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Caribbean Environmental Wins
There is still hope for us. Let's have a look at positive environmental developments from the Caribbean.
Antigua & Barbuda:
A plastic bag importation ban went in to effect on January 1, 2016. Plastic bags will not disappear from Antigua immediately. Shopkeepers are given until mid 2016 to adapt to doing business with alternatives, like reusable bags.
This is a step forward for Antigua. It will reduce litter and lessen the amount of plastic that gets dumped into landfills. Plastic bags are made from hydrocarbons. As a Small Island Developing State vulnerable to climate change, it also helps Antigua reduce its carbon footprint.
Worldwide, plastic bags are responsible for the deaths of 100,000 sea turtles and other marine mammals that mistake them for food. Plastic bags do not biodegrade. While some bacteria and fungi have been found to digest plastic, it is safe to say that every bit of plastic ever produced is still around. Some of it has entered the food chain.
As part of Guyana's thrust to promote a green economy and environment Styrofoam was banned on January 1, 2016.
Styrofoam shares a lot of the negatives associated with plastic bags. In Guyana it is blamed for causing flooding when styrofoam clogs drains.
Styrofoam is a recycling nightmare. Because it is only 3 per cent recyclable material and 97 per cent air, it has very little value to the recycling industry.
There are concerns about the toxic effect of styrene, a chemical in styrofoam. Some reports have found it to be a possible carcinogen, other reports, however, found no link.
Distributors in Guyana have already started offering bagasse-based food containers to restaurants. Bagasse is a byproduct of the sugar industry and it is fully biodegradable.
Maybe this does not belong here, so far it is only intent. Dominica's Prime Minister Skerrit has spoken about a night court to deal with litterers. He has also expressed the desire to ban styrofoam from The Nature Isle.
Jamaica: In 2016 the island plans to become the No 1 producer of renewable energy in the Caribbean. Faced with electricity costs that are 1,000 per cent higher than T&T's residential rate, or 400 per cent that of the United States, Jamaica is investing in a brighter future by devoting nearly US$200 million to solar and wind power.
The power grid will be supplied by an additional 78 megawatts of wind and solar energy.
Comparative cost assessments make it clear that, by 2030, Jamaica can save up to US$12.5 billion by converting to renewable electricity sources.
For comparison sake: this is more than the 64 megawatts of The Cove Power Station in Tobago, that uses natural gas that could have been exported.
The National Energy Policy sets a goal for 20 per cent of electricity to be from renewable sources by 2030. Jamaica looks set to surpass this goal. The government is now contemplating raising the policy goal to 30 per cent.
"1.5 to stay alive": This is the slogan promoted by Caribbean and Pacific climate negotiators at the COP21 climate talks in Paris. The COP21 results were a disaster but for the first time small island states were able to make their voice heard. The COP21 made a non-binding agreement to strive for a 1.5C temperature rise, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Montserrat, Barbuda
and Curaçao:
The Blue Halo initiative from the Waitt Institute seeks to empower communities to restore their oceans to full productivity. The idea is to engage local communities with technical experts to implement ocean conservation while facilitating a sustainable fishery.
Bonaire and Saba: These Dutch Caribbean islands announced the world's 11th and 12th shark sanctuaries. Worldwide 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 per cent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are threatened with extinction. Sharks are apex predators that keep their eco-systems in balance.
The Environmental Management Authority became serious about protecting marine turtles from people who drive vehicles on beaches.
The EMA threatened to use the EMA Act and fine anybody caught driving on any turtle-nesting beach, like Las Cuevas, $100,000. The EMA Act also calls for a two years imprisonment for harming marine turtles. Marine turtles were declared an Environmentally Sensitive Species.
Las Cuevas beach was plagued by off-roaders who would take their vehicles onto the turtle nesting beach.
The community-based Las Cuevas Eco Friendly Association now patrols the beach and makes reports of any wrongdoing to the EMA and the local police.
Source: https://www.guardian.co.tt/columnist/2016-01-04/caribbean-environmental-wins
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Royal Opera Arcade Gallery host Lot 5 Collective's newest exhibition
Lot 5 Collective will be presenting their fourth exhibition, Face Value, at the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, London, from the 8 – 17th November 2018.
Words by Rebecca Cameron
Staged at the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery in London, Lot 5 Collective will be holding its fourth exhibition, Face Value, from 8-17 November 2018. The art collective is composed of six artists: Lizet Dingemans, SJ Fuerst, Lucas Garcia, Luca Indraccolo, Helen Masacz and Harriet Spratt.
Each artist is aspiring to use the old to develop and create the new; they want to "reconcile contradictions by applying traditional techniques to modern themes, combining classical beauty with contemporary culture, and uniting expression with representation".
Lucas Garcia; Sienna?, 2018, Oil on Board, 24 x 18cm
The exhibition, Face Value, will be focused primarily on contemporary portraiture, and will also include a range of International guest artists. These include Felicia Forte, the painter of Time Traveler, (Matthew Napping) which was awarded Second Prize at the 2018 BP Portrait Awards. Her work will be displayed alongside art by the likes of Arvid Antonsen, Scott Eaton, Milo Hartnoll, Emma Hopkins, Stella Ishack, Emanuela de Musis, Shana Levenson, Daniel Sequeira, and Sharn Whitehead.
Face Value hopes to showcase a broad scope of styles and subject matters, though each piece is linked by the artists' dedication to representational painting, portraiture and contemporary arts' capacity. The aim of the exhibition is to "articulate the complexities of the human condition". For example, SJ Fuerst's iconic blend of Pop Art and Classical painting will join together to create mischievous tableaus, which depict elements of contemporary culture - each a slightly contorted version of the familiar.
Luca Indraccolo; SMF•72•1821•12•18•25?, 2018, Oil on Canvas, 140 x 70cm
Meanwhile, Luca Indraccolo will draw his inspiration from the devastating fire that affected the Vesuvius National Park in Italy, during the summer of 2017. Indraccolo used the event as a basis to criticise the global destruction of the natural environment for financial gain. The dramatic string of smoke that rose kilometres into the air is a firm visual device that combines all the paintings in this series.
Artist Helen Masacz's latest paintings use her passion for music as her inspiration. For her, Face Value represents the paradox between the familiar and unfamiliar, which underlies our contemporary culture. Her painting Technical Ecstasy (2018) is a portrait that reflects the current climate of paranoia and violence in the world and expresses how technology has created the means to destroy us.
For the length of the Face Value exhibition, the Royal Opera Arcade Gallery will be open from 10:30am-6pm, Monday to Saturday, closing at 2 pm on Saturday 17th November. https://www.roa-galleria.com/
Title image: SJ Fuerst; Uh-Huh Honey, 2018, Oil on Canvas, 122 x 122cm

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The Atherstone (South) "Hounds Drew up to Within 30 Yards" by FA Stewart
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Original print of a drawing showing the Atherstone South. Hounds drew up to within 30 yards of him then he went away!
Black and white print , C 1937, image size approx 7 x 10 inches.
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The Behind the Scenes concerts provide a glimpse into the everyday work of musicians and the process of making music. In the second half of the concerts, the audience will get to see and hear excerpts from the works they have already been introduced to in the form of an uninterrupted performance.
What does an acrobat do on an average day? What goes through her mind as she floats between earth and sky? What gives her the strength to go to inhuman lengths to create the illusion of wei...ghtlessness? Here, the Recirquel Company Budapest, Hungary's finest contemporary circus, reveals the wonder of the circus to children.
Prior to the programs at 9.45 and 13.45, we will be running a free (and playful) interactive session for children entitled Tune-Up. We look forward to welcoming groups and individuals who hold tickets to the subsequent performance. Register by sending an e-mail to email@example.com, stating the number of participants and their ages, by the Wednesday before the performance at the latest. The activity is recommended for children aged 6 and over, and will take place with a minimum of six children.
Age: 10-14 year
Presented by: Müpa Budapest
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The Müpa Budapest underground garage gates will be operated by an automatic number plate recognition system. Parking is free of charge for visitors with tickets to any of our paid performances on that given day. The detailed parking policy of Müpa Budapest is available here.
Safe ticket purchase
Dear Visitors, please note that only tickets purchased from the Müpa website and official ticket offices are guaranteed to be valid. To avoid possible inconvenience, we suggest buying tickets to our performances and concerts via the mupa.hu website, the Interticket national network (jegy.hu) or at our official ticket offices.


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Lockport Shield is a volunteer group of citizens dedicated to helping those most vulnerable to Covid19 in the City of Lockport, Bonnie Brae, Lockport Heights, and Fairmont. As our society emerges from the Governor's Shelter-in mandate, those over 60 years of age and those with pre-existing medical conditions who choose to stay isolated in the reopening phase are encouraged to ask Shield Volunteers for help.
Volunteers can do grocery runs, cut grass, and run simple errands, so our community's "At Risk" population can stay protected. Use the links below to either sign up as a Shield Volunteer or as a Citizen needing assistance. Lockport Love, a trusted volunteer 501c3 organization, will be the organizing arm of Lockport Shield. They will assign volunteers to At Risk citizens as close to their neighborhoods as possible. I would like to emphasize that no one deemed "At Risk" in Lockport will be forced to be a part of this initiative – it is completely voluntary, and no one is going to ask personal information of you. Your privacy will be respected.
Getting through the next phase in this pandemic, the reopening of society, will require all our efforts and banding together to protect our most vulnerable citizens will be the highest form of service. I thank you all for your faith and dedication to our great city.
– Mayor Steve
If you need assistance please fill out our Lockport Shield Assistance form by clicking here.
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korean BBQ
We set our stoves ablaze! Now you can get lost in a Korean Cuisine bonanza as you get to choose from a wide selection of premium recipes from Asia, it includes BBQ Beef, Spicy Seafood, Udon, Stir-fried Spicy Pork, Orange Chicken and more. Try Wow Wa Korean BBQ now! It's located inside Atlas Market's Food Hall
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David Churchill
Jill was beautiful, intelligent, sophisticated, artistic and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She was also a perfectionist. Sometimes those aspects that comprise who we are conspire to inflict emotional instability and a sense of hopelessness in us. On February 14, 1979, Jill chose to end her personal struggles. Those of us that loved her are left with the pain, the questions, the guilt and the frustration of what might have been. To me, she was friend, lover and teacher. I have never known anyone else with whom I felt so close.
Carolynn Hinshaw (La Pierre)
I know many of us were so very touched by your loving and moving tribute to Jill. Those of us who have been affected by a loved ones decision to leave, will forever question why as the wound never really heals.....
Thank you for your beautiful memories.
Frankie Clayton (Campe)
So beautifully said. I'm sure Jill would have been so grateful and pleased to be remembered this way. You are truly a good friend.
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Good food photography can make or break a food themed social page. Even the most mouthwatering of dishes can appear unappealing thanks to poor lighting, a lack of creativity and overuse of the flash. So, how do you get your food photography right?
- Get the right angle
Spend some time working out which way the food looks best and which parts of the dish make it look the most appetising.
- Don't be afraid to crop
If you have a perfect image with one tiny flaw then simply crop it out, even if you're cropping out half the plate. Even if there's no flaw, try cropping it anyway – sometimes it just looks better.
- Consider the lighting
Just as you would want to take a selfie in a flattering light, food looks at its best if the lighting is good. Light the dish softly but clearly and don't use the flash – the flash can wash out all the natural colour and make it look like it has been shot in a laboratory. Natural light is the best choice.
- Set up the picture
Put some thought into the way you want to set the image. Should there be a table setting? Inside or outside? Do you want to add anything else to the table to bring context?
- Create a viewpoint
Consider the person looking at the photo – you want to create a shot that they feel as if they are just about to engage with. Remember that sometimes the most effective shots are where it looks as if someone has just taken a bite.
- Take lots of shots
You're unlikely to get the perfect shot first time so take more than one snap before you stop shooting, particularly in dimmer lights. Practice makes perfect when it comes to food photography so get snaphappy.
- Be ruthless
Some food just doesn't look good in a photo. No matter how delicious the dish is, if it doesn't photograph well then don't use it.
- Use simple patterns
If you're incorporating cutlery, plates, bowls, tablecloths etc then keep the patterns simple. Otherwise, they can distract from the food and make the image feel overcrowded.
- Colour wins
Food that is colourful looks appetising, whether it's a green soup or a chocolate desert. Make sure you capture the detail of colour – use a tripod to keep the camera from wobbling if you have to.
- Use a macro lens
This is far better than a wide-angle lens for effective close ups.
These 10 tips are all you need to create the perfect social food image – just add your favourite dish and get working on your food photography! If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the creations on Chefify for some great examples of food photography.


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2012 AT Toyota Prius alpha ZVW41W
This 2012 Toyota Prius alpha with the model code ZVW41W was added to our stock list on May 2019. It is equipped with a 1,800cc Hybrid engine and has a total mileage of 102,761km. This is a Right hand drive vehicle with AT transmission.
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When: Built in the J-Section circa 1981-1982, and in the N-Section circa 1982-1983
Where: Jaffa Drive, Judo Court, Neptune Court, Noontide Court.
Who: Bramalea Limited
What I know: The Strand series of plans were built in two areas of Bramalea, the J-Section first (The Strand by the Lake) and then the N-Section (The Strand by the Park). As the titles of each area make clear, one area is by a lake (Professor's Lake), while the other is by a park (Northhampton Park).
The plans are based on best-selling designs from other Bramalea neighbourhoods.
Marketing for The Strand by the Lake:
Toronto Star, November 7, 1981
Toronto Star, October 17, 1981
Toronto Star, December 19, 1981
Toronto Star, January 16, 1982
Toronto Star, May 22, 1982
Marketing for The Strand by the Park:
Toronto Star, October 16, 1982
Toronto Star, November 13, 1982


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06 March, 2010
Amanda Wachob
A lot of people have posted about these tattoos by Amanda Wachob, and I have to follow suit. They are just stunning and the colors are perfection.
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1 comment:
- stephanie said...
i love the ones that look like brush strokes & paint splashes. gorgeous.
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Geneva Business School Virtual Open Day
Geneva Business School Carrer de Rivadeneyra 4, 08002 Barcelona
Geneva Business School welcomes prospective students for an afternoon with a live-streamed specialist talk.
This talk is the first GBSession of the semester, an afternoon forum given by a leading industry professional to give an insight into a major that the school offers.
The event will take place on March 7th at 14:30H (GMT+1), and will be led by Andoni Morales, Chief Applications Architect and board member for Fluendo, who will discuss the use of technology for data-driven decisions in professional sports teams.
This virtual open day has been designed to give a better understanding of the business school and its teaching methodology.
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A wife has left residents shocked by doing the unthinkable after she found a photo of another woman on her husband's phone.
A jealous wife has brutally stabbed her husband for having another woman's picture on his mobile phone. The man is now nursing serious injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife in the chest.
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According to reports, Margaret Munywoki Mumbi allegedly attacked her husband David Mutia Muema after finding a picture of another woman on his mobile phone. The incident took place on May 7 in Makadara, Kenya.
It was gathered that Muema had arrived home around 9pm and found Mumbi in a bad mood. She allegedly demanded to know why another woman's picture was on his phone. It was then that the accused allegedly picked a knife and stabbed him in the chest. The husband lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital.
However, the the accused later called relatives with the news that Muema was dead.
The complainant was rushed to a nearby clinic and later transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital in critical condition. He revealed to the police that his wife had been accusing him of having an affair with the said woman and even attempted to kill him before.
Mumbi was arrested by police and is now facing attempted murder charges against her husband, who is a driving school instructor. She denied the charges and was released on a Sh500,000 bond. The case will be heard on July 27.


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By Thomas D'Agostino
The town of Spencer lies on the outer boundary of the Blackstone Valley. Although not technically part of the region, it is still rich in history in regard to being a once thriving mill village. The mills are long gone but the old timers will tell you tales of how their parents and grandparents toiled in the long-gone edifices.
Many would leave the mill after a long day at work and pay a visit to one of the many local bars that laced the small streets along the center of town. One in particular, called Granville's Pub, is located on Chestnut Street in a neighborhood of factory homes and other small businesses. Owners Vance Granville and Jean Robertson have owned the bar since 1999 but the building goes back to 1890. In fact, Vance's father used to visit the pub, as did Vance when he became of legal age to frequent such an establishment.
"There were six pubs right in this little stretch." Jeanne stated. "Only two are left but at one time all the locals and factory workers would fill these places. It was and still is a very friendly atmosphere."
So friendly that some, including the first owners of Granville's still like to make an appearance now and then.
Shortly after purchasing the business, Jeanne and Vance had their first encounter with the spirits of 40 Chestnut Street. Vance related the whole episode to us.
"I was downstairs when I heard Jeanne start screaming, 'Get in here! Get in here now!' I ran up the stairs not knowing what to expect and saw two men sitting at the bar as plain as I am looking at you. They were white but we could both see them plain as I can see you right now. They sat there for several seconds, then they were gone."
I asked if Vance recognized who they may have been and pointing to a picture of the original owners, he confidently said, "I saw this guy and this guy."
Jeanne and Vance were very excited, as the security cameras were recording. "We were like, we are going to be millionaires. We just filmed two ghosts sitting at the bar." When they played the tape back, they saw no one but themselves and their reactions during the incident. This was after another incident that had Vance wondering about whether his new business was haunted. He had owned the building for but one day when he decided to go in very early to straighten the place out. He unlocked the door and as he approached the back of the main taproom, a box that was sitting in the middle of the table flew off the table and landed on the floor several feet away.
"I would go into the basement where the kitchen and storage is and I would hear footsteps and banging upstairs. I would say 'It's OK I am going to take care of you.' And the noises would cease." Vance said.
A former bartender named "Honey" was often the butt of the ghost's follies. Many times she had her hair tugged while behind the bar. Thinking it was a patron she would turn around and yell, "Knock it off!" only to realize there was no one there. "You could see her hair move and her head pull back as if someone was tugging on her hair." Vance stated.
The first time we visited Granville's the spirits were not so willing to be recorded but the second time, in September 2017, the ghosts of the pub felt more comfortable with us. We started upstairs in the remodeled ballroom. Arlene, using dowsing rods, felt a rush of energy in a certain area. I brought the EMF meter there just to take a reading and read aloud the meter's reading. When I played the recorder back later, a voice could be heard saying, "Thaaats perfect."
At 4:33 into the vigil, a bell sounded. It was the exact sound of a desk service bell. In old pubs where the owner was the barkeep, cook, cleaner and whatnot, such bells were on the bar to summon him. At 5:28 the bell sounded again. Thorough investigation of the room proved that no such device existed to cause the echoing "ding." As we continued our vigil, Arlene asked if there was someone that the spirits were looking for. Later when I played back the recorder there was an answer, "father."
We then moved downstairs to the main taproom. I set the cameras up and recorder while Arlene asked a few questions. Arlene asked, "I have one more question. Did you ring the bell upstairs?" At that moment the air around her became so cold that she related it to being in a freezer. This lasted for several seconds. Vance admitted that the same experience had come over him several times while in various places of the building.
Granville's is not only a very friendly place but is well worth the small detour from the Valley. If you do not witness a ghost you can at least indulge in Vance's special Bloody Mary. Either way Granville's Pub is definitely on the menu of haunted places to visit.
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Seven percent of luxury sales now occur online, making the web the third largest regional market for fashion, trailing only the US and Japan and is projected to be responsible for more than 65% of the industry's growth over the next 4 years.
However, focusing on growing online sales is only a fraction of the opportunity—89 percent of consumers visit a brand's site before making a purchase, eclipsing competing touchpoints.
While the hype around See Now, Buy Now has dominated the fashion press, only fourteen percent of brands participated during 2016 global Fashion Weeks—and just five brands made the majority of their assortment available.
Amazon continues to keep Fashion in focus and will surpass Macy's apparel and accessories sales by early 2017.
Despite its $15M "Delivering Fashion" TV campaign, the majority of Amazon fashion growth has come from core replenishment items including underwear and jeans versus seasonal styles.
While early online innovators in Fashion including Ralph Lauren and Burberry struggle to find elusive growth, a new digital genius has grabbed the microphone.
In this year's 7th annual Digital IQ Index for Fashion, Gucci captures the top spot with a revamped site offering, shoppable looks, superior customer service, unrivaled visibility on category search terms, and best-in-class visibility on retailer sites and social platforms.
L2's 2016 Digital IQ Index®: Fashion quantifies the digital competence of 85 fashion brands operating in the US market. Members can download the full report at L2inc.com.


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Big Dog was feeling a tad under the weather, last week. Maybe he was missing Lyla??
He bounded out of the kennel after a two-night stay, only to injure his rear leg getting in or out of our SUV. From that point on, it was downhill. One night, he bedded down on his pillow at midnight and didn't arise till six the next evening. That's a lot of hours to avoid bodily functions such as eating and relieving… not to mention that he always wanders into our room at night, giving us turns on which side of the bed he chooses. Always fair, Mambo.
Time to call "the" vet. But, "what" vet? We haven't had good luck, in this arena. One past doc actually referred to Big Baby as, "… you son-of-a-bitch…" Albeit true that he is the son of a female dog, aka "bitch," we didn't take to the reference too well. Oooh-kay, let's try visiting doc, Joe D'Abbraccio, highly recommended by Rock Ridge Kennel, whom we occasionally entrust Mambo to.
Sure, the patient whimpered as though being murdered while Doc examined him and Brother Jim assisted; but not to worry - examination was completed, shots caught up to date and diagnosis made, all in the comfort of our great room, Mambo's lake view uninhibited. A successful visit. Hmmm...
Seems that after what is fast approaching nine years of the sweet boy's existence, we've finally found a suitable match to help him along in his old age. The probable ligament tear is already healing and we're back in the business of summer. Might I add that glucosamine never hurts… remembering (link) Ike, here. I digress...
Try (link) Catskill Veterinary Services… you and (wo)man's best friend shall love 'em!!
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Saskia Wilson-Brown
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Girlfight, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Hahn (Micah Hahn and Saskia Wilson-Brown)
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Work No. 22 Jockey Silks: Gods, 2012
French by education, Cuban and English by blood and American by birth, Saskia obtained her Master's Degree in Fine Art at London's Central Saint Martins College. Moving back to California, she started her media career in the art department – covering virtually all the jobs from PA to production designer – for the likes of Madonna, Marilyn Manson and Master P. Currently, she is deep in launch mode on her newest initiative: The Institute for Art and Olfaction. The IAO is a non-profit designed to instigate greater engagement with the art and science of perfumery. It launches in March 2013 in downtown Los Angeles. Her film work has shown at TED Conference in Long Beach in 2010, and at dOCUMENTA (13) in Germany in 2012, and her artwork has been shown at institutions such as Dom Omladine in Belgrade and the Centro Cultural Recoleta in Buenos Aires. Current creative projects include creating a series of short video Stories, an upcoming feature-length documentary, and an art collaborative she started with her husband Micah called Mr. and Mrs. Hahn.


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Sedona AZ (July 22, 2013) – Thirty one year-old Justin Kincaid of Maricopa, Arizona, was arrested on Friday, July 19, 2013, at about midnight after breaking into an unoccupied home located in the Blue Ridge area. Kincaid is believed to have illegally occupied the residential structure for several days.
Kincaid caused significant damage to the contents and structure of the home after allegedly arming himself with a shotgun found inside the residence. He fired the gun multiple times breaking windows and destroying valuable household property. As deputies and other law enforcement officers responded to 9-1-1 calls from neighbors, Kincaid continued to discharge the shotgun inside the house.
At about 5:15 p.m. on Friday, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office received six 911 calls from neighbors who reported hearing multiple gunshots in close proximity to their homes. The callers could not see the shooter, but described the shots as being fired continuously. Neighbors congregated at one of the homes in the immediate area.
After CCSO deputies arrived, they began to search the area on foot while hearing multiple gunshots. They soon identified the house where the gunshots were originating and established a perimeter to observe the structure from a position of safety. The suspect was playing loud music and could be seen pacing back and forth inside the house.
A CCSO Lieutenant at the scene contacted the Flagstaff Police Department and requested the FPD/CCSO SWAT team. Upon arrival, SWAT approached the residence in an armored vehicle and, using an external speaker system to communicate with the suspect, the team convinced the shooter to walk out of the residence unarmed. SWAT members arrested Kincaid without further incident.
After entering and searching the home, deputies learned that vandalism to the interior of the structure was extensive and estimated that the cost of repairs and replacement to be as much as $100,000. It appeared that Kincaid targeted most everything breakable, including shooting out or otherwise shattering every window (about 35, some very large), all mirrors, multiple high-end kitchen appliances, and a large crystal and china collection.
During a search of the residence, deputies found 54 expended shotgun shells.
During an interview with Kincaid, detectives learned that he left the residence of a relative on July 14, 2013, and drove to Blue Ridge with the stated intention of camping in the forest. He drove around Starlight Pines, claiming to be looking for forest access. Instead, he found a residence with an open garage door. Kincaid said he stayed in the garage until it was obvious that no one would be returning in the near future. At some point while the suspect was squatting in the residence, he became frustrated with his circumstance and began to destroy and vandalize the property.
Kincaid is being held in the Coconino County Sheriff's Detention Facility on charges of Second Degree Burglary, Felony Criminal Damage and Possession of a Firearm while committing a felony.


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Panarea is one of the top yachting destinations of the Aeolian Archipelago and also the most exclusive one, attracting flocks of celebrities every year. Yet, it is also a peaceful destination, affording hours of pure relaxation.
The smallest and oldest of the Aeolian Islands, Panarea is located north of the Sicilian coast. Its main center, the tiny SanPietro, is the fabulous scene of a lively nightlife, animated by exclusive restaurants and clubs. During the day, San Pietro has an array of shopping and cultural options.
Popular with national jet-setters, Panarea is a magnet for the international yachting crowd. Sail here during your yacht charter vacation in Sicily, to join in the unparalleled beauty and glamorous atmosphere of Panarea's volcanic setting. Dive and snorkeling sites, aquamarine waters, dramatic rock formations, coral reefs, and an enticing rugged silhouette sculpted by volcanic activities make Panarea a lovely yachting destination.
Discover Panarea's most stunning spots from the deck of your yacht. Search for the indents and romantic recesses of the furrowed coastline for a few hours of splendid isolation, or treat yourself to snorkeling and diving off the magnificent beaches in the northeast of the island. The precipitous cliffs of the remaining coastline make some beaches accessible only by boat. The tiny islets offshore house the beautiful strands of Basiluzzo and LiscaBianca. Great dive sites, among the best of the archipelago, are Spinazzola, Peschiera Sommersa, Scoglio di Pietra Nave, the wreckage of Lisca Bianca, and Formiche di Panare.
Cala Junco is one of Panarea's top attractions. Hanging close to the settlement of Punto Milazzese, it is a rock-strewn beach nesting in a lovely cove. Calcara sits inside an inactive volcano, where you can gaze out over a breathtaking view. Its hot soil and fumaroles have a positive effect against respiratory ailments. Cala Zimmari is Panarea's only strand of sand of shining gold. Charter a luxury yacht with Silver Star Yachting and don't miss out on the opportunity to visit this lovely island and enjoy a glorious sunset from its one of its fine beaches.


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National Progress Reports in Agrometeorology
The WMO Secretariat prepared and circulated a detailed questionnaire for the preparation of National Reports on Progress Made in Agricultural Meteorology by Members per Recommendation 1 of CAgM-XIV. In accordance with this recommendation, the WMO Secretariat will continue to compile the information in a comprehensive database to make it available to members.
Russian Federation
- Part 1 - Organization
- 1.1. Number of institutions engaged in Agrometeorology-related work in your country .....10
- 1.2. Resources and Facilities (please give number)
- 1.2a. Approximate no. of persons in Agricultural Meteorology
- - Total Number .....N/A
- - Class I-II .....272
- - Class III-IV .....849
- - Others .....N/A
- - PhD .....38
- 1.2b. Facilities available to Agricultural Meteorology Division
- - Mainframe computers .....2
- - Personal computers .....75
- - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) .....5
- - Remote Sensing and Image Analysis .....5
- 1.3. Training and Education (Training and Education of Agricultural Meteorology personnel since 1999)
- - No of persons who received advanced degrees (M.Sc, Ph.D) .....3
- - No of persons who attended long term training courses .....12
- - No of persons who attended short term seminars, workshops (1-2 weeks) .....60
- Part 2 - Agrometeorological Observations
- Prior to 2006 (num)
- - Number of stations in the network of agrometeorological observations .....1049
- - New instruments added .....2
- - Automatic weather stations in use .....4
- Current (2009) (num)
- - Number of stations in the network of agrometeorological observations .....1046
- - New instruments added .....4
- - Automatic weather stations in use .....5
- Part 3 - Agrometeorological Services for Agriculture
- 3.1. Service structure (Indicate where agrometeorological services are located in your country)
- - Is the agrometeorological service constituted as a separate unit? .....No
- - Is the agrometeorological service at headquarters only? .....No
- - Are there agrometeorological services in different regions? .....Yes
- 3.2. Please list the agrometeorological products and other services for agriculture products provided by your serviceThe productivity forecast for different crops and with different lead times;
The operational satellite monitoring results of the current crops state (maps, charts, tables);
Evaluation of bioclimatic potential (BCP) in a changing climate;
The drought monitoring results every 10 days (from May till October);
The agro-meteorological bulletins every 10 days;
The agro-meteorological advices, agro-meteorological information and reviews, agro-meteorological opinions on the request from agricultural organizations;
The expert opinion concerning some insurance events.
- 3.3. Types and forms of service provided by the agrometeorology unit
- - Bulletins .....Yes
- - Brochures .....Yes
- - Radio and TV .....Yes
- - Press releases .....Yes
- - Workshops and seminars .....Yes
- - Interactions with farmers and/or farmer groups .....Yes
- 3.4. Agrometeorological Information on the Internet
- - Does your service have an Internet web page?www.cxm.obninsk.org
- - Specify the agrometeorological products posted on your websiteInvestigation of climate change (variation) impact on Russian agriculture;
Agro-meteorological substantiation of field management, crop protection from frosts, diseases and pests;
Methods of agro-meteorological observations;
Agro-climatic support of the agrarian sector of economy;
Satellite information used for crop monitoring and drought conditions;
Agro-meteorological forecasts of crop yield and productivity;
Economic effect from hydro-meteorological data application in the agro-industrial complex
- 3.5. Collaboration with other organizations (including important achievements)
- 3.5a. Please list the names of the governmental ministries/institutions that your service collaborated with during 2002-2005The Russian Hydrometeorological Centre
The Ministry on Agriculture of Russian Federation
The Institute of the United States and Canady from Russian Academy of Sciences
The National Research Institute of Agrochemistry
The Soil Institute
The Agrophysical Institute
The Space Research Institute from Russian Academy of Sciences
- 3.5b. Please list the names of the non-governmental organization (NGOs) that your service collaborated with during 2002-2005Insurance companies
The farms
- 3.6. Media interaction: routinely/in person
- - Television .....Yes
- - Radio .....Yes
- - Electronic .....Yes
- - Newspaper/magazine .....Yes
- 3.7. Awareness and training events conducted with
- - Cooperatively with other Ministry or Sector .....N/A
- - Cooperatively with other University .....Yes
- - Cooperatively with NGO .....Yes
- - At regular intervals? .....Yes
- - Do meteorologists/climatologists attend with sector reps.? .....Yes
- Part 4 - Agrometeorological Research
- Please indicate the agrometeorological research conducted in your service
- 4.1. Influence of meteorological factors on the growth, development, yield and quality of agricultural crops .....Yes
- 4.2. Development of methods for agrometeorological forecasting and assessment of present condition .....Yes
- 4.3. Linkage between agrometeorological models and atmospheric forecast and general circulation models .....Yes
- 4.4. Development of applications using seasonal to interannual predictions in agriculture .....Yes
- 4.5. Macroclimatic, mesoclimatic and microclimatic research .....Yes
- 4.6. Influence of meteorological factors on livestock husbandry .....No
- 4.7. Influence of meteorological and climatological factors on inland coastal and marine fisheries .....No
- 4.8. Protection of plants and livestock against adverse weather .....Yes
- 4.9. Agrometeorological conditions for the development of crop and livestock pests and diseases .....Yes
- 4.10. Research on the impact of agricultural activities that possibly influence weather and climate at local, national, and global levels .....No
- 4.11. Research on remote-sensing application in agrometeorology .....Yes
- 4.12. Research into agrometeorological aspects of drought and desertification .....Yes
- 4.13. Research on potential impacts of climate change/variability on national agriculture, rangelands, forestry, and fisheries .....Yes
- 4.14. Research on mitigation and adaptation strategies due to impacts of climate change/variability and natural disasters in agriculture .....Yes
- 4.15. Research on the impact of natural disasters on agriculture, rangelands, forestry, and fisheries .....Yes
- 4.16. Research on fire weather agrometeorology .....No
- Part 5 - Socio-Economic Benefits
- - Please list any case studies demonstrating the socio-economic benefits of your agrometeorological service.The advices to adapt the agronomical production to climate change;
Assessment of the agricultural losses due the dangerous argo-meteorological phenomena.
- Part 6 - Models
- - Information on practical crop-yield models, irrigation, disease/pest model, etc. (even if they are in the initial stages of development). Please list the ten most-used models in your service.simulation model of a water-heat and carbon regime and productivity of Russian agrosphere ;
model of a life cycle and dynamics of the Colorado beetle
automated information-advice system (AIAS) "Climate –Yield";
simulation model "Weather – Climate – Yield"
- Part 7 - Drought Indicies
- - Please list the five most-used drought indices in your service.the ratio of monthly precipitation to the sum of temperatures above 100 decreased tenfold;
number of days with relative air humidity below 30%;
number of days with the maximum air temperature above 250;
water reserves (mm) in the 0-20, 0-50 and 0-100 cm soil layers;
- Part 8 - Societies
- - Please list any agricultural meteorology societies active in your country.N/A
- Part 9 - Bibliography
- - Please provide a short bibliography of relevant papers/reports published by your service.A.V. Gordeev, A.D. Kleschenko, B.A. Chernyakov, O.D. Sirotenko. Bioclimatic potential of Russia: theory and practice. Ed. by A.V.Gordeev, Moscow, 2006. 516 p. (in Russian)
A.V. Gordeev, A.D. Kleschenko et al. Bioclimatic potential of Russia: monitoring methods under climate change conditions. Ed.by A.V.Gordeev, Moscow, 2007. 235 p. (in Russian)
A.V.Gordeev, A.D.Kleschenko et al. Bioclimatic potential of Russia: adaptation methods under climate change conditions. Ed.by. A.V.Gordeev, Moscow, 2008. 206 p. (in Russian)
A. D. Kleschenko Scientific foundation of agro-meteorological and agro-climatic support to the agricultural sector of the Russian economy. – Meteorology and Hydrology, 2010, No.1, pp. 43-52.
A. D. Kleschenko, O. D. Sirotenko, O. V. Virchenko Crop state monitoring and crops productivity forecasting in Russia. 2006. Agro-meteorological Monitoring in Russia and Central Asian Countries. European Commission, Joint Research Centre. Institute for protection and security of the Citizen. European Communities. 2006. pp. 77-85.
A. D. Kleshchenko, O. D. Sirotenko The impact of observed climate change on productivity adaptation measures. 2007. International conference on the problem of hydro-meteorological security. The plenary lectures. Pp. 245 – 259. (in Russian)
Problems of agro-meteorology in the global climate change. The proceedings of the State Enterprise "National Scientific & Research Institute on Agricultural Meteorology. 2007, No. 36, 462 p. (in Russian)


text: 14 Mar 2018 Spaced Out On BSA DALEK – BUFF MONSTER: "SPACED OUT" IN MANHATTAN Posted on March 14, 2018 Optically entertaining Street Artists Dalek and Buff Monster don't typically work together and are known for uniquely different approaches although their new "Spaced Out" double-solo show at GR Gallery in NYC gives a new example of how artists can work together compliment one another, if not integrate entirely. In this show of original artworks, wall paintings, editions, and installations, the two find a common language of color while bringing their individual take on character to the party. With Dalek's Space Monkey making a few appearances and Buff's melty family popping up throughout this blended linear splatter of optic cosmos, the two personalities come together for the session in a welcoming and satisfying way. We asked both artists about the show and how they worked together to find a common route in outer space. BSA: Can you tell us a little about the process of creating work for this dual show with Buff Monster. Was there an effort to find a common aesthetic or approach? Dalek: I've known Buff for years but we've really never crossed paths in shows or projects. So when GR started talking to me about this show they mentioned doing it with Buff and my first reaction was "that could be super fun". I think there is a natural commonality to our work on a certain level so i knew it'd flow well regardless. We didn't plan much; I'm a horrible planner with shows so i went into it just figuring I'd make it colorful and fun and get done what I could. Once I got in the space with him we definitely got rolling and although there wasn't any particular attempt to gel everything we were definitely feeding off each others' energy when getting in the work zone and the show felt really cohesive to me at the end.


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Actor Varun Tej started this year with a hit, Tholiprema which was directed by newcomer Venky Atluri. A romantic saga, Tholiprema also starred Raashi Khanna as the leading lady and both the actors were equally lauded for their performances in their respective roles. Varun Tej will next team up with Sankalp Reddy, who shot to fame with Rana Daggubati starrer Ghazi, which will be a space film. The film is yet to be titled and will be produced by Rajeev Reddy. The film was officially launched today in Hyderabad and was attended by Varun Tej, Sankalp Reddy, Rajeev Reddy, director Krish and many others. The film also stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Lavanya Tripathi as the leading ladies who were also part of the official launch today. Here are few photos from the official launch of Varun Tej's upcoming film with Sankalp Reddy:
And according to latest developments, the yet to be titled film will have stunt choreographers from Hollywood who have already been roped in for and will soon land in the city for the shooting of the film. The shooting of the film will be happening in Hyderabad and Bulgaria majorly. The Hollywood stunt designers will monitor the action episodes and ensure that they are being executed as per their plans.
Speaking about it, producer Rajeev Reddy had recently had said,"It's going to be a space film. Varun plays an astronaut. Varun and Sankalp will soon head to Kazakhstan for month-long training in zero gravity conditions. If everything goes as planned, we're eyeing a year-end release. Most of the shooting will happen outside India. Initially, we planned to shoot in the US, but now we've decided to shoot in Georgia where special sets and rigs are being built. We also plan to rope in stuntmen from Hollywood."


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Tamar Braxton gave another great performance on Dancing With The Stars this week, and proved that she is a fierce competitor.
The singer and her professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy nabbed the highest score from the judges on Tuesday's episode after performing the Charleston to "Living In New York City" by Robin Thicke.
"That was the funkiest Charleston I have ever seen on this show," judge Carrie Ann Inaba told them. "You killed it. You were so dynamic."
Bruno Tonioli also praised the pair, exclaiming, "That was so uplifting, so energizing."
Watch the performance below!


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Adorable - Cute funny cat kitten pictures videos
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Maine Coon Temperament (Are They Friendly?)
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When it comes to Maine Coon Vs Norwegian Forest Cat both can make good pets but have some traits and characteristics that are different from each other
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-Fire Safety Signs
FireZone is based in Crewe but operates throughout the North West and Wales. FireZone was established in 2000 with the aim to provide businesses of all sizes and individuals with a Fire and Electrical service they can trust.
Competitive pricing, excellent customer service and product knowledge is how FireZone remains a cut above the rest and this is why customers come back to FireZone time and time again.
From the very first day FireZone has gone from strength to strength in not only the service it offers but the areas it covers.
FireZone is more than capable to assist clients with Fire Training, Fire Extinguisher Servicing, Emergency Lighting and PAT testing in areas such as Crewe, Nantwich, Stoke, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Conwy, Hollyhead, Anglsey, Snowdonia and Bangor.


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Astor was unexpectedly sold so the project didn't proceed. An unreleased demo album exists and was recorded at Greg Bee studios, Geelong during the negotiations with Astor records. The songs recorded capture a snapshot of the band at a peak in originality and creativity
Discography and Recordings
Kikx played major supports with Midnight Oil, INXS, The Models, Radio Birdman, The Angels, The Birthday Party, Mi-Sex, Cold Chisel and The Reels.
Discography and Recordings
Nova Express/I Get My Kicks Single (Astor Records/Au Go Go Records)
Recorded at Richmond Recorders in Melbourne
Producer: Eric Gradman
Engineer: Tony Cohen
Guest Musicians for Recordings – Bob Kretschmer on Guitar and Eric Gradman on Electric ViolinX-Picasso Demo Album for Astor Records
Recorded at Greg Bee studios in Geelong
Film and Video
Recorded at Greg Bee studios in Geelong
Live Recordings: The Crystal Ballroom, The Eureka Hotel & Deakin University.
Film and Video
1981: Deakin University O'Week supporting Midnight Oil and The Models – S/8mm
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Respiratory Therapy: Working With Kids
Did you know you could become a Respiratory Therapist in as little as 23 months? Working as a Respiratory Therapist can lead to an exciting career in the healthcare industry. So, if you like working with people of all ages and enjoy making a difference in their lives, the Respiratory Therapy program may be a good career choice for you.
What is a Respiratory Therapist?
Respiratory Therapists are healthcare practitioners who specialize in diseases and conditions involving the lungs and the respiratory system. They work with the lungs of people who have infections or any other disorder with breathing. Respiratory Therapists often work in intensive care and operating rooms. They are also used in outpatient clinics and home-health environments, making Respiratory Therapists very versatile and an important part of the healthcare industry.
PCI strives to help each Respiratory Therapist that graduates enter the field prepared. Since Respiratory Therapists will be handling cases and situations with patients of all age groups, from children to seniors, each Respiratory Therapist has to handle each case with care and consideration.
Who do Respiratory Therapists Work With?
Senior citizens tend to have respiratory problems frequently and need to be treated, but children can also be affected by respiratory conditions. Many children and teens suffer from lung diseases and ailments that may restrict growth and development. Proper breathing practices and pulmonary awareness are critical for people of all ages to consider but especially for those who are more vulnerable because they are still growing. Sometimes people make the assumption that as a Respiratory Therapist you will work mostly with elderly people, but youngsters also require help in this area on a regular basis.
Some respiratory conditions that are common among kids include:
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Wheezing Cough
- Respiratory Disease
- Influenza
- Respiratory Tract Infection
These problems, along with many others, affect children and need medical attention. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma is actually the leading cause of children missing school and afflicts around 10 percent of children. Patients are taken care of on a case-by-case basis and need to be handled with care.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you could work one-on-one with children who have problems with asthma, and help provide the care they need. Through interviewing, assessing the symptoms, examining, then consulting with physicians, each patient will have a treatment plan developed for them.
Not only will Respiratory Therapists handle illnesses such as those mentioned above, but they also handle cases of emergency care to individuals who have had a heart attack, experienced shock, or were near drowning.
Becoming a Respiratory Therapist
Once established, a Respiratory Therapist can become an educator and provide care at multiple clinics. The potential and work available can be rewarding. If this sounds like a career path you're interested in, check out our program or feel free to contact our admissions team to learn more about enrolling in our Respiratory Therapy Program.


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Could Paul be the GOP's 2016 candidate?
In a Breitbart News interview, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Thursday that he is considering a 2016 run. Well, color us surprised. Oh, wait. Don't.
Paul said he wouldn't officially announce his candidacy until after the 2014 elections. "I haven't made a decision. It's a big decision, you know, with regard to family and the extensive travel that's involved with it," he said. "And then also just seeing where the country is going in the next year or two."
The Washington Post called Paul's potential run in June, as well as named him the most interesting man in the political world. (Are you picturing him stroking his chin or doing something very interesting? We are.) Paul has recently gained attention in the Senate for filibustering the nomination of CIA director John Brennan and threatening to filibuster James Comey the FBI director nominee, as well as for his amendment for the landmark immigration reform bill and his slip of the tongue relating same sex marriage to bestiality.
Although he's not officially running yet, Paul is already ahead in polls in Iowa and New Hampshire and has a #StandWithRand Twitter following. We're keeping an eye on this, as we're sure you are, too.


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10 Apr 2018
Santander Student Impact Fund has launched!
Students across the UK increasingly want to take an active role in addressing the challenges and issues they see in the world around them. There also increasingly want to make the most out of their time at university, be it through working with a student society, leading a sports team or developing a community based project. As a leading supporter of higher education both in the UK and globally, we want to help students achieve these ambitions.
To do this, Santander are pleased to announce the launch of £100,000 Student Impact Fund in collaboration with their friends at Crowdfunder. They will be supporting a minimum of 50 projects by providing up to 50% (up to £2,000) of the total amount of money they need to raise so long as the project helps people to:
• Create or run or participate in a student society or team
• Support a charitable or social cause
• Run a university, community or student focused project or event
As long as the project is owned and led by a student(s) from your university, they may be eligible for the funding.
How does it work?
To be eligible for the funding students must run a Crowdfunding campaign on Crowdfunder.co.uk in order to raise money for their project or initiative. Student led projects can then apply for the Student Impact Fund for a chance to receive funding from Santander, subject to meeting the relevant funding criteria. For more information please visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/studentimpact


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Inventory woes make outside King County seem attractive — but relief may come soon
Inventory is a problem for the Washington real estate scene. According to this month's Northwest Multiple Listing Service report, the total active listings is down more than 10%, with 14 counties having double-digit drops. Only seven counties have more than three months of supply, with four-to-six months generally considered a sign of a "balanced" market.
Just four of the 23 counties covered by the NWMLS area showed a year-over-year increase in the report: Chelan, Grays Harbor, San Juan, and Whatcom.
As experts in the report note in the NWMLS report, depleted inventory has led to rising values for the homes that do hit the market — including Kitsap County, where median prices have surged 14.2% from 12 months ago.
Kitsap is just one of many counties surrounding King County that continue to see an uptick in house-buyers looking for affordability.
RELATED: Report: Supply problems make real estate headaches for buyers in Puget Sound
"Pierce County is now experiencing what King County did 24 months ago where a surplus of buyers and lack of supply are pushing up home prices. Snohomish County also saw a big bump with a massive 16% increase in pending sales year-over-year. This tells us the secret is clearly out that housing in the counties to the north and south of Seattle is more affordable," said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate.
The silver lining is that market analysts believe that the market will bring out more options for buyers, with sellers trying to strike at the right time between summer and fall.
"As we enter the fall housing market, both interest rates and job growth in Puget Sound are extremely positive," said J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, calling October "historically the best selection and availability" for the next six months.
RELATED: At $489K, small but clever houseboat lives twice its size
"With kids back in school and summer vacations over, homeowners who wish to sell their house before the winter season will look to put their home on the market soon. Similarly, buyers can take advantage of the market timing and low interest rates in the next two months to come."
So if you're looking to buy, there may be a window soon. But act fast — winter is coming.
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Barb has been practicing yoga for more than 35 years; some years more than others as her life/work balance shifted one way or the other. Each time she has returned to yoga, she has felt its abundant benefits to her body and soul and is grateful that she now makes yoga a priority in her life.
Barb appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Renkon Yoga community as it's studio manager. Contact her with any questions or concerns about your account with us or any other needs regarding the studio and your yoga practice! She is here to help.
Barb is also our Vibrational Sound Licensed Practitioner. She is accomplished with utilizing a structured modality for sound-based healing therapy. She offers individual therapy sessions as well as Rejuvenating Crystal Bowl Sound Baths for groups. Barb loves bringing this sound and energy pathway to deep relaxation that is both therapeutic and enjoyable.
Becky has been practicing yoga for over ten years and recently completed her 200 RTY Program with Olivia Rosseau Yoga. She had heard of yoga as a teenager and dabbled in high school and college but began her disciplined practice following a full year of physical therapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic treatment for sciatica. She was frustrated by her primary care doctor's initial prescription of pain medication to treat her physical pain and excited to learn how she could manage chronic pain with physical activity and breath, which lead her to yoga and other forms of physical exercise. Becky cross trains yoga with rock climbing and running and appreciates how each form of physical exercise feeds into the other and helps her to maintain a strong and healthy mind, spirit, and body.
She embraces the eight limbs of yoga, and works to intertwine yoga meditation, mindfulness, discipline, creativity, ethics, and morality into her life and her asana (physical) practice. She embraces energy work and enjoys integrating a creative flow in juxtaposition to sequenced movements in her asana practice. She believes that yoga offers an imaginative space where one can both step outside of and into themselves by letting go in order to create and know something new and perhaps more true. Becky has experienced first hand how what you do and how you practice on your mat reflects who you are off the mat. She aims to support her yoga students in transforming themselves through yoga. She views yoga as an incredibly powerful way to navigate this life, and she believes deeply in the power of community to facilitate this journey.
Becky is also an Assistant Professor of Secondary Literacy Education at Illinois State University. She is currently self studying the yoga movement in education and works to inform teachers of the benefits of yoga for themselves and their students. When she is not practicing yoga or teaching classes at ISU, Becky gardens, travels around the country and world, shares tea with friends on her porch, spends time with her family and friends, goes on long hikes and runs, and stays abreast of the news. Renkon has been a yoga home for her since it's opening, and she is honored to join the Renkon tribe.
Our beloved Brad is a heart-centered human with a passion for life well lived. He's a creative visionary and musician who loves helping others through meaningful, tangible experiences.
Brad began practicing yoga as a compliment to his running hobby which steadily became a regular component of his cross-training plan. In recent years, it has evolved into an exploration of Spirit, Self and study of the esoteric and philosophical aspects of yoga in addition to a continued physical practice on the mat.
Brad is also our jack-of-all-trades whose loving hands are responsible for the gorgeous spaces within our studio, melding his love for creating and talent for all things craftsmanship.
Brad loves the physical and mental practice that yoga offers and looks to ignite that passion in his students as well. Cultivating an internal awareness of both body and mind is a driving force behind Brad's practice and the way he approaches teaching and sharing yoga with others.
Brad completed his 200-hour yoga certification through Pranakrya School of Yoga Healing Arts in October of 2018 and has already begun coursework needed to become 500-hour certified.
Bridget began her yoga journey in 2010 through an intro to yoga class. She has been practicing since and loves the improvement in her physical strength, focus and patience.
Bridget strongly believes everyone has a right to take up space, move in a way that feels good, and to love themselves as they are right now. Loving oneself in this moment is not easy but can start with releasing energy trapped in the body. Through the practice of yoga, Bridget found a vehicle for her own journey to self love.
Her passion for Buti Yoga led Bridget to pursue the goal to deepen her yoga practice. Graduating with her 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2019, Bridget invites you to join her in a playful Vinyasa style flow. She encourages each person to embrace who and where they are. She is committed to being part of a community full of diversity, acceptance, and support. Her classes will have you moving, sweating, laughing, and smiling.
Bridget a Bloomington-Normal native, works full time at State Farm. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, two cats, reading, and trying new recipes.
an artist, Camille understands the impact clarity from a yoga practice can bring to support and nurture her creative process. Whether you consider yourself a creative type or are looking to bring stillness and peace into your day, Camille likes to find space in her classes to give time to explore individual postures and transitions, bringing awareness to body alignment and a deeper focus on the breath. Camille's teaching intention is to hold space for her students to find stillness in their minds while bringing gentle relaxation into their bodies. Attention to breath is always a focus for Camille as she has found how supportive attention to breath can be on and off the mat.
Camille is not teaching art or yoga she enjoys working on her own yoga and art practices along with traveling, hiking, and bike rides with her husband and two daughters.
Courtney first came to the mat in 2009 when a friend recommended that she try yoga as a way to ease pain from a lower back injury. Over the years, she noticed that her body felt healthier and stronger through her practice, but also came to appreciate (and depend on) the meditative aspects of yoga.
Courtney earned her RYT-500 certification from Tranquil Space in Washington, D.C., completing a thesis on yoga and the lower back. Courtney primarily teaches vinyasa yoga classes, offering an encouraging and nurturing environment in which yogis can deepen their practice and benefit from hands-on assists. She guides students through creative, rigorous sequences, providing the space for students to safely explore their edge.
Off the mat, Courtney is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education at Illinois State University. In her free time, she enjoys exploring hiking trails, curling up with a book, or watching her husband race sports cars.
Debbie found yoga later in life at age 45 in 2012 when she was invited by a friend to attend class and she immediately felt at hOMe. As a previously self-diagnosed type-A nervous nelly, she attributes yoga to the transformation of herself into a place of authenticity, acceptance, self-love, peace, and calm which she always felt curious about but didn't know how to achieve before finding yoga.
Never had Debbie imagined how much yoga could change her life, having such a positive impact on her mind, body, and spirit. Prior to yoga, Debbie was one who always seemed to fight the current, swimming against it, but after yoga, she felt at ease as she started going with the current of life. With this attitude, life became easier, calmer, and she lost her "black cloud" that had previously seemed to follow her.
The lesson was that life, nature, Mother Nature, God, Creator, etc was "with" us, not against us and together we could manifest the life we want. Just be being still. Just by listening. Just by letting go. Letting go to the current of life is the key to living. It might have been late to get started, but timing seemed perfect and she has been attending classes and workshops ever since.
Wanting a deeper connection with yoga, Debbie completed her 200-hour certification through Pranakriya School of Healing Arts in 2018. She is also 1st degree Reiki Trained in Usui Tradition.Debbie believes yoga class doesn't have to be a high impact, fast-paced, and/or high energy to be beneficial. In fact, she believes when life is already throwing that insanely fast pace in our faces, the yoga workout can become a work "IN" to be mindful; slowing down to the rhythm we all crave, but rarely give ourselves. Some of us don't even know how to be slow and deliberate in our actions and thoughts. Can this be the goal of our "practice?" And can we give ourselves the gift of quiet minds, authentic souls, and loving hearts especially towards ourselves which provides us the tools, then, to take it into the world for others?
Debbie believes every small change can impact the world positively and she has personally experienced this change since yoga. Yoga is a way to connect with yourself, your class, and the world around you in ways you cannot do without yoga. Nothing compares to sharing yoga with like-minded people in a safe space. And yoga provides a safe space to breathe deeply, feel deeply, let go, and move the way you need to move. Not only that, but yoga gives tools to take into the world to provide a yoga state of mind anywhere, anyplace on an as-needed basis.
This is the gift her teachers gave her and Debbie would love to give this to her students. She has been on a lifelong journey to find herself and hopes that she can lead others into the same path of finding themselves in the journey of yoga; on the mat and off.
When not practicing yoga, Debbie enjoys her empty nest by spending time traveling the world and riding motorcycles with her husband, caring for her pets, reading, sitting on her porch swing, watching sunsets, walking, and laughing much.
Debbie was proud to be part of the inaugural class at Renkon studio. She fully embraces its philosophy that yoga is for EVERY body and she looks forward to sharing yoga with and learning from its students while leading classes there.
Hannah began practicing yoga in 2009 during college after hearing from her chiropractor that it may help with pain resulting from her scoliosis. It didn't take long to develop a love for yoga and begin to experience not only the physical benefits from her practice, but also mental and spiritual benefits.
After moving back to her hometown, Bloomington, Illinois, her personal practice grew with the help from local and experienced instructors. The Pranakriya tradition deeply resonated within her, which led to obtaining her 200-hour Pranakriya yoga teaching certification in 2017.
Since then, she has developed several class workshops and series, providing the space and opportunity for those students eager to explore the subtleties of their practice beyond the postures and sequences. This included a 6-week class series entitled "Yoga and Depression," where we study and practice the relationship between yoga and mental wellness.
Hannah's personal yoga practice brings her tremendous joy and empowerment. She considers it an honor and privilege to be able to share this within and throughout her community. When she's not doing yoga or preparing to teach yoga, you can find her singing and writing songs, riding her bike around town, and bonding with her pup "Banjo."
Azline "Lynne" Robinson believes so strongly in the therapeutic nature of massage that she schedules one for herself every couple of weeks, and looks forward to the day massages are seen as a necessity, and not a luxury.
Licensed to practice Massage Therapy since 2011, Lynne's massage style can be described as a combination of trigger point, Swedish, and deep tissue therapies, enhanced with optional Cupping Therapy and energy work.
In 2019, Lynne discovered Yomassage™ and is now working hard to bring this amazing blend of mindfulness, yoga-inspired supported positions, and therapeutic touch to Central Illinois.
Lynne hails from Malaysia, and her life journey is a rich tapestry of experiences such as special needs parenting, change management, tennis, and deep-diving into healing & self-discovery.
After a decades long absence, Mark rediscovered Yoga in 2008 when the pain from an old spinal injury became progressively severe enough for him to consider surgery. While waiting in a surgeon's office for his fourth consultation, he spied a wall poster of a young woman in an "up dog" asana with the caption, "You Are As Young As Your Spine". He decided then and there that Yoga, not surgery, would be his best treatment option. Mark has since discovered not only Yoga's healing benefits from acquiring a stronger core and balanced joints, but also its power to relieve stress, thus offering a path to wholeness in both mind and body.
Mark completed his 200 hour Teacher Certification through the Pranakriya Institute of Yoga Healing Arts in 2018. He welcomes the opportunity to share his experience with others through the communal studio practice of Yoga.
Mark has practiced real estate brokerage locally since 1991, and is currently president of DEVEER & ASSOCIATES, INC., an investment real estate brokerage firm doing business throughout the mid-west. In addition, Mark has a background in music and theater having been a "show biz gypsy" along with wife, Connie, for over 25 years.
Melanie began practicing yoga in 2013 as a form of exercise, but quickly realized the benefits of yoga extend far past the mat. She credits her daily yoga practice for feeling strong and free in her body as well as helping her cultivate a stronger sense of self off the mat.
In 2018, she completed her 200 RYT with the Pranakriya school of yoga. After years of personal study and practice, Melanie is excited to share what she has learned about movement and the mind body connection with her students as she continues to learn and grow both as a teacher and practitioner of yoga.
Melissa started yoga as a compliment to running and lifting weights many years ago, which evolved into a fiery physical practice of almost 20 years. The past few years she's shifted gears by embracing yoga's lunar/zen/chill out side, deepening a lifelong meditation practice, and studying and embracing restorative yoga practices.
Melissa is a yoga nerd, loving to study the 8 limbs of yoga. She is certified as a ERYT-200 (yoga) and CMT (meditation), and continues to further her knowledge. After receiving her RYT from Prairie Yoga with deep dive study/thesis on meditation, she went on to receive certifications in: Yoga and Psychology (Ashley Turner), Urban Priestess (Ashley Turner and Sianna Sherman), Functional Nutrition (mindbodygreen), Yoga4Cancer (Tari Prinster), Mindful Yoga for Cancer (Duke Integrative Medicine/Kimberly and Jim Carson), Meditation/Mindfulness (Ashley Turner), and Meditation Teacher Training (Chill Meditation – Chicago). Additional studying/deep dive workshops include yoga philosophy, other yoga linages, anatomy, somatics, pranayama, chakras, chanting, dharma and sutra talks, yoga medicine, and last but not least, asana. She has been a mentor for a yoga teacher training program and continues to mentor new local yoga teachers. (more info – melissarusk.com)
Melissa's teaching philosophy is simple- she does her best to meet you on the mat and offers her wisdom and her heart to those on their own yoga journey. 'If you're willing to laugh, simply breathe and be present, and enjoy your practice, then I roll out my yoga mat and welcome you! The space I hold is sacred for those willing to learn and I am honored to share my yoga with you.'
Melissa is a self-proclaimed imperfect human (aren't we all!?). Her house has dust bunnies to slay, piles of laundry to conquer, and her bath tub likely has a wine stain from a relaxing night (or three). She loves to read and learn, travel and experience life, cook and create/appreciate art, gaze at the moon and stars, and cater to the needs of her kitties.
Rachel Hockenberryhas been practicing yoga since 2011. While the physical benefits of an asana practice align with her health and fitness lifestyle, Rachel has benefitted most from the mental and emotional stability that a well-rounded yoga practice provides, as well as a heightened sense of oneness with the universe and all its beings.
Inspired by the transformative effects she experienced over the course of years of practice, Rachel completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in June of 2018, and has begun her 300-hour advanced certification with Pranakriya Yoga. Rachel believes in the power of a regular yoga practice to transform the body and the mind. With the physical practice encompassing only a fraction of yoga, Rachel incorporates meditation and breathing techniques into her classes. She trusts in the ability of a holistic yoga practice to bring us closer to ahimsa, the practice of nonviolence toward all living beings.
A professional musician and music educator, Rachel received her doctorate in French horn performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and is currently the French horn professor at Illinois State University.
Rebecca received her 200 hour Yoga teacher training from Sacred Sounds Yoga Studio in New York City in June of 2018. She taught Vinyasa Flow at a studio called Yoga Love in Rockaway Beach, NY. Rebecca made a change from a career in Finance to pursuing a career in Art Education, which brings her back to Illinois State University.
Rebecca loves to lead and encourage students as they deepen their practice in yoga or come to the mat for the first time. Her vision as a yoga teacher is to inspire students to look within.
Sarah approaches yoga with the same innovative and playful spirit she embraces in life. Her dynamic background as a yogini, author, grief coach, military veteran, birth doula, and mama-to-four allows her to integrate the deepest wisdoms into a yoga experience that is as accessible as it is powerfully relevant. Sarah has braided together a diverse field of practices and traditions to provide a safe, individualized, and empowering invitation to experience a deeper connection to Self and a welcoming community through yoga.
Sarah is a student of humanity who finds meaning in empowering others to find their best life — one that feels true and fully aligned with what makes their heart and soul sing. She began her journey with yoga in 2007 in a southern California studio after finally mustering the courage to take a class. Over a decade later, Sarah continues to come to yoga as an ever-deepening practice of coming home to her most-true self. Trained in the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts, she received her 200 hour yoga teacher certification in 2015. Through yoga, Sarah has learned to practice swadyaya (self observation without judgment) that has shifted the way she lives, loves, and sits with her experiences.
Sarah is so delighted to share with Central Illinois her practice and vision for a community-focused yoga studio rooted in the power of human connection.
Tom Carroll began his yoga journey over 20 years ago following a men's retreat he attended with Gabriel Halpin – owner of Yoga Circle in Chicago. The Iyengar style taught alignment, safety and began a personal exploration into the true meaning of yoga. The yoga philosophy paired with his master's in clinical psychology has enabled much of Tom's success in life.
In January of 2018, Tom completed his 200-hour training with the Marianne Wells Yoga School and attended a Yin Yoga weekend retreat later that year. In 2019, he completed additional training on restorative yoga. Tom's yoga classes include mindful meditation, breath work and yoga philosophy.
Tom enjoys many styles of yoga – yin, slow flow, hot, and restorative. Living mindfully "off the mat" is the focus of his teachings, and his yoga journey.


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New Registration Opportunity for On-Farm Culturing Training
Posted: February 12, 2014
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is offering four workshops to help producers improve income by increasing production and premium benefits and decrease cost of treatment for mastitis. The first is scheduled for February 21, and there is still time to register.
Registration fee is $70 per person, with necessary supplies included. Participants may register without buying supplies for $45. Registration may be done online at http://extension.psu.edu/animals/dairy/education/best-milking-practices-on-farm-culturing. A form may be downloaded from this site to be mailed with a personal check.
These hands-on workshops are designed for dairy producers, employees and milkers and will focus on proper methods for collecting and identifying cultures.
All workshops are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dates are:
* February 21 - Lancaster Farm and Home Center, Lancaster County
* March 4 - Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro, Tioga County
* March 6 - Hoss's Steak and Sea House, Indiana, Indiana County
* March 12 - Berlin Volunteer Fire Hall, Berlin, Somerset County
Mastitis is one of the most costly diseases on a dairy, and past participants have benefited from this workshop - with 77 percent decreasing their Somatic Cell Count by an average of 133,000 cells/ml. Farm income of those who implemented what they learned increased an average of $3,000 due to decreased SCC, and farm milk quality premiums increased an average of $6,205 per farm per year - clearly an indication of the value of the program.
Participants will learn the importance of early detection of clinical and sub-clinical mastitis and proper treatment protocols, gaining essential tools for early detection of clinical and sub-clinical mastitis. They will also acquire the proper techniques for collecting milk cultures, setting up cultures for on-farm identification and the knowledge to identify bacteria growth. Each farm participating will receive the tools needed to start culturing on their farm.
Instructors are Greg Strait and Amber Yutzy, Extension educators.
This program is eligible for 1 SmartStart credit from AgChoice Farm Credit.
For more information, call toll-free 888-373-7232 or contact: Amber Yutzy, Extension educator: firstname.lastname@example.com or Greg Strait, Extension educator: email@example.com


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Mark Curtis-Chavez has been named College of DuPage's new provost after a unanimous vote from the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. COD President Ann Rondeau created the position to aid in overall student success.
Curtis-Chavez, who is now officially the college's chief academic officer, will be responsible for overseeing the educational programs as well as student services of the college. After the vote on Aug. 16, Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi welcomed Curtis-Chavez and stated, "We will very much enjoy seeing you here on campus and [are] hoping that we will be able to see our academic and student affairs program get even better."
Rondeau also expressed her confidence in Curtis-Chavez. In a news article by Jennifer Duda posted to COD's website, the college president said Curtis-Chavez's "…proven leadership in student success and his prior experience at a number of larger institutions will be a fine complement to College of DuPage, its students, faculty and staff."
Curtis-Chavez's, who holds a doctorate in higher education from the University of Toledo, taught at Northern Illinois University, Purdue University-Calumet and Indiana University-Purdue. Curtis-Chavez also served as special assistant to the president at Texas' Lone Star College-Cy Fair, where he was responsible for increasing enrollment and retention, among other duties.
Curtis-Chavez also had previous roles at Lone Star College such as interim assistant vice chancellor for special initiatives, where he developed and oversaw the recruitment of more diverse faculty. At Cuyahoga Community College, he served as associate dean of Liberal Arts, where he supervised 41 full-time faculty and 20 part-time staff members. He was also the division chair of Communications at Arizona Western College, where he spearheaded a 21 percent increase in enrollment.
The Courier looks forward to learning more about Curtis-Chavez's role at the college and what he hopes to accomplish during our scheduled interview with him later this week.


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