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January is typically a busy month for dividend increases. The past week has most probably accounted for the majority of the increases for the month already. Increasing a company's dividend for another consecutive year reflects management's strong financial position and their confidence in the long-term growth opportunity of the company. I have summarized the increases by several types – dividend aristocrats and achievers, Berkshire Hathaway Holdings and potential dividend achievers.
Dividend Aristocrats and Achievers
The dividend aristocrats list includes companies which have increased dividends for over 25 years in a row. It is equally weighted and re-balanced once a year. To become a dividend achiever a company must have increased its annual regular dividend payments for the last ten or more consecutive years.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED), which provides electric, gas, and steam utility services in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 0.85% to 59.50 cents per share. Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a dividend aristocrat, which has increased its quarterly dividend for thirty-six consecutive years. The stock currently yields 5.10%. (analysis)
McGraw-Hill Companies (MHP), which provides information services and products to the financial services, education, and business information markets worldwide, increased its quarterly dividend by 4.40% to 23.50 cents per share. This is the 37th consecutive annual dividend increase for this dividend aristocrat. McGraw-Hill also announced that it will buy back over time the 17.1 million shares remaining in its share repurchase program approved by the Board in 2007. The stock currently yields 2.70%. (analysis)
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO), which operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores for low to lower-middle income consumers in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 14.80% to 15.50 cents per share. Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is a dividend aristocrat, which has increased its quarterly dividend in each of the past thirty-four consecutive years. The stock currently yields 2.00%. (analysis)
Polaris Industries Inc. (PII), which designs, engineers, and manufactures off-road vehicles, raised its quarterly dividend by 3% to 40 cents per share. This represents the 15th consecutive year of Polaris increasing its dividend. This dividend achiever currently yields 3.50%.
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These companies are owned by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)
Wesco Financial Corporation (WSC), which engages in insurance, furniture rental, and steel service center businesses in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 2.40% to 42 cents per share. This is the thirty-seventh annual dividend increase for this dividend champion. The largest shareholder in the company is Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A). The stock currently yields only 0.40%.
Washington Post Company (WPO), which operates as a diversified education and media company in the United States and internationally, increased its quarterly dividend by 4.60% to $2.25 per share. Washington Post Company also announced plans to buy back up to 750,000 shares. One of the company's largest shareholders is Warren Buffett. Despite the fact that the company hasn't raised dividends each year, it has been able to boost distributions every other year. However the stock currently yields 1.90%, and the dividend is not well covered.
Potential Dividend Achievers
These are the companies which could become members of the dividend achievers index if the keep raising annual distributions for the next few years.
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI), a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT), which invests primarily in long-term healthcare facilities in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 6.70% to 32 cents per share. This is the first increase for the company since 2008. Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend in each of the past six years. The company had previously eliminated distributions for 2001 and 2002. The stock currently yields 6.00%.
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. (EBTC), which operates as the holding company for Enterprise Bank and Trust Company that provides various banking products and services, increased its quarterly dividend by 5.30% to 10 cents per share. Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. has increased its dividends for 15 years in a row. However the company has been publicly traded only since 2005. The stock currently yields 3.70%.
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), which engages in the purchase, transportation, storage, and distribution of natural gas in the United States and Canada, increased its quarterly dividend by 4.80% to 44 cents per share. ONEOK, Inc. is a general partner of ONEOK Partners L.P. (OKS) and has raised dividends for 8 consecutive years. The stock currently yields 3.70%.
ONEOK Partners, L.P. (OKS), which engages in the ownership and management of natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and interstate and intrastate pipeline assets, as well as natural gas liquids (NGLs) gathering and distribution pipelines, increased its quarterly distribution $1.10 per unit. This master limited partnership has increased its quarterly distributions in each of the past five consecutive years. The units currently yield 6.80%.
Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP), which engages in the transportation of natural gas through interstate pipeline systems, and the storage of natural gas in underground facilities in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend from 40 to 41 cents per unit. This is the ninth consecutive quarterly distribution increase for Spectra Energy Partners, LP since it went public in 2007. This master limited partnership currently yields 5.30%.
Tiffany & Co. (TIF), which engages in the design, manufacture, and retail of fine jewelry., increased its quarterly dividend by 18% to 20 cents per share. In addition to that the company announced that it would be resuming its stock buyback plan. Tiffany & Co. has increased its annual dividend in each of the past eight years. The stock currently yields 1.50%.
Pall Corporation (PLL), which manufactures and markets filtration, purification, and separation products and integrated systems solutions worldwide, increased its quarterly dividend by 10.30% to 16 cents per share. This is the sixth consecutive dividend increase for Pall Corporation since the company cut dividends in 2002. The stock currently yields 1.50%.
Finish Line, Inc. (FINL), which operates as a mall-based specialty retailer in the United States, increased its quarterly dividend by 33% to 4 cents per share. This is only the second dividend increase from the company since 2007. The stock also currently yields only 1.40%, which coupled with the short history of dividend raises makes it a pass for now.
I like Con Edison (ED) as a stock better suited for current income. McGraw-Hill Companies (MHP) looks like an interesting position to add on dips below $31.30. Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) also looks like an interesting company that I would add to my list for further research.
Full Disclosure: Long FDO, ED and MHP
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Busy week for dividend increases
January is typically a busy month for dividend increases. The past week has most probably accounted for the majority of the increases for the month already. Increasing a company's dividend for another consecutive year reflects management's strong financial position and their confidence in the long-term growth opportunity of the company. I have summarized the increases by several types – dividend aristocrats and achievers, Berkshire Hathaway Holdings and potential dividend achievers.
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- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:53 AM
I just ran across a concept that I've never heard articulated before--dividend "payback." Chuck Carlson of the DRIP Investor features 7 stocks in their 10/10 club, and notes that an investor can recoup his invesment in under 20 years if these companies sustain their pace of dividend increases. The article is at thestockadvisors.com.ReplyDelete
The stocks themselves aren't surprising, but the concept stumped me for a minute. I'm not even sure what to think about the 20 year hurdle. I guess it's analogous to a growth stock that doubles and an investor sells half to recoup his investment and play with house money.
Comments from anyone? Thanks!
Great list, thanks. I'll be returning to this later this weekend to review the stocks you highlight! GREAT job. By the way, any idea what's been going on with Family Dollar - I haven't been following this stock.ReplyDelete
Great information. I like the concept of "payback" being brought up. Interesting post.ReplyDelete
I still do not understand the concept of divident payback. I am very very new to the stock market. I have heard about selling half the stock once it doubles, and playing with house money. I read about that in Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Great idea...playing with someone else's money. lolReplyDelete
I have heard of the concept of allowing the stock to double, selling enough to get your initial investment back, and playing with house money. This concept is discussed in depth in Rich Dad, Poor Dad's book. I love the idea of playing with someone else's money. ;)ReplyDelete
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Konyn, who has been based in Hong Kong since 1989, was the head of institutional business development for Fidelity Investments in Hong Kong before joining RCM in 1997. He is a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and was previously a committee member of the FTSE Index Asia Pacific.
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Agave Estates
Whether your event is an outdoor wedding in front of our handcrafted stone fireplaces surrounded by acres of natural beauty, or an indoor wedding in one of our beautifully designed halls, you are sure to have a perfect wedding at either of our two luxurious venues.
1138 Fm 1463, Katy, Katy, TX 77494
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
With its idyllic setting located on Houston's Buffalo Bayou, this classic steakhouse features a dramatic two-story dining room in a rustic, elegant setting. Two private rooms and a spacious patio can accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings or rehearsal dinners.
1 Birdsall St. Houston,, Houston, TX 77007
Butler's Courtyard
This beautifully restored 1909 bank building was featured as one of The Knot's Best of Weddings Pick for the past six years. An experienced staff customizes wedding packages, from catering to entertainment to decor.
122 Michigan Ave., League City, League City, TX 77573
Cadillac Bar
For more than 25 years, Cadillac Bar has been a hotspot for fun, festivity and authentic Mexican cuisine. The atmosphere is perfect for the big day celebration you'll never forget. On-site party planners will assist with every detail. With two party rooms to choose from and up to 400 guests-they will make sure you have the perfect fiesta!
1802 Shepherd Dr., Houston, Houston, TX 77007
Chateau Polonez
Tucked away in the forests of Northwest Houston, the exquisite venue, Chateau Polonez may be rented for a wedding ceremony and reception, private party, gala, or corporate function, small and intimate to large and grand. This European style venue features faux painted walls and vaulted ceilings throughout, a dramatic double staircase entry, a beautiful grand ballroom, and five acres of naturally wooded and manicured gardens.
12612 Malcomson Rd., Houston, Houston, TX 77070
Citadel on Kirby - A Special Events Venue
The Citadel is Houston's newest full service event venue! Designed like a castle with 26ft high ceilings, 20 grand chandeliers, 20,000 SF of event space on 6 acres, a 1,500 guests capacity, The Citadel is the perfect choice to host weddings, corporate events, and galas.
12130 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77045
Doubletree Houston Greenway Plaza
Stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza and enjoy a central location, modern amenities and a warm Texas welcome. Complete with a freshly baked signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie on arrival, this AAA Four-Diamond rated Houston, Texas hotel is located in the premier business development, Greenway Plaza. Their recently renovated hotel provides quick access to the downtown area and the Galleria, which offers premium shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Hop on the complimentary Galleria shuttle and ride to any destination within a three-mile radius of our Houston hotel to visit all the activities this area has to offer.
6 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
Dukessa - A Premiere Event Venue
Dukessa is a stunning event venue in Houston's Galleria area with beautiful hand carved stone columns and arches, landscaped courtyards with fountains, a grand staircase and an impressive banquet hall with a balcony. Recently renovated, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for your social event.
2840 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77056
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
An inviting ambience, exceptional food and a world-class wine list make this a perfect place for engagement parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners or intimate wedding receptions.
2405 W. Alabama St., Houston, Houston, TX 77098
Heather's Glen
A full-service Houston wedding facility, Heather's Glen has the experience and the expertise to bring your wedding dreams to life. Their goal is to graciously and elegantly coordinate the rehearsal, the wedding, and the reception while you smile and enjoy the most memorable day of your life.
200 E. Phillips St., Conroe, Conroe, TX 77301
Hotel Derek
This fashionable and chic Galleria boutique offers all the service and style you expect for your big day. The Bravo Ballroom is one of the H-Town's hottest wedding destinations, accommodating up to 420 guests. Hotel Derek's fabulous party people will craft an elaborate affair or an exclusive soiree that speaks to something oh-so-you!
Hotel Granduca
The legendary service and exceptional attention to detail will make your important day a cherished memory. The Italianate palace of Hotel Granduca in Uptown Park provides Houston's most elegant and intimate setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Enjoy their luxurious 1,500 square foot ballroom, Salone Rialto, which accommodates up to 120 guests and overlooks the pristine pool and lush gardens. Make Hotel Granduca the home-away-from-home for your family and friends during your celebration in Houston.
House of Blues Houston
Located in the heart of downtown, House of Blues Houston features a colorful array of distinctive venues for celebrations of 20 to 2,000. From the spacious Grand Music Hall to the intimate Foundation Room Lounge, this House provides a truly unique setting for wedding parties and receptions. House of blues offers seasoned planners, turnkey options and outstanding service.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Picture the bride and groom dancing among live butterflies: friends and family enjoying the first toast surrounded by priceless, sparkling gems. Replete with the stunning beauty and extraordinary achievements that have defined nature and humanity throughout the ages, the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers the city's most unique venues for weddings, receptions and bridal portraits.
Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
An 18-acre wooded oasis creates an ambiance of elegance and seclusion at this world-class hotel. Couples choose from four ballrooms and 26 venues, including the Manor House, for spectacular wedding events.
La Griglia
With its neighborhood feeling of a charming trattoria and delicious Italian food, LaGriglia is perfect for a festive occasion. Taste the flavors and savor the aromas of Tuscany, Sicily and Rome with their authentic cuisine.
2002 W. Gray St., Houston, Houston, TX 77019
Las Velas
Reminiscent of 17th and 18th century villas, Las Velas will transport you and your guests worlds away. With its lavish interiors romantically lit up with candles, this venue has the feeling of a far away place tucked away in the Mediterranean. Assistance with cuisine, florists and beyond is also provided.
5714 Fairdale Ln., Houston, Houston, TX 77057
Magnolia Hotel Houston
Whether you dream of a sophisticated wedding with hundreds of guests or one with close friends and family, Magnolia Hotel can make it happen. Complimentary tablescapes, suite accommodation for the Bride and Groom, and unparalleled amenities make Magnolia the perfect destination for your unforgettable event!
1100 Texas Ave., Houston, Houston, TX 77002
Mark's American Cuisine
Voted Houston's Most Romantic Restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine is located in a 1920's renovated church. The golden ceilings, hand painted deco walls and the candle lit tables provide guests with an intimate escape from the outside world. Mark's boasts three meeting rooms: two private - The Cloisters seats 32 to 40 people and The Alcove, a tasting room for 5 to 8 people, and a semi-private room, The Loft, seats 20 to 24 people.
Noah's Event Venue
Noah's Event Venue showcases weddings as unique as you! Their flexible open-vendor policy allows you to bring in any vendors that complement your wedding vision. Their one-of-a-kind ceiling and decor options will bring your wedding to the next level.
Omni Houston Galleria Hotel
Couples can indulge in the hotel's Mokara Spa and experience its Signature Romance Ritual for two. Other highlights include a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, the Black Swan nightclub and the new NOE GRILL for dining.
4 Riverway Dr., Houston, Houston, TX 77056
Ouisie's Table
Gardens, fireplaces and high ceilings with whirling fans make this a standout location. Owner-chef Elouise Adams Jones serves some of the best regional fare around, specializing in Gulf Coast seafood.
Pine Forest Country Club
Pine Forest Country Club is a prestigious, private, member owned club located on the west side of Houston creating the ideal setting for a special day. Experience the many joys of a private club environment, such as ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and more.
Rainbow Lodge
Rainbow Lodge offers beautiful grounds for an outdoor ceremony, featuring a landscaped lawn and winding stone path. The 100-year-old lodge is a sophisticated setting for receptions. Also offering off-site catering.
2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, Houston, TX 77008
Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
The Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston offers beautifully appointed ballrooms for weddings both grand and intimate. Add to this sumptuous cuisine, signature drinks and Sonesta's commitment to service, and you have a Galleria reception destination that has been a bride-pleaser year after year.
Royal Sonesta Houston
The all-new, recently renovated Royal Sonesta Houston offers beautifully appointed ballrooms for weddings both grand and intimate. Add to this sumptuous cuisine, signature drinks and Sonesta's commitment to service, and you have a Galleria reception destination that has been a bride-pleaser year after year.
Sonoma Retail Wine Bar & Restaurant
Attention to detail is key at Sonoma. Whether your bridal needs require an intimate coursed rehearsal dinner in our Private Wine Room or an airy bridal shower on our rooftop balcony at our beautiful Heights location, our events staff is here to cater to your every need. Custom menus and wine packages available.
Table on Post Oak
Sitting at the center of Houston¹s fashionable Uptown District, Table on Post Oak is the perfect high-style venue to host wedding receptions, rehearsals, and parties. With a beautifully crafted menu featuring seasonal greenmarket freshness and a spacious bar area, your special occasions will be unforgettable at Table.
1800 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 6110, Houston, Houston, TX 77019
The Astorian
The Astorian is an Industrial Chic private loft space offering 14-foot ceilings, an open-air rooftop, numerous amenities and unprecedented views of downtown Houston. The venue takes inspiration from 1930s Art Deco design and New York's Grand Central Station. Warm details are combined with modern elements like concrete floors, rusted steel, brushed aluminum, and brass and copper fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling windows and 360-degree views create a sense of openness throughout the space.
The Bell Tower on 34th
Exquisite architecture evoking grand Italian villas and a luxurious setting for up to 1,200 guests set the stage at The Bell Tower on 34th, one of Houston's premier venues. Wedding experts assist with every detail of your planning for the ultimate wedding of your dreams.
901 W. 34th St., Houston, Houston, TX 77018
The Houston Club
The Houston Club has been serving the community since 1894 with a stellar reputation for excellent food, gracious service, picturesque views and wonderful weddings in the heart of downtown Houston. Located on the 49th floor of the One Shell Plaza building, their wedding venue will make your special event sparkle! From exclusive ceremonies and elegant wedding receptions, to intimate bridal showers and bachelor parties for the guys in our Allen's Landing Bar & Grill, let them take care of the details!
910 Louisana, Suite 4900, Houston, TX 77002
The Oceanaire Seafood Room Houston
Conveniently located in the Galleria and boasting gorgeous private rooms filled with contemporary decor, The Oceanaire is an immaculate setting for receptions, rehearsal dinners or bridal showers. These spacious rooms accommodate parties from 12 to 400 guests, with menus of the finest and freshest seafood, flown in daily from around the world an ideal complement to your special day.
5061 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 8050, Houston, Houston, TX 77056
The Palm
The Palm proudly serves USDA prime-aged beef, jumbo Nova Scotia lobster, heritage Italian entrees and premium seafood cooked to perfection with service and an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else.
The Parador
This historic Texas landmark, isolated in Houston's museum district, features two large adjoining spaces each with its own courtyard or garden. A variety of events can be accommodated in this beautiful facility. Catering is provided by Behind the Bash.
2021 Binz St., Houston, Houston, TX 77004
The Westin Galleria, Houston & The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
This sophisticated venue with two towers, connected to the Galleria for convenient shopping, dining and entertainment, provides various options for brides to choose from. The Westin features three ballrooms to hold up to 1,000 guests, plus two intimate special event rooms with spectacular skyline views, full-service catering, overnight accommodations and a passionate team of professionals.
5060 W. Alabama St., Houston, Houston, TX 77056
Tony's Wine Cellar
For your special day, Tony's offers peerless cuisine, service, and attention to detail. When everything needs to be perfect, you can count on Tony's Catering. Tony's Wine Cellar is one of Houston's most sought-after private dining rooms, a favorite of visiting celebrities and Houston's boldface names alike, the perfect setting for an intimate get-together.
Tradiחדo is a family operated churrascaria whose goal is to make a night you will never forget. Couples chose from 14 cuts of traditional Brazilian meat expertly grilled table side by gaucho chefs. Tradiחדo has two convenient locations for you and your wedding party to enjoy an exciting tradition of decadence.
Up Restaurant
Up Restaurant is perched on the 3rd floor above exclusive Highland Village. Up features elegant Modern American dining flavors utilizing classic European technique, with an emphasis on seafood. A chic private room with amazing views can be reserved for your rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons. Please call for more information.
3995 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Houston, TX 77027
Vic and Anthony's
Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse boasts an impressive menu and esteemed accolades from MSN City Guides, Zagat and others. They offer three private rooms perfect for everything from large formal receptions to intimate bridesmaid luncheons.
1510 Texas Ave., Houston, Houston, TX 77002
Waters Edge
Waters Edge Venue is a unique waterfront venue, the perfect place to host your one of a kind and all inclusive wedding. They are located on a spacious 2.5 acres facing the scenic Clear Lake Shores and can accommodate up to 300 guests for your ceremony and reception.
White Oak Kitchen + Drink
White Oak Kitchen + Drinks uses the freshest ingredients from local sources in Texas. Chef Tony leads his culinary team in creating eclectic plates that will definitely impress your guests for your next event! Whether you are hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower or happy hour reception, the modern private dining room and state-of-the-art audio-visual will exceed your expectations.
5060 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77056
Winston's on Washington
Winston's on Washington is the perfect place for Houston's laid-back, dog-loving couples to celebrate the night before 'I-do'. The large outdoor space will provide a fun and unique reception experience, while their friendly staff serves up the finest craft cocktails and Texas beers.


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|» ECBA Welcomes New President for 2014
|Posted on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Erie County Bar Association (ECBA) rings in 2014 by welcoming new President Edwin W. Smith of Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin, Ely Smith and Walsh in Erie, PA. Attorney Smith has over twenty nine years of legal experience and concentrates on civil matters including personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and real estate.
His goals as President for the coming year include increased participation in EBCA events by reaching out to in-house counsel staffs and broadening the memberships of minority attorneys. Smith looks forward to encouraging more interaction with the Young Lawyers Division and increasing event participation so that members take advantage of educational opportunities and mutual support for a stressful professional workload. During his tenure, Attorney Smith also proposes to complete the second round of strategic planning for the ECBA.
Smith attended Penn State University '81 (earning a B.S. in Health Planning and Administration) and Duquesne University School of Law '84. Ed and his wife Jennifer Smith have two children Wesley and Chelsea. He is a former instructor at Penn State Behrend College paralegal program, having taught Civil Litigation. During law school Attorney Smith clerked with the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, Homicide Division. He has also served as a Hearing Officer with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Attorney Smith is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania Courts, the U. S. Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Erie County Bar Association where he has served as Former Chairman of the Workers Compensation Section. He currently serves as a board member of the Erie Home for Children and Adults (most recently as immediate past President) and has also served on the boards of the United Way of Erie County, Second Harvest Food Bank, the Community Shelter Services, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Erie. Ed is the recipient of the 1997 United Way "Spirit of Erie" Award and the 2001 United Way Volunteer of the Year
Smith will maintain an active local practice while serving as ECBA President. "My thanks and appreciation go out to the membership for entrusting me to this position. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve as the Erie County Bar Association President."


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Within the hollow core of the 228-unit, "horseshoe-shaped" residential building is an expansive, 40-meter-tall public market, offering 96 fresh food stalls, 8 restaurants and supermarket. Colorful murals cover the arch's vaulted interior, peering through the largest single glazed cable net facades in Europe, which enclose the market.
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A look inside, after the break.
White O / Toyo Ito
Architect: Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects
Location: Marbella, Chile
Local Architect: Christian de Groote
Project Area: 370 sqm
Project year: 2009
Photographs: Nicolas Saieh
Refugia Hotel / Mobil Arquitectos
Architects: Mobil Arquitectos
Location: Dalcahue, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Architects In Charge: Sebastian Morandé, Patricio Browne, Antonio Lipthay
Collaborator Architect: Cristian Palma
Area: 1,250 sqm
Year: 2011
Photographs & Video: Nico Saieh
Casa Maitencillo / Mas y Fernández Arquitectos Asociados
Architects: Mas y Fernández Arquitectos Asociados
Location: Loteo Alta Vista, Maitencillo, Chile
Architects In Charge: Cristóbal Fernández CH, Andrés Mas E
Calculista: Enrique Riobo
Landscape: María Trinidad Escudero
Constructor: Alejandro Molina
Principal: Alejandro Molina
Area: 177.24 sqm
Year: 2011
Photographs: Nico Saieh
Los Españoles Hotel / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architects: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Av. Santa María 2828, Providencia, Santiago de Chile
Project Area: 2516,44 sqm
Project Year: 2012
Photographs: Nico Saieh
Ferreteria O´Higgins / GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
Architects: GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
Location: Pudahuel, Santiago, Chile
Project Team: Tomás Villalón A., Francisco Carrión G, Robin Renner
Client: Villar Hermanos S.A.
Contractor: Pitágora S.A.
Climate Consultant: BIOTECH Chile Consultores Ltda.
Exterior Skin: Hunter Douglas
Lighting: Opendark
Project Area: 7,170 sqm
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Nico Saieh, Guillermo Hevia H., Javier González
Ignacia Apartments / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architects: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Santiago, Chile
Constructor: Salvador Errázuriz
Engineer: Alfonso Larraín
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Nico Saieh
Office Building in Los Militares Street / Mobil Arquitectos + Cruz & Browne Arquitectos
Architects: Mobil Arquitectos + Cruz & Browne Arquitectos
Location: Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Client: Inmobiliaria Brotec
Constructor: Brotec Icafal
Area: 12,100 sqm
Year: 2010 – 2011
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh
Costanera Lyon / Eugenio Simonetti + Renato Stewart
Architects: Eugenio Simonetti + Renato Stewart
Location: Santiago, Chile
Design Team: Juan Santa Maria, Danilo Magni, Alvaro Romero
LEED certification (Silver): Energy ARQ
Lightning: Oriana Ponzini
Structure: Eduardo Spoerer
Client: Inmobiliaria Almahue S.A.
Year: Costanera Lyon 1, 2009-2011 (Completed), Costanera Lyon 2, 2011-2013 (Under construction)
Area: 42,000 sqm
Photographs: Nico Saieh, Guy Wenborne, Ana Maria Pincheira
Miele Light Box / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architect: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile
Client: MIELE
Furnishings: Orlando Gatica
Lightning: Douglas Leonard
Construction: Pablo Qualitz
Structural engineer: Sebastián Marshall
Audio: Bang & Olufsen
Date: October – November 2011
Surface: 120 sqm
Photographs: Nico Saieh
7 billion and counting: Homo sensus in an Urban World
The rise in human population continues to exert enormous strain on earth's ecosystems and finite resources. Scientific American recently devoted an issue to one solution among many needed to solve this worrisome situation. The cover reads, "We have seen a brighter future, and it is urban." People living in dense urban environments "typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita."[1] But, what is the cost? There are always tradeoffs. Alla Katsnelson, from Scientific American, notes that city dwellers suffer "higher rates of mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders and schizophrenia" than their rural counterparts.[2] All the factors underlying this difference are not known or well understood, but some of the possible causes appear to stem from the fact that urban environments are nothing like the ancestral environments from which our sensory systems evolved. As our hunter-gather ancestors learned during the Agriculture Revolution, our biology does not take kindly to rapid upheavals in cultural evolution. In a way, their experience somewhat parallels the one we face today. Put simply, the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent urbanization has been to our sensory systems what the agriculture revolution was to our digestive system.
AL's House / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architect: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Comuna de Lo Barnechea, Santiago, Chile
Constructor: Yon Gallastegui
Engineer: Cristián Delporte
Lighting: Mónica Pérez
Landscape: Karen Oetjen
Site Area 2842 sqm
Project Area: 841 sqm
Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh
TVN Regional Office / Nicolás Lipthay | L2C
Architects: Nicolás Lipthay | L2C
Location: Talcahuano, Chile
Associate Architects: Leonardo Tiso
Collaborators: Daniel Barceló, Daniela Torm, Jaime Bravo
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 420 sqm
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh
M9 Memorial / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architects: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Santiago, Chile
Contractor: COVALCO
Lightning: Paulina Sir
Project area: 160 sqm
Project year: 2011
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh
Miele Gallery / Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Architects: Gonzalo Mardones Viviani
Location: Santiago, Chile
Contractor: Carlos Marchetti
Engineering: Ruiz y Saavedra
Client: Miele
Lighting and Domotic system: Ikatu and Bang&Olufsen
Project Area: 1,091.10 sqm
Project Year: 2010-2011
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh
Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center / Cristian Fernandez Arquitectos, Lateral Arquitectura & Diseño
Architects: Cristian Fernandez Arquitectos, Lateral Arquitectura & Diseno
Location: Santiago, Chile
Project Architects: Cristián Fernández Eyzaguirre, Christian Yutronic V., Sebastián Baraona R.
Collaborators: Marcelo Fernández, Carlos Ulloa, Hernán Vergara H., Loreto Figueroa A., Nicolás Olate Vásquez. Natalia Le-Bert, Nicolás Carbone, Juan Pablo Aguilera, Rodrigo Herrera, Eduardo Cid, Sebastián Bravo, Sebastián Medina, Ximena Conejeros, Irene Escobar, Ricardo Álvarez, Sebastián Bórquez, Rodrigo Carrión
Structural engineering: Luis Soler P & Asociados
Project Area: 44,000 sqm
Project Year: 2009-2010
Photographs: Nicolás Saieh


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Challenging the Status Quo
Monday, June 23, 2014
Zephyr Teachout has announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New York governor. She makes her progressive case in her challenge to Governor Cuomo. Plus: a compromise may be in the works for the new LG headquarters near the Palisades that opponents say will ruin the view; remembering the Freedom Summer campaign, which aimed to register as many African-American voters as possible back in 1964; and a look at how GM silenced an inspector who blew the whistle on safety issues in the company's cars.
Meet the Progressive Challenge to Gov. Cuomo
Zephyr Teachout sees a broken system full of broken promises. But she thinks she can fix it, which is why she's running in the September primary.
Could LG and Its Opponents Compromise in the Palisades?
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In June of 1964, volunteers set out to register voters in Mississippi. Their work would help change the nation. A conversation about the legacy of Freedom Summer, and what it means half a century later to the people who were there.
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A Letter from Mississippi 1964
On today's Brian Lehrer Show we are taking calls and collecting stories from those with connections to 1964's Freedom Summer in Mississippi. Here is Brian Lehrer Show producer Jody Avirgan's contribution.
In August of 1964 my mother, Martha Honey, then a Freshman at Oberlin College in Ohio, traveled to Mississippi as a member of SNCC for the "Freedom Summer" campaign to register Black voters. She attended the funeral of James Chaney, one of three civil rights workers - Cheney was a black Southerner; Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were white Northerners - murded by the Klu Klux Klan near Philadelphia, Mississippi. That evening she wrote a letter to a classmate. It appears in Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States. Here is an excerpt:


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chat The most Googled and loved actor is back at scorching more hearts, this time with her Aam sutra ad
T he temperature is soaring and it's only going to get hotter, thanks to Katrina Kaif! Bollywood's most scrumptious actress is going to scorch the screen with her latest PepsiCo Slice Aam sutra advertisement.
At the very outset of the telephonic interview with her, Katrina makes it clear her avatar in the ad has nothing to do with her look in her infamous item number "Sheila ki Jawani". "They're two entirely different concepts and roles," she states.
Dressed in a lush mango-coloured Falguni & Shane Peacock creation, Katrina's new commercial was shot in Thailand. The designers who've dressed celebs like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Fergie, Madonna and Ozzy Osbourne think Katrina looks the best in their creation to which the actress responds: "When designers don't get carried away by the clothes and when they ensure the costume doesn't overpower the star, it works to the advantage of the maker as well as the wearer."
The theme of the ad campaign is along the lines of "Sabr ka phal meetha hota hai" and Kat says the statement holds true in her own case. "My journey in Bollywood started well but took off a little slowly but then it was all about being in the right place at the right time and that's how success came my way. The important thing is to wait because when something finally does happen, one's excitement knows no bounds."
Katrina is the indubitable queen of endorsements now but that has largely to do with the number of hit films she has to her credit. She's worked with almost all the top actors in the industry but she refuses to pick her favourite. She feels: "It would be unfair to say who I've enjoyed working with the most. I've learnt so much from my co-stars whether it was Abhishek, Govinda, Salman, Akshay or Ranbir or the others that I've been cast opposite." Kat says she looks forward to working with any actor with whom she can create great chemistry onscreen.
Having worked with Akshay Kumar on a host of films from "Namastey London" and "Welcome" to "Singh is Kinng" and "Tees Maar Khan", most of which turned out to be box office hits, it is but natural to ask Katrina if Akshay has been some sort of lucky charm. "I wouldn't say yes," she replies tactfully. "My movies with Saif, Salman and most of my other co-actors have also been a success."
Her relationship status is always under the scanner but being the private person that she is one can only speculate as she doesn't care to clear the air for anyone who might want to know details of her personal life.
Recently there was news about the makers of "Dum Maro Dum" going all out to make Deepika Padukone's item number sexier than "Sheila ki Jawani" and "Munni badnam Hui". This doesn't seem to affect Katrina at all. "The success of an item number doesn't lie in the hands of the maker or of the actress but in the hands of the audience so only time will tell how big a hit this is going to be."
The diva sweeps virtually every poll that's out to find the sexiest woman. She's even the most Googled person in India! "All this makes me feel special. The result of these polls is actually the result of the connection my fans share with me," she says. Her next film is Zoya Akhtar's "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" with Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol. In her free time (she hardly gets any), Katrina says: "I do what normally people do. I gym, go watch a movie, or I just chill at home."
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- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion chopped
- 35 g taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 200 g salsa medium
- 125 g canned corn drained
- 1/2 red capsicum diced
- 1 carrot grated
- 8 tortillas medium
- 2 tbs sour cream
- 1 cup cheese grated
- STEP 1 Brown the mince and onion in a non-stick pan.
- STEP 2 Add the corn, red capsicum, carrot and stir through.
- STEP 3 Add the taco seasoning, water and salsa. Simmer until the liquid reduces.
- STEP 4 Put a sheet of baking paper over a baking tray.
- STEP 5 Lay the first tortilla on the tray. Spread with sour cream.
- STEP 6 Add a couple of spoonfuls of the mince mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese over the mince.
- STEP 7 Spread the next tortilla on top and press down firmly.
- STEP 8 Repeat with the sour cream, mince and cheese, making approximately 8 layers.
- STEP 9 Spread top with sour cream and cover with cheese.
- STEP 10 To prevent the outside layers of the tortilla from burning, spread some sour cream around the sides of the tortillas.
- STEP 11 Bake at 160C for 40-45 minutes.
Cut in to wedges and serve with salad on the side.
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This was even better than expected. Made pretty well to recipe, but with own seasoning mix, and only had 4 tortillas - but so nice! Will definitely make again!
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Made this for dinner and my hubby (and bro in law) went crazy over it! The compliments just kept coming! I used more than 500 g mince, added some garlic paste, bought 650 mL hot salsa and 8 large tortillas today just for this, and used frozen mixed vegetables I had which contained carrot and corn anyway. I added the capsicum as stated. I made my own taco seasoning using a recipe from this site and added 1 teaspoon chilli powder. Apart from the top tortilla losing its shape on cutting, the rest maintained shape beautifully. My husband specifically told me to leave a good review for this and told me I have to make it often! No chance for me to have more because the guys have already said they're finishing the last 2 pieces for lunch tomorrow! However, i can have the leftover mince mixture with pasta. Will definitely make again! Thanks!
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That was good! Washed down with a nice homebrew beer, much better than any restaurant Mexican I have ever had.
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Your Money: Fighting scams, claiming a dependent
What can you do if a business starts charging you for services you never signed up for? Can you claim your parent as a dependent on your taxes?
These are just a couple of the questions that AP personal finance writers tackle in the latest installment of "Your Money." If you have a question you want answered, e-mail it to email@example.com. Please include your full name and hometown so they can be published with your question.
Q: I am getting charges on my phone bill from a third-party company for services I never applied for. What can I do to get my money back? Any advice will be really appreciated.
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A: It sounds like you're not getting anywhere with the company directly, so the first step is contacting your local phone company. If it can't help you, it might be time to contact the Better Business Bureau.
In your case, we looked into the company and found 402 complaints in the past 36 months with the BBB. Of those complaints, BBB assisted in the resolution of all but three, said Carrie Hurt, a spokeswoman for the nonprofit.
"If consumers don't get a resolution, they should come through us," Hurt said. "By and large, we work with the company in getting answers."
Complaints should be submitted in writing to give the BBB a clear timeline of what happened. Also include copies of billing and any relevant paperwork.
You can also fill out a complaint form online with the Federal Trade Commission, or call the agency at (877) FTC-HELP.
The FTC doesn't act on behalf of individual consumers. But your complaint will go into a database that's shared with 1,500 other law enforcement agencies across the country, said FTC spokeswoman Claudia Farrell.
As a last resort, you might want to have your lawyer draft a letter to the company.
– Candice Choi
Q: In December 2007 my mother-in-law moved in with us. She collects a small pension, less than $100 a month, and Social Security. Since we provide shelter, food and basic necessities, can I claim her as a dependent? No other sibling is providing support.
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A: "The simple answer is yes," said Daniel D. Morris, managing partner of Morris & D'Angelo, an accounting firm in San Jose, Calif. The Internal Revenue Service allows a taxpayer to claim as a dependent a parent or other relative living in the same household, if the taxpayer provided 50 percent or more of the relative's support.
Morris said the percentage of support provided can be figured by considering a fair market value for shelter, food, transportation, medical care, clothing and other necessities, and comparing it to income from Social Security, pensions and elsewhere. "If mom's staying in a room, and you could rent that room for $500, that's $500 a month of support," he explained. You cannot add in portions of utilities like heat, and the 50 percent threshold must be met, he said. "For you to qualify, you have to spend $1 more than she's spending on herself."


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Zogby Reuters – Shuler up by 5% 11/1
Elon U. – Shuler up by 20% 10/31
Constituent Dynamics – Shuler up by 9% 10/30
I think that it is clear IF we turn out the vote Shuler can be are next representative!! VOTE!!
Zogby Reuters – Shuler up by 5% 11/1
Elon U. – Shuler up by 20% 10/31
Constituent Dynamics – Shuler up by 9% 10/30
I think that it is clear IF we turn out the vote Shuler can be are next representative!! VOTE!!
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This is from the Asheville Citizen Times' Op-Ed page. Strong statement.
Heath Shuler promises to be such a leader. Voters in Western North Carolina's 11th District should send him to Washington to replace eight-term incumbent Charles Taylor.
During the past 16 years, we have often disagreed with Taylor on issues and been dismayed by questions about his ethics and reports of his failure to comply with government regulations without being coerced.
Even so, we have supported him because his seniority has helped bring to the district millions of dollars for infrastructure and other projects that support education and jobs.
But the failure of the 109th Congress to deal with the problems that threaten to overwhelm our nation and its unwillingness to act as a check on the Bush administration take precedence in this election.
To support Taylor is to endorse two more years of the same ineffectual leadership.
The 109th Congress was a disaster in almost every arena.
* Its members widened the gap between rich and poor by continuing a tax policy that favors the rich, by failing to address unfair trade policies that undermine American workers and to address the growing health care crisis.
* They allowed the federal deficit to continue spiraling out of control but failed to provide support for largely unfunded mandates such as No Child Left Behind.
They reduced the amount of funding for college grants and scholarships, and inadequately funded National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges. The list goes on.
Thanks to the deficits, the Untied States has gone from being the world's largest creditor nation to its largest debtor nation, in hock to countries like China.
* They renewed the Patriot Act without any meaningful change to a bill that expands law enforcement surveillance and investigative powers in ways that undermine our civil liberties.
* They passed President Bush's version of a detainee bill that imposes extraordinary limits on defendant's traditional rights in the courtroom.
* They failed to pass meaningful immigration reform, a 700-mile fence notwithstanding.
* In fact, this Congress, which set an all-time record for the fewest days worked by a U.S. Congress (just 93), seemed to spend more of that time dealing with scandals including Tom Delay, Jack Abramoff, Randy Cunningham and Mark Foley than to passing meaningful legislation of any kind. And much of the time in session was spent grandstanding; the Senate, for example, slated 10 hours of debate on the detainee bill vs. three days for debate on the Marriage Protection Amendment. Continue reading
Vote! There is no reason to write political blogs, to read political blogs and to talk politics if you don't vote. Vote!


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SketchBook Ink was just introduced by Autodesk Inc. Sketchbook Ink is an intuitve pen and ink drawing app for the iPad. It's on sale for an introductory price of $1.99.
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CrazyTeaBag announces the release of Eurovision 2012, unique application for iPhone and iPad users. The mission of the app is to invite everybody to take part in an iPad3 Giveaway organized by VarioWay!
Mobivery, Spanish start up focused on designing, and developing mobile applications, proudly announce the release of Zombie Paul, Paul the Octopus Oracle new version on the App Store. The original app was published on July 2010 and this update includes a completely renewed graphic design.
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This is the first release from Voltic Games, a group of three full time students from Brisbane, Australia between the ages of 18 and 19. We first started in game development in around 2005 and since 2006 we have been releasing small/free projects on the internet (if you google EverEternal WinterWorld, Novaware: Clicked, Novaware: Typed, Jamie's Revenge or EverEternal WinterWorld 2 you might be able to find some of our games).
Up for a challenge? Looking for a great way to keep your mind sharp? This is probably the best game of the summer. I must say, Mind Feud is such a great way to have fun and keep your mind sharp at the same time.
If you haven't heard of Mobli, or tried out the App (available for free in the Apple App store), now is a great time! Mobli, the new, up-and-coming social photo/video App is currently hosting a wild month of daily contests, with a brand new, New iPad as the prize, EVERY DAY! Yes indeed, you read that right! In an unprecedented move, Mobli is, for the month of May, giving away a New iPad every single day! The requirements for entering the different daily contests are quite simple, relatively speaking, considering the prize.
courtesty: www.apple.com
So are you tired of Facebook yet? Granted, there probably are people that are tired of using the same social networking sites for so long. Personally, my two favorites are Twitter and Instagram. Check out a new one: Mumbo.
A new multimedia player, viPlay (AppStore link) has just been released in the AppStore. As there are no reviews of the app at all (not even mentioning dependable ones), I've found it necessary to quickly publish mine. (The detailed feature & evaluation chart of my forthcoming iOS Multimedia bible, as you may have guessed, has been updated with more thorough info on both this and the other new, below reviewed apps).
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Powerful Technology Developed to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Including Malaria and West Nile, Receives Grant from National Institutes of Health
Olfactor Laboratories, Inc. receives Federal research grant to further technology proven to inhibit mosquitos' ability to seek humans.
Riverside, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2013
Olfactor Laboratories, Inc. (OLI), an ieCrowd venture, was awarded a research grant from the United States National Institutes for Health (NIH), for the further development of OLI´s breakthrough technology proven to inhibit a mosquito´s ability to seek humans and animals by disrupting the insect´s CO2 receptors.
The OLI science team, led by Dr. Michelle Brown, will be using the grant funding to determine which of the CO2 receptor effector molecules in OLI´s proprietary and patent pending portfolio of non-toxic and non-insecticidal compounds best disrupt the host-seeking behavior of mosquitos.
According to the World Health Organization, over 3.3 billion people live in Malaria-affected regions and it remains one of the most deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the world. Stephen Abbott, President of Managed Innovations for Innovation Economy, cited this award as an opportunity to use the unique OLI research facility in Riverside, CA — an indoor mosquito behavior testing lab – to further refine OLI´s products being developed for worldwide distribution. "It´s a great boost for a critical technology," said Abbott.
"With technology this powerful, we´re happy to begin a partnership with NIH in advancing our field testing and research. We´re developing products based on our technology, that I believe, will have true global impact. There is nothing more important our company can be doing at this time," said Dr. Brown.
About Olfactor Laboratories, Inc. (OLI). OLI is developing a novel class of spatial, non-insecticidal compounds that manipulate certain blood-feeding insects´ primary mechanism used in locating their prey. Blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes, which spread Malaria, dengue and filariasis, track their prey through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in breath using their olfactory neurons (sense of smell).
About ieCrowd. Located in Riverside, California, ieCrowd´s mission is to acquire innovative research, technology, products and services and transform them into high-growth ventures with global impact potential. ieCrowd.com is the company's new crowd-powered platform, currently in phase one of its roll-out, which is designed to enable everyone to participate in the social and economic opportunities created by developing and growing innovative businesses.
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Tulsa Doctor and Firefighter Team Up With National Campaign to Stop Gasoline Fires
TULSA, Okla., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For many families, Memorial Day signals the start of summer fun. But as families plan backyard barbecues or campouts in the woods, a local doctor and a firefighter are working to remind parents that gas and fire never mix.
Dr. James Johnson, a burn specialist, and Tulsa Fire Marshal Tom Hufford, who founded a summer camp for children with severe burn injuries, have partnered with the National Gasoline Safety Project.
An independent survey funded by the National Gasoline Safety Project found that most parents — 80% — do not use gas to start fires. But those who do use gas mistakenly think it's something lots of parents do.
"Good parents don't use gas to start fires. It's as simple as that," said Johnson, a burn specialist at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa.
Hufford, assistant fire marshal at the Tulsa Fire Department and a longtime safety educator who frequently performs as "Huffy" the fire-safety clown, said parents who use gas to start fires teach that unsafe behavior by example.
"Kids learn from what their parents do as much as from what they say," he said. "If parents could come visit the kids in our summer camp, I know they'd think twice."
Though gasoline burn data is not directly tracked, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System estimates 1,500 children a year are injured or killed in gasoline fires. Approximately 14,500 Americans die each year from burn injuries and related infections.
The National Gasoline Safety Project aims to put an end to gas fires and burns through an initiative that includes a website, StopGasFires.org, where parents can view videos about a teenage gas burn survivor and connect with others parents though email, Facebook and Twitter.
The National Gasoline Safety Project also has placed hangtags on portable gasoline containers sold across the nation. The hangtags feature Johnson and Hufford as well as others who are working to stop gas fires in their communities.
The National Gasoline Safety Project is sponsored by the Portable Fuel Container Manufacturers Association (PFCMA) in partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children and Safe Kids USA. Local gas can maker Blitz USA is a member of the PFCMA.
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An excerpt of Krater's description on Steam:
"The game brings you far into the future of a post-apocalyptic Sweden. Once home to IKEA, Vikings and Minecraft, today its primitive inhabitants scavenge the broken overgrown world for technological artifacts.
At the rim of an impact site known as the Krater, three factions vie for control over the wound opening up into the world below. Consisting of an endless series of caves and tunnels filled with old world treasures and perils, the Underside stretches into the depths of the fallen Swedish civilization."
Fallen Swedish civilization?! Sold!