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Heroes vs Villains
I’ve always been plagued by this question - In any comic or movie, what would you rather be?
The hero or the villain?
Since a very young age, I’d discovered the answer isn’t that plain and simple. I’m often able to relate more to the complex villain and way more interested about their motivations, as opposed to rooting for the boring, overtly simplified hero.
The most interesting villains aren’t the stupidly evil kind. They’re actually anti-heroes. The world isn’t black and white. Lex Luthor is not completely wrong; he has some method to his madness. So does Thanos.
Loved this post, which expands on the same.
Heroes become super by virtue of their actions. They do great things. They perform heroic acts. And then, when the honor is bestowed upon them by some shared consciousness, they become superheroes. The super- prefix is one that is earned, not given. It is a trophy. No superhero has ever become a superhero by calling himself a superhero.
Villains, however, are different. Because people are assumed to be good by default, villains must consciously decide to deviate into villainy. No villain has ever accidentally become a villain. Villainous acts are performed with the full intention of achieving an end goal that satisfies ego, greed, lust, or the desire for power. Sometimes those goals align with universally positive outcomes, and, though they should always be seen through the lens of skepticism, villains are not bad without exception. Actions that appear evil can often be used to achieve noble end goals. In fact, in many situations, “evil” is a required ingredient for the manufacture of success. Villains are often misunderstood superheroes.
Responsibility vs. Power
The biggest benefit to villainy is that it provides far more potential for doing good than heroism. Unlike superheroes, villains are not beholden to the requirements of their position. Villains define their own situations, while superheroes work against very strict, and very public, rubrics for doing good. This difference gives villains the ability to achieve goals on their own terms. It gives them the freedom to be creative and to push boundaries. While superheroes have responsibility, villains have power. Superheroes are handcuffed by conformity. Villains are liberated by absolute power.
The downside to all of this is that villains play a fragile game. With power comes moral corruptibility, and with corruptibility comes unpopularity–maybe even hatred–from society. But as long as villains can hold themselves back from corruption, they can do great things.


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Undergraduate Institution: Saint Louis University
Undergrad Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Type of Work: Community Dietitian at a nonprofit, Heartland Alliance Health. I provide nutrition services to participants at Federally Qualified Health Centers and residential sites.
Why did you choose the MS Health Communication Program at Northwestern University?
I want to be able to use my expertise as a registered dietitian and health communicator to more effectively convey nutrition information to the community I serve. I love getting people excited about nutrition! I try to use nutrition education as a way to improve overall health outcomes and think this program will help me on that journey.
What are your career goals?
To create a more equitable and just food system for all by developing innovative ideas in nutrition education and communication to help address health disparities.
What is your favorite part of the program so far?
I enjoy getting to hear from my classmates about all their different experiences in the healthcare system as well as other areas of expertise. In undergrad I took a lot of classes with other nutrition and allied health majors. It’s refreshing to hear about experiences from the insurance side of the industry as well as non- healthcare related professions. I also really enjoy the classes. I’ve already been able to make some small health communication changes in my workplace based on the readings and lectures we’ve had so far.
Any tips on balancing school, work, and life?
Time management and self care. It’s important to make a to do list and complete readings and assignments. But it’s also important to set aside time to take care of yourself so you can set yourself up for success in the program! It’s all part of the balancing act that I am constantly learning about.
Is there any additional advice or information that you would share?
No additional advice. As far as information I’d like to share, I like to mention the AmeriCorps program to raise awareness about it. I served as an AmeriCorps volunteer for two years with Catholic Charities Spokane as their Community Food Resources Specialist. That experience has definitely influenced my decision to be a dietitian and to study health communication.

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Oil supply is the biggest factor weighing on oil prices, and Iran's return to the market appears to be one of the most difficult supply sources to forecast, according to findings of a new CNBC Oil Survey.
Conducted last week, the survey of 22 top analysts and traders shows answers on when Iran is expected to return to the market to be all over the calendar. In the survey, 23 percent expect Iran to return to the market in each of the first or second quarters of 2016; another 27 percent expect it to be in the second half of 2016, and 14 percent see it happening as soon as the fourth quarter of this year. Fourteen percent say they just don't know.
Iran has said it could increase exports by a million barrels a day, but analysts have been skeptical and see it adding less output. However, Iran also has an estimated 50 million barrels of crude on tankers that could be sent to global markets quickly.


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Anna Duritskaya, who was walking with opposition leader Nemtsov when he was shot dead on Friday evening, told media Monday that investigators are forcing her to stay in Moscow.
Moscow will erect a 25-meter statue of Vladimir the Great, the ruler of Kievan Rus who converted his nation to Christianity, as Russia and Ukraine vie to claim the Orthodox saint on the 1000th anniversary of his death.
German utility RWE on Monday closed the sale of its oil and gas production unit DEA to Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, ending months of uncertainty over whether the 5.1 billion euro ($5.7 billion) deal would go ahead.
Ukraine's military said on Monday one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and four wounded in separatist eastern territories in the past 24 hours, underscoring the fragility of a two-week-old cease-fire deal.
Boris Nemtsov, the Russian opposition politician who was shot dead Friday in front of the Kremlin, once considered seeking political asylum in Lithuania, former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius has said.
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The persistent gas flaring in Nigeria, despite the regulations, is indeed a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. One significant aspect that worsens this problem is the country’s continued loss of revenue from gas, alongside dwindling revenue from oil, due to massive theft. Despite these challenges, there are key strategies to address the menace as well as beat other constraints in the sector to accelerate progress towards energy security and economic robustness, writes EKAETE BASSEY.
Despite efforts to combat gas flaring, companies in the petroleum industry flared a staggering 241.1 million standard cubic feet (MSCF) of gas in the first 11 months of last year, according to the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).
This highlights the urgent need for measures to address gas flaring and its detrimental impacts. While there are regulations to curb flaring, the challenge lies in their effective enforcement.
In analysing Nigeria’s progress towards its Decade of Gas Initiative, it is clear that the government is committed to promoting domestic gas utilisation and offshore gas exploration judging from the passing of the Petroleum Industry Bill and the signing of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), aimed at removing bottlenecks in investments and host community management.
With a gas reserve of 209 TCF and unproven reserve of 600 TCF, there is a lot to accomplish with a yearly gas consumption of less than one trillion cubic feet yearly.
Chairman, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Sectoral Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Godwin Okoduwa, says the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline stands as a pivotal point, aiming to enhance gas accessibility.
True, the cost of the commodity has been rising. Okoduwa explains that the escalation stems mainly from the exchange rate.
The price of natural gas and LPG, he says, is benchmarked on the US dollar.
“We expect some corrections as we have witnessed recently with the naira gain against the dollar. The main reason for benchmarking pricing in USD is because that is the way funding is sourced; you have to be able to hedge your project against the USD when sourcing funds from international lenders.
“By embracing indigenous production and aligning policies with the needs of producers and consumers, Nigeria can navigate challenges and progress towards energy security and economic resilience.”
In striving for low-cost gas pricing, he suggests that Nigeria needs to address several key areas, including investing in infrastructure, like pipelines and distribution networks, which, he says, are crucial to reducing transportation costs, implementing transparent regulations to foster competition and fair pricing in the gas value chain
“Because you need to use the gas and pay for it to pay back the lenders, after that prices can be locally benchmarked,” he said.
According to the LPG spokesperson, providing incentives for private investment in gas exploration and production could boost supply as well as drive down prices. Ensuring currency stability and promoting local content development, he argues, can further contribute to cost reduction.
On low gas penetration, Okoduwa states that it could be attributed to funding, ignorance of use and high cost of LPG which he says has forced many low-income earners to revert to traditional fuels.
“Capital is required for major investments in Natural Gas. For LPG, there is an issue with lack of awareness of the benefits and support from the government. There is a prevalent ignorance regarding LPG usage, particularly in rural areas. Secondly, the high cost of LPG in the country has forced many low-income earners to revert to traditional fuels,’’ he added.
However, he believes, addressing this issue and improving gas penetration can be achieved through infrastructure development, which stands out as a crucial step. Extending Natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines and distribution networks, to underserved areas and ensuring their reliability and accessibility can significantly enhance gas penetration across the country.
Okoduwa, who is the Head of LPG, Sales and Marketing, Falcon Corporation Limited, says awareness and affordability measures are crucial to dispelling misconceptions about LPG. He emphasised that its cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental benefits. Regulatory reforms such as targeted subsidies and tax incentives, are also essential for attracting investment and promoting competition.
He stresses that incentivising flare reduction efforts through tax incentives, subsidies, and financial rewards can encourage proactive measures. Innovative technologies like flare gas recovery systems and carbon capture and storage can capture and use flared gas effectively. Collaboration with stakeholders like oil and gas companies, regulatory agencies, and local communities can effectively address gas flaring.
In addition, he states that community engagement, policy reforms, and investment in research and development are crucial for reducing gas flaring, empowering local communities, raising awareness, and promoting community-led initiatives fosters ownership and responsibility, regulatory support and financial incentives, which will encourage companies to explore alternative uses for flared gas; as well as supporting R&D initiatives can lead to long-term solutions.
In tackling challenges facing gas production and the gas market that impede their efficiency and contribution to the economy, Okoduwa posits that efforts to curb gas flaring are imperative for environmental sustainability and maximising the economic benefits of gas production.
Besides, he states that infrastructure deficiency presents a significant obstacle. Inadequate pipelines and distribution networks hinder the transportation and distribution of gas across the country. This limitation results in restricted access for domestic and industrial consumers, hampering the sector’s growth and impact.
“Persistent issue of gas flaring exacerbates challenges in the sector. Despite regulations, the challenge continues due to factors such as lax enforcement, infrastructural constraints, and economic considerations. This not only contributes to environmental degradation but also represents a loss of potential revenue from gas utilisation,” he said.
He argues that regulatory uncertainty, security concerns, and fiscal issues in Nigeria’s gas sector are hindering investment and development. Clear regulatory frameworks, he pointed out, are needed to attract investment for infrastructure and technological advancements, addressing security concerns such as vandalism, and theft which causes revenue losses, and deter investment in the sector as much as resolving fiscal issues; are pivotal for promoting gas production and maximising the sector’s contribution to the economy.
Besides, he adds that the gas market faces challenges in pricing, structure, and competition, consumer affordability and inaccessibility.
He maintains that promoting competition and efficiency in the gas market involves fostering transparency, removing barriers, and preventing anti-competitive practices. Facilitating access to financing and investment capital for gas projects. Providing targeted incentives, public-private partnerships, and innovative financing mechanisms can reduce investment risks and attract private sector investment.
And investing in skills development and capacity building initiatives can address the shortage of skilled workforce and technical expertise that hinders project implementation and maintenance.
On the prospect of gas overtaking fossil fuel in the near future and if could, the revenue the government gets from crude oil, he explains that Nigeria is a gas region with oil in it.
He said: “This is to say we have more gas than oil, which is why the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, offered a 25 per cent gas utilisation investment allowance for equipment and plant for new and ongoing offshore projects.This is important to tap into the very huge gas reserves. This is the time to harness the huge gas opportunity in the country and we see the government’s interest in this direction, which is laudable.”
While some experts are urging Nigeria to transition from LPG to CNG, saying it is cheaper and cleaner fuel, especially in the context of the cost of living crisis, the LPG Sectoral chief, argued that they could co-exist.
“CNG is cheaper but more expensive to deploy its infrastructure, unlike LPG.
“So, for us in the LPG industry, we are asking for support because it’s easier to deploy storage, transportation and distribution infrastructure for LPG, so while its ok to look for funding for CNG, the government should see LPG as a low-hanging fruit for deployment of more affordable and greener fuel when compared to Diesel and petrol,” he said.
Okoduwa, who serves as a liaison between the LPG sector and other stakeholders, including trade associations, professional bodies, and international organisations, demonstrated that LPG’s vast potential, with over 9,000 retail fuel stations qualifying for Autogas dispensing, offers job opportunities and stimulates growth through local manufacturing and its diverse uses.
Seizing the chance, he also provided an overview of how the Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Energy andMineral Resources (MEMR), in collaboration with the LCCI-LPG, established and implemented the Eko Gas project, an initiative focused on promoting the adoption of LPG as an alternative to cooking energy.
According to him, the initiative, aimed at reshaping the energy landscape in Lagos, by advocating the adoption of LPG as a cleaner and more sustainable option for cooking and domestic needs.
He added that the Eko Gas project aims to improve the level of awareness and deepen the use of LPG among households in the state.


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The JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, already under scrutiny by federal regulators, is the target of a lawsuit that seeks to kill the planned transaction.
The merger, which would eliminate Spirit, will hurt air travel throughout the country, the lawsuit alleges, and especially at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Orlando international airports, where both airlines vigorously compete. Nineteen routes overlap in Fort Lauderdale and 12 in Orlando.
Read more: Spirit Passengers Challenge JetBlue Deal
Spirit, which is headquartered in Broward County, is the No. 1 carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International with a 30% market share. Jet Blue is the number two carrier with 19% market share, which means, between the two carriers, about half of all passengers use either airline. By comparison, Spirit’s market share at nearby Palm Beach International is less than 1%; Jet Blue, at 27%, is the number one carrier.
“Orlando and Fort Lauderdale would be especially hurt,” said Joseph Alioto, the lead attorney for a group of travelers and travel agents who filed an antitrust federal lawsuit in December in the Northern District of California that challenges the merger and seeks an injunction to block it.
“The whole point is for JetBlue to save money, and they will do it by eliminating flights and by raising prices,” Alioto said.

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Girls On Drums Festival - You Have an Appointment With Them !
Yes, we are a Festival already ! Idealized and created by the drummer and educator Joel Jr in 2010, Girls On Drums is today more than a accomplished dream - it's now the major Latin American drums/percussion festival performed only by girls !Since the begining the festival was sponsored by some of the great brands and a total sucess with the public. Quickly GoD obtained a legion of fans and the midia attention.Already happened four issues (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) and two special issues (Sao Paulo and Salvador). The following great artists performed at these issues :Nina Pará, Simone Sou, Vera Figueiredo, Jully Lee, Lucy Peart, Nicolle Paes, Paula Padovani, Aishá, Pitchu Ferraz, Patricia Teles, Isabel Gabiatti, Dani Gomes, Clau Sweet, Michelle Abu, Shirley Granato, Fernanda Terra , Naná Rizinni, Lari Constantini, Camila Teixeira, Roberta Kelly, Silvana Collagiovanni, Trietá Percussion Trio.But why a event only with girls playing ? The drumset always have been seen as a "male instrument". "Bang" a drum or anything like this seems to the more conservative people as anything but for girls.Since 1990 the educator Joel Jr has seen some good female students suffer some prejudice when starts to play drums and after some months or years, they abandoned the instrument. Some of them were very talented.So Joel Jr thought about something to bring some exposure for these girls.After some months of planning, Girls On Drums was almost ready to go !After the first issue various female bands was formed, a big amout of girls started to play drums and the Festival started to be acknowledge at all Brazilian market, social networks and outside Brazil.We can say that GoD Festival has popularized the art of playing drums at the all age girls and some of the artists after performed at the festival receive some great endorsements contracts ! Permanently Girls On Drums Festival already left it's mark !But the plans and ideas don't stop. Many young girls had contacted the festival production expressing their wishes to play at the festival and some great and professional players from South America, North America an Europe too !Yes, we are ready to come to your city soon !Stay tuned for the news !


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As per our current Database, Jestin Manalo is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Jestin Manalo is 22 years, 10 months and 15 days old. Jestin Manalo will celebrate 23rd birthday on a Wednesday 23rd of September 2020. Below we countdown to Jestin Manalo upcoming birthday.
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Jestin Manalo’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Jestin Manalo was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Nicknamed Jekoy, he is a Dancer who performs as part of the highly active on social media boy group Hype 5ive.
He started to gain fame on social media towards the beginning of 2015.
Since Hype 5ive's inception, he has earned more than 90,000 followers on Twitter and over 120,000 followers on Instagram. He also has a strong following on Facebook.
He is from Manila, Philippines.
He performs alongside Leslie Santos Diaz, Almer Cason, Christian Patrick Salonga and Mark Sceven Nolasco in Hype 5ive.

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The rectangular screen of a MacBook Pro is the setting for an upcoming episode of Modern Family.
A new episode of the hit ABC sitcom unfolds entirely on a Mac. The Verge, which caught the episode early, reports that the episode shows Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) using FaceTime and other Mac apps to stay in touch with her family as she is stranded at the airport. As Claire leaps between chats with various family members to locate her daughter, Haley, the camera never strays from the screen of her MacBook Pro. The Verge concluded that the show s clever writers managed to make the technique work, though the episode is one of the most glowing love letters to the Mac you ll see this this side of an Apple keynote.
Apple technology was also key behind the scenes. The episode, which will air Feb. 25, was filmed with the MacBook Pro, the iPhone 6 and the iPad, according to the Associated Press.
Modern Family co-creator and executive producer Steve Levitan said the inspiration for the episode came while he was using FaceTime to communicate with his daughter, the news agency reported.
I could not only see her, but I could see me, and there was something going on behind me, my wife or somebody, he said. I realized on that screen, you could tell so much about my life.
The Modern Family episode is one of the most extensive uses of a technique The Verge calls screen capture filmmaking, in which filmmakers use various activities on a computer screen to tell a story about the user. That leaves us wondering whether Modern Family might in turn inspire Apple, perhaps lending it a trick to try for one of its next ads.
Above: The MacBook Pro will be featured extensively in an upcoming episode of Modern Family (Getty Images).

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text: PearlDamour is carrying on with MILTON this fall– Katie was in both Milton, MA and MIlton, WI recently, continuing to work with community partners on getting the show to town, and Lisa (with community engagement strategist Ashley Sparks) is heading to Milton, NC to do follow up work with them about establishing an annual performance festival there. We are also in the process of finalizing plans to finally get HOW TO BUILD A FOREST to its hometown of New Orleans– news on that coming soon. In the midst of it, Lisa is gearing up for rehearsals of her shows CHEROKEE at Woolly Mammoth theater in DC and also AIRLINE HIGHWAY, soon to premiere at Steppenwolf. Katie is deep in her thesis experiments of ways to combine performance with conversation, sparked in part by PearlDamour’s MILTON work. More connections between Brown University and PearlDamour bubbling… we’ll update you next month!


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Inflation jumped 8.5% through March.
This is the highest reported level since 1981. 😬
It was also the biggest monthly jump in prices since 2005.
However…there are some tentative signs that inflation may be slowing.
I’m sharing more in this episode + providing thoughts on how retirement savers might respond.
How to Listen to Today’s Episode
Episode Links & Resources:
- Need a One-Time Retirement + Tax Analysis?
- Stay Wealthy Inflation Episodes in 2022:
- CPI Report-March 2022 [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics]
- Gasoline Prices Popping Likely Represent Something of a Peak [NY Times]

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Caprabo's new logistics centre
A new 24,600 m² logistics platform for the Spanish retailer Caprabo
This logistics center, located in the Logistics Activities Area (ZAL) of the port of Barcelona, is divided into three areas:
- 17,200 m² for the fresh and frozen product platform,
- 3,400 m² for the new Caprabo headquarters,
- 4,000 m² dedicated to e-commerce.
The Caprabo's new logistics center has been awarded LEED GOLD certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement


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Day one: – Chandigarh to Shimla
The journey starts from Chandigarh to Shimla on the first day and we would be there to pick you up from your location. If the journey starts early in the day, we would be having some time to stop by the Pinjore garden and the Timber trail resort. After a drive, 4-5 hours we would reach Shimla and you can enjoy a warm welcome from the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable stay at your hotel.
Day two: – Shimla local sightseeing
Early in the morning, we would start our sightseeing from the Tara Devi temple. The Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is a must visit place in Shimla and that would be our next destination for the day. We can also have a visit to the Kufri and state museum depending upon your interest. Jakhoo temple is another good option to visit and the second half of the day would be at the popular hangouts of Shimla; the Mall Road, the Ridge and the Lakkar Bazaar. Night stay would be at Shimla.
Day three: – Shimla to Manali via Kullu
We would move to Manali on the third day and after an arduous journey of 7-8 years, we would reach Manali in the evening. On our way to Manali, we can stop by Gobind Sagar Lake and the Pundoh dam. Night stay would be at Manali.
Day four: – Manali local sightseeing
Get ready for an exciting day to discover the stunning beauty of Manali starting from the 400 years old temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi and there are other temples like the Manu temple and Ghatotkachh temple to visit. We would visit Vashisht temple. Clubhouse and places at old Manali are also attractive to visit. Night stay would be at Manali.
Day five: – Snow point visit
Day five is scheduled to explore the prominent places in the vicinity of Manali and there are two major spots; the Solang valley and the Rohtang pass. Solang valley is full of hustle-bustle with the enormous flow of tourists. It looks particularly stunning in the snowfall. Rohtang pass is another spectacular place presenting panoramic views of valleys and mountains. You can also cover up Marhi and Rehalla waterfalls on the way to Rohtang pass. Night stay would be at Manali.
Day six: – Manali to Dalhousie
We would travel to the magnificent hill station Dalhousie on the sixth day. After a good 7-8 hours journey, we would reach Dalhousie in the evening. You can check in and have the rest.
Day seven: – Khajjiar visit
Dalhousie is amazingly beautiful and this beauty can leave you awestricken. We would cover up Khajjiar, the mini Switzerland. Visit Kala top on the way to Khajjiar. Night stay would be at Dalhousie.
Day eight: – Dalhousie to Chandigarh
We would drop you to Chandigarh on the eight and the last day of the trip.

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Author Lauraine Snelling biography and book list.
Lauraine Snelling Award-winning and bestselling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer with her first published book for young adult readers, TRAGEDY ON THE TOUTLE, in 1982. She has since continued writing more horse books for young girls, adding historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers to her repertoire.
Lauraine Snelling has over two million books in print, but when she first began, she was a mother of three teenagers with a simple dream to write for young adults. Soon she had two bestselling series and expanded her repertoire to inspirational romances for adults, winning a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter.
Beloved Author Lauraine Snelling Launches New Immigrant Series When Signe, her husband, Rune, and their three boys arrive in Minnesota from Norway to help a relative clear his land of lumber, they dream of owning their own farm and building a life in the New World.
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Lauraine Snelling has written over seventy novels and non-fiction books since 1980. She writes for adults and young adults, and both historical and contemporary fiction. Snelling won the Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter.

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The following article, Biden Issues Executive Orders on Gun Control, Democrats Vow More Measures To Come, was first published on Big League Politics.
President Joe Biden announced executive action on gun control Thursday, calling gun violence an “epidemic” and an “international embarrassment.”
The pillars of his executive action include restrictions on so-called “ghost guns” and stabilizing braces, as well as a request directed at the Justice Department (DOJ) to publish model red flag laws that states can use as templates for their own legislation.
Ghost guns refer to homemade firearms made with parts that do not have serial numbers, while stabilizing braces are designed to improve the accuracy of pistols or rifles.
Biden also called on the DOJ to publish an annual report on gun trafficking to “better help policy makers” address the issue.
Democrats have made it clear that Biden’s executive action only represents the beginning of their gun control push. Press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the White House will take more measures to combat the gun violence “epidemic.”
“Today the administration announced initial actions to address gun violence. There will be more. That is absolutely his commitment,” Psaki said. “And he also will use the power of his presidency, his voice, his political will, to advocate for actions in Congress.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also said that Biden’s executive orders are “not a substitute for meaningful legislation.”
“While the president’s executive actions are critical, they are not a substitute for meaningful legislation to address the gun violence epidemic,” Schumer said in a statement. “The American people are demanding action from Congress, and I’ve committed to hold votes on the floor of the United States Senate on gun violence prevention legislation.”
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Bomb disposal experts on alert for Vindhyachal Navratra Fair
Mirzapur, Mar 22 (UNI) In the wake of the March 7 twin blasts in neighbouring Varanasi, experts from the bomb disposal squad of Uttar Pradesh police have been put on high alert for the famous Navratra fair starting at Vindhyachal from March 30.
Officer in charge of the nine-day fair and Additional District Magistrate Ved Prakash Mishra told UNI here today that following the twin blast in Varanasi, the security during the fair in this Naxal infested district has been stepped up drastically.
Dr Mishra said experts from the bomb disposal squad of UP police have been put on alert to deal with any eventuality. Besides, CCTVs have also been installed at sensitive points in the entire fair arena.
The entire 14-km fair arena has been divided into 27 sectors, provided with enhanced security and additional security arrangements have been put in place in all the three shrines -- Goddess Vindhyavasini, Goddess Kali and Goddess Asthabhuja, Mr Mishra added.
Besides crack security, directives have also been issued to maintain proper traffic control during the fair, he said.
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Whether you’ve reached your junior or senior year of high school, you’ve probably started thinking about college (or maybe you’re just a really ambitious underclassman). Whichever group you fall into, you’ve given some thought to which university you want to attend. You’ve probably thought about your major, too. And even though you haven’t made any definite decisions, one thing is certain: You’ve been fencing for some time and you want to take advantage of that in your college application.
While we definitely recommend boasting about your fencing experience, you need to be strategic. Like any other part of your college application, leveraging fencing to get into a good university isn’t as simple as waving a magic wand. You need to evaluate your fencing goals before including it on your college application.
Planning Your Approach
Assuming you’re going to continue fencing — don’t worry, we’ll get to those who don’t plan on it — are you looking to compete at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division one, two, or three level? Or are you interested in joining a fencing club?
Either route allows you to represent your school, lets you befriend other fencers, and helps you stay in shape. But when it comes to practicing and competing, club fencing and NCAA team fencing are vastly different beasts.
NCAA fencing at a division one, two, or even three level has a longer season, mandatory/daily practices, and is very competitive. NCAA fencing can also have amazing scholarship opportunities.
Club fencing is low-pressure, has a shorter competitive season, and the practice sessions are optional. You can’t get scholarships from a collegiate club since they aren’t sanctioned by the NCAA.
Leveraging Your Fencing Experience
People who want to join a collegiate fencing club or don’t plan on fencing in college only have to worry about selling their fencing experience to the admissions board. Fencers who want to fence in an NCAA program have more work to do because they also have to do some networking. But since your college application needs to address your commitment to fencing over the years regardless of which road you’re traveling, we’ll address that first.
Perfecting Your Application
Whether you plan to fence in a club or merely want to leverage your high school fencing experience in the application process, you’ll impress the admissions office by panting a clear picture your commitment to the sport. In short, you can use your fencing experience to demonstrate maturity, time management skills, self-discipline, and personal character.
Attending weekly classes, private lessons, and participating in open fencing nights are all relevant to admission boards. It not only reflects responsibility but proves that you can balance schoolwork with other activities over an extended period. Detailing your level of commitment to the sport also demonstrates a remarkable level of discipline and illustrates your willingness to challenge yourself.
Fencing is unlike any other sport when it comes to mental and personal benefits. It helps build character and schools — especially those with fencing clubs or an NCAA fencing program — will consider that during the admissions process. Its strategic components also build mental toughness and requires fencers to take individual responsibility for the results of their choices.
Those are just some of the things you can highlight in your college application when discussing your experience with fencing, but you don’t have to limit yourself. Take an hour to think about how fencing has turned you into the kind of person that your college of choice wants on their campus and throw those in there, too. It never hurts to be authentic!
Networking With Coaches
If you choose the NCAA route, it’s critical that you do your research to find out which universities offer fencing programs and approach those schools’ coaches with all of your competitive results. And if you want colleges to approach you with scholarship opportunities, you need to compete in national tournaments and make connections with coaches at those tournaments.
If you haven’t participated in national tournaments and still want to fence in the NCAA, don’t get discouraged! There are plenty of smaller collegiate fencing programs that want to fill their rosters with fencers. Sending out emails and making phone calls to coaches at such schools is tremendously worthwhile if you’re burning to continue your fencing career. The coaches at these programs are happy to work with less experienced students who are driven and passionate, especially if the alternative is an experienced fencer with poor sportsmanship or a track record of irresponsibility.
Now you know how to take advantage of your fencing career to get into college! But maybe you have more questions about NCAA fencing or club fencing. If that’s the case, you’re more than welcome to ask Mary Spohn, a competition instructor at Swordplay LA. She teaches classes throughout the week, so feel free to drop by to ask her your questions!

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Chilli Pepper And Slimming
The media presents us with new diets, new weight loss angles and new approaches to slimming on an almost daily basis.
A majority of these appear to be the brainchild of an individual or the few.
One such slimming ideology that has gained momentum over the last few years is employing the use of hot chilli pepper to some degree.
Chilli pepper or cayenne pepper has been studied for the last 2 decades and many experts agree there is a definite link between between consuming hot chilli and thermogenic fat burning.
The problem in the past has been how to best use hot chilli pepper in slimming and weight loss products. Chilli is hot to taste and can cause gastric irritation.
It is only recently that this weight loss potential has been harnesses.
Scottish based Advance Health were considered by many to be the pioneers of making the fat burning potential of chilli pepper available to the masses with their release of Capsiplex.
Capsiplex contained a large quantity of chilli pepper – enough to be able to help the user to burn nearly 280 calories per day, even without participating in exercise. Capsiplex was coined the “Slim at your desk slimming pill”
Capsiplex feautured a special coating on the pill that preventing gastric irritation.
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Renewable Energy on the Islands
Spectacle Island Visitor Center
Solar Electric Power
The most prominent example of solar power in use is at the newly constructed Visitor Center on Spectacle Island. The building is oriented with a roofline facing south so a solar electric (photovoltaic) system could be installed with maximum solar gain. These photovoltaic panels produce enough energy to keep a small fleet of electric vehicles operational on the island as well as to send clean electricity to the electric utility company's power grid for use throughout the area.
There are several smaller photovoltaic installations on a few other islands. These are called "remote" or "stand alone" systems because they are not connected to the grid and have battery packs that store the electricity produced from the sun. Peddocks Island has had one of these systems since the mid-1990s.
The harbor islands are an excellent location for solar power because the low tree cover and flat areas between the islands allow for maximum duration of direct sunlight without shading. Several additional locations have been studied for photovoltaic systems that could be connected to the electric power grid. If these get installed they would produce enough energy to supply electricity to approximately 500 homes per year.
Depending on which island you visit, you may be able to see a wind turbine
on the mainland at Wind Mill (Pemberton) Point in Hull. This single turbine produces power for all the streetlights in town, the equivalent of about 200 homes each year. This elegant machine has been so successful that a second, larger turbine is being planned for another part of town. That machine will produce enough energy to offset the electricity use of about 500 homes per year.
The area of the harbor along the coast has high average wind speeds, making it a prime location for wind power. Like the photovoltaic system, potential sites for additional wind turbines have been studied and are in the early planning stages.
Deer Island Treatment Plant
On a boat ride out of the inner harbor you might notice the large egg-shaped containers of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) wastewater treatment plant on Deer Island. This facility, the second largest in the United States, uses the same amount of electricity as more than 2,000 homes each year. Using a hydroturbine, however, the facility produces 10 percent of its electricity from renewable energy. The hydroturbine is installed in the outfall tunnel where large quantities of treated wastewater are discharged into the ocean. It turns as water is pushed out, generating electricity.
In addition to natural resources such as the sun and wind, organic materials including human-generated waste are also sources of renewable energy. The Deer Island facility uses methane, a byproduct of the treatment process, to power a steam turbine generator. This digester gas is burned to heat water into steam. The steam is funneled through a turbine, which turns the generator and produces electricity. This produces enough electricity to power over 1,000 homes each year, about half of the electricity used at the facility. The steam also produces heat, which is piped throughout the facility, eliminating the need for additional heating for all but about two months of the year. The steam turbine generator and hydroturbine save the MWRA - and ratepayers - over $6 million annually in electricity and fuel costs.
Planning Guide for Renewable Energy
A 2005 study discusses possible renewable energy installations on the Boston Harbor Islands and what it will take to make them occur.
» Boston Harbor Islands Renewables Planning Guide (Submitted by Urban Harbors Institute University of Massachusetts Boston and Island Alliance, May 2005) [PDF]
The islands in Boston harbor are especially well suited for harvesting renewable energy because they have wide open landscapes for excellent solar exposure, constant high quality wind for turning turbines, and good wave and tidal cycles to capture water power.
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A tried and true recipe for old-fashioned Sea Foam Candy! This recipe is similar to Divinity but made with both white and brown sugar and it uses less corn syrup. For best results, do not attempt to make Sea Foam candy on a humid day. Cool, dry weather is best for Sea Foam
½heaping cupchopped pecans or walnuts*toast whole then chop (70g)
candy thermometerI linked to the one I use in the recipe notes below
electric mixerI like to use my stand mixer, there is a lot of mixing required in this recipe and I'm not sure that it could be done by hand without an electric or hand mixer.
Place egg whites in the clean, grease-free bowl of stand mixer (you may use a large bowl and an electric mixer instead, but there is a lot of mixing required and even using a hand mixer will be an arm workout). Set aside.
In a medium-sized, heavy bottomed saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup, and water.
Cook mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Use a damp pastry brush to wipe down sides to keep sugar crystals from forming.
Once your sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to come to a boil, stop stirring and attach your candy thermometer.
Continue to cook to 255F (124C) but once your mixture reaches about 240F (115C), keep an eye on your temperature but return to your egg whites in your stand mixer. Add the salt and use a whisk attachment to beat your egg whites and stiff peaks form** -- this can take several minutes even on the highest speed. Be sure to pay attention to your syrup on the stovetop, and let your stiff peak mixture sit while you wait for that to reach 255F.
Once syrup reaches temperature, remove from heat and drizzle in a slow, thin stream into the bowl with your stiff peaks while beating on high speed Be careful, go slowly or there will be some splatter! You can start on low speed and gradually increase the speed to high as you are adding the syrup.
Continue beating the mixture until it holds its shape. the mixture will become glossy and very thick, and this will take several minutes. Beat until it is stiff enough to hold is shape when the whisk is raised from the mixture.
Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to stir in your vanilla and chopped nuts.
Use a pair of lightly buttered spoons to drop the mixture by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized portions onto a wax or parchment paper lined tray, swirling each drop into a peak.
Let the tray of Sea Foam stand until it is completely dry, this could take several hours or it may even need to sit overnight.
This is the candy thermometer that I use(affiliate)*Optional: If the nuts you are using aren't already chopped, I recommend lightly toasting them on 350F (175C) for about 5 minutes to really bring out the flavor. Toast the nuts before chopping, then allow them to cool and chop into small pieces before adding into your Sea Foam.**Stiff peaks have formed when you can remove the whisk from the mixture and the peak that forms (like in the photo) stands tall and does not fold back into itself when you turn it upside-down.
How to Store Sea Foam
Store candy at room temperature in an airtight container for up to several weeks.

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- 12 whole new 6 inch carrots, scrapped
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (or less)
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
- 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
- chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)
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- Cook the carrots in apprx 1" of water for 10 minutes, they should still be slightly crisp so the time depends on the size/thickness of the carrots. Drain. While the carrots are cooking, mix together the melted butter, honey & grated citrus peel. Pour over the drained carrots and warm the carrots through over low heat until the carrots are glazed. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional).


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piscina, in Roman times, an artificial reservoir used for swimming or as a fish pond. During the Middle Ages a piscina was a pool or tank in which fish were stored by monastic communities, for whose members fish was a staple item of diet.
Although never a calculated feature of gardens, existing ponds or fish stews (tanks) were sometimes later incorporated in decorative schemes. At Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home near Charlottesville, Va., an original piscina has been restored.
A stone vessel having a drain that leads directly to the ground, located near an altar of a church, and used for disposing of water from ablutions is also known as a piscina.

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Scent is one of the ways cats communicate, and their anal glands help in that effort. The pea-sized glands, or sacs, produce an odor that aids in establishing identity and territory. When a cat defecates, the scent glands empty through two ducts located at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions of the anal sphincter, the band of muscle encircling the anus.
“During defecation, the rectal musculature pushes the anal sac toward the stool in the rectum and squeezes out its contents — sort of like squeezing a tube of toothpaste at its bottom,” says dermatologist William H. Miller, VMD, medical director of the Companion Animal Hospital at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. This allows the cat to send the message “I was here” or “This is my place.”
Secretions Build Up. In most cases, a cat’s anal glands cause little problem, Dr. Miller says. They can, however, become impacted, inflamed or infected, usually because they’re not emptying normally. The thick, light gray to brown secretions build up in the sac. It’s thought that inflammation causes the opening of the anal sac duct to swell, plugging the duct.
In other cases, the stools may not exert enough pressure on the glands during defecation. Impacted anal glands can occur with chronically soft stools because the musculature has nothing to push the sac against. The same is true of cats with neurological disease. Cats with skin disease of the perianal region may also develop anal sac problems.
Inflamed or infected anal sacs are characterized by swelling and tenderness. To ease the discomfort, the cat may scoot on, lick or bite at his rear. If left untreated, inflamed or infected anal glands may abscess or even rupture. An abscess is a red or deep purple swelling, accompanied by fever, as well as scooting, licking and biting. An abscess that ruptures drains fluid through the break in the skin.
Overactive or impacted anal glands can be relieved by emptying or expressing the glands manually. Your cat’s veterinarian can express them or show you how to do it at home, but it’s a malodorous process that most people prefer to leave to the professionals.
Change in Diet. In the case of a cat with chronically soft stools, increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may help firm them. The veterinarian may recommend changing to a food with higher amounts of fiber. If a food allergy is causing soft stools or perianal itching, replacing the food with a hypoallergenic diet should help, Dr. Miller says.
Fiber supplements made for people or plain canned pumpkin are other ways to boost fiber. Ask the veterinarian about the type and amount to give.
If the sac is infected, topical antibiotics, with or without steroids and antifungal agents, are infused into the anal sac, Dr. Miller says. “In chronic or severe infections, oral medications may be given in conjunction with expressing the glands and the infusion of topical antibiotic.”
Overweight and sedentary cats may be more prone to anal gland infections. Weight loss and increased activity may help prevent a recurrence.
In the case of an anal sac abscess, treatment includes applying a warm compress and giving oral antibiotics. If the abscess ruptures, the veterinarian may have you flush the area daily with an antiseptic solution and apply warm compresses for a week or two until the swelling and infection resolve.
If your cat has chronic anal sac problems, consider having these vestigial scent glands removed surgically. There can be complications to this surgery so it should be done by a veterinarian who performs the surgery regularly. You and your cat will both be relieved.


Pyrolysis of Huadian oil shale by electrical heating on different heating rates
【摘要】：The electrical heating experiments on oil shale sample from Huadian of Jilin were carried out by the pyrolysis method at three different heating rate 2℃/ min,5℃/ min and 10℃/ min in the temperature range of 30℃-750℃ . Heating rate 2℃/ min is considered low,while intermediate one covers the range 5℃/ min and high heating rate is 10℃/ min. The controlling parameters studied were the final pyrolysis temperature and the influence of the heating rate as well as type. The heating rate has an important effect on the pyrolysis of oil shale and the amount of residual carbon obtained therefore. It is found that increasing the heating rate and pyrolysis temperature also increases the production of oil and the total weight loss. Higher heating rates resulted in higher rates of accumulation. The rate of oil and water collection passed through the maximum of different heating rates at different pyrolysis temperatures. Heating rate affected density,oil conversion and oil yield.


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Diet and Exercise can Prevent up to a Quarter of Cancers
The Medical Journal of Australia has found that a quarter of cancers could be prevented through diet and exercise. Jen Rosenberg of Fairfax Publication The Age reports:
“A QUARTER of cancers could be prevented by 2025 through diet and exercise alone, saving hundreds of millions of dollars in the cost of treatment, the Medical Journal of Australia has found.
Taking data on projected illness, and coupling it with published findings on the association between food, nutrition and physical activity in the prevention of cancer, the journal’s study found that the incidence of cancer in Australia will rise to 170,000 in the next 13 years, an increase of 60 per cent since 2007.
Intervention to improve health and environmental factors could reduce that by 43,000, or 25 per cent, it says in a report published March 19.
Contributing factors in the nation’s poor health include an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, the increasing prevalence of overweight and obese adults, climbing rates of harmful alcohol consumption, and an unbalanced diet.
Pip Youl, one of the report’s authors and head of research at Cancer Council Queensland, said that less than 10 per cent of Australians ate the recommended five serves of vegetables a day and only 6 per cent ate two or more serves of fruit a day.
”Ways to encourage better eating are things like improving the number of wholegrain cereals and bread, choosing foods that are low in salt, choosing a low-fat diet, particularly diets that are low in saturated fats,” she said. ”One of the key things is teaching children to eat healthily. So, getting them interested in cooking and eating healthy foods will give them a really good start in life and enjoying a healthy life.”
Poor health has become an economic and geographic issue, the study suggesting that ”inequities in cancer outcomes vary with remoteness or area disadvantage” and that ”increasingly the poor are becoming obese faster than the rich”.
With the cost of healthy food higher than that of high-sugar, fat-soaked, nutritionally poor alternatives, Australians on lower incomes are less likely to make healthy food choices.
Programs needed to be designed to accommodate different needs in different regions, Ms Youl said. Even when people know what they need to do to prevent obesity and disease, it is difficult to motivate populations to improve their health and it was incumbent on governments to implement measures and provide support.
Ms Youl said it was critical to have a co-ordinated approach from state and federal governments to spend money on preventive measures to reduce the $3.8 billion a year spent on direct costs to the health system from cancer-related illnesses.
They needed to ”increase the expenditure on preventive health activities, because we know that treating cancer is very expensive, so if we can prevent it before it happens then we’ll certainly save some expenditure on cancer down the track”.
While only 2 per cent of the total health expenditure in 2007-08 was dedicated to preventive services or health promotion, spending more on raising the profile of good nutrition and physical activity would save more than $674 million in 2025, the authors found.”
Organic whole foods such as Nushie’s Natural are essential to good health. They contain no artificial preservatives or additives and are dairy and gluten free.


Schiphol Airport switches to renewably sourced Neste fuel for all diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery
The aviation industry is facing significant pressure to pivot towards a sustainable future. But, to meet ambitious targets, evolution is required on the ground as well as in the air. One facet of this decarbonisation process is reducing the emissions caused by ground handling vehicles.
At Schiphol Airport, a new step in this journey has been taken. Schiphol plans to become the world’s most sustainable airport by 2030. Working towards meeting this target from a multitude of angles, Schiphol Airport has been electrifying its vehicles. However, not all vehicles have an electric or hydrogen alternative yet and therefore the airport has turned towards renewable diesel. Schiphol currently has around 1,900 ground handling vehicles with a diesel engine from pushback tractors to container loaders, aircraft fuel dispensers to conveyer belt loaders.
From January 2023 onwards, all the diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. This is a drop-in fuel produced from 100 per-cent renewable raw materials. Critically, the fuel does not require any modifications to existing vehicles or machines, energy systems, or fuel distribution infrastructures facilitating an environmentally minded and economical shift.
Denise Pronk, responsible for sustainability at Royal Schiphol Group, operating the Schiphol airport said:
“This is a significant step on the way towards a zero-emission ground operation in 2030. The vehicles for which there are currently no electric or hydrogen alternatives available can run on renewable diesel. Everyone on airside, where the loads are moved to or from the aircraft, is making use of it, including Aviapartner, dnata, Menzies, Swissport, KLM Ground Services and Viggo. We’re pleased about that. It’s also important that we all continue to expand the number of electric vehicles at Schiphol. We are also going to considerably expand the number of charging station.”
Neste are increasing their renewables production capacity to 5.5 million tons by the end of 2023 and a further 6.8 million tons by the end of 2026.
For more content on Neste, see Airbus and Neste sign MoU to advance the use of SAF.
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Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Associated British Ports (ABP) to support the development of one of the UK’s largest port projects at Port Talbot, strengthening the company’s reputation as a global leader in the maritime sector.
With partner Royal HaskoningDHV, Mott MacDonald will be leading a series of reports on the port at Port Talbot’s design, including the development of a detailed masterplan building on the previous ABP Wales Future Vision. Alongside key environmental and consenting studies, these will look at how the port should be transformed to enable it to serve as a prime hub for the floating offshore wind industry, contribute to decarbonisation of industry in South Wales and play a major role in the socio-economic regeneration of the area.
The port is one of the only harbours in the UK capable of handling capesize vessels of up to 170,000 dwt (deadweight tonnage). Around 6.6M tonnes of cargo and over £760M of trade pass through it every year. This nationally strategic port asset and the considerable areas of brownfield land on the port estate offer significant development opportunities.
ABP aims to ready the port for opportunities presented by floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea alongside those presented by the Celtic Freeport announced earlier this year by the UK and Welsh Governments. These include unlocking the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation.
ABP is the UK’s leading ports group, with 21 ports including five in South Wales at Swansea, Barry, Cardiff, Newport and Port Talbot, handling around a quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade. Together with its customers, ABP’s ports support more than £15bn of value from exports to the UK economy and over 200,000 jobs.
The work will be led by Mott MacDonald’s ports team, who will be able to draw on multi-disciplinary expertise from within Mott MacDonald’s Cardiff office and specialist resources from across the company and its partner Royal HaskoningDHV.
In March 2022, Mott MacDonald won several places on ABP’s latest professional services framework, covering a range of disciplines including master planning, conservation and architecture, BIM services and civil engineering as well as renewable energy services.
Commenting on their recent appointment, Ken Norbury – Mott MacDonald’s managing director of transportation (UK and Europe) said:
“We’re delighted to have been selected by ABP as its technical delivery partner for what is the biggest and most transformational port project in the UK right now.
“Locally, the project will help put Port Talbot at the heart of the UK’s green energy revolution and will give skilled local workers the tools to play a key part in that. Nationally, it will act as an incubator for new technologies and renewable energy opportunities, unlocking investment and ultimately leading us towards a brighter and greener future.
“All of this aligns with Mott MacDonald’s purpose to improve society, which is energising for our team who are eager to make an impact.”
Sean Barker, Mott MacDonald’s project director for the project added:
“What excites us most about this opportunity is the clarity of ABP’s vision for Port Talbot – and in particular how their vision aligns with the five strategic themes in their recent sustainability strategy, ‘Ready for Tomorrow’. Ports like this have a crucial role in enabling the UK’s energy transition towards a net zero economy.
“We’re taking the initial steps in what we very much hope will be a long-term relationship. We’ll be taking a collaborative approach and working closely with ABP and Royal HaskoningDHV to drive forward the opportunities and overcome the challenges that a strategic project of this size will bring.”
Graeme Power-Hosking, programme lead for the Future Port Talbot Programme said:
“ABP is delighted to have Mott MacDonald as part of the Future Port Talbot Programme team. ABP has ambitious plans for our port at Port Talbot and this is the first step in this process.
“We see Port Talbot delivering a central role in supporting new green renewable energy industries, including floating offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
“Mott MacDonald’s expertise and unique understanding of the multiple aspects surrounding the delivery of renewable projects, and the partnership with Royal HaskoningDHV, will be crucial to its success. This is a transformational programme with significant potential, and we are excited to being going on this journey together.”


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Hearts of Ironbound – The Hardest Board Game on Earth
“Hearts of Ironbound” is the eighth installment in the Age of Empires series. The graphics are similar to those of the previous games. The actual play is however a lot different than before. One new rule is that each player starts with five military units, instead of three. There is airdrop available in this game and it is now possible to land units on an opponent’s island. I must say though that in my opinion this new rule is actually very boring as you don’t have the option to build an army or send your units to the allies for help unlike in previous editions.
If I have been to compare this game to it can predecessors, I might point out it follows nearly the same formula as the 1st game. Units 더나인카지노 usually are placed on various corners from the board and the objective is to eliminate them and proceed these to the opponent’s side of the board. The visuals are a little rough around the particular edges however it will get the point around. Requirements effects are usually also in the same way great.
One thing I didn’t like about this game was the ending. In the event you remember, during the very first game, you found that Robert the particular Strong came back to win the particular game. Well, in this article it is once more, and if Now i’m being honest, Now i’m not sure why. I actually guess it could be since of all the back stories? Or it could also end up being because the online game is eight versus eight.
This game includes two expansion packages, a ‘seasoned’ established which gives a person entry to the 1st game, and a ‘standalone’ set that enables a person to start playing the first sport once more. You cannot get this growth with the stand alone game. The stand alone edition of “Hearts of Ironbound” is generally just a re-skinned edition from the original online game. I suppose I am not that amazed as it genuinely doesn’t look very much different.
Despite these minimal flaws, “Hearts associated with Ironbound” is an entertaining game, in addition to worth the work to buy typically the expansion packs. If you like strategy games you will love this one. Should you do not enjoy method games then avoid even bother with it.
I have never played a online game quite like “Hearts regarding Ironbound” and although it may not necessarily manifest as a strategy sport, it doesn’t feel that will way. You do not have to think too tough to create strategies for this game. This just comes straight down to memorizing the faces and brands of the figures in each sport session and then just follow these people to success. Presently there are several factors involved with winning, such as getting the most gold from the end regarding each session.
Of course , that is assuming that will you can remember what you did within each game program and that is usually not at all times the situation. Sometimes you may invest 20 minutes attempting to remember who else slept where and who left through the time you go out of the room, you might be exhausted and require purchasing. While this online game does have a strategy involved, it is not excessively complex and is usually easy to pick up. That is when you have enough spare time.
I would certainly recommend this sport for those who else like strategy online games but who avoid want to place in that much time. The only real requirement is usually that you must have at least a new decent knowledge of how to play. If you undertake, then this online game offers you hours regarding enjoyment. If an individual have never played it before, I recommend giving it a new try and figuring out for yourself just how enjoyable it really is. You might just find yourself addicted to this hardest board sport on Earth!

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A set of twelve famille rose enameled porcelain plaques
Framed as four vertical wall panels, the twelve rectangular-shaped porcelain plaques depicting the twelve months of the year, each painted in soft-hued enamels of varied colors with a legendary figure in a garden setting, all with inscriptions, bearing the signature Wang Qi, dated wuchen (corresponding to 1928); each wood frame decorated with separately carved and applied shou characters, flowers, and other auspicious symbols (panel for month six repaired and retouched).
50 x 14 3/4in (127x 37.5cm) each wood frame
12 1/4 x 8in (31 x 20.3cm) each porcelain plaque
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KSDK has just released this ...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KSDK) - The family of Stan Musial has announced a public visitation for the late Cardinals Hall of Famer.
Musial, "baseball's perfect knight," died Saturday at his Ladue home at the age of 92.
A public visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 24 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Fans and admirers are encouraged to pay their respects at this time.
The funeral mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica on Saturday, January 26 at 11 a.m. His Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and longtime friend of the Musial family, will join Reverend Robert Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, and Bishop Richard Stika in celebrating the mass.
Following the mass, the funeral procession will make its way to Busch Stadium, where the Musial family will lay a wreath at the base of the Musial statue as part of a prayer ceremony before heading to a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Covenant House or charity of the fan's choice in the name of Stan Musial. The Cardinals have set up a memorial site around the Musial Statute at Gate 3 at Busch Stadium, which will remain in place until a later date. The team has also set up a web page to pay tribute to Stan and allow fans to offer condolences to the family.