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Warning as temperatures drop further and Beast from the East tightens its grip
PUBLISHED: 18:24 28 February 2018 | UPDATED: 18:24 28 February 2018
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With the Beast from the East having caused serious travel delays, police have issued a warning to road users across Suffolk that driving conditions are expected to worsen as standing water freezes.
And with temperatures set to drop further, police are advising people to take care and be cautious of black ice.
Road users are still being advised to only make essential journeys this evening and tomorrow. Police have said that while the reported number of collisions remains relatively low – since 6am there have been around 30 non-injury or minor injury RTCs across Suffolk – the road conditions are making travel difficult with some journeys near to impossible.
Officers are also urging drivers of HGVs to stick to the left hand lanes on dual carriageways due to the weather conditions.
Police have been liaising with partners including Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Highways throughout the day and will continue to do so.
Chief Inspector Matt Rose said: "We've had officers out across the county working to clear blocked roads and our Roads Policing units have been helping motorists who have been involved in road traffic collisions.
"As we move into the evening, drivers need to be cautious of black ice. While the roads may look clearer there will be hidden dangers as any standing water freezes.
"Our advice remains the same – drive to the conditions and only travel if your journey is absolutely necessary.
"Drivers of heavy goods vehicles should avoid using the fast lanes on dual carriageways –our aim is for everyone to get where they are travelling to safely."
Chief Insp Rose added: "Please follow our twitter (@suffolkpolice) and our facebook page (/suffolkpolice) for updates of any road traffic collisions and areas to avoid.
"Our priority is those who are already stuck or have been involved in an RTC. Please bear with us, we have to take the same precautions you do and it may take as slightly longer to get to you.
"My final appeal is for you to look after each other. If you have elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours, make sure they are ok and have everything they need."
Suffolk Police is still receiving a high number of calls and the public should report any non-urgent matters online at www.suffolk.police.uk or in an emergency please call 999.
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On Saturday 12/15 the weather looked favorable and I was desperate for some Mountain Therapy so I decided to head north not really sure where I was headed.
I had given Aubrey the option to join me but she opted to stay home with Daddy and our newest family member Charger a Pyrador (Great Pyrenees x Chocolate Lab) puppy. So off I went by myself.
After driving 2 hours and having my gas light come on right at Exit 32 I decided that was my sign to hike there. So I headed to the Flume Gorge area to hike Mount Pemi. There was one larger group heading out at the same time, but I gave them some space and other than them only saw a handful of other hikers on my way up.
The trail was well broken out and easy to follow. Microspikes were fine the entire way.
The best part of the hike was being able to enjoy the summit all to myself. The large group was leaving as I arrived and another small group was arriving as I was leaving. I made it up just in time to catch a decent view as the clouds were rolling in.
I made great time getting back down to the trailhead and didn't see anyone until the last tunnel. Sometimes I love sharing the trail with others, especially when Aubrey is with me and she gets to meet new hikers and dogs, but I was more than happy to have a day entirely to myself in the mountains!

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The hot new product that's connecting people back to books.
Wow is this thing ever picking up ! Kindle is THE #1 bestseller on Amazon.com and has the more 5-star reviews than any other product. Not surprising considering all the advertisements Amazon has put up to promote this device. So does it really stand up to all the hype ?
Well since the release of the first generation Kindle in November 2007, the device has changed drastically. Now up to Kindle 3, the people have had a chance to put their comments and amazon.com listened. Then Kindle 3 is the first of it's kin I buy and I'm thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. I bought it online about a month and a half ago and haven't had a single glitch or anything bad to say about it.
I was also attracted to the environmental aspect of buying such a unit. No more paper means a lot more trees and God knows we need to keep this world greener.
The Battery: Up to 1 month on a single charge ! I'm not kidding. I've never even heard of that kind of battery life on a device of that size. Since I bought this unit, I've charged it twice. Apple could take some notes from Amazon, my iPhone needs get recharged every day.
Screen quality: The special ''electronic ink'' screen is so easy on the eyes. I typically get migraines when i read for too long on a screen, but with the kindle, my eyes just don't squint so much. There is practically no glare either, so you can go outside without having to read past the reflection of your own face !
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Library: over 650,000 books available for download. That doesn't include news paper subscriptions and
There are loads of other bonuses, such as built-in dictionary, instant Wikipedia access, bookmarks, image zoom, screen rotation, font style and size options, to name a few. The only complains I ever heard from other friends is that it's a tad expensive. Nothing new here. People always find everything too expensive, but think of the price of a book these days. For the price of a couple of books, you have access to thousands without having to lug them around all the time.
All this to say, I will make more articles on this product because I love it and hope you'll take my word (and the word of millions of other buyers) and try this thing out. Finish reading that list of ''must read'' books you've been holding on for years !


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Henry Iv: Appearance vs. Reality
Shakespeare's play Henry IV begins with a king (King Henry) beginning a pilgrimage after killing King Richard II. Henry believes that by gaining the throne of England he has done an honourable deed, yet he admits that the fighting and bloodshed could continue, A. . . ill sheathed knife . . . @ (I.1.17). He, also, admits that his own son, Prince Hal, is not honourable enough to occupy the throne, Asee riot and dishonour stain the brow of my young Harry" (I.1.17).
Shakespeare continues the topos of honour and redemption into Act three, scene two, where he uses elements such as anaphora, topos, imagery and rhetoric in a meeting between King Henry and Prince Hal that is both crucial and climatic to the overall structure of the theme of honour.
At the beginning of Act III sc. ii, Shakespeare clears all other characters from the stage to allow King Henry=s first meeting, face to face with Prince Hal, to be focused and intense. King Henry is the first to speak and sets a sombre tone as he begins to unmask himself to his son A. . . some displeasing service I have done @ (3.2.5). As well Shakespeare allows King Henry to bring Prince Hal=s mask to attention by using anaphora:
Could such inordinate and low desires,
Such poor, such bare, such lewd, such
mean attempt, such barren pleasures,
rude society as there art matched withal . . . (3.2.12-15).
The word such is used to emphasise his [Henry] displeasure of Hal=s friends and the image they portray around him causing Hal in the eyes of Henry to lose his princely image.
Shakespeare, then allows Prince Hal to defend himself to his father's interpretations of his (Hal) character. Again, there is a contrast between what King Henry perceives and what is reality. The king is obviously distressed over Hal=s choice of friends and how they affect this Princely image'. Hal on the other hand asks for...
Cited: Shakespeare, William. 1Henry IV. In The Norten Anthology of English
Literature. Eds. M.H. Abrams et all. 5th Ed. New
York: Norton, 1987. Pg. 505-574
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Heehee..... I was being interviewed by Channel 8 News and it was on screen on 11 May.
Monday, 20 May 2013
TV Interview at Channel 8 News
Heehee..... I was being interviewed by Channel 8 News and it was on screen on 11 May.
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Just so happened my dad switched on the TV when the blogger session was up and I said, "Mummy! See, Susan is on TV" lolol your statement on how many bloggers can be on TV is true. During that short session, only you and Tiffany were on screen. And your chinese is suuuuper powderful. I was wondering who is Wang Xiaoli kekeke xD I'm definitely glad things is looking up for you!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Chanced upon your blog while looking at food blogs for reviews. That was a good interview and I agree with what you said. So kudos to you!調整心態和心情. Whatever you do will be met with positive and negative comments so I'm glad you are not as 'fragile' now:) Not worth it to be affected! Jiayou!^^ReplyDeleteReplies
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For over 100 years, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has been preparing women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation's finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. As a member of the cadet corps you will live, study, sail, work and play in an atmosphere that encourages you to be your best.
Students may be hesitant to report sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment or discrimination, domestic/dating violence, stalking or retaliation out of concern that they, or witnesses, might be charged with violations of the Academy's drug/alcohol policies or other violations within the Regimental Manual. While the Academy does not condone such behavior, we place a priority on the need to address sexual violence and other violations of Title IX. Accordingly, the Academy may elect not to pursue discipline against a student who, in good faith, reports, witnesses or possesses person knowledge of sexual violence, stalking or retaliation.


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Public Sector Investment Programme: T&T's 'game changing' app
As a citizen of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago one has seen houses, schools, stadia, hospitals and highways being built to increase the quality of life. Over the years billions of public funds have been invested into the growing needs of the people through the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP). The PSIP visualizes the Government's aspirations and strategies and translates humanitarian needs to tangible projects that positively impact the lives of people on a daily basis.
Although Trinidad and Tobago continues to navigate through the challenging economic circumstance which has resulted from a significant decline in revenues primarily due to the low commodity prices in the energy sector. To mitigate these risks requires structural transformation to diversify the economy and improve its growth potential to boost competitiveness and lay the foundation for sustainable growth. In so doing, Government has maintained its allocation to the PSIP of $5,100 million for fiscal year 2018, in keeping with the 2017 allocation. The 2019 PSIP will get an increased capital injection to $100.0 million.
It is the goal of the Government through the PSIP to have developmental projects that impact and facilitate sustainable growth. The city of Port of Spain's skyline has transformed over the years; where towers have emerged such as the Eric Williams Financial Towers, Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre and the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. The International Waterfront Complex have also added increased business activity and tourism to the Port of Spain Waterfront as it overlooks another development project, the Brian Lara Promenade.
Business tourism has not been the only focal point but recreational needs of the people have also been foremost. The development of the Chaguaramas coastal landscape has become a recreational hub via the Boardwalk and the upgrade of tourist destinations and environmental regenerative projects have also been the focus. Whilst the Arts have inherited modern performing facilities both in the south and North, SAPA and NAPA respectfully and in the sister isle of Tobago, the Shaw Park Cultural Complex. The Scarborough waterfront has also had upgrades via the Esplanade.
One of the nation's greatest assets its youth, have also felt the effects of successful PSIP projects, through increased access to education with the numerous Early Childhood Centres, primary and secondary schools being built in existing and growing communities. The list of development projects can become exhausting if one were to list the many facilities and projects undertaken by the Ministries of Sport, Health, Utilities, Agriculture Land and Fisheries, Works and Transport as well as Social Development.
So what exactly is the PSIP? And how has the country been able to fit these growing developmental demands?
The Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) is a budgeting and strategic planning tool employed by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to translate its vision and policies into tangible projects and programmes. These projects and programmes are designed to realise the goals set out in Government's overarching National Development Strategy (NDS). Currently the PSIP is aligned to the Draft National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016 - 2030 (NDS: Vision 2030) which is ultimately geared towards improving the quality of life for the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
The PSIP plays a pivotal role in building Trinidad and Tobago's economy by creating the infrastructural and socio-economic frameworks that promote sustainable development. Budgeting which is aligned to national priorities provides a transparent platform for the efficient allocation of resources while maintaining the principles of accountability, transparency, good governance and environmental sustainability.
As mentioned, the sum of $5,100 million was provided in fiscal 2018. The allocation of $5,100 million has been maintained for programmes and projects to be executed in fiscal 2018 comprising $2,424.7 (47.5%) under the Consolidated Fund and $2,675.3 million (52.5%) under the Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF). In fiscal 2019, the PSIP will benefit from an increased capital injection of $100.0 million to a budgeted allocation of $5,200 when compared to fiscal 2018 budgeted allocation of $5,100 million. The sum of $2,792.5 will go to the IDF (53.7 percent) whilst the remaining $2,407.5 will comprise the Consolidated Fund (46.3 percent).
Critical to the achievement of the NDS: Vision 2030 strategy is the alignment of the PSIP to its goals and strategies. This alignment reflects a realisation and acceptance of the need for institutional, environmental, cultural and economic changes required over the planning horizon.
As the government continues to place Trinidad and Tobago on a path towards sustainable socio-economic advancement, cabinet approved project plans are developed reflective of the NDS: Vision 2030 five thematic areas:
I. Putting People First: Nurturing Our Greatest Asset;
II. Delivering Good Governance and Service Excellence:
III. Improving Productivity through Quality Infrastructure and Transportation
IV. Building Globally Competitive Businesses:
V. Placing the Environment at the Centre of Social and Economic Development:
Ministries and Departments will develop and execute projects to be recommended by The Ministry of Planning and Development for funding to the Ministry of Finance.
So what lies ahead for the PSIP?
In fiscal 2019, a more informed allocation system will be adopted for all projects/programmes to ensure that limited resources are utilized more effectively and efficiently in order to deliver the greatest benefits to the citizens. The new approach will require stricter adherence to the requirements of the Call Circular and the accompanying Project Screening Brief (PSB). The PSB is a guide to the sequential ordering of the steps required for the development of projects for inclusion in the PSIP.
To facilitate stronger Project Screening Briefs the Ministry of Planning and Development through the Public Planning Reconstruction Division (PPRD) made a bold step towards this paradigm change. The PPRD in collaboration with Socio-Economic Policy Planning Unit (SEPP) and the National Transformation Unit (NTU) trained 60 technical officers at the Global Services Promotional Programme Hub in Tamana. The two (2) day training workshop on Procedures for Project Planning aimed at strengthening the capacity of officers responsible for preparing PSBs and managing PSIP projects. Some key workshop areas were, budget cycles, preparation of estimates and preparing a strong project screening brief. The buzz words for the workshop were effective reporting, monitoring and evaluation and effective communication. The outcome of this training is expected to yield stronger projects that are not duplicated and are completed within project periods while satisfying the needs of a greater cross-sector of society.


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This week's episode was all about Chloe. Her wedding day to Jimmy was fast approaching, and she couldn't even remember the groom. Brainiac was replacing all her memories with Kryptonian data, and pretty soon the only people she still recognized were Clark and Davis. Clark because she was closer to him than anyone else, fiance notwithstanding, and Davis because he was the one person Brainiac wanted her to remember. And then Clark was gone, too, and Chloe was lost, her mind awash in a sea of Kryptonian symbols, with Davis the only friend left to stand by her side and help her keep panic at bay. Clark was determined to rebuild the Fortress and have Jor-El restore Chloe's memories, and in the end he was successful, but the decisions he made along the way, and the actions he took, will have consequences far beyond this episode's crisis, and not in a good way, I'm afraid.
Abyss was an absolute showcase for the talents of Allison Mack. She is an incredible actress, and she didn't hit one wrong note in this episode. Chloe started out confused and concerned, and tackled her problem in her usual independent fashion, diving into research, and depending on no one but herself to find the answers. Once Clark discovered her secret, though, her brave face crumbled, and we saw her fear and desperation as her memories continued to slip away. Allison's performance made my heart break for Chloe, and put me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen to her. After her memories were restored (well, most of them, anyway), AM gave us a sparkling, happy Chloe, the very picture of the carefree bride-to-be. The contrast reminded us just how burdened Chloe has been of late, and only strengthened Clark's belief that he had done the right thing. And finally, we saw a very serious Chloe, who turned away Davis's advances and shut the door on whatever burgeoning feelings she may have had for him. Every moment Allison was onscreen impressed me, and made me rejoice anew that the show was able to sign her for another season.
So what did you think of Clark's decision to take away Chloe's memories of his secret? Was he wrong? I think he was. I know that he acted out of love, and was only trying to keep Chloe safe, but quite frankly, he had no right. Only Chloe could make that choice, and clearly she wouldn't have. It would be one thing if Chloe had said she wished she had never found out about Clark, but in fact she said the exact opposite, that she wouldn't trade what that knowledge has brought her for anything. I also think it diminishes Chloe as a character on the show, but I suspect they have other plans for her than being Clark's sidekick, at least in the short term.
Beyond Clark's decision, which I can at least understand, I had a couple of other problems with Abyss. First of all, I hated seeing Clark humble himself before Jor-El. I love the Jor-El I've met in other Superman stories, who is noble, wise, and has deep affection for the human race, but Smallville's Jor-El has never been one of my favorites. I didn't like him in S2, when he branded Clark. I didn't like him in S3, when he blackmailed Clark into joining him by threatening Jonathan's life, or in S4, when he returned Kal-El in Clark's place, a cold, heartless alien who hurled Martha to the ground before taking to the skies. Sure, there have been times I wished Clark would listen to Jor-El, especially when he warned him not to activate Kara's crystal, but his "consequences" are always so heavy-handed they feel more like retribution to me. Does someone on this show have father issues, or what?
Specifically, I had a hard time listening to Clark basically apologize for "betraying" Jor-El, and acknowledge that he had put the planet in danger. I still think intending to freeze him in a column of ice until everyone he loved was dead was a bit harsh, and implying that Clark bears any responsibility for what happened with the orb makes my head want to explode. At the same time, though, this is S8, and on some level I see it as a Smallville reboot. Along with a sharp turn toward awesome in the whole direction of the show, we've seen subtle yet definite changes in both Clark and Lois this season, changes I embrace and celebrate. Shouldn't Jor-El be allowed to be tweaked as well? So with some effort I let go of all my past grudges against him, and watched those scenes with Clark in the Fortress again. And came away with a completely different feeling about them.
In the past Clark has always been at Jor-El's mercy, subject to whatever judgment he hands down, often without warning or explanation. To me, Clark in the Fortress has always seemed like a bewildered boy, trying to make sense of a father he can never understand. But the Clark who entered the resurrected Fortress was a man, who spoke to Jor-El as an equal, and an ally. He commanded his father's respect, and we saw Jor-El take his rightful place as Clark's adviser, rather than his ruler. Because what makes Superman truly great is the combination of his Kryptonian and human attributes. No one but he can fully comprehend what it means to have both infinite strength and infinite compassion. And our Clark knows that now. As he stood tall in the FOS, speaking firmly and calmly (no more bellowing!) to Jor-El, I couldn't have been more proud.
Second, I was disappointed to see Clark placed in a no-win situation again. I just don't like it when my hero is set up to fail. As soon as Jor-El said, "There is no way of knowing what the outcome will be. Are you willing to take that risk?" we all knew this was going to end badly in the long run, and that it would all hinge on Clark's choice at that moment. But what other choice did he have? Was he supposed to just let Brainiac destroy Chloe's mind? I just hope Clark doesn't get bogged down in guilt over whatever happens. And I think maybe S8 Clark won't.
So just where is all this heading, and what is Brainiac's plan? How much of what has happened was part of his grand design, and how much was happenstance? Clearly Brainiac, ever loyal to Zod, is bent on helping his son destroy Earth, and somehow taking over Chloe's mind is part of the plan. Did he anticipate what Clark would do, and attack Chloe's memories just to gain access to the FOS? I still don't know exactly what's going on, but I can't wait to see what happens next! And how awesome was it to hear James Marsters' voice taunting Jor-El as Brainiac took over the Fortress? I wasn't sure about this whole Doomsday storyline when I first heard about it, but now I think it's going to rock, big time!
I may hate the Chimmy, but I still felt bad for Jimmy in this episode. The poor guy keeps plugging away, loving Chloe the best way he knows how, and he continues to get the message that not only is he not the only man in her life, he's not even the most important one. Not to mention he's completely in the dark about a whole bunch of stuff. They haven't even made it to the altar yet, and they've already got two strikes against them. Honestly, it's ridiculous that Jimmy hasn't called off the wedding by now. Aaron Ashmore did a great job of portraying Jimmy's anguished helplessness, but I'd still rather see him playing sidekick to Lois and Clark at the Daily Planet.
Jimmy always worries that Chloe hasn't gotten over Clark, and Abyss made me wonder about that, too. The show has been telling us for a long time now that Chloe has moved on, despite the occasional wistful glance in Clark's direction, and after Committed I was willing to accept that Chloe truly was in love with Jimmy, and only Jimmy. But when she flirted with Davis in the very next episode, I got confused. Did she mean what she said about Jimmy, or did she beat the lie detector with her Brainiac powers? And this episode confused me even more. Every memory of Clark we saw Chloe relive, except for the one where she learned his secret, was of Chloe kissing, or almost kissing, Clark. What am I supposed to make of that? Is Chloe still in love with Clark?
I thought it was a cute idea to recreate the first time Chloe kissed Clark, in a scene we've only heard Clark talk about before, but I found it jarring that the actors looked so young. Didn't that kiss take place just a year before the Pilot? Nonetheless, it was a sweet scene, and I liked the way they portrayed Chloe's memory disappearing right before her eyes. In fact, I thought all the special effects were well done, and it was cool to see flashes of the Superman shield as Chloe struggled to hang on to her memories of Clark.
I'm confused about Chloe's feelings, but not about Clark's. I didn't get a romantic vibe from him at all. Yes, he threw caution to the wind and rebuilt the FOS just to save her, he sacrificed his own happiness and gave her up in order to protect her, and it's obvious what she means to him, but I still think it's platonic on his part. He never said I love you during his impassioned goodbye to an unconscious Chloe, and he kissed her on the forehead, not the lips. If Chloe does still have lingering feelings for Clark, I think they will remain unrequited. So why even go there, show? It makes no sense.
I don't know what I'm supposed to think about Davis. He was there for Chloe when she needed him, and acted in her best interest, but then turned into creepy stalker guy there at the end. Sam Witwer continues to play him sympathetically, but Davis has terrible secrets he's not sharing, and we all know the threat he poses to Clark. At this point I care more about stopping him than saving him, and if he hurts my boy, he will have lost me altogether.
As usual, Clark was my hero this week. Once Jimmy told him Chloe was in trouble, he could not be swayed from helping her. He brushed aside her false assurances and discovered the truth for himself, and then went forward with the only way he knew to save her, despite the potential danger to himself. And he tried to ensure that nothing like this could ever happen again. Clark sees his secret as something that ruins the lives of those who know it, and his voice betrayed all his pain as he talked about it to Chloe in the loft. Desperate to rid Chloe of that burden, he made a difficult choice. I don't agree with it, but I don't fault him for it either. I just wish that Clark could see things the way Chloe does, that knowing his secret is a gift, and that standing by his side is an honor, whatever the risk.
Tom Welling continues to own this role, and I think it is his presence more than anything else that makes me see this Clark Kent as the future Man of Steel. In Abyss he showed us Clark's great strength, as he faced Jor-El, unwavering, and also his vulnerability, as he apologized to Chloe for hiding the truth from her once more. And the quiet, yet undeniable, confidence in Tom's voice as Clark vowed to take on Doomsday, no matter what, made me believe that in the end, everything will be okay.
Random thoughts: Chloe's a good liar. Jimmy's dialogue kind of drives me nuts sometimes. Bridal wave? Really? It totally bugged me that Young!Clark had blue eyes. When the black goo came out of Chloe's ear, did that mean Brainiac left Choe, or did he leave something behind? Does she still have her super brain powers? Something about the lighting in the FOS makes Tom look extra pretty. And this was the first episode of the season that didn't have a single scene at the Daily Planet.
Abyss was my least favorite episode of the season so far, but that doesn't mean I didn't like it. We got the Fortress back, Clark has a whole new relationship with Jor-El, Allison Mack gave us some of the best acting she's ever done on this show, and OMG, Brainiac is back, and he's taken over the FOS! We have just one more episode between us and the dreaded hiatus, but it looks like Bride should give us plenty to talk about until Smallville returns. At the very least, I know I'm going to enjoy this wedding more than the last one I saw on this show!
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- Ideal solution for Cloud Datacenter optical interconnects and 5G connectivity
- Delivers best-in-class power consumption and temperature operation, in a small form factor
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5, 2019 – Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) (NASDAQ: IDTI) today introduced the industry's first 53Gb/s and 112Gb/s multi-rate Trans-impedance Amplifiers (TIAs) for optical transceivers, active optical cables (AOCs) and On-Board Optics (OBO) applications. The single-channel and quad-channel TIA chips with the IDT® Clock Data Recovery (CDR), Laser Drivers for Directly Modulated Lasers (DMLs) and Electro-Absorption Modulated Lasers (EMLs) provide a total solution to customers to achieve high performance, low power consumption and low costs.
Datacenters continue to drive the high speed Ethernet optics with multiple data rates into advanced PAM4 modulations, thus leading to various PMD form factors. One way to save costs is to find a way to make a component that could meet multi-rate requirements. IDT's newly released PAM4 TIA, with a patented adaptive design, can meet both 53Gb/s and 112Gb/s bandwidth requirements. The multi-rate function provides design flexibility to module designers, reduces development cycles and leads a lean manufacturing operation.
Key attributes and benefits to 200G/400G Datacenter applications include:
- Low power consumption for PAM4 linear receivers and COBO optics in QSFP-DD and OSFP modules, for example, as low as < 150mW/channel
- Excellent flat frequency responses and low group delay with wide bandwidth (up to 43GHz) and AGC, which optimizes PAM4 systems for wide dynamic PMD links
- Very low input referred noise density as low as 10pA/√Hz
- Compact die size enabling small optical assembly and On-Board Optics assembly for better port density
- -40°C to 95°C temperature operation range for 5G wireless front-haul applications
- I2C interface providing on-chip multiple functions, such as control, monitor and alarms
"We are very excited with the technical performance of the 53G/ch and 112G/ch TIA, which works very well with our PAM4 DML, and EML drivers in both data rates," said Dr. Kevin Zhang, director of marketing for datacom products at IDT. "This new generation of TIAs will very well satisfy the high performance challenges required for 100GBASE-LR and 400GBASE LR4 standards and simultaneously consume very low power and deliver a high sensitivity solution for small form factor modules."
Production TIAs will be shipped in Q2 2019, which perfectly matches the deployment of 100GBASE-DR, FR and LR and 400GBASE-DR4, FR4 and LR4 modules in Data Center applications, as well as the beginning of the 5G applications.
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A scandinavian-style log cabin houses our Games rooms entertaining teenagers and older children with classics like pinball and air hockey. The TV room is in the other half of the cabin, displaying a generous 43-inch HD television, and a selection of chairs and tables. You'll find TV signal to be very weak given our location, but fortunately our TV room has a strong selection of channels and is open from 9.30 until 21.30 each day.
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(tenor, The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow)
Maxim Paster graduated from Kharkov Music College as a chorus master (1994) and Kharkov Institute of Arts as a vocalist (Prof. Lyudmila Tsurkan) and the chamber singing class of Diana Gendelman (2003). In the same year he made his debut with the National Opera of Ukraine (Verdi's "Requiem") and with the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow (Bayan in Glinka's "Ruslan and Lyudmila"). His repertoire includes Tchaikovsky's Andrey ("Mazepa") and Lensky ("Eugene Onegin"), Rimsky-Korsakov's Berendey ("Snegurotchka"), Lykov ("The Tsar's Bride") and Mozart ("Mozart and Salieri"), Verdi's Macduff ("Macbeth"), Alfredo ("La traviata"), Riccardo ("Un ballo in maschera"), Duke ("Rigoletto"), Puccini's Pinkerton ("Madama Butterfly"), Rodolfo ("La bohème"), Wagner's Steersman ("Der fliegende Holländer"), Walther von der Vogelweide ("Tannhäuser"), Nemorino (Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore"), Prokofiev's Mephistopheles ("The Fiery Angel"), Trufaldino ("The Love for Three Oranges"), Mussorgsky's Prince Vassily Shuisky ("Boris Godunov"), Prince (Dvořák's "Rusalka"), Hoffmann (Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann"), Italian singer (Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier") among others. He has also an extensive oratorio repertoire, including solo parts in requiems by Mozart, Salieri, Verdi, Webber, Donizetti and Dvořák, "Stabat Mater" by Rossini and Dvořák, Rossini's "Petite messe solennelle", "St. Matthew Passion" by Bach, Bruckner's "Te Deum", Britten's "Les illumination", Rachmaninov's "The Bells", Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis", etc. Maxim Paster has toured many famous venues, such as Teatro di San Carlo, Teatro Communale di Bologna, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, the Great Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory, Helikon-Opera, Dresden Semperoper, Theatre du Capitole, etc. He is the winner of many prestigious awards, including 2nd prize at the International Antonin Dvořák Singing Competition (2000), 1st prize and a special prize at the Amber Nightingale International Competition of Chamber Singing (2002), Grand Prix at the Solovyanenko Nightingale Fair Competition (2002), special prize at the Pyotr Tchaikovsky Singing Competition (2002, 3rd prize and Kozlovsky prize for the best tenor of the competition in 2007) among others.


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Elizabeth Banks has revealed there's "a lot of responsibility" when it comes to directing Pitch Perfect 2.
The Hunger Games star admitted to feeling under pressure as she prepares to make her directorial debut on the upcoming musical sequel. She will also reprise her role as commentator Gail Abernathy-McKadden.
"Especially because people love the first movie so much, I definitely feel a lot of responsibility to the fans, to my fellow actors, and I mean, shouldering it every day," she told NBC's Today Show.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp and Brittany Snow will all reprise their roles in the second film, alongside newcomers Hailee Steinfeld, Chrissie Fit and Katey Sagal.
Elizabeth, who previously produced the first film, also teased about the storyline in the follow-up.
"The Bellas have a new main rival this time around, and I will not say who they are. They've gotten too big for their britches, possibly literally. And they've sort of forgotten about the music a little bit," she explained.
The cast revealed that they spent four weeks rehearsing together at the Bellas boot camp.
Rebel also joked about doing some daring moves in the sequel.
"We are actually doing all of our own stunts in the movie," she said. "There are a few that I can't go into because they will spoil it, but that bit when [Anna is] dangling from the helicopter, that bit when [Hailee is] with the shark - that really is her."
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Using mammahealth.com for a variety of searches, I got mostly metasearch list results sorted by source (not relevance), with minimal topic classification (e.g., definition, treatment, symptoms). It would be good to give users control over what sites are searched and do a better job of deep analysis of the content so that sorting results by subtopics is more useful. Mammahealth.com also provides general Web search as an option. The engine is in beta-test now, but it needs a lot more smarts--and depth--to go beyond the current constrained metasearch results or its competitors.


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Ice Sculpting Weekend happens at the Lahaina Cannery Mall on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19. Competitors from Japan and Hawaii will demonstrate amazing skills as they transform a block of ice into beautiful art. Saturday will be a freestyle ice-carving exhibition, while Sunday will feature a 90-minute head-to-head competition for prize money. Free. 11am-1pm (both days). Lahaina Cannery Mall, (1221 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Lahaina); 808-661-5304; Lahainacannerymall.com
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United Airlines just loaded some airfares from Edmonton to Hong Kong that are the cheapest I've ever seen on this route, besting the record set in April 2014 by a pretty decent margin. Delta also seems to be responding with price drops of their own.
The flights have 1 stop each way, in San Francisco.
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After an extended break from the blog (once again), I'm pleased to bring you a few photos from Megan and Matt's wedding. I've known Megan for many years now, and it's a great pleasure to see her get married to such a great guy and a privilege to be their wedding photographer.
They tied the knot at Mayfield Baptist and had their reception at The Glades at Warners Bay. We had most of the location photos at a secret location Megan arranged; so you'll have to ask her about that one.
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In order to understand bladder control and incontinence, it is important to understand what the bladder actually is. The bladder is just a muscular bag that contains urine, which is a waste product of digestion. The bladder is located in the pelvis (pelvic region), at the bottom of the abdomen, which is located near the pubic bone.
The bladder receives urine from the kidneys. The kidneys extract waste products from the body and mix them with water to create urine, which can then be filtered into the bladder through the ureters and passed out the body.
The bladder doesn't actually do much apart from store urine. In fact, it doesn't even make the urine leave the bladder! When the bladder is full, it sends signals to the brain, which telsl you that you need to go to the toilet. The muscles surround the bladder (pelvic floor), then put pressure on the bladder which allows urine to pass through the urethra, and out of the body.
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Incontinence is the inability to control the functions of the bladder. Incontinence disables you from being able to stop yourself urinating. It is a common problem that affects a large number of people in the developed world. It is essentially the unintentionally passing of urine.
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Urgency incontinence is when the patient has the sudden urge to go to the toilet (hence the name urgency incontinence), but is unable to get to the toilet in time. This is usually caused by damaged nerves which do not tell the brain that the toilet is needed in time. The nerves can be damaged due to a variety of problems, however the most common is scared tissue from childbirth.
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Mixed incontinence is another common type of incontinence. Mixed incontinence is when urgency incontinence and stress incontinence are experienced at the same time. Having mixed incontinence is actually more common than having any single form of incontinence; however, it is worth noting that one type of incontinence is usually stronger than the other.
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Fecal incontinence is similar to urinal incontinence, though it involves solid or liquid stool as opposed to urine. Fecal incontinence can be related to the excretion of gas, solid or liquid fecal matter.
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Chronic retention of urine involves urinary leakage due to an inability to contain a large amount of urine. Effectively, the bladder can only hold a certain quantity of urine at any one time, and when this is exceeded, leakage occurs. This means that anyone can experience chronic retention of urine, without necessarily having a disorder. That said, it is common for people with enlarged prostates, diabetes and spinal injuries to experience a chronic retention of urine.
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When we talk about bladder control problems, we are actually talking about pelvic muscle control. The reason most people have problems with incontinence is because they have weakened muscles around the pelvic floor, which controls the valve that actually keeps the urine in the bladder.
Urine control (pelvic floor control), can be increased through the use of kegel exercises and training. Equipment can also be used to enhance the success of bladder control exercises with (vaginal weights and Incontinence clamps).
If kegel exercises for men and kegel exercises for women do not work, bladder control can be increased through surgery. This involves psychically tightening the pelvic floor by removing segments of muscle. This is usually not done unless the patient is absolutely unable to achieve positive results through natural exercises.Medical treatment can also be used, however it is usually used to combat an overactive bladder, if the incontinence is a by product or a larger issue. An example of this is medication for depression (depression can sometimes cause incontinence). Medication is usually advised after all other methods, such as kegel exercises , fail.
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City: Los Angeles
Venue: UNION
Date: April 10th
This is what all the dubstep heads and lovers of that oh so lovely sub-bass have been waiting for, and you don't have to jump over the Atlantic to see this one.
Celebrating their 10th year and counting, a handful of the Deep Medi crew will be bringing some of the best heavy bass and addictive rythyms to the table, sure to lock you in to a very deep meditation.
Kahn and Neek / Gorgon Sound
with special guest Om Unit
Deep Medi founder and dubstep pioneer Mala has been dropping some serious dub for years, always bringing a plethora of emotion and a very diverse selection to the decks while still keeping to the roots and vibe of Deep Medi itself.
Producers and Djs Kahn and Neek from Bristol UK, have joined together as Gorgon Sound, a sound system reggae project, to showcase a deeper side of reggae sound. Vinyl and dubplates only.
Also from the UK, Drum and Bass specialist Om Unit will be here as a special guest. With numerous releases, the skilled producer/dj is a fitting act for this night, and is sure to get you dancing.
Held at brand new multi-room club UNION in LA, brought to us by the B-Side crew, this is a lesson in dub you don't want to miss.
Get yourself pumped on this mix from Mala a couple years back:
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Unity is served through the UK by its local Centres and Prayer Groups. Silent Unity, Unity's UK Prayer Ministry is run from Unity Maidenhead, along with the distribution of Daily Word Unity's main prayer support magazine.
From Unity Maidenhead we mail out the Daily Word, magazines and books and audio recordings, throughout the UK. For more details of Daily Word and Silent Unity, see below.
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Can you get an emergency loan on Centrelink?
When many lenders assess a borrower's income to determine whether they can afford a loan's repayments without ending up in financial stress, they may not count Centrelink payments as income for this purpose.
Before applying for an emergency loan, it may be worth contacting a potential lender to find out if they accept applications from borrowers on Centrelink.
Can I get a bad credit personal loan with a guarantor?
Some lenders will consider personal loan applications from a borrower with bad credit if the borrower has a family member with good credit willing to guarantee the loan (a guarantor).
If the borrower fails to pay back their personal loan, it will be their guarantor's responsibility to cover the repayments.
What is the average interest rate on personal loans for single parents?
Like other types of personal loans, the average interest rate for personal loans for single parents changes regularly, as lenders add, remove, and vary their loan offers. The interest rate you'll receive may depend on a range of different factors, including your loan amount, loan term, security, income, and credit score.
Can I apply for a quick loan online?
While some lenders will require you to provide paperwork in person, many lenders will allow you to make an application for quick personal loan online. You'll still need to provide information on your identity, income, and loan purpose in most cases.
What do credit scores have to do with personal loan interest rates?
There is a strong link between credit scores and personal loan interest rates because many lenders use credit scores to help decide what interest rates to offer to potential borrowers.
If you have a higher credit score, lenders will probably classify you as a lower-risk borrower. That means they'll be keen to win your business, so they may offer you a lower interest rate if you apply for a personal loan.
If you have a lower credit score, lenders will probably classify you as a higher-risk borrower. That means they might be concerned about you defaulting on the loan and costing them money. As a result, they might protect themselves by charging you a higher interest rate.
Are there low doc personal loans?
Self-employed borrowers may be eligible for low doc personal loans, which require less documentation in their application process than many other personal loan options.
It's important to remember that though low doc personal loans may require less paperwork, you may need to provide additional security, or pay a higher interest rate.
Is it hard to improve your credit score?
It can be hard to improve your credit score, as it usually requires sacrifice and discipline, but hard doesn't necessarily mean complicated. Some simple ways you can give your credit score a boost include closing extra credit cards, reducing your credit card limit, pay off any loans and make loan repayments on time.
As a general rule, the lower your credit score, the more remedies you can apply and the greater the scope for improvement.
How long are $3000 loans?
Medium amount loans can be repaid between 16 days and 2 years. Many personal loans have terms between 1 year and 5 years, though some are as short as 6 months while others last for 10 years.
Generally, the shorter a loan's term, the more expensive your regular repayments may be, but the less total interest you'll pay. Loans with longer terms mean more affordable repayments, but more interest charges over the full term.
Do $4000 loans have no credit checks?
Many medium amount loans for $4000 have no credit checks and are instead assessed based on your current ability to repay the loan, rather than by looking at your credit history. While these loans can appear attractive to bad credit borrowers, it's important to remember that they often have high fees and can be costlier than other options.
Personal loans for $4000 are more likely to have longer loan terms and will require a credit check as part of the application process. Bad credit borrowers may see their $4000 loan applications declined or have to pay higher interest rates than good credit borrowers.
Should I get a fixed or variable personal loan?
Fixed personal loans keep your interest rate the same for the full loan term, while interest rates on variable personal loans may be raised or lowered during your loan term.
A fixed rate personal loan keeps your repayments consistent, which can help keep your budgeting consistent. You won't have to worry about higher repayments if your rates were to rise. However, on a fixed loan you'll also potentially miss out on more affordable repayments if variable rates were to fall.
What are the pros and cons of debt consolidation?
In some instances, debt consolidation can help borrowers reduce their repayments or simplify them. For example, someone might take out a $7,000 personal loan at an interest rate of 8 per cent so they can repay an existing $4,000 personal loan at 10 per cent and a $3,000 credit card loan at 20 per cent.
However, debt consolidation can backfire if the borrower spends the extra money instead of using it to repay the new loan.
Can I get a personal loan if I receive Centrelink payments?
It is hard, but not impossible, to qualify for a personal loan if you receive Centrelink payments.
Some lenders won't lend money to people who are on welfare. However, other lenders will simply consider Centrelink payments as another factor to weigh up when they assess a person's capacity to repay a loan. You should check with any prospective lender about their criteria before making a personal loan application.
How do I find out my credit rating/score?
You're entitled to one free credit report per year from credit reporting bodies like Equifax, Dun & Bradstreet, Experian and the Tasmanian Collection Service. You can also get a free report if you've been refused credit in the past 90 days.
Credit reporting bodies have up to 10 days to provide reports. If you want to access your report sooner, you'll probably have to pay.
Can I get guaranteed approval for a bad credit personal loan?
Few, if any, lenders would be willing to give guaranteed approval for a bad credit personal loan. Borrowers with bad credit histories can have more complicated financial circumstances than other borrowers, so lenders will want time to study your application.
It's all about risk. When someone applies for a personal loan, the lender evaluates how likely that borrower would be to repay the money. Lenders are more willing to give personal loans to borrowers with good credit than bad credit because there's a higher likelihood that the personal loan will be repaid.
So a borrower with good credit is more likely to have a loan approved and to be approved faster, while a borrower with bad credit is less likely to have a loan approved and, if they are approved, may be approved slower.
How long does it take to get a bad credit personal loan?
In the best-case scenario, an application for a bad credit personal loan can be made within minutes and then be approved within 24 hours. However, if a lender needs more information or needs more time to verify the provided documents, the application process may take longer.
How are credit ratings/scores calculated?
Different credit reporting bodies may use different formulas to calculate credit scores. However, they use the same type of information: credit history and demographic profile.
They're likely to look at how many credit applications you've made, which lender the applications were for, what purpose they were for, how much they were for and your repayment record. They'll also look at your age and postcode. They'll also look to see if you've had any bankruptcies or other relevant legal judgements against you.
Your score can change if your demographic profile changes or new information is added to your file (such as a new loan application) or existing information is removed from your file (i.e. because it has reached its expiry date).
What is bad credit?
A person is deemed to have 'bad credit' when they have a poor history of managing credit and repaying debts.
What is an unsecured bad credit personal loan?
A bad credit personal loan is 'unsecured' when the borrower doesn't offer up an asset, such as a car or jewellery, as collateral or security. Lenders generally charge higher interest rates on unsecured loans than secured loans.
What are the pros and cons of personal loans?
The advantages of personal loans are that they're easier to obtain than mortgages and usually have lower interest rates than credit cards.
One disadvantage with personal loans is that you have to go through a formal application process, unlike when you borrow money on your credit card. Another disadvantage is that you'll be charged a higher interest rate than if you borrowed the money as part of a mortgage.


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The Leith's Meat Bible is, as you'd expect from it's name, a hefty and thorough compendium about choosing, storing, preparing, cooking and carving meat.
With over 450 recipes covering beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, game and exotic meats (alligator, bison, camel, elk, impala, kangaroo, llama, python, zebra to name just some) it's certainly comprehensive and the recipes are sourced from all over the world.
The introductory chapters on Understanding Meat (structure, colour, hanging, storage, factors affecting tenderness) and Methods of Cooking Meat are a helpful primer and certainly filled in a few gaps for me.
For example, brining tenderises meat because the salt causes meat proteins to disarray and soften, allowing them to more readily absorb water moisture. Although much of this water will be lost again on cooking, some of it will be retained.
Each different meat chapter then provides more detailed information (such as history, common breeds, different cuts, preparation and cooking methods and troubleshooting for common cooking problems) before listing many varied recipes.
I bookmarked several recipes as I worked my way through the chapters including beef short ribs braised with cider, steak and mushroom pie, veal escalopes with rosemary, Hungarian veal medallions with aubergine, lamb noisettes with roast butter beans and tomatoes, Lancashire hotpot, mutton pies with herb scone crusts, chorizos, Greek lemon chicken, chicken in creamy garlic sauce, yakitori chicken with ginger and lime dipping sauce, chicken and coriander filo pie, boned stuffed duck, duck confit, balsamic-glazed chicken livers on coriander toasted brioche, mi-cuit foie gras terrine and maybe even llama stew!
Following these meat chapters are a selection of Basic Recipes including stocks and sauces, recipes for pastry and pasta and Accompaniments including ways with potatoes, polenta, rice and classics such as Yorkshire puddings, caramelised shallots and red onion marmalade.
Nigel Slater calls Leith's Meat Bible "the best friend you can have in the kitchen" and whilst that's a title that goes to my husband, I can understand why he endorses the book – it's likely to earn itself a permanent home on our bookshelves.
Leith's Meat Bible - Empanadas
- 500 g shortcrust pastry
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion , finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic , crushed
- 450 g minced beef
- 150 ml water
- 1 tsp Cajun spice
- pinch ground cnnamon
- pinch ground cayenne
- 200 g chopped tomatoes
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Recipe Notes
We didn't have a ready-made cajun spice mix so made up our own spice mix for the minced beef filling.
As we grow our own, we used fresh rather than tinned tomatoes.
Divide the pastry into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a 15 cm round, wrap with cling film and chill.
To make the filling, place half the oil in a sauté pan and stir in the onion. Cook over a low heat until softened, about 10-15 minutes. Turn up the heat slightly to brown the onions. Stir in the garlic and cook for further 30 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
Place the remaining oil into the sauté pan and brown the beef over a medium heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a sieve set over a bowl and allow any excess fat to drain away. Remove any excess fat from the pan.
Add some of the water to the hot pan and scrape up any sediment. Return the meat to the pan, stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and the remaining water, then stir in the onions and garlic.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook at a low simmer for an hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce is no longer watery. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
Lay the pastry circles on the work surface in a single layer.
Divide the filling between the pastry rounds, then fold to make half-moon shapes.
Crimp the edges.
Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Chill until the pastry is firm.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200C.
Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
The empanadas were lovely, we'll definitely be making them again and varying the spice mix to find a nicer Cajun seasoning mix. I also want to try them using an Indian keema filling – a cross between empanadas and samosas!
We had the leftovers cold for lunch the next day, and though they worked really well cold too, so a good lunch or picnic option.


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Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility
Mission, Purpose, Program
The mission of the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WWRWRF) is to treat wastewater to a level that surpasses established environmental permit standards while maintaining 100 percent compliance with all regulatory program limits. Our goal is to accomplish this mission in a cost-effective manner while promoting a safe, team–oriented work environment that emphasizes quality workmanship, high professional standards and continuous improvement. The WWRWRF staff is committed to serving the community by achieving high standards for wastewater treatment and being a good neighbor to the communities surrounding the plant.
The WWRWRF is:
- Rated as an 18 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment facility.
- Designed to remove Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Total Nitrogen compounds, Total Phosphorous compounds, turbidity agents, and other undesirable constituents from Plant influent.
- Releases highly treated and clean wastewater back to the natural environment.
The WWRWRF laboratory staff ensures compliance with the Town and EPA/NCDEQ's standards for wastewater treatment by performing analysis in an on-site laboratory, which is equipped with the latest technology for providing precise and accurate data. The data generated by the laboratory is used by operations staff to make process control decisions to ensure optimum wastewater treatment process performance. The WWRWRF laboratory is audited and certified annually by the NCDEQ Laboratory Certification Branch.
Wastewater treatment begins on-site with preliminary treatment, which consists of mechanical screening and grit removal of influent wastewater. Secondary treatment is provided through a five stage process, which is a modified version of the Virginia Initiative Process for biological removal of nitrogen and phosphorus. The WWRWRF has four separate trains that provide advanced secondary treatment. Clarification immediately follows the secondary treatment process basins. This is where treated wastewater effluent is separated from the microorganisms, in the form of solids,through a settling process. These microorganisms (or biosolids) are either recirculated back to the secondary treatment process basins or wasted to the solids handling process. Tertiary treatment of the effluent is provided through filters and then ultraviolet disinfection is utilized for final pathogen disinfection. Finally, the the treated wastewater is aerated in the post aeration basin before being pumped to the Cape Fear River.
Effluent from the treatment process is pumped through an 11-mile pipeline to the discharge location, downstream of Buckhorn Dam on the Cape Fear River. Additional aeration of the final effluent is provided through a cascade aeration structure before final release to the Cape Fear River. A portion of the final effluent is conveyed to the WWRWRF reclaimed water facility for chlorine disinfection before further use in on-site plant processes and bulk water applications.
Solids drying occurs when biosolids are thickened with gravity belt thickeners and dewatered with belt filter presses to reach a form solid consistency. The dewatered biosolids are stored temporarily prior to thermal biosolids drying which is accomplished through belt drying technology. The thermal biosolids dryer produces dried pellets, which are hauled offsite by an outside vendor to be applied as an agricultural soil amendment. The WWRWRF Solids Handling Facility produces Class A, Exceptional Quality biosolids in compliance with EPA 503 regulations, meaning the final product can be applied in a wide variety of beneficial reuse applications, virtually free of site and use restrictions.
WWRWRF is fully staffed with 19 employees and operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week. These positions include a Plant Manager, Team Leader for Operations, Team Leader for Maintenance and Laboratory Supervisor. The WWRWRF work team also consists of Plant Operations staff, Plant Maintenance staff, and Laboratory staff.
Administrative Contact Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Damon Forney, Plant Manager
Chris Andres, P.E. Facility Operations Supervisor
Tim Thomas, Maintenance Supervisor
Penny Rosser, Laboratory Supervisor
Phone: (919) 535-5640
Fax: (919) 387-7594
3500 Reclamation Road
New Hill, NC 27562
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005


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MENLO PARK (AP) — Facebook will subsidize 15 units in an upscale 400-unit apartment complex in Menlo Park so they can be rented at below-market rates.
The San Jose Mercury News reports the move brings the social media giant in compliance with the city's affordable housing law as it proceeds with the development of a second campus near its headquarters.
City Attorney Bill McClure tells the newspaper that Menlo Park requires commercial developers to contribute to its affordable housing stock because "they create jobs and a demand for housing."
The amount Facebook is paying the developer was not disclosed. But officials say the company would have been charged about $4.5 million if it had opted to pay a fee instead.
The 15 units will be priced for households with incomes that do not exceed 80 percent of San Mateo County's median income.


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Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes under heavy security
Lourdes, France — Watched over by French soldiers and police, Catholic pilgrims from around the world prayed together for healing and peace Monday at a grotto shrine in Lourdes where exceptional security greeted the spiritual travelers due to recent extremist attacks.
A helicopter circled overhead as thousands of visitors bearing candles and banners streamed toward the celebrated grotto and the sprawling plaza of the basilica, apparently undeterred by new security restrictions or the recent attacks.
A special prayer was held for France and for the more than 200 people killed by "the blind violence of terrorism" in Islamic extremist attacks over the past year and a half, including a priest whose throat was slit last month.
The prayer extended to the soldiers and police officers patrolling the train station, town center and inside the sanctuary at Lourdes, where a 19th-century village girl said she had visions of the Virgin Mary.
The site in southern France near the Spanish border annually draws pilgrims of all kinds, including sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto.
Crowds gathered throughout the day at a series of outdoor Masses in multiple languages celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, when according to Catholic belief, Jesus' mother Mary ascended into heaven.
French authorities already had been planning extra security for the holiday, but concerns mounted after a series of attacks in July around Europe — notably one July 26 in northwest France, in which two extremists claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group stormed a morning Mass, slit an elderly priest's throat and took nuns and parishioners hostage.
The prayer for France extended to victims of extremism in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan, and persecuted Christians.
"It is all of humanity that is being trampled," The Rev. Fabien Lejeusne said, urging believers "to build bridges, and not walls."
Lourdes officials refused to cancel this year's pilgrimage, although some other summer festivals around France have been dropped amid security fears.
To reach the Lourdes sanctuary, pilgrims proffered up their bags for repeated checks, and authorities funneled visitors through three access points, reduced from past years.
Roads were closed to allow pedestrians to reach the site unhindered. Vehicle attacks are a new concern after a driver rammed his truck into Bastille Day revelers in Nice last month, killing 85.
Petronella Davis of London, 62, called the security measures "a good thing," but added, "I don't feel any less safe than I used to."
Gloria Munoz Fernandez, a 68-year-old pilgrim from Madrid, said, "If you believe in God you don't need this sort of protection; however, for me it (the army) is a good protection, it helps you to be more at ease."
Nearly 300 extra forces were brought to Lourdes — including mobile intervention teams, soldiers, bomb squads and canine units — to help local forces, raising the overall security presence to more than 500.
The Catholic Church has recognized dozens of miracles at Lourdes since villager Bernadette Soubirous said she had visions of Mary while gathering stones in the grotto in 1858.
Among those leading ceremonies at the Lourdes festivities is Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, a top French church official who faced accusations this year of covering up for pedophile priests. He denies wrongdoing.
French President Francois Hollande marked Assumption — a national holiday in a country that is officially secular but traditionally Roman Catholic — by announcing a trip to see Pope Francis on Wednesday.


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