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By Matt Insley | 01/25/13
The U.S. oil and gas patch has been booming – pipeline players, drillers, processing facilities and operators are just a few of the ways we've suggested to play it.
Today I want to share one American investment that you'll want to avoid.
It's hard not to get caught up in the euphoria.
Oil is flowing from South Texas to North Dakota – and America's total crude production is heading higher by the day. Same goes for natural gas. Today we're producing more of the stuff than we've ever produced.
But the same excitement that leads you and me to the next energy opportunity is also leading a lot of talking heads (and investors) to jump on the bandwagon of one budding industry.
I'm talking about U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Today I want to give you my quick take on why this industry is doomed – and companies that are plunking down billions of dollars, like the one I'll share below, are set to lose.
You likely know the backdrop. The U.S. is producing more oil and gas than we could have dreamed just a decade ago. And with more of this abundant energy filling U.S. pipelines and storage facilities it's only natural for the talking heads to start yapping about exports.
The problem is, when you talk about exports (natural gas in this case) you have to talk about very long-term trends. You can't just take today's information and extrapolate it out for the next 20 years. In fact, that's a losers game that the LNG industry has already faced!
Back in 2005 the outlook for U.S. natural gas was bleak. After production peaked in 1973 at 22.5 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), production had slowly declined to less than 19Tcf by 2005. The long-term forecast didn't look good.
That's when the idea of importing LNG started to gain traction. Lots of money went into building import terminals — one of which was the Sabine Pass facility in Louisiana, owned by Cheniere Energy (LNG: NYSE.)
Back then the forecast indeed looked like we'd need to import natural gas. Heck, with a 30-year decline of production I guess you can't fault the planners.
Flash forward to today, with U.S. natural gas production over 24Tcf (the highest on record), and you'll see that the import facility idea was a bust. Cheniere's share price at one point in 2006 was north of $40 and as recently as 2010 shares traded in the $2 range. Had you bet on U.S. LNG imports you lost.
But get this…
Today Cheniere's share price has crept back up to the $20 range on hopes of turning the import facility into an export facility with a multi-billion dollar facelift.
Buyer beware. There's mounting reason to believe that this plan is your typical "throwing bad money after good"…or, in this case "throwing bad money after bad money." Let's count the ways…
For starters, this project comes in the midst of the shale gas boom, which at one point last year pummeled the price of natural gas to a multi-year low at $1.92 per MMBTU.
But I'll be the first to tell you that natural gas isn't going to be that low for any extended period of time. Just look at the price action last year and you'll see that almost instantly after prices dropped to $2, they quickly recovered to the $3 range. Today prices sit around $3.50, but with more chemical plants, power plants and processing facilities gearing up, prices could head slightly higher.
Also, getting back to the idea that you need a long-term outlook for these multi-billion dollar facilities, it's still up in the air whether shale gas is sustainably produced below $5-6. If it turns out that your typical shale gas well needs $6 to breakeven, all of a sudden the margins start getting a lot tighter for Cheniere's export facility.
But that's not the worst part. Get this…
"Despite all the attention surrounding the shale gas revolution, in volume terms the bigger story is the expansion of mostly conventional production" BP states in its recent Energy Outlook 2030. It goes on to say this: "The Middle East is the largest contributor with 31 Bcf/d, followed by Africa (15 Bcf/d) and Russia (11 Bcf/d)"
So you see, while the shale boom is big news for the U.S., our economy and our energy security, it's not a good bet in the world market. And remember, the stats above are GROWTH from current production to 2030. So putting it in perspective, currently the U.S. produces a little over 24Tcf, and the Middle East, Africa and Russia, combined will produce an ADDED 57Tcf over the next 17 years.
Just to put a fine point on it, here are some further forecasts from BP:
On a regional level, Africa is set to overtake the Middle East to become the largest net LNG exporter in 2028. Australia, with a wave of large projects coming on stream from 2014, expands LNG supply by 15 Bcf/d, overtaking Qatar as the largest LNG supplier by 2018 and accounting for 25% of global LNG production by 2030.
There are plenty of big names in the LNG market, but the U.S. isn't one of them.
It all comes down to who gets the cheaper gas. And there's no way that unconventional shale gas is cheaper to produce than conventional gas out of the Middle East, Africa, Russia or even Australia.
Mark my words, Cheniere's export plant is going to be a marginal facility. That is, sure it may start exporting LNG in the next couple of years. But as conventional natural gas resources come online in places like Africa, Qatar, the rest of the Middle East, and Australia the numbers aren't going to favor U.S. exports. So while LNG exports may work for the short-term the long-term outlook is marginal at best.
Heck, just looking at Cheniere's info page on their Sabine Pass facility, they still tout it as the "largest receiving terminal, by regasification capacity, in the world." Ha!
They bet billions of dollars on this world-class import facility. And they bet wrong. They haven't even taken the language off their website – shameful!
Today they are taking the existing infrastructure and reversing their bet. Indeed, this may go down as one of the most short-sighted mistakes in history. It's like a gambler at a roulette table. After losing big, betting black, the gambler makes a last minute move and swings his chips to bet on red.
What's worse, investors are flocking to the idea.
With all of the other positive energy stories here in the U.S. I urge you NOT to plunk down your money on this turnaround player.
As T. Boone Pickens said in an interview last year, we'd be the "dumbest" people in town if we export clean natural gas instead of using it here at home. I agree with T. Boone., The fundamental argument to keep natural gas within our borders is clear.
Likewise, on a basic economic argument, the export scenario doesn't stack up. That is, in the long-run I don't see an economic winner in U.S. natural gas exports.
Five to ten years from now we'll know. But by then it'll be clear, those betting on Cheniere will be the dumbest people in town.
Hmm, 20 year contracts in hand (use it or lose it) institutional ownership dramatically increasing, years ahead of any competitor. I agree this guy works for or is being paid by the shorts. PS I got in at $2.35 happy, happy, happy! Plenty of legs left on LNG specially if as mentioned by CEO dividends of $2 per in 2016.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
I resent someone implying that I or anyone else is "dumb," especially when it pertains to picking investments. The only "dumb" person in this arena is one who feels so self-righteous as to try to persuade others to invest per his/her own manipulative arguement. I guarantee that you or I will be either right or wrong in our assertions and predictions as to the efficacy of investing in LNG as we both have a 50% chance of being either correct or incorrect based on our best guess. However, it is only a guess. When you imply we are "dumb" because of the guess we are taking, you are expressing your naivety regarding probability theory and investment predictions and are thus demonstrating operationally the concept of being "dumb."
Sentiment: Strong Buy
'Atta boy, Iaman...you tell him!
Sentiment: Buy
Author Matt Insley is just short and thinks his opinion can sway investors. Good luck with that. Hopefully he has the balls to come back and write a follow up article later this year explaining why he was so wrong and trying to make sense of it.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
check t.boons picking and see how the last five years of the energy trade have done himmmmm.. I do agree with his advice of selling our natural gas but our government says otherwise. And like wind energy and sun they are going to shove it down our throats whether we like it or not.......Jump on the band wagon...
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Looks to me like the author of that article Matt Insley is a heavy short who is getting his #$%$ ripped wide open with the stock price moving higher and higher. Or he works for a heavy short who paid him to write that article who is getting his #$%$ ripped wide open with the stock price moving higher and higher. Either way he will be proven to be the dumbest person around for writing that article.


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Director Alexandra Lipsitz's doc "Air Guitar Nation," which premiered last year at the SXSW Film Festival and also played in Toronto follows the birth of the U.S. Air Guitar Championships. Two aspiring rock stars strum and strut their way towards glory and the coveted national title. C. Diddy, a samurai warrior clad in a "Hello Kitty" breast plate and red kimono emerges as an early favorite, but his arch nemesis from New York's Lower East Side, Bjorn, is not far behind. As the film reaches its climax, the future of Air hangs in the balance. Will Bjorn's technical prowess, stage performance and airness be enough to take him to the top, or will C. Diddy conquer all to become America's first supreme being of Air Guitar? In her interview with indieWIRE, Lipsitz talks about her involvement in "Project Greenlight," her crash course in filmmaking and what she found while searching for "talentless America." Shadow Distribution opens "Air Guitar Nation" in limited release Friday, March 23.
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I'm a filmmaker and TV producer and work for the Magical Elves. Former jobs: Circus Roustabout, catering with a Cajun mercenary sniper, carpenter at a state run fair ground, sales girl at one of the first video stores in NYC, teacher of carpentry on a bus to elementary school kids, Rock N Roll stagehand, photographer. Born and raised in New York City, now live in LA.
What were the circumstances that lead you to become a filmmaker?
Unofficially, when I was a kid I used to shoot with my folks VHS video camera in the squats in NYC. Officially, I was studying photography in Paris, France and I was in a friend's apartment where her boyfriend had a large group of black and white photos spread out on a table. They were of punk rockers. I asked him what they were and he told me they were for a documentary he was making in Poland about an underground rock festival. I asked him if I could go--he said he would look into it. It was a joint production with BBC and Interpol (then the only film company in socialist Poland). A week later I was in as his apprentice, and I bought 30 rolls of Tri-X film and went to Poland that summer. Andzje Kostenko was the man--he introduced me to filmmaking.
What other creative outlets do you explore?
I take pictures, sing, paint and write. I would say I like to create by any means available.
Did you go to film school?
I did not go to film school. Almost went to school in Lodz, Poland but joined the circus instead, that is a school of some kind, a school of ethics, hard work, creativity. Eventually I got a GED and went to college to study fine art and photography. Then I met Ondi Timoner and got back into filmmaking. I also worked on "Project Greenlight," [which] was the best film education. Nothing better than putting a mic on the director and producers and the entire filmmaking crew and documenting the making of a film. Working in reality TV was also a great way to learn fast. People would say to me, "hey can you mix audio?" I would say "uhhh no but I am a fast learner." Next thing you know they are teaching me how to run a rig in an hour and I am working on a network show! Then the director comes up to me and shakes a tape in my face and says, "Alex can you tell me why there is no audio on this tape?" Tears and another lesson and some guy gets fired. Then I get hired on a surfing show and travel to the south Pacific with 15 surfer girls to mix audio...I think the best way to learn filmmaking is to do it.
How did the idea for "Air Guitar Nation" come about, and how did the film evolve?
Kriston Rucker read an article in the Wall Street Journal about the World Air Guitar Championships. He asked his friend Cedric Devitt to go check it out, and they went to the world championship in Finland and filmed their experience then came back to the US to pitch a TV show with the Magical Elves (Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth) and a producer named Anna Barber. The idea was to make an "anti-American Idol," a search for the talentless America. I worked for the Magical Elves and was brought on the project with Tony Sacco, Casey Kriley and many other elves and folks willing to help out. The TV show was picked up then dropped by VH1 for a short period of time. The producers decided to go ahead with the championship and the birth of US Air Guitar began. We documented it and the story was so incredible [that we] decided it was not a TV show it was a film.
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in either developing the project or making and securing distribution for the movie?
Music! We self funded the entire project and [we were all] making other TV shows and working full time while making the film. Also it was the first time we [had ever done] a film.
How did you finance the film?
We all chipped in 1000 "air dollars." I personally took out a loan at Bank of Amairica.
What are your biggest creative influences?
My creativity is influenced by Airness and 40s. For this film: Rock N Roll, World Peace, Finland, Air Guitarist world wide, DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, Michael Moore, Penelope Spheeris, "Easy Rider," "Wayne's World," Jim Marshalls photographs, and lots of years of seeing live bands.
What is your definition of "independent film"?
A film that is made with the spirit of Amelia Airheart, the intelligence of Richard Feinman, and the humor of Condoleezza Rice.
What are some of your all-time favorite films, and what are some of your recent favorite films?
Recent favorites: "Air Guitar Nation," "Cache and Funny Games," "Grizzly Man," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Eyes of Tammy Faye Baker," "Paradise Lost," "Born into Brothels," "The Devil and Daniel Johnston," "Bobby."
All Time favorites: "All the Presidents Men," "The Secret of Roan Innish" and anything John Sayles made , "Citizen Kane," "La Strada," "Maltese Falcon," "Suburbia," "My Private Idaho," "Gone with the Wind," "Big Lebowski," "Spinal Tap," "Liquid Sky," "Reservoir Dogs," T"he Quiet Earth," "The Navigator," "Lair of the White Worm", "Faster Pussycat Kill Kill," "Rocky Horror Picture Show" [and many more]. Why do I like these films? Because they are amazing and I have a lot of time on my hands.
What are your interests outside of film?
Air guitaring, yoga, text messaging and sex.
How do you define success as a filmmaker, and what are your personal goals as a filmmaker?
1200 screens. But seriously success is sitting in the theater and hearing the people laugh and cheer and squeal with enjoyment. Does not get better than that.


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I mentioned this five days ago. They could have an extra bullpen arm, but instead they waited around for the obvious, Clay Buchholz won't be ready for Tuesday, which would be his 10th day without playing.
DL him and bring Wilson back.
I just hope we continue to get decent pitching and enough offense because Clay has never been a 200 inning guy. Withour Clay, Jon also needs to get his act together again. If we pick up a big win today it makes the last 7 games pretty productive.
I dont think Buch will ever be a dependable 200IP guy. I think the Sox realize this too and need Lester to step up now, but have also made it apparent in the draft. They seem to mostly value pitchers who are between 6'2-6'7 and north of 200LBS.
Buch will be a solid contrubuter, but Id say hes a 28 game a year pitcher with between 180-200IP. His body type just cant hold up for a full 162+ playoffs MLB season. Doesnt mean hes not a stud when hes in there, just that this is who I think he is going forward.
Our SP and closer are a crap shoot in my opinion. Bailey got very lucky yesterday and it was a huge break for us. If the offense stays healthy, or everyone continues to chip in we have a shot at the PS. However, I don't see our SP or pen taking us very far into the PS if we do make and our bats are silenced.


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Mr. Zabaneh represents clients in securities/corporate governance, antitrust/distribution, breach of contract, and trade secret litigation, including high-stakes class action litigation. He has appeared in dozens of state and federal courts, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and government investigations. In addition, Mr. Zabaneh routinely advises clients in connection with business transactions designed to avoid or resolve litigation, including the negotiation and drafting of complex distribution, franchise, real estate, and stock purchase agreements.
Mr. Zabaneh also has substantial court experience with matters involving requests for emergency and permanent injunctive relief. Representing clients in a wide variety of industries, he has secured injunctions for companies seeking to enforce contracts, protect trade secrets, and maintain their sales forces. He has also defeated attempts to enjoin his clients from entering into significant commercial transactions.
Mr. Zabaneh is active in the community and the firm. He organizes the firm's annual City Year Community Service Project, which provides books and supplies to local schools. He has also received several awards for his commitment to pro bono legal work.
Mr. Zabaneh is an active member of the firm's Recruitment and Retention Committee and its Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Honors & Awards
•Listed in People on the Move, Philadelphia Business Journal
•Listed as a Rising Star in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers publication
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Selected Speaking Engagements
•Instructor and Speaker, Deposition Boot Camp: The Art of Taking, Defending and Preparing for Depositions, presented at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, January 5-8, 2015
•Moderator and Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion: A Look at Our Progress, hosted by Duane Morris LLP Philadelphia Inclusion Committee, November 2013
•Speaker and Co-author, Attorney-Client Privilege-New Developments and Some Difficult Issues, Association of Corporate Counsel Delaware Valley Chapter, April 23, 2013
•Speaker and Co-author, Attorney-Client Privilege-The Basics and Some Difficult Litigation Issues, Duane Morris LLP In-House CLE Program, February 2013
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•Co-author, Indirect Purchaser Lawsuits: A State-by-State Survey, American Bar Association, 2010
•Contributing Editor, Two Years after Reeder-Simco: Is the Robinson-Patman Act Alive and Well?, presented at ABA Section of Antitrust Law Annual Spring Meeting, March 2008


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Gustman, Alan L., Steinmeier, Thomas L., Social Security Bulletin
This article analyzes the relationship between retirement and wealth. Using data from the first four waves of the longitudinal Health and Retirement Study-a cohort of individuals born from 1931 to 1941-we estimate reduced-- form retirement and wealth equations. Our results show that those who retire earlier do not necessarily save more and that even if one's primary interest is in the relationship between Social Security policy and the decision to retire, it is important to incorporate saving behavior and other key decisions into the analysis.
The decision to retire is related to the decision to save and to a number of other decisions, including decisions of when to claim Social Security benefits and what share of assets to hold as pensions, Social Security, and in other forms. This article explores the relationships among these various decisions and then explains why it is important to take them into account when attempting to understand the effects of changing Social Security and related policies on retirement outcomes.
To understand how Social Security benefits affect retirement behavior, and the implications of changing such features as the Social Security early retirement age, the Social Security Administration and others have begun to estimate and use single-equation models of retirement. We explain why the kind of simple model they use is likely to provide a misleading guide for policy. Even if one's primary interest is in the relationship between Social Security policy and the decision to retire, it is important to incorporate other key decisions into the analysis.
These simple models relate the probability of retiring to measures of changes in the value of Social Security benefits when retirement is postponed. The basic problem is that because the omitted factors are related systematically both to retirement outcomes and to the measured reward. to postponing retirement, a simple retirement equation credits the effects of the omitted factors to the included measures of changes in Social Security benefits. New policies will change the relationship between retirement and the increase in the value of Social Security benefits with postponed retirement, resulting in incorrect predictions of the effects of new policies.
When we fit single-equation retirement models, we find a variety of evidence that important behaviors have been omitted. These models include variables measuring the age of the respondent. These age variables suggest there is a sharp increase in the probability of retirement at age 62. This is a sign that even though the equations include measures of the increase in the value of Social Security with delayed retirement, the cause of the increased retirement behavior at age 62 has not been included in the model. In addition, the estimated effect of a variable measuring the future value of Social Security and pensions on retirement suggests that if the Social Security early retirement age were to be abolished, more people would retire earlier rather than later-a counterintuitive prediction.
There is even more direct evidence of the need for a more comprehensive model of behavior. We show that if individuals' preferences for leisure time were unrelated to their preferences for saving, then a simple retirement equation would yield an unbiased estimate of the effects of Social Security on retirement. An implication of such a model is that those who retire earlier for particular reasons would also save more for those same reasons. But when we estimate an equation with wealth accumulated through 1992 as a dependent variable, together with the simple retirement equation, we do not observe that the factors associated with earlier retirement are also associated with higher saving. These and related findings suggest that those who wish to retire earlier also have a weaker preference for saving, a relationship that is ignored in the simple model and can only be measured in a more complex model. …


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On Wednesday morning, June 29th during rush hour, I was standing on the platform at Elmhurst Avenue in Queens waiting for the train. The M train had just gone by so I was one of three people waiting for the R. I heard a person gasp behind me and I turned around to see a man standing too close to me. I moved away and didn't notice what he was doing until I realized he was inching towards to me again. I then quickly noticed was that his shirt was too long for his height and underneath it his hand was moving rapidly. I moved towards the center of the platform and thought that would be the end of him until I turned to my left and there he was again. More people were now on the platform and I walked back towards the front and stood near another woman my age. I figured that if he followed me again this woman would at least notice and validate that I wasn't imagining things! This is definitely not a common occurrence in my neighborhood. Luckily he didn't follow me but I remember a friend of mine mentioning a girl once took a picture of a man who had been rubbing up against her on the train and that he was arrested; I thought at the least I could email it to my local precinct. I got my camera ready and started to walk towards the center of the platform, where I had left him, and all-of-a-sudden I saw him sprint up the exit. I looked up the stairs to see if he was gone and he was, but when I turned back around this woman was looking at me with this terrified expression and I knew I had definitely not imagined the whole thing!
The "Safe Campus, Strong Voices" Campaign is a national initiative for Campus Safety Awareness Month in September to raise awareness and increase advocacy on the issue of college sexual violence and the vast amount of under-reported cases as well as the injustices that many survivors face. This groundbreaking campaign will focus on victim empowerment, prevention, bystander intervention, and provide tangible tools for both men and women to work together to create a safer campus. It will raise awareness and engage students to shatter the silence of campus sexual violence.
We at Security On Campus, Inc. and PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment cannot do this alone though! We need your help to reach your campus community! The Safe Campus, Strong Voices Campaign is looking for student leaders and faculty to work with us! We will provide the tool kit and everything you need to create this on your campus in both September and beyond! Please join us in raising awareness and breaking the silence with students at your school. To get started, please visit our website at www.StrongVoicesCampaign.org. To purchase a tool kit, click on the "Get Involved!" link at the top of our site, or follow this link: http://www.wix.com/ange33/scsv#!contact Tool kits are being sold at a discounted price until July 22! Thank you in advance for your support and dedication to shattering the silence of campus sexual violence!
A man with a clipboard was blocking women on the sidewalk and demanding that they smile on the sidewalk near the w 4th st station. When I told him to stop harassing women, he started ranting at me. I went into CVS and while I was in there, he came in and tried to scam the cashier into refunding something he hadn't bought.
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Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault
In just the past two years, the level of awareness and support available for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified youth experiencing bullying and harassment in schools has grown astronomically. There are almost no safeguards, however, for the kinds of harassment they encounter in public spaces on a daily basis. From cat calls to physical threats and hate crimes, public harassment is one of the most endemic forms of gender-based violence, and LGBTQ-identified youth are especially vulnerable by virtue of their perceived or actual gender, sexuality or sexual orientation.
In Tucson, Arizona, Safe Streets AZ has emerged to track and address public harassment, and provide a greater network of support for the LGBTQ community. A program of the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) funded by the Alliance Fund Queer Youth Initiative, Safe Streets AZ provides youth ages 13-23 the opportunity to share their story, get support, and become part of a growing movement to end public and street harassment. Inspired by organizations like Hollaback!, the program combines an interactive Google map and blog to track and share incidences of harassment. Community members can also use the map to locate "Safe Sites"– local businesses and organizations where youth experiencing harassment can go to temporarily feel safe and receive resources.
During conversations with local LGBTQ youth, almost all of the 30 youth that took part had experienced public harassment of some kind. Many said they worry daily about being harassed, and felt that the level of harassment they experience as the result of their perceived gender and sexual orientation is more intense. "You have to take it more seriously if you're gay," said one youth. "A lot of the time if someone says they're going to kill a faggot then they're probably serious, and you have to treat it that way."
Despite its prevalence, there is little data on the frequency and impact of public harassment, particularly at the local level. Safe Streets AZ aims to change that. By collecting stories and reports from partner organizations as well as community members, information will be collected and used to hold more perpetrators accountable, and create better systems of support for anyone experiencing harassment.
Visit: www.safestreetsaz.wordpress.com to share your story, get support, and –together—help end harassment.
For more information on the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, visit www.sacasa.org
I was walking home down Stuyvesant avenue from the A/C train on Utica, it was raining and I was huddling because I had no umbrella. A man came very close to me and whispered that he would "protect me from the rain" and he kept walking. I don't know what he meant but I felt very uncomfortable and I ducked into a deli to shake the feeling before I continued on home.
Friday night some friends and I set a picnic in the park for an outdoor movie screening. No more than ten minutes after we got comfortable to enjoy the evening, this guy and his buddy come over and asked if they could sit with us and eat our food. We turned our backs and deliberately ignored them for several minutes, but they continued to hover and smirk with a goofy grin. Even after we took the first photo, they still didn't catch on, and actually started to pose together for a second shot. Idiots! Finally, we turned and said in the "I mean business" tone that they were bothering us, and NO we would NOT appreciate their company!
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On March 20, 2011, Nuala Cabral organized the Philadelphia celebration of International Anti-Street Harassment Day, and HollabackPhilly was lucky enough to have participated with her. Cabral recently released footage of the day with commentary by the activists involved in the awareness raising event. The video (below) involves a discussion of street harassment, followed by footage of the Anti-Street Harassment Day events and commentary on the day's successes and lessons. The event occurred in Rittenhouse Square and El Stops in West Philadelphia, and engaged men, young girls, parents, and various other women.
Creating Walking Home connected me with a community of folks who are addressing street harassment through writing, art, film, education and community action. When I heard about Holly Kearl's book and the Anti Street Harassment Day she was spearheading, I knew I had to be involved. Screening Walking Home or viewing it online has been a great way to reach a wide audience and spark dialogue. However, a film, a book, an online magazine does not reach all audiences. Therefore it is necessary to go beyond media and engage with people face to face about this issue.
She also describes many lessons the group learned throughout the day, about the community's response and ourselves.
We learned that many women and men have a story to share about street harassment. Engaging in conversation was a way to validate those stories and voices. Experiencing push back from some people reminded us that we still have work to do, in terms of shifting norms and expectations around street harassment and simply taking a stand.It felt good that we had numbers–solidarity. It was inspiring. Street harassment can make you feel alone and dis-empowered. When we were out there together, I felt empowered and supported.
Chalking on the streets drew people in and led to conversations about why were were there.
The drum also created an environment that was upbeat and energizing. For those of us who are shy, that pulsing beat helped us get out of our comfort zone.
I agree with her that the drums energized the event, not only for the activists but also for the surrounding community. It also made us more approachable and less intimidating. The chalk had a similar effect while also making the discussion interactive and engaging.
I was part of the Rittenhouse portion of the event and many women shared stories with us about prior street harassment incidents, a few men pushed back and told us the line is too blurry between harassment and a compliment, and a few parents went on to explain street harassment to their daughters as their daughters drew pictures with the chalk.
All in all, it was an effective day of awareness raising in a city that needs the anti-street harassment discussion. We look forward to working with Cabral in the future to continue bringing the discussion to the streets!
We are so close! With only one day to go (39 hours to be exact), we still need to raise a little over $5,000. The flood of supporters that have come through has been truly incredible, and we are so grateful. Just yesterday we raised over $6,000 from over 50 people. If we do it again today we'll meet our goal. Do it on Thursday and we'll exceed our goal.
To our supporters: thank so much for getting us this far, and let's keep this campaign going through the final stretch. Be sure to let your friends and family know about the campaign if you haven't already, and most importantly, thanks for having our backs. You know we've got yours too.
Rare are summer days in Houston when the weather cools from the oppressively swampy to merely sultry. Whenever such an opportunity presents itself, few would blame me for wanting to slip out of my desk and into the sunshine. I didn't take a lunch break, anyways. Nobody would mind if I ran to the bookstore for a metaphorical minute.
As I walk along Main Street, between its intersections with Lamar and Dallas, a stranger saunters up to me. His body now merely millimeters from mine, he demands, "Let me pick you up and carry you home. I have to carry you and take you home with me right now." Loud enough for a 5-person band of onlookers to start quietly paying attention.
I panic. "GO FUCK YOURSELF!" Not the most mature of reactions, but fear and a desire to intimidate preclude creativity. Our audience continues staring.
He shrinks back, raising his volume and desperately whining, "But I have to do SOMETHING to you! I need to take you back to my home and do something. Let me carry you home and we'll talk about this."
"GO! FUCK! YOURSELF!" Finally, the man jerks his head away and turns to walk off in the other direction. My voice transcends my meager frame. Gives me power. Authority. A strength beyond whatever it is I'm bench pressing these days. "I AM NOT A PIECE OF MEAT, SIR!" rockets towards his back. Cliché to be certain, and not my proudest moment. But it gets the point across succinctly. A glare shot at the throng transfixed by our encounter. Lips pressed tightly into themselves. Eyes narrowed to nothing more than paper cuts, albeit obscured by prescription sunglasses.
They look away. Huffy. Bored. One man mutters, "Such language…"
Humiliation. An overarching sensation of dehumanization prickles my internals and externals alike. Saline stings the backs of my eyelids. A quaking, shaking blancmange of a thoroughly ashamed, embarrassed and just plain angry young woman. Deliberate encroachment onto my personal space, overtures of sexual violence and a complete lack of disrespect for my autonomy, agency and consent…and they take offense at the language I use to convey my flashpoint rage! He and I provided them with the day's sensational entertainment, not a pathetic tableau of harassment. I question whether or not their apathy would have finally dissolved had this horrid man attempted to genuinely hurt me.
And I am incredibly fortunate he intended to intimidate more than actually injure, but all the same there exists no compelling justification for his actions (sorry, victim-blamers, but I was wearing a loose-fitting Muppets t-shirt and even more comfortable jeans that day). Nor those who saw fit to treat us as free, live theatre. Their silence gave this man permission to treat another woman with such a callous dismissal of her independence. Their chiding my self-defense enabled yet another incident of public harassment and verbal assault to end up an exercise in shaming the recipient. Of neglecting to change the rhetoric of gender-based violence.
But hey! It only takes something as easy and minor as the complete overhaul of societal perceptions towards street harassment, sexual assault and rape to reverse this attitude! Neither I nor anyone else deserves to inhabit a world where something simple like running to pick up a copy The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ends up a disheartening lesson in how Americans react when confronted with very public verbal and physical harassment. Public places belong to the public, not just those intending to badger, bully or brutalize the innocent. And that is why those of us with stories to tell – all narratives, be they victim, bystander or a loved one hearing about everything later in the day – must ensure the populace learns of them. Education, not dressing differently or agoraphobia or constantly looking over your shoulder, remains just about the only truly effective, sustainable weapon in our stash.
Credit and thanks go to Hollaback! Houston supporter James Collins with Savage Serenity Studios and Space City Nerd for helping me with edits!


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Date: 2007-01-08 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
What roles do the celestial archtypes play in our lives? With analysis of Pluto, Charon, Eris, Ceres, and more, discover the mythical and astrological ways these heavenly bodies affect you and your birth chart.
Date: 2006-11-20 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Renowned Astrologer Maria Shaw (Soul Mates & Hot Dates) gives detailed information on what to look forward to (and what to be aware of) when Jupiter transits Sagittarius later this month.
Date: 2006-10-11 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
How can you learn to make the best planning and scheduling decisions to reach your goals? Read more to discover why Timing is the Key to Success.
Date: 2006-09-25 By: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
Maria Shaw, author of Soul Mates & Hot Dates, offers advice for finding your personal key to happiness, with in-depth analysis based on Sun Sign.
Date: 2006-09-04 By: Jeffrey Green
What does Pluto's new status as a dwarf planet mean for Astrology? Astrologer and author Philip Brown (Cosmic Trends) examines the impact of this revelation on modern astrology and the inter-relationships of the planets, and discusses its possible effect on personal birthcharts.
Date: 2006-08-21 By: Isabelle Ghaneh
Where are the goddesses in your chart? Read a house-by-house analysis of how heavenly bodies such as Venus and Nyx manifest themselves in your chart.
Date: 2006-07-17 By: Olivia
Whether you are just falling in love or you're a newlywed who still hasn't come down to earth after the honeymoon, it's essential to learn the fine art of communication. Many times when lovers hear how important communication is in keeping love ...
Date: 2006-07-10 By: Olivia
The dreaded Mercury Retrograde period will soon be upon us. Rather than dwelling on the problems associated with this three week period we all experience about several times a year, lets look at how a Mercury Retrograde can benefit us. But first, ...
Date: 2006-06-26 By: Gwyneth Bryan
Forget global warming. What's going to bring about the demise of civilization as we know it is the twisted attitude toward sex and sexuality, especially in the United States. (I'm exaggerating of course, but stay with me – there's a method to my ...
Date: 2006-06-12 By: Gwyneth Bryan
Are you a Daddy's girl or a Mama's boy? Come June 18, you'll pledge your love and appreciation to the man you call Dad. Mom had her big day....now it's dad's turn. As we celebrate fathers all over world, this tribute is based on your papa's zodiac ...


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BANDON, Ore. (AP) — A bus carrying about 20 students was struck by a van on Friday night, leaving two children injured.
Oregon State Police say the crash at about 8:45 p.m. took place when the van, driven by 73-year-old Donna Perdue, pulled onto State Route 20 and struck the left side of the Bandon School District bus.
Fire personnel from the Albany Fire Department extricated Perdue and her 86-year-old husband. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The state police say no information is yet available on the childrens' school or scheduled activity.
The bus driver was not injured.


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Sockeye salmon retention in the Columbia River between Bonneville Dam and the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco will be closed beginning Monday.
Washington and Oregon officials announced the closure on Friday.
Biologist Chris Kern of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the sockeye catch guideline for non-Indians is 5,400 fish, based on a forecasted run of 540,000.
Sockeye retention downstream of Bonneville Dam closed on July 2. Without the closure between Bonneville and Highway 395, the non-Indian catch is projected to total 5,636 sockeye.
Snake River sockeye are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. Anglers upstream of Highway 395 are allowed six sockeye per day because their fisheries are upstream of the listed Snake River fish.


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April 22, 2013 -- Prof. David Notkin passed away early this morning. David was a long-time faculty member in the UW Seattle Computer Science and Engineering Department, a distinguished advisor to many graduate students, a fine gentleman, and a good friend of our program and faculty. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. You can find more information via the CSE news site at <http://news.cs.washington.edu/2013/04/22/david-notkin-1955-2013/>.
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Essentials for Taking Your Baby Beachside
We're heading to the beach with a baby in tow for the first time this summer, and I've been racking my brain trying to make sure that I am as prepared as humanly possible. While I realize that it probably won't be the relaxing book-reading/napping/water-lapping-at-my-toes-type experience that I've had in the past, I also hope that it won't be a complete and utter disaster. Here's what I've come up with so far:
Worthy Splurge, Baby Edition: Five Infant Products Worth Every Penny
Earlier this month Taryn filled you in on five things that are never worth skimping on in the home, a great list! But what about when it comes to baby time! Everyone tells you "you must get this" "you can't live without a decent that". What really is worth the big bucks, when it comes to baby goods?
Look For Less: Lula's Baby Bunnyland For Under $375
Lula's nursery, which we featured recently on the site, is such a sweet, soft space full of whimsy and served with a perfect dollop of girliness. Love it? Want to try it at home? Here's how you can, for under $375 (including crib and rocker)!
4 Ways To Expand Even the Tiniest Budget for a New Nursery
So many parents-to-be dream of a brand new nursery for their brand new bub. But what if money is tight? What if there's a measly $50 sitting in the new nursery fund? Never fear, there are ways to expand even the teensiest of decorating budgets, that are simple and bound to provide results.
On Home Birth in a Small Apartment
As I prepare for the birth of my second child and during this month of surveying small space living here at Apartment Therapy, I have been reflecting on where I would be giving birth if I still lived in NYC. Home births are on the rise in New York state, up 71% since 2004. With most of the state's population living in the city, I find myself imagining the logistics of home birth in my old apartment:
Shifrah's List: Baby Items I'm Glad I Bought and Ones I Wish I Hadn't
I have a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a 16-month old, so my baby items have been through the test of time and three kids! Following are the items I'm still glad I bought, and the ones I learned I could have done without.
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Last year we ran an article on how to avoid the dreaded dirty diaper smell, one of the most odorous odors a new Mom or Dad must face. And you couldn't resist! The rest of you joined in, with your incredible tips on how you've defeated the dastardly diaper. Read on for all you need to know about how to conquer the stink!
Parent to Parent: 10 Smart & Sage Pieces of Advice for Putting a Kids Room Together
I've learned many things about parenting from fellow parents: from heart-to-hearts with close friends to one-off, casual conversations at the playground. No one has all the answers, but I'm glad to have been on the receiving end of some great advice. So it only makes sense that parents would have tried-and-true design and decorating information to pass on when it comes to putting a baby or child's room together. Here are ten smart and sage nuggets of advice straight from the mouths of parents who have shared their child's room with us.
5 Tips for Going Gold in Kids Rooms
Gold has become the accent color of choice lately and slowly and surely it is creeping its way into kids rooms. But how exactly does one decorate with gold without going overboard? Or end up with something that looks too grown up? Here are five simple guidelines to help even the most design-challenged of parents come up with something that looks contemporary, and classy, and cute.
Christine's List: Baby Items I'm Glad I Bought & Ones I Wish I Hadn't
My daughter is now 19-months-old and this is my take on the items I found to be both essential and non-essential during the first early months of her life. Everyone's experiences are different, but these were the things that made life a little easier for us, as well as the things that we barely used and could have done without.


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Limousin is one of France's smallest regions, located on the north western edge of the Massif Central. Geographically in the centre of France it's a holiday destination for those who enjoy unspoilt beauty, quiet countryside, picturesque villages and the great outdoors; a real gem waiting to be discovered for those who choose to stay in one of selection of villas in Limousin.
Divided into the three 'departements' of Creuse, Haute-Vienne and Correze, Limousin offers something for everyone and its regional capital, Limoges, is a town filled with art, history, riverside walks and pleasant parks. The old city centre features buildings that date back to mediaeval times including chateaux, old bridges and a magnificent cathedral. The town is internationally renowned for its porcelain, so take the time if you can to visit the Porcelain and Tapestry Museum.
A visit to Oradour sur Glane is a monument to the horrors of war. This martyred village has remained frozen in time since it was destroyed by the Waffen SS in 1944. The exhibition centre by the village is extremely informative and tells the tale of this terrible event.
For those interested in architecture, Limousin has some wonderful examples of Romanesque design and there are also medieval monasteries, castles and basilicas that deserve to be explored. Many of the villages in the region remain almost completely unmodernised and holidaymakers can step back in time and admire the beauty of an area that is largely untouched by commercialism.
Still somewhat off the main tourism track, Limousin is filled with areas of great natural beauty and many of quaint, small villages dot the hills and outliers of the Massif Central. Plateaus and river valleys break up the rolling hills and the Valley of Vezere is a particular favourite with those looking to enjoy water sports, fishing and other water activities.
The region is ideal for a walking holiday and the Parc Naturel Regional de Millevches is the Limousin highlands where long walks and bicycle rides can be enjoyed in abundance. There are also some beautiful formal parks and gardens in the region, and the Arboretum de la Sedelle, Arboretum d''Al Gaulhia and Arboretum de la Fot are just some of the many spectacular outdoor areas that welcome guests throughout the year.
With all of these attractions on offer it''s not surprising that those seeking a tranquil and relaxing holiday are drawn to Limousin. Browse our selection of Limousin holiday cottages today and find the accommodation that suits you, in a destination that will give you an authentic taste of rural life in France.
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Located in beautiful countryside overlooking a large lake where you can sail, water ski and swim this holiday property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The property is located on a small holiday park where you can enjoy views from the terrace over the Lac du Causse. You can also rent pedal boats, boats and mountain bikes. On the opposite shore there is a sandy beach. Interesting towns such as Collonges, Sarlat, Domme and Rocamadour are all within easy reach. The caves of Lascaux and the Padirac Chasm are well worth a visit, too. Shop 12km, restaurant 2km.
Ground floor: Lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room with basin (no toilet), separate toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single. Mezzanine with twin beds.
Electric heating, colour TV (French channels only), CD player, wi-fi, washing machine, microwave, lawned garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Sorry, no pets. NB: Low, sloping ceilings on mezzanine. Steps in garden.
This holiday apartment, situated on the first floor of an old mill house, adjoins the English owner's home and is situated near a fishing lake, where the owner runs carp fishing holidays. Guests to the property are welcome to use the owner's bar/restaurant next door and fishing is subject to availability at €50 for 24 hours. Limoges, with botanical gardens, a porcelain factory and guided tours is less than 30 minutes away, whilst Nantiat, 8kms, has a supermarket, garage, baker, chemist, bar and restaurants. The famous leisure lake at St. Pardoux is a 10-minute drive. Shop 6km, café/bar and restaurant next door.
All on first floor: Lounge, kitchen/diner, shower room and basin (no toilet), separate toilet, 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single.
Electric heating, cot, highchair, colour digital TV (French channels only), wi-fi, washing machine, shared lawned garden, shared woodland grounds, patio, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 1 car. Sorry, no pets. No smoking please. NB: Lake 10m.
This lovely holiday cottage is one of three properties created in a 15th century hunting lodge, one of which is the owners. The property has many original features, including a stone bread oven in the open fireplace. Both bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, and there is a private rear terrace for al fresco dinning, along with a shared heated swimming pool (50m², open May-Sep) located in a large courtyard, surrounded by beautiful barns and private grounds and woodland. There are beautiful views from the shared tiered rear garden that looks onto and leads down to a private fishing lake (open to guests). Shop 7km and restaurant 1.5km.
Ground floor: Lounge/kitchen/diner, separate toilet. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, 1 plus single bed, both with en-suite shower room, basin and toilet.
Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, cot, highchair, colour satellite TV, CD player, wi-fi, washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, shared lawned garden, shared grounds, terrace, shared garden furniture, off road parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets. No smoking please. NB: Steep steps and drops down from tiered garden to lake.
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The definition of the word 'gite' literally means a property with original features and rustic charm, on this basis this detached holiday cottage can genuinely be called a gite. With original stone/slate floors, a large feature fireplace, oak beams and floors. The garden areas, mainly lawned, are fully enclosed and private and provide a nice area for relaxing and eating outdoors. Guests have exclusive use of a private, well-stocked lake 15 minutes' drive away. The property is within walking distance of the pretty village of Villefavard, 2km, which hosts a number of concerts of classical and regional music during July and August. Sports enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy trips to 'Lac Saint-Pardoux' where canoeing, wind surfing, jet skiing, fishing and horse riding are available. Shops and restaurants 2km.
Ground floor: Kitchen/diner. First floor: Lounge, shower room with toilet and basin, 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 single.
Electric heaters, woodburner in lounge and kitchen/diner, colour satellite TV, DVD player, washing machine, microwave, lawned garden, patio, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 1 car. One pet welcome.
This traditional terraced holiday home is quietly located in the countryside, in a small village just outside Coussac-Bonneval, and overlooks a fishing lake. The discreet owners' daughter lives in the apartment behind with separate entrance. If you like to fish then with the owner's permission you can catch carp, perch, roach and tench in the fishing lake. Coussac-Bonneval is located 45km southwest of Limoges and is famous for its castle. The lovely region of Limousin is a peaceful area that is largely undiscovered by holiday makers, and is characterised by numerous lakes and historic towns. Shop and restaurant 4km.
Lounge/diner, dining room, kitchen, shower room (no toilet or basin), separate toilet and basin, 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 single.
Electric heating, cot, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, terrace, outdoor furniture, barbecue, garage parking. One pet welcome. NB: Unfenced fishing lake in grounds. Slopes in grounds.
Just a few steps from this holiday apartment, close to the owner's home, you will enjoy restaurants, bars, cafés, a supermarket and small shops. Tuesday and Friday are market days, where you will find an array of local produce. During the summer months, there is a night market, festivals and activities provided in this lovely town. The property is only 50m from the beautiful château of Rochechouart that houses the Museum of Contemporary Art. Thanks to its elevated position, you will enjoy stunning views from the grounds of the château over the river and surrounding countryside. Saint-Junien, 9km, has a public swimming pool, golf and many shops, restaurants and most facilities. Shop 100m, restaurant 10m.
First floor: Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, separate toilet. Second floor: Shower room with toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double plus single bed, 1 twin.
Electric heating, cot, highchair, colour TV (French channels only), washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. Sorry, no pets. No smoking please.
This beautiful 17th century holiday property is situated in the highlands of Yssadon near the borders of the Dordogne. With its mellow stone walls giving a charming feel to the property, yet with modern accommodation and with unforgettable views of the valley. Relax in the rear gardens and enjoy the outdoor swimming pool (15m²). Enjoy walking, hiking, cycling, and canoeing and watersports on the Lac du Causse. The Dordogne also offers many historical sights to discover, with Montignac, 40km, and Sarlat, 55km. Shop 7km, restaurant 6km.
Lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, shower room (no toilet), separate toilet and basin, 2 double bedrooms, one plus single bed.
Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, cot, colour TV (French channels only), washing machine, dishwasher, lawned garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Sorry, no pets. NB: Turning stairs to first floor. Some rooms with sloping ceilings. Steps to deck swimming pool.
These two lovely cottages, refs: FSC024 sleeping up to 6 guests and FSC025 sleeping up to 4 guests, are set in 7 acres of private land overlooking a vast neighbouring lake. These granite stone stables have been cleverly converted by optimizing the stunning views across the countryside and lake. This enchanting corner of natural beauty is ideal for families or friends alike looking to unwind from hectic lives with the slow paced, undulating green pastures of the Corrèze region. Corrèze has much to offer in terms of breathtaking landscapes, pretty towns, villages and hamlets and offers many activities for all ages. Hiking, cycling, mountain-biking (renowned circuits for all levels), fishing (daily and weekly permits available), canoeing, kayaking or equestrian pursuits are all well within easy distance. Viam and Bariousses beaches and lakes are both just a 5km drive away. Local markets with fresh local produce can be found throughout the region on a weekly basis. Treignac,11km, with a market, restaurants, medieval centre, shops, tourist office and banks, Eymoutiers, is 20kms, away with a church, monastery and river walks or a little further, discover Uzerche, a medieval fortified town on the Vézère River, 42kms away. Further afield, discover Limoges 76kms and Brive 90kms. Shop 11km and restaurant 1km.
Ground floor: Bathroom with separate shower, toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. First floor: Lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room with toilet and basin, double sofa bed in lounge.
Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, cot, highchair, colour TV (French channels only), DVD player, CD player, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, shared garden, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 2 cars. One pet welcome. No smoking please. NB: Turning stairs to first floor. Beams and sloping ceilings throughout.
This single-storey, self catering holiday lodge has a tastefully furnished interior and is situated on a site with a number of similar holiday properties. Guests have shared use a number of facilities including the extensive lawned grounds, table tennis, fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (72m², open May-Sep) with sun loungers, tennis court and a children's play area with equipment. There are picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and for keen golfers, there is a golf course nearby. Situated in Le Haute-Vienne (Limousin region), Limoges is 33km away with all amenities. Rochechouart Castle is 11km away, and the small historical town of Châlus is 12km away. Shop 800m, restaurant 200m.
All on ground floor: Lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room with toilet and basin, separate toilet, 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 twin.
Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, satellite TV, DVD player, wi-fi, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave, large shared garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 3 cars. One pet welcome.
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Set on the edge of a picturesque village in the Natural Regional Park of Millevaches, in the heart of the Limousin, this charming house is ideal for a family holiday. In the area surrounding Peyrat-le-Château there are various medieval villages and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The house is 11 minutes by car from Lake Vassivière with beaches, restaurants and water activities. Explore many marked routes in this exceptional area of natural beauty on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike. In winter, the ski resort of Gentiouz-Pigerolles has cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Shops, café/bar and restaurants 900m.
All on ground floor: Lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom with basin and bidet (no toilet), separate toilet, 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 2 twin.
Oil central heating, cot, highchair, colour TV, DVD player, CD player, washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, microwave, enclosed garden, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 1 car, garage parking for 1 car. Up to 2 pets welcome. No smoking please. NB: 4 steps in garden.
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This detached cottage is situated in a small rural hamlet with far reaching countryside views from the garden. The property provides very comfortable holiday accommodation that includes a games room. This area of the Correze, known as 'little Canada', is very beautiful with many lakes, hills covered in wooded forests and miles of quiet country lanes ideal for walking, fishing and cycling. There are four leisure lakes within a 30 minute drive. The nearest is at Treignac 11 kms which offers many activities. Lac Vassiviére 40km is one of the largest man-made lakes in France with 6 beaches, restaurants, tennis, water sports and boat trips, you can also hire boats too.
8 steps to entrance. Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. Three double bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower (no WC). Separate WC. Wooden floor throughout
Location: 6.5km S of Bugeat (shops, bank, baker, restaurant), 11km S of Lac Viam (lake), 12km E of Treignac (most facilities and Lake), 31km from Eymoutiers (all facilities).
This beautiful holiday home is furnished in an elegant style, with a clever combination of contemporary and traditional decorations. The rooms are beautifully light and airy, with many French doors allowing plenty of light to beam throughout. The property is all on the ground floor, offers three double bedrooms and is ideal for families or friends holidaying together. With plenty of facilities available at Villa Pazayac, guests will always be entertained. Enjoy table tennis, relax in the large garden, take a dip in the private outdoor swimming pool, or dine al fresco with the barbecue. The property even offers underfloor heating throughout, ensuring guests are comfortable in all seasons. It is set close to the village of Pazayac, in the Dordogne area. If you wish to be away from the city, why not enjoy fishing on the local river, found 900 metres away.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room with French doors to terrace. Kitchen. Three double bedrooms. Shower room (no WC). Separate WC. Steps from some patio doors
Location: 900m from river (fishing), 3km from public swimming pool, 5km from Pazayac, 8km from Terrasson-Lavilledieu (shops, gardens), 15km from Brive-la-Gaillarde (shops, market, airport).
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Twilight ThursdaysThursday Nights, June 16 - July 28, 2016Extended Hours, open until 7:30 pm
Twilight Thursdays at the Sacramento Zoo are June 16 through July 28. Each Thursday at 5:30 enjoy live music featuring local bands on the Reptile House Lawn. Dinner specials, local craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. During Twilight Thursdays the Zoo will be open extended hours for summer enjoyment until 7:30 pm.
NOTICE: No outside alcohol allowed.
All this fun included with general Zoo admission! If you're a Sacramento Zoo Member admission is one of your membership benefits! Not a member yet? Get your membership today.
Giraffe EncountersGet eye-to-eye with the giraffes at a Giraffe Encounter! Encounters start at 6:15 pm and run for approximately one hour. For details, prices and FAQ visit the Giraffe Encounters webpage.
Twilight Thursday ScheduleLive band performs 5:30 to 7:30 pm
June 16th: Joe Kye, Indie PopJune 23rd: On Air, Classic Rock/Power HornsJune 30th: Element Brass Band, New Orleans Second LineJuly 7th: Dinorah and Crosswinds, Rock with a Latin flairJuly 14th: The Nickel Slots, RockabillyJuly 21st: Hans! And The Hot Mess, Soulful R&BJuly 28th: Peter Petty and The Double P Review, Big Band
Where is the car show?The Zoo is home to three approximately 300-year-old Heritage Oak trees on the Reptile House Lawn. In order to protect the trees, they have been fenced off to reduce foot traffic and impact on the roots. The main stage will be in a new location on the Reptile House Lawn. The car shows will not happen due to the limited space.
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Some tasty pea shoots with a few radish thinnings. Stirred it into some pasta with tuna – very tasty.
You can see post harvest in the second pic. I harvested from the right hand side – still lots left and they should re-grow soon.
All from incredibly cheap "mushy-pea" dried peas (pic 3).
Also more salad leaves beginning to sprout as well as the two types of pea I sowed directly into the border.
Pea Shoots - Bachelor's Dried Peas Harvesting
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25% of EHR Budget Goes to EHR Training…At Least for the DoD EHR
John Lynn is the Founder of the HealthcareScene.com blog network which currently consists of 10 blogs containing over 8000 articles with John having written over 4000 of the articles himself. These EMR and Healthcare IT related articles have been viewed over 16 million times. John also manages Healthcare IT Central and Healthcare IT Today, the leading career Health IT job board and blog. John is co-founder of InfluentialNetworks.com and Physia.com. John is highly involved in social media, and in addition to his blogs can also be found on Twitter: @techguy and @ehrandhit and LinkedIn.
In all of the news surrounding Leidos and Cerner winning the DoD EHR bid, I was really struck by this one piece from Healthcare IT News:
Training. As is often the case in massive software implementations, training eats up a lot of the costs and, in the DoD's case, "over 25 percent of the contract goes to training users and clinicians," Miller said.
Think about how much training you can get for $1+ billion. I get that training is not cheap. I also get that the DoD EHR implementation is a massive project, but that's a lot of money for training. Do you think that most EHR implementations spend 1/4 of their budget on training?
Hopefully people will chime in with their answer to that question in the comments. My experience is that hospitals probably should budget 1/4 of their budget for training, but most don't get anywhere near that amount. Plus, the EHR training budget often starts much larger and then when the budget overruns start to happen, EHR training is one of the first places they go to cut the budget.
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July 6, 2015
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Landowners and residents near Duke Energy's Weatherspoon Plant in Robeson County are grateful the Charlotte-based utility plans to remove coal ash from basins at the retired power plant.
Pipeline meeting attracts hundreds in Nashville
July 2, 2015
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Hundreds of Wilson and Nash property owners filled the Nash Agriculture Center Tuesday for the first landowner-organized meeting for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. The natural gas pipeline will have the capacity to transport 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Brunswick County to create economic-development department
July 1, 2015
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Fast-growing Brunswick County will establish an economic-development department Wednesday after all members of a local economic-development commission resigned. Brunswick County Manager Ann Hardy will become interim director of the new department, while Jim Bradshaw, executive director of the commission, will become a special adviser until he retires in October.
Related: Board of economic development group resigns, Greater Wilmington Business Journal
Rooms to Go seeks to fill 225 jobs in Dunn
July 1, 2015
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Rooms to Go will begin hiring this month for its Dunn distribution center, which is expected to open in August. The $40 million project will create the company's second largest U.S. distribution center.
Armstrong Marine debuts first boat
June 30, 2015
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Armstrong Marine has completed the first boat at its Onslow County facility. The Port Angeles, Wash.-based company announced last year plans to hire up to 200 people at the former Hatteras Yacht plant, which closed in 2008. Armstrong makes aluminum boats for law-enforcement agencies, the military and others.
I-40 has boosted economy, strained local roads in the Port City
June 29, 2015
(StarNews, Wilmington)
New Hanover County's population has grown from 120,284 to more than 216,000 since the last segment of Interstate 40 was completed in 1990, while Brunswick County's population has more than doubled. Now the N.C. DOT and local leaders are at odds over how to alleviate increased congestion on city streets.
Uber expands to NC beach towns
June 29, 2015
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Uber has expanded the availability of its ride-hailing service to coastal communities along the East Coast, including Beaufort, Wrightsville Beach and the Outer Banks in North Carolina.
Report: Outer Banks national parks at risk
June 25, 2015
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
A new study shows the Outer Banks could lose cultural resources including lighthouses and forts valued at more than $2 billion due to sea-level rise. The report, released by the National Park Service, says seas are expected to rise by 1 meter during the next 100 to 150 years.
Related: Land's end: As the shoreline creeps closer, leaders debate the need for action or restraint
Pender County approves 34% tax hike
June 24, 2015
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Pender County commissioners approved a 34% property-tax increase to help pay for infrastructure improvements in the rapidly growing coastal county. The owner of a $250,000 home will pay about $1,700, up from $1,225 annually.
Wilmington's Live Oak Bank files for IPO
June 23, 2015
(Greater Wilmington Business Journal)
Live Oak Banshares plans to raise $86.2 million in an initial public offering, according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The parent of Wilmington-based Live Oak Bank, an SBA lender, filed for an IPO last April but changed its plans after receiving an investment from Boston-based Wellington Management.
The paradoxical image of Vertex Rail
June 22, 2015
(Greater Wilmington Business Journal)
Seven months after Vertex Rail announced plans to hire 1,300 people at a manufacturing site in Wilmington, another company led by CEO Don Croteau has filed for bankruptcy and the company has said it joined a new joint venture with a private-equity partner and a Chinese rail-manufacturing firm.
Wilmington shopping centers sell for $192M
June 19, 2015
(StarNews, Wilmington)
CBL & Associates Properties, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based REIT, paid $192 million for Wilmington's Mayfaire Town Center and the smaller Mayfaire Community Center. Mayfaire Town Center, a mixed-used development, was started in the early 2000s. Anchor tenants include Belk and a 16-screen Regal Cinemas movie theater.
Williams Mullen to vacate Wilmington office
June 19, 2015
(Greater Wilmington Business Journal)
Williams Mullen will close its Wilmington office by the end of August, consolidating with its Raleigh offices. The law firm, which has 230 attorneys in the Carolinas, Virginia and Washington, D.C., says it will continue to serve its Wilmington clients.
Dayco Products closing 3 distribution centers in eastern NC
June 18, 2015
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Dayco Products will close three distributions centers in Cumberland and Robeson counties by early 2016. The Tulsa, Okla.-based company did not say how many jobs will be lost, but a local official said the two Fayetteville centers employ 180 people. Dayco, which makes engine components for the automotive, construction and other industries, says it plans to consolidate distribution into one facility in the central U.S.
GE awaits decision on Export-Import Bank
June 17, 2015
(StarNews, Wilmington)
Employees of GE Hitachi and GE Aviation near Wilmington are watching to see if Congress will reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which gives foreign companies loan guarantees to purchase products that are made in the United States. A GE spokesman said the company, which employs about 3,000 in the Wilmington area but does most of its business outside the U.S., needs the Export-Import Bank to stay competitive. The bank is scheduled to shut down June 30.
Hospitality industry watches, waits after shark attacks
June 16, 2015
(Greater Wilmington Business Journal)
Town governments and real-estate rental agencies along the North Carolina coast have had a few inquiries following recent shark attacks at Oak Island and Ocean Isle Beach, though vacationers don't seem to be canceling their summer beach plans.
Strata Solar hiring 200 in Fayetteville
June 16, 2015
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Strata Solar is looking to hire 200 workers to build solar farms in Robeson and Scotland counties. The Chapel Hill-based company plans to build 30 farms in the state next year.
Compromise reached over Bonner Bridge replacement
June 16, 2015
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
Two conservation groups agreed to drop a lawsuit dating back to 2011 that prevented the N.C. Department of Transportation from replacing the aging Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet in the Outer Banks. The DOT will build a 2.8-mile bridge parallel to the existing structure along N.C. 12. As part of the compromise, the DOT will consider building a new, 7-mile bridge south of the inlet, re-routing parts of N.C. 12 out of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Belhaven mayor repeats 300-mile walk to support rural hospitals
June 15, 2015
Adam O'Neal, the mayor of Belhaven in Beaufort County, is completing his second, 300-mile walk to Washington on Monday and plans a news conference to urge Congress to help save 283 rural hospitals in danger of closing. Belhaven's Pungo District Hospital was shuttered in 2014 after it was acquired by Greenville-based Vidant Health.
GE Hitachi taps new CEO
June 15, 2015
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Pending General Electric's $13.8 billion acquisition of French turbine maker Alston, expected to close Aug. 21., Jay Wileman will become president and CEO of Wilmington-based GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Caroline Reda, CEO of GE Hitachi since 2010, will lead GE's new Power Services business.


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Lewis stepped down from Bank of America on Dec. 31 after almost a year of strife that followed the bank's purchase of Merrill Lynch.
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PORTLAND — Five teenagers accused of luring a 24-year-old gay man to a Gresham park to beat and rob him have been sentenced to terms ranging from probation to 2 1/2 years in prison.
The Oregonian reports that the last of the defendants, a 16-year-old boy was sentenced Tuesday. They are 14 to 19.
Justin Carey Simms, the only adult in the group, was sentenced last month to 1 1/2 years in prison.
A Clackamas man told police he went to Vance Park on Feb. 15 for a sexual encounter with another man.
He said that when he got there the teens hit him on the head and kicked him after he fell. They pointed replica weapons at him and called him homophobic names before running off.