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While researching our trip to London this past September I literally squealed out loud (like some crazy art groupie - guilty as charged) when I discovered the Damien Hirst retrospective at the Tate Modern would still be open. Mike and I were part of the last group to see it on the last day of the show. And it. was. awesome.
What can I say about Hirst that you don't already know? He's an ass hole. He's stinking rich. He's brilliant. He's Andy Warhol reincarnate (I realize this is impossible due to his age, but whatever). And any mention of his name in an art class or gallery or auction house stirs up a lot of controversy.
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Because he's the guy who stuffs a dead shark and sells it for $12 million.
He cuts a lamb in half and sticks it in formaldehyde and laughs all the way to the bank. He pays assistants to mathematically paint dots on canvases, glue diamonds to skulls, place pills in medicine cabinets, and chuck cigarette butts in an oversized ashtray. He challenges what we think is art, how it's sold, and what we're willing to pay for it.
And I kind of love him for it.
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He's a one man marketing machine, a brilliant business person, and he has balls. He was one of the first artists to sell directly from his studio to the auction house, skipping the normal routes of galleries and agents and dealers, turning the art world pyramid on its head.
I get it, I went to art school where any talk of sales and money made most people squeamish. But let's call a spade a spade - art has always been about money. Because even the act of creating art for art's sake is still about money. And here's what Hirst has to say about it:
"I find that aspect of the work part of its life. If the art's about life and then people pay money for it and it becomes a commodity and manages to still stay art, I find that really exciting." (via)
So do I.
I'm also a sucker for his work titles, which are never arbitrary. My favourite titles include The psychical impossibility of death in the mind of someone living; The more you know, the more you know; and Beautiful inside my head forever. Pretty words for ugly things? Well, maybe.
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As I walked out with my own souvenirs, I couldn't help but think that the gift shop was just as important to the show as any single piece displayed there. And it. was. awesome.
|one of my Hirst retrospective souvenirs
I get it. While I'm of the opinion you should hate the game, not the player, Hirst is an easy target to attack. And while I believe his art has substance beyond its shock value, it's a question that should always be up for debate.
So, what do you think? Love him or loathe him?
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Another black youth flashmobbery took place at a 7-11 in Montgomery County, Maryland. Apparently, the police did not respond until the looters had ransacked and left the store.
The robbery took place at 1:30 AM.
From the video: A 7-11 in Montgomery County, Maryland was hit by a flash mob on August 13, 2011. The clerk activated a silent alarm, but police waited until the mob left the store before responding. Further, according to the video, the officer refused to investigate the crime, and only viewed this incident as shoplifting.
Some of the thieves were laughing and joking as they robbed the store.
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Montgomery County Police are investigating a flash mob theft Saturday at a 7-Eleven in Germantown.
More than 20 young people simultaneously entered the convenience store at around 1:30 a.m., leaving with snack items such as candy, soda pop and chips, said Germantown 5th district Cmd. Luther Reynolds.
Apparent surveillance footage obtained by NBC Washington shows a stream of young people — some of the smiling and laughing — entering the convenience store and leaving with out paying.
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This was taken at Hauser and Wirth Gallery in London, http://www.hauserwirth.com/. Many kids are out of school in London for break, and the education continues as this father exposes his daughter to such visual works.
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Jonathan Bales is the founder of RotoAcademy—a new fantasy football training school—and author of the Fantasy Football for Smart People book series.
One of the misconceptions about stat heads or anyone who places heavy emphasis on data in football/fantasy football is that we care about all numbers the same.
The truth is that most people who use analytics in fantasy football reject most stats, labeling them as explanatory rather than predictive, i.e. for prediction purposes, they're worthless. In many ways, stat geeks are just more discriminating in regards to which numbers they'll use; they use fewer stats than the general public, just better ones.
For example, prior to the 2013 NFL Draft, I mentioned that wide receiver Keenan Allen moved up my board quite a bit. I got a few responses to the tune of "But Allen's 40 suks n thats all u care about. Your a f'ing moran."
I might be a "moran," but the stats I care about most are those that are going to help me make better predictions and win fantasy football leagues. More speed is better for every position, but it's not all that vital for wide receivers, who thrive on size. So us stat geeks aren't just sitting around and jacking each other off every time someone runs a 4.3. I care a whole lot about straight-line speed for running backs, but for the majority of positions, the 40-yard dash isn't terribly important.
Predictive of Success
Measurables are important for fantasy owners because it's really easy to create models, form hypotheses, and most important, test our theories to improve our approach to the game. I'd argue a stat geek can give you more insights (and accuracy) into a particular draft class in a few hours with a spreadsheet than all of the cumulative hours put in by some team's scouts over the course of a year. If that weren't true, we probably wouldn't see Trent Richardson drafted in the top five, Tavon Austin in the top 10, or Mark Ingram in the first round.
The most important thing we need from a measurable is that it can help us make better predictions regarding a player's future. One of the common qualms with the 40-yard dash is that "players almost never run 40 yards in a straight line during games."
To which I respond: Whooooo carrrrrrrreeeeessss?
Employers don't ask current workers to take IQ tests as part of the job, but they sure can help predict who's best for it. The 40-yard dash and other measurables are like IQ tests; the performance is representative of something that might or might not help an employer. For certain positions, a particular measurable might not matter as much as for other positions, much like an IQ test is probably a better predictor of success for a chemist than a cashier.
The Most Overrated and Underrated Measurables
By looking at a particular measurable and stacking it up against NFL production, we can test how strongly the two have been correlated in the past. In doing that, it's clear that the short shuttle is one of the most overrated measurables out there.
I charted the strength of the correlation between the short shuttle and NFL production (in terms of approximate value) for the running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions. To give you an idea of the weakness of the relationship, I charted it next to the broad jump, which I believe is one of the most underrated metrics.
For the short shuttle, a negative correlation means that as the time goes down (meaning it gets better), NFL production increases. Shockingly, the short shuttle correlation is negative only for running backs, meaning that as times for wide receivers and tight ends have increased (gotten worse), NFL production has actually improved! That suggests the short shuttle has no predictive ability for pass-catchers.
Further, the strength of the correlation between short shuttle times and running back success is just (-.09), which is almost nothing. How many times have you heard a TV analyst say that a running back needs to be "quicker than fast?" I think Mike Mayock even has a "QTF" tattoo on his lower back. Unfortunately, running backs don't need to be "quicker than fast." They need explosiveness, represented in both straight-line speed and the broad jump.
Like the 40-yard dash, the broad jump is a maneuver that you'll never see an NFL player complete on the field during a game. As much as I'd like to see Eli Manning forced to broad jump for the win, it's not happening.
And again, whoooooooo carrrrreeeeessss? The broad jump is very representative of explosiveness. Because of that, there's a strong correlation between a player's broad jump and 40-yard dash. Both metrics are most important at positions that require the greatest degree of explosiveness. For so long, we thought wide receivers needed explosiveness more than just about any other position. It's far more important for running backs, though, as evidenced by the graph.
Fantasy Implications
As I've mentioned, measurables have less and less impact on player projections as the players gain more NFL experience. I care a whole lot about a running back's 40-yard dash when he's a rookie, a little less after he has a season's worth of NFL touches, a little less still after two seasons, and so on.
Still, there are so few NFL games in a season and players are so dependent on one another for success that we can really use measurables to project performance even after a player has been in the league a handful of years.
For example, assume you're trying to predict the play of a 25-year old running back who was really successful in one city but signed as a free agent elsewhere. Since running back play is so dependent on the offensive line, it's not out of the question for a back to see sustained success in spite of lackluster talent. If his offensive line situation changes and you need to assess his true skill level, the 40-yard dash and broad jump can help do that.
Measurables are important, but we need to understand how to best utilize them; different metrics are valuable for different positions, just as is the case with other jobs. The 40-yard dash, broad jump, vertical, and so on can all help us more accurately forecast NFL player performance for different positions.
Regardless of the position, though, it appears as though the short shuttle is not very representative of future NFL play. Even if there is a relationship there, it would be difficult to acquire value by emphasizing it since the majority of NFL teams factor it into their rankings to a degree that's stronger than the measurable's actual worth. And since your fantasy draft will be a reflection of the NFL draft when it comes to rookies, that means that you, too, won't find value by emphasizing the short shuttle and, perhaps, could even acquire value by intentionally seeking players who performed poorly in the drill but showed explosiveness elsewhere.


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All shades are two coats (from top clockwise): Ciate Dangerous Affair, Mavala Bordeaux*, Max Factor Glossfinity Red Passion*, Estee Lauder Le Smoking*, Rococco VIP*, Nubar Rosso*, Models Own Red Alert, ORLY, Ciate Mistress, Barry M, Nubar Cherry*, Lancome 105M*, 17 Tropical Island, New CID Crepe Suzette*, Ciate Speed Dial, Stargazer 511*, OPI Get Your Glamour On, Eyeko Coral Polish*
Red Nail polish swatches
I've been hassling my good friend Zoe to continue her series on Nail Polish swatches of her huge collection but she hasn't so I'm taking matters into my own hands and starting to swatch my own instead. I literally have about 100-150 polishes in a wide range of colours so I thought it would be nice to do a new series dedicated to swatching them all up on nail wheels. I bought the nail wheels off ebay for a few pounds so over the next coming weeks I shall attempt to get all my polishes swatched and posted on here! As I've got so many I'll probably just give my thoughts on my favourites but each and every polish will be swatched up and included within the post, so match your favourite swatch with the labels below. This is going to be such a mammoth task!
Red's aren't exactly my usual jam. I tend to go for less classic colours, glitters and neutrals (I also have a lot of blue nail polishes I've noticed!) however on the odd occasion I reach for a red I do have a few fail safe ones I tend to go back to. Estee Lauder Le Smoking is a classic true red with neutral undertones. It's a super sophisticated classy nail colour which really warms the skin tone. I also like Nubar Rosso which is a metallic deep shade that is packed full of sparkles but isn't glittery. Out of all the Red Nail polishes I own Max Factor Glossfinity Red Passion is my favourite. It has a gel like finish which dries really nicely and lasts a really long time on my nails without chipping or flaking off. I've had it on for the full 7 days it claims and only really experienced a chip here and there. The colour is a lovely blue toned classic red which would suit a variety of skin tones. My other favourite red polish has to be Eyeko Coral Polish, sadly they don't make this anymore since Eyeko decided to rebrand themselves completely but the colour is lovely. It's a warm toned coral shade which looks amazing against a tan and is perfect for a night out. My polish has just started to get a bit too thick to use unfortunately and these are hard to get hold of! It makes me sad they decided not to continue making these!


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I admit — I'm intrigued by the mixed reviews for Kevin Reynolds's Risen that are coming in from reliably discerning friends and film critics.
I believe art exists to invite us to explore questions. When it sharpens its intent to "deliver a message," it ceases to be art, and I lose interest. Thus, most "Chrstian movies" — as well as most movies about Biblical subjects — don't interest me. They come across as manipulative salesmanship, or as preaching to the choir.
But when a movie about Jesus gets some admiration from the religious-press reviewers who understand the nature and purpose of art, and when it also gets some praise from film scholars who have consistently offered rewarding perspectives, I'm ready to buy a ticket. Well… at least a matinee ticket.
Steven Greydanus (at National Catholic Register) says Risen is better in the early going, showing us the Passion "from a decidedly unfamiliar perspective. Risen might be the only Jesus film in which we first encounter Jesus on the cross, already dead or nearly so." He's disappointed that the film's Jesus "says nothing very surprising," and asks, "Shouldn't the risen Lord sound more profound than Yoda or Aragorn?" But then he concludes with this:
For all its issues, Risen remains more interesting in some ways than a straightforward dramatization of the Gospel story like Son of God. It's far from fully satisfying, but for devout viewers its strengths may outweigh the defects.
Peter Chattaway offers a close scene-by-scene reading of the film. In his review at FilmChat, which he published first, he invokes Roger Ebert:
Movies, as Roger Ebert liked to say, are empathy machines, and one of the great things about Risen for its first hour or so is how it allows us to imagine what it would have been like to be on the outside of this story. After the big turning point in the upper room, however, it becomes very much an insider's story — and one that assumes the audience's familiarity with the back-story…. Instead of opening up the story to non-believers, it feels like the filmmakers are, by this point, ticking off a list of familiar stories that believers would want to see.
That said, there is still a lot to like about Risen. It's an imaginative and reasonably grounded take on an old story, and it just might encourage people — both inside the church and out — to step outside their comfort zones a little and imagine how the world looks from the other side's point of view. And that is no small thing.
Matt Zoller Seitz at RogerEbert.com agrees that Risen's first half works, but the second half "resorts to pictorial cliches you associate with kitschy religious art and lets its story devolve into a series of clunky set-pieces." But he finds plenty to admire:
Although the filmmaking in Risen isn't at the same high level as that of The Gospel According to St. Matthew," The Last Temptation of Christ and The Passion of the Christ, it's on the same creative wavelength. We're not hearing a genteel sermon delivered from the pulpit of in an air-conditioned megachurch, but the harsher phrasing of a street preacher.
Bilge Ebiri (at Vulture) writes:
While nobody will mistake [Kevin Reynolds] for Martin Scorsese, his films usually demonstrate a nice mix of atmosphere and grit. He tells mythic, heroic stories, but he usually finds convincing ways into them, placing us in these worlds.
That works well in Risen … until it doesn't. As you might expect, the God stuff eventually becomes more pronounced. This is a film produced by Sony's faith-based handle Affirm Films and aimed at the evangelical market, so we do get some (clunky) pyrotechnics and worshipful looks by the time it's all over. But still, for a film that could have easily become bogged down in Sunday School reverence, or culture-war opportunism, Risen presents an intriguing, oblique approach to a Bible movie.
Also: Alissa Wilkinson interviewed Joseph Fiennes at Christianity Today.
And it's worth remembering: Brian Godawa described the movie as "a Christian apologist's wet dream." Huh. I've heard sermons that would incline me to believe that's a bad review.


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Violet Harmon in FX's American Horror Story
Violet Harmon as a Symbol
Violet Harmon in American Horror Story is often seen as a rebellious child who is typically ignorant of everything around her. Because of this, she is a symbol for innocence. Throughout American Horror Story Violet shows little respect for her parents, mostly due to her father's affair. Despite being rather brave and tough, Violet is still innocent in that she does not understand much of the world around her. She cuts herself just to get a rise out of her parents and picks fights at school to get at her parents as well.
During American Horror Story Violet Harmon falls in love with Tate Langdon because he seems like he understands her. She has an innocent love towards him because he is the only person she feels like she can talk to that understands her. She confides in Tate everything that bothers her, even though she doesn't know who the real Tate is. Tate is very sweet to Violet in American Horror Story, which makes her fall in love with him. However, she eventually learns that Tate had committed a mass murder at his high school and was shot, leading her to second guess her love for him.
Later in American Horror Story Violet learns all about the ghosts, she begins to cut herself again and becomes increasingly more afraid. She finally breaks down and talks to her father about how afraid she is, showing she is just an innocent girl once her barrier is broken down. Violet is then haunted one night by many of the ghosts and tries to kill herself with sleeping pills. Tate makes Violet throw up most of her pills, but she ultimately passes on and becomes a ghost.
Tate never tells her about how she dies until much later, making Violet ignorant of her own death for a long time. As the season of American Horror Story continues, Violet Harmon continues to be in love with Tate even though he has done horrible things simply because she doesn't know how to cope and needs someone to comfort her since her parents have other things going on. Eventually, Tate tries to get her to commit suicide so she will be able to accept that she had died, but she refuses and Tate is forced to inform Violet that she died when she overdosed on pills.
In the penultimate episode of American Horror Story, Violet is informed by one of the ghosts that Tate had killed other people as a ghost and raped her mother as well. This forces Violet to finally break out of her shell of innocence and break up with Tate. At the end of American Horror Story Violet Harmon and her family are actually happy, and she is no longer an innocent girl who fawns over Tate and wants nothing to do with him now.


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In-Salon Automated Sunless Spray Tan
No. The advanced technology currently used in sunless tanning solutions is designed to ensure a natural, bronze tan. The salon staffer can help you select the proper level of tanning solution to best match your skin tone.
Sunless spray tanning is the spray/mist application of Sunless tanning solution to your body. When applied, DHA (the active ingredient in Sunless tanning solution) reacts with the proteins in the skin's superficial layer to form a golden brown color. Your skin begins to darken two to three hours after application and reaches its peak color within 24 hours. The color will gradually fade through natural exfoliation, just like a tan from the sun.
No. It is not unusual for Sunless tanning products to contain over 20 ingredients, yet only one is authorized by the FDA to provide a sunless tanning effect on the skin – DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). Although DHA is naturally derived, to date there is No 100% certified organic DHA ingredient on the market. You may see products with claims such as, "includes natural/organic ingredients", which may be an accurate claim, but that does not mean the entire product nor the tanning agent is 100% Certified Organic. For Ecocert's official statement regarding organic DHA please click here.
Exfoliate and shave the day before or the day of the sunless spray tanning session. (The day before is preferred).
The day of the Sunless spray tanning session, refrain from using moisturizers, perfumes, lotions, oils or deodorants that may create a barrier between the skin and the Sunless tanning solution. You may resume using these after your first shower or bath.
To give the DHA enough time to fully set, it is recommended to wait a minimum of 4 hours after a sunless spray tanning session or 8 hours for optimal results. Showering sooner may diminish the intensity of the tan. If you tan using an Instant Cosmetic Bronzer, the Instant Cosmetic Color will wash off in the shower, but the color produced by the DHA will remain.
Swimming in chlorinated water or salt water can fade the Sunless Spray Tanning results, cause possible streaking and will diminish the length of your tan. However, normal activities such as bathing, showering or physical activities will not affect the quality of the tan.
Versa Spa and VersaSpa sunless spray tanning solution use a breakthrough odor control technology designed to virtually eliminate the odor that may be present when the solution interacts with the skin.
No, the sunless spray tanning solution which includes a cosmetic bronzer is water soluble and will be removed after the next wash in cold water. However, in some instances, the DHA in the tanning solution may permanently stain undergarments worn during the spray session.
A Sunless Spray Tan can last up to 7 days depending on the formulation you choose and the condition of your skin.
Yes, all VersaSpa at-home products are created to enhance and extend Professional Sunless Spray Tanning results. Over the counter products are not formulated for Sunless Tanning. They may block the tan's application, impede the development process, and create uneven post-tan fading.
Ask your Salon Professional about VersaSpa's complete line of in-home Sunless Products to enhance and extend the life of your Professional Sunless Spray Tan.
All VersaSpa products, both self-tanning and spray tanning, are formulated with a blend of green and brown marine algae. For a full list of ingredients, click here.
DHA, the Key Ingredient in Sunless Tan Products
The active ingredient most often used in all sunless tanners including tinted moisturizers, self-tanners, and spray tan solution is called Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. DHA is a carbohydrate (monosaccharide sugar) compound approved by the FDA for use in externally applied sunless tanning solutions. For misting applications, the FDA recommends protective measures to prevent eye contact, inhalation or ingestion. DHA is often derived from a vegetable source like beets or sugar cane. The FDA added DHA to the list of approved colors for cosmetic products in the 1970s.
The FDA has approved DHA for external application to the skin. For misting applications, the FDA recommends protective measures to prevent eye contact, inhalation or ingestion. To ensure complete protection, the FDA suggests wearing protective eyewear, nose filters, ear plugs, lip balm, and undergarments.
For those with skin sensitivities or allergies, it is recommended to consult a health care professional before using the product.
FDA recommends that DHA not be used in the eyes or surrounding area. Protective eyewear is recommended and can be supplied by the salon. If eyes feel irritated, gently splash with water. For additional questions or if irritation persists, consult a health care professional.
The FDA recommends that DHA not be inhaled. Nose filters are recommended, which can be supplied by the salon. For additional questions or if irritation persists, consult a health care professional.
The FDA advises that users avoid inhaling or ingesting DHA or letting the spray get into the eyes. When using DHA-containing products as an all-over spray or mist, it may be difficult to avoid exposure in a manner for which DHA is not approved, including the area of the eyes, lips, or mucous membrane, or internally.
The FDA recommends protective measures to eliminate eye contact, inhalation or ingestion during a spray tan session, such as:
- Eye protection
- Nose filters
- Ear plugs
- Lip balm
- Undergarments
For additional questions or concerns regarding DHA, consult a health care professional
To understand the complete FDA position on DHA, visit the FDA website.
At-Home Sunless Tan Products
The scent of our at-home products is Seagrass and Sage, which are two of the top-selling fragrances in the spa industry.
The duration of the tan depends on the frequency of product use as well as how the tan is maintained.
Gradual tan products should be used on a daily basis (even AM and PM), to build the tan to optimal color and also to maintain a tan.
Instant tan products are formulated for a darker, extended tan that can last up to a week and can also be used multiple times within a week to extend beyond the week.
When a product is non-comedogenic, it means it's specially formulated to not clog your pores.
The Bronzing Mist transforms skin, with an instant bronzed tone, fused with the power of an extended tan that can last up to a week. The Spa Butter luxuriously moisturizes skin and gradually creates a beautiful tan. The delicately whipped butter immediately restores skin to a silky and renewed feel, building a perfect head-to-toe tan, when used daily.
To increase the intensity of the bronzer, spray multiple layers until the desired depth of color. To decrease the intensity, spray the bronzer further away than the recommended 4-8 inches. Click here to watch our how-to videos.
The VersaSpa Bronzing Mist works great with all skin tones.
With the VersaSpa Bronzing Mist, the length of the tan can last up to one week depending on the maintenance of the tan. The more moisturized and rejuvenated the skin is, the longer the tan can last.
When it comes to the number of uses you can get from the VersaSpa Bronzing Mist or Spa Butter, it really depends on the size of the person and how much product is used.
Yes, the VersaSpa Gradual Tanning Face Moisturizer can be used daily. To get the maximum benefit of moisturization, oxygenation and detoxification it is recommended to use the Face Moisturizer every day.
'Butter' means that the moisturizing lotion of the Gradual Tanning Spa Butter is luxurious and whipped to perfection for an immediate restored, silky and renewed feel.
The Bronzing Mist will give an instant bronzed tone fused with a deep extended tan that can last up to a week. The Gradual Tanning Spa Butter builds a perfect head-to-toe tan when used daily (AM and PM).
The Applicator Mitt assures an easy, even and mess-free application for a perfect sunless tan. The risk for user error of streaking is much less with the Applicator Mitt.
The green and brown algae in the VersaSpa at-home products are Chlorellagen, Mitostime and Pheohydrane. The benefits of this marine algae blend are to moisturize, oxygenate, detoxify and rejuvenate the skin – and rejuvenated skin produces a beautiful tan.
Although we do use some oils in our products, all of our products are non-comedogenic, meaning they do not clog pores. Popular ingredients in other products that can clog pores are petrolatum, mineral oil and lanolin.
Yes, we use two ingredients in the Face Moisturizer that help fight wrinkles, they include Brown Algae (Luminaria Digitata Extract) and Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8). Yes, they are used at an active level.
No, the VersaSpa Face Moisturizer does not provide sun protection.
The VersaSpa Cleansing Body Wash and Exfoliator contains white sand from the beaches of Bora Bora and pumice, which is powdered volcanic rock from Mexico.
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I received an email from my mom last night. It was some kind of music email and it said she spent money. I wanted to bonk her. If she had bought another Rolling Stones ticket I was going to kick her butt. Before I could read the whole email she texted to say, "I kind of spent some money, you need to read your email."
Holy shit! She bought me tickets to see Willie Nelson. I actually couldn't process what I was seeing. Willie Nelson was a really close friend of Waylon Jennings. Seeing Willie before he died has been a life long dream of mine. He was here recently and I missed him. I was devastated because I just knew as old as he was I wouldn't have a chance to see him again. But, Willie can't stay off the tour road and he's coming back.
She got us the Premium package that comes with all of the stuff listed above.
I'm beyond excited. I'm crossing an official item off of my bucket list and I get to be in the same room as a man who was a close friend of Waylon. Honestly, I still haven't processed it. I'm so excited, so so very excited, but I really don't' even know how to handle it. I know I'm most likely going to cry through the whole show. Willie is a special man, he's a unique man and I love his values. His books are hilarious, and he's had a very interesting life.
Thank you mom. I didn't think I would be crossing anything off of my bucket list for another ten years.
Now I just hope this tan line is gone before the concert.
Because I just cannot look this ridiculous while one of my hero's is playing!
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It was odd today. I ran into a friend who just purchased a collection of CDs from a record store and I was kind of taken back. I mean, not that she bought CDs, but that you still could. I haven't stepped foot into a store or purchased a CD in years and I honestly think I forgot that you could.
Now that Netflix has on demand, and with services like Hulu.com, and Amazon is pushing it's Kindle. We're truly seeing a time were you can receive all media in a non physical form.
Granted, paper, CDs, DVDs and Books especially are going to be around for years to come if not forever it's interesting that now I could in theory never buy a physical representation of an idea, art or music again.


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by Ray Pauley
Public Information Officer, Grand Island Fire Co.
Several Grand Island firefighters were recently recognized for a lifetime of significant community service accomplishments during a Saturday evening event at Grand Island Fire Co. headquarters.
GIFC President Tammy Gorman and Chief Kevin Koch commended Danny McMahon for 50 years of service within the GIFC, which included terms as a firematic officer, an original paramedic, member of the board of directors, financial offices, and 14 and a half years as supervisor of communications. Nevertheless, McMahon commented in reflection that he wasn't sure where he would fit in when he first entered the fire service, but always appreciated the opportunity he was given to serve and protect. It is quite clear that he more than exceeded everyone's expectations.
Norm Mrkall I and Bill Weis were also singled out for their combined total of 92 years of outstanding service to the community. Both of these highly respected individuals served on the board of directors, which guided the GIFC through its formative years with the utmost regard for fiscal responsibility. Their input is considered a major factor in the GIFC's successful advancements to date.
In addition, Assistant Chief Chris Soluri received 15 years of service recognition, which he was unable to accept previously. Life member Jack Hugill received a 35-year service award for his long-term dedication to the GIFC.


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"Reliable Results Through Recognized Accreditation"
Public and private sector organizations founded the not-for-profit National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) in 1998 to provide coordination and focus for laboratory accreditation programs in the US. NACLA's primary mission is to evaluate US laboratory accreditation bodies (ABs) and to grant recognition to those ABs in compliance with NACLA procedures and the relevant international standards for competent ABs, including ISO 17025, ISO 17020 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3. (NACLA does not itself accredit laboratories performing scientific testing.) NACLA also provides educational and training opportunities to persons interested in improving scientific testing using ISO 17025 and other international standards.
NACLA is a stakeholder organization. Accordingly, its leadership body, the Board of Directors is composed of balanced representation from our four key stakeholder groups: Industry, Government, Laboratories performing scientific testing and Accreditation Bodies interested in instilling competence in scientific testing. Past and present members of the Board include representatives of Caterpillar, Ford, GE, GM, Lucent Technologies, DOD, DOE, FDA, FHWA, NIST, USDA, US Navy, major laboratory associations and major accreditation bodies. In addition, NACLA has a Standards Committee and Acceptance Panel as well as a long list of NACLA specifiers requiring NACLA recognition of accreditation bodies.Membership in NACLA is open to organizations in the four stakeholder groups noted above and to any other organization that wishes to support NACLA goals and objectives to improve scientific testing, including compliance with ISO 17025. To join, complete the NACLA Membership Application. To view past activities, visit our Archives page.
NACLA's work is accomplished by a cadre of volunteers from its member organizations. To view the NACLA meeting schedule, click here. NACLA's Executive Officer is Milton Bush. He may be reached at (202) 887-5872, Ext. 7.
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VCT Maintenance
Our Process
Enviro-Dry Cleaning and Restoration offers full service VCT Tile Cleaning services, including Tile Stripping and Tile Buffing. No matter how big the job is, we can handle it, give us a call for the best service. Our trained technicians have the experience and skill to bring VCT Tile flooring back to life as well as maintain it to ensure it looks great for years to come. We have years of experience in stripping, cleaning and buffing VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) floors for Office Buildings, Restaurants, Doctor's Offices, Schools, Nursing Homes, Retail Stores and many others. Our experience, along with proper floor care and maintenance can ensure that VCT flooring looks great and lasts a very long time.
Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) is a square foot tile composed of smaller, colored chips of vinyl fused together. It is a popular choice because it is relatively inexpensive, low maintenance, and very durable, which is why it's commonly used at Schools and Hospitals. At Enviro-Dry we have the proper tools and skilled technicians to not only clean, but to maintain these areas for you as well.
Our Cleaning Process
There are a number of steps to clean this type of flooring, and the process can take some time; however, with proper cleaning techniques, this flooring can last for many years. Here we will break down the process and explain ways to prolong the life of your tile flooring.
Vinyl Composition Tile Flooring is usually coated with layers of wax which not only protect the actual tiles from scratches, moisture and dings, but also leave them with a lasting shine. Our first step is to strip and remove the old layers of wax. Once this is removed, we clean the actual tiles. It is now time for the first application for the new wax. A thin layer is spread across the tile and allowed to dry. This application can be repeated as many times as a customer prefers. Usually schools and factory floors require eight or more layers of wax to accommodate high traffic. Some office buildings do not experience as much traffic, resulting in less wax, for instance, only two to three coats. Each layer needs about thirty minutes to dry before our technicians can walk across and/or add another coat. To follow this process, we recommend High Speed Buffing, which is part of our "VCT Maintenance Program".
This last step is what makes the wax stronger and shinier and helps to make sure that the shine lasts!
VCT Maintenance
There are many ways to manage the upkeep of your VCT floors. Of course sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming are always good measures. Entryway mats are another possible method to keep excess dirt and debris from coming in. Another option is our "VCT Maintenance Program." Through this program, we come back every two to four months, which is what we recommend to maintain the best condition for your tiles. The experienced technicians from Superior Floor Care of Lexington and Richmond, Kentucky will return with a high speed buffer and restore your floors to its original vibrant shine. Our constant upkeep and continual buffing are a perfect way to prolong the life of the wax and your floors.
Certified Technicians
At Enviro-Dry Cleaning and Restoration, we are VCT experts. Do you need to have your VCT stripped and waxed, or maintained? Our IICRC certified technicians can help with that. We use the best equipment on the market.
5 Star Service
With Enviro-Dry Cleaning and Restoration you will always get the best clean for your dollar. We guarantee you get what you pay for. When you choose to work with us, you are purchasing much more than a one time cleaning. You are investing in the health of your home for years to come. We go out of our way to ensure, not only clean carpets, but clean technicians, vans, and machines. Before we enter your home, you can be certain, we have cleaned our machines prior to entering your home.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the our LinkedIn poll, "Who should fix the boardroom?". The final results are in (see http://is.gd/re5y9B) , after a very tightly fought battle between those who favored the "Chair of the Board" and those who felt the "Governance Committee" should be responsible. It was only in the last few hours of the poll that the latter surged ahead to win with 47 out of 92 votes cast (or 51%), leaving the former with 35 votes that represent 38% of the total (would have made for a great time-lapsed video of the bar chart).
Although, it is clear that most participants favoured charging the Governance Committee with the responsibility for fixing the boardroom, it is equally telling that the close race reflects the importance of the leadership of the Chair of the Board, and suggests that ideally both need to be engaged in any improvement initiative. Also, on smaller boards, without a Governance Committee, the Chair of the Board should take on this responsibility.
Most remarkable however, is the finding that the Nominating Committee is not seen as being a primary source for board improvement, receiving only 8 votes. Although, this may appear self-evident given the poll choices, it is nevertheless telling (and perhaps even counterintuitive given popular emphasis on the quality of board nominees, and shareholder demands for proxy access) that selection of board candidates is viewed as being less important for improving board performance than the board's corporate governance system.
The comments you provided were equally valuable, indicating that the solution to fixing the boardroom is more complex than simply assigning responsibility to one person or committee, and that all board members, including management and key external stakeholders should be engaged collaboratively in board improvement initiatives.
What are the implications of these poll results? What do they reveal about appropriateness of our current governance structures, such as: the relative roles of the Chair of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee; the prospective role of the Corporate Secretary; the often combined functions of the Nominating and Governance Committee; and the polarizing, adversarial and self-serving corporate stakeholder dynamic?


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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said late last week that it has given the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) a $558,258 grant to monitor fine particulate matter, which measures less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM 2.5).
These particles are found in smoke and haze, and can have detrimental health effects when inhaled, seriously damaging the heart and lungs. People with heart or lung disease are the most at risk from PM 2.5, and they can even suffer premature death from exposure. The microscopic particles also have been linked to nonfatal heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma and decreased lung function, among other respiratory issues.
PM 2.5s are created by a variety of sources, including forest fires, but they are also formed by emissions from utility and industrial plants, and automobile emissions. With the EPA's grant, the ADEQ will be able to monitor ambient air for PM 2.5 pollution.


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Seventh floor, Hogwarts Castle, Scotland, Great Britain
The attic is a storage area located at the highest floors of Hogwarts Castle. It's a big room with very high ceilings. The roof beams are big enough to walk on.[1]
In the 1991–1992 school year Peeves, the Poltergeist, stole a parcel from Harry Potter and had Harry race against him through the entire attic. The winner could keep the parcel.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
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By working in construction, you help make the world work.
It's a tough job. It comes with plenty of hazards. None of that stops you from working hard.
Then one day you go to work like any other day, and something goes wrong. Or, you start feeling the effects of years of wear and tear.
You're hurting. You can't work, no matter how much you'd rather keep going. You deserve health care for your injury and financial support when the paychecks stop.
Workers' Compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you in exactly this situation.
But the insurance company and its lawyers work against you.
If you worked in construction, the lawyers at James Trauring & Associates, LLC, will fight back to get you everything you're owed.
We have three New York offices: Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs.
What Does New York Workers' Comp Give Me?
Workers' Comp was designed to provide fast help when you're hurt on the job. Any job injury counts. It doesn't matter whose fault it was. The tradeoff is that you can't sue your employer.
You're entitled to three forms of assistance:
- Lost Wages — Up to 2/3 of your average weekly pay. The exact amount depends on whether you've experienced a total or partial disability.
- Medical Care — Doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries and all other treatment needed for your injury should be paid for.
- Reimbursements — For prescriptions, medical devices and travel to doctor appointments.
At James Trauring & Associates, LLC, it doesn't cost you anything to discuss your options with us.
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Construction Is Dangerous Work
You don't need us to tell you about the dangers of your job.
Based on the number of deaths from workplace accidents, construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country, according to 2015 numbers from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That year, 937 construction workers had fatal accidents nationwide.
In New York, 53 construction workers lost their lives that year. And 3.4% of New York construction workers experienced non-fatal accidents.
These are among the hazards:
- Breathing fine particles
- Chemical exposure
- Cuts
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Fires
- Getting hit by large objects
- Getting pinned between objects
- Repetitive motion injuries
What Should I Watch Out For With Insurance Companies?
We've seen Workers' Comp insurance companies try to do some disgraceful things to hardworking New Yorkers:
- Pay a fraction of the amount you deserve.
- Cut off your benefits prematurely.
- Settle your claim in a way that hurts your ability to receive future benefits.
- Avoid your calls and questions.
- Rush your case so you don't get the maximum benefits.
- Try to tell you there's a standard payment for your injury that you have to accept.
- Monitor your social media looking for something to use against you.
What Should I Look For In A Workers' Comp Lawyer?
Sometimes, even the attorneys who are supposed to help you will try to process your case too fast.
They'll make you track down your own medical records. They won't call you back. They won't answer your questions.
At James Trauring & Associates, LLC, we respect New York construction workers and everything you do for our communities. We'll treat your case as if it were happening to one of us.
When you call us, we'll respond within one day to schedule an appointment. We won't make you run around. We know you need to focus on your health.
Our lawyers will help you whether your benefits were denied, reduced or stopped.
We'll gather and submit the kind of evidence needed to protect your rights under Workers' Comp.
We can help you get immediate benefits after your injury. We may be able to negotiate a higher settlement for the long-term.
We know how the system works, so we can help you.
If you worked in construction and you were hurt at work, our focus is your recovery.
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Fall has finally arrived, and the temperature is dropping. It's time to start thinking about butternut squash, apple crisp, and soups. I found this recipe for roasted cinnamon nutmeg butternut squash tucked into a cookbook. I've no idea where I got it from, but the combination of cinnamon, apple cider, nutmeg, butter, and squash is classic.
Cinnamon and nutmeg add both a bit of spice and sweetness, and the apple cider is both tart and sweet. It's also apple cider season, so all the ingredients are at their peak now.
Butternut squash are notoriously hard to peel, unless you have an Oxo peeler, which makes this chore much easier. Or, you can buy the pre-peeled squash.
The rest is just cutting up the squash (use a big, sharp knife), adding the spices, butter, and cider, and baking it in the toaster oven.
A classic squash recipe flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. It's great as a side dish with a simple piece of roast chicken.
- 1 C butternut squash
- 1 tsp canola or neutral oil
- 2T apple cider
- 1T butter
- 1/4 tsp brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste
- Preheat the toaster oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the squash, remove any seeds, and cut it into cubes.
- Grease a small baking pan with the oil (or use butter, if you prefer)
- Add the squash, cider, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
- Toss it all together in the pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
Substitutions and Variations for Roasted Cinnamon Nutmeg Butternut Squash
- Add some chopped pecans or walnuts after 15 minutes of baking
- Make it savory: replace the butter with chicken stock, skip the cinnamon and nutmeg, and use curry instead.
- Bump up the sweetness with honey or maple syrup
Tools and Ingredients for Roasted Butternut Squash
This peeler cuts through butternut squash skin with virtually no effort. It's no harder than peeling a cucumber. I've had mine for years and it still works flawlessly. There's even a little scoop at the end for de-eyeing potatoes or removing bruised spots. The handle is comfy and easy to hold. It works on apples, squash, cucumber, carrots, and hasn't needed any extra care or sharpening. I did add a dab of red nail polish at the end to make it easier to find in my utensil holder.
HIC Small Porcelain Baking Dish
Most baking dishes are far too large for one person or small batch cooking. This is perfect. I use it for the squash, to bake brownies or coffee cake, and reheat leftovers. It"s safe in the oven or microwave, looks great as a serving dish, and can go in the dishwasher if you have one.
More Side Dish Recipes
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With the end of the year upon us, it's a good time to have a good clear out and tidy up in the home in readiness for the New Year. This is one of many Scottish traditions carried out at Hogmanay and it is known as 'redding' the house. The New Year should bring a completely fresh start, so the entire house is cleaned and the dirt swept out of the back door along with the 'auld year'. At midnight on Hogmanay, the back door is left open to allow the stagnant energies of the Old Year out, and it is considered very bad luck to open the front door before midnight and the arrival of the 'first foot', who brings in the energy of the New Year. As a child growing up in Glasgow I remember we used to do this in our house, and such traditions were even stronger in Aberdeen where we sometimes spent New Year visiting relatives. My sister was once chastised by our aunt (who was very superstitious) for opening the front door at ten minutes to midnight to let the cat out! It's not just about having a clean house for your expected visitors, although clearly that is important; you don't want any stagnant energy left in the house after 'the bells,' especially if the household has seen tragedy or experienced a bad year financially. It was also traditional to make sure that all your household debts were cleared and bills paid by the end of the year so that all ties to the past are severed and closed. Although this is a worthy aspiration, it is unlikely that many people are in a position to do this in today's society.
Many Hogmanay traditions are centred on fire and the hearth. The hearth was always cleared of old ashes on Hogmanay, and a new fire laid ready to be lit after 'the bells.' We can see in this a remnant of the mid-winter fire festivals, where the emphasis is on keeping the lights burning through the darkest part of the year. Hogmanay was the main winter holiday in Scotland (Christmas was just a normal working day until 1958), so the main celebrations always took place at the New Year. Even today, January 2 is still a public holiday in Scotland but not in England. Many local festivals continue the traditions today, such as the 'Burning the Clavie' at Burghead in Moray, where a flaming half-barrel of pitch and sawdust on the end of a pole is carried through the town (although this occurs on 11 January, a hangover from the old Julian calendar); the carrying of flambeaux through Comrie in Perthshire, or the swinging fireballs that are whirled round the heads of strong young men marching through Stonehaven. These are all cleansing rituals intended to banish the darkness and drive out 'evil spirits' from the towns. In many cities such rituals have been replaced by firework displays, but the basic intention is the same.
Traditionally the first person across the threshold after the bells (the 'first foot') would carry a lump of coal to ensure that there would always be warmth and fire in the house. This would be used to start the first fire of the year. Other traditional gifts would be salt, which was a traditional gift of friendship that could be used to symbolically cleanse the house; some food, usually a black bannock or bun, and of course a small bottle of whisky; these last two to ensure that the family would never want for food or drink. The 'first foot' should ideally be a tall, dark-haired stranger to ensure good luck for the household, but in many houses just to make sure that there was a first-foot, the man of the household would exit the back door bearing the required offerings, run round to the front and stand outside the front door ready to be welcomed in immediately after the bells. Woe betide the household whose first-foot was a blonde or red-haired man or woman; this was considered to be dreadfully unlucky.
Another cleansing ritual that many houses carried out was to purify the dwelling with something representing each of the four elements. Firstly a branch dripping with water, ideally from a ford 'crossed by the living and dead' (i.e. on a coffin path), was used to sprinkle the water around all the rooms. This was followed by a flaming branch of juniper to 'smudge' the interior of any remaining detrimental energies, until the place was so thick with smoke that it made everyone cough, whereupon all the doors and windows were opened and a restorative 'dram' was issued to everyone present to soothe the 'thrapple' (throat). Sometimes salt, to represent the element of Earth, was sprinkled round the perimeter of the house, which formed a protective barrier against any malevolent spirit energy.
We can take something of these traditions and use them to space-clear our own homes of detrimental energies at this time of year. One that my mother taught me is to quarter an onion and place the four parts in the outermost corners of the house. These are then left overnight to collect all the detrimental energies, and then taken outside and either burned or buried in the ground. A variant of this is to place an egg at the centre of the house, which is then disposed of in the same manner.
Smudging the house is a good idea too, and although it may be hard to find a juniper branch where you live, you can use the now widely-accepted white sage from Native American tradition. You can buy white sage sticks in any 'new-age' shop. Just light the end until smouldering then waft it around, traditionally using a feather, making sure you get the smoke into all the corners. You can also precede your smudging by going around inside the house with a noise-making device like a drum, bell or singing bowl – even a saucepan and wooden spoon will do – to release any stuck energies, then finish off with your smudging.
By combining some of the traditional rituals with our space-clearing techniques, we can give the old stagnant energies in our dwelling a good shake-up and space-clear the house ready to start afresh in the New Year. Give the place a good clean, make sure everything is tidy, and then decide what space-clearing methods to employ. I still like to do the quartered-onion routine, smudging, and leave windows and door open for the bells.
Then all you need to do is to make sure that you have some whisky on hand to welcome your 'first foot' – or perhaps you know someone fitting the required description who you could book in advance?
If you would like to have a more in-depth check of your house to resolve any detrimental energies, geopathic stress, psychic issues, and survey for electro-pollution, you might wish to consider engaging my services for a consultation. A full home consultation takes around 3 hours on-site and can make a tremendous difference to the energy of your property and the health of the inhabitants.
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Happy New Year, and "lang may yer lum reek!"
Grahame Gardner is a professional dowser and geomancer specialising in house-healing work involving geopathic and technopathic stress, and the creation of sacred spaces. He is listed on the Professional Register of the British Society of Dowsers, and served as President of the Society from 2008-2014. He is also a founder member of The Geomancy Group. This article is from his personal blog Western Geomancy.
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Wonder Bread, one of the most iconic bread brands in America, has gone mobile with the Sandwich Wonder-izer, a new iPhone application.
Within the application consumers can create sandwiches by combining a variety of items from a list of 120 ingredients. The application was designed to help promote Wonder Bread?s mission of encouraging consumers to make nutritious choices.
?As our culture becomes increasingly mobile we believe people are looking for tools that can be both entertaining and educational,? said Stephany Verstraete, vice president of marketing at Wonder Bread, Dallas. ?The Sandwich Wonder-izer app is a fun and engaging tool that families can use to learn about making healthy food choices while creating delicious, nutritious sandwiches.
?The opportunity to create an app is a logical evolution of our current digital strategy and allows us to connect in a relevant way with today's consumers,? she said. ?Specifically, we know that moms struggle to balance giving their families the nutrition they need with the food they like to eat.
?As we continue to introduce new products that help make achieving this balance a little easier, we also wanted to provide moms with tools that will help them.?
Wonder Bread is a line of bread products produced by Hostess Brands Inc. in the United States.
A mobile wonder
Ms. Verstraete said the Web version of the Wonder-izer is a great way for a mom to get sandwich ideas that meet her nutritional needs and the iPhone version can create a fun way for her to teach her kids about making healthy choices.
The application lets consumers calculate the sandwich?s nutritional value in real time as they add and subtract ingredients.
Wonder Bread made the application so it shows consumers how close they come to fulfilling the daily recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Sandwiches created with the Sandwich Wonder-izer application can be named and shared with friends via Facebook and Twitter.
In addition to creating new sandwiches, the Sandwich Wonder-izer applcation also offers a menu of pre-made sandwich recipes including the "Wonder-full Reuben" and the diet friendly "Waistline Watcher.?
Growing with mobile
The application is not targeted to a specific demographic, Ms. Verstraete said Wonder Bread is a brand that people enjoy across generations and the application will appeal to anyone looking to make healthy choices.
Wonder Bread is currently evaluating sponsorship opportunities for the application that may see it partner with other companies or with specific retailers during key times of the year, such as back-to-school this fall.
?Wonder's been an American staple for almost 90 years and over that history the brand has evolved to address changing times,? Ms. Verstraete said. ?People say, ?the more things change, the more they stay the same,? and the sandwich is a perfect example as America's preferred lunch on the go.
?The iPhone app breathes new life into this age-old concept,? she said.


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Gas Sensing Solutions
Sensible sensors…
Profile Gas Sensing Solutions
Core business: CO2 sensors
Location: Cumbernauld
Founded: 2006
Employees: 16
Turnover: Approaching £1 million
Sensible sensors
It's usually "last one out, turn out the lights," but a new type of sensor developed in Scotland by a company called Gas Sensing Solutions (GSS) promises to revolutionise the way we manage buildings by detecting how many people are in different rooms, using smart wireless networks of low-power sensors to optimise office conditions – and save lots of energy and money in the process. And according to GSS Chairman and CEO Des Gibson, this is only one of many applications for the new technology.
Gibson has 30 years' experience in industry, including spells at Barr & Stroud, Pilkington and Carclo plc, before moving on to set up three successful optical-based businesses. With a PhD in thin film optics from Queen's University, Belfast, he also has a good understanding of the science involved in the development of GSS products.
The company was founded in 2006 by sales and marketing director Alan Henderson, and Gibson first got interested later that year when he did due diligence on behalf of Tweed Renaissance Investors Capital (TRI Cap) and Scottish Enterprise Co-Investment Fund. And he liked the company and its new technology so much, he not only invested his own money but managed to get himself appointed the Chairman.
"What stimulated me," he says, "was the market potential. This was a new type of CO2 sensor for a wide range of applications – including building control systems – which could not only help to improve air quality and ensure safety, but also save energy and therefore money."
The new technology was also very different. The sensors developed by GSS use a unique semiconductor-based mid-infrared light source and detector combination.
In simple terms, this means using light to measure gas (CO2) levels based on the fact that different gases absorb light at specific wavelengths. And what gives the GSS products the edge is that they use solid state light sources and detectors instead of incandescent light bulbs and pydroelectric detectors, a new combination which greatly reduces the power consumption and also speeds up the process – from minutes to seconds.
Another key factor that clinched it for Gibson and other investors was that this was a "legislation-driven" market, with authorities in the US, Europe and Asia about to put the finishing touches to new regulations for building controls. And thanks to this new emphasis on energy efficiency, the GSS sensors will be used by leading building control system suppliers, enabling offices to fine-tune their heating, lighting and air-conditioning systems by measuring CO2 levels to calculate how many people are using particular spaces, and adjusting accordingly.
According to Gibson, GSS has two key advantages over all other gas sensor solutions. First, the device is battery-operated and requires no hard wiring. The sensors use up to 1/50th of the power of standard light sources and detectors, and they stabilise immediately so you can measure the level of gas straight away, unlike previous sensors which took up to ten minutes to warm up. And this adds up to 1/2,000th of the energy used and means a single battery will last for several years. Ultimately, the sensors will be self-powered, using power-scavenging technologies such as solar cells.
Because the new technology is different, it also requires a new approach to production, and GSS has turned to the University of Glasgow to help it research and develop new mid-infrared sources and detectors. Moreover, the electronics and nanoscale engineering research division at Glasgow University, headed by Professor Iain Thayne, is working with GSS to implement new manufacturing methods which will result in high-throughput production capability.
As further evidence of the strong bonds between the two organisations, GSS and Glasgow University recently secured an industrial CASE Studentship, to focus on research to improve GSS's mid-infra-red device technology. The award is jointly funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and GSS.
The company is also working with the University of Strathclyde on research into optics, while the University of the West of Scotland's microsensors group is helping it model the sensors. "All three universities have worked well," says Gibson, "and kept their focus. When universities work with industry, they need a change of mindset, and our relationship with all three has been highly successful."
Because it clearly has significant market potential and has four patents, GSS has attracted the interest of several investors and has already been through five rounds of funding. For the last five years, most of the company's efforts have been focused on research and development, setting up a global distribution network, building partnerships with industry and establishing production capability, but since it started active sales a year ago, turnover is already approaching £1 million.
Based in Cumbernauld, the company sources components from various countries, including China, and then integrates and calibrates all the components in-house, with a team of 16 people running the show, including Henderson and Gibson, plus financial director John Burgon and engineering & operations director Calum MacGregor.
GSS recently secured first place in the regional final of a Shell Springboard Competition, based on the potential offered by the company's products for energy reduction.
Building control systems promise to be a huge source of demand for the company's products, but other markets also have significant potential, including horticulture, with networks of smart sensors helping to optimise plant growth, and safety applications in various industries, as well as mining, diving, automotive (in-cabin) and transport systems. Future products will be used to measure methane – further extending the company's market.
New GSS sensors
Gas Sensing Solutions (GSS) recently launched a new range of CO2 sensors trademarked as COZIR, designed for use in battery-powered applications such as hand-held devices and wireless systems, where low duty cycle is important to maximise battery life.
The benefits of the new sensors include:
> Low power consumption
> Battery operated 3.3 volts
> Auto calibration
> Compatible with wireless communications
> Minimal power-up time
> Standard digital output
The new sensors reach full accuracy less than two seconds after powering up, and extremely low power consumption can be achieved by powering down between measurements.
The sensors can be easily fitted into handheld portable devices and wall-mounted control systems, and come in two ranges:
> COZIR ambient (diameter 43mm, height 15mm) – for applications such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), indoor air quality (IAQ), education and horticulture.
> COZIR wide-range (diameter 18mm, height 20mm) – suitable for process control applications such as diving, industrial, safety and automotive.
According to GSS, the new sensors measure CO2 levels twice every second and consume only 3.5mW in continuous operation – 50 times less than standard non-dispersive infra-red (NDIR) sensors. The new range utilises GSS's patented mid-infrared optics and light source detector technology.
GSS also recently launched an ultra-high-speed version of the sensor called SprintIR, which samples 20 measurements per second. SprintIR is aimed at applications requiring absolute real time CO2 response, such as temporal measurement of CO2 exhalation, in-flow process control and analytical instrumentation.


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Pulverizing a fresh chick is always joy
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The world cup is well underway now, with most teams fighting out their last group games for pride or progress. Portugal are finding their return to their former colony isn't as triumphant as when they first came conquering. In fact, Portugal are used to victory in the field. The Portuguese have etched out the tenth largest empire in known world history. This came in 1815, when Portugal controlled over 4 million square miles, or to put it roughly, about one fifteenth of the earth's land belonged to Portugal. So what empire was the biggest?
It seems the obvious answer to this would be the roman empire, right? I mean,Veni, vidi, vici; I came, I saw, I conquered. The truth is rather shocking. Rome actually only represents the seventeenth greatest empire, much smaller than the Portuguese,but respectable given their methods of transport. The largest was actually that of the British Empire, which at its height in the aftermath of the Great War in 1922 was over 12 million square miles, which is over a fifth of the world's land. A part of me likes to think we Irish were behind the great collapse, given the year in it (note this part represents no known historical basis, but hey, give us this one). Behind that, the Mongols and the Russians make up spots two and three.
Much of this World Cup is centering as usual around controversial refereeing decisions. Some of the greatest moments in World Cup history have come down to referees, such as allowing the England goal to stand in '66, or dismissing Zidane after he went headbutting in 2006. Only moments ago, Suarez put his own meaning to "Chewsday", though I'm sure he only reads my blog from time to time. John Langenus refereed the first world cup final in Uruguay in 1930. Langenus first undertook his refereeing exam only to fail it when he wrongly answered a question posed by examiners. The question asked of him was: "What is the correct procedure if the ball strikes a low-flying plane?". Langenus did not answer and failed the exam. One of the major talking points under his officiating was an incident involving one of the US medical staff, after Langenus had given a foul against one of the American players; "the team's medical attendant raced, bellicose, on to the field, to berate Langenus. Having had his say, he flung his box of medicines to the ground, the box burst open, various bottles smashed, including one full of chloroform, and its fumes rose to overpower the American. He was helped from the field."
Having been selected to watch over the final, which was played between the host nation and the ever-passionate Argentinians, he demanded a quick escape route to his ship after the final occurred, in case any controversy surrounded him. So though we may whinge still over the wrong decisions that have swung the pendulum in some of the most hotly-contested games, we re safe in the knowledge that refereeing has gone to great lengths before for the game, and should do again.


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A member of our talented masonry team, Magnus Gustavsson, was awarded a well-earned scholarship for further training in advanced traditional plastering.
A rewarding day for Architect and Project Coordinator Muthita Phiromyoo and Door and Window Project Manager Linda Kellerth, pictured here in Najaden, Haninge.
On 1st December 2016, we relocated to new premises in Solna Strand.