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Tightening the squeeze on investment banks
As regulatory obstacles to investment bank profits kick in, it's becoming clear the sector is set for a vast reshaping.
Across the western world, the public rhetoric about bankers is proving oddly durable. They caused our troubles, but are not sharing them. We suffer privations, they get bonuses.
That is somewhat behind events. Investment banking, at least, is in a slow-motion train wreck. The fact that some bankers are still in the buffet car squabbling over the last bottles of champagne is a distraction.
Among the anecdotal signs, take recent accounts of how Goldman Sachs is seeking to mechanise more of its trading operations. Time was when IT was a hugely expensive plaything for dealers and flash traders. Now, apparently, it is becoming the means whereby they – like others – are thrown out of work.
It is clear by now that the main pressures on the industry are secular rather than cyclical in character. The big investment banks are highly intricate and interdependent. And the more complex an organism, the more vulnerable it is.
One central weakness, of course, is that the banks are caught in the twin jaws of deleveraging. First, they must raise their regulatory capital. Second, lenders increasingly demand that loans to the banks should be secured against their balance sheets. So unsecured borrowing – the base metal of leverage – is more expensive. And simple arithmetic dictates that the less the leverage, the lower the return on equity.
Normally, we should expect the amount to rise in line with gross domestic product.
Other things being equal, it might – from today's meagre levels – do so in coming years. But as an excellent report from Oliver Wyman and Morgan Stanley points out, in 2003-07 leverage pushed it up five to six times faster.
Take that away, and all kinds of things start to unravel. Advisory work on M&A, for instance, is no longer so lucrative. That is true even if acquisitive companies can secure finance from the bond markets and investing institutions.
For the advisory function was mainly a way of hooking the client into fees from funding and hedging, typically worth several times more than the advice itself. And those require capital. Similarly, the dealing function – and here we come to the Goldman example – is sadly shrunk. A reasonable living can be made out of so-called flow trading, which does not involve much capital – but only for a handful of firms that will come to dominate it.
When it comes to the real meat of trading, regulatory obstacles kick in. One is, of course, the Volcker rule. Another is the forcing of derivatives on to exchanges.
The first means that dealers are no longer a source of market information for the firm's proprietary traders. Under the rules, they were never supposed to be. But no one seriously denies they were.
The second squeezes the fat margins from complex custom-built derivatives. Much will remain – the MS/Wyman study reckons that 75 per cent of derivatives volume will go to exchanges, but only 25 per cent of revenues. Even so, this is a risk capital business, and that now ties up expensive equity.
The plight of the analysts is arguably worse again. Here we see the intricacy of the model – and its vulnerability – on full display. The analyst's function is threefold: to attract corporate clients, to increase deal flow and to come up with market-moving ideas from which the dealers can profit in advance. Remove those, and all that remains is the ostensible purpose of research – to advise the investing institutions. The value of that is evident from the fact that the service is provided free.
In any other industry the natural response to all that would be amalgamation, as a means of taking out cost. But since that would worsen the problem of banks being too big to fail, it is not to be hoped for.
In any case, it has long since been clear that size is the problem, not the answer. Some of the boutique investment banks, such as Greenhill, have done rather better than their lumbering opponents in the post-crisis era.
One reason is costs. Citigroup, for instance, spent $5.1 billion on IT last year. That might seem modest beside a wage and bonus bill five times bigger. But in the context of pre-tax profits of $11.1 billion, it is rather more material.
This points not only to a shrinking of the industry, but to a reshaping. On the one hand we will have a handful of very large trading operations, highly mechanised and working on wafer-thin margins.
On the other will be small independent outfits providing specialist advice. We had these in the old days, when they were called merchant banks and brokers.
But the employees of those firms will have to get by on what their advice is worth. That, from the public perspective, may be the biggest change of all.
Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2012.


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5. Now their plan is to try and run down the 2020 clock, with endless investigations, praying for a miracle.
BAD NEWS for them - a miracle ain't going to happen.
They're SCREWED.
They thought she'd never lose. Now, THEY lose.
Although the irony is that they lost everything on Nov 8, 2016.
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Assisted Dying 3: LD party conference resists pressures exerted by the Christian Medical Fellowship
Despite pressures exerted by the powerful – and some would say bigoted – Christian Medical Fellowship and the care industry corporates, the Liberal Democrat conference voted yesterday to back new laws allowing doctors to help patients who want to end their lives.
Principled MEP Chris Davies and MP Lorely Burt called on the Liberal Democrat Conference to 'press for the introduction of a government bill on (medically assisted dying)' and, 'in the event of a Bill being introduced through Private Members' procedures, to press for time to be made available in the House of Commons to enable it to be fully considered'.
The motion called "medically assisted dying", backed "legislation providing for medical assistance to die to be available to patients in particular circumstances, subject to rigorous safeguards to prevent abuse."
As noted on another blog, this decision will be welcomed by all those, young and old, who value quality of life above its length and do not wish to depend on others for personal care.
New bills by MSP Margo Macdonald and Lord Falconer will be debated in the Holyrood Parliament and House of Lords respectively in the New Year.
The Christian Medical Fellowship militant
The Christian Medical Fellowship, led by Dr Peter Saunders accused the Liberal Democrats of placing individual liberty above the rights of vulnerable people but PCU accuses the CMF of attempting to force others to live by their own minority views.
Peter Saunders ended acidly: "It is perhaps therefore a good thing that the Liberal Democrats are losing ground in the opinion polls".
Tried and tested: there have been no reports of victimising the vulnerable in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and three American states: Oregon, Washington, and Montana where civilised assisted-suicide and/or euthanasia is legal and has been tried and tested.
Posted on September 26, 2012, in Conflict of interest, Corporate political nexus, Vested interests and tagged Christian Medical Fellowship, Liberal Democrat conference, Lord Falconer, MEP Chris Davies, MP Lorely Burt, MSP Margo Macdonald. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


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Chaotic Armed Robbery Caught on Video
This is perhaps the most chaotic armed robbery I have ever seen. It certainly shows a good number of Active Self Protection lessons, but we need to go through it a time or two to consider them!
If you value what we do at ASP, would you consider becoming an ASP Patron Member to support the work it takes to make the narrated videos like this armed robbery? https://get-asp.com/patron gives the details.
Original video of the armed robbery is available in our Instructor Development Portal.
What does this video teach us about surviving an armed robbery?
- You must accept that danger exists and that it can happen to you, armed robbery or otherwise. This is the foundational core of spiritual fitness and the first step in taking proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you live in a fantasyland that nothing bad can happen because nothing bad has happened in the past, you're setting yourself up for a terrible letdown.
- Transitional spaces are places where we MUST be more careful of potential attack. A transitional space is any location that (1) allows attackers to prey on potential victims with an element of surprise and (2) provides ready escape for the attackers. Banks are effective transitional spaces because of their design and propensity for armed robbery.
- If your awareness is solid, you should get plenty of pre-attack cues of an armed robbery or other attacker. If you're paying attention to your surroundings and the people in your vicinity it becomes a lot easier to see who is out of place! Look for people lurking and not doing what everyone else is doing, or covering their face or head when that's not necessary (like inside or when it's warm out). Watch for furtive glances which are an indicator that they are looking for potential witnesses to their actions. Check hands as well to see if they have anything in them or are hiding unnaturally in pockets. If you see a pattern that makes you uncomfortable, move from condition yellow to condition orange and take action to investigate or move to safety.
- In any territorial or predatorial violence, the attacker gets to set the time and circumstances of the attack. (an armed robbery by definition is territorial violence) They will almost always launch that attack from ambush, or as we like to call it in Umas, from "obscurity." Surviving that ambush is one of the most important keys to successfully defending yourself.
- If you do not have the attitude, skills, and plan to protect yourself from an armed robbery, then your only option is to submit to their demands and hope it works out for the best. I would never suggest that a helpless person try to defend themselves against a carjacking or armed robbery, though of course if it's a matter of life and death you must do whatever you can. The point, though, is not to be a helpless victim! This is the heart of Active Self Protection, to motivate you to train and help you develop the attitude, skills, and plan so that you can choose to protect yourself if it makes sense in the moment rather than being forced into compliance with a violent felon.
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Excessive summer heat getting to you? Be safe and stay inside with a pleasurable activity that will certainly keep you cool and entertained! We're almost halfway through the year and there are amazing books to still look out for:
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. . .
Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.
Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing. (Credit: Random House)
Our House by Louise Candlish
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
When Fiona Lawson comes home to find strangers moving into her house, she's sure there's been a mistake. She and her estranged husband, Bram, have a modern co-parenting arrangement: bird's nest custody, where each parent spends a few nights a week with their two sons at the prized family home to maintain stability for their children. But the system built to protect their family ends up putting them in terrible jeopardy. In a domino effect of crimes and misdemeanors, the nest comes tumbling down.
Now Bram has disappeared and so have Fiona's children. As events spiral well beyond her control, Fiona will discover just how many lies her husband was weaving and how little they truly knew each other. But Bram's not the only one with things to hide, and some secrets are best kept to oneself, safe as houses. (Credit: Berkley)
The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
The Third Hotel by Laura van den Berg
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
In Havana, Cuba, a widow tries to come to terms with her husband's death―and the truth about their marriage―in Laura van den Berg's surreal, mystifying story of psychological reflection and metaphysical mystery.
Shortly after Clare arrives in Havana, Cuba, to attend the annual Festival of New Latin American Cinema, she finds her husband, Richard, standing outside a museum. He's wearing a white linen suit she's never seen before, and he's supposed to be dead. Grief-stricken and baffled, Clare tails Richard, a horror film scholar, through the newly tourist-filled streets of Havana, clocking his every move. As the distinction between reality and fantasy blurs, Clare finds grounding in memories of her childhood in Florida and of her marriage to Richard, revealing her role in his death and reappearance along the way. (Credit: Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love—the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they're forced to make in the years surrounding the civil war that continues to haunt us today. (Credit: William Morrow)
Our Stories, Our Voices: 21 YA Authors Get Real About Injustice, Empowerment, and Growing Up Female in America by Amy Reed
Expected Release Date: August 14, 2018
This collection of twenty-one essays from major YA authors—including award-winning and bestselling writers—touches on a powerful range of topics related to growing up female in today's America, and the intersection with race, religion, and ethnicity. Sure to inspire hope and solidarity to anyone who reads it, Our Stories, Our Voices belongs on every young woman's shelf. (Credit: Simon Pulse)
The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah
Expected Released Date: August 28, 2018
Returning home from a luncheon, Hercule Poirot is met at his door by an imperious woman who introduces herself as Sylvia Rule. "How dare you? How dare you send me such a letter?" Ignoring his denials, Mrs. Rule insists that she received a missive claiming he had proof she murdered a man named Barnabas Pandy and advising her to confess her crime to the police. Threatening the perplexed Poirot with a lawsuit, she leaves in a huff.
Minutes later, a rather disheveled man named John McCrodden appears. "I got your letter accusing me of the murder of Barnabas Pandy." Calmly, Poirot again rebuts the charge. Each insisting they are victims of a conspiracy, Mrs. Rule and Mr. McCrodden deny knowing who Pandy is.
The next day, two more strangers proclaim their innocence and provide illuminating details. Miss Annabel Treadway tells Poirot that Barnabas Pandy was her grandfather. But he was not murdered; his death was an accident. Hugo Dockerill also knows of Pandy, and he heard the old man fell asleep in his bath and drowned.
Why did someone send letters in Poirot's name accusing people of murder? If Pandy's death was an accident, why charge foul play? It is precisely because he is the great Hercule Poirot that he would never knowingly accuse an innocent person of a crime. Someone is trying to make mischief, and the instigator wants Poirot involved.
Engaging the help of Edward Catchpool, his Scotland Yard policeman friend, Poirot begins to dig into the investigation, exerting his little grey cells to solve an elaborate puzzle involving a tangled web of relationships, scandalous secrets, and past misdeeds. (Credit: William Morrow)
The Victorian and the Romantic: A Memoir, a Love Story, and a Friendship Across Time
In 1857, English novelist Elizabeth Gaskell completed her most famous work: the biography of her dear friend Charlotte Bronte. As publication loomed, Mrs. Gaskell was keen to escape the reviews. So, leaving her dull minister husband and dreary provincial city behind, she set off with her daughters to Rome. There she met a dazzling group of artists and writers, among them the American critic Charles Eliot Norton. Seventeen years her junior, Norton was her one true love. They could not be together–it would be an unthinkable breach of convention–but by his side and amidst that splendid circle, Mrs. Gaskell knew she had reached the "tip-top point of [her] life."
In 2013, Nell Stevens is embarking on her PhD–about the community of artists and writers living in Rome in the mid-19th century–and falling head over heels for a soulful American screenwriter in another city. As her long-distance romance founders and her passion for academia never quite materializes, she is drawn to Mrs. Gaskell. Could this indomitable Victorian author rescue Nell's pursuit of love, family and a writing career?
Lively, witty, and impossible to put down, The Victorian and the Romantic is a moving chronicle of two women each charting a way of life beyond the rules of her time. (Credit: Doubleday)
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
Expected Release Date: August 7, 2018
When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.
At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions. (Credit: Henry Holt & Company)
Early Riser by Jasper Fforde
Expected Released Date: August 2, 2018
Every Winter, the human population hibernates.
During those bitterly cold four months, the nation is a snow-draped landscape of desolate loneliness, and devoid of human activity.
Well, not quite.
Your name is Charlie Worthing and it's your first season with the Winter Consuls, the committed but mildly unhinged group of misfits who are responsible for ensuring the hibernatory safe passage of the sleeping masses.
You are investigating an outbreak of viral dreams which you dismiss as nonsense; nothing more than a quirky artefact borne of the sleeping mind.
When the dreams start to kill people, it's unsettling.
When you get the dreams too, it's weird.
When they start to come true, you begin to doubt your sanity.
But teasing truth from Winter is never easy: You have to avoid the Villains and their penchant for murder, kidnapping and stamp collecting, ensure you aren't eaten by Nightwalkers whose thirst for human flesh can only be satisfied by comfort food, and sidestep the increasingly less-than-mythical WinterVolk.
But so long as you remember to wrap up warmly, you'll be fine. (Credit: Hodder & Stoughton)


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I didn't know I was gay when I was younger; I just knew that I wasn't attracted to girls. In Kampala, nobody mentioned homosexuality; growing up, I never met anyone who was openly gay. You only heard about it on the radio, distantly, in passing.
"Why can't they leave this country?" callers asked when the topic was raised. "Find an island for them!"
At 19, I went to university and met a man — the first person I wanted to be with. He told me that we could be partners, but only in secret because homosexuality is illegal in Uganda.
After I finished my advanced degree in accounting, I moved to the city with gay friends I'd met at school. We all loved fashion and talked about cute guys. But we were only fully honest with each other. Of course, we couldn't completely hide who we were; people suspected us of being gay. The way they looked at us – we knew they'd beat us if they found us in a dark corner. In some areas, strangers threw stones or boiling water. They shouted, "We hate you, and next time we'll hurt you!" Certain shopkeepers wouldn't serve us.
Still, we were young and starting out our lives. Our community was small and secret, but close-knit. I got a good job as a waiter at a Muslim luxury hotel. Everyone knew I was an excellent server, but eventually, rumors about my sexuality began to circulate.
"Are you a gay?" a co-worker asked.
"Anyone could be gay for all we know," I said. "Even you."
Soon enough, they fired me. It hurt me terribly to be dismissed from work I'd done so well, but I didn't know that worse days were ahead.
I got a new job at another restaurant. With my pay, I went shopping and met a sweet, handsome salesman. He told me that we could start dating – but first, he began to ask me for money. I always gave him something, and he always disappeared. We never slept together.
One Monday, my day off, he called me.
"Are you at home?" he asked. "Can I come by?"
I had a weird feeling on that call. My heart weakened. I didn't want to see him. But I ignored it and told him to stop in.
He arrived and before I could offer him a drink, he stripped off his pants and shirt. My shirt was already off because it had been scorching hot. I heard banging at the door. I thought it was the houseboy who did some errands for me, so I opened it. And my breath left me.
Six men stood there: one with a gun, one with a video camera, and one with a machete. I turned to the guy I'd been seeing. He had set me up.
Before I knew what was happening, I began to fight them, but it was seven against one. They pushed in, and the man with the machete slashed me, cutting me from shoulder to armpit on each arm. I began to bleed, so much blood.
"I'll cut off your arms," he said.
I knew of this gang: They had killed one gay man before and brutally beaten another. They had robbed them and blackmailed one with a video.
"I'll give you all my money," I said. "Let me live."
They wrapped my wounds in rags, and took me to the ATM. I drained my account for them. They left me bleeding on the street in the sun.
My friends found me and took me to a hospital. My kind boss gave me a month off, since I couldn't lift my arms to carry a tray.
The physical pain was terrible, but the fear was worse. I believed the men would come back, push into my house, and kill me. I began working the dinner shift again. Scared of the night, I hired a special taxi to take me home. I could not sleep. I was isolated. Uganda was no place for me.
I found a tourism conference in Port Elizabeth online. I registered and paid the conference fee with money I made from selling all my belongings. With the conference invitation, I applied for a tourist visa. I never planned to attend the conference; I just needed to get to South Africa.
With my visa in hand, I bought a one-way bus ticket and left Uganda. I knew it would be forever. We passed overland for a week. I was tired, lonely. I watched Zimbabwe and Zambia go by, my mind on the past.
I entered South Africa on New Year's Eve 2009. On January 1, 2010, I traveled from Johannesburg to Cape Town. I saw this beautiful city from the distance and I thought, "This is where I'm supposed to be."
I've been here for over two years now, living with gay refugee friends. It hasn't been easy. I work three days a week at a small shop but I've had trouble getting a job because I only have temporary asylum, which I renew every six months. I need to get permanent papers to get proper work so I've come to PASSOP for help.
I dream of my perfect life here in South Africa. I want to get a job in accounting or marketing because I'm a trained professional and I have degrees. I feel so useless now; I want to have a purpose and contribute to something. I'd like to be a citizen. I'd like to have a partner one day. And if I could get enough money, I would buy a lovely house on the beach.
But even now, with all the struggles, this is the only place for me. When I got those injuries, I thought my life might be over. But I have a new life here now, and some rights, and I am fear-free. That's why I must stay in South Africa; I simply have no other option.
If you want to help Roy, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or (0027) 021 762 0322.
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The reality of life is that we're all busier than ever before. And the first thing that seems to fall away is our gut health, and doesn't it let us know! Here at Essential Stacks, we're on a mission to make good gut health effortless to maintain for people living busy lives. Our vision is that through a simple, yet smart, system of dietary health supplements people will be able to easily consume the nutrients, vitamins and beneficial bacteria their gut wants to thrive each and every day.
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Confederate flag creates sticky situation during Mississippi elections
McCOMB, Miss. - South Carolina removed a Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds weeks after the June massacre of nine worshippers at a historic black church.
While the attack prompted debate about the public display of Old South symbols, Mississippi is still flying a state flag with the rebel emblem.
This is a Mississippi election year, and the flag is a sticky subject.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant says if the flag design is reconsidered, it should be done by a statewide vote and not by legislators.
His Democratic challenger, truck driver Robert Gray, says the Confederate symbol is like a warning label to stay away from the state.
Mississippi voters chose to keep the flag in 2001. But, several cities and counties have stopped flying it since the slayings in Charleston.


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In this guide will show you how to fix error 0X80240034 while installing updates in Windows 10 by following simple recommended steps.
Error code 0X80240034 occurs when you try to install Windows updates in Windows 10 computers. The error usually occurs when you try to install the Cumulative Update KB4048955 and also while installing the Windows 10 insider preview. The issue with the error 0X80240034 occurs due to the broken update store or an update package under Windows.
The issue with the error 0X80240034 also occurs due to faulty or repeatedly failing Internet connection. Make sure that the Internet connection is proper and it is recommended to have a high speed Internet connection to install the updates in the computer.
RECOMMENDED: Fix this issue in 3 simple steps. Takes only 2 minutes.
2) Install program and click Scan button.
3) Click Fix Errors button when scan is completed.
4) Restart your computer.
How to fix Windows Update error 0x80240034?
Warning : Further steps might involve registry manipulation. Making mistakes while manipulating registry could affect your system adversely. So, be careful while editing registry entries and create a System Restore point first.
Reset Windows update components:
- Open Command Prompt with admin permission.
2. Type the following commands one by one and press enter.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
3. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder and Catroot2 folder using the below commands.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
4. Once it is done, restart the computer and try installing the Windows updates. If the same issue occurs again, proceed with the further troubleshooting steps.
Check the System Registry:
- Search for regedit in the search bar, right click on it and click on Run as Administrator to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the below location.
3. Delete the entries WUServer and WIStatusServer in the right pane if available.
4. Then restart the computer and try installing the updates. Windows updates should install fine this time without any error.
By following the above troubleshooting steps, the issue with the error 0X80240034 will get fixed and updates will install fine in the computer. If the issue still persists even after all these troubleshooting steps, then it is required to proceed with the System Reset or Re installation of the Operating System. For further support, leave comments or ask more on Forum.
In order to avoid the issue with the error 0X80240034 in future, we suggest you to scan the computer with the Anti-Virus protection, update the Anti-Virus protections regularly and not to install any unknown or free application in the computer. Also, make sure the computer is connected with a high speed Internet connection and the connection is proper without any disruptions.


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Rewarded for improvement
Noosa Council, Queensland, has been awarded Local Government Workcare's Bronze Award (missing the Silver Award by just one point) after an audit in May confirmed that the Council has fully compliant systems.
Will Burgess-Dean, Council's Manager of People and Culture said, "This is a significant achievement and one that the whole organisation can be proud of.
"The external auditor specifically congratulated Noosa Council for having one of the largest improvements in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) he has ever seen a council achieve over a 2-year period.
"Council was also commended for its industry-leading WHS housekeeping practices, and the leadership demonstrated in achieving this result.
"It has been very much a whole-of-organisation effort. But when it comes to people's safety, there is always more work to do.
"We are committed to remaining vigilant and to implementing further improvements for the continued health and safety of our 400 plus staff members."
Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel, added, "We've gone from being one of the worst performing councils of our size in terms of Workplace, Health and Safety, to now being one of the best. That's a terrific achievement by staff, and I want to commend them all."


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Opening times for B&Q in Abingdon
B&Q Abingdon is a shop forming a part of B&Q brand. It is open on: Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 20:00. At weekends its working hours are: on Saturday 08:00 - 19:00, on Sunday 10:00 - 16:00. This store's address is: 11 Nuffield Way, OX14 1RL, Abingdon. In order to contact the customer service directly please dial the number 01235550022. It is also possible to use fax: 01235552010. B&Q Abingdon is attended by many people living in neighbouring towns like Appleford-on-Thames, Burcot, Clifton Hampden, Culham, Drayton.
Other places nearby
B&M Stores in Abingdon (0.10 mile)
Boots in Abingdon, Unit 10 Bury Street (0.70 mile)
Costa Express in Abingdon, Tesco Extra Abingdon (0.22 mile)
Euro Car Parts in Abingdon (0.06 mile)
McDonald's in Abingdon, 1 Colwell Drive, Abingdon (0.13 mile)
Pets at Home in Abingdon (0.13 mile)
Post Office in Abingdon, 3 Reynolds Way (0.56 mile)
Screwfix in Abingdon (0.06 mile)
Tesco in Abingdon, Fitzharris Arms (0.69 mile)
The Co Op Food in Oxfordshire,, West St Helens Street (0.70 mile)
Toolstation in Abingdon (0.18 mile)


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ActiveTrail's predictive delivery Is a great tool for discovering when and how each contact reads mails, therefore you aren't just carpet-bombing your contact list and hoping for the best. You can try out what works with a first campaign or two and use the machine to personalize the messages to your clients.
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Events for September 27, 2020
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An international design collaboration between students from Portland State University, and London College of Communication
Continuing to develop the Annual collaboration, between students from Portland State University and London College of Communication.
The students explored aspects of culture and identity through collaborative working and using new or unfamiliar design processes such as risograph printing, letterpress and screen printing.
The project has become an annual event with increased exposure, not only for the project itself, but also the Universities and courses involved. The collaborative process that we encourage in the students has seen this feed into their university work and ongoing practice. The exhibitions have seen increased numbers of visitors year on year.


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The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is an internationally recognised standard for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of all kinds of pressure vessels. Inside of North America, the ASME Code is generally required for many types of pressure vessels and equipment. Outside North America, the ASME Code is recognised as a leading global standard.
In order for a manufacturer to be able to apply the ASME stamp to a piece of equipment, it has to be approved by ASME to perform the work. This is done along with an Authorised Inspection Agency. Click here to take a look at our ASME resources.
ASME Code symbol stamps are applied to item nameplates by ASME approved manufacturers. ASME Data Reports are generated to identify that an approved manufacturer has carried out the work. An Authorised Inspector carries out inspection during the manufacturing process and countersigns these Data Reports.
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We offer a wide range of services to help you to meet the requirements of the ASME Code. We specialise in helping clients understand the Code, offering training, pre-review guidance, and post-certification renewal help.
We are able to:
- Give advice on the procedures required for you to obtain ASME Certificates of Authorisation.
- Assist you in preparing and establishing Quality Assurance (QA) Programmes and Quality Control (QC) Systems.
- Help prepare your Quality Manuals.
- Attend the ASME review, renewal reviews and surveys.
- Provide authorised inspectors and supervisors to inspect manufactured components.
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The City of Albany continually strives to meet the needs of all Albany citizens. This webpage will become the primary source of information on obtaining assistance with accessibility-related questions, comments, and requests.
Rules for accessible parking in lots, on streets
What is accessible or "handicapped" parking? Why aren't there more spaces for people with disabilities? Why is accessible parking required in that parking lot?
The state of Oregon sets the laws and standards regarding accessible parking in parking lots and includes specifications for the number of accessible spaces and how they are designed. Almost every parking lot is required to have accessible parking of some kind. Businesses, places of employment, medical offices, and City Hall are all examples. The City of Albany enforces the state requirements and investigates complaints when they arise.
Businesses and facilities with only on-street parking may not have a designated accessible space. Often, businesses share spaces on the streets. Albany has a few spaces like this in the downtown area. They include areas near the Linn County Courthouse, Linn County Armory Building, and the state employment office. The federal government has studied accessible parking significantly, and the City strives to meet those guidelines in order to provide the best level of access possible for citizens with disabilities.
Phase I Disability Access Transition Plan
The City of Albany is completing a plan to resolve accessibility issues in several of its public buildings. The plan will include findings from evaluations conducted on different City facilities, streets and parks, identify physical obstacles in each that limit accessibility, and will propose to make the areas accessible through stated methods and timeframes.
Contact Accessibility Staff
If you have a question, comment, or request, contact us using a link below or call 541-917-7500 (TTY dial 711 or 800-735-2900) and you will be directed to the appropriate person.
- Accessibilty requests at public meetings (including hearing assistance)
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Let's think carefully about the aim of design events
I support wholeheartedly the principles of Design Indaba (DW 3 March).
For some ten years now, I have chaired a conference called Four Designers, set up with Quentin Newark. We often tussle with Ravi Naidoo for speakers. Held in London every spring (and every other year in New York), it is attended by creative students from throughout the UK, as well as groups from North America and Europe.
Our aim has always been to get speakers to talk about life as a designer, from making the most of education, to getting their foot in the door, to having the first set of concepts rejected – and all points in between. This focus on the reality of life as a creative person is what every speaker has brought to the event, and I believe it is this focus – on the role of the event within the context of a student's development – that makes it special.
With discretionary spending being under focus, and time being precious, I think the primary rethink in design events is to what end they are held.
Certainly in the case of an audience formed from the next generation of designers, facing increasingly tough competition for jobs and mounting financial pressure, the focus of this particular design event has never been more important.
Patrick Baglee, Founder, Four Designers, by e-mail
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Welcome to Alex Victoria! As I mentioned before I am a country gal that spends a lot of time galavanting in the city. City(s) being Cleveland, Ohio or Columbus, Ohio. Yes, I do rather drive fast down the highway. And yes, I do sing to Queen and what ever song is on my radio that strikes my fancy.
Who am I?
I am a mother to one amazing daughter who is a college student. I am TW's girlfriend, my high school sweetheart. We recently reconnected twenty five years after our break up. I can say the second time around has been a hell of a lot better than the last time.
I do have a full time job in the food service indusrty. I have been in the industry from full service to quick service to manufacturing. I did try at one point in my life to be a stay at home mom. It's just not for me!
I do have a college education with a degree in marketing. I love to write and share stories. Hence the blog. I also take pretty amazing photos. I have doing photography on and off since I was nine years old. I love 4-H projects that keep on giving! -Note the hint of sarcasm there…lol. I also love to cook (goes with my current profession). I became a quilter in my late twenties, and in my late thirties I picked up kayaking. I guess you can say that I like to stay occupied with something.
With that all said…
I am Alexandria Victoria Jones and welcome to my neck of the woods!


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Rogers Street, Atlanta (from the series Monster)
Alternative:Rogers Street 5, Atlanta
Artist: Beth Lilly (American, born 1963)
Date: 2007 (printed 2011)
Medium: pigment print
Support: 17 × 22 in. (43.2 × 55.9 cm)
Classification: Photograph
Credit Line: Museum purchase, 2017Keywords and Associated Locations:
Object number: 2017.13
In her series "Monster," Beth Lilly photographs urban trees as a way to examine the human relationship with nature. The trees are thriving and have adapted themselves to the presence of power lines in the landscape, often resulting in bizarre forms. The title of the series refers both to these extreme and sometimes haunting shapes as well as to the society whose values have created them.
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Upholding brand promises:
Leadership in a time of mistakes
Brookline, MA launched a new electric scooter program on April Fool's day 2019. Maybe the launch date was the omen, maybe it is just what happens when you launch a technology to the masses. Things go wrong.
Mistakes, failure, errors – they are all part of life. They are the impetus for change, evolution and solutions. There is nothing wrong with failure. It should be embraced. But what is important is how we lead in moments when we've missed the mark.
The electric scooter sharing website Lime-S states their mission: Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes and transit vehicles, Lime-S' aim is to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.
During the Brookline launch event a participant fell and "bloodied" her head. EMTs were called and she was taken away in an ambulance. Good news – she was wearing a helmet and only required some stitches. (We hope she has a quick recovery, both physically and emotionally).
In an interview with WBUR, Scott Mullen, the Director of Northeast Expansion for Lime Scooter's initial response to the accident was: "I need more details. Was she hit by something? Was there a banana peel? We'll figure it out. Let me get the facts, and we'll figure it out." (Click below for the audio clip.)
Was this a good response? Is this leadership in the face of a mistake?
Let's break this response down. Good elements: "Let me get the facts, and we'll figure it out." He is showing a willingness to learn and work out the problem – to evolve. This is living up to the 4th element of Lime-S' mission: "We believe in transparency and accountability and strive to deliver the best customer experience every day."
It is the tone and other elements of his statement that don't work; specifically, the banana peel comment. We all know the scene: someone slips on a banana peel.
It is an old humorous shtick. We laugh. Why? It's ludicrous.
In his response, he is alluding that this person's injury in association with his product is ludicrous – absurd, unbelievable. These two words (banana peel) erode the sincerity of the main principles of their mission statement – integrity, community and trust.
When we want to move our businesses forward, when growth is on the line, go back to the basics – do you believe your own mission statement? Do you live it in all of your actions? Are you looking for and sussing out all the places where it might not be in alignment with how you behave – even in moments of failure when you want to protect and deflect any harm to your baby – your company?


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The Boreal was a region of permafrost-covered tundra in the extreme north of Terisiare during the Ice Age of Dominaria.
A narrow finger of land sandwiched between the Ronom Glacier and another mighty ice shelf, its southern terminus guarded by the dark tower of Tresserhorn, the Boreal was largely devoid of life. The Cult of Rimewind made its home here at Rimewind Keep, and over the centuries their unnatural magic altered what few creatures called the Boreal home, adapting them to the cold.
In addition to the Rimewind cultists, a handful of elves, centaurs, and goblins eked out a living in the Boreal, all of them changed by Rimewind magic.
The Boreal was flooded after the Thaw, and is now lost beneath the sea.


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Disassembly, defects detection and compiling parts list
Initial condition and work order
Disassembly, defects detection and compiling parts list
Engine and engine auxiliaries repair
Transmission repair
Running gear repair
Braking system repair
Electrical equipment repairs
Bodywork repair
Interior renovation
Trim components repair
Other components repair
Assembling and final tests
Vehicle was not in driving condition though rolling on own wheels.
First, we washed the car in and out to get rid of debris accumulated during storage and transportation.
Countless cracks and corrosion bubbles under the paint signalled about serious need for the bodyworks.
Front panel in addition was damaged in some accident.
Even hood and roof had signs of corrosion.
Closer inspection shows condition of the front wings.
Corrosion separated front wings from the doorposts.
Wheel arches required fresh patches to recover.
Spare wheel recess required new floor panel.
Oil leakage was detected from all possible seals and gaskets.
We discovered serious penetrating corrosion on structural components.
Proposed works on body restoration were accepted and we started disassembling of the vehicle.
Right side wing was beyond repair so we removed and scrapped it.
We removed interior preparing body shell for welding.
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Next Adventure as a Retail Member
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is excited to announce that Next Adventure has joined our organization as a Retail Member.
Next Adventure is Portland's alternative outdoor store and was started in June of 1997 by Deek Heykamp and Bryan Knudsen. Deek and Bryan are childhood friends and from day one, were committed to building a business that allowed for a balanced life of work and play. This commitment continues today and has created a company culture of passion and excitement for outdoors adventure and the products they sell.
The company was started as a fun and funky used gear and closeout store. Through their passion for service and the unique customer service, they have developed their own customer base of true enthusiasts. Whether a customer is a kayaker, climber, snowboarder, hiker, camper, skier, cyclist, mountaineer, or just someone who loves the outdoors, Next Adventure can help with anyone's next adventure.
With their customer's support, they have grown to a full inline specialty retailer and continue to maintain their roots with used gear in their Bargain Basement. Next Adventure occupies three physical addresses:
- The Grand Store, their original 16,000 square foot location that houses all their outdoor categories.
- The Paddle Sports Center, a 13,000 square foot building with all their kayak, canoes, SUP's and other paddling products.
- Their 20,000 square foot warehouse with a yard for storage.
At Next Adventure, they value the customer. Their non-commissioned crew "ain't here for the money" – and you can tell that they love what they do. And what they do is help customers get the gear they need to get out there and do it right.
Stuart McCornack, co-owner of Yukon Trading Company and sales representative to Next Adventure shared his thoughts on Next Adventure. "Deek and Bryan have are two of the smartest, hardest working retailers I have the pleasure of working with. They have remained true to the roots of their original business model while expanding into new categories with some of the premier brands in the outdoor industry. They are very active in the community and sponsor numerous events over the course of any given year. It's always a pleasure to work with them and I feel like the "P" in partnership is always capitalized. They should prove to be a great resource for other Grassroots members and a tremendous addition to your membership. Congratulations!"
Their constant focus on customer experience and community involvement makes them a hub of activity and a community town center. These are traits that match many of the retail members of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. We are honored to have the owners, management and staff join our group.
Next Adventure will be attending the Grassroots Early Show being held from June 10 – 13, 2013 in Ogden, UT.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance unites independent outdoor retailers as a strong voice to protect and promote the experience of outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. To learn more about Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, visit our website at www.grassrootsoutdoors.com


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This is an excerpt from the May/June 2013 InTech by Henry Johnston and Fahad Howimil. To read the full article, please see the link at the bottom of this post.
International standards for safety instrumented systems (SIS) have had a profound influence on the analysis and design of these protection systems. The old prescriptive or recipe type was changed to a performance approach that designers must satisfy. The first stages of the safety life cycle (SLC) are now well known by a majority of designers and engineers involved in SIS; however, such grade of understanding and influence has not been widely accomplished at the final stages of the SLC as are the operation and maintenance (O&M).
O&M involvement in the engineering of SIS is normally passive, participating in specific analysis when requested. Such approach leaves almost the complete engineering of the protection system under project designer "responsibility." An early involvement with a proactive approach to complement the designer experience with reliability and maintainability vision is necessary to balance the design and to manage the SIS.
The following are some of the actions for founding the basis for SIS management in the O&M phase:
Establish clear objectives
The most important factor is to establish clear objectives or goals. The standard, IEC-61511, section 16-2-2, helps us with the first objective, which is obviously safety-related: "Maintain the as-designed functional safety of the SIS." The second objective in many companies is economical: "Maintain the SIS efficiently."
But what do "as-designed" and "efficiently" mean regarding safety? How are these objectives understood by the organization? The "maintain as designed" goal means to achieve during operation a safety instrumented functions (SIF) probability of failure on demand average (PFD_avg) lower than required in the SIL target during the analysis phase of the SLC. The "maintain SIS efficiently" means to reevaluate tasks, methods, and frequencies to intervene where and when necessary. Once the company agrees on the objectives, resources and action will depend on them.
To read the full article on safety instrumented systems, click here.
About the Authors
Henry Johnston is a principal specialist in functional safety in aeSolutions. He has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and reliability analysis of instrumentation, controls, and safety systems. He has worked in the development of instrument maintenance strategies for large-scale projects. Henry earned master's degree in electrical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Contact Henry at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fahad Howimil is a senior project engineer. He has executed projects in the field of instrumentation and process control and worked in engineering support for the same field. Fahad works in engineering and project management at SABIC Saudi Arabia. Contact Fahad at email@example.com.


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Facebook's Slingshot is no longer US-exclusive, now available worldwide
"Since we launched last week, we've heard from lots of people around the world who are excited to give Slingshot a try. Starting today, we're expanding our initial launch and making Slingshot available internationally," the team behind Slingshot revealed.
As we previously said, Slingshot allows you to send self-destructing videos and photos to your contacts and Facebook friends. However, there's something that sets apart Facebook's app from the likes of Snapchat. That'd be the tit-for-tat strategy that Slingshot employs - if someone wants to view the message you've sent them, they have to reply with another message first. After the messages in question get viewed, they are gone for good.
If you are one of those eager to check out Slingshot, you can go ahead and snatch it from one of the download links below.
Download: Slingshot (iOS | Android)
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Working from home can be either a blessing because you get rid of the busy morning traffic or it can be nerve-racking. You might think that it's easy, no dress code necessary, no fixed working hours but if you think more in-depth things are not that easy.
You might think that I have no idea of what I'm saying, but as a freelancer, I work from home and trust me, the beginning was not that pink as I would have expected. So if you find yourself in a similar situation, or you're planning to work from home, then you might grab a cup of coffee and read one because I have some tips for you.
Find a dedicated workspaceNow, if you're working from home you might think that you can work just about anywhere, but you're wrong! I tried it a few times and it didn't work because either you're not home alone, so other siblings are walking by and distracting you, either you get distracted by something else and your work will suffer.
So the best solution is to find a room where you can set up your home office. It does not need to be a huge room, but a home office has to be a space that you can customize to be perfectly suited to your way of working. From how you plan work, to simple things like being able to listen to music or podcasts without disturbing anyone.
OrganizationYour office should contain everything you need to do your job properly. Keeping everything organized can help you to work efficiently and focus on the task at hand and let's face it, clutter can be quite distracting. So what you need to do first, is de-clutter your room and keep only office essentials.
Make sure you have a desk that is big enough to store all your papers. That shouldn't be so hard to find, there are so many beautiful models available on the market, like these desks from Lionshome that caught my attention from the first time that I saw them.
Because having a nice desk is not enough, you have to make sure that all your papers are organized properly in folders. My favorite folders and presentation boxes are the ones from Showcase Creative. Why? Because the quality is excellent and because they look so posh and elegant, perfect for my home office.
Find your motivation and get inspired!Working from home allows you to feel more comfortable because you are in a familiar environment. Experts say those comfortable surroundings can motivate and inspire you to produce better quality work so it's important that your office reflects your personality.
You have the freedom to decorate your office to your taste, that doesn't mean it has to reflect necessarily your business. I mean, if you love a pop of color now and there, do it, everything that makes you happy and inspires you should reflect in the image of your office.
At the end of the day, you need to have your work done but you also need to feel happy, right?
Considering what you need to improve your ability to work should be a constant process, especially as your business's or your job's needs evolve over time. A well thought out and tailored home office can be the perfect starting point for ongoing and continued success.


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Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show : equestrian prestige in the middle of Pampelonne.
Still on the mythical Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show will welcome the finest international horse riders next September 12 and 14. This sixth edition will combine prestige and glamour during a high-level sporting event. Athina Onassis, the official sponsor of the Global Champions Tour, will run the contest.
A VIP show jumping competition
As usual, Pampelonne hosts the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show. As such, a huge number of premium installations will be built : a training paddock, stables for horses, bars, shops, restaurants and a VIP area.
Moreover, this zone looks down on the show jumping track offering an unrestricted view on the competitors. A plethora of polyglot hosts and concierges will take care of the guests. As for its kitchen, it specializes itself in Mediterranean, French and Italian meals. Thanks to its premium fresh food supplies, its menu offers a gustative experience with no equals.
Longines Athina : an unmissable horse event
Since last year's edition, the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show has become a stage of the Longines Champions Tour. Founded in 2005 by Jan Tops, a Dutch rider, this prestigious competition unites the 30 best international riders. Six CSI5 events will confront the highest ranked riders. Their goal ? To climb up the world leaderboard ladder. Don't miss out the Sunday's Longines Global Champions League and the Global Champions Leagues which will be true spectacles.
Less grandiose, a few CSI2 events will pit some amateurs athletes against the best of the equestrian world.
The competition will accommodate up to 120 riders and 230 horses. The organizer has not specified yet which superstars will be participating.
Discover other prestigious competitions in our "EVENTS" section.
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Simley and Mahtomedi were scheduled to play hockey at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Friday night.
But it was no surprise that instead a game of chess broke out between the two Metro East Conference teams, who probed for weaknesses in their opponent while defending their king — err, goal — from attack.
"I told our girls in between periods that it was a chess match," Simley coach Tom Patnode said. "Whoever makes the first mistake, [you knew] the other team would capitalize."
But the contest ended in a 0-0 overtime stalemate between the two evenly matched teams.
How even? The shots favored Mahtomedi by a narrow 22-18 margin thanks in part to a Simley penalty in overtime that allowed the Zephyrs to outshoot the Spartans 5-2 in the extra session.
Simley and Mahtomedi played to a scoreless draw at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Friday night.
The result maintains a third-place tie in the Metro East Conference standings as each team now has nine points in league play.
The contest was as tight as the final score would indicate as the final shot count was 22-18 in favor of the Zephyrs.
Senior Lauren Hamme finished with 18 saves for Mahtomedi, which is ranked No. 10 in the Class 1A coaches' poll. The Zephyrs (10-6-2, 4-3-1) are unbeaten in six of their last seven games.
Senior Hailey Ries stopped all 22 shots she faced for the Spartans (8-8-1, 4-2-1).
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Hi Everyone!
I have a slightly different embellishment technique for you today: Stacked Embellishments. What you do is duplicate your image and stack it on top of itself for a unique raised layer.
The card features the Limited Edition Blended Seasons Stamp Set – Available August 1-31, 2018 only! And while supplies last.
This is a great stamp set as it transitions from summer to fall to winter. If you are looking for a versatile stamp set, this is for you!
I will be showing this stamp set and designer paper over the next few days so you can see how the 2 really compliment each other!
I trimmed out the image with my e-cutter Click here to see what I have to help me cut around images.
Whisper White: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 plus scrap for stamping
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The Faro 700 21kW multi fuel cassette boiler is manufactured in beautiful Portugal from steel construction and boasts excellent burn control along with an 80% plus efficiency level. It is capable of heating up to 12/13 single radiators. Its sleek modern design and large viewing glass looks stunning in any home.
Cullinan and Sons Ltd
Faro 700 21kW High Top
Regular price €2,066.00
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
- Backbox Height: 740mm
- Backbox Width: 690mm
- Construction Material: Steel
- Design: Contemporary
- Finish: Matt
- Flue: 153mm
- Flue Outlet: Top
- Fuel Type: Multi Fuel, Wood Burning
- Glass Size: 580mm x 375mm
- Height: 650mm
- Width: 757mm
- Length: 540mm
- Installation: External Air Kit
- Orientation: Landscape
- Output Category: 13kW-30kW
- Output: 21kW
- Rope Size: 12mm x 2100mm
- Weight: 240kg


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A trip to the Lighthouse Community School in Madisonville to see the progress on the LYFS' 2017 Grant Project Agricultural Learning Center Greenhouse, was an eye-opening experience for me. LCS has an outdoor Urban Agricultural program that includes growing 67 vegetable and herb beds, fruit trees, a chicken coop for 12 chickens, and a few fish, but its use is limited by weather and physical space. Sidestream Foundation, an independent nonprofit whose mission is to support fresh food production in food deserts, partners with LCS in the Urban Agricultural program. The new greenhouse will permit year-round fruit and vegetable farming and expansion of the fish farming program. The LCS goals are to improve educational outcomes for LCS students by providing experiential learning and life – skills development, including cooperation, collaboration, responsibility and accountability, Through the Learning Center and the Community Garden, LCS expands opportunities for youth to have positive and productive interaction with their community.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Givens, Impact 100 Nonprofit Coordinator