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Excepting the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, there was probably no bigger booster or avid advocate for the Angel City and its environs than the Los Angeles Times. Established at the end of 1881, several years before the Boom of the Eighties burst forth, the paper, under the leadership of Harrison Gray Otis and then his son-in-law Harry Chandler became a remarkably powerful voice for growth, including the “open shop” concept of non-unionization as well as a virtually untrammeled development of the material, along with human, resources of the region for expansion.
For much of the 1920s, greater Los Angeles was in another of its many booms and the Times could be relied upon to throw its considerable weight towards promotion of the area with one of its most illustrative methods being the issuance of the “Annual Midwinter Number.” Published at or near the first of each year, these multi-part special sections were filled with purple prose, abundant statistics and numerous photographs as they promoted several major aspects of local, as well as statewide and Pacific Coast, elements.
For this post, we highlight, from the Museum’s collection, part 3 of the Midwinter Number issued on 3 January 1928 (a previous post here focused on part 4) with its theme being “Western Initiative” and a subheading proclaiming “America Sees the Pacific.” Typical of the verbiage found in these publications, the opening lines of a coastal tour read:
The eyes of America are turned toward the Pacific Coast. To see adequately all there is to see here would require the greater part of a lifetime. Thanks to the perfection of air travel, however, it is possible to get a broad conception of the accomplishments of western initiative upon this stage so nobly built by Nature, in a 24-hour flight, passing the principal cities by daylight.
It is hard to overestimate the importance of aviation, along with radio and sound film technology, as part of 1920s life and this aerial photo tour of the coast began at Rockwell Field in San Diego and one hour later the traveler was “in sought of Los Angeles Harbor and Long Beach.” The second image in the travelogue is of the Port of Los Angeles with 25 locations identified and listed in the expansive man-made facility that, a half-century earlier, was incredibly primitive and crude by comparison. Image #3 shows Long Beach, which boasted nearly 150,000 residents after incredible growth in recent years.
Within a half-hour, the craft passed downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood and photos four and five show the expansive downtown section with its commercial core of large commercial buildings and, at the upper right, the nearly completed City Hall, as well as Hollywood, which, as noted, “was nothing but farm land in 1895,” but over three decades later was the center of the incredibly expanding motion picture industry and was one of the representations of “the miracles of western initiative.”
The rest of the trip went through Santa Barbara, Fresno, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Portland, Olympia/Tacoma and Seattle, where, in all cases, the emphasis was on the rapid developments of each of these metropolises. Naturally, all, in their varied ways and means, represented accomplishments and miracles of “western initiative.”
The next section was labeled “Civic Pride” and included such notable developments as the civic center of Spokane, San Francisco’s sprawling city hall, the famous Astoria column, and the Parliament Grounds at Victoria, British Columbia. A page, however, is dedicated to Los Angeles City Hall and it was stated,
Los Angeles, grown in but a few years to be metropolis of the West, has been among the last to express itself thus in a manner commensurate with its destiny. The towers of yesterday . . . the old Court House and the Hall of Records, are overtopped by the new City Hall, foredooming to the rag-bag of past dreams as the city comes into its own—the marketing, industrial, and shipping center of the West.
That “old” court house was, in fact, not even three decades old, while the Hall of Records hadn’t even reached its 17th birthday yet! It was added that a state building and “the Union Depot, for which the citizens have already noted,” this being Union Station, not completed until 1939, and other structures would be erected and many old ones razed.
Also presented were some facts about the new civic structure, including its $5 million cost; the excavation having begun in early March 1926 with construction completed just two days prior to the Midwinter issue’s publication and the formal opening to follow in April; the height of over 450 feet (the sole exception to the 11-story height-limit imposed to prevent the crowding found in such eastern cities as New York City and Chicago); usable floor space of more than a half-million square feet; in excess of 8,000 tons of steel and 800,000 cubic feet of concrete; the furnishings to cost up to a million dollars; and, always a concern for auto-centric Los Angeles, the capacity of 500 vehicles in the structure’s parking facility.
The page devoted to “Culture” was specifically about the recent investments in libraries in Los Angeles and Pasadena with the Crown City’s new facility, built over nearly two years from 1925 to 1927, costing well over $800,000, and measuring 320 feet long by 184 feet wide, drawing the attention of the London Daily News, which reported that it was “a jewel in the very heart of a city.” The Mediterranean-style edifice, designed by Myron Hunt and Harold C. Chambers was, the Times observed, “part of Pasadena’s great civic center development” and highlighted were the alabaster fountain in the patio, teakwood pillars from Thailand, and the “Peter Pan” room for children, placed so that those in the adult portion would not hear what the little ones were doing.
Then there was the distinctive and monumental Los Angeles Central Library, which opened in July 1926 and was designed by Bertram G. Goodhue, who died in 1924 just after construction began, and which was identified as “one of the most spacious, convenient, and beautiful buildings of its sort in the world.” There were still sculptural components yet to be finished and these were to “form an exhibition of modern sculptural art well worth a long journey to see.” In addition, “the Ivanhoe murals in the Children’s Room rank in a lass with the famous Abbey murals in Boston” and its public library, while “withal, sculpture, paintings, decorations, architectural design, and convenience of arrangement blend into an harmonious whole.”
The city library system, however, “aside from its main building, has forty-four branches and eighty deposit libraries” in the burgeoning and sprawling metropolis and it was added that “fourteen of these branches . . . were completed last year at a cost of $500,000.” With the main library pegged at an impressive $2.3 million and the investment in Pasadena’s facility, this meant that well over $3.6 million was invested in these cultural edifices “for the comfort of the book-reading public.”
Next to be featured were “Exports” with it noted that “the six largest commodities exported from Los Angeles Harbor during the last fiscal year,” this meaning 1926-1927, were petroleum (72.5%), cotton (11.5%), engines and machinery (3.7%), fruit (2.9%), canned fish (2.3%) and borax (1.1%). Total value for these half-dozen items was north of $106 million out of a total of all exported products being above $113 and it is obviously noteworthy how dominant the oil industry really was with respect to this area of the regional economy.
In a table of mineral production for counties in the southern portion of California, it should be noted that this included oil, and Los Angeles County was nearly half the total of more than $400 million, with its contribution being almost $195 million. Kern County was second at far less than half that amount—its total being not quite $84 million—while Orange County came in third at just north of $63 million and Ventura was at around $30 million. A nicely composed photo, framed by the branches of a large tree showed wells, tanks nd structures associated with Shell and other companies at Ventura, an area very recently discussed, with a connection to Walter P. Temple’s late prospecting efforts, in a post on this blog.
A separate “Petroleum” page noted that Ventura was “one of the newest and greatest oil fields in California,” if not the planet, where, as the post observed, some of the deepest wells in the world were situated. It was estimated that there was a pool there of 200 million barrels, though Temple and his associates didn’t get to the best areas in the field. Also features was the amazing Midway-Sunset field of Kern County, which produced over 600 million barrels since its discovery, while Coalinga, to the northwest, was at over 300 million. By contrast, the Cushing field of Oklahoma yielded over 280 million.
Natural gas was mentioned, as well, though without statistics, as being “produced in tremendous quantities” and which “furnishes fuel for domestic purposes . . . and plays an important part in the operation of thousands of industrial plants in and around Los Angeles.” Another refined product was oil and asphalt which “play an important part in giving California good roads, and the latter is also an essential factor in roofing.” Finally, it was proudly stated that,
The fact that Southern California has, in the last four years, produced approximately 1,000,000,000 barrels of petroleum entitles that state to serious consideration as an oil producer. More than half of California’s oil now comes from Los Angeles County. The annual output, since Signal Hill (another area in which Temple made significant efforts in drilling) and Santa Fe Springs were discovered, has been close to 250,000,000 barrels per year, and for several years the output of oil here has been so great that companies have pinched in many thousands of barrels per day to avoid collapsing the market.
After a page discussing lumber production with Washington and Oregon leading the country in this area, and California fifth, there is one on fish with the notation that “in Southern California, sardine and tuna are the principal fish canned” and much of this happening in the harbor district, such as at Terminal Island. In addition, it was mentioned that a newly launched Los Angeles Whaling Company was generating some 1,300 barrels of oil from the catching of blue whales near the port.
Flowers were also given their due and the paper reminded readers that “it is fitting that California, with 4,000 native plants, more than any other state in the Union, should lead the world in the commercial production of flowers, bulbs and seeds.” Los Angeles County accounted for over three-quarters of this with some $17.5 million in production and it was added that “the largest flower-seed farm in the world [is] at El Monte,” this being the Bodger Seed Company’s field. Also, world-record setting were palm tree nurseries at Sierra Madre and Montebello.
With respect to fruit, it was recorded that almost half of all California farm products were related to fruit and nuts, with citrus valued at nearly $88 million, grapes and raisings at just shy of $53 million and peaches, prunes and apricots cumulatively at around $45 million. In 1926, the Golden State shipped above 57,000 carloads of oranges and grapefruit, about 12,000 more than Florida, the main competitor within the country in this field, and this accounted for above half of all American citrus production. The 1920 federal census, moreover, revealed that California possessed nearly three quarters of all the grapevines on Earth.
It is expected that advertising would be heavy with these special numbers and there are certainly plenty of notable examples in this part three, so a couple of examples here will suffice to show the range of firms that sought to reach out to readers as well as to celebrate their roles in the great output of business production and development taking place in Roaring Twenties greater Los Angeles.
Of course, it would be under two years before the crash of the stock market on Wall Street in New York City ushered in the Great Depression and put a sudden and dramatic halt to the seemingly limitless growth that took place here and in much of the country during the decade. So, the language in these publications definitely stands out in that context, but, naturally, virtually no one at the dawn of 1928 had any inkling of what was coming! Our story at the Homestead, with the decline of Walter P. Temple’s financial situation, also plays out as part of the environment leading to the depression so we will continue to explore the specifics of the family and site within the regional context as the 2020s develops.


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The Association of the Managements of Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMSFNCK) will publish the first allotment list on 1st July for the B.Sc nursing admission 2014 -15. The first allotment will be declared only after hearing from the students who wanted some changes in their allotment. As the provincial rank list got published on 27th June, students who need revision are asked to intimate before 30th June 2014 by emailing to firstname.lastname@example.org. While mailing, the name of the applicant and the application number should be mentioned as the subject.
As the first allotment gets published, if a seat is available in the preferred College, the applicant should have to download an allotment order from the website. Students who receive the allotment must join the college within the notified date and time schedule.
After the allotment process, students who got admitted have to pay the fee and produce the original documents along with the document to prove the category before the college principal. Special fees and hostel fees should also be paid at the time of admission. Students can pay the fees through DD taken in favour of the College of their choice.
If the essential documents are not produced, the admission of such candidate will be cancelled. Those students who fail to join the college before the specific date would lose their admittance. After the initial allotment, a common merit list for all the Colleges will be published on the website.
The list will also be published on the Notice Board of the participating Colleges along with category-wise merit lists. With four rounds of 'online' admissions, the centralized personal counseling and admission for the vacancies will be done as a part of the procedure. AMSFNCK will later announce the venue and date of counseling later through a notification. Students who pursue their education for the BSc Nursing course have career opportunities in reputed hospitals of the country.

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Our online shop is open 24/7 with many options for succulent arrangements, indoor plants, and planters. It is fabulous what type of planters will work for succulents. Will they have all the tools you want, or you’ll must buy separate vendors?You may are looking to buy a rolling plant mover should you buy the pot. Carefully remove the excess soil from the roots before placing the plant in its new pot. The only thing that you must agree with when placing it outside is to decide on a shady place where the raise of the sun cannot reach it. Green has not just become a trend in home landscaping because it is seen as the everyday or socially conscious thing to do. Most home gardeners do not purchase a jade plant for its appealing plant life. 6. Purchase firstly of the plants starting to be season. Fertilizer: At most, originally of spring. Spring is the perfect time to propagate your Christmas Cactus.
Pack the soil around the plant to secure it. Pack the soil across the pad to secure it so it would not tip over. After about two weeks, you’ll notice the top of the leaves starts growing. If you spot that your plate is wilting, don’t worry, here’s normal. Normal plastic nursery planters are a fave here, but if you’re rooting lots of cuttings (to give away, for example), you could possibly are looking to use a tray as an alternative. You’ll be taking your cuttings by pads. Separate the offsets from the mum plant, taking care to leave good root zones connected to each. Echeveria laui would go away imprints. Watering may be done deeply and only when the soil is dry, an identical sort of watering followed when taking care of other echeveria types. Taking it together with a realistic diet and approach to life will assure useful weight reduction outcomes. While it will handle the shade and still produce alluring grays and silvers, purples, and blues, it shines the main in full sun.
Schlumbergera is not tolerant of extreme heat or cold and could thrive in environments of around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but nighttime temperatures around 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit are fine. To cure a smoker, fire it up to high heat – about 400 levels – and keep it at this temperature for roughly half-hour. If there’s a little stem left with leaf nodes, it’ll grow new heads! Keep it planted and water it every time it’s totally dry. Unlike many other cactus plants, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is not a cactus from a hot, dry climate but rather one from a tropical local weather. This giant cactus isn’t the only one that’s native to america. South Dakota: South Dakota is one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of bison meat, or buffalo if you favor.
The pink blooms tipped in yellow are produced at the ends of slim pink-red stems that arise from the rosettes.
Fertilizer: Half power or cactus fertilizer once every few months. Fertilizer: At half energy or with full power cactus fertilizer once each to two months. When doing Christmas cactus propagating, always be certain that cuttings are taken from healthy foliage. The reason being that the cuttings will hunt down moisture and begin rooting. I have seen blogs which show succulents rooting in water, but since succulents store water of their leaves and since over-watering is a standard problem with succulents, it stands to reason that soil or sand is a stronger medium. I use Cactus Mix potting soil with great outcomes though I have used typical potting soil with some added perlite or horticultural sand which worked too.
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Take the above steps as per your situation for a colourful succulent collection.
It may get as high as 12 inches, but rarely taller. If a bit of the jointed, succulent stem unintentionally breaks, you may be capable of turn it into a new plant. They’ll start to turn red. Within a number of days or perhaps weeks, depending on echeveria species and diversity, a small rosette will start forming. The seeds will begin to germinate in about two weeks, and after about six weeks, you’ll want to be in a position to water about every other day. Before moving your plant, water it well so it won’t dry out. Water: When first inch of soil becomes dry. If the slicing won’t get up directly, push it down into the rooting medium a bit more until it’s about 1 inch (2. 5 cm) deep. If you actually can’t stand to see an alternate ad again, then please consider assisting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. So, if you’re attempting to find vivid color and when you have a lot of sunlight easily accessible, then an Echeveria purchase sounds best for you! Check out my resource page for ideas on where to purchase these and succulent cuttings online.
You can encourage its growth by repotting the Christmas Cactus in a pot that is at least two to three inches smaller than the current one you’re using. And you’ll probably want to repot your Christmas Cactus every 2-3 years, simply to give it a little extra space to grow. Humidity: Average to dry room humidity (40% relative humidity or lower). The common family temperature and humidity levels are enough for Echeverias-just be sure not to place them in a area it is too humid like a toilet or laundry room. A move to a new place with drier air or a major change in light or temperature are among the most common purposes. Hi Sherry – They like bright light & to be kept on the drier side. Like the dirt rooting method, start with among one and four cuttings. Cut off one of the crucial pads. Select a columnar cactus to cut. And move your cactus from any direct daylight. If it’s too much and conditions external are agreeable, some people simply move it outside and admire the blooms from a distance.
Look for varieties with a mounding growth habit, equivalent to Cotyledon orbiculata ‘Pig’s Ear, which can be used successfully in garden beds or box designs. That is on account of the convenience of transforming into and classy look. If the plant flora, it’ll die almost immediately in a while, but which you can cut an offset, or pup, from the bottom of the plant to proceed transforming into a bromeliad. Once you notice roots turning out to be, you can begin watering your cuttings as you consistently would. If at that time you begin to note that your leaves start to wilt, plant them instantly, since if the leaves die it might be almost impossible to spread. The tightly packed rosettes of Sempervivum spread by forming tiny off-shoots from parent rosettes (hence, “hens and chicks”). Consists of about 40 species of flowering plants commonly known as the “houseleek” or “hens and chicks”. Once the plant produces seed pods it’ll commonly die, although there are a few species that won’t. This means that you can be watering these cuttings a lot more than your typical Christmas cactus. Christmas cactus prefers light shade across the starting to be season and bright light in the winter. This succulent prefers full sun to partial shade, so we put forward putting it on a windowsill that gets an honest amount of sunshine.
The stem grows way faster than the advancement of new leaves.
Echeverias are easy-maintained plants. Echeveria Dondo is every now and then at a loss for words for Echeveria Ramillette but they’re alternative. Echeveria Dondo forms gray-green coloured leaves that are about 4 inches wide. Some would chalk this up to a lack of imagination; we are normally being surprised by bizarre forms found in the deepest part of the oceans on our own home planet; surely life on other planets may be crammed with surprises. That is where succulent plants are found. Sedum and Hylotelephium are frequently known as stonecrops, smaller varieties do well in sunny crevices in stone walls and in sandy areas. Instead, they thrive in the crevices of rocks and trees, growing in the debris that collects there. From shady rocks in the Yunan and Sichuan Provinces of China, this plant wasn’t fashionable by botanists and labeled until the 1980’s. Until then, thanks to its ease of care and propagation, gardeners simply passed it around via cuttings. To try this method, you’ll need a tumbler jar, some pebbles or stones, and some cuttings from a fit plant. Then place the cuttings in the jar, with just the very bottom of them touching the water.
This fast-becoming plant is a brilliant choice if you’re hoping for a trailing plant with a thick mat of interesting leaves! Sempervivum are easy to take care of and will produce diverse offsets to form a thick mat of foliage. Root succulence, though is seldom outstanding from stem succulence in this form of discussion and so these will be handled in combination herein -leaving us with two major types: stem succulents and leaf succulents. If your leaf isn’t best, which you can still try planting it. Now it is. Healthy but still didn’t bloom. During the nice and cozy season, the ball cactus can bloom in periods. But the process that’s easiest is also ideal for propagating Christmas cactus. In fact, some people only propagate succulent cuttings by the water method as a result of they see faster consequences and bigger success basic. Longer cuttings in smaller pots may be planted a bit deeper to anchor it to the pot. Pour the soil out into the pot. If you could’t determine why your jade is dropping leaves or how to forestall your sedum from getting more wrinkled by the day, regardless of usual waterings, there are some purposeful tips that you could follow.
The echeveria Aphrodite should also be established in a spot where it gets ample airflow.
There also are many places online to purchase echeveria. Place the plants in the corners of a room and even in places where they’re properly focusing anything else of the design. Just follow these commands and echeveria will do anything! But here is good: However the politics of beef determine themselves, the move from business production toward more emphasis on breeds, feed, care, and provenance will existing the American cook with more choice, more diversity — and more pleasures in the kitchen and on the plate. If you decide to use the rooting hormone, tap a small amount out to use in a disposable bowl or plate . It is suggested to maintain your soil moist when using the rooting hormone, although. Keep away from direct sunlight while drying.

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Many automobile companies have been appointing new people for new roles. Some have quit as well. In this list comes Luc Donckerwolke, the Design Director of Bentley has quit for reasons unknown.
Taking his place will be Stefan Sielaff, the current head of Volkswagen Group interior design and design director at Volkswagen Design Center Potsdam.
Commenting on Donckerwolke's resignation, Bentley and Bugatti Chief Executive Wolfgang Durheimer said "I would like to thank Luc Donckerwolke for the significant contribution he has made in his nearly three years at Bentley, overseeing the continuation of a very successful period, and I wish him all the very best for the future."
And speaking about Sielaff, he said "Bentley is entering one of the most important phases in the company's history, with significant plans for new models. With his experience, creative vision and passion for the Bentley brand Stefan Sielaff is perfectly placed to lead the design of our future models."


Manchester University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the development of synthetic pathways that will enable renewable biosynthesis of propane gas (aka Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG).
The research is part of a program of work aimed at developing the next generation of biofuels. The study provides new insight and understanding of the development of next-generation biofuels.
In this latest study, open access published in the journal Biotechnology for Biofuels, scientists at the University’s Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), working with colleagues at Imperial College and University of Turku, have created a synthetic pathway for biosynthesis of the gas propane.
The collaborator’s work brings scientists one step closer to the commercial production of renewable propane, a vital development as fossil fuels continue to dwindle.
Professor Nigel Scrutton, Director of the MIB, explains the significance of their work, “The chemical industry is undergoing a major transformation as a consequence of unstable energy costs, limited natural resources and climate change. Efforts to find cleaner, more sustainable forms of energy as well as using biotechnology techniques to produce synthetic chemicals are currently being developed at The University of Manchester.”
Natural metabolic pathways for the renewable biosynthesis of propane do not exist. But the scientists at the University have developed an alternative microbial biosynthetic pathway to produce renewable propane. The team led by Nigel Scrutton and Dr. Patrik Jones from Imperial College, modified existing fermentative butanol pathways using an engineered enzyme variant to redirect the microbial pathway to produce propane as opposed to butanol. The team was able to achieve propane biosynthesis creating a platform for next-generation microbial propane production.
Propane is a hydrogen rich carbon molecule and has very good physicochemical properties which allow it to be stored and transported in an uncooled compressed liquid form. Under ambient conditions propane is a clean-burning gas with existing global markets and infrastructure for storage, distribution and utilization in a wide range of applications ranging from heating to transport fuel. As a consequence propane is an attractive target product in research aimed at developing new renewable alternatives to complement currently used petroleum-derived fuels.
Professor Scrutton comments: “This study focused on the construction and evaluation of alternative microbial biosynthetic pathways for the production of renewable propane. It also expands the metabolic toolbox for renewable propane production, providing new insight and understanding of the development of next-generation biofuels which one day could lead to commercial production.”
Of the light hydrocarbon gases propane is the handiest, lowest cost to store remotely and is even practical as a motor vehicle fuel. In much of the world propane is comparatively costly in view of U.S. prices. This development is welcome news for much of the world. Lets hope the research gets to processes and feedstock questions soon so we can have another look.
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A Louisiana State University (LSU) research physicist team has discovered a breakthrough magnetocaloric material that cools. The press release believes food refrigeration and air conditioning may become more efficient and environmentally friendly thanks to the patent-pending work of physicists.
Lead researcher LSU Physics Professor Shane Stadler said, “The world refrigeration market is expected to increase by about $7-8 billion by 2018.” The team’s breakthrough could have a significant economic impact as well as an impact on the energy industry and environment.
Stadler’s research focuses on the next generation of magnetic cooling technologies, which are simpler in design, quieter and more environmentally friendly than the conventional compressed-gas heat moving systems currently in use.
Michael L. Cherry, chair and professor, LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy said, “LSU’s basic research into low temperature physics and materials science has potential applications in areas related to energy, electronics and the environment.”
In this new technology, a magnetic field magnetically orders the material at ambient temperature, which raises its temperature above ambient. The excess heat is removed through a thermal medium, such as water or air, bringing the material back to ambient temperature.
Then magnetic field is removed and the material becomes magnetically disordered and its temperature drops below ambient temperature leading to a cooling effect. This “solid state” cooling process is reported to be significantly more energy efficient than the conventional, compressed gas systems currently on the market today.
Stadler explains the research significance, “We’ve studied these systems for a long time and were fortunate to discover a system in which a magnetic transition coincided in temperature with a structural transition. That this magnetostructural transition occurs near room temperature is what makes it a strong candidate for magnetocaloric cooling devices of the future.”
Stadler’s team’s technological discovery is a promising alternative for refrigeration and air conditioning that can reduce the use of harmful fluorocarbon gases as well as simpler designs and lower maintenance expense.
Andrew Maas, assistant vice president for research over technology transfer and director of LSU’s Office of Innovation and Technology Commercialization adds, “We are excited about the potential applications that are available for Dr. Stadler’s technology. The Department of Energy, General Electric and other companies around the world have been working with magnetocaloric materials for some time. Dr. Stadler’s solution addresses many of the issues that these big players have encountered.”
Currently, a local group of entrepreneurs have expressed interest in this advanced technology. After further testing, they will look into developing commercialization opportunities utilizing it for the heating and cooling industry.
Obviously there isn’t a study paper on this one. The details are likely highly prized intellectual property. The real question is can the Department of Energy or any of the major manufacturers see a commercial advantage strong enough to develop the material and process into products.
This LSU system isn’t as simple as plug it in and its cold, rather its a two step process. Perhaps it isn’t as economical to build as a simple (non existent) plugin, but this could work quite well, be built at far lower costs and run using a lot less power. Keep your fingers crossed that it works out to our products.
A research team has developed a hyper-stretchable elastic-composite energy harvesting device called a nanogenerator. A team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Seoul National University (SNU) have collaborated and demonstrated a facile methodology to obtain a high-performance and hyper-stretchable elastic-composite generator (SEG) using very long silver nanowire-based stretchable electrodes.
Flexible electronics have come into the market and are enabling new technologies like flexible displays in mobile phone, wearable electronics, and “Internet of Things” devices. But the question remains, is the degree of flexibility enough for most applications? For many flexible devices, elasticity is a very important issue.
For example, wearable/biomedical devices and electronic skins (e-skins) should stretch to conform to arbitrarily curved surfaces and moving body parts such as joints, diaphragms, and tendons. They must be able to withstand the repeated and prolonged mechanical stresses of stretching.
The development of elastic energy devices is regarded as critical to establish power supplies in stretchable applications. Although several researchers have explored diverse stretchable electronics, due to the absence of the appropriate device structures and correspondingly electrodes, researchers have not developed ultra-stretchable and fully-reversible energy conversion devices successfully.
The KAIST SNU stretchable piezoelectric generator can harvest mechanical energy to produce high power output (~4 V) with large elasticity (~250%) and excellent durability (over 104 cycles). These noteworthy results were achieved by the non-destructive stress- relaxation ability of the unique electrodes as well as the good piezoelectricity of the device components. The new SEG can be applied to a wide-variety of wearable energy-harvesters to transduce biomechanical-stretching energy from the body (or machines) to electrical energy.
Professor Lee said, “This exciting approach introduces an ultra-stretchable piezoelectric generator. It can open avenues for power supplies in universal wearable and biomedical applications as well as self-powered ultra-stretchable electronics.”
It looks to be something that for now is completely unique with some very interesting application ideas shown in the study’s supporting information. We’re likely to see this coming to market.
Rice University scientists found they could grow high-value strains of oil-rich algae while simultaneously removing more than 90% of nitrates and more than 50% of phosphorous from wastewater. The study is one of the first studies to examine the potential for using municipal wastewater as a feedstock for algae-based biofuels.
Wastewater treatment facilities currently have no cost-effective means of removing large volumes of nitrates or phosphorus from treated water, so algae production with wastewater has the potential of solving two problems at once.
Study lead author Meenakshi Bhattacharjee, a 28-year veteran of algal research who joined Rice’s biosciences last June explains the background, “Biofuels were the hot topic in algaculture five years ago, but interest cooled as the algae industry moved toward producing higher-value, lower-volume products for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and other products. The move to high-value products has allowed the algaculture industry to become firmly established, but producers remain heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers. Moving forward, they must address sustainability if they are to progress toward producing higher-volume products, ‘green’ petrochemical substitutes and fuels.”
Bhattacharjee said the algae industry’s reliance on chemical fertilizers is a double whammy for algae producers because it both reduces profit margins and puts them in competition with food producers for fertilizers. A 2012 National Research Council (NRC) report found that “with current technologies, scaling up production of algal biofuels to meet even 5 percent of U.S. transportation fuel needs could create unsustainable demands for energy, water and nutrient resources.”
The NRC 2012 report also pointed to wastewater-based cultivation as a potential way to make algae production sustainable. An added appeal is that the method could potentially address a looming environmental problem: nutrient pollution in U.S. waterways. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nutrient pollution from excess nitrogen and phosphorus – two of the primary components of chemical fertilizers – is “one of America’s most widespread, costly and challenging environmental problems.”
Study co-author Evan Siemann, Rice’s Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of BioSciences noted that wastewater treatment facilities currently have no cost-effective means of removing large volumes of nitrates or phosphorus from treated water, so algae production with wastewater has the potential of solving two problems at once.
“The idea has been on the books for quite a while, but there are questions, including whether it can be done in open tanks and whether it will be adaptable for monoculture – a preferred process where producers grow one algal strain that’s optimized to yield particular products,” Siemann explained. “We were surprised at how little had been done to test these questions. There are a number of laboratory studies, but we found only one previous large-scale study, which was conducted at a wastewater facility in Kansas.”
Siemann said the Rice study was made possible by the participation of the Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering, which helped Rice’s research team set up a test involving 12 open-topped 600-gallon tanks at one of the city’s satellite wastewater treatment plants in July 2013.
The tanks were fed with filtered wastewater from the plant’s clarifiers, which remove suspended solids from sewage. Various formulations of algae were tested in each tank. Some were monocultures of oil-rich algal strains and others contained mixed cultures, including some with local algal strains from Houston bayous. Some tanks contained fish that preyed upon algae-eating zooplankton.
“Prior research had suggested that diverse assemblages of algal species might perform better in open tanks and that fish might keep algae-eating zooplankton from adversely affecting yields,” Siemann said.
“We recorded prolific algal growth in all 12 tanks,” he said. “Our results are likely to be very encouraging to algae producers because the case they would prefer – monocultures with no fish and no cross-contamination – was the case where we saw optimal performance.”
Bhattacharjee said more research is needed to determine whether wastewater-based algaculture will be cost-effective and under what circumstances. For instance, the algae in the Rice study was four times more effective at removing phosphorus than were the algae in the Kansas study. She said that could be because the Houston test was performed in summer and fall, and the tanks were about 30 degrees warmer on average than the tanks in Kansas.
“Using wastewater would be one of the best solutions to make algaculture sustainable,” she said. “If temperature is key, then cultivation may be more economical in the Southeast and Southwest.” She noted that other factors, like starting levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, might have caused a rate-limiting effect. “These are the kinds of questions future studies would need to address to optimize this process and make it more attractive for investors,” she said.
Siemann said he hopes to partner with the city for future studies to further investigate the use of wastewater for algaculture.
“We are excited to be collaborating with Rice to develop innovative, sustainable approaches that remove excess nutrients from wastewater while producing algae-based biofuels, all to the benefit of Houston’s bayous,” said Carol La Breche, supervising engineering of wastewater operations at the Beltway Lab of the Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering.
With no shortage of nutrient rich wastewater laden with expensive fertility the project has obvious economic potential. There is a long way to go, and many more questions – especially that water temperature issue that so limits the potential. Congratulations to everyone involved.
A Virginia Tech research team has discovered a way to create hydrogen fuel using a biomass feedstock. The biological method greatly reduces the time and money it takes to produce the zero-emissions fuel. This research method uses abundantly available corn stover, made up of plant’s stalks, cobs, and husks to produce the hydrogen.
The team already has received significant funding for the next step of the project, which is to scale up production to a demonstration size.
The team’s new findings were published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Joe Rollin, a former doctoral student of Zhang’s at Virginia Tech and co-founder with Zhang of the start-up company Cell-free Bioinnovations, is the lead author on the paper. The research could help speed the widespread arrival of the hydrogen-powered vehicles in a way that is inexpensive and has extremely low carbon emissions.
Percival Zhang, a professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, which is in both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech said, “This means we have demonstrated the most important step toward a hydrogen economy – producing distributed and affordable green hydrogen from local biomass resources.”
The work has already attracted third party reviews. Lonnie O. Ingram, director of the Florida Center for Renewable Chemicals and Fuels at the University of Florida, who is familiar with the work but not associated with the team said, “Although it is difficult to predict cost at this point, this work represents a revolutionary approach that offers many new advantages. These researchers have certainly broadened the scope of our thinking about metabolism and how it plays into the future of alternative energy production.”
The study work builds upon previous studies Zhang’s team has done with xylose, the most abundant simple plant pentose sugar, to produce hydrogen yields that previously were attainable only in theory. The new discovery is unique in two ways.
Unlike other hydrogen fuel production methods that rely on highly processed sugars, the Virginia Tech team used dirty biomass – the husks and stalks of corn plants – to create their fuel. This not only reduces the initial expense of creating the fuel, it enables the use of a fuel source readily available near the processing plants, making the creation of the fuel a local enterprise.
Rollin used a genetic algorithm along with a series of complex mathematical expressions to analyze each step of the enzymatic process that breaks down corn stover into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. He also confirmed the ability of this system to use both sugars glucose and xylose at the same time, which increases the rate at which the hydrogen is released. Typically in biological conversions, these two sugars can only be used sequentially, not simultaneously, which adds time and expense to the process.
One of the biggest hurdles to widespread hydrogen use is the capital cost required to produce the fuel from natural gas in large facilities. Distribution of the hydrogen to users of fuel cell vehicles is another key challenge.
Rollin’s model increased reaction rates by threefold, decreasing the required facility size to about the size of a gas station, which reduces associated capital costs. The dominant current method for producing hydrogen uses natural gas, which is expensive to distribute and causes fossil carbon emissions.
To produce distributed hydrogen at affordable costs, product yield, reaction rate, and product separation must be addressed. In terms of product yield, the use of cell-free artificial enzymatic pathway not only breaks the natural limit of hydrogen-producing microorganisms by three times but also avoids complicated sugar flux regulation.
The team also increased enzymatic generation rates. This reaction rate is fast enough for hydrogen production in distributed hydrogen-fueling stations. The achieved reaction rate is at least 10 times that of the fastest photo-hydrogen production system.
The reaction the researchers studied takes place at modest conditions. This means that hydrogen can be easily separated from aqueous reactants and enzymes. Also, enzymatic reactions such as those being used in this system generate high-purity hydrogen, perfect for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The modest reaction conditions also indicate the feasibility of low-capital requirements for building distributed hydrogen generating and fueling stations based on the technology.
Rollin said, “We believe this exciting technology has the potential to enable the widespread use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles around the world and displace fossil fuels.”
With the startup company set up and the funding to build a demonstration size processor we will very likely get to see if the process has real economic potential.


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The frozen food market is expected to grow, reaching $261.50 billion in annual sales in 2015, and in no small part thanks to the innovation and quality of such cultivated makers as Ramar Foods (ramarfoods.com). As a family company with roots in food manufacturing dating back to the 1960s, the younger generation of Ramar’s legacy is embracing the richness of its Filipino culinary heritage and taking the company to a new global level. With 10 brands specializing in everything from Filipino-style sausages to scrumptious Asian desserts, Ramar Foods is not only keeping up with the market, but raising the standards for an entire industry.
“Many of our recipes have been passed down for generations and are authentic down to the smallest detail. Cooking is taken to heart from a very young age in the Philippines and we want to share the sense of passion and joy that comes from these culinary traditions with the rest of the world,” says Primo Quesada, son of the business’ pioneers and president of Ramar Foods. “We don’t want people to have to travel all the way to the Philippines to get a taste of what the region has to offer. We want to make it easy to enjoy the diverse flavors that have shaped a rich heritage of delicious foods.” Undeniably, the Quesada family has accomplished its goals with flying colors. Ramar Foods’ product lines of Kusina, Turo Turo Gourmet, and Pampanga’s Best are three brands that bring the cuisine of the Philippines right to the world’s tables.
Kusina (“kitchen” in Filipino) infuses its cuisine with a melting pot of influences that trace back over 400 years when Spanish settlers immersed their dynamic recipes with the finest of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Thai and Malay cooking. Kusina offers a tailored array of chicken, pork, and vegetable full meals with scrumptious flavors. Its zesty and spiced Adobo (available in chicken or pork) has a long history as the national dish of the Philippines and blends vinegar and garlic with hints of soy sauce and black pepper to create a tangy marinade. Kusina’s dishes hit no less than all of the palate’s hot spots.
As a tribute to the deliciously prepared meats of the Philippines, Turo Turo Gourmet offers party packs and finger foods to step up the flavor and make the preparation of tasty barbecue skewers fast and convenient. The barbecue skewers come marinated and ready for the grill; just add some fire! Turo Turo Gourmet’s are always a party favorite or top pick for a dine-in treat as they are delicious top quality and ready-to-cook. Each edible within the Turo Turo Gourmet line are perfectly proportioned and seasoned with the passion and taste of the Philippines.
Pampanga’s Best is a creation that sprang out of the region of the Philippines best known for its culinary heritage and time-honored recipes. Pampanga is home to a plethora of delicious recipes that are passed down for generations and include such favorites as longanisa (a Philippine-style sausage), hamonado (a sweeter version of longanisa), tocino (a cured sweet and savory cutlet-style meat usually served for breakfast with garlic rice and an egg), tapa (a traditional cured seasoned beef), and lumpia (Filipino-style egg rolls). Pampanga’s Best foods are the quintessential center-of-the-plate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
With busy schedules and bustling activities demanding large amounts of time out of the day, Ramar Foods offers a reprieve to the time-consuming labor of meal preparation and gives good reason to enjoy a savory meal. Kusina, Turo Turo Gourmet, and Pampanga’s Best allow the palate to travel and go so far as to sample the rich and popular flavors all the way from the Philippines within the comfort of home.

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An exhibition of selected works of the winners of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2021 opened at the Kosar Art Gallery in Tehran
An exhibition of selected works of the winners of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest 2021 opened on Saturday at the Kosar Art Gallery in Tehran. The exhibition was organized jointly by the Andrei Stenin Contest and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting World Service.The opening ceremony was attended by IRIB World Service Director General for International Affairs Seyed Morteza Asghari, Rossiya Segodnya International Cooperation Director Vasily Pushkov and Ivan Zakharov, Head of the Rossiya Segodnya Middle East Directorate.
This is the first exhibition of the contest in Iran since its launch in December 2014. The exhibition will be open to the public until November 2; entrance is free.
When greeting the opening ceremony guests in the art gallery, IRIB World Service Director General for International Affairs Seyed Morteza Asghari reiterated that opening оf Andrei Stenin Contest exhibition in Tehran is one of the brilliant steps to promote the cultural ties.
At last, after so many years, we are opening the very first exhibition of the Andrei Stenin Contest winners in Tehran. And not just in Tehran, but in the headquarters of Iran’s main television and radio broadcasting company, for which we thank our Iranian colleagues. I hope that the local audience will appreciate the contest.
Thirty images featured at the show in Tehran include both singles and series taken by reporters from Iran, Turkey, China, Russia, Germany, Spain and other countries. Among others, the show features the works that won the 2021 Grand Prix: the M+T series by St. Peterburg photographer Maria Gelman, and New Danger to Life Below Water: COVID-19 Waste, a photo by Turkish reporter Sebnem Coskun.
About the contest
The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, organized by Rossiya Segodnya under the patronage of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, aims to support young photographers and draw public attention to the challenges of photojournalism today. It is a platform for young photographers – talented and sensitive individuals open to all things new – to highlight people and events near us.
General media partners: VGTRK (National State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company) (Russia), SMOTRIM online-platform (Russia), Rossiya-Kultura TV channel (Russia), Moskva-24 TV channel (Russia).
International media partners: Sputnik news agency and radio (International), RT TV channel and website (International), Independent Media (South Africa), Telam news agency (Argentina). ANA (South Africa), Shanghai United Media Group (SUMG) (China), China Daily (China), The Paper (China), Al Mayadeen (Lebanon), Festival della Fotografia Etica (Italy).
Industry partners: Russian Union of Journalists (Russia), YOung JOurnalists (Russia),
Russian Photo (Russia), Photo-study.ru (Russia), Photo Academy (Russia), All About Photo (USA), IPhoto Channel (Brazil), For Photographers Only (International), PhotON Festival as an international exhibition partner (Spain).


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America runs on Dunkin’® and this National Donut Day, America runs on free donuts. On Friday, June 2, Dunkin’ die-hards and donut fans can enjoy a free classic donut of their choice, with any beverage purchase.
No More Donut FOMO, Please!
Last year, social media was abuzz the day after National Donut Day, with tweets flowing in from forlorn guests who missed out on their free donut. This year, Dunkin’s sounding the alarm, urging donut fans across America to set their alerts and turn on notifications for the ultimate donut day of the year. Whether it’s the time-honored glazed donut, the irresistible creamy Boston Kreme or a delightful Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles, every guest has a deliciously compelling reason to nab their free donut at Dunkin’ this time around.
To make the most of the holiday, guests can pair a classic donut from Dunkin’ with their favorite drink, from the adored Butter Pecan Iced Coffee to a full-bodied Cold Brew. Whatever donut-drink combo guests go for, there’s no incorrect way to celebrate National Donut Day – as long as it involves a free donut!
“Friends don’t let friends miss out on free donuts,” said Jill McVicar Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer, Dunkin’. “This June, we’re rallying donut fans nationwide to end donut FOMO for good. So gather your friends, grab your favorite donut on us, and indulge in the sweet delight of National Donut Day!”
At Dunkin’, Every Day is Donut Day!
Founded in 1950 in Quincy, Mass., Dunkin’ has been renowned for two things: premium coffee and donuts. At inception, most donut shops offered four donut varieties. The original Dunkin’ location raised the stakes with 52 varieties, one for each week of the year, including nostalgic treats like Creme Filled Coffee Rolls, Tarts and Filled Lemonaires. While Dunkin’s menu has evolved, all store locations nationwide still use Dunkin’s signature donut recipe, with each donut finished by hand.
Today, Dunkin’ reigns as the largest donut and coffee brand in America, selling more than 2 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats annually – that’s enough to girdle the globe 15 times! Dunkin’s most beloved donut remains the timeless Glazed, closely followed by the Boston Kreme. While its staple classics are available nationwide, Dunkin’ customizes its specialty assortment for regional tastes and preferences.
The countdown is on – guests shouldn’t forget to grab their free donut at Dunkin’ on June 2!
To stay updated on the latest happenings at Dunkin’, visit DunkinDonuts.com or subscribe to the Dunkin’ blog to receive notifications at news.dunkindonuts.com/blog.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today a landmark change in how state agencies will recruit and compete for talent by eliminating degree requirements, preferences or both for almost 90% of state classified positions. The new Commonwealth hiring practices will expand opportunities for Virginians and give equal consideration to all qualified job applicants.
“On day one we went to work reimagining workforce solutions in government and this key reform will expand opportunities for qualified applicants who are ready to serve Virginians,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This landmark change in hiring practices for our state workforce will improve hiring processes, expand possibilities and career paths for job seekers and enhance our ability to deliver quality services. Last month, Virginia achieved the highest labor force participation rate in nearly ten years demonstrating the Commonwealth’s sustained workforce developments.”
“Changing how we think about workforce planning, talent acquisition, and leveraging knowledge, certifications, technical skills, apprenticeships, and work experience into measurable business results has been a Day 1 Workforce Development priority for this Administration,” said Secretary of Administration Margaret “Lyn” McDermid. “As an employer, state government has one of, if not the most diverse occupational portfolios in Virginia. Our employees design, build, manage, and sustain public services across hundreds of lines of business and giving equal consideration to all job applicants, including those who have experience solving real world problems is a smart business practice.”
“This is great news for state government and all job seekers. By giving equal consideration to applicants with an equivalent combination and level of training, knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience we have opened a sea of opportunity at all levels of employment for industrious individuals who have the experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and most importantly, the desire to serve the people of Virginia,” said Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater. “We are also working hard to examine regulated occupations and professions to find ways to simplify and speed up credentialing processes and universal licensing recognition for individuals who want to live and work in Virginia.”
This change will take effect July 1, 2023. Virginia is the latest in a growing number of state governments to elevate the value of work experience and its new prominence in the future of America’s workforce. On average, Virginia state agencies advertise over 20,000 job opportunities each year.
Members of Congress representing Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia today wrote to leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to express strong local opposition to “any changes to the current High Density (‘Slot’) and Perimeter rules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (‘National’).”
Their letter followed recent, local opposition to proposed changes to weaken the slot and perimeter rule from the DCA Community Noise Working Group, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and the president of Washington Metro Airports Authority, which operates the airport.
The letter was signed by Rep. Don Beyer (VA-8), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), and Reps. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-2), David Trone (MD-6), Abigail Spanberger (VA-7), Jamie Raskin (MD-8), John Sarbanes (MD-3), Kweisi Mfume (MD-7), Jennifer McClellan (VA-4), Bobby Scott (VA-3), and Glenn Ivey (MD-4).
“National and Washington Dulles International Airport (“Dulles”) operate as an integrated system of federally owned assets. National was never intended to be a long-haul airport. The dual airport system was crafted with this is mind to accommodate limited land and runways at National. Dulles occupies 11,830 acres while National is just 860 acres. Acknowledging the physical limitations and community impacts of aircraft noise at National, Congress mandated the Slot and Perimeter rules.
“National is currently designed to accommodate 15 million passengers annually. Last year, the airport set a record of 24 million passengers. Regarding safety, at its current level of activity, National already experiences an above average number of missed approaches and early turnouts because of weather, high demand, airfield layout, and runway length. Additional daily flights would likely increase the number of missed approaches and early turnouts, disrupting an already complicated airspace and impacting safety.
“Our priority should be the safety and efficiency of flights, not the personal convenience of a comparatively small number of powerful and well-connected individuals. No Member of Congress appreciates another representative meddling with the assets in their state or district. We, too, strongly oppose any attempts by other Members and special interest groups to dictate operations at these airports for their own personal convenience at great cost to our communities and constituents.”
Full text of the letter follows below and a signed copy is available here.
Dear Chair Graves and Ranking Member Larsen:
As Congress begins consideration of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill this year, we write to strongly oppose any changes to the current High Density (“Slot”) and Perimeter rules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (“National”).
National and Washington Dulles International Airport (“Dulles”) operate as an integrated system of federally owned assets. National was never intended to be a long-haul airport. The dual airport system was crafted with this is mind to accommodate limited land and runways at National. Dulles occupies 11,830 acres while National is just 860 acres. Acknowledging the physical limitations and community impacts of aircraft noise at National, Congress mandated the Slot and Perimeter rules.
National is currently designed to accommodate 15 million passengers annually. Last year, the airport set a record of 24 million passengers. Regarding safety, at its current level of activity, National already experiences an above average number of missed approaches and early turnouts because of weather, high demand, airfield layout, and runway length. Additional daily flights would likely increase the number of missed approaches and early turnouts, disrupting an already complicated airspace and impacting safety. Additionally, National has limited capacity of airport infrastructure such as gates, ticket counters, baggage handling areas, and parking, which are currently being stretched thin to handle the existing level of commercial flights. Adding slots or an expanding National’s perimeter would further strain facilities at National.
Previous slot and perimeter changes have prevented Dulles from realizing its full potential as the primary long-haul flight destination for the Washington metropolitan area. The more expansive facilities at Dulles are structured to allow larger planes to land and take off, which yields efficiencies for customers, carriers, and our climate. In just the last decade, the federal government has spent significant amounts of money to bolster Dulles’s infrastructure. For example, Phase 2 of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail Silver Line expansion opened less than six months ago and links the Washington metropolitan area to Dulles. The $6.8 billion, 41-mile-long Silver Line is Metro’s largest expansion since its creation in 1976. Further, a recently announced $50 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide for construction of a new terminal at Dulles.
Our priority should be the safety and efficiency of flights, not the personal convenience of a comparatively small number of powerful and well-connected individuals. No Member of Congress appreciates another representative meddling with the assets in their state or district. We, too, strongly oppose any attempts by other Members and special interest groups to dictate operations at these airports for their own personal convenience at great cost to our communities and constituents.
For these reasons, we look forward to working with you to pass an FAA reauthorization bill this year that leaves intact the current rules governing operations at National.
Attorney General Jason Miyares today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its Vice President Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and other federal and state telemarketing and consumer laws.
“Avid Telecom refuses to stop their robocalls, despite receiving over three hundred warnings. They have routed nearly 235,000,000 calls to numbers with Virginia area codes. Avid Telecom even went as far as spoofing the Caller ID numbers of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Virginia State Police. It’s obvious that the only way to get this organization to stop harassing Virginians is by taking them to court, and holding them accountable,” said Attorney General Miyares.
Avid Telecom is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service provider that sells data, phone numbers, dialing software, and/or expertise to help its customers make mass robocalls. It also serves as an intermediate provider and allegedly facilitated or helped route illegal robocalls across the country. Between December 2018 and January 2023, Avid sent or attempted to transmit more than 24.5 billion calls. More than 90 percent of those calls lasted less than just 15 seconds, which indicates they were likely robocalls. Further, Avid helped make hundreds of millions of calls using spoofed or invalid caller ID numbers, including more than 8.4 million calls that appeared to be coming from government and law enforcement agencies, as well as private companies.
Avid Telecom allegedly sent or transmitted scam calls about Social Security Administration scams, Medicare scams, auto warranty scams, Amazon scams, DirecTV scams, credit card interest rate reduction scams, and employment scams. Examples of some of these scam calls are available to listen to here and here.
The USTelecom-led Industry Traceback Group, which notifies providers about known and suspected illegal robocalls sent across their networks, sent at least 329 notifications to Avid Telecom that it was transmitting these calls, but Avid Telecom continued to do so.
Today’s legal action arises from the nationwide Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force of 51 bipartisan attorneys general. In August, Attorney General Miyares joined this Task Force to investigate and take legal action against those responsible for routing significant volumes of illegal robocall traffic into and across the United States.
The Federal Trade Commission and the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General also provided investigative assistance in this lawsuit.
Attorney General Miyares is joined in filing today’s complaint by the Attorneys General of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Today the local branch of the oldest and largest civil rights organization in America announced a $60,000 charitable contribution to EcoAction Arlington, which was founded in 1978 and whose mission focuses on encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis. The NAACP selected EcoAction Arlington through a strategic grant and partnership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has more than 17 million members and churches in over 30,000 locations across 160 countries and territories. While Arlington is the smallest self-governing county in America, disparities continue to impact communities of color in disparate ways. “Arlington has a 10 year life expectancy difference amongst its neighborhoods, and this donation will create focus and provide much needed tree canopy in places that have, for decades, been left out of the conversation,” said Branch President Michael Hemminger.
The NAACP Arlington Branch is one of the most active branches in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Branch takes a comprehensive equity approach towards supporting disadvantaged neighborhoods through transitioning to green environments. “For years, EcoAction Arlington has been a committed partner in the furtherance of our mission, making them a natural fit for why we selected this non-profit as the recipient,” said Hemminger in a statement. The donation helps leverage additional resources with the goal of increasing the number of trees planted from current levels by approximately 500 trees a year for the next five years in Arlington’s historically disadvantaged communities.
Research demonstrates that trees act as natural filters by absorbing pollutants and harmful particles from the air, and their absence can result in higher levels of air pollution, leading to respiratory illnesses such as asthma. Black communities are almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes and this donation is an important step forward in helping to right many wrongs of the past.
The NAACP will continue to fight for the achievement of equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminates discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
AHC Inc.’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program hosted its college signing day on May 5 – where students announced their college plans and showcased new T-shirts for their chosen colleges.
This year, the CCR program included 37 high school seniors and 32 juniors from lower-income homes. The students received acceptance from 156 out of the 257 schools they applied to and $13.3 million in gift aid and scholarships from those schools. Many students are the first generation in their families to reach this educational milestone.
The CCR program has served 238 students since its inception in 2016. Tutors, mentors, and other key staff members were there to celebrate during the exciting ceremony. QuestBridge Scholar Ribka Desta opened up the ceremony with an emotional speech that described her experience in the CCR program.
For CCR Manager Gabriela Segovia, all the hard work comes together in these ceremonies. “The students we were able to serve this year are nothing short of amazing,” Segovia exclaimed. “This kind of success is only possible when the entire community comes together to work for something they all believe in, providing access to resources for our students to achieve their dreams,” added Segovia.
About Some of the Students
Liya Rike is attending Elon University this fall. Liya is planning to study communications and international relations. She aims to become an international news reporter/anchor, with an outlet like CBS, CNN, or the Associated Press. She also aspires to become a model one day. As a first-generation student, the CCR program helped explain the ins and outs of the college acceptance process. “CCR helped me in so many ways … with the common app, my essay, and financial aid. Since I come from a family that doesn’t have experience with college applications, CCR was a huge part of my college process. But it also gave me a safe space to be in with students like me, which I don’t get much of in my PDWI.”
Christopher Ventura plans to study engineering or computer science at the University of Virginia this fall. Since joining the CCR program, he worked with a mentor who helped him push toward his goal of furthering his education and eventually working for SpaceX or Tesla. “CCR guided me through the process and helped me acquire a mentor who could help me with anything college related.”
Ribka Desta is attending Stanford University on a full-ride scholarship, courtesy of the QuestBridge Scholars program. She plans to study English in college. When asked how the CCR program helped her, Ribka exclaimed, “The CCR program helped me by answering all my questions. This knowledge and security made me more comfortable and confident in my college application process. My mentor looked out for me, gave me information, and we used our two heads to develop solutions and best plans these past two years of high school!”
Toromo Funsho is attending the University of Virginia to study psychology this fall. Funsho also is considering double majoring in Film. Her goal is to hone her skills throughout college to create more skilled film projects that feature the diversity she feels is missing from the entertainment industry. “My parents made sacrifices for me throughout my life, and I want to make them proud,” says Toromo. “However, I do not want to go to college just for them but for myself as well.” She especially appreciated AHC’s staff support throughout her time in the CCR program.
Michael Atubire Jr. will be attending Bridgewater College on a full-ride athletic scholarship. He is the first student from the CCR program to achieve this feat and will study Business this fall. He dreams of playing football in the XFL or NFL or coaching on any level. When asked how the CCR program led to his college decision, Michael said, “The CCR program helped me apply for FASFA and find scholarships. I also learned what to look for in a college.” Bridgewater College was one of the schools that allowed Michael to pursue Business while playing football.
About the College and Career Readiness Program
CCR provides students living in AHC’s affordable apartment communities with the tools and support to successfully graduate from high school and go to college or develop a career path. High school juniors and seniors work one-on-one with a mentor who helps them navigate the challenges of applying for financial support and scholarships and identifying educational and career options.
Where They’re Headed This Fall
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- James Madison University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- University of Virginia
- George Mason University
- American University
- Stanford University
- Virginia Tech
- Bridgewater College
- Elon University
- Yale University
- George Washington University
- Marymount University
Interested in Mentoring or Tutoring? Contact Laura Jackson at [email protected].
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 27 colleagues in introducing the Kids Online Safety Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to protect children online.
The Kids Online Safety Act pro
“Experts are clear: kids and teens are growing up in a toxic and unregulated social media landscape that promotes bullying, eating disorders, and mental health struggles,” said Sen. Warner. “The Kids Online Safet
Reporting has shown that social media companies have proof that their platforms contribute to mental health issues in children and teens, and that young people have demonstrated a precipitous rise in mental health crises over the last decade.
Specifically, the Kids Online Safety Act wou
- Require that social media platforms provide minors with options to protect their information, disable addictive product features, and opt out of algorithmic recommendations. Platforms would be required to enable the strongest settings by default.
- Give parents new controls to help support their children and identify harmful behaviors, and provides parents and children with a dedicated channel to report harms to kids to the platform.
- Create a responsibility for social media platforms to prevent and mitigate harms to minors, such as promotion of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and unlawful products for minors (e.g. gambling and alcohol).
- Require social media platforms to perform an annual independent audit that assesses the risks to minors, their compliance with this legislation, and whether the platform is taking meaningful steps to prevent those harms.
- Provide academic and public interest organizations with access to critical datasets from social media platforms to foster research regarding harms to the safety and well-being of minors.
Sen. Warner, a former tech entrepreneur, has been a vocal advocate for Big Tech accountability and building a safer online environment. He has introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing these issues, including the RESTRICT Act, which would comprehensively address the ongoing threat posed by technology and social media platforms from foreign adversaries; the SAFE TECH Act, which would reform Section 230 and allow social media companies to be held accountable for enabling cyber-stalking, online harassm
The one-page summary of the bill can be found here, the section-by-section summary can be found here, and the full text of the Senate bill can be found here.
April 27, 2023 – AHC Inc., a leading developer of affordable housing in Maryland and Virginia, today held its grand opening of The Terraces at Arlington View, a $40.8 million redevelopment of an affordable housing community located on the eastern end of Columbia Pike, at 1420 S. Rolfe Street. The Terraces includes 77 affordable apartments and more than doubles the number of homes from the previous building. The new community features many sustainable elements, including solar panels, a green roof, and electric charging stations.
Numerous local dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, including Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola, State Delegate Alfonso Lopez and Arlington County Board members Christian Dorsey and Takis Karantonis.
“We’re excited to open The Terraces at Arlington View and to bring more quality, affordable homes to the Arlington community,” said Paul Bernard, President & CEO of AHC Inc. “The Terraces is in a prime location, central to jobs and transportation, and close to shopping locations on Columbia Pike. The new building will not only provide dozens of families and individuals with an opportunity to build brighter futures – but also contribute to the economic vitality of Arlington and the Commonwealth.
“The redevelopment and expansion of The Terraces at Arlington View by our longstanding affordable housing partner, AHC Inc., speaks to many of the County’s housing goals in Arlington: providing beautiful, energy efficient units accessible to households earning lower incomes,” said Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorsey. “I am proud of the County’s role in funding the project through $8 million in AHIF and TOAH funds and welcome this new addition to our community and affordable housing inventory.”
This new building is phase one of a larger redevelopment plan. A second phase for The Terraces at Arlington View will eventually bring redevelopment of the other buildings on the west wide of S. Rolfe Street, providing even more brand-new homes to the community.
“We applaud the efforts and commitment of AHC and Arlington County to create and preserve affordable housing in this community,” said Ed Delany, Senior Capital Officer for Community Finance in the Mid Atlantic region. “The Terraces at Arlington View is a prime example of the success that comes when public and private entities engage to bring safe, high-quality and affordable housing to residents.”
Features and Amenities
Sustainable design elements of the building include a 190-panel solar system, AHC’s second solar project in Arlington, and a large green roof to support stormwater management. The solar is expected to generate 84,000 kwh a year, enough to power nearly eight single-family houses a year. The parking garage also has two electrical vehicle (EV) chargers.
This new community is AHC’s first Energy Star-certified building and the achieved Gold-level certification with EarthCraft Multifamily, the nation’s first multifamily-specific green building program.
The building includes a new community room, fitness room, courtyard, leasing office, and resident services onsite space. The apartments feature modern fixtures and finishes, bigger and more numerous windows, new appliances, and WaterSense plumbing fixtures. As part of AHC’s efforts to break down the digital divide and create digital equity, every apartment also will have free Wi-Fi.
Apartment Affordability and Sizes
The 77 new affordable apartments at The Terraces will house families earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The building includes 15 three-bedroom apartments, 47 two-bedrooms, 14 one-bedrooms, and one studio apartment. Eight homes have been set aside for Arlington County’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program, which provides the opportunity for residents with disabilities to maintain their housing and pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent. Eight apartments are fully ADA accessible, and all the homes in the new building meet Universal Design standards.
This project was made possible by AHC Inc.’s many partners.
The project won an allocation of $2.03 million in competitive tax credits from Virginia Housing (VH), which generated $19.5 million in tax credit equity from Capital One through Hudson Housing Capital. The Arlington County Board allocated $7.1 million from the AHIF (Affordable Housing Investment Fund) and $984,000 in Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing (TOAH) funds. The project received $16 million in construction financing from Capital One and $10.57 million in permanent financing from Virginia Housing, plus a $900,000 loan from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund.
AHC Inc. also collaborated with Cunningham and Quill Architects, who designed the renovation, Harkins Builders, who executed the construction, Walter L Phillips, AVT’s civil engineer and Klein Hornig, LLP, financing counsel.
Jamestown, a design-focused real estate investment and management firm, today announced a wave of new office leasing at Ballston Exchange, a mixed-use retail, dining, and office development in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood. The three deals, which total nearly 30,000 square feet, will add to the dynamic workplace environment at the property and bring new career opportunities to the neighborhood.
- Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with health system support, leased approximately 15,000 square feet at the property. MSH was represented by CRESA and Jamestown was represented by Cushman & Wakefield.
- EPIGEN, a professional management and technical services company, leased approximately 10,800 square feet at the property. Cushman & Wakefield represented both parties in the deal.
- COMTO, the leading national advocate for employment diversity, inclusion, and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry, leased approximately 3,800 square feet at the property. COMTO was represented by CRESA and Jamestown was represented by Cushman & Wakefield.
“With its proximity to transit and expansive, tech-enabled common spaces, Ballston Exchange offers businesses a flexible and hyperconnected workplace environment,” said Mark Witschorik, Director of Asset Management for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Jamestown. “The property’s many indoor and outdoor common spaces and amenities, including the shared conference center and event space, provide tenants with added capacity to support their evolving and variable needs without investment in additional space, and that built-in flexibility is an amenity in its own right.”
Ballston Exchange is well situated with direct access to the Metro and offers a range of tenant amenities, including indoor and outdoor public open space, concierge services, and event space. In addition, Jamestown has outfitted Ballston Exchange with new shared tenant amenities, including a 10,000-square-foot, full-service conference center, to address the needs of modern companies and tenants.
Since acquiring the property in 2015, Jamestown has modernized the property via architectural renovations, landscaping, and streetscape improvements. The property’s diverse retail tenants include Shake Shack, Orange Theory Fitness, CorePower Yoga, Greenheart Juice Shop, Dunkin Donuts, We, The Pizza, Farmbird, El Rey, Hawkers, Tend, Chopt, CAVA, MyEyeDr, The UPS Store, and Bearded Goat Barber. Office tenants include Booz Allen Hamilton, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), CENTRA Technology, and more.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for the metropolitan Washington region tomorrow: Friday, April 21. Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The region recorded its first Code Orange for the year on April 13.
On unhealthy air days, COG advises the following health precautions:
- Children and older adults should reduce outdoor activities.
- Healthy individuals should limit strenuous work or exercise, especially outdoors.
- Individuals with respiratory and heart ailments, emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis should limit their activity level. If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors.
Residents can check current air quality conditions on COG’s website or by downloading a free air quality app from Clean Air Partners.
On unhealthy air days, residents are encouraged to take the following actions to help reduce pollution:
- Turn off lights and electronics when not in use and follow tips from your electric utility about how to use less electricity to cool your home.
- Avoid lawn mowing or use an electric mower.
- Use transit, carpool, or work from home to limit driving. Fill up your gas tank during evening hours.
COG provides air quality forecasts and current air quality conditions for metropolitan Washington. It also educates the public about voluntary actions people can take to reduce pollution and the health risks of bad air quality through its Clean Air Partners program, which is co-sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and 12 colleagues in introducing a resolution that would designate April 2023 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.” The resolution officially recognizes the role of local news as an essential function for democracy in the United States.
“In Virginia and across the country, local news outlets are relied on to keep our citizens informed, combat disinformation, and serve as a crucial check on our government institutions,” said Sen. Warner. “It is important that we continue to honor the hard work that local journalists do for our Commonwealth and for our democracy in the face of continued budget cuts, newsroom closures, and staff reductions that have made their work more challenging.”
According to research, the overall employment in newspaper, television, radio, and digital newsrooms in the United States fell by 26 percent, or 30,000 jobs, from 2008-2020. More than 100 local newsrooms were forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 30 percent of local television stations reporting budget cuts and staff reductions. As of September 2022, 42 local newspapers have closed or merged in Virginia alone, with significant staff cuts plaguing surviving papers. This resolution affirms the significance of local news in increasing civic engagement and strengthening democratic norms and practices, and acknowledges the valuable contributions of local journalism toward the maintenance of healthy and vibrant communities.
In addition to Sens. Warner and Schatz, the resolution is co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
The resolution has been endorsed by PEN America; Alliance for Community Media; Free Press Action; National Press Photographers Association (NPPA); Native American Journalists Association (NAJA); Writers Guild of America, East, AFL-CIO; Ethnic Media Services; Society of Environmental Journalists; Society for News Design; Common Cause; Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO; National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Native Public Media; Public Knowledge; Society of Professional Journalists; Theatre Communications Group; National Newspaper Association (NNA); National Writers Union (NWU); and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).
Sen. Warner has long been an outspoken supporter of local news. In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sen. Warner led colleagues in a push to include local journalism and media outlets in relief packages.
Full text of the resolution is available here.


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Nov. 15, 2023 — Connecticut Water announced today that Craig J. Patla, P.E., president and CEO of the company, is joining Governor Ned Lamont and a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the importance of infrastructure investment by both the public and private sectors at the ConnStruct Infrastructure Summit on November 17. The Connecticut Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Team is hosting the event in Hartford.
The theme of the Summit is imagining what Connecticut will look like in 2035, an idea Patla said is a “really interesting one.”
“I’m honored to join the Governor and other infrastructure experts to discuss the criticality of investing in infrastructure in Connecticut and the region over the next dozen years and beyond,” said Patla. “Imagining what Connecticut will look like in 2035 is smart because it involves a long-term vision, and requires long-term planning to make that vision a reality. Connecticut Water is planning today to meet customers’ needs in 2035 and for the next 50 years.”
“Every dollar Connecticut Water invests in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across our 60 service communities is intended to build and maintain vital infrastructure necessary for clean water, reliable service, and dependable water flow to fire hydrants for fire suppression. The ripple effects of that investment build the tax base of the community and benefit the local economy by providing good paying construction and support jobs. And by definition, investing in infrastructure is investing in a more reliable, sustainable future.”
In 2023, Connecticut Water is expected to invest approximately $70 million in its infrastructure. Approximately $28 million is targeted to replacement of aging or under-sized water mains that in some cases are 100 or more years old through the Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA).
Other significant investments include a $12 million investment in water treatment in East Windsor, a new water storage tank in Plainfield, and installation of a 275 kilowatt/hour solar generation array at the company’s headquarters in Clinton that will meet 100% of the energy needs of office and its Shoreline work center. The solar installation will also help reduce purchased power expense for years to come that will benefit Connecticut Water’s customers.
Patla added, “The consequences of deferring investment in water and wastewater systems can be dire. One has to look no further than news headlines in our own country where people do not have access to safe water. That’s not who we are in Connecticut and continued focus on infrastructure makes sure we don’t go there.”
Details on the ConnStruct Infrastructure Summit can be found at https://uconnuecs.cventevents.com/event/d78be8bd-ec25-4050-80d8-dd8a8333830e/summary
About Connecticut Water
The Connecticut Water Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), is a public water utility that is regulated by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The company provides water service to more than 107,000 customers in 60 Connecticut towns and wastewater services to 3,000 customers in the town of Southbury, Connecticut.
The towns served are Ashford, Avon, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Bolton, Brooklyn, Burlington, Canton, Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Deep River, Durham, East Granby, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Essex, Farmington, Griswold, Guilford, Haddam, Hebron, Killingly, Killingworth, Lebanon, Madison, Manchester, Mansfield, Marlborough, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Oxford, Plainfield, Plymouth, Portland, Prospect, Simsbury, Somers, Southbury, South Windsor, Stafford, Stonington, Suffield, Thomaston, Thompson, Tolland, Vernon, Voluntown, Waterbury, Westbrook, Willington, Windsor Locks and Woodstock.