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13 December 2011 12:03 [Source: ICIS news]
DUBAI (ICIS)--Saudi Kayan has awarded a site logistics contract for its new ethanolamines and ethoxylates facility at Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to an affiliate of Alfred Talke, Richard Heath, Alfred Talke’s director for Middle East and Asia, said on Tuesday.
S A Talke, Alfred Talke’s joint venture in Saudi Arabia, was last week awarded the contract to provide site logistics and local transportation services for the 140,000 tonne/year plant, he said. Headquartered in Germany, Alfred Talke is a logistics and tank and container transport specialist.
The amines and ethoxylates facility, which is part of Saudi Kayan’s new 5m tonne/year complex, is expected to start up in the first half of next year, Heath said.
Saudi Kayan is a joint venture between SABIC and Al-Kayan Petrochemical.
The Saudi Kayan complex has the capacity to produce 1.48m tonnes/year of ethylene and 700,000 tonnes/year of polyethylene (PE), as well as benzene, phenol, ethylene glycol (EG), choline chloride and dimethyl formamide (DMF).
The project is an example of the strategy of petrochemical producers in the Middle East to diversify into downstream products, as part of efforts to provide manufacturing jobs in the region.
“Winning this contract is strategically incredibly important because it represents the first step from the high volume commodity polymers into the more specialised liquid chemicals portfolio,” said Heath. He declined to reveal financial details of the contract.
While liquid chemicals represents a major part of Alfred Talke’s business in Europe, in the Middle East the focus has been polymers. Investment in downstream chemicals in the Middle East are particularly interesting for Alfred Talke, whose roots are in liquid chemicals, not plastics, said Heath.
Alfred Talke is in discussions with Saudi Kayan regarding the materials handling for additional plants. “The next steps are to move further into other liquids,” said Heath, who was speaking on the sidelines of the 6th Annual GPCA (Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association) Forum in Dubai.
Alfred Talke already handles a total of 1.5m tonnes/year of PE and polypropylene (PP) for Tasnee in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, 340,000 tonnes/year of PP for Oman Polypropylene in Sohar, Oman, and 450,000 tonnes/year of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) for Qatofin in Mesaieed, Qatar, Heath said. Qatofin is a joint venture between Total Petrochemicals, QAPCO and Qatar Petroleum.
Alfred Talke will also provide material handling for a QAPCO 300,000 tonne/year low density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in Mesaieed, Heath said. The QAPCO plant is expected to come on stream next year, he added.
In addition, the company will provide material handling for a major new project in Jubail with a combined PE, PP and polystyrene (PS) capacity of 1.7m tonnes/year. Heath declined to name the client but it is understood to be the Saudi Polymers – a joint venture between Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical and National Petrochemical (Petrochem).
By 2012, Alfred Talke expects to be handling 4.5m tonnes/year of material in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Heath added.
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Improving Healthcare Amidst Structural Vulnerabilities
How do we value dignity at the end of life?
Is it the same for everyone?
There is growing recognition that what makes Canadians sick, is more than just biology or genetics. In fact, it is estimated that up to 60% of what causes us illness, is related to how we live, learn, work and play.
These factors, known as the social determinants of health, are often overlooked in our healthcare delivery systems.
Meanwhile, it is well known that Canada’s structurally vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness, mental illness & people who use drugs, suffer from higher morbidity and mortality due to illnesses often stemming from social and societal circumstances. All the while, dying in social isolation, falling through the cracks, with few people around them, very few supports and often, with a lack of dignity.
Through a health equity and human rights lens, Dr Dosani's keynote address will highlight narratives of compassion from his work providing street & shelter-based palliative care for structurally vulnerable people with life-limiting illnesses, describe innovative approaches to social accountability in healthcare at the micro, meso and macro levels and challenge our thinking around traditional care models.
By dissecting the ways that poverty, racism, ableism, trauma, housing insecurity, isolation and other social ailments impact the healthcare journey of people in our communities; we may be able to actualize our full potential, flipping conventional approaches on their head, to provide equity for individuals from all walks of life.
In our society, it is clear that we live differently.
But, should we really die differently?
This course is available in English and in French.
This online course is available to all healthcare professionals. It is brought to you by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
This course was recorded at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in May 2022.
Course Material included in this course
How to Improve Healthcare for People Experiencing Structural Vulnerabilities

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So sometimes I get a bit busy….I write the instructions, make the project, video, upload to YouTube, ….but forget the blog post! So apologies if you have been looking for the blog post to accompany this card – I just plain forgot! Still I hope you like it
It is a really quick and easy card fold and just with the half fold at the front you get to showcase the inside too and for this one I used the Ribbon of Courage stamp set and dies. I happen to have purchased so that I can create some Cancer support projects, but I would recommend you have a look at the sentiments….they are so useful for all sorts of occasion!
So on to the dimensions – in inches and centimetres…is it easier if I separate out as below? or is it just as easy to follow if I put in brackets
afterwards? I use both inches and cms interchangeably, so for me either way works – but how about you?
Stamp Set: Ribbon of Courage : Wood-mount 143852; Clear-mount 143855; p. 96 Available in French and German
Dies: Support Ribbon Framelits 143749 6 dies. Largest image: 8.3 x 5.7 cm.
Card base 11 1/2 x 4 inches
Turn to portrait, line up at 2 inches and cut from the score line to the bottom edge
Trim away top half
Layers- Make two panels
Card (I used Berry Burst 144249 for a full pack of Berry Burst or 144253 for a pack with four sheets of each of the 2017-2019 in colours)
Two pieces : 5 1/2 x 1 3/4
Designer Series Paper ( I used Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack 144193 )
Two pieces 5-1/4 x 1-1/2
Card 29 x 10.5 Score at 14.5
Line up at 5.25 cm and cut from score line to the bottom
Card (two pieces) 14 x 4.5 cm
DSP (two pieces) 13.5 x 4 cm
Don’t forget that this DSP is just ONE of those on offer in the buy THREE get one FREE offer in my store at the moment
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Dating and modern technology are not words that the average person tends to associate with older people, but fresh statistics from a national study on the shifting attitudes of Australian seniors show that they are beginning to embrace the idea of using technology to find personal connections.
Outside of dementia, social isolation may be the biggest issue of concern for our rapidly ageing population, which makes the transition to this less-traditional method of social interaction somewhat unsurprising.
Statistics that were compiled by the Australian Seniors and CoreData Dating Survey show that 1 in 5 Australian seniors who are not currently in a serious relationship are dating, and 3 out of 4 who are not currently dating anyone, hope to be dating soon.
The stereotypical image of the elderly widow refusing to look for love after the death of a spouse is well known, but the idea of an older person finding meaningful connection and love in their twilight years is a significantly more heartwarming and positive outcome.
Australian seniors are still willing to utilise the more established methods of courtship, but 60% of those who are currently dating have used online websites and dating apps to find a match, and 60% of those surveyed also felt that the dating process is easier because of new technology.
This need for companionship should not be mistaken for desperation, as 63 percent of surveyed seniors said that they would prefer to “play the field” until they find the right person, instead of just settling for someone.
While 55 percent boldly declared that they would happily consider dating someone who was considerably younger than they are – Ooh La La!
While many would envision seniors to be reserved in their views towards physical intimacy while dating, 7 out of 10 dating seniors divulged their willingness to lock lips with their acquaintance on a first date.
Research has also revealed that entering the fray of the dating scene has a positive effect on a senior’s willingness to put more effort into their physical appearance, inspiring them to watch their weight, and pay close attention to their hairstyle and dress sense.
Half of those surveyed claim to feel less self-conscious in moments of physical intimacy, with 60% declaring that physical intimacy improves with age.
Unfortunately, the awkwardness surrounding the issue of who should pay for the date, does not appear to improve with age, as 56% of seniors believe the bill should be split evenly, while 21% still feel that covering the cost of the date is the responsibility of the male.
One thing that is for certain though, is that the most sought after trait that seniors are looking for in a dating partner is a sense of humour (83%) followed by companionship (78%) and someone who shares similar interests.
Despite the dating apps are geared towards romance, more than 40% of those surveyed have made new friends via dating apps and websites, and more than 20% would consider these people to be close friends.
It’s important to remember that feelings of emotional connection like love and friendship do not come with an expiry date or age bracket.
As a society, we need to embrace and encourage the idea of re-discovering love at an older age, because even though your first kiss may be the most memorable, the last kiss you have has to last for eternity.

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The 2017 Lynne Ramsey directed film “You Were Never Really Here” starring Joaquin Phoenix is coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 17th via Lionsgate. The film is “certified fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. The release will include a Digital Copy of the film. It’s now available to PRE-ORDER the Blu-ray over at Amazon. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include full 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. It would appear no bonus materials are set to be included on the release.
Lastly, you can find the full announcement about this release further below (after the break).

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After trying to care for elderly loved ones during COVID-19 pandemic, many families are weighing alternatives to nursing home care. Choosing care that allows the elders to remain at home instead of nursing home care has become a theme across the country.
When choosing an alternative to nursing home care, consider these three factors: safety, family support, and cost.
As families research care for their aging loved ones, safety is a top priority. Group living situations can pose a risk because of the number of people living in one building, often in shared rooms. This can make it easier for viruses like the flu and COVID-19 to spread. Seniors who can live in their own home may be less likely to contract infectious diseases.
Access to a care team can help seniors live safely in their own home. A care team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and aides is core to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which delivers innovative home-based care to seniors who are eligible for nursing-home level of care. These services include primary care, physical therapy, medication management, transportation, dental care, and more. In the wake of the pandemic, the PACE model of care proved to be significantly safer for seniors with 80 percent lower infection rates than in nursing homes.
Many spouses and adult children take on the role of caregiver for elderly loved ones, learning to manage medications, assist with personal care, and more. Caring for an aging loved one is often a role taken on without hesitation. But caregivers can face stress while caring for their aging loved ones, sometimes leading to caregiver burnout.
As families search for safe alternatives to nursing home care, the PACE model of care has gained increasing attention. PACE works with families and participants to create a care plan that meets each senior’s needs. In addition to medical care, PACE addresses challenges such as nutrition and mental health. To continue strong support during the pandemic, some PACE organizations use tablets for telehealth and have increased home visits.
Respite care, appointment coordination, and assistance with daily living activities are a few of the ways that WelbeHealth supports families. Over 97 percent of caregivers would recommend the PACE care model.
Cost of Care
The national median cost of a private nursing home room is over $100,000 per year. Government programs may help lower the cost, but it is often a complex process to qualify. The PACE model costs California an average of $1,000 less per person each month compared to nursing home care.
The preventive care provided by PACE helps keep participants out of hospitals and nursing homes, allowing them to remain in their homes safely. The majority of older adults in PACE are dual eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal, which means most participants receive care at no cost or at their Medi-Cal share of cost.
The PACE Model of Care
Older adults and their families are looking for new ways to help frail seniors safely age in their homes. The PACE model has proven to be an ideal alternative to nursing home care. The program is meeting the growing needs of seniors by providing safe, supportive, affordable, and all-inclusive care to seniors in their homes.
To learn more about WelbeHealth’s PACE model of care, visit welbehealth.com.


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As the solar sets and the day transitions into the enchanting twilight, a mesmerizing globe of magnificence and sophistication arrives alive. At the coronary heart of this fascinating aesthetic lies the attract of evening dresses. Developed to evoke a feeling of timelessness and grace, these exquisite garments easily embody the essence of elegance.
Evening dresses hold a specific area in the realm of trend, charming the two wearers and onlookers with their inherent glamour. These captivating ensembles transcend mere clothing, getting to be passionate companions that rework ordinary times into amazing recollections. With their flowing silhouettes, intricate elaborations, and luxurious materials, evening attire effortlessly seize the focus and admiration of all who cross their path.
Permit oneself to be transported to a realm the place dreams and reality intertwine, exactly where magnificence reigns supreme, and where evening dresses turn into the final symbol of timeless splendor. Be a part of us as we embark on a journey to investigate the charming globe of evening dresses, unravelling their exquisite specifics and unveiling the tricks they keep. Prepare to be spellbound as we embrace the elegance at twilight.
The Heritage of Evening Attire
Evening Dresses, the epitome of elegance and sophistication, have a prolonged and intriguing heritage. From the regal gowns of ancient civilizations to the glamorous creations of contemporary-working day vogue designers, these beautiful garments have continually evolved to captivate hearts and minds. Let’s delve into the origins and evolution of Evening Dresses, tracing their journey by means of time.
In historic moments, Night Attire have been worn by noblewomen for the duration of lavish banquets and royal gatherings. These opulent clothes have been crafted from luxurious materials this kind of as silk, velvet, and satin, adorned with intricate embroidery and shimmering gildings. Each gown was meticulously tailored to increase the wearer’s silhouette, showcasing each their position and personal taste.
As generations passed, the designs and aesthetics of Night Attire underwent remarkable transformations. Black Friday Bridesmaid Dresses For the duration of the Renaissance interval, bold colours and voluminous styles were favored, reflecting the inventive spirit of the period. The attire of this time highlighted corsets and expansive skirts, exuding a feeling of grandeur and opulence.
In the twentieth century, Night Attire seasoned a revolution in the two sort and purpose. Vogue designers this kind of as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior pioneered new silhouettes and launched modern supplies. The iconic "little black costume" became a staple in every woman’s wardrobe, symbolizing simplicity and timeless elegance.
From the bustling flapper attire of the nineteen twenties to the sleek and contemporary types of the existing day, Evening Dresses proceed to enchant women globally. With every single passing era, new developments arise, offering countless opportunities for self-expression and individuality.
2. Traits in Night Costume Types
Night attire have often been an epitome of magnificence, capturing the essence of sophistication and grace. As style evolves, so do the traits in evening gown designs, presenting new styles and silhouettes that exude timeless beauty.
First of all, one distinguished trend in night gown styles is the resurgence of basic silhouettes. Inspired by the magnificence of the previous, designers are reintroducing timeless cuts this kind of as the A-line and mermaid styles. These silhouettes increase the wearer’s figure, making a flattering and feminine seem that stands the check of time.
One more noteworthy craze in evening gown styles is the use of intricate details and embellishments. From fragile lace appliqués to shimmering sequins and beads, designers are embracing the artwork of adornment. These exquisite particulars insert a touch of luxurious, transforming night dresses into fascinating functions of art.
In addition, there is a expanding emphasis on sustainability in evening dress styles. As fashion turns into more aware of its environmental effect, designers are incorporating eco-pleasant materials and techniques into their creations. From ethically sourced supplies to revolutionary upcycling tactics, sustainable evening attire are attaining reputation, enabling fashion lovers to embrace elegance while caring for the planet.
The entire world of night attire continues to evolve, reflecting the ever-modifying wishes and values of fashion-conscious men and women. With classic silhouettes, intricate gildings, and a target on sustainability, today’s evening gown designs transcend fleeting trends, paving the way for elegance to prosper at twilight.
3. Styling Ideas for Selecting the Ideal Evening Dress
When it comes to picking the excellent evening gown, there are a few styling guidelines that can aid you make a assured and classy selection.
Contemplate the Dress Code: The initial phase in locating the perfect night gown is to contemplate the gown code of the celebration you will be attending. If it is a official affair, decide for a extended evening gown in luxe materials these kinds of as silk or chiffon. For a semi-formal celebration, a knee-size cocktail costume or a trendy jumpsuit can be a great option. Comprehension the costume code will ensure you feel proper and fashionable for the event.
Highlight Your Physique Sort: Understanding your physique sort is crucial in locating a flattering night costume. If you have an hourglass determine, think about a dress that cinches at the waistline to intensify your curves. A-line attire function properly for pear-formed bodies, even though empire waistlines can produce an illusion of a defined midsection for these with an apple-shaped figure. Emphasizing your best attributes will make you come to feel self-confident and lovely in your evening costume.
Pick the Right Colour: The coloration of your evening costume can have a considerable affect on your all round appear. Opt for shades that complement your pores and skin tone and increase your normal elegance. Vintage options like black, navy, and burgundy are usually advanced choices. If you want to make a assertion, take into account bold shades or even metallic shades. Will not be afraid to experiment, but often decide on a coloration that makes you really feel radiant and confident.
Keep in mind, choosing the excellent night dress is all about finding a type that can make you feel relaxed and self-assured. By contemplating the dress code, knowing your body type, and deciding on the appropriate color, you’ll be nicely on your way to unveiling your attract and magnificence in an enchanting evening dress.

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Field Trip Courses
The Environmental Studies Program (ENST) regularly offers field trip courses that focus on a particular locale and/or environmental issue to study the various ways in which biological, chemical, geological, and human factors interact. These interactions are observed first-hand during a week-long field trip led by the course instructors. Funded by a generous endowment from a Vassar alumna, these courses are typically taught during the spring semester.
Recent Examples of Field Trip Courses
ENST 254 Global Decline of Coral Reef Ecosystems (Spring 2010)
Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the ocean. They provide a variety of services from nurseries for offshore fisheries to buffers against storms and tsunamis. These unique ecosystems are currently suffering massive declines due to environmental stressors such as elevated seawater temperature, extreme weather and oceanographic events, and exposure to human activity. This course explores the underlying biology, geology, and oceanography of the coral reef ecosystem, both in the lab and in the field. Weekly exercises will introduce techniques in coral research along with methods to study the effects of environmental degradation. A research field trip during the Spring Break will be conducted at the Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences. Participants in this class must be comfortable living in tropical field conditions (wet, salty, crowded), and be confident swimmers. Ms. Schwarz, Mr. McAdoo
ENST 254 Dry: Water, Development, and Aridity in the American Southwest. (Spring 2009)
Dry, an issue especially important in an era of global warming, when arid lands are expanding in size and the question of how human beings can live with dry conditions becomes more pressing. In this course, we look at the arid lands of the American Southwest, where for the past two centuries population growth, economic productivity, especially agriculture, and urban concentrations have all required controlling, transporting, and utilizing water--especially the Colorado River--on a vast scale, at great expense, and with much political conflict. As the Colorado’s resources are reaching their limits, the American Southwest faces a future of difficult choices. Course readings focus on the ecology and hydrology of the Colorado River basin, with particular focus on human intrusions and settlements. The required week-long field trip during Spring Break visits people and places that help us understand the complexity of the issues surrounding water use in the desert Southwest. Mr. Stillman, Mr. Walker.
ENST 260 Grasslands: Human History and Ecology of the American Plains (Spring 2007)
To early newcomers from the East, the Great Plains looked like empty space, a "Great American Desert" devoid of life. Our class explores the roots of such misconceptions and their often catastrophic legacy for farmers and ranchers on the Plains, as well as for native peoples. We study the region's biodiversity, the ecological dynamics involved in grassland conservation, and visions of a different future for this critical place in the American heartland. The course includes a nine-day trip over Spring Break to study the Plains, including visits to bison re-introduction sites and to the Land Institute in Kansas, which is researching perennial grain polyculture, and observation of migrating shorebirds at Cheyenne Bottoms and sandhill cranes along the Platte. The purpose of this course is to examine in depth an issue, problem, or set of issues and problems in environmental studies, to explore the various ways in which environmental issues are embedded in multiple contexts and may be understood from multiple perspectives. Ms. Edwards, Ms. Ronsheim.
ENST 254 Environmental Science in the Field - Southern Louisiana (Fall 2006)
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated southern Louisiana in 2005. While these were natural events, the amount of destruction they caused was also related to human activities. Decades of cypress logging, fur trapping, and oil and gas drilling have contributed to coastal erosion, turning hurricane-retarding marshlands into open water. In addition, dams on the Mississippi and its tributaries have starved the coast of marsh-building sediment, and groundwater withdrawals have led to land subsidence that promotes flooding. Loss of coastal land is likely to accelerate as global warming promotes sea level rise. This course explores the ways environmental science helps us to interpret these problems and to seek solutions in restoring Louisiana's coastal environment. The course will meet twice a week for the first half of the semester and will be followed by a nine-day field trip to Louisiana (including New Orleans) over October Break. Upon returning to New York, we will have a couple more class periods to wrap up the course. Ms. Cunningham, Ms. Menking

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A FAILSWORTH woman is the youngest recorded sufferer of a rare asbestos-related cancer.
Leigh Carlisle has baffled doctors by catching the fatal disease mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer normally contracted by breathing in asbestos.
And the 27-year-old believes she may have caught it on her walk to school as a child by passing a factory yard where asbestos sheets were cut up.
Leigh said: "I used to take a short cut across a yard in Failsworth on my way to primary school.
"I know that men working there cut asbestos sheets and handled asbestos materials in the yard, but I had no idea that by walking through the yard I could have inadvertently got cancer."
Leigh, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 26 after suffering from severe abdominal pains, said: "It took several years for doctors to diagnose me with mesothelioma. I was passed from pillar to post between various hospitals until they realised what was wrong with me."
Now she wants to raise the profile of the condition, which attacks a thin membrane coating the lungs and abdomen and is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer.
In the majority of cases the cancer takes between 20 and 50 years to develop after exposure to asbestos. Once diagnosed, patients usually survive for only up to 12 months.
Leigh has welcomed an announcement by the Department of Health that they intend to organise better NHS services for mesothelioma sufferers.
Adrian Budgen, from law firm Irwin Mitchell, which represents Leigh, said: "Mesothelioma is a very cruel disease, for which there is no cure. Ms Carlisle's case shows that mesothelioma cannot be regarded as an 'old person's disease' any longer.
"We are aware of a growing number of people who have developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos dust on their loved one's work clothes."
It is estimated there are about 2,000 deaths a year from mesothelioma in Britain. This number has doubled since 1992 and is predicted to rise further. Despite the use of asbestos being banned in Britain, past exposure to the mineral fibre means this number has not yet reached its peak.
Professor Julian Peto, of Cancer Research UK, has called the use of asbestos in Britain an "extraordinary industrial error". He believes 90,000 more people will die from mesothelioma in Britain and a further 90,000 from other lung diseases related to asbestos exposure.
He claims mesothelioma has already killed twice as many people as cervical cancer and those at risk are people born in the 1940s who worked as carpenters, laggers, shipyard workers, metal workers, electricians and in other areas of construction.


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Unlawful Gain And Legitimate Profit In Islamic Law
Riba, Gharar, And Islamic BankingBook - 1986
An interest-free banking system has recently been adopted by several countries to operate in parallel with the existing world banking system. This comprehensive guide to the newly re-asserted system, a subject of practical concern for all involved in international trade between Western and Muslim countries, sets on a new footing contemporary discussion of risk and profit in an Islamic context. Nabil Saleh examines two restrictive rules in Islamic law, reflected in the ban on taking interest and the rejection of aleatory contracts, which strongly conflict with the existing world banking system. The re-assertion of Islamic law in a coherent banking system is considered in the context of its international legal implications. The book is also a comparative study of the two rules in five schools of law, as all aspects are examined in the light of the teaching of the four Sunni schools which hold authority in the Arab states and in Pakistan and of the lbadi school of law peculiar to Oman.
Publisher: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1986.
Characteristics: xiv, 130 p. ;,24 cm.

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“Fire is a good servant but a bad master.”
Remember the terrible Australia bushfire this year that took away the lives of cute innocent koalas and kangaroos? Fire, when it tips beyond our control, becomes a tragedy of enormous proportion capable of wiping out entire animal species and, in some cases, exotic flora and fauna that are already on the brink of extinction.
However, to think that incidences of fire are contained only in the deforested areas or unattended sites is steering the path of ignorance. Urban cities are as susceptible to fires too. In fact, urbanisation also means settlement densification; and to put it simply, densely-constructed buildings can be seen as a reconstructed forest, thus making any spread of fire quickly and easily.
Though the causes of fire may differ from incidents to accidents, multiple environmental design studies revealed that “frequent fire disasters are often common in crowded areas” because high density of people increase fire risks and congestion of buildings impede rescue efforts such as getting firefighting equipment to access the fire.
Bringing this situation of mishap closer to home here are the eight great fires in the history of Singapore dating as far back as 1961 to more recent tragedies of 2019.
12 August 2019 — Vegetation fire at East Coast Park (ECP)
Vegetation fire, as its name suggests, is also known as wildfire. They can be caused by man or acts of God; however, it is commonly triggered by higher temperatures and dryer climate.
Who would expect Singapore—an urban forest—to fall prey to vegetation fire? On 12 August 2019, a raging fire occurred between Marina East Drive and East Coast Park Service Road and was reported to cover the size of two football fields. A total of 50 firefighters and 12 emergency vehicles were deployed to quench the enormous flame. Thankfully, there were no casualties.
21 June 2019 — Jalan Buroh Blaze
On 21 June 2019, a massive fire erupted at a Jurong Industrial area at 43 Jalan Buroh.
Similar to the vegetation fire at ECP, the flame engulfed an area the size of two football fields. However, there were hundreds of flammable LPG cylinders at the place of the incident, thus aggravating the spread.
120 firefighters and 35 emergency vehicles were mobilised to curb the escalation. Balls of fire, grey mushroom clouds of smoke, and multiple sounds of explosions were seen and heard beyond the vicinity—as far away as the Bishan area.
Unfortunately, the fatal fire resulted in one death and left two workers injured.
4 March 2019 — Lim Chu Kang Cemetery Fire
In the early hours of 4 March 2019, vegetation fire broke out near the Lim Chu Kang Chinese Cemetery. SCDF firefighters took 19 hours to fully extinguish the flames—one of the most extended operations by the Singapore Civil Defence Force of late.
There were a couple of reasons for this “slow-burning, deep-seated fire”. Firstly, the blaze involved piles of timber waste—a combustible yet resistant material. Secondly, the stubborn fire was aggravated by the windy conditions and thick vegetation. With all things considered, it became an uphill battle to bring the fire under control.
It was such a prolonged battle that an on-site area was set up to allow for the firefighters to recuperate while swapping shifts.
22 March 2018 — Kranji Warehouse
A fire broke out in Kranji warehouse on 22 March 2018. Similar to the cemetery fire, piles of waste materials in the warehouse exacerbated the fire situation causing “deep-seated slow-burning flames”.
To make matters worse, the zinc roof traps the heat and the smoke within the shed, causing the firefighters to be confined in a smoke-logged condition where visibility and breathing are severely hampered. Also, during the firefighting process, there was a possibility that the buckled zinc roof would collapse. The fire took eight hours to put out.
20 March 2018 — Pulau Busing Blaze
Pulau Busing is an island off the southwestern coast of Singapore. However, if you have any plans to visit the place for leisure, please perish that thought as the area is heavily industrialised and is home to chemical storage and a fuel oil refinery.
On 20 March 2018, a bolt of lightning struck the roof of the tank and caused the oil storage to catch fire. Almost immediately, the oil tank was engulfed in flames. 128 firefighters were quickly deployed to the site to combat the inferno.
Due to its intensity, it took them six hours to completely extinguish the radiant flame. The fire was so intense; black smoke was visible from the sea and on the mainland of Singapore.
6 October 1978 — Spyros Disaster
On 6 October 1978, the Greek Tanker, Spyros, was docked at Jurong Shipyard for a special survey. A missing drip tray led to an unexpected explosion and a flash fire that followed.
The number of casualties and fatalities were high as at the time of the blast, 167 people were working onboard. Besides a large number of people on board, the vessel engine room was not designed for emergency evacuation of anything more than the usual engine room crew. The failure to escape in time led to high casualty figures—76 people killed and 69 people injured from the industrial disaster.
Following this mishap, the government tightened workplace safety regulations, reviewed current safety measures, implemented stricter guidelines such as the prohibition of cutting torches on board, imposed stiffer penalties, and levied more substantial fines. Apart from high regulatory adherence, courses and seminars on basic safety regulations were also conducted for workers.
21 November 1972 — Robinsons Inferno
One of the worst fires in Singapore’s history within retail stores happened at Robinsons departmental store. Located in the heart of the business district, the inferno was caused by a short circuit of an overloaded electrical branch circuit located at the ground floor.
Initially, the fire went unnoticed and left to grow, fueled by the Christmas goods from the store which were mostly combustible. Nine people were killed in the fire; eight of them were employees of the store.
The blazing fire even destroyed the neighbouring roof of the adjacent UOB building. At its peak, the flames were said to “shot up to around 60 metres high”, which is equivalent to an 18-storey tall building, and was noticeable from as far as Toa Payoh and Jurong.
25 May 1961 — Bukit Ho Swee Fire
The Bukit Ho Swee Fire is the most notorious conflagration in our history. The great fire broke out within the squatter settlement of Bukit Ho Swee on 25 May 1961 and allegedly started in Kampong Tiong Bahru.
Due to the fire-favourable factors—such as wind conditions, flammable construction materials, and densely populated attap houses—the flame spread rapidly and uncontrollably within the settlement. It destroyed thousands of homes, a school, and many business establishments.
The aftermath of the wreckage was devastating in casualties, death, and infrastructure. The disaster killed four, injured 54, and resulted in over 16,000 people left homeless.
This fire disaster was a watershed in the history of Singapore public housing. It was the first emergency project of the Housing and Development Board where the ministry had to quickly relocate and resettle the victims of the disaster.
Despite Bukit Ho Swee Fire being the most massive fire disaster in Singapore, the cause of the fire remained a mystery up till today. Speculations surround theories of an unresolved gang fight, kitchen negligence, and a conspiracy of the ruling government as a means to force and relocate rural residents out of their kampongs.
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The Coffee Klatsch: My Favorites
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If you don't know me in my day to day life, you probably wouldn't know that I'm a barista. Since the summer I turned fifteen, I've been working at the local coffeehouse on my town's Main Street. Before I began working there, I obviously enjoyed coffee, but not in its truest form. I liked the sweet, specialty drinks that didn't really taste like coffee (an iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel, anyone? ...Yes, that was my regular coffee order.). When I started training at my current job, one of the seasoned workers told me, "I know you love your go-to order, but you need to try something new. How will you be able to help customers if you've only had one drink from here?" He was absolutely right. I needed to branch out and educate myself in the world of coffee. Since then, I've tried every drink on our menu and have even created my own recipes. I've learned about coffee culture and actually paid attention on our trip to Costa Rica when we took a tour at a coffee farm. Though I haven't quite perfected latte art, I would say I relatively know what's considered good coffee and what's not.
I thought it would be entertaining to create a little series called "The Coffee Klatsch," where I would discuss my coffee adventures. What's "klatsch," you may ask? I discovered this word through my 100% German mom. The modern spelling, klatch, means "a social gathering, especially for coffee and conversation." The "klatsch" spelling was a German word popular in the 1950s for "gossip." I though the alliteration was fun and the meaning matches as well! For my first Coffee Klatsch, I wanted to share five of my favorite local coffee shops. For privacy reasons, I'm not going to share the coffeehouse I work at and I'm going to discuss coffee shops I love that are a bit farther away. I hope you all understand!
I've only been to this historical, charming coffee shop once, but the experience left me with a lasting impression and a good taste in my mouth (literally). There was an exhilarating buzz when I stepped inside, social gatherings happening all around me with cozy, acoustic music playing in the background. When I saw they had oat milk as a dairy alternative on their menu, I knew I was in the right place. I decided to order an iced honey latte with oat milk. When another barista kindly brought it out to me, I couldn't wait to take my first sip. It. Was. Incredible. One of the best iced lattes I've ever had, by far. My two other friends that were with me loved their drinks as well and, by the looks of the constant flow of other customers, they were all happy with their orders, too.
One of my favorite spots in the Twin Cities. I discovered Spyhouse through Instagram and immediately fell in love with the way they branded themselves and their overall content. I knew I had to take a visit to one of their locations the next time I was in the Twin Cities. I am so glad I did! Their Caramella latte is to die for. It's amazing with oat milk, hot or iced. All of their six locations are aesthetically pleasing for anyone's Instagram - there's no doubt you'll get the perfect shot somewhere. I may be a little biased with the Caramella, since it's the only coffee I've had from Spyhouse, but trust me - whatever you may try will be excellent.
Not only does this other Twin Cities gem have undeniably incredible coffee, they also have ah-mazing waffles. (They can all be made gluten free, too!) Try the Fat Andrew waffle (I mean, who doesn't love peanut butter and bananas?) with an iced miel (a latte with honey and cinnamon). Sounds like the perfect combination to me! They have two Twin Cities locations and one brand new location in Fargo, North Dakota. Make sure you plan ahead and get there at a smart time, because they're usually packed!
4. Daily Jam
Located in Tempe, Arizona, this adorable breakfast spot has the most amazing iced vanilla lattes (I got mine with almond milk). I was so obsessed with this place that I begged my family to go here a second time during our four day spring break trip! We tried to go to different coffee shops and restaurants throughout our vacay, but we loved Daily Jam so much that we decided to make an exception. With spectacular outdoor seating, an easy ordering process, and incredible food and drinks, what's not to love?
If you ever find yourself at the very top of Wisconsin, be sure to stop into this quaint, little coffeehouse in Washburn. North Coast has friendly baristas, a charming environment, and delicious coffee. It seems that my favorite drinks tend to be iced lattes, which is pretty basic, but having a set favorite makes it easier to discover the best and the worst of your kind. North Coast's iced vanilla lattes with coconut milk hit the spot on a hot summer day after spending it at Lake Superior. They also have delicious mocha coffee coolers (otherwise known as frappes)! The place is decorated with local art and retail items. It's clear to see that they love their town and that the town loves them!
That wraps up the first Coffee Klatsch! Have you ever been to one of these five spots? If not, what's your favorite spot? DM me on Instagram and let's chat about it! I hope this post intrigued you in learning a little more about coffee and to pay attention to the coffee you like and don't like. Drinking coffee is a big part of a lot of our daily routines, so it may be fun for you to learn more about it! I'm already brainstorming what my next Coffee Klatsch will be about, so stay tuned!

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Their Cinderella run was cut short for the Portland Trailblazers after getting swept in the Western Conference Finals by the defending Champs. And while “Cinderella run” and “cut short” seem like antonyms, the Blazers had no business being that far into the postseason in the first place.
If not for Damian Lillard, Portland would not be a playoff team. In recognition of his importance to the club, sources indicate the two sides are headed towards a massive contract extension that will keep Dame in town for the next five years.
Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to come to terms over the summer on a four-year, $191 million supermax contract extension, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Lillard would officially qualify for the supermax if he’s voted to one of the three All-NBA Teams, which is virtually a lock for the four-time All-Star.
The contract would earn Lillard approximately $48 million a year and would obviously come with a player option for the final season. It would be one of the largest contracts in NBA history.
For a team like Portland, who has to hold tight any star they can get, it is probably worth it. Although void of any Finals appearances so far, Dame has proven he can deliver some playoff success for a team that has been viewed as underdogs in the West.
Portland, admittedly, has some moves to make before they can really be taken seriously, but by securing Damian, they have a good place to start.


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An Open Letter to Opponents of the Supreme Court’s Decision on DOMA
- Blog Post by: Kevin Winge
- June 27, 2013 - 9:10 AM
Dear Opponents of the Supreme Court’s Decision on DOMA:
Yesterday the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), meaning legally married gay couples will have the same federal rights as married straight couples.
And today, the sun rose and we woke up, brushed our teeth, had a cup of coffee and got on with our day. Just like we did the day before the DOMA decision. Just like we will do every day after the DOMA decision.
The sky didn’t fall. Heterosexual marriages were not diminished.
While I am one of the Americans who is celebrating the Supreme Court decision, I know – all to well – what it is like to be on the losing side of judicial decisions, as well as the losing side of legislation and elections. At times it has stung. At times it has hurt. And at times it has made me angry. But each time I’ve been on the losing side of an issue, I’ve moved on, because that is what we do in a democracy when the voters, the legislators or the courts have had their say.
As opponents of same-sex marriage, it might be too soon for you to move on. You might need more time to process the seemingly fast pace of change for LGBT people. Maybe, over time, when you realize that the world didn’t stop with the Supreme Court’s decision on DOMA, and you see the joy that this decision has brought to millions of Americans, your opposition can evolve into acceptance and maybe even support.
After all, when you strip away the legal language around the Supreme Court decision, you realize that the case was really all about love. Love is a powerful force. It nearly always triumphs. It triumphed again this week.
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Bassist Don Prell entered the business in the mid-1950s as a member of The Bud Shank Quartet, recording two albums with Shank – “The Bud Shank Quartet featuring Claude Williamson” (1956) and “Bud Shank on Tenor” (1957). Don has anchored our Friday night jazz in the bookshopÂ series,Â just as often taking it aloft, since it began in October 2002.
We’ve never missed a Friday in all those years – even when we had to move the shop from Diamond Street up to Chenery. And on at least two occasions, we wouldn’t have been able to keep the tradition unbroken but for Don– the Christmas day he played solo on the sidewalk… and long before that, there was the Friday he was the only player who showed up for the gig, so he kept us completely happy with a couple sets of solo bass.
Regardless, the music is always a joy. Don’s lately been loving the opportunities for interaction presented by a trio format, and tonight he’s working with reed player Jerry LogasÂ and drummer Vinnie RodriguezÂ to take the music where it can go. Â Check it out this Friday.
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Singapore under pressure over global match-fixing ring
Singapore’s squeaky-clean image as one of the world’s least corrupt nations took a hit on Tuesday after revelations that criminals based in the city-state rigged hundreds of football matches in Europe and elsewhere.
While police gave no immediate comment and the country’s pro-government media downplayed the news, some Singaporeans expressed shock, and analysts warned the scandal could harm the wealthy island’s image.
Singapore’s drive against corruption helped transform it into a trusted centre for business and banking, earning accolades from Transparency International and the Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy.
But in just the latest indication that Singapore is at the heart of a global match-fixing empire, European police said they had smashed a network rigging hundreds of games, including in the Champions League and World Cup qualifiers.
Europol said a five-country probe had identified 380 suspicious matches targeted by a Singapore-based betting cartel, whose illegal activities stretched to players, referees and officials across the world.
A further 300 suspicious matches have been identified outside Europe in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, in the course of the investigation, Europol said.
Singapore’s role in international match-rigging has long been clear, with Wilson Raj Perumal jailed in Finland in 2011 and another Singaporean, Tan Seet Eng or Dan Tan, wanted in Italy over the “calcioscommesse” scandal.
However, the latest announcement uncovered the huge scale of the activities, and raised potential problems for Singapore’s reputation, as well as questions about how authorities are dealing with the match-fixing syndicates.
“This story has the potential to severely damage the global reputation of Singapore as a safe and ethical financial hub in Asia,” said Jonathan Galaviz, managing director of US-based consultancy Galaviz & Co, who has closely watched Asia’s gaming industry.
“Singapore’s public policy makers need to reassess whether they have enough resources dedicated to monitoring and enforcing laws relating to illegal gambling and sports corruption in the country,” he said.
“Major questions will arise as to what the government authorities in Singapore knew, when did they know it, and why this illegal network running out of Singapore was not caught sooner.”
Galaviz said it was “extremely disturbing” that in the match-fixing case, “Singapore’s status as a financial hub was potentially being used for nefarious purposes”.
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said it takes “a serious view of allegations pertaining to match-fixing and football corruption” and vowed to “spare no effort” to crack down on any such activities.
“The problem of match-fixing is not just confined to Asia,” FAS said in a statement.
“It is a global problem and FAS will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities, both at the domestic and international levels, to combat match fixing and football corruption aggressively.”
Zaihan Mohamed Yusof, an investigative reporter with Singapore’s New Paper who is considered a leading authority on match-fixing, admitted he was taken aback by the numbers revealed by Europol.
“This number to me it’s huge, 680,” he told AFP. “Whether Singaporeans were involved in the whole 680, I’m not sure but at least there’s a figure and you can see the scale there.”
And Neil Humphreys, a popular sports columnist and author, asked why “so little is being done to question Singaporean individuals allegedly involved in such a global match-fixing operation”.
“More pertinently, the issue has not received quite the same front-page media attention that it has in other football-popular countries, despite the obvious fact that Singapore is allegedly home to the ringleaders of the world’s biggest match-fixing syndicate,” he told AFP.
The country’s leading daily, the Straits Times, put the story on page three.
Singapore police said they were formulating a response to the European announcement.


DOH confirms 119 more cases of COVID-19 Delta variant pushing tally to 450
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday 119 additional COVID-19 Delta variant cases, increasing the total to 450.
Of the latest Delta variant cases detected, 93 are local cases and 20 are Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF). According to DOH, authorities are still trying to verify if the six other cases are local or ROF cases.
Meanwhile, of the 93 local cases, 18 had an indicated address in Metro Manila while 14 had indicated addresses in Calabarzon, 18 in Central Luzon, 31 in Western Visayas, eight in Northern Mindanao, and one each in Central Visayas, Eastern Samar, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Cordillera Administrative Region.
“Based on the case line list, 118 cases have been tagged as recovered while one has an outcome that is being verified. All other information is being validated by our regional and local health offices,” the DOH said in a statement.
A patient with the Delta variant—first discovered in India—can infect five to eight persons, according to health authorities.
Aside from the Delta variant, the DOH also reported the detection of another 125 Alpha variant cases, 94 Beta variant cases, and 11 Theta variant cases based on the latest batch of whole-genome sequencing.
Of the additional Alpha variant cases, 115 are local cases, six are ROF, and four are currently being verified if they are local or ROF cases. Based on data, three cases have died and 122 have recovered. The total cases of the Alpha variant, first discovered in the United Kingdom, is now at 2,093.
Of the additional Beta variant cases, 89 are local cases, three are ROFs, and two cases are currently being verified if they are local or ROF cases. DOH said that seven cases have died while 87 cases have recovered. The total cases of the Beta variant, first detected in South Africa, are now at 2,362.
Meanwhile, the DOH said all additional cases of the Theta variant, first reported in the Philippines, are local cases that have already recovered.
The Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Delta (B.1.617.2), and Theta (P.3) are just several variants of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus first detected in China’s Wuhan province in late 2019. SARS-CoV-2 causes the serious respiratory illness COVID-19.
Other variants of SARS-CoV-2 are, among others, Gamma (P.1), first detected in Brazi, and Lambda (C.37), first discovered in Peru.
So far, the World Health Organization tagged the Delta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma as variants of concern or VOCs.
Mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 result in new variants of the new coronavirus.
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An energy efficiency bill in the Senate would be the first major energy legislation passed since 2007, but a couple Republican amendments threaten to sink the long-awaited bipartisan bill. Sponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), the “Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act” would issue modest national efficiency standards that provides big gains to businesses and consumers alike, in part through stronger building codes for commercial and residential sectors.
But on Wednesday, Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) proposed an amendment to build the Keystone XL pipeline and ship Canadian tar sands oil across the U.S.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) have submitted their own amendments that dismantle Obamacare, which threatens to block additional amendments and it reaching a vote.
Heritage, for its part, has urged the Senate to vote against energy efficiency, citing that “it is based on the idea that businesses and families will act irrationally unless the government intervenes.” As the New Republic points out, the country has already proven the bill necessary, based on the U.S.’s place as the 9th country out of 12 on energy efficiency.
By improving efficiency standards, Shaheen-Portman would cut a massive amount of pollution that’s the equivalent of taking 22 million cars off the road while generating tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in savings. It passed a Senate committee this spring 19-3, gaining seven Republican votes.
When they take aim at improving efficiency, many amendments are relatively harmless. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), for instance, wants to require federal employees to turn off building lights when they leave the office.


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Presented by Merrimack Repertory Theatre
By Stephen Belber
Directed by Michael Bloom
Review by Craig Idlebrook
Trigger warning: Contains Adult Language
(Lowell, MA) Which watershed moments in our lives define us, the ones where we rise above our fears or the ones where we give in to our basest nature? That’s the central question of the beautiful and flawed production of Dusk Rings a Bell, playing at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre.
Through a series of monologues, and a smattering of dialogue, playwright Stephen Belber tells of a pair of former lovers at the crossroads of their lives. Molly (D’arcy Dersham), a seemingly successful writer for CNN, returns to the beachfront home of her youth and is so desperate enough to find what she lost that she breaks into the house. There she is confronted by Ray (Todd Lawson), a laconic caretaker whose easygoing nature belies deep heartache and regret. The two soon learn that their lives have crossed paths before, in a more carefree time, and they explore whether they can reconnect, even with the weight of life’s scars.
It is clear in the opening moments of the play that Belber is a logophile, as Molly’s opening monologue is a cascade of exquisite words that come together in a poetic and disarming way to tell her backstory. She has a turn of the phrase for everything. Belber’s writing doesn’t fit as well with Ray’s monologues, as he is a man of few words and repressed emotion, but even here Belber gives the character the power to use complex ideas to shield himself from real feelings.
The play is a dance of words, and luckily both Dersham and Lawson are up to the challenge. In a lesser production, the script would have been taken in like a lecture, but Dersham delivers her lines like a prize fighter, making Molly internally dodge and weave just as quickly as her synapses are firing. Lawson is a perfect counterweight, making sure that Ray never reveals more than he must, especially when he’s not speaking. The actors’ expertise with the source material and their obvious chemistry together makes this play a joy to watch, even though the set, which looks like the inside of the Ark, does its best to thwart our enjoyment.
And yet this production could have been transcendent had the source material been as brave as the actors. Belber, like the character of Ray, sometimes uses words as a substitute for emotional heavy lifting. It would have been wonderful if the script had given Molly and Ray more to do together. It’s telling that perhaps the best moment of the play is a flashback when Molly and Ray are teenagers, at a time when they had not yet mastered the English language, but they were at the peak of their emotional understanding of their lives.

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ROUNDHOUSE ROUNDUP 2005:
WHAT PASSED, WHAT FAILED
by Danielle Bays
Welcome to Adobe GoLive 6
The 2005 New Mexico legislative session saw a plethora of animal bills, both good and bad. Here is a summary of what passed and what didn’t.
GOOD BILLS THAT PASSED
Scooby’s Law requires a bittering agent be added to antifreeze sold in New Mexico. The aim is to deter animals from ingesting the sweet- tasting poison and suffering a painful death. Named for a Bernalillo golden retriever whose death due to antifreeze poisoning made headlines, the bill was sponsored by Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino (D-Albuquerque) and Representative Kathy McCoy (R-Cedar Crest). Antifreeze manufacturers got behind the bill this year and helped secure its passage.
Dangerous Dog Act seeks to proactively reduce the number of dog attacks in the state. Under the new law, a court can declare a dog to be dangerous or potentially dangerous if the dog both exhibits aggressive behavior and poses a threat to public safety. The guardians of these dogs would be responsible for adhering to strict housing and handling requirements. For instance, a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog would have to be neutered and could not be chained up. Dogs are provided the same due process as humans, an improvement from a previous law that allowed authorities to impound any dog that bit a person. This legislation was sponsored by Senator John Grubesic (D-Santa Fe) and Representative Miguel Garcia (D-Albuquerque).
Horse Rescue and Retirement Facilities will now need to abide by operating standards to be set by the state livestock board. Legislation sponsored by Representative Patricia Lundstrom (D-Gallup) authorizes the livestock board to license and inspect horse sanctuaries to ensure they are providing appropriate care to the horses in their custody.
Conservation Funding got a boost with a five-million-dollar appropriation for the purchase of land and conservation easements. One million will go to protect endangered species, with another million going to protect farm and ranchlands in the middle Río Grande Valley from development. Three million will go for open space, wildlife habitats, and watershed protection and as matching funds for local governments.
Animal Assistance Act was updated to ensure that assistance animals would be cared for in cases of emergency. Be it a medical crisis or a natural disaster, assistance animals will be allowed to stay with their guardian.
Some Animal Rescue Groups may be investigated by the state Attorney General and District Attorney’s offices. This request was made via a memorial sponsored by Representative Patricia Lundstrom (D-Gallup) to assure citizens that funds donated to rescue organizations were being used to properly care for animals. Unfortunately, a number of animal hoarders have received their non-profit status, misleading the public that they are legitimate rescue operations.
GOOD BILLS THAT FAILED
Animal Sheltering Services Act seeks to improve the sometimes dire conditions at our state’s public animal shelters. An Animal Sheltering Services Board would be created to promulgate suggested minimum operating standards as well as to perform inspections and provide technical assistance to the shelters in their efforts to improve their services. The legislation also sets up training and licensing for euthanasia providers: those who have the difficult job of euthanizing the untold number of unwanted animals our state produces each year. While widely supported by legislators and local shelters, this was the second year the act died due to lack of time. Governor Bill Richardson and sponsor Senator Mary Jane Garcia (D-Doña Ana) have pledged to reintroduce the bill in 2006.
Cockfighting Ban lost the political brawl once again, with the Senate Conservation Committee again conspiring to block the bill. The initial hearing wasn’t scheduled until a month after Senator Mary Jane Garcia (D-Doña Ana) and Senator Steve Komadina (R-Corrales) introduced the bill and then was postponed, as the cockfighters had a high-stakes cockfight the same day. Senators Carlos Cisneros (D-Questa), Richard Martinez (D-Española), Phil Griego (D-Santa Rosa), Ben Altamirano (D-Silver City), John Pinto (D-Gallup) and Clinton Harden (R-Clovis) voted to continue cruelty in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the House passed a cockfighting ban, sponsored by Representatives Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) and Richard Cheney (R-Farmington), by a 50 to 15 vote. Governor Bill Richardson continues to support the status quo.
Horse Slaughter would have been banned by unsuccessful legislation proposed by Senator Steve Komadina (R-Corrales). The measure mimics a federal effort to prevent the slaughter of horses for human consumption in foreign markets.
BAD BILLS THAT FAILED
Cougars were under the gun, literally. A bill sponsored by Representative Brian Moore (R-Clayton) would have removed all protection for the large cats, allowing them to be shot on sight by anyone with a gun in hand.
Canned Hunts, often called game parks in New Mexico, could have expanded from 3,200 acres to 15,000 acres if a bill sponsored by Senator Tim Jennings (D-Roswell) had passed. The effort to super-size canned hunts passed the Senate with little opposition before being sidelined in the House. The bill would have granted private ownership of the wildlife enclosed in the larger facilities, a frightening precedent considering wildlife has traditionally belonged to all citizens.
Big Bad Wolf was the stereotype that Senator Steve Komadina (R-Corrales) was promoting in a bill that would have made Mexican gray wolves guilty of crimes and hold government employees accountable for the actions of released wolves. The Senate Conservation Committee didn’t buy the fairy tale and tabled the bill.
Animal and Ecological Terrorism would have been a fourth degree felony under legislation introduced by Senator John Arthur Smith (D-Deming). However, the bill did not define what was meant by animal or ecological terrorism and thus failed in committee. Such vague laws could prove dangerous for any advocacy organization working to change the status quo.
Anti-Animal Protection was the theme of a memorial deceptively entitled “support for animal welfare and rights.” The measure asked legislators to oppose any effort to restrict animal use activities, which would include cockfighting. The memorial was sponsored by Senator Steve Komadina (R-Corrales).Danielle Bays is the campaign manager for Animal Protection Voters. For more information on animal protection legislation contact Animal Protection Voters at 505-265-2332 or visit www.apvnm.org.
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SXSW (Short) Review: EQUESTRIAN SEXUAL RESPONSE
When do children really take that first step towards understanding human sexuality? Love and sexuality must be a confusing thing to a kid, especially in today’s society where they’re inundated with images and language and ideas pertaining to the topic more than ever before. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, one question emerges… from where and how will children attain their initial understanding of these ideas and human emotions?
EQUESTRIAN SEXUAL RESPONSE addresses some of these general themes, written by Courtney Stephens and directed by Zeke Hawkins. The story is of a young pre-teen girl named Alice (Christina Robinson) who lives with her father (Scott Roberts) on their horse farm. Alice’s mother has left, leaving her father to raise Alice on his own, uncertain of exactly how to connect with his daughter and understand what she is going through as she grows up and begins to experience new things.
Aside from being a self-proclaimed vegetarian, misunderstood by her father, Alice holds great love for the horses. In particular, Alice finds herself fascinated by the relationship of mutual love she perceives between the mare named Molly and the steed named Red. She maintains a romantic interpretation of their love for each other, but when Red’s weak heart leads Alice’s father to breed Molly with another steed, her world is suddenly rocked and her perfect equestrian example of love is shattered.
Alice sees a parallel between her parents’ failed relationship and her father’s interference with Red and Molly’s relationship. Alice feels like an outsider, both at home and at school, uncomfortable with the other students’ increasing, albeit immature, exploration of sexuality. Christina Robinson’s performance is compellingly realistic, poignant and heartbreaking. She connection to the horses is evident by the way she naturally interacts with them.
The most successful element of EQUESTRIAN SEXUAL RESPONSE is how the filmmakers approached the subject matter indirectly. This isn’t a film about a girl talking to her father about the “birds and the bees” but rather a film about a girl discovering many of the realities of life on her own, while her father watches over her, struggling to understand what she is going through. Scott Roberts also gives a heartfelt performance, often relying effectively on non-verbal queues to convey his inability to fully empathize with Alice and help her through this difficult time in her life.
EQUESTRIAN SEXUAL RESPONSE is a product of the American Film Institute Conservatory, so it’s almost a given that the cinematography is sublime, provided by Martim Vian. The warmth of the natural sunlight is captured and utilized wonderfully while Alice is fully given over to her equestrian infatuation. Evan Scot Hornsby, provoking an additional layer of thoughtful depth to the viewing experience, provided the original music.
While the story leads the viewer to believe Alice’s heart is growing bitter, she witnesses a life-changing event that ultimately helps her to understand and move forward. EQUESTRIAN SEXUAL RESPONSE is a sweet and tender film that handles the subject matter of sexual discovery with tact and respectful insight, friendly as much to younger contemporary audiences as it is intelligent and original enough to satisfy adult audiences.


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Obama's Spiritual Mentor
Obama TX Headquarters Flies Che Guevara Flag
By Cliff Kincaid
In his biography of Barack Obama, David Mendell writes about Obama's life as a "secret smoker" and how he "went to great lengths to conceal the habit." But what about Obama's secret political life? It turns out that Obama's childhood mentor, Frank Marshall Davis, was a communist.
In his books, Obama admits attending "socialist conferences" and coming into contact with Marxist literature. But he ridicules the charge of being a "hard-core academic Marxist," which was made by his colorful and outspoken 2004 U.S. Senate opponent, Republican Alan Keyes.
However, through Frank Marshall Davis, Obama had an admitted relationship with someone who was publicly identified as a member of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). The record shows that Obama was in Hawaii from 1971-1979, where, at some point in time, he developed a close relationship, almost like a son, with Davis, listening to his "poetry" and getting advice on his career path. But Obama, in his book, Dreams From My Father, refers to him repeatedly as just "Frank."
The reason is apparent: Davis was a known communist who belonged to a party subservient to the Soviet Union. In fact, the 1951 report of the Commission on Subversive Activities to the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii identified him as a CPUSA member. What's more, anti-communist congressional committees, including the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), accused Davis of involvement in several communist-front organizations.
Trevor Loudon, a New Zealand-based libertarian activist, researcher and blogger, noted evidence that "Frank" was Frank Marshall Davis in a posting in March of 2007.
Obama's communist connection adds to mounting public concern about a candidate who has come out of virtually nowhere, with a brief U.S. Senate legislative record, to become the Democratic Party frontrunner for the U.S. presidency. In the latest Real Clear Politics poll average, Obama beats Republican John McCain by almost four percentage points.
AIM recently disclosed that Obama has well-documented socialist connections, which help explain why he sponsored a "Global Poverty Act" designed to send hundreds of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid to the rest of the world, in order to meet U.N. demands. The bill has passed the House and a Senate committee, and awaits full Senate action.
But the Communist Party connection through Davis is even more ominous. Decades ago, the CPUSA had tens of thousands of members, some of them covert agents who had penetrated the U.S. Government. It received secret subsidies from the old Soviet Union.

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November 22, 2022 | By HPAC Magazine
Includes a programmable Selectronic infrared sensor for hands-free operation.
American Standard has introduced new Ultima Selectronic touchless diaphragm flush valves, commercial valves designed to reduce maintenance and downtime as well as save water.
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It is a humbling experience to see flooding taking place. Just standing next to that much power is a unique experience. Walking through a flood damaged area after the flood and witnessing the destruction, debris, and silence is an equally, but different experience. The following videos provide a tour along the front range showing some of the destruction after the waters receded.
Post Flood Damage
Aerial photo tour
Big Thompson Canyon
City of Longmont Overview of Flooding and Damage
We are still busy assisting multiple entities in Northern Colorado respond and recover from the historic flooding in September. Long term plans are still forming, but it appears we may be working on some flood recovery for the next 2-3 years. There are a lot of videos showing the flooding and post flood destruction online. Below is a collection of videos from multiple locations around Northern Colorado during the flooding. Next week we will post some post-flooding videos.
Cache la Poudre River near Fort Collins (mute sound)
Fish Creek Estes Park
This week: Deadly floods slowly receding in India after Typhoon Phailin, the flooding continues in Thailand, 120 bridges needing repair after the Colorado flooding, CDOT and contractors working hard to reopen damaged roads by December 1, and the post flood Ghost towns in the Big Thompson Canyon.
North East India Floods Update (FloodList)
Floods are reported as receding across the state, although Baliapal and Bhogarai in Balasore district were still suffering.
- 17 have died in floods. 21 died as a result of Cyclone Phailin
- Worst hit areas are Ganjam, Balasore and Mayurbhanj
- There have been reports of medicine shortages in affected flooded areas
- Also a rise in occurrences of snake bites reported
Despite the successful evacuations which so reduced the impact of the Phailin, many of those currently suffering in flooded areas of Odisha said officials had not warned them about the floods.
This week: Flooding in the aftermath of Typhoon Phailin in India, Typhoon Nari to make landfall in Southeast Asia at Vietnam on Tuesday, the repairs continue in Colorado, more good aerial imagery and comparisons of the flooding, and the challenge of dealing with rivers that have relocated in the Colorado floods.
Phailin-triggered floods leave 200,000 marooned in Odisha (Business Standard)
While typhoon Phailin, which hit the coastal areas of Odisha on Saturday, has weakened considerably, the massive flood that followed the very severe cyclonic storm has left around 200,000 people stranded in four blocks in the state’s Balasore district…
The official death toll owing to Phailin and consequential floods is 21. Ganjam district recorded the highest casualty at nine, followed by three in Puri and two each in Balasore and Nayagarh. One death each was reported in the other affected districts of Bhadrak, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda and Bolangir.
According to official figures, 11.8 million people have been affected by the cyclonic storm and floods in 15,578 villages under 1,924 gram panchayats under 128 blocks. A cultivable area of 437,723 hectares has been affected and 248,822 houses have been damaged.
This week: An update on the flooding in Southeast Asia, dealing with the St. Vrain’s new pathway in and around Longmont in Colorado, the safety hazards that remain from flood waters in Colorado, lessons that can be learned from the Colorado floods, Lake Powell rises 2 feet in September, and an amazing map of every river in the United States.
Scores of children among dead in South-East Asia flooding: officials (ABC)
In Cambodia, the death toll from floods since mid-September stood at 83 on Monday, nearly half of them children, according to the National Disaster Management Committee.
More than 10,000 families have been evacuated, while hundreds of schools and dozens of homes have been flooded.
Heavy rain and strong wind also uprooted a 30-metre tree and sent it crashing into the ancient Preah Khan temple in the country’s famed Angkor complex in the north-eastern Siem Reap province on Friday.
Bangkok residents warned over high tide (The Nation)
The first high-tide period in this month starts today and will run until tomorrow.
The second period will run from October 16 to October 22.
Sunsern said the water level in the Chao Phraya River might rise to 2.8 metres above mean sea level in communities without flood barriers. As of press time, the water level was 1.72 metres above the mean sea level.
Most communities along the Chao Phraya River’s stretch in Bangkok have the protection of flood barriers. The construction of the structures, however, has not taken place in some areas in the face of opposition from residents. According to Sunsern, the water situation for Bangkok overall is not worrying.


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DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Rudy Gay added 22 and the Toronto Raptors ran all over playoff-bound Atlanta, routing the Hawks 113-96 Tuesday night.
Remember when statues of sports icons were reserved for men of true character?
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Atlanta Braves’ hopes of winning the National League East ended Monday night with a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates that clinched the division title for the Washington Nationals.
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Pedro Alvarez and Yamaico Navarro each hit two-run homers, and the Pirates enjoyed a long-awaited offensive breakthrough as they beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Monday night.
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David Ross hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory in extra innings.