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Is China's hard landing already happening?
Since I wrote an article a few days ago about a potential hard landing in China, precipitated by monetary tightening, I wanted to flag something I put in the links this morning. It is entirely possible that the tightening which has already occurred is creating the pre-conditions of a hard landing right now.
There were two articles on China of note. The first was on the decline in Beijing house prices, where prices were down a massive 26.7% month-on-month in March. While this might be some sort of statistical aberration, it is important to note that transaction volume is slumping, a sure sign that the market is weak. The Business China article begins:
Prices of new homes in Beijing dropped 26.7% month-on-month in March, the first fall in 19 months, the Beijing News reported on Tuesday, citing unsourced data.
New home prices in Beijing averaged RMB 19,679 per square meter last month, down 10.9% year-on-year, the first annual drop since September 2009, the paper said.
A month earlier, home transaction volumes in Beijing slumped 70% m-o-m, thanks largely to the 15 new property rules unveiled in line with the State Council's eight guidelines on the property market.
The city's home transactions continued to fall in March, posting a decrease of 48% from a year earlier, a trend experienced by a large number of major cities monitored by the China Index Research Institute (CIRI).
Home transactions in those cities shrank 40.5% year-on-year on average in March, according to CIRI data.
"The reduced transaction volume indicates the government's policies have been effective in curbing speculative buying, and as far as I know, around 90% of the transactions were made by home buyers with actual demand," a person from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development was quoted as saying in the report.
After the introduction of the home-buying restriction measures, the proportion of non-local buyers of second homes in Beijing dropped by more than 40% to only 7.6% of total buyers, the paper said.
Now, two month ago, the China-focused blog Sinocism reported that this 'Beijing for Beijingers' policy was going through.
The new Beijing real estate regulations are the harshest in the country. The most noteworthy new rules may be the restrictions on non-Beijing residents and the limiting of Beijing families to a total of two houses. Expect a cottage industry to develop around fake divorces, fake marriages to poor Beijing residents, and "renting" of Beijing residents' identity cards to allow people to exploit loopholes and buy property.
Beijing real estate is expensive, in part because it is a national and to some extent international housing market. Rich people from all over China buy property here, as Beijing is the center of power and has the best education and health systems in China. Many in the global Chinese diaspora have also purchased homes in Beijing. Apparently the rules for foreigners buying residential property have not changed; foreigners can still buy one home if they can prove they have worked or studied in Beijing for more than a year.
These new measures will impact the housing market, though many analysts are not convinced prices will drop. Most believe transaction volumes will dry up and rents will increase. If the government keeps these new rules in place for a significant period of time, rather than retreating in the face of pressure from the real estate lobby or a significant economic slowdown, some developers may feel enough financial pain that they will have to cut prices to generate cash. The recent restrictions, which do not appear to apply to commercial and retail space, may drive up prices for commercial property, as in these inflationary and uncertain times people still want to own real estate as a hedge.
The social and political implications may be even more important than the economic ones. Forget the much discussed hukou reform; between these new housing rules and the recent rush hour restrictions on cars not registered in Beijing, Beijing has explicitly reiterated that non-Beijingers are second-class citizens.
At this stage, it appears that the policy is crushing house prices in Beijing. There has been an equally precipitous fall in transactions. But the fall in transaction volume seems to be widespread, with a fall of just over 40% year-on-year in major cities. This suggests that the residential property market in China is going through a down phase that might see a significant decrease in prices. It's still early days, but this bears watching in view of out of control inflation and further potential tightening. As I indicated in my hard landing post, this does set up the possibility of contingent loss liabilities due to land price speculation being crystallized on the balance sheet of Chinese municipalities and Chinese state banks. The ratings agencies are on to this. Fitch has downgraded China's long-term local-currency issuer default rating to negative from stable.
The second important article in the links reads:
"The negative outlook reflects concern over the scale of sovereign contingent liabilities and risk to macro-financial stability arising from the very rapid pace of bank lending in recent years, especially against the backdrop of rising real estate valuations and inflation," said Andrew Colquhoun, head of Fitch's Asia-Pacific Sovereigns group. "Fitch expects some sovereign support for the banking system will be required," he said.
–Fitch warns of possible China debt downgrade – Market Watch
Note that the scenario postulated by Victor Shih on the allegedly fragile state of China's FX reserves becomes operative if we see this kind of property crash and loan loss outcome. Shih argues that If China does have a hard landing due to a real estate crash, then capital flight becomes a real risk.
This would crimp growth and could spark civil unrest. China would like to avoid such a scenario. Zero Hedge quotes Goldman Sachs as noting a loosening of Chinese monetary conditions as a result. They see an inflation fighting bias and foresee further tightening nonetheless.
This loosening of monetary conditions tend to boost domestic demand growth which is likely to raise concerns about near-term inflation pressures amid continued strength in exports growth (the latter has maintained sequential growth of 40%+ qoq ann. in 1Q2011). While 1Q2011 overall monetary conditions are still tighter than they were in 4Q2010, we believe further tightening measures should and will be implemented in 2Q2011. The State Council meeting on Wednesday made it clear that the government is still putting control of inflation as the policy priority and, equally importantly, specifically emphasised the importance of using monetary policy tools to achieve that goal which gives us the confidence that inflation will be kept under control. We continue to expect further hikes to interest rates, the reserve requirement ratio, continued relatively rapid appreciation of the currency and quantitative controls to be used in the coming months until there are clearer signs of softening inflation.
–China's Tightening Ends: Notable Monetary Conditions Loosening Seen In March Money And Credit Data
If China does continue to tighten to fight inflation as I also indicated I expect they will, the hard landing scenario is definitely something to consider. Early evidence shows that the property bubble is coming off the boil. But it is doing so in a very dramatic way.
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Karthik N says:
I would still like to know the potential ramifications of the U.S. dollar as a result of this. China has wanted to replace the dollar as the world's reserve currency. Could this further impact? What about China buying U.S. debt?
Karthik N says:
I would still like to know the potential ramifications of the U.S. dollar as a result of this. China has wanted to replace the dollar as the world's reserve currency. Could this further impact? What about China buying U.S. debt?
DavidLazarusUK says:
The BBC did a piece on the Chinese ghost cities and it might appear that the fall in prices might not be that catastophic. Transactions might be much more of a problem. The buyers have to put up 50% deposit and pay the balance in three years. That might mean substantial losses only if they sell. If they use the property then they can tolerate those paper losses.
Anonymous says:
The BBC did a piece on the Chinese ghost cities and it might appear that the fall in prices might not be that catastophic. Transactions might be much more of a problem. The buyers have to put up 50% deposit and pay the balance in three years. That might mean substantial losses only if they sell. If they use the property then they can tolerate those paper losses.
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The roster spot for Edwards was opened when the Bucs officially released Carl Nicks.— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) July 30, 2014
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Carl Nicks has seen his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to an end after the two sides agreed to part ways. The team announced the decision on Friday.
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Stood on the corner of Tavern St and Dial Lane. It appears from historical descriptions that it may have been on the site of the building now containing the Norwich & Peterborough Building Society.
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Overview Hotel Wiesler
Property name: Hotel Wiesler
Type: Hotel
Minimum rate per night: USD 127.94
Description Hotel Wiesler
With its central position, in the very heart of Graz, Hotel Wiesler remains the first choice in Graz for the discerning traveler who appreciates the elegant atmosphere of an exclusive Grand Hotel. The hotel, a five-storey jewel built in the classical Art Nouveau architecture, is a stylish city hideaway providing elegantly equipped interiors and luxurious accommodations. Hotel Wiesler is a great starting point to visit the city and its main attractions. The old town with the enchanting Schlossberg castle and the famous clock tower, as well as the Kunsthaus museum of art, the Stefaniensaal concert hall and the casino are only at a stone's throw from the hotel. Hotel exclusive amenities include the magnificent Grand Salon embellished by an art nouveau mosaic, the ideal place to hold elegant receptions in a refined atmosphere, the restaurant Im Wiesler serving traditional local specialities and state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities.
Services and facilities
General facilities
|Individually controlled air conditioning, Congress, Baby sitter, Safe, Business Centre, Concierge, Historic building, Newspapers, Baby cots/cribs available, Bicycle Rental, Multilingual staff, Radio, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, Laundry service, Valet service, Secretarial service, TV Lounge, Telephone in Room
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A fall from grace in college football can come so easily.
All it takes really is a star quarterback leaving. Just look at LSU's situation in 2008. After Matt Flynn led the Tigers to a national championship in 2007, the Tigers lost five games in 2008 because Jarrett Lee couldn't stop throwing pick six's.
It can happen just like that.
So which teams that had great success in 2012 are doomed to have a letdown season in 2013?
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Our Model 14 and Model 20 trusses are designed for clear spans up to 60 feet in length and have standard widths to 10 feet. Our bolt on handrail allows for service platforms to be placed anywher on the truss for easy access both by construction and maintenace personnel.
Our Model 47 and Model 60 trusses are designed for clear spans up to 175 feet in length and have standard widths to 12 feet. Our open style truss allows for easy installation of conveyors. In addition, shim plates may be used to allow for adjustable camber.
Walk through box trusses are designed for clear spans over 200 feet in length and have standard widths to 14 feet.The trusses can be built either to welded or bolted specifications. Our design allows multiple conveyors to be supported both on top of as well as the bottom of the truss.
Our catwalk support towers are designed to support any truss weight and span combination and may be custom built to any size or specification. Access bracing allows for several trusses to be used at multiple elevations. Our 4 column support towers may be engineered to any height, seismic zone and wind speed. Two-column H-Frame towers can be used when space is limited on the job site.
Bucket elevator towers may also be engineered to any height, seismic zone and wind speed. They are available with switchback stairs, wrap around stairs, or ladder and cage systems. Interior or exterior service platforms allow for access at any elevation. Bucket elevator legs, distributors, bulk weighers, screeners, and cleaners can be mounted within or outside of the towers. In addition, access bracing can be added to accommodate spouting, catwalks and reclaim conveyors.
Piperack systems have standard widths to 12 feet. However, custom widths are available upon request. Systems are fabricated in 40 foot welded sections and are designed to support any load and span combination. Bent support structures may be built to customer specifications. The quick assembly of our piperack systems on the job site allows our customers to enjoy the benefit of low installation costs.
In addition to our material and liquid handlling support sytems, we also manufacture walkway, staircase platform systems. We also have the capabilities to meet all of your structural steel needs. If you have custom fabrication needs, please contact us. "If it's made of steel, we do it."
We manufacture over a dozen different models for multiple applications between tractor and implement. Rugged and dependable, Warrior Quick Hitches are built to make mounting and unmounting of three point implements fast, easy and safe. All of our models are engineered and field tested to meet rigid ASAE standards. Its clean appearance and functional design combine to make this the best quick hitch on the market.
Our newest product is the result of a customer request for a walkway around temporary grain storage structures. Since no two walkway applications are exactly alike all of our walkways are built to our clients' custom specifications and meet OSHA standard guardrail specification No. 1926.502. All walkways can be custom-designed to fit any size or shape structure from any manufacturer. All walkways are delivered in pre-assembled sections to simplify installation.


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Don't treat a corporate logo like your baby, impervious to criticism, writes Daniel Andreani. Leave it to design experts to determine whether it's dated or ugly, because nostalgia won't help the negative impact it could have on the brand's reputation. And don't assume you need a logo in the first place. "Your brand may just need a nice word mark," Andreani writes.
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Attention all fashionistas! You'll want to catch "The View" Wednesday, December 24th at 11 AM EST for a very special segment on "celebrity look-alike dresses". Our friends at Faviana, a hot designer of prom dresses in plus sizes, will interpret the dress Nicole Kidman wore in a recent appearance to promote her new movie Australia. The short dress is stunningly simple nude chiffon with a sweetheart neckline and swingy skirt. Elisabeth Hasselback will commentate the segment, which also will feature dresses worn on the show by guests Alicia Keys, Teri Hatcher, Anne Hathaway and Faith Hill. Check you local ABC affiliate for time and channel in your area.


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Well that's nice, but still not convince..lol
This is a thread so that you can look at the positives after everytime something bad happens to the knicks.
1. We tried?
2. Tina Cerscio has a sexy bod
3. Gallinari looked good
4. They didn't show Lebron throw the coke in the air
5. Ronny's beard makes me smile...
6. Kenny Albert didn't eat Clyde.
7. Wilson had a great Dunk!
8. We will probley Jizz on Cleveland
9. Douglas isn't looking as bad as he was...
10. Maybe a trade will be made over the weekend.
11. Were all still dear friends!
Well that's nice, but still not convince..lol
If The lakers could have 3 or 4 superstars and Boston about 6 and MiamI 3..
Than we definitely need Another star. STAT needs caramel for his chocolate.
....were all still good friends!
13.Gallo is back to normal...
14.Cleveland gets hope back after LeBron
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There's ski-in/ski-out lodging, and then there's roll-out-of-bed-onto-your-skis lodging: You know, those gargantuan trailside homes that could be mistaken for midmountain day-lodges, the places with which you find yourself eye-level as you ride a lift along the edge of a trail. That's the kind of ski-in/ski-out we're talking here. These six dream homes will redefine your notion of staying "slopeside. Drool away.
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The AR200 group of laser measurement sensors is Acuity's most compact series of triangulating laser displacement sensors.
Four models cover metric measurement ranges from six to hundred millimeters.
These laser measuring devices aim a Class 2 visible laser spot onto your target to accurately gauge its distance. Designed to withstand difficult industrial environments, the AR200 laser sensors are commonly used in forest products, medical and high tech industries.
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AR500 Laser Position Sensor
The AccuRange 500 Laser Position Sensors are fast and accurate measurement devices for integrated industrial measurement systems. Available up to ranges of 1000 mm, all models use a compact enclosure. These sensors are available with optional BLUE laser diodes.
The AccuRange 500 laser position sensor uses optical triangulation principles to accurately and quickly measure distances to targets. Available with many different diode options, the AR500 can measure to nearly any kind of target: dark, shiny, bright, opaque, translucent, etc.
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Acuity introduces the AR700 series of laser displacement sensor for measuring position and object dimensions. Built on a decade of success with the predecessor AR600 laser sensor, industry users demanded faster and more accurate non-contact metrology equipment. The AccuRange 700 boasts output speeds to 9400 Hz and resolutions (model dependent) as low as one sixth of a micrometer. The unit is very compact, measuring approximately 1 x 2 x 3" (25 x 50 x 75 mm), almost 80% smaller than its AR600 predecessor.
This Acuity digital sensor has selectable speeds up to 9400 Hz (when using 3-Byte Binary Data format). Don't be fooled by competitor's claims of higher speeds. Acuity laser distance sensors are unique and our specifications are straightforward. The device will in fact output 9400 distance readings in a single second. This is unlike our competitors who often quote the maximum sampling rate of their detector. This number is not real because the user will never see data output rates that high through serial or analog interfaces or the cumbersome controllers that are required to operate their sensor heads.
The Acuity laser distance sensor model AR1000 can measure 30 meters with an accuracy of 3 mm. Using a reflective target board, the sensor will measure distances up to 150 meters. Ideal for measuring fill levels and material height monitoring, the AR1000 sensor can hold up to very tough environments.
The AR1000 laser distance sensor is ideal for crane and hoist applications, position measurement, or for monitoring fill levels of bulk material. The unique sensor uses phase shift comparison measurement principles (of light) to accurately measure distances of 30 meters. Longer ranges to 150 meters are possible with the use of reflective target boards (3M Scotchlite 3279).
Typical speeds for the AR1000 laser distance sensor are 6 Hz, but 50 Hz sampling can be realized with white targets at close ranges with small target movements.
The AccuRange 2000 Laser Distance Meter offers measurement accuracy of 1mm (.04 in) across distances up to 500 meters, and even works on hot surfaces and in bright lights!
The AR2000 laser distance meter is a highly accurate laser measurement sensor that is designed to work extremely well outdoors, in bright lights, and on hot targets. With the ability to take accurate measurements from distances up to 500 meters away, and a measurement frequency of up to 100 Hz, it is the perfect laser for a wide range of applications, including measuring the position of cranes; measuring the length of lumber, pipe, bricks, and other targets; measuring the position of hot metal targets, such as steel and aluminum; and much more! As with all of Acuity's laser sensors, the AR2000 is optimized for easy integration into industrial automation and measurement systems.
The AR2000 measures from 0.1 meters (4 inches) to 500 meters (~1,640 feet) with an accuracy of +/- 1mm (~.040 inches). It is also designed to work well in brightly lit areas and on hot surfaces. The AR2000 has a sampling speed of up to 100 Hz.
The AR2000 has a Class 2 visible laser diode (red) for simple aiming and setup.
AR2500 laser sensors are Acuity's ultra-compact rangefinder models. This eye-safe rangefinder can measure to 30 KHz to natural targets 30 meters away or to reflectors 260 meters away. The AR2500 is also available in module format to system integrators and high-volume OEM customers
The AR2500 laser sensors are fast, ultra-compact rangefinders for industrial, marine and civil engineering applications. An un-enclosed Module version of the AR2500 is also available.
The laser measuring device measures distance to natural targets within 30 meters. Longer ranges to 260 meters are possible with the use of reflective target boards (3M Scotchlite 3000X). The sensor device has an eye-safe, infrared laser (Class 1).
OEM Module
Do you have a high-volume application that requires a laser sensor to measure distance ? Will you install the sensor module inside your own enclosure ? Consider the AR2500M (module) for original equipment manufacturers. The module has the same performance as the standard AR2500. The sensor uses a CMOS-level serial interface. The wire connections to the board are accomplished through terminal block. The power requirements are also different.
OEM modules require a minimum order quantity ( To be negotiated ).
Do you have a high-volume application that requires laser sensor t measure distance ? Will you install the sensor module inside your own enclosure? Consider the AR2500M (module) for original equipment manufacturers. The module has the same performance as the standard AR2500. The sensor uses a CMOS-level serial interface. The wire connections to the board are accomplished through terminal block. The power requirements are also different.
OEM modules require a minimum order quantity ( To be negotiated )
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AR3000 distance measurement sensors are Acuity's longest-range models. Ideal for measuring positions of cranes and trolleys, the time-of-lfight sensor can reach 300 meters to normal surfaces and up to 3000 meters when using a reflective target. The AR3000 samples with speeds up to 2 KHz.
The AR3000 distance laser measurement sensor is ideal for extremely long-distance applications for monitoring the position of targets and objects. The unique sensor uses pulsed time of flight measurement prnciples to achieve measuring speeds to 2 KHz. The AR 3000 laser measurement sensor is an eye-safe (Class I) infrared laser device with an on-board visible aiming pilot laser (Class 2) that can be manually turned on and off. This sensor can measure 300 meters to regular surfaces. Longer ranges to 3000 meters are possible with the use of reflective target boards (3M Scotchlite 3000X). At these long ranges, the target board may need to be nearly 1m X 1m, or larger. In special modes, the AR 3000 reports instantaneous velocity or continuous velocity measurements.
Typical applications for the AR3000 distance laser measurement sensor include bridge crane monitoring, trolly positioning, ship docking applicatins and altitude measurements amongst others.
Low-cost 2D laser scanners with new CMOS camera technology, on-board processor, and memory.
The AP420 and AP480 2D Laser Scanners are entry level sensor for industrial surface dimensioning and measurements. These scanners generate low-noise 2D profile scans, and includes an onboard processor and memory. The AP400-Series scanners project a beam of visible laser light in a straight line that measures surface height profiles.
Reflected light from the surface of the object being scanned is viewed from an angle by a CMOS camera inside the AP400-Series sensors. The 2D contour profile is calculated by the scanner's microprocessor from the pixel data from the diffusely reflected laser line. The height distance profile is transmitted via Ethernet to a PC or PLC. The AP420 and AP480 come with an on-board processor and 128 Mb of memory. The sensor can be programmed with application specific software to output pass or fail signals.
The AccuProfile 820 Laser Scanner creates 2D profiles and 3D point cloud data using laser triangulation measurement principles. Although slower than the AP620 model, the AP820 is more compact and performs very well on shiny or jagged targets. Edge scanning pose little problem due to the units auto gain and high dynamic range.
The AccuProfile™ 820 Laser Scanners are Acuity's high-accuracy sensors for industrial parts scanning. Merging the technologies of machine vision and displacement measurement, these compact devices are ideal for in-line dimensions verification and reverse engineering of components. Common applications include dimensional verification of heights, widths, radius of curvature, gap width, surface separation, part length, hole diameters, etc.
The AccuRange™ CCS Prima white light confocal displacement sensor is the most precise measurement system from Acuity. Using white light LED, the system employs a unique measuring principle that separates emitted light into different colors and then uses a detector to identify the reflected color signal.
The AccuRange™ CCS Prima white light confocal displacement sensor is the most precise measurement system from Acuity. Using a novel optical principle of measuring the reflected light's component wavelengths, these confocal displacement sensors measure distance and position to within tens of nanometers. These compact probes can measure to opaque, shiny or even transparent surfaces.
Unlike the other Acuity distance sensors, the Prima Confocal systems are comprised of an optical measurement "pen" and a separate controller. This controller houses all of the electronics, light source, etc. Only emitted white light and reflected signals are passed between the pen and the controller via a thin fiber-optic transmission cable.
The Chromatic-Confocal Sensors (CCS) are offered in a variety of measurement ranges and standoff distances, each with corresponding resolutions. The shortest-range models resolve to 5 nanometers of height change!
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The CCS Initial confocal sensor is Acuity's value model for ultra-precise displacement and transparent material thickness measurements. This system includes a measurement probe, controller and fiber optic cable, making it user-friendly for benchtop users and system integrators alike.
The CCS Initial confocal sensors are extremely precise point sensors for measuring displacement and thickness. Each system includes a controller unit, a fiber optic cable, an optical measuring probe and all necessary cables and software. The CCS Initial confocal sensors measure distance and topography of varied targets, including silicon, polished metals, glass, contoured lenses, polymers, semiconductor masks and natural materials. The technology in these confocal sensors support nanometer-scale measurement resolutions.
Acuity offers the CCS Initial confocal sensors with five different measurement models that range from 0.4 to 12.0 mm and one miniaturized probe with a 90° beam path for measuring inside of narrow tubes. Distance data is transmitted by the controller unit via USB or RS232 interfaces to PLC's, PC computers or other system controllers. Data may be synchronized with encoders or triggered with hardware signals through the controller's TTL I/O.
Choose the CCS Initial confocal sensors for the most challenging displacement or thickness measuring applications. The sensor system automatically adjusts the brightness of the light source (LED lamp) for optimal signals on highly reflective targets. A special Thickness Mode enables the sensor to measure the thickness of transparent glasses, crystals and polymers using a single probe!
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Wow, I bought a Pilot when they first came out last year. I returned it because I couldn't stand the sound quality, but at the time it really seemed like the Insignia team were taking customers seriously, I mean, the Pilot pretty much improved on everything about the NS-DXV (except SQ, imo) that customers had wanted.
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Now I come back to these forums several months later and learn there hasn't been any firmware updates for the Pilot? None?
I know that those of us with NS-DXV's waited a long time for the promised firmware, and it did eventually come, but no firmware updates for their flagship product??
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My Brother's Keeper: Service and Social Innovation Creating Opportunity
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During your life's journey, I am sure that you can remember times when your path was made clearer or your baggage lighter because of someone who helped along the way. These thoughts came to mind today as President Obama outlined his plan to expand opportunity for boys and young men of color through the My Brother's Keeper initiative and a new federal task force on which I am honored to serve.
The ideas behind this initiative are part of the President's pledge to make 2014 a "year of action" to ensure opportunity for all Americans, and I am excited about the chance to contribute to this important effort.
We join President Obama in recognizing that far too many of our boys and young men of color face obstacles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. This is not just an issue that faces a small portion of our country, it is a challenge that ripples in ways that impedes our nation's growth and requires bold action to correct. And it will take the support of leaders in the political, business, and social sectors to provide the catalysts that create the change we seek.
Fortunately, we at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) are leading programs that can contribute to the solutions that can make My Brother's Keeper a success, while making all the difference for the boys and young men of color who need our support.
Earlier this week, CNCS announced the latest Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which outlines priorities that directly address many of the President's concerns about creating economic opportunity by serving vulnerable populations and opportunity youth – young adults who are not in school or working – and provides significant dollars that can grow effective solutions today.
SIF grant competitions and our work through the Task Force on Expanding National Service not only provide meaningful opportunities to support effective programs but also demonstrate how public-private partnerships like My Brother's Keeper can accelerate success and, ultimately, create many more avenues for boys and young men of color to achieve their dreams. And, I applaud the 10 foundations and many corporate leaders that have come together to make this cross-sector, non-partisan effort a success.
Solutions that Create Opportunity
We are proud of our ability to tap into the energy that young people bring to projects through the SIF and our national service network – ensuring that we create opportunities where everyone can contribute and experience personal growth. AmeriCorps programs have provided thousands of young people who have faced overwhelming odds an opportunity to transform their communities and their own lives through the power of service.
We know that there are different paths to success for every person, and our goal is to open doors for anyone ready to walk through – and making sure that our little children born in underserved communities get the nurture, care and support needed so so they have the same access as their peers from other ZIP codes. We have many programs that cater specifically to opportunity youth, helping them earn their high school diplomas during their term of service, as well as those that help college students explore options that may inspire careers as public servants. And all of our AmeriCorps members are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can help them pay back student loans
I think of Dr. King's quote "anyone can be great because anyone can serve" today because it reminds not only of the transformative power of service for kids in need, but it also reminds me of everyone that has served, loved, and lifted me up on my path.
I hope it reminds all of us that we don't have to be on a Presidential Task Force to make the difference, but any of us can take the time to serve our boys and young men of color. We can ensure they know they are loved, get the tools they need, and guarantee they have every opportunity to achieve their dreams.


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McDonald's Athlete of the Week: Matt Bero
Matt Bero, a soccer player from South Jefferson was a goal scoring machine this year.
Bero scored a season high 4 goals in a win over General Brown.
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Don Corey sent us these pictures of his new MXZ 700 and Triton Elite Trailer.
Don lives near Fulton, New York and does a lot of snowmobiling up on the Tug Hill Plateau located about 110 miles away. Don tells us there are a lot of trails in the region and it's common to see 200-300 other sledders on weekend rides.
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Saskatchewan is stronger today than perhaps it has ever been. Drawing on the strengths of our people we are realizing record growth and opportunities that, not long ago, we only dreamed of. 2013 was a year in which Saskatchewan had the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and the most opportunity.
Our province has benefited from the creation of 18,000 new jobs and nearly 20,000 new people putting down roots in our province. This is now a place where people have opportunities to work and invest, to live and to play. Saskatchewan people can rest assured that our province remains the envy of most every other province in the country.
Going forward into 2014, your Saskatchewan Party government remains focused on growth; not growth for the sake of it, but because of the benefits growth brings to the province and its people.
We are reducing wait times for surgeries even as we welcome new people to our province to work in the growing agriculture, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas and service sectors of our economy.
Dividends from those sectors allow all Saskatchewan residents to benefit from resource revenue, through investments in new schools, new hospitals, upgraded roads, highways and infrastructure. We are able to invest in new group homes and to provide support for Habitat for Humanity. These are just some of the reasons growth is important and why we have a plan to maintain it.
On-Reserve education
Both education and employment are key to the future growth of our province. Just recently, our government invested $3 million to fund on-reserve education programs. This was earmarked to address recommendations made by a joint task force on improving both education and employment outcomes.
This support is part of our Growth Plan goal to increase graduation rates and add 60,000 people to the workforce by 2020. WeŌĆÖre training more workers, weŌĆÖre keeping more of them and we have the most aggressive graduate retention program in Canada.
Steady growth projected
With projections of steady growth in 2014, there is much optimism in the province. Saskatchewan continues to increase trade with the rest of the world and economic forecasters are predicting a 2.6 per cent increase in the provincial GDP this year. Our government will continue to support this growth by encouraging further diversification of our resource-based economy, marketing the province throughout the world and maintaining a competitive tax and regulatory environment that encourages new investment and new jobs.
One other thing our government is looking at is the introduction of a long-term savings fund. The idea would be to save some non-renewable resource revenues for future generations. One recommendation is to cap the amount of resource revenue that goes to daily spending and then, once that extra money is put away, no government would be allowed to spend the principal. Other provinces, like Alberta, and countries including Norway have put in place and seen success with similar funds.
Renewed lottery agreement
Investing in the future is the reason our government recently committed to a renewed lottery agreement. This guarantees that sport, culture and recreation organizations will continue to receive and benefit from Saskatchewan Lotteries proceeds over the next five years.
We recognize that the strong system and great partners ensure lottery proceeds benefit our children through healthy activities that teach them lifelong social and leadership skills.
Saskatchewan lottery proceeds benefit more than 12,000 volunteer-run groups that deliver services to communities across the province. More than 500,000 registered members, both individuals and organizations, are represented by Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association.
For the year ending March 31, 2013, more than $53 million from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund was distributed to sport, culture and recreation organizations in the province.
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Florence Arquin papers, 1923-1985
Arquin, Florence, b. 1900 d. 1974
Art critic, Painter, Educator, Photographer
Active in Chicago, Ill.; Mexico
This site provides access to the papers of Florence Arquin in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2015, and total 18,346 images.
Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art
Collection size: 8.3 linear feet
Collection Summary: The papers of Florence Arquin measure 8.3 linear feet and date from 1923 to 1985. The papers document Arquin's career as a painter, photographer, educator, writer, and critic through biographical material, correspondence, writings, teaching and project files, printed material, photographs, artwork, and scrapbooks. Additionally, the papers relate to her personal relationships with her husband Samuel Williams and friends, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Teaching and project files include material from Arquin's work with the Federal Art Project at the Art Institute of Chicago and as director of the U.S. State Department's Kodachrome Slide Project, which was part of an effort to provide educational agencies with visual aids to support Latin American Studies.
Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, photographer, educator, writer, and critic, Florence Arquin (1900-1974) was active in Chicago, Illinois. She was widely known for her expertise in the field of Latin American Studies and had a close relationship with Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. From 1935 to 1939 she worked as administrator for the Federal Art Project in Illinois and joined the Art Institute of Chicago in 1939 to develop education programs aimed at secondary school students.
Donated in 1990 by Samuel Williams, Arquin's husband.
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Akcelerant in Marketing Pact with Symitar
Akcelerant said it can expand its presence among Symitar-powered credit unions now that it has signed a new partnership agreement with the credit union core processing division of Jack Henry & Associates.
The Akcelerant Framework already is in place at more than 40 of Symitar's customers and is being used by more than 400 credit unions overall, the Malvern, Pa., collections and loan origination specialist said.
The agreement allows Akcelerant to access San Diego-based Symitar's vendor integration services and market the Akcelerant platform to the core processor's client base of more than 700 credit unions, the company said.
"Akcelerant has tightly integrated its software to the Episys [core processing system] and gains new Symitar customers each quarter who wish to take advantage of Akcelerant technology," the company said.


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Elizabeth Jane Howard
A Novelist I Love
Andrew Brown, a freelance writer for The Independent, lauds Howard's way with language and the believability of her character development. This review was written just after the publication of Marking Time, the second novel in Howard's tetralogy about the Cazalet family.
The Age: Kingsley and I
The dissolution of the high-profile marriage of of Elizabeth Jane Howard and Kingsley Amis surely ranks as one of the most bitter. After nearly two decades of biting public humiliation, Howard began work on her autobiography last year. Readers of Melbourne's The Age got a sneak-peek at her side of the story in the 5 June 5 2000 issue.
Elizabeth Jane Howard
This adaptation of an article by David Howard, published in the August 1989 issue of Book and Magazine Collector (U.K.), discusses Elizabeth Jane Howard's life and literary style while recommending her collectibility as a modern female author.
English Society
Debrett's -- Over Two Centuries of British Tradition
A well-recognized and respected authority on the British way of life, Debrett's offers links to modern etiquette tips, the correct forms of addressing royals, an extensive section on royal connections featuring biographic profiles, a tour of royal Britain, and a complete list of those stores and businesses approved by the Crown. See if anyone in British society shares your birthday. Planning a trip to the UK? See which hotels and restaurants Debrett's recommends, and check the events calendar by season.
Burke's Peerage
For almost 200 years, Burke's Peerage has been a leading authority on ancestry, aristocracy, and history. Though you might need to be aristocracy to afford their services, the Peerage will assist in tracing the ancestry of those of European descent, and would be delighted to design a coat of arms for your family. Each American president since George Washington has been presented with a coat of arms; during the last election the Peerage prepared designs for both Al Gore and President George W. Bush. Both may be viewed online. Those who aspire to a French or Scottish Noble Barony will find more information about how they can be acquired.
War Years, 1938-1942
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declared that the Munich Agreement of 1938 would "ensure peace in our time," but history's assessment of the pact has been otherwise. The agreement, wherein the United Kingdom, France, and Italy ceded the Sudetenland (the region of Czechoslovakia that bordered Germany) to Hitler, is now seen as the ultimate failure of the Allied forces to confront and arrest the rising Nazi power. Germany soon overran the rest of Czechoslovakia, and the Allies saw the error of their appeasement policy. At the Spartacus Educational Encyclopedia on World War II, learn more about the Allied response to the rise of Germany's Nazi government and the events that led to the Munich Agreement.
Museum of London Exhibitions: Remembering the Blitz
Between September 7 and November 2, 1940, German bombs fell daily on London. The air assault known as "The Blitz" continued until May 11, 1941. Over 20,000 people were killed and 1.4 million left homeless. This online exhibit from the Museum of London reflects on life in London during the Blitz. The site includes first-person text and audio accounts from the Museum's Oral History Archive and photographs grouped by topic: Anticipating; Staying Alive; Being Bombed; Changing World; Doing Your Bit; Keeping Positive; and Remembering.
"Put That Light Out," Childhood Memories of Wartime London
Patricia Hardy recalls life in wartime London from her perspective as an eight-year-old.
Operation Dynamo: The Mass Evacuation from Dunkirk
A two-pronged German advance down the Somme and through Belgium in May 1940 threatened to pin over 300,000 members of the British Expeditionary Force between Hitler's Army and the sea at Dunkirk in northern France. Only through the unlikeliest of rescue operations, the mobilization of nearly 850 naval and privately-owned civilian boats, were the vast majority of British and Allied forces stolen away to safety. The Battle of Britain Historical Society Online weaves first-person accounts and other primary sources into this chronology of events at Dunkirk.
The Battle of Britain - Introduction
Throughout the summer and fall of 1940, the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command and the German Luftwaffe fought for control of the air over southern England. Ultimately an important victory for Britain, it saved the country from German invasion. This online exhibit from the Imperial War Museum in London details the strategic and tactical situation, provides an overview of the conflict's phases, and information about the RAF Fighter Command and Luftwaffe. The Imperial War Museum Sound Archive has been interviewing veterans of the Battle of Britain for the past 25 years, and offers pilots' recollections.
The Battle of Britain -- Home Page
Another excellent resource on the Battle of Britain comes from the Royal Air Force (RAF) itself. For the first time, the RAF has published in full the daily Fighter Command Operational Diaries from July 10 to October 31, 1940. Find the Roll of Honour, listing the names of all 2,927 men who took part in the action, a photo gallery, biographies of the commanding officers, and a detailed briefing section on the causes and events of the Battle of Britain.
Mrs. Miniver
Geared towards educators, this site suggests a lesson plan around the Academy-Award winning 1942 movie, Mrs. Miniver, starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Teresa Wright. The movie illustrates the reaction of the British public to the German aerial bombardment during the Battle of Britain. Some helpful historical background information and discussion questions are provided.
Bence-Jones, Mark and Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd. The British Aristocracy. London: Constable and Company Limited, 1979.
Courtney, Nicholas. 'In Society': The Brideshead Years. London: Pavilion Books Limited, 1986.
The Cazalet Chronicle:
Howard, Elizabeth Jane. The Light Years. London: Macmillan, 1990.
Howard, Elizabeth Jane. Marking Time. London: Macmillan, 1991.
Howard, Elizabeth Jane. Confusion. London: Macmillan, 1993.
Howard, Elizabeth Jane. Casting Off. London: Macmillan, 1995.
Lambert, Angela. Unquiet Souls: The Indian Summer of the British Aristocracy, 1880-1918. London: Macmillan London Limited, 1984.
Thorpe, Andrew. Britain in the 1930s. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 1992.
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PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Psychopharmacology of PTSD
Psychopharmacology of PTSD
For mental health care providers
Run time: 90 min, in 6 parts
Production date: 2002
The purpose of this broadcast is to increase participants' knowledge in identifying target symptoms in PTSD for pharmacological treatment and to provide basic information on the mechanisms of action of various classes of pharmacological agents. Also the presentation will review data on the efficacy of various classes of medications in treatment of PTSD.
After the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the hypothesized mechanism of action of the major classes of pharmacological agents; and
- Know what medications have objective data supporting their efficacy in the treatment of PTSD.
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Solar System Synergy
Solar power users Deena Capparelli and Claude Willey find there's more than one way to reduce carbon footprints
By Rebecca Kuzins 03/14/2013
From the street, Claude Willey and Deena Capparelli's house in Altadena looks like any other 1926-era residence. But the backyard reveals a major difference between the couple's home and the others in the neighborhood: An array of 12 photovoltaic solar panels covers the garage roof, while another six panels are installed on a platform imbedded in the grass nearby. The panels face south, so they can capture the largest amount of sunlight, and for nine months each year they generate all of the couple's electricity needs. In fact, Willey and Capparelli often produce more power than they need, and give the surplus to Southern California Edison's grid.
"We're like a little power station," said Willey.
Willey and Capparelli are among a growing number of people who are creating their own home-based solar power stations. According to a spokesperson for the Pasadena Water and Power Department, only 57 residential solar systems, with a capacity of 141 kilowatts, had been installed before 2008, the year PWP launched the Pasadena Solar Initiative. By the end of 2012, the number of residential systems had climbed to 379, with a total capacity of 1,494 kilowatts, and the utility is averaging more than 100 solar installations every year.
Willey's six-panel system was installed in his backyard in 2006, while the garage roof panels were installed two years later. Both sets of panels are connected to inverters, which make the sunlight-generated electricity usable for home electricity needs. The inverter for the six-panel system generates five kilowatts a day during the peak period, from March through November, while the roof panels produce 18 kilowatts a day during the same period. An electronic meter connected to a wall in back of the house allows the couple to monitor how much electricity is being generated, and how much they are using.
Solar power has dramatically reduced the couple's electricity bills. Willey said they receive only about two or three electric bills a year, each for about $1.25; before, their monthly bill was as high as $40. The electric meter helps them keep track of their electricity use, and they've decreased usage by reducing their consumption of heating and air conditioning.
"We don't use the heater unless it's very cold," said Willey. "We leave it at only 59 or 60 degrees, and put on sweaters or sweat pants during the winter."
In addition to lowering electricity costs, solar energy has the advantage of being nonpolluting and cleaner than electricity generated from fossil fuels. And most homeowners who install solar systems are eligible for rebates and tax credits.
When Willey installed his first solar panels in 2006, he was able to take advantage of a program sponsored by the California Renewable Energy Commission, which from 1998 through 2006 funded solar-photovoltaic home electricity systems in areas of the state served by investor-owned utilities, such as Southern California Edison (which provides electricity to Altadena). Since then, the program has been replaced by the California Solar Initiative, which provides rebates for customers of Edison and other investor-owned utilities who install solar energy systems at their homes and businesses.
In addition to the rebates, the Internal Revenue Service provides Federal Investment Tax Credits for homeowners who install solar electricity, solar water, small wind, or geothermal heat systems in their homes. The credit rate is 30 percent of the costs of these energy-system improvements.
The Pasadena Solar Initiative (PSI) offers similar financial incentives to city residents who are served by municipally owned Pasadena Water and Power. Homeowners who install photovoltaic systems are eligible for rebate incentives. In most cases, solar power companies that install energy systems for homeowners also apply for the incentives and the required building permits and arrange for the solar system to be connected to PWP's power grid. The initiative seeks to have homes and businesses in the city install 14,000 kilowatts of customer-owned solar installations by 2017.
According to the PWP spokesperson, homeowners are currently receiving rebates in the range of $5,000 to $10,000 for their solar installations, depending upon their system's size, equipment efficiency, and overall design. These utility rebates typically cover 20 to 30 percent of the total cost of the solar system. When combined with the federal tax credits, PWP customers usually save about 50 percent of the total costs of equipment and installation. Customers who generate 100 percent of their electricity needs through solar power also save money on their utility bills, paying only the basic fixed utility cost of $6 a month.
Willey said he received rebates of between $5,500 and $6,000 for his two solar panel systems. However, these cost-savings were eclipsed by the expense of purchase and installation. He estimated it cost about $23,000 for the roof-based system, and between $6,000 and $7,000 for the other panels. These upfront expenses, he added, are the chief disadvantage to residential solar electricity: "It's like paying your electric bill 20 years in advance."
However, a growing number of people are opting to lease solar systems rather than buy them and pay all of the costs upfront. According to Allison Fonte of Clean Power Finance, a company that arranges solar power financing, 75 percent of the residential solar systems installed in California in 2012 were financed either through a lease or a power purchase agreement (PPA) with investors. These financial arrangements enable homeowners to pay for solar systems, which can cost between $15,000 and $40,000, over several years, rather than in one payment at the time of installation. Fonte said the costs of maintenance, repairs, insurance and inverter replacement are typically included in financing contracts.
In the three years she's been at Clean Power, Fonte said she has seen "a notable shift" in residential solar energy customer demographics. Solar energy used to be primarily the domain of the relatively affluent, and those with an interest in protecting the environment, she said. However, leasing and other financing options now make solar "more of a cost-saving strategy for middle- and even some lower-income households."
Although Willey's home is solar-powered, he is not an ardent advocate of this alternative energy source. While he described solar energy as "a great thing" that can reduce electricity costs and air pollution, he also pointed out that manufacturing solar panels is an energy-intensive activity that generates some emissions. "You have to look at the energy invested in relation to the energy returned. You have to determine how much energy went into making something," he said.
Solar energy is only one of the ways that Willey seeks to reduce energy consumption and pollution. He does not drive a car, preferring to ride his bicycle to the urban studies and planning classes he teaches at California State University, Northridge, Woodbury University and the Art Center College of Design. In addition, he and Capparelli, an artist who teaches at Pasadena City College, have chosen not to have children as another means of reducing their environmental footprints.
"A lot of people look at solar engineering as some sort of magic bullet," he said. "But it's problematic. You need to use less energy, even with solar power, and can't think some magic thing will make everything fine.
"People have fantasies about these amazing technologies. But behavioral change is the key to changing how we live," he said.
A list of pre-qualified solar installers, and other information about solar energy, is available at gosolarcalifornia.org, whileinformation about PSI can be found at PWP's Web site, ci.pasadena.ca.us/waterandpower/Solar/.
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It used to be that having a lot of varied interests meant that you are flighty.
Not anymore, according to the founders of Dabble, a Chicago-based startup that offers one-time courses allowing participants to try something new. "In the past, those who dabbled were thought of as scatterbrained, [they] can't focus," says Erin Hopmann, co-founder and CEO of Dabble. "Today, it's seen as beneficial to be knowledgeable in a number of areas." The idea came after Hopmann and fellow co-founder Jessica Lybeck, both lifelong learners, wanted to tap into their interests without a huge time or monetary commitment. "People get caught in the rut of the 9 to 5," Hopmann says. "They don't want to wait until retirement to enjoy life."
Dabble currently offers classes in Chicago, Denver, and San Francisco, as well as a handful of other cities, with classes ranging from $20 for a beginner fencing lesson to $75 for a glassblowing class. Here are some ways dabbling, even for a few hours, can benefit your work:
1. It shakes things up.
Trying something new can get your creative juices flowing. "People who want to generate ideas need a diet of new information from which to draw new insights and innovations," says Leigh Steere, co-founder of Managing People Better LLC, a Boulder, Colo., management research firm. "Dabbling is a way to get new information or experiment with new ways of doing something," Steere says.
It doesn't take long for dabblers to benefit. Hopmann notes Dabble's received lots of fan mail from people who've taken classes and left inspired. "A few hours here and there can lead to inspiration. It can be empowering and encouraging," Hopmann says.
2. It's a catalyst for innovation.
John Brubaker, a Maine-based organizational development consultant, says that dabbling can help businesses innovate and inspire its employees. "[Dabbling] enables employees to think more like entrepreneurs, empowering them and giving them permission to make mistakes and push the envelope, all of which foster growth," Brubaker says. It also helps employees to improve current products, or create new ones.
3. It can make you a better person.
Classes can also help with empathy, Hopmann says. When you're trying something new, you often dive into an area that makes you uncomfortable, especially in an in-person learning environment. "[You're] meeting with other people interested in the same topic. You relate to people the more you expose yourself to new ideas," Hopmann says. For example, someone who's spent their entire career studying business may benefit from taking an art class, where they may connect with artists and expand their thinking through interaction with them.
"Dabbling is a willingness to be a student, a non-expert," Steere says. "From that place, we are observant and develop more understanding for other viewpoints. We become more tolerant with and attuned to 'beginners' in our workplaces." Steere suggests potential dabblers take a one-day course in an area outside their comfort zone, or volunteer locally to get the most out of their experience.


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QSC Customer Service Online Training
While classroom training remains a popular method for delivering soft skills instruction, QSC realizes the benefits of using the web to offer a blended solution to their members' service training challenges.
QSC equips its members' with the skills they need to best serve their customers. ServiceSkills.com offers 24/7 access to the content in the Telephone Doctor® Complete Video Training Library. QSC members with broadband access to the Internet and multimedia PCs can now view high quality video chapters, measure retention with online quizzes, view post-quiz feedback, print key point reminder and earn certificates of completion - directly from their desktop.
Each QSC member company has the option to purchase licenses for other employees at a cost of $39.00 per person for 12 months of access to the training.
If you want to see a preview of one of the training modules – click one of these links. Keep in mind that these are videos of videos and the sound may be a little distorted.
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Advocacy involves working for wetlands protection in a number of different ways.
You can ask local government leaders to avoid development in and around wetlands. If you know a special wetland or watershed, get in touch with your local planning department and let them know of your interest in watching development in that area. Ask if any rezoning or development activity is planned – and keep calling back every few months if you see activity in those areas.
When land use changes are in the works, get in touch with elected and appointed officials on the planning commission and city council/county board. Go to planning commission meetings, city council and county board meetings where land use decisions are made and learn how they work.
You can keep your eyes open for wetlands permit applications in local media outlets, local government websites, and posted on wetlands properties. Get in touch with your local government wetlands board and ask to be put on the mailing list for upcoming meetings – or check those localities that have websites for their wetlands boards. Then get involved in the permit decisions at the local and state levels.
If you live near a wetland, be a good neighbor! Want to learn more about the simple things you and your neighbors can do will help wetlands?
Wetlands Watch relies on memberships, donations, and foundation support to do our work. This allows us to remain an independent voice for Virginia's wetlands. We are the only statewide nonprofit in the eastern united states working solely on wetlands protection.
You can volunteer to help us in a number of ways.
Send us your contact information so that we can call on you when we are cleaning up a wetland in your area. Through the years we have waded into the marsh to remove debris that kills wetlands plants and keeps wetlands from working at full capacity.
You can volunteer to clean up a wetland in your area – we can help set up the event and provide assistance to you and a group of your friends.
You can also help by keeping your eyes open for wetlands-disturbing activities and let us know when you see something that looks bad.
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