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Royal hoax nurse inquest next week
The inquest into a nurse from Bristol found dead after answering a hoax call for the Duchess of Cambridge while she was in hospital for acute morning sickness will be held next week.
Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead in her staff housing shortly after she was tricked into revealing details of Kate's stay at London's King Edward VII Hospital.
Mother-of-two Mrs Saldanha was the first nurse to answer a call by Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian, who pretended to be the Queen and Prince Philip for an on-air prank.
She passed them on to a second nurse on Kate's ward, who was duped into giving out details of her medical condition.
Mrs Saldanha's body was found hanging on December 7 2012 - three days after she took the call.
Her inquest has faced repeated delays, but Westminster Council announced on Wednesday that her inquest will be held at the Royal Courts of Justice on September 11 and 12.
The two presenters are not expected to give evidence at the hearing.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
On the Quilting Front . . .
Like many of you mentioned, one of the best things about weekends is having time to quilt. I didn't have that on my "bests" list, though, because (1) I quilt whether it's the weekend or not, and (2) it's a little like saying one of the best things about weekends is breathing, right?! Ha!
But I thought I'd show you that I DID do some quilting this weekend. Except for a label, I've finished my Christmas version of the Paganini Schnibbles quilt--
Not, maybe, the best quilt photo ever, but I had a hard time photographing it because of its size--it's surprisingly larger than I would have expected. In hindsight, I probably should have gotten up on a step ladder and taken a shot down on it, but I didn't realize how it came out until I uploaded the photos just a little while ago. Here's a close up of one of the wreaths:
Adding all the buttons for berries was one of the most time consuming parts but I like the way it turned out with them, so I think it was worth it.
The other little project I worked on was the first block of the Layer Cake Quilt Along hosted by Moose on the Porch. I'm using a Wee Woodland layer cake by Keiki for this one.
Finally, remember that Charm Pack Quilt Along that Freckled Whimsy hosted? There's an icon for it there in my side bar. Well, way back in August or something like that, I finished the center of the quilt but I wanted to add pieced borders and make it large enough for my king size bed, so I pulled that out today. I had used Kate Spain's 12 Days of Christmas fabric, so I got out the rest of my 12 Days fabric and got going on it. Nothing to show you yet because most of what I did today was plan and cut fabric, but I hope to be done with the piecing before too long. I'd really love to get it quilted and on my bed for Christmas this year.
By the way, I kind of enjoyed having a day with 25 hours in it! It seemed like I got a lot more done. How about you? Did you get to quilt this weekend?
Posted by Kim at 12:02 AM
7 comments:
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
Love your Christmas version of Paganini! You've been pretty productive :-)
- November 8, 2010 at 4:30 AM
- Angie said...
That is the most adorable Christmas quilt, Kim!! I LOVE it!!
- November 8, 2010 at 5:08 AM
- Tiffaney said...
I just love your Christmas Paganini.
- November 8, 2010 at 5:29 AM
- Brenda said...
I absolutely love this quilt. What a great Christmas quilt.
- November 8, 2010 at 6:43 AM
- Nicole said...
Your Paganini quilt is one of the best versions ever. I love it!
- November 8, 2010 at 7:02 AM
- Denise in PA said...
Love your take on Paganini! I'm with you - I quilt whether it's the weekend or not - I can just do MORE of it on the weekend and I love that! o:) This weekend, I finished quilting a Christmas gift and worked on my guild Challenge quilt, and pulled fabric for Christmas table runners!
- November 8, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Sinta Renee said...
YOu rock! And I can't wait to see what you did with the Charm along quilt! I love mine:) but I am sure that yours will be spectacular!
- November 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory has again been suspended by the NFL, this time for a year.
Gregory, 24, will serve a one-year suspension without pay for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse for a third time.
Gregory recently spent time in a rehab facility for previous violations of the substance abuse policy that earned him two suspensions totaling 14 games.
The suspension begins immediately and makes Gregory unavailable for the Cowboys this postseason. The Cowboys are the No. 1 seed in the NFC and will next play Jan. 15.
Without another violation, Gregory may be available for next postseason.
Gregory completed his latest suspension a couple of weeks ago and joined the team on the field for the first time during the week 16 win over the Detroit Lions.
The defensive end got off to a slow start with two tackles against the Lions, but in the regular season finale against the Eagles had six tackles and an assist on a sack.
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New Jersey is suing eight members of the family that founded opioid drug maker Purdue Pharma over the lethal toll of the drugs.
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced the suit Thursday. He says the Sackler family wasn't satisfied with "merely raking in" millions of dollars and instead wanted billions.
Messages have been left with the family's spokespeople. They've denied wrongdoing in response to other states' claims.
New Jersey is at least the 11th state to take legal action against one or more family members over the toll of opioids. Several states have announced allegations against the family in the past month.
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Initial planning began more than ten years ago, with building work starting in the autumn of 2013. The topping-out ceremony was on 12 May 2015, while the first productive crash test was conducted on 30 September 2016.
Minister President of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann said "The automotive industry is currently experiencing the most radical upheaval in its history. The companies are working to invent the automobile all over again. The car of the future will form part of a digitally networked mobility system and, as such, will drive autonomously and with zero emissions. But for all this, one thing will remain the same: the need of customers for safety. Daimler AG's new Vehicle Safety Technology Centre underscores the tremendous importance that the company gives to the issue of vehicle safety.
Prof Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, explained "The close integration of research, development, planning and production at the Sindelfingen site will ensure improvements in both efficiency and the speed of innovation. The generously proportioned building and extensive testing facilities we have here will ensure that Mercedes-Benz can in future continue to set the pace for the global automotive industry."
At the Centre, around 900 crash tests can be carried out each year. There is also capacity for around 1700 sled tests per year.
The column-free area of the crash hall measures 90 metres by 90 metres. The longest crash-test run is over 200 m in length. More than 7000 tonnes of steel were used, while the 36,000 cubic metres of concrete used may be visualised as an approx. 40 kilometre long queue of concrete mixer trucks.


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AIMS Materials Science, 2018, 5(5): 902-915. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2018.5.902
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Densification behaviour of sintered aluminum composites during hot deformation
1 Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Physics, Faculty of Science, Technology & Environment, The University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, PO Box 1168, Suva, FIJI
2 Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Physics, Faculty of Science, Technology & Environment, The University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, PO Box 1168, Suva, FIJI
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Current Retail: $390.00-$425.00
Historic Range: $252.00-$425.00
Reviewers Paid: $235.00-$330.00
|1 lb 2 oz / 490 g
|1 lb 3 oz / 525 g
|1 lb 5 oz / 560 g
|Fill weight
|8 oz / 255 g
|9 oz / 275 g
|10 oz / 295 g
|4 in / 9.5 cm
|4 in / 9.5 cm
|4 in / 9.5 cm
|Temperature rating
|850 fill-power down
|850 fill-power down
|850 fill-power down
|Max user height
|5 ft 6 in / 165 cm
|6 ft 0 in / 180 cm
|6 ft 6 in / 200 cm
|Shoulder girth
|59 in / 152 cm
|59 in / 152 cm
|60 in / 152 cm
|Hip girth
|51 in / 130 cm
|51 in / 130 cm
|52 in / 130 cm
|Foot girth
|38 in / 97 cm
|38 in / 97 cm
|38 in / 97 cm
I put this bag to the test over 22 days in the High…
Source: bought via a "pro deal"
Price Paid: $235 pro deal
I put this bag to the test over 22 days in the High Sierra backcountry. It performed! Warm, comfortable, lightweight: I highly recommend it for your summer adventures.
- Lightweight
- Warm
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Down can shift
I really enjoy sleeping in this bag. I would definitely recommend it for a JMT thru hike or for anyone traveling light in the mountains in the summer. It would work well as a winter bag for many low-elevation regions, but is truly a summer only bag for those sleeping above tree line.
I used this bag down into the high 20s on the Tyndall Plateau and was warm with my normal Patagonia Thermal Weight baselayer top and bottom. I custom ordered my SummerLite with a footbox overfill (an additional 1.5 oz of down added in the footbox) because my feet tend to get cold. My feet were never cold in this bag wearing a midweight hiking sock to sleep.
I toss and turn a lot which makes mummy bags tough; but, I like the light weight and thermal efficiency of mummy cuts, so I deal with it. My tossing (I think) led to a cold spot forming, but the material is so light and translucent that seeing where it is and pushing the down around is pretty easy.
The continuous baffle construction, however, offers a double-edged sword: you can shift down to the top of the bag for cold nights and to the bottom of the bag on milder nights, but down can also move on its own. I ended up shifting almost all of the down to the top, and this helped keep me consistently warm.
The length is true to size — I am 5'8" and the regular length is perfect. The cut of this mummy is pretty narrow, but not confining. I found the fabric very soft and comfortable. After 22 nights, I was still happy to crawl into this bag every night. TRY IT ON IN A SHOP BEFORE YOU BUY!
Side-sleepers: if you sleep on your side in the bag rather than shifting the bag with yourself, you may experience cold spots. Check the shoulder girth if you're ordering without trying on in person (59"-60" for the SummerLite depending on overall size).
Construction & Durability:
This is my third WM bag and for good reason. Western Mountaineering's materials and construction are consistently top-notch. The fabric and stitching held up to 22 nights of use on the trail in Yosemite, Sequoia-Kings Canyon, and the Sierra National Forest this summer. During an afternoon storm, I got into my tent dripping, and the fabric/DWR shed moisture like a dream. The fabric is tightly woven, but never felt clammy, even on mild nights in the 40s.
Packability & Loft:
This bag is pretty lofty, but packs down small. I would set up camp between 4pm and 6pm most nights, take the bag out early, give it a shake, and walk away. When the stars came out, I crawled into a fresh, lofty, warm bag every night. There was no noticeable loss in loft with each subsequent stuffing. Every few days I would lay the bag out in the sun to make sure the down was not retaining excess moisture.
The SummerLite packed easily into a 13L Sea-to-Summit UltraSil Dry Bag with room to spare. I like these because they are fully waterproof and make compression easy without bulky straps.
My SummerLite drying near the Kern River.
This bag is simple. It has a full-length, two-way zipper for custom venting; a full-length draft tube; and a hood drawcord.
Draft tube to seal out the cold
I wish it had an additional draft collar or a face-hole draft tube to seal out cold air, but a hooded baselayer mitigated this. I like that there aren't a bunch of loops, pockets, and extras to weigh it down.
Wide hood opening and fully cinched. I still want a draft collar of some kind.
WM bags come with a nice over-sized cotton storage sack and a durable nylon stuff sack for packing.
I used this bag once in the Ventura County backcountry with lows in the 40s and then for 22 nights on the trail in the High Sierra. Night were mostly in the 30s. Two nights saw temps in the high 20s. Four days saw precipitation, only two of those were considerable. Humidity was mostly low.
P.S. I apologize for my lack of field-use photos. I was too busy being in awe of the natural beauty of the Sierra to shoot too many images of my sleeping bag ;)
Great review, Sebastian! Thanks for taking the time to share your recent experiences with the SummerLite.
3 years ago
Purchased a Western Mountaineering Summerlite as light…
Price Paid: $300
Purchased a Western Mountaineering Summerlite as light bag for backpacking. It is indeed very lightweight and well put together.
But major drawbacks: It is very confining in the torso (I am 5'10", weigh 170) so that my arms only just fit inside. Held up to sunlight the fill is seen to be thin and even missing in places. On two AT backpacking trips of about a week each I was cold at temps in 30-40's, wearing three layers of clothing.
Just spent 7 days on the JMT. Every night was at 10.5…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $320 (on sale)
- VERY lightweight
- Compacts to the size of a cantalope
- Comfortable at 23 degrees
- VERY high quality
- Love the color
- Price
Just spent 7 days on the JMT. Every night was at 10.5 to 11.5 thousand feet. Even at 23 degrees (with frost all over the place!) was quite cozy.
I'm 5'9", 170 lbs, a side sleeper and, was quite comfortable with the fit.
I just can't say enough good things about this bag!
This is the bag, look no further. I read the reviews,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: Retail
This is the bag, look no further.
- Weight
- Warmth
- Stuff size
- Really, you need more?
- Some will say cost, but wish they had ponied up.
I read the reviews, and knew this was the bag, but I had to be sure I suppose...
I ended up returning the MH Mountain Speed 32 for a really bad zipper design. (Even emailed them about the issue. Honestly, who wants to be out in nature with a stuck zipper? There is no way Ueli Steck actually tried this bag on a summit — he would say the same thing.)
We arrived at the trailhead with frost on the ground and temps somewhere around 30°... I pitched my tent in shorts and sandals at midnight (it was 70 degrees when we hit the road) and slept like a baby, in nothing.
Drink some cheap bourbon for a week and buy this bag.
The SummerLite is a great summer bag. It's a little…
Price Paid: $330 (long)
The SummerLite is a great summer bag. It's a little light to be a true three-season bag in Oregon.
I wrote a detailed review of the bag at www.oregontrekker.com
I used the bag for the first time backpacking in northern…
Temperature Rating: 32
I used the bag for the first time backpacking in northern Minnesota in the fall. I decided to bring this bag based on weather forcasts predicting the overnight lows in the mid 40's. The temperature plummeted to the 30's as soon as the sun set, and I wasn't looking forward to testing the bag's rating. By the time I crawled into the bag, my digital temp display was showing 27F. I was expecting to spend a long night shivering in the fetal position. Fortunately, the bag lived up to its rating of 32F, and I didn't get cold during the night. Granted, I wasn't peeling off the layers, but I wasn't cold either.
Pros: conservative temp rating, small pack size and weight.
Cons: none
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- Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, former seat of colonial government. Today the building houses the Museum of the City
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- Return to your hotel and freshen up
- Dinner at the private restaurant Los Naranjos. Located in the heart of Vedado in an expansive 1930s mansion, its Chef Ernesto specializes in fusion style dishes combining Cuban, Italian and Spanish influences. Los Naranjos' ambiance is fun and light, its food wonderful, authentic and fresh, and staff upbeat and attentive. Its a favorite among TripAdvisor reviewers.
- Havana Jazz Festival OPENING GALA (transportation INCLUDED)
Day 3 – Thursday :: Cuban dance, HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
- Greet the day with tasty breakfast served at your hotel
- Morning visit to one of several Cuban dance companies. We'll visit and meet the troupe during their practice performances
- Lunch at Atelier Cocina de Autor la Habana. It is ranked tops by TripAdvisor and the London Guardian. Reviewers describe it as a "best meal in Cuba," with "excellent service and atmosphere." Its entrées are so fresh the menu is handwritten daily. Set in an elegant mansion in Vedado, its chef's specialize in Cuban dishes with a modern flair.
- Return to your hotel and freshen up
- Dinner not included in tour cost. An occasion to sample Havana's stellar private eateries and taste the diversity of the island's distinctive cuisines. We'll provide suggestions for restaurants most popular with Cubans and our travelers
- Havana Jazz Festival Performances, chose among events taking place at several different venues (transportation NOT INCLUDED)
Day 4 – Friday :: Rum, shopping, HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
- Greet the day with tasty breakfast served at your hotel
- Visit the Museum of Rum
- Visit Centro Cultural Antiguos Almacenes de Depósito San José. This marvelous restoration of an old dock warehouse has resulted in a gigantic market fair exhibiting the wares of hundreds of Cuban artists and crafts workers. It's an amazing shopping opportunity for memorable Cuban gifts and souvenirs
- Lunch will be served today at the paladar La Moneda Cubana, a private rooftop eatery in Cathedral Square with a gorgeous view of Old Havana. Its name means Cuban coins. It serves up Cuban cuisine adhering to traditional recipes using seasonal vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and seafood
- Return to your hotel and freshen up. Explore the city with your tourmates and new Cuban friends
- Dinner not included in tour cost. An occasion to sample Havana's stellar private eateries and taste the diversity of the island's distinctive cuisines. We'll provide suggestions for restaurants most popular with Cubans and our travelers
- Havana Jazz Festival Performances, chose among events taking place at several different venues (transportation NOT INCLUDED)
Day 5 – Saturday :: Afrocuba, Hemingway, HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL BANDS
- Greet the day with tasty breakfast served at your hotel
- Visit to Callejón de Hamel, a magical section of Old Havana filled with Afrocuban murals and art
- We're off to visit Finca la Vigía [Lookout Farm] where North America's literary titan Ernest Hemingway spent twenty-one of his most important and productive years adding to the building blocks of English literature. Claimed by both the United States and Cuba as a native son, it was Hemingway himself who declared Cuba to be his true home. His house has been preserved just as it was when he lived in it. You'll see his eclectic personal objects, thousands of books, manuscripts and photographs, as well as some animal trophies he bagged on his safaris to deepest Africa
- Tour highlight. We have a special lunch arranged for you by our friends at Ajiaco paladar [private restaurant]. It's considered the best in Cuba. It's a mandatory dining stop located off the beaten path in the romantic coastal fishing village of Cojímar. Ajiaco is noted for fantastic service, atmosphere and scrumptilicious country Cuban cuisine. All their ingredients are fresh and organic, supplied by nearby private gardens to give every dish a delightfully aromatic flavor you'll never forget
- We'll visit the village of Cojímar, the setting for Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea." Here adoring local fishers cast a bronze bust from old anchors, props and tools. They had no money for new materials. Its inscription reads, "In loving memory of the people of Cojímar to the immortal author of Old Man and the Sea." A plaque below the bust reads: Sculpted with the contributions of the Fishermen Cooperative of Cojímar
- Return to your hotel and freshen up
- Dinner not included in tour cost. An occasion to sample Havana's stellar private eateries and taste the diversity of the island's distinctive cuisines. We'll provide suggestions for restaurants most popular with Cubans and our travelers
- Havana Jazz Festival Performances, chose among events taking place at several different venues (transportation NOT INCLUDED)
Day 6 – Sunday :: Art, history and HAVANA JAZZ FESTIVAL CLOSING FINALE
- Greet the day with tasty breakfast served at your hotel.
- We'll visit Cuba's National Capitol Building, a Latin American architectural treasure. Its size and appearance are similar to Washington's Capitol Building, but the Pantheon in Paris inspired its opulent neoclassical form and art nouveau flourishes. Cuban architects Raúl Otero and Eugenio Rayneri Piedra designed the colossus in 1925, and construction began in 1926 by the U.S. firm Purdy and Henderson. Completed in 1929, it served as the seat of Congress until 1959 when Fidel and fellow rebels chose less bourgeois digs to conduct revolutionary affairs. From 1959 until 2018 the edifice housed the Cuban Academy of Sciences. Over ensuing decades, the Capitolio fell into critical disrepair. In 2010, Eusebio Leal, president of the Office of the Historian began a mammoth and meticulous restoration project. Today the Capitol resumes its role as the legislative center, housing Cuba's National Assembly. Restoration will be complete in November 2019 to mark the 500th birthday of the city of Havana. Chocked full of grand statuary and breathtaking ornamental details, Cuba's Capitol is a "can't miss" visit.
- Later on, we'll examine Cuba's greatest visual masterpieces spanning three centuries at Havana's world class museum of modern art – Palacio de Bellas Artes. It's exhibits display the richness of the island's Spanish, French, Chinese, African and Aboriginal cultural influences. Notable works include those of René Portocarrero and Wilfredo Lam.
- Lunch today: In the heart of Havana city, there's a special paladar called Cuba 54, which is one of the Havana's newest private restaurants.
- This afternoon is for you to explore the city on your own with your tourmates and new Cuban friends.
- Return to your hotel and freshen up
- Farewell group dinner at the acclaimed five star private Restaurante Mediterráneo Havana
- Havana Jazz Festival CLOSING FINALE (transportation INCLUDED)
Day 7 – Monday :: Say goodbye to Cuba – for now
- Greet the day with tasty breakfast served at your hotel
- Check-out of your Havana hotel
- Transfer to José Martí International Airport in Havana for flights home
- We'll miss you and hope you will return soon. In Cuba we say: A true friend remembers the song in your heart when you have forgotten the lyrics
Costs, dates, book now
Tour cost based on double room occupancy (sharing a double room during tour).
Included in Cuba tour package cost
- VIP all-access jazz passes for Jazz Festival events
- Certificate of Legal Cuba Travel ensuring compliance with US regulations
- Flexible tour payment options, you decide payment schedule
- Knowledgeable, fun, attentive Cuban guides from arrival to departure
- Quality accommodations as listed in this itinerary
- Air-conditioned transport, professional chauffeur, and bottled water daily
- Airport-accommodation transfers on tour start and end days
- All activities and fees listed unless noted as optional or suggested
- Emergency telephone and internet access from Cuba to America
- Cash advances for participants caught short of funds in Cuba
- Ongoing support from our US and Cuban staff before, during and after travel
- Participants become Club Cubano alumni and receive future tour discounts
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- Air flights – List of commercial flights to Cuba
- Cuban Visitor Visa – Purchase a Cuban Tourist Visa
- Gratuities for Cuban tour guide and bus driver – Review tipping guidelines
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Helen Flanagan has revealed she is keen to start a family with her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair, who she says is 'definitely The One'.
The former Coronation Street beauty quit the soap in February after playing Rosie Webster for 12 years to spend more time with Sinclair, who she lives with in Swansea.Helen, 21, has been dating the the Swansea City player for two-and-a-half years but already says she's keen to have his babies.
'We've talked about the future and he's definitely The One,' she told Closer magazine.'I had his name tattooed on my thigh six months after we got together and we'll definitely get married one day,' Helen added.
'I absolutely love children, too – I'm quite maternal – and I'd like to start a family while I'm in my 20s.'But Helen said right now she just wants to spend time enjoying their relationship: 'At the moment, I just want me and Scott to enjoy our time together.'
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And speaking of her liking for a low-cut dress, she added: 'I'm just a normal 21 year old and I wear stuff that 21 year olds wear. Sometimes it's quite "out there", but I think it's better to have a go, rather than be boring.'
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Award inaugural recipient Dr. Jane Lubchenco to deliver Tethys Lecture at OceanVisions2019 Summit, April 1, 2019.
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Types Of IV Therapy And Circumstances Where It Is Necessary
Medical conditions sometimes warrant the use of intravenous therapies to support the patient's health. This can be performed while the patient is in the hospital or on an outpatient basis. Intravenous therapy may be necessary just until the patient recovers from his illness. Other people may require it on a long-term basis due to their medical diagnosis. The type of support that is necessary determines whether the patient receives a quick injection or a slow infusion.
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Android Enterprise offers two primary options for integrating Android Enterprise features into your EMM solution. This page provides a brief summary of each option.
1. Android Management API
|Development effort
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|Enterprise types
|Managed Google Play Accounts enterprises
|Use cases
|Employee-owned devices (BYOD)
Company-owned devices for knowledge workers
Company-owned devices for dedicated or shared use
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The Android Management API is self contained—it supports both device and app lifecycle management without requiring you to build your own DPC. Instead, the API works in conjunction with Android's DPC, Android Device Policy. Android Management API is automatically capable of communicating management settings to Android Device Policy, which in turn enforces the settings on devices without any additional integration or on-device coding.
Set up devices for management
The Android Management API uses enrollment tokens to bind devices with an enterprise. Passing an enrollment token to a device initiates provisioning, a process that also includes installing Android Device Policy and adding a managed Google Play account to the device.
A successfully provisioned device is represented by a
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Manage devices and distribute apps with policies
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- Enforces minimum password requirements.
- Remotely installs apps or makes apps available in managed Google Play.
- Specifies a maintenance window for system updates.
To manage company-owned devices for dedicated or shared use, you could create a policy that:
- Locks down a device to a single app or sets of apps.
- Disables features such as camera, notifications, and location mode.
When you associate a policy with a device, the API automatically sends the policy settings to Android Device Policy on the specified device or the specified user's device(s). After Android Device Policy receives the settings, it automatically enforces them on the device.
A complete list of policy settings is available in the Android Management API reference.
Get started with the Android Management API
- Review the steps required to release a solution.
- Review the Android Management API developer documentation.
2. Custom DPC and Google Play EMM API
|Development effort
|EMM console: API integration, front-end development
DPC: Android app development (see build a DPC)
|Enterprise types
|Managed Google Play Accounts
Managed Google Accounts
|Use cases
|Employee-owned devices (BYOD)
Company-owned devices for knowledge workers
Company-owned devices for dedicated or shared use
Mobile application management (MAM)
|Android versions
|Android 5.0 and below for MAM
Android 5.1+ for all other deployment scenarios
The Google Play EMM API supports mobile application management. To support device provisioning and management, you need to develop your own DPC using Android's framework APIs, and manage the communication between your EMM console and DPC.
Set up devices for management
Your custom DPC should guide users through the device setup process. To provision a fully managed or dedicated device, you can support the following provisioning methods (see the Overview for more detailed descriptions):
- Android zero-touch enrollment
- QR code provisioning
- NFC device provisioning
- DPC-identifier install
To set up a work profile on an employee-owned device, the following provisioning methods are available (see the Overview for more detailed descriptions):
- Install DPC from Google Play
- Google Accounts method
Manage devices
To manage devices, you need to develop a way to send the management settings an IT admin configures in your EMM console to your DPC. Your DPC should enforce the settings it receives using Android's framework APIs. For more details, see Device management.
App management and distribution
An iframe that supports app discovery, private app publishing, web app publishing, and app store curation is available for you to embed directly in your EMM console. You use the Play EMM API to remotely install apps on device, add apps to a user's managed Google Play store, manage app updates, and more. For more details, see the mobile application management overview.
Get started with the Google Play EMM API
- Review the steps required to release a solution.
- Review the Google Play EMM API developer documentation.
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The Bank of Japan left its interest rate target unchanged at 0.5 percent on Wednesday, as expected, in a unanimous vote.
While the BOJ's rate decision was no surprise, markets are watching closely to see if it has become more pessimistic in its outlook for the Japanese economy.
The BOJ has kept monetary policy on hold since raising the key overnight call rate target from 0.25 percent in February last year.
The rate review was completed as parliament appointed acting governor Masaaki Shirakawa to the job permanently.
Japan's lower house of parliament approved government nominee Shirakawa, in time for him to attend a meeting of G7 finance leaders in Washington this week. Shirakawa, who had been serving as acting governor of the central bank, earlier won the backing of parliament's upper house.
Rejection by the opposition-controlled upper house of the government's two earlier nominees for the job had left the central bank without a permanent head for the first time in 80 years, following Toshihiko Fukui's retirement last month.
The lower house also approved government nominee Hiroshi Watanabe, a former senior finance ministry official, as deputy governor but his candidacy failed as it was earlier rejected by the upper house.
Watanabe is the third former finance ministry bureaucrat to be voted down by the upper house, controlled by a bloc led by the main opposition Democratic Party, which opposes allowing retired bureaucrats to take jobs at the cental bank, saying such appointments threaten its independence.
Shirakawa is the youngest BOJ governor for 50 years and the government's third candidate. The central bank's policy board now has two vacancies and there is potential for further wrangling over who should fill those posts.
Financial markets are more focused on U.S. economic problems than the BOJ leadership but analysts see Shirakawa, who won parliamentary approval last month to be deputy governor, as a realistic choice to end the three-week gap at the top of the BOJ.
There was frustration, though, that a broader policy stalemate between the government and the opposition, due to the split control of parliament's two chambers, had been allowed to spill over into decisions on the central bank leadership.
"Reaching a decision on the BOJ governor is not bad, but not being able to pick one for so long was inconceivable," said Naoki Iizuka, a senior economist at Mizuho Securities.
Shirakawa faces a delicate balancing act in his new job, with Japan's interest rates already near rock bottom at 0.5 percent but with some investors still expecting a rate cut this year.
Watanabe had won support from some opposition lawmakers because he has expertise in international finance, but was opposed by the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, Ichiro Ozawa.
The Democrats, worried about government influence on monetary policy, decided to stick to their stance that BOJ posts should not go to former finance ministry bureaucrats.
Rejection by the opposition-controlled upper house of the government's two earlier nominees for the job had left the central bank without a permanent head for the first time in more than 80 years.


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Date: 29th October 2006
I had never seen such a huge exhibition for hobby projects. Its mind blowing to see the power of engineering in Germany. The Mechanical designs, small engines, precision plastic molds for the toys, accuracy in designs. We are talking about toys and hobby projects!!! People have spent their whole life working on one project! When they do it… they do it their best! This ones are pretty similar with the ones ive seen on the Miami Water Damage company back in the days in US.
You guys must have seen the huge construction machines, here we are talking about small versions of them and they exactly do the same thing!
This bike looks huge and like a real bike, but it is a small bike kept on a table with real engine may be a size of 10CC. It had real disc breaks!
Guy flying an Helicopter… its a small one made out of plastic but gives you control to fly in all directions.
Toy car…
This toy car has a real engine which runs on some alcohol based fuel and can go almost up to 40Kmph.
Train station…
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Really sorry to bother you, but I noticed a few tidbits on the Polish Harry Potter wiki that weren't present on here; Bellatrix Lestrange being born on 22 July, Umbridge having a rose and unicorn hair wand, etc. I'm not trying to cast doubt into the credibility of the Polish wiki, but are there sources for any of these? If so, is it alright if we move them over to here? --Hunnie Bunn (talk) 21:23, November 2, 2013 (UTC)
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Nah, I really need to get back on the bandwagon again. I'm looking old and bored and .......I don't know.... depleted?
maybe this is just a phase, while you sort out what you really want to be doing
�You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.�
― Mae West
Yeah, in the process of beginning a new career. Just waiting for clearance.
But illness and a bit of poverty and domestic family issues have taken a toll.
Ill get there probably in a bit of a slump.
It was just good to read back on things to pick me up a bit i suppose.
I may just head off again when ive fixed my financial situation which willbe done shortly.
Chuckle. Well, good luck. I've just been having LOTS of excitement getting dumped. Not fun. But at lest the 6 months that preceded the dumping were fanbloodytastic and despite character predispositions to the contrary I can't really blame myself - if we hadn't broken up then it was just a matter of time because I'm not a god. (except sometimes )
And heck at 52 I've just had a really fun relationship. Didn't expect it, and the end hasn't hurt so much that I'm going hermit (after a short period investigating navel fluff in situ). Might actually have a look around and see if anyone else is interested...
The crowd: "Yes! We are all individuals!"
Lone voice: "I'm not."
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New York: Inspired by warriors this season, Kimberly Ovitz presented a tough collection of head-to-toe black and texture play. Silhouettes combined hard and soft elements, like glazed leather jackets layered over fluid chiffon drapery, and surfaces were a patchwork of matte, gloss, transparency and fur. A series of slinky dresses in shimmery earthtones punctuated the darkness, but kept in theme with armor-like leather sashes and panels trimmed with long faux fur. While the wearable separates felt familiar, the assortment of unique materials — shimmering polished thread, oiled faux fur, and hairy fringe yarn — really pushed the pieces forward for F/W12. —Anna Jane Davis
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Posted: Aug 7, 2012 10:03 AM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 8:08 AM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Police said they are one step closer to finding the man behind four South Bend liquor store robberies.
Two of the hold-ups happened just last week. Police arrested a person of interest and are questioning him.
The stores include Shamrock Liquors on East Edison and a convenience store on East Colfax Avenue.
Several store clerks told police a man came inside with a gun. They say he demanded cash, Newports, and a cigar.
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Spey Runners is a small friendly running club which first came together as Fochabers Jog Scotland in 2007. Spey Runners was subsequently founded in 2009 and is run by a committee encompassing a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and three other elected members. All committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting which is normally held in April.
Whether you are a complete beginner or experienced runner or if you are just visiting the area come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our runs, benefit from exercise with encouragement from friends to gain fitness, lose weight or achieve a personal goal.
As a Club we love our social gatherings and host a number of events throughout the year.
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Thursdays: Meet at 6.20 pm at Milne's High School, West Street, Fochabers, for a route briefing then a 6.30 pm start.
Thursday night involves a run of up to 5 miles with differentiated routes and distances for different ability groups. There are various stops and 'catch-up' points during the run.
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Winnipeg/Lowe Farm – The North American environmental movement has lost its compass, and the misinformation many of its groups are spreading is costing millions of lives in third world countries, said author and former environmentalist Paul Driessen, to crowds attending meetings sponsored by the Frontier Centre, in Winnipeg and Lowe Farm, on Thursday, December 9.
By denying developing nations access to inexpensive pesticides, biotechnology, and hydro-electricity, influential environmental voices such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund are making it virtually impossible for people in the third world to break out of their cycles of poverty, said Driessen, the author of Eco-Imperialism: Green Power Black Death.
"It's not ethical, responsible or compassionate," said the former member of the Sierra Club and Zero Population Group.
Environmental groups have been effective in keeping pesticides such as DDT, which controls malaria-spreading mosquitoes, off the international market for over 30 years, despite research that shows the product poses no risk to human health, said Driessen.
"Each year, 300 million people contract malaria, and 2 million die," he said. Most are children and pregnant women living in sub-Saharan Africa. Several million more succumb to secondary illnesses including typhus, tuberculosis, and dysentery. He contends the suffering is unnecessary because a twice-yearly application of DDT to the walls and roofs of thatched homes would effectively control the mosquito population.
"DDT can reduce rates of malaria by as much as 80 per cent," he said.
Driessen was critical of what he views as the "hypocrisy" of the environmental movement. North Americans no longer have to worry about malaria because of their own heavy use of pesticides, during the first half of the century. It is wrong to deny developing nations the same products that have improved the quality of life on this side of the ocean, he said.
Driessen noted fears about biotechnology are also unfounded, given the volume of gene-altered foods that have already found their way into the North American food chain.
"We've consumed over one trillion servings of genetically spliced foods in the US, and we've not had a single casualty," he said.
He said developing nations stand to benefit from the use of genetically modified crops. Two hundred million children suffer from Vitamin A deficiency, which blinds up to 500,000 of them every year. The use of genetically modified Golden Rice, rich in beta-carotene, could solve the problem, but Driessen says efforts to promote the crop are the target of a $45 million per year environmental ad campaign.
He was also critical of other environmental pressures, opposing the construction of hydro-electric dams. Without electricity, he said, residents are forced to use wood as their primary source of fuel, resulting in a growing deforestation problem.
"The message from the third world is graphic, [and] it's new to a lot of people" said Peter Holle, president of the Frontier Centre, the organization which sponsored Driessen's presentation. "We need to be rational and use science to look at the facts," he said.
Jon Tiessen is a freelance agricultural writer and broadcaster with a Diploma in Agriculture. He has written and produced stories for several local, regional and national broadcasters and publications.


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Leaders break ground on new Orthopedics and Sports Medicine building
Champaign, Ill. – Construction is beginning on a new building to serve Orthopedic and Sports Medicine patients at the corner of First Street and Windsor Road in Champaign. Opening by 2017, the 52,000 square-foot facility will house more than 50 physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and athletic trainers dedicated to providing care for patients with orthopedic or sports related conditions.
"More people require orthopedic care now as baby boomers age and people live longer in general. The new building will allow us to help meet their needs, seeing more patients in a contemporary and comfortable environment," said James C. Leonard, MD, president and chief executive officer, The Carle Foundation. "Whether they need advanced orthopedic care or sports medicine services, the facility is conveniently located for patients, both for those within Champaign-Urbana and those from communities in the region."
Services currently provided in two locations will move to this single facility, which is designed to accommodate patients with mobility challenges as they prepare for or recover from treatment.
Injury diagnosis, orthopedic rehabilitation, and highly specialized athletic training such as a six week course to prevent knee injuries and injury prevention programs for 23 sports, will expand when the new building opens. Carle has already begun recruiting certified athletic trainers and new physicians.
"Although we have the most fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons in the area, with patients needing care through Carle's Level I Trauma Center, as well as joint replacement and minimally invasive procedures, more physicians are needed. This facility will provide the appropriate space for the many patients in the region requiring this high level of care," said Caleb Miller, vice president of Surgical Services at Carle.
"We see a variety of needs, from those who develop conditions such as arthritis and others who sustain injuries from sports, work, accidents or overuse," said Robert Gurtler, MD, associate medical director, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. "The new building, along with our expanded staff, will help Carle continue to be a leader in these fields. As the official medical provider of Fighting Illini Athletics and sports medicine provider for many area schools, we look forward to collaborating with our colleagues at the University of Illinois and conducting Sports Medicine research."
Dr. Gurtler concluded, "We are excited to bring our program under one roof and give patients more access to the care they need."


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More than 100 San Fernando Valley residents annoyed by noisy non-emergency helicopters packed into a middle school Monday night to vent their anger in a public hearing by U.S. Rep. Howard Berman.
Berman – in a tight re-election campaign against Brad Sherman – held the hearing at Millikan Middle School, Burrill Hall located at 5041 Sunnyslope Avenue in Sherman Oaks off Magnolia Boulevard.
A Torrance resident said he counted 50 helicopter flyovers in one day. Another woman called for binding rules on the amount and times of helicopter flights.
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You must require "flight records or logs that record routes helicopters take at certain times of the day, for whatever reason, so you can be aware of these flight patters and hold these pilots accountable," she told the board.
Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration were on hand at the hearing.
"Our role is to listen to community concerns and answer questions about FAA regulations and procedures," an FAA spokesman said in an email.
Richard Close, president of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, said he is looking forward to the chance to convey the anger in community over the noise.
"We want to impress the FAA concerning how widespread the helicopter problem is and how many people are affected," he said.
Non-emergency helicopters in the service of media, tour operators, and paparazzi frequently buzz above resident's homes.
Eager paparazzi "hover over these neighborhoods waiting for the perfect shot," Close said.
State and local lawmakers have limited authority over air traffic, which is controlled at the federal level.
On Monday, the California State Legislature approved a resolution urging Congress to support a measure that would require the FAA to regulate helicopter flight paths and altitudes.
The measure would force the FAA to limit helicopter flight routes and set minimum heights within 12 months.
Officials at the Monday night meeting told the board they didn't have to wait for new legislation to enact the constrains residents called for.
In July, Berman and other Los Angeles-area members of Congress asked the FAA to formally solicit views from locals on the noise problem in Los Angeles County.
"We strongly feel that FAA's leadership must lead to meaningful action to reduce helicopter noise," the request stated.
Helicopters must adhere to minimum safety altitudes, according to federal regulations. Over any congested population -- including a settlement, or town, or over any open forum of persons -- a helicopter must maintain an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle.
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Sand Bar offers beach lovers a cozy bar to chill out and unwind. With an intimate stage facing the sea, Sand Bar is the only live music venue on the beach. Music aficionados can immerse themselves in eclectic soundtracks and enjoy laid-back tunes to the beat of rhythmic waves.
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IT shops will look at but not 'touch' Windows 8
Microsoft's Windows 8 will include, among other things, touch-centric capabilities. It may not work for enterprises today, but IT executives see potential as applications evolve.
While Windows 8 is not expected until deep into 2012, the first rumblings of Microsoft's marketing machine started earlier this month as the company began disclosing new technologies to be included in the upcoming release.
Getting much of the attention is the product's new tiled interface, which replaces the Windows Start menu, which supports touch-only screens ranging from small screens on controller devices to large PC-based desktop screens and internal corporate kiosks. As part of that marketing machine rumble, Microsoft officials said they think the new technologies can be used as the interface for, if not help inspire, a new generation of touch-centric hardware devices.
IT executives see some opportunities to deploy the technologies in their shops, but need some questions answered before they can even conduct an initial evaluation. Some of the questions center around the compatibility of applications designed to take advantage of touch-centric mixing with legacy applications that are not. There are also questions about costs associated with training IT support people.
"Over the long term, yes, I see possibilities for this, but over the short term you'll have to deal with the challenges of tech support training and apps compatibility," said Bill Yearous, vice president and CIO with The Seattle Times. "It is supposed to be compatible with things like Windows 7 -- sort of-- but there will be lots of questions about moving our legacy apps to it."
Yearous said he can envision many of the workflow processes associated with producing the paper and getting the paper ready for delivery to the printer, tasks that are not keyboard or mouse intensive, being replaced by touch screen systems.
"Looking at touch screens in the paradigm we have now may not make a lot of sense. But depending on how well the apps vendors and IT shops can modify their apps, it could drive how we use these devices differently," Yearous said.
Angelo Valetta, senior vice president and CIO with Sun National Bank also sees opportunities to deploy touch-centric technologies but, for now, largely in strategic areas. He sees them playing a role in the "branch of the future," where there will be an emphasis on self service where customers access information on products and services using touch-screen kiosks.
"We could use this to bring up subject matter experts on one screen, while customers were using touch technology on another screen," Valetta said. "But we have to see how this technology is presented in Windows 8 and how it will interface with the hardware already out there."
Some analysts said they believe it will take larger IT shops quite a while to warm up to the idea of using touch technologies and tile-based interfaces on desktop PCs, as well as training costs and compatibility issues with mission critical applications.
"I think most IT shops will say it's cool technology but will stay with the classic interface for now, " said Al Gillen, program vice president of system software for IDC. "There will be a learning curve associated with a tiled interface as well as a real estate concern, and all existing applications today will be unable to take advantage of the tiling capability."
In demonstrations earlier this month, Microsoft officials said there should be "effortless movement" among existing Windows programs and new applications designed specifically for Windows 8.They said the full capabilities of Windows will remain available to users, including all the functions of Windows Explorer and Desktop, as well as compatibility with all PCs, software and peripherals that carry the Windows 7 logo.
For users who have no immediate need for touch capabilities, Microsoft officials said they can easily turn it off and revert to using their mouse and keyboards.
HTML5 matters
Microsoft officials emphasized the importance of HTML5 in developing applications that fully exploit Windows 8's more advanced features. Many IT shops are still in the tire-kicking phase with HTML5 with little real world development experience under their belts. Some add, however, that because an application developed with HTML can run on multiple platforms, the investment time and money will pay off.
"The big thing we are looking at (with HTML5) is developing an app that runs on a wide variety of platforms, yet maintain certain uniformity with that application," Yearous said.
Yearous added he expects the ramp-up time to properly train developers on version 5 will be no longer or shorter than any other language, but would initially rely on the expertise of outside contractors.
Microsoft officials declined to say when IT shops and third-party developers could expect to get their hands on the first beta release of Windows 8. Speaking at a Microsoft developer conference in Tokyo last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said the company remains committed to delivering the finished product in 2012. That statement however, was retracted by the company that claimed Ballmer "misspoke" about committing to a 2012 delivery.


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A close family friend is looking to find information on her grandfather Valentine Cecil William Long Born 1888. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction?
Valentine had a brother called Alfred and was one of 8 children. He lived most of his life in Sidney Street, Folkestone Kent. He had the nickname "Jinker Lomg".
He joined the 4th Battalion at Folkestone soon after the outbreak of war on 6th August 1914. He had previously served with the Battalion which was a territorial unit. He was aged 28 and was working as a carter for Bricknell and Son in Folkestone. He had married Edith in May 1908 and they had two daughters Gladys and Catherine
He signed the agreement to serve overseas in September 1914 which wasn't mandatory for territorials at the time. The Battalion left the UK in October 1914 for service in India. They qualified for the 1914-15 Star as a result of their fight with the Turks in Aden in August 1915
His service number was 1917 and when the territorial force was renumbered in 1917 it was changed to 200341
He was discharged on 29/7/1919 with debility following appendicitis and awarded a pension
When he received his medals in May 1920 he was living at 7 Mead Road
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I have read this several times and have to say I am staggered with the detail you have provided. I am expecting his granddaughter here today and I will show her your comments and print them out for her. She will no doubt want to thank you herself so I will come back on line later. Can I ask where the information comes from please?
Thank you!!
Good Morning. As I mentioned the granddaughter Valentine Long visited me last evening and was overwhelmed with the detail you provided and the style in which the information was presented. Far from a sterile listing of the facts, which we assume were complied from his service record, the detail was presented in such a way that it brought life back to the gentleman and painted a picture of the times. She has asked me to thank you on behalf of herself and the extended family. The information provided is to be copied and distributed to his other grandchildren and surviving relatives.
A question relating to his brother has been asked but I will cover this in a separate post. Again thank you.
Thank you for,your kind words. The information mainly came from his service record. The majority of service records were destroyed by fire following a bombing raid during WW2 so we are fortunate that his one survived.
It always gives me pleasure to help relatives of those that served with The Buffs. The Regimental History covering the WW1 period has been reprinted and is available fairly cheaply or via public libraries. It has chapters dedicated to the 4th Battalion which might help with putting his service into perspective. The author was RSH Moody.
Kitchener was not keen on the Territorial Force and so many of the units were sent to replace regular battalions who were garrisoned overseas rather than sending them to the Western Front. I know from reading about E Company of the 4th Battalion (Sittingbourne) in the local press that they were very disappointed not to be going to the main theatre of war.
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Shropshire Energy Team initiated this study to examine consumption and associated emissions in the predominantly rural county of Shropshire. Current use of energy is not sustainable in the long term and there are various approaches to dealing with the environmental problems it creates. Energy planning by a local authority for a sustainable future requires detailed energy consumption and environmental information. This information would enable target setting and the implementation of policies designed to encourage energy efficiency improvements and exploitation of renewable energy resources. This could aid regeneration strategies by providing new employment opportunities. Associated reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions would help to meet national and international environmental targets. In the absence of this detailed information, the objective was to develop a methodology to assess energy consumption and emissions on a regional basis from 1990 onwards for all local planning authorities. This would enable a more accurate assessment of the relevant issues, such that plans are more appropriate and longer lasting. A first comprehensive set of data has been gathered from a wide range of sources and a strong correlation was found between population and energy consumption for a variety of regions across the UK. In this case the methodology was applied to the county of Shropshire to give, for the first time, estimates of primary fuel consumption, electricity consumption and associated emissions in Shropshire for 1990 to 2025. The estimates provide a suitable baseline for assessing the potential contribution renewable energy could play in meeting electricity demand in the country and in reducing emissions. The assessment indicated that in 1990 total primary fuel consumption was 63,518,018 GJ/y increasing to 119,956,465 GJ/y by 2025. This is associated with emissions of 1,129,626 t/y of carbon in 1990 rising to 1,303,282 t/y by 2025. In 1990, 22,565,713 GJ/y of the primary fuel consumption was used for generating electricity rising to 23,478,050 GJ/y in 2025. If targets to reduce primary fuel consumption are reached, then emissions of carbon would fall to 1,042,626 by 2025, if renewable energy targets were also reached then emissions of carbon would fall to 988,638 t/y by 2025.
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College students are juggling a variety of obligations, such as classes, Greek life, study groups, jobs, and sports. It's easy to be busy and forget about how your lifestyle is impacting the environment. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to go green while living on campus.
Go Green in the Dining Hall
Many people like the convenience of using paper or Styrofoam containers for their food. You can go green in the dining hall by staying away from disposable containers. Put your food and drink in containers that the staff can wash and reuse. Encourage your friends to do the same. You can even cut back on having to use glassware for beverages. If the cafeteria allows it, bring your own mug or water bottle. And if you grab food to go, bring your own reusable bag.
Join Your Campus Green Team
Almost every university has a group of students who are working to implement green practices across campus. Whether it's called a "green team" or something different, the campus group spends its efforts on reducing waste and encouraging policies that will protect the environment. From making a campus more bicycle friendly to increasing the visibility of recycling bins, these groups lead their campuses toward making meaningful changes. Check out the next group meeting to see how you can get involved. It's also a great way to meet new people and spend time outside.
Make It Easy to Recycle
Most campuses offer recycling bins for paper, plastic, and glass. But the bins may be in common areas, meaning students may or may not remember to bring their recyclables to the receptacle. To solve this problem, you simply need to make it as easy to set aside items for recycling as it is to throw them in the garbage. Buy a container for your dorm room where you can place recyclable material and put it right next to your trash can. When it's full, dump it in one of the university's larger bins. With this plan, it's easy to separate recyclables from trash for the landfill.
If you're part of a campus green team, start a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. Your group can create promotional videos and develop eye-catching signage to help students understand how to separate trash and recyclables into the correct bins.
Turn It Off and Unplug
Every time you leave your dorm room, turn off all lights and electronics that don't need to remain on. You can also reduce your energy consumption by only plugging in appliances when in use. For example, if you keep a coffee pot in your room, only plug it in when you're ready to brew coffee. Other items you can likely unplug include phone chargers, microwaves, and laptops. Even when off, appliances still use power simply by being plugged in.
Use Less Paper
Even though you may have to print off some assignments, opt to submit your papers digitally whenever possible. You can also decrease the margins on your papers to decrease how many pages you print or you can print on both sides of the page. At Penn State University, students, administrators, and professors have decreased paper usage by 5 percent simply by changing margins from 1.25 to .75 inches.
As an individual and a member of a green team, you can make your campus greener and reduce your impact on the environment.


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Social Media and Leadership: The 2012 Presidential Race
Social media has come a long way in the past few years. From photo sharing to meme generation and proliferation, to "poking" and writing in 140 characters or less, it seems as though everyone is now involved across countless social media platforms. And, as a means for garnering influence and support, especially politically, social media has more than come into its own. Many politicians now consider social media and well-organized internet communities as invaluable mechanisms in both their fundraising and message disseminating machines.
We've put together an infographic to look at both the general influence of social media and notable social media events during the Republican primary election. Then we take a look at the four remaining Republican candidates stack up against the formidable social media prowess of President Obama.
As a means for spreading a message, garnering support, and engaging both your supporters and opposition, social media does wonders for politicians and has that same potential for businesses and business leaders. What are these candidates doing right? What are they doing wrong? How would you shift the social media strategy of the following candidates to be more effective? As the importance of social media becomes larger and larger in the world of business and politics, it's important to have an opinion. What's yours?
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Cooking on the cheap shouldn't mean minute rice and buttered pasta every night. With a little creativity and a little planning, Catherine Lamb shows us how to make the most of a tight budget -- without sacrificing flavor or variety.
Today: Some helpful tips on how to eat more seafood this summer—without going broke.
For many of us budget-minded folk, incorporating seafood into our weeknight meals can seem unattainable. In my mind, purchasing clams or fish filets on the reg is in the same category as checking my tire pressure or having a cabinet full of specialized cleaning supplies: things I'll do someday, when I'm all mature and grown-up. Friends, today is that day.
Since moving to the coast, however, I've changed my tune. Here, seafood is more equal opportunity, more present, more in-your-face, and I've learned how to take advantage of the sea's bounty without going broke.
More: Read up on the state of the American seafood system here.
Unfortunately, there's no quick fix, and when it comes to buying seafood, you typically want to avoid the really cheap stuff. Since freshness is paramount, and there are a lot of unethical and/or unhealthy fishing practices out here (this article points you towards the "greenest" seafood out there), you don't want to cut corners on quality. Those of you far from the ocean, this is going to mean shelling out more—I apologize in advance. There are strategies, however, for optimizing your seafood so as to get full enjoyment out of your investment. Here, I pass my tips onto you:
1. Buy better, not bigger:
Spend the bulk of your food budget on a sexy piece of seafood, then round out the meal with a few filling sides and salads. Make sure you're getting the freshest possible fish and check sourcing on shellfish—the closer it was caught to you, the better. That means if you live in California, you'll probably have to abstain from Maine lobster. But it's not all bad: You get Dungeness crab!
2. Let your catch play a supporting role:
You know how sometimes the best supporting actor or actress is actually the one who catches your eye? Let seafood do that for you. Add fish to chowder, make a gumbo, or serve your seafood along with all the fixin's for taco night.
3. Frozen is not necessarily a bad thing:
I am by no means a qualified scientist or seafood processing expert, so I will pass this tip along with caution. Yes, there can be high-quality frozen seafood out there that is more easily available and cheaper than the fresh counterparts. If the catch is frozen immediately, it can even be fresher than what you would get at the fish counter. However, please buy with a critical eye. Examine where and how the seafood was raised before buying; reference this article for some helpful tips.
More: Learn how to freeze your fish to preserve its freshness.
4. If you're springing for a whole fish, make sure to use all of it:
Once you've roasted that beauty with some herbs, served it on a bed of potatoes, and received your standing ovation, don't throw away the bones! Use them to make stock. And the same goes for shellfish shells. Then use the stock to make this.
5. Don't let those leftovers go to waste:
Turn extra fish or crab into crispy cakes, add flaked fish to a curry or pasta sauce, and toss leftover shrimp into fried rice. For more ways to use leftover seafood, check out this comprehensive post.
We're fishing for more tips: How do you cook seafood on a budget?
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