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AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) is the latest in metering technology used by water agencies across the United States and internationally to provide more accurate, up-to-the-moment water use information.
In contrast to MMWD's standard meters which are typically read every two months, AMI systems automatically provide more frequent reads. This enhances our ability to detect leaks and provide customer support, while also making it easier for customers to manage their water use and their water bill. AMI can also help protect water quality by detecting reverse flows on a water meter and alerting district staff of potential backflow contamination.
MMWD's AMI Pilot Project—funded by over $2 million in grants from the California Department of Water Resources—is installing AMI endpoints in multiple phases. The first began in early 2018, with the installation of AMI endpoints at 710 dedicated irrigation meters throughout our service area. These are primarily large landscape customers (parks, golf courses, HOAs, schools, businesses) who can benefit from being able to easily monitor irrigation water use at multiple locations.
The second phase of the project, also completed in 2018, included 1,250 select households in the Tiburon-Belvedere area. This area was chosen for the pilot because it offers a good mix of concentrated customers and topography to allow us to evaluate the benefits of AMI for residential customers.
The next phases of the project will be rolled out in 2020 and cover installation of an additional 2,000 residential meters throughout our service area.
For the pilot project, we selected neighborhoods based on a variety of factors including topography, water pressure zones, distribution system age and potential for leaks, and landscape size. By including a cross section of different neighborhoods in the pilot project, we'll be better able to evaluate the benefits of AMI for our customers.
No, there is no charge for either the AMI technology or the EyeOnWater app.
Yes, AMI is as safe as cell phones, laptops, bluetooth devices and similar equipment. The AMI technology MMWD is installing transmits water use data once per day via cellular signal from your water meter box. The signal strength is equivalent to sending a text message.
Yes, AMI is as safe as cell phones, laptops, bluetooth devices and similar equipment. The AMI technology MMWD is installing transmits water use data up to four times per day via cellular signal from your water meter box. The signal strength is equivalent to sending a text message.
In addition to the cellular signal, the endpoint also transmits a very short message at very low power signal (broadcasting at 10milliwatt, 10mW is less than half of the 25mW allowed by the FCC) approximately 5 times each minute. The purpose of this is a mobile (drive-by) backup that can be use if the cellular option is temporarily not working. Under typical operation, the endpoint transmits reading data for seconds per day meaning that the endpoint transmits as little energy as a brief cell phone call. The endpoints self-regulate their output power to use the least amount needed to reliably communicate with the network. The maximum power does not exceed the limit set by the FCC.
Yes, the data transmitted from your meter is encrypted and includes only meter flow information. No billing or personal information is transmitted.
Yes, you can opt out the AMI pilot project by simply calling the Water Efficiency Department at 415-945-1520 to notify us of your choice. Before opting out, please consider the multiple benefits associated with AMI, including enhanced leak detection and water monitoring abilities, likely to save you water and money.
For additional questions, contact the Water Conservation Department at 415-945-1520.
One of the biggest components of the bills is the creation of water-use objectives for water agencies (not individual households or businesses). Starting in 2023, water agencies such as MMWD will be required to calculate and submit a water-use objective to the state. By 2024, we'll be required to meet that objective.
No. The water-use objectives are for local water suppliers' system-wide, aggregate water use. There is no requirement for individual households to meet a specific water-use standard.
Each year, water agencies like MMWD will be responsible for ensuring that their system-wide aggregate water use meets the objective. The law gives local water agencies flexibility in how to best help customers within their own communities use water more efficiently, such as through conservation rebates and educational programs.
The standards will be calculated using water efficiency standards for indoor and outdoor water use that are developed through research and public input. The indoor calculation will initially be based on a provisional standard of 55 gallons of water a day per person. The outdoor calculation is still being determined, but will account for local climate and the number of irrigable acres, including residential and commercial outdoor landscaping.
Yes. Households with water-efficient fixtures and appliances are likely already meeting this standard. Remember, too, that the 55 gallons per person per day will be used to calculate an aggregate target for our community. There is no specific water use standard for individual households.
Yes. By 2022, the state will adopt water-use efficiency performance measures for various commercial, industrial and institutional (schools, parks, etc.) water users.
MMWD will continue to share updates as the state develops guidelines for implementing the new legislation. In the meantime, we ask our customers to simply continue using water wisely, as you have done. Thank you!
Your water meter is an important conservation tool. It not only measures the amount of water you use, but it can tell you if there is a leak in your plumbing. Follow these simple steps to carefully monitor your water use:
You can also set up automatic payments on our online payment system from a checking account, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. Click the Login / Register link at top right.
All of our residential water meters (meters one inch in size and smaller) are positive displacement meters. We buy this type of meter because when they fail, they fail in favor of the consumer. The manufacturer certifies the accuracy of the meters when they are new. With age and extended usage they either maintain their accuracy or they slow down.
For general questions regarding the Entitlement Program or to get entitlement or water budget information for your property, please contact the Water Conservation Department at 415-945-1520.
The Fire Flow Improvement Program was initiated in 1997 to improve the firefighting capability and seismic reliability of our water system. The program is funded by an annual $75 parcel fee paid by property owners in MMWD's service area. With the support of local fire officials, in 2012 the MMWD Board of Directors approved extending the original 15-year program for another 19 years (until 2031). The current program will replace 52 miles of pipelines with larger pipelines that can carry greater volumes of water and construct seismic improvements.
No, the annual fee is fixed and will remain the same for the duration of the current program, beginning in FY 2012-13 and ending in FY 2030-31.
The California Department of Public Health requires all drinking water additives, including fluoride, to meet the requirements of NSF 60, the nationally recognized health effects standard for chemicals used to treat drinking water. 47 states require that chemicals used in the treatment of potable water meet the NSF 60 standard.
Hydrofluorosilicic acid, the additive we use, meets the requirements of NSF 60 and therefore is an approved fluoride compound.
State legislation on water fluoridation also has a bearing on this issue. State Assembly Bill 733, which became law in 1995, requires water systems in California that have 10,000 or more service connections to fluoridate the water. The law does exempt water systems from this requirement if they do not have funds from outside sources to pay for the costs of fluoridation. Under the statute, "outside sources" are defined as sources other than the system's ratepayers, shareholders, local taxpayers, bondholders, or any fees or charges levied by the water systems.
Annually MMWD receives about 1 million dollars in rental income from antenna site and property leases. This income qualifies as an "outside source."
A careful review shows that even if there were a ballot measure within MMWD's service area to overturn the 1978 fluoridation ballot measure, there is a strong argument and likelihood that the district would still be required to fluoridate the water supply because:• MMWD has more than 10,000 service connections• MMWD has outside income to pay the annual costs of fluoridation
The proposed rate changes include two main components:
Our costs to deliver water and manage our watershed are changing. MMWD is paying more for everything from electricity, to water treatment chemicals, to wholesale water purchases. We are not alone; utility costs are increasing across the country.
As costs rise, our rates must rise to reflect the cost of providing service.
We need these additional funds to make critical investments into our aging infrastructure. We are the oldest municipal water district in the state of California and our water delivery systems – our pipelines, pump stations and reservoirs – are showing their age. We need to make the investments now, with cash, to avoid paying twice as much in the long run by borrowing the money.
While you will see a small increase in your bill, you're not just paying more for water, you're paying for the service. Our customers pay to operate the Mt. Tam Watershed, seven reservoirs, three treatment plants, the entire water delivery system, which includes 900 miles of underground pipelines, 125 storage tanks, and 95 pump stations to deliver high-quality, locally sourced water 24/7, 365 days per year for about penny per gallon.
The Capital Maintenance Fee (CMF) is a charge based on meter size. For customers with a 5/8" meter (almost 70% of our customers) the annual fee would be $163.50, or $13.63 per month.
Funds raised through the CMF will go directly to the District's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is dedicated to maintaining, upgrading, rehabilitating and building resiliency into our existing and aging assets. A portion of the CMF, $1 million per year, will be dedicated to fund increased fire reduction efforts on our watershed.
The CMF will support our 10-year capital improvement plan (which may change as the District's Asset Management Program gears up), pay for needed capital improvements without escalating debt for normal maintenance, stabilize monthly rates, and save millions of dollars in interest and fees for ratepayers. The CMF will be effective July 1, 2019. Each July 1 thereafter through and including July 1, 2024, the CMF may automatically be increased or decreased to keep pace with inflation. The annual increases/decreases will be benchmarked to the industry standard Engineering News-Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index. Increases will be capped at 4% increases annually. The CMF will not apply to dedicated private fire service lines.
MMWD has established a Citizen Advisory Panel (CAP) on Infrastructure Investments to offer input on the CIP regarding investment priorities. The Panel will also review annual expenditures and provide the MMWD Board and management with additional feedback on annual infrastructure funding needs. The CAP presented the MMWD Board a summary letter with recommendations.
By providing dedicated funding for critical infrastructure projects, the CMF allows us to replace aging pipes and storage tanks, upgrade our treatment plants, and manage wildfire risk on the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed—without taking on new debt. The CMF will help us avoid $160 million in debt principal over the next 10 years, thereby saving MMWD and our customers an estimated $170 million in long-term interest payments. The small remaining debt capacity the District has is planned to be reserved for emergencies like natural disasters or large one-time investments in the future (such as repairs to dams).
Using meter size to apportion costs is an accepted industry approach for infrastructure-related fees. Meter size represents the potential demand on the system, and not the actual water use a customer may be using at a given time. Commercial and Institutional Private Fire Service Lines are not included in the new fee. Private Fire Service Lines are used only in the very rare event of interior fire and, thus, do not impact demand on the system and associated infrastructure sizing.
Customers whose meter sizes were increased to accommodate indoor fire sprinklers or low water pressure may qualify for lower fixed fees. This fee adjustment would apply to the CMF as well as other fees based on meter size. Customers can apply for the adjustment online at MarinWater.org/metersizing or by calling 415-945-1506.
We use an in-house team of experienced designers, technicians and engineers who are very familiar with the District's water system and at efficiently putting together clear and comprehensive plans and specifications for complex water capital improvement projects. We then award the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, ensuring we are getting a fair price. Our inspectors work closely with the contractor to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the contract documents and on schedule. We also work closely with every city and town in our district and the county to coordinate scheduling of our projects to minimize public impact and leverage our public works dollars.
Every year MMWD submits an audited financial report to the Board of Directors and the public in accordance with California Government Code section 25253. A Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) was last prepared for fiscal years ending June 2018 and 2017 in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
In 2018, MMWD was awarded its tenth Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its CAFR ending fiscal year 2017, which is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. This award represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management to demonstrate a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story.
Our financial reports are available on our website at: marinwater.org/273/Management-Finance
MMWD's current median salary is $99,648 and supports a highly skilled, professional, technical staff. When you turn on your tap and clean water appears, it is not by accident. MMWD's skilled workforce operates our water system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Because we operate in the public health and safety arena, many of our jobs require special skills and licenses—chemists, engineers, distribution operators, treatment operators, technicians. People with these skills are not easy to come by. Being competitive ensures we have a team of talented individuals taking care of this 107-year-old agency so that it will be in good working condition to meet the needs of those that come after us. We take that responsibility very seriously.
Since 2010, we've reduced the number of full time positions from 266 to 240, in addition to reducing hourly and temporary help. We have fully implemented the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), thereby limiting future pensions for hires new to the retirement system. We've refinanced debt to take advantage of lower interest rates.
The Mt. Tamalpais Watershed—the crown jewel of Marin County—is the primary source of drinking water for our customers. It is a place of unparalleled scenic beauty, home to rare and endangered species, and a popular recreational destination.
Maintaining 21,600 acres of the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed has an increasing cost. MMWD's responsibilities include managing wildfire risks, restoring habitat, protecting rare plants and animals, maintaining access roads and trails, assisting visitors, and preserving the ecological health of the creeks.
MMWD has and will continue to have discounted programs for low-income and medically disabled customers. Both programs waive fixed fees, so you pay only for water used. We can send you more information and an application by mail or email. Visit marinwater.org/discounts or call our Customer Service Department at 415-945-1400.
To provide additional information about the proposed increases, we are holding two public workshops and a hearing. We invite you to attend!
To protest the proposed rates, you must submit your protest in writing, even if you plan to attend the public hearing. If written protests are submitted by a majority of the affected property owners or customers, the proposed rate changes will not be imposed. Only one written protest will be counted per identified parcel.
Your written protest must be received prior to the close of the May 28, 2019 public hearing. Written protests must identify the parcel (parcel number) or utility (MMWD) account number or address for which the protest(s) are submitted. Written protests also must include a signature of the record property owner or utility customer and a statement that the person is opposed to the proposed rates, fees and charges. Send or deliver written protests to:
Board Secretary
Marin Municipal Water District
220 Nellen Ave., Corte Madera, CA 94925
In the last 10 years, we've invested $203 million into upgrading our infrastructure. Some examples of projects include:
Given the size of our infrastructure, and its average age, we need to continually make investments to ensure we can accomplish our mission of delivering safe and reliable water.
The proposed Super Saver Credit Program is designed to benefit the 5% of customers with the lowest water consumption—approximately 3,000 customers. Customers must have water service in their name and the account must be their primary residence. Qualifying customers will receive bi-monthly credits of up to $8.00. There is no need to apply for this program - if you qualify, the credit will be automatically applied to your bill.
Yes. Since September 2017, there have been 22 publicly noticed meetings that have led to the current rate increase proposal. There is also a Citizen Advisory Panel on Infrastructure created to review the Marin Municipal Water District's next 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Citizen Advisory Panel on Infrastructure delivered a letter to MMWD's Board of Directors at the February 19 board meeting. A copy of the letter is available to read here.
The meeting topics and dates are listed below:
Long-Term Debt Management Plan
September 28, 2017
Building a Structurally Balanced Budget
October 26, 2017
Pension and Retiree Healthcare Cost Management
January 25, 2018
Capital Improvement Plan Development Process
February 22, 2018
Expenditures and Projected Annual Cost Increases
March 22, 2018
Strategic Planning Workshop I
April 17, 2018
Revenue Requirements and Funding Options
April 26, 2018
Strategic Planning Workshop II
May 15, 2018
Board Retreat – Budget Planning
June 8, 2018
FY2020-23 Budget Approach Discussion
November 15, 2018
December 19, 2018
Citizen Advisory Panel on Infrastructure Investments
January 19, 2019
Preliminary FY2020-21 Budget Presentation
January 24, 2019
February 8, 2019
Operating and Capital Budget for FY20 and FY21
February 19, 2019
Rate Outreach Plan Update
February 20, 2019
DRAFT 2019 Updated COSA and DRAFT Prop 218
February 28, 2019
Proposed Water Rate Increases
March 5, 2019
Rate Outreach Update
March 8, 2019
March 11, 2019
Presentation of an updated Draft Prop. 218 Notice
March 19, 2019
April 10, 2019
Community Workshop on Rate Proposal #1
April 25, 2019
Community Workshop on Rate Proposal #2
May 15, 2019
Board Hearing on Rate Proposal
May 28, 2019
Since 1995, when MMWD changed the distribution system disinfectant from chlorine to chloramine, a combination of chlorine and ammonia, MMWD has achieved a 57% reduction in THMs on average. The federal standard for THMs is 80 micrograms per liter (ug/L,) or parts per billion, while the THM count in MMWD's water averages 31 ug/L.
While HAA monitoring was not required before the conversion to chloramine, it has been well documented that the use of chloramine for a residual disinfectant significantly reduces the formation of HAAs. The average concentration found in MMWD's distribution system is approximately one-third of the federal standard of 60 ug/L.
On its way to your tap the water temperature can increase and pressure is reduced as water enters distribution system tanks and ultimately flows with the released air bubbles out of your tap. There is no health impact associated with the air bubbles, but if you find the cloudiness unappealing, let the water sit for a few minutes or keep a container of water stored in the refrigerator.
The algal type is called Aphanizomenon or Aphan for short. Its presence does not degrade the safety of our water supply in any way and, unlike some types of algae, it does not produce any musty or moldy tastes or smells. While many algae types grow predominantly in the summer months, this type of algal sheen can be seen in nearly all months of the year.


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?Hamburger? Helper on Polenta
Taking a cue from one of America's handiest meal stretchers, this vegetarian version makes a comforting dish for family dinners. Serve it with a tossed green salad and toasted French bread.
- 6Servings
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large onion, cubed
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 12-oz. pkg. ground soy "meat"
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powde
- 1 1-lb. tube precooked polenta
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden. Add mushrooms and "meat," and sauté 5 minutes more, or until "meat" browns slightly and mushrooms soften. Add tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until heated through.
Meanwhile, slice polenta into 12 equal pieces. Spray second nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and cook slices over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden. Turn, and cook other side.
Remove polenta from skillet, and place 2 slices each on individual plates. Top with "meat" mixture, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 190
- Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
- Fat Content: 5 g
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Protein Content: 14 g
- Sodium Content: 450 mg
- Sugar Content: 3 g


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The midfielder believes an invincible record this term will be too much to ask, despite City being the country's only unbeaten team in the top four divisions.
Saturday's 3-2 Premier League win at West Brom left them five points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of Wednesday's Champions League trip to Napoli and the visit of Arsenal on Sunday.
But while De Bruyne is eager to tighten their grip at the top of the table, he feels going unbeaten is a tall order.
The 26-year-old said: "To go unbeaten? Well, it's very hard. I don't think it will be possible. The level of competition is so high, in every team. It's not like, with all respect, 10 or 15 years ago where you have a couple of teams that won't win against the top teams.
"Now, every game is hard and you need to be mentally there. And with the Champions League and all the cups, there will be a game where maybe we are a little bit less and maybe lose. But as long as it keeps going, it's good.
"Obviously, if you win a lot of games it's good for us. You keep maintaining pressure. Hopefully we can have two good games this week and go into the international break unbeaten and it will mean we put a lot of pressure on the rest."


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For extra longevity and durability, hard anodising or hard coat anodising is a tough and thick coat finish ideal for aluminium applications where high wear resistance is required. As with regular anodising, hard anodising converts the base metal itself into a protective oxide, making it scratch and chip resistant. Hard anodising is suitable for uses such as tough engineering applications, high-speed machine parts, and cookware and aerospace applications.
By lowering the temperature of the acid baths, we can anodise parts from 20 – 100 microns in thickness. For standard anodising under 20 microns, click here.
Hard anodised parts have a surface thickness/hardness 400 – 600HV – Alloy 6082 (equates approximately to 65 – 70 Rockwell C).
DECO can hard anodise products up to 2800mm long, 800mm high and 350mm wide.
Due to the density of the hard protective coating formed during this process, it is difficult to apply dye to the finished product. However, the alloying ingredients will affect the final colour of your product. Hard anodising films are commonly dark grey, yellowish-brown or black. To create a 'naturally' black look, it is possible to increase the microns of the anodic coating.
Standard anodising offers more colour selection.
Alloyed aluminium can compromise the hard anodised finish as it contains impurities. The surface finish may be less effective, or discoloured, or may not form properly on the metal's surface. The purer grade of aluminium being hard anodised, the better. Generally alloy grades of around 5000 – 6000 are preferable, especially the 6061 series or higher. Alloy grades lower than 3000 will usually result in a poorer quality finish.
Hard coat anodising protects aluminium from mild acids, but they can still be attacked by alkali such as lime mortars and cement. Contact us to find out more about our special sealing processes, which can greatly increase your products' resistance to alkali attack.
Anodising is heat resistant up to 800C. After this temperature it may craze, which can affect corrosion resistance.
Hard anodised aluminium is extremely abrasion resistant, which means it stands up well against scratches from steel cooking utensils, scrapes when used in high-speed machinery and other scratches and forms of wear. Bear in mind that this protective coating is very hard and glass-like, making it relatively inflexible. This means it could crack or craze when bent under high pressure.
Hard anodised components are non-conductors of electricity and have excellent electrical insulation characteristics. That said, be aware that if using your hard anodised components as part of an electrical circuit, you must make provisions for masking the component, to prevent coating or removal of the coating post-processing.
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December 10 - Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated female Paralympian with 11 gold, eight silver and three bronze medals from six Games, has today received an honorary degree from the University of Manchester.
This latest accolade is the icing on the cake of what has been a glittering year for the 35-year-old cycling star from Cheshire.
She topped the medal table for ParalympicsGB at the London 2012 Games, with four gold medals from as many events – the C5 3,000 metres individual pursuit, the time trial C4-5 500m, the individual road time trial C5 and the individual road race C4-5 – as well as setting the world record in the individual C5 pursuit race.
She also claimed the title of women's Disabled Sports Personality of the Year at the 2012 Sports Journalist Association (SJA) British Sports Awards and has been named as one of the contenders on the 12-person shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Storey (pictured top), who regularly trains at Manchester Velodrome, has already said she will defend her medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
"It's always an honour to be recognised locally - I used to train at the Aquatics Centre just over the road and I often ride past the university when I'm training now, but to be invited to accept this honour is just amazing for me, as it is to receive any honour from your home city, so I'm really proud," she said.
Storey, who is married to fellow British Paralympic cycling gold medallist Barney Storey, began her career as a swimmer, earning two golds at the Barcelona 1992 Paralympics, before discovering her forte in cycling.
Contact the writer of this story at [email protected]
Related stories
October 2012: Freney, Vergeer and Storey shortlisted for IPC female Paralympian of the month
September 2012: Road race gold makes Storey Britain's most successful female Paralympian
September 2012: Time trial victory gives Storey third London 2012 gold
September 2012: It's a family affair as Storeys compose Paralympic cycling fairytale
August 2012: Storey wins Britain's first Paralympic gold medal of London 2012


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Lunch N' Learn is a weekly Torah studies class. Every Wednesday, community members gather to learn about and discuss a particular issue. upcoming topics include Holiness vs. Spirituality, Jewish observance in the home, and what we can learn from kosher animals.
Lunch N' Learn is Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. A kosher meal is provided. Donations are welcome.
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Naperville Council Members voted tonight to end its red light camera contract early next year, ending the program at three intersections.
In a 4-4 vote, the council deadlocked and did not get the majority needed to renew the contract with for 6-months. The termination of the contract will ultimately cost the city $261,000 in revenue in the current and next fiscal years, a decision that caught City Manager Doug Krieger off-guard.
"It was a surprise," he said, adding that the current projected budget gap for 2013 will now grow from about $1.9 million to more than $2.1 million.
The city had already planned to end the program once road construction and widening begins on Route 59 -- where two cameras are already placed--in 2012. The other camera, at Ogden and Aurora addvenues, Krieger said, would not have paid for itself in revenues from the tickets.
Krieger said he believes the planned construction on Route 59 will improve safety, and that was the goal of the camera program all along.
If the city wanted to reinstall a camera along Route 59, it would need to provide the Illinois Department of Transportation with three years of traffic data before doing so.
The cameras will be taken offline Jan. 3, when the city's contract expires.
Cameras are currently placed at Route 59 and Diehl Road and Route 59 and North Aurora Road.


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Economy Displaces Drugs as Cities' Top Concern
Declining economic conditions have replaced drugs as city officials' top concern, according to a survey released last week by the National League of Cities.
ty leaders reported "substantial deterioration" in all areas related to economic factors--in particular, the rising cost of energy, which 71 percent of the respondents cited as having worsened in the past year.
Asked to name the top three problems in their communities, 34 percent of the respondents named overall economic conditions, while 31 percent said drugs, and 28 percent cited solid-waste disposal.
"The statistical indicators may say we are heading into a recession," said Donald J. Borut, executive director of the league, "but in a large number of places, that's not news. It's current events."
In a similar survey taken in 1989, city officials' most pressing concern was the drug problem, which was named by 58 percent as having worsened. The 1990 survey found that 46 percent of respondents believed the drug problem had grown in their communities.
Education was named as a top problem by 20 percent of those surveyed. Asked how education has changed over the past year, 18 percent of the city officials said it had worsened, while 66 thought there had been no change, and 16 percent believed the education system had improved.
Municipal leaders were somewhat more optimistic when asked the same question in the league's previous survey. At that time, 12 percent thought education had worsened, while 35 percent said it had improved, and 53 percent saw no change.
Crime also continued to be a significant concern, with 33 percent of the city officials surveyed saying it had worsened. Both drugs and crime remained on city officials' list of top concerns over the past five years, and both were viewed as likely to be among their the top three problems in the future.
Along with rising energy prices, city officials also were gloomy about the cost of living, cited by 60 percent of those responding as having deteriorated in the past year. Other areas mentioned as troubling were the affordability of home prices (42 percent), the affordability of rental housing (40 percent), mortgage con ditions (37 percent), unemployment (37 percent), homelessness (36 per cent), overall economic conditions (36 percent), poverty (36 percent), availability of low-income housing (31 percent), and city fiscal condi tions (30 percent).
The survey findings were based on responses from a random sample of 269 elected officials in communi ties with more than 10,000 residents. It has a statistical accuracy of plus or minus 6 percent.--ab
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- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds stone crab claws or Canadian snow crab legs, shells cracked with mallet or cut with scissors
- 8 farmed Manila clams or quahogs (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed
- 16 farmed mussels, scrubbed, debearded
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- Chopped fresh chives
Recipe Preparation
Preheat oven to 500°F. Process coriander seeds and fennel seeds in spice grinder or coffee mill until coarsely ground. Place heavy large roasting pan over 2 burners and heat over medium heat. Add ground coriander and fennel seeds and stir 1 minute. Add olive oil, cracked crab, Manila clams, and mussels; stir to coat. Place pan in oven. Roast until crab is heated through and clams and mussels open, stirring occasionally and transferring clams and mussels to platter as they open, about 10 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer crab, clams, and mussels to platter (discard any clams and mussels that do not open); tent with foil to keep warm. Heat same pan over 2 burners over high heat. Add shallots and wine and boil 1 minute. Add lemon juice and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over shellfish. Sprinkle with chives and serve.


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Renesas Electronics Announces Change in Representative Director
01 Apr 2015
TOKYO, Japan, April 1, 2015 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, Renesas), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today made the following decisions at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 1, on the nomination of part of the candidates for the Member of the Board to be submitted for approval at the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting in June 2015, and the change in its Representative Director to become effective at a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled after the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting.
1. Reason for the Change
Having achieved a remarkable success on its structural reforms based on the Group's Reform Plan, Renesas is now focusing on strengthening its ability to offer semiconductor solutions globally in order to achieve future growth. To further accelerate these efforts will require a new leader possessing abundant knowledge and experience. A decision has therefore been made to appoint a new Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, subject to approval by the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting and the Board of Directors. By changing the gears toward growth under new leadership, Renesas aims to increase its corporate value still further.
2. Outline of the Change
|New Title
|Current title
|Takao Endo
|Representative Director, Chairman and CEO
|Executive Adviser to CEO
|Hisao Sakuta
|Representative Director, Chairman and CEO
3. Brief Biography of the New Representative Director
- Name
- Takao Endo
- Date of Birth
- January 19, 1954
- No. of shares held
- None
- 1977.4
- Joined IBM Japan
- 1999.1
- General Manager, Industrial & Distribution Sector Services, IBM Japan
- 2001.3
- Board of Director, IBM Japan
- 2004.3
- Managing Director, IBM Japan
- 2008.6
- President and CEO, Oracle Japan & Senior Vice President, Oracle Corporation
- 2008.8
- Representative Executive Officer and CEO, Oracle Japan
- 2013.8
- Chairman, Oracle Japan & Senior Vice President, Oracle Corporation
- 2014.5
- President and CEO, Asurion Japan Holdings
- 2015.4
- Executive Adviser to CEO, Renesas Electronics Corporation
4. Schedule
The nomination of a candidate of the Member of the Board is planned to be approved at the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting scheduled in June 2015. The new Member of the Board will then be officially appointed as Representative Director at a meeting of the Board of Directors held afterward. Note that any additional executive personnel changes will be announced once confirmed information is available.
About Renesas Electronics Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
The content in the press release, including, but not limited to, product prices and specifications, is based on the information as of the date indicated on the document, but may be subject to change without prior notice.


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Cadbury's Crunchie bar given a marketing boost
Chocolate manufacturer Cadbury Trebor Bassett is launching a £1.6m national TV advertising campaign for Crunchie. The 30-second ad through Euro RSCG Wnek Gosper will feature comedian Marcus Brigstocke. It is the first execution in five years, and the first to feature non-animated characters. The ad will air on ITV, Channel 4 and satellite channels over three weeks from August 2. Brigstocke plays the part of a documentary-style presenter following the exploits of a football fan, who is munching a Crunchie bar while watching his team score a goal. Crunchie will also be supported by additional credits during the on-going Coronation Street and MTV Select sponsorships. As part of the promotional activity which Cadbury has planned for the autumn range, 10 million Crunchie bars will carry a free on-pack HMV music CD offer which can be traded in at HMV stores.


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乔斯·韦登 Joss Whedon(screenplay),安德鲁·斯坦顿 Andrew Stanton(screenplay/story),乔尔·科汉 Joel Cohen(screenplay),亚历克·索科洛 Alec Sokolow(screenplay),约翰·拉塞特 John Lasseter(story),彼特·道格特 Pete Docter(story),乔·兰福特 Joe Ranft(story)
Anna Pavignano,迈克尔·莱德福 Michael Radford,富里奥·斯卡派利 Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli,马西莫·特罗西 Massimo Troisi
The nomination for Massimo Troisi was posthumously.
艾伦·曼肯 Alan Menken(music), Stephen Schwartz(lyrics)
For the song "Colors of the Wind".
For the song "Dead Man Walking".
迈克尔·凯曼 Michael Kamen,布莱恩·亚当斯 Bryan Adams, Robert John Lange
For the song "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman".
约翰·威廉姆斯 John Williams(music), Alan Bergman(lyrics), Marilyn Bergman(lyrics)
For the song "Moonlight".
For the song "You've Got a Friend".
汤玛斯·莱恩 Thomas Lennon, Michael Epstein
For episode "The Battle Over Citizen Kane (#8.7)".
For episode "Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern (#7.6)".
For the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film.
For 50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community.
For the creation of classic cartoons and cartoon characters whose animated lives have brought joy to our real ones for more than a half century.
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik (ARRI)
For the development of the Arriflex 535 Series cameras.
For the design and development of the DTS digital sound system for motion picture exhibition.
For the design and development of the SR-D digital sound system
索尼电影娱乐公司 Sony Pictures Entertainment
For the design and development of the SDDS digital sound system for motion picture exhibition.
For their pioneering work leading to motion picture digital sound.
Ron Goodman, Steve Sass(SpaceCam Systems Inc.), Attila Szalay
For the design of the SpaceCam gyroscopically stabilized camera system.
Colin Mossman, Joe Wary, Hans Leisinger, Gerry Painter(Deluxe Laboratories)
For the design and development of the Deluxe QuadFormat digital sound printing head.
Iain Neil, Rick Gelbard, Eric Dubberke(Panavision International L.P.)
For the optical design, mechanical design, engineering and development of the Primo 3:1 zoom lens.
For the design and development of the MSM 9801 IMAX 65mm/15 perf production motion picture camera.
Alvy Ray Smith,艾德·卡特姆 Ed Catmull, Thomas Porter, Tom Duff
For their pioneering inventions in digital image compositing.
David Gilmartin, Johannes Borggrebe, Jean-Pierre Gagnon, Frank Ricotta(Technicolor Inc.)
For the design and development of the Technicolor Contact Printer sound head.
For the design of the L.C. Concept digital sound system for motion picture exhibition.
Jim Deas(Warner Bros. Studio Facility)
For the design and subsequent development of an automated patchbay and metering system for motion picture sound transfer and dubbing operations.
John Carter(Todd AO), Clay Davis(Todd AO)
For their pioneering efforts in creating an automated patchbay system for motion picture sound transfer and dubbing operations.
Al Jensen(CEI Technology), Chuck Headley(CEI Technology), Jean Messner(CEI Technology), Hazem Nabulsi(CEI Technology)
For producing a self-contained, flicker-free color video-assist camera.
Peter Denz(Praezisions-Entwicklung Denz)
For developing a flicker-free color video-assist camera.
For the design and development of Lightning Strikes, a flexible, high-performance electronic lightning effect system.
For their pioneering efforts developing digital sound printing heads for motion pictures.
For his pioneering work in developing the Air Ram for motion picture stunt effects.
Gary Demos, David Ruhoff, Michelle Feraud, Can Cameron
For their pioneering efforts in the creation of the Digital Productions digital film compositing system.
Douglas Smythe, Lincoln Hu, Douglas S. Kay(Industrial Light and Magic, Inc.)
For their pioneering efforts in the creation of the ILM digital film compositing system.
For their pioneering efforts in the creation of the CFC digital film compositing system.
Toulouse U Genie Des Systemes, Kodak Pathe CTP CINE, Eclair Laboratories
For the concept (Toulouse U), prototype (Kodak), developement and further implementation (Eclair) of the Toulouse Electrolytic Silver Recovery Cell.


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The Giver
Or what if, Jonas went on, almost laughing at the absurdity, people were allowed to choose their own jobs? Dystopian novels of the future for young adults provide rich source material for getting pupils to think more deeply about their lives, choices and transitions. The Giver by the American children's...Read more


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George is an architect, television presenter, campaigner and educator. He passionately believes that architecture, art and design should be accessible to everyone and has the power to transform and enrich lives.
Whether he is designing a new home, restoring or converting historic buildings or transforming existing houses on television, he recognizes and values the process that enables people to unlock the beauty of where they live.
He realized early on in his career that the concept of home embodied the possibility to a more inclusive approach to good architectural practice. There generally is no place like home. This is the space which allows for a creative form of expression that we can all embrace and manipulate: whether it's transforming a tiny bedroom or managing a large-scale build, we all have the possibility of experimenting with our environment and in doing so improving the way we live and hopefully learn something new along the way.
"Home is the most powerful form of architecture that affects us all, and if you are lucky enough to have a warm and comfortable roof over your head, it is a very special place indeed".


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How to get rid of Too much Uric Acid in the Body Naturally
Too much uric acid in the body is really just higher-than-normal acid levels that can lead to gout. You'll learn here how to naturally reduce uric acid and so get rid of your gout signs and symptoms.
- High / a lot of uric acid can lead to the formation of crystals in your joints and connective tissue.
- They are needle-like in appearance and, due to a mans own inflammatory response to their reputation, give rise to the excruciating symptoms of gout.
So you, as a gout sufferer, need to reduce your acid levels. This can be achieved through either drug-based treatments, or perhaps, natural home remedies without the nasty side effects of drugs, which more and more gout patients are turning to.
Here are 5 organic home remedies in order to help you get rid of an excessive amount of uric acid in the body...
- ALFALFA is excellent at helping to neutralize uric acid.
- And, on top of the being high in nutrients and minerals, etc., it has been shown to seriously reduce high acid in the body.
VITAMIN C has been shown to help increase urinary system acid excretion and reduce excess acid in the blood vessels.
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- FOLIC ACID could inhibit xanthine oxidase, which is necessary for the production of uric acid.
- In this way folic acid can help slow-down acid production and so effectively lower acid levels in the blood.
PARSLEY is a natural diuretic and so can aid the body flush out excess acid via urine.
COMPLEX can help your body convert the acid straight into several harmless components, thereby effectively lowering the acid levels in your body.
Talk to your local health food store manager about these, and other natural ways, to lower uric acid in your bloodstream.
- But the key, once you have reduced your acid levels, will be to maintain them at those lower, healthier levels.
- And there are many issues to consider, such as your weight, lifestyle, diet, etc.
The reason you need to maintain those levels is you really don't want to end up being suffering frequently recurring gout every time your body has too much uric acid. These types of symptoms can eventually lead to permanent joint damage and even kidney problems.
- And when having suffered an attack you are now even more likely to suffer more.
- So you need to both get rid of your current gout attack, and, prevent it from ever returning again.
For information on how to get fast gout relief, additionally, prevent your gout returning in the future, then go to http://gout-relief-today.blogspot.com and discover just how you can quickly do both without expensive drugs with their awful side effects.
The author constantly researches health issues then writes reports on his findings so that you're perhaps more aware of the facts, and then, better able to make an informed decision on your choice of treatment and cure. Remember to always consult your doctor first. Please visit www.thegoutsite.com.


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How to Become a Nurse
Nurses work in teams with physicians and other nurses to care for patients. Nurses can be found in hospitals, doctor's offices, and other health care settings coordinating and administering care for their patients. A nurse may take vital signs, maintain records, perform physical exams and diagnostic tests, administer medications, change bandages, provide health education, and ensure the comfort of patients.
Depending on their education and training, a nurse may be a licensed practical nurse (LPN), a registered nurse (RN), or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), such as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
What kind of training is required to become a nurse?
The level of training required to become a nurse depends on the type of nursing certification one is pursuing.
Becoming a licensed practical nurse (or licensed vocational nurse) requires the least amount of training. Many community colleges offer practical nursing certificate programs that take three semesters to complete. Students takes courses in human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, psychology, and the practice of nursing, and gain clinical experience in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Registered nurses must complete a two- or three-year diploma or associate degree program in nursing. Students in registered nursing programs take many of the same courses that LPN students take plus additional general education and advanced nursing courses. RN students gain clinical experience through their programs as well.
Though most states require RNs to hold just an associate degree, many prospective and practicing RNs earn bachelor's degrees. In the future, a bachelor's degree may be the standard for RN education, and some employers today prefer or require one. Many schools offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Students in BSN programs gain clinical experience and learn about the human body and nursing practice, but they also develop their critical thinking, decision making, and leadership skills.
Advanced practice registered nurses must have at least a master's degree. RNs with bachelor's degrees or, in some cases, associate degrees, can choose a specialty to study in a graduate program. RNs may become nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse anesthetists, and even within these fields there are many choices for specialized study. Nurse practitioners may specialize in acute care, community health, psychiatry, or pediatrics, for example. Master's degree programs focus on nursing research and leadership and include seminar study plus clinical placements.
Are there any certification or licensure requirements?
Nurses must be licensed by their state to practice, and each successive step in nursing practice--from LPN to RN to APRN--requires a new license.
Each state sets its own education standards for licensure, but in general, LPNs should have a practical nursing certificate, RNs should have at least an associate degree, and APRNs should have a master's degree from a state-approved nursing program. States may also require specific coursework or training in topics like infection control and child abuse identification and reporting.
Most nurses must also pass examinations to become licensed. Prospective LPNs and RNs take National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN, respectively). Not all states require APRNs to pass an examination for licensure. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which administers NCLEX exams, has called on all states to adopt uniform standards for APRN licensure, including requiring APRNs to pass certification exams in general APRN practice and in at least one area of focus.
How long does it take to become a nurse?
The length of time it takes to become a nurse depends on one's educational choices. Practical nursing certificate programs take three semesters, or roughly nine months, to complete. Associate degree programs take two or three years, while bachelor's degree programs take four. A master's degree program can take as few as 18 months to complete at full-time status, but many nurses who pursue master's degrees do so while working and take more time to complete their degrees.
What does a nurse earn?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median yearly pay for LPNs in the United States was $41,540 in 2012. That year, the median pay for RNs was $65,470, and the median pay for APRNs was $96,460. Of all types of APRNs, nurse anesthetists had the highest median wage at $148,460.
What are the job prospects?
The BLS projects that employment of all types of nurses will grow at a fast pace between 2012 and 2020. The fastest growth will be in the employment of nurse practitioners; more than 130,000 additional nurse practitioners are expected to be hired before 2020. Employment of LPNs is expected to grow by 25 percent, and employment of RNs is expected to grow by 19 percent over the next several years.
The exceptional growth in the field of advanced nursing practice is attributed to caring for an aging population and increased access to health insurance and health care. Many health care providers are looking to cut costs by employing APRNs like nurse practitioners to provide primary care.
What are the long term career prospects for nurses?
Nurses who start out as LPNs and RNs have many opportunities for career advancement ahead of them if they are willing to pursue additional education. RNs can advance into senior and supervisory positions and with graduate education, advance into management or advanced practice. APRNs are gaining more authority and autonomy in the treatment of patients, and they are increasingly providing primary care services. Nurses who earn doctoral degrees may pursue careers in research, higher education, and health care administration.
How can I find a job as a nurse?
Once you have a license, you can start applying for nursing jobs. Hospitals are a natural setting for nurses, but also consider health care settings like outpatient care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and psychiatric facilities. Even if you do not start out working in your ideal environment, gaining experience as a nurse should help you become a more attractive candidate in the future.
Nursing students spend time in various health care facilities gaining clinical experience. Use those experiences and later working experiences to build a network of professional contacts that you can consult when searching for a job.
How can I learn more about becoming a nurse?
To learn more about the requirements for becoming a nurse in your state, check with your state's board of nursing. You may also learn more through the website of a professional nursing association like the American Nurses Association or the National Student Nurses Association.


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For the many, many Mr. Men and Little Miss fans out there, we've got some exciting news – they've now got their very own magazine!
Mr. Men Little Miss magazine is a fun, interactive magazine for 3 to 6 year old Mr. Men and Little Misses. Starring all your favourite characters, it's bursting with puzzles, quizzes, colouring, drawing, making and fun activities!
The magazine is a great way to help little ones learn the skills they need for those first years at school, while still having fun and with a sprinkling of 'Nonsense' on top!
Plus, every issue comes with two collectable toys for you to play with! In this issue you'll get Mr Happy and Little Miss Chatterbox!
Out every 6 weeks, it's the only magazine where you can hang out and have fun with your friends from Nonsense Land!
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Email. Love it or hate it, you probably have to use it on a daily basis anyway. Here are my best tips for writing emails people will read, understand and (most importantly) reply to.
I've sure sent my amount of crappy emails over the years. Emails with vague subject titles, unnecessary CC:s and forgotten attachments. Once, I've even hit the Reply All button and sent an email to over 500 coworkers.
I'm always trying to write fewer and better emails and faster and more helpful replies. However, I can always get better and so can you. Now, I'm gonna teach you how!
Here are my best pieces of advice.
Write a detailed subject title
Just like a well-written link on a website, you should know what an email is about just by reading its subject title. This makes searching your inbox less time-consuming and your recipients will hopefully find and read your emails sooner.
So make your subject titles are simple, non-clickbaity and have their keywords as early as possible.
Examples of poor subject titles:
- "Logo"
- "Meeting notes"
- "Send info"
- "Slides from talk"
Examples of better subject titles:
- "New logo in EPS format"
- "Meeting notes for preparing usability testing"
- "Send conference itinerary (if you have it)"
- "Slides on talk about wireframing in Sketch"


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When can I apply?
Application opens in October each year, with an application deadline of early January.
Do I need to complete an application through the University's Applicant Portal?
Yes. All applications must go through the University's Applicant Portal.
What is the University Course Code for the Four-Year Stem Cell Programme?
BLSTR1 - 'MRes in Stem Cell Biology'
I already have a Masters Degree - do I have to do the rotations in year 1?
Yes. All students must take the MRes course in year one, which includes rotating in 3 different labs (of your choice). This is a vital part of the 4-Year Programme, because it helps you to decide where/what you would like to do for your 3-year PhD project. If you want to go straight into a specific lab, this is probably not the PhD Programme for you and you should look at other options available.
Can I just take the MRes course, but not the full PhD?
No. This Programme is only suitable for candidates wanting to complete the full Four-Year Programme. We do not offer the MRes course on it's own, so those candidates searching just for a Masters course will need to view the online course directory.
How many places are available on this PhD Programme?
Wellcome provide funding for up to 4 students each year. In addition, the MRC provide funding for up to 2 students per year on the 'Physical Biology' programme.
What kind of research experience will the programme be looking for?
Any type of research experience you can get is important, before you can really know whether a research PhD is the right path for you. Summer student lab experience or perhaps longer research projects are both good examples.
My Masters achieved a higher mark than my Bachelors degree. Would my Masters degree mark outweigh my Bachelors - if my Bachelors was a lower grade?
Yes. For example, if you achieved a 2:2 in your Bachelors, but a higher Masters mark, you would be eligible.
Can International students apply for this PhD Programme?
Wellcome Programme: Yes, students of any nationality are eligible to apply for this studentship, however please note that the funding that Wellcome provides, does not cover the 'Overseas Fees' that International students incur. International students are therefore required to find alternative funding to cover the 'Overseas Fees'.
Further information:
MRC Programme: Applicants for this Programme must meet the MRC residency requirements, as detailed in the Research Council UK (RCUK) conditions. Postgraduate students from EU countries other than the UK are generally eligible for a fees-only award. To be eligible for a fees-only award, a postgraduate student must be ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU; in the same way as UK students must be ordinarily resident in the UK.
Further information:
Do I need to take a language test?
No, not at application stage. If you are interviewed and offered a conditional place on the programme, you will be given a "pre-offer language condition". You would then need to arrange and pass a language test before being given a confirmed offer.
Further information:
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/studying/entryreq/#english http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blscpdscb#requirements
Where can I apply to for funding to cover my 'Overseas Fees'?
International students will have to find their own funding to cover the 'overseas fees'. There are University of Cambridge Scholarships you can apply for. See here for the application deadlines. You need to apply for these within your main PhD application (there is a section specifically to apply for Cambridge Scholarship funding).
I have my own funding to pay for a PhD - can I still apply?
This Programme is funded by Wellcome and is not therefore eligible for students with their own funding.
I would like to study for a Masters, rather than a PhD. Do you offer Masters programmes?
No, we do not run an independent Masters programme at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. However, if you have a particular area of interest which is aligned with one of our Principal Investigators, you should get in touch with them directly. Here is a list of research groups, including contact details.
I still need some help please!
Please contact our Postgraduate Administrator by email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Touch & Go Records 25th Anniversary UPDATE.. MORE BANDS!!
More Lineup Announcements For The Touch And Go 25th Anniversary Celebration At The 10th Annual Hideout Block Party
OK, can you keep a secret? We just found out about more bands playing the Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration. The first? Arcwelder. They never come around any more, so here's your chance. Xerxes, Pull, Everest… they'll be pulling songs from all the classics. It will be awesome.
But that's not all. Get a load of this: Big Black is gonna play a couple songs. For real. Big Black. Now, they're not playing a full set or anything… just a couple songs, but who cares how many they play? This is Big Black, playing live, for the first time in nearly 20 years! It's the old school line-up: Albini, Durango, Pezzati. And, believe it or not, they're not even the 25th band. There are still more surprises to come, so stay tuned.
Here is the lineup
Confirmed bands so far (24 of the 25 bands):
The Black Heart Procession
Didjits (all original members)
The Ex
Girls Against Boys (all original members)
Killdozer (all original members)
Ted Leo + Pharmacists
Man… Or Astroman? (all original members)
Negative Approach (featuring John Brannon and OP Moore)
The New Year
Scratch Acid (all original members)
The Shipping News
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After reading the suggestions about how we can punish drunken drivers who murder our neighbors, I am perplexed ["How many more?" Letters, July 2]. What is needed, more than anything else, is a way to prevent the next tragedy. I have five children, and I'm sickened every time I read about another child dying. The solution must be drastic.
I would like to see the day come when keys to vehicles were turned in upon entering an establishment that serves alcohol. Then, when a patron goes to leave, if his or her behavior is questionable, an actual Breathalyzer test should be administered at the door. If the patron exceeds the legal limit, no keys would be returned. Instead, a cab would be called and the patron would have to retrieve the keys the following day.
Too drastic? I bet if these bar and club owners knew that their children might be killed that evening, they might see it differently.
It is true that many people buy alcohol and drink at home. But most of them fall asleep at home, not behind the wheel.
Debbie Carbone, Centerport
A crime that is receiving too little attention, in contrast to drunken driving, is driving under the influence of drugs. The drugs include marijuana, crack, cocaine, heroin, other opiates, prescription drugs, crystal methamphetamines, LSD, ecstasy and any other drug that affects the brain.
The public concept may be that drugged driving arrests are included in DWI statistics, but police officers are poorly trained to deal with drugged driving, and there are very few arrests for it.
An obstacle to conviction for drugged driving is that testing requires blood or urine, not a Breathalyzer test. That obstacle can be overcome with a court order, which is not hard to obtain if a police officer can convince a judge of the need.
We are sleepwalking when it comes to drugged driving. There are probably more drugged drivers out there than drunk ones.
Steve Donnelly, New Hyde Park
Editor's note: The writer is a retired New York City Police Department captain and a defensive driving instructor.


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Looking out over your pond and seeing nothing but a layer of algae can be disheartening. It seems impossible to get rid of the problem. Pond maintenance specialists can find out what type of algae is plaguing your pond and gets rid of the problem quickly. Your pond will return to a healthy balance in no time.
Lack of Pond Maintenance
A pond that has remained untouched and untested can begin to look rough after a while. It takes regular maintenance to ensure the health and natural balance of plants, water, and minerals are maintained. Your pond will look healthier and all wildlife dependent on it as a source of drinking water or to live in will be happier for your efforts.
Increased Heat In the Summer
Heat is one thing that can make algae blooms seem to spring up from nowhere. The bright sunlight and warmth will allow the algae to grow at phenomenally fast rates. Algae can quickly take over the entire surface of the water and make the pond look bad. It can block the necessary light from other underwater plants.
Wood and Nutrients In the Water
Leavng large tree branches and stumps in the water provide the nutrients that algae need to feed on for growth. Other runoff nutrients can also contribute to this problem. Keeping a balance of nutrients in the water of your pond will limit the ability of most algae to grow and expand.
Identifying and Reducing Algae Levels
You need expert help to make the right pond algae identification and create a remediation plan. Along with algae control, professional pond maintenance can look after all aspects of the health of your water, plants, cleanliness, and total presentation of the pond. Your body of water will look great during all seasons of the year.
Investing in routine pond maintenance is the best way to make sure your water stays free of choking algae and unwanted debris. You will maximize the beauty that a pond offers your property.


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Sankara Cuisine
|Record #: HDC5313
|Last Modified: 01 Nov 2019
|Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2019
|Contact Information
|Office Phone
|Social Media
|Facebook: www.facebook.com/sankaracuisine/
|Primary Contact
|Lily Lynch, Co-Founder
|Description & Services
|Description of service(s)
|Sankara Cuisine is an online food service platform serving authentic traditional cuisine cooked by locals in Saint John.
|Dates Program is Offered
|Areas Served
|Saint John - and surrounding areas.
|No restrictions.
|No application required. Order online or by phone.
|English ; French
|Location information
|Located In Community
|Saint John
|Address & Map
105 Prince Edward St
Saint John, NB E2L 3S1
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|Fully Accessible - ***Note that accessibility is self-reported. Please contact the organization before arrival*** ; We deliver to you.
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Uncertain Review
Nothing much happens in the Texas town of Uncertain. It's the sort of sleepy burg you might drive through without stopping, barely even noticing that anyone lives there at all. The type of place where Mother Nature can stretch out her legs and grow, safe in the knowledge there will be little or no comeback. Which is exactly what appears to be happening when a mysterious weed rapidly spreads across Caddo Lake, threatening the town's main source of income.
The premise may sound like something out of a Stephen King novel, and as we glide between the towering gothic-style trees that hang over the winding stretches of water, you'd be forgiven for having flashbacks of Southern Comfort or Deliverance. The pending eco-disaster is beginning to affect the fishing trade and scare away tourists, while the fish are slowly starved of oxygen.
Co-directors Ewan McNicol and Anna Sandilands' debut documentary feature cleverly positions this thematic foundation to explore the lives of three men within the town. The camera remains observant without passing judgement, allowing the histories and individual quirks of each one to reveal themselves naturally. There are a number of ways you could interpret the director's use of the environment set against the stories of these men. Rather than forcing us to take one particular metaphor as the leading guide, we are given autonomy to reach our own conclusions.
When we find Tom, he is perched silently amongst the trees, draped in camouflage gear firing a 19th century rifle into a pack of wild boars. He is a recovering addict and ex-con who came to Uncertain with his girlfriend, also in recovery, to start a new life. Most of our time is spent with Tom after nightfall obsessively hunting down his nemesis 'Mr Ed', a particularly large boar that dominates the local forest. Once he begins to talk about his past life as a drug addict, it becomes easy to understand why this place offers so him much solace.
74-year-old Henry has spent his entire adult life on the lake as a tour guide. His thick Southern accent is given clarity by subtitles, which can usually feel condescending when attached to English speakers. This is one of those rare occasions when it is warranted. There is a lot of history resting underneath Henry's tired eyes and deeply weathered hands. Family tragedies and racial conflicts that continue to haunt him to this day.
Zach is the first person we meet in the town, a young man struggling to find a meaningful existence in Uncertain, beyond drinking himself to death. His family history is no doubt a huge contributing factor to his alcoholism, with his doctor telling him he will struggle to live beyond 35. Being a diabetic also complicates matters and maybe leaving town is the only way left to save himself.
A local scientist is also attempting to find ways to solve the growing issue on the lake. He is up against a particularly resilient strain of nature evolving on a scale the local infrastructure is unable to handle. He works on a plan to engineer a natural solution, introducing weevil beetles to eat away at the salvinia. How long this might take or how successful this option might prove to be is anyone's guess.
Visually there is much to admire about the film while the lens absorbs the natural beauty of the surroundings. The idyllic setting is eased into the texture of the narrative from the moment we arrive in the town, with not a single word uttered for the first ten minutes. The accompanying score only appears sporadically but used with intelligence to compliment the flow of the story carefully being built around these men.
Like most fictional films, the key to making a successful documentary is the characters and those stories that lie within. Once you have those elements you then need the ability to weave these together in a compelling fashion. McNicol and Sandilands clearly have that talent in abundance, unearthing a sense of humanity that is easy for us to understand and connect with.
Uncertain is at the ICA from 10th March and On Demand from 17th March.
A thoughtful and insightful first film by two new directors to watch out for.


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In Orion culture, the Outer Dark was the name for the unknown areas of space that lay outside the familiar territory of Orion space and the worlds they traded with.
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SOEP Conferences6th International Socio-Economic Panel User Conference (SOEP2004)
Poster Session
Image Galleries
Presentation Prize
Social Events
The Sixth International German Socio-Economic Panel User Conference (SOEP2004) will be held in Berlin, June 24-26, 2004. The conference provides researchers who use the SOEP, the opportunity to present and discuss their work with other researchers familiar with the SOEP data.
Shorter versions of selected conference papers were published in a volume of conference proceedings (Journal of Applied Social Science Studies [Schmollers Jahrbuch], 1/2005) with the understanding that a full version of the paper may be submitted to another professional journal.
| The conference will take place at the Harnack-Haus of the Max Planck Society in Berlin Dahlem
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The program | PDF, 372.92 KB for SOEP2004 and EPUNet2004 is linked to abstracts and papers for the presentations at SOEP2004 and EPUNet 2004 (Last update 17 June 2004, now with rooms).
All papers can also be found here.
Poster Session
There will be a poster session | PDF, 95.41 KB on Friday, June 25, in the afternoon.
Image Galleries
Image Gallery 1: Opening Session
Image Gallery 2: Parallel Sessions
Image Gallery 3: Poster Session
Image Gallery 4: Miscellaneous
Image Gallery 5: Closing Session
Presentation Prize
The Society of Friends of the DIW Berlin honored the presenters of the best three paper presentations. The SOEP2004 program committee had choosen the best three papers which had been announced at the end of the conference.
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Social Events
June 24, 2004, 19.00 - 21.00 : MoMA - Guided Tours
June 25, 2004, 19.00: Joint Reception at Harnack-House
Sorry, the deadline for registration has expired on June 10, 2004.
We have blocked a number of rooms at the Guesthouse of the Harnack Haus. If you need accommodation please contact as soon as possible (deadline is May 10th) the Harnack Haus directly with this hotel reservation form | PDF, 106.4 KB .
On the day before the start of the SOEP2004 conference we will run a workshop on recent changes and prospects of the SOEP. We will present new features of the SOEP with special emphasis of survey methodology as well as database related issues. Following a presentation on "SOEP: A Panel Survey between Continuity and Innovation" we would like to have an open discussion challenging ideas on how to enrich the SOEP and improve SOEP data quality. Experienced, as well as new users of the SOEP data are welcome to attend this workshop which will last about half a day and starts at 2 pm on June 23, 2004 at the DIW Berlin.
Please register with the SOEP2004 registration form (download). For more information please contact Jürgen Schupp or Joachim Frick.
Jürgen Schupp: 20 Years of Household Panel Data for Germany ( download | PDF, 0.98 MB ) - The SOEP survey and organization between continuity and innovation
Joachim Frick: What's new in the German SOEP (download | PDF, 1.23 MB )


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Over this weekend is the My Little Pony Fair (2012), which is the official convention between Hasbro and the people of My Little Pony. In general it tends to be the older generation fans along with collectors and customizers over of course our own 4th gen kind (in many cases seems we don't get along). The fair includes a Q&A session with folks from Hasbro and can typically reveal some information about the future. We did post the videos up last year about this, I'm sure you can find the articles hidden deep in our archives (sorry, too lazy to link atm). This was the video in which one of the people in the crowd asked about the Pink Celestias, as to why they are not white and if they could be made white, as they spent $100 dollars for a customizer to paint their pink Celesta white. And as you know, Celestia is now white, so Hasbro does listen.
Haven't watched the video yet so no liner notes. The video itself runs about 21 minutes long. Thanks to K.D. for sending the link in. Video after the page break.


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