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HL-LHC project stimulates new collaboration
by Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)
View from the LHC tunnel (Credit: CERN)
A new multi-million-pound project between CERN, the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and six other UK institutions has been launched to contribute to the upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Geneva. The world's highest energy particle collider shall be upgraded to the High Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) in the 2020s through international collaboration.
The challenges of this project are best tackled with input from the project partners from around the world. Several partnerships have already been established with the HL-LHC project and there is room for more potential partnerships in the future. It has now been announced that the UK will make contributions in four areas across the new HL-LHC-UK project among other contributions from UK universities1.
The full exploitation of the LHC is the highest priority in the European Strategy for Particle Physics, adopted by the CERN Council and integrated into the ESFRI Roadmap. The full HL-LHC project funding was approved by the CERN Council in June 2016. To extend its discovery potential, the LHC will need a major upgrade around 2025 to increase its luminosity (rate of collisions) by a factor of 10 beyond the original design value (from 300 to 3,000 fb-1). This will enable scientists to look for new, very rare fundamental particles, and to measure known particles such as the Higgs boson with unprecedented accuracy.
Upgrading the LHC calls for technology breakthroughs in areas already under study, and requires about 10 years of research to implement. HL-LHC relies on a number of key innovative technologies, representing exceptional technological challenges. Led by experts from the Cockcroft Institute, the HL-LHC-UK project has now been established to address these challenges.
Within HL-LHC-UK, the partner institutions will perform cutting-edge research and deliver hardware for the LHC upgrade in four areas: 1) proton beam collimation to remove stray halo protons, 2) the development and test of transverse deflecting cavities ("crab cavities"), 3) new methods to diagnose the stored beams including gas jet-based beam profile monitors and, 4) novel beam position monitors, as well as sophisticated cold powering technology needed for the cryogenic systems.
Lucio Rossi, Head of the High-Luminosity LHC project, commented: "In order to make the project a success we have to innovate in many fields, developing cutting-edge technologies for magnets, the optics of the accelerator, superconducting radiofrequency cavities, and superconducting links. We are very excited for the UK to be making key contributions and using their expertise to help deliver this upgrade."
The HL-LHC-UK project comprises the University of Manchester (Cockcroft Institute), Lancaster University (Cockcroft Institute), the University of Liverpool (Cockcroft Institute), the University of Huddersfield (International Institute of Accelerator Applications), Royal Holloway University of London (John Adams Institute), the University of Southampton and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The spokesperson is Rob Appleby (Manchester) and the project manager is Graeme Burt (Lancaster).
More information about the High Luminosity LHC project, its technology and design as well as the challenges ahead can be found in the recently released open access HiLumi LHC book "The High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider. The New Machine for Illuminating the Mysteries of the Universe".
1. UK is currently also contributing with the technology for surface modification of metals in a collaboration between CERN, the University of Dundee and the Science and Technology Facilities Council.


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Those of you who follow me on instagram probably saw this yesterday, but I am so excited I had to share it with my blog readers too!
A while ago I was asked to contribute to an upcoming Adventure Time Crafts book for Cartoon Network, and the book comes out next Tuesday! Today I got my preview of the book and I am SO excited to share it with you.
There are tons of amazing tutorials by some awesome crafters; The Slivered Blade, Chalkboard Nails, Yummy Pancake and the book itself is created by Chelsea from Love & a Sandwich.
My particular tutorial is for painting your own Treetrunks shoes!
The book is available for preorder on Amazon now, but it's officially out on October 7th.
Chelsea has already posted a free tutorial from the book to make some awesome Adventure Time Finger puppets. Check it out here.

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- Roasting Date: 6/14/2017 and also a July roast.
- Distributor's tasting notes: "Green Apple, Dulce De Leche, Cherry"
- Varietal: Caturra, Catuai
Altitude: 1,300 – 1,600 masl
Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun
This very sweet Costa Rica has low acidity and nice candy-like flavors. We roasted 3 batches on 6/14 – light, medium and dark. The dark roast is our first real second-crack roast. We hit second crack during roasting and it continues once in the cooling tray which is kind of exciting to experience.
We tested a number of sample roasts trying to determine where this coffee is best but it was difficult since it tasted good pretty much every way. Since we had good luck with the samples, we tried 3 different typical roasting profiles to just see what we would get.
For our dark roast drinkers, we know you are happy to finally have a real dark roast but please do give the lighter roasts a try. We think you will be pleasantly surprised. Expect peak flavors about 5 to 7 days after roasting i.e. 6/21.
I included the ColorTrack results which is a scientific measurement of the darkness of the beans. Higher numbers are darker (60 is light and 70 is dark). The extra number in () is standard deviation which is an indication of how even the color is. A high number here means more deviation.
Batch #1: A light roast that doesn't taste light & bright. My (Alex) personal favorite at the time of writing. Sweet with a creamy body. There are some interesting flavors in there. Low acidity – its just yummy in my opinion.
Colortrack Whole bean: 61.6 (3.8)
Colortrack Ground: 57.0 (3.4)
Batch #2: Still sweet and the flavors from roast #1 deepen a bit. It fairly similar to #1 – a variation on a theme.
Colortrack Whole bean: 65.1 (4.0)
Colortrack Ground: 62.6 (3.3)
Batch #3: It's dark! The first dark roast we have produced. The roasty flavors are present but the natural taste of the coffee still remains as a hint in the background. I'm not a dark roast drinker but I still think this is a nice one. We are really looking forward to your reaction to this one.
Colortrack Whole bean: 72.3 (4.5)
Colortrack Ground: 71.5 (3.9)
Batch #4: Return to the light roast of batch #1 but this time with a bit of added development time.
Batch #5: Another re-run of the dark roast from batch #3
We also produced our first "Mystery Blend", with the fancy name of Mystery Blend 01. We combined several different coffees to make up a 20lbs batch large enough for our roaster to deal with. Its primarily made up of the last Colombia and this current Costa Rica but we also threw in some natural process Ethiopian and a few others from the Americas. I aimed for a medium roast but due to the variation of the coffees in there some roasted, light, medium and dark all at the same time – a rainbow roast. It was a nice coffee a bit on the acidic side especially the few days immediately after roasting.
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No its not an article about physical weakness because as soon as you start eating well and taking care of your health your physical strength will be restored, but what can't be easily eliminated is emotional weakness.
Feeling helpless, broken, down or depressed can't just make you feel weak but it can also convince your mind that you are a weak person and affect your way of dealing with the future life problems you face.
The self concept is the term used to describe the way you perceive yourself. If you kept thinking that you are weak every time you face a problem then your self concept itself will be changed to "A weak person" and this is where you will find yourself feeling helpless most of the time.
Just as you can form an impression of a person you just met your subconscious mind can form an impression of you which is called the self concept. Try treating people very well for few days and you will find yourself one day saying "I think I am a good person"
Saying such a phrase means that your self concept has been upgraded because your subconscious mind changed its beliefs about you.
No one was born believing that he is weak but as people progress in their lives their self concepts change according to the way they deal with their problems. Those who continue fighting even if they did not win their battles consider themselves strong while those who give up consider themselves weak. (see How to stop being so weak)
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Protest Petitions have been in place in the United States since 1916 and in North Carolina since 1923.
The original purpose of the Protest Petition was (and is) "a device for the protection of the property owner" and that its purpose was "to prevent easy or careless changes in the zoning regulations. . . . The 20 percent protest will often prevent impulsive or improper map changes." Edward M. Bassett, Zoning 38 (1940). Zoning is law. It should never be too easy for anyone to change local zoning laws.
A UNC School of Government Study in 2006 (link) revealed the following:
- In the state of North Carolina only 5% of all rezonings had their outcomes changed due to the presence of a Protest Petition. That is, only 5% failed to be adopted as a result of having a Protest Petition. That is a total of 4 statewide. Thus proving that Protest Petitions are NOT a manipulative or dominant tool in the development process.
- In North Carolina a total of 134 legitimate Protest Petitions were filed, representing a total of 6 percent of all rezoning petitions filed that year. Again, only FOUR resulted in changing the outcome of the city council's vote.
What is the purpose of a Protest Petition?
When a Protest Petition is filed and is proven legitimate (not an easy task), it requires that when city council reviews and votes on a rezoning request, three-fourths of all of its members (including the mayor) must vote favorably for the rezoning to pass. Typically, a simple majority of council members is all that it takes.
The effect of a Protest Petition is to give concerned neighbors a rare seat at the table (time to speak at council meeting) and to get city council to sit up and pay special attention to a request to change the zoning law.
What is happening?
The NC House and Senate Bills below propose to entirely repeal the legal rights and protections as provided by the 1923 Protest Petition law. No compromise, no alternative. Once repealed, there will be no statewide legal framework to protect property owners against impulsive or improper map changes, severely impacting neighborhoods and small business communities throughout North Carolina.
Read below for historical, legal, and academic perspectives on the 1923 NC Protest Petition law:
The News & Observer (03/29/15):
Neighbor's right under attack
* Tom Miller is an attorney and lives in Durham, NC
Protest Petition for Greensboro Blog (06/20/14):
The Argument for Protest Petitions
* Ben Kuhn is owner of The Kuhn Law Firm and practices law in Raleigh, NC
UNC School of Government (06/14):
Planning and Development Regulation: Protest Petitions
* David Owens is a Gladys Hall Coates Professor of Public Law and Government at UNC Chapel Hill. His publications include the basic legal reference, Land Use Law in North Carolina, and the widely used guide for citizen boards, Introduction to Zoning.
NCGA House Bill 201 Official Page:
H201 – "Zoning Changes/Citizen Input"
Primary Sponsors: Stam; Goodman; Jackson; Fraley
Sponsors: Bradford; Elmore; Hamilton; Jordan; Millis; Setzer; Watford; Wray
Decision Vote: March 25, 2015 – PASSED 89-28 with 3 absent (continues to Senate)
NCGA Senate Bill 300 Official Page:
S300 – "Zoning Changes/Majority Rule"
Primary Sponsors: Andy Wells; Michael Lee; Jane Smith
Sponsors: Brent Jackson
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In my last post on timeline analysis, I described using file system data (via TSK's fls.exe), Event Log data (via a custom Perl script) and Recycle Bin/INFO2 file data (also via a custom Perl script) to generate a timeline of activity on the system. One of the sources that is missing is, well, Registry hive file data...but that's changing.
The Registry contains a great deal of timestamped data that can be extremely useful when added to a comprehensive timeline.
First, here's the output of the acmru plugin as is currently seen by RegRipper (or more appropriately, rip.pl/.exe):
C:\Perl\forensics\rr>rip.pl -r d:\cases\ntuser.dat -p acmru
ACMru - Search Assistant
Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru LastWrite Time Mon Sep 26 23:02:08 2005 (UTC) 5603 [Mon Sep 26 23:32:56 2005 (UTC)]
000 -> port*
001 -> sol.exe
002 -> hacker*
003 -> hack*
004 -> lad*
5604 [Mon Sep 26 23:33:30 2005 (UTC)]
000 -> disk
001 -> ha*
What the above output tells us is that this particular user ran searches (via Start->Search->For Files and Folders...) on 26 Sept 2005, looking for "port*" and "disk", at 23:32 and 23:33 UTC, respectively. I've bolded the most recent searches, as those are on the searches that correlate to the LastWrite times of the keys (seen directly above the bolded text). The other searches were run at some other time, and like most MRUs, do not have a specific time associated with them; therefore, for the purposes of generating a timeline, they will most likely be of little use...although there's no doubt that overall, they'd be useful.
Now, here's what the timeline information looks like:
C:\Perl\forensics\rr>rip.pl -r d:\cases\ntuser.dat -p acmru -t 1127775728|REG||jdoe|M... Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru 1127777576|REG||jdoe|M... Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru\5603 (000 = port*) 1127777610|REG||jdoe|M... Software\Microsoft\Search Assistant\ACMru\5604 (000 = disk)
You can see here that I've output the information in the familiar five field (time, type, server, user, description) format. Redirecting this information (and all other timeline information) to the overall event file will allow you to parse this data right along with the file system and Event Log timeline data, as well as data from any other source (such as the Recycle Bin INFO2 files, etc.). This can be extremely important, as a user launching an application will be visible near the file system activity associated with the results of that application. In the case of the example above, a recent search can account for a number of files all having last accessed times relatively close together.
Part of what these updates to RegRipper/rip allow the code to do is 'guess' which hive file is being accessed. If the hive file is a user's hive, the code will attempt to extract the username and SID for later use (as with the timeline information above...the 'jdoe' username was automatically populated). Similarly, if the hive is a System hive file, the code will extract the ComputerName value from the hive file for use in the timeline information. However, the server and username values will not be able to be populated for every hive file; for example, the Software, Security and SAM hives do not contain an easily-referenced value for the system or server they're on, and do not apply to a specific user. The way around this is to allow the user to enter this information via the '-s' and '-u' switches to rip.pl.
Adding this capability to ripXP will allow a plugin to be run across all of the hive files within the System Restore Points, extracting historical data for inclusion in the timeline. Very, very sweet.
The Windows Incident Response Blog is dedicated to the myriad information surrounding and inherent to the topics of IR and digital analysis of Windows systems. This blog provides information in support of my books; "Windows Forensic Analysis" (1st thru 4th editions), "Windows Registry Forensics", as well as the book I co-authored with Cory Altheide, "Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools".
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Timeline Analysis - RegRipper
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this is really cool! I was already planning to modify rip.pl to make it write its outputs into an SQLite database for timeline processing, and having the plugins already able to directly generate timeline points will greatly ease my task.
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New Keepers of the Flame Scene -- March Website Update
Anyway I rewrote Chapter 1 in Keepers of the Flame several times and I loaded one up. It's not quite the longest entire chapter...I had some yoga stuff and something a little more at their parents house, but it's up.
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Mothercare will invest heavily in digital to turn its fortunes around following its company voluntary arrangement (CVA), chief executive Mark Newton-Jones, told Drapers today.
Mothercare placed its subsidiary, Childrens World, into administration on 9 July after its CVA proposal failed to gain support from creditors.
On 1 June more than the required 75% of Mothercare UK creditors approved the retailer's CVA proposals, under which it will close up to 50 stores and receive rent reductions on a further 21.
However, only 73.3% of creditors approved a proposed CVA for Childrens World, which accounts for an additional 22 stores.
Mothercare said it will transfer 13 of the 22 stores to other Mothercare group companies to continue trading.
The remaining nine stores – which Mothercare declined to identify – will close, leading to a further 100 redundancies.
Newton-Jones told Drapers improving the retailer's digital capabilities was a priority: "Following the restructuring, we can go faster and we will be able to invest. Most of the stores we are keeping have already been refurbished so we don't need to spend there but we do need to invest in digital and mobile.
"Our core customer is 25 to 35 years old and a digital native. Around 85% of our online turnover happens on a mobile, and of that only 10% is on a tablet. Our shopper uses a smartphone, so we need to speed the site up and improve our content and videos. It is important to differentiate ourselves – we are a specialist not a generalist.
He added that pricing in the UK would also be lowered to combat the tough trading environment: "The UK market is brutal. We won't dumb down our product, but we will pass on value to our customers through multi-buys and lower prices in the UK over the next year."
The window for the CVAs of Mothercare UK and ELC, which trades as Early Learning Centre, closed last week. Mothercare said no challenges had been lodged with it or filed with the High Court.
Mothercare also said it aimed to raise £32.5m from its existing shareholders through a fully underwritten equity issue.
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An industry standard-based technology that lets IT administrators manage computers regardless of the operating system state. ASF provides alerts and power management functionality as long as the computer is plugged in with an Ethernet connection. ASF functions through hardware on the network card or system board, a software agent on the client computer, and management software on the server.


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ATM has built its business helping clients solve complex water resource issues. Our multidisciplinary consulting team routinely addresses water management issues from a multitude of perspectives. The technical diversity of our water resources professionals allows us to provide cost-effective and innovative solutions for any water-related environmental, regulatory, or development issue.
From the protection of sensitive headwaters to the modeling of coastal estuaries, ATM offers clients customized data collection, assessments, computer modeling, alternatives analysis, management planning, design, and regulatory guidance. Regulatory requirements and technical tools alone cannot always generate the desired outcomes for water resource projects. Consequently, ATM frequently partners with state agencies, municipalities, private entities, and the public to develop appropriate management and engineering solutions for water resource challenges. Our exceptional understanding of complex regulatory issues, such as TMDL development and implementation, help us to achieve consensus among stakeholders to reach a balance between the water quality and designated uses of a water body.
ATM's comprehensive technical experience and expertise enables us to deliver solutions for any water resource project, from inception to completion. Our lengthy and growing resume of outstanding projects is testimony to the satisfaction and success our clients can expect to receive.
ATM is a leader in regulatory management and stakeholder facilitation. We routinely navigate our clients through regulatory labyrinths while building consensus among various groups of stakeholders. ATM monitors the constantly changing regulatory environment and adapts its approaches before the success of a client's project is compromised. This is accomplished through:
- TMDL Advocacy: Pre-, During & Post-Development
- NPDES Implementation Strategies
- Consent Order Negotiation
- Public Education & Involvement
- Environmental Communications
Successful watershed management balances water quality and quantity needs with use, attainability and sustainability. At ATM, we provide our clients with streamlined implementation strategies to accomplish this balance – both for today and tomorrow through the following;
- Accurate Data Collection & Analysis
- Watershed Characterization & Assessment
- Evaluation of Land Use
- Stormwater Management
- Non-Point Source Assessment & Management
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Whether dealing with freshwater, estuarine or marine systems, computer modeling has become an indispensable tool for addressing complex water resources issues. ATM's modeling expertise helps guide public and private clients to the most practical, cost-effective, and timely solutions for their water resource concerns. ATM's modeling expertise include;
- Pollutant Transport & Water Quality
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- Thermal Discharges
Restoration, mitigation, adaptation, or creation of natural systems requires the oversight of experienced scientists and engineers to ensure the project's regulatory compliance and long-term viability. ATM's team of natural systems experts work hand-in-hand with clients to develop hydrological and ecological solutions for natural systems issues including:
- Wetland Restoration & Enhancement
- Streambank Protection
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- Created Wetland Treatment Systems
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Accurate characterization of natural systems is the first step of any successful water resources project. ATM's team of data collection technicians, scientists and engineers design and implement data collection efforts to provide quality and representative data to support all types of water resources projects through:
- Water Quality & Hydrodynamic Monitoring
- Water & Sediment Chemistry
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- Geographic Data Management
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- Remote Sensing Technologies
Management of non-point pollution loads requires the use of a variety of tools and techniques. ATM's planners, engineers, scientists and former regulators employ modern and practical technologies while building teams of diverse user-groups to address even the most complicated pollution issues including:
- GIS-Based Non-Point Load Evaluation Modeling
- BMP Identification, Selection, Evaluation & Design
- Source Reduction
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- Public Education & Participation
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ATM uses GIS to solve complex engineering, environmental, and natural science challenges by integrating GIS with every engineering project, field study, data collection effort, asset management system, geospatial analysis, and numeric modeling effort. We develop and provide custom GIS applications, systems design, training, and support to assist our clients in realizing maximum benefit from their spatial information.
The inherent data interoperability of GIS allows ATM to combine and convert disparate spatial information and develop sophisticated analysis tools and products. As a result, ATM's GIS data models are customized to meet specific client requirements for asset management, analysis, modeling, and master planning.
Our GIS efforts can be augmented with full Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities, including both 2-D sub-meter and 3-D centimeter RTK GPS data collection for highly accurate topographic elevation data.
Our GIS products and services include the following:
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Every year, the city of Syracuse in northern New York state receives dozens of African immigrants who run away from their countries for various reasons.
Some of these immigrants are refugees who run away from wars while some leave their countries for economic reasons.
Settling in the United States is a huge challenge especially for immigrants who do not speak English and those who have no relatives.
This challenge is even made worse by having no education qualification to help sustain your life.
But one immigrant had an idea which is now helping thousands of African immigrants to integrate in Syracuse.
Haji Adan, a Somali immigrant who came to the United States in 2006, came up with an idea to help fellow African immigrants settle well in wider society.
With the help of a few friends, they formed the Somali Bantu Community Association which has over the past decade helped African refugees find jobs and settle in society.
"When I came to the US, it was difficult to live here. Life was not easy because there was no one to help us," said Mr Adan who is the association's Executive Director.
Mr Adan says through volunteer work and the help of various donors, his association is now among the largest in terms of helping refugees settle in the city.
"We are doing all this without pay. We are actually paying back to the community," said Mr Adan as he pointed at the newly refurbished classroom where English lessons are conducted for African immigrants.
He adds that though the association was formed to cater for African immigrants, the mandate has now changed and the association is rebranding itself to work with immigrants from around the world.
|Haji Adan holding a certificate he earned for hard work
Through its after school program, the association also conducts graduations for those who are successful.
30 year Habiba Boru is one of the volunteer teachers at the Somali Bantu Community Association.
A resident of Syracuse for the past 16 years, Habiba says she grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya.
As this blogger interacted with her, she fluently spoke Somali and Swahili.
"Am a mother of four and I came here 16 years ago. Am now an American citizen but one day I wish to go back to Kenya because that's where I grew up from," she said.
Apart from teaching English lessons, she also connects some of the immigrants to companies were they can find jobs.
"We have a job readiness program here and we help immigrants find jobs. Sometimes it is easy to find them jobs but sometimes it is difficult if they do not speak English. But most employers tell us that African immigrants are hard working."
One of the companies which the association partners with in finding employment for immigrants is Wal-Mart, the American large scale retailer.
The company has so far employed a number of immigrants who have been able to support their families financially.
However, not every immigrant finds it easy to get employed.
Habiba says there has been resentment with immigrants who wear Islamic attire at work.
|Some of the association's graduands
She says some employers do not feel comfortable but Wal-Mart allows workers to wear its uniforms above Islamic attire.
As part of its rebranding exercise, the association is also helping immigrants acquire visas and drivers' licences.
According to photos and postings on its Facebook page, the association conducts social events such as football tournaments and field trips to allow African immigrants interact and socialise.
Through various applications, the Somali Bantu Community Association has been able to sustain itself through grants from various institutions.


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Mission Statement
At AIV statements like quality and service are not just words. They are core beliefs that define who we are. We are an organization committed in delivering premium service and products to provide solutions for our customers. We are conscious of the fact that our service and products improve patient's lives and we channel this pride and responsibility in everything we do. AIV is an organization that embraces its societal, community and social obligations while balancing its economic responsibility and commitments.
We provide our employees with a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our organization is small enough to know our employees and customers and yet large enough to service all sizes of customers both domestically and internationally.
Our values guide our decisions. These beliefs will grow our organization; bring rewards and satisfaction to us and those we interact with.
AIV's Summer of Hope is an employee driven fundraising program. We raise money through 50/50 raffles, pieing a manager in the face, and other small employee events. Our biggest fundraising activity has been "Casual for a Cause", where employees pay $250 to dress down for the length of the summer.
Our team votes on organizations close to our hearts who will be the recipients of the funds raised each year. Previous beneficiaries have included the American Diabetes Association, Tyler's Hope, and SPCA of Anne Arundel County. This year's recipients will be Tyler's Hope, Tyanna Foundation, and SPCA of Anne Arundel County.
2017 Summer of Hope Beneficiaries
Tyler's Hope is a non-profit that focuses on raising money for finding a cure for dystonia. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. Dystonia can affect any part of the body including the arms and legs, trunk, neck, eyelids, face, or vocal cords.
The Tyanna Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises money for reseach and treatment for breast cancer. The Tyanna Foundaton has a chapter that is local to Baltimore, MD. Fun. Feisty. Fearless — for a cause. THE TYANNA FOUNDATION is different. Known for our signature slogan "Save the Girls" we work tirelessly to make breast cancer more comfortable for patients—and less prevalent on the planet.
In memory of a loved team member at AIV, we chose to donate to SPCA of Anne Arundel County again for 2017. The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Anne Arundel County. They provide shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need and work as advocates for animal welfare in our community.
We want to thank our sponsors for their continued support and donations for Summer of Hope
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The husband of Ebony Wilkerson, the pregnant woman who allegedly tried to drive into the ocean to kill herself and children by drowning until stopped by people on a Florida beach, was issued a restraining order by a Volusia County court. Wilkerson lived with her husband Lutful Ronjon in South Carolina before leaving him and driving herself and their three children to her sister's house to escape alleged abuse.
Two days prior to the suicide/matricide attempt, Ebony Wilkerson's sister Jessica Harrell had filed for an injunction against Ronjun who she said threatened to kill her if she helped Wilkerson to leave her husband. The injunction to stay away from Harrell was finally issued on Monday after Wilkerson left her home with the children in tow.


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The Few, The Proud, The Weak..
The Left Wing in Israel is looking feeble indeed. Jewish Israelis polled strongly support military action to cripple the Iranian nuclear drive, and when asked how they feel if the USA were to oppose such action, a full 75% of those in support maintained they were more than ready to go ahead in any case.
These kinds of numbers in domestic support are devastating to Obama's intents to pressure the Jewish State to the contrary, and represent a dagger through the heart regarding any notions of 'living with the Iranian bomb' here in Israel.
A full 66% Of Israelis are ready to engage today, another 20% currently don't know, which means if push comes to shove over 80% of Israel will support halting the program by any means necessary.. (Haaretz)
A large majority of Israeli Jews support military action aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a survey sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. According to the poll, co-sponsored by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, a large majority of those who support a move by the army said they would maintain their support even if the Obama administration opposed it.
An overwhelming majority also said they believed close relations with the United States were essential for ensuring Israel's security. [...]
Sixty percent of the respondents said they had a "positive" or "very positive' attitude toward President Obama. However, only 38 percent said they thought his attitude to Israel was friendly – in contrast to 73 percent of respondents in a 2007 poll, who defined the attitude of the previous president, George W. Bush, as friendly.
Asked whether reconciliation with the Arab and Muslim world would come at the expense of Israel's interests, 63 percent said they believed it would; 71 percent, however, said the interests of the United States and Israel were "similar" or "complemented each other." [...]
38% – Whoa.
The President of the United States may have American Jewry wrapped around his fingers and eating out of his palm, but here in the homeland few are impressed thus far with his willingness to play footsie with the world's worst dictators, and President Obama is suffering major trust issues with his key strategic ally in the world's most critical region currently. Maybe it has something to do with the absurd statements from the US administration that the Palestinians are the 'key to halting Iran' – A notion that is laughable to most Israelis, who don't have the luxury of living in the current fantasy-land known as the White House.


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This past week Jon had a VERY long day at work. They were having training and he was gone before anyone else woke up, and got home after everyone (but me) was asleep. It was a true test to me to survive the day of a mom with 2 under 2. And since you might wonder what that looks like, I took the liberty of documenting (most) of the day.
That night Luke had a great sleep. He had a 5 hour stretch, woke up to nurse, then had another 2.5 hours. He woke up around 6:15 and I thought no big deal because Aubrey is usually up by 6:30. Except not today. She slept till 7:30. She had her bottle in our room, while watching Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and Luke rested. Well, that resting was more like squirming & pooping & nursing. At which point she finished her bottle, then proceeded to go through my pajama drawer and pull out what she liked.
Here she is trying to put on my pjs, while still keeping an eye on her show.
Here he is, all snuggled, after eating and burping some. Probably changed a diaper too in there. I was still half asleep, but enjoying my coffee.
We made it downstairs (all still in our pjs) and then Luke lost it. I tried to put him in the swing while I got Aubrey's breakfast together but he screamed bananas. So instead of her and I enjoying our meal together, she ate alone. I came back to her like this. Jon said she looks like a Dexter promo. I will not buy black plums again. Even if she had a great time.
Lunch was pretty uneventful. I didn't feel like making much so we both enjoyed some corndogs. It was her first time having one (well, any hot dog really) and she seemed to be a fan. We shared some yogurt and then it was time for nap! She went down without much fight (unlike the day before) and Luke wanted to nurse again. Thank goodness he eats fast. I was able to grab a quick shower (I normally take them in the AM while she's preoccupied with Daniel Tiger but was feeling a little lazy today) and then I fell asleep too.
He woke up after an hour (as did I) and fed him, and figured Aubrey would be up soon. She typically sleeps 2 hours but today was gracious enough to add another 40 minutes to it. Yay!
Still in pjs. I found this toy in our downstairs closet and she had fun opening/closing/pouring it. We danced around the kitchen to the song while I made dinner. I went with an easy sauteed chicken dinner so I could keep an eye on her.
Then, dinner time. Luke had been sleeping in the swing soundly, and as soon as I got her dinner served, and mine, he woke up and was hungry. I nursed him on the couch while Aubrey at her carrots & cauliflower and then I put him in the swing to eat mine. Except he didn't want that. So here's how we ate dinner. I held him, ate with one hand, and in between my bites fed Aubrey her chicken. She didn't like the rice and wasn't picking it out.
One of my favorite parts of the night is bathtime. Aubrey was a ham, as usual, and I told her to say cheese and this is what I got. Then she said "Mommy Cheese" and so, I flipped the phone around and snapped this one.
All the while Luke slept right outside the door.
Then it was time for more nursing of Luke. Aubrey went crazy in her room pulling out books and toys and then this happened when I told her it was time to clean up. She's crying if you can't tell.
Then she would stop, pick up 2 things, and I would say "good job, keep cleaning" then fall down on the floor crying again. Eventually she got it all done. I only had to help get the books back in cuz she kept saying they were "stuck" and would get frustrated.
After all that, both went back to sleep and I poured myself a glass of wine and watched Breaking Dawn, part 1. Jon got home shortly after and let me hang out in silence while he ate dinner downstairs. Oh, and before I poured a glass, I emptied the dishwasher and cleaned up the dinner mess. Long day, but I made it! And both kids also survived and I think had some fun 🙂
(that black thing coming out of the wall is the cable cord. But since we don't have cable, it just hangs there. Since it's a rental, I'm not about to replace the plate)


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Nature has an interesting article on the issues surrounding the politics, funding, and physics in building the next giant particle collider beyond the LHC.
The Japanese are the front-runner to host the ILC, but the Chinese have their own plans on a circular electron-positron collider that can be upgraded to a future proton-proton collider.
And of course, all of these will require quite a bit of chump change to fund, and will be an international collaboration.
The climate in the US continues to be very sour in building anything like this.


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Our Piedmont wines are here!
We're really excited to get our hands on the 2015 Barolos and Barbarescos. The vintage was quite generous (reminiscent of 2010) so expectations are rightly high. We also have a great selection of Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. Enjoy!
We're delighted to be working with Ned Goodwin MW to bring you Australia's greatest Piedmont portfolio. We'll look at the country's biggest selection of Barolo, Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and more. Discover, explore and share your passion for the wines of Piedmont with Langton's and Ned Goodwin MW. Read more from Ned Goodwin MW >
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Elevated above the famous Dorrigo Plateau, the Beaumonts enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lush, green countryside
Dairy farming is in Paul Beaumont's DNA. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, the third-generation dairy farmer has worked his whole life in dairy on the family farm in Dorrigo, New South Wales, that his grandfather cleared himself – by hand – some 80 years ago.
In 2007, Paul took a step back from the milking side of the business to focus solely on rearing heifers. The prospect of a brand-new herd of A2-certified cows, however, lured him back to milking in 2013. He's been supplying a2 Milk™ ever since. The return to milking was an exciting moment for the Beaumont family. So much so that Paul's grandma cut short her Gold Coast holiday so she could be at the farm to greet the family's new herd of A2-certified cows when they arrived.
Elevated above the famous Dorrigo Plateau, the Beaumonts and their cows enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lush, green countryside as far as the eye can see. Climate wise, the local area experiences one or two floods per year, on average, boasting one of the highest rainfalls in Australia.
With early rises and long days, hard work's a given on the Beaumont farm – something Paul says he wouldn't have any other way. His mum, Judy, helps with the milking each morning – at 4am! – while his dad, Kevin, usually helps out with the afternoon milking. Paul's wife, Leah, also chips in, as well as caring for their young daughter, Evelyn, who absolutely loves life on the farm.
Paul and his family currently have around 150 head of cattle – though he says they could comfortably support up to 300. With a longstanding history in the area, the Beaumonts are an intrinsic part of the Dorrigo farming community. Milking normally lasts for around an hour. After that, the Beaumont's a2 Milk™ herd returns to graze on the lush, green pastures of the family farm. Paul then ducks home for breakfast before attending to his other daily farming duties.


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Chicago Dog Leash Laws
Last week's blog covering "What To Do When An Aggressive Off-Leash Dog Approaches" got a lot of attention, so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about what the leash laws are in Chicago. Be sure to check your city's own leash laws as they may differ from Chicago dog leash laws. Leash


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Below are a variety of helpful resources for Badger Swim Club staff and applicants. If you have any questions about any of these resources or need additional support, please contact Brett Collins.
Staff Application
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All Employees must read the Employee Handbook, sign and submit.
NOTE: The digital signature field is located at the end of the handbook.
Staff Handbook
W-4 Form
In order to process your payroll, all employees must complete a W-4 form.
Step 1: Download and complete the W-4 form.
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Note: This is the only way your payroll will be processed. Paper, emailed, or mailed files will not be accepted. W-4's must be uploaded here to be accepted.
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All Employees must submit a Federal I-9 Form. Your I-9 must be accompanied by original IDs – please note the acceptable forms of ID. You must bring your I-9 Form and identification, in person, to the Badger Swim Office for submission.
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Office hours are irregular. It is recommended that email at least one day in advance to schedule drop off.Complete & Sign I-9
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29th Empire State Golden Arm
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Contact: Gene Camp (718) 544-4592 – email email@example.com - www.nycarms.com
Benefit: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation - Thanks for the monetary and toy donations
29th Annual Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions
Official Results 12/16/06
175 and under
1st Place Alex Josowitz Brooklyn, NY.
2nd Place Artak Petrosyn Brooklyn, NY.
3rd Place George Yashinski Olyphant, Pa.
200 and under
1st Place Charles Link Yonkers, NY.
2nd Place Anthony Milolavsky Staten Island, NY.
3rd Place Don Larsen Patchogue, NY.
225 and under
1st Place Dan Sorrese Deer Park, NY.
2nd Place Charles Link Yonkers, NY.
3rd Place Adam Link Yonkers, NY.
Super 225+ Open
*1st Place Shaun Freeman Maspeth, NY.
2nd Place Bobby Buttafuoco Rockville Centre, NY.
3rd Place Charles Link Yonkers, NY.
175 and under Left Hand
***1st Place Angel Cosme Flushing, NY.
2nd Place Alex Josowitz Brooklyn, NY.
3rd Place Mike Bye East Hampton, NY.
Super 225+ Left Hand Open
***1st Place Angel Cosme Flushing, NY.
2nd Place Dan Sorrese Deer Park, NY.
3rd Place Anthony Miloslavsky Staten Island, NY.
Women's Open
**1st Place Lauren Colantropo Babylon, NY.
2nd Place Renata Solieva Montville, NJ. (Russia)
3rd Place Karolina Pietrynczak Brooklyn, NY.
*Male MVP Shaun Freeman Maspeth, NY
**Female MVP Lauren Colantropo Babylon, NY.
***Left Hand MVP Angel Cosme Flushing, NY.
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1st Place Long Island 22 Points
2nd Place Queens 21 Points
3rd Place Brooklyn 14 Points
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A big bunch of local design buds including Esther Sandler, Emily Green and Mosey Me are running a curated shop for Christmas.
Getta load of these bloody cute tootsie-warmers.
This Melbourne workshop will teach you the basics of visible mending and block printing.
If the latest collection from Melbourne fashion lady Tara Whalley makes you want to jump online and book yourself a getaway, stat, that might be because it was designed on a trip to Guatemala (no biggy).
What do you get when you gather 24 Australian artists and ask them to try their hand at one printing practice? A damn good time and happy eyes, that's what.
The crafty lass has come up with a new way to leave winter gloominess behind: tinsel.
We have a little something that may make your transition into the working week that little bit sweeter.
All around Melbourne's CBD, shopkeepers are displaying groovy craft and design in their windows as part of the Craft Cubed Festival.
A diverse range of people with disability will be modelling at this Melbourne Fashion Week event.
We're giving away some double passes to this swell little shindig in Melbourne. (Note: there will be booze.)


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Statkraft becomes Europe's largest generator of renewable energy through completion of asset swap
08.01.2009 08.00 | pressrelease
(Oslo/Düsseldorf/Stockholm/London, 8 January 2009) Statkraft AS and E.ON AG have completed the asset swap that positions Statkraft as Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Statkraft Group's total generation capacity is increased with approximately 2,500 MW.
- Through this asset transfer, Statkraft has strengthened its position as a flexible and environment-friendly energy provider and have become Europe's largest generator of renewable energy, says Bård Mikkelsen, CEO and President of Statkraft AS.
Statkraft AS and E.ON AG have completed the swap of Statkraft's 44.6 per cent shares in E.ON Sverige AB and a Swedish hydropower plant in return for 40 hydropower plants and 5 district heating plants in Sweden, 2 gas fired power plants and 11 hydropower plants in Germany, 1 hydropower plant in the United Kingdom, and a 4.17 shareholding in E.ON AG. In addition Statkraft has received a structured gas storage contract and an electricity supply contract. The total value of the asset swap is € 4,495 million.
The Group's total generation capacity has been increased with approximately 2,500 MW, while 217 employees have become new employees in Statkraft. The transfer of ownership of the assets took place 31 December 2008 and is celebrated today at the new power plants in Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom
Statkraft becomes one of the four largest electricity producers in Sweden. Increased flexible power generation in Germany and the UK strengthens the company's position as a significant player in Northern Europe and gives Statkraft a solid platform for future growth in these core markets.
Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group develops and generates hydropower, wind power, gas power and district heating, and is a major player on the European energy exchanges. Statkraft also develops solar power, marine energy, osmotic power and other innovative energy solutions. In 2007 Statkraft posted gross operating revenues of EUR 2.2 billion and a profit after tax of EUR 827 million. The group employs close to 3,000 staff in more than 20 countries.


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Why Does My Kid Need Orthodontitics?March 03, 2015 | Posted in Education
Orthodontitics is a specialty in dentistry focused on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Treatment may involve the correction of alignment of teeth, jaws and lips. Benefits to treatment include prevention of cavities and gum disease, bone destruction and chewing difficulties. Not to mention a confident smile!
Orthodontic treatment during childhood is best since braces can mould the bone as the child grows. Braces are needed due to inherited problems like missing teeth, extra teeth, crowded teeth or misaligned jaws. Some problems may arise from an accident or thumb sucking or losing baby teeth prematurely.
Ideally children should be monitored for orthodontics as early as three but typically braces are done when the child is closer to 12 years old, but it can vary. Treatment is typically about 12 months but varies often with the compliance of the child and maintaining regular appointments.
Have you discussed with your child's treatment with us at the Rideau Dental Centre?
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Personal Contract Hire (PCH) or Leasing is based on a fixed term contract, where you the customer pay an agreed monthly charge for the use of a vehicle for an agreed period.
The benefits to the customer include removing the financial risk associated with disposing of a vehicle. Contracts are usually taken over two, three or four years, providing a high level of flexibility. Some contracts can be formally extended beyond the end of contract date if required; all you need to do is ask and we'll answer any questions you may have.
PCH is very similar to Business Contract Hire; both are based on a fixed annual mileage agreed at the beginning of a contract. You will need to decide how many miles you drive each year before we can provide you with an accurate quote. Once you have stated how many miles you drive in a year and considered which vehicle you would like to lease, a quote can be created for you by one of our sales team.
Regulations, with regards to making mileage amendments after contracts are live, vary from funder to funder so it is always better to be as accurate as you can. If you do exceed the agreed allowance, at the end of your contract you will pay an excess mileage charge, which will have been agreed upon prior to signing the finance agreement. Please remember this when deciding upon your annual mileage.
If you are looking to have predictable motoring costs, adding maintenance to your monthly payment is easy. Maintenance is there to put your mind at rest should any challenges arise with your vehicle and generally covers servicing, routine maintenance, tyres, exhausts and batteries.
Please note that it is the responsibility of the person named on the finance agreement to arrange and pay for fully comprehensive insurance for the vehicle. It is important that the vehicle is returned in accordance with the guidelines set out in the 'Fair Wear and Tear Guide', a copy of which is made available to customers when they are near the end of their PCH agreement.
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Barrett, Falk, George, Nusbaum & Lautenschlager Back Ellis Bill; Burke Says Yes, Sort Of; Shibilski Mum; Farrow & Thompson Give Thumbs Down
December 12, 2001
Madison - The frontrunners in the governor's race ran for cover when challenged to take a public stand on the leading campaign finance reform bill awaiting action in the state legislature, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported today.
In a November 27 letter to the announced candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, the Democracy Campaign asked for a public commitment of support for Senate Bill 104, a comprehensive reform measure authored by Neenah Republican Michael Ellis that has earned bipartisan support. The letter indicated the candidates' responses would be made public the week of December 10.
Governor Scott McCallum replied that he does not comment on specific legislative proposals. McCallum's silence on SB 104 is at least the fourth time he has failed to provide leadership on issues relating to political corruption since becoming governor, WDC executive director Mike McCabe said.
"Governor McCallum could have put funding in the budget for campaign reform as his predecessor did. He had the chance to veto funding for the corrupt legislative caucuses. He was asked to authorize the attorney general to challenge the legislature's use of state funds to pay private lawyers to defend employees under criminal investigation. And now he had the opportunity to take a position on a reform bill whose author is from his own party. The governor failed every one of these tests of leadership," McCabe said.
Attorney General James Doyle, a Democratic candidate for governor, responded that he did not support SB 104 in a letter that outlined objections strikingly reminiscent of those expressed on numerous occasions by the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state teachers union.
"His letter could have been written by WEAC lobbyists. He took the words right out of their mouths," McCabe said, noting what the attorney general termed "practical and constitutional questions" regarding independent spending by special interest groups. "Doyle is like so many opponents of campaign finance reform. He likes the word 'reform,' but is not fond of the actual legislation."
McCabe called the legal questions Doyle cited a lame excuse for ducking leadership responsibility. "Opponents of every reform bill - from the Ellis bill here in Wisconsin to McCain-Feingold at the national level - say if reform is enacted it might be struck down by the courts. The only way you can be sure that a reform bill will pass muster in court is if you don't try to solve any problems that have emerged since 1976," he said, referring to the year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Buckley v. Valeo campaign finance case.
Among the other announced candidates for governor, U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and State Senator Gary George all went on record in support of SB 104. Barrett wrote that supporting the Ellis reform plan is a "no-brainer." In her letter, Falk wrote that if she becomes governor and SB 104 "comes onto my desk, I will sign it into law." George is the one candidate who has voted for the bill. As chair of the Senate Judiciary, Consumer Affairs and Campaign Finance Reform Committee, he held a hearing on the legislation, brought it to a vote and voted for it. It passed George's committee on a bipartisan 4-1 vote. City of Tomah Mayor Ed Thompson, a Libertarian candidate, said he opposes SB 104 and suggested an eight-year term limit for the governor and state legislators is a better option.
Lieutenant Governor's race: Nusbaum yes; Farrow no; Shibilski no comment
Of the candidates for lieutenant governor, only Brown County Executive Nancy Nusbaum endorsed SB 104.
Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow, a co-sponsor of the original version of the Ellis bill in the Senate last session, replied that the bill now costs too much given the state's current fiscal situation and expressed doubt that it could pass anyway. State Senator Kevin Shibilski's campaign indicated he is not prepared to take a position on the bill.
AG's race: Lautenschlager yes; Burke supports concept
Former U.S. Attorney Peg Lautenschlager expressed unequivocal support for the Ellis bill and called on the legislature to enact it promptly. The other announced candidate for attorney general, State Senator Brian Burke, said he is "supportive of the concepts embodied in Senate Bill 104."
McCabe said getting the candidates to take a public position on the reform legislation is only the first test of leadership on the issue.
"Standing up and being counted is important. But it's really the easy part. Now the hard work begins - really fighting for what they say they believe in. We'll be watching closely to see whether any of the candidates pass the true test of leadership, which involves being willing to take political risks and spend political capital to make reform a reality," he said.
He noted that Burke and Shibilski in particular are in a position to provide leadership on the Ellis bill because both are members of the legislature's Joint Finance Committee. SB 104 has cleared two legislative hurdles and now awaits action in the finance committee.
Position of Candidates for Statewide Office on
Campaign Finance Reform Legislation (Senate Bill 104)
|Scott McCallum
|"I do not comment on specific legislative proposals. . ."
|James Doyle
|"SB 104 as written poses serious practical and constitutional questions."
|Tom Barrett
|"Supporting Senate Bill 104 . . . is a no-brainer."
|Kathleen Falk
|"As Governor, if Senate Bill 104 comes onto my desk, I will sign it into law."
|Gary George
|As chair of the Senate Judiciary, Consumer Affairs and Campaign Finance Reform Committee, George held a public hearing on SB 104, scheduled it for a vote and voted for the bill.
|Ed Thompson
|"Enacting term limits . . . would more directly promote citizen legislators. . ."
|Margaret Farrow
|Lieutenant Governor
|". . . it seems doubtful that SB 104 will be enacted . . ."
|Nancy Nusbaum
|Lieutenant Governor
|"I support SB 104 not because it is the panacea of campaign finance reform but because it is a step in the right direction. If we wait for the 'perfect' campaign finance reform package, we will be spending $1 million on an assembly race."
|Kevin Shibilski
|Lieutenant Governor
|Campaign staffer telephoned to say Senator Shibilski is not prepared to take a position.
|Brian Burke
|Attorney General
|"I am of course supportive of the concepts embodied in Senate Bill 104. I am working to see that the bill is heard and debated in the Finance Committee and on the floor of the Senate as soon as possible."
|Peg Lautenschlager
|Attorney General
|"I would like to not only express my support for SB 104, but also to encourage both houses of the State Legislature to quickly enact this or other campaign finance legislation."


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Alan Nevin, director of economic research for Market Pointe Realty Advisors, recently published an article in the San Diego Metropolitan Magazine that discusses Downtown San Diegos real estate conditions. In his article, Nevin focuses on three topics " Inventory, Prices and Growth.
In the last year, seven condo buildings have been built downtown. According to Nevins research, only 538 condos are still available for purchase. Is that a lot to sell? No. Downtown San Diego has sold 6,441 condos since the year 2000 " thats about 800 units a year!
Additionally, when you look at whats being built and when itll be done, theres not much to talk about. Between Breeza, Bayside and Sapphire Tower(all of which will be done in the next 2"12 months), there are approximately 500 condos total. To date, about one third of those units are already sold out(my research shows that theyre closer to 40"50% sold out). The only other building going up is Vantage Point and they are about 40% sold out(theyll be renting some of their units). Going forward, no other residential projects will be available until 2012.
Builders need condo prices to rise before they can afford to begin another project. Nevin states that condo prices need to increase $150-200 per square foot before anything new will break ground. So for now, there really isnt much inventory for buyers to choose from. In fact, inventory in the MLS is extremely low. With todays low condo prices, more and more people are buying and less is for sale.
Yes prices are down. Theyre back to what people paid 3"4 years ago. According to Nevin, the resale market peaked in the second quarter of 2006 at $644 per square foot and has since come down to $454 per square foot " thats 30% decrease! Sure, short sales and foreclosures have brought prices down, but more so, its due to the fact that there was a lot of entry level condos that sold. Sales in the three buildings I mentioned earlier, Breeza(even though this isnt a high end building), Bayside and Sapphire Tower have averaged about $800 per square foot.
Nevin also points out that since January of 2006, only eight months have occurred when resales totaled more than 50 units. He goes further and says that four of the eight [were] the last four months. Let me say that again " the last four consecutive months have had the highest number of sales of any other four month period in the last 34 months! Does that mean anything to you?
Does it matter that there were more pending condos this past September than any other month going back as far as November(thats when I started keeping track of new, pending and sold listings) of last year? People talk about timing the bottom. Is this the bottom? Probably not the absolute bottom, but Id be willing to bet that were not far off. If you can afford to risk not qualifying for a loan, then go ahead and wait. But if youre not an all cash buyer, Id seriously consider your options.
Downtown San Diego is a young city. When was the last time you were down here? How did it compare to what it was 10 years ago? What about just 5 years ago? San Diego is growing and I honestly believe that condo prices will never be this low again.
As I mentioned earlier, almost 6,500 condos have been sold in the last 8 years. Downtown San Diegos population is rising and its expected to almost triple in the next 20 odd years. The Convention Center is expanding, a new civic center is in the works and more hotels are being built. Commercially, things are expanding as well. The Irvine Company will be breaking ground in a year or so, a Dutch company just purchased Diamond View Tower and the Navy Broadway Complex will also bring plenty of new office space. On top of that, Downtown will be seeing a new library(hopefully), a new cruise ship terminal and a new federal courthouse " all of which Nevin talks about in his article. And did you know that we have a Hard Rock Hotel?
Downtown San Diego is only about 2 square miles large(read " theres not a lot of land to build on). People want to live here and people want to work here(read " high demand = higher prices). Prices are well below what they used to be(read " condos are on sale right now). Inventory is low(read " theres not a lot being built). Money and development is coming into downtowns infrastructure(read " more development means there will be higher prices).
What else can I say? Better yet, what else can you say?
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Really good analysis and recommendation.
Thanks Keahi. I hope things are going well out in Hawaii.
Hi Denny,
Great information! Thanks for sharing.
Linda Pena, REALTOR
Thanks Linda. How's the market up north?
Hi Denny,
Napa Valley overall is holding its own, the market does not seem to have faired as bad as San Diego or other areas such as Sacramento, Central Valley or even neighboring counties such as Solano and Sonoma. We are continuing to experience declining prices more so in the 500K to 800K range. The higher end homes have seen some decline, but not as bad as the mid ranges. Lower end seems near bottom. Hopefully, we will see an upswing soon.
Linda Pena, REALTOR
Glad to hear things are doing well up there. I think it's pretty typical to see the lower end hit harder – first time buyers are scared to buy, people who stretched to buy a little bit more can't make their payments, etc. The good news is, prices are low! Buyers are in an incredible situation and will do very well.
Just look at Warren Buffett – he's buying everything he can!


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New: The National - "Demons"
We started to get really psyched about the National's upcoming Trouble Will Find Me late last week when video surfaced of the band playing three fantastic new tracks live, and now they've released a first official single, "Demons," so our anticipation level is pretty much near maximum.
The title's appropriate; it sounds like Matt Berninger's still wrestling with some urban ennui - "when I walk into a room, I do not light it up," he sings so dourly it sounds obvious - while his band wrestle with crashing, echoed guitar chords, big drums, and emotive strings. The record's out May 21.


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Happy Monday! Here is another sneak peek at my new Stampette Set Zendoodle Rainbow....I used it with my daughters graduation cards. I thought the sentiment would go well for that.....So I also used stamps from the Graduation set. Again these stamps should be available May 15th:) I did emboss the rainbow with Sparkle EP after I finished coloring it, and the sentiment on the front of the card and the diploma are embossed with Blue Ribbon EP.
Music Labels stamp set (I actually cut the treble clef off so I can use them both separately or together). I also used the Sparkle EP on the bird and put him on dimensional tape.
I just love to hear the birds sing their songs and these little birds are waaaayyyy to cute! And I usually have a song in my heart to sing.
Thanks for looking and remember to put a song in your heart and sing today!


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Questions to ask a Breeder at first contact!
Buying a puppy can be a minefield – or it can be an absolute pleasure.
One of the main problems when purchasing a puppy is wishing to create a good impression with the breeder, BUT equally wanting to seem knowledgeable AND ensure that this breeder ticks all the right boxes towards buying a well bred, potentially healthy puppy. My primary advice would be to ask the following questions on the telephone or by email. Visiting a litter will tug at the heartstrings, and then, even if the answers are not what you were wishing to hear, your heart may over rule your head and you purchase a puppy anyway!
So many times we hear people saying they KNOW they shouldn't be buying, but they got there, and the pups looked basically healthy, and the breeder seemed nice….and so…. they went for it knowing they should be walking away… DON'T BE THAT PERSON – YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR PUPPY DESERVE BETTER!
Lets lay out the first contact BASIC Questions so you can save that heartache, possible wasted desposits and huge embarassment:
Absolutely essential questions:
1) Are BOTH parents hip scored? What are the scores for each? Will I be able to see copies of BOTH parents hip score certificates? (Note here that saying a dog is hip scored is not good enough, they should both KNOW the result and be able to prove it by showing you the certificates. Any good stud dog owner will give a bitch owner copies of HIS certificates to show their puppy buyers, there should be no weak excuses).
2) Do they BOTH hold current (dated in the last 12 months) CLEAR eye certificates under the BVA/KC eye testing scheme? (Ditto above as regards SEEING proof of this)
3) Does the breeder own mum and can she be seen? (You need to judge if she is the sort of dog you would like to own – therefore you must see her and like what you see of her).
4) Have the puppies been Kennel Club registered? (If they are not the chances are the parents are NOT health tested which is extremely shoddy on the part of the breeder.) If they have NOT has the breeder undertaken the above healthtests in points 1 and 2….? A tiny handful will have.
5) Were the puppies wormed regularly in the litter with a vet bought wormer? (Drontal, Panacur etc rather than a pet shop 'nothing' brand).
6) Does the breeder give you a diet sheet, copies of the documents for the sire and dam and a basic puppy pack when you pick your puppy up?
7) Were the puppies born and raised in the house to a certain age OR well socialised if raised outside, with plenty of human contact and access to sounds and smells of a day to day household?
Highly desireable questions:
8.) Have mum and dad been elbow scored? What is the result? Can you see the certificates?
9) Have mum and dad been Optigen tested/other DNA tests on at least one parent? can you see the certificates?
10) Are they fed on an easy to obtain food or something complex and obscure?
11) Do they fall between about £600 and £750 in price? (If not you have to ask yourself what is missing as they are too cheap or WHY they are overcharging – adjust that to where you live in the country – London may be MORE expensive, Scotland may be cheaper!).
12) Will the registration documents be ready to take when you leave with your puppy? (Some breeders SAY they will register the pups and send the docuemnts onto you, and you hand over the money for a registered puppy, but the documents never materialise – make sure you LEAVE with them at 8 weeks of age and at earlier visits gently mention this).
These questions can be expected by any reputable breeder and can be phased to come out in pleasant conversation, not necessarily firing them like a firing squad, you will save yourself a lot of trouble later. They are the basic essentials…. and will be found in many hundreds of labrador litters a year so don't think you are narrowing your options by ruling out breeders who only do half the job.
Please see the section on this website called 'FAQ's on buying a Puppy' for a simple explanation of the health schemes mentioned above.
Good luck!


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The NSC (in full first then (NSC) has issued an exclusions document which is available below. It was also sent to each GP practice. Further copies are available from the screening office. The exclusion forms and opt out forms for patients are available below.
Consent issues have been agreed at national level and details can be found in the NSC Factsheet: transfer and management of patient information in diabetic retinopathy screening programmes.
A copy of the screening result will be sent to the registered GP. Initially this will be on paper, but longer term this will be sent to the practice electronically using a similar method to that used for blood test results.
The copy of the screening result sent to the practice will include information concerning any treatment required.
If a patient has not attended for screening following a recall letter and a reminder, a letter will be sent to their GP to ask to them to discuss this with the patient.
There is no need to send reminder letters to your patients, but you may prefer to continue to do this.
It is important for GPs to note that a read code of 'Diabetes resolved' stops patients being invited for diabetic eye screening. There has been and continues to be considerable debate on the issue of screening patients whose diabetes is considered 'resolved', for example those who are post-bariatric surgery. Until there is further evidence on the progression of retinopathy in these patients, the national guidance is as follows:
For further information and guidance please see the survey NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme website.
Please contact the screening office on 01722 425022 and leave a message or email: firstname.lastname@example.com and a member of the team will contact you.
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