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Global Structural Adhesives Market is expected to reach USD 23.42 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing automotive production particularly in emerging markets of China, India, Brazil and Mexico is expected drive the global structural adhesives market. Rigid bonding applications such as window glazing, wood panels and decorative trims require structural adhesives for fast setting and load bearing purposes. Industrialization and urbanization are expected to drive construction industry growth in emerging as well as developing nations, which further prompts structural adhesives demand.
Water-based structural adhesives accounted for over 55% of the overall market volume in 2014. Increasing regulatory intervention from environmental agencies regarding VOC presence in solvent-based adhesives has positively impacted water-based structural adhesives demand. Additionally, its superior drying rate and semi-flexibility post drying are major factors contributing towards their increasing demand in joint cements, wall coverings, household appliances and automotive assembly applications. It is also expected to witness the highest growth of 6.9% from 2015 to 2022.
Full Research Report on Global Structural Adhesives Market Analysis:
Global structural adhesives market share by product, 2012 – 2022 (Kilo Tons)
Further key findings from the study suggest:
- Global structural adhesives market demand was 5,158.3 kilo tons in 2014 and is expected to reach 8,243.8 kilo tons by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2015 to 2022.
- Urethanes were the leading product segment and accounted for over 60% of the overall market volume in 2014. Urethane adhesives are primarily used for plastic adhesion in various rigid bonding applications. Increasing incorporation of plastics and composites in automotive components is expected to drive its demand over the forecast period. Cyanoacrylic adhesives are expected to witness the highest growth of 8.5% from 2015 to 2022.
- Major structural adhesive applications include transportation and construction which collectively accounted for over 45% of the total market volume in 2014. Positive outlook on automotive industry coupled with increasing construction spending particularly in China, India and Indonesia is expected to drive this segment over the forecast period. Adhesives with organic solvent composition are gaining acceptance in medical devices. Additionally, niche application segments such as industrial machinery and packaging are anticipated to register significant structural adhesives demand over the forecast horizon.
- Asia Pacific was the largest regional market and accounted for 45.0% of total consumption in 2014. Major structural adhesive consumers in the region include China and India which together accounted for over 55% of the regional market volume in 2014.
- Global structural adhesives market is concentrated in nature with small scale companies catering to application specific end-use markets. Product pricing, partnership agreements and R&D in product innovation are expected to maintain competitiveness in the market. Major industry participants include SIKA, Arkema AG, 3M Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Ashland Inc., Henkel AG & Co., and Lord Corporation.
View more reports of this category by Grand View Research at: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry/plastics-polymers-and-resins
For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Global Structural Adhesives Market on the basis of technology, product, application and region:
Global Structural Adhesives Technology Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2012 – 2022)
• Water-based
• Solvent-based
• Others
Global Structural Adhesives Product Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2012 – 2022)
• Urethanes
• Epoxy
• Acrylic
• Cyanoacrylic
• Others
Global Structural Adhesives Application Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2012 – 2022)
• Transportation
• Construction
• Consumer Appliances
• Furniture
• Others
Global Structural Adhesives Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilo Tons; Revenue, USD Million; 2012 – 2022)
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o UK
o Germany
o France
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
• Central & South America
o Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
View Press Release of this research report by Grand View Research: http://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-structural-adhesives-market
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Gene Robinson received quite a surprise this Monday, April 14, when President Barack Obama unexpectedly tapped the former first openly gay Episcopal bishop to lead the closing prayer at the White House Easter celebration.
UPI reports that 150 Christian leaders were in attendance at the Fifth Annual Easter Prayer Breakfast, which marks the beginning of Holy Week at the White House, a tradition started by the Obama Administration in 2010. (They will also host a Passover Seder at the White House on Tuesday).
"I want to thank you for your ministries, for your good works, for the marching you do for justice, and dignity and inclusion," Obama told the gathered leaders, before closing with the facetious prayer, "Lord fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff and nudge me when I've said enough."
Pastor Joel Hunter offered the opening prayer, Reverend Otis Moss delivered the sermon and then Christian songwriter Carlos Whittaker performed. Then Obama called upon Robinson to speak.
Although the speech wasn't taped, Robinson shared his thoughts later with the Talking Points Memo.
"I did what I always kind of do in prayer, which is to ask God's blessing on all of God's children, worldwide," he said. "I asked a special blessing on this nation and our President, and also, since you mentioned Pope Francis, I always pray for the poor, and the oppressed, and the marginalized. I think God cares especially about them."
Wagner asked him, "How optimistic are you that the Catholic Church -- and broadly the Christian Church in general- --is getting closer to opening its doors truly and meaningfully to the LGBT community?"
Robinson replied, "I think it's taken on an air of inevitability. We see such change in the culture. President Obama's evolution on this topic is really a reflection of what has happened all across the nation, across every demographic group, and certainly among young people. They just don't know what the big deal is."
He added, "And I think we will see even the more conservative religious groups understand that the love that two people share, one for another, is of God. And the gender of those people is not the important thing, it's the love and the relationship."
Robinson, who retired as the bishop of Diocese of New Hampshire in 2013, is now a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.
Caught by surprise, he tweeted a photo of the President with the tagline "OMG" via his Twitter account.

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Fall Style Roundup
By our calculations, autumn unofficially starts in approximately seven weeks, and that means two things. First of all, we need to wear our white blazers more before it's too late, and second (and more importantly), it's time for the Fall 08 Preview! Whenever we put together our biannual sneak-peek stories, we get a little giddy over all the fresh new styles, but this fall is particularly thrilling. Please immerse yourself in our fantasy list of top trends and looks we love, and get ready for another excellent season!
Fall Florals
Maybe it's the global warming or perhaps designers are just messing with seasonal tradition, either way, this fall you should be prepared to welcome an autumnal garden into your wardrobe. Spring's pattern craze has streamlined a bit and now the focus will definitely (and somewhat unexpectedly) be on floral prints. We loved the retro vibe of the oversized posies at Thakoon and Derek Lam, while the photo-quality blooms at Erin Fetherston were stunning too, prefect for a summer dress and some uber stylish Oliver Peoples sunglasses. Another reason we're welcoming this trend: recycling. True, not all of your existing spring florals will transition into fall, but surely some of them might be appropriate with tights and a cardi, no?
Chain Link
Dear readers, we would like to cordially invite you to join our chain gang. If you accept our offer, you may enjoy the some of the best fall accessories around, like the gold chain cascade of necklaces at Givenchy and Chanel's long lambskin gloves with chain details. If you're into this style but want something a little less intense, try the chain necklace from 3.1 Phillip Lim or Maison Martin Margiela's Short Waterfall Necklace ($275). Also, we encourage you to explore your inner gypsy and wrap some thin chain belts around your hips for a Gucci runway effect.
Slouchy Slacks
Ultra slim jeans and black latex-ish leggings have been popular for ages now, and while the completely lean look is cool, we're personally digging the slouchy trouser. We like the wide-leg versions balanced with a feminine top, as seen at Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler. If the full-leg slouch slack is too far from your beloved skinnies, you'll probably prefer the excellent variation Isabel Marant offered for fall. They're boyishly relaxed at the waist/thigh and taper tightly to the ankle for a tulip-style silhouette.
Power Shoulders
We're thrilled about the return of the strong shoulder as seen at Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Jean Paul Gaultier, to name a bunch. The look got kick-started in spring with the pagoda-style shoulders at YSL, but it's nice that we have so many more power shoulder options for fall. If you're wary of looking too Baby Boom, just remember that now it's a much more architectural shoulder then the bulky eighties version. Also, a slightly exaggerated shoulder looks particularly amazing with a slim or nipped in waist; it's a traditionally masculine look that actually can make one look very feminine!
Decorative Tights
Tights trends continue to evolve and this season they're making more of statement than ever. You'll continue to see lots of bright solids (red, in particular) but our favorites are the many styles of patterned tights. We're swooning over the intricate black Lace Tights ($250) from the Chanel runway and Chloe's beautiful Patterned Tights ($150). The latter will arrive in Chloe boutiques by early September and also will be available at Net-A-Porter. They are offered in four colors: spark (dark red), raspberry, bilberries (dark purple), and gray. The unique and varied tights shown at Anna Sui were also excellent and they're already in stores! Check out the Swirling Rosettes tights ($30), Coptic Print tights ($22), and Abstract Waves tights ($22) at your closest Anna Sui boutique. If you don't live by one, or can't wait until the Chanel and Chloe versions arrive in stores, you can satisfy your cravings for fancy stockings by picking up some of Free People's Creeping Flowers Crochet Tights ($34) online today.
Thigh-High Boots
We'll admit it: there is a part of us that is hesitant to call out fall's over-the-knee boots as one of the big trends. Having lived through the nineties, we saw how people styled their thigh-high hooker boots and barely lived to tell about it (clearly this is not the look we're talking about). However, there were so many exceptionally cool versions on the runways we just can't ignore them. Gucci's Devendra Boots ($1995) with tassels are mouth-wateringly good and we certainly wouldn't turn down a pair of Lanvin's Over-The-Knee Flat Boots ($1440) or the very Carine Roitfeldesque black suede Heaven Boots ($1350) by Jimmy Choo, which will be available next month.
Panda Eyes
Black lipstick was possibly the boldest beauty statement this season (check out Yves Saint Laurent, Giles, and Alice Roi for reference), but we prefer the dark glamour of the also popular panda eye. Our favorite versions came from Viktor & Rolf, Balenciaga, and Lanvin and looked dangerously rock'n'roll. While maquillage uber genius Pat McGrath used black cream eye shadow at Lanvin, we suspect most civilians will find this a bit too intense. Instead try another product McGrath uses and likes, Cover Girl's Eye Enhancers in Dazzling Metallics. The blendable powder shadows will allow even those of us with very little technical skill to get an approximation of the style. More proficient ladies will like the powder/cream duo of Shu Uemura's limited edition Instinct Fall Mode Makeup Duo Eye Shadow in Mystifier ($36).
Sexy Sixties Hair
We squealed with joy when we saw the amazing, sixties-inspired, sex kitten hairstyles on the fall runways. The big, bouncy, backcombed looks are thrillingly reminiscent of Raquel Welch in One Million Years B.C. or Veruschka on the cover of Life in the summer of 1967. The wildest version of this style was created by Orlando Pita for Dior, but we also love the modified, more minimal version Guido Palau gave the models at Alberta Ferretti. Also don't miss the teased ponytail styles at Wunderkind and the full-and-natural versions at DKNY and Just Cavalli—all are very inspiring!
Lace LBDs
The little black dress will always be a constant in our wardrobes, but for fall we want to pick up a new version in black lace. Obviously Prada's version is the one that everyone will be talking about (the craftsmanship is totally extraordinaire), however let's not forget the fact that lots of designers showed gorgeous styles in a variety of silhouettes. On that note, we're particularly head-over-heels about the lace frocks from Burberry Prorsum, Stella McCartney, Givenchy, and Alexander McQueen. They're prim, they're sexy, they're perfect. Of course, they're also expensive, so we suggest starting your vintage store search now, or snap up Topshop's Vintage Lace Dress ($90).


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Yves Bolduc – Minister of Health and Drug Salesman
Posted by Colin Rose on April 27, 2009
On learning that Quebec spends much more per capita on drugs than the Canadian average, Yves Bolduc, Quebec's Minister of Health and Social Services, proclaimed that he wanted everyone to know that this was GOOD NEWS and that he was happy to see that Quebec was ahead of the other provinces. He added that in Quebec people take the drugs they need for their diseases while in the other provinces they don't take the drugs they need and as a result their high blood pressure and cholesterol problem aren't treated. He also thinks that spending more on drugs is economic because more drugs mean less is spent in other treatments.
Lets examine the Minister's logic.
If Quebec is ahead of other provinces, in what respect is it ahead? Quebec has the same life expectancy as Ontario but less than British Columbia who spend much less on drugs. Nova Scotia which spends the most on drugs has one of the lowest life expectancies in Canada. So, there is no correlation between drug consumption and the best measure of overall health, life expectancy.
Bolduc says that drugs are needed to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. Not true. Lifestyle change is far more efficient and cheaper than drugs for treating these "diseases" that are in most cases just symptoms of self-destructive lifestyles. He wouldn't dare say that all weaned citizens of Quebec should follow a low-fat Mediterranean type diet, eat no junk food and have a waist circumference less than half their height before even considering drugs for lifestyle diseases, like hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Political disaster. If he did so, the highways of Quebec would be instantly blockaded by pig and dairy farmers. All fast food franchise owners, restaurant owners, junk food producers, their employees and their families would never vote Liberal.
There is not a shred of evidence that spending more on drugs for the diseases of lifestyle to which he refers translates into less spending on other treatment for these diseases.
So why does the Minister like more drug sales in Quebec and everywhere else? Maybe it's because drug marketing is the largest industry on the west half of the island of Montreal where there are innumerable drug marketing agencies employing thousands of people funded by profits from Big Pharma. If you run a gigantic bureaucracy like the Ministry of Health and Social Services you need a lot of money and all that tax revenue from drug profits helps your Ministry to get bigger and bigger and gives you more power. So buying more drugs is a form of hidden taxation with no significant benefits in most cases. The Minister wouldn't dare say that most of the expensive drugs are unnecessary and lifestyle change is essential. He would be reducing his own power and making a lot of voters on the West Island, a stronghold of Liberal power, very unhappy.


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JUPITER, Fla. -- Coming off a season in which he was the National League's most productive second baseman, Matt Carpenter now finds himself at a position more often associated with power output. Consider that 19 players connected for at least a dozen home runs as third basemen last season.
Carpenter, however, is coming off a season in which he hit 11. Yet, he remains entirely unconcerned about whether that number ticks higher, regardless of whatever mold a third baseman was once expected to fit.
"That's something that people have always asked about my game, and I definitely think there is some power in my swing that I haven't tapped into yet," Carpenter said. "When and where that shows up, I don't know. But at the end of the day, I'm not going to change who I am and what I do at the plate. If one season, I happen to run into 20 home runs, so be it. But at the end of the day, I'm going to continue to be the same guy and take the same at-bats."
Carpenter did show plenty of power in 2013, but it manifested itself in the form of doubles. He led the Majors with 55 and tallied 73 extra-base hits in total. The Cardinals would welcome a repeat of such production, which came during a season in which Carpenter also topped the NL in hits (199) and runs scored (126).
Carpenter has never hit more than 13 home runs in a season at any level and reached that figure only once -- back in 2010, his final full Minor League season. He had also never tallied more than 31 doubles in a year (also in 2010) until his breakout season in 2013.
"I'm a firm believer that in this game, when you try to do stuff, you're not going to be at your best," Carpenter said. "You have to let it come to you. I'm just going to continue to do what I do. If that turns into 30 doubles and 25 home runs, so be it. But if that continues to be more doubles than homers, that is what it will be. I'm not going to change."


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Because of budget cuts in December 1982, the Parks Bureau reduced community center hours (all were closed on weekends in the fall), opened summer swimming pools two weeks late, and turned lights off in the parks during normal park closure hours between midnight and 5:00am. Budget cuts also forced parks to begin charging a fee for swimming pool use, making it the last major municipality in the U.S. to do so. The Washington Park Summer Festival was shortened by one week, but many performers volunteered their time to make the event happen despite limited funding. After working with downtown residents to identify which parks suffered problems related to outdoor alcohol use, a ban on alcohol in North Park Blocks, Couch Park, and O'Bryant Square became effective in August. With funds from various sources, including the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, and the efforts of many volunteers, the Leach Botanical Garden formally opened to the public with a new parking lot completed and a study center in the works.
In January, the alcohol ban covered other downtown parks: South Park Blocks, Waterfront Park , and the Skidmore-Ankeny Block. Alcohol consumption in downtown parks was now only allowed with a special permit. Downtown Waterfront Park was officially renamed Tom McCall Waterfront Park, in honor of former Governor McCall who had worked so diligently to create the park and who had died in 1983. Amidst all the budget cuts, Commissioner Jordan and Superintendent Owens began working with private developers and Friends groups to continue to improve Portland's park system. For example, Marquam Nature Park trails were completed this year through private fund-raising efforts. Similarly, an agreement with developers provided land, through the leasing of waterfront property for houseboats, for Sellwood Riverfront Park, the development of which was funded through grants and city matching funds. A National Park Service grant paid for the renovation of three blocks between Jefferson and Columbia in the South Park Blocks.
During the summer, police barricaded several streets in Washington Park beginning at 8:00pm to prevent disturbances and reduce noise in the surrounding neighborhood. Mt. Tabor Park was closed to traffic Monday-Thursday and after 8:00pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In 1982, Multnomah County cut funding for its parks and planned to phase them out, making plans to transfer useable parks to the Portland Parks Bureau. Argay and Beech Parks were transferred from the County this year.
A vestry was added to Oaks Pioneer Church to provide additional space for restrooms and dressing rooms for wedding parties. Outside fund-raising continued to garner support for parks as REI donated $7,500 for the completion of trails in the West Hills which would connect Council Crest Park to Washington Park. In the Recreation Division, a special corporate recreation program was developed to supplement the explosion of corporate gyms in the 1980s; the expectation was that new corporate benefits packages that focused on disease prevention, fitness, and stress reduction would include Parks Bureau programs such as skiing lessons and art classes. The program also encouraged the rental of various Parks Bureau sites (swim pools, gyms, and Pittock Mansion ) for corporate parties and events.
The City Council passed a resolution to make the Parks Bureau head of the 140 miles of Multnomah County recreation area under construction for the 40 Mile Loop. The Land Trust was still responsible for acquiring land, but the Bureau would now coordinate activities between the different cities and groups involved. On October 15, the County transferred four more parks to the City: Sacajawea, Floyd Light, John Luby, and Cherry Parks.
A 6.3-acre park with asphalt walks, riverfront beach, and picnic tables was formally dedicated in July as Sellwood Riverfront Park. The park also featured a sheltered wetland pond that served to extend the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge farther north. It marked a positive advance in working with outside groups to find funding; SMILE, the Oregon State Marine Board, the National Park Service, and the federal Housing and Community Development Commission, along with funds raised from leasing waterfront property to developers, provided much of the $304,000 to build the park. Multnomah County transferred Brentwood Park, Park 51, and two acres on top of Rocky Butte to the City. The state transferred 14 acres between SE 99 & 105 near Powell (now Ed Benedict Park) for soccer and softball fields. In return, the City donated $80,000 worth of summer maintenance to tend state right-of-way property for four years.
On August 1, William V. Owens, a thirty-year veteran of the Parks Bureau, retired after serving six years as Superintendent. Cleveland Williams, previously a Recreation Services Director for the City of Oakland, California, became the new Superintendent. Some of his plans included cleaner restrooms, more playfields, and more partnerships with both public and private groups.
Budget cuts again hit the Parks Bureau hard. The cuts eliminated five full-time and 95 part-time positions, including a gardener position for the Japanese Garden. It decreased the already slender maintenance budget, which had been cut back by 60% over the previous ten years. Leaky roofs, poor irrigation, and 65-year-old lighting systems, which needed to be replaced, could only be fixed temporarily. Graffiti removal was not provided for. Worse yet, funding for tree maintenance and flower planting was cut dramatically. In Recreation, budget cuts meant a cut in the number of summer playground programs (almost by half) and in the number of youth sports officials. In the past, stronger efforts had been made by the City Council to continue to provide optimum youth services, yet this year, funds for the Washington Park Summer Festival were saved instead.
In response to the cuts, the Bureau devised the Park Futures Project and held community meetings in different areas of town to discover which direction citizens wanted the Bureau to head in the next ten years. People expressed the need for more playfields and lighting, better maintenance, and increased safety in the parks. Friends of Portland Parks, an umbrella group to consolidate the efforts of 40 of the local park-related Friends groups, formed to put out a catalog of items needed in the park system. The catalog came out in October and offered citizens the chance to purchase items, from a $10 shrub to a $975 picnic table, to donate to the parks. Other items included playground and maintenance equipment, funding for larger improvement projects, and even Recreation Division classes. Other funds for the catalog came from Portland Power & Light, U.S. National Bank, and The Oregonian. And, as in years past, volunteers aided in providing increased services to the public; in 1987, more than 4,000 volunteers worked 142,000 hours for the Bureau.
After a long planning process, including the completion of a master plan and development of a creative funding program, Powell Butte, a Water Bureau property which served as a key water storage and distribution center, came under the management of the Parks Bureau.
A fountain using recycled water and an underground computer to create a variety of designs with 185 jets was installed at SW Salmon in Waterfront Park. So many major events were being held in and causing so much damage to Waterfront Park that the Parks Bureau instated a higher rental fee to cover park maintenance expenses. In addition, a new scheduling system limited the number of events and allowed time between events for proper restoration work. The Eastmoreland Clubhouse was remodeled and expanded. The Office of Transportation took over funding for maintenance of street area landscaping (although the Parks Bureau continued to manage the work). The Street Lighting Fund did the same for lights in public rights-of-way along parks, as did the Water Bureau for fountains within the city. A Neighborhood Park Security Program was instituted and funds were provided to support a park security force to prevent drug-dealing, disturbances, and vandalism in the parks. Adult recreation activity fees, park usage permit fees, golf fees, and some parking fees were increased. Even children's fees were increased; for example, Goldenball team registration went up. Worse yet, fees for typically young-adult-oriented activities increased; previously free open gyms started charging fees and weight room fees for a 3-month pass doubled. While some efforts (scholarships and staff-approved waivers) were made to prevent at-risk youth from falling through the cracks, many were not served as they had been in the past. The dance program at Metro Dance Center joined the program at Theatre Workshop. Development was underway for public access to Smith & Bybee Lakes, Oaks Bottom, and Beggar's Tick Marsh.
Cleveland Williams resigned as Superintendent, and Ron Maynard, Business Manager of the Parks Bureau, served as Interim Superintendent until the appointment of Charles Jordan (former Commissioner of Public Safety) on December 28. A contest was held to name the fountain in Waterfront Park; the winning name was Salmon Street Springs. Voters approved a $7.3 million levy for park improvements, which included $20,000 for trails and several million to rebuild and cover Matt Dishman Pool and to rehabilitate the Matt Dishman Community Center (formerly the Knott Street Community Center). Another levy approved this year provided $3 million to restore and extend the park lighting system. Park managers and elected officials from Vancouver, Portland, and other cities in the Metro jurisdiction visited the East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland, California to explore how to undertake regional park planning, and in 1990, a resolution was drafted. Goodyear began advertising on the tower overlooking the racetrack at the Portland International Raceway for $25,000 per year. Portland International Raceway added a professional driving school. A winter storm caused approximately $200,000 worth of damage in the City's rose gardens. The Operation EAGLE (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment) Program was developed as a two-year internship opportunity for eligible sophomores attending Portland public high schools.
Powell Butte Nature Park opened to the public. The City of Portland, along with 21 other cities, passed Metro's resolution to support a program for regional cooperation to protect and preserve metropolitan greenspaces. The Metro Council assumed a leadership role in this undertaking - setting policies, aiding with funding, and coordinating the efforts of government agencies, Friends groups, nonprofit conservation organizations, and private consulting firms - and designated the Greenspaces Program a priority activity of the agency. The City Arts budget was cut by $59,000, a 50% cut which eliminated the Washington Park Summer Festival. The Bureau experienced other, less dramatic, budget cuts in the areas of staffing, litter control, and community schools. The aquatics program expanded with increased pool hours and two weeks added to the summer pool schedule. Funding for rental of Pioneer Courthouse Square was transferred from Special Appropriations to the Parks Bureau. Thirteen capital improvement projects were undertaken, including asbestos removal, restroom restoration, and play equipment replacement.
The Park Security Program consolidated with the Natural Resources Program. A new golf program for disadvantaged youth began in conjunction with the Portland Interscholastic League, the Oregon Golf Association, and the golf course concessionaires. The program provided golf-related job training, golf instruction, and school credit hours to at-risk high school students. Offices at Portland International Raceway were expanded and gravel barrier pits installed. Work restoring the rose gardens began. The Aging Services program, which provided a range of quality services for the development and protection of Portland 's elderly population, was transferred to the Recreation Division for fiscal year 1990/91. In November, voters approved Measure 5, a ballot measure to limit property taxes which necessitated an almost 19% reduction in the Bureau budget for the 1991/92 fiscal year.
The Parks Bureau again faced budget cuts, which greatly affected organization and staffing, as well as various programs. The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center program was transferred to the Recreation Division in fiscal year 1991/92. Budget limitations effectively shut down regular operations at the Scene and Costume Shop, relegating it to the status of storage facility, and necessitated the leasing of the Firehouse Theatre to a non-profit organization. Several changes were made in the Administration Division of the Bureau, including the elimination of the Communications Director position as well as a few full- and part-time administrative clerical positions. Several fee increases were instated, from youth athletic team fees to Pittock Mansion entrance fees. Maintenance cuts were made to Ladd's Rose Gardens since they were deemed the least "public" of the rose gardens. And, the international seed collection and exchange program at Hoyt Arboretum was discontinued. Other reductions affecting parks directly were decreases in litter removal, mowing, plant replacement, and cleaning of walks, plazas, and sports courts.
Public comment urged City Council to provide a $2,666,000 increase in the Bureau's budget, allowing for continued funding of community center, community school, and summer playground programs. It also allowed for the use of Arbortec, a new treatment for Dutch Elm disease, on the elms in the South Park Blocks. Since the 1990/91 fiscal year budget accounted for the position, the Recreation Division was also able to hire a new supervisor to develop and oversee programming for at-risk youth. The Metropolitan Greenspaces Program received $1.134 million in grants (over two fiscal years) to act as one of only two projects nationwide demonstrating planning for regional open spaces and natural areas.
The name of the Parks Bureau was officially changed to Portland Parks & Recreation to better reflect its recreation component.
Although the 1989 levy provided funds for a skateboard park, choosing a location proved controversial, and Portland Parks & Recreation recognized it did not have the expertise to build or manage the kind of indoor park eventually recommended. Howard Weiner found a site and contracted with PP&R to manage the new indoor skateboard park, City Skate, at 519 SE Main. Revenue produced from entrance fees would cover expenses. The Parks Improvement Levy Fund also provided for two positions to be reinstated: a maintenance mechanic and a recreational instructor.
Monies from the General Fund, various grants, and the Portland Parks Trust Fund allowed improvements to irrigation systems and improvements to the Matt Dishman Community Center. Youth golf programs underwent some changes, with the result being three separate programs: 1) classroom introduction to the sport of golf in middle schools; 2) the EAGLE program, paid internships for highly motivated high school students to learn the golf industry by working on municipal golf courses; and 3) Project Par Excellence, introducing at-risk youth to the game of golf with mature golfers who act as sponsors. Greens fees for golf were increased. Matt Dishman Pool was completed and opened to the public. The new facilities included an indoor pool, new showers, a spa, and bleachers that were paid for mostly by funds from the 1989 levy; Nike contributed $250,000 to the project after a shortfall was realized.
Charlie Hales became Commissioner of Parks this year. In April, Portland Parks & Recreation received the Tree City, USA, Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation for its partnerships in tree-planting efforts with groups like Friends of Trees, and for its efforts to protect trees during development work. In September, the City gave half of Denorval Unthank Park to Self-Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a helping organization for inner-city youth, to develop a community center. Since PP&R had no money to develop a center of its own, this partnership would help to create a center with classrooms, a gym, and an auditorium for under-served students.
Vera Katz became Mayor of Portland. Portland Parks & Recreation needed to make improvements to various properties to conform to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines, yet it lacked the funds to do so. Fifteen years of budget cuts had seriously hurt PP&R and hindered the development or even proper maintenance of Portland 's park system. The City Council this year gave PP&R $3 million specifically earmarked to implement the ADA Transition Plan.
Development began on an old, run-down parking lot on the Willamette Greenway to create Macadam Bay Butterfly Park. In December, PP&R received loans through the City's new Innovations Loan Fund which provided seed money for revenue-producing improvements and projects. The funds would go to set up a slide at Grant Pool, to computerize course registration and park permits, and to install wells and pumps to irrigate Waterfront Park. The neighborhood rejected the Grant Pool slide, however, and it was eventually installed at Wilson Pool instead.
The November election brought good news for Portland Parks & Recreation with the passage of Measure 26-10, a bond issue that included 114 projects at 99 locations throughout the city. The master plan developed for the bond measure was the result of the Park Futures Project begun in 1987. After 24 public meetings, a survey of 1,200 people, as well as numerous focus groups and community interviews, the plan was accepted in 1992 identifying $100 million worth of development. Subsequent planning reviews selected the most beneficial as well environmentally and financially sound projects, cutting the proposed budget to $58.8 million. Many of the proposed projects would increase resources by adding new community centers and parks to under-served areas. Other parks and buildings would receive much-needed improvements such as new lighting, irrigation, and paths in parks and updated heating, plumbing, and electrical systems in buildings.
In mid-July, Portland Parks & Recreation offered dog off-leash areas on a six-month trial basis in Gabriel and Mt. Tabor Parks. Chimney Park, too remote to be a regular neighborhood park, was entirely leash-free. In order to focus on corporate fundraising and partnerships, Superintendent Jordan temporarily turned operation of PP&R over to David Judd, Deputy Director since 1989. Students at Milwaukie High School joined in a three-phase project to restore Johnson Creek Park. The project included efforts to stabilize the creek bank, to remove the storm pipe, and to create an area more conducive to wildlife.
The key focus of the year was the initiation of several bond projects. Much of the year was spent in planning new parks and buildings, such as the East Portland Community Center, the East Delta Sports Fields, and Ed Benedict Park, as well as in planning improvements to old sites such as St. Johns Community Center. Another focus was finding sites for new soccer fields to accommodate an ever-increasing interest in the sport. Construction began in many existing parks to renovate irrigation systems and pathways, and sometimes to add parking lots or play equipment. Work in Community Gardens, which generally consisted of adding fencing and gates and improving access, was completed in most cases this year.
Jim Francesconi became the new Commissioner of Parks this year. It was decided, amid much conflict, to continue to pursue a dog off-leash area plan in Chimney, Gabriel, and Mt. Tabor Parks. Much of the 16.5-mile Springwater Corridor walking/biking/riding trail was completed with the aid of many community groups, including Friends of Springwater, the 40-Mile Loop Trust, Friends of Trees, and Volkswalkers. It opened to the public on September 28. The trail from McLoughlin Boulevard to Gresham was completed (the City of Gresham had already built the part of the trail that lay within Gresham city limits). The rest of the planned trail, east of Gresham and from OMSI to McLoughlin Boulevard, remained undeveloped until 1999. Work continued on bond projects, and new construction began on the William V. Owens Softball Complex at Delta Park and the East Portland Community Center.
From 1960 to the late 1980s, the primary funding source for park improvements and acquisitions was from grants, such as UPARR, Urban Demonstration, and HCD grants. The passage of Ballot Measure 47, which again limited property taxes, changed the way that Portland Parks & Recreation operated since much of its capital funding historically had come from property tax levies and from bond issues which are repaid with property tax monies. PP&R now had to rely even more heavily on various non-profit groups (such as the many Friends groups) to raise funds and organize events; fortunately, Portland had enough caring citizens to help effect such a change. Funds donated by Friends groups and corporations along with grants from various state agencies also allowed for many improvements to the park system.
Volunteers continued to make remarkable contributions to PP&R, providing almost 500,000 hours at an estimated value of more than $3 million. Sharing resources with various city agencies, such as Portland Public Schools (sharing gyms, classrooms, and fields), allowed PP&R to provide more services than it could have otherwise.
Difficulties with dogs running loose and bothering pedestrians encouraged the creation of a new, fenced off-leash area in Mt. Tabor Park, one that was farther away from regular pedestrian traffic. The new SEI (Self-Enhancement, Inc.) center opened in March and featured a gym, a dance & theatre complex, a health clinic, music rooms, and a computer lab; its mission was to cultivate job skills, cultural awareness, academic excellence, and physical health in inner-city youth. The Urban Forestry Division planted almost 2,000 trees in parks and on residential streets, and the division worked on a Community Tree Protection Program to get a new ordinance passed to protect trees on undeveloped properties and to educate citizens to care effectively for urban trees. Two new programs were started: Adopt-a-Park which incorporates education, stewardship, and community, and the Tree Liaison program which trains members of the community to care for trees in their neighborhoods. Portland Parks & Recreation worked in conjunction with the Bureau of Environmental Services to restore the banks in Columbia Slough and the newly-acquired Johnson Lake.
Many bond project improvements were completed this year. The renovation of Sellwood Pool included a new filtration system as well as a zero-depth play area for small children and non-swimmers. The Hillside Community Center improvements featured an ADA-approved entrance and lobby, updated fire and safety systems, and new restrooms. Tennis courts were rebuilt in Irving Park, and PP&R's first water slide was added at Wilson Pool. Field #8 in East Delta Park was converted into a championship-size, synthetic grass soccer field with $240,000 in additional funds from the Rob Strasser Foundation. The problem of muddy, slippery fields resulting in both injuries and turf damage was solved with the synthetic grass which drains well, requires less maintenance, and has no mud. The synthetic grass was also installed at the field at Mary Rieke School. Almost immediately, soccer teams throughout the city began requesting game time on these newly updated fields. Perhaps the largest new project to be completed for the year was the William V. Owens Softball Complex in East Delta Park, and softball teams from the PMSA (Portland Metro Softball Association) leagues began vying for field time in May.
Nike's World Masters Games were held in Portland, with many events sponsored at Portland Parks & Recreation sites, such as Delta Park and Waterfront Park. Aquatics Director Doug Brenner was proud to receive, on behalf of PP&R, the National Parks and Recreation Association's Excellence in Aquatics Award. The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of NPRA granted the Dorothy Mullen Arts & Humanities Award to the Summer Performing Arts Workshop. The course registration and field and park permit computer system installed in 1993 was updated. The new East Portland Community Center, the first new community center built in over 85 years, opened in April, offering an amazing array of intergenerational courses and services for the residents of outer Southeast Portland. In May, St. Johns Community Center reopened with new classrooms, new restrooms, and a new kitchen. Montavilla Community Center improvements were also completed, and a new deck and slide were added to its pool.
Renovations in neighborhood parks continued, and many such projects were completed; for example, the kitchen was removed and a new drain valve installed in Laurelhurst Park. New, safer playground equipment was installed in parks around the city. PP&R employees also worked hard to educate voters about a new bond measure. Amidst all the positive improvements from the 1994 bond issue, Measure 26-70, a second bond issue which would have created more neighborhood parks, improved aging park facilities, and provided additional recreational opportunities to all citizens, was defeated in November. The City authorized the establishment of a System Development Charge for PP&R to generate funds for land acquisition for future parks.
A collaborative effort between PP&R, the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, and the Friends of Crystal Springs resulted in several improvements to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: the construction of a gatehouse, a wheelchair accessible entrance to the garden, and an extension of the Elaine D. Floweree Terrace Garden. The new Southwest Community Center , located in Gabriel Park and funded by Measure 26-10, opened in June. The Will Hathaway Adventure Playground was dedicated on October 19 at the Multnomah Arts Center. Hathaway was the center's director for 25 years, retiring in 1998.
Work began on Parks 2020 Vision - the most comprehensive master plan done for Portland's parks and recreation system in decades. It is a broad-based, citizen-driven directive that presents the vision, guiding principles, issues, opportunities, and recommendations for Portland Parks & Recreation for the next 20 years, covering everything from parks, open space, and natural areas to community centers and swimming pools. A Vision Team made up of citizens and staff guided preparation of the plan which was based on extensive public input.
The projects funded by the 1994 bond issue were completed: a new indoor aquatics center at Mt. Scott Community Center and renovations to 52 playgrounds, 46 park restrooms, five pools, six community centers, and a host of sports fields and play courts. The $3.8 million renovation of RedTail Golf Course was completed in June. The 2000 USGA Public Links Championship took place at Heron Lakes Golf Course in July.
PP&R's Integrated Pest Management Program was approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service and was included in the Federal Register for meeting Endangered Species Act requirements.


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WWE sent out the following statement on Friday regarding this week's bankruptcy filing by their video game publisher THQ.
WWE Responds To THQ Filing
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE (NYSE:WWE) is listed in THQ, Inc.'s recent bankruptcy filing as an unsecured creditor holding a claim of approximately $45 million reflecting the entirety of the existing multi-year agreement.
Any impairment of a current THQ account receivable would be immaterial to WWE's financial statements. Even if the impact of THQ's bankruptcy were detrimental to WWE, the Company does not believe that the ultimate economic impact for financial statement purposes would materially and adversely affect the results of operations or financial position of WWE in light of the strength of the WWE brand and the historical performance of WWE's video game business.
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How to Catch the Cheapest Baseball Tickets
Major League Baseball's opening day is coming soon, but fans hoping to snag the best deal on tickets this season may want to move well before the first pitch is thrown. Quentin Fottrell reports on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Body Of Missing Livingston Man Found
Authorities in Park County have confirmed that the body of missing Livingston man Brad Spalding has been found. After getting a tip from a hiker, search dogs recovered Spalding's body about a mile from a trailhead in rugged terrain. An investigation was conducted and it was determined Spaldings death was self-inflicted.
The sheriff's office released this statement today:
"We appreciate all the assistance from the general public, search volunteers and support agencies during this intensive search effort. We are keeping the Spalding family in our thoughts and prayers."
Spalding was last seen June 12th by his mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.


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Louisiana Waddill Outdoor Education Center to be Closed Nov. 22-26
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' (LDWF) Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge will be closed from Nov. 22 through 26 for the Thanksgiving holidays.
The facility, located at 4142 North Flannery Road, will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 27 for public use at 7:30 a.m. Access to the site is free of charge during the normal hours of operation, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information on the programs and facilities available at Waddill, contact Bradley Breland at 225-274-8192or [email protected].
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.


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In 2009, employees raised more than $199,000 during its annual United Way Campaign, a new station record.
Braceville, Illinois - While generating electricity is its core business, Exelon Nuclear's Braidwood Station prides itself on being a good neighbor. In 2009, employees raised more than $199,000 during its annual United Way Campaign, a new station record.
Braidwood Station employees have a long tradition of supporting their community and this year they again participated through the company's payroll deduction program. Their donations will go to several local United Way chapters.
In a down-turned economy, I'm glad that we can continue to provide a high-level of support to the United Way," said Braidwood Site Vice President Amir Shahkarami. "We strive to be good neighbors and support the communities where we live and work. Supporting the United Way is one way we do that."
In addition to the $199,000 raised by employees in its annual campaign, Braidwood Station also supported United Way agencies such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Will/Grundy County and Guardian Angels Community Service of Will County.
In 2009, Braidwood Station and its employees donated more than $300,000 to local and regional non-profit groups.
Braidwood Generating Station is approximately 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The station's two nuclear energy units can produce a total of more than 2,300 megawatts at full power - enough electricity to power more than 2 million homes.


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I have a method that randomly creates 0s, 1s, 2s to represent voters preferences in choosing a party. Now I need to create a second method that counts the 0s, 1s, 2s in the array to figure out the winner. Any ideas on how to do this?
Would something like this work?
public static int getwinner(int[] arr, int numToFind) {
int occurence=0;
for (int i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) {
if (arr[i] == numToFind)
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'Respected' women don't get raped, says defence lawyer
DELHI: The lawyer representing three of the men charged with the gang rape and murder of a medical student on a moving bus in Delhi has blamed the victims for the assault, saying he has never heard of a ''respected lady'' being raped in India.
Manohar Lal Sharma said his clients would plead not guilty to all charges at their next court appearance. Mr Sharma said the male companion of the murdered 23-year-old was ''wholly responsible'' for the incident as the unmarried couple should not have been on the streets at night.
''This is the mentality which most Indian men are suffering from unfortunately,'' said Ranjana Kumari, the director of the Delhi-based Centre for Social Research. ''That is the mindset that has been perpetrating this crime because they justify it indirectly, you asked for it so it is your responsibility.''
A spiritual guru, Asharam, sparked an outcry this week when he said the victim was equally responsible and should have ''chanted God's name and fallen at the feet of the attackers'' to stop the assault. Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which underpins the country's main opposition political party, the BJP, said rapes occurred in Indian cities only, not in its villages, because women there adopted Western lifestyles.
Mr Sharma said the man and woman should not have been travelling back late in the evening and making their journey on public transport. He also said it was the man's responsibility to protect the woman and that he had failed in his duty.
Police have said that they have DNA evidence linking all six accused to the crime.
Mr Sharma's appointment comes after chaotic scenes on Monday that forced the magistrate to order a private hearing over concerns for the safety of the accused.
Arguments and scuffles over Mr Sharma's offer to represent the defendants led the magistrate to order the courtroom to be cleared and future sessions to be held behind closed doors.


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Darshan 4 January 2019 @ SPN
Paramahamsa Vishwananda gives Darshan (the blessing of seeing and being seen by the Divine) throughout the year at Shree Peetha Nilaya, the main Bhakti Marga ashram located in Springen, Germany. This special event includes devotional music, inspirational stories and, of course, the extraordinary Darshan blessing given by Paramahamsa Vishwananda to each person who attends.
Open to All
Paramahamsa Vishwananda generously makes Darshans available to everyone free of cost, however dakshina (a donation) is greatly appreciated. Dakshina is a financial gift given to a spiritual Master in gratitude for a blessing. It is in no way required. When given in the spirit of love, without any expectation or obligation to pay, it amplifies the blessing received.
Learn more about Darshan: what is Darshan, what to expect from your Darshan experience, what to wear, how long the event will last, etc.
Darshan Format
Darshan starts at 19:00, so please plan to arrive early (at the latest, 18:30) to get your reserved wristband.
Are you visiting for the first time, or are fairly new to Shree Peetha Nilaya? If so, you are invited to come and enjoy a special tour through our centre. The tour begins at 17:00.
Darshans at Shree Peetha Nilaya attract a large number of guests. In order to accommodate everyone, registration is limited to one of the two Darshans (4th or 5th of January).
Bhakti Marga has its headquarters at Shree Peetha Nilaya, meaning 'Abode of the Maha Lakshmi', the Divine Mother. It is located in the beautiful German countryside near Wiesbaden. Residents and guests come together every day to participate in special events, prayers, meditation, singing, seva, and to share their love of the Divine with one another.
In ancient times, yogis would receive Divine Inspiration through the connection to God in Nature. Shree Peetha Nilaya is such a place.
Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda
Book accommodations at the ashram.
Note: Due to ongoing country weeks at the Ashram, accommodation is mostly fully booked during Darshan times. Therefore, if you are interested in booking accommodation, please make a request to be added on the waiting list.
Please Cancel Your Event if You Find You Cannot Attend
Many times people are turned away from experiences with Paramahamsa Vishwananda because of the limited number we can accommodate. Please be respectful and make space for another to attend. If you find you cannot make your reserved event, please be sure to edit your registration and cancel. Failure to cancel an event could affect your ability to book future events.
If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact us:
Phone: +49 (0) 6124 605 9000 (between 14:00 – 17:00 h, Tuesday – Saturday)
Email: events [at] bhaktimarga.org


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Aravar wrote:The Coming of the King is excellent, if a little hard going in the early chapters. It is Merlin rather than Arthur who is central.
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Larry Arnold seen running from house
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for a registered sex offender, who is also wanted on felony warrants.
Police are warning Kewaskum-area residents to lock their doors and cars as they search for Larry James Arnold.
"Then he went to the east, and then he got down to where those birch trees are, and then he headed southeast," Kewaskum homeowner Joseph Busalacchi said.
Busalacchi was out with a contractor Wednesday afternoon when he saw a man running across his property.
"There was a skinny guy who was running, dressed all in black, and then I yelled at him and asked what he was doing and he said he was jogging," Busalacchi said.
Busalacchi said the man then ran into the woods.
He was looking around. He looked worn out. He was tired but then he just took off again," Busalacchi said.
Busalacchi told WISN 12 News reporter Christine Palladino he then learned there was a manhunt for a sex offender in the area, so he called 911.
Deputies said Arnold abandoned a car near the Kettle Moraine State Forest on Saturday night. He's wanted on several warrants in Wood County and is not in compliance with the sex offender registry.
Arnold disappeared until Wednesday afternoon when the caretaker of the property came to check on things and found Arnold inside.
Arnold took off, and police don't know how long he had been in the house, but that's when an all-out search started.
Authorities told WISN 12 News they have ended the door-to-door searches for the night but will keep several squad cars circling the area searching for this man.
Police said he is not armed and did not threaten the caretaker who found him or any law enforcement.
If anyone knows where he is, they are asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 262-335-4411.