Release date: Feb. 1, 2017
Report reveals significant housing needs related to Newfoundland and Labrador’s mobile workforce
A new report by the Newfoundland and Labrador research component of the On the Move Partnership, a national research project headquartered at Memorial University, reveals the need for housing that is accessible and affordable for mobile workers and other residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. The report is the outcome of a forum that explored the housing-related pressures faced by communities in this province in the context of a mobile workforce.
Research in this area is particularly important to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, a province with a long history of working far from home. The province has experienced unprecedented economic growth in recent years, driven largely by oil and gas, and mining and energy projects in remote areas of NL and other parts of Canada, particularly Alberta. Communities across the province benefit from this growth, but are also faced with associated challenges, including those related to housing, such as housing affordability, sense of place, and community engagement.
“It’s clear that a greater range of housing choices and housing opportunities are needed to address the diverse housing needs of residents,” notes Dr. Kelly Vodden, co-author of the report and associate professor of environmental policy, Grenfell Campus. “This will require appropriate planning and flexibility on behalf of municipal and provincial decision makers as well as other housing stakeholders.”
“The relationship between housing and working in one place and living in another is complex,” adds Dr. Sandrine Jean, report co-author and assistant professor of anthropology, Memorial University. “Despite the current economic downturn, different types of mobile work will continue to play an important role in the province’s economy in the future, and continued research will enhance our understanding of its impacts and help to inform policies and practices so to ensure housing accessibility and affordability for future generations.”
The full report Forum on Housing and the Mobile Workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador is available here.
About the On the Move Partnership
A Canadian research initiative with international links, the On the Move Partnership is investigating workers’ extended travel and related absence from their places of permanent residence for the purpose of, and as part of, their employment. In Canada, many workers are ‘on the move’, travelling long distances to, from and within their work. A large but hard-to-document number of Canadians work in different municipalities, provinces or even countries from those in which they live, and several hundred thousand non-Canadians come to Canada as temporary foreign workers. They and their employers invest considerable time and other resources in employment-related mobility.
About the Forum on Housing and the Mobile Workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador Report
The Forum on Housing and the Mobile Workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador report draws on a forum hosted by the On the Move Partnership and its partners the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Municipalities NL and the Harris Centre, with funding from the Public Office of Engagement at Memorial University and the Accelerator Fund. The forum brought together housing researchers, industry representatives and policy makers to discuss housing issues related to the province’s mobile workforce, establish a portrait of ongoing projects and potential future research, and gather input on research already underway. Implications for the housing industry and communities that plan for housing developments and related services were explored, and policies and actions with potential to address issues raised were identified.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sandrine Jean, Memorial University, at (709) 864-3065 or firstname.lastname@example.org; or Dr. Kelly Vodden, Grenfell Campus, at (709) 864-3065 or email@example.com.Top ^


Electronic music at its core is an exploration of music through technology. Creating music and technology go hand in hand more so than any other genre. Ross From Friends has released a new album today Tread, where he combines his own new tech with his inner thoughts and memories.
Ross From Friends was making music and got frustrated about the process of recording hardware and instruments through a computer. He hated the need to start, stop, save and catalogue as you go when recording instruments without a program or hardware doing that on its own. So he built a new plug-in called Thresho, available via Ableton’s Max For Live platform, which allows him to jam and experiment since the program will save and index clips with timestamps after hitting a certain threshold.
The new tech and an examination of his memories were inextricably combined.
“I’ve amassed all of these memories from a time spent just messing around in South London, as with ‘Thresho,’ I’ve amassed all of these recordings from sitting around and experimenting musically," Ross From Friends explains. “Tread refers to the marks that I’ve been permanently leaving, both in my memories and throughout the process using ‘Thresho.’”
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That experimentation can be found throughout the album. “A Brand New Start” comes in as a slight surprise with a classic jazz sound, while “Spatter.Splatter” has the sound of a jam session with constantly evolving drums, organ and other fx.
Fans of Ross From Friends will still feel familiar with this project, despite its continued experimentation. Tracks like “Love Divide” and “XXX Olympiad” provide the familiar airy breaks and house music that has become integral to his music. A garage two-stepper “Life In A Mind” also adds a slight touch of soul to the LP.
“Morning Sun In A Dusty Room” has the same relaxed feeling of a Sunday morning on a sunny day. These ambient textures then lead into “Run,” a song with a similar downtempo sound before slowly building with bigger and bigger synths.
Tread combines the familiar and the unfamiliar as rhythms change and evolve from jazz to jungle, while also giving Ross From Friends a chance to try some live experimentation. It opens new doors without blowing the hinges off of those doors.
Listen to album now and pick up your copy through Brainfeeder.


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Antonio Conte is pleased Juventus ended their dry spell and passed the Catania test. “We’d never gone behind at home before.”
The Bianconeri were trailing in the early minutes, but fought back to equalise with Andrea Pirlo. After Marco Motta saw red, they emerged 3-1 winners.
“We’d never gone behind at home before, but did well and showed maturity, giving a strong response to the fans and proving this is a strong side,” said the Coach.
“We are a great squad and I saw that in the celebrations too. We knew that Catania were strong and motivated with many interesting players. I think they’re doing a great job in Sicily.”
Juve adopted the 3-5-2 system against Catania’s initial 4-3-3 and were caught out at the back in the first half.
“I think we did well both with the 4-3-3 and the 3-5-2 this season, but I believe the team is happier with this tactic. We have three excellent centre-backs and it’s a shame to leave one out.”
Conte had complained a great deal about the referees recently, but had no qualms about Christian Brighi.
“I think the referee was impeccable and deserves praise.”

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NHS Reforms Concessions As Bill Prepares To Go Back To The Lords
The government has outlined two amendments to their controversial NHS reforms, in an attempt to shore up support before the plans go back to the Lords next week.
The changes mean that the secretary of state will be accountable for the health service "beyond doubt" and will, alongside the NHS commissioning board and clinical comissioning groups, have to report on progress in tackling health inequalities.
Comissioning groups wiill also have to support health education, and Monitor, the health regulator, will be able to force healthcare providers to promote integration of NHS services.
It comes after Ed Miliband criticised the plans during PMQs on Wednesday claiming 98% of GPs, the royal college of nursing and midwives and the patients association were all against the Bill.
"He knows this Bill is a disaster," the Labour leader told David Cameron. "He has a choice – he can carry on or listen to the public. Will he do the right thing and drop the Bill?"
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said the changes were the result of "listening" to ideas in parliament.
Following the royal college of psychiatrists announcing they opposed the NHS Reforms on Wednesday, shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said opposition to the health and social care bill was turning into a "crisis".
"If the government carries on digging in behind its Bill, it risks causing serious damage to the NHS and the relationships that underpin it.
“David Cameron promised to listen to the professionals and protect the NHS, but he is now in serious danger of breaching professional and public trust. People would respect him more if he put the NHS first and put this discredited Bill out of its misery.”
On Tuesday three healthcare journals published a joint editorial attacking the government's "poorly thought-through" NHS reforms.

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Looking Back, Looking Forward – A 2015 Retrospective and 2016 Predictions
December 30, 2015
This past year has seen many changes in the community banking industry. Some of these issues we expected and some had more of an impact than maybe we would have thought. As we reflect and look forward to 2016, we asked several of our colleagues to weigh in regarding what we saw, what we expect and how to best prepare for the coming new year.
Timothy R. Moore, Spilman Thomas & Battle, Member and Co-Chair of the Community Banking Practice Group
Tim’s practice focuses on advising financial institutions as to certain regulatory matters. His practice also includes real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate law.
“Albeit bank consolidation will not just continue but do so at a faster rate, I expect to see the nascent beginnings of a few new local financial institutions sprouting up. This will begin in communities where either local banks have been lost to consolidation or the local community leaders believe that the larger super community or regional banks that are then in market are not sufficiently attentive to the people and the needs of those communities. As you all know, locally headquartered financial institutions bring a lot of positives to their home communities – beyond just employment and financial services – but pride and civic involvement. Initially, these new institutions will take more of the form of credit unions (due to regulatory issues), but I expect to see a de novo bank announcement in the mix too for 2016.”
Dustin Davies, Spilman Thomas & Battle, Chief Technology Officer and Director of Next Technology
Dustin serves in dual roles as CTO and with Next Consulting, Spilman’s wholly owned subsidiary intended to help organizations identify and reach the next chapters in their evolution.
“Not surprisingly, the data breach drum beat continued in 2015, and will continue into 2016. Increasingly, we will see industries maturing together. Banking and legal are adopting standards and information sharing groups and a collective framework is emerging – this will continue into 2016.
In 2016, I expect that we’ll see maturation in platform service providers (Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure and others) and as a result we’ll see lower prices and increased pressure to move production environments into shared services. This will result in collective improvements to security and a shift (net reduction) of availability of the “quasi-technician” (business people with a high degree of tech-capability). More than ever, attracting and keeping talent will be critical.”
Hugh B. Wellons, Spilman Thomas & Battle, Member and Co-Chair of the Community Banking Practice Group
Hugh’s primary areas of practice are corporate law, banking and finance law, securities, and biotechnology law.
“Looking back at 2015, I along with many others expected a lot more merger activity. We saw some, but the large number of “mergers of equals” (“MOE”) among community bankers did not materialize. There are economies of scale; but a larger bank, with more shareholders, may find it difficult to avoid periodic reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act. Joining another bank that, due to the combination of shareholder lists, requires periodic reporting to the federal securities regulator (SEC, Fed, or FDIC) eliminates possible economies of scale. Credit unions, of course, avoid this risk. But, that possible reporting obligation may be why we are not yet seeing more MOEs. I still think we will start seeing more MOE activity in 2016.
I believe that cybersecurity will be the big banking story of 2016. We’ve already seen large data breaches in this industry. In other industries, the breaches started at the larger companies and then trickled down. That will also happen to banks and credit unions.
The bank regulators’ reaction, of course, is to increase regulation and formalize the examination for this. This will add to the regulatory burden and expand the scope of examinations. Banks and credit unions are already gearing up for this, but until the exact expectations are understood, it is difficult to predict precisely what this will cost or how effective it will be.”
Rayford K. “Trip” Adams III, Spilman Thomas & Battle, Counsel
Trip’s primary practice areas are bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial disputes and workouts. He has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of bankruptcy matters and has represented creditors, lessors, committees, debtors, guarantors, and trustees in a broad range of matters.
“In a relatively quiet year of activity and developments, two items stood out in 2015: litigation against guarantors in North Carolina and new bankruptcy forms. In September, the North Carolina Supreme Court decided the Highmark Properties case, clarifying that guarantors of bank loans can use North Carolina’s anti-deficiency statute as a defensive tool, regardless of whether the primary borrower is a party to the litigation. Because the anti-deficiency statute allows a guarantor-defendant to contest the amount of a deficiency following the foreclosure of the borrower’s property (on the grounds that the sale did not bring “fair value” for the property), it is likely that the statute will be invoked by more guarantors, resulting in higher settlement amounts and higher costs. Community bankers looking to the deep pockets of their guarantors to pay deficiencies will need to think more carefully about the bids they make at their foreclosure sales.
On a less momentous front, completely revamped official bankruptcy forms became effective on December 1, 2015. Most existing forms were changed substantially, and new forms were created. The official proof of claim form was also reworked. Bankers will have to learn their way around the new forms in order to determine where the relevant information is now listed, but the forms should also provide more information in a more logical manner. In particular, petitions and schedules are now customized in different forms for consumer and business debtors.”

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Mike Rutherford is an English musician and founder member of Genesis with whom he plays/ has played bass, guitar and sings backing vocals.
Mike has also recorded as a solo artist ('Smallcreep's Day' and 'Acting Very Strange') and formed the band Mike + the Mechanics in 1985.
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Timmins-area mine developer Canada Nickel has filed documents for a new federal mine permitting process that leans heavily on Indigenous input and participation.
The company announced this week it has filed a draft project description of its Crawford Project to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC). It’s part of Ottawa's new environmental and social impact process to determine if a major development is in the public’s interest.
The new Federal Impact Assessment Process is being referred to as a “planning and decision-making tool” that will be used by IAAC, communities, stakeholders, Indigenous groups and companies to go over the positives and negatives of Canada Nickel's nickel project.
The Crawford nickel and cobalt sulphide project is 40 kilometres north of Timmins.
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When brought into production, it will be the largest base metal mine in the country and the world's fourth largest nickel sulphide deposit. Crawford is envisioned as a two-pit operation over a projected 25-year mining life with huge exploration upside that could add to its longevity.
The company has bold plans to create a zero emission mining and processing operation in the Timmins camp designed to feed the electric vehicle and stainless steel markets.
In a news release, Canada Nickel CEO Mark Selby called the filing of their submission an “important first step” in the regulatory permitting process to bring Crawford into production. It dovetails with the company's “groundbreaking” Impact Assessment Process Agreements signed with nearby Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Matachewan First Nation, and Mattagami First Nation.
“Since the founding of the company," said Selby, “our approach has been to work with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders as partners in order to create shared value through economic opportunities, while also being respectful and responsible stewards of the natural environment. These ground-breaking Impact Assessment Agreements foster full participation of Indigenous communities in the federal Impact Assessment process for the development of the Crawford Nickel Project.”
In a statement, Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) Chief Bruce Archibald talked about the “proud” partnership his community has with Canada Nickel.
“This innovative model of applying traditional knowledge through a land-use study enables our community to both understand the project’s impacts through all stages of its life cycle, while ensuring that, as the stewards of our traditional territory, development is conducted in an environmentally sustainable manner,” he said.
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“True Indigenous partnerships, such as ours with Canada Nickel, provide certainty for proponents, along with economic opportunity for Northern Ontario and impacted Indigenous communities,” said TTN Deputy Chief Derek Archibald. “With this certainty, Taykwa Tagamou Nation is meaningfully participating in the project’s economic development from beginning to end.”
Chief Chad Boissoneau of Mattagami First Nation said: “Agreements of this nature, built upon honest and genuine relationships, benefit both the First Nation and the proponent. First Nations can fully participate in the impact assessment of a major project on our traditional land, while supporting Canada Nickel in making properly informed, sustainable, and respectful decisions about a project that stands to be of great benefit to our community.”
Canada Nickel said after a “precursory review period” of its documents involving consultation with Indigenous people and the public, the company will file an updated project description sometime this summer.


The Paulo Fonseca era at Roma began yesterday with a 12-0 win over local side Tor Sapienza in a friendly match.
Fonseca selected two entirely different lineups for each half, with new signings Pau Lopez and Leonardo Spinazzola making their debuts.
A Roma side featuring the duo, Steven Nzonzi, Gregoire Defrel and Javier Pastore took a five-goal lead into half-time, before Mirko Antonucci took centre-stage in the second half with a hat trick, playing alongside the likes of Edin Dzeko, Alessandro Florenzi and Robin Olsen.
Against opposition of little quality, it’s hard to read too much into the performance, but even so, there is a story behind every game. And especially with this being the first in charge for Fonseca, there were some interesting observations to be made.
This year could be a fresh start for Javier Pastore, who struggled tactically and fitness-wise in his first season with Roma. While last season he was often quite lazy, against Tor Sapienza he roamed freely about the pitch, looking to get on the ball. It was still hardly a display of top level dynamism, but it didn’t exactly need to be against such opposition. Perhaps he can build on this to find a rhythm ahead of the new campaign.
Spinazzola’s positive debut
The reaction to most of Roma’s signings this summer has been positive, but perhaps the one to have received the most mixed reception was Leonardo Spinazzola. His quality wasn’t in doubt, but fans were concerned over his fitness, and the fact that his arrival meant the sale of Luca Pellegrini to Juventus. However, his debut showed he can become a solid presence for the team at left-back. He even marked the occasion with a goal, in which he cut inside onto his stronger right foot. Notably, he was one of the only players to break into a smile after scoring – another sign that he seems genuinely pleased to be at the club, and ready to kick on and prove himself.
Both Dzeko and Patrik Schick got on the scoresheet, with the former contributing an impressive assist for Cengiz Under’s goal as well, but besides that, their involvement in the play was minimal. Schick’s two goals were good finishes, but he still looks unsettled in a Roma shirt, struggling to get involved in the play. Dzeko dropped off massively in intensity after getting his goal, wasting a couple of opportunities. Unlike Spinazzola, his head is clearly not with Roma right now. Meanwhile, fellow striker Defrel returned to the right wing, after impressing centrally with Sampdoria last year, and encountered similar problems to the ones he had in his first season at Roma. In patches he was lively, but lacked the conviction to take on some shots as well. He remains not quite up to standard for a club of Roma’s ambitions.
Youth’s contrasting fortunes
Fonseca called up Primavera midfielders Emanuele Spinozzi and Alessandro Bordin – both of whom spent last season out on loan – for the game, with each playing in one half. The former even got on the scoresheet, and looked eager to get forward. The most successful youngster on the pitch, though, was undoubtedly Antonucci. Also returning from a loan, and the only one of the three to have featured for Roma’s first team in a competitive match to date, the attacking midfielder took his opportunity by adding three goals and an assist for Florenzi. Whether the 20-year-old has the physicality to compete at a more realistic level remains to be seen, but he was certainly central to Roma’s fluidity.
Four right-backs took to the pitch, but only two were used in that role. In the first half, Davide Santon partnered Juan Jesus at centre-back, and while he wasn’t tested much, it may be an experiment worth persevering with. Perhaps more significant was the deployment of Florenzi as a left winger in the second period. The captain has played there before, only rarely, yet he didn’t look out of place. He’s no Stephan El Shaarawy, but perhaps he can revive his reputation by putting in some good performances from the opposite side of the pitch to usual.
Player Ratings: (First Half) Lopez 6; Karsdorp 6; Santon 7; Jesus 7; Spinazzola 8; Nzonzi 6; Spinozzi 7; Defrel 6; Pastore 7; Perotti 7; Schick 6
(Second Half) Olsen 6; Bouah 7; Capradossi 6; Fazio 6; Kolarov 6; Cristante 6; Bordin 6; Under 7; Antonucci 8; Florenzi 7; Dzeko 6
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Escape the Field in Select U.S. Theaters and Streaming
Yesterday, the horror-thriller Escape the Field was released in a limited number of theaters in the United States and on streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.
The film is about six strangers who wake up in a cornfield and are unfamiliar with their surroundings.
The film’s cast includes Theo Rossi, Tahirah Sharif, Jordan Claire Robbins, Julian Feder, Elena Juatco and Shane West.

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The CEO of BBC Worldwide, John Smith (Huh? Really?! No wonder Doctor Who got relaunched!), has defendedÂ some of the business choices that he has made.
Smith is about to unveil record profits for the BBC’s commercial wingÂ which has raised his profile enormously especially given the economic downturn that the world has been facing for the last few years. Due to the large amount of money made, company bonuses will be handed out, to the chagrin of rival broadcasters but Smith stands by this:
“I’d expect people who’ve performed according to the profit targets to get the bonus they deserve and that’s everyone in the company â€“ top to bottom.”
Smith was the only member of the BBC board to receive a bonus at the end of the last financial year, receiving a reported sum of Â£69,000. For those who are still grumbling at John, he has also put a massive Â£1 billion of Worldwide’s money made back into program making at the Beeb since he was appointed as an â€œinterimâ€ CEO in 2004:
“That is increasingly important at a time when public finances are tight because it reduces the burden on the license fee payer… the last license fee settlement had baked into it a presumption that there would be a lot more commercial activity coming out of BBC Worldwide, which is what we’ve done.”
When asked about his controversial move in buying Lonely Planet (a company that picks the best places to go in each country-various media) Smith remarked:
“It fits very nicely with the other genres in which we are big â€“ like news and natural history. It’s got brilliant assets. Itâ€™s number one in all the countries that matter to us â€¦ It’s doing well in India and China and its brand values are very synonymous with those of the BBC. It’s about impartiality and truthful, honest appraisal of a topic. It is making that transformation to digital in a way that I’d like the rest of the company to do.”
Interestingly enough, John talked about some of the BBCâ€™s hottest property and his plans for it:
â€œThere will be more websites built around hit shows such as Top Gear and Doctor Who, and more international versions of those programmes.â€
The BBC is in safe hands it seems and John Smith obviously has more plans for Doctor Who but whatâ€™s really interesting are these â€œinternationalâ€ versions that he mentions. We can presume for Top Gear it would include more foreign locations or maybe an entirely different hosting team for versions of the show in different countries as they have for programmes such as American Idol.
But what does this mean for Doctor Who? A Torchwood-style overseas production company stepping in to help out or, gulp, an American version of Doctor Who? No, they wouldnâ€™t do that, would they? Oh wait; there was that business back in 1996…


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CARROLLTON, Texas - The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.
The district gave parents a forum Monday to talk about diversity and inclusion. But parents also went looking for answers about why those middle school teachers have not been disciplined yet over a derogatory question about Chinese culture on a social studies quiz.
Parents, alumni and employees of Carrollton-Farmers Branch were invited to speak and share their feelings and frustration.
Several parents feel since the quiz question was made public, the administration hasn’t communicated a clear plan moving forward.
More than a dozen people took to the microphone Monday evening at Blalack Middle School during what the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD calls a listening and learning session.
A public conversation parent Karen Lamano says she’s been waiting for.
"I would like to see improvements from the district," she said. "It’s May. I don’t even remember what? Five weeks ago. That is such a long time."
Lamano says she was forced to have a difficult conversation with her sixth-grade daughter in late March. The girl is among the Blalack Middle School students given a social studies quiz question during remote learning.
The quiz asked middle schoolers: "Which one of these Chinese norms is true?" It was followed by answers referring to manners in a restaurant, punishment for children and eating certain animals.
"We had to go back to the lesson," Lamano said. "It was on the test so we were taught that! Ok, so the lesson is wrong!"
Three teachers have been on paid administrative leave since then over that racist quiz question. The district says the investigation is now complete but still under review.
As of Monday, the teachers’ statuses remain the same.
Last week, Superintendent Dr. John Chapman addressed the school board revealing a number of parents have called and emailing wanting an update.
"I understand that there may be interest in knowing about the details about the review process and any actions that may have been taken place," he said.
Lamano is one of those parents trying to stay on top of the situation, and she also wants a thorough review of the current curriculum.
"There could be some inappropriate material in a math or science class," she said. "As much as I would like to, I can’t look at everything she is reading, every single test, every single assignment."
Dr. Chapman still has not confirmed whether the question was a part of the curriculum approved by the district.
"Please understand in order to maintain the integrity of the review process and the fairness to the employees, it’s not our practice to discuss personnel matters," he said.
Dr. Chapman said on Monday since the quiz question, he's met with Blalack Middle School students and staff face-to-face as well as hired a third-party organizer to develop an equity plan.
But with the school year soon to be over, Lamano questions if it all enough.
"There isn’t a sense of urgency or a sense of importance," she said. "We have to extend trust to the staff, and right now I don’t feel like I have that."
Since the teachers have been on paid leave, substitute teachers have stepped in.
The district continues to tell FOX 4 it will not take questions on camera until the review process is complete.
There is no timeline for when the review will be complete.


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Microsoft will officially begin making its own smartphones this coming Friday when it completes its buyout of Nokia’s Devices and Services division, setting the stage for an epic three-way battle between it, Apple’s iPhone 5s and Google’s Nexus 5.
Microsoft formally announced the closing date of its Nokia purchase this morning in a post on its official blog. It’s on April 25th that Nokia Devices and Services becomes Microsoft Mobile.
So what immediate changes will users see on Friday? As is typical in the smartphone industry, Microsoft isn’t providing details about future iPhone 5s competitors and devices just yet. The blog does confirm that Nokia owners who have to contact the company online or through its channels on Twitter and Facebook will be interacting with Microsoft instead of Nokia. It doesn’t appear as if the switch over will change the way users submit information for replacement devices or solicit help. Microsoft does have temporary rights to use the Nokia name, however those rights will expire at some point.
Make no mistake, the long-term changes coming to Microsoft and Windows Phone because of this deal are huge. Former Nokia CEO Steven Elop will lead the new Microsoft Mobile division and it doesn’t appear as if Microsoft has any immediate plans to discontinue any Nokia products.
That means that Microsoft will be responsible for three mobile operating systems at the same time. The first is Windows Phone, the platform that Nokia uses on all its mid-range and high-end smartphones today. The second is S40, an operating system that powers Nokia’s Asha feature phones. Finally, the Nokia X and Nokia XL are built on top of Google’s Android operating system. Microsoft has already confirmed that it has plans to use the Asha software and phones as a low-cost way to get buyers using Windows Phone. The fate of the version of Android that powers the Nokia X remains a mystery. The Nokia X and Nokia XL include access to Android apps and are heavily modified to not look or behave like Android.
For Windows Phone, the future is clearer. All signs point to Microsoft continuing full steam ahead with the mobile operating system. Nokia devices accounted for roughly 80 percent of all Windows Phone devices sold around the world. Merging with the largest Windows Phone hardware maker in terms of should make Windows Phone a more cohesive experience, especially since now the team behind Nokia exclusive features, like Tap to Wake and the much-loved Nokia Camera app, are all under one roof. Most believe devices like the Lumia 1020, which featured a 41 megapixel rear-facing camera, and the Lumia 520, which costs as low as $60 without a two-year contract, saved Windows Phone from only existing on lackluster copycat devices like Samsung’s ATIV SE and the HTC 8X.
That isn’t to say that Windows Phones won’t still be made by other companies past this Friday. Microsoft is now giving the operating system away to hardware makers for free, just like Google does with Android. That price plus more hardware capabilities have ensured that Windows Phone users can expect devices from a growing number of companies. Windows Phone makers now include Acer, Alcatel, Fujitsu, Toshiba, ZTE, HTC, Huawei, Samsung, LG, Zono Gionee, Micromax and Zolo. Only Sony and Motorola are missing from that list and the latter was recently purchased by Lenovo, who has also agreed to make Windows Phone 8.1 devices too.
Over the next few months users can expect the Microsoft Mobile division to release at least two new devices running Windows Phone 8.1. Nokia announced the Lumia 930, a direct competitor to the iPhone 5s and Nexus 5, would make its way to store shelves around the world beginning this June. The Lumia 635 will also see a release this summer as well. Within the United States the Lumia 930 is known as the Lumia Icon and is exclusive to Verizon Wireless.
All told, things for Windows Phone users are bound to get more interesting now that the buyout of Nokia Devices and Services is set to move forward. Excluding the Lumia Icon, there aren’t any high-end Windows Phone 8.1 devices with updated internals coming to T-Mobile, AT&T or Sprint in the near future. Microsoft could resolve that issue over the next few months as well. Again, the company’s future plans for smartphones remains unclear, but this gap has become increasingly noticeable over the last few months.
Windows Phone market share was down in the last few quarters, part of that has to be because there were no new flagship Windows Phones for mainstream users on three out of the four largest carriers in the United States and most of the world.
Microsoft is poised to borrow from both of the models that have made the iPhone and Android popular. Making its software free to device creators makes it more likely that users will see Windows Phones in all shapes and sizes, while making its own devices ensures that Microsoft has a device for users looking for the most unmodified Microsoft experience.


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In a spot you'd never expect, on a quiet residential street near the crossroads of Big Basin and Sunnyvale/Saratoga Roads, lies the Foothill Club. This decorative 1915 Arts and Crafts-style building was designed by Julia Morgan as a women's club, and houses the oldest social organization in Saratoga. This structure ranks among the distinguished small redwood buildings of California, and in 1978 the clubhouse received the distinction of being listed in the National Register of Historic Landmarks.
The gorgeous, newly updated redwood shingled clubhouse has a wood trellis framing unusually shaped windows. An adjoining paved courtyard is dotted with Japanese maples. It's small but very pretty and private.
The Club's formal redwood entry ushers you into a room that's perfect for a buffet arrangement or elegant sit down dinner. It has a 30-foot-high ceiling, a raised platform stage, hardwood floor and an elaborate window that filters in glorious sunlight, setting the room aglow. A buffet table can be situated in front of the window, creating a special and highlighted place for the wedding cake and cutting ceremony. With its overall feeling of old-world comfort and warmth, the Saratoga Foothill Club provides a pleasant and intimate environment for reception celebrations.


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With freezing temperatures on the way this week, now is the time to take steps to protect your four legged family members from the cold, wet weather San Antonio winters often bring. With a few simple precautions you can ensure your pets stay happy and healthy throughout the colder months of the year. The best […] [Read More]
Animal Care Services is hosting a FREE rabies clinic in Council District 4. Miller’s Pond Park–6175 Old Pearsall Rd. Saturday, November 19th 9-noon. 250 free rabies shots will be available for District 4 pet owners. ACS partner PetShotz will be on hand with additional vaccinations, preventatives and microchips for purchase. Both dogs and cats are […] [Read More]
Animal Care Services is hosting two FREE rabies clinics in Council Districts 4 & 5 in support of the ACS Comprehensive Neighborhood Sweeps Initiative. The first clinic will be held THIS SATURDAY November 12th at Palm Heights Park 1201 W Malone. Saturday, November 19th the clinic will take place at Miller’s Pond Park located at […] [Read More]

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The introduction of privately operated KTEL intercity buses into the capital’s public transportation system appears to be taking root, decreasing the wait of hundreds of commuters.
According to recent figures from the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA), 108 KTEL buses have been inducted into 33 routes so far. That number is expected to reach 200 by the end of the month, bolstering 60 routes. The majority of these routes are so-called peripheral ones, meaning they do not serve densely populated parts of the city.
OASA has a two-year deal with Attica’s KTEL company, which foresees privately operated buses covering a total of around 17 million vehicle kilometers. Of the 200 vehicles KTEL will contribute to the urban transport map, 164 are regular 12-meter buses, 30 are 18-meter articulated buses, and six are smaller people-carriers of 8 meters in length.


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There’s no getting around it. With only a few weeks to go in 2013, the music industry will have a down year. Overall album sales are 5% below last year, led lower by a 15% drop in CD sales. Digital albums are ahead by 10% and digital singles are up by 3%.
For some reason, 63,000 Canadians bought the new One Direction album, Midnight Memories. That’s the third biggest first-week debut of the year, behind only Celine Dion and Eminem. Needless to say, it debuted at #1.
The other debuts this week are Jour de Nuit by Eric Lapointe (#6, 10,000 units) and the charity record, Songs for the Philippines (#8, 7,000). As for the biggest single in the country, it’s Pitbull’s “Timber.” Attibute that to his hosting of the American Music Awards last week.
Looking at the US, year-to-date sales are lower by 8% with CD sales dropping 14% from 2012. Digital albums are up 1% and digital tracks are down by 4%.
The One Direction album is a monster south of the border, too, selling 540,000 copies in week one. This makes them the first album in Soundscan era (i.e. since March 1, 1991) to have their first three albums debut in the top spot.
Garth Brooks’ box set, Blame It on My Roots rolled in at #3 (164,000 copies). And that’s it for debuts in the Top 10.
Pitbull has the most-downloaded song in the States, too. Finally, the most-streamed song is still “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus with an incredible 18,351,399 listens. People aren’t tired of it/her yet.
All numbers courtesy Nielsen Soundscan.


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We were all looking forward to our “Rest Day” in Namche, How ever our rest day included a 4 hr hike up a mountain to the Everest View Hotel, where we had some morning tea and posed for a bunch of photo’s.
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Miley Cyrus is queen of the celebrity tiny tattoo. Over the years, the singer has amassed quite the collection of mini tattoos that represent important people and things in her life — from her dad and her dogs to her commitment to veganism. Miley's latest tattoo comes fresh off her musical guest appearance on this weekend's Saturday Night Live where comedian Larry David played host. And while it might look a bit silly, in the words of Larry, it's actually pretty, pretty good.
In addition to performing two of her Younger Now songs, Miley popped up in a few sketches, one of which was called "The Baby Step." That's where the new tattoo comes in. To commemorate the music video-style sketch where she plays a baby (obv), Miley got her very own baby tattoo.
Thanks to Larry's daughter, Cazzie David, we got a close-up look at the itty bitty ink, which Miley placed on her ankle and reads "We Babies." Miley's fellow babies (and SNL cast members) Chris Redd and Pete Davidson joined the "We Babies" club, too, adding the ink to their arms. Noticeably absent from the tattoos was Kenan Thompson who also appeared in the sketch and host Larry David who hilariously refused to be a part of it from the beginning.
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Children living in the highest-income households (incomes greater than 400% above the federal poverty level) experienced the largest increase (28%)
By Craig Adeyanju
On July 30, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baxter International’s (NYSE: BAX) portfolio of marketed vaccines in a deal that is reportedly worth $635 million.
The portfolio of vaccines consists of NeisVac-C and FSME-IMMUN/TicoVac.
One year after the launch of a social media effort to allay consumers’ concerns about the safety of foods made from genetically modified crops, U.S. companies that develop GMOs have further committed to a multimillion-dollar campaign to defeat attempts to add GMO labels to such foods.
When it comes to genetic engineering, we’re amateurs. Sure, we’ve known about DNA’s structure for more than 60 years, we first sequenced every A, T, C, and G in our bodies more than a decade ago, and we’re becoming increasingly adept at modifying the genes of a growing number of organisms.
Biohackers Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi are crafting a plant-based concoction that’s nearly identical in taste and nutritional makeup to cow’s milk.
By David Morgan and Aruna Viswanatha
Two federal judicial panels on Tuesday delivered conflicting rulings on how the government subsidizes premiums through President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, creating more uncertainty over signature legislation that has been dogged by challenges from Republicans and other conservatives.
The first genetically modified (GM) crop was commercially approved and released into the environment 20 years ago. From the beginning, some of us have been warning repeatedly of hidden dangers from the unintended horizontal transfer of GM DNA (transgenes). A comprehensive review  Gene Technology and Gene Ecology of Infectious Diseases, ISIS scientific publication) and successive updates were submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO) and regulatory agencies in the US, UK and European Union (see  Ban GMOs Now, ISIS Report); all to no avail.


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If you’re new to disc golf, throwing a driver straight can seem like an impossible feat. However, with the right technique and practice, anyone can master the art of throwing a disc golf driver straight. In this article, we will cover the techniques and tips for throwing a disc golf driver straight and improving your game.
Understanding the Disc Golf Driver
Before we dive into throwing techniques, it’s important to understand the disc golf driver itself. A driver is a type of disc that is designed for long-range throws and has a sharper edge than other types of discs. Drivers come in a variety of weights and sizes, and the type of driver you use can significantly impact your throw.
When choosing a driver, it’s important to consider your skill level and throwing style. If you’re a beginner, consider using a lightweight driver with a stable flight path. More experienced players may want to use a heavier driver with a more understable flight path for maximum distance.
In addition to weight and flight path, drivers also come in different types of plastic, which can impact the disc’s stability and grip. It’s important to experiment with different types of drivers to find the one that works best for you.
Proper Grip and Stance
One of the most important aspects of throwing a disc golf driver straight is having a proper grip and stance. Your grip should be firm but not too tight, with your fingers wrapped around the rim of the disc. Your thumb should be placed on top of the disc, and your wrist should be in a neutral position.
Your stance should be balanced and stable, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your weight evenly distributed. Your front foot should be pointed in the direction you want to throw, and your back foot should be perpendicular to your front foot. Your knees should be slightly bent, and your torso should be turned slightly away from your throwing arm.
By having a proper grip and stance, you can generate maximum power and accuracy in your throw. Practice your grip and stance regularly to develop muscle memory and improve your consistency.
Backswing and Follow-through
Another important aspect of throwing a disc golf driver straight is having a proper backswing and follow-through. Your backswing should be slow and controlled, with your arm extended back behind your body. As you start your forward swing, rotate your hips and torso towards your target, allowing your arm to follow through in a straight line towards your target.
Your follow-through should be smooth and natural, with your throwing arm extending towards your target and your weight shifting forward onto your front foot. Avoid jerky or abrupt motions in your follow-through, as this can cause the disc to veer off course.
Practicing your backswing and follow-through regularly can help you develop consistency and power in your throw. Focus on maintaining a smooth and fluid motion throughout your entire swing, from start to finish.
Adjusting for Wind and Terrain
When throwing a disc golf driver, it’s important to be aware of the impact that wind and terrain can have on the disc’s flight path. A headwind can cause the disc to lift and turn over, while a tailwind can push the disc down and prevent it from reaching its maximum distance.
When faced with windy conditions, it’s important to adjust your throw accordingly. Use a more stable driver and aim for a lower trajectory to avoid the wind’s effects. Conversely, in tailwind conditions, a more understable driver with a higher trajectory can help maximize distance.
Terrain can also impact the disc’s flight path, with uphill throws requiring more power and downhill throws requiring more finesse. Practice adjusting your throw for different types of terrain to improve your overall game.
By understanding and adjusting for wind and terrain conditions, you can improve your accuracy and distance when throwing a disc golf driver straight.
To improve your throwing technique and consistency, regular practice is essential. There are a variety of drills and exercises you can use to develop different aspects of your throw, such as grip, stance, backswing, follow-through, and adjusting for wind and terrain.
One effective practice drill is the “field work” drill, which involves throwing multiple discs from the same spot and focusing on consistency and accuracy. Another drill is the “putting practice” drill, which involves practicing short-range throws to improve your finesse and precision.
It’s important to practice regularly and consistently to develop muscle memory and improve your technique. Set goals for yourself, such as increasing your distance or accuracy, and track your progress over time.
Disc golf is not just a physical game but also a mental game. Developing a positive mental approach can help you stay focused and relaxed, improving your overall performance.
One technique to develop a positive mental approach is visualization. Before a throw, visualize your ideal throw, imagining the disc flying straight and landing where you want it to. This can help you stay focused and confident during your actual throw.
Another technique is to stay in the moment and focus on each individual throw, rather than getting caught up in past mistakes or future outcomes. Remember that each throw is an opportunity to improve and learn.
Developing a positive mental approach takes time and practice, but it can have a significant impact on your game. Incorporate mental training into your practice routine, and focus on staying calm, relaxed, and confident during gameplay.
Throwing a disc golf driver straight takes time, practice, and patience. By understanding the disc golf driver, having a proper grip and stance, practicing your backswing and follow-through, adjusting for wind and terrain, and developing a positive mental approach, you can improve your technique and consistency.
Remember to experiment with different types of drivers and plastic, and to practice regularly to develop muscle memory and track your progress. With dedication and perseverance, you can master the art of throwing a disc golf driver straight and improve your overall game.
For those looking to improve their disc golf skills even further, there are a variety of resources available. Local disc golf clubs and courses can be great places to meet other players, learn new techniques, and get involved in the disc golf community.
There are also a variety of online resources available, such as instructional videos, forums, and websites dedicated to disc golf. Some popular resources include the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), Disc Golf Course Review, and Disc Golf Answer Man podcast.
Remember, the key to improving your disc golf game is to stay dedicated, keep learning, and have fun!

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Charles Comer | Baltimore, Maryland | 07/07/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The degree to which this album has been almost totally forgotten, or even unknown, is utterly reprsentative of the fact that eight years or so after its release I am the only one taken to write a review. It is just one of those mysteries, I suppose, or even tragic contingencies, that some works of art of dubious value flourish while others of remarkable beauty suffer in obscurity. Moreover, that Mine is a 4ad release, a label that has an unprecedented cult following, and has not solicited a review and has been seemingly forgotten, is equally suprising. But enough of the ranting, to the album itself.The Glee Club are/were and Irish band that, at times, hold their traditional influences on their sleeves. At times folky, at times rockin', but always intense, the songs twist and turn like Celtic designs. (Witness Bad Child's Dolly!) Incorporating acoustic and electric guitar, strings, bass and drums, and bewitching female vocals, The Glee Club offer songs that are quite often dark, desperate and melancholy, but, at the same time, hopeful in their inspiring beauty.Mine begins with six songs that are ostensibly the best songs on the album, the first of which, Need, is immensly powerful. The sixth song, Free to Believe, is also exceptionally good. While Mine contains no really bad songs it does seem to loose momentum on the second half of the album, but this is not so much a detraction as it is perhaps a subjective opinion. Sadly, The Glee Club did not do anything subsequent to Mine, and had they, it is likely it would have been amazing. I unhesitatingly recommend Mine to those into 4Ad bands, particularly Cocteau Twins, as well as those into Irish indie bands. Also, any fan of intense, female fronted music should find The Glee Club inviting."
A second reviewer wishing to weigh in on this forgotten band
4ad Freak | Raleigh, NC *USA* | 05/08/2005
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"I was always sad that I never got to hear another full length album from Glee Club. This album, entitled "Mine" is a joy to listen to - it ranges from sad and somber and sweet to screaming while you sing in the car with the windows open. Having heard them for the first time on a mix tape given to me by a friend, I can only encourage others to expose their loved ones to this great music as well. This cd is part of my treasured collection."


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A man in Mbale district has been arrested by police for allegedly trying to sabotage the Busoga royal wedding on social media.
The suspect is said to have called the father of Jovia Mutesi, the bride-to-be, demanding for Shs200 million to conceal information that he said could potentially stop the November 18 royal wedding.
He reportedly claimed to have information indicating that Stanley Bayole was not Mutesi’s biological father.
Police spokesperson, Mr Fred Enanga has confirmed that the suspect has been charged with attempted extortion but released on police bond.
The Busoga Royal wedding between the Kyabazinga Gabula Nadiope IV and Jovia Mutesi is set for this Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Bugembe Cathedral in Jinja city.

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Leader: O God, whose will it is that we should live by the sweat of our brows in honest toil and labor, open the hearts of those who have the power to employ, so that those who labor receive just wages and a humane working environment. Strengthen us, O Lord, so that we may continue in solidarity with the victims of unjust labor and forced migration.
Lord, God of Abraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love, you created us and you call us to live as brothers and sisters. Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our path as our brother or sister. Make us sensitive to the plea of our citizens who entreat us to turn our weapons of war into implements of peace, our trepidation into confident trust, and our quarreling into forgiveness.
Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your Father’ will: Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to you will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen.
We begin by acknowledging that Jesus is Lord, that we live in grace and that eternity awaits us. The enemies of peace are fear, shame and pain. All of these are dissolved by the redemptive Christ and his love. Even when we ask for this peace and don't feel it - it is there underpinning the whole of our being. Like a safety net beneath us, this peace that surpasses all understanding is a constant. It does not change, it cannot fail. It is wider and deeper than we can ever imagine.

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Over the last three years, 1 303 SIZA members decided to closely monitor and manage their water practices. Two hundred and thirty-three of these members agreed to participate in the SIZA CARES continuous improvement programme, and 103 asked to go through a third-party audit.
Climate change is commonly known for changing weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, rise in temperatures, floods, and droughts. Within the South African context, the effect of climate change could be observed across the country, as certain areas faced prolonged droughts, intermittent rainfall, and flooding conditions. As climate change interferes with normal production operations and planning, food security is becoming a significant concern.
Climate change is an ongoing threat to agriculture; therefore, it is crucial for the industry to be proactive in mitigating and adapting to climate change within South Africa. The SIZA audit focuses on monitoring and evaluating the implementation of environmental management practices that fight climate change. These environmental management practices range from implementing mitigation practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improving agriculture’s resilience against climate change by implementing adoption measures.
With greenhouse gas emissions being one of the most significant contributors to climate change, it is essential for South African agriculture to address climate change by implementing measures to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Precision and conservation agriculture should be prioritised to improve input efficiency and protect the natural environment. The mitigation of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions is a global responsibility. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), agriculture provides a significant potential for greenhouse mitigation. By implementing precision agricultural practices, agriculture can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency, enhancing nitrogen management, and prioritising soil conservation practices as a method of carbon sequestration.
The SIZA Digital Recordkeeping Programme enables producers to capture their production inputs that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions using standardised methods. As production inputs such as fertiliser, electricity, fuel, and plant protection products contribute to a business’s greenhouse gas emissions, the SIZA Digital Recordkeeping Programme is designed to assess the effectiveness of current management practices while allowing members to calculate their carbon footprint and set targets for reduction.
The SIZA Environmental Standard contributes to the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaption of climate change by improving input efficiency of practices such as fertiliser application, chemical usage, and fuel and electricity usage, as well as the implementation of practices to improve water use efficiency, reducing evaporation, conserving natural water sources, and cultivating climate-resilient crops. The SIZA Environmental audit enables members to monitor continuous improvement so that they can move towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving their resilience against climate change.
Furthermore, adaption practices to cope with extreme heat or drought should be implemented. Adaption practices against climate change are commonly known as adjustments in agricultural practices and systems to cope with the changes in climate. The overall goal of adaption is to improve the business’s resilience against climate change. Adoption strategies that are most likely to succeed in enhancing resilience for agriculture are efforts aimed at enhancing food security, ensuring water availability, combating land degradation and soil erosion, reducing loss of biodiversity and protecting ecosystem services.
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SALISBURY, Md. – Perdue Farms will supply poultry waste to run an anaerobic digester system as part of a project to develop biogas while reducing levels of nitrogen and phosphorous in Maryland.
The Clean Bay Project features a large complete mix, co-digestion anaerobic digester system to be installed on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Hampton, New Hampshire-based AgEnergy USA will build the digester; Perdue will supply all of the feedstock including poultry waste and other organic materials. The facility is expected to process up to 200,000 tons of poultry waste per year.
“Environmentally, this project will provide an alternative to land application for a significant amount of poultry litter, eliminating the risk of any portion of the nitrogen or phosphorous in this litter from finding its way into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, said Steve Schwalb, vice president of Environmental Sustainability. “This project can play an important role in Maryland agriculture as the new Phosphorus Management Tool regulation is implemented.”
“We are excited about the technology and expertise that AgEnergy brings to this project and its potential to efficiently produce renewable energy from poultry litter and other organic materials,” he added.
Environmental stewardship is part of the company's corporate responsibility mission. Perdue Farms has partnered with other companies on biodiesel, ethanol, solar and biomass projects. Perdue currently operates two biomass boiler operations — using wood, peanut hulls and cotton gin waste — in North Carolina.
The company operates Perdue-AgriRecycle on the Delmarva Peninsula. The plant converts poultry litter to a pasteurized, pelletized organic fertilizer. The plant is the industry’s first large-scale poultry litter recycling plant. Through Perdue-AgriRecycle, Perdue Farms the largest buyer of poultry litter in Maryland.
Past projects include the Perdue Clean Waters Environmental Initiative from 2008 to 2012. The initiative was a partnership between Perdue and the US Environmental Protection Agency. The partnership helped Perdue contract growers enhance compliance with environmental regulations through training, assistance and environmental assessments.


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Ellison’s fresh IaaS push and a ‘cloud first’ road map for the Oracle Database now leave no doubt about the company’s cloud seriousness
History tells us that most natives of “new worlds” suffer defeat, overwhelmed by well-armed invaders from the old world. But that’s not true of the public cloud, where natives still rule the troposphere: Amazon is the undisputed leader in IaaS, Salesforce takes the pole position in SaaS, and Salesforce wins in PaaS with Force.com.
The old world hasn’t thrown in the towel yet, as this week’s Oracle OpenWorld event makes clear. Oracle CTO Larry Ellison gave a 70-slide presentation Sunday night to kick off Oracle’s annual OpenWorld event, working his way through a litany of SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS offerings that never seemed to end.
Most notable was the new IaaS push. Last year’s OpenWorld declaration that Oracle was going after AWS was outrageous enough; this year Ellison cranked it to 11 with the rallying cry that “Amazon’s lead is over” and a pledge to beat Amazon pricing. Apparently, Oracle’s 2013 Nimbula acquisition, which brought with it two of the original builders of AWS, has finally borne fruit.
How much of this is bravado? In an interview last week with IDG chief content officer John Gallant, Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd claimed Oracle cloud is “in 20-plus global datacenters.” But realistically, there’s no way Oracle’s investment, which Hurd declined to quantify, can touch the many billions Amazon has poured into infrastructure.
On the other hand, as Hurd pointed out, Oracle is in the unique position among cloud providers of having its own servers, so it controls the stack all the way down to the hardware layer, including the silicon.
That hardware edge underlies Oracle’s new hybrid offering, Cloud@customer, an on-premises hunk of Oracle servers and software that duplicates Oracle’s public cloud, fully installed and managed by Oracle (and offered by subscription, like the public cloud). Available by end of year, Cloud@customer is similar in concept to Microsoft’s on-prem Azure Stack, which sometime in 2017 will give you a private cloud environment virtually identical to the public one, enabling you to lob workloads back and forth at will. In Microsoft’s case, though, you’ll need to buy the server hardware from a partner with Azure Stack pre-installed.
As for SaaS, Ellison insists Oracle is already the largest SaaS vendor in the world with nearly $4 billion in annual SaaS revenue (despite the fact that Salesforce claims $6.7 billion). Well, Oracle may hold the record for the highest number of enterprise SaaS applications, anyway. Oracle’s ERP system alone has 30 different modules. A wealth of marketing and CX (customer experience, including CRM) offerings seems like it could fill any niche. Oracle is also a leading SaaS player in HCM (human capital management) and SCM (supply chain management).
For PaaS, Oracle has its own quirky definition: database plus middleware (normally, databases are considered an IaaS service). Here, Oracle appears to be positioning its PaaS to run legacy workloads: The company offers a public cloud version of WebLogic and of course the Oracle Database, with an AppToCloud function to lift your database and WebLogic cluster skyward.
The PaaS supports more than just Java, though, with Ellison announcing that PHP would be added to a list that already includes Node.js and Ruby. Perhaps Ellison’s most startling announcement was that Oracle 12c Release 2 would be available first in the cloud, then packaged for on-prem — and this “cloud first” arrangement would be the new normal.
Cloud first for the mothership? I can’t think of anything that expresses Oracle’s seriousness about cloud more than that. Also, I’m only scratching the surface of the cloud bonanza — which includes new analytics offerings, a load of security features, a new developer cloud, a chatbot development environment, a visual coding environment, and Docker support that includes a container registry.
What sort of customers will Oracle’s cloud cornucopia attract? The vast majority of Oracle’s cloud customer examples are SaaS customers, which makes sense — Oracle’s SaaS applications have been around longer than the PaaS and IaaS stuff. As best as I can determine, Oracle’s PaaS so far has been used largely to integrate or add functionality to the SaaS offerings, with few legacy workloads moving to Oracle’s cloud at this point.
Those in search of traditional enterprise applications, such as ERP, SCM, or HCM, will have Oracle’s SaaS versions on their short list. Also, no doubt certain large Oracle customers will eventually migrate workloads to Oracle’s cloud and will simply trust Oracle to usher them into the cloud era.
But will developers come? They’ve been the secret to AWS’s growth from the beginning. Developers love cloud self-service like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google offer because it lets them experiment and build on the fly. In the past, Oracle has not provided much of that, although the new Developer Cloud appears to be a step in that direction.
Culturally, Oracle may have a tough time. Developers tend to see Oracle as an enemy of open source, which is why LibreOffice was forked from OpenOffice and MariaDB from MySQL. Also, the Java community perpetually wrings its hands that Oracle isn’t giving Java the attention it deserves. To attract developers, Oracle might consider taking its cue from Microsoft, which under Satya Nadella has warmly embraced open source in its cloud.
Regardless, Oracle’s cloud push cannot be dismissed. A year ago, it was still possible to doubt Oracle’s cloud commitment, to the point where a rogue Oracle exec actually came to me to express his skepticism off the record. But a lot can happen in a year. Much appears to have been built and much will soon be ready.
As Ellison says, “We’re in the middle of a generational change from on-premise computing to super datacenters called clouds.” Whether Oracle will be able to elbow its way into the top tier of cloud providers outside of SaaS is anyone’s guess. But Oracle is making it abundantly clear that it’s not ready to concede anything to the cloud natives.


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Les Miserables Essay
5 January 2015
Responsibility, Love, and Forgiveness in Victor Hugo’s
I just killed a man. I am running away for the rest of my life. I just committed the worst possible crime. If I was caught, I would never be free again. In
, Jean Valjean was sentenced for nineteen years for just stealing a loaf of bread. Although this was a crime, it was not an act of evil. It was an act of necessity. Valjean was soon caught for this and was sent to the galleys for slave work. Although many would think that Jean Valjean is a criminal, he has a whole other side of him that will completely change anyone’s point of view on Jean Valjean.
Jean Valjean is an honorable man because of his decision to seek redemption, his loving and caring attitude towards Cosette, and the way he pardoned Javert.
The first reason why Jean Valjean is an honorable man is because of his decision to change and become a new man. Valjean’s journey begins when he meets the Bishop of D.
This Bishop sparks the goodness in Jean Valjean. He is extremely kind to Valjean because even after he steals silver from the Bishop, he lets Valjean go. Jean remembers this day for the rest of his life and is the stepping stone of the new Jean Valjean. Later on in the story, Jean Valjean becomes a priest in the town of M sur M known as Monsieur Madeleine. This is where he starts to gain respect from the citizens of M sur M and soon becomes the most respected man in town. In “the little city of M sur M, just at dusk on a December evening, with a bundle on his back, and a thorn stick in his hand, a great fire had broken out in the townhouse.
This man rushed into the fire, and saved, at the peril of his life, two children, who proved to be to be those of the captain of the gendarmerie, and in the hurry and gratitude of the moment no one thought to ask him for his passport. He was known from that time by the name of Father
Madeleine”(Hugo). Here, Jean Valjean makes the decision to save people from a fire which is something that he did not have to do. This act of heroicness shows the first steps of the honorable man Jean becomes and the responsibility that Jean Valjean starts to feel is growing. From that point forward, it only got better for Father Madeleine. He continued to do more and more acts of kindness and through his dedication, he became mayor of the town of M sur M.
The next reason why Jean Valjean is an honorable man is because of his dedication to keep Cosette safe and his love for her. Some time after Valjean leaves M sur M, he rescues
Cosette from the evil Thenardiers. Cosette’s mother, Fantine, had requested to see Cosette before she died. At the time, Fantine was dying in M sur M and Jean Valjean was still mayor of the town. Sadly, Fantine died without seeing Cosette again but since Jean Valjean is an honorable man, he still decides to seek Cosette and raise her as his own. After Valjean receives her from the
Thenardiers, they go to the most secluded part of Paris because Jean Valjean knows that he is being hunted down by the policeman, Javert. In the secluded house, Jean Valjean cares for her, watches her play, and teaches her how to read. “The dawn of the next day found Jean Valjean again near the bed of Cosette. He waited there motionless, to see her wake. Something new was entering his soul. Jean Valjean had never loved anything”(Hugo). This quote shows that Jean
Valjean now has the ability to love and care for something. These qualities play a huge part in an honorable man.
Just like Jean Valjean’s ability to love and care for Cosette being a characteristic of an honorable man, the way he spares Javert is another reason why Jean Valjean is an honorable man. Ever since Javert met Jean


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SAN ANTONIO. United States (Reuters) — The final killer whale to be born at SeaWorld was delivered on Wednesday (April 19) at the corporate’s San Antonio park.
Sea World veterinarians stated they haven’t but decided the gender of the calf, however stated the child and its 25 12 months previous mom, Takara, are in good condition and are being monitored 24 hours a day. This is Takara’s fifth delivery, and officers say she’s going to decide when park curators can ‘meet’ the calf and decide its gender.
Takara was already pregnant when SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment introduced final 12 months that they had been suspending the captive breeding program and phasing out killer whale exhibits on account of rising criticism and falling park income.


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Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative
FIGURE 5-1 Types of Child Maltreatment. Source: US DHHS, 2001a.
Prevalence of Childhood Trauma
National surveillance of child maltreatment is conducted annually through the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS).2 In 1999, an estimated 826,000 children in the U.S. were maltreated (US DHHS, 2001a). The majority of victims (58.4 percent) suffered neglect, 21 percent suffered physical abuse, and 11 percent suffered sexual abuse (Figure 5-1). The remainder were victimized by other types of maltreatment including medical neglect, abandonment, threats of harm, and congenital drug addiction. The overall child victimization rate for 1999 was 11.8 per 1,000, with only small gender differences.3 Trends can be established by comparing this figure to annual figures dating back to 1990, when national surveillance began. The rate in 1990—at 13.4 per 1000— climbed by 1993 to a peak of 15.3 per 1000, and then gradually declined to 1999 (Figure 5-2). These rates are based on official records of children who come to the attention of child protective services.
Rates of physical and sexual abuse are much higher when measured in surveys of parents or victims. Surveys of parents find self-reported rates of child physical abuse that are 5–11 times higher than rates from official records (reviewed in Margolin and Gordis, 2000). In terms of cumulative prevalence, two recent community-based surveys of large
The national data collection and analysis is a consequence of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1988.
The rate was 12.2 per 1000 female and 10.8 per 1000 male children (US DHHS, 2001a).

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Green hydrogen represents an emerging field in chemical engineering that poses significant social and economic opportunities in the near future. When coupled with traditional petrochemical and chemical processes, green hydrogen has the potential to create a valuable reactant stream without carbon emissions traditionally associated with hydrogen production. In our feasibility study, green hydrogen was utilized to mitigate CO2 emissions from an ammonia process that utilized coke gasification. Using excess CO2 that was previously vented to the atmosphere, valuable products including methanol and DME, a diesel alternative, were synthesized. To model this facility, a variety of software were employed including AVEVA™ PRO/II, AVEVA™ DynSim, AVEVA™ E3D Design, XR Studios, and HTRI. This allowed for design and optimization in a steady state and dynamic capacity and the creation of an isometric model that could be visualized in virtual reality. A technoeconomic analysis was also conducted to assess the viability of the plant.


text: 5 TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR SENIOR DOG As your dog reaches his senior years, he'll be dealing with a lot of changes and it's important that you adapt to these changes as well. Being kind and patient with your senior dog as he goes through and gets used to his physical and mental changes will be the most important thing to remember, along with making sure that you're giving your dog the same care and commitment as always. We hope that the following tips will help make your dog's transition into his senior years as easy as possible and if you're considering adopting a senior dog, you can get more tips here. Tips for Senior Dog Care Don't Skip Vet Check-Ups! Just like humans, it's natural for your senior dog's body to decline as he gets older. This can happen in the form of deteriorating vision, less mobility, or even cognitive impairment. It may also lead to issues with particular organs, such as their kidneys or heart issues. Because of this, making sure you take your dog to regular vet appointments will be more important than ever. It'll be helpful to work with your veterinarian to establish your dog's baseline health profile while in mid-life and in good condition. By comparing the results of your dog's annual check-ups to his baseline, you'll be able to easily determine which changes call for further assessment or treatment. If your dog has a long, shaggy coat, you may want to be even more vigilant, as his hair may hide serious issues such as tumors, cysts, or skin conditions. Hair can hide health issues for so long that you may not realize it's there until it requires immediate medical attention. Along with the baseline health profile, you can also work with your vet to create a body map for your dog. This will keep track of any existing bumps or lumps on your senior dog, so you know when you need to take action regarding anything new. This map can be very simple and created by drawing an outline of each side of your dog with marks indicating the location of current bumps. The Right Diet is Key Of course, as your senior dog becomes less active and his energy level drops due to age, his caloric requirements will also decrease. Because of this, you should focus on making sure that you're feeding your dog the correct amount of dog food for his caloric needs. This, along with what you feed your dog, is important because being overweight can be very detrimental to a senior dog's joints. Making sure your dog is at a weight that is healthy for his body may even allow him to have fewer mobility issues as he gets older. Regular exercise will also help your dog avoid gaining extra weight and stop your dog from becoming sedentary. You may also be wondering if supplements are a good idea for senior dogs. While it's important to consult with your vet before making changes to your dog's diet, you should also keep in mind that most joint supplements for dogs don't have strong scientific evidence to show that they work, or only have evidence in the form of studies financed by their manufacturer. However, some unbiased clinical studies have shown that glucosamine and chondroitin are able to successfully boost joint function. Omega-3 fatty acids may also boost mobility, but research is still ongoing. Hearing & Vision Loss Hearing and vision loss are both natural in senior dogs, but it's still a good idea to have your vet screen your dog when you notice these changes taking place. In the case of hearing loss, your vet can screen for ear-canal inflammation or discharge. If either of these issues happen to be the reason for your dog's hearing loss you can then treat these issues, or at least rule that they are the root of the problem. You may also want to test your senior dog to ensure that his hearing loss isn't just a case of 'selective' hearing by shaking a package of his favorite treats or squeaking his favorite toy to see how he reacts. You may also notice your senior dog's eyes becoming gray. While the cause of this can be cataracts in some cases, this is also a natural part of your dog's aging process. If simply caused his age, the graying of his eyes will not affect his vision. Unfortunately, cataracts will, but the good news is that it's possible to correct this through surgery. However, while surgical treatment is possible for cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) can also cause vision loss in dogs, and unfortunately, there is currently no known treatment for this condition. If this is a concern, you can speak to a veterinary ophthalmologist who can screen for this. Remember that as your dog begins to lose his hearing, vision, or both, he will become more easily startled and a natural reaction to this may be snapping. In order to avoid this, you'll want to take extra precautions if you have loud puppies or small children in your home. You may also want to ask guests to take care to avoid startling your dog as well, to make sure he is as comfortable as possible. Cognitive Changes As your dog gets older, you may also notice his behavior changing. For example, he may begin to bark for no reason, stand in a corner, or even forget routine things. If this leads you to wonder whether your senior dog is developing a form Alzheimer's, the answer may be yes. In dogs, this condition is known as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). The problem is that there is no definitive test that can be used to test for CCD, so your observations of your dog, along with medical checks, are very important in order to detect this condition. Like PRA, there is currently no way to cure or treat CCD, but research is ongoing. However, a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins E and C, and fruits and vegetables may improve learning and memory in senior dogs. Exercise may help improve your dog's cognitive function as well, so staying active will do a lot of good. Routine Changes You may have to change your senior dog's daily routine as well. Although he may have spent all day going up and downstairs in the past, he may no longer be able to do this. If his bed, food, and water are kept upstairs, you may want to move this downstairs to accommodate his mobility limitations. You may also want to keep these items close to each other, to avoid causing him to walk too much. These mobility issues may also require ramps to help him get in and out of the car or on and off couches and beds. Other accommodations that may help your senior dog live more comfortably include extra soft bedding or more towels and blankets to sleep on or placing rugs on hard surface flooring, which may help your dog get his footing more easily. It may also be wise to cut down on outdoor time when the weather is either extremely hot or extremely cold, as senior dogs are more sensitive to temperature changes and have less ability to thermoregulate their bodies. Although exercise is important, you may also need to cut down on how long your walks are or how much time you spend exercising your senior dog. He may no longer be able to handle the amount of exercise he previously could and it's important to accommodate this. Pay close attention to signs that he's ready for a break from exercise and let him rest as much as he needs to. Lastly, if your dog is blind, hard of hearing, unable to walk, or has some other disability, speak with your vet about what you can do to accommodate these issues and make life easier for your dog. Fon Jon Pet Care is Here to Help! If you are in the San Diego area and looking for quality pet care services, including dog training, you can rely on Fon Jon Pet Care. Contact Fon Jon Pet Care at 1-858-250-3601 or visit our site today and we will be happy to help you with your pet care service needs. The information provided in this article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information presented, it should not be considered as a substitute for professional veterinary guidance. Always consult a qualified veterinarian for specific advice tailored to your pet's individual needs and health condition.

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