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A MAMMOTH €31 million "Just Transition Fund" for the midlands to offset the move from fossil fuels and its impact on Bord na Mona and its workers has been unveiled in Budget 2020.
The package contains a range of range of measures aimed at allevitating pressure on Bord na Mona, its employees and their families, said local Fine Gael TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.
Her constituency rival, Deputy Barry Cowen, who was a member of the Fianna Fáil negotiation team in the pre-Budget talks, said his party had secured the key fund in Budget 2020.
"We fought long and hard to ensure that the transition to a green economy in the midlands is given the support it needs. I am happy to confirm that after direct talks with the Minister for Finance over the past number of weeks Fianna Fáil has secured a new fund for Offaly and the surrounding counties," stressed Deputy Cowen.
Deputy Corcoran Kennedy emphasised the Midlands region "has been specifically catered for by Fine Gael in Budget 2020 to help mitigate the impact on moving away from fossil fuels for Bord na Móna workers."
"Since Bord na Móna announced its decarbonisation transition last October, I have been to the forefront of campaigning for a 'Just Transition' for Offaly and for the region with my Government colleagues. I have consistently raised this matter with my colleagues in Government to ensure that workable solutions are delivered for all the affected stakeholders," she outlined.
The new fund will be focused on social housing retrofits, peatland rehabilitation and the local economy. It will have an independent Just Transition Commissioner to oversee the fund.
The main aim will be to plan, invest and implement a transition to alternative and sustainable jobs in different sectors that will protect and enhance the economy of the region, said Deputy Cowen.
He continued: "The Midlands has a proud tradition of work with Bord na Mona that stretches back for decades and across countless households. We now need to prepare for the transition to a green economy that promotes employment and invests in communities. This is a key test for our state to show that we can change to a green pathway while protecting jobs and communities affected by that transition."
Deputy Corcoran Kennedy recalled that "in August, my colleague on Offaly County Council, Cllr Noel Cribbin brought a proposal to me to prioritise the retrofitting of properties in Offaly and other midlands counties impacted by the transition away from peat harvesting for energy generation.
"Cllr Cribbin suggested the establishment of a specific fund by Government to carry out much needed retrofitting on local housing stock and generate significant economic activity for the region. I brought this proposal to my colleagues, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe and intensive discussions were held in recent weeks in advance of the Budget to devise the scheme.
Stressed the Offaly Government TD: "The transition away from peat, towards more sustainable, renewable energy sources, will have a significant impact on the Midlands and Bord na Móna in particular. Minister Bruton will shortly announce further details of a comprehensive, all of government response to support the region through the transition."
Among the new measures introduced in the Budget include:
• €6m Just Transition Fund targeted at the Midlands. This funding will support retraining and reskilling workers and assist local communities and businesses in the midlands to adjust to the low carbon transition. There will be further consultation with the structures in place in the Midlands, including the Midlands Transition Team, on the application of the funding.
• €5m for bog restoration and rehabilitation which will restore bogs to their natural habitat and become sinks that absorb carbon. This programme will support the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to restore 1,800 hectares of bog in 7 counties, resulting in 28m tonnes of carbon stored over the next 5 years. It will create 70 jobs in year one rising to 100 as the programme develops.
• €20m to deliver new model to group housing upgrades together as set out in the Climate Action Plan. Targeted at the Midlands, this will support an estimated 400 jobs directly and indirectly, as well as significantly upgrading the social stock in the region during 2020.
Deputy Corcoran Kennedy said "investment of this scale in energy efficiency will support over 400 environmentally sustainable jobs, with up to 100 more jobs through expanded peatlands rehabilitation."


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Printing the rules on a router with the default config should show the following.
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Letterman: CBS had a 'good opportunity' for black or female 'Late Show' host
LOS ANGELES — David Letterman says CBS did not consult him about who would take over Late Show upon his retirement, which he saw at the time as a "good opportunity" to put a woman or black person behind the desk.
In a candid, wide-ranging Q and A with The New York Times published Wednesday, Letterman said it bothered him that the network didn't ask for his input — but added that those are bygones now.
SEE ALSO: David Letterman May Have Lost Some Battles, But He Won the Late-Night Wars
Mashable first reported last April that the network had chosen Colbert, mere days after Letterman announced he was ready to step down.
From the Times:
Not that Letterman is lamenting the selection of Colbert, a longtime Letterman admirer and regular Late Show guest. In fact, the two briefly spoke after CBS confirmed the former Colbert Report host was taking over.
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In the heart of Lille, a goddess watches over the city. A memorial to the siege of 1792, the Lille's Goddess statue is more than than just a monument... she's a Mama. The Goddess is always here to welcome the millions of vistors home. And now, so are we.
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postcards - karen kalou's beirut
How much do you know about the Lebanese capital, Beirut?
How much do you know about the Lebanese capital, Beirut? If the list stops at civil unrest and delicious nut-filled desserts you wouldn't be alone, but there's a whole heap more to know about the city that was recently named the top place to visit by the New York Times.
Who better to fill us in on the true Beirut than local photographer Karen Kalou? We asked the lovely snapper and blogger to take us on a tour of her city, and show us why it's such a fascinating place.
Firstly, please tell us a little bit about the neighbourhood that you live in. I live in a neighbourhood called Caracas, which is a two-minute walk from a very busy and congested neighbourhood called Hamra. It has everything from shops, bars, restaurants and the American University of Beirut. And is perhaps a 15-minute drive from more gentrified hipster neighbourhoods where most artists and journalists live. I chose to live in this area as it is where I grew up and feel the most at home. But above all, I chose it because it is the closest to the sea. I'm in the heart of the city but somehow I wake up each morning feeling like I'm in my little corner of the world.
What kind of house/apartment do you live in? Is it typical of the architecture in that area? My home is a small, rounded apartment on top of a hill overlooking the sea. The most important elements for me to have in my home are lots of light and air. Amongst all the highrises in Beirut, I live in an old four-storey rounded building that was built around the '50s. So many old buildings like mine have been bulldozed, making room for new residential highrises. It is just a matter of time until one is built near me.
What kind of stereotype has Beirut earned, and how is it different to what people expect? Beirut is always associated with war. Yes, we live in a turmoiled part of the world and there's no question about that. However, Beirut is such a friendly, warm, generous yet chaotic place. When my friends visit from abroad for the first time, they get incredibly surprised as to how different it is to everything they have heard. They feel so at home here. When one visits and makes a friend here, it's often a friend for life. Many have ended up moving here too. There's something so incredibly passionate and sensual about the city – it's layered with contradictions and that kind of makes it very real, alive and raw to me.
How is your city changing? It's changing rapidly due to urbanisation and gentrification of old neighbourhoods, which brings us new places, boutiques, art spaces, cafes and cool restaurants. These wonderful places may improve people's Beirut lifestyles, but also come with a price.
What album do you think would be the best soundtrack for walking around? This is a hard one to answer! Depends on my mood. For the longest time, it was Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips. It's such a profound album for me – it's bittersweet with nostalgic sounds and lyrics. Beirut lives one day at a time, and people know how to enjoy the moment. Soon the moments become long gone and you're left with just the memory. So this album does it for me. But more recently, I listen to a lot of South Asian Sufi music, especially by the beautiful Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan, which reflects my current state of mind. And lastly, when I'm in the mood for a local upbeat sound, I listen to Fareeq El Atrash, an incredible Lebanese hip-hop band.
If you had a day to take an Australian around your town on a Sunday afternoon, what would you do? I would drive them up north to an old small city called Batroun. We would sit by the water, eat the best grilled fish, drink arak all day and watch the sunset.
What is the local creative community like? Are there predominant local crafts? The creative community is a force to be reckoned with. Lots of people like myself who got educated abroad, have moved back here to be a part of this creative force. Lots of great fashion designers, graphic design agencies, musicians, filmmakers, bands, photographers, painters, dancers, theatre and video artists. Film and music festivals are almost year-long. Some local crafts tend to be oriental designs.
How does your city change with the seasons? How has this influenced your work? My work has been greatly influenced by the state of our seasons; the rain and golden light of summers, ethereal airy landscapes. There's a very particular spirit I notice over and over again – one that's bittersweet and true. Water and light is what I am most affected by.
Tell us about the spaces and places you have photographed for us. I wanted to share the spirit of my Beirut more than what the city has to offer. Because wherever one goes, the spirit is the same. Endearing and alive.
Where is the best place to have a picnic? I love driving out into the mountains. Be it the north of Lebanon, the beautiful hilly south, coastal areas even - you can just find your spot. As a child, we did a lot of family picnics in the mountains under pine trees. Today, I'm more drawn to rustic areas along the coast for good seafood than I am into picnics.
Where is the best place to see a gig? To watch local DJs that play anything from '80s punk rock to disco funk, live shows and more, Yukunkun is a great place. Metro Medina hosts concerts from Arabic hip-hop to excellent plays and experimental music and rock concerts of local bands. Radio Beirut is wonderful too. Another concert venue called DRM (Democratic Republic of Music) has had excellent concerts hosting people like The Herbaliser, Tony Allen and more. But above all, my favourite venue is Music Hall. Apart from their fixed shows every week, they host the Liban Jazz festival. The last concert I saw there that blew my mind was Tindersticks. I was on a couch listening to Tindersticks... it couldn't have been more perfect.
Where is the best place to get a drink? I'm not such a big drinker, but my two favourite places are Pacifico and Kayan – they serve the best cocktails ever. And for a good cup of coffee, I love Papercup Bookstore's cappuccino! They make the best hot drinks.
Where is the best place to buy a vintage dress? For vintage dresses there is a boutique in the hip neighbourhood Mar Mikhael called Depot-Vente of Nawal. I am more into vintage jewellery and there's a wonderful little shop called Pink Henna in the same neighbourhood. They get pieces from all over - Paris, London, Damascus, Aleppo, Beirut and anywhere really. I've gotten some beautiful pieces from there.


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If you like your cricket and rugby this is ideal, with the stadium on your door step.
Fancy a trip out trampolining, laser quest, bowling and cinema to get away from work stress? Kirkstall is just down the road!
This property is within walking distance to local amenities, as well as being close to Headingley Train Station for easy transport links around Leeds. There are also multiple bus routes to Hyde Park, the City Centre, Kirkstall and Horsforth.


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The following six priorities will guide the direction and culture of ITS. Ultimately, by improving teamwork and processes within ITS, we aim to better serve the university community and provide the best possible customer experience.
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Travelling to Catalonia in spring not also means more moderate temperatures, but also flowers in abundance. In the village of Cadaqués the bougainvillea made us keep on wandering through its streets. The fierce colour of the plants contrasted strongly with the white houses. Charming!
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The midterm elections saw record turnout in much of America. Even though about 60-percent of us voted, that's not enough for Mike. He's got a solution to boost voter turnout and is going to try and convince Rob it's the best and right idea. Can he convince you too on this episode of the #NoFakeBrews podcast?
As always, The Brewmance discusses this issue while sipping on a beer. On this episode it's a throwback. Boddington's Pub Ale. Mike and Rob review it and put it on The Brewmance Beerometer. Join us.


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GIS Spotlight: 2018 Finalist Kaylie Hausknecht
Kaylie Hausknecht is a rising senior at Lynbrook High School in Lynbook, NY. In May she was selected as a Genes in Space Finalist meaning her proposal was one of the top 5 submissions out of the record 559 received in the 2018 contest! Kaylie is currently working with mentor Holly Christensen to prepare to present her proposal to the Genes in Space judges at the 2018 International Space Station Research and Development Conference. Kaylie was also recently featured by her local paper. Here Kaylie shares a bit about her Genes in Space experience thus far.
What inspired you to apply to Genes in Space?
The day that my Advanced Placement Biology teacher, Mr. Vessalico, brought the miniPCR Lab in a Box into our classroom was the day I knew that I would be applying to Genes in Space. He requested it so that the students could move from a conceptual to an empirical understanding of PCR and gel electrophoresis. I had some familiarity with this equipment as I had performed PCR experiments and had used gel electrophoresis prior to this experience. That said, I was particularly amazed by how user-friendly, efficient, and compact these machines were compared to the others that I had previously used.
To conduct our investigation, we used both the miniPCR and the blueGel electrophoresis machines to determine whether the hamburgers or the sushi caused the E. coli outbreak aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Working with this machinery enabled me to understand the power of the scientific devices aboard the ISS. Moreover, I had preconceptions that the experimental capabilities on the ISS were very limited, but this experience challenged those notions. This realization served as the impetus to formulate my own questions that could be tested on the ISS.
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How did you first become interested in science and space?
My love for science goes back to my days as a little girl. My parents tell me stories about how, as a youngster, I was often caught making concoctions and trying to test what would happen if I took random things around the house and mixed them together. While I no longer spend time trying to discover what will happen if I put soap in the microwave, I have carried my inquisitiveness with me through all of my endeavors. The science research program at my high school has helped to cultivate and refine my passion for STEM as well. Throughout high school, I have worked on projects such as designing a microbial electric generation device, exploring concepts in number theory, and most recently, applying machine learning to condensed matter physics research.
The first time that I remember being intrigued by space was in second grade when a planetarium was set up at my elementary school. I was mesmerized by its vast emptiness. I had so many questions even then. Never could I have imagined that as a high school student I would have the unique opportunity to answer some of those questions by sending an experiment into space. Even today, I am captivated by space and all of its attendant concepts. I am still that person who continually stares at the night sky pointing out Polaris and other stars.
Space is truly the final frontier. When approximately 95% of our universe is composed of dark matter and dark energy, of which we have few working theories to understand, we know that much remains to be discovered. In that regard, investigations are taking place on many different fronts. Space, as explored through the realm of physics, poses many perplexing issues. Additionally, space biology is a very exciting field of study with a multitude of open questions. Conducting biological experiments in space has important implications both for astronauts and for cultivating organisms in outer space. In an abstract sense, conducting these experiments in space can help us learn more about ourselves.
By way of example, the norm of our daily existence on Earth is where acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s2. As such, we do not contemplate issues such as having proteins and pathways that sense and respond to gravity. Investigations in space biology will allow us to advance space exploration programs and provide us with a richer understanding of ourselves. I am very grateful that Genes in Space has given me the opportunity to pursue my interests in science and space.
Tell us a little bit about your topic. How and why did you choose your topic?
My topic involves trying to understand the genetic mechanisms involved in sensing gravity (and the lack thereof) on a cellular level. There have been numerous cellular biology experiments conducted aboard the ISS that cite microgravity as the independent variable. These experiments typically explore the effect of microgravity on some cellular or molecular phenomena. For example, several experiments have aimed to study changes in gene expression in microgravity. While these experiments further our understanding about the effects of microgravity on cellular processes, these experiments only touch the surface of a much deeper process that begins with the sensation of gravity. But, despite all of this experimental work to study changes in microgravity, the intracellular mechanisms used to sense gravity still have not been elucidated. This is exactly what my experimental plan sets out to do. We know how cells change when they are in microgravity, but we do not know why they change. This is something that cannot be measured by studying changes in gene expression since the genes involved in sensing gravity would likely be expressed at similar levels in μg and 1g.
Conducting an experiment that could identify proteins and pathways involved in sensing gravity would not only provide us with a fundamental understanding of why we see such drastic phenotypic changes in space, but it can also help us ensure the well-being of our astronauts on deep space missions. The distance from the Earth to Mars when they are closest to each other is approximately 156,000 times the distance from Earth to the ISS. If astronauts are experiencing immune system debilitation while aboard the ISS, the immune system, which is vital for the health of our astronauts, should be of utmost concern while we plan missions to Mars and places even farther away. If we are able to correctly identify which genes and subsequently which proteins are responsible for sensing gravity and signaling changes in gene expression, which we already know suppress the functioning of the immune system, then we can create drugs and other treatments to prevent these proteins from inhibiting immune cell proliferation in space. In addition, the experiment that I have proposed could serve as a proof-of-concept for using CRISPR screens in space. In the spirit of mankind's ambitions to push the limits of space travel, I aim to push the experimental limits aboard the ISS.
Tell us a little bit about what you have been working on since the Genes in Space Finalist announcement. What has it been like to work with your mentor?
After receiving the exciting news that I had been selected as a Genes in Space Finalist, I was connected with my mentor Holly Christensen. Besides bonding with me over our mutual love for science and space, Holly has been guiding me through the process of refining my experiment and creating a presentation. We often meet to read and discuss scientific papers. Working with Holly has also helped me to learn more about the experimental design process. Writing a proposal was just the first step. Holly has provided me with the resources to translate my proposal into a comprehensive experimental plan. When designing an experiment, every minute detail must be addressed. I have been working meticulously to design every aspect of this experiment: beginning with the nucleotide sequences of the PCR primers to the culture media to use for growing cells.
What did you gain by participating in Genes in Space?
Genes in Space introduced me to an entirely new frontier of science. The ISS presents an environment with microgravity, increased carbon dioxide concentration, higher levels of cosmic background radiation, and other unique conditions. I have been actively researching discoveries made in astrobiology, and I am optimistic about the future directions in this field. I have developed many new ideas for potential astrobiology experiments, so I hope that my involvement with this field does not end with Genes in Space. Genes in Space has honed my ability to read scientific journals; it has highlighted the beauty of working with like-minded people who are excited about research and making a difference; and ultimately it has crystallized my desire to pursue a career in research.
Do you have any advice for future Genes in Space contestants?
Isaac Newton captured the essence of experimentation when he said, "If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." With that in mind, I would advise future contestants that their project for Genes in Space does not have to be, and is not expected to be, an end-all-be-all transformative experiment. What is important to remember is that science is a process. Most experiments are only a small piece of a larger puzzle. I would urge them to tackle a problem that interests them. In developing a compelling proposal, I would stress the necessity of doing comprehensive background reading, including articles about past and current studies on the ISS. If one is not fully invested in their project, then it certainly will not achieve its full potential.
Lastly, be curious. PCR has such a wide range of applications, some of which have yet to be realized. If you are stuck, try to think of a creative use of PCR. With ever-expanding plans to explore space in the coming years, mankind will encounter new problems. Examining what those problems will be can be a source for future experimentation.


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Raindrops fall on the window and as they slide down they dissolve. Others, those really persistent ones- or maybe they're just lucky- find another and collide. They fight their way through the storm and eventually go down together.
'Let me start off by saying that I do not want to be here today. I have better things to do on a Saturday morning than… this.'
'I would rather go fishing with you. It's Saturday, on Saturdays we go fishing. Why aren't you already in that old, smelly car of yours trying to get that broken engine started? It always takes you more than thirty bloody minutes to get the stupid car running and don't forget the extra ten we have to wait in that yellow box because the motor has to heat up first. You really need to get that car fixed, man. Or maybe you should just buy a new one, I'll help you save some money for it.'
'In the meantime we can eat those overly delicious sandwiches your mother always makes. You know, those sandwiches with the roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes from your little garden, cheese- not for me, extra for you- and that creamy sauce on top. I knew the secret ingredient, but I always forget it. What was it again? Lemon juice? Whiskey?'
'Apple cider.'
'HA HA! Yes! Apple cider. Thank you!'
I spread my arms and with this hint of excitement I pushed through a smile. Then I laughed a little. Then I just stared for a while. Gazing eyes and my hands on my hips, thinking about nothing specific actually. There was a questionable silence floating in the air, but it didn't really bother me. Nothing really bothered me at all, I couldn't care less. I noticed I was sweating, or maybe I was still wet from the rain outside, but I arrived here more than an hour ago so that would make no sense. It was running down my back and I had some terribly clammy hands too. So I decided to take off my jacket, but before I threw it on the floor, careless and apathetic as I was, I took out my flask filled with the water of life, raised the bottle up to the sky and what was supposed to be just a sip ended up with me drinking the whole damn thing. I cleared my throat.
'So, sandwiches. Three for each of us, but I always get four because you can never eat more than two. You know, you are never going to get as strong as me when you keep eating like a little girl, my friend. In fact, you already look like a little girl, wearing your hair in a bun like that. So I suggest that you save some extra money for a new haircut as well. I used to like your long beautiful black hair , but I really think it's time to enter manhood since it's your twenty-fifth birthday next week…I'm really sorry for shaving off your hair back in the days when we were little, by the way. I remember a guy in school that looked a little like you. Brown eyes, big eyebrows, a cute nose and he even had the same crooked teeth. He shaved off all of his hair and it looked really cool on him! I genuinly did not think it would turn out that bad. I had just started shaving off the top of your hair when the electric razor broke and I still don't know how that happened, I swear! So, instead of looking like a cool kid you ended up looking like a mad monk. Why did you even agree on doing that? I remember the look on your mother's face and how furious she was when she entered the bathroom. She kicked me right out of the house and we weren't allowed to see each other for one week. Let me tell you, that was the worst week of my entire life. One week later, when we finally got to see each other again, we met at the basketball court behind your house. The one where we always used to play our imaginary games and never play basketball, because we both never really understood the point of bouncing and then throwing a ball into a net. Sometimes we would watch the Big Boys play the game and then laugh hysterically at them when one of them fell and then run hysterically because we were scared of ending up there in one of those nets. But I remember that moment like it was yesterday. You stepped out of your door and with your head in the air and your shoulders straight you walked across the court, right through the Big Boys, rocking that ugly green sweater you always used to wear and that same monk haircut from a week ago. You didn't care, you didn't care at all! You were bigger than all the Big Boys together. You were my hero. That same day I got the same haircut and we walked around like that for months.'
I looked down at my feet. The world around me was spinning in circles and there was this unbearable weight on my shoulders that made my whole body tremble. I was searching for the right words to speak, but my head was empty yet there was so much I wanted to say to you. Even if I had something to talk about, I did not have the power nor did I have the urge to properly take a breath and fill my lungs. Although, I was in desperate need of a cigarette. Both my mind and vision were blurry. I sank down to floor, head in my hands and I wept.
'These hands,' I lifted both of my arms above my head,' with these hands, I've saved your life. I've gotten you out of a lot of trouble, my friend. Multiple times! As little boys we always used to climb in trees that were so high that it could get you killed if you lost your grip or chose the wrong branch. You went up first and I was right behind you because you always picked the wrong branch! Every damn time.'
I shook my head.
'As teenagers, we got into a lot of fights. But you always had my back and I had yours. I definitely did, look at all these scars you got me! In high school, you were madly in love with this girl. What was here name again? Mary? Poppins? You with your backpack filled with, not books, but magic cards and a lot of confidence thought it was a great idea to do a little trick for her and somehow make the card magically disappear in the poor girls bra. You fool. The next thing I remember is you getting beaten up by her, apparently older, boyfriend and one of his lapdogs. As your best friend it was my duty to come and save you, although you really deserved this one. That was the day your ugly green sweater, finally, got torn into little bits and pieces and we both got expelled. Again, I did not get to see you for another week.'
'By the time we were older, there were others things I had to save you from. Somehow, you had lost your way along the road. You had chosen to take a path that none of us should ever walk on. You found a way to make that creative mind of yours and all your fantasies come to life. I have spent hours, long nights, by your side. Both of us in completely different worlds. You were high up there and I was down here. I never got to see your real world, but you would always describe it very vividly and precisely. From what I remember there were all of these different colours and shapes that didn't even exist in this world. There were no such things as pain, anger or sadness, it was a very peaceful place and you could do anything you wanted. There was enough room for both of us, you always used to say. We would have it all to ourselves, we would have our own world. "Just you and me, my friend."'
'I'm sorry I never came to visit you in your castle. I was too busy trying to save your life, or what was left of it. You couldn't live without it and I couldn't live without you. We didn't have much, but we had everything we needed. We could've made this world our world if we wanted. But you weren't happy here, you weren't satisfied, you needed more and I can't blame you for that. You had your unique, unsual, powerful and isolated way of thinking and doing things, but people never saw the beauty in that. I'm sorry I couldn't save you this time. I hope you found what you're looking for. And keep a seat for me on that throne when I come to visit you in your castle one day. At least I get to eat all six sandwiches now. Until our paths cross again, my friend. Cheers to the good times we had!'


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Jérôme Bels New Lecture: A Review
Abandoning a performance piece for a new one two days before it is supposed to go up would make most artists, and their presenters, panic. Not so for Jérôme Bel, who flew in to New York from Paris in September to kick off The French Institute Alliance Française Crossing The Line series with his work, The Last Performance (a Lecture). Trouble was, as Bel explained, the original lecture about every performance being the last, had been posted on YouTube and viewed by so many, that he had other things in mind. It was hard to tell at first if he was serious, or if this was part of the show. Turns out, he was serious, and the night was better for it.
Bel is as charismatic as performers get, and he's oh-so loveable. This, paired with an affinity for groundbreaking, thought-provoking work, helped make his new "lecture" wonderfully engaging. Bel humbly and playfully explained himself into his new piece with an accented "I apologize for my linguistic vulnerability." He created a conversation between himself and the audience in which he shared his thoughts on performance and presented his "survival guide to watch performances."
Bel stood at the front of Le Skyroom at FIAF, behind a mic, his hands folded at his back. He wore blue shorts, white sneaks, a bright green jacket, and pulled out a small red journal with notes for this newly created piece, which was written, he said, on his plane ride over.
Bel walked us through some of his most influential performance experiences; from his first moments seeing Merce Cunningham's Rainforest, where he began contemplating the movement of the space around a dancer—as shown by large silver balloons that move around the dancers on stage—to his endurance through a six-hour theater piece.
As he spoke, he performed. If he was talking about space, he motioned his hands to outline it. If he was talking about children, he mimicked them. His ideas were grand at times, like when he pondered the function and truth of an audience. At other times his ideas were straightforward: "You can understand a piece without understanding the language," he said.
His opinion on the works he saw was subjective, just as our experience with him was the same. He created a microcosm of his experiences with several pieces in his own work, and kept us laughing throughout the evening.
"When I see the choreography, I see a little more about myself," Bel said of William Forsythe's work. This statement embodied his intention for us, and watching him explain his favorite moments in performance, I learned more about myself and what performances have affected me. This, I can easily say, was one of them.
Dance aficionado or not, what made this "lecture" unique, is that anyone listening to his words and watching him perform would be able to relate, even if they've never seen one of the works he was talking about and even if they've seen little dance at all.
ContributorCarley Petesch
Crossing the Line: Jérôme Bel's Isadora DuncanBy George Kan
NOV 2019 | Dance
Catherine Gallant stands on the bare stage of the French Institute: Alliance Française (FIAF). For the next hour, she will address the audience, like a tour guide, introducing, demonstrating, and teaching the dances of Isadora Duncan.
Stéphane Mallarmé's The Book and Un Coup de dés jamais n'abolira le HasardBy Mary Ann Caws
FEB 2019 | Art Books
To take just the 72 pages of Stéphane Mallarmé's Le Livre (originally posthumously published in French in 1957), at once fragmentary and yet feeling so completely itself, every time we encounter it, it seems a more astonishing piece of work.
Renée Cox: ReturnedBy Jan Avgikos
OCT 2019 | ArtSeen
Sometimes it takes years to fully appreciate the importance of a work of art, to evaluate what impact it might induce, and to see it in the context of a legacy that has yet to be realized. So it is with Renée Coxs monumental black and white photo diptych, Origin, created in 1993. Initially only the left half, a towering nude full-length self-portrait entitled Yo Mama, was exhibited.
Hélio Oiticica: Spatial Relief and Drawings 1955 - 59By Alfred Mac Adam
DEC 18-JAN 19 | ArtSeen
Hélio Oiticica (1937 – 1980) is a now integral part of the New York art scene, in large measure thanks to his 2017 retrospective at the Whitney, To Organize Delirium, which provided New Yorkers with an opportunity to experience him in full. His posthumous apotheosis eclipses anything he experienced in life, which is why the tight chronological focus of the exhibition at Galerie Lelong, from 1955 to 1959, is so important: it takes us back to Oiticica's artistic origins.


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Just Checking In
"What was your favorite part of today?" Lindsay asked me.
I was taken aback. It was a simple enough question, but I hadn't really thought about it. Actually, I didn't know the last time someone had asked me a question like it. Until that moment, the toughest question I had to answer that day was if I wanted to sign up for a rewards program (yes, always). And that made me kind of sad.
I realized in that moment that we often get so caught up in the process of everything that we forget to check in on the people around us – whether that's our friends, family, or team. And we miss out on so many opportunities because of it.
Check ins and check outs are one of the simplest and most underrated tools in our leadership toolbox. A check in is an activity that poses a question and asks someone to answer it in a way that provides insight on their current thoughts or emotions. Check outs are similar to check ins, but they are usually used to close out or wrap up an experience. In general, they help to gauge people's attitudes, moods, emotions, or understanding. If used correctly, they can completely change our group dynamics or the climate of our organizations by fostering:
Awareness: At their core, check ins and check outs help us to gather and share information or feedback. This awareness can help us to better gauge and make decisions for our group.
Engagement: The questions that we ask in check ins and check outs naturally invite meaningful conversation. This engages people with each other in authentic, communicative, and impactful ways.
Teambuilding: Check ins and check outs ask people to be vulnerable with each other through sharing. They foster trust and understanding that ultimately helps to bond your group and bring them closer together.
Reflection: This process asks us to take pause and to reflect on our own personal experience. In this way, we become more self-aware and are able to learn, grow, and develop as a result.
The power of check ins and check outs lies in their intentionality. When we build these practices into the fabric of what we do, then we actually create a culture of community, care and growth. Here are some best practices to help you make the most of these opportunities:
- Make time – Build time into your day to lead a check in or check out. Use check ins to start your day or to regroup and use check ins to reflect and adjourn.
- Create a safe space – These tools only work if people feel like they can share. Set the tone and establish groundrules that will help to create a positive and inclusive space.
- Choose your question carefully – The difference between "How was your day?" and "What was your favorite part of today?" is subtle but will illicit wildly different responses. Critically think about what you actually want to know from your group. You also need to consider what might they be willing or unwilling to share.
- Participate – Model the way by checking in yourself. This step is important for you to feel connected to your group through the process.
- Follow up – We should be using these conversations to better connect with and serve our groups, if there are check ins or check outs that stand out to you, for whatever reason, make sure to follow up individually.
- Apply – Make the most of the information shared with you to frame your day or to make adjustments that help to meet your group's needs. It's this step that shows others that you truly value their experiences and perspectives.
"What was your favorite part of today?" That simple question continues to surprise people. Which tells me that we really need to check in with each other more. These are the questions that we should be asking and the conversations that we should be having.
My favorite part of today was catching up with good friends. What was yours?
*Leadership Lesson*
Here are some of my favorite activities, give one a try with your family, friends, or team this week:
One Word Check In: Share one word that describes best how you are feeling right now.
Roses and Thorns: What is one great thing from your day (rose) and one not so great thing (thorn)?
Rate My Day: Rate your day on a scale from 1-10 (1 being low, 10 being high) and tell us why.
Learn more about how to facilitate check ins and check outs with this helpful article.
*Meet the Author*
Caelan Cooney is another Millennial who wants 'to make an impact', a self-proclaimed movie critic, avid explorer, lifelong learner, and Chapman University graduate.


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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Venture company New Enterprise Associates announced it closed a $2.6 billion fund, the firm's 14th and one of the largest raised in venture capital.
The size of the fund shows how, even as many venture capital firms struggle to raise capital and make decent returns, an elite group is solidifying its position in the portfolios of pension and endowment funds around the world.
The fund is arguably the biggest in venture capital, according to data from the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters.
A handful of funds that make some venture investments but specialize in growth equity - a type of investment in growing companies that comes at later stages than traditional venture capital - have raised more.
NEA's 2006 and 2009 funds, NEA 12 and NEA 13, raised $2.5 billion each.
The firm's investments include retailers Diapers.com and Gilt Groupe, daily-deals site Groupon Inc , software company Salesforce.com Inc and video company TiVo Inc .
Compared with the fund it launched in 2000, dollar investments from international investors are up more than 10 percent, NEA said. The fund will stick with NEA's core strategy of investing in information technology, healthcare and energy technology.
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Following on from my post about the new key being added to the zone, the required 30 days have passed and if your resolver is RFC5011 compliant, it should now trust the key. You can check this as follows: BIND We can see in the output above that the new key, keytag 19741, is now trusted. Unbound … Continue reading Validation…
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A New Key…
Further to my post on ICANN's automated KSK testlab, ICANN generated a new key on the 19th, and added it to the test zone that we're using, and we can see it below: Key 19741 is a new KSK in the zone. If you look in managed-keys.bind (I'm running Debian, and so that's in /var/cache/bind/) you'll … Continue reading A New Key…
Rolling, rolling, rolling…
In October 2017, ICANN are going to roll the key signing key in the root of the DNS. If you run a validating recursive resolver, read on...
Anycasting DNS
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So, following on from my recent post on updating my Currentcost code I now have every update coming from the Currentcost unit popping directly into the database, every 6 seconds. I had become aware of the Highcharts charts javascript and when reading through their Live Charts Demo decided that this was just waiting to be … Continue reading Live Electricity Usage
CurrentCost Update
For a while now, I've been using a Current Cost CC128 to monitor my electricity usage. I hacked together a munin plugin to monitor both the electricty usage, and as the unit is in my lounge and coughs up temperature, it also provides the temperature reading. For a number of reasons, the munin plugin doesn't … Continue reading CurrentCost Update
Cost Effective Temperature Monitoring
I'd been thinking about some temperature monitoring at home for a while, particularly in the nursery, so I can see if it's getting too hot or cold in there while I'm asleep. When my Raspberry Pi arrived, I decided to put it to work. After quite a bit of googling & reading, I found that … Continue reading Cost Effective Temperature Monitoring
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Introduction If you've switched on IPv6, whether via a tunnel, or natively, your machine is likely to have stepped out from behind NAT and now has a globally routable address. Whilst NAT is not security, and inbound connections to your machine are likely behind a firewall, that doesn't change one thing: in many cases your … Continue reading IPv6 Privacy Extensions
DNSSEC BIND Configuration Summary & Cool Stuff
Introduction With the recent signing of the root, I've discovered a sudden interest in DNSSEC, and decided to have a go myself to aid my understanding of it. This article is written as an aid-memoir to me, and summary of the bits I've read. Of course, I've provided links to the whole blog entries I … Continue reading DNSSEC BIND Configuration Summary & Cool Stuff


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Screen Time
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Do you argue daily about time wasted on Snapchat? Or the Xbox? Or YouTube? Technology is inescapable, but without limits teens' academics and relationships suffer. Learn how making them earn it and blocking apps can help.
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"How can you Catholics stand so many rules? The Church is just too rigid."
OK, not a new criticism. This has been a common charge for centuries, ironically mostly from those outside the Church. It's not hard to understand the thinking behind this. After all the Church has something called "The Catechism of the Catholic Church". It's like the instruction manual for Catholics. The copy on my desk is 800 pages long!
On top of that, there's "The Code of Canon Law", another book of almost 1,000 pages. How can anyone possibly live with so many rules and regulations?! Here's the thing. We live our lives, Catholic or secular, according to a set of guidelines. In the secular world they're called "laws" and if you ever watch a lawyer show on television you'll notice that every law office has shelf after shelf of law books. If you play sports, you know that each one has a rule book. Some are simple like soccer which has just twelve laws with most of the important stuff in just one law which covers all the fouls. On the other hand, baseball and American football have very thick rule books.
Most successful businesses operate under a set of rules, maybe written down, maybe not. These are internal rules and regulations plus every business must follow codes and laws that get more complicated every day. Just yesterday Fred DeLuca, founder of Subway restaurants said that if he were to try to start his chain today it would be impossible because of government regulations. Subway, started in 1965 is the second largest restaurant company in the world.
We can't escape laws and rules in any area of our lives. Even natural laws, for example the law of gravity, restrict our actions. It would be great to be able to fly like the birds, but that silly gravity law keeps us firmly planted on planet Earth.
As far as civil law is concerned, I don't think I should have to stop at red lights. It slows me down! It's a restriction of my freedom! But the red light is there for a reason, mostly to keep me from killing myself or someone else in an accident. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to drive in a place that didn't have traffic laws.
In this remarkable thing we call the Catholic Church, our basic laws were given to us by God and Jesus Himself. "Thou shalt not kill. Thou shall love the Lord God. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." No rational person would dispute these things. Over the centuries, our Church leaders have interpreted the Word of God and expanded on God's laws making them easier for us to understand and to follow.
Most Catholics don't own a copy of the Catechism. They should, but they probably don't. If a Catholic has a question, the Catechism is a handy place to look for the answer. Every paragraph is cross-referenced to the Scripture passage or Church document that supports it.
On the other hand, most people probably shouldn't have a copy of the Code of Canon Law any more than the average citizen should have an entire book shelf devoted to secular law books. The Code deals with things that most of us don't need to study in that much detail. I'd say that marriage law is probably the area where Canon Law touches us the most frequently. Marriage regulations are spelled out quite specifically in the Code. For the average person, planning the average wedding, your priest or deacon can tell you everything you need to know. If you're planning a wedding that's not so ordinary, what you need to know is in the book.
A relatively common situation is where two people (a man and a woman, remember?) want to get married. They live in two different cities and want to get married in yet another city. There are rules that cover this. Why? Because whoever performs your wedding wants to be sure that the ceremony is valid.
To get back to the original question, "How can you Catholics stand so many rules?", I think I can give you a practical answer. The so-called rigid structure of the Church actually makes us free. Today is Friday and it's Lent. When I got out of bed this morning I didn't have to decide what to do today to offer an adequate sacrifice. The Church tells me, at a minimum, that I shouldn't eat meat today. I don't have to figure out what to do. I don't have to worry that I'm not doing enough. The Church tells me that abstaining from meat for 24 hours is a proper penance. I can do more if I like, but I know that I've made the right effort.
On a somewhat higher level, I don't have to wrestle with my conscience regarding birth control. I know what I'm supposed to do. The same goes for every other sin. I'm free because I don't have to worry about sinning. Oh, I have to worry about my own sinful tendencies, but I don't have to decide for myself what's sinful and what isn't. I already know, and if I'm not sure, I can turn to the Church for answers.
Having a definitive source for the answers to all the important questions of life doesn't limit me. It sets me free.
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|Location: Enfield, London
|Salary: Up to £22440 per annum
|Posted: 8 months ago
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|Contact Name: Molly Light
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School Caretaker
We are looking for an efficient, reliable person with initiative and good practical skills. They would need to take pride in the maintenance & cleaning of our site so that the school can ensure a welcoming, clean and safe environment for all.
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* To be the responsible key holder and ensure security of the premises and grounds.
* Report any safety hazards / unsafe practices in and around the building.
* To use all equipment in a safe manner, and any faults / incidents are reported to the appropriate member of staff.
* To undertake basic record keeping as directed.
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* To work as part of a team, to support colleagues and contribute to the vision and ethos of the School.
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* To have an understanding of COSH and H&S regulations.
As this role invole working in a school, confirmation of appointment will be subject to completion of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
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Firefighters continue to battle blaze near Nanaimo
VICTORIA -- Firefighters on Vancouver Island continue to battle a wildfire near Nanaimo on Tuesday.
The fire is believed to have been sparked by lightning on Friday and has since grown to engulf 16 hectares on Green Mountain, approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Nanaimo.
On Tuesday morning, the B.C. Wildfire Service listed the wildfire as "being held" by firefighters in the remote and mountainous area.
Coastal Fire Centre spokesperson Dorthe Jakobsen tells CTV News the fire was approximately 40 per cent contained as of Tuesday morning.
"We're making very good progress on the fire but it's slow going," Jakobsen says. "We had a couple of cool, cloudy days over the weekend which his very helpful"
Two helicopters, 40 firefighters and two tree-fallers with heavy equipment are still working to contain the fire Tuesday.
Green Mountain is home to a small population of endangered Vancouver Island marmots in a protected area.
"We know that it's there, we have it mapped," Jakobsen says of the habitat area. "The fire has encroached on about half a hectare of the 300-hectare wildlife management area which contains the critical habitat."
The executive director of the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation says marmots can sometimes safely hide from fires underground.
There are approximately 200 Vancouver Island marmots in the wild, according to foundation director Adam Taylor.
Another wildfire on Vancouver Island was sparked Monday near Parksville.
The Coastal Fire Centre says lightning is believed to be the cause of the small fire at Craig Creek, between Parksville and Nanoose Bay.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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By Sarah Kingsbury updated on 07/05/2017
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Studying (Food) Chemistry at the University of Wuppertal
In this secction you will find information on chemistry related degree programs.
General Information
The degree programs for
- Chemistry,
- Food Chemistry and
- Angewandte Naturwissenschaften (Applied Science)
will start both in the winter and in the summer term.
Food Chemistry
The program in food chemistry is restricted to 25 admissions in the winter term plus 15 admissions in the summer term.
Applications have to be submitted online
- for the summer term in the period from end of December until January, 15
- for the winter term in the period from mid of June until July, 15
Information for applicants
Further guidance for applicants is available here but it is also recommended to contact the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt).
All Chemistry degree programs are taught in German. A profound knowledge of the German language is therefore required.
Bachelor and Master theses may be written in English.
German language courses are offered by the BUW.


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I experienced extreme sadness and devastation when I lost my father, on Valentine's Day, at the age of 30. He was 52 and it seemed like the most catastrophic event of my life.
I believed nothing could hurt more than losing my hero.
I was wrong.
14 years later I found myself standing in front of the mirror, looking at myself thinking "this is what a grieving mother looks like."
I lost my 19-year-old son in a tragic, unexpected, devastating, earth-shattering suicide.
The hours, days, weeks, and months that pass can only be explained in one word "unpredictable."
I don't think I've ever experienced exhaustion, as I experience it through the emotional outbursts of grief.
There are the outward demonstrations of grief which are visible to everyone around you, and present themselves in different intensities.
Then, there are the inward struggles, which are just as paralyzing because keeping it all in, doing the best you can to keep it together is an absolutely exhausting process.
If grief was to be depicted in a pie chart, this inward section would have the largest slice because this is the reality of the battle we face all day, every day.
I equate grief to an earthquake.
There are the tremors which don't last too long. They are mini inward or outward bursts which come randomly. They also pass quite quickly.
You may have one a day, or 10 a day. Driving in your car, listening to a song can cause a grief tremor.
Going through photos, and being reminded of a sweet memory, can cause a grief tremor.
Eating your child's favorite food can cause a grief tremor. There are many triggers.
And on some days those triggers will activate the tremor, and on other days, those same triggers will bring a smile to your face.
So yes, there are tremors of sadness, and tremors of joy too.
Then, you get the earthquake which has a moderate magnitude of intensity but is not earth-shattering.
These seem to last a little longer than tremors and are felt in every fiber of your being.
During that time, you seem a little numb to the world around you as you deal with the vast emotions and thoughts consuming you.
After you've pushed through, dried your tears, and survived this painful outburst of sadness, you slowly get back to life as you know it.
Then, you get the earthquake that happens deep within the core of your being, that causes major emotional shifts, creating a catastrophic build up to a tsunami. A
giant intense emotional wrecking wave hits you, sucks you in, takes your breath away and leaves you gulping for air.
The thoughts, memories, and regrets that go through your mind are like the debris in the wave, smashing into you from every direction.
Your emotional state is drowning as you experience unbearable pain rushing through your body, heart, and soul, leaving you feeling completely wiped out.
You tread the water and do your best to keep yourself afloat, avoiding any collateral damage.
The grief rush continues at a great speed. Tears, (inward or outward) screams, uncontrollable inconsolable crying becomes you, and then, finally, the wave subsides.
You are exhausted. Mentally, physically and emotionally.
It feels as if you have been washed up on shore, totally and utterly drained.
You get up, look around you and try to understand how you got there.
The aftershock, after such a grief tsunami, is the grief hangover. You feel physically sick, light headed and completely drained.
Every now and again, the aftershock shakes your world, reminding you of the painful truth you live with every day.
Then the rebuilding begins.
Rebuilding yourself, replenishing your energy, picking yourself up, and finding reasons to replace the tears with smiles, the fears with peace, and the anxiety with tranquility.
Slowly you find yourself again.
And you revert back to your new normal.
5 Ways to Find Rest in Spite of Grief
The love you have for your child lives on.
Love will never die, and, for as long as you are alive, the tremors, the earthquakes, the tsunamis, and the aftershocks will continue. You need to welcome them and be kind to yourself through them all.
But with every negative, there is a positive.
Just as you experience the worst of grief, there are the sweet beautiful memories which can bring warm waves of sunshine to your soul.
Embrace those and do your best to have a good balance of both the bearable and the unbearable side of grief.
Stand in front of that mirror again, and tell yourself you are a surviving, functioning, grieving mother.
Whilst you didn't choose to be on this long and lonely road, you are embracing your grief journey.
After all, you are not doing this alone.
Your child is with you every step of the way.


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Dragons claim Manly's scalp
ST GEORGE Illawarra's resurgence claimed its biggest scalp with the Dragons handing Manly back-to-back defeats for the first time in over a year with a 17-6 victory at WIN Jubilee Oval.
The Dragons, whose premiership credentials were questioned when they were humbled by Canterbury a fortnight ago, outlasted the Sea Eagles - though the win was only confirmed with Jason Nightingale's second try of the night four minutes from time.
Down 12-0 at the break, the Sea Eagles courageously got back to within a converted try despite playing with a depleted pack, before a Ben Hornby grubber was pounced upon by Nightingale.
Dragons coach Steve Price said he was glad to have his side back on track, but warned against looking too far ahead.
"That's what we prided our Dragons trademark on, being ruthless and I thought we were that tonight," said Price, now a winner of three of his first four games.
Read the full match report at ABC news online.