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M16, Pillars of Creation
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August 15, 2016. Collaboration with Peter Proulx.
The Pillars of Creation lie within the Eagle Nebula (M16) in Serpens. They are about 9.5 light years tall (90 trillion km). I have previously posted a wider field image of the Eagle Nebula, and more information about it is posted there.
For this image, I combined my broadband colour data with high-resolution narrow band data collected through H-alpha, Oxygen-3 and Sulfur-2 filters. The narrowband data was collected and pre-processed by Peter Proulx, in Sanborn, New York.
Ron's RGB Data:
SBIG STL-11000M camera, Baader RGB filters, 10″ f/6.8 ASA astrograph, MI-250 mount. Guided with STL-11000's external guider and a 500mm f.l. Lumicon guide scope. Acquistion, guiding, calibration, registration and integration all done using Maxim-DL. Focusing with FocusMax. All processing in PixInsight. Shot from my SkyShed in Guelph, Ontario. Waxing gibbous moon and good transparency. Seeing was average on all nights.
9x5m of R and B, 8x5m G (total 1hr55m).
Pete's Narrowband Data:
QSI683 camera, Astrodon Ha,O2,S3 (5nm) filters, 10″ f/8 Meade RCX400, Meade Fork Mount. Guided with Starlight Lodestar SX-LFAO. Acquisition, guiding and Focusing using Maxim-DL. Shot from my roll off roof observatory in Sanborn, New York. Seeing was average on all nights.
Initial Steps:
Pete and I each pre-processed our own data. All of the masters (R, G, B, Ha, O3, S2) were aligned with ImageRegistration and the edges cropped.
Synthetic Luminance:
Creation and cleanup: The Ha, O3 and S2 masters were combined using the ImageIntegration tool (average, additive with scaling, noise evaluation, iterative K-sigma / biweight midvariance, no pixel rejection). DBE was applied to neutralize the background.
Deconvolution: A star mask was made to use as a local deringing support. A copy of the image was stretched to use as a range mask. Regularized Richardson-Lucy Deconvolution was applied (30 iterations, global dark deringing = 0.05; local deringing 0.9, external PSF made using DynamicPSF tool with about 30 stars).
Linear Noise Reduction: MultiscaleLinearTransform was used to reduce noise in the background areas. Layer settings for threshold and strength: Layer 1: 3.0, 0.5 Layer 2: 2.0, 0.35 Layer 3: 1.0, 0.2 Layer 4: 0.5, 0.1
Stretching: HistogramTransformation was applied to make a pleasing yet bright image.
The R, G and B channels were combined to make an RGB image. ColourCalibration was applied, and the Ha, O3 and RGB were combined with the NB-RGB script, assigning O3 to both green and blue channels, and the sum of Ha and S2 to the red channel.
Linear Noise Reduction: MultiscaleLinearTransform was used to reduce noise in the background areas. Layer settings for threshold and strength: Layer 1: 3.0, 0.5 Layer 2: 2.0, 0.35 Layer 3: 1.0, 0.2 Layer 4: 0.5, 0.1
Stretching: HistogramTransformation was applied to make a pleasing yet bright image.
SynthL stars were increased in size using a mask and pixel math to replace the stars with those from the luminance channel of the HaO3RGB image.
The luminance was extracted from the HaO3RGB image, processed and then added back into the HaO3RGB image as follows:
1. Extract luminance from the HaO3RGB image.
2. Apply LinearFit using the SynthL channel as a reference.
3. Use ChannelCombination in the Lab mode to replace the luminance of the HaO3RGB with the fitted luminance from step 2.
4. Use LRGBCombine to apply SynthL to the HaO3RGB image.
Additional Processing
Noise Reduction and Re-Stretch: TGVDenoise was applied in Lab mode with 300 iterations with a range mask used to protect nebula and stars. This was followed by a HistogramTransformation to raise the black point (but with no clipping).
LHE: LocalHistogramEqualization was applied to bright areas to increase contrast.
Sharpening: MLT and UnsharpMask were used to sharpen the bright areas of the nebula
Star Reduction and Colour Adjustment: Morphological transformation (3×3, 4 iterations, strength 0.15) was applied using a star mask to protect background and nebula. The same mask was used with ColourSaturation to boost star colours.
Dark Structures: DarkStructureEnhance script was applied with a strength of 0.25.
Final Steps: Background, stars and nebula brightness, contrast and saturation were adjusted in several iterations using Curves with masks as required.
Image scale is about 0.56 arcsec per pixel based on Pete's camera / telescope combination.


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17th January 2015, KEDAH
This event was organized by GP Nine Event Management, in cooperation with Rukun Tetangga Seri Astana Fasa B. They successfully garnered a total of 1,020 participants who were all geared up at the Bandar Seri Astana.
The 37km event was flagged off by En Abdul Aziz Bin Hassan (Setiausaha Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani), together with En Abdul Aziz Bin Hassan (Setiausaha Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani), En Mohd Amin Bin Ali (Bahagian Pelancongan dan Sukan Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani, Puan Hanita Binti Ahmad & En Omardi Bin Ismail (Pegawai Perpaduan Negara Dan Integrasi Nasional Daerah Kuala Muda) at 8:00am.
This course challenged all the riders physically and mentally, where they had to conquer a total of 7 hills during the ride. The light and gravel muddy track added more fun for the riders. The winner for Men Open was Ahmad Fauzan Lufti from Team Giant SBS and Masziton Mohd Radzi for Women Open, also from team Giant SBS.
This event was proudly sponsored by Giant SBS, MFG Custom Race Wear, Sports Element Group and Cycling Malaysia as the media partner.

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Bubbly beauty Nehalaxmi Iyer, who mesmerized audience through her acting talent as Saumya in Star Plus much loved show Ishqbaaaz says, she misses shooting for the show and her wonderful team.
Neha, who was paired opposite Leenesh Mattoo in the popular daily, was reportedly asked to leave the show as the makers had planned a new twist in the storyline.
Neha said, "It was a great experience working for Ishqbaaaz. We were like a family off-screen too. We all had a Whatsapp group where we used to chat a lot. We also used to have our lunch together. It was like a second home for us. I miss the show and my co-stars."
She continued, "I miss Surbhi Chandna a lot as we used to share a room, so we became close to each other. One think I like about her is that she is very caring. She has pampered me a lot and was very protective about me. I think I was her favourite (laughs)."
The thespian is utilizing her break time by staying fit. Neha quipped, "I am following a proper workout routine. I like dancing so I am more involved into Zumba. Apart from working out, I am also catching up with my friends."
Furthermore, Neha is of the opinion that looks and talent both are important for an actor. "I think an actor should be presentable. Both looks and talent are important, but I feel playing the character with ease that you are given is more important. Audience should connect with your character as that is more essential," shared the actress
Lastly, when we asked what kind of roles she wish to portray, she averred, "I am not a very choosy kind of a person. I am open to all genres. I think the character is important than the genre."
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Hailing from Cebu City, Philippines, English as a Second Language instructor Samantha Ashley Lo, 26, was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Grand International 2019 on June 29, 2019. In an after pageant interview, she apologized to a reporter for not getting the question in Tagalog and likened her fluency in the language to the internet speed in the area.
"May mga balitang gaganapin daw sa Venezuela ang Miss Grand International (2019)," (There are rumors that Miss Grand International will be held in Venezuela) the reporter told Lo. "Paano mo paghahandaan ito considering na may tensiyon ngayon doon?" (How will you prepare for this considering that there is an ongoing tension there?)
"I'm sorry," Lo responded. "My Tagalog is like wifi here. It's very slow."
Lo's response draw laughter. Since 2014, telecommunications and digital services provider PLDT Inc. has been a Bb. Pilipinas sponsor.
"O, in Venezuela!" Lo said when she understood the question. "I'm very excited because my mother is Cuban so I'm very in touch with my Latin side so I'm excited that I get to go to Venezuela. That's incredible for me."
"I continue to prepare," the newly crowned Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International 2019 added. "This is my first national pageant. This is my first national crown. (I'm) very, very proud of myself, and you know, I just continue to get better, grow stronger and (prepare for) more success to come."
The Bb. Pilipinas 2019 coronation night took place at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Lo was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International 2018 Eva Psychee Patalinjug.
With Quezon City mayor-elect Joy Belmonte as the chairman, the board of judges included Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, James Reid, Daniel Padilla and Nadine Lustre, basketball player Christian Standhardinger, Grab Philippines president Brian Cu, president of Asia at Alorica Inc. Rainerio Borja, ABS-CBN vice president for television Bobby Barrero, Ambassador of Italy to the Philippines Giorgio Guglielmino and Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines Jorge Moragas. In the question and answer portion, Hardinger asked Lo, "What is your best non-physical asset and why do you say so?"
"I believe the best non-physical asset could be your spirit," Lo answered. "I believe that when we have a strong spirit, a strong aura, we shine from within, we spread it. It's a beautiful butterfly effect and I continue to encourage everyone to have positivity and show love."
"There's no need for negativity," Lo continued. "There's nothing productive about it. Let's continue to shine and show love."
Originally from Florida, United States, Lo moved to Cebu City in 2015. Her father is Filipino-Chinese while her mother is Cuban-Nicaraguan.
Watch the interview with Lo and her fellow Bb. Pilipinas 2019 winners here:
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Antonia Santos is a professional coder who believes that free web hosting is the future of the internet.
Antonia recently decided to do whatever it takes to create a full-fledged and the best ever search engine of her own after failing to rank her websites on the top of the Google. Antonia says that most people think and believe that Google is unbeatable and cannot be taken over just like they once thought about the British Empire. Antonia says that Google's arrogance will soon result in its fall just like it happened with the British Empire and is gonna happen with the USA as well. My best wishes are with her and I really hope that she will succeed in her aspirations.
Antonia got into the online business after learning that investing in an online business produces far more revenue on an average than investing in a brick and mortar business. Recently, Antonia visited Las Vegas and she was amazed to learn that most fellow visitors were also online marketers including herself and her favorite – KingHuman.
Although Antonia is busy building the best-ever search engine that the world has ever seen, she still believes that the Social Media Marketing will be far more important than Search Engine Optimization in the near future. Antonia says that Social Media Marketing has already started to show its significance as more and more businesses have started to invest much higher than they did before in Social Media Marketing nowadays.
The thing that Antonia hates the most about the online businesses nowadays is that establishing an online reputation for newbies is far more complex and longer process nowadays than it was ever before.


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Research Question: Are Global business strategies running out of steam in MNCs?
Conclusion & Recommendation:
Global strategy benefits the business in many ways:
Brand Value
Market share
To be able to Compensate of losses
Discussed examples for each:
To be able to compensate from losses:
If a business spread globally and runs well, company can enjoy large profits. Even if company face losses, it can cover due to company's global values and transactions.
In year 2008, Automobile company Hyundai had big loss due to rejection of order from US quality control department. And 27,500 cars were sending back to South Korea due to break issue in cars. Other than company has recovered from this huge loss in less than one year due to company's huge global transactions.
Corporate companies which are adding Global mark on them are not actually global.
Explained according to rugman theory on "Triad Economies" (Rugman, 2001)
Research Question:
Are Global strategies running out of steam?
Yes it is. I have discussed it in presentation with an example from "Triad Economies" theory by rugman and concluded it.
Recommendation from above discussion:
There is a need of well designed organization structures which can work in triad economy as well as in developing countries.
In today's business world, companies which are adding global tags on them are not actually doing global business; companies' are launching their new products in triad economies such as North-America, Europe and Japan. By doing this global companies earn their profits and covers their R&D cost. After some time when these products loss their market in developed economies than company will introduce these products in developing countries and countries under developing line.
Global companies need to develop pure global strategies, rather than always thinking about global business networks. The foreign market can be akin to home market.
By introducing new product in same time, companies can earn huge profit and avoid black-marketing or duplicating.etc
There is a need of developing analytical methods for assessing global drivers of success rather than localization drivers because the former may be more useful in the future in gaining and holding market share.
Explained by giving example of "Coca-Cola"
Global companies should encourage all their managers to think globally, act global– and forget provincial market!
Presentation Experience:
Being a department manager in Sainsbury's, "doing presentation" is my ongoing experience. But doing academic presentation was a challenge for me. I would like to share my experience in under manner:
Theory and data analysing/collocation:
It was a good experience and opportunity to analyse strategies and data of MNCs such as coca-cola, Wal-Mart, apple and blackberry. It was challenging experience to do data collocation on rugman's "triad economies" theory.
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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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SOWFF, v., n. Also sowf, souf(f). ¶sowph. [sʌuf]
I. v. 1. tr. and absol. To sing. hum or whistle softly or under one's breath (s.Sc. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.; Sc. a.1813 A. Murray Hist. Eur. Langs. (1823) I. 347; ne.Sc. 1971).
Sc. 1719 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) I. 213:
[I] bang'd up my blyth auld-fashion'd Whistle, To sowf ye o'er a short Epistle. Edb. 1773 Fergusson Poems (S.T.S.) II. 86:
To sowf a tune I'll never crook my mou. Abd. 1797 Aberdeen Mag. 350:
As lang the lads o' Kyle sall souff his strains. e.Lth. a.1801 R. Gall Poems (1819) 48:
The Scotian Muse . . . wad lead you . . . Wi' her upo' the knowe to lean, An' souf a sang. Ags. 1860 A. Whamond James Tacket 63:
He was humming, or, to use his own words, soufing it ower before he began. Mry. 1870 W. Tester Poems 150:
I sowf'd in my glee. Abd. 1891 T. Mair Arn and His Wife 29:
An' thro' the evenin' — souffin' on At lively Scottish airs. Abd. 1916 G. Abel Wylins 39:
He sowfed himsel' across the brig. Abd. 1929 J. Alexander Mains & Hilly 36:
Fin they sowff them [psalm tunes] owre they fess a smell o' the hedder wi' them.
2. To pant, sob, breathe heavily, snore, snooze, doze (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.); to faint (Mry. 1930); with ower, to die.
Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 124:
Th' unpillow'd crowds that lie Souffin' and sloomin' round. Kcd. a.1847 G. Menzies Poems (1854) 137:
Syne snaps in twa life's brittle link, An' ower we souff. Ags. 1890 A. Lowson J. Guidfollow 82:
They a' disappeared frae my vision, an' I waukened soufing.
3. Of wind, water, etc.: to murmur in a low tone; of a breeze or smoke: to puff gently.
Abd. 1851 W. Anderson Rhymes 75:
The lang ane [chimney] sowfed, though rude the blast. Ags. 1848 Feast Liter. Crumbs (1891) 43:
Souffin' and snellin' the drift it did blaw. Abd. 1865 G. MacDonald Alec Forbes li.:
The water, as it comes murrin', and souffin', and gurglin', on to me. Gsw. 1877 A. G. Murdoch Laird's Lykewake 21:
A blast o' wander'd win' cam' in, An' sowff't roun' aunty's pillow'd heid. Sc. 1933 W. Soutar Seeds in the Wind 35:
An' the strang souffin' o' its braith Sookit me intill it. Bwk.2 1948:
The reek cam sowffin oot.
4. tr. and intr. To move with a rush, to whisk or sweep down, through.
Lnk. 1865 J. Hamilton Poems 102:
An' on the fiel's o' brairdin' wheat Comes souflin' doun the hungry craws. Abd. 1893 G. MacDonald Songs 25:
Up cam the tide and the mune and the sterns, And souft them baith throu a mirksome door!
5. intr. To thump, thud.
n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
One stone is said to souff on another, when dashed upon it.
6. To drink hastily, quaff (Mry. 1818 W. Leslie Agric. Mry. 466; Ayr. 1930).
II. n. 1. A low whistling, singing or humming (Abd. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems Gl., Abd. 1929); a tune.
Ags. 1867 G. W. Donald Poems 265:
Wi' a souff an' a diddle. Abd. 1877 W. Alexander Rural Life 159:
Jock was a deft and willing dancer, and would foot up Ghillie Callum or Highland Fling to his "ain sowff." Ags. 1897 Bards Ags. (Reid) 200:
Garrin' a' my heart thrab wi' the sowf o' its tune.
2. Wheezing, heavy breathing, a snooze, nap, sleep (ne.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 35:
Ten times he turn't frae side to back, Ere he anither souff could tak. Bnff. 1933 M. Symon Deveron Days 37:
Wi' his sowf an' pech an' fosel. Sc. 1935 W. Soutar Poems 30:
I'd wauk Scotland frae her souff.
3. A breath of wind, a breeze.
Sc. 1942 Glasgow Herald (18 July) 2:
The sowff gangs through the fleury grass.
4. A stroke, blow, smack (n.Sc. 1825 Jam.; Abd., Kcd., Ags. 1971).
Abd. 1739 Caled. Mag. (1788) 503:
A menseless man Came a' at anes athort his hinch A sowph.
5. A person's line of thought or action, his way of thinking or living, in phrs. to hear one's souff, to put one off his souff, see quots. (Kcd. 1971).
Sc. 1808 Jam.:
We'll hear his souff, we will learn what strain he is on, what humour he is in, what terms he has to propose. Kcd.2 1944:
Ye winna pit him aff his souff — you won't put him off his normal routine.
6. A copious drink, a draught.
Abd. p.1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shep. MS. 131:
With a souff the stranger's wellcome drank. Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 176:
He pat the bottle till's hehd, an' took a gueede hearty souff.
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Former Harris and Thomson employee Tim Felstead has joined Quantel and Snell as head of product marketing.
In his new role, Felstead has been tasked with driving the alignment of Quantel and Snell's product range and raising awareness of the merged companies' products.
Quantel and Snell VP marketing Neil Maycock said: "Tim has a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be invaluable as we ramp up our presence in the market, and his strategic thinking capabilities will play an important role in shaping the new company into a major international force in the broadcast market."
Felstead has worked in the broadcast industry since 1991 in senior technical, sales and leadership roles with organisations including Thomson, Grass Valley, Harris, ATG Broadcast and most recently Rohde & Schwarz.
He said: "I've been an admirer of Quantel and Snell for many years and I'm absolutely delighted to take up this fantastic opportunity to join the new company at this very exciting stage in its development.
"Quantel and Snell have got great products, great people and great ideas; the company has exciting plans going forward, and I'm looking forward to being part of what will be one of the industry's great success stories."


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American Federation of Teachers
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
AFT Inventory Part II Records
Identifier: LR000348_2
Abstract Contains Series VIII-XIII. Series VIII State publications, 1950s-1963 Series IX, miscellaneous materials 1935-1964 Series X communications to locals, 1934-1963 Series XI memos and mimeographed materials, 1921-1964 Series XII Locals, 1914-1960s Series XIII AFT conventions, 1916-1967
AFT Local 1700: Archdiocesan Teachers Federation (Chicago) Records
Identifier: LR001072
Abstract Files consist of correspondence, memos, reports, lists and other related materials to the unions operations. The collection contains information on contract negotiations and the Seton High School strike in 1968.
AFT Local 698: East Detroit Federation of Teachers Records
Identifier: LR000256
Abstract Teachers of East Detroit, Michigan, were first organized into the American Federation of Teachers in 1942, as members of the Macomb County Federation of Teachers, Local 698. The papers of the EDFT, beginning in 1953, include correspondence, minutes, constitutions, school board policy papers, and material on collective bargaining, co-ops, financial statements, conferences, grievances, merit rating, millage campaigns, strikes, mediation, insurance, retirement, and other matters of interest to...
AFT Office of the President Records
Identifier: LR001553
Abstract Minutes, correspondence, reports, publications covering the president's office of Carl Megel and predominantly Charlie Cogen and David Selden. Important subjects are teacher strikes, contract negotiations, school desegregation, Oceanhill-Brownsville, education legislation, job stress, teacher centers.
The records are divided into two parts.
The records are divided into two parts.
AFT Organizing Department Records
Identifier: LR002654
Abstract The Organizing Department facilitates the growth of local affiliates of the American Federation of Teachers. Under the tenures of David Selden and Albert Shanker, both of whom had extensive organizing experience prior to their respective presidencies, organizing efforts ramped up significantly in the 1960s and 1970s. The AFT was the fastest growing union in the mid-1970s when organizing became a distinct department. The department provides services and resources to state and local affiliates...
AFT Secretary-Treasurer's Office Records
Identifier: LR000348_STO
Abstract Papers covering the activities of various secretary-treasurers of the AFT. The secretary-treasurer oversees departments within the national office, collects per capita dues, responds to affiliates' needs such as strike and collective bargaining assistance, and is closely involved with the AFT Executive Council and the AFL-CIO secretary-treasurers. Part I topics of note include organizing, segregated locals, worker education, international teacher unions, federal aid to education, and academic...
AFT Southern Regional Office Records
Identifier: LR001863
Abstract The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), was founded in 1916 to improve the working lives of teachers through-out the country and has grown to be one of the largest unions in the United States that is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. The southern regional office is one of five satellite offices of the AFT. The southern region represents teachers from elementary school through higher education, paraprofessionals, and school-related personnel who are members of the AFT in the states of Alabama,...
American Federation of Teachers Oral Histories
Identifier: LOH000348
Abstract Between 1985 and 1987, as part of an American Federation of Teachers-sponsored project, oral historian Renee Epstein interviewed leading figures in AFT on signficant aspects of their history with the union. From 2001 to 2009, AFT Archivist Dan Golodner concluded the project. Collection consists of transcripts and recordings of 29 interviews. Topics discussed in Part 1 include the rise of the militant teacher, early collective bargaining and strikes, AFT political structure, Shanker vs. Selden...
American Federation of Teachers Publications
Identifier: LR002613
Abstract The American Federation of Teachers was founded in 1916 and immediately made the American Teacher, published by the New York City Teachers Union, as its official organ. Since then the AFT has published numerous publications that range from organizing tools to professional development materials for its members. It has also published materials dealing with the labor movement, tenure, civil and human rights as well as teaching tools. Official publications of the AFT also spoke directly to the...
American Federation of Teachers Research Department: Contracts
Identifier: LR002886
Abstract The Research Department of the American Federation of Teachers is one of the oldest departments of within the AFT and this particular collection contains collective bargaining contracts negotiated by AFT affiliates and from the NEA, AAUP and other unions that represent teachers in K-16, paraprofessionals, nurses and public employees.
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Local 1560 Records
Identifier: LR001596
Abstract The Cincinnati Federation of Teachers Collection contains information about this unique local of the American Federation of Teachers. The local reformed in 1964 as the Cincinnati Teachers Union and changed its name to the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT) in 1971 and immediately began petitioning for a collective bargaining election. By 1976 the CFT won the election and remained the bargaining union for teachers of Cincinnati. In 1979 Tom Mooney became president and took the union on a...
Cook County College Teachers Union, Local 1600 Records
Identifier: LR002098
Abstract The Cook County College Teachers Union, AFT Local 1600, began to organize the faculty of the City Colleges of Chicago in 1965 and won official recognition in 1966. This collection represents a comprehensive record of the CCCTU's administrative operations, its meetings, strikes, and publications. Also included in the collection are news clippings, photos, videos, and various memorabilia from the CCCTU's history. Personal and official correspondence from the CCCTU's longtime president, Norman G....
Dearborn Federation of Teachers Local 681 Records
Identifier: LR001794
Abstract Part of the national American Federation of Teachers and statewide Michigan Federation of Teachers, the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, was chartered on February 28, 1945. Twenty years later, in1965, Michigan passed the Public Employee Relations Act; a law making organization and collective bargaining legal for public employees. Members of the union serve at four high schools, seven middle schools, 21 elementary schools, a community college and one early learning center within the city of...
Helen Bowers Papers
Identifier: LP001879
Abstract Helen Marie Newman Bowers was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 16, 1908. After graduating from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, she began teaching art in Detroit, Michigan in 1933 and quickly got involved with the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT), Local 231. She left the teaching profession in 1958 to become the executive secretary of the DFT. Together with DFT President Mary Ellen Riordan, Detroit teachers won collective bargaining in 1964. Helen Bowers won duty-free...
Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library / Helen Bowers Papers
Jewell Mills Papers
Identifier: LP000287
Abstract Jewell Mills was active in organizing the Utica Federation of Teachers and was a vice president of the Michigan Federation of Teachers. This collection contains issues surrounding teacher bargaining in the mid-1960s.
Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library / Jewell Mills Papers
Lamphere Federation of Teachers Local 1614 Records
Identifier: LR002131
Abstract Lamphere Federation of Teachers, Local 1614 was chartered by the American Federation of Teachers on July 27, 1965. The local slowly grew to be the sole collective bargaining union for the district's teachers. In 1973 the union went on strike against the district. Later that year the school board filed a lawsuit against the union seeking damages for refusing to bargain in good faith. By 1977 the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a union could not be sued for damages.
Local 1175: Alaska Federation of Teachers Records
Identifier: LR001651
Abstract The Alaska Federation of Teachers Local 1175, originally named the Alaska State Employees Association, formed in 1959 before state employees were allowed to bargain collectively. In 1972 Alaska passed a public employee relation act giving the ASEA the power to bargain for its members. In 1988 the association joined the AFT. The records contain information on the 1978 strike; the decertification and joining of the AFT campaign, membership information, executive board minutes, and legal issues...
Michigan Federation of Teachers Records
Identifier: LR000146
Abstract Part I and II consists of correspondence, minutes, and reports. Subjects include Administrative Board meetings; American Federation of Teachers; conventions; Detroit Federation of Teachers; Executive Council meetings; Haven Hill conferences; legislative lobbying activities; membership campaigns; metropolitan teachers' institutes; Michigan AFL-CIO Council; Michigan Constitutional Convention (1961); teachers' salary and fringe benefits surveys; treasurer reports; White House Conference on...
Oregon Federation of Teachers Records
Identifier: LR001598
Abstract The Oregon Federation of Teachers Collection includes both the papers of the OFT and the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP). The OFT was chartered in June 1952 and during that decade was successful in securing teacher tenure laws. During the 1960s and 1970s the OFT grew in size by organizing more workers in K-12, community college and higher education in faculty, nurses and classified positions. In the 1990s the OFT changed its' name by convention to the Oregon...
Ray Howe Papers
Identifier: LP002130
Abstract Ray Howe was born 30 July 1921. After serving in the Korean conflict, Howe married and began teaching at Lowrey Junior High School in Dearborn Michigan and from 1955-1959 he taught at Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. In 1959 Howe was elected president of the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, Local 681, American Federation of Teachers and served till 1961. Howe began working for the Dearborn Public Schools in the late 1960s in various positions, from principal to deputy superintendent. He took...
Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library / Ray Howe Papers
Robert Nielsen Papers
Identifier: LP001828
Abstract Dr. Robert M. Nielsen was born in Nebraska in 1933. Dr. Nielsen became a professor of mathematics at the University of Delaware. In the late 1960s he was the co-founder of the AFT local for faculty at the university and was president from 1969-1973. In 1973 Nielsen became director of the AFT's colleges and universities department in which he took both aspects of academic professionalism and union professionalism into creating a strong and viable department within the AFT. Dr. Nielsen was...
Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library / Robert Nielsen Papers
Sachs Waldman: Detroit Federation of Teachers Records
Identifier: LR002633
Abstract The law firm Sachs Waldman, Professional Corporation started in October 13, 1922 by Nicholas J. Rothe, considered by many as the first union labor lawyer in Michigan grew to represent the best interest of unions and workers. In 1951 Theodore Sachs joined the firm and was considered one of the best appellate attorneys in the country, under his leadership the firm grew in clientele and personnel. In 1965, the law firm began to specialize in public sector labor and began to represent those unions...
Utica Federation of Teachers, Local 1448 Records
Identifier: LR002422
Abstract The Utica Federation of Teachers Local 1448 records consist of materials that describe beginning stages of this local in Southeast Michigan in the early 1960s and trying to gain a presence in the Utica school district to challenge the Utica Education Association to represent teachers.
Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals Records
Identifier: LR001909
Abstract The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals (WFNHP) is part of the healthcare division of the American Federation of Teachers. The WFNHP began as the Staff Nurses Council of Milwaukee (SNC), which won the right to represent nurses in 1965. Originally, the SNC was affiliated with the American Nurses Association (ANA), but due in part to the ANA's reluctance to participate in collective bargaining, the SNC disaffiliated in 1977. In 1979, the SNC began expanding to include...


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Director: Mike Flanagan
Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Rory Cochrane, Katee Sackhoff
Rating: 4 out of 5 creepy old mirrors for this mind-bending horror masterpiece. With its slow build and intellectual approach to scares, it is certainly a smarter and more subtle supernatural tale that, through its careful and successful editing especially, seeks to play with its audience's sense of perception rather than providing gore.
Oculus, at first, seems like it will be a fairly conventional horror movie in which a mirror haunts a home or possesses its owners. We open with siblings Kaylie and Tim Russell when they're children and in the midst of their trauma, but already here we find we cannot always trust what we're seeing on screen, which is this movie's overall strength and main source of terror. Tim is dreaming this particular moment; having been locked up for 10 years and receiving psychiatric treatment there due to the fact that this trauma actually culminated in him shooting his own father. Now that he is released though, Kaylie has devised an all too elaborate plan to find and destroy the antique evil mirror. By involving Tim in this plan, she threatens all the mental and emotional healing it seems like Tim has finally achieved (and I say "seems" because even issues of mental illness and questions of mental stability are prodded and played with by this film, and I'm sure a case can be made that there's a deeper reading of that possible here).
As mentioned already, the most successful and satisfying formal aspect of the film was definitely its editing. The film ebbs and flows seamlessly and therefore chillingly between past and present narratives until, gradually, the two sets of events have bled so much into each other that our understanding of time and perception of what is real become just as muddled as the characters' own memories, understandings and perceptions. This artfully and ambitiously exceeds non-linearity: this film is a meticulously constructed puzzle whose pieces themselves do not fit together so much as overlap, eventually forming a whole that is satisfyingly deceptive, appropriately complicated and ultimately unclear without ever actually being confusing.
So, maybe a better albeit still cliched analogy for this film would be comparing it to a tapestry, for the way its timelines not only flow separately side-by-side but how the threads of both are then steadily and deliberately woven together, leaving behind no knots or frays but also no discernible pattern either. That is to say, the film is terrifying precisely because of the way it twists and turns without allowing for any temporary resolutions or predictability; it is impossible to tell what is truly happening, and to whom and in what time, which is unsettling to say the least and logically sets up for moments of shock and dread. It is still hard to articulate though why this never becomes confusing so much as it becomes truly and increasingly scary; I can only attribute this fact to the film's careful pacing and editing again and Flanagan's direction overall. The film, even at its most twisted, never feels excessive or silly. It doesn't rely on typical tropes or tricks at all, really, and even the way the supernatural aspects of the mirror manifest themselves lie refreshingly outside many generic norms. The storytelling itself is always simple and easy even when the actual narrative is significantly less so. Again, I'm not sure how Flanagan has pulled off something that feels both classic and unique, both subtle and complex, and both horrifying and truly thought-provoking; but the fact that he has makes this film not only a feat of the horror genre specifically (by moving it forward and elevating it upward), but also of filmmaking itself at its most skillful and effective.


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Yesterday I met with several prospective students and some of their parents. It was a good visit and another reminder that I have pretty much landed in exactly the right job for me. Not only can I lose myself and rhapsodize about the universe for longer than most others want to participate, I am also delighted to meet with people who want to hear me talk about talking about the universe and I could spend all morning in the activity. As I do these visits, however, and we tour my lab I always notice the things around the lab that I forget otherwise, like the pictures of me that students have stuck all over the door and walls. These photos have quotes, things they claim I said one time or another. I am never sure what the prospective families think when they see these things.
When I read one of these little signs yesterday I was reminded of some of the concerns I have raised previously in this space, my wishing more people would want to re-invent the wheel among them. More directly related was my recent observation that I don't care whether Pluto is a planet or not. It is an unnecessary binary, or dichotomy. We talked about something similar in department meeting a few weeks ago – trying to help students recognize that numbers they measure are not "big" or "small" in and of themselves. It matters what they are compared to. Likewise, I try to convince students that an angular resolution or a procedure is not "good" or "bad" in any absolute sense. It is better not to express our results that way.
Beyond these true binaries lie the false dichotomies. We are trained from an early age to absorb these and not really question them. Often people tell me "slow and steady wins the race." This idea is reinforced with a story about a tortoise and a hare. I hope that those who have studied kinematics with me are quick to recognize that, in fact "faster and steady" ALWAYS beats "slower and steady." So it is that I am pretty sure that I did say something like what the students have on the sign below. It seems likely that they were telling me about how they had deduced a way to work smarter at something instead of harder, once again something people often express to me proudly. It turns out that in no way does working smarter preclude working harder. In fact, the two in combination are pretty potent and I think the students recognize it. I am certain, too, that they are pleased I share these delightful insights with them.


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Management Team
AlphaFlightGuru.com is a team of travel professionals and entrepreneurs with over 30 years experience in the industry.
Vladimir MyasnyankinChief Executive Officer
Vlad is the CEO and co-founder of Alpha Flight Guru.
Prior to co-founding Alpha Flight Guru (AFG) and stepping into the role of CEO, Vlad Myasnyankin's most recent venture was the creation and management of Lifetime Investment Company Inc. (LIC), an investment firm focused on acquiring mid-to-large residential commercial buildings in California, Texas, New York and other niche markets across the U.S. At its peak, LIC had approximately 1,000 units across the country with ROIs surpassing industry standards by about 50%.
As he traveled for business, Vlad found that he appreciated the personalized service of a travel agency, but also liked the control of creating his own itinerary online. In 2010, along with other passionate investors, he started Alpha Flight Guru, which is now one of the most recognized international business and first class flight-booking services in the world.
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Yev KhizverPresident
Yev is Alpha Flight Guru's President and co-founder. He is currently running the New York location of Alpha Flight Guru along with VP of Sales, Ben Nayberg.
In 2010, he brought the same entrepreneurial hunger, and his passion of travel and tourism experience to the mix, effectively intriguing investors. Alongside his venture with Vlad, he remained as a regional sales director of WHF Travel Agency from 2009 to 2011. Prior to the start of AFG, Yev worked as a start-up entrepreneur and technology travel consultant from 2007 to 2009.
Yev makes frequent visits to California to check in with the San Francisco office and to visit family and friends. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University, with a B.S. degree focused in Business Administration.
Ben NaybergHead of Sales
Ben is the Vice President of Sales at Alpha Flight Guru running the New York location along with President, Yev Khizver.
As a fellow travel enthusiast and supporter of tech start-ups, Ben joined Alpha Flight Guru at its start in 2010. He began his work on the ground floor assisting in the development of the Guru sales position and the duties it involves. His passion for sales and data driven decisions were influential as the company advanced from its infancy. As the employee numbers have grown over the years, Ben has trained and managed the sales team at the New York location. At the beginning of 2014, he stepped into his new title as VP of Sales now overseeing the sales teams at each location across the country.
Prior to his employment at AFG, Ben worked in consulting and financial services for four years. He is a graduate of Boston University and holds a degree of dual concentration in Finance and Operations & Tech Management.
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Consumer confidence in Singapore has reached its peak in the third quarter of this year, making it the highest in over 12 months.
Nielsen's Consumer Confidence Index report showed more than one-third of Singaporeans (36%) felt that the next 12 months would be a good time to spend.
The study also pointed out a 7% point increase in consumers' outlook on their personal finances, with 57% of Singaporeans viewing the state of their personal finances in the coming 12 months as good or excellent.
Nielsen states that Singapore's Consumer Confidence Index rose four index points to 98 this quarter up from 94 in the second quarter.
Although a majority of Singaporeans said they put their spare cash into savings (64%), the third quarter saw an increase in the number of Singaporeans intending to go for a holiday. The number was five points up to 46%. The number of those interested in investing in stocks and mutual funds also rose by seven points to 32%.
However, consumers in the country are still cautious when it comes to household expenses and are trying to save on utilities, new clothes, out-of-home entertainment, groceries and phone expenses.
"Stocks, mutual funds and higher-return alternatives are looking attractive to investors in Singapore despite uncertainties in the global markets. Singaporeans' unwavering appetite for investments as well as savings continue to signal the financial services industry that the market is welcoming even more wealth management solutions," Joan Koh, managing director, Nielsen Singapore and Malaysia said.
She added the combination of investing and saving indicates a desire to seek ways to preserve and grow their wealth."
Globally, Singapore now ranks 15th in terms of consumer confidence. Consumers in India and Indonesia are the most confident in Asia and in the world.
The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions was conducted 10 August to 7 September 2012. More than 29,000 online consumers in 58 countries throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and North America were polled and in Singapore, the sample size was 512.


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Some of us may know about or know someone who has type 1 diabetes. JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) is a foundation committed to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. First off I wanted to let everyone know this is not a paid advertisement. This is something that is very close to my heart because it affects someone very dear and close to me! My 4 year old niece, Arianna.
She was diagnosed in April 2010. She is a spunky little girl who had to grow up so quickly because of this horrific disease. She was having to have her blood sugar checked numerous times a day by being pricked in the finger, then depending on the number of that having to have even more shots of insulin daily. I can't imagine having to deal with that on a regular basis, let alone a child.
Some great news is that she was recently given an "Artificial Pancreas" which is a pump that gives her insulin through a tube depending on what she eats. Her parents program the box and the pump (artificial pancreas) does all of the work!
Here she is showing off her new pump! :)
Now to the point of this post! JDRF is hosting a Walk to Cure Diabetes on October 1st. My family is trying to help raise money for this amazing cause. Even if you can't donate, please visit the site and share some love! Every little thing counts. Love you all! I couldn't ask for better readers!


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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Raphael Varane
Although I have been, and still am, critical of Real Madrid and Barcelona dominance, the matches are always intense and good football. In this match where a great Real Madrid side defeated FC Barcelona in Barcelona 1-3 one player stood out from the rest: Raphael Varane. He is only 19 years old and plays with such authority that he has taken over from Pepe in central defense. But differently from Pepe, Varane is an elegant and fair players. That he even managed to crown the match with an excellent header (against FC Barcelona's headstrong central defense of Pique and Puyol!), just confirms that we are being witness to the birth of what could become one of the greatest defenders of all time! It will be incredibly interesting to follow him in the future!
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A new baby, a tired mom. What should you get for a gift? How about a mommy and baby gift basket combined! Most likely she has had a baby shower and has enough clothes for a year. Why not get a gift or gifts to help relax the new mom.
This basket is holiday themed since it is a christmas/congratulations gift to the new mom and baby.
Here is a list of what is in the basket for the mom:
- cozy blanket
- cozy socks
- sudoku book
- adult coloring book
- coloring pencils
- book
- hand sanitizer
- hot chocolate packet
- nail polish
- eye mask
- chapstick
- card congratulating the new arrival!
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- a pack of diapers
- travel wipes
- diaper rash cream
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I didn't recognise her at first... what has she done to herself?
She was groomed as a child. I'm sure we've done this one before.
Congratulations to Jezza who's finally made a decision on Brexit.
He's DEFINITELY going to stay sitting on the fence.
Presumably so called, because of her tendency towards bronchitis
His indecision is final...
You really couldn't make it up. Having said that anyone who invests part of their pension in a hare-brained scheme like this can have no complaints when it goes tits-up. If this is a portent of Corbynomics God help us if he gets in...
Sabotage by the Mirror?...
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How many kids does he have though?
How come Wills has been banned from the QPR board? Just received a private message from him saying he has been banned for calling out Eelers crap. Any mods shed any light on the situation?
His choice of language may have slightly crossed the line, knowing Wills.
Why what has he said? I must have missed it? Surely nothing worse than what anyone else has said!!
Really ? FFS.......I await any response with interest
So do I. I must have completely missed something or someone is even more slippery than I thought.
He posted yesterday and it wasn't abusive.......So if true then there must be something more to it I assume.
Apparently he can still post on the prem board. Just banned from qpr!!! I smell a rat
Tell me more ? I'm genuinely confused
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We finally caught up with Rick Ackerman. Turns out he was just a short hop down the road from us. He sees a potential profitable short in stocks with not much downside risk and large potential upside. He thinks a break in stocks is inevitable at some point. They've been going up for five years already. Gold isn't showing much upside potential at the present time, but we're just a black swan away from a major advance. We'll know more about that probably sooner than later.
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Abandoned homes (also known as zombie homes) have a number of negative implications for cities including crime, public safety issues, lower property values, lack of community cohesion, and lower tax revenue – to name a few. AWC has been working to enhance the tools and processes available to cities to address foreclosed or abandoned nuisance homes with and without bank cooperation. This webinar explores existing and new options for cities to address the impacts these properties have on their communities.
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|When she wasn't quoting opera, she was boasting about her lifestyle, her wealth, her holidays around the world. At the same time, she made it clear how much she disliked Alex. She'd asked him several times what he was really doing at Haverstock Hall. Alex shrugged and said nothing - which made her dislike him all the more
—Fiona's arrogance and superiority
Fiona Friend is a minor character appearing in the second Alex Rider novel, Point Blanc. She is the fifteen year old daughter of Sir David Friend, a billionaire who takes Alex Rider in for a week so Alex could infiltrate the Point Blanc Academy under the guise of his son.
|She was going to be beautiful. That much was certain. Trouble was, she already knew it. When she looked at Alex arrogance flashed in her eyes
—Alex's first opinion of Fiona
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Fiona takes an immediate disliking to Alex as soon as he arrives at their family home in Lancashire, saying that having to pretend he is her brother is a "ghastly" notion. She makes no attempt to help him feel welcome, and spends her time with him bragging about her wealth, lifestyle, and holidays around the world, all the while making it clear how she thinks Alex is stupid and a waste of her time - for instance, she says that she doesn't like sharing the pool with "nasty city boys".
Fiona invites him to hunting and shooting with her and her friends, Alex reluctantly agreeing. After a while, annoyed at the way they laugh at him and the brutality he witnesses, he leaves, only to be chased and shot at by the group. Rufus, Fiona's boyfriend, claims Fiona put them up to it. When Alex returns to the house and sees Fiona, she says it was just a "game" and walks away without apologizing. Later, Alex and Fiona go riding, and Fiona takes a short cut through a single train tunnel, Alex reluctantly following her as he couldn't find his way back to the house without her. As they race through the tunnel, Fiona falls off her horse after losing her balance when a cobweb hits her in the face. Alex races back to her and discovers she's broken her ankle. As he helps her up, he feels a vibration letting him know the train is on its way. They just make it out of the tunnel, the train barely missing them, and they fall into the river. After climbing out, Fiona apologises to Alex for her treatment of him because he saved her, that's when her shirt falls open and she suddenly gains a romantic interest in Alex. She tells Alex that he may kiss him for which Alex politely refuses and he says that he would rather kiss the horse that had saved him . However, as Alex leaves the home Fiona walks out determined to cause trouble one last time, forcing Alex to knock her unconscious before she blows his cover to Mrs. Stellenbosch.
Fiona is the vain, spoilt and arrogant daughter of Sir David Friend. She is the result of growing up in an upper-class lifestyle. She is very extremely selfish and inevitably snobbish, immediately disliking Alex Rider for being a Londoner.
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I am researching my fathers WW II experiences and unit.His discharge papers list him as part of the HQS and HQ BATTERY 211th F A BN.He served ETO 11 Aug 44 to 6 NOV 45.I have evidence of Ubach-Palenburg 30 Oct 44 and Mausbach 23 Dec 44 during Rhineland Campaign.During Central Europe Campaign I believe they headed northeast to Buckeburg for the war end.They continued on after that through Hannover, Magdeburg, Erfurt, Wurzburg, and Heilbronn.This evidence is in the form of a map.I cannot find reference to this unit.I believe they we attached to Simpson 9th Army but I cannot prove it.Does anyone know any more ... or possible even have served in this unit?
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What is Leachate / Liquid Fertiliser / Compost Tea?
Thursday, 15 August 2019 | HOTBIN Composting
Water is released during the composting process. In the HOTBIN, much of this water is evaporated and leaves as steam/water vapour through the valve in the lid. However, when there is excess water it will drain down towards the ground, as it does, it dissolves humic compounds from the compost to form a dark brown liquid. This liquid is a liquid fertiliser (leachate) and is sometimes called compost tea - but this term is more accurately used to describe a digester process where all waste is converted to liquid - see compost tea section at end of post.
Do I get liquid with the HotBin?
Be aware things can change dramatically when high water content food waste is added. Each 3-4kg (small 5 litre caddy) of food waste can contain up to 2 litres of water (i.e. a large mixing jug).
If the HOTBIN is not operating at hot composting temperatures 40-60°c, this excess water is not evaporated as steam/water vapour and will drain to the base of the HOTBIN and out through the mesh plate (HOTBIN Mk.1 model) or collect under the base plate ready for draining (HOTBIN Mk.2 and HOTBIN Mini models).
Excess water can lead to the compost/waste becoming saturated (water logged) and this prevents effective aeration. An excess of water is not a good thing in a HOTBIN and will need remedial action.
Can I collect the liquid and use it as a fertiliser?
Yes - you can collect the liquid fetiliser (leachate) and pour onto your plants and soil.
The liquid created by the HOTBIN does not have a high NKP (Nitogen, Potassium, Phosphorus) value so can be used as a fertiliser. The brown odourless liquid will be mainly Fulvic Acid and Humic Acid - both improve the uptake of minerals and can stimulate plant growth. Ensure you have collected an odourless, dark brown liquid. Take care if you have collected a fruity / acidic yellowish liquid, or a black pungent drain like thick slimy goo – see 'why does the leachate smell' below.
How do I collect the liquid fertiliser (leachate)?
With the HOTBIN Mk.2 & HOTBIN Mini the liquid fertiliser (leachate) will collect in the bottom of the HOTBIN under the aeration base plate, this can then be drained off by unscrewing the cap at the bottom of the bin on the right-hand side. You can put a shallow container (a takeaway tub is ideal) under the tap and collect the liquid. You should drain the liquid regularly to avoid too much liquid collecting in the base and spilling out through the mesh plate.
Do not worry if you have a HOTBIN Mk.1 you can still collect the liquid fertiliser (leachate) it will just require more of a DIY solution. Using a shallow container put this if front of the mesh plate at the bottom of the HOTBIN in the middle. Set the tray on the ground and push tight to the mesh plate. Alternatively get a sponge on a tray and set this against the mesh plate (be careful not to fully block the mesh), this will absorb the drips.
You could also place the HOTBIN on a slab and raise this up using some bricks, this allows you to place the container slightly under the HOTBIN ensuring all the liquid is collected including drips. You could also raise the HOTBIN Mk.2 & HOTBIN Mini models up to gain easier access to the collection unit.
You can also let the leachate drain away to soil if this is where the HOTBIN is situated.
Should I dilute liquid fertiliser (leachate) produced by the HOTBIN, what dilution?
No. You do not need to dilute the liquid fertiliser (leachate).
As the liquid fertiliser (leachate) from the HOTBIN does not have a high value of NKP it will not burn the plants and therefore can be used neat. However, if you wish to dilute this to make if go further you can do so.
If your liquid fertilser (leachate) has an odour this an indication that it is anaerobic due to depletion of oxygen, you can leave this it to stand so the bacteria can complete the digestion of the intermediary organic chemicals.
Why does my liquid fertiliser smell? What do I do if it smells?
If the liquid produced by the HOTBIN smells fruity, acidic, or is pale yellow rather than dark brown these are good indicators you have excess water in your HOTBIN and the water is leaching intermediary organic acids out as it drains to the base. These acids are produced in all forms of composting as waste is broken down into ever smaller compounds that bacteria can utilise.
We do not recommend you apply such liquid to plants. Many of these acids can be phytotoxic (bad for plants). If you have collected such liquid, always leave it for several weeks until the bacteria (present in the liquid) consume the acids - it will turn odourless and is then safe to use on your garden.
Liquid that smells is also an indication that the contents of your HOTBIN may be too wet and requires attention to stop the contents from turning anaerobic! You can remedy this by adding in extra shredded paper/cardboard to absorb the moisture and extra woodchip to provide additional aeration in the HOTBIN.
If you have a black liquid that has a pungent drain like odour - the contents of your HOTBIN has gone anaerobic. See how to fix an anaerobic HOTBIN here.
Will the liquid stain my patio?
Whilst the liquid may leave a brown mark on a patio, this will wash off in the rain or with a stiff brush (and washing up liquid if necessary) as it is water soluble. Please note you will often see small amounts of water and wetness around the base of the bin - especially in the morning - this is just the steam condensing and running down the unit and should not be confused with liquid seeping from behind the mesh plate.
What is Compost Tea?
Compost tea is used to describe the liquid produced during anaerobic digestion where the goal is to convert all the waste to liquid. This liquid contains all the original plant nutrients but very little humic compounds. Whilst there are some aerated compost tea processes, most compost teas occur as a result of anaerobic digestion (e.g. Bokashi liquid).
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The Dark Knight Rises star Tom Hardy will present a new two-part ITV documentary on wildlife poaching in Africa.
In Poaching Wars, Hardy looks at the damage being inflicted on Africa by a ruthless and voracious poaching industry. He travels to South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania and uncover the truths about why poaching has reached these crisis levels and to see what can be done to stop the killing.
The documentary is a co-production between Burning Bright Productions and Hardy's production company, Hardy, Son & Baker.
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Cameroon, Chad, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have all seen large-scale elephant slaughter and throughout the rest of Africa, both rhino and elephant are being killed in alarming numbers, bringing both species to the brink of extinction.
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Aquaculture could be the solution to undernourishment and malnutrition in Africa.
As the population grows throughout Africa and the world, we need to find new and inventive ways to feed everyone, and aquaculture might be an affordable and efficient way to accomplish the task. Aquaculture is the act of breeding, growing and harvesting a variety of animals and plants in numerous types of water environments — the ocean, lakes, rivers and ponds. This produces sport fish, baitfish, sea vegetables, algae, fish eggs and more, but most importantly, it produces food.
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In statistics from 2014-2016, in sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 233 million people were hungry or undernourished — and, as the population grows, that number will grow with it. But with advances in food production, the amount of individuals who fall into the undernourished category can be greatly reduced.
Aquaculture plays a role in reducing the amount of hungry individuals by providing a relatively inexpensive protein source. Fish also contribute fatty acids that keep our brain and heart healthy. With wild populations of fish dwindling because they have been commercially exploited, aquaculture gives us the opportunity to continue to produce and consume fish on a level that is sustainable for the population growth.
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Different Types of Aquaculture
There are several different types of aquaculture. Mariculture is the cultivation of fish in the open ocean, in enclosures or in tanks filled with saltwater. Flounder, whiting, shellfish and algae are often the species grown in this sector. There is also algaculture, which produces various types of algae, generally microalgae, which can then be used for various commercial purposes.
In Africa, the largest aquaculture practice has been for a new strain of tilapia, and the practice has led to feed research and ways to make the fish grow faster and become more nutritious. Another benefit of aquaculture is the fact that it requires less resources than other types of agriculture. This makes it possible for anyone to learn the skills to be an aquafarmer.
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In June 2017, a conference will be held in Cape Town to highlight the benefits and needs for aquaculture in Africa and the potential the practice has to help various people throughout the continent.
Other associations, including the African Association of Agricultural Economists, have partnered with various organizations to ensure the success and sustainability of aquaculture for disadvantaged communities in Africa. The goal is to find ways to improve policies and productivity when it comes to aquaculture.
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Experts expect aquaculture in Africa to grow over the next decade. The industry is expected to be of particular help in feeding communities where wild fish populations have dwindled. It will also employ locals to work at the farms, including women. Creating jobs means the potential to turn low-income areas into economically stable regions that support families.
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You may not know it, but a leaky toilet could be costing you hundreds of dollars a year in water bills. It is estimated that about 15% to 20% of all toilets spring leaks at one time or another, and more than that of you live in an old home. It could be as a result of faulty valves, corrosion, faulty flappers or more. Leaky toilets are a bit harder to detect than leaky taps – the leak springs from the cistern and into the bowl. In rare case the leak can end up on the floor. Your toilet can be leaking for months before you realize it, but there is a simple test that you can perform to determine whether you have a problem or not. Simply put a bit of dye in the cistern and then wait for about 20 minutes. If the water in the bowl changes color then it is proof that you have a leaky toilet and it is time for toilet repair.
Sometimes the problem is quite simple and with a few DIY steps you can fix it yourself. You should start by looking for the source of the leak. This is a very important step. If you proceed to try and do repairs before you determine where the leak is coming from you could make the problem worse. Determining the source of the leak will require some patience and observation on your part. The first place you should check is the nuts that connect the tank or cistern to the bowl – this is one of the most common reasons why toilets leaks. If these nuts have come lose the tank is no longer held in place, but if you tighten them the problem should disappear. If the nuts are old and rusty you may want to replace them with new ones. Shut of the source of water into the tank, take out one of the nuts and take it to your local repair parts supplier so that you can get the exact same nuts.
Sometimes the problem is the washers – these are made of material that eventually wears out and dries so it is no longer able to keep water in place. Replacing washers is not very hard. You will need to remove the nuts that hold the washer in place and then take the washer out and replace it with a new one. Another common reason for a leaky toilet the float – it is used to keep the cistern from overfilling, and if it is lose or too long you will have water spilling to the floor. Fortunately this one is also simple to fix – using an adjustable wrench make sure that the ball is tightly in place and if the arm is too long shorten it and then screw it back in. Be careful not to make it too short otherwise no water will flow into your cistern.
If you are not very good with Do-it-Yourself projects this may all sound like more than you are willing to handle, so it is best to call in a toilet repair professional. A good plumber will diagnose and fix the problem in no time at all.
It is good practice to call in a toilet repair plumber for maintenance at least once a year – it ensures that all the toilets in your home are in good order at all times, and there is no risk of leaks.


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I'm very happy to have picked up a 2004 XC70 with 124k miles today. Great shape, no rust, very clean interior. Looks almost brand new. I purchased from a small dealer in the area that almost exclusively buys and sells this era XC70 so I am confident I made a good choice. Timing belt was done as well as transmission fluid.
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Fuel, what octane? Seller said I can stick with the 87, but I remember reading elsewhere that the XC70 and most Turbo equipped engines in general like a higher octane.
Oil? Right now it has conventional. Should I switch to synthetic at my next change? I know some folks advise against switching on higher mileage engines, but 124k doesn't seem too high to me and maybe it'd be better to make the switch now if I'm going to.
On that note, should I follow the maintenance minders in the vehicle, or setup a custom schedule? For the last 10 years I have been driving a Honda Fit that is super reliable and I only follow the built in maintenance minders.
Finally, anyone know of any cool uses for the built in nav system? It's obviously a bit dated, but I am wondering if there are any mods that allow a phone or other device to be connected to the screen. I could imagine something cool using a Raspberry Pi or something along those lines....


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Despite suffering his first DNF of the season last July 13 at the Carmona Race Track in Cavite, Herbert Lopez of Team NHK-Racewell still leads the 2104 Shell Advance MotoIR Championships Presented by Honda. In the race, Lopez's MotoIR racebike suffered a rare mechanical failure after only three laps. The thrilling race was won by MTRT-Honda's Paul Mark Doblada who also took Pole Position. It was Doblada's first win in the regular MotoIR season since winning his debut MotoIR race in last year's MotoIRGP2 at IRGP7, also held at the same track. With his win Doblada moves into second place in the championships with 76 points, 10 points behind Lopez going into the 6th round of the championship as the field heads back to the high speed track of Clark Speedway this Sunday August 3. They are closely followed behind by two-time defending MotoIR champion Rizaldy Canare (Team NHK-Racewell), MotoIRGP1 winner Anthony Roman (KYT-Castrol-Dushop),Brian Ortile (Petron-RaceAce), IRGP Champion Masato Fernando (KYT-Spec V) and Dustin Esguerra (MLW-ZEBRA)
Meanwhile, the MotoIR2 Championship continues to be dominated by Gio Adriano (KYT) who won four out of five races so far. He lost the last race to MTRT-Honda's Robert Matthew Ramos who now lies second in MotoIR2 standings. Ramos meanwhile leads the Shell Advance MotoIR Youth Cup followed closely by Gian Carlo Mauricio who will make a comeback on Sunday after suffering a huge high-side crash last June 29 at Clark.
The 9-race 2014 Shell Advance MotoIR Championship Presented by Honda is also sup[ported by Racing Boy, FDR, Bridgestone and Vee Rubber. Now on its third season, the championship is organized by InsideRACING and sanctioned by teh Underbone and Scooter Racing Association (USRA).


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