly Charlie" candle will go to Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary to support them as they provide crucial care for neglected parrots. We met the founder of CFPS, Ces, at a local business expo. He was accompanied by the famous Picasso Charlie (pictured above), a 60 year old Eclectus Parrot who resides at the sanctuary. Charlie was christened Picasso due to his remarkable paintings. Needless to say, he stole our hearts and inspired the idea for our charity collection.
About the Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary:
Mission: The Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary (CFPS) rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for parrots who are unwanted, abused, neglected, or whose owners can no longer care for them. CFPS is committed to providing a permanent refuge and a lifelong, healthy habitat for these parrots.
Vision: The vision of CFPS is to build large scale aviaries on land in southeastern North Carolina where parrots in residence can live out their natural lives in environments where they can fly and socialize with other birds.
Need for a Sanctuary: Parrots are social animals who live in flocks in their native habitats. Over millennia they have developed plumage and distinctive calls to attract others of their species, and they have elaborate family structures. Many of these birds mate for life, and they are an integral part of the ecosystems in which they live. Because of their beauty, they have been "collected" and bred and traded for many thousands of years.
Today parrots are the fourth most popular pet in America, behind dogs, cats and freshwater fish. Consumers purchase these animals for various reasons: as companions for children, to replace animals that they have lost, to take up a hobby. Stories of parrots aboard pirate ships are legion in children's literature, and what child hasn't wanted a swear-talking bird on a perch in his bedroom? Popular movies and books can create demand for birds as pets.
Sales of birds in the parrot family (macaws, Amazons, cockatiels, parakeets, and others in this 350 member family) skyrocketed in the United States after the passage in 1992 of the Wild Bird Conservation Act. The bill made it illegal to import most wild-caught parrots into the U.S. The result was good for conservation, but bird breeders quickly saw a financial opportunity, and "parrot mills" sprouted around the country. At peak production, over 750,000 parrots were born in these facilities and sold to pet stores and other markets every year.
How many parrots live in captivity in this country? Studies range from 8 million to 16 million, not counting parrots in shelters, breeding facilities, zoos and sanctuaries (millions more). Pet owners come in many stripes, and many bird owners take good care of their animals.
However, because these birds are as intelligent and as emotionally complex as chimpanzees and dolphins, they demand a high level of care from owners. Many parrots in the U.S. are doomed to a revolving door existence, returning to pet stores or veterinaries or sanctuaries in less than two years after they are purchased. For an animal who lives to be 60, a typical parrot could have as many as 25-30 owners in its lifetime.
The Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary exists to address this problem. An aviarian environment in southeastern North Carolina will be the best place for birds who have been "re-homed" numerous times and who are clearly not suitable for home environments. In uncrowded conditions they can fly, be outdoors, resume relationships with other members of their species, and live out their lives naturally. No other facility exists in North Carolina to support these animals.
We are always looking to expand & help those in need
If you are part of a non-profit organization and are interested in a custom candle, please visit our "Support" page to submit your information. Each application will be carefully reviewed as we put our heart and soul into developing each candle line.
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I am currently studying studio art at Northeastern University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. I work in a variety of different mediums but focus primarily on animation and printmaking.
As an artist, I believe my role is not to create something that rivals the beauty of the natural world, but rather to translate its subtleties. Through my art, I express my relationship to the earth and the universe, as well as my relationship with my body and the intimate spaces I take up. I draw upon this duality of having both a grand presence and a gritty intimate presence.

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At Common Ground Church, we want to do all we can to see marriages flourishing as God intended them to. Every couple of months, we run a pre-marriage weekend for couples preparing for marriage. We also run a marriage course for couples already married, looking to strengthen their relationship.
If you would like us to let you know when the next pre-marriage weekend or marriage course is happening, please email Sarah or phone us on 021 686 2970.


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BioRelief has updated its official blog, explaining the concept of portable toilets for tailgating and camping.
Online PR News – 31-August-2012 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – BioRelief.com has updated its official blog explaining the concept of portable toilets for tailgating and camping.
Its recently blog states, "Camping and tailgating are wonderful ways to get together with friends and family. By the time you work all week you are ready for a little fun and relaxation and that is just what these activities offers. You can relax and enjoy good food while enjoying the great outdoors.
One thing that is not so great about the great outdoors is that there are no bathrooms. All is well and good until you need a bathroom now. Then what do you do? You suffer to hold it or go into the woods and do the best you can. Neither option is particularly fun for you. Why not use portable toilets for these times when you aren't close to a bathroom? They offer you the convenience of having a designated place to go when you need to go rather than trying to find a place you feel comfortable in the woods, and wait in a long line to use a public port o let. They are also more sanitary than using something that hundreds of others used before you." For more information on portable toilets for tailgating and camping, please visit its website: http://biorelief.com/blog/portable-toilets-for-tailgating-and-camping/.
BioRelief.com provides home delivery of urological supplies! It is an online outlet of incontinence, and hygiene products as well as a perfect education center for people.
Hygiene is an important part of maintaining good health. For those the self cath, making sure they have the right tools, and are well educated about self catheterization can make all the difference in the world. For more information on external catheters, visit its informative website: http://biorelief.com.
About BioRelief.com-
BioRelief.com distinguishes itself as a company to help promote better hygiene and health for everyone. Their unique approach of "relief" helped them carve out a niche to enable a cleaner and healthier lifestyle for individuals of all ages. Their website lists educational articles and products (alarms for bedwetting, medical first aid kit, bidet toilet seat, catheters, etc.) to benefit caregivers, seniors, and those with disabilities who may find it difficult to keep good hygiene.


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SANTA ANA, Calif. – In the last of its four game homestand, the Santa Ana Softball team fell to the Fullerton Hornets 2-1 in extra innings.
The loss makes it three straight for the Dons, who are now tied for second in the Orange Empire Conference standings with a record of 12-5.
Santa Ana's starting pitcher Kali Kitsinis threw for the fourth day in a row and had another great outing with just two earned runs and three strikeouts in nine innings. Kitsinis is now eighth in earned run average in the OEC at 3.02 and fifth in strikeouts with 49 on the season.
Mady Myers led the Dons offensively with two hits and the team's only RBI while Karlee Rivera chipped in with two hits of her own.
The Hornets chose to avoid the bat of Jeana Gonzales, intentionally walking her in two key situations. Fullerton's gamble paid off as they held the Dons to one run while leaving 11 runners stranded on base.
Next, the Dons will go on the road for another rematch against No. 7 Santiago Canyon on Wednesday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. The winner will take sole possession of second place in the OEC standings.


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After developing the blockbuster video games Wing Commander and Freelancer, Chris Roberts spent 10 years in Hollywood making movies. In 2012, Roberts founded Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) and launched development of Star Citizen using crowd funding from fans eager to participate in shaping the new game. To facilitate Roberts' disruptive model for video game development, CIG needed ultra high-speed Internet connectivity. Read this case study to learn how CIG leverages blazing Internet speeds and capacity to engage players directly in creating the movie-quality gaming world of Star Citizen.


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Catalonian independence parties did well in last month's elections, and they hope their victory will spur a separation from Spain. If that happens, major sporting fixtures may be in jeopardy. The annual matches between Spain's leading football clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, could be off the calendar. Officials threaten to bar teams from an independent Catalonia from Spain's La Liga. CCTV's Dan Williams reports from Barcelona's stadium.
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Will anything short of global revolution end the dominance of the 1%?
Well, the 1% is really a very British and American phenomenon.
The UK and US are by far the most unequal of the 25 richest countries in the world. Only Israel and Singapore come anywhere near our levels. The UK has greater economic inequality than Israel – and the Israel figures include everybody in the Gaza Strip. That shows just how divided Britain is. Broadly speaking, the 1% is anybody who earns £150,000 per year or more, or £200,000 for couples.
Its make up is very varied. They're not all millionaires or multimillionaires but the majority of them work in finance. Only around 3% of the 1% are celebrities, or sports stars like footballers. The 1% currently earn about 12% of all income in the UK. That is the highest level in Europe.
In Switzerland, their 1% take half as much as our 1%. In France, the amount of money that their 1% don't take, compared with our 1%, could fund an entire new national health service. The main reason that people at the top in the UK are taking so much is the cost of housing. It's not that we don't have enough housing: we have more bedrooms per person than ever. Our economic inequality means that we are doing all kinds of things really ineffectively: the 1% have several homes, while junior doctors are going on strike because in London and the South East they can't even afford a bedroom.
It's very plausible to argue that our very unequal society is a legacy of having had an empire, unlike the rest of Europe. That empire earned us money and when it ended, inequality began to rise in the UK because the wealthy in the south east of England didn't want their living standards to fall, and so voted for the living standards of everybody else to fall.
In the UK, the dominance of the 1% peaked around 1913. It started to fall after the First World War because taxes were needed to pay for the war and the only people who had any money were the rich. In fact, losing a war is a very good way of securing more equal societies. The invading force takes wealth away from the aristocracy because they don't want another war. Japan was so worried about a possible revolution after the Second World War that it actually handed out land to people in 1946 and 1947 to make a more equal society.
Owen Jones says there are fewer people in the whole of Japan earning €1m a year or more than there are in the Canary Wharf HQ of Barclays Bank. Of course, it is misleading to focus solely on the 1%. Below them the 2% and the 3% are also taking too much. The top 10% in the UK take 28% of all income, which, again, is by far the highest in Europe. But the 1% take nearly half of it. So, how do we end the dominance of the 1%? Well, it is far easier to tackle income than it is to tackle wealth, because the 1% can squirrel their money away in tax havens. If you sort out income inequality, then wealth inequality will get better. That has happened in places such as Denmark.
The best answer is property taxation. The wealthy can hide their money but it is very hard to hide a house. Ed Miliband was on to this before the 2015 election but made the stupid mistake of calling it the Mansion Tax. He should just have called it fairer property taxation and people may have got behind it. Financial crashes also hit the 1%. If, or when, there is a property crash in London, people won't feel good about it but it will result in increasing equality.
In a lot of countries there is a slow and steady improvement in reducing inequality. It is only the UK and the US that are outliers. I think the fact that the two most economically unequal countries in the rich world have both recently behaved very strangely electorally – Brexit, and Trump – is down more to the inequality in those countries than anything else.
There is some evidence that the wealthiest are beginning to reduce their take in the UK. In 2012, the 1% were taking 15% of all income: now, it is down to 12%. But this is a little dubious because a lot of it was down to tax avoidance and people paying their tax early to avoid Gordon Brown's 50p top rate. Mostly, my optimism that the 1%'s dominance will reduce is down to the fact that we just can't go on like this. When you are the most unequal country in Europe, and are the most unequal you have been for a century, something has to give.
The people right at the top are becoming a little bit fearful about what's going to happen to them. I think they are right to. One last thought – I used to worry that Britain was the only country in the world with no nice members of the 1%. Even America had Warren Buffett, but we seemed to have nobody. So thank heavens for Gary Lineker and JK Rowling.


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A new St John hospital traffic sign "north bound" found under Decor / Misc. Decor, costs 0. This is the matching pair for the St John hospital traffic sign, just in opposite direction. This one was placed on the gap between 2 lots . You need Ambitions and to place the package in both the mods/packages (Sims3 ) directory and in the "The Sims 3 Create a World Tool/ Packages" directory for the item to show in your game. There is an earlier post explaining how to install items in CAW.
Importing packages into CAW
Alternatively you can place a small lot on the side of the road and place the sign on it.
St John hospital traffic sign north bound (MediaFire)
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St John hospital traffic sign for CAW
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Pamphlets for the public and emergency managers
1) Volcanic health hazards of ash explained
2) How to prepare and cope with ashfall
3) How to protect yourself from breathing volcanic ash NEW
IVHHN has three pamphlets on volcanic ash hazards and protection.
The first pamphlet is a guide for the public on the health hazards of volcanic ash. The second is for the public and emergency managers on guidelines for preparedness before, during and after an ashfall. The third is information for the public on how to protect yourself from breathing ash.
The pamphlets are available for mass distribution at the onset of new eruptions. The pamphlets are available in a range of languages. If you would like to have the pamphlets in your language, please Contact Us.
To view the pamphlets as PDFs, click on the low resolution flags below.
Ready-printed versions are no longer available. IVHHN is happy for the pamphlets to be reprinted locally.
Click on one of the high resolution flags, below, to download the pamphlet you require in the language that best suits you. We recommend the high resolution format for mass printing for distribution to local populations - the format is different from the low resolution format to allow for direct compilation into pamphlet form. Only the low resolution version is currently available for Icelandic translations.
If you download the pamphlets, we would appreciate it if you could Contact Us to let us know that you have downloaded them, so that we can keep track of their use.
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Wedding is so important that every bride-to-be should be careful when selecting the wedding dress. A different real question is how to find the bridesmaids' outfit.
Bridesmaid dresses are available in a wide range of sizes, colors, patterns and fabrics. If you are not sure which style of gown for your dear bridesmaids, you might as well pick one shoulder style for them. It leads the trend of fashion, and is popular with the modern women for its individual but beautiful design styles. As for the colors, if have a blue theme wedding, then blue bridesmaid gowns are your best choice. You also need to think of your bridesmaids' skin tone. One shoulder dresses are perfect for any time of the day, so find the best one for your dear bridesmaid.


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Each year, there are changes made to the list of the world's costliest stadiums. More and more, cities are replacing their dated stadiums with modern facilities that have greater possibilities for making money. More seats, more luxury boxes, more parking, higher ticket prices and high-priced concession fare are all factors that make new stadiums attractive to cities and sports franchise owners. However, it isn't just the construction of new buildings that changes the rankings of the top five. Elaborate renovations, such as Madison Square Garden's current three-year, $850-million overhaul, propel the overall construction costs of these buildings up the rankings. Once the costs on this project are fully realized, look for Madison Square Garden to crack the top five, giving New York City a triple crown of world-class stadiums. In the meantime, here are the five most expensive stadiums in the world, with totals adjusted for inflation. (For related reading, see The Most Expensive Sports Tickets.)
TUTORIAL: Economics Basics
5. Wembley Stadium
London, England
Capacity: 90,000
Cost: $ 1.25 billion
Built in 2007, the home to England's national soccer team is actually the second incarnation of Wembley stadium. New Wembley was built on the same site as the storied original building, but it carries a significant amount of upgrades and features that old Wembley's designers didn't have the means to accomplish in 1923. First, not one of the 90,000 seats has an obstructed view, which in itself is a marvel of engineering, but in case you don't appreciate things you can't see, the engineers built a 133-meter tall arch that hovers over the north stands. Other impressive features include a retractable roof, a hybrid grass field that combines synthetic and real grass for a durable surface, and 688 places to get a drink – which may explain how they can dole out 40,000 pints of beer during halftime at a soccer game.
4. Cowboy Stadium
Arlington, Texas
Capacity: 80,000
Cost: $1.3 billion
Everything's bigger in Texas, including prison electricity bills and, apparently, stadiums. Jerry Jones, owner of the historic NFL franchise the Dallas Cowboys, chipped in $241 million with taxpayer dollars to have this record-setting stadium completed in 2009. Records this stadium already hold include: largest domed stadium, largest HD video screens (two 60-yard-wide screens), largest attendance for a football game with 105,121 spectators at a 2009 NFL game and largest overall attendance with a crowd of 108,713 for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. That's an impressive resume for only two years of service. (For more, read How Much Are NFL Teams Really Worth?)
3. Olympic Stadium
Montreal, Quebec
Capacity: 60,000
Cost: $1.4 billion
After Montreal was awarded the rights to host the 1976 Olympics, then Montreal mayor, Jean Drapeau stated, "The Montreal Olympics can no more have a deficit, than a man can have a baby."
While the latter statement is still firm fact, the former declaration left the mayor looking foolish, as it wasn't until 2006 that the final bill on Olympic Stadium was paid off. The building wasn't even completed in time for the Olympics … it didn't receive a roof until 1987. They may have wished they never bothered with a lid, because the roof had two separate incidents where huge sections collapsed (fortunately, no one was injured in either case). The pain of these construction woes worsened when the city lost its Major League Baseball team – the Expos – to Washington in 2006. Left without a major tenant, unable to open in the winter because the weight of snow may collapse the unstable roof, and spending tax money for three decades to pay for it, it's no wonder Montrealers began referring to the "The Big O" as "The Big Owe."
2. Yankee Stadium
New York City, N.Y.
Capacity: 50,086
Cost: $1.5 Billion
Along with his crusty temperament, pseudo-guest appearances on Seinfeld, and passion for hiring and firing Billy Martin, former New York Yankee's owner George Steinbrenner will also be well-remembered for his $1.1-billion contribution to the Yankees' new ballpark. Many baseball fans were hesitant to see the original Yankee Stadium demolished, but impressive efforts were taken to keep the history of the old building present in the new park. From the layout of the field to the design of the entrance, the overall shape and design mimics the original 1923 ballpark's blueprint. Even old-school touches were fostered into the new design, such as manually operated scoreboards in the left and right fields. And of course, Monument Park, the shrine from old Yankee Stadium that honored baseball legends such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, was relocated to the new park as well. (For more about baseball finances, read Money Can't Buy Happiness, But What About World Series Championships?)
1. New Meadowlands Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Capacity: 82,566
Cost: $1.6 billion
New Jersey currently lays claim to the world's most expensive stadium, but when you learn the details of the financing, it's little wonder they were able to build such an impressive stadium. Two of the NFL's most prominent teams, the New York Jets and the New York Giants, shared the construction costs equally and they continue their stadium-sharing plan that they had when they played in the old Giant Stadium. Completed in 2010, and currently known as MetLife Stadium, the new building is the largest NFL stadium without a dome. Some clever technology was incorporated into the design, such as lighting the exterior in either Jets' green or Giants' blue (depending on the home team), installing over 2,200 HD displays throughout the building and the ability to track concession sales as they occur. The last capability allows the stadium's management to quickly address shortages, long lineups and other customer service issues. Of course, even alien technology won't fill the stands if your team stinks, which was duly noted by Giants' owner, John Mara: "I've been in this business long enough to know that nothing enhances the fan experience more than putting a winning team on the field."
The Bottom Line
Our world's grandiose stadiums are much more than simply infrastructure for giving the local team a place to play and rock stars a stage to perform on. These buildings have the ability to become printing presses for money - generating revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, concessions, advertising/naming rights and parking fees while serving as a symbol of sports and culture for each building's respective city. The construction of some buildings has shown to be a wise use of tax dollars, and some stadiums have revitalized cities and provided them with steady cash cows. Other cities have been burnt by inflating construction and repair costs, and they never find a way to make the stadiums produce an adequate return on their investments. (If you are a sports fan, read Money-Saving Tips For Sports Fans.)


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A kite is released from a spot 50 feet from where you are on a calm day. It rises at a rate of 3 ft/s. How fast is the angle of elevation changing when it is $\frac{\pi}{6}$ radians above the line of sight from where you are? What about when the angle is $\frac{\pi}{4}$?
By creating a triangle, I can tell that the kite will be 25 feet in the air but I'm unsure how to incorporate the rate. Can someone walk me through the problem?
Just a heads up, this isn't a homework problem; rather it is a problem I got wrong on an exam.


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There are many ways on how to ensure that your travel, occasion or simply touring on other city. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your travel, occasion or touring on other city is fun is by rent a car for your mobility. However, you might need to do hours of research on the best deal on car rental and finding the right offers. You may also want to get Exotic and Luxury Car Rental for your occasion or simply luxurious travels. Therefore, today I will provide you the shortcut to get the best deal on a rental car in easy step and ensure that you will be able to get rental car easier.
The first step is making sure that you getting known your car rental provider. Not all rental car companies are capable to provide specific service or professionalism, each of them is unique and has different way to serve you such as Luxury Car Rental. Therefore, make sure to know your car rental provider, check their history, previous customer, prices, car rental type available, service fee, and locations. However, if you are considering price, you need to understand that if you want to get cheap price, you will need to sacrifice convenience of rental car.
The next step is making sure to start your search through online travel sites. Online travel sites usually have negotiation with car rental companies to offer competitive rates. However, make sure to book in advance to save more money on rental car. You can get better deals if you meet the rental car in person or over the phone. Make sure to use flexible dates to get better pricing. I recommend you to compares rates of dozens of car companies without much effort.
The next step is join rental car membership program. By joining car rental franchise membership program, you can get special deal, discount or event free days for rental cars. The more you use the car rental franchise the more special deal you will get. However, you might miss out on competitive rates to build up points for later.
The next step is making sure to look for discount codes. You can find discount codes to get reward program, credit card services, and special deals for every usage of car rentals. This way, you will be able to negotiate good deals, get new offers, discount and even rewards to save your money or availability to get Exotic Car Rental.


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Our customer experience solutions help you deliver a personalized CX strategy to take advantage of the opportunities created by digital.
When you concentrate on the customer, they concentrate on you. They expect ultra-connected experiences across any channel, whether it's on the phone, in-store, on the web, using a mobile device, or through wearables. Consumers want every interaction to be effortless, relevant, and fast. In a time of widespread digital reinvention, customer experience (CX) will determine the winners and losers of tomorrow. It's now the true differentiator.


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Koei Tecmo has released a few new videos for Berserk and the Band of the Hawk this time showing off some action with Guts, Griffith as well as a trailer for some pretty epic looking boss battles.
Guts Gameplay
Griffith Gameplay
Boss Battles Gameplay
The game is due for release in North America on February 21 and February 24 in Europe. If you pre-order from some select retailers you'll get a set of six bonus costumes including the White Swordsman, the Golden Swordsman, the Golden Hawk, the Black Hawk, the Pirate and Blue Stripe costumes.
Let us know what you think in the comments below!


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Interestingly enough, exporting "as is" without playing around with Premiere's configuration took about 40 seconds. Which gave me a file size of over 5.5 gigs. I'm not sure if my hardware is laughing at me or the CPU, SSD & GTX 765M were dying for a workout; they've been lazying about all this time.
So I'll probably spend less time exporting, next time around. I hope. The production process of writing, editing, and video clipping takes less time. I mostly put this on my new hardware.
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Women. Joy. Strength. Rejuvenation.
Sukhdev Jackson will be co- teaching Women's Camp this year.
Imagine yourself nurtured in sisterhood and held in grace. Imagine time for yourself to transform through intensive practice of Kundalini Yoga. Imagine beautiful days of rest at Yogi Bhajan's own ranch.
Imagine deep meditations, journaling, dancing, and beautiful music. International Women's Camp is a powerful opportunity to open your heart, nourish your spirit, and treasure your time for yourself in the company of supportive women from around the world.
Early Bird Registration Rates until April 20th at 11:59 p.m. (MST)
- Adult: $520
- International Adult (counties outside of US and Canada): $450
- Senior 55+: $250
- Young Women (ages 13 - 17): $325
- Toddlers (ages 0 - 4): Free!


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Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO). St. Patrick was taken to Ireland as a slave and his faith grew. He escaped, went home to Britain, became a priest and then bishop. He returned to Ireland, preaching and converting many people, using the shamrock to explain the Trinity. A few years ago, we transformed a couple TY dolls to be Saints. Here is St. Patrick!
Check out our TY Doll Makeovers of Mother Mary, Jesus and St John Paul II and St. Joseph
This is what the TY doll for St Patrick looked like before
…and this is what the TY doll for St Patrick looked like with Bridget playing with him. Apparently, his crozier helps him fly.
St. Patrick is probably one of the most celebrated saints…even though like St. Valentine's Day, the actual saint may get a little displaced by leprechauns and rainbows, pots of gold and all things Irish. We like to always remember the origin of these special Saints days, but we've been known to indulge in a little of the Irish fun as well. Last year we created our own little family leprechaun using the Felt Friends Tutorial! It's FREE with the code for subscribers!
St Patrick taught about the Trinity using a simple shamrock. Search "Trinity Crafts" on Pinterest to teach the Trinity in fun new ways! See our little St Patrick Wooden Painted Saint? Are wooden painted saints have been known to appear in Lego castles and the Fisher Price Playhouse…and Snakes and Ladders! They make awesome little cake decorations for Patron Saint Feast Days! You'll find our tutorial to make them at Equipping Catholic Families and TWO Kelly Saints Cathedrals to make for the Wooden Painted Saints to hang out in!
Do you have your own family activities, traditions, crafts or celebrations to share for this special Feast Day? Don't forget to add it at the Celebrate the Saints Link-Up…or pick up an idea or two for your family to enjoy!


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Erin holds a decade of diverse public relations experience, with expertise in the hospitality, food & beverage and spirits industries. She recently left her position as PR Director at a leading marketing agency to launch Erin Osborne Communications, an efficient, creative and results oriented marketing solution. Previous experience includes a full range of service, including communications strategy, social media, media relations, event publicity and community relations with agencies in Seattle, San Francisco and Spokane.
A proven expert at helping clients identify compelling angles, and then delivering these stories in the media that will make the biggest impact, her award–winning experience has delivered powerful, measurable results for dozens of restaurants, hotels, small businesses and destinations.
Clients in the travel and hospitality sector – including Salish Lodge & Spa, Wild Ginger, Visit Bellevue Washington, Visit Wenatchee, Yakima Valley Tourism, Lake Chelan Tourism and Explore Kirkland – have appeared in the pages of Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, Wall Street Journal and New York Times, with frequent appearances in regional media such as Seattle Met, Sunset, Alaska Airlines, Puget Sound Business Journal and the Seattle Times. She holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash.


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Government policy is to encourage people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. As a result, many residential care facilities are no longer financially viable. The decline in revenue has left many unable to meet their financial obligations. At one stage, the total property-related debt of the care sector was estimated at 2.2 billion euros. A compensation claim was made for this amount. TNO examined the accuracy of the figure and concluded that the actual amount was far lower. The ministry then instructed TNO to clarify the claim.
TNO developed a real estate model in Excel which was coupled to an online map. The model included detailed information about the buildings concerned: type, past loan repayments to banks, running costs, lost revenue, any interim renovations and (potential for) repurposing. Henk Sijsling, senior real estate researcher and financial engineer at TNO: "The design of the model allows for all input to be variable. This allows the effects of higher or lower values to be assessed with a high degree of accuracy and shown on the online map. Eventually, the facts and figures enabled the claim to be reduced to 200 million euros." 'Care Institutions on the Map' has now been expanded to include information about care providers' financial situation, the quality of care, the implications of government policy for real estate usage, and demographic information at the regional level.
The Randstad conurbation in the west of the Netherlands has traditionally attracted most interest from property investors. Research reveals that another region – the Achterhoek in the east of the country – also has a number of prime triple-A locations which have thus far escaped the attention of national or international investors. Institutional investors such as pension funds have limited time in which to study an investment opportunity in depth. They often rely on information provided by local authorities and property developers. In some cases, that information may be incomplete or inaccurate. The investors therefore take their money elsewhere, generally to another country. This is why 'Assets on the Map' is now being developed. It will reveal locations with high potential for future value creation and the ability to contribute to the regional economy. It will also show the mix of functions through which this could be achieved.
Like its predecessor 'Assets on the map' will be an integrated multidisciplinary model linked to an online map. The model will process demographic data and information about the built environment, disposable income, mobility, the regional economy and (cultural) amenities. It will help provincial authorities, local authorities, real estate owners and housing corporations to make appropriate choices. Should they modernize existing properties to bring them up to current standards or would demolition and replacement be the more cost-effective and sustainable option? Local authorities and other stakeholders will also have valuable information to support district regeneration programmes. Andrew Koster, a senior business development manager at TNO, specializing in Buildings and Infrastructure: "We were unprepared for the property crisis of 2008. We must ensure that we are never taken off guard like that again. 'Assets on the map' can make a real difference because its projections are based on a scientific model rather than an extrapolation of incomplete data or intuition."


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June 2017
June 2, 2017
NBC News
California and Other States Step Into the Climate Policy Void
May 2017
May 21, 2017
Business Insider
Scott Pruitt's first 100 days at the EPA have shown he's unlike any former chief
May 7, 2017
The Sacramento Bee
A billion-dollar boondoggle to increase water supply in California
March 2017
March 29, 2017
Trump's reversal of Obama climate change policies could actually hurt oil and gas companies
Business Insider
Environmental groups slam Trump's latest executive order
September 2016
September 2, 2016
Think Tech Hawaii: Stan the Energy Man
Living in a Hydrogen World with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
The author of Lives Per Gallon, Terry Tamminen, joins Stan The Energy Man to share the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation's work, his hydrogen house and what it's like to live in a hydrogen world.
August 2016
August 22, 2016
The Tyee
Christy Clark Gives Up Climate Change Battle
Unfortunately BC ends its brief commitment to action, instead of following in the footsteps of former Premier Gordon Campbell, who SGA worked closely with to develop an action plan.
May 2016
May 18, 2016
American University
Scher Sustainability Forum: Private-Public Financing for Global Sustainability
On May 18, 2016, Terry spoke at the Scher Sustainability Forum: Private-Public Financing for Global Sustainability at American University. Watch the video here.
March 2016
March 30, 2016
Forum spotlight on green technologies
A blueprint for environmentally-friendly investments was the focus of a forum held yesterday. Green technologies, including waste disposal and renewable energy, were at the forefront of the discussion. Read more
Terry Tamminen speaking at The Keys to Sustainable Communities: Global Partnerships for Green Policy, Technology and Finance. Event was hosted by AmCham Bahrain in Partnership with UNIDO. To watch the speech, click here.
January 2016
January 27, 2016
CSR Wire
Top Ten Climate Finance Reports - Big Path Capital in Partnership with Leading Global Impact Investors Release SmarterMoney+ Review at Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations
*Note: The R20 Climate Finance White Paper and Action Plan was chosen by Big Path Capital as one of the "Top 10 Smartest Reports on the Intersection of Climate Change and Finance" in the current semi-annual review cycle of The SmarterMoney+ Review Winter issue. The final top 10 selection was made from a list of 38 reports by their esteemed Selection Committee members, who represent a cross-section of leaders in the space. (Members of the SGA team were the primary authors of the CFAC report.)
January 22, 2016
TT discussing COP21 and a low-carbon future with students of the Yale School of Management.
Yale School of Managment-- January 22, 2016
Saving the Bottom Line and the Environment
January 15, 2016
Terry Tamminen meeting January 15, 2016 with the Honourable Mary Polak (right), Environment Minister for R20 Founding Member British Columbia, Canada, and Susanna Laaksonen-Craig (center), Head of the Climate Action Secretariat, to discuss new partnerships for climate solutions.
The meeting was hosted by the Aga Khan Development Network at the Ismaili Center in Burnaby, BC with President Malik Talib (Aga Khan Council for Canada), Dr. Mahmoud Eboo (AKDN Representative to Canada), President Samir Manji (Aga Khan Council for Canada) and numerous leaders from business, academia, and NGOs.
December 2015
German Council of Sustainable Development -- December 17, 2015
December 9, 2015
SGA congratulates the Earth Law Center for its work to protect our planet: ELC has just released a new report compiling and analyzing 100 "co-violations" of human rights and nature's rights worldwide. They released the report at a workshop alongside the climate talks in Paris, where they shared information and debated solutions to this escalating problem. Read the press release here. ELC also sponsored The International Rights of Nature Tribunal which met in Paris December 4-5, in conjunction with UN climate talks. ELC acted as co-prosecutor for Mother Earth, giving a voice to nature's rights before a tribunal of world experts. For more, read the agenda and ELC's closing remarks.
USC Schwarzenegger Institute -- December 8, 2015
Live From Paris COP 21: Final Days of Negotiations to Reach Global Accord
USC Schwarzenegger Institute -- December 8, 2015
Live From Paris: Institute and R20 Release Research Reports at UN COP21
Los Angeles Times -- December 7, 2015
In Paris, Schwarzenegger and Brown unite to seek climate action
The Guardian -- December 7, 2015
Arnold Schwarzenegger says climate campaigns need to focus on 'right now' not 2050
Business Green -- December 4, 2015
Schwarzenegger's R20 programme calls for $1bn climate finance accelerator
Bloomberg Philanthropies -- December 3, 2015
Terry Tamminen and Angel Hsu at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders
The Sacramento Bee -- December 2, 2015
There's hope for real change on global climate
September 2015
Daily Trojan -- September 22, 2015
Roundtable discusses climate change
June 2015
WBBM-AM 780 Chicago-- June 13, 2015
GreenSense Radio Show
Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership -- June 2, 2015
Electricity Leaders Share Views on Builiding a More Sustainable Energy Future
February 2015
Daily Trojan- February 23, 2015
ormer CA EPA secretary speaks at #ECOTALKS
September 2014
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. - September 30, 2014
Governor Brown signs legislation to ban single-use plastic bags
Central Valley Business Times - September 14, 2014
Bipartisanship helps make California a world leader in fighting climate change
USC News - September 9, 2014
Governor Brown Joins Schwarzenegger, top experts for climate change panel
August 2014
Press Release - August 29, 2014
California to be the first state in the U.S. to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
March 2014
The Planning Report
Terry Tamminen's R20 Regions of Climate Action: Global Policy Goals and Initiatives
September 2013
Orange County Register - September 28, 2013
Commentary: Low-Carbon Cavalry, Overcoming the political, ideological debate with smart money
WebWire -- September 24, 2013
AltCar Expo Focuses on Current and Future of "Green Fleet" Development and Management
June 2013
Los Angeles Times -- June 18, 2013
L.A. City Council OKs ban on plastic grocery and carryout bags
KTLA.com -- June 18, 2013
L.A. City Council Moves Toward Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags
The Telegraph -- June 13, 2013
Terminate doubts and be a climate action hero
Santa Monica Patch -- June 5, 2013
LA Waterkeeper Celebrates 20 Years
April 2013
G1 Rio de Janeiro -- April 25, 2013
No Rio, Schwarzenegger elogia Brasil e diz nao querer 'tirar proveito' do pais
December 2012
National Journal -- December 30, 2012
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Terminator, Body-Builder, and Global Leader on Climate Change
California Current -- December 7, 2012
Profiting from Climate Change
November 2012
Future Cleantech Forum -- November 27, 2012
Terry Tamminen's VIP Opening Speech
San Antonio Express -- November 27, 2012
Total Energy Conference aims to live up to its name
SF Gate -- November 10, 2012
State a pioneer of cap and trade
September 2012
Stories of a World that Just Might Work -- September 2, 2012
Q&A between Terrence McNally and Terry Tamminen – Cracking the Carbon Code
August 2012
Pacific Standard Magazine-- August 27, 2012
The Third Act: Professor Schwarzenegger
July 2012
Christian Science Monitor -- July 11, 2012
Schwarzenegger still a man of (environmental) action
May 2012
The Washington Post -- May 31, 2012
LA's move to ban plastic grocery bags could mark beginning of end for a ubiquitous container
The Hill -- May 23, 2012
A federation of sovereign realms: Arnold Schwarzenegger starts the world again
KCET -- May 21, 2012
L.A.'s Plastic and Paper Bag Ban is Built on Past Mistakes
April 2012
Stratford Star -- April 23, 2012
Malloy proclaims April 23, 2012, Terry Backer Day
February 2012
12th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit -- February 2, 2012
Dialogue with Leaders of States and Provinces, moderated by Terry Tamminen
The Times of India -- February 3, 2012
Terminator on green mission
Deccan Herald -- February 3, 2012
Arnold in 'save climate' mode
The Times of India -- February 3, 2012
Tarun Gogoi takes green pledge at development summit
January 2012
Exame.com -- January 2012
Sete Perguntas para Terry Tamminen (original)
Seven Questions for Terry Tamminen (English translation)
Global Cool Cities Alliance -- January, 2012
Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements Toolkit
December 2011
Christian Science Monitor -- December 13, 2011
Clean tech: more down to earth
The Global Journal -- December 6, 2011
A New Obsession
November 2011
Los Angeles Times -- November 9, 2011
State gets mixed reviews on solar power
October 2011
The Economist -- October 27, 2011
Clean Energy in California: On Its Own Sunny Path
August 2011
eJournal USA -- August 31, 2011
California: Changing the Game on Climate
USC | Law -- Aug 9, 2011
Anti-Trash Tactician
July 2011
CNN's Prism -- July 28, 2011
Zayed Future Energy Prize
May 2011
The Global Journal -- May and June 2011
The R20, More GAS Than the G20
The Paramus Post -- May 5, 2011
Bargain Priced Gas
April 2011
1 Thing Sacramento -- April 19, 2011
Being Economically Green (click here for direct link to video)
Enviance -- April 22, 2011
America's Secret Economic Weapon
The Wall Street Journal -- April 21, 2011
The Clean Air Act Keeps Us Healthy
Sacramento Press -- April 21, 2011
'Green Paths to Economic Recovery' in Sacramento
Electric Politics -- April 1, 2011
EP Podcast: Tell Me About the Future
March 2011
Green Technology News -- March 25, 2011
California's Leadership in the Global Green Economy: A Conversation With Terry Tamminen
Time Magazine -- March 28, 2011
Got Yttrium?
SF Gate -- March 17, 2011
Tsunamis and California's Uneasy Relationship With the Ocean
Enviance Webinar -- March 7, 2011
Discussing Cracking the Carbon Code w/Terry Tamminen (Listen here.)
January 2011
Huffington Post -- January 19, 2011
A Noble Prize for the 21st Century
Environment News Service -- January 18, 2011
Vestas Wind Energy Wins $1.5 Million Zayed Prize, Gives It Away
Time.com -- January 18, 2011
Energy: The Danish Wind Company Vestas Gets an Environment Lifetime Achievement Award
CBC Radio Interview: The Current -- January 4, 2011
EPA Changes
EarthTechling -- January 3, 2011
U.S. Dominates Zayed Prize Finalists
December 2010
Huffington Post -- December 28, 2010
He'll Be Back
Greenbang -- December 22, 2010
The Secret to Sustainability? Commitment.
Vancouver Sun -- December 22, 2010
Zayed Future Energy Prize Announced Top Six Finalists to Compete for the $2.2 Millon
CA Independent Voter Network -- December 16, 2010
Just How Green is California's Jolly Green Governor?
Renewable Energy Focus.com -- December 13, 2010
Zayed Future Energy Prize Shortlist
The Bay Citizen -- December 9, 2010
San Jose to Ban Single-Use Shopping Bags
November 2010
Huffington Post -- November 30, 2010
Obama, Arnold, Jerry, and the Big Green Dream
Climate Watch -- November 29, 2010
California Floats Plan B in Cancun
Klima.dk -- November 24, 2010
Schwarzenegger vil være global klimaforkæmper (Danish version)
Schwarzenegger will be global climate champion (English translation)
Sydney Morning Herald -- November 20, 2010
Governator Pledges Sequel As Climate Change Hero
Guardian UK -- November 18, 2010
Arnold Schwarzenegger: My Future As a Green Activist
Capitol Weekly -- November 18, 2010
On Environment, Mixed Reviews For Schwarzenegger
Los Angeles Times -- November 17, 2010
Schwarzenegger Launches New Climate-Change Group
Reuters -- November 16, 2010
California Leads "Subnational" Summit Climate Push
Green Biz Group -- November 8, 2010
Pioneering Cap-and-Trade Program to Fade into the Sunset
Solve Climate News -- November 1, 2010
To Get Elected, Florida's Rubio Leaving Climate Action Past Behind
Huffington Post -- November 1, 2010
Litmus Test: California Voters to Determine Fate of Climate Change Bill
October 2010
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability -- October 21, 2010
Terry Tamminen Debates Proposition 23 and the Future of California's Economy and Environment
Living On Earth -- October 15, 2010
California's Climate Law on the Ballot
Triple Pundit -- October 15, 2010
Venture Capitalists Oppose California's Prop 23
SolveClimate -- October 4, 2010
CA's Clean-Tech Potential Draws Venture Capitalists Into Fight Against Prop. 23
CA's Clean-Tech Potential Draws Venture Capitalists Into Fight Against Prop. 23
The Sacramento Bee -- October 3, 2010
ISO Proposals Threaten Local Clean Energy Projects
September 2010
Bloomberg -- September 22,2010
Pegasus Capital Designing 'Green Bank' to Fund Carbon Projects
Euractiv.com -- September 17, 2010
Regions look to create global power base
The Age -- September 2, 2010
Stern warning for climate skeptics
August 2010
2010 Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP)
Read the August 5, 2010 Report here.
The Colorado Independent -- August 7, 2010
Climate Experts Urge 'Aggressive' Action By Obama
Renewable Energy World.com -- August 6, 2010
Congress: Start the Energy Revolution Without Me
Grist.org -- August 5, 2010
A climate 'Plan B' for team Obama
Huffington Post - August 5, 2010
U.S. Climate Bill, Regional Accords and State Leadership?
July 2010
Grist.org -- July 7, 2010
With cap-and-trade on the ropes, what's the next move for the greens?
May 2010
Street Insider.com -- May 13, 2010
CBS Corp (CBS) Announces Acquisition of EcoMedia
NRDC Switchboard -- May 6, 2010
Standing Up For Clean Energy in California
Santa Monica Close-Up -- May 5, 2010
2010 Sustainable Quality Awards
April 2010
Earth Day Event -- April 22, 2010
Cogut Center for the Humanities, Brown University
The New York Times -- April 21, 2010
California's Solar Scorecard
March 2010
Sydney Morning Herald -- March 4, 2010
True Cost of Oil 'Not Reflected at the Bowser
ABC News -- March 3, 2010
Running Out of Oil
OnEarth Magazine -- Spring 2010
Driven - by Craig Canine
February 2010
Santa Maria Times.com -- February 5, 2010
Transitioning to Zero Waste
January 2010
The New Republic -- January 26, 2010
Is The Real Action On Climate Policy In The States?
The Energy Collective -- January 14, 2010
In the wake of Copenhagen, some things are clear
The Huffington Post -- January 8, 2010
Climate Reform's Good, Bad, and Ugly
The Nation -- January 7, 2010
The Copenhagen Disaccord
Ode Magazine -- Jan/Feb 2010: The Intelligent Optimists Issue
Mastermind behind new energy laws
December 2009
CBC News Now (video) -- December 18, 2009
U.S. Push at Climate Talks
The Globe and Mail -- December 4, 2009
Provinces Go Rogue
UCLA Today -- December 4, 2009
Students Have Front-seat View at World Climate Talks
November 2009
Marketplace -- November 25, 2009
States Develop Cap and Trade Programs
The Nation -- November 19, 2009
Where's the Clean Energy?
Treehugger -- November 10, 2009
Global Green Design Awards, Celebrities, Toast Cooper Union, PG&E, Sebastian Copeland and Others
October 2009
Global Roundtable, Cape Town, South Africa -- October, 2009
Speech presented at the UNEP Finance Initiative
Canada Globe and Mail – Oct. 19, 2009
Can Everyday Actions Save the Planet?
Time – October 2, 2009
Are the Governors Our Best Hope for the Climate?
Solve Climate – October 2, 2009
Not Waiting for Copenhagen: Sub-National Leaders Forge Ahead with Climate Action
September 2009
Christian Science Monitor – Sept. 30, 2009
Schwarzenegger leads governors' summit on global warming
August 2009
Celcius.com – August 28, 2009
The Johnny Appleseed of Climate Change
July 2009
SolveClimate.com – July 5, 2009
Terry Tamminen: The World's One-Man Climate Fixer
Santa Monica Mirror – July 9-15, 2009
Smart2BeGreen's Hero
June 2009
Nature.com – June 5, 2009
Two gorillas walk into a UN climate meeting
CNBC – June 4, 2009
US Climate Change Policy (VIDEO)
Energy Risk – June 4, 2009
US climate legislation not vital for Copenhagen talks, says Obama advisor
May 2009
The New York Times – May 20, 2009
Secret Meeting Between U.S. and China Broke New Ground on Climate
The Guardian – May 18, 2009
China and US held secret talks on climate change deal
Grist – May 12, 2009
Crist, a green-leaning moderate Republican, is running for U.S. Senate
Docuticker – May 6, 2009
State Climate Policy Tracker Reveals Progress by 33 States
April 2009
Vancouver Sun – April 17, 2009
California may warm to B.C. private power producers
EcoSalon – April 20, 2009
Rise of the Eco Barons
Mother Nature Network – April 29, 2009
Meet the eco-barons
Climate Progress – April 2009
The Really Cool Awards
Solve Climate – April 9, 2009
The Envelope, Please: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Sustainability
Tuscon Citizen – April 1, 2009
Kimble: Eco Barons
March 2009
Go Solar Power For Homes - March 19, 2009
With Hollywood becoming environmentally-friendly…?
EurActiv.com – March 18, 2009
Experts: US climate policy must not sideline coal
Los Angeles Times – March 16, 2009
Global warming: Do Americans care?
PowellsBooks.Blog – March 8, 2009
Why I Had to Write Eco Barons
Cleveland.com – March 8, 2009
"'Eco-Barons' find creative ways to save the planet"
Eco-Pragmatism – March 2, 2009
The Environmental Divide
February 2009
Blue Fuel Energy – Feb. 21, 2009
Canada: the Saudi Arabia of wind
Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009
Summit Bulletin – Feb. 7, 2009
Green Space Today –Volume 1, Issue 2
Terry Tamminen, An American Green Leader
The Economist – Feb. 12, 2009
Tree-huggers v nerds
January 2009
Solve Climate – Jan. 26, 2009
Job Preservation Comes First in Maryland Climate Bill
Waste Material – Jan. 5, 2009
51 Things We Can Do to Save the Environment
InvestTalk – Jan.2, 2009
Interviews with Special Guests
December 2008
Grist – Dec.22, 2008
Holding out for a hero: Vote for the top eco-hero of 2008
Plenty – Dec. 15, 2008
So What Exactly Does a "Climate Czar" Do, Anyway?
Bio Energy Forum – Dec. 15, 2008
Lt. Governor Lawton & UW-Stevens Point Summit Sets Course for
Action on Climate Change in Regions Across Wisconsin
Washington Post – Dec. 12, 2008
Concern for Climate Change Defines Energy Dept. Nominee
Grist – Dec. 10, 2008
Mind your CEQ
Fast Company – Dec. 2008
The Top 3 Sustainability Trends for 2009
Grist – Dec. 4, 2008
The fierce urgency of now
Toronto Star – Dec. 1, 2008
Venture funds bets billion on cleantech
November 2008
How to make biodiesel – Nov. 29, 2008
Green façade: Why the state's eco-friendly cars aren't doing the job
YouTube – Nov. 19, 2008
Global Climate Summit: Welcome by Terry Tamminen
LA Times – Nov. 20, 2008
California leads fight against climate change on global level
NY Times – Nov. 20, 2008
China Hints at Climate Strategy in Los Angeles
Grist Magazine– Nov. 18, 2008
States of Grace
Marketplace – Nov. 18, 2008
Calif. climate summit's global impact
SFGate – Nov. 18, 2008
Governor in limelight as climate summit host
SFGate – Nov. 17, 2008
The measure of environmental leadership
Bloomberg.com – Nov. 16, 2008
Schwarzenegger's Hollywood Summit Seeks Thaw in Climate Talks
Invest talk - Nov. 12, 2008
Not WHAT but HOW you buy
TIME – Nov. 3, 2008
Will Green Progress Be Stalled by the Bad Economy?
DC Velocity – Nov. 2008 Issue
How green are your pallets?
October 2008
Pandemonium – Oct. 30, 2008
PBS Frontline - Oct. 21, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle - Oct. 17, 2008
GOP environmental record a challenge for McCain
Island Press - Oct. 14, 2008
Podcast (audio)
Island Press - Oct. 14, 2008
Presidential Election/Environmental Issues (audio)
September 2008
MSNBC – Sept. 29, 2008
Schwarzenegger to convene climate summit
The Commonwealth Club of California - Sept. 26, 2008
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Keeping California Cool (Video: Terry
appears from 57:39-1:00:00)
Environmental Leader – Sept. 6, 2008
Business and the Environment: The Challenge of Change
August 2008
New America Foundation: Climate Change Solutions - Aug 21, 2008
Ideas for States, Nations, and the World
Huffington Post - Aug 14, 2008
How the 44th President of the United States, and the 38th Governor of California, Saved America
July 2008
Electric Politics - Jul 18, 2008
The Art of Implementation
New America Foundation, Climate Change Solutions - July 17, 2008
Ideas for States, Nations, and the World
June 2008
Times Herald-Record - June 7, 2008
Sustainable Living: True cost of pumping gas: $10 a gallon
May 2008
Ahead of the Curve: States Lead on Climate Change-- May 28, 2008
Short Film
April 2008
CNET-- April 16, 2008
Clean-tech Adviser doesn't see a bubble yet
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer-- April 15, 2008
Schwarzenegger Adviser Outlines U.S. Oil Addiction
Reuters-- April 15, 2008
Governors to plot climate fight at Yale meeting
Venture Beat-- April 15, 2008
California Environmental Advisor Terry Tamminen on trains, energy efficiency, Al Gore, and more
Fox Business News-- April 10, 2008
Fox Business News
March 2008
Marketplace-- March 20, 2008
Cap and Trade vs. "t-word" in California
February 2008
msnbc.com-- February 28, 2008
Florida's GOP Governor also a Crusader
News.com-- February 7, 2008
Other states looking to follow California in energy efficiency
Baltimore Sun-- February 4, 2008
Bay and Environment - O'Malley: Human survival at risk from warming
January 2008
PR Newswire-- January 15, 2008
iGPS Announces Appointment of Terry Tamminen
Grist.com-- January 15, 2008
Charlie Crist Superstar
The Guardian-- January 5, 2008
50 People Who Could Save the Planet
December 2007
Earthtoys-- Dec. 12
California Commission to Recommend Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs
RenewableEnergyAccess.com-- Dec. 5, 2007
Are Feed-in Tariffs a Possibility in California?
November 2007
msnbc.com-- November 26, 2007
As Washington stalls, clean energy takes off
The New Zealand Herald-- November 7, 2007
States Stepping Up to Climate Challenge


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Soccer meets driving once again in the long-awaited, physics-based sequel to the beloved arena classic, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars!
A futuristic Sports-Action game, Rocket League, equips players with booster-rigged vehicles that can be crashed into balls for incredible goals or epic saves across multiple, highly-detailed arenas. Using an advanced physics system to simulate realistic interactions, Rocket League relies on mass and momentum to give players a complete sense of intuitive control in this unbelievable, high-octane re-imagining of association football.
Key Features:
All-new Season Mode that allows players to enjoy a full single-player experience
Extensive Battle-Car customizations with more than 10 billion possible combinations
Unlockable items and vehicles, stat tracking, leaderboards, and more
Addictive 8-player online action with a variety of different team sizes and configurations
Amazing 2-, 3-, and 4-player splitscreen mode that can be played locally or taken online against other splitscreen players
Broadcast-quality replays that allow you to fast forward, rewind, or view the action from anywhere in the arena
Competitive cross-platform gameplay with PlayStation®4 users
"It's easy to pick up, nearly impossible to put down, and tuned to perfection." - Polygon
"Rocket League is simply a joy to play, win or lose. And with friends? Wow. This is the most fun you'll ever have behind the wheel of a rocket powered football playing car." - The Guardian
I'm utterly addicted to Rocket League. Part of its undeniable charm is that it's a sports game for people who don't normally play sports games. I, however, am a massive fan of sports games... so really it's just a game for pretty much everyone. Rocket League's accessibility helps to make that a reality – it doesn't matter how good you are at FIFA, whether you're a seasoned gaming veteran or not. The game's tutorials do a good job of teaching you the basics and getting you used to waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.
Rocket League, like many sports titles, is a game of fine margins – close shaves, nail-biting drama, spectacular saves, and ferocious finishes. But because of its pace and player count, those moments are crammed in incredibly tightly to each match's five-minute runtime. There's barely time to catch your breath as matches become end-to-end battles where there's little respite from the heart-stopping action.
Add to that some sweet unlocks and plentiful customisation, the ability to replay games and muck about with broadcast cameras and the like, and you can savour your finest moments again and again. Oh, and there's the soundtrack too. I can't get "Firework" out of my head.
It's quite brilliant.


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Syngenta's Enogen corn enzyme technology will be used by Midwest Renewable Energy at its Sutherland, Nebraska ethanol production facility in 2016.
Enogen helps ethanol plants significantly reduce the viscosity of its corn mash and eliminates the need for a liquid form of the enzyme.
"The agreement with MRE will enable them to source alpha amylase enzyme directly from local growers and keep enzyme dollars in the local community," Chris Tingle,
Syngenta's head of marketing for Enogen, said. "This is what truly sets Enogen corn apart from other technologies designed to enhance ethanol production. It adds significant incremental value at the local level for communities that rely on their ethanol plant's success."
Jim Jandrain, the CEO and chairman of the board for Midwest Renewable Energy, said his company looks forward to purchasing alpha amylase in the form of high-quality grain directly from local corn growers.
"When you think about the value that Enogen will deliver for our growers, our facility and our community, it's a win-win-win scenario," he said. "The robust alpha amylase enzyme in Enogen can ultimately lead to higher levels of solids loading which will result in increased yield, as well as savings from reduced natural gas, energy, water and chemical usage."


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Flotation Foam for Boats & Ships:
Why more boat and ship builders/owners aren't installing or demanding sufficient Flotation Foam be designed into their vessels seems kind of hard to understand. Accidents, Mishaps, Acts of Nature happen and boats and ships suffer hull breeches and even worse things happen after that. If you design it right and have sufficient Flotation Foam installed in the right places, not only will your vessel not sink it won't capsize either. The increased cost for the Flotation in the comparison to the costs that people and companies can suffer after an unexpected incident are miniscule. Just saying….. Call us for the numbers.
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David Montagu-Smith, Chair of Rathlin Energy, the oil & gas company intent on industrialising the East Riding, is also Chair of CPRE West Northamptonshire District- a group that claims to Campaign to Protect Rural England.
This may go some way to explaining the group's enthusiasm in campaigning against wind turbines, with industrial Dave personally writing this letter on the group's behalf, thanking an MP for asking for wind subsidies to cut.
|Vested interests? Surely not!
Funniest of all, Smith himself seems utterly oblivious to the conflict of interest and, "is quite certain that the countryside has nothing to fear from the work of the oil industry...".
You can read Rathlin's Statement here.


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By Tim Hardy
At 1pm today, a group of medical students delivered a letter to Number 10 on behalf of tomorrow's doctors asking for the government to drop the Health and Social Care Bill.
The letter, which originated from students at Bart's and the London Medical School, tells Mr Cameron why medical students from across the country are very concerned about the healthcare system they will qualify into if the Health and Social Care bill is passed next week.
Drafted earlier this week, within 36 hours, the letter had accumulated nearly 2000 signatures.
Anya Gopfert, Medsin national policy and advocacy director said:
My main concern is that the Health Bill will cause greater variation in the quality and a widening of inequalities in access to healthcare between different Clinical Commissioning Groups. This new postcode lottery will also mean that patients could be treated differently and poorer communities and more vulnerable people may get a worse service. Patients could even be charged for care that is currently free, depending on the private company that their healthcare is contracted to.
Vita Sinclair from King's College London added:
The Health Bill is dangerous because it is so complicated that people struggle to understand what is happening to their NHS. If the Bill is passed , we will see gradual changes leaving vulnerable populations like the homeless or simply those with a complicated medical history at high risk of being treated unfairly or not treated at all. We want Mr Cameron and the Government to drop the Bill.
In delivering this letter, the next generation of doctors has shown the same concerns that fully qualified professionals have already expressed repeatedly. The opinion of medical professionals is overwhelmingly against the bill.
The following are the positions taken by the various key bodies that operate in the National Health Service.
British Medical Association: demand withdrawal and consultants pass vote of no confidence in Andrew Lansley
"…over time, it has become clear that this is the most top-down reorganisation the NHS has seen since its inception… the ability for ordinary GPs to change things will diminish… if passed the Bill will be irreversibly damaging to the NHS as a public service, converting it into a competitive marketplace that will widen health inequalities and be detrimental to patient care"
The Consultants' Committee has passed a vote of no confidence in Andrew Lansley:
"In the past we've declined to do this and the government has demonstrated it doesn't listen"
Royal College of General Practitioners – demand withdrawal
"Despite the number and extent of the amendments, the College remains concerned that the Bill will cause irreparable damage to patient care and jeopardise the NHS. Three quarters of respondents to a poll carried out by the RCGP said they thought it appropriate to seek the withdrawal of the Health and Social Care Bill."
Royal College of Nursing – demand withdrawal
"We still feel the reforms are creating such turmoil that they must be stopped. In particular, the amendments do not fully address the key areas of competition, nurse involvement, the private income cap and health inequalities"
Royal College of Midwives – demand withdrawal
"The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is calling for the NHS Health and Social Care Bill to be scrapped….This bill is a massively expensive distraction from the challenges that the NHS faces in trying to improve healthcare at a time of severe spending restraint… We join the growing chorus of voices calling for the bill to be withdrawn, and the proposed reforms stopped in their entirety"
UK Faculty of Public Health – demand withdrawal
"…93% of those responding said that the Health and Social Care Bill, if passed, would damage the NHS and the health of people in England… it has become increasingly clear that the bill will lead to a disorganised NHS with increased health inequalities, more bureaucracy and wasted public funds."
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health – demand withdrawal
"79% of respondents [voted] for the College to call for the 'outright withdrawal' of the Bill… pushing the Bill through is creating disaffection amongst the very people – the clinicians – who will be delivering these changes on the ground…"
Royal College of Radiologists – demand withdrawal
"The survey showed a substantial majority ask the College to call for the 'complete withdrawal' of the Bill rather than continue to seek amendments."
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – demand withdrawal
"The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) called today for the withdrawal of the Health and Social Care Bill… To introduce such major upheaval when the NHS needs to make enormous savings is reckless… "
"… time and time again, the views of patients and health professionals have been ignored… The Bill – even with these latest Government amendments – threatens the very future of the health service and will significantly damage the quality of patient care."
British Geriatrics Society – demand withdrawal
"…the proposed legislation is both deeply flawed in detail and deeply troubling in its possible consequences… The division and packaging of services for competitive tendering by commissioners is surely a recipe for disintegration… we now call for the Bill to be entirely withdrawn and replaced with urgent discussions to shore up the disruption produced over the last 18 months"
Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association – demand withdrawal
"CPHVA's membership is not in favour of this bill, as we do not feel it will deliver the positive changes and outcomes that the government believes it can. All we can see is the fragmentation of services, reduced access for the most vulnerable in society, and a reduced workforce"
Royal College of Physicians – members vote for withdrawal
Members at an Extraordinary General Meeting voted to reject the bill
The RCP have sent a survey to all members, asking whether the College should formally reject the bill. The results will be available on 16th March.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh – members vote for withdrawal
"75% of all respondents (and 76% of respondents in England) believed the Bill should be withdrawn… It is clear that there is strong opinion within those who responded to our survey, reflecting the concerns of doctors about the impact of the Bill on the NHS and on patient care"
Royal College of Psychiatrists – members vote for withdrawal
"84% of College members who responded to a survey believed the College should call for it to be withdrawn… Competition between providers can be particularly disruptive when dealing with the complex co-morbidities experienced by many people with mental illness."
Institute of Healthcare Management – members vote for withdrawal
A survey of members showed 87% want to see the bill withdrawn.
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – members vote for withdrawal
At an Extraordinary General Meeting on 9th March, members voted in favour of the motion:
"The College should now call publicly for the withdrawal of the Health and Social Care Bill"
The Allied Health Professions Federation – 'unable to support'
on behalf of:
The College of Paramedics
The Society and College of Radiographers
The British Association/College of Occupational Therapists
The British Dietetic Association
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
The British Association of Dramatherapists
The British Association of Art Therapists
British Association for Music Therapy
"The competitive approach to the delivery of health and social care as proposed by the H&SC Bill could well discourage integrated care pathways leading to fragmentation of services… the AHPF feels unable to support the Bill in its current form. We ask that you listen to, and act on, the concerns raised by us and others whilst there is still time."
British Psychological Society – 'does not support'
"…the Society does not support the Health and Society Care Bill in its current form… In its response to the Government's NHS modernisation 'listening exercise', the Society expressed major concerns at the implications of the Health and Social Care Bill"
Royal College of Surgeons – 'bill will damage NHS'
At an Extraordinary General Meeting, on 8th March, Fellows and Members voted in favour of the motion:
"[This meeting] Considers that the Health and Social Care Bill, if passed, will damage the NHS and widen healthcare inequalities, with detrimental effects on education, training and patient care in England."
NHS Confederation – support in principle, but major concerns
"if the wider clinical community does not support the reforms there is a risk they will fail."
(Position of the various medical bodies reproduced from NHS Bill – where do they stand?)
What will it take to make this government listen?


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Caring for People with Learning Disabilities
Caring for People with Learning Disabilities
ISBN: 978-0-470-03302-9 October 2006 190 Pages
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Table of contents
About the Editors.
List of Contributors.
Chapter 1: Working with adults with a learning disability (Jackie Kelly).
Chapter 2: Communication and adults with learning disabilities (Alan Randle).
Chapter 3: The importance of managing behaviours which pose challenges (Costas Joannides).
Chapter 4: Protecting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns).
Chapter 5: Mental health issues and adults with learning disabilities (Paul Maloret).
Chapter 6: Epilepsy and adults with learning disability (Debra Fearns).
Chapter 7: Health promotion perspectives for adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns, Jackie Kelly, Paul Maloret, Malcolm McIver and Tracey-Jo Simpson).
Chapter 8: Bio-physical aspects of learning disability and Down's syndrome (Frank Garvey and Jacky Vincent).
Chapter 9: Legislation and learning disabilities (Malcolm McIver).
Chapter 10: Parents with learning disabilities (April Hammond).
- Specifically related to adults and adolescents with learning disabilities. The book addresses the needs of adults and adolescents with learning disabilities for student nurses.
- Help students understand the fundamental aspects of clinical practice in order to provide safe and effective care to adults with learning disabilities in various situations.
- Useful for the student being supervised from a distance.
- Text is based on the principles of care that will encourage the student to grow and develop.
- Practice-based handbook or manual with a sound evidence base.
- Helps the student develop a questioning approach to care.
- Written in an accessible, user-friendly manner that results in students developing a greater insight into the complexities associated with nursing practice.


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Barrier Brewery Tap Take Over at Alewife
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Last night TapHappyAdventures went on our first ever expedition to Alewife in Long Island City. They hosted a momentous event, a Barrier Brewery tap take over. Barrier brought their A game with 30 beers and 2 casks, including one that was brewed specifically for another bar (don't worry, they gave the ok to bring it, I'm sure.) The list had a little something for everyone but leaned heavily on hoppiness, which I would say is their signature. We got there with the intention of getting a couple flights to maximize the amount of beers we could try. Sadly, the bartender informed me that Alewife doesn't do flights. After our initial disappointment we just moved on to full pint flights, real man type stuff. We were not disappointed.
Last night we sampled a solid list of beers. Since it was cold and rainy here in NYC we started off with something dark and delicious and later moved onto lighter fare, although we avoided the hoppy beers. We had Moochelle Milk Stout, Rip Rap Baltic Porter, Saazsquash Butternut Squash Ale, Simple Lager, Dementor Sour Ale, and the coup de gras, Nagasaki Sour Saison. The Nagasaki Sour was poured from a ginormous 3 foot tall bottle by the brewers from Barrier around 10pm. In the spirit of the holidays they lined up glasses, popped the cork, and poured it for all to share as a thank you for coming and supporting the Barrier cause. All in all it was successful event with great turn out in support of one of our favorite breweries in the area. Much love to Barrier and good vibes for many more in the future.
Thanks guys!
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My boyfriends dad always has the latest copy of Country Living magazine. The other night, I was flipping through and found their recipes for porridge. I was immediately intrigued by orange and cinnamon. The next morning, I tried to recreate something like it.
I made mine with steel cut oats because I've actually never had porridge! On top is mandarin orange slices, pecans and cinnamon. It was delicious.


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Dentsu Aegis To Acquire Merkle
Dentsu Aegis Network, a London-based agency network, announced it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Merkle, a data-driven marketing agency. The deal is valued at $1.5 billion, according to reports.
Dentsu Aegis Network, a London-based agency network, announced it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Merkle, a data-driven marketing agency. The deal is valued at $1.5 billion, according to reports.
By Art Hall, Quad/Graphics Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all approaches to direct marketing. Industry research shows that traditional direct marketing response rates have plummeted from a historical 2% to less than 0.6% for many of today's mailings. Even email marketing, which originally exploded in volume, is now experiencing a significant decline in effectiveness.
By Jeffrey Finch, Choozle Every action people take online creates valuable data. Each website interaction, purchase, survey question answered and online engagement helps marketers learn more about their target audience and customer. This collection of data enables marketers to create customized online experiences that can influence their customer's behavior.
In today's multichannel economy, data-driven customer experiences (CX) are crucial to companies' future growth. According to a Forbes Insight report, Data Elevates The Customer Experience, the benefits of providing data-driven CX are wide-ranging, including enhanced revenue generation and enabled cost reduction, as well as accelerating process efficiencies and quality improvements. However, many organizations are still working toward sharing data across applications and departments.
Turning overwhelming amounts of data into actionable insights is a big challenge for today's marketers. That's because they aren't telling the full story, according to this infographic by marketing agency SapientNitro. By combining analytics with the core components of good storytelling, marketers are better equipped to communicate their goals and achievements with key stakeholders and company execs. [Click To Expand] Source: SapientNitro


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Hand Carved Large Wooden Figure - Philippines 1970's
5 feet 10 inches (70" tall)
Carved from local wood to the Philippines called Kamagong.
Kamagong wood is extremely dense and hard and is famous for its dark color. Like many other very hard woods, it is sometimes called "iron wood" so called because its wood is iron-like and nearly unbreakable.


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Thomas Dale Hacker
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Thomas Dale Hacker, 66, Nevada, died Thursday, May 12, 2005. Services were held at Ferry Funeral Home on May 17, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Wes Anderson officiating. Prelude was presented by The Mizzou Marching Band. Eulogy was presented by Kenny Hacker. Musical selections were "The Old Rugged Cross," "Jesus," "The Long Black Train," "Amazing Grace" and "Thank You." Accompanists were Adam Gordon and Opal Davis. Pallbearers were Jim Key, Lee Sparks, Aaron Rains, Carl Simpson, Kenny Rains, Gary Rodieck, Val Villamaria and John Derigowski. Interment was in Newton Burial Park. Arrangements were by Ferry Funeral Home.


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Have you been suffering from foot pain that will not go away? Did you injure your foot recently and now you are having trouble walking? Do you have some unsightly warts or fungus on your feet? You should make an appointment to see a podiatrist if you answered yes to any of those questions. A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in caring for feet. Do not simply open your local phone book and call the first podiatrist listed. You need to be much more selective than that. This will require some research on your part. The following steps should be followed so you will be able to find a podiatrist who will make your feet look and feel good again.
1. Speak to people you know who had their foot problem treated by a podiatrist.
Foot pain is very common. This is especially true for people who need to stand on their feet for long periods of time at their job. Therefore, you should not have a great deal of trouble locating people in your life who suffered from foot pain and had it corrected. There is a chance that your friends and family will not be able to help you. If this is the case, you should not be afraid to ask your neighbors or anyone in your workplace. Find out the name of their podiatrist if they were happy with the way their treatment went.
2. The Better Business Bureau can be used to locate a podiatrist.
You certainly have a great shot of finding a skilled foot and ankle doctor Pittsburgh PA. You can find out about the career history of every podiatrist who works in your region. Do not forget to find out the rating that the BBB gave to each podiatrist.
3. Read some blogs that focus on taking care of your feet.
There is also a lot of great info that you can gather from blogs. Many blogs are about issues related to feet. See if you can find any recommendations for podiatrists. If not, write a request for readers to post the names of podiatrists.


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Medical Oncologist
Edwin C. Kingsley, MD
Edwin C. Kingsley, MD is part of Comprehensive Cancer's board certified and award-winning medical oncologist team that provides world-class cancer care in a supportive and caring environment.
Edwin C. Kingsley, MD is part of Comprehensive Cancer's board certified and award-winning medical oncologist team that provides world-class cancer care in a supportive and caring environment.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Utah, Dr. Edwin C. Kingsley received his medical degree from the University of Utah College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine as well as his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Kingsley is a medical oncologist-hematologist and one of the founding members of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), where he has treated patients with cancer and serious blood disorders for more than 27 years. He has authored numerous publications and continues to be actively involved in clinical research at CCCN.
Dr. Kingsley is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Touro University Nevada and the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and has been teaching medical students and residents for over 20 years. He serves as a board member at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Nathan Adelson Hospice. Through his involvement with Nathan Adelson Hospice, Dr. Kingsley facilitated participation in the Medicare Care Choices Model as a referring provider between the facility and CCCN. The model will improve the quality of care for patients with terminal diagnoses. Dr. Kingsley has been a member of a rock and roll band with several other physicians for more than 20 years, and he organized the "Serenades of Life" fundraiser to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice, which he has continued to produce and direct since 1995. Over the years, the Serenades of Life concert has raised more than $500,000 to the benefit of those families in need. Now in its 21st year, Serenades of Life has become a community staple and a major fundraiser for the non-profit facility.
Additionally, he is an active member of the Nevada Cancer Research Foundation's NCI Community Oncology Research Program and has a major role in the clinical research performed at CCCN. He is the Principle Investigator of several clinical trials and sits on the Research Executive Committee at CCCN. He has served as past President of the Clark County Medical Society and past President of the Nevada State Medical Association.
Over the years, Dr. Kingsley has received many awards including the Harold Lee Feikes Physician of the Year award in 2011. The award is the highest accolade that peers in the Clark County Medical Society can bestow, and honors those who have performed outstanding community service beyond the call of duty. He has also received the Governor's Points of Light Award, the Humanitarian Award and Health Care Hero Award from the Nevada Business Magazine, Top Doctors by Vegas Seven, Las Vegas Life, Desert Companion, and Vegas Inc., and was among one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc
Dr. Kingsley and his wife, Kathy, have three children: Chase (wife, Tammy); Anne (husband, Hyrum); and Sarah, and three lovely granddaughters. His hobbies include spending time with his family, cycling, snowboarding, and playing the piano.
National Board of Medical Examiners
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
American Medical Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Clark County Medical Society
Nevada State Medical Association
American Society of Hematology
International Society of Haemostasis & Thrombosis
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Networking is key to running a successful business. No matter how big or small your business is, you need to get out there and network with other businesses and members in the community where you conduct business. When networking, it is important to be equipped with the appropriate tools, including notepad, pen and your business cards.
Business cards are small enough to carry a decent sized stack everywhere you go and are inexpensive enough so you can freely hand one out to everyone you meet while networking. Here are some tips to help you successfully network using your business cards:
- Have all appropriate information on the cards, including name, number, website and some information about your company.
- Use your business cards as conversation starters.
- Ask for a business card from every person you hand one out to.
- Always carry business cards with you everywhere you go. In fact, keep a back-up stash in your car for those times you run out or forget them at the office.
- Get referrals by handing out five business cards to everyone you meet and offer a special reward if those five cards come back to you from this person's friends and family.
- Include a business card in every piece of mail, including bill payments and "thank you†notes.
- Attend events, expos, fairs, meetings and parties, because you never know who you can meet and hand out cards.
- Visit non-competing businesses and offer to leave several of your business cards.
- Follow up with everyone
- Successful networking using business cards means that everyone you know – friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. – and everyone you meet has received at least one of your business cards in the past six months. It is important to redistribute cards to everyone at least twice a year to ensure everyone has all of your updated information.


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Most of the Pixar movies have obsolescence as a main theme. I believe this is probably because the young artists who worked on these films and certainly the older artists who came from the traditional 2D animation world thought hand drawn animation was going to be their life's work. Most people who got into animation did so because they liked to draw, not program computers. After all, the "magic" of animation, as defined by Disney, was in watching drawings come to life.
Computer Animtion
The look of computer animation is much more akin to model animation or Claymation which ironically experienced a resurgence of popularity after the rise of computer animation. One would think it would have been model animation, which computer animation so closely resembles, that would have been replaced, not hand drawn animation. So many of the great Pixar movies are about the old giving way to the new.
Among the many examples are
- Toy Story – Old, wooden toy Woody the cowboy, is threatened by the arrival of shiny, new, plastic toy, Buzz Lightyear the spaceman.
- A Bug's Life – A group of down and out theater troupe bugs get a chance to play heroes and save their livelihoods and their lives.
- Monsters, Inc. – The old way of collecting energy through screams is eventually replaced by collecting laughter.
- Finding Nemo – Dad proves his usefulness and his love by searching for his lost son.
- The Incredibles – A whole "industry" of super heroes are put out of work and fall out of fashion.
- Cars – A small town bypassed by a new highway gets rediscovered for its nostalgic charm.
- Ratatouille – This must have been a reaction to America's annoyance with France over the Iraq war since it tries to associate French cooking with swarms of rats.
Not a good example of obsolescence and a rare WTF?! moment for Pixar:
- WALL-E – The whole planet is trashed. Robots do the clean up. Obsolescence to the extreme.
- Up – An old man with no reason to stay simply flies away.
In Conclusion
Pixar films are extremely well made on all levels and they've also been noted for their heart. It is the bitter sweet knowledge that the old must make way for the new that gives these films their sentimentality and that probably stems from the subconscious guilt Pixar must have for so completely replacing the traditional and beloved animated cartoon.


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So we know that in Quantum Mechanics we require the operators to be Hermitian, so that their eigenvalues are real ($\in \mathbb{R}$) because they correspond to observables.
What about a non-Hermitian operator which, among the others, also has real ($\mathbb{R}$) eigenvalues? Would they correspond to observables? If no, why not?


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"Tuesday Siesta" is a story about a woman and her young daughter who ride the train to the cemetery where the woman's son is buried. Author Gabriel Marquez is a Nobel Prize winning writer.
Gabriel Marquez won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. His story "Tuesday Siesta" was one of his early short stories, and it is included in a collection of stories called "No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories." The two main characters in the story travel to a small village and arrive in the heat of the day when the inhabitants are taking a siesta. The story has been described as offering insight into the dignity of the poor.


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Brunnette, Bartlett pace Panthers with top-15 finishes
NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – Sophomores Sam Brunnette (Newport, Vt.) and Warren Bartlett (Loudon, N.H.) posted top-15 finishes among the 242 runners Saturday morning to lead the Plymouth State University men's cross country team at the 44th annual University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational.
Brunnette finished fifth overall and Bartlett was 15th in the 8,000 meter race. They helped the Panthers finish in 16th place among the 33 competing schools, an improvement of two spots over last year.
44th Annual UMass Dartmouth Invitational, North Dartmouth, Mass. – Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
Plymouth State – team score of 445 (16th place of 33 teams)
Top 5 teams:
AIC 52; Conn. Coll. 60, Stonehill 99, Westfield State 180, Brandeis 193
* Brunnette finished in a time of 25 minutes, nine seconds, while Bartlett crossed the finish line in 25 minutes, 38 seconds. Both times bettered the previous school record for an 8k race.
* Other scorers for PSU included freshman Noah Byington (Hanscomb AFB, Mass.), 149th in 28:59, sophomore Casey Real (Georgetown, Mass.), 150th in 29:01, and junior Brendan Polichronopoulos (Penacook, N.H.), 154th in 29:07.
* The team's 1-5 average time (27:35) is a school record by :05
* Eight of the 11 Panthers runners had lifetime PRs.
PSU at Keene State Invitational, Keene, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 1, 11:15 a.m.
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