ScandVane IFS-GT air intake system provides protection and optimises ship engine performance
MANN+HUMMEL VOKES AIR’s ScandVane IFS-GT air filter system will be on display at the forthcoming SMM 2014 in Hamburg. The intake system improves ship engine efficiency by allowing the use of air from the ambient environment as opposed to the hot and dirty engine room.
Speyer – September 9, 2014 – Filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL, presents for the first time under the brand VOKES AIR their ScandVane IFS-GT air intake solution at the leading maritime trade fair SMM 2014 in Hamburg.
MANN+HUMMEL believe that the system’s ability to improve engine efficiency will be of most interest to visitors. Doug Hynd, Director of the Vokes Air Engineered Solutions business unit, explains: “In a traditional configuration, marine engines take air directly from the engine room, which although dry is often dirty and always warm. By removing the moisture, salt, dust and other pollutants, ScandVane IFS-GT allows the engine to utilise the cooler, ambient air found externally.
This temperature reduction is the bottom-line benefit to ship operators. The lower density of the cooler air yields significantly improved engine efficiency, especially given that the temperature difference is typically in the region of 25 °C.
ScandVane IFS-GT is an all-in-one system that removes water and dust particulate from intake air, protecting the ship engine from the damage caused by such airborne contaminants. Utilising a two-stage process, the first phase employs the ScandVane droplet separator to remove larger water particles from the air stream and continuously drain water away from the downstream engine.
The second stage calls on the company’s Macrogen GT Duo product – already extensively employed on the larger engines of the power generation industry. With a hydrophobic media, Macrogen GT Duo provides water separation and particle filtration in one, allowing two roles to be fulfilled by a single filter. And it is this dual function that the company says provides the real benefit to ship operators.
Hynd continues “Macrogen GT Duo’s ability to eliminate salt and other particulate matter as well as water from the combustion air stream is what sets it apart. Firstly, the compact form factor of the system facilitates the removal of a separate dust filtration stage meaning that the ScandVane IFS-GT can be installed in places previously impossible. Secondly, once installed the pressure drop of the system is reduced, boosting air flow and efficiency.”
In February 2014, MANN+HUMMEL, with headquarters in Ludwigsburg, acquired Vokes Air. The subsidiary based in the Swedish town of Svenljunga is a leading supplier of filtration solutions for HVAC and process air. The acquisition allows MANN+HUMMEL to participate in a new market segment with high potential. The new company was renamed to MANN+HUMMEL Vokes Air.
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The MANN+HUMMEL Group is a leading global expert for filtration solutions and development partner and original equipment supplier to the international automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Employing 15,231 people at around 60 locations worldwide, the company achieved turnover of about 2.68 billion euros in 2013. The group’s product portfolio includes air filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters and plastic sound components (known as 'symposers'), as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair. For general engineering, process engineering and industrial manufacturing sectors the company’s product range includes industrial filters, a series of products to reduce carbon emission levels in diesel engines, membrane filters for water filtration and filter systems. Via the Vokes Air brand, the company also manufacture and distribute filtration solutions for comfort and process air applications.


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Henry James is known for his intensely psychological character studies. Typically, the action of the story takes second place to the relationships between the
characters. Often the action is quite static, relegating the movement of the story to the psychological development of the people portrayed. We perceive
action by the unveiling and revealing of their thoughts. As is also typical of James, the characters do not all grow at the same rate, and some do not grow at
all. What Maisie Knew is the epitome of James's mastery of mental unfolding and discovery, but unlike his other
novels, our heroine is a child.
James wrote a detailed preface, included in the Dover edition, allowing us to peek into his complex thought process of Maisie's conception. He gives one the notion that she appeared as a personality, then gave him guidelines on who she was and how she must be depicted. James is not known for his humor, but it does pop often up in a very dark and dry form, mostly because we the readers see through the ridiculousness of certain characters that they themselves are not able to perceive. In this case, it is little Maisie who learns to see through the phoniness and pretentiousness of the adults that surround her. In fact, she becomes quite good at it, far excelling any of them except perhaps Mrs. Wix.. And she is surrounded by truly pathetic adults, It is through observing their horrendous behavior that Maisie develops her own set of values.
I also want to mention that Henry James's complex writing style can often be a challenge to read and comprehend. His sentences are long and drawn out, with numerous commas, and, how shall I put this—words just used in an unusual way. Some of his writings, for instance Washington Square, flow along quite easily, but I have to say that Maisie is the most difficult book of his I have read to date. Be forewarned; this one will require some concentration.
One other trait of James is to give us varying levels of information about each character. Typically, a few we know very well—we know what they are about and we know what they think and how they will react. There is very little mystery about them. They are the ones who become our friends. But there are also those who are an enigma, filled with mystery, or sometimes, just plain shallow, colorless people who we don't know much about, nor do we care.
In this case, it is Maisie's parents who are really the sorry excuses for human beings. We get introduced to the family as Maisie is a six-year-old child, and her newly divorced parents are court-ordered to share custody of her for six-month periods. About the only thing we know for sure about them, other than the fact that they are truly selfish, despicable people, is that they have nurtured an intense hatred of each other, and proceed to make Maisie the pawn for encouraging a continuance of that hatred.
The story has very little plot. Maisie gets shuffled back and forth every half-year, and meantime comes into contact with other adults who aren't really very fine examples of humanity either. Ida Farange, Maisie's mother, has hired a governess, Miss Overmore. While Maisie is quite afraid of her mother, she and Miss Overmore soon develop a delightful relationship. Without Ida's knowledge, however, Miss Overmore has exchanged glances with Beale Farange, Maisie's father, when they are out and about. When Maisie's stay at her mother's is over, Miss Overmore is, of course, ordered that she may not attend Maisie for the six months she is with her father. She, however, breaks her promise, and shows up. In fact, after Maisie return to her mother, Miss Overmore continues to live with Beale.
Ida replaces Miss Overmore with the frumpy old Mrs. Wix, who really has very little to offer in the way of teaching, but nonetheless, she and Maisie become fast friends. And ultimately, it is Mrs. Wix who opens Maisie's eyes to the fraudulence and lack of morality of the other adults around her. Maisie returns to her father, to find that Miss Overmore is now her stepmother, and from then on insists on being called Mrs. Beale. Shortly after Maisie's arrival at her father's house, Ida goes abroad, and comes home with Sir Claude as a husband.
But as it turns out, neither Mrs. Beale nor Sir Claude like their new spouses very well, but they do like each other. Maisie, now back at her mother's absolutely loves Sir Claude, and the feeling is mutual. Mrs. Wix is quite taken over by him, too. Out of all the adults, he by far is the most likeable.
Meanwhile, a number of years have passed and Maisie, still shuffled between two totally dysfunctional families, is beginning to open her eyes, and it is she who becomes the wise one. The relationship between Mrs. Beale and Sir Claude grows, and Ida and Beale Farange spend their lives having one affair after another, preferably with partners who also have money to spare, since they have very little.
There is lots of dark humor in this story, written partly to expose the atrocious behavior of the English upper class. Here are a couple amusing quotes. First, we see Maisie trying to sort out who is with whom, going through her parents, their lovers, and her step-parents:
"If it had become now, for that matter, a question of sides, there was at least a certain amount of evidence to where they all were. Maisie of course, in such a delicate position, was on nobody's; but Sir Claude had all the air of being on hers. If therefore, Mrs. Wix was on Sir Claude's, her ladyship on Mr. Perriam's and Mr. Perriam presumably on her ladyship's, this left only Mrs. Beale and Mr. Farange to account for. Mrs. Beale clearly was, like Sir Claude, on Maisie's, and papa, it was to be supposed, on Mrs. Beale's. Here indeed was a slight ambiguity, as papa's being on Mrs. Beale's didn't somehow seem to place him quite on his daughter's. It sounded, as this young lady thought it over, very much like puss-in-the-corner, and she could only wonder if the distribution of parties would lead to a rushing to and fro and a changing of places."
In the next quote, Maisie is much older. She and Mrs. Beale have gone to the Exhibition, and plan to run into Sir Claude. Instead they run into Beale Farange and his hideous new lover, the American Countess, who immediately takes off when she sees Beale's wife. Beale snatches Maisie up and takes her to the elegant home of the Countess, where he half-heartedly tried to convince her to go to America with them. Here is the scene where Beale smokes a cigarette while Maisie thinks:
". . .but if he had an idea at the back of his head she had also one in a recess as deep, and for a time, while they sat together, there was an extraordinary mute passage between her vision of this vision of his, his vision of her vision, and her vision of his vision of her vision. What there was no effective record of indeed was the small strange pathos on the child's part of an innocence so saturated with knowledge and so directed to diplomacy."
While this is not my favorite James book, I am a fan of his, and I'm glad I read it. Another reading, I am sure, would fill in all the stuff I missed the first time around, and it might become one of my favorites. If you like Henry James, then certainly this is a must-read.
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Fantasy Football Shirts
How To Find The Perfect Fantasy Football Shirts
Fantasy football is a fun game where guys everywhere can play along side their friends in choosing their favorite football players who they think is going to make the most points throughout one game or an entire season. Whoever makes the most points from all their favorite players is the official winner. This could be done both online and offline, and usually takes place in sports bars around the country. The only thing missing are those fantasy football shirts that most guys like to wear, as they represent the fantasy football game that they are currently playing. Finding the perfect set of shirts can be quite difficult,
As some people want to create unique shirts that represent their game. However, it isn't that much of a task when you consider several things during the buying process.
•Why do guys buy fantasy football shirts?
Just like women, guys want to have a special shirt representing their fantasy football game. They could also be great to show to other guys at the sports bar that you guys are doing a fantasy football tournament. Personalized fantasy football shirts can be made for all sorts of events like vacations, reunions, parties, and fantasy football games. Shirts can be a great way to add a bit of remembrance for an event, and even tough guys playing fantasy football may want to do such a thing.
•Where to buy the best fantasy football shirts.
There actually isn't a certain place to get the best fantasy football shirts, as everybody has different tastes and interests. If you could find a store in your area that would be willing to create specially made shirts for you guys, then that should be good. However, personalized shirts aren't available everywhere, which is why the Internet is a great place to start. Simply type in your area, along with what kind of shirts you're looking for. Personalized shirts can also be bought online, So you should keep on looking, as you might find several cheap personalized shirts online. Aside from wearing the same type of shirts, you can also buy these shirts at the official fantasy football online store. Just remember to buy them with you and your friends' sizes.
•When to start playing fantasy football.
You should start conducting a game before the entire season starts, so that you aren't able to dictate whoever makes the most points based on their current success rate within the season. It can also be a great time to learn about new up and coming rookies who just might take the lead. So remember to do a bit of research days before the signing of each player, so that you know who can possibly break out of their shell and make a killing.
Fantasy football is one exciting thing to play with your buddies. It's great to get the chance to watch your favorite sport, along with hang out and have fun. Not to mention have a great time trying to see who wins. Fantasy football games could last a whole season or a single game. However, a full or half a season would be ideal. And remember to wear your fantasy football shirts with pride.

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This February, our book clubs will read and discuss ‘Queenie’ by Candice Carty-Williams.
The story follows the life of Queenie Jenkins, a twenty-five-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, straddling two cultures but not quite fitting into either.
Disarmingly honest, funny and boldly political, this is the debut novel by British author Carty-Williams. A TV adaptation will air on Channel 4 later this year.
The book clubs are held on the last Tuesday and Thursday of every month, one online and another in-person. We start each session with an inclusive discussion about the current title and then have a broader discussion about what we’re reading and swap recommendations.
Please note that the in-person book clubs have been paused until further notice.
These workshops are part of our Culture Connects @ Richmond Barracks programme. Culture Connects is a year-round programme that invites people in Dublin to try out new things. We offer ways for people to make and create together, to share ideas and connect through culture and conversation.
The workshops cover a wide range of cultural activities from home growing to history, painting to poetry, dancing to drawing and so much more. We design sessions so that you can join one workshop or come for several, depending on your preference. Please keep an eye on our website or sign up to our newsletter for regular updates.

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Energy costs are among retailers’ top concerns for 2020.
That’s the suggestion from E.ON, which says despite this, many firms are overlooking opportunities to cut their bills – it notes while 58% of UK retail industry leaders are concerned about changes to energy costs, 38% have not yet incorporated energy management or efficiency technologies into their operations.
Many said this was due to the perceived upfront expense of making such investments.
More than half of UK retailers expect their energy costs to rise next year and E.ON has advised retailers to view energy efficiency as an investment rather than just a cost.
A third of retail leaders even suggested energy costs directly affect their business competitiveness.
Iain Walker, Director of Energy Sales at E.ON, said: “With financial pressures from increased wholesale costs and business rates – not to mention the uncertainty caused by Brexit and the recent election – energy efficiency is not at the top of many retailers’ to-do lists.
“Yet, at a time of unprecedented disruption, energy technologies and efficiency measures offer retailers not only a genuine opportunity to help protect their margins but also help in meeting carbon reduction targets and in improving the air we breathe.”

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Spotted Lanternfly Suppression
The adults are here, and flying around! Coming soon to a neighborhood near you. They will be feeding, and laying eggs for next year’s brood.
Monthly treatments should be done now to host trees. Our foliar applications target each life cycle of the SLF.
Treating now will help kill the adults, and any of the instars that have not yet matured, and prevent them from becoming annoying flying adults.
Core Aeration and Over-seeding
Core aeration is a mechanical process that pulls plugs from your lawn in order to relieve soil compaction, and increase turf root growth.
Removing plugs from the soil allows water, oxygen and nutrients to get to the roots and allows CO2 to escape the soil.
Spot thatching and hand raking will be done where needed. This process helps prepare the soil to aid in seed germination.
Our aeration machines are run on a double pass, with the second pass on a cross pattern, to ensure maximum coverage.
We also apply Lime at this time to help correct or maintain your soil’s pH. We recommend aerating and over-seeding your lawn every year, depending on weather conditions.
If you are considering Core Aeration/Over-seeding, our Seven-step program will help prepare your lawn prior to having this done.
Having your soil tested will allow us to know what micronutrients your turf needs, which is key if you are renovating your lawn this year.
Flea, Tick and Mosquito Suppression:
We can help you enjoy your property. Applications are done by fogging the perimeter of the property as well as spraying nesting areas.
Plant material around the house will also be treated.
Foliar Applications that include insect and disease control help your plantings during seasonal periods of stress, like heat, drought, or cold.
We are currently treating for insects such as aphids, mites, and caterpillars. Deep root feedings in the spring and fall with a slow release fertilizer add needed nutritional requirements to your landscape plantings.
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Wrestlers end regular season with two dual wins
Two wins in the regular-season finale at Fosston Tuesday night locked up the No. 6 seed in the Section 8A tournament for the Park Rapids wrestling team.
The Panthers defeated Fosston/Bagley 40-28 and Red Lake County Central 66-18 to end the regular season with a 10-12 record in dual meets.
Park Rapids opens the section tournament today (Saturday) with a quarterfinal match against No. 3 Crookston at 12:30 at Thief River Falls. The semifinals will be held at 4 p.m. with the championship match following at 6. Frazee was seeded No. 1 and Badger/Greenbush/Middle River received the No. 2 seed.
The Section 8A individual tournament will be held Feb. 26-27 at Glyndon.
On Tuesday night, the Panthers used five pins to defeat Fosston/Bagley and eight pins and three forfeits to defeat Red Lake County Central.
Laine Jensen's pin at 103 pounds, Cameron Free's 11-9 decision at 119 and Dylan Holmer's 8-2 decision at 125 gave the Panthers a 12-3 lead against Fosston/Bagley. Jensen led 4-0 with a pair of takedowns before recording his pin at the 2:41 mark. Free used a takedown, reversal and nearfall to build a 6-2 lead in the first period and held on with a second-period reversal and third-period takedown. Holmer used a pair of first-period takedowns and a takedown in the second period to spark his win.
Pins by Adam Branstrom at 135 and Zach Steffen at 145 gave Park Rapids a 24-13 lead. A takedown and nearfall set up Branstrom's pin at the 1:06 mark while Steffen used a takedown and two nearfalls to build a 10-0 lead before recording a pin at the 5:11 mark.
Danny Pike's pin at 160 and Jared Nash's 12-4 major decision at 171 pushed the Panthers' lead to 34-16. A pair of takedowns gave Pike a 4-0 lead before his pin at the 2:23 mark while Nash used a takedown in the first period, a nearfall and takedown in the second period, and a pair of takedowns in the third period to spark his win.
Kenny Weaver used a takedown and nearfall to set up his pin at 1:42 in the heavyweight match to seal the victory.
The Panthers dominated their match against RLCC as first-period pins by Jensen at 103, Free at 119, Holmer at 125, Steffen at 140, Zac Haugland at 145, Pike at 160, John Drury at 189 and Weaver at heavyweight led the way.
Park Rapids also received forfeit wins by Luke Hartig at 130, Branstrom at 135 and Nash at 171.
Park Rapids 40, Fosston/Bagley 28
103: Laine Jensen, PR, pinned Josh Ballard 2:41. 112: Garret Sander, FB, minor decision over Ben Baumgartner 8-1. 119: Cameron Free, PR, minor decision over Mark Harmon 11-9. 125: Dylan Holmer, PR, minor decision over Lucas Maul 8-2. 130: Luke Conger, FB, pinned Luke Hartig 5:28. 135: Adam Branstrom, PR, pinned Derek Brinkman 1:06. 140: Cory McClung, FB, major decision over Zac Haugland 12-2. 145: Zach Steffen, PR, pinned Wyatt LaFriniere 5:11. 152: Blake Olson, FB, minor decision over Kevin Just 18-12. 160: Danny Pike, PR, pinned Dylan Fjerstad 2:23. 171: Jared Nash, PR, won by forfeit. 189: Andrew Juve, FB, pinned Cole Tretbar 1:16. 215: Cooper Wilson, FB, won by forfeit. Hwt.: Kenny Weaver, PR, pinned Jon Erickson 1:42.
Park Rapids 66, RLCC 18
103: Laine Jensen, PR, pinned Cody Gagner 1:35. 112: Jacob Magnell, RLCC, won by forfeit. 119: Cameron Free, PR, pinned Austin Berman 1:53. 125: Dylan Holmer, PR, pinned James Hanson :10. 130: Luke Hartig, PR, won by forfeit. 135: Adam Branstrom, PR, won by forfeit. 140: Zach Steffen, PR, pinned Thor Roggenbuck :49. 145: Zac Haugland, PR, pinned Cameron Lundeen :27. 152: Cody Trontvedt, RLCC, pinned Nick Schulz 2:53. 160: Danny Pike, PR, pinned Blake Dehate 1:22. 171; Jared Nash, PR, won by forfeit. 189: John Drury, PR, pinned Tyler Johnson :59. 215: Conway Hamm, LCC, pinned Cole Tretbar 3:01. Hwt.: Kenny Weaver, PR, pinned Tyler Tougas 1:58.


Swedish industry is in the throes of a giant green transformation, and technical solutions that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both Sweden and elsewhere are emerging on a broad front. And this is just the beginning.
Let us put it bluntly: the sector is a top emitter, more specifically, the industry accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. This gives rise to a lot of problems but also opens up a number of opportunities: new technologies that can replace old processes and products, allowing us to significantly reduce emissions in one fell swoop.
But new technology is risky, time-consuming, and costly to develop. To ensure that this transformation will take place, the Swedish Energy Agency has been made responsible for the Industrial Leap (Sw: Industriklivet), a long-term initiative that will make it less risky for the industry to test new technology and achieve the technological leap needed for change.
–In a global comparison, the Swedish process industry is highly efficient, but to further reduce emissions it will be necessary to invest in untested technology. The Industrial Leap will function as a risk mitigator to support the industry in taking this leap, says Anna Thorsell, administrator at the Industrial Leap.
And Swedish industry has not been tardy in seizing the opportunity to test new technology designed to bring about this green transition. Today, HYBRIT, a collaboration between the steel company SSAB, the mining company LKAB and the energy company Vattenfall, is probably the most well-known of these initiatives. Together, these companies have created a process to replace the coking coal used in converting iron ore to iron with hydrogen. Full-scale production is expected to come online in 2035, but the first heavy vehicle made of fossil-free steel saw the light of day in the autumn of 2021, in a collaboration with the Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo. That the automotive industry is involved in the transition is important on several other fronts.
– The automotive industry has an important role to play when it comes to the transition to fossil-free fuels, says Östen Ekengren, Senior Advisor at IVL Swedish Environmental Institute.
– Both Volvo, Volvo Cars and Scania are major exporters and when they now explore different solutions for battery operation, and above all investigate the possibility of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles, this will not only be a big green change for the company but for their customers as well.
But it is not only the terrestrial vehicle fleet that needs to switch to alternative fuels – contemporary maritime traffic is also a major emitter of greenhouse gases.
– This is a complete disaster, says Östen Ekengren.
At the same time, developments in hydrogen operation open up new opportunities in this area as well. For example, the Swedish shipping company Destination Gotland has announced that it plans to switch to hydrogen operation on at least one ferry before 2030.
– Gotland already produces a significant amount of wind power today and is investigating the viability of building a large wind farm south of the island, which would benefit hydrogen gas production for ferry traffic, says Östen Ekengren.
The implementation of these changes in the Swedish automotive and shipping industries will enable us to export the solutions we have implemented here and will help us contribute to restructuring initiatives outside our borders. Today the sector is responsible for much of the problem, but the industry is traditionally also a prodigious problem solver, and this can stand it in good stead.
With the help of the Industrial Leap, many projects have already progressed from the idea stage to the real world.
– Ovako is one of the examples that I find particularly exciting, the company has invested in an electrolyzer that will produce fossil-free hydrogen in Hofors, expected to be in operation as early as 2022, says Anna Thorsell.
– This will be important both for the production of fossil-free steel and will be an important part of a future hydrogen infrastructure in the region, at the same time as it can act as a stabilizer for the electricity grid.
Another example is a new methodology for recycling plastic. Previously, this has been done by mechanical means: i.e., grinding the plastic into granules which can then be reused, but this does not work for all types of plastic. To tackle this, the recycling companies Stena Recycling Fortum Waste Solutions and the polyethene manufacturer Borealis, have initiated a collaboration aimed at building Sweden’s first plant for the chemical recycling of plastics, projected to come online as early as 2024.
– The advantage of this and many other projects taking place in Sweden right now is that there is not just one individual player behind them, but the entire value chain is involved, says Anna Thorsell.
– We also see that a lot has happened in just the last five, six years. Companies today have clear goals and ambitions to restructure their operations, and in addition, there are the technical solutions available to bring this to fruition. This isn’t just talk – a lot is really happening in the field.
And even though all these solutions are taking place across the entire industry, almost all have one thing in common, they require connectivity and the ability to process huge amounts of data in real-time.
– If, for example, you need to optimize self-driving vehicles or waste management, you need a 5G connection, says Östen Ekengren.
In Sweden, Ericsson is an important player, both when it comes to delivering connectivity and as a developer of assorted sensors and similar technical solutions. Without these components in place, it will be practically impossible to bring about the green transition of industry and society.
Text: Karin Aase


This quirky looking flying machine known as the helicopter’s ancestor is a very interesting aircraft. Notice its unusual shape and flight mechanic characteristics. The main rotor is not driven by the engine, but by relative airflow. The engine provides thrust with a propeller at the rear of the machine. If you love flying, you have to try this!


Tonight's Prep Gridiron Report high school focus is on St. Augustine with principal Fr. John Rafael on football, rebuilding of the school and the Marching 100, with a look behind the scenes with the Purple Knights on and off the field. Click here for a recent network report. Also joining host Jay Jay Richardson tonight is Louisiana High School Athletic Association commissioner Kenny Henderson and North Shore play-by-play announcer and prep football enthusiast, David Hardy, with The Lake 94.7FM. Coach Wayne Cordova will appear on the show later in the season. Join us for a LIVE chat tonight -- Thursday, Sept. 25 -- at 9PM and watch the show on New Orleans PBS affiliate, WLAE.


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Starting a Seed Stockpile
Kevin Felts 02.20.17
Several years ago I decided to start a seed stockpile. One spring, I went into a local farm supply store to buy some seeds. The lady that was getting my seeds said they were unable to get any pickling cucumber seeds.
We talked for a few minutes and she told me that from time to time there were shortages on the small store local level. The big corporate farms got their seeds first. Whatever was left would go to farm supply stores all over the nation.
In early spring, big-box marts will start getting their seed packets in stock. Rather than buying from a large commercial chain store, shop at a locally owned farm supply store.
Small locally owned stores depend on customers to keep the doors open. So chances are they are going to provide you with the best possible service. The people who operate the store are a knowledge base of local farming information.
Towards the end of summer, the big-box marts should put their seed packets on sale. That would be a good time to buy some. I buy the seed packets from the big stores, but only when they have gone on sale.
If you want to develop a seed stockpile, all you have to do is keep them in a deep freezer. For long term storage, seeds should be kept at least −0.4 °F and inside a vacuum sealed package. Kept like that, seeds should last hundreds, maybe even thousands of years.
An example of long term seed storage is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Seeds kept there are expected to last for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years.
I am happy with storing my seeds for maybe a decade or even just a few years. I leave my seeds in their original packaging and put them in the freezer. The packaging is usually a paper envelope or zip-lock baggies.
Organized Seed Stockpile
My personal seed stockpile has a wide range of spring and fall food crops.
- Straightneck squash
- Crookneck squash
- Acorn squash
- Assorted beans and peas
- Turnip greens
- Assorted varieties of corn
With time, buying seeds becomes a hobby. When stores get seeds in stock, I look through them for anything new or different.


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ExxonMobil India announces new CEO and Lead Country Manager NEW DELHI: ExxonMobil India has appointed Monte Dobson as CEO and lead country manager, succeeding Bill Davis. As lead country manager, Dobson will be responsible for ExxonMobil subsidiaries in India.
India Article • Oct. 18, 2021
ExxonMobil, IndianOil and Chart Industries to pioneer virtual pipeline initiative NEW DELHI, India – ExxonMobil India LNG Limited has signed a Letter of Cooperation with Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Chart Industries, Inc. to establish a system of transportation infrastructure to expand gas access in India. Virtual pipeline systems deliver liquefied natural gas by road, rail and waterways to areas not connected by physical pipelines.
India Article • Feb. 24, 2020
ExxonMobil expands LNG collaborations in India: Allies with IndianOil to explore growth opportunities New Delhi: ExxonMobil India LNG Limited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil), the largest state-owned oil refining & marketing company in India, further expanding its LNG business initiatives in the country.
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ExxonMobil expands low-emissions technology research with universities in India IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil said today that it has signed agreements with the Indian Institute of Technology locations in Madras and Bombay, further expanding its extensive portfolio of research collaboration with India’s universities.
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NextEra Energy, Inc.
- NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading clean energy company.
- NEE has two principal businesses, FPL and NEER.
- Recently NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest awarded the Crossroads – Hobbs – Roadrunner
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE, LSE: 0K80) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America’s largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida.
NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest awarded the Crossroads – Hobbs – Roadrunner 345-kV Competitive Upgrade project by SPP
Aug. 29, 2023; NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, was awarded the Crossroads – Hobbs – Roadrunner 345-kilovolt (kV) Competitive Upgrade project in New Mexico by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). This is the fifth and largest competitive transmission project that the SPP has released to date and the third competitive project that NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest has been awarded by SPP.
The project emerged from SPP's integrated transmission planning process during which SPP assesses the future transmission needs of its grid to develop transmission solutions that provide reliable and economic delivery of energy and maximize the benefits to customers. The Crossroads – Hobbs – Roadrunner 345-kV Competitive Upgrade project will deliver lower-cost generation to the region and unlock significant customer benefits by building a 345-kV double-circuit transmission line interconnecting the Crossroads, Hobbs and Roadrunner substations.
Second-Quarter 2023 Results
July 25, 2023; NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today reported 2023 second-quarter net income attributable to NextEra Energy on a GAAP basis of $2,795 million, or $1.38 per share, compared to net income attributable to NextEra Energy of $1,380 million, or $0.70 per share, for the second quarter of 2022. On an adjusted basis, NextEra Energy's 2023 second-quarter earnings were $1,777 million, or $0.88 per share, compared to $1,593 million, or $0.81 per share, in the second quarter of 2022.
FPL reported second-quarter 2023 net income of $1,152 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to $989 million, or $0.50 per share, for the prior-year comparable quarter. As America's largest electric utility, FPL's growth in the second quarter of 2023 was principally driven by continued investment in the business. FPL's capital expenditures were approximately $2.5 billion for the second quarter of 2023 and full-year capital investments are now expected to be between $8.5 billion and $9.5 billion. Regulatory capital employed increased by approximately 12.1% over the same quarter last year. FPL's average number of customers increased by more than 66,000 from the prior-year comparable quarter.
During the second quarter, FPL successfully executed on its strategic initiatives, placing in service approximately 225 megawatts (MW) of cost-effective solar, bringing the total 2023 solar additions to nearly 1,200 MW. Longer term, FPL continues to expect capital investments of between $32 billion to $34 billion from 2022 through 2025, with approximately $10 billion invested in new solar generation and approximately $14 billion to $16 billion invested in transmission and distribution infrastructure. By executing on smart capital investments and running the business efficiently, FPL is able to maintain its best-in-class customer value proposition of low bills, high reliability and outstanding customer service.
NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources reported second-quarter 2023 net income attributable to NextEra Energy on a GAAP basis of $1,462 million, or $0.72 per share, compared to $133 million, or $0.07 per share, in the prior-year quarter. On an adjusted basis, NextEra Energy Resources' earnings for the second quarter of 2023 were $781 million, or $0.39 per share, compared to $683 million, or $0.35 per share, for the second quarter of 2022.
NextEra Energy Resources delivered another solid quarter of renewables and storage origination, adding approximately 1,665 MW of new renewables and storage to its backlog since the release of the firstquarter 2023 financial results in April. NextEra Energy Resources added approximately 1,215 MW of solar, 150 MW of wind and 300 MW of storage. NextEra Energy Resources' backlog stands at roughly 20 gigawatts (GW) after adding almost 1.7 GW and placing over 1.8 GW into service.
Corporate and Other
In the second quarter of 2023 on a GAAP basis, Corporate and Other results decreased $0.04 per share, compared to the prior-year quarter. On an adjusted basis, Corporate and Other results for the second quarter of 2023 decreased $0.04 per share, compared to the prior-year quarter.
NextEra Energy's long-term financial expectations remain unchanged. For 2023 and 2024, NextEra Energy continues to expect adjusted earnings per share to be in the ranges of $2.98 to $3.13 and $3.23 to $3.43, respectively. For 2025 and 2026, NextEra Energy expects to grow 6% to 8%, off the 2024 adjusted earnings per share range. This translates to a range of $3.45 to $3.70 for 2025 and $3.63 to $4.00 for 2026. NextEra Energy also continues to expect to grow its dividends per share at a roughly 10% rate per year through at least 2024, off a 2022 base.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and a leader in the renewable energy industry. NEE has two principal businesses, FPL and NEER. FPL is the largest electric utility in the state of Florida and one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S. FPL’s strategic focus is centered on investing in generation, transmission and distribution facilities to deliver on its value proposition of low customer bills, high reliability, outstanding customer service and clean energy for the benefit of its approximately 5.8 million customer accounts. NEER is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, as well as a world leader in battery storage. NEER’s strategic focus is centered on the development, construction and operation of long-term contracted assets throughout the U.S. and Canada, primarily consisting of clean energy assets such as renewable generation facilities and battery storage projects, and electric transmission facilities.
In January 2019, NEE acquired Gulf Power Company, a rate-regulated electric utility engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy in northwest Florida. On January 1, 2021, FPL and Gulf Power Company merged, with FPL as the surviving entity. However, during 2021, FPL continued to be regulated as two separate ratemaking entities in the former service areas of FPL and Gulf Power Company. Effective January 1, 2022, FPL became regulated as one electric ratemaking entity with new unified rates and tariffs.
FPL is a rate-regulated electric utility engaged primarily in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy in Florida. FPL is the largest electric utility in the state of Florida and one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S. At December 31, 2022, FPL had approximately 32,100 MW of net generating capacity, approximately 88,000 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines and 871 substations. FPL provides service to its electric customers through an integrated transmission and distribution system that links its generation facilities to its customers. FPL also owns a retail gas business, which serves approximately 119,000 residential and commercial natural gas customers in eight counties throughout southern Florida with 3,795 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines. FPL serves more than 12 million people through approximately 5.8 million customer accounts.
At December 31, 2022, FPL's resources for serving load consisted of approximately 33,195 MW of net generating capacity, of which 32,066 MW were from FPL-owned facilities and 1,129 MW were available through PPAs. FPL owned and operated 44 units with generating capacity of 24,236 MW that primarily use natural gas and 50 solar generation facilities with generating capacity totaling 3,611 MW. In addition, FPL owned, or had undivided interests in, and operated 4 nuclear units with net generating capacity totaling 3,502 MW and had joint ownership interests in 3 coal units located in Mississippi and Georgia it did not operate with net generating capacity totaling 717 MW. FPL intends to retire its share of 2 of these coal units in 2024 and together with a joint owner retire the remaining unit in 2028.
NEER, comprised of NEE's competitive energy and rate-regulated transmission businesses, is a diversified clean energy business with a strategy that emphasizes the development, construction and operation of long-term contracted assets with a focus on clean energy. NEE reports NextEra Energy Resources and NEET, a rate-regulated transmission business, on a combined basis for segment reporting purposes, and the combined segment is referred to as NEER. The NEER segment currently owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets in the U.S. and Canada and also includes assets and investments in other businesses with a clean energy focus, such as battery storage and renewable fuels. NEER, with approximately 27,400 MW of total net generating capacity at December 31, 2022, is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., including approximately 26,890 MW of net generating capacity across 40 states and 520 MW of net generating capacity in 4 Canadian provinces. At December 31, 2022, NEER operates facilities, in which it has partial or full ownership interests, with a total generating capacity of approximately 33,800 MW.
The company was started as Florida Power & Light Company.
- 1925 - Florida Power & Light Company was created on Dec. 28, 1925. In the beginning, FPL owned power plants, water facilities, gas plants, ice companies, laundry services and even an ice cream business. In its first year, the company served approximately 76,000 customers in 58 communities and had a generating capacity of 70 MW.
- 1950 - FPL’s stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Overnight, the company acquired about 14,000 stockholders.
- 1969 - FPL supported the NASA’s Apollo 11 mission by building the Cape Canaveral Plant and strengthening the poles and wires in the Kennedy Space Center.
- 1997 - FPL Energy was established. It would later be renamed NextEra Energy Resources.
- 1998 - The company’s first wind site, Vansycle Ridge Wind Farm, came online near Helix, Oregon.
- 2005 - FPL Group acquired Gexa Corporation, a retail electricity provider in Texas.
- 2009 - FPL Energy’s name was changed to NextEra Energy Resources.
- 2010- FPL Group changed its name to NextEra Energy
- 2012 - NextEra Energy Resources, together with PG&E, opened the 78.2-MW repowered Vasco Wind Energy Center near San Francisco, California.
- 2013 - NextEra Energy completed the largest multi-state nuclear uprate project in U.S. history. The multi-billion-dollar expansion at St. Lucie, Turkey Point and Point Beach involved six separate nuclear units.
- 2014 - The company launched NextEra Energy Partners, a growth-oriented limited partnership. At the time, it was the most successful IPO of its kind.
- 2017- The company is in the process of executing one of the largest solar expansions ever in the eastern U.S. with eight new solar energy centers that will begin providing clean, emissions-free energy to customers by early 2018.
- 2018 - NextEra Energy acquired Florida City Gas.
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Auburn offensive lineman Tyronne Green joined the NFL draft Sunday, going in the fourth round to San Diego. He was the third Tiger selected this weekend.
Green joins two other Auburn players who were picked over the weekend. Defensive lineman Sen'Derrick Marks went in the second round to Tennessee; and defensive back Jerraud Powers went in the third round to Indianapolis.
Green worked out for San Diego.
Though not high on draft boards, other Tigers hopeful of being drafted or signing free agent contracts are running backs Brad Lester and Tristan Davis, linebacker Merrill Johnson, defensive lineman Tez Doolittle and receivers Rod Smith and James Swinton.


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On his first day back from vacation, President Barack Obama met with federal regulators at the White House.
The topic? The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act — most of which hasn’t even been written yet.
John Zumbrun of Bloomberg News joins Here & Now to explain.
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From NPR and WBUR Boston, I'm Jeremy Hobson. It's HERE AND NOW.
Federal regulators need to speed up reforms of the financial industry. That was the message yesterday from President Obama who met with regulators at the White House. It has been almost three years since the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill was passed, and only about 40 percent of the reforms in that bill have actually been written. Joining us to discuss is Josh Zumbrun, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg News. Josh, welcome.
JOSH ZUMBRUN: Thanks for having me.
HOBSON: So Dodd-Frank was passed in the wake of, as they always say, the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. There was an expectation that regulators would move quickly. Why aren't they?
ZUMBRUN: The regulators, I think it's fair to say, are trying to move quickly, but the regulations that they've been tasked with writing are so complex. It requires so much agreement from the different regulators that it's been very difficult for them to complete the rules on the sort of timeline that was originally envisioned.
HOBSON: But what are the biggest parts of the law that have yet to be written?
ZUMBRUN: Two especially big ones are - the one is the so-called Volcker Rule that would just limit - that would limit - if it ever goes into effect, it'll limit the kind of risky proprietary trading that banks are allowed to do with their own money. The other thing is the mortgage rules that, you know, mortgages were so much at the heart of this crisis, and the new mortgage rules that are called for in the legislation still haven't been finalized.
HOBSON: What would those rules do?
ZUMBRUN: They would kind of standardized what makes a plain vanilla mortgage. Anybody who's trying to get a mortgage the last couple of years has probably found that it's very difficult, that the standards are very tight right now, that, you know, maybe if you don't have stable income on your W-2 tax forms - maybe you have good income, but if it's not stable, that can make it a lot harder to get a mortgage. These have set forth the rules for these things and would have a lot of clarity and would make it easier - presumably to make it easier for people to get mortgages because the banks would know the rules to write them.
HOBSON: Now, Josh, you say that these rules are so complex that maybe the regulators can't agree on them and that's why it's taking so long. The other storyline that is out there is that Wall Street is pushing back against these rules in a big way, and that lobbying effort is what's keeping them from being written.
ZUMBRUN: It's definitely true that the banks have been trying very hard to influence the process. And that to some extent, any sort of delay is good for them because it raises the prospect of somebody can get in there and modify the rule in a good way. But for the most part, the regulators are making progress with all these rules. They think they'll complete the Volcker Rule this year. And I wouldn't be stunned if they actually do make that belated deadline.
HOBSON: Now, there is also some opposition in Congress. Not everybody wants these rules in the first place. Representative Jeb Hensarling, he's a Republican, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said yesterday, quote, "Dodd-Frank is an incomprehensibly complex piece of legislation that is harmful to our floundering economy and in dire need of repeal." So what about the congressional opposition?
ZUMBRUN: There's congressional opposition on two fronts. One is that the Dodd-Frank Bill is just too complex and it goes too far. Another complaint that we've seen from Senators Sherrod Brown from Ohio and David Vitter from Louisiana is that the bill doesn't go far enough in kind of simplifying and restraining the very biggest of banks. So there's criticism of the bill from both sides; that it's going too far, that it doesn't go far enough in the most important areas.
HOBSON: And, Josh, before we let you go, we are coming up on, what, five years since Lehman Brothers collapsed. There going to be a lot of people asking the question of whether we're really prepared for another crisis, especially if we haven't even implemented the law that was passed after the last one.
ZUMBRUN: I wouldn't despair as much as that. You know, some of these rules are unwritten, but some really important progress has been made. The Fed has been really pushing banks pretty hard to build up safety buffers, to hold more capital and reserve in case there's an emergency. And so although Dodd-Frank isn't completely written, I don't think that would - should be interpreted to mean that no progress has been made.
HOBSON: Josh Zumbrun, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg News. Thanks so much.
ZUMBRUN: Thanks for having me.
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- The Dow Jones rallied 680 factors on Wednesday.
- Election volatility noticed enormous positive factors for healthcare and tech shares.
- Hopes of fiscal stimulus are alive once more after Mitch McConnell’s constructive feedback.
Election volatility was again mid-week, as the presidential election swang within the route of Joe Biden. Weak U.S. knowledge didn’t cease the Dow Jones from rallying over 700 factors as hopes of fiscal stimulus are on the rise once more.
Dow Jones Rises Despite Weak Data
All three main U.S. inventory market indices rallied on Wednesday, as the Nasdaq led the best way with a 4% achieve, and each the S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose greater than 2%.
While traders fixated on the election outcomes, the U.S. economic system spat out a very worrying ADP employment report, which confirmed a achieve of simply 365,000 jobs versus forecasts for 650,000. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI was additionally weaker than anticipated, solely additional highlighting the slowdown within the economic system.
Watch the video beneath for an evaluation of the most recent sentiment knowledge.
One factor was clear on Wednesday: Senate Republicans are prepared to speak about stimulus. Mitch McConnell supplied a transparent enhance to danger urge for food as he acknowledged a number of key Democrat calls for over bailing out municipalities. He additionally indicated that an aid package was needed this year. With his Senate seat restored, it seems that McConnell is lastly able to do a cope with Pelosi, one thing he refused to do when Trump wanted it earlier than the election.
Donald Trump is making loads of headlines claiming to have received, however betting and monetary markets have Joe Biden as the dominant favourite. With battleground mail-in votes excellent in PA, WI, GA, AZ, and NV, it appears there are sufficient Democrat votes left to doubtlessly put Biden excessive.
What issues for the market is that it seems just like the U.S. can have a transparent winner. Travis McGhee, Chief Commercial Officer for Nadex, agreed with this stance, telling CCN.com that it’s much less about Trump vs. Biden and extra about shifting on from election uncertainty:
In my opinion equities are melting up as we see, or no less than really feel extra assured, contested election fears are unwinding. This is taking time, significantly with the rust-belt states, which is resulting in this gradual grind larger as the image turns into extra clear. This market needs a transparent winner, no matter who wins. At this stage, it seems like there will probably be a definitive winner, it might merely take just a few days to get the ultimate affirmation.
With lots extra volatility anticipated forward, Dow bulls proceed to feast for a second straight day regardless of the aggressive authorized rhetoric popping out of the White House.
Watch the video beneath for the most recent on the election end result.
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In a principally euphoric trying Dow 30, the index’s heaviest weighted inventory UnitedHealth posted a surprising 12% rally. Fueling this rally was the chance that the Republican celebration would no less than maintain onto the Senate, making main overhauls to healthcare unlikely regardless of the potential for a regime change within the White House.
Watch the video beneath for a cautious analyst tackle the buoyant temper in monetary markets.
At the opposite finish of the Dow Jones was Caterpillar inventory, which fell 6%. Dow Inc. was the following weakest within the Dow.
Rising coronavirus circumstances proceed to spice up the “stay at home” shares, with Microsoft and Apple posting 5% and 4% rallies, respectively.

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Example Of Essay On The Impact Of Globalization On A Country
Globalization can be defined as the tendency by which businesses, technology, or even philosophies spread throughout the world or rather the process by which this happens. Globalization has a significant impact in all nations. These impact might both be positive and negative depending on their influence to the country. Globalization is characterized by a total interconnected market that is not affected by the time zone of a particular country. Globalization is associated with certain forces which form the main key for this process to occur (Caprio, p 231). They are mainly technology, trade and integration, offshoring and outsourcing, migration as well as transportation. These forces come along with several impacts that affect several sectors in a country. For example, some of the sectors or institutions affected by globalization include domestic companies in a country, workers within several firms, farmers, indigenous culture, as well as different demographic groups within a particular country.
Peru is the third most globalized country within the Latin American countries. In Peru, globalization has had both positive and negative impact to its various sectors both in economic, social and cultural sectors. Globalization has helped Peru in raising the people’s standards of living. It has also influenced development of various economic sectors within the country (Luthans et al, p 243). It has led to development of certain industries for example the manufacturing industries as well as market trade within the borders of Peru. On the other hand, it has had negative impact to the lives of people, such as both social and economic problems influencing the lives of people within the country. It has changed people’s culture, thus leading to change on people’s way of life. It has also lead to pollution which is caused by the industrialization.
Technological development is the main driving force for globalization in any country. Technology is socialized knowledge of producing several goods and services. Technology comes hand in hand with main key factors which include production, instruments, knowledge, possession and change. With technology, Peru has been able to interconnect with other international countries. Technology facilitates production of goods and services within the country. The produced goods and services produced within the country enables it to grow both economically and socially. The produced goods can be exported to other countries thus opening up markets for free trade with other countries. Technology also leads to acquisition of knowledge. This knowledge is a driving force towards globalization.
Technology within the country improves certain important sectors such as communication which leads to globalization. With technology, communication has been improved within Peru. The internet has enabled interconnection of people all over the world. The countries all over the world are able to connect to each other. This communication leads to revolutionized business as well as social lives of the people (Caprio, p 192). Furthermore, internet communication allows communication across states and countries. Some elements of technology such as use of satellites has enhanced government activities and research. Satellites have also been used to provide information on local and international weather patterns around the world. With such information, the governments are able to interrelate and conveniently know the state of the other countries. All this brings out globalization that is the key thing that enhances relationship between one country and the other.
Trade is also a key force that leads to globalization. Trade can be defined as the exchange of goods and services within and across the borders of a country. Free trade across boarders and open markets are the driving forces for globalization. The business transaction across different countries will lead to globalization. For example, with the free trade that was established within the APEC countries, of which Peru is a member country, Peru has been able to trade with the United Stated of America, thus leading to the spread globalization within the country. Free trade across borders and open markets whereby a country is allowed to exports its goods and services to other international country definitely results to globalization. Furthermore, trade is considered as a key driving force to globalization is the sense that, different countries are able to collaborate in exchange of both goods and services thus resulting to globalization. For this reason, trade is considered as they a driving force for globalization.
On the other hand, offshore outsourcing is another driving force for globalization. Offshore outsourcing is the process whereby the country seeks to hire an external organization in order to perform some critical and important business functions within the country. In offshoring, different companies are relocated or established in another country. In this particular case, all the functions are performed entirely by foreign people from a foreign country as well as by a foreign subsidiary. Furthermore, workers are sent to other countries or overseas from a particular country with a higher wage thus reducing their own domestic employment as well as domestic investment. Peru is one of the countries that has been involved in offshoring and outsourcing of specialized experts from other countries to come and establish their businesses and services within the country. This is a key driving force to globalization since it opens up a chance for allowing different countries to interact through sourcing of their experts to the other countries. When this happens or rather takes place, it opens up globalization between different countries. This has been one of the driving force of globalization within Peru and its neighboring countries such as the United States.
Migration on the other hand is also a key driving force for globalization. The main form of migration that results to globalization is international migration. Here is where people move from one country to the other for several reasons (Nilsson et al, p 163). The cause of migration may be different from one individual to the other. For example, people might migrate from a certain country to the other because of hunger hence moving in search for food. In another case, people might migrate to the other countries in search for employment opportunities or even for academic purposes. This movement of people from one particular country to the other causes globalization. People from the other country comes in with different practices thus spreading such practices in the other country. This causes globalization in the sense that different things are being integrated within different countries. Peru as a country has received so many immigrants from all over the world. Most of them come in to look for job opportunities or even some run from their counties because of instability to come and establish their lives within Peru. This results to globalization within Peru and the other countries.
Furthermore, transportation is also a key driving force for globalization. Transportation enables movement of people as well as goods across different countries. The improvement of transport network within a country helps fueling globalization within that particular country. With increasing improvement of transport sectors within Peru, people have been able to interact more freely across the world. The establishment and upgrading of airports and other transport systems has enabled free movement of goods and services as well as people across the world. People can move from one country to the other for several purposes. For example, people visit Peru as tourist who come for adventure. Furthermore, improved transportation facilitates trade across different countries as people as able to transport their goods and services across the world more conveniently at a very low cost. This improved transportation has facilitated globalization. Furthermore, international shipping across nations also brings about globalization as goods are able to be transported from one country to the other freely and more conveniently. Transportation is therefore the key driving force for globalization.
These forces of globalization has both positive and negative impact to several stakeholders within the country. The effect can be felt to several sectors such as economic sector, social sector as well as the cultural sectors. Globalization also has an impact to several demographic groups within the country. In Peru, globalization has had both positive and negative impact to its economic and social development. Globalization has enabled improvement of commercial activities within Peru. It has also lead to improvement of the living standards of people. Despite the positive impact, it has also led to some negative impact to the country. For example, it has resulted to cultural assimilation and loss of identity caused by the other nations. It has also resulted to environmental pollution which has been one of the problems affecting Peru as a country. The country is being faced with the problem of environmental pollution that has been caused by the increased manufacturing companies that have been propagated by globalization.
Globalization in Peru has enabled growth of several industries within Peru. For example, due to open trade with other nations, many people have been able to source the required facilities in order to come up with several industries in Peru (Luthans et al, p 134). There has been expansion of industrialization within the country. Manufacturing industries have been established. Some of manufacturing industries that have benefited from globalization in Peru are the textile industries and shoe industries which have taken over the Chinese shoes in the global market. They have absorbed many people who have been employed within these companies thus improving the living standard of people within the country. Furthermore, with the open free trade which is as a result of globalization, the agricultural sectors have been improved within the country. Peru has witnessed an improvement in agricultural sector as more facilities could be sourced from other countries thus facilitating the enhancement of agricultural sector within the country.
On the other hand, offshoring and outsourcing has led to a negative impact to Peru. Some of the foreign companies that have been established within Peru have taken over the local domestic industries. This has resulted to the collapsing of the local domestic industries due to stiff competition that has been brought about by globalization (Nilsson et al, p 94). Moreover, local domestic companies has lost market for their local goods that have been produced within the country due to importation of similar goods from other nations. This has affected the local domestic industries to an extent that they are unable to sell their local products both within the country and outside the country.
Open migration which is the movement of people in and out of the country has also contributed to the globalization. This has resulted to both positive and negative effect to the labour supply within the country. For example, with increased number of immigrants within Peru, there has been an increase in labour force within the country. More people who have come in the country because of globalization have increase the labour force in the country. Many foreign people have been employed in many institutions. Migration thus has led to supply of workers to the country. Despite the positive impact brought about by the globalization as a result of migration in Peru, it has also resulted to negative impact to the people of Peru.
Most of the workers who have been working in several institutions within the country have been displaced by the new immigrants who come in with more competitive skills thus leaving the workers in Peru jobless. When immigrants come in the country, they also seek for employment within several institutions in the country. They fill up some employment opportunities that would otherwise be filled up by the people of Peru. Furthermore, those with competent skills are replaced in the jobs with the less competent Peruvians. This leaves the Peruvian workers jobless. For this reason, their living standards is affected as they are left without employment. This has really affected the people of Peru.
Globalization has also led to both positive and negative impacts to farmers in Peru. Globalization demands for the export oriented crops, a more free trade and discouragement of subsidies. Peru exports fruits and vegetable to the northern hemisphere during off season period. It also exports potatoes, corns and tomatoes to the international markets. Globalization also focuses on standards. With the free trade, farmers within Peru have been able to export their farm produces to other nations such as in the USA. This has enabled them to expand their in agriculture as they have a ready market for the produced crops. Improved technology has facilitated innovation in agricultural sector. It has enabled discoveries in crop varieties thus improving agriculture. This has enabled farmers in Peru to have more yields in agriculture thus increasing their income from agriculture. Furthermore, improved transport has lowered cost of agricultural production. Horticultural farmers in Peru are able to access international market more easily due to improved transport network that has been facilitated with globalization. The farmer in Peru have also been able to access international markets as a result of free trade that has been enhanced by globalization. This has helped many farmers since there can easily access to the international markets more easily.
Rapid change that is being brought about by globalization has brought an impact to the indigenous culture of the people of Peru. Globalization has led to a change in the indigenous culture, as people copy the other nation’s culture. The cultural identity of the people of Peru has been greatly affected by globalization (Luthans et al, p 152). This has been brought about by migration of people from one country to the other. The immigrants from other countries come in with their culture thus trying to displace the local indigenous Peruvian culture.
Furthermore, globalization has affected several demographic groups within Peru. Majority of youths and those in middle age have fled to other countries in search for employment among other reasons thus resulting to demographic imbalance in Peru. Moreover, the middle aged people within the country have been assimilated with other cultures since this is the active age bracket within the country. This has brought in cultural diversity. This has both positive and negative impact to several demographic groups. For example, because of cultural assimilation that is among most of the middle-aged individuals, it has been difficult for this demographic group to interact freely with the elderly.
Peru as a country has experienced several impacts due to globalization. This has been both negative and positive impact. Globalization in Peru has been facilitated by the key driving forces which includes technology, transportation, migration, trade, offshoring and outsource. These have been the driving forces on globalization in Peru. This globalization in Peru has been associated to a number of effects both negative and positive in the country. It has benefited development of manufacturing industries such as textile and shoe industries. It has also improved agricultural sector as the most demanded crops such as fruits, vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes and corns have been exported to international market because of free trade that has been enhanced by globalization. On the other hand, it has had effect to the country has it has led to cultural diversification thus causing loss of the indigenous Peruvian culture. It has also led to loss of employment by the workers who have been replaced by the immigrants.
Caprio, Gerard. The Evidence and Impact of Financial Globalization. Burlington: Elsevier Science, 2012. Internet resource.
Ekins, Paul, and Tancrède Voituriez. Trade, Globalization and Sustainability Impact Assessment: A Critical Look at Methods and Outcomes. London: Earthscan, 2009. Internet resource
Luthans, Fred, Jonathan P. Doh, and Richard M. Hodgetts. International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2015. Print.
Nilsson, Manuela, and Jan Gustafsson. Latin American Responses to Globalization in the 21st Century. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. Print

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ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS v. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEP'T OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERV., B146391
A ruling that required DCFS to submit each waiver of its monthly visitation duty owed wards to the dependency court judge supervising that particular ward, was held not to violate the separation of powers.
- Decided 02/01/2002
- Published 02/01/2002
- California Court of Appeal
- For Appellees:
- Lloyd W. Pellman, County Counsel, Ada Gardiner, Assistant County Counsel, James M. Owens, Brandon T. Nichols and Jerry M. Custis, Deputy County Counsel, for Defendant and Appellant., Horvitz & Levy, David S. Ettinger and Patricia Lofton; The Alliance for Children's Rights, Andrew A. Bridge, Amy Pellman and Lara J. Holtzman, for Plaintiff and Respondent.

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Poco X2 to launch in India on Feb 4: Key things to know about Poco’s comeback phone
Poco X2 will launch in India on February 4. Here’s what to know about the Poco’s comeback phone.
Poco is gearing up for a big comeback in the Indian smartphone space with Poco X2. It will be just second smartphone from Poco which debuted in August 2018 with Poco F1. Earlier this year, Poco separated from Xiaomi to become an independent brand. Ahead of the Poco X2 launch, Poco has already confirmed a few features of the upcoming flagship phone. Let's take a look.
We reported last week that Poco X2's 6GB and 64GB variant will be priced at ₹18,999. It's likely the phone will be available in more variants. Considering the ₹18,999 is price for the base model, Poco X2 seems to be targeted at the same top-tier mid-range smartphone segment. The phone is confirmed to be available online via Flipkart.
Another big takeaway from our report on Poco X2 was the camera. Poco X2 will have as many as four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel sensor. The smartphone will come with a newer Sony IMX686 sensor. The front will have dual punch-hole cameras.
As seen in several leaks, Poco X2 has an edge-to-edge display. Already, Poco has confirmed it will come with 120Hz refresh rate. Considering the leaked price, Poco X2 is set to be the cheapest phone to offer the 120Hz refresh display.
Poco X2 was recently spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website. The leak revealed an octa-core processor, Android 10, and 6GB of RAM. For battery, Poco has confirmed it will ship with a 27W fast charging. Other things you will get are 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C port.
Design and Redmi K30
One of the biggest takeaways from the recent leaks and official teaser is that Poco X2 is going to be Xiaomi Redmi K30-lookalike. The Redmi K30 launched in China late last year. The phone has a 6.67-inch 20:9 full HD+ 120Hz display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Redmi K30 sports four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel primary sensor (IMX686, 1/1.7-inch, f/1.89, 1.6um), 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor, 2-megapixel portrait camera, and 5-megapixel macro camera. It features a 20-megapixel and 2-megapixel selfie cameras.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB built in storage, it has a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
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The most challenging part of quitting an addiction is asking for help. Thankfully, a rehab center provides a stable environment with plenty of privacy and counselors to assist in your journey. A support system is a necessity for living a sober life, but you must still do a great deal of work to heal your body and mind.
You may have many questions before, during, and after your stay in rehab. One of the biggest concerns is wondering if the detox process will rid all the drugs from your body. You must remember that years of abusing substances can cause damage, and the harm won’t be done overnight. The first way to get rid of these poisons is to stop using them. The information you learn in rehab will become valuable when you are back in the “real world.”
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Many people don’t understand the liver and its functions. When it comes to drug detoxification, it all starts in this vital organ. Though the process is complex, it occurs in two phases. Initially, the liver will take all the toxins and turn them into reactive metabolites. Second, once the poisons become metabolites, the body eliminates them.
Since the liver is the only organ that can rejuvenate and repair damage, the problems caused by years of drug use can often be erased. Those who drank heavily may develop a fatty liver. Fatty liver is a dangerous situation that occurs when too much fat has caused the liver to swell. When you consume to many calories, like from alcohol, the liver cannot filter it all, and it absorbs some of the fat and calories. However, once you get on the right path and start eliminating the excess, it will begin to flush. If the fatty liver turns into cirrhosis, then it’s unable to repair itself. It’s also vital for you to:
Flush Your System with Water
When you consume drugs or alcohol, it causes the body to dehydrate. One of the ways that you can help flush these toxins is by drinking water. If you want to flush and detoxify the body, then drinking about 100 ounces of water a day will help. Since everything leaves through your sweat glands and your kidneys, It’s the best way to get rid of toxic substances.
During the detox process, you will feel aches and pains as these substances leave your body. Being properly hydrated can help to alleviate these discomforts. If you have muscle aches, headaches, feel fatigued, and ache from head to toe, then you need to reach for a glass of water.
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Each class of drugs has a dramatic effect on your health. For instance, those who take methamphetamines are often unable to eat much. Living off junk/fast food is no way to survive. A person who smokes marijuana may overeat due to the munchies. Each substance affects cravings and food consumption. Thus, it’s important to improve eating habits to help get your body back to a healthy point.
In rehab, you will learn about the importance of fueling your body with fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. The four primary food groups aren’t a suggestion; it’s foods essential for a healthy body. Did you know that lemons can help flush toxins from the body? Fiber and anti-oxidants are also important. Make sure to get plenty of wheat grasses, seaweed, or kale. These greens are noted for flushing toxins and being a great source of energy. Berries are a tastier option if you don’t like vegetables, and they are loaded with anti-oxidants.
One of the biggest commodities that occur with substance abuse is mental illness. However, medication is not always the answer. Did you know that a 30-minute workout can have the same benefits of taking an antidepressant? When your heart is pumping, it increases vital neurotransmitters in the brain. Many people have low levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in their body. When these chemicals aren’t regulated, it can cause depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and a plethora of other mental disturbances.
Exercise gets the blood flowing and is good for the entire body. To the person who is detoxing, a workout can help you to sweat those poisons out of your body. Don’t worry if you don’t like cardio and intensified workouts. You can do something low key like Yoga too.
Get Six-Eight Hours of Sleep
Did you know that you are not only restoring your body when you sleep, but you are flushing toxins too? The glymphatic pathway is a functional waste removal trail that helps your central nervous system. Using this pathway, during sleep, your spinal column gets rid of any toxins that have accumulated. If you are getting insufficient amounts of sleep, then your glymphatic system will not function properly, and your body cannot detox. To someone who has used drugs and alcohol for years, this process is vital. Make sure to get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night.
Making the First Step Towards Sober Living
This information may seem a bit overwhelming to someone who has many questions about a detox program and its effects on the body. The fact is that your body will start the detoxification process the moment you stop using drugs. Rehab gives you the tools you need to be successful in your journey to sobriety.
Do you have more questions, or are you considering going to a Florida rehabilitation center for help? We have counselors standing by ready to help you find a center that aligns with your needs. Call us right now at 877-497-6180. We want to assist you on your journey. You can do this with the right support and the tools to succeed.

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Tom Brady is coming back for another season in New England in 2018. This you can take to the bank.
The Patriots quarterback has been doing some soul-searching, volunteering and vacationing with family in the last several weeks. The final episode of Facebook’s “Tom vs. Time” left everyone to think he’s having serious reservations about returning after all in 2018. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that No. 12 hasn’t confirmed his return to Foxboro for a 19th NFL season.
There are certainly issues to be hashed out. Brady is still underpaid in the world of 3-year, $84 million guaranteed deals for Kirk Cousins. Brady is due $14 million salary in each of the next two seasons. As The Athletic’s Jeff Howe suggested, now would be a good time to reach out to Brady’s representatives and show the love, if the Patriots are so inclined.
Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston neatly wrapped the hurricane of acrimony and tension that Brady has seen among his teammates, four of whom have departed, including his trusty left tackle.
But still and all, there are so many reasons why the most accomplished quarterback of his – or any – generation would come back for at least one more season with the Patriots.
Let’s take them one by one:
If you believe the Seth Wickersham story in ESPN The Magazine (which has since borne out more truth than not), Brady all but begged owner Robert Kraft to make it clear to Bill Belichick that he was going to play multiple years past 2017. This forced Belichick’s hand at an incredibly inopportune time and forced the Patriots to auction off Jimmy Garoppolo at the trade deadline to the 49ers for a second-round pick. To think Brady would give Brady and Kraft have long had a father-son relationship and to think Brady would leave Kraft out in the lurch without a viable, prepared replacement to take over at this point of the offseason is inconceivable.
Brady has spent the last eight years of his career building not just a career but an image in New England. He has told everyone that he intends on playing well into his mid-40s. If he were to change course this late after telling everyone who would listen that he is just going to stop because he’s lost his desire, that image would take a massive hit. No one, and we can’t stress this enough, NO ONE could possibly blame him if he took his five rings, eight Super Bowl appearances, four Super Bowl MVPs and three NFL MVPs with him and decided to vacation with Gisele and the kids in Costa Rica and Qatar. He’s done more than enough to justify his legacy as the greatest quarterback to play the game. But we’ve seen time and time again when a great athlete leaves in questionable circumstances, his lasting image takes a hit. And this matters to Brady, who is still building the TB12 brand through the TB12 Method and has recruited other athletes, including current Patriots like Rob Gronkowski to the program.
On the surface this may seem laughable. Brady doesn’t need to do a single thing to earn the adoration of a fan base that has long deified him. And if he weren’t to return, a majority of that base would still hold him on football high. But there would be a significant section of the base that would feel betrayed by him. This would surely sting Brady. But that sting would be nothing compared to the teammates in the locker room, many of whom placed trust in Brady that he would return at least for 2018. To pull out now not only leaves the franchise in limbo, it directly impacts those players left behind, many of whom either stayed in New England or chose New England in free agency (like Jordan Matthews) for a chance to play with the GOAT. Brady wants to be loved and leaving the team behind now could be a cruel blow.
In the penultimate series of Super Bowl LII, Brady had the ball in his hands with plenty of time to march down the field for the game-winning score. Instead, he was hit by Brandon Graham and stripped of the ball, losing it deep in Patriots territory. The turnover cost the Patriots three points and by the time the Patriots got the ball back, they were in Hail Mary mode looking for a desperate play to tie the game. Brady is intensely competitive and likely feels there’s one more run with Gronk (if he comes back).
If Brady is truly ticked off at his head coach for the sanctioning of Alex Guerrero and the revocation of certain key privileges inside Gillette Stadium, then taking his ball now and leaving would leave Belichick as the last man standing. Belichick is one of the brightest and intuitive people in sports (Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII aside). While leaving the team would apparently put the Patriots in position for a Grand Canyon falloff, it’s important to understand that the Patriots are going to turn to a new quarterback eventually. A Brady departure would allow Belichick to get a head start on a new signal-caller and give him the chance to prove that he could win with another quarterback at the helm. the Patriots would have likely gone 4-0 with Garoppolo to start the 2016 season if it weren’t for Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. Belichick went 11-5 in 2008 with the unknown Matt Cassel. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that a season like that could repeat itself if the young and talented defense rebounds from Super Bowl LII with a breakout season.
Know this about Belichick, he’s going into the draft next week with a plan. One would assume that he’s going to make sure his backside is covered to some extent with a quarterback. Does that mean moving up to the Top 10 to take a quarterback like Josh Rosen (per NESN’s Doug Kyed) or Mason Rudolph? Maybe. But this much is certain, as long as he’s the head coach, he’s not about to let some hand wringing and subtle second-party innuendos from halfway across the world keep him from going forward, even if those hands belong to Tom Brady.
All of this because of one simple tweet from Adam Schefter on Wednesday morning, reiterating what we already know: Tom Brady is thinking long and hard about what his football future holds.


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