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Feb 23, 2020 - Indio-The City of Festivals
After our fun week in Death Valley with the Bim's and Souter's we stopped at the Ontario Elks Lodge to have our water heater replaced even though it wasn't a crisis at the time but Thilo, Dennis' BFF and our inside mechanic insisted that he wanted to do it for us instead of a random RV repair place. Thank you, Thilo, for your friendship and prodigious knowledge of all things RV! As is our custom whenever possible, we took a detour to get to the Indio Elks Lodge, our next destination. We decided to drive through Palm Springs and eat at our...Jump to full entry
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Apr 29, 2019 - Bakersfield to Indio
Ross rolled out of bed around 0630 and got the coffee going. Marge said she had heard rain falling over night and there was evidence of rain on the windshield. About twenty minutes before we were ready to start disconnecting everything it began raining again. Ross put on his rain gear and went outside to get everything disconnected and of course as soon as he got outside the rain pretty much stopped. Once we got everything ready and the engine running it began raining again and we had rain on and off all the way to Tehachapi. From Tehachapi...Jump to full entry
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Mar 22, 2019 - Indio, CA
Our reason for heading west from here was to meet our kids and grandkids in Indio/Palm Springs where our two grandsons were playing in a collegiate golf tourney at Terra Lago Golf Course in Indio. We stayed at Indian Waters RV Resort where our oldest daughter, Kim and her husband Steve joined us for 3 nights. Excellent park and one we would definitely plan to stay at again although it is one of those that book up a year in advance. Our grandsons Brent and Casey played golf for three days so we got to spend a great deal of time with them. We...Jump to full entry
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Nov 9, 2017 - Indian Waters RV Resort, Indio
After leaving Silent Valley, with its chilling temperatures, we headed down into Coachella Valley, to Indio where it is a little warmer. The first night there Larry went to the spa only to be disappointed finding that it was closed as the pump was broken, he was bummed. It is early in the "Season" so they are still preparing for the Snow Birds to arrive. We busied ourselves with mundane chores. Larry cleaned the coach, we went to an RV parts store for some items, visited Indio Elks for drinks and conversations. While at the lodge we saw a...Jump to full entry
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Mar 16, 2017 - Mid December 2016 to Mid March 2017
Hello Everyone Time slips by so quickly, here it is Mid- March and I realized I have not updated the blog since mid- December. We arrived back in Indio in early January to cooler than normal temps but settled into our usual routines: 1 Water volleyball has gone from 3 days a week to 6 days a week and has become very popular. We have 12-18 players each day. 2 Vic is still calling Card Bingo on Sunday evenings. 3 Sandy is still working on the Communication Committee. 4 Cards and games with friends several days a week. 5 Saturday night at...Jump to full entry
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Feb 28, 2017 - February lots of rain
February started out a little rough. As we were finishing our medical appointments, getting ready to go up to Silent Valley in the mountains, our refrigerator gave out. We made a trip to our friend Robert's house to store some produce, meats and cheese, eggs etc. in his refrigerator. And then over to my sister's house to store our frozen foods in her freezer and borrowed her cooler to keep a few food items until we could get it fixed. Our RV repairman was booked up so we had to wait for an opening, then took the coach over to his facility....Jump to full entry
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Feb 22, 2017 - Slab City Up Close-or-Financing Our Travels
Friday 2/17 I woke up thinking about how I could see more of Slab City. I could just take the bike off the rack and ride it around and get a good up close look at things. The only problem with that is that it would be harder to take pictures. I finally decided that I would ride the bike, which was easier to access than unhooking the pickup. If I saw something that I needed the pickup for I would just have to switch to it. So, that's what I did. Slab City is probably about one square mile and I think I put about six miles on the bike riding...Jump to full entry
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Oct 3, 2016 - Desert Trip Concert!!!
Wow, where to start. Thanks Jon for talking us into this. The concert was amazing. Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, The Who and Roger Waters. It was held in Indio/Cochella at the polo grounds. It was billed as Desert Trip but some called it Oldchella. Ha, there were lots of young folks there to hear the great music. Young folks like Jon, Karen, Chris, me, Don and Gail. Whoo Hoo party time! :)Jump to full entry
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Mar 31, 2016 - A Busy March
We have had a very busy March and it was "The Best". - I spent many afternoons at the Pool as a way of cooling off. I really don't swim but just splash around a little and soak it all in. Then off to the hot tub and then back to the pool. I'm sure you get the idea. - We just love our campsite here in Palm Desert. I have been keeping the grass cut and it looks good but hopefully will look even better next year when we return. We bought a second hand shed here so we can store some stuff here that we don't want to haul to New Mexico. - Around...Jump to full entry
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Mar 20, 2016 - Spring has Arrived !!!
Spring arrived but to be honest it's more like summer here. The temps have been in the 90's most days and now the overnight temps are in the 60's. I've been to the pool most days for a cool off and that helps in the mid afternoon. - We have exactly 2 weeks left here in Palm Desert and I have mixed feelings about our departure. Half of me wants to stay and enjoy our little corner site in the land of RV Parks and the other half is eager to get back to work at The USACOE campground at Cochiti Lake. We really enjoy our summer work there but...Jump to full entry
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Mar 5, 2016 - Back to Indio, CA
We went back to Indio to Indian Waters RV Resort to use the week that we missed out on in January when we had coach trouble. They could not credit our reservation, just kept our week on the books to use later. We didn't mind going back there again to see our friends Mike and Connie and for Daisy to visit with her buddy, Harley the cat. Daisy nudges him with her nose and rubs up against him, the cat rubs his head on her and bats at her with his paws.Jump to full entry
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Mar 5, 2016 - January & February 2016
January and February 2016 The new year is flying by – I missed January's Blog so will combine it with February. We enjoyed having the kids here in early January – not warm enough for Shana (only 60 degrees-- warmer than Anacortes, but not pool weather). After they left, we got back into our routines: Vic calling card Bingo on Sunday evenings, water volleyball on Tue & Thur mornings, Sandy doing the Communication Committee and Board meetings and potlucks & get-togethers. Sandy started playing Hand & Foot (a card game) on Monday and Thursday...Jump to full entry
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New Montecito Shores Beachfront Escrow Pending: 7 Seaview Drive 7 Seaview Drive has gone into escrow in a private sale. Situated on the second floor in the tower of Building 1 with the most panoramic ocean, island and coastline views in all of Montecito Shores, 7 SeaviewRead more →
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New Bonnymede Listing: 1398 Plaza Pacifica 1398 Plaza Pacifica has come on the market asking $2,595,000. Listed by Coldwell Banker, 1398 Plaza Pacifica is a remodeled top floor single level end unit with partial ocean views from a dramatic wall of glass. This unique 2,234 sq.ft. 2Read more →
New Bonnymede Closing: 1319 Plaza Pacifica 1319 Plaza Pacifica has closed escrow for $2,902,500 in a private sale. 1319 Plaza Pacifica is a redone 2,055 sq.ft. single story ground floor 3 bedroom/3 bath with a fireplace and plantation shutters and partial ocean views from its large patio.Read more →


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Lectures and exercises for students at the University of Bremen, FB01, Physics and Electrical Engineering are part of our team's tasks. We take part in the education and formation of early career scientists through contributions to undergraduate curricula, international summer and winter schools, programming courses and the supervision of research projects.
Talented students of physics, geosciences, Earth system and computer sciences can be offered the possibility to conduct their doctoral studies, diploma, master and bachelor theses here in our group.
PhD candidates
Running PhD projects:
Saeid Bagheri Dastgerdi: Present and past variations of the Antarctic water cycle and its isotopic composition
Dragos Chirila: Towards Lattice Boltzmann Models for Climate Sciences - The GeLB programming language with applications
Christopher Danek: Investigation of Labrador Sea Dynamics with the High-Resolution Finite Element Sea Ice - Ocean Model FESOM
Sebastian Hinck: Atmosphere-Ocean-Ice feedbacks in the global climate
Igor Niezgodzki: Impact of CO2 and gateways on the greenhouse paleoenvironment in the (sub)Arctic region: Sensitivity studies with an Earth System Model
Lu Niu: Climate transitions at the end of the last glacial using a climate model including interactive ice sheets: Simulations and data-model comparison
Anna Pagnone: Simulation of transport and conversion processes of biogeochemical elements in the Southern Ocean, with main emphasis on the iron cycle
Nadezhda Sokolova:Ecological modelling to assess marine ecosystems under polar climate change
Yuchen Sun: Simulating the last deglaciation with water isotope Earth system model
Razib Vhuiyan: Improving the Description of the Formation and Dissolution of CaCO3 in a Global Biogeochemical Model
Shizhu Wang: Roles of non-breaking waves in changing glacial and interglacial climates
Master and bachelor students
Running master projects:
Vanessa Kolatschek: Ocean circulation modelling of the Antarctic sub-ice-shelf cavities for present day and warm Earth scenario
Florentina-Susanne Münzner: Microplastics transport simulations in the southern North Sea
Niclas Rieger: Climate variability during the Holocene based on changes in the hydrological cycle in the northern Arabian Sea
Eric Samakinwa: Modelling mid-Pliocene climate with COSMOS based on PlioMIP2 boundary conditions
List of completed diploma, bachelor and master theses.
If you are looking for a host institute for your thesis in paleoclimate dynamics, please contact Gerrit Lohmann.
Job opportunities
We render the possibility to carry out exiting research projects in a high-standard research environment.
We offer internships for students of geophysics, physics, Earth system sciences and other fields of expertise. Please contact Gerrit Lohmann for details.
For vacancies in our institute and section please refer to AWI's Open Position Pages.


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Delayed Payment Claim Lawyers
Dixon Injury Firm's delayed payment claim attorneys help employees recover insurance claims.
A delayed payment claim in St. Louis is not the same as a denied claim, though the level of frustration is often the same. It's important for workers and families attempting to recover funds from claims (such as a wrongful death or work-related accident) to have solid legal counsel on their side given the complex nature of these cases. Fortunately, the expert St. Louis delayed payment claim lawyers at Dixon Injury Firm are here to help.
Dixon is a St. Louis-based injury firm that specializes in personal injury and workers compensation. We prioritize our services for workers (and their families) who are injured in slips, falls, construction accidents, and other workplace incidents. Delayed payment claims come into play when an insurance provider fails to produce compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial losses one might acquire after an injury. There are many reasons an insurer can delay a claim, though the most common is straightforward: It's easier for them to stall than pay what's owed. Whether you've been wrongfully denied a claim or if it's "delayed", Dixon Injury Firm's delayed payment claim lawyers in St. Louis, MO, can resolve the issue.
What are Delayed Payment Claims in St. Louis, MO?
Insurance claims are unseemingly complicated. Agreeably, insurers make money when nothing happens or an incident was caused on purpose (such as arson). While flood or vehicle accident claims are rather straightforward, work-related claims can easily be buried in heavy jargon and policies that work against the insured party (i.e. you). Dixon Injury Firm has worked on claim cases in many different arenas and knows the ins and outs of getting employees and their families the compensation they deserve, especially when it comes to delayed payment in St. Louis.
What is a delayed payment from an insurance company? When an insurer delays payment over an extended period of time. Usually they will use techniques such as requesting irrelevant information from customers, asking for redundant paperwork, and so on. It's a bargain insurers often use the same way stores have rebates, so much that they assume you won't go through the hassle. You secure a delayed payment lawyer like those at Dixon Injury Firm, things move much more quickly.
Legal Advice for Delayed Payment Claims
The best piece of advice we can give people in St. Louis dealing with delayed payment claims is to find respectable legal representation. Insurance companies are intimidating, don't want to pay any more than you don't want to, and can make these claims drag on until you give up. With solid legal backing, Dixon Injury Firm protects the rights of its clients and works to secure what you're owed. You can contact us for more information and a free consultation. Below we've listed a few common questions asked by our clients:
What are typical delayed insurance payments? There's a handful of these. Notably, commercial general liability, life insurance benefits, health insurance, homeowner's insurance, and disability.
How much does it cost to fight a delayed payment claim in St. Louis? This is based on the particular law firm you choose to represent you. At Dixon Injury Firm, we work on a contingency bases and only collect payment (based on a percentage) if you win a case.
What is the delayed payment process? Our first step would be to discuss with you the specifics of your case. You can do that by contacting us here for a free consultation. Next we'll work with you and the insurance company to settle as quickly as possible.
More About Delayed Payment Claim Lawyers in St. Louis, MO
Christopher R. Dixon and the Dixon Injury Firm specialize in Missouri delayed payment claims and other workplace injury claims. Recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, Chris knows how difficult workers compensation cases are. Dixon Trial Lawyers offer a contingency payment system. This means our legal services are free. In exchange, the firm takes a percentage of the reimbursement only if you win a trial.
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If you feel like you or someone close to you is in need of workers compensation or have a delayed payment claim, Dixon Injury Firm provides free consultations. Call local at (314)409-7060 or toll free at (855)40-CRASH. Dixon's Trial Lawyers deliver compensation results and client testimonials. We also specialize in personal injury, truck and car accidents, and other injury claims.


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Yes, I know that BEING married is not the same as GETTING married. These are some things I learned through the process of going from "victim" divorced and confused ex-wife to confident me.Here are some reminders for you.
1. For heaven's sake, LIGHTEN UP. (Look for reasons to laugh.) If you can do this, you are so way ahead of the game.
2. Give family members and friends permission to disapprove of your decisions, while accepting that they're doing the best they can from their own paradigms.
3. Expect miracles.
4. Get clear on why you're doing it, whatever "it" is.
5. Ask yourself what you need to feel better right in this very moment.
6. No matter what's gone on in your past, you still get to decide what happens today.
7.Be grateful for the people who love you.
8. Be generous in sharing your happiness (don't be waiting for the shoe to drop.)
9. Celebrate your mistakes — think of all you've learned!
10. Sometimes it really is best to bite your tongue….especially if you're stressed out.
11. Keep looking for the best interpretation of everything that happens and everything people say.
12. Allow others to help you.
13. The best alternative is not always the most expensive one. (I spent less than $100 on my whole wedding outfit, but spent almost that much on hair and make-up.)
14. Get plenty of rest…even more than you need.
15. Enjoy the chaos of summer scheduling, fall classes start soon enough.
16. Spend more time with the people who make you laugh.
17. You really are never too old for a fresh start. Think of Colonel Sanders.
18. Whatever it is you feel you desperately need, get to where you really can live without it.
19. Take the next step that appears, even if you don't know the step after that.
20. Give everyone another chance.
21. No resentment is justified. Forgiveness is a gift to yourself.
22. Tiny weddings are so much fun!
23. If you allow it, love really does conquer all.
FREE BONUS: Ruben says to add that we've learned how to have a glorious honeymoon accompanied by our 4 kids! But that's rather outside the scope of this blog. 😉


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Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons.
Viruses are a common cause of hepatitis. The type of hepatitis is named for the virus that causes it; for example, hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
"Hepatitis C is common cause of liver disease that occurs in 5 million individuals, and is common in baby boomers. Studies have shown that ? of the total population of Americans with chronic hepatitis C were born between 1945 and 1965." says Dr. Richard Sterling, professor of internal medicine and chief of liver disease at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine.
Drug or alcohol use can also cause hepatitis. In other cases, your body mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the liver.
Some people who have hepatitis have no symptoms. Others may have:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dark-colored urine and pale bowel movements
- Stomach pain
- Jaundice, yellowing of skin and eyes
Some forms of hepatitis are mild, and others can be serious. Some can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to liver cancer. Sometimes hepatitis goes away by itself. If it does not, it can be treated with drugs. Sometimes hepatitis lasts a lifetime. Vaccines can help prevent some viral forms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.4 million Americans are currently living with chronic hepatitis B and C. Many more people don't even know that they have hepatitis.
5 types of viral hepatitis
Viral infections of the liver that are classified as hepatitis include hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. A different virus is responsible for each type of virally transmitted hepatitis.
Hepatitis A is always an acute, short-term disease, while hepatitis B, C, and D are most likely to become ongoing and chronic. Hepatitis E is usually acute but can be particularly dangerous in pregnant women.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is caused by an infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). This type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from a person infected with hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Injection drug use, having sex with an infected partner, or sharing razors with an infected person increase your risk of getting hepatitis B. It's estimated by the CDC that 1.2 million people in the United States and 350 million people worldwide live with this chronic disease.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C comes from the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is among the most common blood borne viral infections in the United States. Approximately 2.7 to 3.9 million Americans are currently living with a chronic form of this infection.
Hepatitis D
Also called delta hepatitis, hepatitis D is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV is contracted through direct contact with infected blood. Hepatitis D is a rare form of hepatitis that only occurs in conjunction with hepatitis B infection. The hepatitis D virus cannot multiply without the presence of hepatitis B. It's very uncommon in the United States.
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is a waterborne disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E is mainly found in areas with poor sanitation and typically results from ingesting fecal matter that contaminates the water supply. This disease is uncommon in the United States. However, cases of hepatitis E have been reported in the Middle East, Asia, Central America, and Africa, according to the CDC.
As stated before, Hepatitis C is the most common among all of them. Hepatitis C leads to cirrhosis or liver cancer in a quarter of individuals diagnosed.
So, how can you contract Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids, typically through injection drug use and sexual contact. Once you are diagnosed with hepatitis, the next step is for the physician to determine how bad it has damaged the liver.
"Assessment of liver damage and treatments for hepatitis C have advanced tremendously in the last few years, and the process of finding out what's going on in your body should not be a barrier of moving forward with treatment." comments Dr. Sterling.


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You can also download the slides.
Polarized light microscopes have been used in classical earth science studies for the last 100 years. Since then a lot of progress has been made to increase the user friendliness, ergonomy, and optical performance of such microscopes.
Still, one thing has not changed: Classical polarized light (compound) microscopes can only be used for prepared samples, because the working distance they offer is insufficient for whole samples. This means that thicker and bigger geological samples have to be sectioned and polished to fit under the limited working distance of a compound microscope.
The Leica DVM6 provides outstanding image quality, extra working distance and allows geologists to work with polished and unpolished samples (micro mounts, fossils, drilled cores…), make 3D reconstructions of their surfaces and enables classical petrographic work as well.
Key Learnings:
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I've given up on commenting on a bunch of other entries I've had sitting open for days. If I tried to bookmark them then they would probably just join the bunch of comment notifications I have filed away to 'reply to eventually'. Sad.
I've started researching what it would take to upgrade my phone to Cyanogen Mod 5 in order to get Eclair (Android 2.1) support. It's still in beta but looks like it might be stable enough to use. I need Eclair support for Google's I/O scheduling application this year. I'll probably do that tomorrow, though.
I'm going to shower, head out somewhere, sit down, and start writing a travel log of the activities from the past few days. With so much going on I need to collect my thoughts anyway. Figure out what's going on, where I'm going next, write ... oh, I still need to do a ton of requests for CouchSurfing in Portland and San Francisco (Yes, I know leolz is still there, and I could probably just ask him, but I'd like to at least try to make use of the CouchSurfing network too :-\). After that I have about a dozen people to contact to see what my next plans are going to be when and where.
"I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!"


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Puppies received from an 'over-extended' rescuer in Wisconsin available for adoption
Those we left behind. Due to the unexpected number of dogs, not all could be removed from the Adams property on 24 April. Also
16 May 2006 follow-up visit. The Washington County Humane Society and WPMP brought along nearly 400 pounds of donated food to s
More donated food.
Kathie helping unload donated food.
Kathie, from the Washington County Humane Society, and Sharron, a member of the Sheboygan Co. Humane Society, both gave up the
Record keeping is one of the most important -- and most challenging -- aspects of the intervention. Here, a volunteer checks he
Kathie prepares equipment for temperament evaluations.
Kathie evaluating one of the dogs.
Sharron observes temperament evaluation.
Surprise! This dog, brought out for temperament testing on 16 May, hadn't been included in the original intervention. Coco bec
Loading up for the trip home.
Sharron checks records. All dogs have been tracked and monitored throughout the process of completing the intervention.
Sonia, #22, is all ready for her ride to the Washington County Humane Society. She has since been adopted.
Casper has been Adopted! This is a photo of him in his new home.
Willard's Going Home picture. Note that his long, long toenails have been clipped and he looks very happy!


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It's National Library Week
This is National Library Week, and Big Frog 104 salutes the great local resource that we have in central New York...the Mid York Library System. We love to read in the Greg "Splashin'" Mcshea household, and we appreciate libraries.
The library of 2012 is much more than just books. There's music, movies, exhibits, guest speakers and special events.
A couple of years ago, my wife and I took a tour of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. What an incredible place. There were memorabilia of presidents, folk singers, TV shows, a Bob Hope exhibit many other icons of our American culture...and it's free to visit.
We salute the great work carried out by our libraries each day, and if the kids are home from school this week, why not take them to your local library.


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English Building Design, Info, Photos, Architects, Property, Projects, Images, Cities, Guide
English Building Designs
Key Architectural Developments in England
post updated 1 Mar 2020
Building Designs in England
e-architect have 4 pages of English Building Design selections with links to hundreds of individual project pages. We aim to select interesting design-led English building designs. We cover completed buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and competitions across England. The focus is on contemporary buildings in England but information on traditional English architecture is also welcome.
English Architecture : summary page
English Buildings : A-J
English Building Developments : K-L
English Building Designs : M-Z (this page)
English Building Designs – Manchester
Abito building, Greengate, Salford
photo : David Barbour/BDP
Beetham Tower
building image © Adrian Welch
CIS Tower
building image © Adrian Welch
No.1 Deansgate apartments
building image © Adrian Welch
Imperial War Museum Manchester
building image © Isabelle Lomholt
Lowry Centre Salford
building image © Isabelle Lomholt
Manchester Civil Justice Centre
image from architects
Manchester Transport Interchange
photo from architects
Manchester United Stadium Project
photograph from Miller Partnership
mediacity Salford Buildings
picture from CC
Moho Manchester
photo © Matt Ansell
New Islington Manchester
picture © Matt Ansell
Owen Street development
image from FDT
Piccadilly Gardens Redevelopment
photo © webbaviation
Spinningfields office development
photo © webbaviation
Trinity Bridge
picture © Matt Ansell
Tutti Frutti design competition
picture from Urban Splash
building image © Adrian Welch
English Building Designs – Newcastle
Baltic Mills
photograph © AW
Dance City Newcastle
photo © Morley von Sternberg
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
building image from architects
Holy Island – Lindisfarne
building image © Isabelle Lomholt
Kielder Water Pavilion
photograph from Softroom Architects
life building
building image © Isabelle Lomholt
Newcastle College Buildings
picture © Chris Gascoigne
Sage Gateshead Building
image © AW
Woodhorn Colliery Buildings
photograph © Keith Hunter Photography
English Buildings – Oxford
Ashmolean Museum
image from architect
Bonn Square Oxford Competition
picture from architect
Chemistry Oxford
image from architects
Middle East Centre Oxford
picture from architect
St. John's College Oxford
picture © Peter Durant
University College Boathouse
photo © Nick Kane
University of Oxford Biochem. Building
image : Keith Collie
University of Oxford Earth Sciences
image from architect
English Buildings – Portsmouth
Mary Rose Museum
image from architect
Portsmouth Stadium development
picture © Herzog & de Meuron
English Buildings – Rural
Stansted Airport
image © Adrian Welch
Farnborough Airport
photo from REID architecture
Location: England, UK
Major English City Links
Buildings for the English Architecture page welcome
Website: Visit England


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The plan to repeal the law and launch new consultations sparks debate with government leading into provincial election
RIMBEY, Alta. — The future of Alberta's farm safety legislation is hanging in the balance as the province heads into an election this spring.
The opposition United Conservative Party and governing NDP are sparring over the UCP's plans to kill the new safety rules imposed by the NDP, the legislation otherwise known as Bill 6, that aim to protect workers.
"The NDP's ideologically driven agenda, including Bill 6, is undermining Alberta's agriculture and agri-food industry," said UCP leader Jason Kenney, announcing the repeal plan March 12 on a farm near Rimbey.
But NDP Agriculture Minster Oneil Carlier fired back, arguing the safety legislation landed in a good place after lengthy consultation.
"I'm very concerned he would consider this for a few votes by putting farm workers' lives at risk," he said.
"This legislation goes a long way to increase safety."
The controversial farm safety legislation came into effect following nearly two years of government consultation on its details.
It was originally met with much resistance, but AgCoalition, a farmer-led organization made up of producer groups, has said it supports the changes.
Despite previous consultation and support from some in the industry, Kenney said the legislation needs another look.
He said new recommendations would be made and passed into law later this year if a UCP government is elected.
"We'll listen to the work that was done, but we will go back to the drawing board," he said.
"I have not yet met a single farmer that supports Bill 6, even with the changes that were made and even with the consultations that were done."
The current legislation doesn't apply to members of farm families; only to paid non-family farm workers.
Carlier said he knows of farmers with employees who support the legislation, emphasizing it doesn't affect family farms.
"There might be a lot of small farms that don't support this, but the legislation doesn't affect them in any way," he said.
As part of its agriculture platform, Kenney said the UCP would allow farmers with employees to choose either private or WCB insurance.
He said he would exempt small farms from employment legislation, pointing to New Brunswick as an example, where he said farms with three or fewer employees are exempt.
Legislation in Alberta currently requires all farmers with paid employees to have WCB coverage.
Kenney said he would also reduce red tape in the agriculture department by one-third, appointing a minister with the task of finding efficiencies.
As well, oversight on agriculture research would likely change.
Kenney said agriculture research has become increasingly controlled by government, rather than being led by producers.
"We saw last spring a government decision to slow down and delay the allocation of funding to some of the research programs, and that caused the industry to step back and reconsider how to move forward," said UCP agriculture critic Glenn van Dijken.
"The NDP government was deciding to take more control of those research funds, and producers and industry have a vested interest in needing research that will provide value back to the producers."
However, Carlier said farmers are still collaborating with government on research.
"We're looking to move away from subsidizing large profitable corporations and re-focusing on what Alberta and Canadians have done over generations, and that's public good research," he said. "We're refocusing a bit, but for sure with the collaboration and good work that farmers and producers do themselves."
A UCP government would also streamline the Agriculture Financial Services Corp. (AFSC) in an effort to improve responsiveness to farmers.
Producers have been wanting clear answers on certain issues, Kenney said, adding it can be months before they hear back.
However, improvements have already been made at AFSC, Carlier said, adding the old board, which was appointed by the former Progressive Conservative government, was turfed after being involved in an expense scandal.
"We've seen some real results with AFSC," he said, noting crop insurance rates have been reduced and new programs for young producers have become available.
As for the UCP plan, it would consult on potentially auctioning more crown land for farming purposes, particularly in northern Mackenzie County.
Kenney said he would talk with First Nations in these areas before moving forward with auctions.
He said he would also fight back against what he says are attacks on agriculture by special interest groups and would advocate that the industry is safe, ethical and environmentally responsible.
As well, a UCP government would continue to push for market access for Alberta's agriculture products and work to reduce interprovincial trade barriers.
Carlier said the NDP's agriculture platform will soon be released as the province heads closer to the spring election.
"I'm proud of what we've done with this portfolio over the last four years," he said.
"We've seen export sales increase year over year."