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Shaun Williams is hoping to win back his starting spot at Millwall soon – and if that happens tomorrow then he’ll be matching up against a former team-mate.
The Republic of Ireland international formed a formidable midfield partnership with George Saville last season.
And while Williams got his reward for his consistency with a long-overdue call-up for his country, Saville sealed a move to Middlesbrough in August which could eventually net the Lions £8million. The transfer is easily the biggest in the South London club’s history.
While Saville, 25, has not been a guaranteed starter from the word go since moving to the Teessiders, he has still made 21 appearances in the Championship.
And the ex-Chelsea youngster has started six of their last seven league fixtures.
“I had a really, really good relationship with him,” said Dublin-born Williams, 31. “He did fantastic for us. It has been a bit stop-start for him up there but he is a good player and worth £8m, so he must be doing something right.
“The money some clubs spend is ridiculous. Blackburn had one lad on the bench on Saturday who was £7m and the other was £3.5m. Clubs at this level have money, so they can afford to pay it.
“Sav brought goals and his all-round play was very good.
“I think it’s the end product that got him a move in the end. He got 10 goals last season, that’s what gets teams points and moves them up the table.”
Everyone is trying to pinpoint why Millwall have struggled this season and there seems a number of reasons. Saville was one of their standout performers in 2017-18 and the side have also conceded a lot of late goals – the 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers last weekend only adding to that.
And then there have been a number of injuries. Williams is only just back from damaged ankle ligaments – inflicted by Adam Webster’s late challenge just as he scored the leveller in the 1-1 draw at Bristol City in early December.
Tom Bradshaw is out for the season and Shaun Hutchinson, Lee Gregory and Tom Elliott have all had spells out.
“I ruptured ligaments and it was supposed to be a six-week injury but I got back a little earlier,” said Williams. “If you do the right things, you get the rewards.
“That is doing everything the physio and staff tell you to do. They helped me as much as I helped myself.
“The referee said at the time ‘you’re lucky that went in because otherwise I’d have had a decision to make’ [about punishing Webster].
“You see tackles like that when people are about to shoot – they rush in and catch the player. But if it’s a goal then it is a goal [and no further punishment].
“Last season the only long-term injury was Byron [Webster]. I was out for 10 weeks. Other than that, I don’t think we had many muscle injuries. We were lucky then, maybe it’s catching up this year.
“Tom’s one the other day is unlucky [dislocating his left shoulder as he jumped for the ball]. He was saying on Monday that he has done that movement hundreds of times before – but on that one occasion it popped out.
“Lee’s had the calf injury which is maybe fatigue or a build up of numerous things.
“It’s tough for the staff and manager. It’s a small squad, but that’s the way he has worked since he has come in.
“I’m delighted to be back. I’m absolutely over the moon for the lads over the Christmas period – four wins was a great turnaround. I’m just working hard to try and get my place back in the team.”
Lions boss Neil Harris went with an unchanged line-up for the televised game with Blackburn – and the reverse might open the door for changes. Ben Marshall, such a loan hit last season, is a quality addition.
A gritty encounter against Rovers saw chances at a premium in SE16.
“It was a tough watch,” said Williams. “There was no real quality from either team. They made a substitution [bringing on Adam Armstrong] and that clinched the game.
“It just seems to be late goals again. We conceded two late again which is kind of hindering our points tally. Earlier in the season we probably lost 13 points from winning or drawing positions. If we can change that, who knows what we can do?
“Maybe it is just shouting at people to keep them focused and switching on. We got hit on the counter for the second and Hutch ends up one v one with their striker, normally we’re not like that.
“Maybe it is communication from behind and everyone else really.
“If you can help someone’s game – either on or off the ball – then we should all do that.”
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California has a code requirement that insurers must pay the actual cash value of a loss under a replacement cost policy if the replacement cost benefit is contingent upon the policyholder first repairing, rebuilding, or replacing the damaged structure. Here is the provision of the code:
Section 2051.5. Measures of compensation based on costs of repair, reconstruction or replacement; Minimum time limit; Limitation or denial based on change of venue is prohibited; Exemption for suspected fraud; Time to change policy forms
(1) Under an open policy requiring payment of the replacement cost of a loss, the measure of compensation is the amount it would cost the insured to repair, rebuild or replace what was lost or damaged, without deduction for physical diminution in value, or the limit of insurance, whichever which is lower.
(2) If the policy requires the insured to repair, rebuild, or replace the damaged property in order to collect the full replacement cost, the insurer shall pay the actual cash value of the damaged property, as defined in section 2051, until the damaged property is repaired, rebuilt if or replaced. When the property is repaired, rebuilt or replaced, the insurer shall pay the difference between the actual cash value paid and the full replacement cost reasonably paid to replace the damaged property, up to the limits specified in the policy.
(A) A time limit of less than 12 months from the date on which the first payment against the actual cash value is made shall not be placed on an insured to obtain the full compensation cost of the loss, subject to the limit of insurance.
(B) In the event of a loss attributable to an “emergency,” as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code, a time limit of less than 36 months from the date the first payment against the actual cash value was made shall not be imposed the insured to receive the full compensation cost for the damage, subject to the insurance limit.
(C) This section does not prohibit an insurer from allowing the insured additional time to collect the full cost of the claim.
(2) An insurer shall grant a policyholder one or more additional extensions of six months for good cause under paragraph (1) (A) or (B) if the insured, in good faith and with reasonable care, encounters a delay or delays in approval of or remodeling of the residence or residence beyond the control of the insured. Circumstances beyond the control of the insured include, but are not limited to, unavoidable delays in building permits, lack of necessary building materials or inability of contractors to perform the necessary work.
(1) In the event of a total loss of the insured structure, an insurance policy issued or delivered in this state shall not contain a provision limiting or denying, on the basis that the insured has decided to rebuild on a new site or to purchase an already built home in a new location, payment of the building code upgrade cost or replacement cost, including any extended replacement cost coverage, to the extent these costs are otherwise covered by the terms of the policy or any policy endorsement. However, the measure of indemnity shall not exceed the replacement cost, including the cost of upgrading the building code and any extended replacement cost coverage, if applicable, to repair, rebuild or replace the insured structure in its original location.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, in respect of a home insurance policy, the measure of indemnity available to a policyholder to use for rebuilding or replacing the insured home in another location shall be the amount that would have been compensated if it the insured home had been rebuilt. in its original location, and no deduction for the value of land in the new location shall be allowed from that measure of damages. However, the amount of compensation shall not exceed the cost, including the cost of upgrading the building code and any increased replacement cost, if any, to rebuild the insured structure in its original location.
This code was part of my discussion with California-based Merlin Law Group attorneys as a result of yesterday’s post, The devil is in the details when making a claim with Church Mutual Insurance Company. That post discussed whether the policyholder must make an election for actual cash value payments or potentially receive nothing if the property is not repaired, rebuilt or replaced.
The California Code was discussed in a 2021 California case, Westmoreland v Fire Insurance Exchange,1 where the court held:
The insurer contends that subdivisions (a) and (c) of former section 2051.5 must be read together and that the statute, taken as a whole, does not conflict with the subject policy’s settlement loss provision that limits the insurer’s payment of replacement cost to the “smallest” of three specified amounts, including the “amounts actually and necessarily expended to repair or replace” the lost home. Conversely, Plaintiffs argue that former section 2051.5(c)—which itself contains no language limiting indemnification to actual or reasonably incurred indemnity costs—is the only relevant statutory provision where, as here, insureds suffer a total loss and decide to rely on a location other than the insured premises. Applying established principles of statutory construction, we conclude that former subdivision (c) cannot be read in isolation and that the statute must be read as a whole.
When read former subdivisions (a) and (c) together, former section 2051.5 makes reasonably clear that the measure of indemnity for a given replacement cost policy is the same regardless of where the insured decides to rebuild or replace in the event of a total loss. That is, for the insured who decides to build or replace elsewhere, the measure of compensation is the lesser of the following: (1) the amount it would cost to rebuild or replace the structure of the insured premises; and (2) the amount of the coverage limit specified in the policy. Regardless of whether the cost of replacing a residence at another location turns out to be substantially greater or substantially less than the estimated replacement cost of the insured premises, former section 2051.5 provides both the insurer and the insured with certainty that the full extent of a policy’s extended replacement cost coverage would be available to the insured regardless of where
lost housing is compensated.
Plaintiffs have already received the full measure of compensation to which they are entitled because they were paid the actual cash value of the insured home ($372,000) and built a replacement home at another location without incurring additional compensation costs beyond that amount.
This result is nothing new and follows longstanding property insurance adjustment guidelines, with the one exception discussed in the post, The devil is in the details when making a claim with Church Mutual Insurance Company.
When determining the amount of actual cash value, California is different and has code provisions discussed in Applying Depreciation in California – Understanding the Guidelines.
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1 Westmoreland v. Fire Ins. Exchange73 Cal.App.5th 269 (Call. App. 2021).

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COVID-19 impact: Zomato to layoff around 13% employees and cuts salaries across organisation
Zomato, a unicorn in the online food delivery space, will let go of 13% of its workforce and cuts salaries across the organisation to tackle the COVID-19 India crisis. The company has around 4,000 employees in different roles. Here's a report by ET NOW's Chandrar Srikant. Watch.

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The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford, Kent in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of band leader Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums). The Rolling Stones were in the vanguard of the British Invasion of the US in 1964 and 1965. Initially infamous for the long hair of its members as much as their music, the band is identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s. They made blues a major part of rock and roll, and popularised, worldwide, the grass roots blues typified by Chess Records artists. These included Muddy Waters, writer of "Rollin' Stone", the song that inspired Jones to name the band. Their first single, "Come On" was released on June 1963 and reached number 21 in the UK hit parade.
After seven successful albums, a period of musical experimentation culminated in the poorly received and largely psychedelic album, Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967). But the group returned to their blues roots with Beggars' Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969), Sticky Fingers (1971), and Exile on Main St. (1972) which are considered to be the band's best work from their "Golden Age". Musicologist Robert Palmer attributed the "remarkable endurance" of the Rolling Stones to being "rooted in traditional verities, in rhythm-and-blues and soul music" while "more ephemeral pop fashions have come and gone".
Jones first led the band, but drugs caused his demise so the band's songwriters, Jagger and Richards, became de facto leaders. Jones left the band a month before his death in 1969, having already been replaced by Mick Taylor, who left in 1975. Since then Ronnie Wood has played guitar along with Keith Richards. Following Wyman's departure in 1993, Darryl Jones has been the main bassist. Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as occasional pianist until his death in 1985. Other notable keyboardists include Nicky Hopkins, active from 1967 to 1982; Billy Preston, through the mid 1970s (most prominent on Black and Blue); and Chuck Leavell, active since 1982.
The Rolling Stones continued to release hit singles and albums through the 1970s, Some Girls (1978) and Tattoo You (1981) being their two most sold albums worldwide. In the 1980s, a feud between Jagger and Richards about the band's musical direction was patched up and the band made a come back with the hit album, Steel Wheels (1989). In the band's tradition the album was supported by big stadium and arena tours, a tradition continued through the 1990s and 2000s. During this period the band made the four highest-grossing concert tours to date: Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994–95), Bridges to Babylon Tour (1997–99), Licks Tour (2002–03), A Bigger Bang Tour (2005–07).
The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them fourth on the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" list, and their estimated album sales are above 250 million. They have released twenty-nine studio albums, eighteen live albums and numerous compilations. Let It Bleed (1969) was their first of five consecutive number one studio and Live albums in the UK. Sticky Fingers (1971) was the first of eight consecutive number one studio albums in the US. In 2008 the band ranked 10th on the "Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists" chart. In 2012, the band celebrated their 50th anniversary.Continue reading at Wikipedia... Wikipedia content provided under the terms of the Creative Commons BY-SA license


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My husband and I used to go to yard sales. I hate paying full price for anything- a trait I inherited from my mom- and if I can get it used, that is even better.
The picture below we bought for less than $10. It has been hanging in our house since we bought it. I love how the frame is chipped and worn. The picture isn’t my favorite, but Jeff loves it, so we keep it up.
I used this for another project recently, so I still had some left in the can. I didn’t want to ruin the picture, so I used something I could remove after the holidays.
I began by measuring the inside of the picture. I then cut a piece of poster board that would fit the space. I didn’t have a large enough piece of decorative paper to fit, so I decided to cut 2 inch strips of some scrapbook paper I had on hand.
I made sure to stagger the edges. When it was dry, I cut all the edges straight. This was a ‘use what you have’ project, but if I do it again, I will buy some larger stencils, or letters to glue to the front. I used some letters to trace onto some scrapbook paper and cut them out and glued them on.
This is what it looked like when I finished. I sprayed the back with my Easy Tack, let it set up for 60 seconds, and put it in place.
And here is the finished project.
I just used scissors to make my cuts, so they aren’t perfect, but I am pleased with the results. After the holidays, we can go back to the regular picture, or I can make an all season temporary one that I like better.

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EC Reg 547/2012 on ecodesign of water pumps
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In R. (on the application of Friends of the Earth Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the claimant applied for judicial review of the Secretary’s decisions to approve pro-posals and policies prepared under the Climate Change Act 2008, and to publish the government’s Net Zero Strategy to comply with his obligations.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy recently consulted on proposals to strengthen and improve the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), and has published its response and decisions.

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Jon Trickett: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many homeowners have declined a Warm Front grant when the total cost proposed exceeded the grant maxima; what steps his Department takes to secure funding from other sources when such homeowners are asked to pay the excess; and if he will make a statement.
Charlotte Atkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in which year British Waterways expects to clear its backlog of statutory maintenance work and to comply with its statutory duties; and whether this date has changed as a result of reductions in grant-in-aid during 2006-07.
Barry Gardiner [holding answer 6 February 2007]: Substantial investment by Government has helped British Waterways eliminate its safety backlog and reduce its long-term maintenance arrears from £270 million (worth £398 million today) in 1996-97, to £97 million by end of March 2007.
British Waterways had anticipated spending around £31 million in 2006-07 on its maintenance arrears programme. However following a reduction in its budget, the outturn expenditure is likely to be around £26 million. Taken as a proportion of annual spend on statutory maintenance, this amounts to around two months expenditure. I will be discussing British Waterway's plans for management of its arrears in the context of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
In August 2005, DEFRA engaged JBA Consulting to undertake an independent review of IDBs in England to assess how accountable, effective and efficient they are, so that they are ready to reflect modern approaches, including the portfolio approach to flood and coastal erosion risk management advocated in our making space for water strategy.
We hope shortly to publish an implementation plan setting out a range of actions, some of which reflect existing IDB good practice such as strengthened asset and environmental management. These should help IDBs to remain fit for purpose in the 21(st) Century.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 28 November 2006, Official Report, column
490W, on landfill, how much funding was provided via central Government grants to local authorities to compensate for landfill tax in the last year for which figures are available.
Mr. Bradshaw: The main source of funding for local authorities waste management services is the Environmental, Protective and Cultural Services (EPCS) block of Government grant, distributed each year. The amount of grant awarded is based on a formula which takes into account each authoritys population, social structure and other characteristics. It is for each local authority to decide what proportion of the block to invest in waste management services. The Government actively encourage local authorities to promote recycling and other sustainable waste management practices, in order to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and, therefore, cut harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2005-06, £220 million was allocated to local authorities in England for waste management projects, comprising £45 million from the Waste Minimisation and Recycling Fund, £40 million from the Waste Performance and Efficiency Grant, £130 million via private finance initiatives and £5 million through the Household Incentives Pilot Scheme. An additional £16.2 million was awarded to local authorities over the two year period 2004-06 via the Waste and Resources Action Programme for local communications.
Mr. Todd: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will make a statement on his Department's response to the Office of Fair Trading's report Commercial use of public information.
Barry Gardiner: I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs (Mr. McCartney) on 8 January 2007, Official Report, column 315W.
Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the salary was of the Chief Executive of the Oil and Pipeline Agency (a) at its launch and (b) in May 1997; and what the salary will be of the new incumbent on taking up his post.
At the launch of the Oil and Pipeline Agency in 1986 there was not a post of chief executive. The salary of the general manager was £34,430 plus £1,320 lunch allowance. In 1997 the salary of the general manager was £73,700 plus £1,060 lunch allowance.
The post of chief executive currently being advertised has a salary range of £100,000 to £120,000 plus a percentage bonus based on key deliverables and a lunch allowance of £1,320. A new incumbent has not yet been selected and his/her exact starting salary, including bonus, will depend on track record and experience.
Mr. Heald: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) how much his Department paid to the Centre for Sustainable Energy to commission research on individual carbon allowances; and what funding is planned;
Ian Pearson: The Government are looking into the feasibility of tradable personal carbon allowances. This is just one of a number of potential long term options being explored for making individuals better informed about, and involved in, tackling climate change.
This study concludes that a personal carbon allowance and trading system has the potential to achieve emissions savings in a fairer way than carbon taxes. The Government are now developing a work programme which should provide the information to lead to a decision on whether or not a personal carbon allowance is a realistic and workable policy option. Any future research funding will be considered as part of this work programme.
I have arranged for copies of the Centre for Sustainable Energy report, A Rough Guide to Individual Carbon Trading: The ideas, the issues and the next steps, and the December 2005, Tyndall Centre report, Domestic Tradable Quotas: A policy instrument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy use, to be placed in the Libraries of the House.
Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of the cost of emissions trading to local authorities; and whether this cost will be funded under the New Burdens principle.
Ian Pearson: A full regulatory impact assessment would be carried out prior to any new mandatory emissions trading scheme being established. The Government look at all pressures on local government, and the extent to which they can be managed, when setting the overall level of funding for local authorities.
Alan Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment his Department has made of the long-term stability of the variety of the GM blight resistant potato approved for field trials.
Ian Pearson: On the basis of advice from its Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE), DEFRA has not required BASF, the applicant for the trials, to provide data on the long-term stability of these lines of GM blight resistant potato. This is because the stability of the GM potatoes does not pose any identifiable risk to the environment within the context of this research trial.
Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that all owners of poultry are registered, including those with a stock of 50 or less.
Owners of a commercial poultry premises with 50 or more birds are required by law to register their holding, even if the premises is only stocked with 50 or more birds for part of the year. DEFRA, and poultry keeping organisations, continue to remind such keepers that there is a requirement to register.
Although premises with fewer than 50 birds are not required by law to register, it is possible for owners of smaller flocks to register on a voluntary basis. My Department actively encourages them to do so through a number of routes including local animal health offices and various promotional materials.
Mr. Bradshaw: All bird keepers, within the protection, surveillance and restricted zones have received information packs and texts reminding them to be vigilant for signs of disease and the need to house or isolate their birds to prevent contact with the wild bird population.
DEFRA has issued extensive guidance to bird keepers on biosecurity measures to protect their birds from avian influenza; this is also available on the DEFRA website. It is crucial that poultry keepers follow these measures. Poultry owners should plan how they will manage any free range birds if there is a need to isolate them from wild birds. Owners need to be vigilant and monitor their birds frequently.
The epidemiological investigation into the source of infection in Suffolk is still ongoing. We will review the findings when they are available and make any necessary revisions to our biosecurity advice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what action his
Department is taking to promote the recycling of obsolete technological equipment.
Mr. Bradshaw: DEFRA is working closely with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on the implementation of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. From July this year, the directive makes producers financially responsible for the treatment and recycling of electronic equipment when it becomes waste. In particular, DEFRA has made the regulations transposing the treatment and permitting requirements of the directive, which are intended to improve the environmental performance of operators directly involved in the treatment of WEEE.
DEFRA has also worked with the DTI on the implementation of the EU RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment) Directive. Since 1 July 2006, the RoHS regulations have restricted the use of six substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, meaning that they will be easier to treat and recycle when they become waste.
Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many of the (a) recommendations and (b) targets in the 2000 Rural White Paper (i) have yet to be met and (ii) are no longer being pursued.
Barry Gardiner: Our Countryside: The Future, often referred to as the Rural White Paper, did not include a specific set of targets for the purposes of monitoring its delivery. Nor did it include a specific set of recommendations. We have, however, monitored progress against more than 260 separate commitments. Of these, 235 have been delivered, 19 have been overtaken by other developments and work on a further six remains to be completed.
Mr. Bradshaw: My right hon. Friend, Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs (Mr. McCartney), made an announcement by ministerial statement on 8 February 2007, Official Report, column 43WS, on this issue.
Barry Gardiner: We estimate that approximately 10 per cent. of agricultural land in England could enter the HLS scheme. HLS is targeted at high value nature sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and other areas which could benefit from a high level of bio-diversity management. By the end of January there were 1,151 agreements covering 79,225 hectares in the scheme.
Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the number of whooper swans that settle in England each year; where they stay; whether any of the sites are potentially affected by road schemes; and if he will make a statement on the protections afforded to the swans.
Barry Gardiner: Whooper swan numbers in the United Kingdom are counted each year as part of the Wetland Bird Survey organised by the British Trust for Ornithology, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The latest counts, covering winter 2003-04, found a peak of 7,558 birds in January 2004. The wintering population in the UK has increased substantially during the past 20 years.
Using the most recent five year averages, three sites in England support internationally important numbers of whooper swans (210 birds or more) and five sites support nationally important numbers (57 birds or more). These are listed in the following table:
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The annual Winter Jewish Music Concert returns on Jan. 18. (Submitted photo )
Cantors and soloists throughout South Florida synagogues collaborated for a concert to celebrate Alan Mason's 18 years as Temple Israel of Greater Miami's music director five years ago. This concert drew a capacity audience of more than 700 people and its success inspired Mason to make it an annual one.
This year's version of the Winter Jewish Music Concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Temple Israel's Bertha Abess Sanctuary, 137 N.E. 19 St. in Miami. The program will feature approximately 20 musical artists from around the country, including cantors, singers, instrumentalists and Mason, the program's director, as the pianist accompanying them, who will perform Jewish-inspired music that's not limited to the synagogue. They will perform a diverse range of music such as Yiddish, cantorial, klezmer, Israeli, folk, pop, classical, jazz and more.
"We want to attract an audience that's diverse," Mason said. "Every year our goal is to attract a newer, more diverse and fresh audience."
The annual concert is recognized as one of the country's leading Jewish music concerts and Mason thinks this year's line-up may be the most varied yet.
"The singers and instrumentalists on this year's program have brought the most complex, richest and unusual musical tapestry of styles, idioms, voice types, instrumentation and interpretation," Mason noted. "It's by far the most outlandish and most out of this world of all the programs."
This year's line-up of performers includes even non-Jewish ones for the first time. Non-Jewish performers include those from the Latin jazz fusion group J.E.T.
"We're very excited because this is going to be the first time we'll have a predominantly Jewish-oriented crowd and we have the opportunity to show them the kind of stuff we can do with a traditional Jewish tune," said group member Jackie De Los Santos, who resides in Fort Lauderdale.
Fellow group member Elena Correia, who lives in West Palm Beach, is also excited to perform Jewish music for the crowd.
"It's really an amazing thing and it's very cool that we're able to perform to a new audience like that," Correia said.
This year's concert also includes returning performer Cantor Michelle Auslander Cohen of both Temple Israel in West Palm Beach and Temple Beth Am in Margate.
"Making music with Alan is always a beautiful experience," Cohen said. "He plays so effortlessly and gives his singers the freedom to show their unique talents."
Cantor Shiree Kidron of Bet Shira Congregation in Miami is also excited to work with Mason.
"He's an incredible pianist and musician and this is a very beautiful and creative event that he's putting together," she added.
Cantor Meir Goldberg, a resident of both Palm Beach and New York who will become the concert's first Orthodox Jewish performer this year, said, "I look at this as an opportunity to inspire people and to show everyone that we're in unison and that we're brothers and sisters."
Tickets are $18 for general admission. Mason recommends purchasing tickets immediately. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.jewishconcert.org or call 1-800-838-3006. The broadcast will also stream live online at the concert's website.


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What is home health care?
Home health care staff provides medical treatment and wellness support for an illness or injury, with the goal of helping you recover, regain your independence and become as self-sufficient as possible.
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Home Health Care offers health care services such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. We offer a plan of care where patients receive a comprehensive assessment and home health nurses provide a variety of health care support including:
Wound care management
IV medication administration
Education and management for diabetes and medication
What can I expect on the first home health care visit?
On the first visit, a nurse will conduct an initial evaluation. This thorough interview and evaluation is part of our coordinated approach to managing your overall health status. Our evaluation focuses on educating you in self-care management and partners with your doctor to promote disease prevention and proactive care – which includes the family or caregivers.
Will SGCMH Home Health create a care plan just for me or my loved one?
Yes. After your doctor refers you to Ste. Genevieve Home Health Care, a clinician will come to your home to assess your needs. We will communicate with your doctor to discuss the assessment and work together to develop your personal plan of care. Ste. Genevieve Home Health Care staff will implement your physician-ordered plan of care and keep your doctor updated about your progress. If your condition or needs change, we’ll collaborate with your doctor to review your plan of care and make any adjustments deemed necessary.
How often will my home health care visits be?
The frequency of home health care visits and the services provided are based on your doctor’s orders in your personal plan of care. Your doctor may change your plan of care, increasing or decreasing the number of visits or services provided, in order to provide you with the best home health care for your needs.
My doctor is ordering home health care for me; can I request SGCMH Home Health by name?
Absolutely, and we’d be honored to care for you or your loved one. Federal law gives patients the freedom to choose their health care provider under Medicare
What if I use an out-of-town doctor or hospital?
Any resident of Ste. Genevieve County can be served by SGCMH Home Health Care regardless of the location of your physician’s office or hospital. Our service area includes Ste. Genevieve, Bloomsdale, and St. Mary.
Do I have to be hospitalized to receive Home Health services?
A hospital stay is not required to receive home health care. If hospitalized at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, arrangements for home health services can be made before discharge. If hospitalized outside the county, ask the hospital’s discharge planner to arrange for your home healthcare services to be delivered by Ste. Genevieve Home Health.
Who is eligible for home health care?
There are several requirements for receiving home health care:
You must have a doctor prescribe home health care.
You must need either skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis or therapy services (i.e., physical/occupational/speech therapy)
You must be restricted in your ability to leave home (“homebound”), and your homebound status must be certified by a physician.
This means that you require the help or supervision of another person, or you use a supportive device such as a cane or walker. You can leave the home as often as you need for medical treatment. You are allowed brief and infrequent absences from the home for some non-medical reasons, such as an occasional trip to the barber/beauty shop or a follow-up with medical appointments.
What does “homebound status” mean?
Essentially, your condition should be such that there exists a "normal inability to leave home" and doing so would require considerable and taxing effort. Generally speaking, you would be considered homebound if you have a condition due to an illness or injury that restricts your ability to leave home without the aid of an assistive device (such as crutches, canes, walkers or wheelchairs), without the assistance of another person, or if leaving the home is medically inadvisable.
You can leave the home as often as you need for medical treatment that cannot be provided in the home. Further, you are allowed brief and infrequent absences from the home for some non-medical reasons, such as an occasional trip to the barber/beauty shop, to attend church, or for unique family events (like a graduation).
Who pays for home health care services?
If you meet certain eligibility requirements, Medicare may pay for your covered home health care for as long as you’re eligible and your doctor certifies that you need it. Additionally, your state’s Medicaid program or your private insurance also may cover home health care, or some services that Medicare doesn’t cover. Generally, home health services are covered by Medicare, workers’ compensation, or private insurance like Blue Cross, HealthLink and others. Our staff can verify your insurance benefits.
What qualifies as a “home” when home health care is being considered?
A patient’s residence is wherever she makes her home. This may be her house, an apartment, a relative’s home, a home for the aged, or some other type of institution. However, a hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF) or intermediate care facility (ICF) is not considered the patient’s home.
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Best Hotels in Jupiter
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Jupiter is the ideal choice for your stay in Jupiter, Florida. With its prime location just 0.5mi from the city center, you'll have easy access to all the attractions and amenities that Jupiter has to offer. This 3-star hotel goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay with a range of excellent features. Start your day off right with a complimentary breakfast, take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or enjoy the convenience of free parking and Wi-Fi. Whether you're here for business or leisure, La Quinta Inn has everything you need and more to make your stay unforgettable.
Located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place is a 4-star hotel that offers an exceptional stay. With its prime river view location, guests can enjoy picturesque sunsets from their private balconies. The hotel boasts a range of amenities including a free outdoor swimming pool, hot tub/jacuzzi, and a fitness center. For those traveling for business, the hotel offers a free business center and meeting/banquet facilities. With its pet-friendly policy, 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi, the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place offers a luxurious and convenient stay unlike any other hotel in the area.
The Best Western Intracoastal Inn in Jupiter, Florida is a 3-star hotel located just 1.1mi from the city center. Unlike other hotels, this hotel offers a complimentary breakfast to start your day off right. With amenities like a pet-friendly policy, outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and complimentary WiFi, guest comfort and convenience are top priorities. The hotel also boasts a prime location near a golf course, making it a great option for golf enthusiasts. Additionally, with 24-hour front desk service and non-smoking rooms, the Best Western Intracoastal Inn ensures that every guest has a pleasant and hassle-free stay.
Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is a 4-star resort located in the beautiful city of Jupiter, Florida, United States. With its prime beachfront location and private beach area, this hotel offers guests the perfect beach getaway. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and tennis court. The resort features spacious rooms with ocean views, balconies, and private entrances. Additional amenities include a spa, restaurant, bar, and room service. With its excellent location, luxurious amenities, and stunning ocean views, Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa stands out as the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Jupiter.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Jupiter is the perfect choice for those seeking a comfortable and convenient stay in Jupiter, Florida. With its excellent location just 2.8mi from the city center, guests can easily explore all that this vibrant city has to offer. This 3-star hotel provides a range of amenities to enhance each guest's stay, including a complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, and business center, ensuring that guests have everything they need for a memorable stay.
Comfort Inn & Suites Jupiter I-95 is a 3-star hotel located just 2.8mi from the city center of Jupiter, Florida. What sets this hotel apart from others is its range of amenities and services. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast to start their day, and take advantage of the free parking and Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and a business center, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers. With non-smoking rooms, 24-hour front desk service, and pet-friendly policies, Comfort Inn & Suites Jupiter I-95 provides a convenient and comfortable stay for all guests.
Jupiter Waterfront Inn is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay in Jupiter, Florida. With its prime location just 2.8mi from the city center, guests can explore all that this vibrant city has to offer. What sets this hotel apart is its array of featured amenities, including a pet-friendly policy, a serene outdoor swimming pool, and free private parking and Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned non-smoking rooms and beach chairs/loungers provide additional comfort, while the terrace and on-site parking add to the convenience. Whether for business or leisure, Jupiter Waterfront Inn stands out as a top choice in Jupiter.
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The Pointe Hotel in Jupiter, Florida is a superior choice for travelers looking for a beachfront getaway. With its prime location just 2.9mi from the city center, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds - a peaceful oceanfront retreat and easy access to the bustling city. This 4-star hotel offers a wide range of amenities, including a private beach area, free parking and Wi-Fi, water sports facilities, and a golf course. The hotel also features live music and performances, a bar, restaurant, and room service for added convenience. With its extensive list of amenities and stunning ocean views, The Pointe Hotel is unmatched in providing a luxurious and memorable stay.
Courtyard by Marriott Palm Beach Jupiter is a top choice when looking for a hotel in Jupiter, Florida. With its convenient location just 3.3mi from the city center, it offers easy access to all that the city has to offer. The hotel stands out by providing a range of complimentary amenities, including free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a free outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can also take advantage of the fitness center and business center, making it the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. In addition, the hotel offers a variety of other amenities such as a convenience store, pet-friendly rooms, and a snack bar. With its excellent amenities and convenient location, Courtyard by Marriott Palm Beach Jupiter stands above the rest.
Which 4-star hotels are the most popular?
Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is a popular 4-star hotel in Jupiter city. Located just 1.5mi from the city center, the hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable. With a private beach area and outdoor swimming pool, guests can relax and soak up the sun. The hotel also features a spa for those looking for some pampering. Other amenities include a fitness center, tennis court, and bar. The rooms have ocean views and come with air conditioning, private entrances, and balconies. Room service and a restaurant are also available for guests.
The Pointe Hotel is another top-rated 4-star hotel in Jupiter city. It is situated 2.9mi from the city center, offering a peaceful beachfront location. The hotel provides a private beach area with beach umbrellas and loungers for guests to enjoy. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby golf course. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, and there is also a kitchenette in the rooms for added convenience. Other amenities include a picnic area and terrace. The rooms have ocean views and come with air conditioning, balconies, and bathtubs. Pets are welcome at the hotel.
Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place is a luxurious 4-star hotel located just 0.7mi from the city center. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub for guests to relax in. There is also a fitness center and restaurant on-site. The rooms have balconies with river views and come with free toiletries and private bathrooms. The hotel is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Other amenities include a sun deck, garden, and business center. Guests also have the option of paying extra for parking. Overall, this hotel provides a comfortable stay with a range of amenities to enjoy.
Which 3-star hotels are the most popular?
In Jupiter city, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham is one of the most popular 3-star hotels. It is located just 0.5mi from the city center, making it a convenient choice for travelers. The hotel offers a range of amenities including a free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are non-smoking and air-conditioned, and some rooms even have a bathtub. With its prime location and various amenities, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham is a top choice for travelers in Jupiter.
Another highly rated 3-star hotel in Jupiter is the Jupiter Waterfront Inn. Situated 2.8mi from the city center, this hotel offers guests a peaceful retreat by the waterfront. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and offers private parking and free Wi-Fi. The non-smoking rooms are air-conditioned and come with amenities such as an alarm clock, telephone, and refrigerator. With its serene location and comfortable accommodations, the Jupiter Waterfront Inn provides a relaxing stay for travelers looking to unwind in Jupiter.
For travelers seeking a 3-star hotel with breakfast included, the Best Western Intracoastal Inn is a top choice. Located 1.1mi from the city center, this hotel offers a wide range of amenities. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, and free private parking. The hotel also provides free Wi-Fi and has a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, and some rooms offer a view of the nearby golf course. With its convenient location and breakfast option, the Best Western Intracoastal Inn is a popular choice among travelers visiting Jupiter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest price of hotels in Jupiter?
Travelers looking for affordable accommodation in Jupiter are in luck, as the lowest price for hotels starts at just $139. The Comfort Inn & Suites Jupiter I-95 offers budget-friendly rates, with the added perk of breakfast included in the price. So for those looking to save some extra money for exploring all that Jupiter has to offer, this hotel is a great option.
What is the average price of hotels in Jupiter?
Looking to stay in Jupiter? You're in luck! The average price for a 3-star hotel is around $310, while for a touch of luxury at a 4-star hotel, it'll cost you around $555. So, whether you're on a budget or ready to splurge, there are options in Jupiter that cater to all kinds of travelers.
What are the best hotels in Jupiter center?
The best hotels in Jupiter center include the Courtyard by Marriott Palm Beach Jupiter, offering breakfast with prices starting at $467, the Comfort Inn & Suites Jupiter I-95, also offering breakfast, with prices starting at $139, and the Best Western Intracoastal Inn, offering breakfast with prices starting at $308. For those looking for waterfront accommodations, the Jupiter Waterfront Inn offers prices starting at $354, while the luxurious Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa offers prices starting at $550.

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The UK flour milling industry consists of 30 companies, operating a total of 51 milling sites. The UK milling industry combines traditional skills with high technology to produce a wide range of flours. The popularity of milling varieties and the quality of recent harvests has led to an increase in domestic usage by flour millers, now at one of its highest recorded levels. Flour is a vital source of many vitamins and minerals and low in fat and sugars. For more information on wheat milling and flour production in the UK please visit www. The report is based on the results of their Expenditure and Food Survey.
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Being one of the important grain producers of the world, especially wheat and barley, Australia is popular especially for its agricultural product export. A great part of the grain products produced in the country is used for export rather than domestic consumption. Being especially among the top 3 countries in world wheat and barley export, Australia has approximately 30 flour mills. Being a country rich in natural sources; Australia is an important agricultural product and majorly wheat exporter as well as mining, metals and natural gas. Having a constantly growing economy in the last 20 years, Australia owes this positive economy to its solid financial structure. The future of Australia is projected as the country with high talent and high income.SEE VIDEO BY TOPIC: Automated bakery production line
Sep 12, The Expresswire -- Whole Wheat Flour Industry Global Market Research report presents an in-depth analysis of the Whole Wheat Flour market size, growth, share, segments, manufacturers, and technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, deployment models, opportunities, future roadmap and forecast. The Whole Wheat Flour market includes drivers, restraints, risks, opportunities and challenges analysis. It also segments by regions, type, manufacturers and applications. The Whole Wheat Flour market report analyse competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market. Global Whole Wheat Flour market competition by top manufacturers, with production, price, and revenue value and market share for each manufacturer. The Global Whole Wheat Flour market research provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications, and industry chain structure. The Global Whole Wheat Flour market analysis is provided for the international markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status. Development policies and plans are discussed as well as manufacturing processes and cost structures are also analyzed.
Chorleywood bread process
Flour is a finely ground powder prepared from grain or other starchy plant foods and used in baking. Although flour can be made from a wide variety of plants, the vast majority is made from wheat. Dough made from wheat flour is particularly well suited to baking bread because it contains a large amount of gluten, a substance composed of strong, elastic proteins.
The Chorleywood bread process CBP is a process of making dough in bread production. Some protein is lost during traditional bulk fermentation of bread; this does not occur to the same degree in mechanically developed doughs, allowing CBP to use lower-protein wheat. Bread had for millennia been made from wheat flour by manually kneading a dough with a raising agent, typically yeast, leaving it to ferment, then baking. In a radically new and much cheaper industrial-scale process was developed by John Dauglish, using water with dissolved carbon dioxide instead of yeast, with no need for an eight-hour fermentation. Dauglish's method, used by the Aerated Bread Company that he set up, dominated commercial bread baking for a century until the Chorleywood process was developed. The Chorleywood bread process allows the use of lower-protein wheats and reduces processing time,  the system being able to produce a loaf of bread from flour to sliced and packaged form in about three and a half hours. This is achieved through the addition of Vitamin C , fat , yeast , and intense mechanical working by high-speed mixers, not feasible in a small-scale kitchen. Flour, water, yeast, salt, fat, and, where used, minor ingredients common to many bread-making techniques such as Vitamin C, emulsifiers and enzymes are mechanically mixed for about three minutes. The high-shear mixing generates high temperatures in the dough, which is cooled in some advanced mixers using a cooling jacket. Chilled water or ice may also be used to counteract the temperature rise during high-speed mixing.
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By Ferris Jabr. Jones walked me around the floor, explaining the layout. A long counter split the space down the middle. Jones, who is 58 and stands a daunting 6 foot 5, calls to mind a lovably geeky high-school teacher. He wore dungarees, a plaid shirt, a baseball cap and a warm, slightly goofy smile. Two pairs of eyeglasses dangling from his neck jostled gently as he gesticulated, describing the esoteric gadgetry surrounding us. Jones pointed to a sleek red machine, roughly the length of three toasters.
Ethical Traceability in the UK Wheat-Flour-Bread Chain
The carbon footprint was analysed on the base of common wheat flour. Bread is a basic food, consumed in large quantities in Italy, and generally considered a product having a low environmental impact. This depends on the different hypotheses made in the analysis phase. In a recent study conducted by an Italian researcher Moresi, , the CF value of the industrial production of wheat bread has been analysed, using the official method recognized by the Carbon Trust PAS In particular, the product was considered to be in the format of a 1kg loaf, packed in micro-perforated polyethylene pouches, assuming that the food is intended for final consumers. Various emissions factors have been analysed, with respect to emission factors for nitrogen-based fertilization, straw waste management, wheat, flour and bread chains. Finally, the sensitivity of CF was analysed with respect to characterisation factors of green house gases deriving from the addition of fertilizer to the soil. On the basis of the analysis, the value of CF is equal to about 0. The agricultural stage was identified as the primary hotspot, followed by the transport phase if the grains are entirely produced in EU countries, and the third hotspot was bread processing.
Global Wheat Flour Markets, 2011-2018 & 2019-2024
Dublin, Sept. Wheat flour currently represents one of the most popular food ingredients used across the globe. It offers health benefits such as lowering cholesterol levels, improving metabolism, controlling obesity and regulating blood sugar levels. Wheat flour is used extensively owing to the presence of gluten, a protein that provides strength and elasticity to the dough as well as adds to the texture of baked products.
Flour Mill Setup
Wheat production in Southeast Asia is small, but the grain plays an increasing part in diets in the region, which is also home to a large milling sector, including one of the biggest milling companies in the world, Indonesian-based P. They do produce corn and the IGC forecast their crops at Thailand is also forecast to produce , tonnes of sorghum.
Local vs. Industrial: Bread Expectations
The technology is modern with a high degree of automation. Wastewater generated during cleaning processes is diverted to municipal wastewater treatment. The considered bakery produces " hollow-baguettes " of different sizes and no other products.
Flour , finely ground cereal grains or other starchy portions of plants, used in various food products and as a basic ingredient of baked goods. Flour made from wheat grains is the most satisfactory type for baked products that require spongy structure.

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Harvia CG170 17.0kw control unit is an elegant new-generation digital control unit. With CG170 you can easily control the functions of your sauna. Temperature can be set even within one degree.
Harvia CG170 allows you to control practically anything that can be electronically controlled: operating time, temperature, lighting and fan. Using the timer you can set your sauna to be ready for bathing by the time you come home from work or a jog. CG170 is impressive inside and out,with a chrome-plated digital control panel, the style is in line with other details of modern saunas and bathrooms. Small and flat, the control panel can be installed in virtually any dry place.
Please note there is a separate relay box with this unit.
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Holiday apartment Arnika is suitable for disabled people
The apartment “Arnika” (48 m²) offers enough space for 4 people. It is on the ground floor, and it is directly connected to the patio.
Information: The holiday apartment Arnika in the Pusteria Valley of South Tyrol is suitable for disabled people – for a holiday without limits. It is suitable for disabled people.
- floor, combined kitchen and living room, 2 bedrooms, fridge, electric cooker, cutlery
- Sat/TV, big wardrobe, bed linen and towels, shower, WC
- wash-basin (the shower and wash-basin are especially fitted for handicapped people and suited for wheelchairs), hall

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Protesters rally against proposed demolition of $7M Vancouver mansion
Published Sunday, February 7, 2016 5:28PM PST
Last Updated Sunday, February 7, 2016 6:55PM PST
It may be a 7,300 square-foot, $7-million, newly renovated mansion in one of Vancouver’s most upscale neighbourhoods, but that’s not stopping its owners from wanting to tear it down – a decision that dozens protested Sunday afternoon.
“It’s greed, it’s money,” said Bev Watt, who is a member of the group protesting the potential teardown. “This is about the common good, this is about the environment. To me that is not green and it's unsustainable.”
The owners of 6088 Adera St., a luxury home in Shaughnessy, have filed an application with the city to demolish the house – a decision that has angered many people living in the area.
Vancouver has a goal of being the “greenest city in the world”, but city councillor Adriane Carr says that’s not possible if the teardown of well-built homes is permitted.
“You're talking about a city that's in housing crisis, where homes are being torn down, monster homes built staying empty and all of that escalates the prices,” Carr said, noting that the best way to change this is by changing zoning bylaws.
But not everyone wants the government intervention. Richard Younker lives in the area, and says redevelopment has been appropriate for the neighbourhood.
“I generally believe that people should be able to build a home that suits them,” he said. “I think that if people have the money and the wherewithal to want to change a home that they should be able to do so - at any stage.”
But many – including the protestors – see this home and its future a symbol of Vancouver and its changing face.
“The change is happening so rapidly, we do need action,” said Carr. “This is a crisis in Vancouver.”
With files from CTV Vancouver’s Alex Turner


Air Is Not Getting In My Room
September 8, 2020
“We have one room in our house that is always cold with the heat on and hot with the air on. Is it possible that we have a duct issue?”
If you ever go into a Zaxbys or a Red Robin and you look up at the duct work at the ceiling, you will see a big piece of duct work reduced to a smaller piece and then reduced to a smaller piece again. A lot of homes that we go to do not have that going on. What you are doing by having that is making sure you are keeping the pressure up as you go along. So the room at the end of the house with the end of the duct system is getting very little air compared to the one at the beginning of the duct run. So what is happening is that it is not reducing.
When we install a new duct system, we are reducing to keep pressure up. It’s kind of the same principal with a garden hose, you turn the water on all the way, hold the hose up and you see the water pouring out of the hose. However, if you put your finger over the opening of the hose, what happens now? The water sprays further out. Same principal with the air. You want to make sure you keep that pressure up so that the air gets to all the areas of the house equally and is balanced out.
I cannot think of a home that I have been under that has properly had that reducing going on with the duct system. Because of this, people have the same complaint. That it is hotter at one end of the house than the other or colder at one end of the house than the other. You can seal your duct system to help a little bit but really it is a reducing issue and because of that, the pressure for the air is not getting to those far locations.
Your friend in comfort and energy savings,
Derek Cole is the General Manager of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®, an independently owned and operated franchise based in Laurinburg, North Carolina since 1953. He‘s had experience in the HVAC industry since 2001 and was named the Top 40 under 40 in the HVAC industry by the News magazine and featured in Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Player Spotlight. Derek has also been seen on CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, and Bloomberg Business sharing about One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®.


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Hunter S. Thompson, potentially the very first ‘gonzo’ journalist, is in full force in his ‘non-fiction novel’ (sorry Capote, I stole that one from you), Hell’s Angels. After living and riding with the notorious Hell’s Angels gang for over two years in the sixties, Thompson can well and truly say that he put his blood, sweat and tears into this book. Literally.
Though the Hell’s Angels gang is synonymous with bikies in today’s culture, in the 1960s they were considered a class of their own – a new breed of unfathomable outlaws, whose dastardly deeds knew no bounds. Though there were a few hundred of them, mostly scattered around the state of California, the media turned them into a spectacle – a menace to be reckoned with, to be feared, and to be loathed.
Suddenly, this group of bearded misfits, most who weren’t fit for work, became infamous, seemingly overnight. In certain crowds they could sleep with whomever they wanted, trash whatever they felt like trashing, and always riding across the state like a large plague of locusts, the ferocious sounds of their Harley Davidsons alerting townsfolk of their inevitable arrival.
At the height of their notoriety, journalist Hunter S. Thompson infiltrated their gang; and though he was largely considered a ‘dirty pap’ who wasn’t fit to wear their colours, he was able to ride alongside them and witness their terrible antics firsthand.
Not that Thompson was exactly a wallflower himself. Well-known as a drinker, smoker and big fan of the psychedelic drugs, Thompson, though not murderous nor unruly, had the personality to fit in with this big, boozing group of men. And though Thompson may have contributed to their over-bearing portrayal in the media, he also completed the task that many other newsman failed – he uncovered the legend and showcased who the Hell’s Angels really were.
I’m currently studying Publishing at uni and it’s really quite excellent because it essentially gives me an excuse to read more books (like I needed one). In one class we’ve basically been talking and reviewing feature writers-turned-authors. And while I’ve read some of Wolfe and Capote’s stuff before, I’ve never picked up anything by Thompson. And after talking about him in such detail, well, I was intrigued.
What I loved about Hell’s Angels is that well I, alongside probably everyone else, know about their infamy, I’d never really considered who they really were. And Thompson manages to capture this perfectly. Well on the outside they come across as terrifying, burly men – all tattoos, piercings and facial hair, Thompson brings them down a notch in a few short words – “These guys are losers”. An interesting concept, but one that I could agree with.
While the idea of gangs, motorcycle or otherwise, are terrifying, they’re also made up by a group of (usually) men who no longer belong in society – whether it’s because they aren’t smart enough, social enough, or downright straight enough. And while they have the ability to scandalise a single person, they’re essentially outlaws for a reason – they don’t fit in.
In saying that, Thompson also refuses to pack any punches. Some of the things these men get up to are downright appalling. One man was known for pulling out the teeth of unsuspecting people, including a waitress who refused to serve him coffee. Most don’t understand the concept of rape, fidelity or even the respect of the opposite sex. Stories abound of women who have latched onto the gang in any means possible, in essence becoming a mound of flesh available for any Hell’s Angels who gets a bit horny.
Perhaps most interestingly though, and one that shows why gonzo journalism is considered so impressive, is that Thompson is able to write from the perspective of a Hell’s Angel. It’s not just about getting in there and witnessing their actions, but to actually communicate how it is that they think and feel. And ironically, as perhaps is the case with any individual who doesn’t belong in society, they feel wronged. They love being a Hells Angel for the fame and the fear associated with the name, but they don’t like getting pulled over solely because they’re wearing their colours. Or getting over-charged for beers. Or unable to hold a steady job because they want to have a flowing beard and hair.
Hell’s Angels for me was a fascinating and absorbing read. Though Thompson was supposedly high as a kite for the majority of this book, he writes in a succinct, emotionless way, allowing the actions and voices of the characters to tell the story themselves. It’s incredible that Thompson is ‘just reporting’ real events, because in the same way as other ‘non-fiction novels’, it’s easy to become absorbed and to feel as though this happened in a different world.
Then again, it was the sixties, so it kinda was, wasn’t it?
Oh, and just for the record, yes, Thompson did end up getting beaten to a pulp after the book came out.
Have you read anything by Hunter S. Thompson? Have you heard of gonzo journalism? What do you think of the idea of a feature article the length of a novel? Let me know!

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…Affordable Care Act
obama does not respect the restraints the Constitution demands him to:
I have come to admire Michael & will now follow him closely after this hearing. The following are highlights of his testimony:
Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, to which every president swears an oath, commands that the president “shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”3 Fealty to this duty is essential for maintaining our system of government and public order.
* Since he signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) into law on March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama has failed to execute that law faithfully.
* The president has unilaterally taken taxpayer dollars made available by the PPACA and diverted them from their congressionally authorized purposes toward purposes for which no Congress has ever appropriated funds.
* He has unilaterally and repeatedly rewritten the statute to dispense taxpayer dollars that no federal law authorizes him to spend and that the PPACA expressly forbids him to spend.
* He has unilaterally issued blanket waivers to requirements that the PPACA does not authorize him to waive.
* At the same time he has declined to collect taxes the PPACA orders him to collect, he has unilaterally rewritten the statute to impose billions of dollars in taxes that the PPACA expressly forbids him to impose, and to incur billions of dollars in debt that the statute expressly forbids him to incur.
* He has unilaterally rewritten the PPACA to allow health insurance products that the statute expressly forbids. He has encouraged consumers, insurers, and state officials to violate a federal law he enacted.
He has taken these steps for the purpose of forestalling democratic action by the people’s elected representatives in Congress.
President Obama’s unfaithfulness to the PPACA is so wanton, it is no longer accurate to say the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is “the law of the land.”
Diverting Prevention Funds to Federal Exchanges
Washington Post reported, “The Obama administration plans to use $454 million in Prevention Fund dollars to help pay for the federal health insurance exchange. That’s 45 percent of the $1 billion in Prevention Fund spending available [in 2013].”4 Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) attacked the administration’s attempt “to redirect that money to educating the public about the new health insurance marketplaces” as “a violation of both the letter and spirit of this landmark law.”
Illegal Subsidies to Members of Congress
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after the effective date of this subtitle, the only health plans that the Federal Government may make available to members of Congress and congressional staff with respect to their service as a member of Congress or congressional staff shall be health plans that are created under this act…or offered through an exchange established under this act…
Even after the Exchanges take full effect, this provision as written continues to strip members and staff of the “contribution” the federal government makes toward the premiums of those who participate in the FEHBP.
Obama once again unilaterally rewrote federal law to give nearly every member of Congress and congressional staffer an illegal subsidy of $5,000 to $11,000 per year.12 Faithfully executing the law would have required the president to let the OPM’s ruling stand, and let Congress address the matter through legislation.
Spending Billions That the PPACA Expressly Forbids the President to Spend
The president’s most egregious violation of his duty to execute faithfully the PPACA is his attempt — under the rubric of that law — to tax, borrow, and spend billions of dollars that statute expressly prohibits him to spend.
Nevertheless, shortly after legal scholars brought this feature of the law to the public’s attention in 2011,17 the Internal Revenue Service proposed a rule that would issue those subsidies — and impose the resulting taxes — through federal Exchanges as well as state-established Exchanges.
My friend, Mr. Simon Lazarus, who is also on this panel, has defended the president’s actions.
Unilateral, Blanket Waivers of the PPACA’s Requirements
The president has unilaterally and without authority altered the PPACA’s effective dates by issuing blanket exemptions from both the PPACA’s employer mandate and many of its health insurance regulations.
* Declining to Collect Taxes the PPACA Imposes
* Imposing Taxes the PPACA Does Not Authorize
Even more troubling, President Obama is threatening to impose hundreds of billions of dollars in taxes Congress never authorized on millions of employers and individual taxpayers.
Forestalling Democratic Action
Underlying each of these instances in which President Obama has unilaterally rewritten federal law is an unmistakable desire to forestall democratic action by the people’s elected representatives in Congress.
If the president had not raided the Prevention and Public Health Fund, then federal Exchanges might be even less prepared to offer coverage in 2014 than they are now, which almost certainly would have prompted Congress to reopen the PPACA.
The concerns I share with you today are not borne of partisanship. Though I have worked for Republicans, I am not a Republican.
This president’s failure — or any president’s failure — to honor his constitutional duty to execute the laws faithfully is not a partisan issue.
* FULL testimony
* Truth in Testimony Disclosure form
I encourage you to follow Michael. TY Michael for speaking the independent thoughts. You spoke for so many of us.~ JP


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I love it when people see the potential in Seattle especially when it comes to fashion. This past November I was invited to the opening of 8telier at Pacific Place where the owners, Jean and Craig Glover, who recently relocated from Manhattan, opened their doors to Seattleites. With a background in architecture, Jean's design are minimalist with a little edge, well made and functional. I was impressed when she explained to me how easy it is to care for one of her jackets. I've since been back to 8telier and each time Jean was on the *floor super friendly, talking to customers and excited about the clothes. It's a must see if you're in the area but you have to love the color black as much as I do!
*When I say floor, I mean sales floor. You know that right? ;)
This morning my head was foggy even after 9 hours of sleep. Oh Mondays, will you ever get easier? Thankfully I live in a city that loves its coffee and with that are some pretty awesome coffee shops. Lately I've been frequenting Drip City which has been convenient for me since I've changed jobs. I also love that during the winter my beau and I were able to watch a few Seahawks game here over a beer and grilled cheese sandwich (for him and for me) and a cup of Chai Tea with Mighty-O Chocolate Donuts! YUM!
It was fate that she and I would meet someday. my pretty Diana F+ that is. One Sunday afternoon I found her at the museum shop. There she was beautifully boxed up and on clearance! I was instantly in love with her and felt it was serendipity! That was almost two years ago. I don't bring her out enough to play but I did bring her to London with me. How appropriate right? Diana in London. She's light, travels easily, fun to shoot and always conversation starter for strangers and how can she not be? She's a Diana.
Post production is my least favorite part of the photography workflow which is also my primary excuse for not blogging as much as I would like. When I shoot, I usually don't have the end in mind. I just shoot what I see and feel within the moment. These roses were taken awhile back. I picked them apart to photograph right before I was going to throw them out. They were bright orange, vibrant and lush. I used the cushion to my leather couch as a backdrop (hey, you gotta get creative with what you've got right?). At the time I wanted to capture those details that made up how bright and beautiful these rose were but once I was in post production I couldn't do it justice so I dismissed them completely.
I was cleaning up my files tonight when I found them. I still think the way I tried editing them before wasn't the best so I started playing with it again. Now I think I have it down to a look that feels more... me. Of course the goal would be to work towards being able to execute my vision from the beginning to end... but what if that vision changes? It took me awhile to find what felt right, what felt like me and I guess that's why they say, 'it's the journey that counts.'