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What is the marketplace doing? What is Washington doing? Why should we care and what can we do about it?
Source: http://walmartstores.com/Sustainability/9292.aspxhttp://walmartstores.com/Sustainability/9292.aspx Step 1: Supplier Assessment We will provide our more than 100,000 global suppliers with a brief survey to evaluate their own companies sustainability. The questions will focus on four areas: energy and climate; material efficiency; natural resources; and people and community... We asked our top-tier suppliers in the U.S. to complete the survey by October 1, 2009, and are working with our other suppliers to determine an appropriate timeline for them to complete the survey.
Step 2: Lifecycle Analysis Database Were helping create a consortium of universities to collaborate with suppliers, retailers, non- governmental organizations and government officials. The consortium will help develop a global database of information on products lifecycles – from raw materials to disposal... Step 3: A Simple Tool for Customers The final step of the index is to provide customers with product information in a simple, convenient, easy to understand manner so they can make choices and consume in a more sustainable way...
6 Retailers are beginning to evaluate the environmental and social performance of vendors and products Kroger has prioritized expanding its green living and sustainable offerings to consumers Costco has begun surveying its current and potential dairy vendors to assess animal welfare practices and outcomes Walmart has developed its Sustainability Index which will be released in July, it is inviting other national retailers to participate Safeway has developed initiatives on food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. In addition, its Animal Welfare Council periodically audits vendors
PHASE 1 PROJECTS U.S. Dairy Footprint: Sources of GHGs and Phase 1 Projects Total Emissions: 28 Million Metric Tons CO 2 e Dairy Feed Systems Crop Production 64% soil NO 2 24% fertilizer 12% fuel use 5.8 million 21% Milk Production 16.5 million 59% 59% enteric methane 35% manure methane 6% electricity Farm Energy Audit Program Cow of the Future Dairy Power Dairy Underground Processing 2.0 million 7% 75% electricity 2% refrigerant 23% fuel D-CREE Non-Thermal (UV) Prototype Next Generation CIP Footprint measured in metric tons of CO 2 e* Packaging 1.9 million 7% 65% raw material formation 35% container Dairy Delivery LCA Transport/ Distribution 0.8 million 3% 100% Diesel E-SMART Retail 1.0 million 3% 72% energy 28% refrigerant 7
2020: 25% 2020: 20% 2020: 30% 2020: 17% 2020: 27%
Yikes, its going to be costly and close down the farm!
emissions cap carbon storage or sequestration offsets allowance s methane capture
13 Cost of Compliance Emissions Reductions / Offsets & other flexibility measures
All studies from 2009 and based on analyses of economic implications of HR2454 for agriculture. StudySignificant Findings USDAAn offset market will create opportunities for the agricultural sector. Annual net returns to farmers range from about $1 billion per year in 2015-20 to almost $15-20 billion in 2040- 50. University of TennesseeNet returns for virtually all major crops are positive under a properly constructed cap-and-trade program. However, if carbon emissions are regulated by EPA, net farm income is projected to fall below baseline projections. Nicholas Institute of Duke University The agricultural sector as a whole benefits from cap-and- trade policy, with net gains of about $1.2 billion to $18.8 billion depending on the price of carbon. Texas A&M UniversityFarm level results differ by farm type and location. For cash reserves, 27 farms had higher and 71 had lower ending cash reserves. For net worth, 63 farms had higher and 35 farms had lower real net worth as a result of cap-and-trade.
Production costs rise minimally until fertilizer allowances are phased out in 2025 1.2% rise in cost impacts for Corn and Soybean and a 1.9% rise for Wheat until 2025. GHG offsets mitigate the increased production costs and create additional revenue Net Revenue Increases for all three commodities studied – Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat – for: a) No-Till Adopters b) All Producers (Net Overall)
Source: Informa Economics (2009).
Net returns for virtually all major crops are positive under a properly constructed cap-and-trade program. $1.9 billion growth in annual returns over baseline projections from corn $600 million annually for soybeans Source: 25x25.org
We can make it go away!
In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that EPA has the authority and potential obligation to regulate greenhouse gases (GHGs) under the Clean Air Act.
April 2009 EPA issues endangerment finding, declares GHGs pose significant harm to human health and welfare September 2009 EPA issues final mandatory GHG reporting rule December 2009 EPA finalizes endangerment finding starting the rulemaking process for greenhouse gas regulation April 2010 EPA and NHTSA finalize rule to control GHG emissions and fuel efficiency for light-duty vehicles May 2010 EPA finalizes permitting for GHG emissions from large facilities EPA and NHTSA to begin work on additional GHG and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles
Framework for agreement known as the Copenhagen Accord On February 1, the UN posted countries that have signed up with emission reduction commitments 92 countries (40 developed and 52 developing) accounting for 83 percent of global emissions and 75 percent of global population Includes the United States as well as China, India and Brazil Source: Peterson Institute for International Economics (2010).
EPA regulates GHG emissions under the Clean Air Act Energy only bill moves through Congress this year with possibility for some climate amendments A revised cap-trade or other GHG bill emerges (power-plant only, cap-and- dividend) Kerry-Lieberman or similar comprehensive climate-energy legislation emerges/passes by 2013
Cap and Trade with Offsets Cap and Trade with No Ag Offsets Cap and Dividend Carbon Tax SupportersKerry Lieberman BoxerCantwell Collins Corker Ag Offsets?YesNo Mechanisms for Offsetting Costs to Consumers Allowances and Offsets AllowancesDividendNo Mechanisms for Offsetting Costs to Farmers Allowances and Offsets AllowancesAnnual Approps No
... the issue of cleaning up the air and energy independence should not die and you will never have energy independence without pricing carbon, Graham argues. Senator Lindsey Graham New York Times, Feb 27, 2010 We are more dependent on foreign oil today than after 9/11. That is political malpractice, and every member of Congress is responsible.
The future economy of America and the jobs of the future are going to be tied to cleaning up the air, and in the process of cleaning up the air this country becomes energy independent and our national security is greatly enhanced. -- Senator Lindsey Graham New York Times, Feb 27, 2010
Maybe the marketplace will forget….Can we make it go away?
Regional Initiatives: California (AB32 law – cap by 2012) Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Western Climate Initiative Midwestern GHG Reduction Accord
Recent court decisions have allowed suits against major GHG emitters to go forward: Connecticut v. AEP Kivalina v. ExxonMobil Bottomline: In the absence of federal action, companies have full liability for GHGs and courts are allowing cases suing for both $$ and injunctions to enforce control technology to move forward.
Corporate America is on board to pass climate policy that ensures a market approach. This paired with energy needs will drive climate policy alongside traditional environmental concerns. 33
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USDA analysis projecting high levels of afforestation on cropland used EPAs model and assumptions Legislative language analyzed reflected long-term desire by environmental groups to severely limit offsets by type and volume Projected scenarios are only as good as the assumptions made. Change the assumptions by changing the legislative language – not by boycotting the whole process Leaving the playing field ensures that others will decide the policy
The difference between a good deal for ag and a bad one lies in who writes the bill or regulation
Strong Offset Title Legal Offset Registry Protect Ags Baseline Ag Offset Commission
Clean Energy Partnerships Act (CEPA) Introduced November 2009 Sponsors: Senator Stabenow (MI); Senator Baucus (MT); Senator Klobuchar (MN); Senator Brown (OH); Senator Harkin (IA); Senator Casey, Jr. (PN); Senator Begich (AK); Senator Shaheen (NH)
Voluntary offsets program for agriculture and forestry USDA (not EPA) as the lead agency on all agriculture and forestry projects List of eligible ag and forestry offsets Flexible policies for sequestration using means like short-term contracts
Stackability of credits from other conservation or stewardship program payments Avoided conversion of conservation practices Generous crediting for holders of early action offsets Interim rules to fast-track offsets Carbon Conservation Program to incentivize carbon practices including early adopters or new offset types
Contains most of Stabenow/CEPA language on offsets Sunsets exemption for performance standards (indirect regulation) on offsets – like methane capture from manure – after 2020 Creates a more restricted international offsets program
Kerry-Lieberman Projections
... We are writing to request your assistance in ensuring that future assessments of an offset market accurately represent the policies being proposed, particularly for modeling of the energy and climate legislation recently proposed by Senators Kerry and Lieberman. Letter sent to EPA & USDA by: Ag Carbon Market Working Group American Farmland Trust International Biochar Initiative National Association of Wheat Growers National Association of Corn Growers National Farmers Union National Milk Producers Federation The Fertilizer Institute
Oh, come on, whats the worst that can happen.
According to USDA, climate variability could mean: An increase in extreme weather events, such as heavy downpours Less frequent but more intense precipitation Increased drought frequency and severity Changes in season length, timing and conditions Implications for agricultural production: Changes in crop yield Variations in plant tolerance Changes in the water requirements of crops Prevalence of crop disease, weeds, and pests Loss of effectiveness of herbicides and pesticides Shifts in areas where food is produced How to deal with risk?
Ag Carbon Market Working Group www.agcarbonmarkets.com
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Hamilton Super rugby franchise the Chiefs have announced that they have re-signed Tim Nanai-Williams and Taleni Seu until 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Utility backNanai-Williams, 27, has signed a one-year deal for 2018, while 23-year-old forward Seu has committed to the Chiefs for another two years through until 2019.
Cooper, who will succeed Dave Rennie as head coach of the Chiefs from 2018 said: "I'm really pleased to have Tim and Taleni locked in for next season. Tim brings a huge amount of experience which makes him a real asset on-field and also as a mentor for our younger players coming through. He's a versatile player who is able to cover most positions in the backline, plus he's calm under pressure and gives the team continuity going forward.
"Taleni is an explosive, exciting player with a lot of x-factor. He's a big man who can play a number of positions covering lock and loose-forward, and he's very quick. Being in just his second year of Super Rugby, I'm excited to see him fulfill his potential in the coming years."
Nanai-Williams said: "I'm really excited to sign with the Chiefs for 2018. This team has been a big part of my life over the past eight years, so I was very keen to stay on for another season and be involved in the next era of the Chiefs with Coops. For my young family, it's great to give them some stability for the next 12 months and to keep challenging myself in an outstanding environment."
Auckland-born Seu cited the Chiefs environment as a key reason in his decision to re-sign with the Club.
"I'm really happy to re-sign with the Chiefs for another two seasons. This Club gave me my first opportunity which is something I am very grateful for. I want to stay because I've enjoyed my time here so far – I really like the culture. It's challenging but also fun and I'm excited to keep growing as a person and a player here."
Tim Nanai-Williams made his Super Rugby debut against the Sharks in 2010 as Chief #180. The evasive Counties Manukau utility back has been a consistent performer in the Chiefs jersey, accruing 81 caps over seven seasons to date. Nanai-Williams spent 2015 in Japan, but rejoined the Chiefs for the 2017 season.
At 1.82m and 87kg, Nanai-Williams is equally adept at sevens as he is at the 15-a-side game. The Manurewa High School alumnus represented both New Zealand and Samoa in sevens and also played for the latter in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Chief #262 Taleni Seu is the second-youngest of 12 children to his Niuean Tongan mother and Niuean Samoan father. At 2.02m and 115kg, the lock/loose-forward is a foreboding presence on-field and a popular, humble giant off it. Seu is a talented basketballer, which has likely contributed to his exceptional skillset and footwork on the rugby field.
His impressive exploits for Auckland during his maiden Mitre 10 Cup season in 2015 earned him selection for the 2016 Chiefs squad, with Seu making his Super Rugby debut against the Crusaders in his team's campaign opener that same year. Taleni Seu has played 28 games for the Chiefs to date.

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Pro-democracy clashes escalated in Hong Kong Sunday, the police unleashed tear gas to clear thousands of protesters who laid siege to the city government for three days.
The Chinese government has condemned the demonstration. But against the protesters in a bid to appease the Communist Party of China, the Hong Kong authorities to the risk angering even city dwellers, according to experts.
Police efforts to contain the protesters clash triggered the protest area and others nearby. Having access to the area was blocked, thousands of supporters defied a police cordon and pushed their way to a six-lane freeway, so the traffic to a standstill. One of the entrances, the police sprayed pepper spray and raised their sticks to ward off the angry residents.
"At this stage, it looks like it should be shown to the fist," said Willy Wo-Lap Lam, the old commentator on Chinese politics who teaches at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, while visiting a sit-in protest site. "If the police can not handle this properly, the government leaders also appear ineffective."
Police curved box tear gas into the crowd on Sunday night, hours after protesters held at bay, according to The Associated Press. The smoke of tear gas sent searing peopole flee down the road.
The Hong Kong government has been struggling with how to defuse the protest sit-in began Friday evening and continued over the weekend, sometimes the swelling crowd of tens of thousands. The Chinese government, which exercises sovereignty over Hong Kong as a "special administrative region," he added, in response to the pressure publicly denounced the protests.
"The central government adamantly opposes the various unlawful acts took place in Hong Kong, damaging the rule of law and social order," said an unnamed spokesman for the Chinese government agency in charge of Hong Kong affairs, according to Xinhua, the state-owned news agency.
"We have full confidence and strong support for the SAR Government to deal with this in accordance with the law, maintaining social stability in Hong Kong, and safety of the lives and property of residents of Hong Kong," the spokesman said.
The Hong Kong police, clearing the protest area can be tricky in itself and potentially thousands of protesters determined the area was broken railings, concrete curbs and other obstacles, which can protect the protesters or create dangerous bottlenecks in the audience.


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Carol Hadfield presents a collection of paintings, photographs and musings on anything she considers to be "an art"
Buying Art / Contact
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Still Life
2 comments:
Hi Carol:
Your paintings are so dreamy!!!!
I have to learn:
how to respond to my blogs
how to put pictures on my blogs
and how to put links on my blog
Painting I can do - it's all the tech stuff that confuses me - even tho I built my own website!!!
With the Cadmium red medium and dark - they mix badly with other colors so that you get a bruised and muddied look. Cadmium Red Light, on the other hand is a bright clean color that adds brilliance to another color. I generally but the cheapest brands - Winsor/Newton. :) _ Kathy
- Monday, 14 July 2008 at 15:16:00 GMT+2
- Carol said...
Thanks Kathy
Obviously the local Zelcol Cadmium must be the light because it mixed beautifully!
Blogger is just so easy, you will be away in two twos! You reply to comments by leaving your own comment!Easy!
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- in Entrepreneurship by Chris Hughes
The Seventh Trait of Successful Entrepreneur's
7. Communication
Vital. Vital. Vital. We've got 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason. Listen twice as much as you talk. This allows us to learn about others and allows for us to learn about better ways that our product/service can help others. This also allows us to learn more, leading to more success for us!
All of the traits we have discussed in this post would be pretty redundant without the ability to get your message across to the relevant parties. If you cannot inspire, enthuse, motivate and excite people about your dreams then they will be that much harder to achieve. Excellent communication skills are critical in enabling you to interact well with people of varying personalities and values, many of whom will not necessarily share your passion or motivation. You will need to communicate yourself out of the many roadblocks that you will undoubtedly run into.
Being a more effective communicator takes time and can be learned. You can get a head start with this by taking a Dale Carnegie Course or joining Toastmasters.
Become an exceptional person, start conversations with people when you are out doing your daily chores. Interacting with people is fun and you never know, you might meet someone really cool or maybe an awesome girl/guy to date! I find that everywhere I go I am starting more and more conversations with people and I've been meeting awesome people! I've gotten some more dates (which was one of my New Year's Resolutions) and I'm meeting some really cool girls to hang out with, which is great. Attractive and interesting girls kick ass so if you are one, let me know and maybe we can grab some tea or lunch and enjoy each others company (just don't fall in love with me 😉 )
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$278,000 Per Job
05 Jul, 2011 by Lee Doren
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The Weekly Standard recently reported that the stimulus cost, on average, $278,000 per job saved or created. The joke that we'd be better off dropping the money from planes is starting to become reality. I made a video about it below.
101 Things All Young Adults Should Know
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Monday, September 15, 2008
A Dream Come True
8 comments:
- Flip-flop Mama said...
What a cute little "Soccer Girl" you have on your hands! Glad she's enjoying it!!
- September 15, 2008 at 8:01 PM
- The Kaylor Kastle said...
Looks like a good fit! Way to go Alexa.
- September 16, 2008 at 7:08 AM
- Andra said...
She looks like a little soccer star!!!
- September 16, 2008 at 2:01 PM
- Nikki said...
Way to go, Alexa!
And, could she be ANY cuter in her uniform!? I think not.
Glad she finally gets to play and is enjoying it...Lily has been asking quite faithfully when SHE will get to play soccer as well.
- September 20, 2008 at 8:27 PM
- Lisa said...
As a soccer mom x2, I was all smiles reading this post. So glad she is enjoying it!
- September 22, 2008 at 3:39 AM
- mommy24treasures said...
she is a beautiful soccer girl:) just beautiful.
- September 22, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- Lori said...
Her excitement about this great sport is just wonderful and I'm sure it will take her far! Way to go Alexa Grace....way to make your dream come true!!!
The pictures are just darling! :)
- October 5, 2008 at 7:44 AM
- Pixel Fairy Princess said...
LOL - I have a little one who got to play this season too! She has spent two years chasing dreams behind her older brother!
Ladybug hugs,
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Ohhhhh, how I LOVE my girls! Can't wait for some hugs.Carson has his Carhartts and is waiting to play in the snow with you. (Mitchell may watch from the window this year.)We will see you in a MONTH, Gina!
You crazy northern people, liking snow! LOL :). Although we had snow yesterday... in SW MO in November! It was crazy. It was obviously too warm (70 degrees the day before) to even stick, but brrrrrr! Bring back Summer :)
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UTHSC maintains a relationship with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) to enable high performance computing capacity within a highly secure network. This partnership allows UTHSC access to a computational platform capable of analyzing the research data sources of the future. From high volume, richly detailed continuous sensor data to deep 'omics data sets such as those produced in next generation sequencing and complex structural biology analyses. Effectively integrating and analyzing these data will offer powerful insights for the identification of new biomarkers or predictive signatures for patient intervention. All collaborations with ORNL include a compliance review to ensure IRB and security measures are taken when transferring data sets.
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text: The ringgit is likely to test the 2.80 level against the US dollar by year-end amid the uptick in the Asian bond yield and rising economic optimism. Affin Investment Bank head of retail research, Dr Nazri Khan, said the ringgit's advances were due to the inflow of 'hot money' following the improvement in the US economy and the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing strategy. "The ringgit may likely target the 3.00 level in near term with expectations of more foreigners investing in fixed income and government bonds. "On the technical front, the ringgit appears to be breaking out from a bullish technical pattern with rising stochastic oscillators suggesting the start of a new bullish trend towards 3.0300 in the near term, 3.0000 in the medium term and 2.8000 by year-end," he said. He said last Thursday, the local unit rose to almost 14-year high against the US dollar to 3.0520/0560 as concerns over Europe's debt crisis eased. "This helped to boost investor appetite for riskier emerging-market assets. "The last time the ringgit hit the 3.0750 level was in Oct 9, 1997," he said. Going forward, Nazri said, the ringgit was likely to stay firm, mainly due to stronger commodity prices, improving local corporate earnings, positive economic fundamentals driven by the Economic Transformation Programme and the inflow of 'hot money'. "The weak dollar policy and positive interest rate differential are also likely to work in the ringgit's favour," he said. Bank Negara Malaysia will meet on Jan 27, 2010 to set its policy rate after raising borrowing costs three times last year. Interest-rate increases were helping Asian currencies and these would continue for the next three months, he said. "We noted that carry trade play is likely to be stronger with European markets making one of the best rebounds last week. "The local economic recovery is also likely to outpace that of US, Europe, Japan and even the UK, which would see the ringgit strengthening against those currencies," he said. Nazri said rising inflation and talks of capital controls in Asia may be negative factors for the ringgit. "We, however, see them as negligible and remote factor to influence traders' sentiment," he said. Meanwhile, Malaysia Rating Corp Bhd expected an increase in the bond issuance in 2011 to finance the government's fiscal deficit and to refinance maturing debts. It expected the gross issuance to be between RM85.5 billion and RM87.5 billion. "The government is likely to tap the retail market, replicating the success of its past savings bond issuance and in light of its announcement that the bond market will be opened to retail investors," it said.


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On June 15th at 7:30pm, the Lark Theater will screen "Time to Choose", a feature documentary focused on global climate applauded by the New York Times for balancing "familiar predictions of planetary doom with a survey of innovations that hold out some hope for the future." There will be a post-screening Q&A with Jeff Horowitz, environmental activist, and the film's executive producer. The film's trailer is HERE.
From the Lark Theater website: Academy Award®-Winning documentary director Charles Ferguson (Inside Job, No End in Sight) turns his lens to address worldwide climate change challenges and solutions in his new film, Time To Choose.
June 15, 2016 at 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Lark Theater
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Larkspur, CA 94939
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Seebach v. CaDan is settled!
They pay $10,000. By May 1st, they implement signed, written, permission for all people on their list; no one gets ads via fax without giving permission. I drop the suit.
If they break the agreement, by sending ads via fax without permission after May 1st, we are back in court and having lots of fun. So, that means that anyone, especially anyone in the Twin Cities area, who gets junk faxes should keep an eye out for CaDan corporation faxes. Furthermore, we know now that their insurance company is willing to talk about settling cases like this; that means that, if you have CaDan faxes, they are worth money, and that pursuing action will increase the chances that CaDan will actually stay stopped.
The key here is getting the word out. Everyone needs to know that junk faxing is against the law; if you send junk faxes, you pay the money and you have to stop.


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My best friend Adrienne is having her baby...right now! She is in the OR right now having a c-section. I've said about a hundred prayers within the last hour, so I thought I'd spend my nervous energy blogging. What better way to spend this time than by telling Baby Charleigh what a great mom she has :)
Dear Baby Charleigh,
It's me, your favorite adopted Aunt Brocolli here.
First of all...I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! WELCOME TO THE WORLD!
Second, you have the best mommy a little girl could have. I've known your mommy for a long time now, and she is the coolest girl around. She will teach you so many things about the world. Did you know she was a naturalist? (That's doesn't mean she was a nudist or didn't shave her legs, it means she knows a lot about nature!) She also is awesome at every sport you can be awesome at. She's really smart, too (good at math smart)! She also loves to have fun (I'll tell you more about this part when you're a little bit older, just trust me on this one for now). But most importantly, your mommy loves Jesus with all her heart, and I know that she is going to teach you all about Him.
I'm so happy that you're here now. I can't wait to meet you and spoil you rotten, because Aunt Brocolli has two little boys, and they aren't nearly as fun to dress as I'm sure you will be.
Love you so much,
Aunt Brocolli
Update: Baby Charleigh Elizabeth Huisman was born at 1:33pm weighing 9lbs. 5oz. and measuring 21 inches!


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The 4th annual Leight-Aadland Tea Party that is… (My Ayn Rand phase, though enthusiastic, lasted only long enough for me to recognize institutional inequities and the fallacy of the 100% rational actor, right around the time I turned 20… but I digress).
This bunch has spent time almost every day playing dress up, harvesting my garden, snuggling the latest bunny batch, climbing trees, and dashing through sprinklers. More than a few water balloons have been lobbed. Uncountable boxes of Popsicles have been consumed. It's quite a sight to see them race around Wedgewood Court, a bicycle brigade always interrupted by a few loaded strollers, and a push toy or two.
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As I'm sitting here writing this blog post, I realize the day has completely flown by. It seems just a few hours ago it was 5:15 am and Aless, our human rooster, was letting us know it was time to get up. Precisely 14 hours has passed since then, and I'm trying to remember where it all went. I suppose 80 percent of every minute is attributed to taking care of Aless – any infant/baby/toddler for that matter – which is a huge chunk of time. In fact, there are 840 minutes in 14 hours. Less approximately two hours of nap time (it was not a sleepy day) Aless time accounted for 576 of those 840 minutes. WHOA! Read more
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It's Spring. The reason you're holding on to things may be the emotional baggage attached to them. Out with the old.
As you switch wardrobes and lifestyle it's a great time to look at your old stuff. Ask yourself why you've held on to it for so long. Look at all those things that have sentimental value. Consider the sentiment attached. If you have a negative charge associated with anything, explore the emotion. Are you are keeping things to remind you that you still have some work to do?
While cleaning out a drawer full of things I never use I came across a couple of items that had been given to me. One of them reminded me of an old friend. We've lost touch, but, I hope he is having a wonderful life.
The next item was more complicated. It was a gift that was made for me by someone who broke my heart. When I found it I got a lump in my throat. The relationship had been over for many years but I had never fully let go.
I held it and connected to everything that it represented to me. I declared my intention to move through my pain. Then I threw it into a public bin. It was difficult. I felt like I was letting go of all the good memories from an important time in my life. Doing it started a challenging process of remembering, then healing, then completion. What are you hanging on to that holds you in your old emotional patterns? Perhaps it is time to let it go.
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✰My favorite animals are cats, alpacas and bats.
✰ I love to travel, I'm going to London soon and hopefully I get the chance to go to Venice or Prague for a few days this year.
✰ I can't remember my own natural hair color.
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✰ I'm studying in Amsterdam. I love that city!
✰ Someday I'm going to visit a cat cafe.
✰ I can't live without music.
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✰ I love to read.
✰ Half of my collection lolita clothing is offbrand/indie brand/ handmade.
✰ I'm listening to 30 seconds to mars right now.
Of course I still wear lolita, haha. My normal style looks like I haven't thought about dressing decently, it's like I picked some clothes and just wear them. It does look a little bit messy sometimes. The funny part of this is, that I think about all of my outfits, even when I haven't got much time for it. My lolita style is completely different. Every coord has to look elegant, with a touch of cuteness. When I wear lolita I want to look like the perfect porcelain doll.
3) Describe your dream dress.If it has to be an existing dress, it would be Cherry Berry Bunny from Angelic Pretty or the Cathedral from Moitie.
If not, I would like to have a black porcelain doll-like dress with a bustle skirt. The dress must be inspired on the Victorian era. And vampire influences for so far it's possible. (maybe some bats and things like that)
I don't have one…
5) If you could organize a Lolita meet what would you do?A Fairy tale meet, dress up like your favorite fairy tale character.
6) Have you ever tried eating pet food?No I haven't… Maybe when I was young?
7) If for one day you could be anyone famous, who would you be and why?Uhmm… I dunno…
8) What's your favorite Disney movie?The little mermaid or Snow white.
9) Your in a theme park, which ride do you go on first?A roller coaster, of course!
10) Do you like aquariums?Yes, I love aquariums! ♥ Especially aquariums with jellyfish.
11) How many petticoats do you normally wear whilst wearing Lolita?Normally just one, I have a petticoat from Classical Puppets and those are awesome!
1. What's your favorite band/singer?
2. What's your dream dress? Describe. ^^
3. What do you want the most at the moment? (material or immaterial)
4. Which countries do you want to visit?
5. Do you have pets? Yes? Please tell me more about them!
6. Do you collect something?
7. What does lolita fashion mean to you?
For non-lolitas, what do you think of lolita fashion?
8. If you were a flower, which flower would you be?
9. Pepsi or Coca Cola?
11. What's you favorite city?
11. What's your favorite book?
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Since the early 1950s, SUNI has been supporting and resourcing SU groups in schools, with around 1,000 teachers and other leaders involved in running over 250 voluntary groups meeting at lunchtime or after school in communities that are Bible-based, discipleship-oriented and mission focused. The commitment, faith and dedication of pupils and teachers in these Primary, Post-Primary and Special School communities is a real inspiration. Their stories are too numerous to recount, but we thank God for the incredible impact they have on the lives of so many.
Since the early 2000s, God has grown our opportunities in schools even further, particularly through development of the E3 Schools' Projects locally. Backed up by local support teams, our E3 Workers throughout the country not only engage with and equip schools themselves through assemblies, RE lessons and supporting SU groups, but also work alongside churches in seeking to empower them to think more deeply about how they can support, serve and speak into their local school communities.
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Our ability to provide a voice for our members in the meetings that count is essential.
Representation on key projects such as Auckland Council strategic policies, Local Board plans, transport, and local economic development.
Our members' feedback is essential for stakeholders, to ensure they are delivering policy and infrastructure that reflects the needs of local business and supports economic development.
Seek the adoption of an updated Warkworth Structure Plan, outlining a vision for the growth of Warkworth in the years to come and ensuring full community consultation in the process.
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Norman Vickar was born on February 21, 1917 in Brooksby, Saskatchewan to Samuel and Gertrude (Gelmon)Vickar. He served as Mayor of Melfort from 1971 to 1975, when he was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature as a New Democratic Party (NDP) Member for the Melfort constituency. Vickar served in the Allan Blakeney Government as Minister of Industry and Commerce (November 9, 1976-May 8, 1982). He was also Minister in charge of the Saskatchewan Research Council and the Saskatchewan Trading Corporation; Agent General and chairman of the Saskatchewan Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO). After his defeat in the 1982 provincial general election, Vickar moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he currently (2010) resides.
Vickar Place and the Norman Vickar Building in Melfort are named in his honour.
Vickar married Florence Ivy on April 20, 1947. They have three children: Larry; Reva and Faye.
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I've nothing against dinosaurs, plush or whatever. I just have no need for them on my windowsills, but every day around eight in the morning they are placed on the windowsills to be removed only when it's time to run around the house with them in your mouth. Well if you are the four-footed one that is. I have no more need for carrying dinosaurs in my mouth than I do to have them on my windowsills!


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The company began operations in September, 2010 and we were money stream optimistic by January and the business is already self-sustaining. Operations are going very properly and now we have access to over $1 million in credit card loans from 4 major US Banks so we have a ton of room to develop. Adore it! I've obtained lots of old wooden across the facet of the house that I will examine and reuse. Thanks for the artistic concepts! Fashionable tv house renovation programs may make it look easy, however lifecycle outcomes from these renovations are sometimes poor.
Will renting out foreclosed properties be the result of banked owned properties left for being unable to sell them? I feel you will notice much more REO leases. Market situations that may inspire DIY home improvement embody (1) the economic advantages of DIY, (2) a perceived lack of goods and service high quality, and (three) the restricted availability of desired items and services. As a homeowner trying to sell, making the correct residence improvements may in some instances help the sale of a home.
As well as, Mark is able to work properly with a variety of folks and may simply combine any sub contractor into any residence transform he heads up. On the again wall are closets that run the width of the home, and the sump pump in the suitable-most closet. The chairs are on this aspect to verify we are able to nonetheless entry the space. We also bought a white ceramic deer head as a Christmas white elephant reward, so we determined to hold it above the TELEVISION. Gotta preserve it elegant. A categorised site dedicated to vintage travel trailers. One warning; lots of the listings are already bought.
And it's with these two glass items that I saw the potential for a 'quick fix' non permanent shelving that (till I find a better use for them) would help to provide some helpful shelving space for storing a whole lot of the salvaged wood saved in my residence workshop. And here's another shot from the other aspect of the yard. One final option is that we might put the shed on the complete other side of the yard, to the left of the place this photo is taken. Sustainable Vitality Authority Victoria (SEAV). 2006. Power sensible housing guide, Ch. 8, Air movement.
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Altering your bathroom to a contemporary toilet type is a good option since a bathroom is among the elements of the house that not so usually modified. Totally different from other room that may be rearranged or remodeled simply, the bathroom must have full renovation with a view to give it a distinct look. That's the reason finding rest room rework concepts for your previous lavatory have to be achieved thoughtfully and detailed so that you get the most effective end result.
Sure, I believe the financial system will come back. There needs to be some changes to encourage new entrepreneurs to spend money on companies. Laws and cost kills out the American Dream to Personal Your Personal Enterprise or to turn into successful by your individual means. Denim Cloth slipcovers for the Captains chairs seems a finances-friendly, durable & washable selection for upgrading the dingy seats. And, I believe Elvis would approve.
A popular trend is to splurge on granite counter tops. As a result of the lavatory counter is so small, the funding is usually pretty low in comparison with what you'd spend on kitchen counters, for example. Oh, how I loved reading this hub. I have wanted to do something with my bed room for a very long time now. And what a difference your lovely colours of paint and good bedspread made in your room. Thanks for sharing! Voted UP.
Another bathroom option in disabled loos is a bathroom riser. It is a easy seat that fits over the present rest room seat, making it a number of inches taller. Bathroom risers are inexpensive and easy to install. Her towel hooks are on this wall. I'm keeping all the things very neutral in her bathroom as a result of the wallpaper is so brilliant. White towels as a result of I like to bleach when I wash them. It just goes to indicate that regardless of the size of your bathroom you'll be able to all the time do one thing with it. Thanks!
As for the fundamental materials comparable to glue, nails, screws, sandpaper (that you must scuff sand all surfaces before you apply adhesives), and so on, just go to your local hardware or house enchancment retailer. Costello and Aton redid their rest room for lower than $three,500, though the project involved some DIY work, including doing their own demolition.
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The average construction web site releases 35-forty five tons of sediment a year into our waterways. Studies present that 19% of the phosphorus in our lakes-an essential nutrient that causes the expansion of poisonous algae-comes from development web site erosion. Quite a few studies and teams, including Yahara CLEAN , have known as for tighter enforcement of development websites.
You'll need to lightly sand down the entire floor with eighty or a hundred grit sandpaper with an orbital sander or a pole sander to achieve a floor that the sealer can readily bond to. The aim is to scuff up the floor and make it look a bit dull however to not totally remove the previous coating. Put down a light coat of the sealer and sprinkle down matching decorative chips to cover the light or stained areas. When it is set, evenly sand or scrape the chips and put down a ultimate coat of the sealer.
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With many launches of high ceiling industrial premises such as these in Wcega, Enterprise One, North Star, and so on lately; we obtained numerous enquiries for erection of mezzanine flooring to accommodate a 2 tier workplace + storage amenities. Many a time, many consumers are in for a impolite shock after they realise their planning have gone improper with this initial plan (to have the mezzanine). Here, we shed some lights on what ought to be look for when planning for such becoming out.
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So you'd wish to learn what a concrete stained flooring actually is and what it takes to install one your self. Do It Your self Concrete Stain flooring are comparatively simple to install and are an allergen free, sturdy and low upkeep flooring answer that is rapidly gaining popularity. The reason is that they are often put in for less than a $0.sixty five if you do them your self and if properly maintained can final for a lifetime. There are numerous floors across the USA that had been installed a number of decades in the past and still look nice today. Sounds Great doesn't it properly let's take a better look.
Glen Valley agreed to make enhancements to the home of James S. Whang in Potomac, Maryland. This was no small undertaking. Residing space of the Whang dwelling was 17,000 sq. ft before work began. Reworking would almost double the size of this house. An outdated horseshoe, bits of rusted barbed wire and slats from a discarded pallet offers a country style to the basic birdhouse design. A little leftover paints and stains along with a few re-purposed bits and a bit of creativity adds whimsy and curiosity, creating a singular rustic cottage birdhouse.
You will uncover all kinds of loo sinks, along with scores of various cupboards or vanities. You'll discover one to go with any décor, whether or not it's conventional, classic, retro, or ultra modern. Under are some examples of the preferred kinds of bathroom sinks and vanities to provide you some bathroom remodeling ideas to get you started! H&H's constructing efficiency marketing consultant Skylar Swinford details the inexperienced roof system put in at the Hillside House house addition in Portland, OR.
The targets of Transforming are straight-ahead and the benefits are tangible. The use of environmentally protected products is one of the most important objectives in any inexperienced project, however this is especially true in a residential remodeling challenge. If you're selective together with your decisions (perhaps purchase supplies at a reuse heart and maybe even tackle the elements of the undertaking you are able to do your self ), hopefully you'll find that good stability between the right area you've been dreaming of and saving as a lot as doable for the subsequent challenge. What a superb thought! I feel it is better to reclaim real wooden than to buy new furniture made with that terrible particulate stuff.
Greetings Lisas-thoughts101. My pals on HubPages are just as fantastic. I am still amazed each morning how fantastic the room seems. Undecided if you should sell instead of transform? We can help you with that decision and the prices involved. This can be a nice article displaying how recycled wood can be used in so some ways. Love the pallet chair and barn wood nightstand. Sweet!
The Secret To A Nice Kitchen Remodel
Information base for transforming your kitchen, or constructing a brand new one, utilizing affordable, fashionable, frameless kitchen cupboards from IKEA or from different great sources. Suggestions and ideas on the best way to do it. Information on other affordable kitchen reworking resources.
That is my take….smaller areas can deal with the polished marble and will even lend to the look you are after (particularly for those who love the slab). Our little powder bathtub is sort of a jewel field. HOWEVER a gigantic kitchen island probably wants the honed marble to not really feel chilly and too shiny. In Florida our home is small, and the polished marble works GREAT. We even have our zinc desk to stability the marble. AND we did hexagon tiles in Carrara marble for the backsplash which brought it back down.
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I'm not opposed to the centenary celebration of the ANC. But if the ANC was a progressive motion, they would have organized a celebration in a manner that features the individuals and supports us to construct our power. They might have, for example, requested people to fulfill everywhere in the country, talk about how far we now have come and the way far we still must go and draw up calls for for a brand new freedom charter for the brand new period.
Now, over per week after the initial assault, the militia still holds Kennedy Road in the grip of terror. Over a thousand residents remain displaced and AbM's leadership remains to be in hiding. The police have made no progress on the costs laid against the attackers. The eight KRDC members arrested for murder may have their bail listening to this Thursday, October 8. AbM reports that their members will spend this week mobilizing assist for the liberation of their falsely accused comrades. Returning youngsters to highschool, rebuilding destroyed homes and aiding all these pressured to flee can even be priorities.
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Decor Living Room Concepts , you must likewise pay down or be worthwhile some other money owed that you just just have (including credit cards) on the most effective of what you can do; every payment you are making on time presents a greater case to lenders to give you the most affordable redesigning mortgage you can.
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I simply bought a rejection from a spot that I interviewed three occasions. They instructed me that I certified for the duties but felt no personal connection. This crushed me since they expressed that they needed to have me to be part of the group after the second interview but simply needed to have me are available and explain the obligation for the final time.
As an individual who has had two broken pipe incidents in my own home, I used to be glad I had the insurance coverage, as a result of I couldn't have paid for it, being stretched extremely skinny trying to maintain this Southern California way of life as it's. You will have a wonderful unfold there in SWOK. I envy you. forty seven,000 in your giant piece of God's green earth would not pay for a front walkway hereabouts. Nice hub, and I pronounce you mathematical genius.
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It is essential for contractors and householders to understand the minimum code requirements fora basement end undertaking, in addition to acquiring required permits and inspections.
Flooring remedies that work nicely upstairs is usually a catastrophe within the basement, especially if wood sleepers" or underlayment is used. Instead of risking mildew and moisture damage with above-grade" materials, choose our ThermalDry® flooring system. Made out of high-power PVC plastic (identical to plumbing pipe), ThermalDry® flooring tiles will not attract mould and can't be damaged by moisture.
Conversely, during winter, even sealed windows enable warmth to flee. After all, they don't seem to be insulated as are walls and the roof of a house. Consider drapes or blinds as a blanket that traps heat air inside. Shut them earlier than leaving for the day. If you're at residence, contemplate covering the windows of rooms not in use, corresponding to bedrooms.
There are some things we now have deliberate for the basement area. At first is a bed room/lavatory combination. This is initially designed for Abby (soon to be twelve) to have a larger house than her currently pretty small bed room. But it's going to even be designed for the opportunity of a number of of our getting older dad and mom to maneuver in with us. Consequently it will must be designed in an accessible method, together with wider doorways and a stroll-in shower (no tub). We would additionally prefer it to have a walk-in closet for Abby and/or the parents. It needs to be large sufficient to suit a queen bed, a desk, and probably a few dressers.
Wall ending programs are rapidly gaining in recognition. These systems characteristic fiberglass panels and pieces of trim that match into PVC framing. Panels coated in cloth provide a pretty finished appearance to the basement with out the work of drywall taping and painting. Advantages embrace durability, moisture- and fire-resistance and the power to remove panels for entry to water pipes and electrical wiring.
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Draperies for large home windows may be daunting. Not just in price but also in perform. Take for example the french doorways which happen to be one among my favorite interior and exterior design parts and but window coverings that are functional may sometimes battle with both your design preferences and practical wants for that doorway.
Even if you're not planning on selling your property, curb attraction is essential. For you, that may mean pressure-washing the driveway (rent one for about $a hundred per day), repairing broken stairs, or updating your mailbox (anywhere from $50 to $200, depending on type). Generally upgrading curb attraction is just a matter of spending time within the yard and getting your arms soiled by edging the garden, trimming hedges, or pulling weeds. To keep costs down, plant perennials that preserve their greenery all yr long and make investments time in maintaining your garden tools so you don't have to purchase new ones.
The peak of the bathroom can make a big distinction in how secure and comfortable your toilet can be. By having a toilet that sits greater off the bottom, you'll put less pressure in your legs, knees, and back. You may achieve proper rest room height by replacing your rest room altogether, or by investing in a less expensive seat extender. These extenders connect to the highest of your bathroom and might increase the seat peak by 4-6 inches. Installing grab bars by the toilet is another easy manner that can assist you safely stand and sit.
A contemporary courtyard will probably be fairly minimal in design, which can create a sense of openness, area and lightweight which may be very stress-free for sitting in. At the identical time an amazing minimal design may even be easier to clean as their will probably be fewer items to get behind and to scrub beneath. This implies that you can maintain it simply and maintain it wanting as fresh and slick because it did when you obtained it put in.
Stunning hub! I love a black and white lavatory – so clear, so elegant, so modern. For those who're not feeling it, then adding a pop of shade is as simple as altering the towels. Personally I like wood and stone in my bathroom too. That doesn't imply it may possibly't be black and white though. Attractive hub and rather well written, too.
Making Extra Space Work For You And Your Household
Banquettes aren't just for restaurants. Have you ever been contemplating a sales space, breakfast nook or banquette in your kitchen? Listed below are nine ideas – in all kinds of kinds – to steal from our archives.
Make sure that all surfaces to be painted are clear, smooth and free from any major flaws and imperfections. Cracks and holes in walls are easily crammed in with a little bit of poly filler, and wood filler can be utilized on picket surfaces or window frames which have dents or bits gouged out from wear and tear. Bear in mind, with all decoration jobs, the preparation beforehand is of utmost importance as a way to achieve the best and most long lasting results.
So much in the kitchen was not wanting excellent, and really a number of the kitchen was falling aside. Whereas vigorously attempting to wash the glass on the oven door someday, to my nice surprise, the glass broke. Through the years, the space between the oven door and the glass had gotten so stained probably no amount of cleaning attempts would have helped.
Select a straightforward-to-assemble island that matches the type and house of your kitchen, and watch how fast it turns into the new middle of your property. This was an inspirational group of country kitchen themes, with numerous concepts for anybody desirous to heat up their kitchen, or maybe for those more ambitious folks, to provide it a complete makeover. The ensuing layout of recycled kitchen cupboards uses a mix of overhead and base cupboards to create separate garage storage items and work stations.
Lovely! It actually exhibits that you don't have to have an enormous space to have a great kitchen. Inspiring me to re-do mine! Simply want it might be just like the reveals on HGTV, the place someone comes and does it all for you inside a week! Making garden butterfly houses is a straightforward weekend DIY scrap wooden venture that requires just a few items of salvaged wooden and a few frequent hand instruments. Butterfly houses are great projects for making from reclaimed lumber or scrap wood, then painted in bright colors. Ours is a roll-high version; although we do not eat that much bread, it does keep well within the bread field.
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Today with the housing market within the dumps and the present state of financial affairs ravaging the U.S. financial system, people are on the lookout for worth-added materials and initiatives to increase their dwelling values for one or two reasons. They either wish to make it higher than their neighbors so they can sell it as homes on the market right now are a dime a dozen or the newest housing market woes have actually hit their house values hard. Either manner, doing a little bit maintenance and replacing the siding on your current residence could add a approach for you to conquer each of those scenario's.
Moreover, the versatility of this basement ending system allows for you to do nearly something you want together with your basement. Add an additional bedroom and living house, or mount a TV on our stud-less basement partitions and design an entertainment room! To add belowground windows you will need to dig a window nicely. The retaining wall for the well could also be manufactured from masonry, limestone blocks, or treated panorama timbers, as in this window nicely. The terraced timbers serve as pot garden perches as well as steps for an emergency exit.
I chose to run a wall from one facet of the basement to the other with an entrance door. Now what I did was measure the gap of the longer term wall and start writing your lumber list. Our daughter bought a new home and within the storage of the house was this cabinet. She was going to throw it away, however I took it and we hung it above our kitchen counter. Now we have an previous farmhouse that we are in the course of remodeling and have been for 3 years. We shall be reworking ten years from now.
Suspended ceilings work effectively in basements that includes adequate head room. These ceilings contain a dangling grid into which tiles are positioned to form the ceiling's floor. The chief advantage of a suspended ceiling is the access it affords to plumbing, wiring and ducts. Thanks jpcmc! It is numerous fun to DIY – I am waiting for higher weather to improve the yard 😀 – fixing up present area to begin.
You may have been doing what we did in 2004. Except that we first needed to dig out 60 tons of dirt before building our Rose Suite. Complete quarters for our friends and we too are utilizing it in-between. It sleeps very effectively and we adore it. Hard work pays off and no person else would do it the same means as you can do it your self. In older DC metropolitan space homes, the place space is at a premium, turning underutilized basements into livable area is a great way to add perform.


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People, wake up and smell the roses! If you're looking for a land of opportunity, a beautiful, green, lush city close to a beach and filled with culture, this is the place for you. Not to mention the fact that I live here…that should be enough to send you running to Houston!


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Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest analysis and perspective on the world's critical hot spots, U.S. and global security and issues involved in violent conflict, based on the Institute's work on the ground and with key individuals, governments and organizations. They give interviews and background briefings to journalists and write for news outlets around the world.
TAPI Gas Pipeline: Work On Afghanistan Section Launched - Indian Defense News
On February 23, 2018, Turkmenistan announced the commencement of construction work on the Afghan section of an $8 billion natural gas pipeline that will link the energy-rich Central Asian nation to Pakistan and India. The work on the Turkmenistan section of the project has been completed.
Despite Risks, Trump Administration Moves Forward With Afghanistan Mining Plan - Foreign Policy
What mining does occur in Afghanistan is mostly carried out on a small to medium scale, according to William Byrd, an economist at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Much of this mining is illicit and robs the Afghan government of critical revenue. "It tends to empower power brokers, politically connected people, and in some places insurgents," Byrd, the former country manager for Afghanistan at the World Bank, told FP.
The victor, the spoils? Trump eyes Afghanistan's elusive mineral riches - Reuters
For the rest, resources have been prey to what William Byrd, a development economist with the United States Institute of Peace, has dubbed "industrial-scale looting".
Major Afghan cement contract cancelled in investment setback - Reuters
"Obviously it's something Afghanistan should be doing. It's crazy to be importing cement over long distances," said William Byrd, a development economist with the United States Institute of Peace in Washington.
Afghanistan's surprisingly predictable economic crash - IRINnews.org
Afghanistan's economic collapse was sudden, surprising, and entirely predictable.
Afghanistan govt revenue rises 22 pct in 2015, U.S. report says - Reuters
Afghanistan's budget revenue increased almost 22 percent in 2015, a report by the United States Institute for Peace said, an encouraging turnaround for a cash-strapped government that remains heavily reliant on foreign aid.
Top Picks: Subversive charities, the home of Zika, and Yemen explained - IRINnews.org
What Can Be Done to Revive Afghanistan's Economy? That's the title of William Byrd's report published this week by the United States Institute of Peace. The answers are predictably complex, but the first and most important step is simple: the government must end its perpetual dysfunction and unify in the face of a "national crisis". That's a tall order in any country, and even more challenging in factionalised Afghanistan. But Byrd argues that it's essential for the politicians to start worki...
Will Turkmenistan's TAPI Dream Ever Become A Reality? - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
To understand how difficult it would be to construct the 1,814-kilometer TAPI pipeline to eventually carry some 33 billion cubic meters of gas from southern Turkmenistan all the way to Fazilka, India, RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, known locally as Azatlyk, assembled a Majlis, a panel discussion, to review the situation for TAPI as construction begins in Turkmenistan.
Afghan Jobs Program Aims to Stem Exodus of Young - New York Times
William Byrd, an economist at the United States Institute of Peace who has written extensively about Afghanistan, said that without political improvements, such economic programs usually had little effect in creating broader economic confidence.
Afghanistan Earthquake 2015 Recovery A Test Of Politics? Amid Economic Woes ... - International Business Times
"It may be perceived as a test of the government, but we know in this part of the world it's very hard for any government to do that much," said William Byrd, a senior expert on Afghanistan for the United States Institute for Peace in Washington, who ...


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January 8th, 2018 9:07pm
" as of right now reviews of the data indicate Falcon 9 performed nominally."
What does nominally mean in that context?
The only thing it can mean is that the rocket worked right, and the fault was in the satellite itself.
Perhaps a steering jet got out of control and pushed it into the atmosphere. Or maybe those pesky Amish got to it.
Given the nature of the mission, there's no way to know if this is remotely true.
Anyone (nation) with space-tracking radar would know. But would they say anything? Probably not.
January 9th, 2018 6:52am
Interesting observations and analysis:
Nominally, in an engineering context only, means everything was fine and went according to plan.
It's odd that engineering uses that term that way since it means something different in every other context.
Just because the government says they lost their secret spy satellite doesn't mean they really did.