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However, when the announcement was made that The West Wing would be ending in May 2006, Hill returned for the show's last episodes.Hill also had roles in She's All That in 1999 starring Freddie Prinze, Jr.Other movies and TV shows to his credits are The West Wing, Men of Horror, Psych, The Guardian, Holes, Ballers and The Rosie O' Donnell Show.
When his music could not be found for his routine, telethon host Jerry Lewis helped by having the orchestra play another song while Dulé performed.
His first film role, in Sugar Hill, came in 1993 during his second senior year of high school.
He has a very impressive 260 thousand followers in Twitter and this proves how famous he is in Twitter.
He has already tweeted in Twitter more than 30 thousand times and this proves his involvement in the site.
; born May 3, 1975) is an American actor and tap dancer.
He has played personal presidential aide and Deputy Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff Charlie Young on the NBC drama television series The West Wing for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and pharmaceutical salesman-private detective Burton "Gus" Guster on the USA Network television comedy-drama Psych.
He has also had minor roles in the movies Holes and She's All That and currently has recurring roles in Ballers and Suits.
Hill also serves as a member of the Screen Actors Guild Hollywood Board of Directors. In 1985, 10-year-old Dulé performed a tap dance number on the MDA telethon.
He has a very impressive 50.7 thousand followers in Instagram and he is fond of uploading his pictures in the site to share them with his fans and loved ones.
He has already posted in the site more than 350 times and this proves how engaged he has been.
and Rachael Leigh Cook (he later reunited with Cook & Prinze in Psych), as a Los Angeles doctor named Owen in the movie and series 10.5, and the Disney movie Holes as Sam the Onion Man (the movie itself was referenced in the Psych episode "65 Million Years Off"), and in The Guardian.


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Sixth annual Light the Night walk
Posted By: Sarah Fili
It was a chilly night in downtown Lincoln, but the warmth could be felt among everyone gathered at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night Walk at Haymarket Park. Hundreds came together with support and donations towards lifesaving research for patients battling blood cancers. Friends, families and co–workers of those affected stood in solidarity, hopeful for those who have the disease now and for those who have already lost the fight.
Participants held lanterns – white for survivors, gold for those walking in memory of a lost loved one, and red for supporters – sending a beautiful message, of an evening full of support and remembrance.
Tonight was extremely special for one woman, whose journey begins now- after visiting with the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center earlier this week.
"I just found out on Tuesday that I have breast cancer. And I came out to this because I wanted to get into the community. And this was spot on."
The event created a web of support and love for everyone involved. Those who have lost a loved one were invited to a remembrance ceremony where they released balloons with messages written to their loved ones, and survivors were given gift bags and massages. Everyone I spoke with says they plan on being back next year.
While the event was full of tears, smiles and hugs everyone at the event is hopeful they will light the way and find a cure.

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As the maintainer of an animation / effects library, this issue has been a thorn in my side multiple times. Trying to determine if an element is positioned using left, top or right, bottom or some combination of all of them is currently impossible to do in a cross browser way. The "Computed Style" of right and bottom in webkit will return auto but FF spoils the day by returning an actual px value (which by my interpretation is actually the correct value to return).
After animating elements, my code must either assume that the element was positioned left and top since there is no way to determine what the initial positioning actually was, or accept some sort of configuration parameter to tell it which to use. This means that after running my effect code on your arbitrary div that was positioned using right and bottom it will no longer be positioned relative to the bottom right as its relative container resizes.
The issue of knowing if a CSS property is auto probably has more uses than just left and top. I could see width and height also being useful to know if it is auto or specifically set.
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@gnarf37 have you also found it to be a problem that there's no reliable way to getBoundingClientRect after transform in all browsers?
@wycats TBH - I haven't even looked into potential issues with transform properties yet, so not yet, but it sounds like that would also be useful.
@gnarf should we keep this issue? Can you provide an example to verify this?

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He started his career in 1971 with Ove Arup and Partners, a leading Consulting Engineering firm in London, and worked on the analysis of the Superstructure Steel Frame of Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, one of the most famous and radical building of our time.
Announcing his appointment as Board Director in charge of all construction aspects of Altair, Altair promoter Indocean Developers Director J. K. Khetawat said: “The Altair project has reached the critical stage when the focus shifts from the structure, which is almost complete, to the finishing of the exteriors and interiors. In Mr. Harendran we have found the best person to steer the project to its completion.”
Fellow Director Pradeep Sureka added: “Altair is not only structurally unique, it also a new paradigm in design aesthetics. Meeting the expectations of the architect, the project’s promoter, its 400 future tenants and the community at large, requires the depth or expertise and breadth of vision that Mr. Harendran brings to the table.”
Harendran transferred to Singapore in 1975 and among many iconic projects, has been responsible for the design of the Sabah Foundation Headquarters Building, the construction of New tech Park and Keppel Distripark in Singapore, the project management of South City in Kolkata which were the tallest towers in East India at the time and the management of the structural steelwork for Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Delhi International Airport T2, Mumbai International Airport T3, Singapore Gardens By the Bay, Singapore National Stadium – the largest covered dome structure in the world, and Singapore Marina One – a high density mixed-use complex set to become the largest public plaza in the central business district.
He graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree from University College, London and is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Engineer in the UK and a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore.
His new assignment, Altair, is scheduled for completion in July 2018. It comprises of two tower blocks, a 63-storey sloping tower which leans in to a taller, 68-storey vertical tower. Acknowledged as a game changer in contemporary living in Sri Lanka, the Altair building has already brought a new dimension in aesthetics to Colombo’s skyline. It is intended to be a one-of-its-kind development in South Asia in terms of architectural design, structural engineering, and living experience. Altair will offer its 400 apartments spectacular views of the Beira Lake, the Indian Ocean and the city of Colombo. The development’s 1.5 million square feet of high-end eco-friendly living space will be supported by 40,000 square feet of supportive up-market retail space. The building was designed by the globally recognized celebrity architect Moshe Safdie.


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Beam footbridge opened connecting Barking and Dagenham to Havering
PUBLISHED: 18:30 20 October 2014 | UPDATED: 07:30 21 October 2014
Barking and Dagenham moved a step closer to Havering this afternoon after a new walking and cycling bridge spanning the River Beam was lifted into place.
The 26-tonne Bretons Bridge, which links the boroughs between the Bretons Outdoor Centre and Beam Valley Country Park, was lowered down in front of local residents and councillors.
Developed and delivered by sustainable transport charity Sustrans, the 100ft construction forms the centrepiece of a new walking and cycling route linking green spaces from Beam Valley to Hornchurch parks.
Barking and Dagenham council leader Cllr Darren Rodwell said: “The newly-installed bridge will be of real benefit to all users of the park, as well as making it easier for people to explore other parts of the site.
“In such tough times we will continue to explore innovative ways to fund such initiatives which will benefit the community as the council cannot do it alone.”
New paths are currently being built on either side of the river to connect the bridge to nearby existing paths, with completion expected by early next month.
Cllr Melvin Wallace, Havering cabinet member for culture and community engagement said: “The new bridge will provide a safe and easy route to cross the river and a great cycle route, which compliments the council’s campaign to get more people on their bikes.
“It also breaks down borough boundaries by tangibly connecting Havering with Barking and Dagenham, and we thank TfL and Sustrans for making this happen.”
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Water main breaks at 500 block of East Seneca Street in downtown Ithaca
The city is waiting to see the extent of the damage and the repairs it will require after a water main break on the 500 block a East Seneca Street on Monday morning.
Water gushed from cracks in the pavement and water could be seen pooling and flowing down the hill to the intersection of Seneca and Aurora Streets.
The city has advised people to avoid the area and a meeting was held on Tuesday at city hall to evaluate the next steps.
Aging water infrastructure has presented a problem for city officials as lengthy and costly repairs have begun to spring up, most recently, one on the 200 block of North Cayuga that is still yet to re-open.


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Nadia the Willful
(Death, Grief and Healing, Abandonment, Missing Family Member,
Anger, Impulsive Behavior, Self-Control)
“In a far off land where the sun is hot and the wind blows wild, the sands swirl and then lie still. In this far off land lived a kind and generous Bedouin sheik with his six sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Hamed, was his favorite. But the daughter, Nadia, was his greatest problem. Nadia lived life to the fullest. Her passionate nature rebelled against restrictions and direction. Her temper was hot and swift and she was stubborn. The villagers watched and called her Nadia the Willful. Only to Hamed, her beloved older brother, would she listen. Only Hamed could calm Nadia's temper when it flashed. "Oh, angry one," he would say, "shall we see how long you can stay that way?" And he would laugh and tease and pull at her dark hair until she laughed back. His words of wisdom became her words of wisdom; his favorite places, her favorite places.”
(Rose Owens, adaptation of introdution)
Hamed goes into the desert and does not return. It is finally presumed that he is dead. In his grief, Tarik (Hamed’s father) proclaims that no one is to speak of Hamed again. Nadia refuses to believe that Hamed is dead. She finds comfort in speaking of him. She tells the stories she remembers about Hamed to anyone who will listen. A shepherd boy who talks with her of Hamed is sentenced to be exiled. She yells at her father. He does not listen. Then she calms down and tells her father the things she remembers about Hamed. Tarik says she “has returned my son to me.” The shepherd boy is pardoned and Nadia is honored.
Although this story is written in the style of an old Bedouin folktale, it is an original story written by Sue Alexander. Copyright laws prohibit the posting of the text of the story here. In my shaping of this story, I have inserted some of the stories that I imagine that Nadia might have told about her brother. I also include details that reveal the anguish of someone who has a missing person in their life. Nadia has been abandoned, although it was not Hamed’s choice to do so. Nadia is portrayed as an impetuous, willful girl with a passionate nature—a girl who later learns to curb her temper and thus becomes a leader to her people.
She went to where the shepherds tended the flock and spoke of Hamed. In their fear, the shepherds hid behind their sheep. Nadia continued speaking. She told of Hamed's love for the little black lamb. She remembered how it would nestle up next to him. She told how Hamed taught the lamb to leap at his whistle. Soon the shepherds ceased to hide and came to listen. Then they told their own stories of Hamed and the little black lamb.
The story that Nadia told her father
"Listen, Father," Nadia whispered. "There is a way. Let me tell you of Hamed." Nadia leaned toward her father with a smile on her face. "Do you remember, father, how Hamed used to go out to the horses at dawn? He would approach the wildest, the strongest stallion in the herd with slow, sure footsteps. I would watch him speak to the stallion with that silent language that the horses use among themselves. Hamed would look straight into the eyes of the stallion. Then he would lean forward as if to blow his life force into the horse's nostrils. It was as if. . . . as if he were asking the horse for permission put on the bridle, for permission to ride him. The stallion would shake his head and then lower it for the bridle to be put on. Hamed would lightly touch the stallion upon his muzzle and spring to his back. Hamed rode the horses that no one else dared ride. He and the stallion--they were one!"
And Nadia talked of Hamed, of the things he loved, of the way he laughed. She told the stories that Hamed told and sang the songs that Hamed sang. She whispered of the secrets told a little sister by a beloved older brother. She told of secret places and quiet walks, of shared sunrises and sunsets. She told Tarik of the games Hamed taughter her and of how he calmed her angry impulses. She shared memory after memory. Some of the memories were happy, others were sad. And when she was done with her telling, Nadia said, "Now, father, now do you remember Hamed? Can you hear his voice? Can you see his face?"
"Yes," said Tarik as he nodded through his tears. And for the first time since Hamed was lost, Tarik smiled. They sat in silence.
Tarik's voice broke the silence. "Nadia, you have given me back my son."
Nadia the Willful, Sue Alexander, Alfred A, Knopf, Inc., 1983.
“Nadia the Willful,” Sue Alexander, Hey! Listen to This: Stories to Read Aloud, Jim Trelease, ed. Penguin Books, New York, 1992.
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I love everything nature, so I decided to share a photo of one of my favorite places to begin my blog. During a much needed break after spring semester, I was able to visit Cades Cove in the Smokey Mountains. The mountains are my haven. Over the years, they have been my place to go in times of stress, times of sadness (when I lost my grandparents), times when I just needed to be alone, and many times of happiness with my family. Since starting school last fall, I haven’t been able to visit as much as I would like, but these as well as our other majestic mountains, hold a special place in my heart. I hope to share many more photos of nature, wildlife and my photo assignments with everyone in the weeks to come.

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Napalm Death and shadow Minister celebrate heavy metal at London festival
The first World Metal Congress celebrated 50 years of the outsider musical genre with global reach
The leather-jacketed hordes gathered from Syria, Afghanistan, Nepal and the West Midlands for headbanging’s coming of age.
The first World Metal Congress celebrated 50 years of the outsider musical genre whose tentacles now reach into politics’ highest echelons.
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon, a confirmed metalhead, joined Napalm Death on the speaking line-up at the two-day event in Hackney, east London, which resounded to the guttural roars of death metal’s most extreme practitioners.
Black Sabbath pioneers
Forged in the sheet metal factories of Birmingham, inspiring Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to dredge up the sludgy riff which launched rock’s heaviest iteration in 1969, metal is now a global phenomenon.
Backed by Arts Council England, the Congress overcame visa issues to present artists from 80 countries.
Jake Shuker, lead singer of celebrated Damascus metal band Maysaloon joined Monzer Darwish, another Syrian musician, who presented his film about the battle to play the music in a war-zone, Syrian Metal Is War.
Streaming fueling global growth
Digital platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which found that metal fans are the most loyal music listeners, are dissolving national borders and expanding the audience for the music.
Festival bookers at the event said that the next AC/DC could emerge from Mongolia’s fertile folk metal scene.
Barney Greenway, singer with grindcore group Napalm Death, famed for their 1.316 second song You Suffer, said the Congress should discuss bands backing a “cultural boycott of oppressive regimes.”
Burgon: Bitten by metal bug
“Once you’re bitten by the metal bug, you’re in forever,” Burgon, who fell for Iron Maiden’s thunderous attack when he was eight, told i.
"I was on holiday in Malta and I got my parents to buy me a bootleg Iron Maiden cassette the next day."
He said: "Metal is never out of fashion because it's never been in fashion, so it keeps replenishing, That is its great strength."
“Metal brings communities together. It can be escapist but new bands like Dawn Ray’d (anarchist anti-Nazi black metal band) are political,” said the MP, who contributed a spoken word vocal about "a battle between dwarves and elves" for an album by friends in a Leeds band, Dream Troll.
“We’re also hearing today about the practical effects Brexit will have, with visas for touring bands creating complications, unless the deal is changed,” added the Labour MP, who is a fan of Napalm Death and crust metal but retains his love for Maiden.
Acknowledging "pockets of racism and misogyny" in the metal world, "which we need to drive out," Burgon said events like the Congress demonstrated how "welcoming and inclusive" the metal scene actually was.
A study from Australia’s Macquarie University found that fans of gloomy Death metal are paradoxically music’s happiest.
Death metal fans happy
Despite the aggressive soundtrack, fans are not “desensitised” to violent imagery.
The lyrics, little different to scenes depicted in a Horror film, serve as an outlet for anti-social leanings.
“It’s escapism. There’s a cathartic element to metal,” said Dr Niall Scott, reader in philosophy at the University of Central Lancashire. “When they’re singing about fire-breathing dragons, there’s usually no political subtext. It really is about dragons.”
Opening the metal scene up to marginalised communities was a big issue, said Dr Scott. “It’s hard for disabled people to find safe space at metal gigs. We’re trying to organise more wheelchair crowd surfing areas.”
The dark side of metal could not be ignored.
Delegates discussed Lords of Chaos, the new film by director Jonas Åkerlund, which explores how the violent posturing of Scandinavian black metal bands in the late 1980s and early 90s led to church burnings and murder.
With Brexit set to land struggling bands with extra touring costs, Alexander Milas, ex-Metal Hammer editor and conference founder, summed up the mood: “At a time when maniac politicians are trying to raise barriers, metal is the music which is bringing people to together.”
Metal’s male-dominated reputation is also changing. The speakers included Dr Lina “Metalina” Khatib, who presented Lebanon’s only metal show on public radio in the 1990s and now heads the Middle East programme at Chatham House.
Whilst Burgon aspires to government, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo is currently the most prominent metalhead in world politics.
An advocate for both transparency in government and Metallica, he paid £600 to keep a rare vinyl record given to him from the thrash metal stars.


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GANTA, Nimba â€“ Rep. Larry P. Younquoi of Nimbaâ€™s eighth district has alleged that the recent election of the Speaker of the House had outside influence.
Younquoi made the pronouncement in an interview with Raily Guambeh of the Voice of Gompa radio station early Thursday morning, calling the election of Margibiâ€™s Rep. Emmanuel Nuquay uncompetitive.
“Well, the election was held, except that it was not held in the competitive mode that we had anticipated it to be,” he said.
“We had thought that the process was going to be open, where interested people were to be given enough time to move around and consult after the 24-hour stay order by the Supreme Court, but that wasn’t the case,” Younquoi said.
Younquoi further alleged that there were no notices served members of the lower house regarding the holding of the election, following the Supreme Court ruling. He suggested that there were â€œbigger handsâ€ controlling the entire process.
Despite his grievances, Younquoi, however, said it was a good idea that the body now has a leader, adding that â€œit is now left with the public to judge us.”
Earlier, Younquoi had expressed his interest in contesting the position of speaker. He claimed that the former speaker, Alex Tyler, was unconstitutionally removedÂ and that the Pro-Tyler group was obligated to field a candidate to contest the position and fill the gap.
Younquoi said he was the candidate supported by the Pro-Tyler group and he confirmed his interest in the speaker positionÂ on Tuesday.
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We also started growing some seeds in zipper bags on Thursday. We want to be able to see the roots begin growing and then see the stems and leaves form. The plant life cycle is very exciting to watch.
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A map highlights the land the province protected recently at Fancy Cove. If you look closely, you can see how close it is to Brigadoon. Pictured is Brigadoon founder David McKeage, who attended the announcement. - Kathryn Brewster, www.kingscountynews.ca
Campers at Brigadoon Village will have a whole lot more of the great outdoors to take advantage of this summer, thanks to a land purchase made by the provincial government.
The announcement was made in the camp’s dining hall on April 28 with camp staff, supporters and members of both the provincial and federal Liberal parties in attendance.
Brigadoon Village was founded in 2012 and caters to over 500 children with chronic illnesses in 12 specialized programs.
One of the campers is Roger Sinclair’s daughter, Abigail, who has attended Camp Goodtime for children with cancer since before it was relocated to Brigadoon. Sinclair says that when his daughter is too old to attend the camp as a child, she wants to come back as a counsellor – and that even though she is now well enough to attend ‘normal’ camps, she chooses to come back to Brigadoon.
“It’s literally world class,” Sinclair says of the staff and facilities that the camp has to offer.
During the announcement, Sinclair explained that when a parent first drops their child off at the camp, it’s likely the first time that they have been left for a whole week. He described it as “one hundred times as terrifying” as the first time a parent takes their child to school.
“The second and third year they can’t get here fast enough,” he laughed. “The parents love it, the kids love it.”
The prevailing message throughout the announcement was the sense of home that Brigadoon Village provides for campers, families and staff.
The Fancy Cove area is one of 14 tracts of land across the province acquired for protection by the government in 2013-2014. The area is approximately 594 acres in size.
David Graham, Brigadoon Village’s executive director, says that the land will allow the camp to offer more nature and ecology-based programming. The protected land has practical advantages for Brigadoon as well.
Included in the land is a sandy beach area that Graham says will allow children whose limited mobility might have prevented them from using the main dock to access and swim in the lake.
The land is not exclusively for camp use. Environment Minister Delorey highlighted the scientific community – particularly out of Acadia University – and area residents as others who would benefit from the 594 acres of protected land.


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By Lanny Ebenstein
Santa Barbara County is in the midst of a political revolution.
The all-but-certain approval of the recent redrawing of county supervisorial district lines on Monday (Dec.13 will be the most significant change in the political structure of the county in many decades.
However, this is not the only, or even necessarily the most, significant political change now taking place. At least 20 county government agencies are in the process of changing district election lines, or shift to a district system, which will have much influence on county politics in the coming years.
Together, county supervisorial redistricting and implementation of district elections will combine with other political changes likely to occur as elected officials seek other offices to bring new issues to the fore in county politics.
Here is an overview of Santa Barbara County's political changes.
County Supervisorial Redistricting.Fully 30% of county residents will find themselves in a new county supervisor's district as a result of the new lines. Major boundary shifts include:
Isla Vista and UCSB are moved from the 3rd to the 2nd District
Lompoc is moved from the 4th to the 3rd District
Goleta is mostly moved from the 2nd to the 3rd District
Vandenberg, Mission Hills, and Los Alamos are moved from the 3rd to the 4th District
Guadalupe is moved from the 3rd to the 5th District
Southern Santa Maria is moved from the 5th to the 4th District
The 3rd is the most changed of any district.
About 54,000 of the new 3rd District's population of 92,000 will be new to the district starting in 2022 --.almost 60% of the new 3rd District's population!
Will district continue to be represented by residents from the Santa Ynez Valley, who comprise only about one-fifth of 3rd District residents, or will the two most under-represented communities in the county--Lompoc and Goleta--on the Board of Supervisors demand a seat at the table?
Implementation of District Elections. If redistricting 30% of county residents from one supervisorial district to another starting in 2022 were not enough, almost all major county government agency will implement district elections in place of at-large elections.
The cities of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc previously implemented this process -- with have marked changes in the composition of their city councils. Other government agencies that have agreed to implement district elections starting in 2022 include:
Cities: Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta.
School Districts: Carpinteria Unified, Goleta Union, Guadalupe Union, Lompoc Unified, Orcutt Union, Santa Barbara Unified, Santa Maria-Bonita, Santa Maria Joint Union High, Santa Ynez Union High.
Special Districts: Carpinteria Valley Water, Goleta Sanitary, Goleta Water, Santa Maria Municipal Airport.
In addition, the Goleta West Sanitary District will shift to district elections in 2024 and the Santa Barbara Unified School District--in addition to moving to district elections in 2022--is considering a proposal to increase the size of its board of education from 5 to 7 members.
If the latter proposal, stemming from a California Voting Rights Act notice, is implemented, then two more members of the Santa Barbara Board of Education will be elected in 2022.
The 20 government agencies that have decided to implement, or are already in the process of implementing, district elections, constitute more than 100 elected officials in Santa Barbara County.
If experience elsewhere is any guide, this almost complete transition to district elections in almost every significant government agency in the county will be accompanied by greater diversity of all sorts on elected bodies--in ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, and geography. It is likely that by 2024, about one-half of elected officials in the county will be new.
Political Changes. Supervisor Gregg Hart is the linchpin here.
Should he seek reelection to the 2nd District on the Board of Supervisors, there will be a battle for the new Assembly District expected to encompass all of Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo County.
On the other hand, should Hart seek election to the new Assembly District, then there will be an opening on the Board of Supervisors. Steve Lavagnino, now that he has been redistricted back into the 5th District, is expected to seek reelection as supervisor. Santa Barbara City College Trustee Jonathan Abboud is the only announced candidate for Assembly.
If Hart runs for the Assembly, possible candidates for the 2nd Supervisorial District include Santa Barbara City Councilmembers Eric Friedman and Meagan Harmon (both of whom who would, though, apparently have to move into the new 2nd District) and Goleta City Councilmember Roger Aceves, who received more than 44% of the vote for 2nd District Supervisor in 2014 in a campaign against incumbent Janet Wolf.
Friedman, Harmon, and Aceves all are Democrats. If either Friedman or Harmon were elected, there would be a special election in their City Council district to choose a replacement.
New Issues. As a result of county supervisorial redistricting, implementation of district elections, and political changes, it is likely that new issues will come to the fore in the county, including:
Isla Vista cityhood. With Isla Vista is no longer in the 3rd Supervisorial District, expect a major effort for incorporation in 2024 or 2026.
*Renegotiation of Goleta Revenue Neutrality Agreement -- One of the interesting aspects of the supervisorial redistricting process was that the city of Goleta sought to be in two districts in order to have more influence on the Board of Supervisors. According to one estimate, Goleta has lost $126 million since cityhood in 2001 as a result of the existing revenue neutrality agreement with the county. Watch for a major effort by Goleta to renegotiate this agreement.
Establishment of a Regional Airport District. If Isla Vista becomes a city and borders on the airport, then, by state law, a regional airport district will be established in place of the existing municipal airport, since if three cities border an airport it is required that it become a regional airport.
Consolidation and reorganization of Special Districts. As a result of the vast turnover of elected officials on special district boards in the county following implementation of district elections, consolidation and reorganization of special districts will become politically feasible.
Greater summer school opportunities. With the turnover in school board seats as a result of district elections and the possible increase to 7 seats in the Santa Barbara Unified School District, watch for a push for greatly expanded summer school in school districts countywide, as a way to overcome in-school instruction that was lost due to COVID, and as a way to narrow the achievement gap.
Enterprise Zone in Guadalupe -- As proposed by Joe Armendariz, an enterprise zone in Guadalupe is likely as it becomes part of the 5th Supervisorial District.
All of these process changes in the next year are likely to reshape the county's politics and public policy agenda more than at any time during the past half-century.
Lanny Ebenstein, who has been involved in Santa Barbara politics since 1973, is a frequent contributor to Newsmakers. He is the author of 10 books on economic and political thought,
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Roberto Platé is a designer with more than one talent. Known for his theater, ballet or opera decors, he designed for the most prestigious festival, theater companies and has worked with the most important directors in the last 40 years. Born in Buenos Aires in the 40s, he will start painting and designing in south America after his graduation from the Bildende Künst Academy in Munich, Germany. Then, installations and scenography will take him all over the world and specially to Europe with many istallations and productions that built up his reputation. Museums, art fairs and later the glamourous world of fashion will use the talent of Platé for grand scale events.
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has challenged the federal government to tell Nigerians the truth about the proposed set up of a radio station for Fulani herdsmen, and why other radio stations in the country cannot meet the same objective.
The spokesman of the group, Mazi Chuks Ibegbu, in a statement forwarded to WE4WE REPORTS on Friday, warned the Federal government to stop any negative tendencies that could raise suspicion or further divide the country.
Ibegbu claimed that the establishment of radio stations has nothing to do with killings and kidnappings by armed Fulani herdsmen.
He said, “The Federal government should also open a Radio station for the pro-Biafra movements, Boko Haram, Shiites and other agitating groups in Nigeria, even for criminals that make life brutish for the people.”
The Ohanaeze spokesman also berated the Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State for weeping over the killings in his state.
“It was the same Governor Masari that has been fighting against the restructuring of Nigeria, a step that will help to end the insecurity in the north.”
WE4WE REPORTS reported that the federal government had confirmed the acquisition of an Amplitude Modulation Radio broadcast licence, to reach herdsmen across various locations in the country.
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Responsibility is a mode of operation – Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone receives the Sustainable Travel Finland label
Turun Seurahuone is committed to promoting sustainable tourism and has adopted Visit Finland's national principlesfor sustainable tourism.
"Sustainable tourism is an important part of our business. Responsibility is integrated in how we work, and starts from small actions and choices, and we want to become even better at advancing responsible travel even more comprehensively. We believe that our customers will increasingly value responsibility and safety when choosing where to stay and eat," says hotel manager Tarja Jalonen.
Turun Seurahuone opened in 2019 with a new look. For the renovations, sustainability considerations were an important selection criterion in the procurement of materials and building services. The competence of personnel is key to the development of sustainable tourism. Responsibility is a way of working that starts with small tangible everyday actions and choices, and leads to more comprehensive policies and decisions.
"For example, we use water conservation valves in our taps and showers to regulate the waterflow. Our lighting is energy efficient. We use wind power for electricity and heat with district heating, 80% of which already comes from renewable energy sources. Our rooms are also equipped with energy-saving, ultra-quiet radiation coolers and heaters. We use as much organic and local produce as possible at our restaurant, Gunnar, and at breakfast, and minimise waste with good planning. Gunnar Eatery & Bar is also a ResQ Club member. We prefer local suppliers and partners, which is evident in the beautiful work dresses from the local company MyOlsson, worn by the women at our reception, for example. We guide our guests to act responsibly in their rooms by providing recycling instructions, for example, and encourage ecological mobility in Turku by lending bicycles and giving the best route and travel tips," say Tarja and Henna Hurme, who is in charge of the hotel's environmental performance.
At Sokos Hotels, it is now possible to offset the carbon footprint of your overnight stay and breakfast. The hotel chain is the first in Finland to offer private customers the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint.
Turun Seurahuone has also been granted the sustainable travel Green Key label.
Read more about Visit Finland's STF programme here.
Visit Finland has created a Sustainable Travel Finland development path and label for travel companies and regions. Visit Turku and Turku Science Park Oy have also started developing their own sustainable travel programme for the Turku region. The objective is to involve at least 51% of the travel companies in the Turku region.
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After meeting the Homes.com team and experiencing their enthusiastic attitudes earlier this year at an industry conference in her hometown of San Diego, broker and agency owner Diana DuPre decided to experiment with the lead generation and marketing platform.
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Senzo Meyiwa the soccer player of Africa is still not getting justice for his Murde. he is a famous soccer player who was shot at his girlfriend’s house. According to information five men are suspected and were taken the trial on Monday in the High Court of Pretoria. It’s more than 8 years since the death of the soccer player Senzo Meyiwa who was shot on October 26 in the year 2014. There is a lot of queries that come out for the case of Senzo Meyiwa and peoples want to know about the case. they want to know why he was shot dead what’s the reason behind it and who did it. Stay tuned to our website CmaTrends for more latest updates!!!
Senzo Meyiwa Murders Arrested
All social media many things are popping out in everyone’s brain they just want to know the whole reality about this case. In this blog, you get to know about the reasons and the court hearings of the five suspects who are involved in the murder case of sensor and some more insights about him. Senzo Meyiwa was a very famous soccer player from Africa that in 2014 he get shot and murdered by some unknown. Sanjay was very good a person he just care for everyone. every citizen of his City and country loves him. everyone just wants Justice Senzo Meyiwa for the case. he is the master of his game and a warrior of himself. he loves his fan family and everyone who belongs to him .
Why Was Senzo Meyiwa Murders Arrested?
Every time he tried to put a smile on his people. He was born on 24 January 1984. The birthplace of Senzo is Durban, South Africa Every person who belongs to Senzo Meyiwa Is full of aggression because the time spent resolving the case it’s more than 8 years from when the Sanju was shot dead. the lawyer of the accused Sifiso Ntuli is Zandile Mshololo. the lawyer said he is unable to get orders for or instruction from Natoli before the preparation of the trial. on 12th April 2022 the trial was stated.To know the name of the suspects and the victims who are involved in the murder of Sanju see below:
Senzo Meyiwa All Charges & Allegations
Bongani Stanzi, Mthobisi Mncube,muzikawukhulelwa Hibiya,mithokoziseni maphisa, and wifi so nature is the accused of the act of crime. These old names are the victim of the Sanju murder trial and having a gun without a license. According to the sources the victims as of now able to prove their innocence in front of a judge and the whole courtroom. but people think they will not be able to do this every time and get arrested for the crime soon. the relative of Senju said they believe in low orders they said they get the justice from the courtroom. everyone just waits for justice provide they all want that all the victims get behind bars.
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It is getting warmer and warmer here! The festivals are continuing this week with some new additions.
Here is what’s up in Munich this weekend:
19:00 – 23:00 : Latin Jam Session
Warm beats to the warmest weather. There is latin jam session tonight at Minna Thiel, Bernd-Eichinger-Platz.
Friday – Sunday (and during the week) : Jakobidult
Jakobidult, the city fair, famous for its porcelain items is back again. There are a lot of stands to buy curiosities, to eat, to drink and a few rides for amusement. You can visit it at Mariahilfplatz every day from 10:00 to 20:00
Friday – Sunday (and during the week): Theatron & Impark Summer Festivals
Theatron is a free music festival and Impark is the summer festival in Olympiapark. They are right next to each other and have the same beginning and ending dates, therefore we cover them as one event here.
At Theatron, there are concerts of international and local bands every day at 19:00 and 20:30.
Friday – Sunday: Pasinger Volksfest
The folk festival of Pasing has started. You can take it as a warm up for Oktoberfest. it takes place in the festival area on Silberdistelstr.
Friday – Sunday (And during the week): Free & Easy
3-week long free music festival of Backstage started this weekend… The festival tent opens at 18:00 everyday. Backstage is at Reitknechtstr. 6. Check the program of the festival here.
Friday – Sunday: Umsonst & Draussen
Open air festival for families in Olympiapark, in the summer Tollwood area. The children can enjoy the workshops and activities whereas the parents can enjoy the music and cocktails. The festival is open from 11:00 to 19:00 on the weekends.
Friday – Sunday (and during the week) Pfälzer Weinfest
Residence is hosting a wine festival. You can try out different wines and enjoy live music. Entrance is free and the festival is open from Monday to Saturday between 15:00 – 23:00; on Sunday between 11:00 – 23:00.
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 – 22:00 : Burger Festival
Munich is a festival city and burgers have their own festival too. At Backstage you can find various burger grills showing their creations. You can also enjoy the DJ set and cocktails. Backstage is at Reitknechtstr. 6. For more information, check the Facebook event.
15:00 – 18:00 : Clothes Exchange Party in Nussbaumpark
Bring as many clothes possible to exchange with others, as it is called party there will also be music. For more information, check the Facebook event.
17:00 – 23:30: Ladies Flea Market
From ladies to ladies. The flea market takes place at Villa Flora, Hansastr. 44. Entrance costs 3 Euro. Check the Facebook event for more information.
17:00 – 23:59 : Sommerfest Wirtshaus am Bavariapark
Wirtshaus am Bavariapark is celebrating summer with live music. It is at Theresienhoehe 15.
17:00 – 22:00: Geyerwally Taverna Open Air
Gayerwally, the cult bar of Munich hosts an open air festival in its courtyard with the Mediterranean/ oriental music and food (And anise based drinks). Geyerwally is at Geyerstraße 17. Check the Facebook event for more information.
One of the festivals?
Sunday is a silent day in Munich but not when there are festivals. You can pick anything from the list above such as Theatron and Impark Festivals in Olympiapark, Free&Easy or Burger Festival in Backstage, Pfaelzer Wine Festival at Residenz or Volksfest in Pasing. Remember, most of the museums such as Pinakothek are 1 euro on Sunday, which might be a great option too.
Have a great weekend,


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December 23, 2002
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Mike Blouin has been nominated by Governor Tom Vilsack to take the reins as director of the IDED. Blouin has worked for major economic development organizations in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. He has also served in the United States Congress and the Iowa Legislature. Blouin is scheduled to take charge on January 16.
Iowa will be promoted at both the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho on December 31, and at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida on January 2. At the Humanitarian Bowl, where the Iowa State Cyclones will be playing, IDED has secured two 30-second commercials to run on the stadium screens featuring Governor Vilsack inviting people to live, work and play in Iowa. At the Orange Bowl, where the University of Iowa Hawkeyes will be playing, fans will see a full-page advertisement on the back cover of the official program and two 30-second commercials on the stadium screens during the game. Both incorporate the message that "Iowa is a Smart Place to Live, Work and Play." An e-mail has also be sent to people in the Human Resource Recruitment Consortium database currently living in Florida, giving two lucky winners the opportunity to win a set of tickets. IDED has also signed on as a co-sponsor of a Hawkeye special section of the Des Moines Register. This run of 35,000 publications will be distributed on-site at the hotels and the Orange Bowl events.
Iowa unemployment for November was 3.9%, down from a revised figure of 4.1% for October (was originally 4.0%). This compares to 3.7% in November 2001. Iowa continues to be substantially below national rates, which increased to 6.0% in November from 5.7% in October.
Iowa was one of the top three website links chosen by visitors to the on-line Economic Development Directory athttp://www.ecodevdirectory.com this fall. Other popular links were Arizona and Mississippi. The Iowa link had 59 referrals in September, 76 in October and 50 in November.
Businesses from across Iowa were honored at the first "Century Business of Iowa Recognition" event on December 9, at the historic Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The Century Business of Iowa Program was created by the IDED this year to recognize the importance of long-term Iowa businesses to the Iowa economy. Nominated businesses that began operation in or before 1902 received a commemorative plaque and photo during a special ceremony. More than 350 people attended and 183 businesses were honored.
Business Development Division News
Iowa Quality Beef Supply Cooperative, which is upgrading and re-opening the processing plant in Tama at a cost of $32 million, was awarded a $500,000 forgivable loan from the federally funded Economic Development Set-Aside program by the IDED. The funds are for the purchase of equipment to create 342 jobs for people from low and moderate-income households.
A $75,000 loan from the CEBA venture component was awarded to Engineered Welding, Inc., a start-up company in Anamosa that does robotic welding as an outsource for large manufacturers, including Deere and Caterpillar. The company is creating 20 jobs at an average starting wage of $9.35 per hour. Engineered Welding's $235,000 business launch puts the company and advanced manufacturing equipment into 10,000-sq. ft. of leased production space in Anamosa.
Burlington and Red Oak are getting CEBA investments in their recruiting packages for new manufacturing plants from the Iowa Dept. of Economic Development board. Burlington will receive a $480,000 investment to compete with Kansas and Illinois for the Alfagomma America, Inc. project. It will create 120 jobs at an average starting wage of $12.51 per hour. Johnson Controls Battery Group is looking at Red Oak, Iowa and Oconee, South Carolina as possible sites for a $21 million advanced manufacturing facility. The IDED board approved a $445,000 investment to assist Red Oak in recruiting the battery parts plant. The CEBA funds are tied to the creation of 75 jobs at an average starting wage of $13.61 per hour.
CEBA investments were approved for $75,000 toward the expansion of P.A. Braunger Food Service in Sioux City, creating 19 jobs, and $100,000 toward a new distribution center for American Tire Distributors Inc. in Des Moines.
The IDED board certified Enterprise Zones for Adair County (Stuart); Floyd County (Charles City); Kossuth County (Lakota); Montgomery County (Red Oak); and Union County (Creston). The communities will use the Enterprise Zones to offer tax benefits to attract new housing and business investments.
The Export Trade Assistance Program (ETAP) provides financial assistance to Iowa companies participating in international trade shows or trade missions. A qualified company may receive up to $4,000 in financial assistance for each pre-approved event. The following companies were approved for funds during the month of November: Connect-A-Dock, Adair, for a trade show in The Netherlands; Construction Products Inc., Des Moines, for a trade show in the Philippines; and Cartegraph Systems, Dubuque, for a trade show in Canada.
A holiday mailing coordinated by the Human Resource Recruitment Consortium in association with the Regents Universities, Independent Colleges and Universities and Community Colleges was sent to 215,000 Iowa Alumni who graduated 1975-present and are living outside the state of Iowa. The mailing included a letter from the college/university president and a brochure. The brochure features an invitation to return from Governor Vilsack, highlights the benefits of working and living in Iowa, and offers testimonials from people who have made the move. The past two mailings have generated over 10,000 responses from people who wanted to receive ongoing information from Iowa.
Seven Iowa companies participated with IDED in The Americas Food and Beverage show in Miami on Dec. 4-6, 2002. The target markets for this show are the Caribbean and Latin American countries. Buyers attended from South America and the Caribbean area and companies had one-on-one meetings with the buyers of their choice during the show.
A Taste of Iowa® is working on a seminar for small food businesses and entrepreneurs to provide an overview of resources available to start and develop their enterprises. Plans include an introduction of the services available through the Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an overview of the "From Recipe to Reality" seminar as the first phase of the Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program offered by the University. This event is scheduled to take place in Des Moines on Wednesday, January 22, 2003. For more information, please contact Gail Kotval at 515.242.4731 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org.
A Taste of Iowa® will host an 800 sq.-ft pavilion with seven Iowa companies at the Upper Midwestern Restaurant, Hospitality and Lodging Show February 23 - 25, 2003, in Minneapolis. For more information, please contact Gail Kotval at 515.242.4731 or via e-mail at email@example.com.
IDED's Peggy Kerr traveled to Toronto for the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo and Canadian Public Works Expo, which have been combined for the first time this year. She is assisting Iowa companies and exhibitors, including Brown Bear Corp., Corning; CarteGraph Systems, Dubuque; Lundell Enterprise Inc., Cherokee and Musco Corp., Oskaloosa, in addition to Deere and Vermeer Mfg.
Waste Age magazine featured the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) in its November issue. Waste Age magazine goes to 43,100 disposal firms, managers, engineers and research personnel. Coverage included a photo of IWE specialist Perry Nelson at the Siouxland Recycling Center. The article noted that the IWE has diverted more than 720,000 tons of waste from landfills and saved Iowa businesses $20 million in disposal costs. IDED and Recycle Iowa involvement were cited in the article, which stated "Operating the exchange out of the state's economic development office lends legitimacy to the program for businesses wary of environmental initiatives."
IDED is finalizing its plans for the BIO 2003 Conference to be held in Washington D.C. June 22-25. Iowa will sponsor the closing reception at the Smithsonian's Air & Space Museum. Additional components of Iowa's presence at this conference will include participation in the career fair, and expanded presence in both the trade show and the workshop sessions. For more information contact Kay Snyder at 515-242-4710 firstname.lastname@example.org.
Community Development Division News
Main Street Iowa reached a milestone in private sector investments this month. Main Street communities have logged over $350 million dollars in private sector investment since the program began in 1986. This is significant in that it took 7 years (until 1993) to reach $50 million and less than 10 more years to surpass $350 million. There has been a net gain of 2,255 businesses employing 6,438 people full time in Main Street Iowa downtowns. For more information, contact Thom Guzman at 515.242.4733.
Hundreds of people joined state, community and business leaders at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines to celebrate and launch the much-anticipated start of construction on the Iowa Events Center, A Vision Iowa project. Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and a renovated Veterans Memorial Auditorium form the Iowa Events Center. This signature facility will be a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue for sports, concerts, entertainment, trade shows, conventions and much more. The $217 million facility will total more than one million square feet. Hy-Vee Hall is scheduled to open in Fall 2004, and a Spring 2005 opening is expected for Wells Fargo Arena.
Travel savings coupons are now available on the tourism web site at www.traveliowa.com. Attractions, hotels, restaurants, events and other tourism facilities can offer a value for travelers. The coupons may be printed off before the traveler leaves home.
The Travel Federation of Iowa will host its annual Legislative Showcase on Tuesday, January 28 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Communities and attractions from throughout the state will have booths featuring their tourism opportunities.
A screening of the movie "Rain" filmed in State Center in 2001 will be shown in Marshalltown on January 25. Tickets are $5 and are available through the Iowa Film Office. For more information, contact Nancy Landess at 515.242.4702.
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service will sponsor an on-air "volunteer-a-thon" in collaboration with Iowa Public Television, to be held on January 12, 2003, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. The program will be asking Iowans to pledge volunteer time. For more information contact Tina Dunphy, 515-242-5467.
The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service issued a Request for Proposals for AmeriCorps program funding for 2003/2004. Applications will be due in January. Visit www.volunteeriowa.org for more information. For more information, contact Rose Wazny at 515.242.4822.
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Team Leader Dennis Guffey retired recently after 31 years of service to the state. Questions about the ICVS should be directed to Rose Wazny at 515.242.4822.
Sixteen IDED staff members toured several sites in Adair and Guthrie Counties on December 10th. Several success stories were highlighted. Similar events in other Iowa regions are being planned.
Community Development Fund awards were granted to Denison, $5000 for commercial development; and to the Software and Information Technology Association of Iowa, $15,000 to develop a venture capital pool for the software industry in Iowa.
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To Learn More about the game check out our Neo Steam Page.
Neo Steam is a 3D steam punk themed fantasy MMORPG by Atlus Online – the same company behind Pandora Saga. Players chose from two warring factions: The Republic of Rogwel or the Kingdom of Elerd and can participate in epic RvR battles, much like the Realm vs Realm battles of Aika and 4Story. Aside from its unique steam punk elements, Neo Steam both looks and plays much like other fantasy MMORPGs. The game’s most interesting aspect is its excellent variety of playable classes and races. To learn more about Neo Steam check out the official MMOHuts Neo Steam page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.
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Amazon’s Alexa-Compatible Smart Air Monitor Audits Indoor Air Quality—and It’s on Sale
Updated: Dec. 04, 2023
The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is the newest release in Amazon's Alexa-compatible catalog. It keeps tabs on the air quality in your home.
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When allergy season arrives, those who suffer from sniffles will do almost anything to catch a little relief. But how can you monitor air contaminants that contribute to bad-quality air inside the home? Air quality monitors are a smart way to keep an eye on potential pollutants for peace of mind. Pick up a unit that offers real-time metrics—like the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor.
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What is the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor?
Unlike air ionizers or air purifiers, air quality monitors don’t increase air quality. They’re similar to well water testing kits in that they reveal hidden factors that determine the overall safety of the air. Tons of air quality monitors exist on the market, like the Family Handyman-approved AirThings Wave Plus, but the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor has a few bells and whistles that make it a standout.
It tracks five key factors: particulate matter (PM 2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), humidity and temperature. A color-coded LED light quickly informs users of the air quality at a glance. Fire up the Alexa app to keep tabs on the air quality score in real-time, or browse the gathered data for individual metrics and trends.
Like most Amazon devices, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is Alexa-compatible. Receive smartphone notifications or announcements on Echo devices when Alexa detects poor air quality. Alexa’s Routines settings provide the flexibility to turn on connected air purifiers, dehumidifiers and fans automatically when the air quality monitor detects pollutants.
How do you use the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor?
Setting up the unit is simple. Just plug in the monitor, open the Alexa app and tap the plus sign icon to add the new device. Once added, users can view detailed air quality, metrics and trends at any time in the Alexa app. Or, ask “Alexa, what’s the indoor air quality?” for a detailed response.
What Reviewers are Saying
Verified Amazon reviewer T.L. writes, “I’ve had this device installed downstairs and by my work machine upstairs for several weeks now and it has already made a huge impression on my life. In my daily life, I do a lot of 3D printing but I have a setup where my printer is in a cage with negative airflow pressure from an exhaust fan I have set up to vent the insides to an outside window.
I noticed while printing one day it started to drop and realized I hadn’t turned the fan on. After turning the speed up, the room returned to normal levels for the duration of the print. It’s little things like that which make me more comfortable having it in the house around my family. It’s a really neat tool and one I’ve found to be extremely beneficial in my day-to-day.”
Why should I use an indoor air quality monitor?
Those looking to cut down on over-the-counter allergy medications benefit from learning about what triggers their hay fever. Monitoring winter air quality is also important, especially in homes with fireplaces or radiators, to prevent potential health hazards.
Do air quality monitors detect mold?
While the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor doesn’t detect mold, it does detect factors that contribute to or result from mold growth, like humidity, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. This helps homeowners identify possible problems resulting from mold growth.
How accurate are air quality monitors?
Some air quality monitors are incredibly accurate, down to a decimal point. However, it’s important to note that no air quality monitor is 100% accurate. The Amazon indoor air quality monitor includes these fluctuations in a handy chart. According to the listing, these are the variations users can expect in their readings:
- Temperature: ±1.0 °C
- Humidity: ±10% at 25 °C
- VOC: ±10 points or ±10% points, whichever is larger, max over product lifetime
- PM 2.5: ±20 µg/m³ or ±20%, whichever is larger, max over product lifetime
- CO: ±5 ppm or ±30%, whichever is larger, max over product lifetime
Where can I buy the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor?
Shoppers can find the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor on Amazon’s website, and it normally retails for $70. For a limited time, the retailer is offering a 21% discount, bringing the total price to under $55.