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News Update - Elastin and Earthworms
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Meera - This is the April edition of the Diamond Light Source Podcast with me, Meera Senthilingam and this month we're attracting your attention with magnetic forces as we explore the atomic nature of magnetism. But, before we continue luring you down to the atomic scale, let's join Sarah Boundy from Diamond's Communications Team to find out what's been happening at the facility over the past couple of months, starting with a particularly notable visitor.
Sarah - Yes, in the middle of March we had a visit from David Willets who is the Minister for Universities and Science. He toured the synchrotron and met Diamond scientists and representatives from some of our industrial partners; that included GlaxoSmithKline, Rolls Royce, Evotech and Infinium UK and whilst he was here he officially inaugurated Phase 3, so that's our next 10 beamlines which he said he was delighted to confirm the funding for and he also said that Diamond is one of the really great scientific research facilities, not only in Britain, but around the world.
Meera - Well it's good that he met some of the scientists that are based here at Diamond because you've had some interesting papers published recently as well?
Sarah - Yes our publications database is going strong. We've now got over 1,250 published papers there. A recent highlight is work carried out on I22, that's our non-crystalline diffraction beamline, and the work was published in the American Journal PNAS - the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Texas, Cardiff and Sydney used Diamond as well as the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France and the Advanced Photon Source in Chicago and they were using the X-ray facilities to determine the structure of Tropoelastin, that's the main component of Elastin, which is what allows tissues in humans and other animals to stretch. For example, when the lungs expand and contract for respiration, or when arteries widen and narrow over the course of a billion heartbeats, it's elastin that helps them to do this.
Meera - and what did they find out about its structure?
Sarah - They discovered that tropoelastin is a curved, spring like material which can extend to 8 times its initial length and return to its original shape with no loss of energy.
Meera - I guess this could have applications in synthetic polymers to make elastics?
Sarah - Well yes, elastics are used in applications as diverse as clothing, vehicles, tissue engineering and even space travel, so understanding how the structure of tropoelastin creates its exceptional elastic properties could enable the development of synthetic elastin-like polymers with potentially wide ranging potentials and benefits.
Meera - As well as this research, there's been more developments in a topic that we've covered in the past about metal-munching earthworms?
Sarah - Yes, previously on the podcast we've heard from Mark Hodson from the University of Reading who's looking at the potential of earthworms as eco warriors, cleaning up toxins from contaminated soil. So he and his colleagues have published their latest findings using I18 which is our microfocus spectroscopy beamline. They were looking at tiny granules which were not quite 1 mm long and they were granules of calcium carbonate which is actually the main component of snail shell. These granules are excreted by earthworms that have been living in lead-contaminated soil. The group found that the excreted granules contained a substantial amount of lead meaning that the earthworms are able to ingest the lead which is then excreted out as a insoluble metal carbonates, potentially immobilising the metal and making it less available to plants.
Meera - So giving them a use in lead contaminated sites then?
Sarah - The granules did pick up a lot of lead, but the problem is that the granules are so small, they pick up less than 1% of the lead from the soil. So although the earthworms can survive in these toxic environments, the granules won't have a big impact on lead.
Meera - So what's next then, what could those be used for?
Sarah - The next step is to leek at different elements within the granules such as strontium and zinc. They might be concentrated more heavily and have more of an effect.
Meera - As well as the papers being published by scientists working here, they do need access to beamlines. What new beamlines have been developed?
Sarah - So we've had first light on I20, that's our X-ray spectroscopy beamline, also known as LOLA. It's going to be our 3rd spectroscopy beamline and our twentieth operational beamline when it comes online later this year. I20 will be used for chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and material sciences.
Meera - So spanning a wide range of disciplines. And lastly what about outreach, that's something you're always doing here at Diamond.
Sarah - At the end of February we took part in the Oxfordshire Science festival and we've just got back from the Big Bang Fair in London. We had some great hands-on activities that helped to explain how out magnets work in the machine and what kind of research Diamond is used for.
Meera - And what about regular members of the public wanting to visit Diamond. When's the next Inside Diamond day?
Sarah - The next Inside Diamond day is coming up really soon, but as usual it is already fully booked. The next available date is in June and people can find out more on our website.
Meera - Sarah Boundy from Diamond's Communications team.


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Syrian, Iranian backed militias advance in border area near Israel
Syrian army forces supported by Iranian-backed militias pushed deeper into the last rebel-held enclave near a strategic border area with Israel and Lebanon in a new expansion of Tehran's influence in the war-torn country.
The army and the Shi'ite forces advanced east and south of the Sunni-rebel held bastion of Beit Jin backed by some of the heaviest aerial bombing and heavy artillery shelling since a major assault began over two months ago to seize the area, rebels said.
The Syrian army said it had encircled the village of Mughr al Meer at the foothills of Mount Hermon as troops moved towards Beit Jin amid fierce clashes.
The enclave is the last rebel bastion left in the south west of Damascus known as the Western Ghouta that had since last year fallen under government control after months of heavy bombing on civilian areas and years of siege tactics that forced rebels to surrender.
A western intelligence source confirmed rebel reports that Iranian-backed militias including the Lebanese Hezbollah terror group were playing a major role in the ongoing battles.
"The Iranian backed militias are trying to consolidate their sphere of influence all the way from southwest of Damascus to the Israeli border," said Suhaib al Ruhail, an official from the Liwa al Furqan rebel group that operates in the area.
Worried by Iran's expanding influence in Syria after the defeat of ISIS, Israel has in the last few weeks stepped up its strikes against Iranian targets inside Syria.
Early this month an Israeli strike on a base near Kiswah, south of Damascus was widely believed to be an Iranian military compound.
In December, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's policy that it would not allow Iranian military entrenchment in Syria in a speech the Saban Forum in Washington, a day before Israel allegedly attacked an Iranian base in Syria.
"We will not allow a regime hell-bent on the annihilation of the Jewish state to acquire nuclear weapons. We will not allow that regime to entrench itself militarily in Syria as it seeks to do for the expressed purpose of eradicating our state," Netanyahu said in English in the pre-taped speech.


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Someone posted this question on our facebook page:
Hey moms! How do you handle fitting "everything" in?! I'm not keeping up with cleaning the house. I'm crazed with school work. And I'm trying to get my nail wrap business running and I'm struggling to figure out how to fit it all in. Anyone else go through this?!!! I'm sure everyone….but, tips?
Here is my response:
1. Adopt a new value. The value of doing LESS not more. Sometimes we get so addicted to the business of life that we don't know how to slow down. If your worth comes from being busy try on this new value and see how it feels. Even it it is uncomfortable at first to do less (for example, don't clean the house and instead take a nap) do it anyway.
2. Observe in your life what flows. What experiences give you flow? Flow can be loosely defined as complete absorption and immersion in an activity you are actively participating in, usually something that is challenging and stretching your own skills. What gives you a sense of flow? Is it painting, reading a difficult book, cooking a new recipe, playing your favorite sport? Take mental note of the activities that give you flow, and consciously aim to do more of them. Notice how when you are in flow you are not feeling "crazed." You are calm and happy.
3. Transform routine tasks. Nearly all of us have routine daily tasks that most of us would consider boring or tedious–such as brushing your teeth, washing the dishes, doing the laundry or commuting to work. Find a way to create microflow within these seemingly mundane activities that will keep your mind thoroughly engaged in the moment instead of shutting off to "screensaver mode" or going over your mental and endless todo list. For example, you could solve puzzles in your head, draw cartoon characters, tap melodies to favorite songs, or compose funny limericks.
4. Practice smart leisure. What do you do in your leisure time? Do you do something that engages your talents and skills, or do you simply veg out in front of the computer checking Facebook or watching TV? Though we all need some time to veg out after a long day of work, the vegging out time can perhaps be done in forty-five minutes or less. Use your limited leisure time to explore new possibilities in your life, educationally enrich yourself, pursue a hobby–essentially something that truly makes your leisure time worth it.
5. Do smart work. How do you see your job? Do you see it simply as a means to an end as a way to financially support yourself? Can you imagine seeing your job as a calling or a small part of a greater whole that benefits people's lives? Studies show that people who see their jobs as fulfilling and beneficial to many people tend to be happier than people who simply see their work as a mere job. Though you may not be in your dream job at the moment, imagine how you can view your job differently in a more positive light. How does your job help others? What important life skills is this job teaching you? How are you part of a greater whole? How can you apply a more positive attitude to your work habits and your work relationships?
6. Savor and reminisce with family and friends. Get in the habit of savoring and reminiscing life's joys with friends and family, as life's joys are multiplied when shared with another loved one. Take the time this week to reminisce about a positive memory with a close friend, family member and other loved ones. By vividly recreating past positive memories, you conjure abundant positive emotions–such as joy, accomplishment, amusement, contentment and pride (therefore, feeling less overwhelmed.) By extracting positive emotions from the past, you are strengthening your present relationships and creating the foundation for future positive memories as well.
7. Make a point to take pleasure in your senses. How can we become more mindful of the moment? One action step is to take pleasure in the senses more. Make a conscious point to extract pleasure from everyday pleasures, wonders and moments. Admire the flowers in the vase when you are eating breakfast. Enjoy the warmth of the afternoon sun when you are walking outdoors. Revel in the aroma of a cafe when you are enjoying a cup of coffee with a friend. In addition to enjoying the fleeting moments, you may also want to make a point to make eating more pleasurable by making it a ceremonial occasion with attractive lighting, minimal distraction and an eye-pleasing arrangement. By feeling joy in fleeting sensory pleasures, we are more rooted to the present than dwelling too much in the past or the future.
8. Create a savoring album. Begin creating an album dedicated to special memories and beautiful life moments. You can have photos of loved ones, cherished vacation spots and include personal mementos. This is so that you have something to turn to whenever you want to reminisce about a happy memory or boost your mood when you are feeling down. Keep it in a special place and make a point to look at the album only every once in a while, as seeing it every day will diminish the impact it has on your happiness.
"Doing it all" is such a juicy topic. Do you want to discuss it more with others that are struggling to keep in together? Join us on the facebook page or leave a comment below.


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Lilaburn Says No to Vape Shops
By: Angela garrity
11 Alive reports that Lilburn City Council has chosen to pass on vape shops looking to open within the Georgia town. The new ordinance does not exclusively move shops out of town but does impact businesses looking to sell vaping products to only using 25% of its space for that purpose.
City Manager Bill Johnsa says although they have not seen it directly impact Lilburn, they are jumping ahead of what could be a problem. The misconception he has of the situation is added by his statement of, "What you tend to see is the congregation of teenagers hanging out at these stand-alone shops."
According to Johnsa, Lilburn has had inquiries from people looking to set up vape shops in the area. He says as long as they follow the new ordinance, he is okay with them setting up shop.
David Higgabotham owner of Higgy Cigs and President of the Georgia Smoke-free Association said, ""If anything, they need to shut down the Dollar General, Family Dollar, they need to shut down Walgreens. Vape shops aren't the problem; we are against selling to minors. This ordinance is attacking shops that don't sell real tobacco products."
Higgabotham believes the reason why more cities are approving ordinances such as this one is that vape shops often get confused with smoke shops that sell vape as well.
For the vape shops that already exist in Lilburn, they are safe as long as they don't shut down or change ownership.
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If you have a deck on your house then one of the best things about it is being able to go out there to sit and relax or to have a BBQ with your friends and family. But if your deck doesn't look its best you may not be so sure about inviting everyone over, right? The best deck paint is going to fix that problem for you by making sure your deck looks just the way you want it to, whether that's a nice stain, a bright, fun color or anything else you might want.
Table of Contents
- Buying Deck Paint
- Behr Premium Wood Finish
- KILZ Over Armor Coating
- KILZ Interior/Exterior Porch & Patio Paint
- Ready Seal 120 Wood Stain
- KILZ Exterior Waterproofing Wood Stain
Buying Deck Paint
The key to finding the best deck paint is in looking at several different features. We'll look at things like longevity and quality in a minute, as well as different types of paint or paint versus stain. That way you can make the decision about what you really want for your deck. Of course, we'll also take a look at what we think are some of the best options, which will provide a great canvas for your next get-together. After all, that's the whole point of having a deck, right? Looking for more on restoring? Here is our ultimate guide for deck resurfacing.
Quick Overview: Our Best Deck Paints Choices
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Behr Premium Wood Finish
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The Behr Premium Wood Finish is a deck paint that is ideal for decks, fences, and siding. This premium deck wood finish has a redwood tone that gives you just the right mix of red and brown for any of your outdoor wood surfaces. The 1-gallon canister also provides waterproofing protection and all-weather protection against rain, sun, snow, and ice. It's even guaranteed for 4 years when used as a deck paint and 6 years when used on fences and siding. All you have to do is paint it on and let it sit for 4 hours. After that, the rain won't bother it and your painted deck will look great.
Buy An Acrylic Based Deck Paint?
This acrylic based formula is simple to clean but also gets you the quality and longevity that you get with oil-based products. It paints on easily and can be removed just as easily as well, needing only water to get it off. You'll also be able to paint the same color and tone over all of your wood products around the house, making sure you get a great match and an ideal look. With this acrylic based deck paint can you can rest assured you have quality and style.
Facts and Features of Behr Premium Wood Finish
- 1 gallon can
- Guaranteed 4 years on decks
- Guaranteed 6 years on fences and siding
- Acrylic based formula
- Easy to clean
- Works on most wood surfaces
KILZ Over Armor Coating
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This 1 gallon can of texture deck paint is great for both wood and concrete. It's available in three different colors, gray, brown and red and because of the texture, it's highly durable. The 100% acrylic resin formula is an advanced solution that provides you with a great surface to hide all of the imperfections and cover cracks. It's one of the best deck paint options for ran down as well as cracked wood in either a horizontal or vertical fashion and even work on composite surfaces.
A Paint Designed to Fill Cracks
Designed for cracks up to ¼" in size, it also creates a textured finish that is slip resistant and therefore safer for you and your family. With just one can you'll get up to 75 square feet of coverage though you'll want two coats to get full coverage. Super easy to apply, it cures completely in 72 hours and will then be able to revive and protect your deck. KILZ Over Armor Coating paint is resistant to cracking and peeling. This paint is also mildew resistant once it's completely cured. This paint is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about the rain, the snow or anything else. KILZ Over Armor Coating even comes with a limited warranty that says you don't need to worry about your painted deck.
Facts and Features of KILZ Over Armor Coating
- 1 gallon can
- 75 square foot coverage
- Covers cracks up to ¼"
- Textured for a non-slip finish
- Mildew resistant, waterproof and resistant to cracks and peeling
- Limited warranty
KILZ Interior/Exterior Porch & Patio Paint
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If you are in the market to buy interior or to buy exterior porch paint, this one gallon can of deck paint comes in two different shades of gray to give you a great look for any deck. It's made with acrylic and provides a low-luster enamel surface as well. It's designed to last on your deck, a porch, siding or even floors as well as being great for different weather conditions. Even if you have previously primed surfaces or even painted surfaces this paint works smoothly and provides you with an even finish that dries in a single hour.
An Easy to Apply Deck Paint
All you need to apply the paint is a roller or brush or even an airless sprayer. Even better, with just 1 can of the paint, you can cover up to 400 square feet of surface area on smooth surfaces. There's a limited warranty included with the paint as well so you know that it's going to last for an extended period of time. Mildew resistant and resistant to scuffing, fading, cracking and peeling it's a great way to get longevity out of the surface.
Facts and Features of KILZ Interior/Exterior Porch & Patio Paint
- 1 gallon can
- Up to 400 square feet of coverage
- Two colors of gray available
- Mildew and scuff resistant
- Limited warranty
- Dries in one hour
Ready Seal 120 Wood Stain
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We love this choice as one our best deck paints to buy for the money for a number of reasons. The Ready Seal 120 Wood Stain is a deck paint that is available in several different colors. This 1-gallon stain is great for anything that you want. The Ready Seal Wood Stain doesn't require any type of primer. The fact that primer paint isn't needed when you buy deck paint like this, makes it even easier to apply. You can even use a sprayer, roller or brush and there's no reason for back brushing or even wet-line application. Even better, it can be applied in just about any temperature, so you don't have to worry about the weather when you want to get things done.
A Deck Stain that is a Sealant at the Same Time
This deck stain is actually a sealant and a stain at the same time which is completely oil-based and semi-transparent. Not only that but it can minimize the amount of maintenance that you need including UV blocking, waterproofing, and mildew resistance. This deck stain is great for just about any surface. This deck stain permeates into the deck more completely to get a long-lasting look. Because it's designed to work directly into the texture and grain of the wood it can create a unique style and cover a large section of space all at once.
Facts and Features of Ready Seal 120 Wood Stain
- 1 gallon can
- No primer required
- Works with any type of brush or application
- Includes sealant
- UV blocking, waterproofing, and mildew resistant
- Works on most surfaces
KILZ Exterior Waterproofing Wood Stain
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This waterproofing wood stain is great for any type of wood and comes in three different colors so you can use it as a deck stain, stain for fences or stain for siding. It's 100% acrylic and cleans easily with water so you don't have to worry about mistakes. This is a deck stain that is designed to work on weathered or unsealed wood surfaces it's a semi-transparent stain that works great even in terrible conditions. It's great for rain, mildew, sun, and snow, so you don't need to worry about conditions outside.
Buy An Easy to Apply Wood Deck Stain
You'll get a full coat for up to 250 square feet and you don't need to worry about loose fibers in the wood. All you need to do paint it on and give it 24 hours to dry before applying the second coat or sanding lightly to remove fibers. Use any type of applicator to apply it and trust you're getting high quality from the Paint Brand of the Year from 2015. You'll have a beautiful finish that lasts against UV damage and even comes with a guarantee for 3 years on decks and 5 years on fences and siding. That means you don't need to worry about longevity or even about maintenance for at least 3 years. Your deck will continue to look great.
Facts and Features of Ready Seal 120 Wood Stain
- 1 gallon can
- 100% acrylic
- UV and mildew resistant
- Covers up to 250 square feet for the first coat
- Covers up to 500 square feet for the second coat
- Guaranteed up to 3 years on decks
- Guaranteed up to 5 years for fences and siding
Features that Matter
Deck Paint vs. Deck Stain
When determining whether to use a deck stain or a deck paint you first thing to figure out is what you're actually planning to do. Many people refer to 'painting' their deck but actually mean that they want to stain it instead. If you're looking to get rid of the wood look entirely then a paint is the better way to go. If you want your deck to still look like wood then a stain is the better way to go. Of course, there are other reasons to consider one over the other as well, but this is the basic first step.
We Recommend that You Buy a Deck Stain
In general, we recommend that you use a deck stain rather than a deck paint because of the way that the two different applications work in the wood. A deck stain actually soaks into the wood and, once sealed, can keep out moisture and expand or contract with the deck boards. On the other hand, a deck paint sits on top of the surface and never really soaks into the wood. As a result, deck paint actually chips and flakes very easily. This chipping and flaking happens because of moisture and because of the normal expanding and contracting of the deck boards throughout the year. Your paint ends up looking quite worse for wear in the end.
Oil Paints vs. Acrylic Paints and Stains
Once you've made a decision about painting or staining your deck you need to know what type you should you buy to stain a deck. With so many options out there it can be difficult to figure out which way to go. If you're looking at longevity and the overall quality that you're going to get oils can be a better option. With acrylic, as it starts to get old and to wear it will chip because the stain or paint doesn't soak in quite the same way. With oil based versions the oil sinks into the wood and soaks into all of the fibers. As it starts to get old it will actually fade rather than chipping. While that still doesn't look great, you do at least get an even look.
If you have ever needed to buy deck paint or deck stain before, then you should stick to the type of deck paint or deck stain that you've used. If you started with an acrylic based coating then stick with acrylic. If you started with an oil based coating then continue to buy oil-based deck coat . Since one (acrylic) is water based and the other (oil) is clearly oil based the two don't like to coexist if you try to coat one with the other. That means you'd have a mess or you'd have to spend the time to fully remove the old coating to put down a new one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to seal my deck after I use deck paint or deck stain?
Absolutely. Sealing your deck makes sure that you have the best deck paint or deck stain that has a bit more of a water-repellent coating and helps to better adhere the deck stain to the wood. With either option (deck paint or deck stain) you're going to get more longevity out of a sealed deck than an unsealed one.
How often will I have to refinish my deck?
In general, you'll need to refinish the deck every 2 to 4 years if you stain it and may need to renew every 1 to 2 years if you opt for painting. Of course, you can let it go a little longer if you like because all that's going to happen is your paint is going to start peeling or your stain is going to start fading and you may have a bit of water getting through as your sealant wears out as well. The longer you go the more work it's going to be for you to get it back in shape.
Using One of the Best Deck Paints or Deck Stains is Your Decision
If you're thinking about finishing your deck then the first thing to do is consider using deck paints versus deck stains. Once you decide if you are going to use a deck or a stain, you'll be able to weigh out the pros and cons for yourself and decide if a deck paint or a deck stain is best for you. With a deck paint or deck stain, you'll have a great look but you will have more options on colors if you want to go with a paint. Only you can decide which way works best for your outdoor space.


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For a generation now, school reform has meant top-down mandates for what students must be taught, enforced by high-stakes standardized tests and justified by macho rhetoric — "rigor," "raising the bar," "tougher standards."
Here's a thought experiment. Suppose that next year virtually every student passed the tests. What would the reaction be from politicians, businesspeople, the media? Would these people shake their heads in admiration and say, "Damn, those teachers must be good!"?
Of course not. Such remarkable success would be cited as evidence that the tests were too easy. In the real world, when scores have improved sharply, this has indeed been the reaction. For example, when results on New York's math exam rose in 2009, the chancellor of the state's Board of Regents said, "What today's scores tell me is not that we should be celebrating," but instead "that New York State needs to raise its standards."
The inescapable, and deeply disturbing, implication is that "high standards" really means "standards that all students will never be able to meet." If everyone did meet them, the standards would just be ratcheted up again — as high as necessary to ensure that some students failed.
The standards-and-accountability movement is not about leaving no child behind. To the contrary, it is an elaborate sorting device, intended to separate wheat from chaff. The fact that students of color, students from low-income families and students whose first language isn't English are disproportionately defined as chaff makes the whole enterprise even more insidious.
But my little thought experiment uncovers a truth that extends well beyond what has been done to our schools in the name of "raising the bar." We have been taught to respond with suspicion whenever all members of any group are successful. That's true even when we have no reason to believe that corners have been cut. In America, excellence is regarded as a scarce commodity. Success doesn't count unless it is attained by only a few.
One way to ensure this outcome is to evaluate people (or schools, or companies, or countries) relative to one another. That way, even if everyone has done quite well, or improved over time, half will always fall below the median — and look like failures.
Consider widespread complaints about a supposed epidemic of "grade inflation" in higher education, a claim often accompanied by indignant expostulations about young people's sense of entitlement. The reality is that even if more students today really are getting A's — arguably a dubious claim if we look at transcript data rather than self-reports, by the way — that doesn't prove these grades are inflated.
But here's the key point: Many critics don't even bother to assert that grades have risen over time or are undeserved. They simply point to how many students (in a given class or school) get A's right now, as if a sufficiently high number was objectionable on its face.
As Richard Kamber, a philosopher at the College of New Jersey, sees it, "If grades are to have any coherent meaning, they need to represent a relative degree of success."
The goal, in other words, isn't to do well but to defeat other people who are also trying to do well. Grades in this view should be used to announce who's beating whom. And if the students in question have already been sorted by the admissions process, well, they ought to be sorted again. A school's ultimate mission, apparently, is not to help everyone learn but to rig the game so that there will always be losers.
This makes no sense in any context. Perhaps, for example, we can justify rating states or nations based on the quality of their air, health care or schools, but ranking them is foolish. Relative performance tells us nothing of interest because all of them may be shamefully low — or impressively high — on whatever measure we're using. Comparative success just gives the winner bragging rights ("We're No. 1!"). And again, it creates the misleading impression of inevitable, permanent failure for some.
But boy, do we love to rank. Worse, we create artificial scarcity by giving out awards — distinctions manufactured out of thin air specifically so that some cannot get them.
Framing excellence in these competitive terms doesn't lead to improvements in performance. Indeed, a consistent body of social science research shows that competition tends to hold us back from doing our best. It creates an adversarial mentality that makes productive collaboration less likely, encourages gaming of the system and leads all concerned to focus not on meaningful improvement but on trying to outdo (and perhaps undermine) everyone else.
Most of all, it encourages the false belief that excellence is a zero-sum game. It would be both more sensible and more democratic to rescue the essence of the concept: Everyone may not succeed, but at least in theory all of us could.
Alfie Kohn is the author of several books, including "No Contest: The Case Against Competition" and "Punished by Rewards."
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The Service Analyst 1 is an entry-level position responsible for executing day to day customer service activities, while ensuring adherence to Citi's policies and guidelines, in coordination with the Customer Service function. The overall objective is to resolve client inquiries and issues and to provide on-going customer support.
- Assist with the administration of compliance procedures and control systems for the business review department, including monitoring, researching and responding to compliance related inquiries across all product lines
- Ensure accuracy of research and compliance advice provided to members of sales force team
- Develop information regarding required changes in reports and procedures
- Assist with the preparation of written and verbal reports for senior management on compliance program status, issues, trends and concerns
- Support sales force and management by implementing recommendations concerning changes, improvements and enhancements
- Apply knowledge of how the team interacts with others in order to accomplish Customer Service goals
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- Previous relevant experience preferred
- Series 6 and 26 License.
- Fundamental understanding of industry regulations in the US and Canada, extensive understanding of systems, products and culture
- Proven knowledge of securities, insurance and mortgage lending laws and regulations as they apply to sales practice issues affecting the sales force
- Effective verbal and written communication
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- Proven ability to creatively solve problems
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– Better protect people and property from sea level rise and storm surges. New lots and new buildings should be located outside of areas likely to be inundated by sea level rise and storm surges.
– Retain the native vegetation that protects water quality, reduces erosion, and protects fish, shellfish, and wildlife. The SMP update should better protect native vegetation by including areas of significant native vegetation in the "Natural" shoreline environment and require retention of native vegetation along shorelines.
– Improve protections for critical saltwater habitats. Critical salt water habitats are highly productive marine habitats such as kelp beds, eelgrass beds, spawning and holding areas for forage fish such as herring, and commercial and recreational shellfish beds. The SMP update should protect these areas from adverse impacts.
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You know that Sunday feeling, right?
We leave the church building inspired and filled with Truth and encouragement on Sundays … and somewhere along the course of the week, pieces of the message tend to fade and we often lose that Sunday feeling.
The Monday After {the Sunday Sermon} is our attempt to carry the Sunday message into Monday mornings by walking together and sharing how what we've heard on Sunday morning is making a difference in our Mondays, our weeks, our lives. Because of your generosity to Accelerate, we are able to share these stories! Thank you!
The Monday After Sunday, February 2, 2013 {Listen to the message HERE!}
By John Worth, guest blogger
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22
The book of James time and again stands out as one of my favorite — not because it is an "easy" book or has an exhilarating story line, but rather because every time I read it I am both encouraged as well as convicted by James' words. I think this comes from the "justice"-seeking part of my personality.
So many times I am guilty of what Pastor Joe described this morning as only believing the Bible to the extent that it is reflected in my actions. Too often I have been quick to acknowledge God's stance on a particular issue and give it a head nod but then the actions of my life reflect the opposite.
God's word is living; it is, according to Eugene Peterson "a book that reads us as we read it." God's word, like a best friend, should never be far from our hearts and minds, and as such we must be doers of the word. Just like faith without deeds is dead, hearing Gods word without life change is barron and fruitless. The Word must have an impact on our thinking and our life in order for our lives to be fruitful.
Looking in the mirror of my life this past Monday morning, Matthew chapters 6 and 7 have been constantly reflected back at me during the past few weeks.
As my wife and I are beginning the process of adopting a 12-year-old girl we hosted in our home this winter, truth like giving to the needy, building our lives on the rock, asking, seeking and knocking and considering where my treasures are stored are front and center in my thoughts; as I ponder His Word, I feel an invitation to act upon the truths He is pressing into my heart and mind.
Day in and day out it seems God is making known these truths. First I read them, then God brings them to mind throughout the day and at the same time challenges me to put them into practice. This living Word follows me throughout my day when I let it and even pleasantly interrupts my day like a call from a friend when I need a break.
Let God speak to you every day through his Word. I, for one, am so looking forward to being in the Word intentionally for the next 40 days, together as both a church family but also with the living Word, my God.
John Worth is director of Immanuel Accelerate, a lifelong attender of Immanuel and husband to Hyacynth. John's two boys keep him and Hy on their toes most evenings. When he's not nose deep in spreadsheets at work John enjoys helping others navigate the waters of family accounting and finance.


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The Importance of Being Meta!
Presented By – Wayne Secord, PhD, CCC-‐SLP
Date: June 15, 2015
Location: Northern Arizona University
Cost: $25 (onsite registration only)
The ability to use one's communication and language system as a tool is an essential aspect of school-age language competence. Students must be able to pay the toll at the "Metalinguistic Bridge" or risk being left behind. The primary focus of this program will be on the development, administration, and interpretation of the new CELF-5 Test of Metalinguistics.
This novel and critically important diagnostic tool will be discussed in detail. Case study examples will be used to illustrate (1) the practical classroom-based assessment and intervention planning process, and most importantly, (2) the importance of becoming "meta" in communication, language and literacy. Participants who attend this program will leave a clearer understanding of the clinical and educational measurement process as well as practical classroom assessment strategies they can put to use right away.
LOCATION: NAU Building 66, Health Professions, Room 101
DIRECTIONS TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS BUILDING: http://nau.edu/CHHS/CSD/CSD-Contact/#directions
REGISTRATION: at the door only; purchase day parking permit at kiosk on McConnell Drive.
CSD Office: 928-523-2969
COST: The workshop is $25 per person or no cost for attendees of the fundraiser. This workshop is on June 15, the day after the NAU Speech-Language-Hearing 3rd annual fundraiser on June 14, 2015 from 2:00-5:30pm (NAUSLHC.eventbrite.com). A voucher for free workshop admission and free parking will be given to attendees of the fundraiser.
Workshop Flyer: https://www.arsha.org/documents/2015-Secord/Secord_Presentation_Flyer_2015.pdf
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The great poet Maya Angelou once said, "Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet." Sadly, such wisdom is lost on the likes of Pamela Geller, Robert Spencer, and Geert Wilders, the unholy trinity of professional Islamophobia. They make their living off of preaching hatred of Islam, benefitting financially and politically from dehumanizing and demonizing Muslims.
It is in their capacity as professional Islamophobes that Geller and Spencer helped to organize the "Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest" in Garland, Texas. The event, which featured Wilders as one of the main speakers, was intended to cause as much offense and ridicule as possible to Muslims by inviting cartoonists to draw incendiary pictures of Islam's revered Prophet. It was also an effort to exploit the tragedy of the Charlie Hebdo shootings in Paris in January in order to maximize media exposure for themselves and the American Freedom Defense Initiative, the organization co-founded by Geller and Spencer that sponsored the event.
While some media attention was given to the event ahead of time, the tragic shooting by two gunmen on Sunday evening gave Geller and Spencer exactly what they wanted -- a reason to declare yet one more time a war against Islam. Geller proclaimed "This is war" on her website after news broke of the two gunmen opening fire on a security officer. Spencer issued a tweet blaming moderate Muslims for not restraining their more violent brethren. Both could barely contain their glee that the event ended with such drama. They wanted a war. That was the whole purpose behind the event.
Some voices in the mainstream media are framing the event on Geller's terms, devoting lots of attention to Islam's prohibitions of representing Muhammad in art and its problems with free speech. This is a recycled story, one that we encountered a decade ago with the Danish cartoons and that resurfaced in Paris in January. It's the story of a clash of civilizations that pits Western values of freedom of expression against Islam's intolerance of these values.
It's also the wrong story. What is already lost in some of the coverage of the Garland shootings is the fact that the drawing contest didn't cause millions of Muslims to descend on Texas to protest the event much less take up arms against its organizers. Moreover, the local Muslim community in Dallas was well aware of the event and all but ignored it. Most Muslims rolled their eyes at Geller and friends and then went about living their lives. But this is a non-story. Who cares about Muslims not protesting? Who cares about Muslims not reacting violently to a cartoon contest in Texas?
In the end, two gunmen have become stand-ins for the millions of Muslims in the U.S. and the 1.6 billion Muslims globally. It's a ridiculous assumption to make, but here we are considering it because that's what Geller, Spencer, and Wilders want us to do. They want us to abandon reason and buy into the narrative that this is all about Islam's intolerance of freedom of expression and its threat to Western values and civilization.
But the real story isn't about freedom of expression. It's about the hatred of Islam for personal and professional gain. That's the business that Geller and Spencer are in. That's the business that propelled Wilders from an obscure Dutch politician into an Islamophobic rock star on both sides of the Atlantic. And it's the reason that journalists are talking about all three of them this week.
We wouldn't know who Pamela Geller is if it weren't for her hatred of Muslims and her ability to channel this hatred for financial profit and the media spotlight. The same holds true for Spencer and Wilders. We only know who they are because they have devoted their lives and their careers to bigotry. Their hatred for Muslims led the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League to condemn the American Freedom Defense Initiative as a hate organization. It also led the British government to prevent Geller and Spencer from entering the country back in 2013.
If we are at war, it's not a war against Islam. It's a war against hatred in all its forms, including anti-Muslim hatred. We cannot win this war by returning hate for hate, as Angelou so wisely noted. We must fight this war by employing our most powerful weapons: empathy, hospitality, and acceptance of religious diversity. The future of the West depends on its capacity to make room for its most diverse elements and to shun those voices that prey on irrational fears and anxieties.


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Somerton, Somerset
It's easy to while away a couple of hours browsing in this peaceful Somerset market town whilst enjoying your holidays in the UK. Admire the fine architecture of 17th and 18th century houses made of the locally quarried blue lias stone, and the interesting covered market cross in the square; pootle around the antiques centre or the Somerset Guild of Crafts, or check out the large display of cigarette cards at the London Cigarette Card Company. If you fancy a slice of seriously good cake go and grab a table at the Courtyard Cafe, for lunch try the White Hart. Anglers will find good sport at the Viaduct Fisheries on the edge of town, shopaholics will have to venture slightly further to Clarks Village in Street, and if you're the spiritual sort go to Glastonbury and take in the tranquillity of the Abbey ruins and the Chalice Well Gardens.


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Austin and the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India will be host cities for the City of Austin's first ever International Hackathon on September 8-9. The Hackathon will be hosted by the University of Texas Blackstone Launchpad and by the Pune Institute of Computer Technology.
The event will occur simultaneously for a 24-hour period in Austin and Pune, beginning at 8 a.m. Austin time (6:30 p.m., Pune time) on Saturday, Sep. 8, and ending Sunday, Sep. 9. After evaluations of the projects by panels of judges in both Austin and Pune, an awards ceremony will follow at 9 a.m. Austin time, Sunday, Sep. 9.
The Hackathon will focus on smart city solutions in the areas of energy, education, waste management, water and sewage, healthcare, mobility, prosthetics, disaster response and recovery, and data management. The international teams will be comprised of members in both cities, collaborating in person and virtually using Zoom. Teams of two to four members will be partnered together prior to the start of the International Hackathon and will have 24 hours to create and find the best solution for their chosen problem statement. Local subject matter experts in each city will serve as mentors to the participants, and experienced business venture experts will serve as judges. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
Partners in this venture with Austin-Pune Sister City Initiative are the City of Austin Economic Development Department GBE Division, University of Texas Blackstone Launchpad, the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Pune Fashion Week, ThoughtWorks, the Pune Institute of Computer Technology, and local and international business sponsors, including Aspire to Age and ARM. This project is supported in part by the Global Business Expansion Division of the City of Austin Development Department.
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Why Azure is the right choice for your business
Microsoft Azure is a powerful and accessible package of cloud services for modern businesses. Azure includes a wide and ever-expanding range of services, including support for software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) deployment models.
Azure is a flexible and comprehensive solution that makes it possible to build, deploy, and manage applications using both Microsoft and third-party systems. As of the fourth quarter of 2018, Azure represented an estimated 25% of the total cloud market.
Let's take a look at four key reasons why Azure is the right choice for your business.
1. Comprehensive services and applications
The advantages in size and scope that Microsoft Azure offers means this single end-to-end solution delivers high availability in data centers around the world. While there are other big names out there, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Apple iCloud, Microsoft has access to a wider selection of storage solutions, services, and applications for end users.
There are more than 600 Azure services operating through Microsoft-managed data centers, including virtual machines, SQL databases, website hosting, mobile services, applications, storage solutions, and messaging services, among others. Azure is also popular in non-corporate environments, with Azure Government counting over 6 million users.
2. Flexibility and scaling
Azure is a flexible business solution with a variety of built-in and customizable functions. Organizations can launch websites, create apps, and maintain infrastructure by customizing cloud software and scaling business structures. Multiple deployment models promote flexible business practices across industry sectors, with SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models all available depending on your needs. Implementation is easy, allowing businesses to move an application from initial test phase through production quickly via a globally distributed network.
Scalability is built into Azure, giving businesses the opportunity to pay only for the services and computing power that they use. This customizable and cost-effective approach is a major draw to businesses worldwide and enables the option to reduce infrastructure burdens and save money by launching applications in the cloud.
3. Privacy, security, and disaster recovery
Cloud solutions demand robust security and compliance at all levels of operation. Microsoft Azure has a strong security focus, including dedicated systems to control data access. Multi-layered protection mechanisms work with the standard five-sided security model of Detect, Assess, Diagnose, Stabilize, and Close. Industry-leading security protocols meet a number of domestic and international compliance standards, including the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and the E.U. Data Protection Directive.
Advanced security measures cover multi-factor authentication, application passwords, proxy card access readers, hand geometry biometric readers, and access to a global incident response team. With the support of the size and capabilities of Microsoft, companies can mitigate risk from cyberattacks and natural disasters through continuous service delivery guarantees, high-speed service delivery, multiple data centers, and geographically decentralized infrastructure.
4. Virtual machines and accessible storage
Virtual machines (VMs) play an important role in how Azure functions, with businesses able to create Microsoft or Linux VMs using existing templates or custom designs. Rather than hosting applications and critical business services in-house, you can host them in remote and highly secure cloud-based VMs. Azure is also a comprehensive data management solution for managing SQL relational databases and directories remotely with integrated storage. The integration of key business services with data solutions allows for intelligent scalability and a competitive pricing structure that is very hard to beat.
One more reason
There is one more reason Microsoft Azure is a solid choice for many businesses. It's surprisingly easy to move virtual machines, databases and even applications to Azure. This is significant because, for many companies, a significant barrier to entry is just getting data and applications into the cloud.
Azure eliminates the hassle, allowing for a smooth transition to the cloud. If you'd like more information about using Azure for your business needs, we recommend speaking directly to your managed IT services provider.


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Time For The Flowers Break Up
I'm here looking out while the wind spreads the pollen in the air.
My senses tell me secretly that good times are coming up there.
Sitting in this big city garden, I can see the leaves falling down...
Or it's just me laying on the ground, crossing fingers to not drown...
Running in circles while there's no spring to go straight through...
Riding as fast as I can whenever the wind sits fair my will too.
You'll see, after the fall, the flowers will grow again for you.
Let the colors of the season purify the scars we probably deny.
Up above the clouds too sparse are indifferent to us in the sky.
Come on, sweetie, I feel so guilty, I want so hard to confess...
Ah, but I fear to make things worse now your relation is a mess.
Sorry, I can't control myself when I see a chance of happiness.
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1. Lámh Dhearg won the 2010 St Paul's minor football tournament by beating Magherafelt in the final. But who did they beat on New Year's Day in the semi-final?
2. Kenny Dalglish became Liverpool manager for the second time in January 2011, just before the FA Cup third round match against Manchester United.
But who were the opponents in 'King Kenny's' first match back in charge at Anfield?
3. Antrim's footballers enjoyed a great start to the year when they beat Armagh and St Mary's, and drew with All-Ireland finalists Down in the group stages of the Dr McKenna Cup. But who ended Antrim's run in the competition at the semi-final stage?
4. Who made his Celtic debut in a 2-0 Scottish Cup win over Berwick Rangers in January?
5. Which legendary boxer was inducted into the IABA Hall of Fame in February?
6. Fernando Torres made his Chelsea debut on February 6, in a 1-0 loss to former club Liverpool. Who scored Liverpool's winning goal that day
at Stamford Bridge?
7. Ireland began the 2011 Six Nations championship with a hard-fought 13-11 win over Italy in Rome. But who scored a late drop goal to seal the win for Ireland?
8. Who top scored with 113 runs when Ireland overcame cricketing superpower England at the Cricket World Cup?
9. April began with the news that Eddie Patterson had been sacked as Cliftonville manager. But with which team had the Reds drawn 2-2 in Patterson's last game in charge?
10. Which Irish jockey rode Ballabriggs to victory at the 2011 Grand National at Aintree?
11. Rory McIlroy had a famous meltdown on the back nine of the Augusta National course at the 2011 US Masters. But by how many shots did the Holywood golfer lead by going into the final round?
12. Celtic won the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 win over Motherwell. Name the scorers.
13. Who did John Higgins beat in the final to win the 2011 World Snooker Championships?
14. Which Finaghy-based runner set the best time of the year for any Ulster athlete in a 10,000 metres race in Dublin in May?
15. Rory McIlroy became the first Irishman to win a major Championship for an incredible 12 months when he won the US Open in June. But at which course did Rory land the title?
16. Ireland beat Italy 2-0 in a friendly match in June, with Simon Cox and Keith Andrews on target. But in which city was the match played?
17. Where did Brian Magee outpoint Jaime Barboza to claim the WBA interim super middleweight title in July?
18. Celtic took part in the Dublin Super Cup despite the SPL season being underway and were forced to postpone a game. Who was it against?
19. Who was sent off as Antrim went out of the 2011 All-Ireland hurling championship against Limerick?
20. Why was Sean O'Neill unavailable for Antrim in the All-Ireland qualifiers in July?
21. Who put St John's out of the 2011 Antrim Senior Football Championship?
22. Botswana claimed their first ever gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Champinship in Daegu. Who was it? And in what event?
23. Willie Casey returned to the ring for first time since his loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux at the King's Hall. Name his new trainer and base?
24. Newlywed England rugby captain, and British Royal Family member Mike Tindell got himself into trouble at the Rugby World Cup, when he was photographed at what sort of unusual sporting contest in a New Zealand nightspot?
25. Whose face was cut after an accidental swipe by Kilkenny ace Tommy Walsh during the All-Ireland hurling final?
26. What was the score in the 2011 All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry?
27. Michael Conlan qualified for the Olympics when defeating Nordine Oubaali at World Championships in Baku. He lost out on a medal after being beaten by who at the quarter-final stage?
28. Ireland qualified for Euro 2012 after a 5-1 aggregate win over Estonia in the play-off, their first major tournament appearance since the 2002 World Cup.
Name the four current Ireland internationals who played in Japan and South Korea in 2002?
29. Which two Ireland players jointly lifted the Cormac McAnallen Cup after Ireland's victory in the International Rules Series in Australia?
30. Who is the 2011 GPA Hurler of the Year?
31. Which Irish female runner came first in the European Cross Country Championships in Slovenia?
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About a year ago, Best Western saw some white space in the lodging industry—there weren't a lot of options out there for travelers in the upper-economy/lower-midscale segment. This led the company to enter that space with SureStay Hotel Group. Best Western's instincts were spot on, and today, the brand has more than 100 hotels either open or in the works.
One of several brands introduced by Best Western in the last several years, SureStay was originally intended to be a white-label franchise separate from Best Western. However, the company quickly realized that separating it from their portfolio would be a mistake. "Linking SureStay to Best Western gave both developers and guests confidence in the brand," Ron Pohl, Best Western's chief operations officer, explains. "So, it became SureStay by Best Western, giving owners access to our rewards program, our online channels and distribution networks, and the support and services we provide our hotels." The brand is also Best Western's first foray into the economy segment, which was an area where the company has lots of room to grow.
SureStay Hotel Group encompasses three sub-brands that fall into the upper economy and lower midscale market segments. There's SureStay and Sure-Stay Plus, as well as a soft brand, the SureStay Collection. SureStay hotels are not subject to PIPs, are free to use preferred vendors, and have a competitive fee structure. Hoteliers also have access to Best Western's distribution systems and support services. SureStay hotels must meet a minimum TripAdvisor score of 3.5 or above —a unique benchmark in the industry. "If they slip below 3.5, we have to consider whether to keep them as a SureStay property," David Kong, CEO of Best Western International, says.
"And on top of these requirements, they also must meet requirements regarding overall experience and service, such as unannounced inspections, minimum Guest Satisfaction Survey scores, and a satisfaction guarantee. While we aren't dictating particular brand standards, we do have pretty strong requirements for an economy segment hotel."
While some hoteliers may be wary of tying their franchises to a TripAdvisor score, Pohl says that since the brand's launch, not a single hotel has gotten in trouble because of the TripAdvisor minimum requirement. "Everything has been quite positive thus far," he notes.
By adding SureStay to Best Western's portfolio, the company also took a major step in increasing its scale. "Scale is crucially important," Kong asserts. "With scale comes negotiating power and options and solutions for guests." Increased scale has allowed Best Western to invest more in their infrastructure and spread costs across a bigger portfolio, reducing impact on owners. "It also gives us more leverage with OTAs," he says. "When you're able to offer more solutions, you're less dependent on OTAs. As we grow, we gain more leverage to negotiate more advantageous commercial terms."
Pohl adds that Best Western's advantageous OTA terms, is a major factor in bringing hotels into SureStay's fold. "When you're an independent hotel, you have no control over OTA channels. The fact that you can stay independent, but are now a part of a bigger entity that enjoys favorable OTA terms is extremely appealing."
While Best Western was assured that SureStay would generate interest among hoteliers, what surprised them was that once those hoteliers became SureStay properties, they wanted to invest even more in their hotels. "We thought that hotels joining SureStay would embrace the fact that they wouldn't have to do any PIPs, but what actually happened was that many of the hotels are coming in with a budget for improvements so that the property can be repositioned to perform better in its market. We even have people buying an asset to turn it into a SureStay. This was unexpected, and obviously very welcome," Pohl says.
"I review every single application," Kong adds. "What's interesting is the agility of these applications. People are buying hotels and spending $1 million, $2 million to renovate the hotel to reposition it, and they choose SureStay. It goes to demonstrate that what we set out to do—which is to become a leader in the economy space—is working. People are coming to us and want to invest in our brand."
Kong and Pohl expect the brand to continue to grow over the coming years. "We heard from developers that they wanted a fair franchise. We really worked hard to make sure that we have fair franchise terms, a decent fee model, and 'best-in-class' support for them. Based on initial feedback, everyone is quite happy with the brand and have said that it was a good financial move for them," Pohl adds.
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Vörösmarty Square's Budapest Winter Fair Until 31 December
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The handmade gift stalls are only open until Christmas Eve until 2pm, then the market is closed on Dec 25 and Dec 26.
From Dec 27 to Dec 31, only the gastro booths remain open, the folk art and design stalls are only open until December 24.
Arts and crafts for the smallest ones in a heated house. Children can bake and glaze gingerbread, and prepare gifts for underprivileged children, with the help of a supervising teacher.
Free sessions between 2 and 6 pm on weekdays, and on weekends from 10 am to 1 pm, and between 4 and 7 pm.
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First and foremost, the Christmas market on Vorosmarty ter is a delightful sensory experience: full of colours, festive sounds, and enticing smells. Like an old picture postcard from your grandmother's age, when street foods and choirs singing were so natural.
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The festive market stalls are ready to open in mid November, and the square turns into an old folk tale with its dozens of buzzing wooden market stalls, the concert stage, thousands of handmade gifts, the lovely smell of cinnamon pastries (Kurtoskalacs – Chimney Cake), sausages, mulled wine, grilled vegetables, street snacks like Langos, dodolle (potato dumplings), etc.
The lights of the Xmas market are not the dazzling commercial mall lights, and you will not see hugely sized Santa Clauses either. The lights and decors are more toned down, which makes the fair sort of nostalgic.
The nostalgia Christmas fair of Budapest will be both complemented and contrasted by the surrounding buildings on Vorosmarty square: while most buildings date back to the 19th century, like the popular Cafe Gerbeaud, there are also newer buildings. And what is new always reminds us that we are just visitors on a fairy tale Christmas island.
In the evenings, there will be festive light painting shows on Cafe Gerbeaud. The Christmas light painting on the facade of Cafe Gerbeaud is enchanting, puts you right into the middle of the Christmas story. In some years, Cafe Gerbeaud had a huge Advent calendar on its facade, but in the last few years, the concept has changed, favouring the laser ray painting.
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The square boasts not one but two stages; one where Váci Street begins (1), the other is in front of Gerbeaud House (2), each offering colourful productions.
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The Irish government is drafting a legislation that would ban new petrol and diesel car registrations by 2030, as part of its climate action strategy, public broadcaster RTE reported.
The aim is to ensure that by 2030 one third of vehicles on the country's roads are electricity-driven.
The legislation is open to further fine-tuning following consultations with other departments. Afterwards, the new measures will be included in the Climate Action Amendment Bill 2019. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton is planning to publish the law early in the new year.
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Bee happy ..... eat cake
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