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How Does The Price Of Oil Affect The UK Economy?
As a leading industrialised nation, the UK has always had a strong dependence on the use of oil. However, oil has been an especially important factor in the strength of the UK economy since the 1960s, when the country began to develop strategic reserves found off its shores in the North Sea.
From Dependence To Large Scale Producer
Britain's oil industry has its early origins in the development of shale oil in Scotland in the mid-19th century. In the early 1900s, a team sent to Persia by British venture capitalist William D'Arcy was successful in finding oil in the Masjed Soleiman region of what is now modern Iran. That set the stage for the creation of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which later became the UK's premier oil company British Petroleum, or BP.1)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.ukoog.org.uk/knowledge-base/history/what-is-the-history-of-the-onshore-oil-and-gas-industry-in-the-uk
The national efforts for WWI and WWII required greater development of local resources, and the country introduced legislation to promote exploration under the ownership of the British crown. The first onshore oil in England was discovered in 1919 at Hardstoft in Derbyshire, and other discoveries around the country followed from there.2)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.ukoog.org.uk/knowledge-base/history/what-is-the-history-of-the-onshore-oil-and-gas-industry-in-the-uk
Until the 1960s, Britain produced only about 3,000 barrels per day, and most of its oil was imported. However, following the discovery of large oil and gas deposits in the Netherlands' offshore Groningen province in 1959, exploration began in the southern region of the North Sea near Britain.3)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.ukoog.org.uk/knowledge-base/history/what-is-the-history-of-the-onshore-oil-and-gas-industry-in-the-uk
After the passage of the UK Continental Shelf Act in 1964, the UK began development of its offshore oil reserves. Oil production in the North Sea topped 1 million barrels per day by 1978. Seven years later, the UK became a net exporter of oil, with the surplus reaching the equivalent of 2.7% of GDP.4)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.ukoog.org.uk/knowledge-base/history/what-is-the-history-of-the-onshore-oil-and-gas-industry-in-the-uk
A Key Sector
The UK has approximately 380 oil- and gas-producing fields.5)Retrieved 29 December 2015 http://oilandgasuk.co.uk/knowledgecentre/operations.cfm More than 90% of the UK's production occurs at its offshore fields. As of 2015, domestic oil production currently meets about 50% of the UK's demand, and oil and gas supply more than 70% of its total primary energy needs. According to the UK's Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC), that should remain the same through at least 2030.6)Retrieved 30 November 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441082/UK_Oil_Reserves_and_EUR_2015.pdf
Oil production reached a high of around 2.7 million barrels annually in 1999, but it has fallen and leveled off since. UK production is currently at about 1.1 million barrels per day, or around 400 million barrels annually. Revenues from oil production were £4.7 billion in 2014, falling from £12.4 billion in 2009 due to lower prices and output.7)Retrieved 30 November 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441082/UK_Oil_Reserves_and_EUR_2015.pdf
Britain's oil industry has directly and indirectly employed up to 500,000 people around the country. However, the recent declines in oil prices caused the sector to currently employ around 375,000 people, according to the Oil & Gas UK trade association. That is approximately 0.6% of the country's population of about 64 million people.8)Retrieved 30 November 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441082/UK_Oil_Reserves_and_EUR_2015.pdf
According to the government, the UK has proven and probable reserves of about 5.4 billion barrels along with possible additional reserves of 2.5 billion barrels.9)Retrieved 30 November 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/441082/UK_Oil_Reserves_and_EUR_2015.pdf
Windfall And Slump: The Price Of Oil
Oil reached more than US$115 per barrel in 2014, but it has since slumped to lower than US$50. There are varying opinions about why the price of oil has fallen dramatically. Some analysts attributed the drop to a glut of oil, prompted in part by new supplies brought about by shale oil production, particularly in the U.S. Others have attributed the movement of oil prices to the strengthening of the USD amid a movement by the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.10)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.ibtimes.com/how-federal-reserves-rate-hike-decision-could-affect-us-oil-prices-2102002
The UK's oil is expensive to develop. because of its large offshore component. With the price of oil in decline in 2015, many of the oil producing assets in the region have begun to be de-commissioned.
As mentioned earlier, staff employed in the industry has fallen from 440,000 in January 2014 to current numbers around 375,000, primarily as a result of the crash in global oil prices. Even so, Britain's offshore oil and gas industry has seen a rise in production of 3% in 2015. Industry officials, however, have warned more jobs could be lost and further funding cuts may be expected before the slump in the industry is over. As a result, they have called for tax cuts to help cut costs while promoting new investment and profits.11)Retrieved 30 November 2015 https://www.rt.com/uk/314851-british-oil-gas-jobs/
As a large producer and employer in the economy, the oil sector has also traditionally contributed a large amount to the country's tax revenues. Revenues from the UK's Corporation and Petroleum Revenue taxes were negative by 39 million in the first six months of 2015, however, because of the oil price slump.12)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://oilandgasuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Oil-Gas-UK-Economic-Report-2015-low-res.pdf
Impact On The Current Account
One major influence of the oil sector on the economy, and the value of the pound, has been its impact on the country's current account balance. The UK is the largest producer of oil and gas products in Europe, and the oil sector has in recent years contributed up to £50 billion annually to the country's balance of payments by reducing energy imports.
Since 2005, the UK has been a net importer of oil products and its current account deficit has been widening in recent years as a result. In 2014, it reached 5.9% of GDP, up from 3.5% of GDP in 2012.13)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2015/jun/30/uk-current-account-deficit-the-forgotten-deficit In the last decade, the UK was able to cover its current account deficit more thoroughly with incoming investment, but that trend has waned. Since the financial crisis of 2009, the country's deficit in investment has outpaced the deficit in goods and services.14)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2015/jun/30/uk-current-account-deficit-the-forgotten-deficit
A Resilient Economy?
At the outset, the decline in the price of oil since 2014 would appear to have a negative impact on the UK's economy, given that the country is a large oil producer. As oil has contributed to the country's balance of payments, lower prices and lagging oil production could induce a weakening of the pound.
However, the country remains a net importer of oil products, and some recent studies have indicated that the local economy could actually benefit from declining oil prices through at least 2020 as this may spur greater investment in sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and services.15)Retrieved 29 December 2015 https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/insights/uk-economic-outlook/ukeo-mar2015-the-impact-of-lower-oil-prices-on-the-uk-economy.html Meanwhile, factors beyond the oil industry have been more pronounced in determining the trajectory of the pound. Large stimulus packages in Europe, low European interest rates, and ongoing debt and budget crises in Europe in recent years have been seen stimulating a move by investors toward the GBP.
Even with some decommissioning of oil production facilities in the UK due to the low price of oil, local analysts have expressed some optimism about oil's contribution to the UK's economy ahead. Oil prices are expected to rebound in the coming years from their lows in 2015.16)Retrieved 30 November 2015 http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2015/09/21/impact-of-feds-interest-rate-decision-on-oil-prices-and-related-industries/
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Returning to the Wasteland: Fallout 3′s Half Life
Sometimes, inexplicably, you play games from your past. Not the major games of your childhood, the ones you remember so well—I'll never apologize for replaying Chrono Trigger, despite practically being able to recite it—but instead the more incidental games, the ones you forgot.
That's how I booted up Fallout 3 over the weekend.
I played Fallout 3 exactly once in the past: during a frenzied week or two after it came out. I was in my last year of college, with a very light workload that consisted of reading large quantities of World War One era texts, so nothing stopped me from spending hours upon hours playing Fallout.
I'd had no attachment to the series—the original Fallout had been an impenetrable mass of interface issues as a child—but I loved post apocalyptic literature and open world games, having thrown many hours into Bethesda's previous Elder Scroll games.
Of course, now I've played near anything with the Fallout name on it—okay, I haven't played Tactics, or the mid-2000′s console title that's supposedly miserable—and never paid a whole lot of mind to Fallout 3. In retrospect it felt awkward, an odd fit into the franchise. Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout: New Vegas represent a degree of thematic unity, and Fallout 3 falls outside that milieu.
Actually, a more reasonable parallel is to say that Fallout 3 pairs with Fallout, while the other two couple as well. The first and third games give you a very virginal look at the wasteland, putting you in the shoes of someone whose only reality is torn from them. The second and New Vegas, meanwhile, make you a witting accomplice in the story, rather than just a surrogate.
Replaying Fallout 3, however, I find myself liking it just as much as I did once upon a time. I thought the game wouldn't have aged very well, but that's not really the case: it's amazing how little of a jump Skyrim is from this, or, rather, how much of a jump Fallout 3 was from Oblivion. The world feels just as vibrant as Skyrim's—so, not particularly vibrant, but interesting in places—and the incidental stories work just as well as they did five years ago. In fact, they work better: I rarely feel like I'm just spelunking randomly in Fallout 3, while most of Skyrim carried that feeling. Fallout's buildings exist for reasons, while Skyrim's exist as plot devices and caves of loot.
Fallout's biggest problem, in retrospect, is how easy it is to build a completely overpowered character, but even that's a minimal issue. The skills you generally want to take—small guns, lock picking, SCIENCE—are the ones you need the most, and the ones you ignore—barter, outdoorsmanship—are pretty pointless. Ideally some side skills would give you more advantages, like melee weapons being viable, but the majority of players, I think, prefer feeling like a god to feeling out how to commit to their character build.
And it's not a big deal because the game scales with you reasonably well. At level ten, I'll still get my ass kicked by a lot of things. In some ways this feels unfair—some encounters nullify my focused-on sneaking skill, while others have occasionally bad pathing—but for the most part it comes from the game having a good sense of balance, at least for the earlier levels. Sure, some of that goes out the window as you find unique items and get skills close to their maximum, but it works for a long while.
But what really gets me about Fallout 3 is that it feels like the first game of this generation. I've long cited Bioshock in this role, but the morality of Fallout 3 is slightly more nuanced—you lose karma for stealing, which is surprisingly rare—and the world is more open, while still telling a series of interesting tales. Like any good open world game, Fallout 3 resembles a collection of short stories, a lot of pieces that aren't especially noteworthy on their own but which come together to make a quite impressive whole.
More than anything, though, Fallout 3 makes me feel nostalgic for five years ago. It makes me feel old, in a lot of ways, to see this game I once thought so modern be reduced to something that's five years old. It's kind of depressing, too, to know that five years ago big name developers were making games about as good as the ones they're making now, as opposed to the past's leaps and bounds. Fallout 3 is an enigma like that: a strange, wonderfully odd ode to the future.


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I had a good weekend and am all ready for the Monday blues. I am in an experimental mood today, so I made pancakes.
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Lamb Chops with Tzatziki Sauce
- Lamb:
- 8 loin lamb chops
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
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- Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 C. seedless cucumber, peeled and grated
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- 1/2 tsp. dried dill
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- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Pinch of sugar
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To make the lamb, place chopped onion in the bottom of a slow cooker or crockpot. Rub dried oregano and thyme on each lamb chop and place on the onion in the crockpot. Sprinkle with minced garlic and cook on low heat for about 5 hours or until meat is tender and cooked to desired doneness.
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Welcome to my crafty corner. A place for my creative self to hide away and have fun. Life is a creative journey so join me in mine.
Monday, 17 October 2016
The Colours of Autumn
8 comments:
- Valerie-Jael said...
Your page is beautiful Sue, so glad you were inspired to join us at ajj. Have a nice evening, hugs, Valerie
- 17 October 2016 at 17:42
- froebelsternchen Susi said...
Wow .. an AMAZING page Sue! Great that you joined us at Art Journal Journe again! Always great to have you with us!
oxo Susi
- 17 October 2016 at 18:49
- Let's Art Journal said...
Hi from AJJ :-). Lovely page, the muted colours and leaves depict the wording beautifully! Have a great week! J :-)
- 17 October 2016 at 23:25
- Lynne Moncrieff said...
Such a beautiful effect!
Sue, thank you so much for your visits to my blog, it has been appreciated so much.
- 18 October 2016 at 22:50
- My name is Erika. said...
This is wonderful Sue. Its cool how you can make out leaves yet there's an abstract feel. :)
- 19 October 2016 at 02:11
- sheila 77 said...
This is very pretty. I love the minimalism of it, while it still shows the idea of the falling leaves.
- 1 November 2016 at 19:25
- leekrek said...
love this page Sue, so soft looking,
Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment
- 7 November 2016 at 16:46
- leekrek said...
love your page, great colour. Thanks for such a nice comment on my page its good to be back
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A new research in Australia suggests that people with astigmatism may soon look at holograms to diagnose their eye condition.
It is being hoped that 3D images will be easier for patients to use than current methods and allow optometrists to more quickly diagnose this common eye focusing problem.
In the most common form of the condition, the vertical and horizontal lines of a cross are in focus at two different distances, says Dr Avudainayagam. About 10% of the population have a degree of astigmatism that requires correction, he says, adding it can be very hard to correct if not caught at an early age. He says the current gold standard of diagnosing it involves patients trialling different lenses until they can see a test image 6 metres away completely clearly. This can be slow and cumbersome, and people have to remember how things look with each lens as they compare them. Dr Avudainayagam says the hologram method has already been tested on real eyes in another experiment involving a different focusing problem. – abc.net.au
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will pack 580 supercharged horses
On sale in the first quarter of first quarter of next year, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 promises to more than live up to what has become an extremely lofty set of great expectations. This maxi-muscle marvel will match the highest-output engine ever fitted to any Camaro with dedicated drivertrain and chassis enhancements that guarantee it instant-legend status.
Beneath its bulged and vented hood, the new 2012 Camaro ZL1 packs a 6.2-liter supercharged/intercooled version of Chevy's LSA small-block V8 that matches a scintillating 580 horsepower with an electrifying 556 lb-ft of torque. To put those figures into proper perspective, Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer notes: "For sheer power, the ZL1 delivers more horsepower than a Ferrari 458, more torque than an Aston Martin DB9 V12, and has a better power-to-weight ratio than a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS." To make that might, the all-aluminum V8 complements its force-feeding hardware with a more free-breathing dual-inlet intake manifold and revised port configurations while bolstering its bottom end with a forged-steel crankshaft and six-bolt main-bearing caps.
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Around the time of my first birthday, my mom and dad bought their first NEW car. It glistened avocado green as they pulled it into the driveway for the first time. Ten minutes later, with rock in hand, I proceeded to scratch little silver colored circles in the door panel. My parents did not appreciate one of my first artistic endeavors.
My art has come a long way from circles scratched in car paint. I have realized through teaching and painting that art is not only about skill, but also about passion and creativity. I have always had natural talent, but talent without passion produces paintings that lack life.
My paintings are all about recreating life, in a moment. My canvases, whether of people, animals, or landscapes, capture a fleeting moment in time, beautiful in uniqueness. I revel in finding and painting beauty in small forgotten objects, the faces of my family, and little noticed plants and animals. It is always stimulating and challenging to me to continue to stretch my conceptualization and continue to grow as an artist and a teacher.
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I had the pleasure of hosting featured guests Frederique Leiritz, aka "Frenchie," and Kevin Van Dort from the Missoula Winery and Event Center. The winery is owned by Phillipe and Frederique Leiritz, both whom are from France. Kevin a very well known local blues musician is Vice President of sales and events.
Frenchie, Kevin, and I sat down in the studio this week and tasted through the flight of Marc Raphael wines, The Missoula Red, and Roller Girl Red. The Marc Raphael wines are named for the Leiritzes son Marc, while the Missoula Red or as it is better known as "Soul Red" was blended to capture the spiritual soul of the musician and artist. The Roller Girl Red a wine honoring Missoula's own all girl roller derby team, the Hellgate Roller Girls, a very popular team and activity indeed.
Sustainability is a core value of the Missoula Winery whether they're reclaiming lumber from the old Liberty Lanes bowling alley to build the outdoor concert venue at the winery or recycling wine bottles to use to for their own wine bottling. The Missoula Winery family really is sustainable minded but also applies sustainability in very practical ways.
Family and community are very important to the Missoula Winery. It's refreshing to see relatively new members of the Missoula community have such an impact. The winery frequently has events benefiting people or causes at the winery or they are supporting events happening throughout the community.
If you like music and wine, the Missoula Winery is the place for you. This family friendly atmosphere is a great place to bring the family, enjoy some wine and listen to great music. For a schedule of the excellent entertainment and events going on at the winery please visit the wineries website; http://www.missoulawinery.com/ . The tasting room is open Monday through Saturday from 2-7 PM and Sunday's 2-5 PM, these are their summertime hours.
Wines at the Missoula Winery are very good. I have been tasting wines that winemaker/owner Frenchie has made over the last three years and the wines have evolved significantly. It was a real treat to taste through the flight of wines from the Missoula Winery this week.
Please stop out and visit the Missoula Winery which is located just six minutes from downtown via I-90. You can taste all of their wines while enjoying a barbeque, game of French Bocce Ball (Petunque), or taking in a wide array of musical talent performing regularly at the winery.
I want to thank Frenchie and Kevin for joining me on the show this week to share their wines and passion for the community we call home, Missoula.
The wines reviewed today all receive the WineGuyMike™ Seal of Approval™
Some of the wine selections from today's show are available today at Liquid Planet, in the heart of Downtown Missoula, Missoula's ultimate wine shopping experience and the very best of beverage.
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you are spot on mate he did throw the leg like he was trying to trip beau ryanMoh wrote:Yah, I strongly dislike Soward, but to still chase right to the end was gutsy.tigergirlz wrote:Poor option by the coach. Not a huge fan of Soward but I thought his chase was pretty brave considering. Why the bejeesus Bennett left him on is beyond me.
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Hellgate: London Discussion
Trainer Tools and Resources
1. Go install the 32 bit version, it's called "HGL _x86" on the DVD
2. And this is probably easier, open your Hellgate London DVD and copy the "SP _x86" (single player 32 bit) and/or "MP _x86"(multi player 32 bit) folder from your Hellgate DVD to the same directory where you installed the game. Put the folders in the same directory where you see the "MP _x64" and "SP _x64" folders. After you do this you can simply launch the exe in the _x86 folders and it should work.
I tested out #2 and it works fine.
either way, its weird, first try it worked fine, i added a bunch of skill points which is really the only thing i wanted. but only added 15 or so, then when used up the next time i tried to add skill points it simply would not add anymore, even reloading game, activating, waiting for level up for there to be a single point, then trying, just uses the point you get from leveling.
main reason is the power descriptions are absolutely terrible. completely wrong or lacking in information. some info doesn't come up until you have the power. for instance summoner's, it doesn't mention you can't have both the default tank guy and the health guy at the same time, it also doesn't mention (or didn't in beta) that meatshield gives him health regen.
basically want to mess with skill points to test out the powers quickly so i can go online and not waste months on a character only to find the powers are useless. i took the health guy, whose fairly useless, and a phase elemental, who is also next to useless.
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If you get a DirectX 10 error on vista chances are your video card does not support the DirectX 10 API, try the DirectX 9 executable.
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worked fine after re-install.
*hint for xp64bit users who want to cheat*
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Of all of the cars in Honda's long lineup over the past few decades, none contain as much crossover appeal as the S2000. For every Prelude or Civic owner that moved on to own one of the roadsters, there are just as many newcomers to the community that set out to find an S2K of their own, having never owned a Honda product previously.
The car has all of the attributes of a winner, especially in the general public's eye. RWD, convertible, a rev-happy engine, and a chassis blessed with incredible handling - it's got all the makings of a perfect weekend car, yet its reliability means daily driving isn't a problem at all. And currently, with over 10 years under its belt, used Honda S2000 are incredibly affordable. Of course, with so much access now granted, the number of modified versions has increased considerably ... for better or worse.
There are S2000 project cars scattered all over the country these days, and they seem to grow more popular every year. Some are well done and don't stray too far from the intended look, feel and purpose of the car, while others - well, they seem to be in a race to see who can bolt-on the most "stuff." Scott Healy, owner of this gorgeous Rio Yellow AP2, will never win an award for the most pieces of flair added to his two-seater, and that suits him just fine.
His passion for the Honda roadster began from the moment he laid eyes on a magazine article back in 1999. The moment the car hit dealer showrooms, Healy jumped all over a Silverstone model, but later replaced it when the Spa Yellow version was released. His second S2000 seemed to be cursed as it never quite ran right after adding a supercharger, and try as he might, Healy couldn't zero in on the problem. After going through the entire summer without being able to drive his convertible, he decided he'd had enough of the frustration, and purchased another Honda S2000, this time an AP2 in Rio Yellow.
After adding a set of 18x8/18x9.5 BBS LM wheels and a trunkful of audio, Healy decided to hunt down a complete interior from a CR trimmed S2000, Honda's track-oriented version of the roadster. Door to door yellow stitching from the factory, along with the Kevlar-like material used on the seat centers, provided a perfect complement to the car's lemon exterior. To continue the yellow-and-black theme, Healy somehow convinced Downforce USA to produce their diffuser kit in carbon Kevlar rather than the standard carbon fiber, and just like that the look was complete.
As amazing as the Honda S2000's F-series is, there's always room for more power. A Full Race Pro Street turbo kit was next on the agenda, but much like his previous build, the car would not run right. Tuning, troubleshooting and investigation eventually led back to the culprit - a faulty air/fuel gauge. The problematic meter was used in both cars and caused more headaches than Healy would like to admit. With the problem solved, the car was finally complete and his tuning woes were long gone.
Scott Healy's 2004 Honda S2000 is a shining example of what simple, well thought out mods can do to an already stellar performer.
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Scott Healy's 2004 Honda S2000
Engine Garrett GT35R turbocharger; Full-Race intercooler, charge plumbing, turbo manifold, downpipe; Tial 44 mm waste-gate; T1R 70mm Sparrow dual exhaust, 70mm test pipe; Blox velocity stack; Blitz air filter; Greddy oil cooler; Koyo radiator; Flex-a-Lite twin fans; Password:JDM kevlar radiator cooling plate, engine heat shield, spark plug cover; custom aluminum intake, dress-up bolts; yellow powder coated valve cover; Walbro 255 fuel pump; Injector Dynamics 1000cc fuel injectors; Okada coil packs; Clutchmasters FX400 clutch; MAC boost controller; Hondata K-Pro engine management
Suspension Bilstein PSS9 coilovers
Braking Wilwood cross-drilled rotors, pads, 4-piston calipers, steel braided lines; DOT4 fluid
Wheels/Tires BBS LM 18x8 +50 front, 18x9.5 +55 rear; Dunlop Star Specs 225/40 front, 265/35 rear
Exterior Downforce carbon Kevlar front lip splitter, side diffusers, 3pc rear diffuser; custom painted headlights, taillights; 3P shorty antenna
Interior 2008 Honda S2000 CR seats, door panels, steering wheel, shift knob, center console, radio door, floor mats; Zoom Monaco rear view mirror; Password:JDM carbon Kevlar center console cover; AEM air/fuel meter, boost gauge; PLX Multi gauge


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Monday, November 14, 2011
Early season pow on the Duffey....
Expectations weren't high this week-end when we headed up the Duffey, Saturday morning. The goal was to see how the base was shaping up and see if we could find some secret stashes.
Our first plan was shut down when we realized the snow was actually too deep to drive close enough to our trail-head. So we decided on plan B and retreated back to the highway.
Only minutes from the truck things we're looking up. There was plenty of new snow on a small but packed base!
After a snowy day of skinning in we arrived at our palace and dropped off some gear. Unfortunately Renata and Kyla had to work on Sunday so they headed back out just before dark.
That left Danielle and Rich to help me find one good spot to grab some of the years first face shots before dark!
The next morning we b-lined it to the alpine and farmed a perfectly wind protected zone with around 70cms.
Photo credit: Rich Kupskay
After a few hours we declared it "skied out". With one more big dump this season will be a go!
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So I've written before about the wonder that is Influenster.
If you haven't heard about it please do check it out! I received yet another Vox Box from this wonderful company after only being with them for a very short time! I got their Holiday Box called the #JollyVoxBox which was once again filled with lovely goodies! I'm going to sort of just list what I got, because I haven't had a chance to try things out yet… except for the candy. (LOL)
Puffs Ultra Soft and Strong To Go Tissue Pack: ($.49/pack)
So we all know that during the cold and flu season these tissue packs are amazing! Thankfully I haven't needed to use this pack just yet, but I'm sure with school starting again I will catch someone's malady.
NYC HD Color Trio in Long Beach Sands ($2.99)
Ok So this mini pallete is so nice! It is three colors, and they are rich and satiny, when I swatched them. I can not wait to create a look with them! (stay tuned)
Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquer in Stargazer ($5.99)
This lip lacquer looks amazing! The color is a sheer pink with a hint of gold, it reminds me of the Naked 3! It smells really nice too. I'm sure it will go nicely with the HD Colo Trio!
Skinny Cow Candy: Divine Filled Chocolates Peanut Butter Cream ($3.99/box)
It seems like everytime I open these boxes I'm hungry or I'm craving something sweet! These Skinny Cow Divine filled Chocolates it the spot, I got a whole box of the Peanut Butter Cream. I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I actually liked these, the taste was not to over powering. The fact that each bar is only 130 calories definitely does not hurt my opinion on these yummy treats!
Ducklings Mini Rolls ($2-$3)
I loved this ducklings tape, and I was super excited to use it to decorate a notebook or something for school! However, my little roll has seemed to waddle off (get it 😉 ) Anyway's I hope it turns up, but I'll use a stock photo for now.
That's it! I love this vox box and I hope I continue to get them! 🙂 I also hope that you all will take a moment to check Influenster out! 🙂
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How to Make your Essay Informative and Easy To Read
There is a misconception in regarding the informative essays among the students. Majority of the students believe that an essay which is rich in information often lacks the charm that holds a reader till the end. Well, there's no denying the fact that information-rich essays are often found to be dull. But the readability of an essay solely depends on the charisma of the writer, not the amount of information it holds.
Well, students can improve the readability of a piece of content with the online assignment help from the expert, but that's not the only way to prepare an informative essay that's easy to read. There are several tricks to maintain a high readability score of an informative essay. And if you want, you can also do the same in few months, with a little bit of practice.
- Keep it simple:
Simplest essays are often considered the most reader-friendly essays among the lot. If you believe one needs a set of complex and rare words to impress the readers, you may be wrong. There's no need to ask the professional writers "do my essay" every time you need to write an informal essay.
It is okay to use difficult words if there are technical terms. Otherwise, you should stick to simpler words that are easy to read and understand. To ensure better readability of your essay, you must rely on the words that use fewer syllables. Also, avoid the use of jargons.
- Focus on the core purpose:
Your essay may eventually serve numerous purposes. But initially, it serves a single purpose which is informing the readers. If you wander off your main point while drafting the information-rich essay, the readers may find the content to be disoriented.
You cannot take that risk. No matter what other requirements pop-up during the writing process, you cannot afford to lose your focus from the core purpose. A lot of essay writers love to use some instances or a few metaphors to brighten up the content, but while doing so, they often lose the track and include something that does not really add any value to the content.
- Use transition words:
The readability of an essay depends a lot on how the words flow from one paragraph to the next one. If the flow of words is disrupted in the essay, or there's no connection between the paragraphs, then your essay paper may not receive any appreciation from its readers.
There is a simple way to ensure a smooth transition from one paragraph to the next. Use transition words like however, furthermore, therefore, nevertheless, meanwhile, etc. to start the next paragraph. So the narrative is not disrupted. Therefore, you can move to the next point conveniently.
- Use shorter sentences:
It is for the fact that readers hate to read long and complex sentences. In fact, documents that are rated highly on the readability scale are usually the ones with shorter paragraphs. So, your aim should be to use shorter sentences in the essay. The length of the paragraph will automatically get shorter.
When you write shorter sentences, it not only improves the readability of the essay but also reduces the chances of having an error on each of the sentences. Most of the errors in sentence construction happen when the writer tries to make it longer and more complicated.
- Use the effective tools:
You may have already heard how important proofreading and editing are for the quality of the content, but you don't always need to spend hours to make sure your content is flawless. There are quite a few online tools that allow you to proofread and edit the content of your essay in the quickest way possible.
Online tools like Hemingway or Grammarly scan your content thoroughly and highlight the parts where you have made mistakes, but that's not all. They also make suggestions to improve the readability of the content. The premium version of Grammarly even allows you to detect plagiarism. What else do you need?
Well, drafting an informative essay is not everyone's cup of tea. It requires a certain amount of knowledge and skill set to prepare a remarkable essay, but that does not mean you have to rely on the online writers for all your essays. If you can follow these instructions properly and work on your writing skills, you can also write informative essays that a reader can enjoy thoroughly.
Author Bio: Nathan William is a subject matter expert at Myassignmenthelp.com where he assists numerous CDR applicants to create impressive CDR for Engineers Australia. Nathan is an engineer by qualification, but he always had a knack for writing.


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Welcome to our blog which shares the learning and celebrates the successes of our amazing Year 5 and 6 learners in Room 10 from 2014-2016. We are part of the Manaiakalani cluster in Panmure, Auckland, and have taken huge pleasure in sharing our digital learning journey over this time. Kia ora!
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Facing challenge and challenging faces
After making different 3D shapes with sticks, straws and blutak, we looked at 3D shapes from a different perspective. We cut out the nets of hexagonal and triangular prisms and then had to figure out how to glue the net to create the shape. A few people challenged themselves to make an icosahedron from a net: twenty triangular faces took a lot of effort to glue into shape!
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That warm dawn glow. That satisfied grin that only you see. Alayna is completely at ease with her voice and message as delivered in the crushingly beautiful performance on her intimate new track
"In a way it's the song the morning after Falling Autumn"
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High School Plunge
Saturday, February 2nd
Wednesday, January 30th
2pm to 6pm
Thursday, January 31st
Friday, February 1st
Saturday, February 2nd
Yes! All Plungers (registered or not) have to check-in.
Every Plunger must raise at least $200 to Plunge. If you have not yet raised the minimum on Plunge Day, you can complete a deferred payment form. We will record a credit card number and if $200 has not been raised 30 days after the Plunge, you credit card will be charged for the outstanding balance.
Not a problem! You can transfer funds from one plunger to another. You will be taken care of at the Special Circumstances table.
Yes, regardless of when you register, you will still be in the same wave as your school.
You can purchase additional lunch wristbands for $20 each at check-in.
All Plungers need to check-in - even if you registered and raised funds online. You do not need to bring any proof of your fundraising, we have the ability to check how much money has been raised through your page at check-in.


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Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Adaptation under the UNFCCC
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Winner 20th Anniversary UNFCCC Photo Competition
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The UNFCCC secretariat asked delegates and observers to send in images of key moments during the past 20 years of the Convention that both personally touched and inspired them. Read more
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Dr. Barbara Hendricks
20 years of UN Climate Convention - A time to reflect both on past successes and future challenges
Since the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change entered into force two decades ago, climate change has escaped its environment niche. Now it is a defining issue of our times, an unprecedented challenge requiring an all-encompassing response. The Climate Convention is the vehicle for channeling this response. Inevitably it touches so much of our lives. How we generate and consume energy. How we grow food or build houses. How we rethink our infrastructure and transportation systems so that they are robust and efficient.
These issues demand durable solutions. In twenty years of negotiating and working under the Climate Convention we have made great strides:
This amounts to a great deal of progress. Without the focal point of the Climate Convention, it is unlikely we would have made it this far.
The challenge however does not diminish. We must still complete the task of negotiating a new agreement, setting all states on a path that keeps temperature rise under 2°C. Paris is the starting line for a global race to perform a fundamental transformation. We must rethink our long-term economic structures so that they are both climate-resilient and low-emitting. The world of today is already a long way from the one of 1994 when the Climate Convention was drafted. The pace will not slacken. Our responses for the future must reflect the changing realities: worsening climate impacts, the socio-economic and geopolitical consequences, deepening scientific understanding, technological advances and the demand for more prosperity.
Germany has been privileged to provide a home to the Convention Secretariat. Its support has been invaluable to the smooth running of the UN negotiations. This in turn has enabled states to focus on the political challenges involved in tackling climate change. Together we have managed over twenty years to raise awareness considerably - both in public and amongst scientists and politicians. My birthday wish for the Climate Convention is that this translates into the global political momentum necessary to fulfill our common goals.
Dr. Barbara Hendricks, German Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety
Yvo de Boer
Growing up can be a painful process. After the euphoria of Rio, the successful entry into force of the UNFCCC and the agreement of the Kyoto Protocol, the process has arguably entered its troubled teens, culminating in a very rough Copenhagen birthday party. Or has it? Yes, emissions are heading in the wrong direction, but understanding of the science and willingness to act are not. The steps are still too modest, but there is now almost universal engagement on climate action, from governments, from cities, and increasingly from the private sector. When full adulthood is reached at COP 21 in Paris, a lasting platform must be created that allows global efforts to rise to the ultimate challenge the Climate Convention still poses.
Michael Zammit Cutajar
The 1992 Convention has served well as a "framework", restrictive though that qualifier may have seemed at the time. Building on a scientific assessment then in its infancy, the Convention placed a little-known issue on the global agenda, set out principles for cooperative action to address it and put up signposts for the directions that action could take. The contents of the current negotiations on a post-2020 regime - mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology, capacity building and transparency - can all be traced back to those signposts.
If the shelves of the Convention are scantily stocked with success after two decades, it is not because of the scope of the framework, but because of the lack of political commitment by the Convention Parties to fill it out. The Kyoto Protocol was a moment of hope, undermined by the withdrawal of the lead actor.
Facing the expectation of a strong political signal from Paris next year, the Parties can regenerate hope and ambition by mobilizing the dynamics of non-State actors. Corporate strategists take the long view that can give a sense of the profits to be gained from investment in a cleaner economy - and of the risks inherent in hanging on to fossil-fuel assets past their use-by date. Municipal leaders with their ears to the grass roots can understand the benefits of reducing air pollution and traffic congestion in climate-friendly ways. In fashioning their national "contributions" to a new intergovernmental agreement on climate action, governments should construct frameworks and incentives for responsible initiatives from these quarters.
That said, the risk of "green-wash" by non-State actors is real. They should be held to credible verification of the results of their actions. Accountability for all actors must be at the core of the post-2020 regime.
If there is one element that should be added to the framework Convention itself, it is a quantified mitigation objective for 2050 (e.g. carbon neutrality) towards which national targets would converge, and against which successive phases of effort would be assessed.
Izabella Teixeira
Minister of the Environment of Brazil
March 21, 1994: UNFCCC enters into force. Its design was initiated in December 11, 1990, when the UN General Assembly established the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change. In June 1992, UNFCCC opens for signature in Rio de Janeiro during the Earth Summit together with its two sister Conventions, on Biological Diversity and on Desertification. Brazil is very proud of it!
The Convention has a very important son: the Kyoto Protocol, born five years later and reaching adulthood in 2005 when it entered into force.
The institutions and processes created under the Convention as well as its Kyoto Protocol form a robust and consistent basis to the Climate Change family. Parties of this family must work for its implementation in an appropriated way, respecting the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities among family members.
Without the multilateral process under the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol, it is unlikely we would have achieved relevant results under national or international contexts. The challenge though is still huge, therefore much has yet to be done..
Brazil is committed to contribute to reductions of greenhouse gases; its effort to reduce deforestation in the Amazon for the last ten years is a concrete result of global significance. These results must be recognized globally.
The world has changed in the last twenty years, but the past has not. The 2015 roadmap requires that the world family looks to the future, and at the same time paying due attention to the rearview mirror.
Let's celebrate the Convention 20th anniversary acknowledging that progress has been made, but that there still is quite a lot the global community must do to guarantee a sustainable future for the whole family.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres was asked to select her choice for the most inspiring image as the winner. She chose an image showing UNFCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cutajar and negotiating group Chair Raúl Estrada-Oyuela at the Kyoto UN Climate Change Conference in 1997, where the historic Kyoto Protocol was agreed. Commenting on the image, Ms. Figueres said:
"For me, one of the key defining moments of the UNFCCC is agreement on the Protocol as the world's first legally binding climate change treaty. I remain deeply touched and inspired by the fact that so many showed so much commitment and willingness to be as flexible as possible that year. The Protocol was always only seen as a first important step and it was clear that a lot more needed to be done in subsequent years. There was a common understanding that new and innovative pathways were needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the lowest possible cost. This is exactly the type of commitment and flexibility we need as we work towards a new, universal climate change agreement in 2015, which can and must put the world firmly on the path towards low-carbon and greater resilience."
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Los Angeles, (PTI) The Playboy Mansion has officially been sold for USD 100 million to Daren Metropoulos who lives next door to the property.
Hugh Hefner, the owner of Playboy Mansion, had put the estate on the market for USD 200 million but it sold for USD 100 million and it was previously reported that the buyer has agreed to allow the 90-year-old media mogul to remain in the property until he dies, reported Entertainment Tonight.
"The Playboy Mansion is one of the most iconic properties in the world and the crown jewel of Holmby Hills and the platinum triangle," Metropoulos said.
"For the last 45 years, Mr Hefner has imbued the estate with a rich and storied legacy. The property's heritage is not only that of a famous address; it is a true masterpiece in design, constructed by a noted architect for a family who played an important role in the development of Los Angeles in the early 20th Century."
Metropoulos, 33, whose father is billionaire C Dean Metropoulos, bought the home next door to the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles for USD 18 million in 2009 and plans to combine the two estates.
"I feel fortunate and privileged to now own a one-of-a-kind piece of history and art. I look forward to eventually rejoining the two estates and enjoying this beautiful property as my private residence for years to come."
The Playboy Mansion estate has 22 rooms including a wine cellar, a screening room, a games room, a tennis and basketball court, a waterfall and a swimming pool area.
It also houses the Playboy magazine offices in a separate wing.
The 21,987-square-foot Gothic-Tudor style home, sits on 5.3 acres and was designed by Arthur R Kelly in 1927. Hefner currently lives in the Los Angeles mansion with his wife Crystal Harris, 30.


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TV giants have been saying they don't intend to lower their TV rates, no matter how bad the recession gets. After all, it's still valuable real estate that reaches millions of viewers.
There's news leaking out that the giants are sinking bit by bit, though, and that's made them slightly more amenable to negotiating lower rates. The price drops are small, by all accounts – but when the TV networks had been saying they wouldn't budge at all, even a small drop is a big victory for advertisers.
Broadcast networks have been seeing fewer advertisers willing to spend big money for TV spots for the last year. Declining ratings and the auto industry's difficulties are also contributing factors, seeing as car ads are one of the most common appearances on TV.
The upfronts are also looking at a makeover. Previously, TV networks would sell commitments to deliver viewers, usually in lots of 1,000 viewers. They would also save some commitments to sell when the commercials were closer to air time, in hopes of negotiating a higher rate if the show were doing well. Advertisers preferred buying in advance if the show did well; the networks preferred selling late.
Now that trend is reversed. Hewlett-Packard has decided to wait and see if the audience they're seeking actually tunes in, abandoning the upfronts. If their reaction is any indication, networks may have to cut their rates simply to pull in those upfront dollars – though for some, it's worth the risk to wait.
Rather than get low, but guaranteed, upfront rates now, the networks may take a chance on the strength of their shows and hope for higher rates when it's closer to commercial time. It's a lot of pressure on the fall lineup.
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Turning Point
Nice to see some sunshine. Lovely autumn day. I believe this might be only the 2nd ride (in Australia) I have done this year. That is mostly due to the weather. I have however covered considerable distance in other countries. Some I have already posted and one tour I am still to write about.
The delay is partly because I need to work on the photos I took from my iPhone which all came out very poorly due to having it in HDR mode. You may have noticed some ghosting and out of focus shots in New Zealand and that is the reason. I really should get a small compact to take with me but I love to travel light so maybe a new phone is an option. Todays photos however are from my Olympus Pen and are straight from the camera, no software whatsoever!
All the riding overseas this year has certainly spoilt me and also altered my opinion of a many number of things. I just did a half day today, I found the ride lacking something so came home early. I however did enjoy to ride my own bike again.
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Will Prem re-unite Prerana and Anu?
So, Prem is back in Prerana's life. As a mother she is happy to see her son returning back to her. And equally happy and concerned is Anu who is Prem's biological father. Makes for a perfect family photograph, isn't it? But will this photograph be clicked?
Prem is always falling into trouble and when that happens Prerana and Anu are forced to come together to help their son out. Now there are chances that this frequent teaming up of Prerana and Anu will bring them close thereby distancing Prerana from Bajaj. Will Prem be a cause for Prerana and Anu to re-unite? Will Prerana marry Anu and complete the family with Prem?
But Bajaj's family is equally incomplete without Prerana and there s no doubt that Prerana and Bajaj make a good couple. So will Prerana be a loving mother for Prem while she still lives with Mr. Bajaj as a responsible and caring wife?


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I just love the Kaisercraft Advent Calendar and had been dying to make for my son for Christmas this year. I finally got it done on December 2! Only a day late...I'll guess have to eat the first two candies.... :) I made the boxes for the calendar reversible, so after you finish each day you can turn the box around. I'm so happy with how this turned out. I hope it is something my son will treasure for years to come.
I used two Graphic 45 paper collections, Christmas Past and Christmas Emporium for all the paper on the calendar and just love these collections and they go so perfectly together! I wrapped each box with paper and added a ribbon "pull tab" at the bottom on the reverse side of the boxes. I then covered the bottom of each box with coordinating paper. I inked all the edges of the boxes with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I cut the "stamps" and small images from the G45 papers and distressed/inked the edges before adhering them to the boxes. I also added some Recollections Dimensional Stickers and K & Company Adhesive Chipboard and Stickers to several of the boxes.
I cut the central image from the G45 Christmas Emporium paper. I added the cream/gold cording around the edge of the image to give it a more finished look. I wanted to add something "extra" to the centre of the calendar, but I didn't want to obscure the image on the paper -- so I added a few simple handmade gift-boxes to the corners. I created the "boxes" by cutting and gluing pieces of cardboard together. I then wrapped the boxes with some of the G45 papers and inked all the edges. I added some ribbon to finish off the mini-gifts.
Thanks for visiting my blog - I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Only twenty-two days until Christmas!
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Advent Calendar with Reversible Boxes
4 comments:
- Linda Pekrul said...
This is so beautiful Sarah. How clever of you to decorated the other side of the little boxes too! Your little packages in the center are just right. (In my humble opinion lol.)
- December 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Heather Jacob said...
oh Sarah this is magnificent .. so much work and love has gone into this ..... just amazing and full of magic .. I am sure your son will treasure it .. hugz x
- December 5, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- Kelly Codd Greatrex said...
LOVE IT! Seriously Sarah, this is fan-freaking tastic! Gorgeous too!
- December 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM
- Trudi Harrison said...
Sarah, such an amazing keepsake you have created for your son. It will be truly treasured over the years to come.
- January 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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Unscheduled Change
Hey gang. We're all fine, and should be back in our house ( w/significant additional work pending) shortly.
I'm going to have to take a short break from WWTT though. There's a lot of house-work to do, plus preparing for the new baby, plus some offline writing I need to finish.
I have been reading, and have some stuff I'd like to post, but anything like a daily schedule is just not possible right now. I'm going to try to make posts once a week or more, but for now that's the best I can do.
Hopefully I'll get enough stockpiled to keep you guys in funny.
I'll also still be posting to twitter and Facebook is you simply can't live without me.


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I went on a shopping trip to Walgreens for more quick-dry topcoat, and couldn't resist picking up some new colors! The red and blue are from Wet n Wild's Megalast Nail Color collection - the blue is "I need a refresh-mint". I'll post the red's name once I get home!
I really love how these nails turned out, especially the thumb and pinky! I used the black rhinestones to cover up an air bubble, but they look so pretty!


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UC Biomedical Engineer Receives Top Bioengineering Award
CINCINNATI�University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering professor
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The award recognizes Butler�s achievements in bioengineering spanning his research contributions, development of new methods of measurement, innovative equipment design and instrumentation, as well as his educational impact in the training of bioengineers and service to the bioengineering community and ASME.
Butler�s research interests include functional tissue engineering and orthopaedic biomechanics. At UC, he conducts research in two primary areas:
the use of functional tissue engineering principles using developmental biology to improve tendon and ligament repair and measuring three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics in the knee to determine forces on ligament and cartilage structures during daily activities.
He also directs UC�s National Science Foundation Integrated Graduate Education, Research and Training (
) program in Bioapplications of Membrane Science and Engineering.
Butler became interested in biomedical engineering as a graduate student at Michigan State University, where he received his PhD in engineering mechanics. He began his career at UC in 1976 as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery.
After moving to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 1983, Butler and his colleagues began working to establish biomedical engineering as a recognized discipline on campus.
"We developed a seed grant program that brought faculty and students together between the Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, and that resulted in a five times return on investment in new external grants. Many faculty members who received these seed grants continue to collaborate today,� says Butler.
In 2000, the team received a Special Opportunity Award from the Whitaker Foundation to create a graduate program in biomedical engineering at UC and agreed to start a new cross-disciplinary department of biomedical engineering between the two colleges.
Butler has been involved with ASME since 1976. He has held several committee positions, and served as the chair of the organization�s bioengineering division in the 1980s. He has been previously named an ASME Fellow and a recipient of the Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award.
"It is definitely an honor to receive the Lissner Medal,� says Butler, "but, most of all, I think it reflects well on the level of talent and quality of the students and faculty with whom we have been able to collaborate. Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field and we have been very lucky to have worked with some very strong collaborators.
"I view the Lissner as an honor for our laboratory, our collaborators and for UC. Personally, I plan to keep working with our graduate and undergraduate BME students and to continue to work toward solving important problems related to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal soft and hard tissue problems.�
Butler will receive the award at ASME�s Summer Bioengineering Conference in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, this June, during which he will give the Lissner Plenary Lecture. As the recipient, Butler receives a Bronze Medal and $1,000.
The Bioengineering Division of ASME established the H.R. Lissner Award as a divisional award in 1977.
It was upgraded to a society award in 1987, made possible by a donation from Wayne State University, and is named in honor of Professor H.R. Lissner of Wayne State University for his pioneering work in biomechanics that began in 1939.
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The backlash goes all the way to the top: even Donald Trump has weighed in with exactly the sentiments you would imagine. Like the director and cast members, I can't believe we're even still having this "conversation."
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I hear it's pretty good.
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So you've finished cycling through all your angry and sad break-up music playlists and you can now (very tentatively) say that you're done with being filled with rage and/or tears. What's next?
Accepting that the relationship is over and blasting a "I'm kinda happy now" playlist, that's what. Regardless of whether or not you ended on good terms, it's always refreshing to wash your hands of the drama, wipe the metaphorical relationship slate clean, and move on to the next one.
1. Stars – "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead"
There's one thing I want to say, so I'll be brave
You were what I wanted, I gave what I gave
I'm not sorry I met you I'm not sorry it's over
I'm not sorry there's nothing to save
The best way to look at a relationship that's run its course is not by thinking you wasted your time with that other person or pretending that it never happened. The guy in "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" runs into his ex-girlfriend one day, and pretends that he doesn't even remember her name.
The girl catches on to him, however, and sadly tells him that she doesn't regret their time together and what they shared. But she doesn't regret that the relationship is over, either. In the immortal words of Tyler Perry (yes, I'm quoting Tyler Perry while talking about a Stars song), "Some people are meant to come into your life for a lifetime, some for only a season."
2. The Postal Service – "Nothing Better"
Don't you feed me lines about some idealistic future
Your heart won't heal right if you keep tearing out the sutures
This one starts off like any typical sad break-up song with the lead singer Ben Gibbard acting as a man begging his lady love to stay, telling her he'll change, and in one over-dramatic moment actually physically blocking the exit with his body. And then halfway through the song, Postal Service band member Jenny Lewis cuts in with the woman's version of the story and calling the guy out on his ridiculousness.
Even so, the song doesn't come off as harsh or callous; it's just one relatively level-headed lover very gently telling their emotionally overcome significant other that there's a reason why they broke up, and as much as they'd love and miss each other, they're better off apart than together.
3. Ciara ft. Nicki Minaj – "I'm Out"
Ladies this your song, so as soon as this come on
You should get out on the floor, go on and get your sexy on
If you know that you better than the new girl that he on
Go 'head and tell him now: "You gon' miss me when I'm gone" (I'm out)
Own your sexiness, people. If Sexy Break-Up Songs was a viable list topic, this anthem and Beyonce's "Single Ladies" would definitely top that list. Still, this song can be considered "good vibes" because, for the most part, it's pretty positive and the beat is uplifting. It makes me want to get out on the floor and get my sexy on, so it definitely served its purpose.
4. Britney Spears – "Stronger"
Stronger, than yesterday
Now it's nothing but my way
My loneliness ain't killing me no more
I, I'm stronger
Some people are afraid of not being in a relationship, of being alone, but this song is about embracing singledom. It's okay to be alone sometimes. And even though – at first – you feel vulnerable and extremely down on yourself after a particularly bad break-up, eventually you start to feel "stronger" and you overcome those feelings.
Set in a futuristic world, the music video above shows Britney dancing on and around a chair. There's a sense of triumph and empowerment as Britney breaks up with her no-good boyfriend, who she's much better off without.
5. Fleetwood Mac – "Dreams"
Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well who am I to keep you down?
It's only right that you should play the way you feel it
But listen carefully to the sound of your loneliness
Melancholy and super duper cathartic, this one gets our vote as a top good vibes song because it serves as a reminder that even when a relationship comes to an end, life goes on. There's also a haunting cover of "Dreams" by Gabrielle Aplin and Bastille that we simply adore. You can check that version out here.
6. Noah and the Whale – "My Door Is Always Open"
Well you have only let me down
You have only, let me down
But my door is always open
Yeah my door is always open
This song could have easily gone on our Top 10 Sad Break-Up Songs post. Either way, it's an incredibly beautiful song that can be interpreted a number of different ways… but we're gonna let "my door is always open" speak for itself.
7. Gloria Gaynor – "I Will Survive"
Did you think I'd crumble? Did you think I'd lay down and die?
Oh, no, not I, I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive
I've got all my life to live, I've got all my love to give
And I'll survive, I will survive
Who doesn't start automatically singing this song whenever it comes up? Let's be honest, we all do it. Again, this song is about overcoming heartbreak, because "I will survive!"
8. Lily Allen – "Smile"
At first when I see you cry
It makes me smile
Yeah it makes me smile
At worst I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
Lily Allen gets her heart broken, but then karma strikes and the guy who broke it is the one left. It's true – when the person who left you emotionally damaged becomes emotionally damaged themselves, it can feel like sweet payback for all the times they hurt you. As messed up as it might be, it's hard not to break out into a smile.
9. Regina Spektor – "Fidelity"
I never loved nobody fully
Always one foot on the ground
And by protecting my heart truly
I got lost in the sounds
Random useless factoid of the day: thanks to the constant advertisements for 27 Dresses back in the day, I can no longer listen to this song without immediately associating it with Katherine Heigl. Depending on your opinion of Ms. Heigl this may or may not be a bad thing. Either way, "Fidelity" is one of those tracks with a deceptively bubbly instrumental backing ever-so-slightly dark lyrics.
Regina Spektor describes never really letting herself fall in love, and how that worked in her favor when it came to her latest paramour because if she hadn't "kept one foot on the ground" she would've been even worse off when they eventually broke up. It's something to keep in mind when it comes to relationships: let yourself fall in love, but not so deeply that you can't find yourself/get back out afterwards.
10. Go West – "King of Wishful Thinking"
I don't need to fall at your feet
Just cause you cut me to the bone
And I won't miss the way that you kiss me
We were never carved in stone
At first glance, this one has the tried-and-true formula of upbeat sounds and vaguely depressing lyrics, which might make it an odd choice for a "Good Vibes" list. Still, missing your significant other post-break up is pretty much a given, and there are several methods you can try to get over it: curse them out every chance you get, sob quietly into various pillows, or put on a brave face and get through the days. There's always the possibility that if you tell yourself something enough times you'll grow to believe it – and if you tell yourself you're over them, eventually you will be.
Also, the music video is so ridiculously 90's that you can't help but grin watching it.
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Your role as Customer Service Assistant will be all about making sure every customer receives the very best service, every time, at the till or out on the shop floor. Thanks to your warm friendly manner, helpful approach and great product knowledge, customers will keep coming back to us every time they need to tick those to-dos off their list. Taking huge pride in what you do, you'll make sure that the shop floor looks shipshape, and all of the stock is in the right place and of course, looks its best.
Naturally, we don't expect you to know Wilko inside and out. Which is why we train and develop our Customer Service Assistants to build the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to be the best and keep our customers smiling. However, you will need a genuine enthusiasm for customer service, the motivation to learn and a real passion for helping people – no matter what they need from us.
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text: Pipeline safety is a hot topic across North America these days. So when a group of Canadian Senators asked if they could learn more about TransCanada's industry-leading safety record transporting oil and gas across the continent, the company invited them to come see it in action. Seven members of the Senate's Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources visited TransCanada on March 5 as part of the committee's study on the safety of hydrocarbon transportation in Canada. The visit followed formal testimony given by TransCanada officials in Ottawa in February. The group met with senior operations and engineering staff who explained TransCanada's safety management systems, followed by a visit to the high-tech Operations Control Centre (OCC) to see first-hand how our pipelines are monitored and controlled around the clock by qualified staff using the latest in satellite communications technology. They saw how our Keystone oil pipeline is staffed by three controllers, one of whom is fully devoted to monitoring the pipeline for possible problems, and learned how the Keystone controllers monitor data sent every five seconds from 16,000 data points along the pipeline and are able to isolate any section of the pipeline by remotely closing any of the dozens of valves on the system within minutes. "Having the Senators visit the OCC was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to safe and reliable operations, and showcase the culture of safety that exists at all levels in TransCanada," said Greg Lohnes, TransCanada's executive vice-president of operations and major projects. "Pipelines are the safest and most efficient method of moving oil and gas. The industry has an excellent record of moving 99.99% of its products safely without incident, but we are constantly striving to do even better," Lohnes said. "TransCanada is constantly working with government regulators and industry associations to find ways of improving safety for the public and the environment and we take every opportunity to learn from the rare but unfortunate instances of pipeline failure because they impact the entire industry, not just one company." Committee Chair Senator Richard Neufeld said he was impressed by the visit to TransCanada, which kicked off the field trip portion of the committee's study. The Senators also visited Enbridge, Kinder Morgan – Canada, Plains Midstream Canada, Spectra Energy Transmission West, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, and had meetings with the National Energy Board, the Pembina Institute, the Alberta Surface Rights Group and the Canadian Energy Research Institute. "Many pipeline projects are being developed in Canada," Neufeld said. "We want to ensure that our pipeline system reaches its full potential and continues to support Canada's economy while protecting our health and our environment." "These meetings will help us to provide guidance on the future of the industry and inform Canadians about this important sector," said Senator Grant Mitchell, deputy chair of the committee who also visited TransCanada. "Canadians want to know all that is being done to maintain and enhance the safety of that system. This is our objective as a committee." The committee is examining the full range of issues including design, standards, construction, operation, spill response and emergency preparedness. It is also investigating regulatory regimes that work through compliance and verification programs to ensure safety and environmental performance. The committee intends to complete its final report by June 30.


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Barack Obama Calls Out "Climate Change Deniers in Congress"
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President Obama isn't exactly a firebrand -- especially when it comes to climate issues. He's been pretty detached on the issue, keeping his distance even as clean energy and climate legislation triumphantly passed the House of Reps, then crashed and burned in the Senate. So it was a little surprising to hear him finally lash out a bit against those who would fly in the face of science to promote their agendas in Congress:
"There are climate change deniers in Congress and when the economy gets tough, sometimes environmental issues drop from people's radar screens ... But I don't think there's any doubt that unless we are able to move forward in a serious way on clean energy that we're putting our children and our grandchildren at risk. So that's not yet done."
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The need for a hybrid of a team of experts is growing. Real Estate Mentors + Financial Planning experts. Together.
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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Join industry expert Dahl Drew, CEO of LiveNow Financial Planning and I in the Clarity & Confidence Podcast, in July.
In it, you'll learn tangible — no waffle — reasons how property and financial planning dove-tail perfectly in your wealth strategy and journey.
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Date: 13th September
Time: 12:30pm – 1:15 pm
In this podcast, we'll unpack and take apart the very tactics that created real wealth for Australian couples.
These people successfully married property investing and Financial Planning and got their advisors to work together — rather than compete — for their success.
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