A report published by the Independent Transport Commission has suggested a hub airport in the Thames Estuary would require the creation of a town the same size as Peterborough to support it. Meanwhile energy secretary Edward Davey has called for stringent, EU-wide emissions targets, but also said that the government would oppose a renewable energy target across the EU.
3.30pm: ISG is to carry out a £52M refurbishment of the BBC World Service’s iconic former home in London.
The contractor will convert Bush House into prime office space.
The development – 28,000m2 across four buildings – will be renamed Aldwych Quarter.
ISG chief executive David Lawther said: “We are witnessing growing improvement in activity across the London fit out market and this latest win reinforces our position as the sector’s lead contractor.”
2pm: Geotechnical specialist Keller Geotechnique and contractor Story Contracting have completed refitting work on the Chapel House reservoir in Cumbria.
The £3M refit in Wigton, which took nine months to complete, was part of water provider United Utilities’ £3.5bn AMP5 investment programme.
The project included strengthening work to the dam and earth embankments, construction of a new wave wall and refurbishment of the masonry on the spillway channel.
“This is the first major work that’s been needed on the dam since it was built more than 110 years ago, so it’s a testament to those early engineers that they did their job so well,” said Keller project manager Jonathan Clarke.
1pm: Network Rail chief executive David Higgins was awarded a bonus of almost £100,000 in 2012/13, it has been revealed.
All five executive directors at the body were awarded 17 per cent of their salary as a bonus after complex performance-related calculations.
While they did not pick up any extra cash for train punctuality, they were rewarded for a passenger satisfaction increase and reaching milestones on projects.
Higgins earns £577,000 per year and picked up a further £99,082 in bonus.
11am: Works to transform the London 2012 Olympic stadium into a legacy venue have been approved.
The London Legacy Development Corporation’s planning decisions committee granted permission for the structure to be transformed into a 60,000-seater venue.
The revamped stadium will be used by West Ham United Football Club as well as hosting Rugby World Cup 2015 matches and the 2017 World Athletics Championships.
Works, which include introducing retractable seating in the lower tier and an extended roof design, could start later this year.
10.30am: A town the size of Peterborough could be required to support a hub airport in the Thames Estuary, according to a report.
The Independent Transport Commission said homes, schools and infrastructure would be required to service a new four-runway airport.
Boris Johnson has called for a £40bn new hub airport in the Thames Estuary rather than an expansion of Heathrow to meet increasing demand for air travel.
But the ITC said in a new report: “Building a major new hub, whether at Stansted or elsewhere, could require urban development including homes, schools, and local transport.
“The ITC estimates the size of such development would be on the scale of a new Peterborough for a four-runway hub.”
10am: The Welsh Government has created a £10M development fund aimed at boosting the construction sector.
The Wales Property Development Fund, to be managed by Finance Wales, will provide up to £30M of finance over five years.
Welsh Economy Minister Edwina Hart said the fund was set up in response to a funding gap identified by Finance Wales, and would help kick-start development in smaller scale property ventures.
“Construction is one of our key sectors with the potential to make a significant impact on the economy,” she added.
9.30am: Energy secretary Edward Davey has called for stringent emissions targets across the EU.
He said decarbonisation of the EU economy was critical to tackling climate change – but opposed calls for a specific renewable energy target.
“We will argue for an EU-wide binding emissions reductions target of 50% by 2030 in the context of an ambitious global climate deal, and even a unilateral EU 40% target without a global deal,” said Davey.
But he added: “There are a variety of options to decarbonise any country’s economy. In the UK, our approach is technology neutral and our reforms will rely on the market and competition to determine the low carbon electricity mix. We will therefore oppose a renewable energy target at an EU level as inflexible and unnecessary.”


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Organizational Network Mapping As A Diagnostic Tool
April 30, 2018
By Laura Weis
LONDON, UK - It is 120 years since X-rays were invented to reveal the internal structure of the body. Today X-rays are still a cause of interest and debate. People complain that X-ray systems, used at airports, are too revealing, exposing body shape and size as well as concealed items. Art historians use X-rays to see if a picture has been painted on top of another one. People are thought to have X-ray insight, if they are able to get to the heart of issues, to get beneath the superficial surface and really grasp the underlying issues.
So how does this relate to business? Think about how you would diagnose a “sick” organization. Why is productivity and innovation so low? Is information and knowledge effectively shared? Are (human) resources accessible and fully leveraged? Why is morale and engagement decreasing and absenteeism and attrition increasing?
Formal organizational charts - the skeletons of an organization - often turn out to be of little use in diagnosing organizational dysfunction. They are well-ordered diagrams of reporting structures and lines of formal responsibility, yet often they have little to do how work really gets done. What is really important are the informal relations - the nervous system of an organization - coordinating actions and transmitting information to and from different parts of the organization.
In other words, work is increasingly “net-work”. We progressively move towards organizational models that are flatter, more agile, collaborative and increasingly dependent on knowledge assets. With this shift to more flexible, self-organized structures, comes a need to understand how these informal relations work and how to manage them.
Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) is a method to visualize and understand the myriad of social relationships that can either facilitate or impede team efficiency and performance. The technique allows to get an x-ray image of the nervous-system, the “inner-working” of groups and their social dynamics and processes. Key applications of ONA include:
Revealing informal networks in order to diagnose potential misalignments
Identify teams and individuals playing central roles (e.g. informal leaders, key knowledge brokers, overburdened individuals, subject-matter experts).
Identify isolated teams or individuals.
Detect opportunities to increase innovation, productivity and responsiveness.
Assess how much diversity is actually leveraged.
Accelerate the flow of knowledge/information across functional and demographic boundaries.
Graphical visualization allows for an in-depth understanding of different types of relations between and within teams. Visual network maps may reveal unexpected patterns of connectively, explain conflicts, diagnose opportunities for innovation, highlight developmental needs or reveal the de facto organizational structure. De facto structures proven to be effective can be encouraged and formalized, while ineffective structures can be addressed.
Interaction networks are an increasingly important feature of modern business life, impacting organizations in the same way that the nervous system controls and coordinates the human body. Understanding these networks allows managers to utilize, rather than fight, the power of these, often invisible, connections.
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Beijing — Three pet cats that tested positive for the coronavirus were killed in Harbin, northeastern China, state media reported.
The cat’s owner was diagnosed with COVID-19 on September 21, and local disease control agencies euthanized her three cats.
“There is probably no specialized cure for animals infected with the new coronavirus,” a community worker said in an interview with Beijing News, explaining why the cat was killed.
Community workers said the cat would have left traces of the virus in the room.
Rachael Tarlinton, a professor of virology at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, said, “It seems unrealistic that cats are at risk of severely polluting the environment and their owners re-contracting COVIDs.” It is not the main route of viral infection.
Scientists say there is still no evidence that pets play a major role in spreading the virus to people.
“I strongly oppose this approach! Frankly, it’s a crude, simple and lazy form of management just to fend off responsibility,” a social media user posted on the Chinese version of Twitter, Weibo. Did.
The Beijing News report was removed from the social media channel on Wednesday. The outlet posted a commentary on Weibo on Wednesday calling on authorities to develop standards for how to deal with infected pets.
Feng Zijian, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said Tuesday’s report in Beijing News that pet cats should be killed if they repeatedly return positive results.
Vanessa Barrs, a professor at City University of Hong Kong, who specializes in animal health and illness, said the risk of transmission from infected pets to humans is low.
“So far, there have been no confirmed reports of cat-to-human transmission throughout the pandemic, unlike the situation in European farmed mink where COVID-19-infected mink-to-human transmission occurred.” She said.
“The situation is very different for pet cats and dogs, and other solutions can be implemented for animals.”
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I love to re-read books I adored with the first reading. I find I can get into the characters more, notice something deeper, or see something from a different perspective with numerous readings. However, I had to fall in love with the book the first time, often it happens within the first few pages.
"It is not length of life, but depth of life." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yeah, I'm with Trinity here, I can love a book, but I won't read it again. I may look back to it for a reference if I mention it to others, but I get too bored with a book I've read before, because I may not remember it exactly, but I know what's going to happen once a memory is triggered and then I just go "Why am I reading this when I know what happens?" and then I stop.

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Could the answer to high energy bills be blowin’ in the wind? According to some, a strong breeze across the ocean can also mean inexpensive, clean and renewable energy for hundreds of thousands of homes with few drawbacks.
Humans all over the world have been using wind power for thousands of years through windmills and wind farms. But harnessing the power of wind across the ocean could be the wave of the future. Why? Advocates say that in the densely populated coastal regions, where demand for energy is high and land availability is low, offshore projects are necessary. The fact that offshore wind is typically steadier with higher speeds also adds to its appeal.
Globally, offshore wind power generation increased more than fivefold between 2000 and 2007. In fact, five countries — Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Ireland — have already installed offshore wind parks to provide electricity. Germany is close behind with more than 20 projects about to begin.
The benefits of offshore wind seem obvious. It is a renewable resource that can be widely distributed. It’s also an inexpensive and clean form of energy that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions when it displaces fossil-fuel-derived electricity. Despite this, as of today, no offshore wind projects have been built in the United States.
Opponents cite the high initial construction costs while others complain that wind farms are noisy eyesores. Advocates agree that the initial price tag can be high, but say the long-term savings more than make up for the start-up costs. They add that wind farms are built so far offshore that noise and visual concerns are minimal.
Still, planned offshore wind farms along the East Coast have incited much opposition. A project in Nantucket Sound has been delayed for years by those who worry about the possible influence on marine life, tourism and property values.
But some projects are moving forward. Early last month the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced approval to construct 96 wind turbines located 16-20 miles off the shore of Atlantic City. A proposed offshore wind park in Delaware will provide Delmarva Power’s residential and small business customers with approximately 29 percent of the energy they use.
But a proposal to build an offshore wind park 12 miles off the coast of Ocean City hasn’t gotten past the discussion stage, and although Maryland officials have shown some interest, there are no plans to move forward on the issue.
With the Worcester County Comprehensive plan calling for the use of green energy sources and with high fuel and electricity costs and an environment in peril, offshore wind may hold the answers to a better energy plan. More progress must be made to bring it to the forefront, however. Toward that end, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program Citizen’s Advisory Committee has invited a wind energy expert to discuss the issue on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Library in Berlin. We not only encourage but also urge the public to attend.


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Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter's Be a Lifesaver Program has vouchers available for low cost spay/neuter for Jefferson Parish felines. There is a $10 co-pay for ferals and strays and a $25 co-pay for owned pets.
Vouchers are available at voucher distribution days. The co-pay is collected when the voucher is issued. The next distibution day is Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Jefferson Feed, 4421 Jefferson Highway. For more information about obtaining a voucher, call the hotline at 504.883.8277 or e-mail Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter.
Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter is an all-volunteer nonprofit group with the mission of helping the shelter reduce euthanasia rates by providing fostering, behavioral training, offsite adoptions, adoption counseling and spay-neuter assistance.
If you need to trap feral cats so they can be spayed or neutered, Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter will loan you a trap. A $50 deposit will be returned when the trap is brought back.
Southern Animal Foundation on Magazine Street offers low-cost spay/neuter for cats and dogs, and the Dorothy Dorsett Brown Mobile Spay/Neuter Center at the Louisiana SPCA on Mardi Gras Boulevard in Algiers does, too.

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at House of Blues
WHO IS HE: Anthony Hamilton is an R&B singer from Charlotte, N.C., who became a star in the early 2000s with his album "Comin' From Where I'm From." The 2003 release was a platinum-seller and featured hit singles in "Charlene" and the title track. Throughout his career Hamilton has made notable guest appearances with other artists such as Nappy Roots, Jadakiss, RH Factor and Buddy Guy.
WHAT TO EXPECT: After initially getting his feet wet with collaborative efforts with other singers and rappers, Hamilton broke out on his own in 2003 with the hits "Comin' From Where I'm From" and "Charlene." Fans can expect to hear these songs and many more at the show, including "Woo," "I'll Wait to Fall in Love," "Pray for Me" and "Freedom."
WHAT'S NEW: In 2012 Hamilton co-wrote and sang "Freedom," which was on the "Django Unchained" soundtrack, with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $55 and $75, and the show begins 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the House of Blues at Showboat Casino-Hotel.
at Comedy Stop
WHO IS HE: Joe Holiday is a magician who takes a family-friendly approach to magic and entertainment.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Holiday amazes audiences with sleight of hand and stage magic tricks and creates a fun-filled atmosphere that engages children and lets them participate in the show.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Add dinner to your show at 5:30 p.m. for $10 per adult, $5 per child. The show begins 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays at The Comedy Stop inside Tropicana Casino and Resort.
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WHO IS HE: Billy Idol combined a punk attitude with an Elvis sneer and pop melodies to become one of the most popular artists of the early MTV era. His self-titled debut album was released in 1982 and featured the hits "White Wedding" and "Dancing with Myself." Idol's commercial breakthrough, however, came on his next album, "Rebel Yell," which included the hits "Eyes Without a Face" and "Flesh for Fantasy," in addition to the title track. 1987's "Whiplash Smile" produced the hits "To Be a Lover" and "Sweet Sixteen." A best-of compilation called "Vital Idol" included a cover of "Mony Mony," which became an MTV staple. Idol was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in 1990, but managed to score a big hit with "Cradle of Love," the first single off of "Charmed Life."
WHAT TO EXPECT: Idol's spiked bleach-blonde hair and penchant for catchy hooks made him the perfect '80s MTV superstar. Although he may not go down in rock 'n' roll history as an artistic genius, Idol definitely contributed to the pop landscape and has the hits to prove it. Concertgoers at the House of Blues on Saturday night can look forward to seeing his unmistakable sneer and hearing his arsenal of hit songs such as "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding," "Eyes Without a Face" and "Cradle of Love." An opportunity to see Idol in an intimate venue like this would have been unthinkable during his heyday in the mid-'80s, but now fans can finally get their opportunity.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $45 and $65, and the show begins 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the House of Blues.
The Midtown Men
WHO ARE THEY: The Midtown Men is a vocal group composed of four stars from the original Broadway cast of "Jersey Boys." The lineup includes Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer. The Midtown men is the first vocal group ever formed by the main cast of a Broadway show.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Midtown Men, made up of stars from the Broadway smash "Jersey Boys," has performed at the National Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C., and has been featured on numerous daytime talk shows. They will be performing hits by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Jackson 5 and The Mamas and the Papas along with songs by the Four Seasons.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $39, $49 and $59, and the show begins 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Harrah's Concert Venue.
Legends in Concert
WHO ARE THEY: Legends in Concert began in Las Vegas in the 1980s and has been running strong ever since as the world's most successful tribute show.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Spring is here and with it comes a revamped Legends in Concert lineup for the season. Tributes to Katy Perry, Michael Buble, Elvis Presley, Tina Turner and Tom Jones will all be a part of the new summer lineups. But regardless of who is actually performing, the Legends in Concert show is always a hit with audiences.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $32.50. The shows begin 3, 7:30, 8 and 10 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Legends in Concert Theater at Bally's Atlantic City.
Of Monsters and Men at Revel
WHO ARE THEY: Of Monsters and Men is a five-piece band from Iceland, which got its first taste of success when it won its native land's band competition "Musiktilraunir." The band's fortunes have continued to rise thanks to its hit album, "My Head is an Animal," as well as the single "Little Talks." The band has appeared at and is scheduled to take part in many festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk and Glastonbury.
WHAT TO EXPECT: On Sunday night, the Social Concert Series debuts at Revel with a performance from Iceland's Of Monsters and Men. The band has become known around the globe for its song "Little Talks" and the album "My Head is an Animal." Of Monsters and Men recently appeared on "Saturday Night Live" and now looks to show Atlantic City what all of the fuss is about. Fans can look forward to a passionate performance and can expect to hear an abundance of the band's melodic, anthemic songs.
WHAT'S NEW: Last month, Of Monsters and Men performed the songs "Little Talks" and "Mountain Sound" on an episode of "Saturday Night Live."
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $35, and the show begins 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Revel's Ovation Hall.
The Burlesque Show
WHAT IS IT: The Burlesque Show is a new production at Borgata that offers a tribute to the burlesque style of the 1940s. The show features entertainers from around the globe in vaudeville skits and provocative dances.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Those looking to transport themselves back in time to the 1940s, when burlesque shows featured beautiful women in rhinestone trimming and tassels, will want to check out "The Burlesque Show" at Borgata's Music Box. "Borgata has always been committed to introducing our customers to the most diverse and innovative entertainment in Atlantic City," says Borgata Senior Vice President of Operations Joe Lupo in a press release. "With the commencement of 'The Burlesque Show' every Thursday throughout the summer, we look forward to presenting yet another exciting, unique entertainment option for our clientele to enjoy."
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $25, and the shows begin 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa's Music Box.
Divas Do AC
WHO ARE THEY: Divas Do AC is a female and celebrity impersonator show that features a rotating cast of characters such as Dolly Parton, Prince, Patti Labelle, Liza Minelli, Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Joan Rivers serves as the show's impersonator host.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Everywhere you look these days it seems like somebody is doing A.C., and apparently the divas are no exception. The female and celebrity impersonator show Divas Do AC is back at Resorts Casino Hotel with a revamped show that is sure to have concertgoers laughing out loud and singing along. Host Joan Rivers kicks things off and keeps things lively and entertaining as other legendary stars from past and present make their appearances. Elaborate costumes and makeup along with accurate impersonations make audience members feel like they're seeing the real stars all on one stage.
SHOW INFO: Tickets are $25, and the shows begin 8 p.m. Mondays, 9 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Resorts Casino Hotel's Screening Room.


Target: Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil
Goal: Prevent mining company from destroying habitats and communities in Amazon rain forest
A Canadian mining company plans to create Brazil’s largest open-pit mining project to extract gold from the region’s rain forests. Brazilian prosecutors are trying to block the permit for this mining project because of the massive environmental damage it will cause and the indigenous communities it will displace. If approved, this project will have devastating effects on the environment that involve massive waste dumps and high volumes of dangerous chemicals. The mining company has admitted that the project will increase the levels of dangerous pollutants like arsenic, cyanide, and lead.
One of the prosecutors’ main concerns is for the Arara and Juruna indigenous groups, which are already facing threats from a nearby hydroelectric project that is moving forward. This hydroelectric dam is the third largest in the world, and this delicate region cannot withstand yet another destructive project. The gold mine project would cause even further damage to the already-exhausted region’s rivers, forests, and communities. Commissioning of both projects is supposed to begin in 2016.
Despite worldwide concern about the Amazon’s resources, profit-driven mining companies and still trying to earn deplete the region at the sake of the people who live there and environmental common sense. Sign the below petition to prevent this environmentally and culturally destructive gold mine from further destroying the Xingu River and the Amazon rain forest.
Dear President Rousseff,
I am urging you to support prosecutors in your country that aim to block gold mining permits in the Amazon rain forest. The environmentally sensitive regions of the Xingu River and the Amazon cannot withstand both a massive hydroelectric dam and a massive gold mining project. Although these two projects have caused a great deal of controversy, profit-driven mining companies are ignoring the needs of the fragile environment and the people who call it home.
Please also work with local indigenous group leaders for the Arara and Juruna people to preserve their cultures and their way of life. Since the Xingu River is a major tributary of the Amazon river, their livelihoods will be threatened with chemical runoff and mining-related air pollution. More environmental impact studies must be conducted to ensure the safety of the region’s inhabitants, plants, and wildlife. Thank you for doing your part to preserve one of the world’s most beautiful and important places for future generations.
[Your Name Here]
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"Pakistan greatly values its fraternal bond with Azerbaijan and will continue to offer steadfast support to its sovereign sovereignty and territorial integrity. I also remain confident that the close cooperation between our countries will expand further for the mutual benefit of our two peoples. In this regard, I look forward to visiting your beautiful country soon," said Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in a letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA reports.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to convey my best wishes to you and the people of Azerbaijan on the recently commemorated centennial anniversary of the founding father and great national leader His Excellency Heydar Aliyev. Present day Azerbaijan, advancing on the path of progress and prosperity, is indeed a celebration of Heydar Aliyev's life-long mission.
I avail myself of this opportunity to pray for Your Excellency's good health and happiness, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan," he said.


A & B Dance Dimensions will present its annual show, "ALL THAT DANCE!" Sunday at 2 p.m. at Waynesboro High School Auditorium.
Admission is free.
The studio offers training to more than 170 students in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop, creative movement and tap.
Summer dance camps and intensives for dancers age 4 through adult are open to students of all skill levels.
Summer camp information, adult fitness classes and fall class schedules are available by calling the studio at 717-762-4456 or online at www.abdancedimensions.com.


Today I awoke to news of continuing devastation by several Atlantic hurricanes, a deadly 8.2 earthquake in Mexico, and tsunami warnings for the Pacific coast of Central America.
Forces of nature like these transfix children. Their natural curiosity makes them eager to know and understand more. We parents, however, need to monitor the ceaseless stream of media that bombards our children through radio headlines, television reports, cell phone alerts, and internet streaming.
The best way to strike a balance between satisfying a child’s curiosity and navigating media is through you. At any age, your child watches and learns by your example. Your influence, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, is always the most important one.
For example, it matters how you explain and interpret natural disasters for your children. Whether you are experiencing the disaster firsthand or live far away, I think that the late Fred Rogers’ wise approach works best.
To build on “always look for the helpers” talk with your child about what kind of helpers live in your community. Encourage your child to draw pictures and write stories about what they see and read, because the arts provide a unique resource for expressing thought and understanding.
Your older children may decide to collect money and send a donation to areas struggling to cope. Ask an older child to explain to a younger one why money can be a better way to help, rather than sending clothing or blankets.
When you invest time in teaching your children social-emotional skills like empathy and understanding, you are helping to create a better world. It always begins at home with you.
2 thoughts on “Parent Talk: Natural Catastrophes”
Sounds reasonable to me. Stressing how others can help in a natural disaster situation puts a healthier spin on it, Adults are always asking in these situations, “Why does ‘God’ allow this to happen?” and one of the short answers is that it allows humanity to rise to the occasion and help those in distress.
I love your phrase “allow humanity to rise to the occasion.” Many occasions exist today that invite us to come together for a greater good. We don’t need to wait for natural disasters, either. Thanks for your insightful comment.


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If your dogs have had the homoeopathic preventive it is very likely that the springtime round of kennel cough will not affect them at all, as the kennel cough nosode is a particularly effective one.
For those dogs who either have not received any disease prevention, or have been conventionally vaccinated for kennel cough, there is a fair chance of suffering this condition!
It is not a serious disease, just a mild croup-like cough for a few days. The worst of it may be that your dog and maybe your whole family will be kept awake for a night or two by the constant coughing. Occasionally, bronchitis and pneumonia may develop in very young or old dogs, but for most dogs, homoeopathic treatment is very effective.
The Kennel cough 30c nosode itself can be given once or twice, and other useful remedies may be Aconite in the early stages for a rough, loud, barking (pardon the pun) cough, especially at night. Then later, other remedies to consider include Ant tart, Bryonia, Drosera and Spongia based on symptoms.
It is very helpful to give vitamin C powder, about 2000 – 4000mg twice daily for a few days, and a human dose of immune boosting herb such as Echinacea, Andrographis or Reishi/shitaki mushroom. A herbal cough medicine with some warm honey can also help a lot.
Written in conjunction with Dr Clare Middle who runs a natural therapies only veterinary practice in Balingup. Ph: 0405 009 804, www.claremiddle.com
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Celebrity Big Brother 2016 has lost at least two housemates ahead of tonight's launch, it's been reported.
Rylan Clark-Neal revealed yesterday that a pair of celebrity contestants had pulled out of the show, as the Bit On The Side host stressed that the line up was only ever confirmed when they walk into the house.
“I would love to sit here and say to you, ‘Yep this one’s going in and that’s one’s going in’… But, this is the genuine truth – up until they walk through that door, we genuinely do not know if they are going to go in," Rylan explained on ITV's This Morning.
He added: “There isn’t a massive pool… We’ve got all our housemates [now]… We’ve lost one or two over the last couple of weeks.”
One of those understood to have been ruled OUT of the show tonight is Beth Chapman, US reality star and wife of Dog The Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman.
According to The Sun, Beth was denied a visa to take part in the show, supposedly over a shoplifting conviction for LEMONS from the 1980s.
Show producers had been looking forward to getting 'no nonsense' Beth in the house.
"Getting Beth for the new series is a real coup for Channel 5," a source told The Sun newspaper previously. “As reality stars go, she’s one of the world’s most recognisable, and she’s guaranteed to make great telly.
“She catches criminals for a living, she’s not going to tolerate any z-lister hissy fits and egos from her new housemates.”
It's a case of deja vu for CBB bosses who had lined up her husband 'Dog' for the 2012 series before he was also denied a visa.
As for who else has dropped out, it's not clear if they are another name on the leaked Celebrity Big Brother line up or not.
All we do know is that Celebrity Big Brother launches tonight at 9PM on Channel 5 where the official cast will be revealed in full.


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September 14, 2017
Why I’m Writing This Path to Pub Blog
The Subway Girls won’t be published until next summer, but because there are so many exciting things happening, I’ve decided to document them. For three reasons. First, I want a record of this experience for myself because I have a terrible memory so documenting all of the steps will allow me to reflect and remember. Second, I have read dozens of posts like this from other authors and perhaps, my experiences will help another first-timer who has no idea what to expect. Third, many of my readers (and my mom) tell me they like the behind-the-scenes accounts, and well, sharing is caring.
Lots to catch up on from the past year. Here’s a recap…

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Hello T and A Members!
Below is a preview of Jen's design for the front of our Season 2012 T-Shirts.
If anyone is interested in donating towards the group's maintenance, and receive a cool T-Shirt as a 'Thank You", email us your size and donation pledge amount (suggested between 10 and 20 dollars), to: [address removed]. T-shirts should be printed by sometime in February. Donations are voluntary, and never a requirement of the group, but the only way to get the cool t-shirt. :)
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Earlier this month, Huawei’s latest gadget, the P8, is spotted in the Malaysian SIRIM database – fuelling rumors that it will be launched in Malaysia soon. True enough, Malaysian online store Vmall had announced that the P8 will be available to pre-order on the 2nd June at a specific time: 3.08 p.m. At the same time, Singapore will have their own regional launch on the same date. With the pre-rder, Vmall offered a special bundle offer where customers will be able to get free accessories and 30% discount for Talkband B2 through a coupon code.
The P8 is packed with 5.2 inches of Full HD display, and will be powered by their own Kirin 930/935 Octa-core processor which is paired with 3GB of RAM. What makes it unique is that it is the world’s first 4 colored 13MP camera that saves captured pictures in RGBW format. Along with the camera, there’s Optical Image Stabilisation that comes with presets to perform light painting photos. The front end camera is loaded with 8MP camera with enhanced auto beautification features – selfie or wefie lovers, rejoice! The phone will be available for retail at RM1799.
Along with P8 comes P8 Lite – a lower-end variant phone that is more affordable. Its size is slightly smaller with 5 inches 1280x720p display. They still use their own Kirin processor, but with 620 Octa-core processor instead of the 930 or 935 processor. The P8 Lite version has 2GB of RAM, 16GB internal memory, 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. This Lite version will be retailed at RM899.
Aside from the launch of P8 and P8 Lite, Huawei also announced three new Android devices that includes MediaPad T1 7.0 tablet, along with Y3 and Y5 smartphones. Y3 smartphone is the most affordable of the bunch – retailing at RM249. It’s a 4-inch 800x480p display with Spreadtrum 7731 1.3GHz quad-core processor, packed with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage.
Huawei Y5, retailed at RM339, is powered by the same processor of Y3. It has a bigger display, RAM, and Internal Storage (of which can be expanded). Both Y3 and Y5 will run on Android 4.4 KitKat, will have 3G features, and is dual-SIM support. They are excellent for low-end ranges and are very affordable.
The tablet, on the other hand, retails at RM649. It has a 7-inch 1024 x 960 IPS display and is pakced with a Spreadtrum SC7731G 1.2GHz quad-core processor that is paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It also features a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 32GB, a 4,100mAh battery, and Emotion UI 3.0 based on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. Camera wise, it has a 2MP rear and 2MP front cameras.


Six County government officials have been accused of masking the true levels of Catholic inequality in north Belfast, according to a new report.
The ‘Equality Can’t Wait’ report, compiled by the Participation and Practice of Rights (PPR) group, states that housing inequality has continued in north Belfast over the last decade despite official claims to the contrary.
The report claims that the statutory agencies are now using inaccurate data statistics to monitor homelessness in north Belfast which downplay the true scale of Catholic homelessness.
Traditionally Catholics have accounted for the majority of homelessness in north Belfast, while housing requests from the Protestant community have tended to relate to the need for improved housing conditions.
The report states that NIHE’s decision to only use ‘self reported’ statistics on community background since 2010 has led to a distortion of the true figures for those on the housing waiting list.
When PPR examined post codes and other data to calculate the current religious composition of the housing waiting list in north Belfast, Catholics accounted for more than three in four of those in difficulty, while the official figures put it at just over half.
Calling for Stormont to take urgent action to address the issue, PPR spokeswoman Kate Ward said: “The festering sore of religious inequality in housing must become a priority for the Minister for Social Development, and more widely the Northern Ireland Executive.”
The report comes as a controversy continues over the failure to allocate housing to a homeless man in a Belfast housing development at the centre of a High Court ruling.
In an unusual statement, High Court judge Justice Horner was highly critical of the practices of St Matthew’s Housing Association in east Belfast after it was found to have bypassed a waiting list and allocated houses to board members and relatives.
A homeless man at the top of the housing waiting list with 330 points was overlooked for a house at the site of the former Mountpottinger police station, in favour of a woman with just 26 points.
Justice Horner also ruled that board members, including former Sinn Fein deputy mayor Joe O’Donnell, failed to declare a conflict of interest when the houses were being allocated and warned against “nepotism”.
In a move that breached Housing Executive rules, houses were allocated to two nieces of Mr O’Donnell.
Sinn Fein MP Fermanagh-South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said public housing should “always be allocated on the basis of need”.
“There can be no deviation at all from that when it comes to allocation of public housing,” she insisted.
Her family has a long association with civil rights and were vociferous campaigners for equality of housing allocation in the late 1960s.
A Sinn Fein spokesman said the party would support an inquiry into the episode when the legal process was concluded.


What does join to knit in the round mean?
What Does it Mean to Join Knitting in the Round? To join knitting in the round is to connect the first and last cast on stitches together. This joining of stitches is what makes circular knitting possible.
Where do you place the marker when knitting in the round?
To use a marker to show the beginning of your round, simply place the marker onto the tip of the right-hand needle, and then join your work as usual. Once the work is joined for knitting in the round, the marker will travel around your needle between the first and last stitch of your knitting.


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The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder bolsters an impressive roster for the U.S. Army All-American contest. North is currently rated as the No. 9 wide receiver in the country by FOX Sports NEXT, making him a four-star prospect.
Scout Eval - North has the tools to be a special player on the next level. He has the size of top college wideouts right now and he has shown break-away time and time again at receiver and as a return man on special teams. He has very good speed, so good it may surprise some, and he is a real threat down the field. He can sell his routes better and just become a little more consistent. He could be one of the the best in the country. - Chad Simmons
"Marquez is a talented athlete whose leadership and teamwork qualities have made him a standout at Mallard Creek High School," said John Myers, Director of Marketing, Army Marketing and Research Group. "Only the strongest wear the Army colors, and Marquez possesses mental, emotional and physical strengths similar to the Army Strong Soldier, that have afforded him that honor. We are proud to welcome all of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl players and commend each of them on their selection."
North was selected by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee.
For more than a decade, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the Nation's premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America's future college and NFL stars. Percy Harvin, Jamaal Charles, Patrick Peterson, and Andrew Luck all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. In the 2012 NFL Draft Andrew Luck became the first U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumnus to be selected with the first overall pick. The 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a record crowd of 39,011 to the Alamodome, and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.
Master Sergeant Chris Titus, Sergeant First Class Charles Holloway, Marquez North, and Captain Tim Page
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Retailer exclusive Champagnes have been hit hard by a decline in the Champagne category, claims a new report.
Sales of supermarket exclusives have fallen 11.5% year-on-year compared with a 3.8% drop across the market as a whole, according to the second annual market report from Champagne house Lanson.
Sales of other sparkling wines, however, have grown 10.5% by value, driven by growing consumer demand for prosecco and cava, says the report, which cites Nielsen data [52 w/e 4 February 2013].
Retailer tertiary Champagnes were losing out as shoppers opted for premium sparkling wine or Champagne brands, said Lanson MD Paul Beavis.
The category was polarising, with many own-label and premium Grand Marques growing as some non-premium Grandes Marques and retailer-exclusives declined, added Moët & Chandon. “This trend highlights consumers’ increasing desire for reassurance on the quality of the wine,” said a spokesman.
The report showed strong growth in sales of some Grandes Marques, although the overall Grandes Marques sector dipped 1.3% by value, while non-premium Champagne brands rose 2.4%. Bollinger enjoyed the greatest growth (16.8%), followed by Lanson (13.2%), Mumm (11.1%) and market leader Moët & Chandon at 7.6%.
But Laurent Perrier fell 25.8%, while Taittinger dropped 20.8% and Piper Heidsieck fell 19.1%.
Morrisons is currently overhauling its own-label Champagne range.


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Last year, the SCO upgraded its relationship with Turkey, naming it a dialogue partner.
Erdoğan’s apparent tilt toward full SCO membership was criticized by Turkey’s main opposition, which said Shanghai members have little interest in human rights and democracy.
But Erdoğan’s comments coincided with a Turkish opinion survey which found only a third of Turkey’s citizens still support Ankara’s EU bid – a record low and sharp downturn from a one-time 70 percent approval rating.
According to Sinan Ulgen, head of Edam, an Istanbul-based research group that conducted the polling, despite the controversial nature of the prime minister’s comments, he believes it will play well with the public.
“It’s first time we have heard such a message from Turkey’s prime minister,” said Ulgen. “But he is also well aware that with such rhetoric he is likely not to get a negative reaction in Turkish public opinion, given that more people now in Turkey support the option of discontinuing membership negotiations with the EU.”
But as the Shanghai group is a security organization, analysts point out that any formalization of Turkish membership could compromise its established NATO standing, a point raised by U.S. State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland on Monday.
“Obviously it would be interesting, given the fact that Turkey is also a NATO member, so we have to see how that goes,” Nuland told reporters.
But a Turkish foreign ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there is no contradiction and that his country is following a multi-layered approach.
Indeed, some Turkish commentators see the prime minister’s statement as more of a diplomatic ploy than a change in strategy, according to diplomatic columnist Semih Idiz of the Turkish daily Taraf.
“There is a school of thought which says that he is doing this in order to put pressure on the EU,” said Idiz. “‘Look we don’t need you, you are going down, we are coming up and actually we have alternatives.’ But a fundamental change in tack for Turkey would upset significant balances in this country and would be detrimental in the long run to the economy, so I don’t think it’s likely.”
This year is expected to see both Brussels and Ankara re-energize the membership process. Erdoğan is due to visit EU countries next month, while both German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande are expected to visit Turkey.
Analysts point out that any serious progress in Ankara’s EU membership bid could easily reverse the current public antipathy towards that bid. However there is a newfound self-confidence in Turkey, built on its fast-growing economy, which means the country’s political leadership is aware that viable alternatives to EU membership exist.


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|Need assistant for the beach.|
|Inside the facility||Wheelchair accessible restrooms available|
It is difficult to use with a wheelchair, due to the sand conditions and steps.
|Outside the facility||Recommend to use restrooms at Komyoji.|
|Parking lot available|
The parking lots in Komyoji is available only in summer.
|Crowded days/seasons||Crowded in summer season.|
Bus from Kamakura Sta.Take a bus(40) forom East Exit of kamakura station. Get off the bus at Zaimokua stop.
|Time required||10 minutes by bus, and 3 minutes on foot from the bus stop.|

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5 things to know about VAT
VAT is a grey area for a lot of people, it’s often talked about… but do you know the facts?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is seen everywhere, along with heaps of VAT advice for businesses, consumers and anyone affected by it. But what does it mean for your business and when’s the time to take the plunge and register for VAT. Here are 5 tips to help you:
1. Being VAT registered means you are collecting tax on behalf of HMRC.
The standard rate for most products is 20%. Although remember – this can change:
2. Remember – if you have taken over a company that was VAT registered, you will also be registered.
But the real question is how do you know when you should register for Value Added Tax?
Well, when you have reached the £82,000 profit threshold (over a continual 12 month period) is when the Government insist you must be registered.
3. Alternatively, you can voluntarily register yourself.
You may be thinking, ‘you’re mad, why would I voluntarily give HMRC more of my money?’ Well there are actual benefits to doing this – for example how your business is viewed and valued. Many people may favour a VAT registered business more than a none registered. Depending on what products or services you provide it could be a contributing factor.
As well as voluntarily registering you can also do the opposite – de-register yourself for VAT. If your taxable supplies are less than the limit, which is usually less than registration (around £80-81,000 for 2015/2016) then you are able to de-register.
There are strict rules regarding this and it shouldn’t be a decision taken lightly. Consult with your VAT adviser as whether it’s the smartest move for your business. Click here for more information regarding the thresholds.
4. Evaluate your biggest suppliers and expenses
Another reason you may want to consider voluntarily registering for VAT is if you make a large amount of your sales to VAT registered business, who will be charging you VAT. So you will be able to reclaim that amount for your own business and on any other business expenses you occur.
5. Now, there are exceptions…
There are different types of VAT and which one of these you chose for your business can be dependent on many things; sector, business size, profit etc.
To find out which one will be the most beneficial for you, it’s advised you consult with a VAT expert or advisor – or even us! We can help you with your VAT needs including if and which one to go for! To find out more, click here or contact us.

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Poly(acrylates-co-urethane) copolymers were synthesized by the polymerization of acrylates and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate terminated polyurethane (prepolyurethane) at room temperature. The polymerization was initiated by the radicals, which were produced by the oxidation of tri-n-butylborane (TBB) from the mixing of TBB/hexamethylene diamine complex and diisocyanate decomplexer. The effects of prepolyurethane on the performances of copolymers were discussed. The results indicated that the damping property and flexibility of copolymers were obviously higher than that of pure polyacrylates. Dynamic mechanical analysis and transmission electron microscope results showed that PU was dispersed in polyacrylates phase very well. The copolymers were found to bond well to low surface energy materials because of introduction of PU. The lap shearing strength of copolymer bonding polypropylene or polyethylene both had the trend of first increase followed by decrease with the prepolyurethane content increase. The copolymers as adhesives were also shown to have a long working life and be suitable for utilization at low temperature especially at room temperature. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010
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I am a registered Speech-Language Pathologist who provides assessment and therapy to preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults for articulation/phonological disorders and language disorders. I also provide evaluation and treatment for orofacial myofunctional disorders / tongue thrust. I am currently providing telehealth services.
|Service||Cost||Approx. Wait Time|
|Orofacial Myofunctional Assessment and Treatment||$150/hr||2 weeks – 1 month|
|Articulation/Phonological Assessment and Therapy||$150/hr||2 weeks – 1 month|
|Language Assessment and Therapy||$150/hr||2 weeks – 1 month|
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I provide both assessment and treatment for orofacial myofunctional disorders/tongue thrust, articulation/phonological disorders, and language disorders. I offer services in English. My rate is $150 for one hour and $75 for 30 minutes. You can find more information on my website at www.speechottawa.com.
How to make an apphttp://www.speechottawa.comointment:
To make an appointment or for further information, call me directly at (613) 228-1174 ext. 143 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.org. I have office hours Monday to Friday.
Approximate wait time
Wait is typically 2 weeks to 1 month, but this can vary. Please contact me for more details.
Methods of payment:
Cash, debit, MasterCard, or Visa, due at time of service. Some extended health care plans include Speech-Language Pathology services; it is recommended that you contact your insurance provider to determine your coverage.
Educational Background and Credentials
- Registered with CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario)
- M. Sc. from California State University Sacramento
- B. Sc. from California State University Sacramento
- B. Sc. H from Queen’s University
- Active member of IAOM (International Association of Orofacial Myology)
I have been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist since 2004. I have experience working with multiple age groups in both the school and private practice settings. My work in the school systems through Champlain CCAC/LHIN has provided me with experience treating children with articulation/phonological, voice, fluency, and motor speech disorders. It has also allowed me to collaborate with educational professionals and parents to create effective treatment plans. In the private practice setting, I have provided therapy for preschoolers to adults in the following areas:
- Orofacial myology/tongue thrust
- Toddler/preschool language development and communication
- Speech production/articulation/phonology
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I have finally succumbed to the lure of genetic genealogy. DNA testing was heavily pushed at Birmingham’s “Who Do You Think You Are? Live” earlier this year. Up until that point it was not an issue I had really given a second thought to and I did resist the hard sell on the day.
To be perfectly honest I viewed it as an “Emperor’s new clothes” type of subject and to a certain extent I still remain very sceptical about what it can offer for my tree.
Also I am more of a humanities than pure science bent so, although there is some cross-over, I found the science behind the whole DNA package a bit overwhelming. Therefore if you are interested in that side of it you will be disappointed in my genetic genealogy adventure. This will be more about my personal genealogical DNA journey of discovery and what, if anything, it will add to my traditional family history research.
The Birmingham experience did sow the seed of interest in the field so I guess the hard sell worked to a slower, less impulsive time-frame. Since my return I have tried to broaden my education around the subject. I wanted to find out as much as possible before deciding whether or not to take the big leap, not to mention part with my hard-earned cash. That is just my personality – cautious, wanting to weigh up all the options before I commit, undertaking a risk/benefit analysis type of approach.
As a first step I looked at the “International Society of Genetic Genealogy” Website and Wiki page. I read a number of informative blogs. Kerry Farmer’s book “DNA for Genealogists” gives a brief but information-packed overview of the subject, including details about the major providers. Finally I looked at the websites of the various suppliers.
My uncle died last summer, the man who got me into family history in the first place. I realised as I read the various books and blogs on the subject that with him went my last obvious chance to undertake a Y-chromosome test for my maternal grandfather’s line. This is one of my Irish lines, ironically the one I have had the most trouble with.
There was also the dawning recognition over the past few months that my parents will not be around for ever. I may not have many more months and years to mull over a decision. A few years down the line I do not want the regret of not doing it when I had the chance. So for me the decision about going for testing is not around what I want to get out of it in the short-term, its more about seizing the opportunity whilst I still have it. Wrapped up in this is an element of lodging DNA for future reference, so it is there as tests develop.
Once the decision to go for it crystallised in my mind, I had to choose which testing company to go with. Size of database was a major factor, and within that the interest of those undertaking tests for the genealogy angle. I am not particularly bothered about any health screening element so that swayed me against going with a company offering those services – maybe I am wrong but I had the perception that those undertaking such tests may be less interested in the genealogy element.
Linked to database size I also considered potential future growth and geographical areas covered. Type of test offered played a part. Finally I also have an inherent curiosity and wanted to see what each of the tests offered in terms of results.
Decision made and time to approach by parents. Dad’s initial response was to ask why I wanted to waste my money. However he agreed to it. Initially I intended ordering only a Y-DNA 37 test for him. But after consideration I also decided to go for a mitochondrial “Full Sequence” test. Not wanting to be left out I have gone for the Family Finder autosomal test for me. I placed my order with Family Tree DNA on 17 June and am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of said kits.
Mum was interested too. So on 19 June I ordered an autosomal DNA test for her. However I decided to go with a different company, to see how the experience compared. I’ve placed this order with AncestryDNA. At the same time I decided to order an autosomal test for dad too, though I have yet to tell him. I only hope all the spitting and swabbing does not cause him to regret his decision to say “yes”!
Amazingly, as I’ve been writing this post the Ancestry testing kits have arrived. Astonishingly quick delivery time as it is only 23 June. Now to pass these on to my parents – and let the fun begin!


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The White City (as it became known) was a magical creation constructed upon Chicago's swampy Jackson Park by Daniel H. Burnham, the famed architect who coordinated the talents of Frederick Olmsted, Louis Sullivan, and others to build it. Dr. Henry H. Holmes combined the fair's appeal with his own fatal charms to lure scores of women to their deaths. Whereas the fair marked the birth of a new epoch in American history, Holmes marked the emergence of a new American archetype, the serial killer, who thrived on the very forces then transforming the country.
In deft prose, Larson conveys Burnham's herculean challenge to build the White City in less than 18 months. At the same time, he describes how, in a malign parody of the achievements of the fair's builders, Holmes built his own World's Fair Hotel - a torture palace complete with a gas chamber and crematorium. Throughout the book, tension mounts on two fronts: Will Burnham complete the White City before the millions of visitors arrive at its gates? Will anyone stop Holmes as he ensnares his victims?
© 2003 Erik Larson; (P) 2003 Books on Tape, Inc.
"A hugely engrossing chronicle of events public and private." (Chicago Tribune)
"Vivid history of the glittering Chicago World's Fair and its dark side." (New York Magazine)
"Both intimate and engrossing, Larson's elegant historical account unfolds with the painstaking calm of a Holmes murder."(Library Journal)
Two unique stories with little relevance to each other. Either would have been good in their own right but together, not so much .
I wanted to like this. I tried. Great topic, interesting situation. Maybe it was better as a book. For me it felt like reading a map or 14 hours of "A +B-W= h and then Q\W".
Hours and hours.
The story is irresistable, the writing is fine
Any time Scott Brick stopped using his habitually snarky intonation -- which was rare
In a Nelson DeMille or Lee Child book sure. In non-fiction, only because I have no choice
The Devil who makes publishers continue to use Scott Brick for everything regardless of suitability
Have I made myself clear: Scott Brick has exactly one gear: snark overdrive. Fine when called for by the content, ridiculous for 90% of what he is currently used for.
A reader who varied his voice or showed some excitement. Some dialogue in the book.
A text book.
Monotone with no material to help him out.
I think the history about Chicago was great, which was the main virtue of the book.
It always puzzles me how people can stand to listen to Scott Brick. I suspect they are people who have not read much. Scott Brick is unable to approximate ordinary human speech. He is CONstantly overEMphasizing ALMOST Every SYLlable. Get what I mean? It's like listening to most American actors do Shakespeare: most of the words are unfamiliar to them, and it's Shakespeare, right, so they think they're supposed to sound important. As a result, they sound like schoolboys proclaiming their first essay at school. Compare Denzel Washington with Kenneth Branagh.
In short, read like people talk. It's simply said, but, as Scott Brick proves, hard to do. I'm not saying I'd do any better. But at least I know good narration when I hear it. Examples: Christopher Hitchens; Grover Gardner: Master of the Senate; Jeremy Irons: Lolita; Juliet Stephenson: anything she reads; Bronson Pinchot: Matterhorn; John Castle: Vanity Fair; Nigel Graham: Lord Jim. Even Fredrick Davidson, alias David Case, even though his accent is hard to take sometimes, knows when to stress a syllable and when not to. He flows, wheres Scott Brick is constantly stubbing his toe against the English language. Also terrible, for the same reason: John Lee. Stop ruining books by giving them to these people. Just pay Juliet Stephenson whatever she wants to read everything.
Of the 30+ books I've listened to since 2009, The Devil in the White City is one of the best experiences. Erik Larson's writing is sublime. He conjures the Chicago of the late nineteenth century so clearly that he might be documenting events that occurred yesterday. The stories about the design, organization, and construction of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair as well as the personalities involved are all utterly fascinating. The macabre portions that deal with serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes are so bizarre as to almost be unbelievable. While listening to this book, I found myself continually thinking, "Truth truly is stranger than fiction."
Prior to my listen I was apprehensive about the narrator, Scott Brick, who had also done Ron Chernow's Washington: A Life. I felt that Brick's reading of that book was slightly stilted, but his performance of Devil in the White City is pitch perfect.
The part about the fair was not very interesting. The part about HH Homles was much better. Overall not bad. If you enjoy non- fiction history, then you like the book. It just did not do it for me.
If you are just interested in detailed history of the people who developed the Chicago Worlds Fair, then you may like this audiobook. I thought that the characaters were quite boring. Even the serial killer's story was quite ho hum to me.
I'm late catching this book, but am I ever glad that I finally acted on my friends' recommendations. If you're interested in 20th century American history -- or simply in histories and the ways their elements interact -- I can't see you going wrong with this one.
Who knew a history of the early 20th century in Illinois could bring together Mark Twain, cracker jack, Susan B. Anthony, Gentelman Jim Corbett, Woodrow Wilson, Shredded Wheat, Frank Lloyd Wright, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Clarence Darrow, Walt Disney, Theodore Dreiser, Leopold & Loeb, the electric chair, the ferris wheel, and even the Keeley Gold Cure.
It's a well read tale, a fascinating examination of "the fair that changed America," chock full of surprising information.
Excellent work of history. So many fascinating details and great character studies. Very worth the time invested.
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Two years later she swapped over to Biathlon, combining her love for skiing fast with the skill of shooting at a target. Whatever happens, please get in touch with us to explain the issue and we will do our best to help out. Kate Russell has found in sleepy Carystown a refuge from the horrors of her past: those she fears can’t reach her here, and with the handsome Caleb, she at last dares to feel safe.
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After nearly three years of squabbles and disappointments, Congress finally gave sportsmen something to cheer about last week with the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. The formally titled Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act signed into law Friday by President Barack Obama includes several key conservation components designed to benefit wildlife, natural resources and the traditions of American sportsmen.
The comprehensive legislation represents the single biggest opportunity for wildlife habitat conservation and drew praise amid scrutiny from sportsmen’s conservation groups nationwide, including Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, the National Wildlife Federation and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
“This bill includes proactive and common-sense conservation programs that will help deter wetland and other habitat loss, ‘incentivize’ habitat conservation and keep working farmers and ranchers on their land,” said Dale Hall, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. “This farm bill is the best for conservation that we’ve seen in many years.”
The 2014 Farm Bill includes some $57.6 billion in conservation programs over the next 10 years, a reduction of about $6 billion from the 2008 Farm Bill. But it reauthorizes several conservation programs that sportsmen have become familiar with over the years, including a diminished Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The bill reduces the acreage allowed in CRP from 32 million acres in 2014 to 24 million acres in 2017.
The voluntary habitat access program commonly known as “Open Fields” also was reauthorized with a guarantee of $40 million annually. Established in the 2008 Farm Bill, Open Fields provides incentives for landowners to implement and practice sound conservation measures, while also providing access for hunters and anglers.
The new bill includes other agenda priorities of the conservation community, including relinking conservation compliance with the federal crop insurance program and implementing a “Sodsaver” provision in a handful of prairie states aimed at conserving intact grasslands. While most would have preferred to see the Sodsaver program applied nationwide, its introduction in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota is a solid start. Farmers that break native ground for row crop production will not be eligible for federally subsidized crop insurance.
“Over the past few years, high crop prices and high land values have pushed crop production onto every available acre, including some of our last, best, prairie habitat,” said Dave Nomsen, vice president of governmental affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “This habitat is essential for upland birds and waterfowl … While the (Sodsaver) provision is limited to six states, it represents a compromise that will help save native prairie in the states where it is most threatened.”
For the first time since 1994, conservation compliance will be coupled with subsidized crop insurance payments, ensuring that producers receiving money from taxpayers are not using that money to drain wetlands or let soil erode.
“Recoupling conservation compliance to crop insurance payments was among sportsmen’s greatest priorities for this Farm Bill,” said Gaspar Perricone, director of the Bull Moose Sportsmen’s Alliance and a member of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Congress had been unable to agree on a new Farm Bill for nearly three years. The 2008 Farm Bill expired, was extended and expired again before this five-year bill was approved with a smaller conservation portion that consolidates and simplifies some programs.
“The final 2014 Farm Bill isn’t perfect, but overall, it is a very strong bill,” the National Wildlife Federation said in a statement.
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Toxicity of Monoterpene Structure, Diversity and Concentration to Mountain Pine Beetles, Dendroctonus ponderosae: Beetle Traits Matter More
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A high diversity of plant defenses may be a response to herbivore diversity or may be collectively more toxic than single compounds, either of which may be important for understanding insect-plant associations. Monoterpenes in conifers are particularly diverse. We tested the fumigant toxicity of four monoterpenes, alone and in combination, to mountain pine beetles, Dendroctonus ponderosae, in the context of the beetles' individual body traits. Chemical structures of tested monoterpene hydrocarbons had modest effects on beetle survival, mass loss, water content and fat content, with (R)-(+)-limonene tending to be more toxic than (−)-α-pinene, (−)-β-pinene, and (+)-3-carene. Monoterpene diversity (all qualitative combinations of one to four monoterpenes) did not affect toxicity. Concentration (0 to 1200 ppm) of individual monoterpenes was a strong determinant of toxicity. Beetle body size and body condition index strongly and positively affected survival during monoterpene treatments. Larger beetles in better condition lost proportionally less mass during exposure, where proportion mass loss negatively affected survivorship. Toxicity was much more associated with water loss than with fat loss, suggesting that a main cost of detoxification is excretion, a process that has received little attention. These results provide insight into the determinants of beetle success in historic and novel hosts that differ in monoterpene composition and concentration. We also suggest that water availability will affect beetle success directly through their ability to tolerate detoxification as well as indirectly through host responses to drought.