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Milled peat is harvested from April to September by vacuum-extracting a layer of peat 1-2 cm thick from a peat bog surface. Prior to collection, the layer is turned over several times and dried. Only after this is it collected by a special vacuum device and poured into stockpiles measuring approximately 2000 m3. Later, peat from the stockpiles is transported to our plants for further processing and packaging.
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Block peat is obtained by excavating rectangular blocks from a peat bed. They are then laid on the peat-bog surface. When the sun and wind have dried the peat blocks, they are placed on special trays and dried further until suitable for production. The main advantage of this method is that the peat structure is retained.
The peat layer is ploughed to a depth of 40 cm by this method. In the winter season, the peat is hovered over several times, ensuring their maximum cold. The milled peat is harvested from April to September of the following year. The main advantage of this method is that collected peat has improved air and water permeability.
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Fine fraction (0÷4; 0÷7) peat substrates are ideal for sowing seeds, growing various vegetables and flower seedlings in seedling trays. It is also the most appropriate fraction for installing sports stadiums, golf courses, lawns, house holdings, and public recreation areas. Company’s equipment allows to adjust the outer dimensions of the extracted fractions within the range of 4–10 mm.
Medium fraction (0÷20; 7÷20) of peat is the most versatile and most favoured by customers who use it for production of universal growing media. These fractions or mixtures thereof are widely used with other peat fractions in the cultivation of vegetables, indoor and outdoor flower cultivation in trays, pots, greenhouses, as well as for soil improvement.
Coarse fraction (0÷40; 20÷40; 20÷60) is highly porous, has excellent air permeability and water absorption and drainage properties. These fractions are used as the basic components for the production of the highest quality substrates. They are also widely used in the alteration of large pot flowers, berry plants, conifers, ornamental plants and large hanging pots, containers. It is also used for mulching roses, shrubs and other ornamental plants, planting trees and shrubs and recommended to mix with natural soil.

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The National Weather Service has warned that a potentially historic heat wave with extreme temperatures that moved into south-central and southeast Idaho on Tuesday could last through the Fourth of July.
The Weather Service office in Pocatello on Monday issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” for the Wood River Valley and a vast area of Idaho to the north and southeast of Blaine County. The Weather Service has also issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” for a wide-ranging area to the west and south of Blaine County, including Shoshone and Twin Falls.
The Pocatello office has never issued an “Excessive Heat Watch” for the region and has only once issued an “Excessive Heat Warning,” in 2018.
An “Excessive Heat Watch” is issued “when conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours,” according to the Weather Service. It advises people to be prepared for scalding temperatures, although the timing is uncertain. An “Excessive Heat Warning” is issued “within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions,” with maximum temperatures expected to be 105 degrees or higher for at least two days and nighttime temperatures staying at or above 75 degrees. People are advised to “take precautions immediately when conditions are extreme,” or risk serious illness or death, according to the Weather Service.
The long-duration heat wave is expected to deliver daily high temperatures that range from 93 to 102 across south-central and southeast Idaho. Sun Valley is expected to have a high of 93 degrees on Wednesday, while Shoshone is expected to reach 100 degrees. Nighttime will offer “poor” relief, the Weather Service stated, with low temperatures in the 60s and 70s across the region. Records for daily high temperatures or streaks of days above 90 or 95 degrees could be broken, the agency stated.
Highs on Monday reached 88 degrees in Sun Valley and Hailey.
“Outdoor activities will be greatly impacted,” the Weather Service stated. “There will be a high threat of heat-related complications and illnesses if preventative measures are not taken.”
The combination of high temperatures, long duration of the heat and poor overnight relief are expected to cumulatively increase during the week, escalating heat stress on humans and pets, the Weather Service stated.
The South Central Public Health District—which serves eight counties, including Blaine—on Monday also issued a public health advisory for extreme heat this week. An advisory is issued when heat is expected to become an inconvenience for much of the population and a danger for some people.
“Heat stress, including heat exhaustion and heat strokes, is not uncommon during extremely high temperatures,” the district stated in a news release. “If you see any signs of heat exhaustion or stroke, seek medical help immediately.”
The heat wave is part of an unusually intense hot-weather system over the Northwest that has set all-time record highs in Washington and Oregon. Portland recorded an all-time record high of 108 degrees on Saturday. It broke the all-time mark again on Sunday, and then again on Monday, when the mercury reached 115 in the afternoon. Seattle broke its all-time high of 103 degrees on Sunday, when temperatures climbed to 104 degrees. The record fell again on Monday, with thermometers soaring to 108 degrees.
During the heat wave, the Weather Service advises that people:
• Drink a lot of fluids.
• Check frequently on family, friends and neighbors. (The elderly, children, pregnant women and people with health issues are most at risk for heat-related illnesses.)
• Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor events entirely or rescheduling them to cooler times in the early morning or late evening.
• Frequently spend time in air-conditioned areas.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
• Avoid strenuous activities and take breaks from all activities in the heat.
Dr. Martha Taylor, a St. Luke’s Health System physician based in Twin Falls, said people should take extra time to get used to high temperatures, use extra sun protection and drink extra fluids with electrolytes.
“Some of the biggest risk factors for any exertional heat illness is lack of acclimatization—so you’ve gone from relatively temperate weather to very, very hot in a relatively short period of time,” she said.


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New Delhi: It was in 2015 that Kerala Assembly passed Malayalam Language (Extension and Promotion) Bill to make Malayalam the official language to be used for all official purposes in the state.
By February 23, 2016 the union government received the bill. The government has been sitting on the matter since then and in 2021 it maintained that the bill will be sent for President’s assent after deliberation on the matter.
However, the bill is yet to reach the President.
According to the information furnished by union government to an RTI query, Kerala has not yet responded to the explanation sought over nodal ministry’s directions in February 24.
Meanwhile, Kerala government reacted to this RTI response by sending a letter to the union government. The letter mentioned that the bill cannot be withheld and urged the union government to send the bill for President’s assent.
The state government cited Article 201 in The Constitution Of India which outlines protocol on bill sent by Governor to the President. It may be noted that the Bill was sent by Governor P Sathasivam who was in office till 2019.
Last year too, Mathrubhumi had reported about the bill lying in cold storage with union government. The state’s long pending dream has not turned a reality even as it celebrates its 66th formation day.

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PDE requested the Treasurer to stop payment of those allocations and instead pay them to charter schools claiming they had not been fully paid for tuition. The suit further asks the Court to order that the full amount of the property tax reduction allocations be paid to school districts as scheduled.
Joining PSBA as named Petitioners are the Phoenixville Area School District and the Eastern Lancaster County School District.
In separate correspondence, PSBA sent a formal request to indicted Attorney General Kathleen Kane and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale asking for a full investigation into the diversion.
Due to the cash flow crunch created by the current state budget impasse, many school districts have delayed paying that portion of charter school tuition which reflects the state revenue they have not received yet.
On October 15, PDE issued an email notification to school district superintendents and business officials that it intended to cause the October payment of property tax reduction allocations from the Gaming Fund/Property Tax Relief Fund to be intercepted for the purpose of paying amounts claimed by charter schools to be due from school districts that had paid less than the charter school believed to be owed.
In a statement issued the following day, PSBA staff attorneys said, “It is outrageous that the administration would resort to diversion of funds intended for taxpayers in order to immunize charter schools from the fiscal pain all other public schools are experiencing, and put charter schools in line ahead of other public schools for available state funds.”
In its lawsuit, PSBA contends that diversion of the property tax reduction allocations is unlawful, as it is held in trust in the Property Tax Relief Fund for the benefit of taxpayers and is not subject to the subsidy interception provisions of the Charter School Law.
The association further believes that PDE’s decision to apply the subsidy intercept provisions of the Charter School Law in this situation is the result of looking at that law in isolation, without regard to other statutory provisions, namely the Property Tax Relief Fund.
In this law it is abundantly clear that this is a restricted use fund that neither the Commonwealth nor local school districts have any discretion to spend otherwise, and must be treated in the nature of a trust.
In short, PSBA contends, this is a different kind of money. These are not funds that constitute “State payments made to the district” for purposes of Section 1725-A (a)(5) of the Charter School Law, because they are neither state payments nor payments being made to districts for their discretionary use in educating children. They are instead payments of gaming revenues being made for the benefit of taxpayers, for which no other use is permitted.
For more information, visit the PA School Boards Association website.


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Contemporary dance is an expressive style that allows the dancers to use the mind and body to showcase a range of emotions. The focus on beautiful technique combined with the expressive nature lets the choreography and dancer tell a story. Contemporary can be done to pretty, slow songs, classical music or even spoken word.
Lyrical dance is characterized by grace and fluidity that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, modern dance and acrobatics. Lyrical choreography uses fluent motion and allows the dance to interrupt and express the songs emotion through the dancer’s movements
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Crustless Strawberry Pie
- Strawberry Pie (No Crust)
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- 4 cups strawberries I use less strawberries (enough to cover bottom of pie dish)
Bring water and pudding mix to boil. Take off stove. Add package of Jell-O and stir up. Let Cool.
Clean & slice the fresh strawberries and line pie plate with strawberries. Pour liquid on top let set in fridge for at least one hour or until firm. Top with fat free cool whip (optional).

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Bus strike hits life in Karnataka
Bangalore: Millions of commuters were stranded at bus stands and railway stations across Karnataka as the state road transport employees struck work on Thursday demanding higher wages.
Drivers of auto rickshaws, a poplar mode of transport here, fleeced desperate commuters trying to reach their destinations.
As schools were opened, parents and guardians of children, who rely on government buses for getting their wards to and from schools, had to bear the brunt of the strike in the city and other major towns.
Despite assurance by Transport Minister R Ashoka and road transport authorities that the bus services would not be affected, the strike was near total across the state, reports reaching here said.
Over 6,000 buses that do around 80,000 trips daily in Bangalore and over 8,000 buses that ferry commuters on intra and inter-state routes were off the road with 110,000 employees staying away from work, HV Anantha Subburao, a spokesperson of the unions supporting strike, told reporters here.
Five unions called for an "indefinite strike" from Thursday to protest the "meagre" wage hike of 10 percent announced by the government last month.
Rao said the unions want the government to decide on wage hike only in consultation with the unions. The union have not disclosed the quantum of hike they are seeking.
Rebutting unions` claim that the 10 percent hike was not adequate, Karnataka State Road Transport Corp (KSRTC) managing director Manjunath Prasad said even with this increase, "we will incur an expenditure of Rs 880 crore per year".
Rao, however, justified the strike saying the management "betrayed" the unions by unilaterally announcing the hike after agreeing that it would be done so after negotiations with the unions.
A government spokesperson said that talks were on with the union leaders to end the stalemate.
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Are you an aspiring carpenter and looking for the best power tools to purchase? If carpentry is your newly acquired hobby and you have no idea what defines the best chop saw, then this article is for you.
Within the next few minutes, your mind will be enriched with all the information you seek on this matter. It can be a daunting task to determine the one power tool you can rely on.
The vast range of options doesn’t make it any easier.
Fret no more, as we have handpicked the seven best chop saws with intricate details and distinctive features that will help make up your mind. Whether it’s durability, stability, or sheer power, each of these miter saws excels in one or every aspect.
In this post we'll cover:
- What is a Chop Saw?
- Best Chop Saw Reviews
- Features to Consider Before Buying
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Chop Saw?
Chop saw is an electronic tool specially built for making precise cuts on wood. Even though it might resemble a circular saw, its function and characteristics are different. Unlike circular saws, a chop saw remains stationary once switched on. They are equipped with a sharp blade rotating in a circular motion.
All you need to do is push the piece of wood towards the rotating blades, and the saw will give you a perfect cut of wood.
Many carpenters use this to make accurate square cuts (usually for cabinet doors). Based on the blade you choose, the chop saw is capable of effortlessly cutting through several thicknesses of the wood. A different type of chop saw, called a miter saw or compound miter saw, can also be used to get perfectly angled cuts.
Best Chop Saw Reviews
Nowadays, there are various chop saws, each specialized for specific purposes. Before you buy one of your own, you need to acquire proper knowledge of their features and dynamic uses. To make your job easier, we have handpicked 7 of the best chop saws available in the market, along with their specifications.
Evolution Power Tools EVOSAW380
|Dimensions||21 x 13.5 x 26 inches|
|Power Source||Corded electric|
|Warranty||3 year limited warranty|
EVOSAW380 is a sensible choice if you want to make fast cuts with zero burrs. It’s one of the best chop saw for metal. The 14-inch razor-sharp blades on this tool are perfect for cutting through metal surfaces. Moreover, this model is capable of running a 15-inch blade as well.
This chop saw is equipped with a powerful 1800-watt motor with an added gearbox. The gearbox generates high torque and helps the motor run longer. And the powerful motor, accompanied by the intensified blade, makes it effortlessly cut through several inches of metal.
The motor can efficiently deliver up to 14 horsepower without heating up. And the cuts are smooth and accurate; you don’t need to use abrasives to even out the edges. This chop saw produces minimal amounts of heat during operation. Thus, you don’t need to wait for the metal to cool and can start welding instantly.
Furthermore, this will significantly reduce time consumption and boost productivity. The mild steel blades are specially modified to last longer. The depth of cut remains consistent over the entire duration of use. Unlike other chop saws, these blades don’t deteriorate over time either and give you the same accuracy as day one.
A 0-45 degree adjustable vice is also included with this rugged power tool. The swivel vice allows you to get precise cuts at an angle of up to 45 degrees with ease. The chip blocker also ensures that the user isn’t harmed by spraying debris.
Additionally, this chop saw was also designed for maximum durability. The aluminum base makes it suitable for heavy-duty usage for more extended periods.
- Improved accuracy with 14-inch mild steel blades
- Durable, heavy-duty usage
- Runs on an 1800-watt motor
- Minimizes heat
- The base isn’t leveled
|Dimensions||22.69 x 14 x 17.06 inches|
|Power Source||Corded Electric|
|Warranty||3 year limited warranty|
This next model of chop saw promotes a high level of stability. Its heavy-duty steel base design makes it perfect for long term usage. And it’s equipped with one of the best chop saw blades for steel to date. The 14-inch mild steel blade can relentlessly cut through metal, giving you a perfect finish.
Moreover, the PCE700 is meant for long term usage and makes metal cutting a breeze. The base is also laced with rubber, which helps the saw to stay in place during use. Also, this power tool is specifically manufactured to reduce vibrations while operating.
It keeps the machine stable no matter how many metal sheets you feed into it. The robust 3800 rpm motor keeps the blades running at an enormous speed. This boosts the blade’s capabilities of cutting through several pieces of metal at a stretch. The motor also comes with replaceable brushes, and therefore, extends its lifespan.
Now you don’t have to worry about the motor seizing in the middle of work. If you think changing wheel blades is costing you precious time, the PCE700 has taken care of that too. The chop saw is fitted with a spindle lock system, which makes replacing the wheel a piece of cake.
Furthermore, the cutting fence is adjustable to 45 degrees and lets you get different but equally accurate cuts. Porter-Cable doesn’t shy away from taking safety precautions, either.
As we know, sparks created during cutting metal can blur your vision and also act as a safety hazard. Thankfully, the spark deflectors in this chop saw not only gives you a clear line of sight but also protect your eyes from damage.
- Stable steel base
- Rubber bottom reduces vibrations
- Runs on a 3500 rpm motor
- Spark deflectors produce clear vision and ensure safety
- The cord can reduce maneuverability
DEWALT D28730 Chop Saw
|Dimensions||21.9 x 14.6 x 17 inches|
|Power Source||Corded Electric|
|Warranty||3 Year Limited Warranty|
If you want a chop saw that promotes extreme maneuverability, then look no further. The DeWalt D28710 has an ergonomic design, which lets you operate it with ease. Its horizontal D-handle surely makes operating the chop saw effortless and less exhausting. You can steer it around as you please to get that perfect cut.
Also, a carry handle is included for you to transport this power tool easily. Apart from the ease of use, this tool is also equipped with one of the best chop saw blades for steel. The wheel is made of oxide grain, which makes it more durable than any other. This gives you fast, cold cuts without wearing out the blade.
It also comes with a quick-lock vise that attaches to any material you want to cut. The material is safely held in place while the blade cuts through it.
Furthermore, the blades in the saw are also exchangeable. But unlike other chop saws, the wheel blade in this tool needs to be replaced using a wrench. In case you don’t lose it, you can easily store it on the chop saw itself! Moreover, the spark deflector in this chop saw is manually adjustable.
This means you can cut the metal sheet at any angle and still won’t be grazed by emanating sparks.
Another engaging feature is its 15-amp powerful motor. It keeps the machine running at about four horsepower, which is the maximum amount for any motor. As a result, the blades spin relentlessly without a pause, giving you smoother and more uniform cuts.
- The ergonomic design makes it easy to use
- The wheel is made of oxide grain
- Spark reflectors are adjustable
- The motor generates up to 4 horsepower (maximum for any motor)
- Alignment might need some adjustment
Makita LC1230 Metal Cutting Saw
|Dimensions||13.78 x 22.56 x 17.32 inches|
|Power Source||Corded Electric|
This versatile power tool is the best chop saw for metal. It can effectively cut through angle iron, light pipe, tubing, conduit, and various other materials. Not only does it give you excellent cuts, but it also does it four times faster than any other abrasive saw.
Its 15-amp motor generously contributes to its steady performance and increases the durability significantly. This chop saw is easy to use due to its quick-release vise, which keeps the material in place. Results include even cuts and minimal vibrations during heavy duty.
An additional socket wrench is complimentary, which can be used to replace the razor-sharp blades. The blade is made up of carbide material that can cut through metal faster without producing any excess burr. This carbide-tipped blade can also withstand repeated usage for a long time.
The LC1230 runs on a potent 15-amp motor specially engineered by Makita to generate up to 1700 rpm. This feeds the wheels with enough power to cut through almost any impermeable material. It’s also environmentally friendly due to the collection tray that stores the debris.
However, what distinguishes this metal cutting saw from others is the safety control system. Most chop saws come with the risk of starting abruptly, which may cause major accidents. Fortunately, the risk can be contained with the click of a lock-off button when you are not using it.
And this will keep the blades fixed in its place and prohibit any unfortunate events. The chop saw can also be manually started by pressing the convenient two-finger start button placed on the D-shaped handle.
- Runs four times faster
- Carbide tipped blade lasts longer
- Lock-off button
- The chip collector can’t collect most of the debris
Slugger by FEIN MCCS14 Metal Cutting Saw
|Power Source||Corded Electric|
Looking for a chop saw that stays cool even after heavy-duty operations? Then the Slugger MCCS14 is the best pick for you. Most metal saws are equipped with excessively fast motors, which might heat up if used continuously. It also results in increased sparks and heat production.
The FEIN MCCS14 has a motor that runs at a low speed of 1300 rpm but with higher torque. This lets you cut through any type of metal or wood fast and also keeps the chop saw cool. The reduction of sparks will also protect your eyes and help you see clearly while working.
Moreover, the MCCS14 chop saw is built of an aluminum-based material, which makes it last longer even after several uses. It’s specifically built to withstand extreme conditions and still give you optimum performance. It is undoubtedly one of the best chop saw on the market for heavy-duty usage.
Furthermore, the specially modified wheel blades were built to cut through a wide range of metals effortlessly. It can easily slice through aluminum, stainless steel, wood, and many other materials. The exchangeable blades will present you with accurate cuts even at an angle of 45 degrees.
It can cut at any angle between 0 to 45 degrees and still maintain the same amount of precision. The blades can cut 5-1/8 inch of metal at 90 degrees. It can also cut a 4-1/8 inch round material at an angle of 45 degrees. Also, it has a safety guard fitted below it, which automatically retracts to prevent any unfortunate accidents.
- Creates less heat and debris
- The aluminum base can withstand harsh conditions
- Can cut through a wide range of metals
- Equipped with automatically retractable safety guard
- The blade is prone to damage
MK Morse CSM14MB Chop Saw
|Dimensions||1 x 1 x 1 inches|
|Power Source||Corded Electric|
Next, up is the chop saw they call the Metal Devil! Frankly, the name says it all. It cuts through various types of metal with ease and grace. And it lets you carry out heavy-duty operations in silence. So, no more worries about the chaotic noise pollution of metal grazing against each other.
This chop saw is developed by low speed, high torque motor technology, which gives you impressive results within half the time. Due to the advanced technology of the motor, the razor-sharp blade is delivered a constant 1300 rpm. It might seem lower than what most chop saws generate, but it surely has its benefits.
Because of the low-speed motor, the blades induce less friction against any given material, which results in fewer sparks. Moreover, the minimal amount of sparks that do fly towards you can be restricted using the safety goggles included amongst the package.
It lets you see with full clarity while protecting your eyes from long-term damage. Another crucial advantage of the low-speed motor is heat reduction. Heat production is significantly reduced and contributes to low burrs as well. This helps you get smoother cuts of metal, in almost any shape you wish for.
The blades are carefully engineered to make smooth contact with the material. It slices through like a kitchen knife on butter. Additional features include a beveling vice, which helps retain the material and keep it from swerving.
Furthermore, the firm grasp leaves no room for mistakes until you get that perfect finish. A pair of noise-canceling earplugs is also added as an extra precaution.
- Sparks are significantly reduced
- Minimized heat production
- Cuts are smooth and accurate
- Added safety goggles and earplugs
- Changing wheel blades takes longer
SKILSAW SPT78MMC-01 Metal Cutting Saw
|Dimensions||20 x 12.5 x 16.5 inches|
Dedicated to the trade since 1942, SKILSAW brings you the best chop saw for the money. The SPT62MTC-01 is an elusive model due to its specially modified blade. This 12-inch blade can easily outwork any regular 14 inches saw blade in every aspect.
It has an outstanding 4-1/2 inch cutting capacity with a smoother finish than a 14-inch blade. Also, it can cut a 4.5-inch round pipe as well as 3.9-inch square stock with utmost precision. It can do anything a regular metal cutting saw can but better. And, it is powered by a robust 15 amp motor with a no-load 1500 rpm.
This ensures maximum amounts of efficiency due to its speed and heat retention. Cutting metal is virtually spark-free and burr-free and saving you the hassle of manually deburring the cut afterward. Furthermore, the motor, as powerful as it is, doesn’t start abruptly after switching on.
Furthermore, it maintains a steady acceleration, which makes it run longer, even in extreme conditions. Regardless of its potency, this metal cutting saw is lighter than most. Weighing at 39 lbs, it can be conveniently carried to your workplace. A little locking pin is also added to keep it from accidentally starting up while in storage.
To minimize vibrations, a quick-adjust locking vise can quickly latch on to any material you want to work on. It also has a miter fence, which lets you cut in angles up to 45 degrees.
An additional chip tray also comes with the chop saw, which accumulates all the needless debris. All in all, SPT62MTC-01 is a versatile power tool.
- 12-inch blade with an impressive cutting capacity
- Spark and burr-free
- Lightweight and efficient
- Doesn’t contaminate the environment
- The blade needs to be changed frequently
Features to Consider Before Buying
Buying the perfect chop saw to fit your needs can prove to be more challenging than it seems. You need to carefully sum up all the available options and assess them based on specific features. To help you further, we have listed some significant specifications you need to keep in mind when buying a metal cutting saw.
Type of Blades
The key to getting a perfect cut from your chop saw is choosing the proper blade. There are several models out there, each equipped with different types of blades. Each of these blades is specialized in cutting particular types of materials. The chop saw you choose must be based on the kind of material you wish to work on.
Most of the chop saws consist of blades ranging from 10 inches to 14 inches. It is recommended to use a 14 inch saw blade to get precise cold cuts, either round or square. However, there are some power tools with 12-inch blades that are more efficient than regular 14-inch abrasive blades. The smoothness of the cuts also depends on the number of teeth it consists of. Make sure you also check what the blades are made of, as each one is dedicated to cutting a certain type of material.
Type of Motor
Motors are the components that deliver your equipment with the power to slice through materials effectively. Knowing the motor’s capabilities will tell how fast the wheel blades would be spinning and how fluid the entire operation would be. The highest amount of horsepower a motor can generate is four hp.
Regular motors can generate up to 1500 rpm, which will be enough to saw through any tough material with ease. The fastest motor isn’t necessarily the best one to pick. Some low-speed motors run on high torque. This will help the chop saw to run more efficiently for a longer duration.
It’s usually ideal for heavy-duty operations as the saw generates less heat, and the cuts are burr-free. Some metal cutting saws are virtually spark-free and won’t be harsh on your eyes. A proper motor will also make cutting metal considerably silent.
If you want to cut the given material at an angle, you must pick a model that comes with an adjustable bevel. The bevel lets you set the angle at which the blades will be sawing, in case you don’t want to get more complex cuts. It allows the machine to slide the material according to the angle you choose.
Moreover, it doesn’t require you to exert any manual force. Many chop saws are capable of cutting at an angle of up to 45 degrees.
Type of Body
The durability of the chop saw is directly linked to the material it’s made of. Most of them have a strong aluminum base, which gives it a sturdy outlook. The rigidness of the cast will also determine its life span, so choose wisely!
Also, keep in mind that a strong material might increase its weight. It can be harder to carry it around. A metal saw with an ergonomic design is much more convenient to handle.
Chop saws that offer additional perks can make your job less tedious. For example, some power tools have features that let you replace blades much faster. Others come with easily concealable wrenches (need to equip blades). Chip collectors will store unwanted debris, and keep you from creating a mess. A spark deflector might come in handy too. It can shield your eyes from sparks creating from cutting metal. You should look for extra safety functions which can prevent sudden accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we have some of the most commonly asked queries regarding the best chop saws:
Q: Can you fit a dust bag with a chop saw?
Ans: No, most chop saws don’t support this feature. You cannot fit a dust bag for collecting debris if it’s not included within the package. However, some chop saws have chip collectors for this purpose. You should consider buying one of those.
Q: Can you fit an abrasive disc?
Ans: No, you cannot fit an abrasive disc to any chop saw. The power generated by these motors is not suitable for an abrasive disc. And the blade itself has abrasive capabilities enough to slice too metal or wood.
Q: Can you fit a diamond blade?
Ans: Yes, some diamond blades are compatible with chop saws. Keep in mind that it should be around 355 mm in diameter. It will let you cut metal with even more precision.
Q: Can it cut stainless steel or iron casts?
Ans: Yes, certain models are specifically made for this purpose. Pick the one with blades that are suitable for these materials.
Q: Can it withstand extreme conditions?
Ans: This will depend on the type of material the cast is made of. If the body is sturdy, you can use it for hours on end without stoppage. You should also consider the quality of the blade it consists of. There are a few models that offer a perfect combination of both.
You know the circular saw has different types, the chop used to chop metal but there is another saw used to cut the concrete named the mighty concrete saw.
Meddling with power tools, even with proper knowledge, can sometimes lead to accidents. No matter how much of an expert you are, you should always take all the necessary safety precautions.
The topics above should prepare you enough for buying the best chop saw for yourself. Compare and contrast the different models presented above and choose the one that tends to your needs.
I'm Joost Nusselder, the founder of Tools Doctor, content marketer, and dad. I love trying out new equipment, and together with my team I've been creating in-depth blog articles since 2016 to help loyal readers with tools & crafting tips.


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Parent Partner Blog
The CO4Kids Parent Partner blog is dedicated to the many families partnering with the Colorado child protection system to care for children and youth. This news source amplifies the voices and needs of adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers and family networks within the child welfare system. The blog features stories and experiences from Colorado families, learning opportunities, resources, and parenting advice.
Fostering can be the most rewarding and most challenging work that you ever do. Seek support during the good times, so you have a network available during the tough times. Find a support group through the county or child placement agency that certified you. You can also find support groups and other resources through Raise the Future, the Colorado State Foster Parent Association, Foster Source, Colorado’s Kids Belong, Project 1.27, Fostering Great Ideas, Just as Special, and Families Together.

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Note: For the past six months the GoGreen Conference has been engaged with CORE, a fantastic non-profit in Colorado working to advance a coalition of sustainable businesses within the region, to produce the 2012 Sustainable Opportunities Summit. We have been lucky enough to interview some of the incredible speakers on this year’s Summit line up and are distributing them here for you to enjoy & learn from.
Aaron Dignan believes that games can fundamentally change how we work, act and play — essentially making us more productive, motivated and happier at the same time. He also argues that gaming concepts have the power to change our behavior in ways that many other systems have failed. For sustainability advocates this an idea with huge potential. It’s no secret that behavior change from our earth damaging habits to more sustainable ones has been hard to come by in the mainstream. In this interview, the Undercurrent Founder/CEO and author of the book Game Frame tells us what’s on the horizon & just how powerful these ideas really are.
Sustainable Opportunities Summit: How great is the potential impact of gamification within the realm of sustainability? What kind of problems can it help us solve?
Aaron Dignan: The potential for games to impact our behavior can’t be overstated. Gamification for sustainability could help us crowdsource solutions to complex problems, or simply change our behavior and choices on an individual level. Home power consumption compared to neighbors and peers on your bill is one promising area.
SOS: Why is gamification so effective in generating a shift towards greener behavior where governments, incentives, the media, dire & conclusive reports, branding & advertising — even good ol’ fashioned common sense — have failed?
AD: People have to be motivated to engage with an idea. Most sustainability messaging is about reduction – have less, do less, get less. By bringing elements of competition, creativity, and luxury into the mix, that message can be more like: achieve more.
SOS: Is the effect based in a social construct of our culture? Or are most human beings wired to respond to the allures of games across the board?
AD: Our hardwiring for games goes far beyond our culture. The basic wetware of the human brain is structured to crave, to chase (and be chased), to explore the world around us looking for rewards. The very idea of a game is just an emergent manifestation of our basic nature.
SOS: What are some of the coolest ways you have seen gamification principles applied for sustainability’s sake?


Ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation is currently used to spatially locate heterogeneities within dense ceramics and measure the elastic properties of these materials. The use of acoustic spectroscopy in dense ceramics to measure heterogeneity type, size, and composition has had little investigation. Understanding the acoustic interaction within a ceramic material and the causes of energy loss within different frequency regimes can lead to a predictive method of using acoustic spectroscopy to understand microstructural parameters. This study focuses on the development of acoustic spectroscopy as a tool for micro structural characterization in dense aluminum oxide. As part of this research specific alumina sample sets were fabricated to control and vary different microstructural features such as additive content and grain size. Independently controlling certain aspects of the alumina microstructure lead to a better understanding of how the microstructure causes energy loss over an acoustic attenuation coefficient spectrum.


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Tropical Storm Isaac Could Make Saints Evacuate Early
The New Orleans Saints football team is watching Tropical Storm Isaac closely. The Saints are scheduled to play the Tennessee Titans Thursday night in their final preseason game of the year in Nashville.
Interim head coach Joe Vitt said yesterday that the team was watching the storm and would make a decision soon on when to leave New Orleans for Nashville.
Our players will be back here at eight o’clock on Tuesday and at such time, we’ll receive an update and see where this weather’s taking us. If need be, we will have wheels up and go to Tennessee Tuesday morning at eight o’clock. If we can get our regular practice in, we will get it in here, leave after practice and we’ll evaluate it from there.
The Saints and Titans game is this Thursday August 30th at 7:00 p.m. and it will be televised on Cox Sports TV.


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In a marriage, the basic things that each spouse is earned are shared together. Despite that notion when it comes to marriage, when the spouses decide to file for a divorce, suddenly all the shared assets are divided among the two. And that can be challenging in the legal system, as there needs to be equality among the splitting.
Among the fifty-states in the U.S, California is known to be a state that is for community property. According to the California Family Code, section 760, it provides the definition of what is community property. What community property means is any means of a shared property of the married couple, particularly in the state of California, owns.
Though it is indeed true that some of the property ones owns can be their own separate property during the marriage, most of the assets owned in general are usually if not definitely community property. Thus, when a divorce is filed, they are to be split evenly.
Because of this reason alone, it is crucial that the process of the pre-trial and settlement is well prepared, as they are the main source of outcome that’s to come after the divorce is settled. During the discovery process, it is required on both parties is to file motions and to request any means of orders. When it comes to these types of things, it is best to hire an experienced divorce lawyer who can guide and ease the entire divorce process.
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A rich treasure trove not only for the undergraduate student, providing basic information on Troilus and Cressida, but proves equally inspiring for instructors and scholars … An inspiring mixture of informative and original scholarship.
Troilus and Cressida: A Critical Reader is a brilliant reassessment of the play's widely divergent meanings and contexts, including selected Greek appropriations. Highly recommended for scholars in Shakespearean and classical studies.
Professor Jyotsna Singh, Michigan State University, USA
This much-needed collection shows how a play that was less than popular with earlier generations can prove fascinating for present-day audiences – taught by recent history to recognise the contradictions in tales of war, self and community.
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A delicious and fun appetizer for a holiday potluck or party! Made with Kiolbassa Beef sausage this recipe is sure to bring the flavor and have your guests asking for more!
- 1 pkg Kiolbassa Beef or Roasted Garlic Sausage, diced small
- 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir well.
- Form 1” balls by rolling mix together.
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Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (Monday 9th December) announced the allocation of €1 million in funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund to 124 social enterprise projects across the country.
The Small Capital Grants Scheme supports a key policy commitment in the National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland, which the Minister published in July, to grow and strengthen social enterprises.
Announcing the funding today, Minister Ring said:
The Minister continued:
The Minister concluded by thanking all 49 Local Development Companies who are assisting the Department in the administration of the scheme.
A full list of the successful 124 social enterprises, including the grant amounts awarded, is available here
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Ireland’s first [internal-link undefined | National Social Enterprise Policy ] was launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development on 18 July 2019, with the objective creating an enabling environment for social enterprise to grow and to contribute more fully to Ireland’s social and economic progress.
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On the lowest day of his life, Li Yiming receives a key that opens the door to another world. He joins the ranks of Guardians, blessed children of Heaven’s Laws whose task is to eradicate Secret Domains, bubbles within reality encapsulating fantasies from your wildest dreams. Mythical beasts, Dao techniques, superpowers… The possibilities are boundless.
However, Li Yiming differs from his colleagues. His very existence among them is a mistake. Is it a simple coincidence, or is he but a pawn in a much greater scheme?
A novel about the growth of an ordinary protagonist, an introspection about what it means to do the right thing, and a window offering a glimpse into the vastness of Chinese culture.
To be is to have a soul. The soul begets a will. Wills accumulate into mysterious psychic forces, weaving secret domains within the fabric of reality.
Li Yiming, a gentle and kind-hearted person, was embroiled in this secret facade of reality against his will. Was it a coincidence, or was it preordained by fate? Dao techniques, artifacts, fantastic beasts, supernatural abilities… Within these secret domains governed by Heavenly Laws, his true identity incites great suspicion from all. A plan concocted for millennia — will he be the one to derail Heaven’s Laws, or the one to sunder Nature’s fetters?

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Members of El Paso City Council will be voting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, on wheter the Union Depot area will be the location for the Multipurpose Performing Arts & Entertainment Center.
There is more than $150 million dollars allocated to the project.
The city is calling this "Phase 2"of the Multipurpose Center, and has the title, "Environmental Site & Assessment Report."
The historic Union Depot building will be preserved, the presentation attached to the agenda item says it will be "adaptive reuse of historic building".
The City of El Paso sent ABC-7 the following statement:
"At the direction of the Council, City staff explored alternative sites for the voter-approved Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center. At the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, City staff will present a recommendation for an alternate site. The recommendation to develop the project on city-owned land within the Union Depot area, which would promote the adaptive re-use of a historic building and revitalize downtown while honoring the will of the voters by delivering a modern facility that is viable and profitable and within the voter-approved budget."
ABC-7 spoke with Emma Acosta, a member of the City's Bond Overview Advisory Committee, who spoke about the money left over from the 2012 bond.
"If you only use the money that's still available, 150 million is going to be a much smaller venue than what was envisioned back a decade ago."
On June 5, 2023, City Council made the motion to look for alternative sites for the Multipurpose Center.


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Join us for a Superstition Lucky Party at Honesdale Golf Club on Friday, January 13, 2023.
will be serving all day around the world comfort food and drinks
to bring good
luck on one of the biggest superstition days of the year, from 12:00 pm -
8:00 pm. Come play some lucky/unlucky games with pull tabs, a special
50/50, drink some fine spirits to keep the bad spirits away, and eat
your favorite foods, prepared by President Miller.
Our menu (while supplies last) will include but not limited to appetizers to include grapes, soft pretzels, ham, roasted pork sliders (lucky pork served on lucky round buns), Italian sausage, long noodle pasta (with lucky long noodles), coleslaw (lots of lucky cabbage), and homemade potatoes (more lucky round food). Drink Specials will include, Lucky Charms Martini - It tastes like the cereal, and more.
Soft Pretzel $4
Many Germans say eat a big soft pretzel to symbolize good luck, health, and prosperity with a side of golden cheese.
Grape and Feta Salad $7
In Spain and Mexico, people try to eat 12 grapes as quickly as possible because each grape will bring luck for the 12 months ahead. You can take your time and savor this Chef prepared salad with grapes, feta, pears, mint, and drizzled honey for richness.
Roasted Pork Gold Nachos $7
We just love lucky round tortillas with golden melted cheese with roasted pulled pork.
Roasted Pork Sliders $8
Enjoy this delicious starter with three roasted pulled pork sliders. (Lucky pork served on lucky round buns)
Personal Stone Pizza $8
Round foods are in the shape of a “ring” and represent the year coming “full circle.” Get your personal good luck pizza pie with a traditional Italian style, ham and cheese, pepperoni, BBQ pulled pork, chicken bacon ranch, sausage, meat lovers, or tasty veggie pizza with peppers and onions.
Pork and Long Noodles $13
Many countries serve noodles to symbolize the longevity of life. Try the long noodle pasta and pork with a side of greens, but whatever you do, don't break the noodles before you eat them (it's all part of the tradition).
Italian Sausage and Long Noodles $13
This Italian Sausage Pasta includes a rich homemade sauce with sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onions, as well as plenty of fresh herbs and cheese.
Pork Wontons Pot-stickers and Greens $13
The reason that dumplings are a lucky food for Chinese New Year is because they symbolize wealth. Why? They look like boat-shaped Chinese gold and silver ingots! The idea is that the more dumplings you eat, the more money you may make throughout the year.
Spiral Ham and Potatoes $19
Eating ham is a tradition that dates back to early Europe, when the pig was considered a symbol of luck. Enjoy this spiral round luxury with the traditional greens and lucky round potatoes.
Salmon With Creamy Noodles and Spinach $19
Fish are considered abundant because their scales look like coins and they swim in schools (and they swim forward). It’s especially popular in Asian cultures to eat a whole fish for New Year’s. Enjoy this salmon with Long Noodles and spinach (greens) for prosperity.
All Entrees served with Golden Sweet Cornbread, as many of the southern states in the United States, cornbread is considered lucky due to its golden brown color—which is said to bring gold and wealth in the upcoming year.
It's always a good time for cake—especially if you're celebrating a special occasion. A round, ring-shaped cake in particular is known to represent the full circle of life. Try one of home made donuts or something unexpected like a slice of round-shaped monkey bread.
Monkey Bread $5
Home Made Sugar Donut $5
Number 5, five is an interesting number because it occurs a lot in nature. Humans have five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing) and five fingers on each hand. There are some fascinating creatures like starfish that have five-fold symmetry, that means you can rotate them five times and they will still look the same.
Number 7, seven is another fascinating number. There were seven wonders of the ancient world, amazing man-made structures of which only one survives today – the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. In music there are seven different notes in a harmonic octave. There are seven natural colors present in light, seven skies, Seven Seas, seven days in a week.
Number 8, eight is lucky in Chinese culture because the Chinese word for “eight” sounds like the word for “wealth”.
Number 19, nineteen, in numerology meaning of number 19
is associated with the energy of expansion and a new start. This number
encourages you to reach for your goals and to dream big!
The meaning of angel number 19
can also be a reminder to stay positive and optimistic. It is a sign
that the universe is conspiring in your favor and positive changes are
on the way.
Number 4, four is bad luck in the Far East. The pronunciation of the number four in Japanese is very similar to the word death, and because of this, four has been considered bad luck in Japan, Korea and China. It is considered very bad luck to give a gift that is made up of four pieces to someone. Many buildings in heavily Asian areas do not have a fourth floor, much like the way North American cultures treat the number 13. In Western culture, four isn’t necessarily considered lucky or unlucky, however, there are a few unlucky fours. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Christian bible, and most swear words are called “four letter words.
Number 13, thirteen the hysteria surrounding unlucky 13 in Western
culture has become so commonplace that an actual sickness called
triskaidekaphobia; the fear of the number 13. You would be hard pressed
to find a building with a 13
th floor in North America. The
origin of this superstition is mainly unknown. In the famous painting of
Jesus at the Last Supper, the 13
th person at the table, reading left to right, was Judas, who betrayed Jesus.
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Knowledge is the key. Application of that knowledge is what turns the key to the door of your desires.
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Our workshops use accelerated learning techniques to help you retain information. The workshops involve actual practise and experiencing the techniques and exercises. When you go home, you will know exactly what to do and how to do it. Upgrade your Life by learning how to cultivate your inner success.
For Discerning Individuals, Businesses and Places of Learning
- Individuals tired of the daily struggle with chronic stress or anxiety
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We have put together a selection of packages to best cater for your needs
Being an entrepreneur is one of the most difficult careers to embark on. My stress levels went through the roof and consequently so did my Cholesterol. Before seeing Lilith Walliser it was sitting at 9.9, basically a heart attack waiting to happen. Within a month of beginning treatment with Lilith my cholesterol dropped to 3.9 and through her stress management course I was able to at least get a full night’s sleep, the first time in years! I highly recommend Lilith as one of the best Life Practioners I have had the pleasure to meet.
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It is known that prolonged stress increases the risk of having a premature or low-birthweight baby. But did you know that stress can affect your baby’s IQ or cause behavioural problems during childhood? Mothers who are stressed or anxious during pregnancy are more vulnerable to developing postnatal depression. You can prevent this by attending our workshop on Anxiety and Stress Management for Pregnant Women.
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July 28, 2022
Google and Samsung. Nike and Foot Locker. Mobileye and Tesla. Partnerships are critical in business, yet 50 to 60 percent fail. Goizueta Professor Sandy Jap joins to discuss frenemies in business, the common pitfalls of partnering, and how to preserve alliances in a competitive and dynamic environment.
Atlanta Business Journal
April 7, 2020
Those acts of community service, could pay off after the pandemic.
November 19, 2019
When Walt Disney Co. launched its new streaming service last week, it had a key partner: Amazon.com Inc.
Many consumers connected to Disney+ through the tech giant’s Fire TV digital media players. And Amazon Web Services helped deliver Disney’s movies and TV shows to viewers through its cloud-computing network. But Amazon is also Disney’s streaming competitor -- one of many so-called frenemies in the burgeoning market for online TV.
Women in the Academy and Professions
May 22, 2019
In this regular feature, we hear from women academics and professionals about their lives, their faith, and the way it all intersects. Pull up a chair and join us as we chat with marketing professor Sandy Jap.
November 1, 2017
Despite corporate interest in M&As as a growth strategy, research indicates that financial returns on such deals often fall short of expectations.
February 15, 2016
Navigating Business Relationships and the Challenges of “Frenemization”
January 20, 2016
Marketing professor and author Sandy Jap will be one of the featured speakers at Furniture/Today’s upcoming Bedding Conference, set for May 10-12.
Jap, a professor of marketing at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, will look at changing buying trends in the overall retail marketplace and in mattress industry, which includes the rise of online retailers. Her address is titled, “It’s not what consumers want to buy, it’s about how they buy.”...
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January 12, 2016
New book: Sandy Jap, professor of marketing, is the author of "Partnering with the Frenemy: A Framework for Managing Business Relationships, Minimizing Conflict, and Achieving Partnership Success" (Pearson FT Press, Dec. 21, 2015). Jap's research focuses on helping to anticipate, prevent and solve the problems that lead close professional relationships to implode — applicable to businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and any other group whose success depends on ongoing external partnerships...
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January 1, 2016
Most people go into business with the idea of being friends, but if strains occur that test their relationship, it’s not hard for those one-time “friends” in business to become “frenemies.”
While it might seem logical to launch a new venture with someone you get along with, that closeness can actually be a drawback, says Sandy Jap, a professor of marketing at Emory University and author of Partnering with the Frenemy.
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March 1, 2016
Business relationships fail more often than they succeed. Enter Sandy Jap, an expert in interorganizational relationships, whose research spans industries and organizations in both profit and nonprofit spaces.
November 27, 2013
Sandy Jap, a professor of marketing at Emory’s Goizueta Business School, said trend analysis from the last few years showed an increasing number of people were shopping online post-Thanksgiving feast.
“These brick and mortar retailers are trying to match what’s happening online,” Jap said...
The Washington Times
October 28, 2013
“Part of this is growing demand on the part of customers, but a greater factor is likely the competition from online stores,” said Sandy Jap, a marketing professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. “The past few years we have seen a growing number of holiday sales move online, as customers increasingly demand to be able to shop on their terms. When major retailers choose to open earlier, it puts pressure on other bricks-and-mortar retailers to follow suit.”...
February 11, 2021
Even before the pandemic hit, Sandy Jap, Sarah Beth Brown professor in marketing, Ryan Hamilton, associate professor of marketing, and former Goizueta Business School dean, Tom Robertson, were perplexed at how little academic research existed regarding returns. “Instead of viewing returns as a nuisance and an added cost, they are an opportunity to engage with customers and build brand loyalty,” explained Robertson, currently the Joshua J. Harris professor and professor of marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, academic director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at Wharton, and the executive director of the Wharton-INSEAD Alliance. “Returns are part and parcel of the new retail landscape. This has been exacerbated by the strong uptick in online.”


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Studying socio-economic inequality is a delicate matter. Perhaps in no other field of study do abstract statistics affect the everyday lives of real people more. It is a matter of justice to paint an accurate picture. And yet between any two studies, there are as many inconsistencies as there are overlaps, because painting a perfect picture is an impossible feat. It is for this reason that so many measures have been invented and so many studies are regularly produced about poverty and its attending social ills, each seeking out new ways to get closer to the truth—and more importantly, to do better justice. While all four projects included here agree upon the disparity in quality of life between different parts of the city, the unique nuances in each project’s methods and conclusions are equally noteworthy.
The Three Cities Within Toronto, a report by J. David Hulchanski and the University of Toronto’s Neighbourhood Change research group, examines trends over a 35-year period (1970 to 2005). The report focuses on who lives where, and which neighbourhoods have changed, based on the socio-economic status of the residents in each neighbourhood. It proposes that Toronto’s neighbourhoods fall into one of three categories, creating three distinct Torontos. The polarization of the city into wealthy neighbourhoods (about 20% of the city), and greater numbers of disadvantaged neighbourhoods (about 40% of the city), is a continuing trend, with average-income neighbourhoods slowly disappearing. On display are the key maps and findings. Copies of the report are also available in the gallery.
Over three Saturdays in November and December 2011, the forty-four randomly selected members of The Toronto Residents’ Reference Panel on Household Income met to learn about the growing income gap, understand the challenges and consider the choices we will need to make to ensure that Toronto remains a competitive, livable and inclusive city. The panels in this exhibition contain a selection of their final recommendations, and demonstrate the ability and willingness of Toronto residents to play a role in addressing critical social and economic issues. The Panel process was designed and led by MASS LBP in partnership with Diaspora Dialogues and with support from the Metcalf Foundation.
Like the Three Cities report, Poverty by Postal Code 2: Vertical Poverty by United Way Toronto investigates the spatial concentration of poverty in certain Toronto neighbourhoods, particularly those with large numbers of high-rise apartment buildings; however, this study complements census statistics with over 2800 interviews of neighbourhood inhabitants, yielding sometimes surprising—even optimistic—results alongside more sobering ones.
The City of Toronto’s Wellbeing Toronto takes a different approach to the idea of inequality altogether, untethering quality of life from income. The online application allows users to overlay numerous recent census statistics (such as density or violent crime) and amenities (such as community centres or arenas) onto a map of Toronto, producing a customized view of each neighbourhood’s wellbeing. The staff at Wellbeing Toronto are in the midst of working with local organizations and citizens as well to facilitate their direct participation in studying quality of life in their own city.


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No Spend Challenge – Kick-starting the year with frugal living!
My wife and I were talking the other day about the importance of frugal living: saving money, paying off debt, and building our lives together. It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to any of you that we spend a lot of time talking about this subject. When we made the decision in late September to begin aggressively paying off our debt, we never imagined we would be where we are today!
I stress about it often, though. I promise, this won’t be a depressing post – I have a ton of hope for our situation, but I want to explain how we came to our newest decision. Anyway, I try to imagine a world where we can pay off almost $200,000 in debt and it seems impossible (read about how we racked up so much debt HERE). It seems like there is no way that we could ever reach our goals. It’s discouraging to think that even through the most frugal living we can handle, it will still take us YEARS to pay off our debt. And after that, we’ll be even farther behind in our goals to build a retirement, save up for a down payment on a house, and save up for TTC treatments so that we can have kids one day. But you know what? It’s not impossible. There’s hope for us.
I have no concerns at all that we will reach our goals and live the life that we always imagined, but even more importantly: we are living our lives to the fullest right now. In the here and now, in our every day lives, we are working to reach our goals and making changes that we never expected! We created a budget that has worked phenomenally for us and are using the cash envelope system to get even more from each dollar (I’ll write more on this soon). We have come up with creative ways to save money, such as making our own homemade pasta, saving money on gas, creating meal plans, de-cluttering our home, and selling our stuff. We find ways to get free food (I’ll write more on this soon), we come up with creative things to do that are free, and we cut back on all of our expenses as a whole.
We’ve even started working extra on the side to try and earn as much money as we can to put toward our loans. We work side jobs around town (I’ll be writing more on these soon) and we work hard to make money online through various different efforts such as Fiverr, Beachbody, Fronto, Ebates, ePantry, Advocare, Freelancing, and Blogging (more coming soon too).
Yet despite all of these frugal living efforts, my wife and I still feel like we could be doing more to pay off our debt sooner and begin our debt free lives. That’s when we made the decision to create a challenge for ourselves for the month of January: one harder than ones we have done in the past.
- For October, we did a “month of adulting” challenge – where we worked hard to keep our house clean, de-clutter, and start cooking more at home. It’s also the month that we implementing our new budget which has helped us greatly. It wasn’t a tough challenge, but it started us off.
- For November, we did a “self-care” challenge – where we focused on taking care of ourselves, hygiene, spending time outside, and relaxing. It was great for our physical and emotional health and got us to where we needed to be.
- For December, we are just focusing on keeping our heads above water and replenishing our emergency fund (will write more about this soon).
- But for next month, January, we wanted to do something REALLY spectacular. Something that would truly help us to reach our debt repayment goals. Something that would change the way we look at money. Something that would change our lives. What did we decide to do? We created our very own No Spend Challenge. We will be competing against ourselves to save as much money as possible, put as much money toward our debt as we can, learn more about frugal living, and all while not spending a dime as the month goes on!
The No Spend Challenge Rules
The challenge is fairly simply, yet fairly intense as well: Throughout the entire month of January we will not be allowed to spend a dime. Why did we choose this challenge? Simple: so that we could change our lives and our spending habits by jump starting the new year with no spending at all.
Here are the rules:
- No spending money on groceries, fast food, restaurants, clothes, books, fun money, etc. Generally we set aside hundreds of dollars twice per month for these expenses, so the entirety of this money will be put toward our debt repayment goals. The one exception will be the books I need for my graduate classes that begin in January. However, this expense will come from the student loan fund and not from our budget.You are probably wondering what will happen if we run out of food. We made ourselves a deal: as long as there is some sort of food in the cupboards, fridge, or freezer, we have no need to buy any food.We are going to live off of what we have. If we get to the final days of our challenge and are absolutely out of ALL of the food in our house, then we will allow ourselves a small amount to pick up some food from the store (in moderation). We don’t see that happening though – we have stocks of canned goods, frozen meats, and plenty of food to go round.
Plus, we’ll go shopping at the end of December in preparation and we’ll pick up some essentials such as eggs, milk, butter, etc. Don’t worry – we will only be allowed our regular December allowance for this purchase, which means we’ll have to be skimpy on the second half of December as well to prepare. We don’t want to spend extra and ruin the purpose of this whole frugal living challenge! We’ll make a post about it too – so keep checking in.
- No spending money on gas – with the exception of gas to get to work. Because my wife works too far away to walk to work or ride her bike (and it’s freezing out) we will need to spend money on gas for work. In theory, we should be able to make it almost the entire month on one tank of gas if we cut out trips to the store, to the park, or just driving around for fun.
- Bills will still be paid on time (perhaps earlier). We will not cut out our bills for the month – it’s not worth taking the extra late payments that will occur. Instead, we will utilize this month to work toward paying all of our bills early and putting extra toward our debts.
- I had a question about medical and healthcare costs: anything such as these that is considered a necessity should not be put off for a month to save money. If you need medicine, medical care, or items for healthcare, make sure that you don’t cut these out. Just ensure that when you pick up your meds you don’t pick up other things you don’t need (a new blanket, Subway, etc.).
I know you’re probably wondering if it is possible for frugal living to go this far – and I can tell you honestly: I’m hesitant. It’s going to be tricky. No, it’s going to be downright HARD. But would I try it if I didn’t think it was possible? Absolutely not. I truly believe that it is possible for us to be successful in this challenge and save a ton of money over the course of the month because of it.
The hardest thing about budgeting and frugal living is doing it alone. And that’s why we want to invite you all to join us on our challenge. Sign up below to opt in to our email community – filled with exclusive tips and tricks to survive frugal living during your No Spend Challenge month.
Follow our rules or make your own! We know that not everyone is in the same situation we are in. Stick with as much or as little of the challenge as you are able in your situation, but don’t be afraid to sign up and come along for the ride!
We’ll be taking the challenge right alongside you – with daily blog posts and exclusive email information and communication, this will be the single, greatest choice to jump start your new year!
Don’t forget: sharing is caring! If you think any of your friends or family members would benefit from taking a No Spend Challenge, saving money, paying off debt, and frugal living – guide them to DIY Jahn! We would love to be in contact with them. Share our posts with them by visiting our facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/diyjahn
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Fri 22 – Sun 25 June
British Flowers Week – until Sun 25 June
Celebrate British Flowers Week by buying a locally grown bunch. Go on, I dare you. Eschew imported petals! Banish the jet-lagged bloom! Here in Herts, you have a choice. In Berko, Barnet and Baldock you can buy direct from growers and flower farmers. Gillyflower in Berkhamsted, Urban Flower Farmer in East Barnet and Baldock Flower Farm. Check them out. One thing I promise you, these locally grown, organic and seasonal flowers are completely different: tendrilly at times, loose and free, totally themselves, and the perfume is intoxicating. It’s British Flowers Week: wake up and smell the roses! And the nepeta, foxgloves, delphiniums and sweet peas.
Karl Blossfeldt, Broadway Gallery, Fri 23 Jun – Sun 10 Sept
This Hayward Touring exhibition, Art Forms in Nature, is fab. I went to the private view last night in Letchworth and the gallery space – light, white and bright – is the perfect setting for these stunning botanical photographs. If you don’t know Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932), and I didn’t, he developed homemade cameras and lenses in order to magnify his subjects by up to 30 times. His photographs were celebrated by early Modernists and Surrealists during the 1920s. Definitely worth a visit. Great cafe, too.
Major Barbara, Shaw’s Corner, Fri 23 – Sun 25 June
First of all, the photo above isn’t Major Barbara! The door is one that George Bernard Shaw used to walk through, when he’d had enough of writing plays in the revolving shed at the bottom of his garden. Shaw’s Corner, if you don’t know, is Shaw’s former home and it is one of those hidden gems that some of us know and love and others are yet to discover its delights. This weekend, you’ll be able to enjoy a play about an arms manufacturer in conflict with his Salvation Army daughter. I’ve made that sound deadly serious, but I promise you, it’s light hearted satire. Take a picnic, roll out your rug and settle in for drama in the garden of the playwright’s home. You’ll love it. Major Barbara, Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, AL6 9BX.
George Michael Legacy, Alban Arena, Fri 23 June
It’s still hard to contemplate life without George. On Friday you can celebrate his legacy at the Arena in St Albans. Wayne Dilks plays George and his reputation for having a canny likeness has made him a star in his own right. Singing along is mandatory. It’s June, it’s hot, so I suggest that the dress code should be Club Tropicana. Any excuse to drink cocktails, and you know that Suckerpunch won Best Bar in the Muddy Awards? You could swing by on your way home. 8pm.
Hampstead, Garden City Cinema, from Fri 22 June
I know, I know. Already there’s dissent about a ‘silver years’ Richard Curtis style Notting Hill mash up, but I just love Diane Keaton and I’ll be going to see this regardless of anyone who tries to put me off. Hampstead is directed by Joel Hopkins, who I seem to remember made a film in London with Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. (And I liked it). Inspired by a true story, this is about Emily (Diane Keaton) who falls in love with Donald (Brendan Gleeson) who has claimed squatters rights on Hampstead Heath. Yes it could be treacly. Yes it could be Annie Hall in north London. Whatever you say, I’m on my way.
Friday night cocktails, The White Hart, Welwyn
Speaking of cocktails, did you know that Friday night cocktail night at The White Hart in Welwyn is fast becoming A THING? Oh yes. The list is something to behold and the team who build the drinks are everything you’d want from mixologists. Seriously, The White Hart on a Friday night is THE place to be. The last time I was there I enjoyed this local Pinkster gin with elderflower and raspberries. Delicious.
Dog Fest, Knebworth House, Sat 24 and Sun 25 June
Supervet Noel probably needs no introduction and he’ll be at Knebworth House (finalist in the Muddy Awards for Best Family Attraction) all weekend. Persuading your pooch to give up the sofa to join in with games could be a bit like convincing your kids that it would be a good idea to leave their devices at home to try out an obstacle course. Your cockapoo can choose from flyball, dog diving, temptation alley, the hay bale race and there are various Top Dog competitions. There’s a school for dogs and there’s even an HR department: Jobs for Dogs. Good luck! You can turn up on the day.