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Make no mistake. I am not writing this column upon travelling to Durban, South Africa or to the many pre-event events, held elsewhere on planet earth, to 'discuss' and map climate change mitigation. Equipped with my Internet connectivity, I diligently followed happenings at the Summit and prior to it, sitting in my abode in Kiula in the Deep South of Sri Lanka. Here, I venture to grow my own vegetables or at least as I much as I can of it and attempt to lead a modest lifestyle. I emit as little CO2 and try to be as environment friendly as possible to meet my needs. I also try to shun much of the greed that drove things for me for so long in the past. I declare in all humility that this is no random happening. I do this out of choice for, I have understood through my learning and training that there is no other way for us as citizens on this planet to survive but to adjust each of our ways of life to be more austere and prudent.
This, the gist of my column title reflects the sentiments expressed by several key civil society activists to describe the outcome of the UN's Climate Summit (COP 17) that finally concluded last Sunday. After adding on two extra days to it the South African hosts like all good hosts of such events, declared the summit a success. The final agreement reached was described by some as a 'non-agreement' or the culmination of a 'cop-out' strategy by the powerful who in the first place did not want to make binding agreements. The pushed through 'agreement' reached after those two unscheduled days of negotiation. They agreed in principle that a firm carbon mitigation strategy will be designed and adopted by 2015 to be effective after 2020.
South Africa's Kumi Naidoo, who is also the Executive Director of Greenpeace International, had this to say of the outcome "blockers, led by the US, have succeeded in inserting a vital get-out clause that could easily prevent the next big climate deal being legally binding. If that loophole is exploited it could be a disaster".
"Polluters won, people lost," he added. "Our governments this past two weeks listened to the carbon-intensive polluting corporations instead of listening to the people who want an end to our dependence on fossil fuels and real and immediate action on climate change," he said.
"Decisions resulting from the UN COP17 climate summit in Durban constitute a crime against humanity," said 'Climate Justice Now!', a broad coalition of social movements and civil society in a media release. It added "Here in South Africa, where the world was inspired by the liberation struggle of the country's black majority, the richest nations have cynically created a new regime of climate apartheid."
Nnimmo Bassey, Chair of 'Friends of the Earth International' added "An increase in global temperatures of 4 degrees Celsius, permitted under this plan, is a death sentence for Africa, Small Island States, and the poor and vulnerable worldwide. This summit has amplified climate apartheid, whereby the richest 1 percent of the world has decided that it is acceptable to sacrifice the 99 percent." "Delaying real action until 2020 is a crime of global proportions" he said.
What is also interesting is that the two most progressive nations in the climate mitigation front, who in the past few years actually demonstrated that serious mitigation is possible i.e. Japan and Canada, did not agree to be a party to the farce this time around. The EU wanted solid and binding mitigation targets in place without delay and emerging economies such as India and China saw them as deterrents to their growth.
The pre-summit expectations of extending the Kyoto Protocol beyond the commitment period which ends in 2012 and a significant start to the US $100-billion-a-year Green Climate Fund, which aims to help emerging nations deal with the negative effects of climate change are now hanging with thin thread needing further action to make them work.
To most observers who follow the pattern of such negotiations, there is nothing new here. Remember the 'climategate' scandal of emails that broke out just before the Summit in Copenhagen, where climate scientists and their work were portrayed as unreliable? Remember the allegations levelled against the proponent of 'Inconvenient Truth' former Vice President of the US Al Gore and the questioning of the validity of the work of climate scientists and negotiators the likes of Dr. Rajendra Pachauri and his Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change? Remember the forming of a new alliance of nations to block rational agreement at the conclusion of the Copenhagen event?
We must not make a mistake. The conventional energy cartel is hard at work and paid lobbyists are busy all year around working out strategy to keep out any binding real deals out of the agenda. It is now a game of buying time to make sure that the powerful are in the forefront of the race of creating commercially viable alternative energy options.
The delegates unable to reach agreement during the allocated time of ten days for the Summit, stayed back and worked the weekend to save face for hosts South Africa. Creditable indeed, yet like they say in good process management, one needs to do things on time, so it will not be too late to make the action taken to be meaningful, valid or even useful.
But then, a 100 billion climate fund deal was also on a stick dangling for most delegations to want to come to some agreement on its disbursement and that should explain the reaction of some of the less powerful but much affected nations at this particular summit.
John m. Broder in a New York Times article published in the immediate aftermath of the Summit, summed it well "For 17 years, officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered under the auspices of the United Nations to try to deal with one of the most vexing questions of our era - how to slow the heating of the planet.
Every year they leave a trail of disillusion and discontent, particularly among the poorest nations and those most vulnerable to rising seas and spreading deserts. Every year they fail to significantly advance their own stated goal of keeping the average global temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius, or about 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, above pre-industrial levels" he said.
He added, "there is no denying the dedication and stamina of the environment ministers and climate diplomats who conduct these talks. But maybe the task is too tall. The issues on the table are far broader than atmospheric carbon levels or forestry practices or how to devise a fund to compensate those most affected by global warming.
Indeed it is. It is an issue that demonstrates the quality of our humanity and the associated moral responsibility, integrity, honesty and transparency all gearing to ensure survival not only of humans, but of all living beings.

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make no mistake. i am not writing this column upon travelling to durban, south africa or to the many pre-event events, held elsewhere on planet earth, to 'discuss' and map climate change mitigation. equipped with my internet connectivity, i diligently followed happenings at the summit and prior to it, sitting in my abode in kiula in the deep south of sri lanka. here, i venture to grow my own vegetables or at least as i much as i can of it and attempt to lead a modest lifestyle. i emit as little co2 and try to be as environment friendly as possible to meet my needs. i also try to shun much of the greed that drove things for me for so long in the past. i declare in all humility that this is no random happening. i do this out of choice for, i have understood through my learning and training that there is no other way for us as citizens on this planet to survive but to adjust each of our ways of life to be more austere and prudent.
this, the gist of my column title reflects the sentiments expressed by several key civil society activists to describe the outcome of the un's climate summit (cop 17) that finally concluded last sunday. after adding on two extra days to it the south african hosts like all good hosts of such events, declared the summit a success. the final agreement reached was described by some as a 'non-agreement' or the culmination of a 'cop-out' strategy by the powerful who in the first place did not want to make binding agreements. the pushed through 'agreement' reached after those two unscheduled days of negotiation. they agreed in principle that a firm carbon mitigation strategy will be designed and adopted by 2015 to be effective after 2020.
south africa's kumi naidoo, who is also the executive director of greenpeace international, had this to say of the outcome "blockers, led by the us, have succeeded in inserting a vital get-out clause that could easily prevent the next big climate deal being legally binding. if that loophole is exploited it could be a disaster".
"polluters won, people lost," he added. "our governments this past two weeks listened to the carbon-intensive polluting corporations instead of listening to the people who want an end to our dependence on fossil fuels and real and immediate action on climate change," he said.
"decisions resulting from the un cop17 climate summit in durban constitute a crime against humanity," said 'climate justice now!', a broad coalition of social movements and civil society in a media release. it added "here in south africa, where the world was inspired by the liberation struggle of the country's black majority, the richest nations have cynically created a new regime of climate apartheid."
nnimmo bassey, chair of 'friends of the earth international' added "an increase in global temperatures of 4 degrees celsius, permitted under this plan, is a death sentence for africa, small island states, and the poor and vulnerable worldwide. this summit has amplified climate apartheid, whereby the richest 1 percent of the world has decided that it is acceptable to sacrifice the 99 percent." "delaying real action until 2020 is a crime of global proportions" he said.
what is also interesting is that the two most progressive nations in the climate mitigation front, who in the past few years actually demonstrated that serious mitigation is possible i.e. japan and canada, did not agree to be a party to the farce this time around. the eu wanted solid and binding mitigation targets in place without delay and emerging economies such as india and china saw them as deterrents to their growth.
the pre-summit expectations of extending the kyoto protocol beyond the commitment period which ends in 2012 and a significant start to the us $100-billion-a-year green climate fund, which aims to help emerging nations deal with the negative effects of climate change are now hanging with thin thread needing further action to make them work.
to most observers who follow the pattern of such negotiations, there is nothing new here. remember the 'climategate' scandal of emails that broke out just before the summit in copenhagen, where climate scientists and their work were portrayed as unreliable? remember the allegations levelled against the proponent of 'inconvenient truth' former vice president of the us al gore and the questioning of the validity of the work of climate scientists and negotiators the likes of dr. rajendra pachauri and his intergovernmental panel on climate change? remember the forming of a new alliance of nations to block rational agreement at the conclusion of the copenhagen event?
we must not make a mistake. the conventional energy cartel is hard at work and paid lobbyists are busy all year around working out strategy to keep out any binding real deals out of the agenda. it is now a game of buying time to make sure that the powerful are in the forefront of the race of creating commercially viable alternative energy options.
the delegates unable to reach agreement during the allocated time of ten days for the summit, stayed back and worked the weekend to save face for hosts south africa. creditable indeed, yet like they say in good process management, one needs to do things on time, so it will not be too late to make the action taken to be meaningful, valid or even useful.
but then, a 100 billion climate fund deal was also on a stick dangling for most delegations to want to come to some agreement on its disbursement and that should explain the reaction of some of the less powerful but much affected nations at this particular summit.
john m. broder in a new york times article published in the immediate aftermath of the summit, summed it well "for 17 years, officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered under the auspices of the united nations to try to deal with one of the most vexing questions of our era - how to slow the heating of the planet.
every year they leave a trail of disillusion and discontent, particularly among the poorest nations and those most vulnerable to rising seas and spreading deserts. every year they fail to significantly advance their own stated goal of keeping the average global temperature from rising more than 2 degrees celsius, or about 3.6 degrees fahrenheit, above pre-industrial levels" he said.
he added, "there is no denying the dedication and stamina of the environment ministers and climate diplomats who conduct these talks. but maybe the task is too tall. the issues on the table are far broader than atmospheric carbon levels or forestry practices or how to devise a fund to compensate those most affected by global warming.
indeed it is. it is an issue that demonstrates the quality of our humanity and the associated moral responsibility, integrity, honesty and transparency all gearing to ensure survival not only of humans, but of all living beings.


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Purchasing property in the Cayman Islands is an alluring venture not only because of the country’s Caribbean charm, but because the purchase process is acclaimed for its structured and straightforward practices.
The Cayman Islands real estate market appeals to foreign buyers due to its tax neutral status, no restrictions on foreign ownership, guaranteed property title and of course, purchasers are spoiled for choice with a variety of properties from the famous Seven Mile Beach to the tranquil neighbourhoods of South Sound and the eastern districts.
The total number of active property listings, according to the Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association (CIREBA), was 1,592 in 2016 and had a value in the range of CI$1.3 billion. A total of 724 properties sold in 2016, representing approximately CI$435 million in sales. CIREBA reports that due to a limited supply in the prime Seven Mile Beach area, demand is growing for canal-front properties that provide views and water access, and availability of inventory may soon become a bigger issue than price.
The real estate experts at Provenance Properties can introduce you to a wide range of luxury properties and help explain the process of buying Grand Cayman real estate.
There are no income, property, corporate, capital gains or inheritance taxes in the Cayman Islands. A one-time stamp duty (land transfer fee) is applicable on real estate sales and is currently 7.5% on the purchase price or value of the property (whichever is higher), made payable to the Cayman Islands Government. First-time Caymanian buyers receive a special exemption of this fee if they make a land purchase of no more than CI$100,000 or on property under CI$300,000 – any purchase made above this amount is eligible to receive a reduced rate of 2%.
The Cayman Islands are one of the closest Caribbean destinations to the United States. Direct flights from Miami are just over one hour in length, and flights from New York City are only three and a half hours. The Owen Roberts International Airport is currently under a multi-million dollar renovation and on track for completion in 2018. Once completed, it will have capacity to welcome two million visitors annually, making it one of the most advanced airports in the Caribbean.
Those who prefer to travel via private jet charter to the Cayman Islands can be greeted by Island Air’s exclusive Meet and Greet service. As the islands’ only Fixed Base Operator, Island Air has served the aviation community in the Cayman Islands since 1987, providing cost-effective and hassle-free aviation services for private and chartered aircrafts.
The Cayman Islands offers an enviable lifestyle with a superlative selection of fine dining venues, world-class cultural and sporting events, a vibrant fine and performing arts scene and renowned beach and marine experiences – all within easy access on 22-mile long Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands. The sister islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman provide a laidback, quiet Caribbean island experience that appeals to world-weary travellers and to those seeking a quiet respite from a hectic lifestyle.
Whether you are looking to buy a vacation home or reside permanently in the Cayman Islands, international property buyers are eligible for residency if they purchase real estate in the Cayman Islands valued at CI$1 million, of which at least $500,000 must be developed real estate in Grand Cayman. For full details on residency opportunities, visit the website of Immigration Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory. As a result,the jurisdiction enjoys a high degree of political, economic and social stability, with an elected government of a Cabinet and Legislative Assembly, together with a Governor appointed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Modern infrastructure makes living in and visiting the Cayman Islands easy and convenient. There are three hospitals, 10 private schools including an international school with an International Baccalaureate programme, well-appointed and modern grocery stores, a developed road network and a variety of retail and professional services. Communication services are modern and readily available, making contact and business overseas a straightforward process.
The Cayman Islands’ Land Registry is a modern system, which makes the process simple and safe, and provides peace of mind to purchasers. Property title is guaranteed by the Cayman Islands government and title insurance is not required.
The Cayman Islands is rated as one of the friendliest countries in the world, most notably by Forbes Magazine. In fact, the Cayman Islands is so committed to how they treat others, the Government established the term “Caymankind”. Caymankind denotes the experience of Caymanian culture and that new residents are highly likely to receive a warm welcome from locals and international residents alike. Safety is topnotch thanks to a well-equipped police force, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service; crime levels are among the lowest in the Caribbean.
Buyers are encouraged to appoint an attorney to prepare the necessary legal documentation for closing and it is estimated to cost between 0.5% to 1% of the purchase price.
Real estate agent fees are present, but are paid only by the vendor – offering buyers another cost-saving benefit. Vendors can expect to pay commission rates using a common guide set by CIREBA. For example, properties ranging from US$95,000 to $494,999 will adhere to 7% while higher value properties ranging from US$995,000 to US$9,994,999 adhere to 5%. Click here for a full list of commission rates.
If you seek a mortgage and choose to finance with a Cayman Islands bank, a valuation report is required and this cost is dependent on the size and value of the property, starting from approximately CI$400. The mortgage approval process usually takes four to six weeks from the time of application.
With an abundance of legal and financial professionals on island, buyers can find comfort with expert care and advice when they have chosen a Cayman home that best suits their requirements.
City-dwellers who crave the conveniences of eateries, shopping and entertainment within walking distance will be drawn to The Terraces at Camana Bay, a luxury waterfront residential community with the amenities of an urban lifestyle; restaurants, shopping, wineries, cafés, gyms, a spa and health facilities are all located in the town. Boaters and families wanting the freedom to design a home that suits their personal tastes, however; may find the canal-front lots at North Creek to be more aligned with their needs. And with residences ranging from cosy, functional studios to stately five-bedroom penthouse suites at The Residences at Seafire, there’s a floorplan to suit any prospective home owner.
Contact the team or visit this page to find all the latest Cayman Islands properties for sale.

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purchasing property in the cayman islands is an alluring venture not only because of the country’s caribbean charm, but because the purchase process is acclaimed for its structured and straightforward practices.
the cayman islands real estate market appeals to foreign buyers due to its tax neutral status, no restrictions on foreign ownership, guaranteed property title and of course, purchasers are spoiled for choice with a variety of properties from the famous seven mile beach to the tranquil neighbourhoods of south sound and the eastern districts.
the total number of active property listings, according to the cayman islands real estate brokers association (cireba), was 1,592 in 2016 and had a value in the range of ci$1.3 billion. a total of 724 properties sold in 2016, representing approximately ci$435 million in sales. cireba reports that due to a limited supply in the prime seven mile beach area, demand is growing for canal-front properties that provide views and water access, and availability of inventory may soon become a bigger issue than price.
the real estate experts at provenance properties can introduce you to a wide range of luxury properties and help explain the process of buying grand cayman real estate.
there are no income, property, corporate, capital gains or inheritance taxes in the cayman islands. a one-time stamp duty (land transfer fee) is applicable on real estate sales and is currently 7.5% on the purchase price or value of the property (whichever is higher), made payable to the cayman islands government. first-time caymanian buyers receive a special exemption of this fee if they make a land purchase of no more than ci$100,000 or on property under ci$300,000 – any purchase made above this amount is eligible to receive a reduced rate of 2%.
the cayman islands are one of the closest caribbean destinations to the united states. direct flights from miami are just over one hour in length, and flights from new york city are only three and a half hours. the owen roberts international airport is currently under a multi-million dollar renovation and on track for completion in 2018. once completed, it will have capacity to welcome two million visitors annually, making it one of the most advanced airports in the caribbean.
those who prefer to travel via private jet charter to the cayman islands can be greeted by island air’s exclusive meet and greet service. as the islands’ only fixed base operator, island air has served the aviation community in the cayman islands since 1987, providing cost-effective and hassle-free aviation services for private and chartered aircrafts.
the cayman islands offers an enviable lifestyle with a superlative selection of fine dining venues, world-class cultural and sporting events, a vibrant fine and performing arts scene and renowned beach and marine experiences – all within easy access on 22-mile long grand cayman, the largest of the three islands. the sister islands of cayman brac and little cayman provide a laidback, quiet caribbean island experience that appeals to world-weary travellers and to those seeking a quiet respite from a hectic lifestyle.
whether you are looking to buy a vacation home or reside permanently in the cayman islands, international property buyers are eligible for residency if they purchase real estate in the cayman islands valued at ci$1 million, of which at least $500,000 must be developed real estate in grand cayman. for full details on residency opportunities, visit the website of immigration cayman islands.
the cayman islands is a british overseas territory. as a result,the jurisdiction enjoys a high degree of political, economic and social stability, with an elected government of a cabinet and legislative assembly, together with a governor appointed by her majesty queen elizabeth ii.
modern infrastructure makes living in and visiting the cayman islands easy and convenient. there are three hospitals, 10 private schools including an international school with an international baccalaureate programme, well-appointed and modern grocery stores, a developed road network and a variety of retail and professional services. communication services are modern and readily available, making contact and business overseas a straightforward process.
the cayman islands’ land registry is a modern system, which makes the process simple and safe, and provides peace of mind to purchasers. property title is guaranteed by the cayman islands government and title insurance is not required.
the cayman islands is rated as one of the friendliest countries in the world, most notably by forbes magazine. in fact, the cayman islands is so committed to how they treat others, the government established the term “caymankind”. caymankind denotes the experience of caymanian culture and that new residents are highly likely to receive a warm welcome from locals and international residents alike. safety is topnotch thanks to a well-equipped police force, the royal cayman islands police service; crime levels are among the lowest in the caribbean.
buyers are encouraged to appoint an attorney to prepare the necessary legal documentation for closing and it is estimated to cost between 0.5% to 1% of the purchase price.
real estate agent fees are present, but are paid only by the vendor – offering buyers another cost-saving benefit. vendors can expect to pay commission rates using a common guide set by cireba. for example, properties ranging from us$95,000 to $494,999 will adhere to 7% while higher value properties ranging from us$995,000 to us$9,994,999 adhere to 5%. click here for a full list of commission rates.
if you seek a mortgage and choose to finance with a cayman islands bank, a valuation report is required and this cost is dependent on the size and value of the property, starting from approximately ci$400. the mortgage approval process usually takes four to six weeks from the time of application.
with an abundance of legal and financial professionals on island, buyers can find comfort with expert care and advice when they have chosen a cayman home that best suits their requirements.
city-dwellers who crave the conveniences of eateries, shopping and entertainment within walking distance will be drawn to the terraces at camana bay, a luxury waterfront residential community with the amenities of an urban lifestyle; restaurants, shopping, wineries, cafés, gyms, a spa and health facilities are all located in the town. boaters and families wanting the freedom to design a home that suits their personal tastes, however; may find the canal-front lots at north creek to be more aligned with their needs. and with residences ranging from cosy, functional studios to stately five-bedroom penthouse suites at the residences at seafire, there’s a floorplan to suit any prospective home owner.
contact the team or visit this page to find all the latest cayman islands properties for sale.


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It's been 2 years in the making and the next flying adventure to the Bahamas has been flown!!!!!
You can go to the Van's Air Force website for a blog with pictures that I tried to update every day.
My pictures start near the bottom of page 2.
on Sunday afternoon, June 12th flying 49.7 hours and +6600nm.
Tuesday (5/24): Departed Osage Beach for Kokomo (IN) to visit friends Grove for Asheville (NC) then visited downtown Asheville.
in the morning then into Atlanta to visit Mike "Kahuna" Stewart.

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it's been 2 years in the making and the next flying adventure to the bahamas has been flown!!!!!
you can go to the van's air force website for a blog with pictures that i tried to update every day.
my pictures start near the bottom of page 2.
on sunday afternoon, june 12th flying 49.7 hours and +6600nm.
tuesday (5/24): departed osage beach for kokomo (in) to visit friends grove for asheville (nc) then visited downtown asheville.
in the morning then into atlanta to visit mike "kahuna" stewart.


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MET has announced the release of a new helmet series aimed at youth riders.
The Eldar range was designed to offer younger riders the same level of specs as the adult lines, and features a host of premium features such as an in-mould polycarbonate shell with EPS liner Safe Twist 2 fit system with a one-hand adjustable all-round belt, hand washable comfort pads and a snap-in visor.
The range is available in an extensive colour selection, and weighs in at 275 grams per unit.

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met has announced the release of a new helmet series aimed at youth riders.
the eldar range was designed to offer younger riders the same level of specs as the adult lines, and features a host of premium features such as an in-mould polycarbonate shell with eps liner safe twist 2 fit system with a one-hand adjustable all-round belt, hand washable comfort pads and a snap-in visor.
the range is available in an extensive colour selection, and weighs in at 275 grams per unit.


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I began my career in the hospitality industry at the age of 16, working as an usher at the Star Plaza Theatre. After my freshman year at Purdue University in West Lafayette, I moved to Florida for two years. I returned to the region in 1999 and landed a part-time job at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority while finishing my degree. I graduated from Purdue University Calumet with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Human Resources.
My time at the South Shore CVA began in an office support role and I was quickly promoted to Marketing Assistant. I have also held the positions of Sales Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing. After a brief stint as the Director of Marketing for the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, I returned to the South Shore CVA in October 2005. As the Chief Marketing Officer, I manage the annual marketing budget and the sales and marketing staff. I am also responsible for placing and tracking advertisements and maintaining strong relationships with SSCVA partners and hospitality professionals.
I am a resident of Hobart, where I live with my husband, Tony, and three kids, Nathan, Maverick and Peyton. Some of our favorite things to do along the South Shore include walking along the lakefront and through Festival Park in downtown Hobart and visiting Albanese Candy Factory. We are also frequent visitors at U.S. Cellular Field in nearby Chicago to cheer on our favorite team the Chicago White Sox.

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i began my career in the hospitality industry at the age of 16, working as an usher at the star plaza theatre. after my freshman year at purdue university in west lafayette, i moved to florida for two years. i returned to the region in 1999 and landed a part-time job at the south shore convention and visitors authority while finishing my degree. i graduated from purdue university calumet with a bachelor of science degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in human resources.
my time at the south shore cva began in an office support role and i was quickly promoted to marketing assistant. i have also held the positions of sales manager, sales & marketing manager and director of sales & marketing. after a brief stint as the director of marketing for the la porte county convention and visitors bureau, i returned to the south shore cva in october 2005. as the chief marketing officer, i manage the annual marketing budget and the sales and marketing staff. i am also responsible for placing and tracking advertisements and maintaining strong relationships with sscva partners and hospitality professionals.
i am a resident of hobart, where i live with my husband, tony, and three kids, nathan, maverick and peyton. some of our favorite things to do along the south shore include walking along the lakefront and through festival park in downtown hobart and visiting albanese candy factory. we are also frequent visitors at u.s. cellular field in nearby chicago to cheer on our favorite team the chicago white sox.


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When we get offered with a brand new technology, it can be all too easy to start to suppose that it’s miles an answer that we can practice to every problem that we are currently dealing with. NoSQL is one such era – although the usage of it has no longer been a part of our IT manager training. However, the key’s to realize that no longer all records that the IT branch has been asked to a procedure is created the equal.
Atomic: every transaction is performed absolutely and may be rolled returned if something goes incorrect.
Consistent: no transaction can be accredited to go away the database if for some cause it creates an inconsistency with the saved data.
Durable: before a transaction can be taken into consideration to be whole, it must first be recorded permanently within the database.
In the new world of “massive statistics” wherein we find ourselves, without a doubt now not all statistics goes to meet the ACID standards. This is wherein the door of possibility opens for NoSQL databases.
When we start to take into account net and social media packages, we start to should deal with statistics that is orders of importance large than most fashionable company databases. This means that the builders on our IT teams need to turn out to be greater flexible while managing this lots fact.
The information comes from this type of new statistics workload were captured within the acronym BASE. This stands for authorisedle: just what it appears like – the database is now not required to be continuously actual-time atomic.
Soft-State: Database states at the authorized change and expire in place of constantly having to must be durable.
Eventual Consistency: This flexibility is in evaluation to a conventional ACID database’s requirement to provide stringent transactional consistency.
Which Database Is The Right One To Use?
I’m sorry about this; but, although it’s important to understand what kind of facts set you are handling (ACID or BASE), that is now not going to be sufficient to inform you which type of SQL / noSQL database you want to apply on your subsequent IT task.
NoSQl might be the right database to use if you have BASE workloads that are clearly now not ACID, when you have a exquisite deal of records, and whilst you want so as to run your database the use of commodity hardware and software program.
There is a different point so that you can recollect when you are attempting to determine between an SQL or noSQL solution. If you attempt to use an SQL database for an software that should cope with excessive-volume workloads which are introduced via the internet, then you definately’re going to peer your database collapse because of the overhead. Instead, in these conditions go together with a noSQL answer.
It’s in no way been easy to be an IT Manager (you know the way difficult that IT team constructing stuff is) and these days it appears as though even the ones things that we notion that we had beneath manipulate, like databases, are undergoing huge adjustments. One of those adjustments is the arrival of no SQL databases – whilst must we use them?
It seems that not all facts units are created similarly. Data that can be categorized as being ACID are well ideal to being processed by using a widespread database. However, data that may be classified as being BASE would be higher treated with the aid of a noSQL database. Additional issues inclusive of the amount of facts desires to be considered also.
What this means for you as an IT supervisor is that what would possibly have once been a fairly widespread selection (“throw it into the database”), has now come to be but any other problem that you want to take a careful take a look at earlier than making up your thoughts. Take the time to discover ways to try this efficaciously and you’ll locate that you are making the right decisions for your organisation.
Why is the NoSQL preference so tough?
The remaining time I become comparing NoSQL databases I ended up sticking with a relational database. I’m comparing them once more today and this time I’m pretty certain I’ll need to certainly select one. The choice is in reality wrong and tough for some of motives.
Conventional information says that NoSQL databases are a tremendous in shape for certain types of facts, namely non-relational records. At the identical time NoSQL is touted as a advanced platform for current net programs. The reality even though is that most records, especially in terms of web packages, is relational. Is that enough cause to stick with a RDMS then? Not necessarily, however it’s going to make the choice even tougher.
A huge a part of the problem whilst comparing NoSQL is the massive amount of conflicting principle on the subject. Some people say (re: record shops) you want to shop all document information inside a single record and doing joins in code is blasphemy. Other say storing record references and doing in-code joins is smart. At the identical time, exceptional databases advise proscribing the amount of nested facts in a file. Others will encourage report references. This is a fundamental part if records modeling in NoSQL and there isn’t always a clear consensus.
Then there are the pinnacle ranking posts titled “Why you should in no way use XYZ”, of which at the least one will exist for the engine you’re considering. The legitimacy of those articles varies of course and the blanket advice within the title doesn’t help. What’s certain however is that someone will google your preference and as a way to be the primary component they study, then ahead to you. Further skewing your belief, there are manner extra terrible articles than there are achievement stories. It’s tough to understand who is supplying a valid technical concern and who has in reality misunderstood a capability (or lack thereof).
Then there are the sheer number of picks. In RDBMS world, the selection is quite smooth. You have your 4 or 5 ordinary suspects which commonly paintings in a similar manner and you commonly choose the platform that your environment (and budget) supports and your dev/ops are acquainted with. There is little danger with these mature products. In the NoSQL global there are dozens of database engines to select from. Each has their precise strengths and every has their crippling weaknesses. Making things even tougher, NoSQL projects tend to come back and go as a substitute quick making it volatile to strive some thing new or some thing less popular. Last time I appeared I had approximately settled on CouchDB. Today that appears to be a assignment circling the drain (although it’s tough to recognize).
The principal motive I’ve been agonizing over this decision is that it’s probable a case where you gained’t recognise you’ve made a bad preference until you’ve performed a bunch of work. You can mock up your facts fashions and get a sense of ways you’ll paintings with the system, but it’s only whilst you hit a solid wall that you locate the real flaw. In my case, the utility we’re building has statistics this is relational. The important thing in shifting to a record keep is that we need a schemaless design to gain our dreams. Using a NoSQL database to residence relational records isn’t something that’s honestly pointed out, however it’s actually happening loads.
Currently I’m down to Couchbase and MongoDB. I’m not really into Mongo to this point however its big recognition is a huge superb for the engine. Of path that might be famous in the identical way PHP is popular, because it’s reachable, not as it’s right. I’m operating via some check tasks in both and I’m leaning in the direction of Couchbase. If all of us has experience with a NoSQL platform and wants to provide up a few guidelines, I’m all ears. Likewise, in case you’ve performed work with relational facts in NoSQL, communicate up! I know you’re out there.

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when we get offered with a brand new technology, it can be all too easy to start to suppose that it’s miles an answer that we can practice to every problem that we are currently dealing with. nosql is one such era – although the usage of it has no longer been a part of our it manager training. however, the key’s to realize that no longer all records that the it branch has been asked to a procedure is created the equal.
atomic: every transaction is performed absolutely and may be rolled returned if something goes incorrect.
consistent: no transaction can be accredited to go away the database if for some cause it creates an inconsistency with the saved data.
durable: before a transaction can be taken into consideration to be whole, it must first be recorded permanently within the database.
in the new world of “massive statistics” wherein we find ourselves, without a doubt now not all statistics goes to meet the acid standards. this is wherein the door of possibility opens for nosql databases.
when we start to take into account net and social media packages, we start to should deal with statistics that is orders of importance large than most fashionable company databases. this means that the builders on our it teams need to turn out to be greater flexible while managing this lots fact.
the information comes from this type of new statistics workload were captured within the acronym base. this stands for authorisedle: just what it appears like – the database is now not required to be continuously actual-time atomic.
soft-state: database states at the authorized change and expire in place of constantly having to must be durable.
eventual consistency: this flexibility is in evaluation to a conventional acid database’s requirement to provide stringent transactional consistency.
which database is the right one to use?
i’m sorry about this; but, although it’s important to understand what kind of facts set you are handling (acid or base), that is now not going to be sufficient to inform you which type of sql / nosql database you want to apply on your subsequent it task.
nosql might be the right database to use if you have base workloads that are clearly now not acid, when you have a exquisite deal of records, and whilst you want so as to run your database the use of commodity hardware and software program.
there is a different point so that you can recollect when you are attempting to determine between an sql or nosql solution. if you attempt to use an sql database for an software that should cope with excessive-volume workloads which are introduced via the internet, then you definately’re going to peer your database collapse because of the overhead. instead, in these conditions go together with a nosql answer.
it’s in no way been easy to be an it manager (you know the way difficult that it team constructing stuff is) and these days it appears as though even the ones things that we notion that we had beneath manipulate, like databases, are undergoing huge adjustments. one of those adjustments is the arrival of no sql databases – whilst must we use them?
it seems that not all facts units are created similarly. data that can be categorized as being acid are well ideal to being processed by using a widespread database. however, data that may be classified as being base would be higher treated with the aid of a nosql database. additional issues inclusive of the amount of facts desires to be considered also.
what this means for you as an it supervisor is that what would possibly have once been a fairly widespread selection (“throw it into the database”), has now come to be but any other problem that you want to take a careful take a look at earlier than making up your thoughts. take the time to discover ways to try this efficaciously and you’ll locate that you are making the right decisions for your organisation.
why is the nosql preference so tough?
the remaining time i become comparing nosql databases i ended up sticking with a relational database. i’m comparing them once more today and this time i’m pretty certain i’ll need to certainly select one. the choice is in reality wrong and tough for some of motives.
conventional information says that nosql databases are a tremendous in shape for certain types of facts, namely non-relational records. at the identical time nosql is touted as a advanced platform for current net programs. the reality even though is that most records, especially in terms of web packages, is relational. is that enough cause to stick with a rdms then? not necessarily, however it’s going to make the choice even tougher.
a huge a part of the problem whilst comparing nosql is the massive amount of conflicting principle on the subject. some people say (re: record shops) you want to shop all document information inside a single record and doing joins in code is blasphemy. other say storing record references and doing in-code joins is smart. at the identical time, exceptional databases advise proscribing the amount of nested facts in a file. others will encourage report references. this is a fundamental part if records modeling in nosql and there isn’t always a clear consensus.
then there are the pinnacle ranking posts titled “why you should in no way use xyz”, of which at the least one will exist for the engine you’re considering. the legitimacy of those articles varies of course and the blanket advice within the title doesn’t help. what’s certain however is that someone will google your preference and as a way to be the primary component they study, then ahead to you. further skewing your belief, there are manner extra terrible articles than there are achievement stories. it’s tough to understand who is supplying a valid technical concern and who has in reality misunderstood a capability (or lack thereof).
then there are the sheer number of picks. in rdbms world, the selection is quite smooth. you have your 4 or 5 ordinary suspects which commonly paintings in a similar manner and you commonly choose the platform that your environment (and budget) supports and your dev/ops are acquainted with. there is little danger with these mature products. in the nosql global there are dozens of database engines to select from. each has their precise strengths and every has their crippling weaknesses. making things even tougher, nosql projects tend to come back and go as a substitute quick making it volatile to strive some thing new or some thing less popular. last time i appeared i had approximately settled on couchdb. today that appears to be a assignment circling the drain (although it’s tough to recognize).
the principal motive i’ve been agonizing over this decision is that it’s probable a case where you gained’t recognise you’ve made a bad preference until you’ve performed a bunch of work. you can mock up your facts fashions and get a sense of ways you’ll paintings with the system, but it’s only whilst you hit a solid wall that you locate the real flaw. in my case, the utility we’re building has statistics this is relational. the important thing in shifting to a record keep is that we need a schemaless design to gain our dreams. using a nosql database to residence relational records isn’t something that’s honestly pointed out, however it’s actually happening loads.
currently i’m down to couchbase and mongodb. i’m not really into mongo to this point however its big recognition is a huge superb for the engine. of path that might be famous in the identical way php is popular, because it’s reachable, not as it’s right. i’m operating via some check tasks in both and i’m leaning in the direction of couchbase. if all of us has experience with a nosql platform and wants to provide up a few guidelines, i’m all ears. likewise, in case you’ve performed work with relational facts in nosql, communicate up! i know you’re out there.


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Therefore, the need for energy efficiency has never been greater. However, Europe’s housing stock is old and inefficient, with only 3% of stock built or improved to the highest energy standards. World Green Building Council analysis using government data showed that energy efficiency correlates closely with the age of the building, and that rented stock typically has lower efficiency than owner-occupied housing. Furthermore, with a renewal or replacement rate of only about 1% a year, the solution must lie in retrofitting existing stock rather than relying on new builds. There has been much success to date and there are technical solutions that enhance energy performance, but upgrading work must accelerate.
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In terms of retrofitting, the incentive for energy efficiency improvements may lie more with improved comfort and reduced energy costs and, in future, ease of mortgage finance than with capital value shift. Valuers can only advise clients of changes in value consequent on energy efficiency improvements if comparable evidence supports this. Valuers follow the market rather than making it, and their role is to work with market evidence. This apparent dichotomy is now explored with reference to research and the valuer’s role.
Residential valuations are performed for various purposes but will normally be undertaken by use of the comparables method or, in the case of large portfolio investment decisions, a discounted cash flow (DCF). Given that the majority of residential units are either owner-occupied or situated in a context of prevailing owner-occupation if they are let, valuers need to assess the impact of energy efficiency specifically against the factors that influence market behaviours. This can be challenging when the data for comparable sales is limited, with the EPC rating often the only energy data available.
Given the prevalence of mortgage finance to support residential transactions, it means that, while lenders may be concerned about the security of the loan, they may lack detailed information on which to assess the future energy risks, though this is set to change due to market initiatives to introduce green mortgages. However, when undertaking an investment valuation using a DCF, energy efficiency factors can be factored in more easily. To an investor, the future impact of energy efficiency and pricing may be a consideration, particularly if this will have an impact on the value risk profile of the asset to lenders.
In complying with the mandatory Red Book standards, valuers will need to consider risks attaching to their valuations and these, they are advised, extend to consideration of sustainability criteria, implicitly including energy efficiency. Clearly, such risks are most likely to be important to valuations that have an impact on lending and investment decisions, but they may also matter to prospective owner-occupiers.
The aim of the Red Book in relation to sustainability is to provide greater transparency in reporting and heighten awareness of such matters, both to clients and to valuers themselves. But in and of itself, however, more forensic inspection, analysis and reporting will not transform the market at the speed and on the scale required to meet EU member state climate change commitments.
Many studies examine the relationship between energy efficiency in the social housing, private rented and owner-occupied housing sectors. Table 1 aggregates the findings of published academic studies, almost all of which used hedonic price analysis as the method of distilling any premiums and mainly focused on EPCs as a measure – albeit that the early studies were undertaken when EPCs were in their infancy or, in a few cases, before their introduction.
The table does not, however, include a recent hedonic study, undertaken as part of the yet to be published Revalue project, which examined valuations for social housing in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK along with their EPC ratings. It concluded that energy efficiency, although making a measurable contribution to value, was far outweighed by traditional factors, and mainly related to visible components affecting energy performance such as double-glazed windows. Notably, brown discounting in respect of inefficient buildings was noted and was greater in value impact.
Among the UK-based studies, research published in the Energy Economics journal in 2015 found a positive relationship between energy efficiency ratings and the transaction price per square metre. This was most marked for terraced dwellings and flats compared to detached and semi-detached dwellings, perhaps implying that energy efficiency is less of a consideration in higher-value dwellings.
However, while these large-scale studies are valuable, a valuer must assess market value based not on such studies but on comparable market evidence that is local, recent and defensible against any negligence claims. Recent qualitative research in the Revalue project does not fully bear out the findings of the quantitative studies. A series of interviews and round-table discussions conducted with valuers across England, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain supported the view that while visible factors such as windows – which benefit not just energy efficiency but also comfort and security – are important, overall efficiency is low down on the list of value attributes. However, as new, better-specified stock is built and retrofits take place, stock that has not been improved will suffer a brown discount.
In conclusion, the evidence points to energy efficiency beginning to have an impact on value, though this is very small compared with the factors that traditionally affect it. The strongest statistical evidence comes from large-scale hedonic analyses, but these do not explain the rationale for the evidence. The practice-based research shows what is driving the observed changes and supplies greater insight for valuers.
What is apparent is that the drivers of value vary depending on stakeholder group, but include health and well-being, regulation and, critically, the changing views of lenders. In future, energy is likely to be of increasing importance in the decisions of occupiers and investors, and this will be reflected in value. However, much will depend on the approach taken to regulation, availability of grant aid, the attitude of lenders and the transparency of evidence.

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the 2018 report by the intergovernmental panel on climate change confirms we may still limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5°c, which will still mean many eu countries suffer an increased number of days of intense heat, but experience cold winters. ensuring the rise in temperature is minimised to this will require an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from a 1990 base, as agreed at the 2015 paris climate conference. yet climate change means that demand for energy to heat and cool properties will also rise unless action is taken to increase the efficiency of the stock. any supply issues will raise prices, with the burden falling hardest on those with poor purchasing power, and may lead to negative health outcomes and, at worst, fatalities.
therefore, the need for energy efficiency has never been greater. however, europe’s housing stock is old and inefficient, with only 3% of stock built or improved to the highest energy standards. world green building council analysis using government data showed that energy efficiency correlates closely with the age of the building, and that rented stock typically has lower efficiency than owner-occupied housing. furthermore, with a renewal or replacement rate of only about 1% a year, the solution must lie in retrofitting existing stock rather than relying on new builds. there has been much success to date and there are technical solutions that enhance energy performance, but upgrading work must accelerate.
the challenge is to find the motivations and mechanisms to upgrade stock. must these be sticks in the form of regulation? or can carrots work, in the form of subsidies or added value? the attractions of upgrading are clear: energy-efficient buildings have lower running costs, are more comfortable and, potentially, better support residents’ health. the main eu policy mechanism has been the energy performance certificate (epc) and, in the uk, the first-stage introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards (mees). the former relates to the point of transaction and only raises awareness; the latter are a stick, but they only cover stock that has been let and are targeted solely at the worst-performing buildings. in the absence of tighter and more widely scoped regulations, the emphasis has to be on motivation – including the prospect of financial gain through property value rises. but can valuers support this?
in terms of retrofitting, the incentive for energy efficiency improvements may lie more with improved comfort and reduced energy costs and, in future, ease of mortgage finance than with capital value shift. valuers can only advise clients of changes in value consequent on energy efficiency improvements if comparable evidence supports this. valuers follow the market rather than making it, and their role is to work with market evidence. this apparent dichotomy is now explored with reference to research and the valuer’s role.
residential valuations are performed for various purposes but will normally be undertaken by use of the comparables method or, in the case of large portfolio investment decisions, a discounted cash flow (dcf). given that the majority of residential units are either owner-occupied or situated in a context of prevailing owner-occupation if they are let, valuers need to assess the impact of energy efficiency specifically against the factors that influence market behaviours. this can be challenging when the data for comparable sales is limited, with the epc rating often the only energy data available.
given the prevalence of mortgage finance to support residential transactions, it means that, while lenders may be concerned about the security of the loan, they may lack detailed information on which to assess the future energy risks, though this is set to change due to market initiatives to introduce green mortgages. however, when undertaking an investment valuation using a dcf, energy efficiency factors can be factored in more easily. to an investor, the future impact of energy efficiency and pricing may be a consideration, particularly if this will have an impact on the value risk profile of the asset to lenders.
in complying with the mandatory red book standards, valuers will need to consider risks attaching to their valuations and these, they are advised, extend to consideration of sustainability criteria, implicitly including energy efficiency. clearly, such risks are most likely to be important to valuations that have an impact on lending and investment decisions, but they may also matter to prospective owner-occupiers.
the aim of the red book in relation to sustainability is to provide greater transparency in reporting and heighten awareness of such matters, both to clients and to valuers themselves. but in and of itself, however, more forensic inspection, analysis and reporting will not transform the market at the speed and on the scale required to meet eu member state climate change commitments.
many studies examine the relationship between energy efficiency in the social housing, private rented and owner-occupied housing sectors. table 1 aggregates the findings of published academic studies, almost all of which used hedonic price analysis as the method of distilling any premiums and mainly focused on epcs as a measure – albeit that the early studies were undertaken when epcs were in their infancy or, in a few cases, before their introduction.
the table does not, however, include a recent hedonic study, undertaken as part of the yet to be published revalue project, which examined valuations for social housing in germany, the netherlands, sweden and the uk along with their epc ratings. it concluded that energy efficiency, although making a measurable contribution to value, was far outweighed by traditional factors, and mainly related to visible components affecting energy performance such as double-glazed windows. notably, brown discounting in respect of inefficient buildings was noted and was greater in value impact.
among the uk-based studies, research published in the energy economics journal in 2015 found a positive relationship between energy efficiency ratings and the transaction price per square metre. this was most marked for terraced dwellings and flats compared to detached and semi-detached dwellings, perhaps implying that energy efficiency is less of a consideration in higher-value dwellings.
however, while these large-scale studies are valuable, a valuer must assess market value based not on such studies but on comparable market evidence that is local, recent and defensible against any negligence claims. recent qualitative research in the revalue project does not fully bear out the findings of the quantitative studies. a series of interviews and round-table discussions conducted with valuers across england, germany, the netherlands and spain supported the view that while visible factors such as windows – which benefit not just energy efficiency but also comfort and security – are important, overall efficiency is low down on the list of value attributes. however, as new, better-specified stock is built and retrofits take place, stock that has not been improved will suffer a brown discount.
in conclusion, the evidence points to energy efficiency beginning to have an impact on value, though this is very small compared with the factors that traditionally affect it. the strongest statistical evidence comes from large-scale hedonic analyses, but these do not explain the rationale for the evidence. the practice-based research shows what is driving the observed changes and supplies greater insight for valuers.
what is apparent is that the drivers of value vary depending on stakeholder group, but include health and well-being, regulation and, critically, the changing views of lenders. in future, energy is likely to be of increasing importance in the decisions of occupiers and investors, and this will be reflected in value. however, much will depend on the approach taken to regulation, availability of grant aid, the attitude of lenders and the transparency of evidence.


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Handling the situation depends on energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy security.
Besides the state and the companies, the local municipalities also play a major role in this, since they have maintained buildings which combined heating and electricity demand is very important.
Reducing the serious costs can made possible through the complex, energy efficient renovation of public buildings as well as through replacing the consumed energy with a higher proportion of locally produced, renewable sources.
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To the utilizationof renewable energy sources, related to investments- currently running and future- it can be an advantage if the community already has an energy strategy.
It is also not a negligible aspect that the energetic modernization of municipal institutions allows local entrepreneurs, companies’ employment, which affects the city/region’s building industry.
The leading and exemplary climate protection initiations- in addition to good communication – are usually recognized and appreciated by the public. Thus the government can develop an image of an environmentally friendly, clear settlement. This image can increase the environmental awareness of the population and can make the settlement more attractive fro for the tourists.
If the government has already decided on which specific areas (e.g. solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy or biomass-based energy production such as energy efficient building reconstruction, total or partial replacement of the energy used) intends to implement the investment, it is advisable to prepare a Feasibility Study (EMT). The main aim of this document is to determine whether the proposed project is technically and legally feasible, i.e. economically profitable.
Our company, together with our partner company with extensive experience in practical implementation of renewable energy generation- provides a full engineering, procurement, project coordination and legal assistance, able to support the local authorities in each stage of the above outlined process.
Our company will continue to assist local governments, government-run institutions and non-profit organizations in the selection of appropriate support construction and development of the full tender documentation. Our company has not only experience in project preparation and development, but also in the management of large implementation. It is not enough to gain the support; its use is subject to very strict rules: the successful implementation is only conceivable in the case of the implementation of effective project management activities. Compliance with these requirements, we undertake the full range of technical, financial and administrative management of energy projects for the entire duration of the implementation.

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today – as in many other countries – our country’s energy economy is also facing serious problems. the energy structure of hungary is built on from the abroad bought, more and more expensive and mainly based on fossil fuels, which is an unfortunate combination from an environment or security of supply point of view.
handling the situation depends on energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy security.
besides the state and the companies, the local municipalities also play a major role in this, since they have maintained buildings which combined heating and electricity demand is very important.
reducing the serious costs can made possible through the complex, energy efficient renovation of public buildings as well as through replacing the consumed energy with a higher proportion of locally produced, renewable sources.
the first step in achieving the goal is to develop a local energy strategy, which helps to assess whether the interventions are necessary or not and in what order they should be implemented. this is followed by the stage of project preparation and development, in which to the selected project a feasibility study is made. the cost of this study is supported by a number of proposals for construction that is eligible in the project budget. finally, the achievement fully according with the plans is guaranteed through the effective project management activities.
the application/support systems- as opposed to the previous ones- will prefer the complex, in-depth reconstruction: investments, which result in 60-80% energy savings. the gradual reduction in state funding of local government spending is increasingly forcing municipalities to rational management. this can be achieved through e strengthening of their own sources of revenue and savings. as the governments operating costs- a significant proportion of their institutions cover overhead costs, i.e. energy expenditure, they can be significantly improved by reducing the local budget balance- the scarce resources could be used for improvements, instead of bill payments.
if in the traditional ways produces energy is replaced with the renewable energy resources (taking into account environmental issues), the decentralized energy production and through the use of efficient technologies the government will be less vulnerable to energy price developments, and this allows for more secure energy supply in the locality.
in order to achieve the above mentioned goal, it is important to develop a local energy strategy, which examines he system level energy development opportunities in a short-, medium- and long term. a well-designed, comprehensive approach to energy strategy ensures optimal use of available resources for the municipalities; a detailed assessment of the renewable energy potential of municipal solid can be a basis for decisions and future investments.
a good strategy explores the general public and local businesses’ energy use in addition to direct local governments.
the energy strategy is a pre-decision document, based on which the town leaders may decide in which field it is worth, i.e. what is possible to achieve, what the costs are and what advantages and disadvantages, risks may be expected during the intervention.
to the utilizationof renewable energy sources, related to investments- currently running and future- it can be an advantage if the community already has an energy strategy.
it is also not a negligible aspect that the energetic modernization of municipal institutions allows local entrepreneurs, companies’ employment, which affects the city/region’s building industry.
the leading and exemplary climate protection initiations- in addition to good communication – are usually recognized and appreciated by the public. thus the government can develop an image of an environmentally friendly, clear settlement. this image can increase the environmental awareness of the population and can make the settlement more attractive fro for the tourists.
if the government has already decided on which specific areas (e.g. solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy or biomass-based energy production such as energy efficient building reconstruction, total or partial replacement of the energy used) intends to implement the investment, it is advisable to prepare a feasibility study (emt). the main aim of this document is to determine whether the proposed project is technically and legally feasible, i.e. economically profitable.
our company, together with our partner company with extensive experience in practical implementation of renewable energy generation- provides a full engineering, procurement, project coordination and legal assistance, able to support the local authorities in each stage of the above outlined process.
our company will continue to assist local governments, government-run institutions and non-profit organizations in the selection of appropriate support construction and development of the full tender documentation. our company has not only experience in project preparation and development, but also in the management of large implementation. it is not enough to gain the support; its use is subject to very strict rules: the successful implementation is only conceivable in the case of the implementation of effective project management activities. compliance with these requirements, we undertake the full range of technical, financial and administrative management of energy projects for the entire duration of the implementation.


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i have listed a new property at 3313 trans canada hwy in nanaimo.
***no hst!!!***fantastic opportunity to own and develop commercial area directly across from the airport. this is the perfect place to put up a strip mall, car dealership, rv/boat/atv dealership, restaurant, coffee shop, showroom, office, or about anything else you can imagine. phase 2 of the airport's expansion will be completed soon - which means even more traffic in and out of the airport (and even more opportunity). information package available!


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Jamo Games is a Birmingham UK based games development company started by James Biddulph. The latest release of Jamo Games is The Botanist, a game where every word, in every language, grows a different plant. It is out now on Steam, for PC.
Jamo Games was established in Birmingham, Uk in July 2012 by James Biddulph. Having graduated from Coventry University in 2010 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, James worked as a concept artist and games designer at PlayMob before deciding to start his own games development business. After being accepted onto the Entrepreneurs for the Future incubation programme at Birmingham Science Park Aston in April 2012, James founded Jamo Games in July of that year. Jamo Games has been supported by a mix of game sales and client work, and James mainly works as a pixel artist for games including Hammerwatch, Poncho, and over 50 other projects. His work can be seen at pixelartcommissions.com.
There are far more images available for Jamo Games, but these are the ones we felt would be most useful to you. If you have specific requests, please do contact us!
"Four new start-ups receive £10,000 incubation package"
Robert Paul Allen is the composer on The Botanist, Inner City Kids, and other in development projects for Jamo Games. http://robertpaulallen.com/.

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jamo games is a birmingham uk based games development company started by james biddulph. the latest release of jamo games is the botanist, a game where every word, in every language, grows a different plant. it is out now on steam, for pc.
jamo games was established in birmingham, uk in july 2012 by james biddulph. having graduated from coventry university in 2010 with a degree in graphic design and illustration, james worked as a concept artist and games designer at playmob before deciding to start his own games development business. after being accepted onto the entrepreneurs for the future incubation programme at birmingham science park aston in april 2012, james founded jamo games in july of that year. jamo games has been supported by a mix of game sales and client work, and james mainly works as a pixel artist for games including hammerwatch, poncho, and over 50 other projects. his work can be seen at pixelartcommissions.com.
there are far more images available for jamo games, but these are the ones we felt would be most useful to you. if you have specific requests, please do contact us!
"four new start-ups receive £10,000 incubation package"
robert paul allen is the composer on the botanist, inner city kids, and other in development projects for jamo games. http://robertpaulallen.com/.


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HSN Community / Forums / HSN Arcade / New Arcade Format — REALLY Not Liking It!!!
New Arcade Format — REALLY Not Liking It!!!
It is very difficult to play the games in the new format. They are freezing up because it takes a long time for ALL the ads to boot. The games are definitely slower. And we are forced to watch a video ad before EVERY game! PLEASE bring back the old format!!!!!!!!!

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hsn community / forums / hsn arcade / new arcade format — really not liking it!!!
new arcade format — really not liking it!!!
it is very difficult to play the games in the new format. they are freezing up because it takes a long time for all the ads to boot. the games are definitely slower. and we are forced to watch a video ad before every game! please bring back the old format!!!!!!!!!