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Today we announced the launch of the Guardian Open Platform. The Open Platform is the suite of services that enables partners to build applications with the Guardian.
We're lucky enough to have a few launch partners who have already built applications with our new services. In addition to our client library authors Kalv Sandhu, James Darling, Tom Armitage, Dave Nattris and Michael Lee, the following partners have already begun working with us:
AMEE has partnered with us in our Data Store. We're looking at how we might be able to use the Open Platform to help data providers like AMEE release their data more widely.
AMEE's aim is to map, measure and track all the energy data on Earth. This includes aggregating every emission factor and methodology related to CO2 and Energy Assessments (individuals, businesses, buildings, products, supply chains, countries, etc.), and all the consumption data (fuel, water, waste, quantitative and qualitative factors). It is a web-service (API) that combines measurement, calculation, profiling and transactional systems.
Stamen Design
Stamen created a fantastic crowdsourced news geotagger using OpenStreetMap. Anyone can select Guardian articles and add place tags using their tool. It's actually a lot of fun. The data they are collecting is then available in a simple API they've published.
The software is called APIMaps which we are releasing together as an open source project.
Stamen Design is a development firm based in San Francisco. OpenStreetMap is is a free editable map of the whole world.
Zemanta is a content analysis service that can create links to the open web when you give it text. They created a beautiful search utility that maps related links off of Guardian articles to wikipedia, imdb, last.fm and the other open web resources they include in their API.
Yahoo! developer evangelist Christian Heilmann built an application called "News Mixer" using the Content API and some of the developer tools from YDN, including YQL and BOSS. YQL is a tool that helps developers join data from different APIs. Christian created an Open Table in YQL for the Guardian Content API which he then combined with the Yahoo! search service BOSS to build a context search tool.
As he describes on his blog, "I wanted to show a news site that allows you to find keywords that match your search term that make sense". Christian offers the source code for download here.
Cass Sculpture Foundation
The Cass Sculpture Foundation commissions, sells and loans sculptures by prominant British artists. The web site includes a bio for each artist which is now enhanced with articles about the artist from the Guardian. This was built by Ed Wilde with help from Chris Thorpe.
Chris Thorpe, Freelancer
Similar to the crowdsourced tagging concept from Stamen, Chris Thorpe built a user-generated content tagger called, appropriately, ContentTagger. It surfaces tags on any given article both from the Content API and from delicious. He then makes it possible to add more data.
Plus, it's just a beautiful web site.
Kalv Sandhu, Ruby Developer
The Open Platform made it possible for Kalv to vertically search for music/film reviews and then use as a base to search twitter for more data. He calls his mashup TweetReviews.
Of course, none of this would have been possible without Mashery. Managing API keys and proxies is challenging work, but Mashery made it all very easy for us. They handle the registration and key management user interface in addition to the important job of validating and responding to API queries from our partners.
Mashery is based in San Francisco.
The Endeca search platform is the backend to the Content API in addition to the guardian.co.uk search service. The Guardian content database is indexed with Endeca, and the Content API then sits on top of that service to return content to developers.
The company name "Endeca" is derived from the German word "entdecken" meaning "to discover." They are based in Cambridge, MA and have offices around the globe.
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Dedication to Stephen Langton, in Gerald of Wales, Journey of Wales
Medium: Ink and pigments on vellum
Date: 1235
Baldwin, archbishop of Canterbury (1185-1190), was so impressed by the account of Ireland penned by Gerald of Wales that he asked him to write one of Wales. The project developed into a preaching tour conducted by Baldwin and Gerald, bringing in local churchmen along the way, although its ultimate purpose was to drum up Welsh support for Baldwin's upcoming role in the crusade to the Holy Land. Setting out from Hereford, the pair proceeded from New Radnor clockwise around the edge of the country: Hay, Brecon, Abergavenny, Caerleon, Llandaf, Margam Abbey, Llwcher, Cydweli, Carmarthen, St David's, Cardigan, Lampeter, Llanddewi Brefi, Strata Florida, Llanbardan, Tywin, Llanfair, Caernarfon, Bangor, Anglesey, Conwy, Rhuddlan, St Asaph and Basingwerk. Gerald completed his report on Wales in 1191, but he dedicated it to Stephen Langton, who became archbishop in 1207. Baldwin had died under the banner of Richard the Lionheart at Acre in 1190. This copy of the 'Journey' belonged to the treasury of St David's.
The 'Journey' has two prefaces, the first one addresses Stephen Langton and dedicates the book to him. Gerald refers to his collaboration with Baldwin and states that his purpose is to describe the country and "the genius of its inhabitants".

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UNION—The Union Public Library begins its Summer 2009 International Film Festival with a French romantic comedy, "Priceless," on Tuesday, July 7, at 2 and 7 p.m.
Other films in the six week series are Tuya's Marriage (Mandarin) on July 14; "Under the Same Moon" (Spanish) on July 21; "Tell No One," (French) on July 28, "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation," (Portuguese/Yiddish/German) on August 4; and "Slumdog Millionaire" (English/ Hindi) on August 11. All films have English subtitles.
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- Hillary Fired For Lies, Unethical Behavior From Congressional Job: Former Boss – nation.foxnews.com
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- List of 10 Verified Hillary Clinton Lies – byteboy.wordpress.com
- HILLARY CLINTON'S WORST QUALITY – Exclusive: Selena Owens asserts, 'Her dark past reeks of mayhem, murder and mystery' – wnd.com
- The Hillary Clinton Scandals – hubpages.com
- Hillary Clinton's Legacy of Scandal – americanthinker.com
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- HILLARY CLINTON, BOKO HARAM, AND OBAMA'S MOST DANGEROUS LIE – powerlineblog.com
- Hillary Clinton: Epitome Of Dishonesty – moralmatters.org
- Barring Election Fraud Hillary Clinton Will Fail To Become An American President: Why? – moralmatters.org
- Hillary Clinton's Benghazi testimony breathes new meaning into the proverbial and guttural description of "lying bitch" – moralmatters.org
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Roar!! The dinosaurs have come back to life at Blair Elementary! After weeks of planting and caring for our new garden plot the students are finally able to use the leafy greens of the radish plants to use as part of their Story Workshop. This is the students 'Story Plan'…..
Character: "A shy T-Rex"
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Self-Doubt – ooh – here's a common bedfellow eh?
Isn't it interesting that some of the most confident-seeming people in the world are often also the most racked by self doubt. Peter Sellers, Tony Hancock, Amy Winehouse pretty much tried to drink their doubt away – along with many, many others I suspect. No-one is immune, that's for sure.
Lily Allen once confessed:
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Next time I feel the creeping tentacles of self-doubt taking hold I'm going to develop the idea I saw in my recent blog (A New One for the List) of just taking the mickey out of myself. Here's some ideas I'm thinking of:
- Pulling faces at myself in the mirror.
- Cartoon myself feeling sorry for myself.
- Writing a silly poem about how bad I am at everything.
- Composing a letter to the World's People about how important it is that I remain perfect at all times.
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Originally from the UK, Maggie Golinski has lived in Texas since 2007. She works primarily in alcohol inks, inks and acrylics as well as resin. She thinks of herself as an intuitive painter, hates a white canvas and loves the vibrancy of colours to be found in nature. Her love of colour means that her abstracts are bright and full of movement. The fast-changing weather of Texas provides the dramatic colourful skies which are the current inspiration for her landscape art. Always colourful, often atmospheric and ever changing, cloud formations and the sky are the focal point in her vibrant, energy filled paintings..
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You can view her art at the McKinney Art Studio in Downtown McKinney, TX , Orisons Gallery, McKinney and online via Saatchi Art.
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I grew up in a small railway town in the south west of England surrounded by rolling hills, ancient pathways, iron age hill forts and mystical monolith circles. I spent my summers at my family's farm on the outskirts of Krakow where colourful folk art, Polish culture and Krakowian legends such as the smok (dragon) under walls of the Wawel castle filled my imagination and were depicted in my early forays into art.
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In this episode, our hosts discuss the future of PR. Our industry is always changing, as professionals it is important to always be on top of what is new – not to change our strategy every five minutes, but rather to ensure the tactics we use continue to connect with our audience.
As young professionals, it is even more important to be on top of trends. As the "young" ones in the office we may be called upon to provide information about the latest social media trend.
While our host Kristine D'Arbelles attended a conference in Minneapolis, she ran into a good friend of the podcast, Shel Holtz, founder of the FIR podcast network and host of For Immediate Release, one of the longest running podcasts on communications and PR. Shel was presenting on the future of PR. Kristine sat down with him after his presentation to ask him a few questions.
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Submitted to: Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/23/2007
Publication Date: 10/1/2007
Citation: Garczynski, S.F., Siegel, J.P. 2007. Chapter IV-2: Bacteria. pp. 175-198. In: Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology.
Interpretive Summary: To reduce chemical insecticide contamination of the environment, apple and pear growers need non-pesticidal methods to control codling moth, the major insect pest that causes fruit damage. Scientists at the USDA-ARS Yakima Agricultural Laboratory in Wapato, WA are conducting research to find ways to make microbes that specifically kill insect pests more effective in codling moth control programs. Toxins produced by insect pathogenic bacteria can be used to kill insect pests, including the codling moth. This book chapter provides up-to-date information on the most common bacteria used to control insect pests. The information in this chapter will provide other scientists the technology they need to develop more effective microbial control programs to kill insect pests, including the codling moth. This line of research will result in the decreased use of chemical insecticides in apple and pear orchards in the Pacific Northwest.
Technical Abstract: Entomopathogenic bacteria provide an alternative to chemical pesticides used in insect control programs. Today, the principal microbial insecticides utilize spore forming bacteria or toxins produced by these bacteria as their active ingredients, either in formulations or by incorporation of toxin genes with insecticidal properties into transgenic plants. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a Gram-positive, spore forming bacteria produces a variety of toxins used in biocontrol programs, providing an alternative to chemical insecticides. Bt toxin genes are incorporated into many crops, including corn and cotton, to specifically control insect pests. In 2004, over 22 million hectares of insect resistant crops were planted worldwide with the majority containing Bt toxins. The use of transgenic plants has resulted in the reduction of chemical pesticides applied to control insect pests of field crops. Understanding the mode of action of Bt toxins is important when designing insect resistance management strategies. This book chapter provides a review of bacterial pathogens used in insect control programs and focuses on Bt.
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Taken from my 2015 book but not my 2018 book
By Kent W Mayhew Mar 29 2017
Avogadros hypothesis and kinetic theory: Where and why they falter
The following is from my revised book. I thought it might be of interest. I thought of posting it in forums on kinetic theory but I find getting equations subscripts to read a real headache. I am also looking for some people who may be interested to read through my manuscript and let me know what you think. Let me know if anyone is interested. And the ideal persons are NOT necessarily a fully indoctrinated individual in traditional thermodynamics, and that is simply because of the nature of humans.
Avogadros Hypothesis/Conundrum
A fundamental principle that allows us to readily deal with gases was devised by Amedeo Avogadro (1776-1856); Avogadros hypothesis states that: Equal volumes of different gases measured at the same temperature and pressure contain an equal number of molecules (circa 1811)7. An implication becomes, when comparing two gases in thermal equilibrium then those two gases will have the same mean kinetic energy per unit volume. This is based upon all gas molecules at a given temperature possess the same kinetic energy, as defined by kinetic theory.
A forgotten concern of Avogadros hypothesis becomes that it seemingly confounds the conservation of momentum. Imagine two gases in thermal equilibrium with different masses and in mechanical equilibrium i.e. exert the same pressure. If they exert the same pressure and occupy the same mean molecular volume, then they have the same momentum. Hence from classical mechanics we know that when two dissimilar objects, i.e. masses M1 and M2, collide then their total momentum is conserved, therefore in terms of their velocities (v1 and v2):
v2=(M1/M2)v1 Or v1=(M2/M1)v2 1.10.36
If one thinks about it, the conceptualization that different gases in thermal equilibrium will have the same mean pressure, and same mean kinetic energy per volume seems at odds with logic. In order to better understand, realize that the pressure exerted by a gas molecule is directly related to that gas molecules momentum. Remember conservation of momentum means that the total momentum is conserved, and not that each size of molecule has the same mean momentum hence can apply the same mean pressure. Now ask; how can all gas molecules at a given temperature exert the same pressure, and possess the same mean kinetic per unit volume, when they have different masses? It is improbable and may even be impossible!
Another perspective; based upon eqn 1.10.36, the net result of a collision becomes the more massive object attains a lower velocity than the less massive object. One can readily envision that over a period of time, that this may somehow allow the different gas molecules to all attain the same momentum hence same pressure because they occupy the same mean molecular volume. Does this not lend itself to question how different gas molecules (differing mass) maintain the same mean kinetic energy?
Do we have a conundrum? Avogadros hypothesis seemingly goes against the principle of conservation of momentum, all in order to maintain the bias of conservation of kinetic energy. Perhaps this helps to explain why Avogadros hypothesis was not appreciated when it was first formulated, i.e. researchers such as John Dalton, were against it. It is accepted that our understanding of molecules and elements was naïve during this period. Anyhow by circa 1860, kinetic theory and other facts seemed to confirm the validity of Avogadros hypothesis. Why?
Resolving Avogadros Conundrum
Explaining the above conundrum. Imagine a gas molecule traveling along the positive x-axis strikes a wall. As was previously discussed in kinetic theory, that gas molecule exchanges a mean energy with the wall of kT/2. If we now consider the wall as being a massive immovable object, then the gas molecule does not simply bounces off of the wall. Rather, the wall pumps a mean kinetic energy of kT/2, onto the gas molecule with each and every collision. Ultimately, the walls act like an engine, continually exchanging/pumping a mean kinetic energy of kT/2, along each axis that is perpendicular to that wall, onto each and every gas molecule, directed along the x-axis.. The net result being that all gas molecules will possess a mean kinetic energy of kT/2, along each orthogonal direction. This explains why the kinetic theory of gases is actually valid! Furthermore, when a gas molecule collides with another gas molecule, then we expect that it will adhere to the conservation of momentum, i.e. eqn 1.10.36, and not necessarily conservation of kinetic energy.
Could it be that the walls (and/or, other similar surfaces of condensed matter) within a system are what causes Avogadros hypothesis to be valid, at least when talking about dilute gases near room temperature? A requirement would be that gas molecules tend to bounce of the walls much more frequently than they collide with each other. Hence, the gas must be sufficiently dilute. An implication being that laboratory findings, where walls exist, cannot always be simply applied systems without walls.
Mean Free Path and Sufficiently Dilute
The concept of sufficiently dilute gases was previously used in various sections (like 1.5) without providing any clarity. Now, a sufficiently dilute gas can be understood as a gas in a container whose dimensions are smaller than, or at least not significantly greater than, the gass mean free path.
The mean free path (l) of a gas molecule with a high velocity relative to an ensemble of similar gas molecules at random locations is defined in terms of the gas molecules cross-sectional diameter (d) and number of molecules per unit volume (n) by:
l=1/(pie)ddn 1.10.37
Interestingly, the mean free path does not directly depend upon the gas molecules velocity, however in reality it does, because at a given pressure gas molecules with higher mean momentum will tend to occupy a greater mean molecular volume, hence a lower number of molecules per unit volume (n). Furthermore eqn 1.10.37 remains an approximation as molecules have attractions at large distances and repulsion at short distances i.e. Lennard-Jones potential.
Elastic vs Inelastic Collisions
Traditional kinetic theory considers that all collisions between gaseous molecules are elastic, i.e. energy is conserved. For any elastic collision, the relative velocity before of the two colliding masses equals the minus of the relative velocity after the collision. The following solution for a elastic collision is derived in Appendix B.8 of my revised book to be out soon (hopefully).
A traditionalist could argue that a gas molecule behaves like a superball when it collides with a wall, i.e. v1f= -v1i. Of course this fits with an elastic collision and relative velocities, but not necessarily with eqn 1.10.38 because the walls mass is infinite compared to the gas molecule. The awkwardness goes beyond this, because no real mechanism for both the walls and gas molecules being related to kT/2 is given. If you accept this authors assertion, that massive walls pump a given energy onto the gas molecules, then the relationship is understood without the requirement of elastic collisions.
Furthermore, collisions between differing gases that obey eqn 1.10.38 are not readily envisioned. So although a plausible solution for elastic collisions exists, the assertion remains questionable. The more logical useful solution remains that intermolecular collisions are not elastic, and that kinetic theory retains a certain validity simply because the gas is sufficiently dilute that the predominate collision is that between the walls and the gas molecules.
Now imagine, when gaseous molecules do collide that heat is given off, hence such collisions are not perfectly elastic, yet energy is conserved. If inelastic collisions occur within a closed system, then the other gas molecules and/or the surrounding walls should absorb any collision derived heat that is given off. Accordingly, such heat would become part of the equilibrium state between molecular collisions and vibrations, along with the emission and absorption of thermal radiation.
Furthermore we now also have the basis for an explanation for viscous dissipation, and/or the natural P-T system relationship i.e. molecular collisions are not necessarily elastic, therefore heat is generally given off. The implication being that intermolecular collisions even in the condensed matter states are not necessarily elastic, as was previously envisioned.
This also may seemingly fit with our knowledge from quantum mechanics that even collisions between photons and electrons are inelastic21,22,23,24. This also raises the question to what degree are collisions between thermal radiation and condensed matter elastic?
Mathematical Argument for Avogadros Hypothesis
Start off with the ideal gas law, i.e. eqn 1.1.21: PV=NkT. Which can be rewritten:
The mean kinetic energy of N gaseous molecule is given by eqn 1.5.12: Ek=3NkT/2 . Eqn 1.5.12 can be rewritten as:
Substituting eqn 1.10.40 into eqn 1.10.39, gives:
The point of eqn 1.10.41 is that the volume (V) occupied by N molecules does not depend upon the molecules mass. Rather it depends upon the gas molecules kinetic energy, which was attained from its collisions with the walls, as was determined in kinetic theory of gases. Hence, Avogadros hypothesis is confirmed.
In reality the above mathematical analysis is a circular argument, because we started with the ideal gas law, whose validity must be questioned when walls do not exist. Interestingly, a whole gambit of thermodynamic relations may falter without walls.
Avogadros Hypothesis Limitations
There must exist conditions, wherein Avogadros hypothesis becomes invalid. If the radius of gaseous atoms were large enough, then the scattering cross-section of gaseous molecules within a system would become significant. In which case eqn 1.10.36 would dominate, and Avogadros hypothesis would falter. However this is unlikely since the freespace associated with most gases is so much greater than the molecules radius.
More likely scenarios occur in high-density gases, wherein the mean free path becomes too short, or a dilute gas in a large container, or even our atmosphere where walls do not exist. In such situations the gas molecules are more likely to collide with each other rather then the surrounding walls. Therefore, the velocities of gas molecules will tend to obey eqn 1.10.36, rather than obey Maxwells velocity distribution, which is based upon kinetic theory, which now falters. And herein Avogadros hypothesis also falters.
Taking this a step further and realizing that since both the ideal gas constant, and the ideal gas law are also based upon sufficiently dilute gases as is Avogadros hypothesis. Then their validity must decline as a gass density increases. It is accepted that the ideal gas law is not valid for highly dense gases14, and now we begin to understand why that is so. This also helps explain the need for the polytropic equation when dealing with stars, as was previously discussed in Section 1.9. An unrelenting traditionalist, may adhere to elastic collisions, but then they cannot explain why the polytropic is required, unless they argue that elastic collisions are limited to dilute gases, but then give no explanation as to why dilute gases are elastic and dense gases are not.
Avogadros Hypothesis at Low Temperatures
If the gases obeyed Avogadros hypothesis for all temperatures, then the: Number of moles per m3 would be a decreasing linear function of temperature. We can see that it is approximately so from 100 K to 320 K. However, as the gass temperature approaches absolute zero, the number of mols/m3 increases in an exponential-type fashion.
For a better understanding
see my papers on kinetic theory and or my book.
For a better understanding see my papers on kinetic theory and or my book.
Copyright Kent W. Mayhew


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It is no surprise that reducing waste and operating sustainably continues to be a priority for many organisations. As many facilities managers will attest, trying to encourage behavioural change amongst staff and also make a measurable impact on your organisation's carbon footprint is a complex task that presents numerous challenges. Increasingly, improving recycling performance is playing a key role in achieving sustainability objectives, with many initiatives available to help set up or invigorate workplace recycling. Every Can Counts is one such programme that has proved successful with organisations ranging across the public and private sector and from SMEs to FTSE-listed businesses.
Every Can Counts, a metal packaging industry-led drinks can recycling programme, was originally launched as a trial to test the barriers and drivers to successful recycling outside the home. Three years on it has established a model to encourage and enable more people to recycle their drinks cans wherever they are. As every drinks can is infinitely recyclable without loss of quality, capturing cans used in workplaces and 'on the go' locations such as shopping centres, universities, and beaches can make a considerable contribution towards any business's environmental goals.
In 2011 the programme accounted for 51 million used beverage cans collected for recycling, which equates to 774 tonnes of aluminium and steel collected from workplaces and 'on the go' locations across the UK. To date there are 700 organisation signed up to the programme, many of which are working towards ambitious sustainability objectives, such as zero waste to landfill.
Year on year, workplaces registered with the programme have experienced a 25% increase in drinks can recycling performance, with the average employee at registered workplaces recycling five cans per month. Feedback from registered organisations also show that encouraging and promoting recycling through Every Can Counts has a knock on effect, increasing demand for, and participation in, recycling of other materials.
The appeal of Every Can Counts is clear: it provides an attractive, branded programme which is easy to adopt, complements existing recycling schemes and is appealing to staff and customers. The programme combines practical support to businesses wanting to start recycling, or improve their recycling performance. Support ranges from help finding a recycling service provider, supplying collection containers and can crushers, advising on methods of promoting the programme and providing a comprehensive range of promotional materials, many of which are free of charge. Video case studies of how the programme has successfully been implemented in organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, Emap and Durham University have also proven to be a useful resource for facilities managers.
The programme is also a measurable recycling system, meaning it can help towards certifications such as ISO 14001 accreditation. Additionally, pre-treatment of waste legislation requires all business waste to be sorted for recycling prior to landfill, so establishing Every Can Counts enables a business to achieve compliance at very little cost, or effort.
Every Can Counts will be at Stand S20 at The Facilities Show in May 2012 providing more information and support to organisations looking to increase recycling rates and demonstrate their commitment CSR and sustainability objectives to staff and customers. Businesses and their employees want to waste less and recycle more. Working in partnership with established programmes, facilities managers can take measurable strides towards achieving this and other business environmental goals.
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African Drumming Classes Melbourne. Fitzroy, Footscray, Brunswick.
November 29, 2017
September 10, 2017
Current dance classes are taken by Dan Hammond, from Ghana. Dan has been dancing from an early age and has studied traditional West African dance with several master dancers in Ghana. He has performed with leading ensembles from the Accra region of Ghana and teaches both Traditional and Contemporary African dance. The dance classes are accompanied by live drumming.
Classes are held on Wednesday nights in Footscray between 8 and 9.30pm.
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Board of Selectmen
August 7, 2007
7:00 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Chairman's Announcements
3. Citizen's Forum
7:10 pm
4. Permit Coordinator Interviews
7:10 pm – Kenneth O'Brien
7:25 pm – Daniel Baker
7:40 pm – Cathryn Welch
7:55 pm – James Malley
8:15 pm
5. ZBA Fees
6. Plumbing / Gas Inspector Opening
7. Minutes: Feb. 20, 2007 & Feb. 20, 2007 Exec Session; March 13, 2007
8. Administrator's Report
9. Old / New Business
10. Adjournment
Future Agenda Items:
Aug. 21st: Pine Grove Cemetery; Manchaug Pond; Workers Compensation Policy; Government Study Committee Presentation
TBD: Skate Park Update; Fraud Policy; Personnel Policy; Financial Policy; Award Contract to Auditor; Webster St. 40B
NOTE: Times are estimates unless denoted as a hearing.
Douglas Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – August 7, 2007
Approved April 1, 2008
1. Call to Order: Chairman Mike Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Resource Room at the Municipal Center.
In attendance: Paula Brouillette, Mitch Cohen, Scott Medeiros, Executive Administrator Michael Guzinski, Administrative Assistant Suzanne Kane. Absent: Vice Chair John Bombara.
Others present: ZBA Chair-Colin Haire, Members-Hal Davis & Dan Heney, Secretary-Chris Mitchell, Town Clerk-Christine Furno, James Malley, Kenneth O'Brien, Daniel Baker, Cathryn Welch
Tribune Reporter-Tom Mattson
2. Chair Announcements: None
3. Citizen's Forum: No One Came Forward
4. Expedited Permit Coordinator Interviews: Mike H Requested keeping candidate interviews at fifteen minutes each: Kenneth O'Brien, Daniel Baker, Cathryn Welch, James Malley, came forward respectively.
Discussion: All four were excellent candidates and brought something specific to the table. Already over a month into this process, taking another two weeks to make a decision would be a waste of time.
Consensus of the Board: Ms. Welch with two master degrees brings strength and experience with two other states and government, qualifications, objectivity and availability to this position.
Motion – Mitch Cohen the Town of Douglas hire Cathryn Welch as the 43D Coordinator pending negotiations with the Executive Administrator and appropriate reference checks. Seconded- Paula Brouillette.
Further discussion: Also be pending negotiations, set time of 18-24 months and work within the maximum of funds appropriated.
Consensus of the Board: Mike Guzinski come back to the Board with a pay rate by next meeting, and should discussions with Ms. Welch not successfully conclude, Mr. Malley would be the second candidate.
Hal Davis came to the table: Spoke to the State. It is possible to hire more than one person.
Amended Motion- Mitch Cohen that James Malley would be a second choice.
Amended Motion Seconded - Paula Brouillette. All - aye.
5. ZBA Fees: Colin Haire, Dan Heney, Hal Davis came forward (Handouts). Mike H Concerns we're not collecting everything we potentially could. Colin Reviewed the research done back to FY03. Broke down into number of cases, what the budget was, expenses, and revenue brought in. Shows expenses covered but wages have not. Fees slightly lower than surrounding communities. ZBA will discuss draft fee schedule at next meeting and schedule a public hearing if necessary. Want to promote business in Douglas. Hal reviewed consultant fees, flexibility language could be reviewed by town counsel.
Mike G Counsel strongly recommends a public hearing from a legal prospective and will confirm on flexibility. Discussion: Knowledge of the cost upfront to the developer is important, most realize there is a fee and insure their project is suitable. Distinction on ZBA appeals a separate activity vs. site plan review which is to protect the Town and charging appropriate fees. Expedited Permitting person could also look at this, make sure everything is in sync. Fees reviewed two years ago and anticipating reviewing every two years. Secretary's wage changed in accordance with Personnel Bylaws. Not particularly cost effective in '07 for the tax payers to support. Slow down in real estate.
Loss of Records: Colin Minutes discovered missing January 2006. The Chief and Mike were notified. Have 90% of the audio tapes that are being reviewed by Christine and re-doing the minutes. Since have met with Mike (G) and implemented keeping the minutes in a locked file cabinet, a folder goes in Town Clerks office and does not leave that office. If they want to be reviewed, a copy can be taken but does not leave the office. Decision documents also in the Clerks office. Understand the requirement of minutes is of votes taken and attendance. Anticipate the minutes will be caught up pending funding. She has 15 hours a week to work and we try to stay within our budget.
Discussion: If things were stolen from the Town Hall this can not be taken lightly, needs serious investigating. Remaining audio tapes be turned over to the possession of the Executive Administrator and have him decide how best to have them recorded. Prepared to discuss funding as expeditiously as possible. In agreement something needs to be done, re-create the lost minutes as quickly and affordably as we can. Request Mike come back to us with a plan of how we can approach that and what the potential cost would be. The key is we need the minutes and prefer not to spend a lot of money to recreate them. Also have them done electronically. Mike G Clarified Chris came to him. Concern with minutes possibly affected by an appeal, requested she proceed with those with the greatest possible speed within budgetary constraints they had. Older cases they had, over time try to catch up will require additional appropriation.
Consensus of the Board: Have Mike (Guzinski) come up with a plan to re-create minutes and take possession of tapes.
6. Plumbing / Gas Inspector Opening: Mike H read Joe Saster's letter of resignation and publicly tahnked him for his 37 years as of sept 1st open.
Consensus of the Board: Mike to post the position in the newspaper, put on the towns website with deadline of late August. Paula Brouillette to pull alternate candidate applications and notify them.
7. Minutes: February 20, 2007: Motion - Mitch Cohen accept the minutes of February 20, 2007 as presented. Seconded – Paula Brouillette. All - aye. Abstain - Scott Medeiros.
Executive Session February 20, 2007: Motion - Mitch Cohen move that the Executive Session meeting minutes of February 20, 2007 be approved but retained. Seconded - Paula Brouillette.. All - aye. Abstain - Scott Medeiros
March 13, 2007: Motion - Paula Brouillette approve the minutes of March 13, 2007 as amended. Seconded - Mitch Cohen. All - aye. Abstain - Scott Medeiros.
8. Administrators Report: Mike G
Post Office/Senior Center Parking Lot: Work nearing completion, still have to on an overlay coat os asphalt down as well as the lines. Discussion and recommendatioin of theTown Engineer regarding the collection of water in the corner of the existing parking lot, swaille should connect together. Fire Deparatment recommended six additional bollards around the existing propane tank in conjunction with the proposed fencing. Total cost would be $4000 and fallswithin appropriation at tonw meeting. Recommendthe board approve a change order to complete the work. Total cost of the project. Is $39K for athat project. Work to be completed before school starts as planned.
Motion- Mitch Cohen to approve the Change Order. Seconded- Paula Brouillette. All - aye.
9. Old / New Business:
Old - Scott Medeiros sign in front of the Fire Station can not be read. The reason it was moved from potentially being on Main Street was a conflict with traffic. Question how far back it is from the street, obstruction of telephone poles, consideration of the size of letters are small makes it unclear to read, consideration of the speed limit there. Interior lighting is sufficient.
Mike G Understand the lettering size is standard per the contractor based on sightlines and expected sight distances.
Mike (Guzinski) to check the letter size on the sign.
New: Paula Brouillette – Capital Plan from the School: Letter in from SBA. Concerned we missed the window of opportunity this summer to do anything in the schools. Recommend Mike talk with Dean to get a five year capital plan whether with state or town funds and get back to us on the renovations of the two oldest school buildings and how to present it to taxpayers. Believe we need to start that work next summer, this is something that can not wait, realize they have a lot to do. Some issues require a bidding process. Elementary school will not have any type of funding or reimbursement because of the cafetorium added during the high school project, and probably not paid out of the capital plan because that cost would eat up all of the money. Middle School is the one with the most issues right now.
Consensus of the Board Have Mike talk to Dean by the end of September regarding a five year plan from the school.
-40B on Webster Street-Paula Brouillette: Need options from Bill Cundiff (Town Engineer) to develop our strategy and schedule for next agenda prior to having the applicant come back again who is looking for a LIP in this process. Formally decide what's in the best interest for the Town.
Consensus of the Board Wait for the plans and have Mike contact the owner and Town Engineer to come in the near future.
-Passing of Mike Valliere-Mitch Cohen: Recognize his passing a couple weeks ago. Mike served the Town well and was on the Conservation Commission. Donations may be made to the Jr. Conservation Camp. This will also be posted on cable per the request of the family.
10. Adjournment- Scott Medeiros motion to adjourn at 9:32 pm.
Seconded – Paula Brouillette. All – aye.
Respectfully Submitted;
Jane L. Alger
Administrative Secretary


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It is amazing how a fresh perspective changes well, everything. I have been getting very bogged down in wanting to transform this house, all our stuff, and our family into this new home – and getting frustrated at the pace and the amount of work!
So yes, I whined a bit to my friend about how this is just hard. While sympathetic, she did not really join my pity party. Instead she told me she would be praying for me (what I really needed more than her attending my party)
and reminded me how we all go through this. I know that, but it does not make it feel better when you are in the midst of it. You know?
So yesterday after my little celebration I decided to get my head out of where it has been, to change my perspective. So I told Robert we were going to take the day and get out of the house and it would not be moving related (i.e. errands, getting stuff from Mansfield, etc) so I planned to take the brood to the zoo.
I did have a good night sleep, and that always helps. But you know what really helps? To not dwell in the unhappy place and to be thankful for what I have. I have great kids who have tolerated "mean mommy" for quite a while now without complaining or really acting up. They have made this transition wonderfully well. The problem really is ME. I want clean counter tops, an organized bedroom, and school daily. I do not currently have any of those. But I can see the school table (under the afternoon craft of bookmarks), my counter tops are revealing themselves more everyday (while blessing Goodwill with lots of donations) and my bedroom, well…. I am not there yet.
But a break in work, a trip to the zoo is what we needed. When I told the kids this morning to get ready to leave to do some things they automatically assumed we were trekking out to buy more rugs for the floor, toilet brushes or food (the story of our lives lately). They were not upset that we were going to spend more time in the car without toys or movies. They went right along with the flow. So when we exited off the highway at the zoo exit they started to get a little excited but did not want to make any assumptions either, so they asked if that was where we were going, and when I said yes, they were about ecstatic! They were so excited they all quickly started thanking me profusely! It was almost funny!
It was a bit chilly at first, but with no one at the zoo but us (and a few others) we did not mind the cool morning at all. We had a great visit and even enjoyed a monorail ride with tickets from our zoo membership last December! So all in all it was a great morning. We got home in time for lunch and then had about 90m minutes of quiet time (for the big boys) the little ones are still sleeping! They wore themselves out at the zoo running and running!
So a fresh perspective was so good for me and my attitude and I know it blessed the kids. While they rested I almost finished the school room, so tomorrow I think we will ease ourselves back into normal school – some math and hand writing. Then work on the house – then the weekend arrives!
Here are some pics of our most recent trip this week to the cabin – the kids were thrilled to see the dogs – they are missing them so! They checked on the tadpoles and played in the water a bit. It was a quick trip due to wasps in the house – but it was still fun to play there for an hour or so.
Today my oldest lost another tooth – second one this week – the toothfairy is going to need a second job for our family soon!!
Our favorite dogs – Chloe and Levin
Here is Chloe – she is the boy's favorite out of all of them


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Dear Friends and Business Partners around the globe,
Now, before the summer break, it's time to review my activities from the last 12 month at Talentoras a Partner Manager. I could imagine also, that some of you are interested, what a Partner Manager is about ? Managing Partners ? Hm, interesting, 10 Points, good bye.
Ok, so the reason, why I took the chance to move as a BREADHUNTER to Talentor one year before, was, that I could bring in my 16 years experience in headhunting & executive search industry to an international grown headhunter network, operating in 19 countries at the moment with 175 consultants, which are on the other side all entrepreneurs with their own established business.
On the other hand it's because I like research and new tools, which make our job faster and more efficient. So 75% of my job was / is evaluation & acquisition of new Talentor Partners arround the globe, which fit to our philosophy, mindset and workflows. The other 25% were spent to new tool evaluation and trainings as well as research bootcamps to get our international researchers ready for 2020 (the millenial thing).
The last 12 month I was evaluating arrount 4.200 headhunting companies in 12 countries and out of this we were with 50 in closer talks, which let us to 5 new partners and some others hopefully in the next weeks.
Networks there are a lot outside since 40 years of headhunting business, but many of them are just a logo, a website with an expensive membership fee, pretending being commited and innovational, but not in reality.
We at Talentor try to be different from oldschool 90ties consultancy and after 1 year I can say:
"Yes, we are !"
Our consultants are from diverse industries and generations, we meet 2-3 times per years for a longer weekend summit, we do have twice a month Video Calls for sales meetings and exchange and we try develop disruptive workflows with the combination of innovation & classical headhuntiung experience e.g. Direct Search.
In times of global HR department centralisation, it has become more and more important for our industry, to have a partner, you can rely in every country of the world, but also same KPI's & workflows to succeed.
Yes, some of you will have loose connections and LinkedIn friends, but it's a difference to be commited by 1 brand with a common ATS (eRecruiter), workflows & tools, than just knowing somebody somewhere who could help maybe.
There is a long way, to conquer the world, but we work on this step by step and the last 12 month we were quite successfull for us I think.
Talentors origin is in Finnland, were it was found in 2003, but than in 2013 bought by the ePunktcompany, the Nr. 1 IT Recruiting company in Austria, created by Daniel Marwan 15 years ago.
Now the last 2 years we did a lot of restructuring concerning processes, workflows, integrations and also the new website was created by our Marketing Department, which is now fresh and up-to-date and not looking as an multi-level-marketing-dentist-homepage with generic pictures.
Please feel free to contact me via LinkedIn or eMail, if you want to know more about our network, become a partner in one of the countries we are not active at the moment or just need support in international headhunting projects.
Best regards from Vienna in June 2015
Thomas Zahlten
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Small urban apartments aren't ideal spaces to grow plants. But Livi, a new mini planter created by a team of landscape designers and architects, aims to make greenery accessible to everyone.
Livi can stick to any surface — whether that's a windowpane or wall — which helps plants get the optimal amount of sunlight.
The idea is to bring life to dim, cramped apartments, especially ones with limited space on their windowsills, the lead designer, Hooman Koliji, tells Tech Insider.
The Livi team launched a Kickstarter campaign, which has raised over $21,000 of its $23,500 goal since April 20. Backers can order one for $16, two for $30, or six for $66, with expected delivery in September.
Check out the cute planters, which are shaped like little critters.