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Themes for the LCA group.
Theme 1: Built environment
Existing residential, commercial and institutional buildings use significant quantities of energy, which contributes to a significant proportion of Australia's environmental impacts. LCA forms the basis for evaluating building impacts across the stages of pre-design, design, construction, occupancy (including reuse and retrofits) and end-of-life, and allows for the quantified evaluation of strategies to reduce environmental impact.
Theme 2: Integration of LCA and life-cycle thinking into management systems
Life cycle management integrates aspects of LCA and life-cycle thinking into management systems to allow for more-informed environmental or sustainability decisions. This emerging field allows for companies to utilise, often complex, LCA studies to achieve ongoing environmental improvement.
Theme 3: Water and energy systems
Increasing demand for energy and water resources has driven the need for new technology in water (e.g. desalination) and energy (e.g. fuel cells and biofuels) systems. LCA is utilised to asses and evaluate the environmental performance of these systems, to ensure that sound environmental decisions are made and opportunities for improvement are identified.


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Applicants need to be able to work using their own initiative, be very well organised and happy to work to the occasional deadline.
The role will include preparation of company returns to Companies Registry, Anti-Money Laundering information requests, basic bookkeeping and general office administration.
Relevant experience is useful. Applicants need to be good with Excel and Word and incredibly organised. The successful candidate will need to be a good team player which is seen as essential to the role. AML training will be provided as required by law. Bookkeeping training will be provided in house and assistance with recognised bookkeeping qualification will be considered.

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Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome (HSES) is a rare disorder that primarily affects infants less than a year of age. It is often fatal despite intensive medical care, and rarely do those who survive escape severe neurologic impairment. There are no biological markers for HSES. The diagnosis rests on the recognition of its clinical and laboratory abnormalities. The hallmarks of the disorder are abrupt onset of high fever, shock, encephalopathy, seizures, coagulopathy, and renal and hepatic dysfunction. Laboratory abnormalities, including progressive decline in hematocrit and platelets and rising transaminases and creatine phosphokinase, are noted and tend to peak in the first 36 hours. Severe acidosis is typical at presentation. Onset tends to be at night to early morning hours and more often in the winter months. Overall incidence is unknown.
Key points
• Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome typically presents acutely in infants with extremely high fever (average 41°C), encephalopathy, and shock.
• Laboratory abnormalities of elevated creatine phosphokinase, transaminases, and severe acidosis are initially seen, and falling hematocrit and platelet counts occur during the first week. Laboratory abnormalities tend to normalize after a week.
• Neurologic manifestations are severe, with seizures and cerebral edema that correlate to outcome.
• No biological markers exist. Bacterial cultures are negative, and if viral studies are positive, the pathogen implicated does not typically cause a severe disease process.
• Death occurs in approximately 50% of patients, with severe neurologic impairment occurring in the majority of survivors.
Historical note and terminology
Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome (HSES) was originally described by Levin and colleagues (Levin et al 1983). An initial report of 10 infants within a 12-month time frame suggested an epidemic (David and Mughal 1984), but this did not later appear to be the case. Surveillance for this syndrome was done in the mid-1980s to 1990s (Bacon and Hall 1992). It has been noted worldwide.
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My name is Aimee Strunk-Reinoehl. Thank you for taking the time to visit Aimee Strunk Real Estate . I have been a Realtor since 2000. I was about 10 years old when my mother, Lynn Strunk, began her career in Real Estate. I can recall taking long car rides with my mother to search for "For Sale" signs and busy local contractors, who could only be found on site, as there was no internet and no cell phones! Technology has made all of our lives so much easier, and we embrace it at Aimee Strunk Real Estate. However, basic principles, such as listening to our clients, face to face encounters, community involvement, and our willingness to preview properties for our clients, are still at the core of what we do. As a certified Real Estate instructor, I have a passion for educating both students and consumers. It's an ever changing industry. I believe making informed choices leads to a happy outcome.
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Although the Japanese automaker Isuzu had left America a few years ago, they are still susceptible to any recalls that may occur. Such is the case today, as they have announced a recall affecting the following vehicles (as of this writing, Isuzu did not release the exact number of vehicles being recalled):
2003-2004 Isuzu Rodeo
2003-2004 Isuzu Axiom
2003 Rodeo Sport
The reason for this Isuzu recall is that it has been determined that the forward mounting point bracket, which is located on either the left or the right rear suspension lower link, could be subject to excessive corrosion. This is due to being exposed to a mixture of water and salt, which may be common in the following states where the affected vehicles were either sold or registered in:
- Maine
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- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
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- New York
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- District of Columbia
- West Virginia
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- Kentucky
- Missouri
If the bracket were to detach from the frame, due to the corrosion, it could affect the handling of the vehicle, as well as increase the risk of a collision occurring.
Depending on the severity of the corrosion on the brackets, technicians will, after inspecting the affected areas, employ a variety of solutions to rectify the situation. These include:
Little or no corrosion: affected areas will be treated with an anti-corrosive compound.
Corrosive damage to the rear suspension lower link bracket: if this has also affected its connection to the vehicle frame, then a reinforcement bracket will be installed.
Corrosive damage severe enough that the replacement bracket will not remedy the situation: Isuzu will extend an offer to repurchase the vehicle, for the amount based on the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) "Private Party" price, although they did not state based on what condition that they determine the vehicle to be in overall.
For vehicles that are 10 years old or younger (depending on the manufacture date), the inspection and any remedy will be provided at no charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, a free remedy will be provided, contingent on whether the owner presents the vehicle to an Isuzu service facility dealer within 12 months of the notification being issued. If the owner elects to take the vehicle after the 12 months has lapsed, then the owner will be subject to any charges for any repairs. The recall is expected to begin around the middle of December 2013, and owners should be notified by that time as well. For more information, owners can contact Isuzu directly at 1.800.255.6727.
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The simplest way of selling wine online is to include an order form that customers can download from your site. They can then fill it out on the electronic version and email it back to you with credit card details. Or they can print the form, fill it out manually and post it back to you with a cheque or other form of payment. This is easy to set up and you can modify the word or pdf order form yourself, and send it to us as required to upload to your server. You may require an additional form for Club Members.
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Internet Marketing September 20th, 2017
Digital marketing for non profits can be tough. How do you advertise without any money? To raise awareness and lift overall traffic and donations can take a substantial amount of money for any business. However, when a company solely relies on awareness to stay afloat, there's a lot at stake.
In this 5 part mini series, we'll go through different tactics that you can use to market your charitable organization without breaking the bank.
Many organizations don't want to use pay-per-click advertising for the reason that it is… pay-per-click. Paying for each click? No, thank you. But, what a lot of charities aren't aware of is that Google AdWords offers grants of up to $10,000 USD a month for non profit organizations.
Of course, Google isn't just throwing money away — nonprofits have to go through an application process. In order to be eligible, nonprofits must hold a valid charity status, acknowledge Google's certifications for nondiscrimination, and have donation receipts. Nonprofits must also have a live website with a strong amount of content, as you are driving users to your website after an ad is clicked.
Specifically, for Canadian charities and nonprofit organizations, you must also hold an account with Techsoup. Techsoup is a great program that enables charities and nonprofits to have access to a wide range of different technologies and learning resources. Whether you are looking for an AdWords grant or not, this is a resource I strongly encourage using. Techsoup will help validate your AdWords grant account and verify that you have the charitable status that the AdWords grant requires. There is no cost to registering for a Techsoup account, and it will only take up to 48 hours to be verified once all the information is completely filled out.
It's important to note here that there are certain organizations that are not eligible for AdWords Grants. For example, government organizations, hospitals and medical groups, and schools are not able to receive this grant.
To start the application process through AdWords, proceed to Google's application page.
Once the application process is complete and you've been approved to move forward, there are two types of accounts that you can proceed with:
There are some limitations with using Google Ad Grants. Some of the terms include:
You must also follow a few rules to stay qualified each month for the grant:
Google Ad Grants are a great offering for any non-profit organization that has a tight budget and is looking to get started with advertising and create brand awareness. We have seen great successes with a number of non-profit organizations spreading their cause with the Google Ad Grant system.
Social media is becoming increasingly important for an integrated marketing strategy not only for non profits, but for any business. Social media platforms are a great tool to use to tell a story, communicate with followers, and engage with users who are interested in your cause and organization.
Social media should not just be used on it's own and in no way should be implemented with a set-it and forget it mentality. You want to use your social media channels as an integrated approach with other marketing efforts, while targeting the appropriate users on each platform. This will enable you to capture users' attention and receive high levels of engagement, not just on your Facebook page, but high donation engagement through your third party donation website.
When talking about an integrated marketing strategy on social media, we are talking about consistent content and imagery. Your content should always tie back into the main message and cause of your organization. Think about what content is on your blog and website to determine how to bring all of the content back to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
When launching any campaign, there needs to be a pre-determined purpose. It doesn't matter if you're trying to educate children in underdeveloped areas, or trying to rehabilitate wildlife. What are you looking to get out of your posts? Your end goals could be anything from raising awareness for your cause, getting your community together, gathering volunteers, or even soliciting donations.
Once your goals have been determined, you need to figure out how to measure success.
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Audience targeting is one of the most important components of your social ads. You may be thinking that you want to reach everyone, but that really means you're talking to no one. Certain messaging is created for a specific set of people, and it's imperative that they match, or you won't see good results.
So, how do you determine who your audience is? Create a customer persona. Look back at who has engaged with your posts and who has donated to your non profit organization in the past. Use that information to start building your customer persona. This is also where Google analytics can play a big role, as there is a lot of information that Google gathers about your website visitors, entirely at your disposal. Social media platforms are also offering audience insights now. You can see user demographics (age, gender, location) within each platform. Depending on the platform, you can also see user interests. From these insights, you can make assumptions on who your target demographic is and target these users on Twitter and Facebook. Keep in mind that the subset of your audience who wants to volunteer will be different than that of those who want to donate. It's important to keep your audiences segmented by campaign and goal.
Now that you know what your goal is and who you want to target, what are you going to share? A content strategy needs to be created. Your content strategy isn't necessarily just for social but flows through all of your marketing initiatives. If you're starting from scratch, this is the time to A/B/C test. You need to see what resonates with your audience. This could be an image, a story, a piece of information, a video, an infographic, and so on. When it comes to non profit organizations, we at TechWyse generally see imagery lead to more engagement and higher results. When you have a powerful story, tell it through a carousel of images. Images are known to generate an emotional response and drive action, which is what we want.
How often should you post? That depends on that platform. There's a number of published infographics on this topic, which include posting frequency and time to post. It's most important to post enough that users will remember your brand, but not enough that your community will become annoyed. You should also be following what's known as the "80/20" rule, in which you link out to other websites 80% of the time and keep promotional posts at a 20% maximum.
Once you start posting, you will become quite the busy bee! An important factor when it comes to social is engaging with your community. That means your users are expecting responses. The majority of your time should actually be spent engaging with your users, followed by planning your next posts. You will also need to spend time analyzing the engagement levels from previous posts. This insight will help you come up with your next posts, as you'll know what resonates with users the most.
Tracking results is incredibly important, especially when nonprofit organizations are on social media. You need to stretch your time and money as much as possible. Having this information handy will also help to build a budgeting case, if you need to bring it to your board committee. Measurement can come from the goals we set and discussed previously, alongside how much website traffic was sent via social channels. This can be measured through Google Analytics, which we always recommend having set up on all web properties.
Keep in mind there's two routes on social: organic and adverts. We generally suggest a mix of both. Organic posts are important, as it promotes trust and allows you to really engage with all of your users. However, adverts are an easy way to get your message in front of the right people (using audience targeting, as previously discussed). The adverts area is also where non profit organizations on social media can really excel, as imagery really resonates with those targeted users. However, please keep in mind that adverts on social media do require a small budget.
I'd be happy to run through your options and any more questions that you may have in regards to getting your nonprofit organization on social media!
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Sunday open thread: Ted Cruz Memorial Day tribute; Freezing to death from global warming; Hillary wins coveted Michael Bolton endorsement… and more
**Written by Doug Powers
Happy Sunday, all! It's the annual "opening of the pool" day here at the ranch (though judging from the temp this morning we'll be able to ice skate on it), so while I do that here are a few stories up for discussion this weekend…
We'll lead off with this terrific Memorial Day tribute from Sen. Ted Cruz:
Related: George W. Bush, Wounded Warriors complete W100k bike ride.
Other goings-on…
—Jay Leno: "President Obama gave a commencement address at Morehouse College over the weekend. Great speech, very inspiring. He told the young graduates 'Your future is bright,' unless of course they want jobs, then they're totally screwed."
–Though many, such as Rhode Island Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, claimed the devastating tornado in Oklahoma as further evidence of global warming, what they're not pointing out is that the cool (and in places downright cold) spring has kept the overall number of tornados lower than normal:
But in the Kalamazoo area, and nationwide, cool weather has prevailed. The deadly tornado May 20 in Oklahoma aside, it's been a slow year for tornadoes overall due to unseasonably cold weather this spring, says Robert Ruhf, a meteorologist and senior research associate in Western Michigan University's Mallinson Institute for Science Education.
"We are actually seeing a lower number of tornadoes than we typically see by this time of the year," Ruhf said in a news release from WMU. "We had very cold conditions across the nation. In April and in early May we were still seeing snowstorms in places like Kansas City in early May. We saw very deep snow cover up north in Canada and in the northern U.S. that kept the cold air funneling down in the United States.
Paging Al Gore.
–Adolf Hitler sneaks onto JC Penney billboard disguised as a teapot.
Britt Hume asks the same question I did a couple of days ago: How can Eric Holder investigate Eric Holder? It's more of a rhetorical question, really.
Sen. Tom Coburn: Holder investigating himself is a 'total conflict of interest'wtim.es/12Wx6lu
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) May 26, 2013
Did Lois Lerner really have the worst week in Washington? Only in DC can somebody who was made to go on paid leave have had the worst week of anybody in town.
Another take here.
Chuck Schumer refuses to endorse protégé Anthony Weiner.
–I like this idea from Sarah Palin: Let's fund White House tours with Lois Lerner's salary. Better yet, make her guide them… but only for conservative groups.
–Last but certainly least, Michael Bolton would "walk across the country" to put Hillary Clinton in the White House. I'm still waiting for Kenny G to weigh in before making a final determination on a candidate.
Certain people will not be swayed by that endorsement:
**Written by Doug Powers
Twitter @ThePowersThatBe
Blizzard of BS: Al Gore puts temporary freeze on warm winter alarm
January 5, 2018 04:39 AM by Doug Powers
Newsweek hails Al Gore for predicting eventual-but-inevitable powerful hurricane
September 10, 2017 08:14 AM by Doug Powers
Update on 2 bombs-in-the-making: N. Korea's nuke & Al Gore's new movie
August 9, 2017 07:49 AM by Doug Powers
Media finds hot new angle for sounding global warming alarm in Trump era
August 8, 2017 11:37 AM by Doug Powers
Al Gore must be trying to make his own 'rain bombs'
August 2, 2017 05:32 PM by Doug Powers
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Hey all, Just need a bit of advice. I just today re-entered the dating game after a 6 year hiatus. Long story short I always seemed to attract the batshit crazy ones. I turned 25 a few weeks ago. I'm a bit rusty with women romantically now.
There is a girl at work who has pretty much been aggressive flirting with me, backing off when I don't respond only to dive in again when I initiate a conversation with her. She's 19.
A week ago we had a meeting at work about improving productivity and a bad supercell thunderstorm came through. Not sure if she was just flirting or if she was genuine but she was jumping all over and hiding her face in my shoulders. Meeting ended I told everyone bye and dipped.
Thought about it overnight and determined something about this girl is different than the ones and dated and have flirted with me. I didn't see her at work until today so I strolled up and asked her if she wanted to go smoke illicit substances and talk after work, then we exchanged numbers.
I left work at 3 and was informed that she didn't want me to drive across town to pick her up and that her sister wants to tag along. No idea the age of the sister, been trying to get a hold of her but it was extremely busy when I left so I haven't heard back.
This kind of threw me off because my plans aren't going to be put into effect tonight, and my cousin pointed out maybe the just wanna smoke all my shit up, and she hasn't really flirted with me all day. Trying not to overthink things but it's got me wondering.
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When you are looking for a solution to keep your work site dry – Shrink wrapping could just be the answer.
While the initial cost might seem high, the time saving and ability to keep the internal areas of your structure dry and protected soon over takes the costs associated with the erection of the shrink wrapping.
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Renault Frendzy Concept Car
Autoblog gives us a peek at a new concept car from French automaker Renault. Along with partner
Autoblog gives us a peek at a new concept car from French automaker Renault. Along with partner Nissan, the company has been rumored to have dedicated over $5 billion to the cause of creating electric vehicles over the next four years. Although so funky that it's unlikely to ever hit production, the Renault Frendzy concept car exemplifies some of the cutting-edge and innovative features that the brand's future offerings will most likely come equipped with. A whimsical, 14-foot-long battery-powered fiend, the Frendzy can supposedly hit up to 80 miles per hour while also accomplishing multipurpose tasks with ease. Making its world debut in September at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault also claims that the electric concept can literally transform from a workaday vehicle to a family-hauling machine on the weekends. The metamorphosis includes shifting from a large storage-friendly coupe complete with an external display that can showcase messages or advertisements into a roomy family car featuring a big bench seat, touch-sensitive play-pad for children, and even a special drawing slate integrated into one of the car's doors. Check out the video and see for yourself.


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My dissertation project, which has the working title "Women in Rock and Roll's First Wave," focuses on the careers and…
Oversaw multimedia production for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2016 concert tribute to inductee Johnny Cash. Created concert-opening…
Infographics created for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Digital Classroom.
One of many educational videos I have worked on for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
These images were designed to match the look and feel of the company's website.
For more, visit my tumblr: leahbranstetter.tumblr.com "Rock Lobster" animations:
This is a version of a live presentation I gave at the 2013 meeting of the Society for American Music….


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Kampong Glam
download event schedule here
Catch the highlights from Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2017: Rasa Wayang
Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2017: Rasa Wayang from Aliwal Arts Centre on Vimeo.
The Aliwal Arts Night Crawl is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival held in Kampong Glam. It aims to promote the eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary artists based in Aliwal Arts Centre, while paying homage to the rich cultural heritage of Kampong Glam.
Inspired by the ancient art of shadow puppetry Wayang Kulit and its place in Kampong Glam, the theme of Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2017 is Rasa Wayang. This year's edition -- the fifth, will introduce visitors to this Southeast Asian tradition that was often performed in Kampong Glam at the former Pondok Java, or Javanese House.
For the first time, Aliwal Arts Night Crawl will be organised with the support of Streets for People.
Streets for People is a programme by the Urban Redevelopment Authority that supports community-initiated projects to transform our streets into meaningful public spaces
Check out the highlights from Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2016: Sarong Party!
Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2016: Sarong Party! from Aliwal Arts Centre on Vimeo.
Happening at Aliwal Arts Centre:
Kampong Kulit
by Sri Warisan
5pm – 10pm | Multipurpose Hall | Drop-in workshop
Get behind the screen and perform your own legendary tale in the Aliwal blackbox theatre! Use one of the traditional puppets, or one you've made in the interactive workshop.
Cool it with Kulit!
by RCSLS x How To Ink Studio
6pm - 10pm | Multipurpose Studios | Drop-in Workshop
Take a break indoors and create your very own shadow puppet with How To Ink Studio! Silkscreen a puppet designed by street art collective RSCLs, colour it your way, then take it home!
Light & Shadow Play
by Empyreal
7pm - 11pm | Aliwal Arts Centre Facade
Artist Amanda Tan aka Empyreal explores the parallels between Wayang Kulit and modern Projection Art through a combination of batik patterns, Indonesian art, and shadow puppetry.
Learning Journey
by Chinese Opera Institute
5.30pm - 6.30pm | #03-05 | In English and Mandarin
Visit The Chinese Opera Institute to learn about the history of Chinese Opera through different types of costumes and headwear used in Chinese Opera performances.
Water Sleeves Workshop
by Chinese Opera Institute
7pm and 8pm | #03-05 | In Mandarin
In this 45-minute workshop, learn the basics of performing with water sleeves. From fundamental techniques and poses to costumes and headdresses used by different characters. Kids aged 10 and above are welcome!
by Teater Ekamatra
8pm - 9pm | #02-10
Teater Ekamatra presents a special performance installation inspired by the story of Huma the mythical bird, whose magical shadow bestows kingship upon common men.
Sonic Moves II
by ODT Music Ensemble & ODT Young Company
8pm - 8.30pm | #03-08
Don't miss this enchanting live performance of classical pieces from Bach, Beethoven and more, accompanied by a young dancer.
Happening at Aliwal Carpark:
The Aliwal Night Market
by The Middlemen
5pm – 11pm
Weekend market buffs rejoice! With over 25 independent designers offering artisanal products, fashion steals and gourmet food, you'll be spoilt for choice at The Aliwal Night Market.
Pencak Silat
by Yayasan Mendaki
6pm - 6.20pm
Don't miss an energetic Pencak Silat showcase by Seligi Tunggal Singapura, as they showcase traditional and contemporary Silat forms. Catch them in action – showcasing traditional Busana wear, Silar Percussions, Jurusan, Combats and various artistic forms.
Face Changing
by Wu Jun Han x Chinese Opera Institute
6.45pm – 7.15pm
Be enthralled master Rex Teo performs this magical traditional Chinese art form, accompanied by experimental sound artist Wu Jun Han.
Music In The Air 歌声飞扬
by Singapore I-Lien Drama Society
7.45pm – 8.15pm | In Mandarin
Catch a mini Mandarin variety show featuring crosstalk, sing-a-longs and even an excerpt from The Butterfly Lovers by the established performing arts society.
Kata Kita Kota
by NADI Singapura
9.15pm – 9.45pm
Kata Kita Kota is a NADI signature, that presents the amalgamation of the rich Malayan drums and musical styles found in Singapore, creating a tapestry of sounds, movements and visuals.
Happening at Arab Street:
Nuansa Irama
by DIAN Dancers
7.45pm – 8.15pm
Join the DIAN Dancers and learn about the different genres of Malay traditional music with energetic, yet elegant dance forms through a fun, colourful performance.
Ko Flow LIVE!
9pm – 9.30pm
Singapore's most celebrated DJ/Turntablist Ko Flow will work his magic live, through excerpts from his new album, including single Arab Street.
NADA X Bani Haykal
10pm - 10.30pm
Don't miss the debut collaboration between the mystical NADA and renowned artist Bani Haykal.
Happening at Haji Lane:
Sundown Yoga
by OhmSantih Yoga | Register here
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Soak in the final rays of the sun and slow down your pace as OhmSantih Yoga instructors lead you through a series of energising poses against the colourful backdrop of shophouses at Kandahar Street.
New Stream Brass Band
by Blu Jaz Cafe
8.30pm – 9pm
Jive to Singapore's first ever New Orleans style brass band that blends jazz, funk, latin and hip-hop styles with traditional New Orleans brass sounds.
Happening at Kandahar Street:
The Tale Of Bukit Merah
by BronzAge Gamelan and Rosemarie Somaiah
7pm – 7.30pm | Intersections Gallery, 34 Kandahar Street
Discover the legend of Bukit Merah through a unique collaboration between musical collective BronzAge Gamelan and storyteller Rosemarie Somaiah.
Happening at Sultan Gate Park & Malay Heritage Centre:
The Elephant And The Tree
by Ravindran Drama Group
7.30pm – 8pm | Sultan Gate Park
Go on a journey filled with laughter, song and dance with Uma Katju as she regales us with the tale of an elephant who falls in love with a tree. The Elephant and the Tree was conceived and premiered at FYiP 2017, a Third Year project of ITI.
Sesaji Segoro - The Daughter of the Ocean
by Lion and Moon Lady
9.30pm – 10pm | Malay Heritage Centre
Be mesmerised by the mythical love story between the Daughter of the Ocean and the Prince of the Land in this ethereal collaboration of traditional Chinese and Malay Javanese instruments.
Happening at Pahang Street:
Wow! Wayang Kulit
by Sri Warisan
8.30pm – 9pm | Pahang Street car park
Enjoy a traditional wayang kulit performance featuring larger-than-life shadow puppets, and hear stories from the Ramayana and Malay legends such as Sang Nila Utama accompanied by gamelan music.
Watch Out!
New Opera Recital
by New Opera Singapore
6.15pm – 6.45pm | Turkish Light Store (52 Arab Street)
7.30pm – 8pm | Look See Look See, 267 Beach Road, Level 1
New Opera Singapore make their Night Crawl debut with Youth Opera Singers Jasmine Towndrow and Corey Koh presenting arias by Schubert and Mozart, accompanied by pianist April Foo.
The Fantastic Mythluminator
by RSCLS
6pm – late | Kampong Glam
Moving shadows depicting a scene from Lord of the Rings juxtaposed against the epic Ramanaya. Look out for The Fantastic Mythluminator as it makes its way along the back alleys of Kampong Glam in this spectacular roving performance.
Happening at Baghdad Street:
The House of Photography (HOP) by DECK lands in Kampong Glam for the first time! Converted from an old shipping container, the mobile dark room will present a series of workshops happening over the weekend.
Saturday 19 August 2017
Cyanotype: The Art Of Sun Printing
2pm – 5pm | Drop-in Workshop | $3 per print
Pick up one of the oldest forms of printmaking, invented more than 150 years ago and first used by biologists to document their botanical discoveries. See how a combination of science, nature and art can produce some of the most beautiful and sublime images.
Shooting And Developing Film Negatives
6.30pm – 7.30pm | $20 per person | By registration only
The photogram represents a unique art form requiring only the action of light on a photosensitive substrate. Make your very own camera-less creations by bringing your own items or picking from ours.
A Crash Course To Darkroom Printing
8.30pm -10.30pm | $40 per person | By registration only
Do you have old black and white negatives lying around at home? Join us as we develop old memories from your very own black and white negatives through darkroom printing techniques. From contact sheets to the final print, bring those old family trips or portraits back to life.
Sunday 20 August 2017
Shooting And Developing Film Negatives
12pm – 3pm | 40 per person | By registration only
Come with a film camera or borrow one of ours, shoot a roll of film, and learn step-by-step the processes involved in developing the negatives. Pick up some neat tips and tricks to observing and composing extraordinary pictures from the most ordinary moments.
A Crash Course To Darkroom Printing
4.30pm – 6.30pm | $40 per person | By registration only
Missed out on this workshop during the Night Crawl? One more chance to do it in Kampong Glam!
Fringe Events
Scents of Singapore: Artistic Potpourri
by Intersections Gallery, 34 Kandahar Street
2pm – 7pm | | Free | Closed on Mon, Tue & Public Holidays
Potpourri refers to a scented mixture of spices and dried flowers that is usually kept in a decorative bowl or jar and used to perfume a room, as well as a collection of seemingly unrelated items.
This exhibition brings together a potpourri of works by eight artists - Nicola Anthony, Eddie Botha, Kavita Issar Batra, Julayla Jallil, Helene Le Chatelier, Pang, Marc Nair, Tania Nasr. Each using different mediums and metaphors to talk about Singapore history and identity and encapsulate the country's scent.
Reading @ The Park
by Yayasan Mendaki
Sunday 20 August, 10am | Sultan Gate Park | Free
Inculcate the love of reading through activities such as reading aloud and arts and crafts sessions like puppet-making. A part of Yayasan MENDAKI's "Raikan Ilmu (Celebrate Knowledge)" campaign, Reading @The Park features a book pick-up platform as part of a book sharing initiative.


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Rockin' 2010, Socorro, NM
Each summer, the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources hosts a geology field trip for K–12 teachers called Rockin' Around New Mexico. The location varies every year. In July 2010, we were located in the Socorro area. In addition to classroom activities, we explored the local geology west of Socorro.
Peter Scholle (NMBGMR) gave a talk on energy resources that is available for download:
- Presentation (12 MG PDF version or 17 MB PPT version)
- Petroleum production data and graphs
- NM Energy Map (smaller version at right)
- Presentation on Mineral Identification (10 MB)
- Also see her presentations from previous Rockin' years and other venues.
Sue Bilek (NMT Earth & Environmental Sciences Dept.)
- Presentation titled "Earthquakes from New Mexico and Beyond" (10 MB)
Carla Burns (Ruidoso High School)
- Presentation titled "Volcanism in the Solar System" (5 MB)
- Please see additional presentations from the Heat from Within: Earthly Insights Into Planetary Volcanism conference held in July 2009 at the Lunar and Planetary Institute, Eugene Oregon.


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This award recognizes an Ontario organizations, collaborative group or community who has or is working on developing a destination through investment in food, drink and/or agri-tourism.
- Awards are based on January – December 2018 activity.
- Nominations are open to any Ontario-based organization and their membership base.
- Self Nomination is permitted.
- Nomination of the third party is permitted. Third party nomination must be accepted by the nominee prior to submission of the nomination.
Attn: Agatha Podgorski, Culinary Tourism Alliance, 550 Bayview Avenue, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence are a celebration of success and an opportunity to recognize those who have made significant contributions to Ontario's tourism industry. These awards are jointly presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, and the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance. The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence are divided into three categories: Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence, Tourism Marketing and Travel Media Awards of Excellence, and of course, the Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence.
For more information on the Ontario Tourism Awards and to apply in other categories, visit: ontariotourismsummit.com/awards


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Marlborough, MASS. May 30, 2014 – Faced with the departure of some of its largest employers during the recession, Marlborough's commercial vacancy rate has bounced back more rapidly than in most Commonwealth communities. That is no accident, says MassDevelopment CEO & President Marty Jones, who was the keynote speaker at last night's Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Founders Reception.
"Marlborough should take pride in its openness both to planning and development, a trait all too rare among Commonwealth communities,' Jones said. "On March 17, 2011, a MetroWest Daily News headline blared, 'Fidelity move will leave nearly half of Marlborough's office space empty.' That reads like a tipping point into the economic abyss, but today, just three short years later, Marlborough has a lower vacancy rate than neighboring cities and towns… Through the leadership of the Mayor & Marlborough's City Council the MEDC was empowered to turn the horrible news into something happy."
Close to 50 of Marlborough's most prominent officials, business leaders and commercial real estate brokers gathered at last night's Founders Reception to celebrate a year of rapid economic growth and dramatic vacancy rates decline.
Speaking at the event, MEDC Executive Director Tim Cummings pointed out that last year alone, Marlborough's office vacancy rate fell by a third to 22% from 34% in 2012. Cummings said that over 600,000 sq. ft. of office space was either leased or purchased in 2013, and about a dozen new companies moved into the city.
"The MEDC, along with our state and local partners and city officials, has worked hard over the past year to bring about these major successes,' Cummings said. "More and more companies from around the state and country are seeing Marlborough for the uniquely-positioned, business-friendly community that it is. And judging by the number of company relocation announcements and commercial real estate transactions that have already occurred this year, I am confident that our work will continue to produce great results."
Last year, with the support of MassDevelopment, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Boston issued a report that prompted a series of public visioning sessions aimed at developing a comprehensive action plan for the revitalization of Marlborough's downtown. As a result, the Downtown Marlborough Working Group, comprised of MEDC and city officials, business owners and local residents, is set to bring about substantial zoning changes to the area as early as next month.
"The leadership of Mayor Vigeant, the MEDC, and the private sector have helped transform the Marlborough economy," Jones said. "Business representatives and residents deserve great credit for working with the Urban Land Institute and MassDevelopment, which looks forward to extending its partnership to help to bring even more businesses and jobs to Marlborough."
The final meeting, after which the downtown Marlborough committee will hand its final recommendations over to the City Council, is scheduled for 5:30pm on June 5th at Memorial Hall.
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Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state chartered economic development corporation for the City of Marlborough, MA and represents a public-private partnership for planning. MEDC works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth and community revitalization and development. For a complete overview of MEDC, go to www.MarlboroughEDC.com.
Lora Markova
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Viral Implosion - chapter five
So far all events have occurred on a case-by-case basis, nurtured by the serendipity of power in the right places. Mike Freedman had been watching with increasing enthusiasm as they unfolded. As Chairman of the Board for IBN, he had a comfortable viewpoint. But can things continue unguided? Mike suspected not; too many options could play out.
The only way to ensure that things continue in the right direction is to consolidate the controlling factions. Mike made a list of all the powerful people who could keep things going in the right direction – generals, CEOs, PAC leaders, media moguls, right-wing senators. It was a long list, so he then thinned it out by those people who could lead the others in a particular cadre. That came to twenty-three individuals. These would constitute the central force to guide the world behind the curtains. Although he named the group The Magi, it was not to be a meeting-and-votes type of organization; instead, they would all be aware of their mutual ambitions and influences while sharing information, suggestions, and actions. All planning would be the results of casual conversations between two to five people at a time, with others pulled in when needed. Mike saw it as more choreography than control.
With the current situation, there were a lot of people looking for relief from welfare, federal programs and charity. The rolls had to be thinned through attrition.
Health insurance cannot be mandatory; its cost had to be increased, so lower classes would not afford it. Hospitals, ambulance services and doctors were given the right to refuse care to anyone who is uninsured. Prescription drug prices were also increased, keeping them available only to the wealthy. Manufacturers of over-the-counter medications were subsidized to limit production and allowed to raise cost according to the supply and demand curve. This was a little trick they learned from OPEC. The small emergency services satellites rapidly went out of business with no financing other than the insurance companies and no major equipment on site. Low-income women could not get prenatal care and had to give birth in their homes, as in olden days. And as in olden days, the frequency of still births, infants dying before their first birthday and mothers dying in childbirth increased proportionately. Children born outside of the hospital had to be registered within a week of birth to get a birth certificate and a social security number. This way they could still be tracked. Anyone found without a social security number, child, youth or adult, was automatically deported to Mexico.
FEMA was shut down. When natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes or tsunamis occurred, there was no federal bailout. The victims had to cope by themselves with the circumstances. Courts refused to hear any lawsuits against insurance companies, claiming full dockets for "real crimes". Other assistance services such as Red Cross no longer received any federal funds; they had to rely on contributions alone to keep helping out, and corporations were no longer adding to those coffers. As small businesses started starving, donations were one of the first things removed from their budgets.
The food stamp and HEAT programs were closed down. All mortgages were reassessed by the banks. If a family's financial circumstances had reversed, the house was foreclosed. These acts encouraged more and more families to merge into one household. It was no longer unusual to find two sets of bunk beds in every bedroom. People with no family to turn to formed cooperatives to share expenses. If a person in a cooperative lost his or her job, s/he was summarily kicked out. In family situations, the old, infirm, pregnant and jobless were kept at home and paid their way by doing chores around the house while the others worked.
Supplemental Security Income cases were reassessed then cancelled under one determination or another. Then SSI was disbanded. Social Security Disability cases were also reassessed, but usually there was no change in one's status. However, SSD new cases were virtually impossible to attain; the cost of proof was in the applicant's hands despite the escalating medical costs, and lawyers refused to take on the cases as they became more and more difficult to win. Since anyone on SSD automatically went onto Social Security regular rolls at the age of 65, the number of SSD enrollees was systematically dropping each year.
Social Security itself was still sacrosanct; abolishing that would be hard to hide. But the annual cost of living raise was easily cancelled in economic hard times, and the insurance premium was increased every year. So rather than a fixed income this became a shrinking income.
People already on pensions learned that the pension fund would no longer cover any medical benefits.
Abandoned houses and apartment buildings became collection centers for the homeless and the sick.
Public transportation was another issue that had to be addressed. As unemployment soared, and gas prices grew even faster, automobile travel would curtail itself. But the corporations still had to get their workers in to the jobs. It was decided to sell public transportation to local corporations.
Bus routes were redesigned to take commuters to and from work, since their living situations were consolidating. You needed a company ID card to board, but you still had to pay to get to and from work. On weekends these buses were available to anyone wanting to get to shopping areas, again for a fee.
Subways were maintained in the larger cities, but the cost of a ride was ten dollars. If there were more than one corporation in the area, one took over buses and another took over subways.
Trains covered vast areas and so it was more difficult to assign them to a single company. Instead the country was broken up into zones. Companies were set up with the sole purpose of managing trains in a single zone. Passenger and product trains were combined, so a commute could take much longer than in the past.
Taxi medallions were rescinded. Instead, private taxis were arranged by each company to transport its executives to meetings, airports, and branches.
Air travel had already become dangerous and expensive. But it was still necessary for global companies to continue business. Jumbo airliners were grounded, in favor of smaller airliners owned and managed by each company. The National Guard was utilized to handle security, as it was in bus, subway and train terminals. The FAA became another federal albatross which was closed down along with the DOT and TSA.
Water travel adjusted in much the same way. Ships which could transport goods, whether down river, across large lakes and bays, or oceanic, were commissioned by corporations. Pleasure cruises were dangerous and expensive; the travel industry faltered as federal regulations closed the grip on them.
The general market was rife with unemployed and low-income families, so fast-food chains were the major eateries. Posh restaurants were still the favorite meeting places for executives. Family restaurants, however, could not find customers, and they slowly started to close their doors. Family entertainment tended to public beaches and small theme parks where the cost was minimal.
Professional sports tickets were beyond the average citizen's wallet, so stadiums often were only half full. Professional teams had to depend more on advertising revenue from television and Internet broadcasters. This was insufficient for most pro teams, so salaries started to shrink, and contracts were killed to keep teams alive.
China demanded that the United States keep paying back its loans, but Congress would have none of that. Instead, all American corporations pulled out of China, despite the lower costs for labor. The same stance was held with India. The United Kingdom followed suit. As a result, Asian countries were left to build their own industries. Instead of a trade deficit on either side there was no trade at all. The European Community solidified under mutual need to function like a single country. Each country or coalition strove for autonomy. The hardest hit was Africa, where most countries never got a good foothold to begin with. The strongest was South Africa, which had moved into the twentieth century already. The rest of Africa had to revert to ancient ways of life, which led to ancient warlords and tribal contests.
Corporations started looking at their expanses of sites to find a better approach. With labor in other countries no longer available, they needed to reassess their holdings. Certainly there were plenty of people available who were looking for work. But the corporations were averse to maintaining high living costs. Plants along the populous east and west coasts were closed cautiously and slowly. During the change in living styles there was a lot to watch and evaluate before making corporate changes. Sites in the Midwest were chosen; housing and basic shopping were supplied to the workers imported for construction. When construction was complete, these workers were ousted and the housing and shops offered to the people who would be employees of the plant.
All of this had to be carefully spun through the media to prevent riots and revolution. People were told that jobs were coming home, but these jobs would be shuttled to the neediest areas of the country. "Spin doctors" had become the highest paid journalists in the media community.
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The Third Sunday in Lent March 3, 2018 "The Devil Hates the Gospel" Luke 11:14-28 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So … Continue reading
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Lambs at Pasture for Oculi — The Third Sunday of Lent and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key The repetitive nature of Lambs at Pasture aids in familiarity and memorization of key passages. This is … Continue reading
Luther's Notes on the Gospel: Third Sunday in Lent: Oculi – Triumph over Satan: Jesus Casts Out A Demon
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This was the moment an air ambulance landed at Barnsley FC's Oakwell Stadium after a man fell seriously ill before the match against Burton Albion was due to begin.
This afternoon's clash was postponed following the emergency and people have been sending the man their best wishes.
Barnsley FC tweeted this afternoon: "Due to the circumstances the match has been postponed. Barnsley Football Club will look to provide further update when appropriate to do so."
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough said: "First and foremost everyone at Burton Albion hopes the gentleman is OK and, in the scheme of it, football doesn't matter."
Richard Woodward, who shared this video of the air ambulance at the stadium, was among many fans sending the man their best wishes online.
The man was airlifted to hospital. His condition is not known at this stage.
Barnsley FC has sent the man the club's best wishes and praised emergency services and fans for their response.


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I propose this law of system personality:
Put a system in a box and it becomes a thing. Give a thing a name and it becomes a product. Give a product a brand/atmosphere and it gains a personality.
I propose this law of system personality:
Put a system in a box and it becomes a thing. Give a thing a name and it becomes a product. Give a product a brand/atmosphere and it gains a personality.
boagworld http://www.examprofessor.com/404 is particularly bad as it makes the visitor feel as if they have made a mistake :/
aral I find I go in similar "abstraction loops" for many things. Start off basic → try out an abstraction → try out a higher abstraction → and another → get tired of abstractions, return to the original/something similar. The process always informs me in useful ways, however horrible the intermediate results are ;)
laurakalbag they add significant value to conversations, as they provide a recognisable visual indication of who is speaking and where each comment starts/ends. I am inclined against comments, but would recommend having avatars if you do :)
Yay! New ScribbleMovie update with some of the icons I put together!
I made a little #indieweb icon set based around a simple house metaphor: https://github.com/barnabywalters/indieweb-icons
@laurakalbag aral me too :) Having a blast learning SVG. What else is NYE for, after all ;)
Anna Debenham thanks for the recommendation, I never know where to start when I want to improve my #design skills
Aaron Parecki funny you should mention that, I've been making a little indieweb-oriented icon set. Not public yet, I'll drop it on GH this morning
I absolutely love Averia, and use it all over my personal website. I think it is a wonderful idea, brilliantly executed. The result is surprisingly readable, and the slight "erosion" effect reminds me a lot of very early type. Many thanks for making these fonts and licensing them so freely :)
GREAT to hear @malarkey and Anna Debenham are doing a web business podcast next year! http://24ways.org/2012/monkey-business/
Are there any indiewebcamp designers who could make some little icon graphics for IndieWeb Reply? Would be a great way to contribute and highly appreciated!
Brennan Novak hey, you did better than @zeldman. There's nary an hcard on his personal site :/ http://identengine.com/api/identities/http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fzeldman/profiles/
Jack Way time goes left to right, so prev before next. I wonder if it's the other way round for rtol languages
@brad_frost @anna_debenham sees fridge. Looks for toaster.
Brennan Novak the naked HTML week is up, so I'm adding little tweaks and fixes back in gradually. I'd be interested in feedback about the typeface. It's Averia.


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Unsere Autor(inn)en und Herausgeber(innen)
Peter Moll
Peter Moll, Ph.D. works as an independent science consultant specializing in stakeholder-management. He was CEO of a consultancy and of an urban development group. His academic education is in the humanities and social sciences, his Ph.D. is in environmental sciences. He is currently preparing for "habilitation" at the University of Bremen.
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|Archived February 20, 2019
St. Petersburg Field Center Participates in Florida Oceans Day 2001
The St. Petersburg Field Center (SPFC) was pleased to participate for the second year in the Florida Oceans Day 2001 exhibit held at the State Capitol Rotunda in Tallahassee on April 5th. The Oceans Day exhibit is an opportunity for State universities with marine science departments and for other institutions involved in the marine sciences to promote marine research, education, and commerce issues concerning Florida's coastline.
The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), housed on the University of South Florida (USF) campus in St. Petersburg, and the Florida Ocean Alliance host the event. Because of its close ties with the USF College of Marine Science and FIO, the USGS was invited to participate as a Federal partner in the State effort. John Ogden and FIO members assisted in the logistics of the day. Laurinda Frye and Betsy Boynton (SPFC) provided graphics for the exhibit. Don Hickey (SPFC) contributed coral samples for display. Helen Gibbons from the Menlo Park Field Center contributed Coastal and Marine Geology Program postcards for distribution.
Lisa Robbins and Dennis Krohn represented the SPFC. Jane Eggleston from the Tallahassee WRD office joined our group to provide hydrology expertise on coastal issues. Approximately 300 people ranging from tourists and teachers to aides to legislators and lobbyists visited the USGS booth. Visitors were interested in the types of research conducted at the SPFC, and several Tallahassee-based reporters stopped by to inquire about Center activities. The exhibit was followed by a delicious seafood reception for legislators and participants that was sponsored by the Mote Marine Laboratory.
in this issue:
cover story:
Oceanographic Instrument Recovery
Florida Oceans Day 2001
Oceanology International Americas
Amy Farris: Physics Honors Day
Gaye Farris New President of NAGC
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Vinnie Jones Charged for Bar Fight Brawl in South Dakota
Last week, movie star and football (thats soccer to you yanks) player Vinnie Jones started a brawl in a South Dakota bar with two of the patrons. Jones, who was intoxicated at the time of the fight, was waiting for a pool table being used by locals Juan Barrera and Jesse Bickett. During the altercation, which was allegedly started by Jones, Jones was smashed in the face with a beer glass by Bickett. Undeterred by the blood streaming from his face, Jones continued to beat the hell out of Barrera.
Think of any of the multiple scenes in a Guy Ritchie movie where Jones beats the hell out of some poor hooligan. Now apply that image of the snarling and enraged Jones to the real world.
Currently, Jones has been charged with three counts of simple assault. If Jones is found guilty of all three, he could face up to $2000 in fines and a year in jail. There has been no word from Jones criminal defense representation or if the Barrera and Bickett plan to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Floyd Mayweather Jr Has Bling Stolen From His Crib
Poor Floyd Mayweather Jr. While the undefeated boxer was out, a brazen gentleman decked out like the Unabomber broke into his Las Vegas home and stole his bling. Right from his crib! What kind of world are we living in when a man's $7 million dollar jewelry (compensating for something? just sayin'…) is not safe from some hooligan?
The Las Vegas Police are now hoping that someone will recognize the perp (see above still from a security cam) and help put him behind bars.
A-Rod Divorce Litigation Continues with Prenup Pitch
A-Rod plans to hold his wife Cynthia to their prenup arrangement, which is said to be heavily in Alexander's favor, and calls the allegations of infidelity "immaterial and impertinent" to the divorce, though he does not deny that they are true. A-Rod has already said that he will pay child support to their two kids.
A-Rod's Lawyer Requests To Withdraw From Councel
Ira Elegant is a Miami and Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney who has been representing Alex Rodriguez in his divorce proceedings. Elegant has just requested to withdraw from the case, stating that Rodriguez "has more than enough attorneys representing him in this action." Rodriguez picked up two new attorneys, Cynthia Greene and Laura Davis Smith, for his case earlier this week.
Elegant had previously represented Shaquille O'Neal in his divorce.
NFL Star Matt Jones Arrested For Drug Possession in Arkansas
Matt Jones, receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was arrested in Arkansas this morning, July 10th, for possession of a controlled substance.
When police officers approached the vehicle he was sitting in and saw him chopping up and scraping together a white powder with a credit card, he was ordered out of the car. After disregarding the initial order, police drew guns on Jones and at that time Jones complied. A police report also noted Jones stated that the substance was cocaine (a test later proved the statement correct).
Jones was booked into the Washington County Detention Center, along with two other men that were in the car. It is unclear at this time why Jones, who was quarterback for the University of Alabama, is in the state.


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This article is sponsored by CoCo Key Water Resort. Located just 12 miles from downtown Philadelphia, CoCo Key is a fun, affordable and convenient day trip or weekend escape. To learn more visit Mtlaurelcocokey.com.
As a stormy spring quickly melts into a blazing summer, it can be hard for Philly families to find the ideal family getaway that's fun, cool and affordable.
Luckily, there's CoCo Key Water Resort. Located just over the Delaware River, a mere 12 miles from downtown Philadelphia, CoCo Key Water Resort is the perfect action-packed day trip, weekend getaway or birthday party destination for your entire brood.
Open seven days a week, this 55,000 sq. ft. indoor water park offers Key West-style adventure. Set to a constant 84 degrees, you'll love the balmy temperatures, and the whole family will let loose on the nearly 1,000 feet of water sliding fun. From the four-story high Shark Slam to the tubing fun of Barracuda Blast, there's never a shortage of adrenaline-charged rides.
But that's not all. Kids can take a break from all the sliding thanks to jungle gyms, lazy rivers, pool basketball and even classic arcade games, while parents can unwind in the adults only indoor/outdoor spa.
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I had an epic migraine today. It started out as annoying background pain, but later came on at full force. Even barfing didn't end it. I took some Advil and lay down for a while. It has finally ended for the most part, now that the day is over and night is well underway.
This afternoon was stressful, but informative. I watched Planet Earth, the version narrated by David Attenborough. I really get into that particular documentary series. I deliberately leave when the polar bear is starving and tries desperately to snare a walrus, only to get gored several times and still die from starvation. It's so sad. Even though I had to stop watching Lost because that polar bear scared the shit out of me.
My cat is being extra adorable today. When I think back to what she looked like when I picked her up from the Humane Society, it's hard to believe she's the same cat. She was being abused by the other cats there, and a woman at the VA who volunteered there told me about her. They had them all in an open pen and they weren't letting her eat. She had been crying so much she had tear stains on her face. She was so timid and tiny and her fur was coming out.
When I got there, she was curled up in a ball in a corner. I reached in and picked her up. She didn't really respond. She just lay in my arms. I put her in the carrier I'd purchased on my way there, and took her home. I set up her litter, food, and water, and then just pet her and talked to her. That first night, she slept on my pillow beside me.
She's bigger now, and her coat is thick and shiny. The tear stains washed right off and haven't returned. She's also quite demanding, and won't hesitate to tell me off if I get sidetracked when fetching her a treat. In other words, she's normal and delightful. It's been 3 years now this very month since she came home. I love her.


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Elevated Liver Enzymes and Alcohol
Your liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of your abdominal cavity, just beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach. It is a dark reddish-brown color and weighs approximately 3 lbs. At any given time, the liver has about 13 percent of the body's total blood supply in it. The organ helps to regulate most chemical levels, breaks down fats and processes blood. According to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, the liver performs more than 500 vital functions in the body.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Liver Enzymes
Four different liver enzymes are measured on most routine laboratory tests, according to Melissa Palmer, M.D., author of "Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease." These enzymes include aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyl transferase. The first two are known together as transaminases, and the second two are known together as cholestatic liver enzymes. Elevations in any of these enzymes can indicate the presence of liver disease. Elevations of the transaminases can occur with alcoholic liver disease and fatty liver, conditions that can result from excessive alcohol intake. Elevations of the cholestatic liver enzymes can also occur with alcoholic liver disease.
Alcohol's Effects on Enzyme Secretion
The liver is one of the largest and most complex organs in the body. It is the chief organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol and is especially vulnerable to alcohol related injuries. According to the January 2005 issue of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's "Alcohol Alert," as little as three drinks at one time can have toxic effects on the liver when combined with over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen. As alcohol is broken down inside the liver, it releases a number of potentially dangerous byproducts that may damage the liver more than the alcohol itself, according to an article written by Dr. Jacqueline Maher and published in "Alcohol Health and Research World." Each of these toxins plays a role in the damage of the liver and the subsequent release of enzymes from the cells.
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis is usually preceded by a fatty liver, followed by alcoholic hepatitis and subsequently liver cirrhosis. Up to 70 percent of individuals who suffer from alcohol hepatitis may go on to develop cirrhosis if the drinking does not stop, according to the January 2005 issue of "Alcohol Alert." The number of liver enzymes that are secreted from the cells in a liver with alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis is significantly higher than liver enzymes levels in individuals who suffer from fatty liver secondary to alcohol intake. Other factors that influence the development of fatty liver and alcohol hepatitis include ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender, age, income and family history of drinking problems.
Amount of Alcohol Consumption
Heavy drinking for as little as just a few days can lead to fatty liver, the earliest stages of alcoholic liver disease. This condition, however, can be reversed when the drinking stops. Longer periods of alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver which results in higher levels of liver enzymes in the blood. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, the amount of alcohol it takes to damage the liver and increase liver enzymes will vary between people. Women who consume two to three drinks per day and men who consume three to four drinks per day increase their risk of liver damage and cirrhosis.
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford: Anatomy and Function of the Liver
- LiverDisease.com: Liver Enzymes
- "Alcohol Alert"; Alcoholic Liver Disease; January 2005
- "Alcohol Health and Research World"; Exploring Alcohol's Effects on Liver Function; Jacqueline J. Maher, M.D.; 1997
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Cirrhosis
- Alcohol image by Sergey Yakovenko from Fotolia.com


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Interview with Corey Grant of Green Vegan Media
We met up with Corey, of Green Vegan Media, back in December while we were sleeping on her couch in Boston. We've both actually known Corey for a while! :)
I first met Corey a few years ago while I was working, and she was volunteering, at the New England Anti-Vivisection Society. Since then we've been a part of a core group of empowered, entrepreneurial, and vegan women who get together once a month to talk about all of our endeavors (oh man, I miss that group since being on the road!). And one of Ethan's closest friends, and co-worker at the audio studio, happens to be Corey's boyfriend. So Ethan and I were indirectly connected well before we even knew each other. Who knew?!
Anywho, Corey started her very own veg-focused media business just a few months back. Check out our interview with Corey and don't miss the outtakes at the end. We totally had the giggles. It was amazing! :)
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A Noble Mission to Turn Parking Lots into "Solar Groves"
Architect Bob Noble was the CEO of San Diego's Tucker Sadler firm when Kyocera America asked if he would consider designing a "solar carport" for its San Diego headquarters, using photovoltaic solar panels made by Kyocera.
The request might have been a non-starter at any other venerable, 50-year-old firm. Solar carports, after all, have been done before. And Tucker Sadler is known for its work on major projects, such as the recent expansion of the San Diego Convention Center, the Christina Gateway master plan in Wilmington, DE, and the storefront, entry, and interiors for Barneys New York in New York City.
But Noble has long been a passionate advocate for sustainable design. When I first met him 15 years ago, he was the founding CEO of Gridcore International, a venture making fiberboard-like structural panels from shredded U.S. currency and recycled cardboard. So he jumped at Kyocera's proposal.
"For me it was an exciting opportunity," Noble says, rattling off his experience and credentials faster than I could write. I looked at him, exasperated, and he said, "Let's just say I'm an eco-preneur."
The result proved to be something of a revelation for Noble, who saw that parking lots represented an enormous opportunity for developing solar structures.
"Parking lots are big, hot, urban heat islands," Noble says, working himself into another rapid-fire fusillade. "They're bad for landscaping, bad for water drainage. They are the wasteland that you have to go through to get to a building."
Instead, Noble argues that parking lots should be the giant canvas for integrating renewable energy technology with architecture and sustainable building design. He argues they are far better suited for solar arrays than the rooftops of commercial buildings, which are dominated by housings for mechanical equipment and worries about waterproof membranes. As a recently recruited San Diego Xconomist, Noble also will be making such argument on our forum.
Solar arrays like the "solar grove" that Noble created for Kyocera parking lot and at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., generate electricity above and shade the space below.
"Solar panels are inefficient, so you need very large areas," Noble says. "All you have to do is look out the window of any office building and you can see where the space is. It's in parking lots and rooftop parking structures. That's where the opportunity is and that's where the benefit is."
For Noble, Kyocera's solar grove became a springboard. He founded Envision Solar in 2005 as a firm that integrates photovoltaic panel installations with real estate development, planning and construction. "The solar part of solar parking lots, I would say is only about 1 percent of the headaches. These are building projects—and you have to bring in architects, engineers, building contractors, electrical contractors, and most solar installers don't have a clue."
Envision Solar generated about $3 million in revenue this year, overseeing solar installations in a variety of parking lots, including ResMed's headquarters in suburban San Diego, UC San Diego, and St. Mary's Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. As the chief visionary, Noble sees similar arrays in the parking lots of shopping malls, zoos and sports stadiums, and he's projecting revenue of about $25 million in 2009. Beyond that, he sees solar arrays shaped like mouse ears in the parking lots surrounding Disneyland and solar groves emblazoned with trademark stars around the Dallas Cowboys' new football stadium.
"Solar installers don't do designs like this," Noble says of Envisions Solar's projects. "These are objects of beauty and now they're part of the palette that urban designers have to express our cultural values."
In this way, Noble argues that installing a solar grove in a parking lot is the best way a big company can demonstrate its commitment to renewable energy and to mitigate global warming. "This is solar you can see," Noble says. "We call it 'the green halo effect' and this is certainly what Kyocera has experienced."
Noble also has developed solar-powered modules that can be shipped in two cargo containers and erected on site for sustainable housing, clinics, and schools in remote areas of Africa's Cote d'Ivoire and the Togolese Republic. The firm also offers its solar module designs to U.S. homeowners as Lifepods, Lifeports and other projects—part of what Noble calls a solar cottage industry. These modular solar projects also have been featured on the Discovery Channel's television series "Battleground Earth" and "Planet Green."
"I gotta tell you," Noble says, "Anything we build, it seems like it ends up on the Discovery Channel."
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3 responses to "A Noble Mission to Turn Parking Lots into "Solar Groves""
I have seen the Kyrocera parking lot and
it looks like a good start.
I always try to park my car in the shade. So this has 2 benefits.
And the stronger the sun the greater both benefits.
I think that using parking structures for solar farming is a great use of existing resources. I live in the southwest where there is a lot of sunshine and can envision several design choices for both single level and multi-story structures.


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American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) reported third-quarter financial results after markets closed on Wednesday. Many expected Amex to be hurting this quarter because this would by the first period that the company reported without its Costco portfolio. However, Amex shocked investors and analysts alike blowing the earnings estimate out of the water.
The company posted $1.20 in earnings per share (EPS) on $7.77 billion in revenue, versus consensus estimates from Thomson Reuters that called for $0.96 in EPS and $7.72 billion in revenue. The same period of last year reportedly had $1.24 in EPS and $8.19 billion in revenue.
As for 2016 full year guidance, Amex expects EPS in the range of $5.90 to $6.00, which compares to the consensus estimate of $5.51 per share.
In terms of its business segments the company reported:
- U.S. Consumer Services reported net income of $401 million, down 26% from a year ago. Total revenues net of interest expense decreased 13% to $2.9 billion, from $3.3 billion.
- International Consumer and Network Services reported net income of $155 million, up 1% from $154 million a year ago. Total revenues net of interest expense were $1.4 billion, up 5% (up 7% FX-adjusted) from $1.3 billion.
- Global Commercial Services reported net income of $466 million, unchanged from last year. The year-ago period included Costco-related revenues, provisions and expenses. Total revenues net of interest expense were $2.4 billion, unchanged as well.
- Global Merchant Services reported net income of $359 million, down 10% from $397 million a year ago. The year-ago period included Costco-related revenues. Total revenues net of interest expense were $1.1 billion, down 6% from $1.2 billion.
Kenneth I. Chenault, board chair and chief executive, commented:
Strong operating discipline and credit quality helped to keep us ahead of the 2016 financial outlook that we first provided at the beginning of the year. While reported revenues were down 5 percent, we saw underlying revenue growth of 5 percent after adjusting for the absence of Costco-related business this quarter – slightly faster than comparable second-quarter levels. Adjusted billed business was up 7 percent, adjusted loan growth remained healthy and net card fees rose 10 percent, reflecting strong performance across our premium card portfolios.
Shares closed Wednesday up 2% at $61.25, with a consensus analyst price target of $67.18 and a 52-week trading range of $50.27 to $77.61. Following the release of the earnings report, the stock was up 4% at $63.75 in the after-hours trading session.


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"You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses."
~Zig Ziglar
I was browsing Wish, (a shopping app with really cheap prices) and found this beautiful ring. It was a set of two, one was a ring of thorns, and the other was thorns and a rose. I ordered them and three months later, (they come from Asia), they arrived at my door. Yay! Mail that is not a bill is always welcome in my home.
Now, I have really chubby fingers so I didn't think it would fit, but it fits perfectly on my pinky finger. Woot! Currently, I am choosing to wear the one with just the thorns. Here's why. I am in a state of rebuilding myself. I experienced rock bottom this year, and I am digging my way back up and out. I still have rough days, and days I just feel like crying. At times I hide, but now I allow myself to be there for a time, but I don't unpack and live there. Living there doesn't help me grow, and I am growing like a weed, or should I say bush!
This ring is a reminder that I am the thorn right now, prickly at times, but growing into a big bush of stabby things (it is much better than it sounds). Sometimes, I prick myself and I bleed, but I wash it off and move on. Sometimes I prick others and they bleed, I do my best to make amends and we move on. As the bush grows, the thorns and sharp ends become covered with vibrant green leaves that eventually grow beautiful flowers, the most loved flowers in the world. Roses.
Life is a journey. Sometimes it's prickly and makes you bleed, and other times it is a beautiful flower that brushes against your skin softly comforting you. Just like the seasons, the rose bush waxes and wanes like we do. Sometimes we are prickly and sometimes we are soft and comforting. No matter what , we always continue to grow, and that is the most important thing.
We must always be growing.


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In this weeks show: Cliff reads an extract from 'Tsunami Kids – Our journey from survival to success; Dorothy talks to listeners who went to "Earlsdon's got Talent"; Sue reads a second extract from a new book "For the Love of Radio 4" and Dave reports on the Mother Goose pantomime. All this plus the usual mix of news, sport, what's on, outlook for living and postbag.
Show Editor: Nigel
Presenters: Sue & Stella
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Turkey has dismissed over 900 public sector officials in the latest wave of the purge that has followed last year's failed coup, according to an emergency decree published in the official gazette Friday.
Over 140,000 people have been sacked or suspended from their jobs since July 2016 over alleged links to US-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused of ordering the attempted coup. Gulen denies the charges.
More than 50,000 people including journalists have been arrested under the state of emergency imposed last year in a crackdown that has caused international concern.
A total of 928 people were sacked in the latest decree, including civil servants working in the defence, foreign and interior ministries as well as military personnel.
Turkish authorities also stripped 10 retired brigadier generals of their rank, according to the decree.
But the decree said 57 civil servants and military personnel returned to their jobs including 28 officials from the justice ministry and related institutions.
Six organisations including three media outlets in the southeast were shut down including Dicle Media News Agency based in the Kurdish-majority city of Diyarbakir.
Dozens of media outlets including newspapers and broadcasters have been closed down since July.
A second decree tied Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) to the president — previously linked to the prime ministry — while the presidency would head a new body called the National Intelligence Coordination Board (MIKK).
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authorisation would be needed for the MIT head to be investigated, according to the decree.
The president would also need to approve any request made for the MIT chief, currently Hakan Fidan, to act as a witness in court.
The move appears to be part of the measures taken to implement changes approved in the April referendum on expanding Erdogan's powers to create an executive presidency.
Most of the reform measures are due to come into effect after the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Critics have accused the government of using the state of emergency to crack down on all forms of opposition. But Turkish authorities insist that it is necessary to ensure Turkey's security from multiple threats it faces from Gulen and Kurdish militants.


text: smu 29 Report post Posted March 11, 2018 On 3/8/2018 at 8:56 PM, Playmakersedge said: Hi . Oh grade 8 bolts at four or six in the rear and four in the front of the holder is overkill in reality. Far stronger then how blade holders are being fastened by the factory. What I showed in the drawing was just a visual aid to see what principal I am applying. There is a loss of written compared to spoken word. These are things I am going to fabricate. I am not capable of writing every detail with the clarity necessary for you guys to see what's going to go between my brain and my hands . There is no need for bushings because the sheer load has plenty of support from the side that's low . Also too there is going to be a mold made from masking tape with every thing in situ once all the adjustments are made . Fiberglass resin with black pigment is pourd in . What I see in my mind will absolutely work . Having adjustments in both skates gives the opportunity to adjust height so the hips/ pelvis are level. Once this is complete the skates will look like they came like that . Lmk if you would like me to build these . I need the skates with the blade holders removed. I'm not offering for any financial gains . Simply to help you guys out . Just materials is all I'm expecting. I like doing these kind of things. Thanks very much for you offer, but what I decided to do as a stop gap measure was to use the t-bolt system and since I have moved the holders medially already I will just use wedges 1/8", 1/4" or whatever it may take. It will be a quick change on the end of the bench if I have the right screw driver and the can experiment until thing feel right. You method looked good, perhaps I will be going that way if my intended way does not work. Nothing lost, I can only see a gain with the outside lateral posting and I feel from my very first try with outside posting my "expert" at the time used 3 mm to start off and it worked well, I am sure I need more than that now. Cheers - Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites