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Water abstraction should stay below 20% of available renewable freshwater resources — Roadmap to a resource efficient Europe
While efficiency gains have been achieved, hotspots for water stress conditions are likely to remain given continued pressures such as climate change, increasing population and rapid urbanisation
For further information on the scoreboard methodology please see Box I.1 in the EEA Environmental indicator report 2016
The 7th EAP aims to ensure that, by 2020, water stress (stress on available water resources) is prevented or significantly reduced in the European Union (EU, 2013). This briefing presents trends in the use of freshwater resources. Water is an input to key economic sectors such as agriculture, tourism and industry, and it is an essential component for preserving biodiversity and maintaining other freshwater ecosystem services such as public water supply. It is therefore important that water use (as measured by the Water Exploitation Index plus (WEI+)) respects the limits of available renewable freshwater resources and that water stress be prevented or significantly reduced.
The EU's Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe (EC, 2011) includes a milestone for 2020 that 'water abstraction should stay below 20 % of available renewable freshwater resources'. As quantity and quality of water are closely linked, achieving 'good' status under the Water Framework Directive (see Surface waters briefing, AIRS_PO1.9, 2016)1 also requires ensuring that there is no overexploitation of water resources.
While freshwater is relatively abundant in Europe (EEA, 2015), water availability and socio-economic activity are unevenly distributed, leading to major differences in water stress levels across the continent. Except in some northern and sparsely populated areas that possess abundant freshwater resources, water stress occurs during the summer months in many areas of Europe, in particular in densely populated areas and the Mediterranean (Figure 1). Almost 17 % of total renewable freshwater resources are abstracted in those regions, which are confronted with a difficult combination of a severe lack of freshwater and a high demand for it.
a) The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), Member States reporting under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006, b) Waterbase - UWWTD: Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive – reported data, c) Waterbase - Water Quantity, d) European catchments and Rivers network system (Ecrins).
The Water Exploitation Index Plus has been calculated at the sub basin scale on seasonal resolution and then aggregated to river basin district scale. The reference year is 2014 (Q1: January, February, March; Q2: April, May, June; Q3: July, August, September; Q4: October, November, December). The spatial reference data used when estimating the WEI+ is the ECRINS (European catchments and rivers network system). The ECRINS delineation of sub basin and river basin district differ from those defined by Member States under the Water Framework Directive, particularly for transboundary river basin districts. Click on more info to see time series in WEI+ including level of sectorial pressures over freshwater resource
Rivers and groundwater aquifers supply more than 80 % of the total water used in Europe annually. Around 17 river basin districts, mainly in Spain, Malta, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal Poland and the United Kingdom experienced water stressed conditions during the summer months in 2014. This was due to relatively low net precipitation with large variations within and between years combined with their inability to draw on more distant water sources, as well as intense tourism activities. In addition, near-shore freshwater aquifers are threatened by seawater intrusion. The situation is worse in summer, when average precipitation is very low and water demand for agriculture and tourism is high. This makes water resource management, particularly on the Mediterranean islands, challenging.
Summer is the period when most water stress occurs. This is due to a combination of factors. Water availability decreases because of hotter and drier conditions, while water abstraction doubles during the summer compared with winter, because people and sectors, such as agriculture and industry, require more freshwater, e.g. for cooling and irrigation. During winter only around 7 % of the total area of Europe experiences water stress conditions, whereas this rate reaches 11 % in summer. The highest WEI+ for the 2014 summer period was estimated for Spanish and Portuguese islands, Malta, Cyprus (81 %), the Jarft river basin in Poland (67 %) followed by the Segura river basin in Spain (62 %).
Across Europe, water abstraction from surface water resources accounts for 58 % of total water use, with the remaining 42 % coming from ground water. The WEI+ is driven by two important factors: (1) climate, which controls water availability and seasonality in water supply, and (2) water demand, which is largely driven by the population density and related economic activities. Thus, a strong relationship exists between this indicator and water use by economic sectors.
In general, a decrease in water abstraction in Europe has been observed for some economic sectors since the 1990s (Figure 2). In the EU-27 (plus Iceland, Norway and Switzerland), the industrial sector has improved its water efficiency, leading to a significant decrease (28 %) in water abstraction over this period. Agriculture has achieved a 7 % decrease in water abstraction, yet remains the sector with the highest water demand. Water abstraction for electricity has decreased by 11 % since the 1990s, indicating a more or less constant trend since 2000. Little improvement has been achieved in water abstraction for public water supply, where there has been only a 3 % decrease since the 1990s.
The long-term vision of the 7th EAP is of an innovative economy in which natural resources are managed sustainably. This includes water resources. However, in the coming years, the consequences of various drivers and pressures including climate change, increasing population and continued urbanisation of floodplain areas will increase the likelihood of flooding, droughts and water scarcity in some regions of Europe. There are many indications that water bodies already under stress are highly susceptible to climate change impacts, and that climate change may hinder attempts to restore some water bodies to good status.
While, efficiency gains in industrial and agricultural water use, as well as in public networks, have been achieved and are likely to continue to improve in the period to 2020, hotspots for water stress conditions are likely to remain. If the area under water stress is to be reduced, additional improvements to water efficiency in all sectors will be needed, but particularly the largest consuming sectors, agriculture and the public water supply. However, water efficiency improvements alone are unlikely to be sufficient to offset all the additional impacts of climate change on water scarcity in the future. It is therefore likely that water stress will continue to increase beyond 2020.
This indicator, commonly known as the WEI+, aims to illustrate water use. It shows the percentage used of the total renewable freshwater resources available. A WEI+ above 20 % implies that a water resource is under stress, and more than 40 % indicates severe stress and clearly unsustainable use of the resource (Raskin et al., 1997).
WEI+ data are available at fine spatial (e.g. sub-basin or river basin) and temporal (monthly or seasonal) scales to better capture local and seasonal variation in the pressure on renewable freshwater resources. The indicator focuses on water quantity. For some aspects of freshwater quality, see the Surface waters briefing (AIRS_PO1.9, 2016).1
Data on water use have also been derived from various sources such as WISE 3, EPRT-R, UWWTPs, Eurostat water data which have been integrated in the EEA water accounts production database. The methodology and latest assessment has a special focus on water use by economic sectors (see EEA, 2016).]]>
The water exploitation index plus (WEI+) of European River Basin Districts is the percentage of total freshwater used compared to the renewable freshwater resources available. The EEA indicator shows that around 20 river basin districts, mainly in the Mediterranean, face structural water stress issues (WEI > 20 %). These include Cyprus, Malta, Crete, the Balearic Islands and Sicily. The situation is even worse in summer. The average WEI for the summers 2002-2012 were 81 % and 55 % for Cyprus and Segura, Spain respectively which suggests severe water stress and clearly unsustainable resource use.
Water stress, increasingly, occurs in other parts of Europe. The main drivers are growing urban populations and higher living standards coupled with reduced water availability due to pollution and drought. Many large cities have developed wide networks for transporting water, often over distances of more than 100-200 km to be able to respond to the demand for water.
World Water Day focuses on the importance of freshwater and calls for its sustainable use. This day was first formally proposed during the Rio Summit in 1992. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day. Each year, UN-Water — the entity that coordinates the UN's work on water and sanitation — sets a theme for World Water Day to highlight a current or future challenge.]]>
The continuing presence of pollutants in Europe's waters threatens aquatic ecosystems and raises concerns for public health. Discharge from urban wastewater treatment, and industrial effluents and losses from farming, are the main sources for water pollution. For example, agriculture causes widespread problems of nutrient enrichment in freshwater across Europe, despite recent improvements in some regions.
The main aim of European Union (EU) water policy is to ensure that throughout the EU, a sufficient quantity of good quality water is available for people's needs and for the environment. Since the first water directives in the 1970s, the EU has worked to create an effective and coherent water policy. The Water Framework Directive (WFD), which came into force in 2000, establishes a new framework for the assessment, management, protection and improvement of the quality of water resources across the EU.
EU Member States should aim to achieve good status in all bodies of surface water and groundwater by 2015 unless there are grounds for exemption. Only in this case may achievement of good status be extended to 2021 or 2027 at the latest. Achieving good status involves meeting certain standards for the ecology, chemistry, morphology, and quantity of waters. In general terms, good status means that water shows only a slight change from what would normally be expected under undisturbed conditions (i.e. with a low human impact).
Water quantity and water quality are closely linked, and good ecological status depends as much on the quantitative water resource aspects as on its quality. In many locations, water demand often exceeds availability. Over-abstraction is causing low river flows, lower groundwater levels, and the drying-up of wetlands, which have detrimental impacts on freshwater ecosystems. Climate change is projected to increase water shortages, particularly in the Mediterranean region.[1]
In 2010, EU Member States released 160 River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs), which contain plans for protecting and improving the water environment. The information in the RBMPs, together with other related sources of information, has been analysed to establish an assessment of the status of and pressures affecting Europe's waters. Over the last few years, European countries that are not EU Member States have developed similar river basin activities to those introduced by the Water Framework Directive. During 2015 EU Member States will finalise the second set of RBMPs. These will be the basis for an update of the status of Europe's waters and will illustrate progress in reducing pressures.
Overall, more than half of the river and lake water bodies in Europe are reported to hold less than good ecological status or potential (Map 1). Ecological status is a criterion for the quality of the structure and functioning of surface water ecosystems. River water bodies are reported to have worse ecological status and more pressures and impacts than lakes.
The pressures reported to affect most surface water bodies are pollution from diffuse sources, in particular from agriculture, causing nutrient enrichment. Hydromorphological pressures also affect many surface water bodies, mainly from hydropower, navigation, agriculture, flood protection and urban development resulting in altered habitats. A large proportion of water bodies have poor ecological status and are affected by pollution pressures, particularly in central and north-western European areas with intensive agricultural practices and high population density.
Source: WISE WFD Database.
Many years of investment in the sewage system, and better wastewater treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive — together with national legislation — have led to some remarkable improvements. Europe's waters are much cleaner today than they were 25 years ago when large quantities of untreated or partially treated urban and industrial wastewater were discharged into water.
Levels of oxygen-consuming substances (BOD5), ammonium, and phosphate decreased markedly in European rivers over the last two decades (Figure 1).
Modern-day agricultural practices often entail the intensive use of fertilisers and manure, leading to high nutrient surpluses that are transferred to groundwater as well as surface water. About 25% of groundwater across Europe is classified as having poor chemical status, with nitrate being the primary cause. In European rivers, the nitrate concentration on average declined by 20% over the period 1992 to 2012 (Figure 1). This reflects the effect of measures to reduce agricultural inputs of nitrate at a European level (the Nitrates Directive) and at national level, as well as improvements in wastewater treatment.
The Bathing Water Directive and the Drinking Water Directive have, together with national measures, resulted in good bathing water quality and clean drinking water in Europe. Some sites (e.g. bathing waters polluted during heavy rain or some shallow wells) still have to improve their performance.
Hazardous substances in freshwater resulting in poor chemical status can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health. The information provided in the RBMPs on chemical status is not sufficiently clear to establish a baseline for 2009. Hazardous substances are emitted to waters through a range of substances via many different pathways and from a variety of sources, including industry, agriculture, transport, mining and waste disposal, as well as from homes, where chemicals found in household products are discharged. Pesticides used in agriculture have been widely detected in surface water and groundwater. Mining, landfill sites, and contaminated land from historical industrial and military activities all exert a localised but significant pressure upon waters in parts of Europe.
If the morphology (structure) is degraded or the water flow (hydrology) is markedly changed, a water body with good water quality will not achieve its full potential as an ecosystem. For centuries humans have altered European surface waters (straightening and canalisation, disconnection of flood plains, land reclamations, dams, weirs, bank reinforcements, etc.) to facilitate agriculture and urbanisation and to produce energy and protect against flooding. There are several hundred thousand barriers and transverse structures in European rivers, and many water courses have had their seasonal or daily flow regimes changed. The WFD is the first piece of European environmental legislation that addresses hydromorphological modifications and their impacts on water bodies. The next RBMPs are obliged to include measures to reduce hydromorphological pressures if they cause less than good ecological status.
The results from the first River Basin Management Plans showed that many European water bodies currently fail the WFD's objective of achieving good ecological and chemical status. In 2009, 43% of surface water bodies were in good or high ecological status, and in 2015, 53% of water bodies are expected to reach good ecological status.[2] This is far from meeting the objective of good ecological status and only constitutes a modest improvement in ecological status.
To achieve good status, Member States will have to address the pressures affecting water bodies. Pollution is one pressure. Morphological changes, over-abstraction, and hydrological changes affecting water flow are others. While Member States are relatively clear about the types of pressures their river basins are encountering, precise information is missing on how these pressures will be addressed and to what extent the selected measures will contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives in 2015.
Full implementation of the WFD throughout all sectors is needed to reduce the different pressures and to commit all users in a river basin to focus on the achievement of healthy water bodies with good status. Although considerable success has been achieved in reducing the discharge of pollutants into Europe's waters in recent decades, challenges remain for urban and industrial wastewater and for pollution from agricultural sources. Wastewater treatment must continue to play a critical role in the protection of Europe's surface waters, and investment will be required to upgrade wastewater treatment and to maintain infrastructure in many European countries. Measures are needed to ensure the removal of emerging pollutants and to reduce storm water discharges.
Despite improvements in some regions, diffuse pollution from agriculture remains a major cause of the poor water quality currently observed in parts of Europe. Measures exist to tackle agricultural pollution and they need to be implemented. Full compliance with the Nitrates Directive is also required. The new reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) provides an opportunity to further strengthen water protection.
There are ample possibilities for improving water management through stringent and well-integrated implementation in order to achieve the objectives of the WFD. However, the next cycle of River Basin Management Plans, which will be agreed on in 2015, need to also take into account a wider consideration of water resource management as well as the impacts of climate change.]]>
The European Union's Water Framework Directive states that all river basins in Europe should be managed using a River Basin Management Plan. The public should be involved in creating this plan, in addition to other established stakeholders including private companies, conservation organisations, farmers, utilities and local government.
The report recommends creating "an environment of accessibility, receptiveness and mutual respect", boosting transparency and trust among participants. Such an atmosphere can improve the 'buy-in' of those involved in implementing water management policies, improving the success rate of water management policies.
The EEA report echoes Right2Water, the first successful European Citizen's Initiative accepted by the European Commission in March this year. The initiative aims to ensure access to water and sanitation across the EU.


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Is athiesm protected under the fisrt amendment
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Protected and allowed have to different meanings and protected does not apply to atheism. but I do agree that atheism is allowed under the constitution.
Atheism is not only "allowed" but protected under the constitution according to the federal government.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" t: http://constitution.findlaw.com...
So, from this statement we can conclude that congress can make no law against religious practices, or religion. This is protection. However no where in the constitution does it say that congress can make no law prohibiting the exercise of atheism- which is non-religion. Religion is a right and just as you have the freedom to believe you have the freedom not to believe. But congress could make laws prohibiting the exercise of atheism because the constitution only prohibits congress from making laws against a religion. And atheism, not being a religion, would not be protected by this first amendment. Just allowed.
Let me give an example. The law allows people to drink alcohol. But the constitution does not prohibit congress from making laws against alcohol (which they did for a time). So the constitution does not prohibit laws against the consumption of alcohol. It is allowed currently, but is not protected (the law can be changed) But In the constitution It prohibits congress from making a law against religion. So congress cannot outlaw religion. But the constitution does not prohibit laws against non-religion(Atheism) So atheism really isn't protected by the 1st amendment.
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Atheism is as fully protected under the first amendment of the constitution as much as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism.
Reed v. Great Lakes Cos., 330 F.3d 931, 934 (7th Cir. 2003)
"The First Amendment, in order to be effective in protecting all beliefs must guarantee the freedom to hold no religious belief."
"We have already indicated that atheism may be considered, in this specialized sense, a religion. If we think of religion as taking a position on divinity, then atheism is indeed a form of religion."
"However, the U.S. Supreme Court and several other federal courts have recognized atheism as equivalent to a "religion" for purposes of the First Amendment."
Wallace v. Jaffree, 472 U.S. 38 (1985)
"When the underlying principle has been examined in the crucible of litigation, the Court has unambiguously concluded that the individual freedom of conscience protected by the First Amendment embraces the right to select any religious faith or none at all."
Kaufman v. McCaughtry, 419 F.3d 678, 682 (7th Cir. 2005)
"The court stated that 'Atheism is, among other things, a school of thought that takes a position on religion, the existence and importance of a supreme being, and a code of ethics. As such, we are satisfied that it qualifies as Kaufman"s religion for purposes of the First Amendment'."
McCreary County, Ky. v. American Civil Liberties Union of Ky., 545 U.S. 844, 125 S.Ct. 2722, 162 L.Ed.2d 729 (2005)
"The Establishment Clause itself says only that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," but the Court understands the reference to religion to include what it often calls 'nonreligion'."
Secular Humanism Case
"Just as the Establishment Clause protects Christian or Muslim prisoners who wish to hold a discussion group where they promote belief in God, so it also protects Secular Humanists or atheists who want to promote the opposite view."
"The same legal principles that protect Secular Humanists and conventional religious believers also protect atheists."
"It does not matter whether atheism, Secular Humanism, or any other belief system that takes positions on religious issues is actually a 'religion' or not."
"As First Amendment scholar Doug Laycock puts it, "the Religion Clauses [of the Amendment] should protect freedom of belief about religion, not just beliefs in religion'."
Listed above are several examples of the supreme court, federal district courts, circuit courts, and more ruling that atheism is unarguably protected under the 1st amendment of the United States constitution.
Regardless of what we may consider a religion or if something should be considered a religion is irrelevant; the only relevant factor is what is recognized by federal legislation.
This is irrefutable evidence that supports my claim:
The United States government has ruled that atheism is protected under the 1st amendment.
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Posted by cheyennebodie 2 years ago
Id a man wants to dismiss the knowledge there is a God, that is his right to do so. If a man chooses to believe in anything, as long as it causes no restrictions on others three main rights, Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, he is protected under our constitution.
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The Nasdaq $COMPQ lost a fraction to close at 1,849, but wrapped up the week with a 4.2% gain. The Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index MSH, -1.62% also lost a fraction.
Losses in the chip sector took their toll, as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index SOX, +0.51% fell 1.9%.
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Applied Materials took a hit after Citigroup downgraded the company to a hold saying, "the supply correction that has uniquely benefited semi equipment stocks as an early cyclical is now getting into later innings with supply now approximately tracking end demand in calendar second quarter."
The tech sector got a boost from Hewlett-Packard HPQ, +0.27% which gained 3.5%, and Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, -0.38% which was up 2.4%. Other tech bellwethers Cisco Systems CSCO, +1.48% Google Inc. GOOG, +0.38% and Oracle Corp. ORCL, -0.20% posted gains.
On the other hand, other major tech players in the red were Yahoo Inc. YHOO Dell Inc. DELL and eBay Inc. EBAY, +0.86%


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ASPCC Cascade, with the help of Cascade Staff and Faculty, will again adopt student families for the 2016 Holiday Season. If you are or know of a student who would benefit from this program the Cascade Student Union, Room 208 is the place to go for an application. All applicants that apply
Beginning this November, city crews are working on the Humboldt Sewer repair project. The plans for the project involve repairing or replacing more than three miles worth of public sewer pipes in the Humboldt neighborhood that are in poor condition- they average around 90 years old. The planned
At this point, hopefully everyone in the region has had their ear talked off about the giant earthquake threatening the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, though, while it's been in the media quite a bit since the big New Yorker article last year, we're nowhere near prepared for it—and it
Even though the weather's a little wet for the best riding, bicycles are still one of the best and cheapest ways to get around Portland. Students at Cascade campus have access to the Cascade Bike Rental program, which rents out bikes for $15 dollars per term. The bike
I didn't know Gareld Gedrose very well outside of the art department of PCC Cascade. I knew he was a Vietnam veteran, I knew that he lost his leg to diabetes (we used to suggest that he use his prosthetic leg as a beer stein), and I knew
By Jake Edgar. Sometimes we have to address the more sensitive side of reporting, and with that in mind The Bridge feels obliged to call attention to some tragic events which occurred over the summer. On Saturday July 30th a PCC Student named Lydia Johnson, who was only
All are welcome to attend the Skills Center Social Hour, May 25 from 1-2 pm. Here is a chance to learn about plans for the Margaret Carter Skill Center, provide feedback and mingle with colleagues. Coffee and dessert will be provided. The event will be held in the
As part of Cascade Campuses "Common Hour" experiment, all are invited to a lecture and reading of poetry from the First World War. Tony Greiner, a librarian at the campus, will give an overview of English-language poetry from the war, and volunteers will stand and read some of
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"When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." (John 16.21-22)
Everything Becomes A Joy
His hand holds all that comes her way;
She receives His gifts gratefully.
Even the burdens of the day,
Are light when love serves faithfully.
His will knows what best suits her need:
At first, her heart may hurt and heave;
As she follows, His love will lead
Her into peace — He will not leave!
Soon, ev'rything becomes a joy,
As wheat is harvested from weeds:
He transforms all her hands employ,
And His love dominates her deeds.
Her heart dances with levity;
She smiles through the deepest pain.
She seeks His will, not His pity —
Within His rest she will remain.
The Lord loves our joy and laughter;
Joy is a hint of hereafter.
May the joy of the children of God be made complete in our hearts in the midst of our greatest trials.
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Decepticons, Medic, Combat Stimulants Bio Shockwave is a creature of pure logic, untroubled by distracting emotions and ambitions. Cold, brutal and efficient, Shockwave views warfare through wholly scientific optical receptors, finding the path of least resistance and executing his strategy without vanity or bloodlust. He regards Megatron's passion for conquest with something approaching disdain, believing… Continue reading Shockwave
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James Dondero of insidermonkey is the co-founder, CEO, CFA, CMA and managing partner of Highland Capital Management a private company in the private equity sector. The company was started in January 1990 when James and Mark Okada teamed up with Protective Life Insurance Corporation. The venture focused on fixed income markets. In 1993, it advanced to Protective Asset Management Company. In 1997, the two partners bought the stakes of Protective Life in PAMCO and created Ranger Asset Management as a self-governing advisor registered with SEC. A year later, the company's…Read More
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Over the years, women like Susan Mcgalla have stood up and made headlines in business and the society, evolving in business responsibilities as business owners and high-ranking executives in corporations. Research has it that, over the last few years, a third of the total MBA students were female, and Harvard and Wharton are so close to attaining gender parity. Even though women have a long way to go yet, the government, however, has tried all it can to bridge the gap on gender inequality. On the other hand, successful women…Read More
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Citadel LLC is a global financial institution founded by Kenneth C Griffin on wallstreetjournal in the year 1990 and is the Chief Executive Officer of the firm which manages over $26 Billion. Also known as Citadel Investment group the company operates two businesses Citadel, and Citadel securities. Citadel under the management there are more than 26 billion in assets, is one of the world's largest asset managers. Citadel securities, is the world's leading market makers trading products, equities, equity options and liquidity providers in America's capital markets. University endowments, sovereign…Read More
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Investment banking can be described as a certain banking system, which allows clients to make investments with their money directly or even indirectly and furthermore assists firms, governments as well as individuals raise finances through bond selling, share sales, mergers plus acquisitions alongside giving out of IPO. Investment banking provides the learned as well as the beginner in investment banking domain the chance to exploit better dividend from their businesses or assets through mergers plus acquisitions. Investment banking facilitates in boosting the economy of various commercial segments in the society.…Read More
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No Chihuahuas!
My wife Ali and I rarely agree instantly on anything, but we did on that point.
As we drove into the animal shelter parking lot we said it almost in unison.
We wanted a "real" dog, not one of those annoying small dogs that yip all the time.
We walked from cage to cage, reading name tags and stories about each dog.
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AdSense Experiments - How To Increase Your AdSense Earnings
One of the ways to monetize a website is by becoming a published for Google AdSense and showing ads on your site. There are several steps that you can take to increase the amount of money that you earn from these ads, and one of the simplest techniques is using the built in 'Experiments' function in AdSense.
This function lets you easily test different versions of ads so that you can see which ones generate the best return. We'll explore how to make the most of AdSense Experiments to increase your earnings. This guide will explain the following:
Understanding what an AdSense Experiment is and what it can do
Setting up an AdSense Experiment
Learning what you can test with AdSense variations
Letting the experiment run
Reviewing reports on the experiment
Trying new experimental variations
Benefits of using AdSense Experiments
You can easily tweak your ads in a few simple steps
You can compare different variations to see what performs best
You can increase your CTR and the money that you make from your ads
Step 1 - Understand what AdSense Experiments is and what it can do
Firstly, you should of course have an AdSense account that you've setup and that you are currently running ads with (via creating ads under 'my ads' in the account); AdSense Experiments then allows you to 'Split Test' your ads as follows:
You have your original ad, under 'My Ads'
You create a 'variant' of your original ad which differs from your original in some way
You start the experiment running
AdSense shows your original ad part of the time and the variant ad the rest of the time
It records which one performs better over time and gives you the result
You then decide whether you want to revert to your original or change it for the variant
Step 2 - Setup an AdSense Experiment
Each separate experiment applies to one ad only (and its variation), but you can have lots of experiments running against different ads at once:
Go to AdSense > My Ads > Experiments > New Experiment
Choose a name for your experiment, e.g. '300x250 Ad, border vs. no border'
Add a note to your experiment if you want to (for example to remind yourself what you are testing)
Under 'Original', choose the original ad unit that you want to test
Under 'Variation', create a variation of the original ad unit (more on that in step 3)
Leave the box ticked that says 'Let Google Optimize the Traffic Split'
Start the experiment
Step 3 - What you can test with AdSense variations
The best way to approach experiments is to create a variation with just one thing changed from the original. If you change more than one thing, you won't be certain what caused any change in performance. Areas you can test include:
Text vs. image or mixed
Border vs. no border
One type of font in an ad vs. another
Colors of the ad text, background, border, title or URL
For example, you might have an ad with the classic Google blue and green color scheme, and you might have a variant which is identical except for the fact it has a purple border around it to make it stand out
Step 4 - Let the experiment run
Once you have your variations setup, Google AdSense will automatically show originals and variations on your ads and try to establish which is performing better over time. The main measure it uses to achieve this is 'RPM', which is the revenue that you earn from your ads.
You should run an experiment for at least a week to gather data and longer if possible.
Step 5 - Review reports on the experiment
Next to each of your experiments, there are a couple of pieces of important information:
Summary - This tells you whether the original or the variation is doing better and by how much
Confidence - This tells you how confident AdSense is of its summary
Underneath each experiment name is an option to 'View reports' - If you click that, you can get detailed information on the number of impressions (ad requests), clicks, CTR and RPM.
Once you have a confidence of 80% or above, you should have a very good idea of whether the original or the variation is doing better; when you know, simply click the experiment name and then 'Choose Winner' next to the original or the variant (depending on which did better); that will then make that ad the new default for you.
Step 6 - Try a new experimental variation and repeat
Once you have tried one variation and chosen a winner, try another. For example, if you found out that an ad worked better with a border than without, you could then do a variation to see whether a gray border or a blue border worked better. There's lots of tweaking and experimentation that you can do to find the absolute optimal ad design.
In closing
Using experiments is a great way to find out what works best for your AdSense account and can potentially lead to an increase in click through and ultimately revenue. Having the patience to test these variations will be sure to reward you with more money earned from advertising on your website or blog.


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Area Sales Manager
Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Location: Tyne Tees, Co. Durham & North East
Salary Package: £30K Basic Salary, Great Commission, car and benefits
Sector: Floorcoverings
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: RC/29985
The Company:
The Company: A respected market leader within the Floorcoverings Sector, who have experienced rapid growth over the last 5 years are looking to expand their sales force with the key recruitment of a sales professional to cover Yorkshire, Tyne Tees, Co. Durham & North East. The organisation has been expanding and are constantly looking for new business opportunities and it is an exciting time to join and develop your career within this leading company who want their employees to grow and develop along with the company.
This respected market leader within the Floorcoverings Sector has a reputation of continually developing new innovative products.
The Role:
Due to planned growth, my client is looking to strengthen its sales force with the key appointment of an individual to cover Yorkshire, Tyne Tees, Co. Durham & North East. You will be responsible for generating and managing a variety of accounts including Contractors, Retailers and Distributors within the defined geographical area of Yorkshire, Tyne Tees, Co. Durham & North East. The job holder will be supporting and growing sales to existing customers and calling on new accounts to introduce the company's portfolio of products.
The Person:
We are looking for a sales professional who has experience working within the Floorcoverings or Ceramic Tiles sector or has worked within the building and construction market.
Please email your CV to Russell Cripps, Managing Partner


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Friday, 06 October 2017 07:29
UKF Stainless Ltd – celebrating 25 years of offering the best in productivity and performance for efficient handling of tubes to the industry worldwide.
UKF Stainless Ltd are delighted to be celebrating 25 years of providing their wide variety of products from stock to the industry, alongside additional services including cutting, perforating and polishing stainless steel. They pride themselves on being able to tailor…
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Automated forging lines for Mongolia
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SigmaTEK Releases SigmaNEST X1.3, 64-bit Nesting Software
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Stockholder increases bandsawing capacity in a smaller footprint
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transfluid aims to improve its services in the U.S. through intensive practical training workshops
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Outokumpu investment in bar finishing capabilities in the European market
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Poor material quality is biggest threat to UK recycling
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Samtec Reduces Download Times from 24 Hours to 24 Seconds
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How Water Jet Sweden T-model manage to counteract the laws of physics.
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Henkel strengthens offer in hot dip galvanising market
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Robert Heinlein and Spider Robinson/VARIABLE STAR
In 1955, Robert Heinlein outlined a novel he would never write. Modern science fiction writer Spider Robinson has completed the work from Heinlein's notes, and the result is a novel that feels like a Heinlein novel with some marked differences. The voice sounds like Heinlein's--accessible, friendly--but with a great number of terrible puns thrown in. And while Heinlein's plots are usually straight shots, Robinson has given us a more meandering story that is basically a collection of snapshots of life on an imagined space ship.
The story follows Joel Johnston, who breaks up with his fiancee after finding out she's absurdly wealthy and that her grandfather would expect Joel to quit composing music to carry on the family business. A distraught Joel takes off on a twenty year journey to a planet he will help colonize. Most of the story takes place aboard the ship, where we meet odd characters and learn about the ups and downs of space voyaging.
I found the plot to be sometimes interesting and sometimes boring and indulgent (almost an entire chapter is devoted to Joel's learning how to meditate). The story comes to quite a dark crisis, with a great many people dying terrible deaths, only to be given a chipper ending after a blatant deus ex machina that also neatly ties up the romantic plotline. Overall, I think I'd rather read an actual Heinlein novel, but this novel does satisfy an enduring curiosity of mine--what life would be like on a spaceship.
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Stunning arched interior of the Mezquita, Cordoba
24 – 31 May 2018
Places Available
Over the centuries, Moorish Spain has captured peoples' imagination thanks to its strategic location, fertile land, distinctive culture, unique architecture and the romantic fables associated with the region. Andalucía was a rich Roman province, a powerful Visigothic kingdom, the land of many Islamic emirates and even the seat of a caliph in the 10th century. Visit the magnificent Alhambra palace in Granada, the Mezquita in Cordoba, and the rich art and architecture of Seville. Andalucía is one of Spain's most scenic regions, strewn with superb Hispano- Moorish architecture. As well as including two of Spain's greatest sites – the Alhambra in Granada and the Mezquita in Cordoba – this tour explores some of Andalucía's prettiest countryside and towns.
Itinerary (TBC)
Day 1: Fly to Malaga
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Malaga with British Airways. Visit the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress, and the exterior of Gibralfaro castle before strolling along the 19th- and 21st century waterfront. Welcome dinner at a traditional local restaurant (D)
Day 2: Ronda • Seville
Morning drive to Seville. En route stop at Ronda, which sits in a picturesque location, astride the El Tajo gorge. Visit the bullring and museum before continuing to Seville. Two nights at a centrally located 4* hotel (B)
Day 3: Seville
We visit the House of Pilate, a 16th-century palace with strong mudéjar (Islamic) and Renaissance elements, and take a walk through the picturesque Jewish quarter and the Museum of Fine Arts, a converted monastery with a comprehensive collection of Spanish art dating back to the Renaissance, including paintings by Murillo, Seville's foremost painter. Afternoon tour of the cathedral and the Alcázar. Seville's cathedral is the largest in Europe and is Christopher Columbus' burial place, while the Moorish Alcázar Palace is now home to the Spanish royal family. Dinner at a traditional local restaurant (B, D)
Day 4: Carmona • Cordoba
Morning drive to Cordoba, stopping en route to view the picturesque town of Carmona. Rest of afternoon at leisure. Two nights in a centrally located hotel (B)
Day 5: Cordoba
Morning visit to the Mezquita, formerly the city's mosque, to see its dazzling interiors. Continue to the picturesque Jewish quarter, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and tiny squares, and view the synagogue. Afternoon visit the archaeological site of Madinat al-Zahra, a palatial town built in the 10th century for the caliphs of Cordoba. The restored palaces and houses of the town and the award-winning museum provide a unique glimpse into the life of Early Islamic Spain. Dinner at a traditional local restaurant (B, D)
Day 6: Granada
Morning drive to Granada. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Charterhouse, one of the finest examples of Spanish baroque architecture, or the El Albayzin district. Two nights stay at a centrally located hotel (B)
Day 7: Granada
Full-day tour of Granada,spending the morning in the Alhambra, Spain's foremost Islamic monument. Visit the Nasrid Palaces, the iconic complex of courtyards and low buildings; and Carlos V Palace, an impressive Italianate Renaissance edifice housing the Museum of the Alhambra; and the delightful gardens of the Generalife. In the afternoon we visit the Royal Chapel, housing Queen Isabella's superb collection of Northern Renaissance art and the Cathedral, the first Renaissance cathedral in Spain, and the country 's second largest. A farewell dinner has been arranged at a quality restaurant (B, D)
Day 8: Fly to London
Morning transfer to Malaga airport and fly to London with British Airways. (B)
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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CARTIER OPENS NEW BOUTIQUE AT AVENTURA MALL MIAMI, FLORIDANew York, NY (June 2013) – Cartier, one of the world's most esteemed luxury houses, is opening a new boutique in Florida at Aventura Mall. It is the Maison's third boutique in the Miami area and seventh boutique in Florida. The boutique at Aventura Mall opened June 27, 2013.
"Cartier is excited to open a boutique within Aventura Mall. We have been in the Miami area for more than 30 years and looking forward to increasing our presence in a key market and welcoming new clients to Cartier," says Emmanuel Perrin, President & CEO of Cartier North America.
The boutique features a concept designed by the renowned Paris-based architect Bruno Moinard and executed by Barteluce Architects & Associates. The store has two striking Chandeliers measuring 98 x 41 inches and 66 x 53 inches - one in the Jewelry Salon and one in Diamonds Salon. The total size of the boutique is 7411 square feet with 5804 square feet of selling space.
The boutique offers extraordinary, one-of-a-kind Cartier designs which can be previewed in the private viewing room as well as signature jewelry collections including Trinity, Panthère de Cartier, and the Love collection in the Jewelry Salon. The Watch Salon carries a large selection of iconic Cartier timepieces from the Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu to the Calibre de Cartier. The boutique also offers a selection of engagement rings and bridal jewelry in the Bridal Salon and a full range of accessories for men and women in an Accessories Salon.
Founded in 1847, Cartier is one of the world's most esteemed luxury houses, designing and manufacturing exclusive collections of fine jewelry, wristwatches and prestige accessories, distributed through close to 300 Cartier boutiques worldwide. Cartier has 36 boutiques in the United States and 2 boutiques in Canada. The House of Cartier has long been identified with quality, craftsmanship and creativity, and has served as crown jeweler to 19 royal houses.


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An outrageous misuse of ministerial resources is how Deputy National Party Leader Roger Sowry describes Jim Anderton continuing to get all the perks while finally admitting to joining a political party that is not part of the Government Coalition.
"Jim Anderton's announcement today that he has joined the Progressive Coalition Party means that if Helen Clark had a shred of integrity left she must strip Anderton of his office and trappings.
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We recognize that there may be need for new laws concerning water development, water rights, and other areas of California's waterscape. But with the State Water Resources Control Board (the state's primary water regulator) woefully underfunded and understaffed, and its appointive members politically compromised and all-too-prone to avoiding tough decisions, C-WIN is not convinced adding new laws and adding a Delta Stewardship Council will enable California to govern its water resources better than it now does.
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Canadian Quotes: …on the cabinet scraper, CNC machines and his education with James Krenov.
Community - Sheridan College: "1/16", a January 2015 exhibition of work from Sheridan's graduating class, showcases work from 16 students, as they prepare themselves for life as furniture designer/makers outside of a school situation.
Finer Details: Learning how to apply veneers with an iron can open up your woodworking world. It allows you to use expensive, exotic species on surfaces without tools like a vacuum press. Once you get the hang of it you'll find it's pretty easy to do.
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Victoria Hydroelectric Plant inducted into 2017 Hydro Hall of Fame
Newfoundland Power Inc. announced that its Victoria Hydroelectric Plant has been inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame for 2017 by Hydro Review, a leading hydro magazine in North America. The induction took place at a hydro conference held in Denver, Colorado, this week. The Hydro Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary hydro achievements throughout the world, with a special emphasis on long-lasting facilities.
"It is a tremendous honor to have our Victoria Hydroelectric Plant inducted into the 2017 Hydro Hall of Fame," says Gary Murray, Vice President of Engineering and Operations, Newfoundland Power. "We have a long standing tradition of proudly serving the people of this province since 1885, and this plant is an example of the role that we have played in the development of industry, business and community for more than 130 years."
The Victoria Hydroelectric Plant was the second hydroelectric plant built by Newfoundland Power and generated electricity for the first time on November 7, 1904. In 1907, a second turbine and generator similar in size was installed. As surrounding communities continued to grow, a third, larger turbine and generator were installed in 1914 to meet the increased demand for electricity and remains in operation today. These turbines are among the oldest in the province and in Canada. Today, the plant supplies approximately 550 kilowatts (kW) of power to the provincial electricity system.
"This plant stands as a monument to the entrepreneurs who started it, and to the engineers and trades people that built it over 110 years ago when the development of hydroelectric power was being pioneered," added Murray. "Today, our Victoria Hydroelectric Plant continues to provide clean, renewable low cost electricity."
During the 1980's, Newfoundland Power refurbished an unused portion of the plant and established a museum to display a permanent record of the beginnings and early stages of hydroelectric generation in the province. In 1985, the plant was declared a provincial historic site.
This is the second Newfoundland Power hydroelectric plant to be inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame. The Company's Petty Harbour Hydroelectric Plant was commissioned in 1900, the first of its kind in the province, and was inducted into the 2003 Hydro Hall of Fame.
Hydro Review is the largest hydro industry publication in the market, providing information on all aspects of hydroelectric power generation as well as on issues and challenges encountered in the hydro industry.
Newfoundland Power is the primary distributer of electricity on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador, and purchases 93% of its energy needs from Hydro. With a customer base of approximately 265,000 accounts, Newfoundland Power is committed to safety, dedicated to the highest level of customer service and delivers reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost. For more information on Newfoundland Power's programs, services and community partnerships, please visit newfoundlandpower.com.
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Each of our cognacs has at its heart a small selection of eaux-de-vie from a single grape variety and a single terroir, enhanced by the most suitable distillation method.
One Growth
Each of our cognacs bears the stamp of a single growth, whether from prestigious or long-forgotten terroirs. We seek to reflect the wealth and diversity of the Cognac region.
One grape
We use just a single grape variety in our eaux-de-vie. In addition to cognac's emblematic Ugni Blanc, we work with the rare variety Folle Blanche and will soon include other, neglected varieties.
One distillation method
We like to make use of the fine lees naturally present in the wine. This means we can modulate their proportion when distilling, the better to bring out the attributes of the grapes and terroirs we work with.
The pursuit of typicality and respect for local grapes and terroirs are our guiding principles. We create forthright, characterful cognacs using a traditional method of distillation that shows due regard to the origin of our eaux-de-vie.
Non-chill filtered and elaboration without additives
We do not chill-filter our eaux-de-vie and prohibit any additives so that we can preserve the character and authenticity of our distillates.
Eaux-de-vie traceability
The complete traceability of the eaux-de-vie that make up our cognacs allows us to ensure the genuineness of their character.
The 'right' alcoholic strength
We determine the precise alcoholic strength for the eaux-de-vie we select to express their full potential and organoleptic qualities.
We have elaborated a very diverse range to rediscover the wealth and diversity of the cognac appellation. That's why each of the spirits in our collection has a typicality and character all of its own.
A bold cognac with an appealing intensity achieved by distilling the wine on its fine lees.
The body is complex and subtly balanced, displaying clear-cut, vibrant fruit notes.
The finish is long and gently spiced.
Fine wine lees: Reinforced
An original distillation technique with a high proportion of the wine fine lees - from 7 to 15%.
Grape: Ugni Blanc
The Cognac region's emblematic variety.
Growth: Petite Champagne
Chalky soils give the 'Sauvage' blend structure and balance.
Alc: 40.8%
Le Singulier is an exceptionally expressive cognac made from a fine but long-neglected grape. The attack is direct & invigorating. The body is rounded and polished. Intense and complex fruit aromas are counterbalanced by subtle wood notes in the finish.
Grape: Folle Blanche
A rare, traditional variety with remarkable aromatic intensity.
Growth: Grande Champagne
Well-known in the Cognac region, producing rich, complex eaux-de-vie.
Fine lees: Natural
A distillation method using the wine fine lees in their natural proportion.
Alc: 41.7%
L' Océanique is marked by maritime influences and an iodised character. The body has a straightforward character that reveals strong mineral notes. The nose is floral and spiced with hints of Virginia tobacco.
Growth: Bois Ordinaires de L'Île d'Oléron
A little-known terroir influenced by the ocean's spray.
Grape: Ugni Blanc
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Downtown 1 bedroom heigh ceiling apartment with a super comfortable bed in a heritage-listed balcony house. Very quiet, windows view inner courtyard. 200m from Wenceslas Square (Prague's main square), 10 minutes from central train station. Free wireless wifi, cable tv, washer, fridge. Our guests wrote "Metro, trams famous sites, excellent restaurants and cafés are all very short walks from the flat. The hosts are Prague people so they know the city intimately and are happy to help with anything
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The windows face into a balcony (the only place where is allowed to smoke) above a courtyard, so although you will be right in the city centre, the apartment is completely quiet. It is on the first floor of a historical balcony house (no lift here) which is one of the oldest in Prague - its foundation goes back to the 14th century (but don't expect a palace). There are several luxury hotels in the street, but this is still mainly residential area where the locals live.
In the bedroom, there is a queen size bed and a folding sofa bed made for a separate sleeping arrangement ( let us know ahead, we will prepare the 2nd bed for you).
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In summer, If you want to smoke or to have your morning coffee among flowers or hang your laundry you are free to use our large balcony (we live right next door), just ask for the key.
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We live next door and we are here if you need us.
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We don´t serve breakfast, but the kitchen is well equipped and there are always 2 kinds of coffee, tea, sugar, cream, oil, salt, and vinegar. Free wifi, fridge, microwave oven, washer, towels, linens, cable tv, many tourist guides + maps for your use. Last not least, Prague has a great and cheap storage system at almost all train and bus stations.
The default check-in is between 14,00 and 15,00. Later check-in (even very late) is possible but let us know in advance. No parties, keep quiet after 22:00 (our neighbours like us, so we would like to keep it this way).The apartment is non smoking and not childproof, suitable for children over 7. No pets, please.


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