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After watching this video from the rather dubious movie rating site Rotten Tomatoes, a site who’s impartiality has been called in to question in recent years, I felt the need to compose a short response…
“It’s a tough one. Whilst would I concur with his choices generally, I also agree that the Prequel’s crowd pleasing moments make up for poor filmmaking overall. Great ideas, poorly executed. Sorry George.”
“But the Sequels are better films in the strictest sense, even if the stories are not what we wanted. The quality and artistic gusto is present throughout. And even though The Last Jedi was much derided, and I agree that it certainly could have been better, at least it took chances. Something which is often missing from a lot of blockbusters in recent years.”
Obviously this is just a short comment added to a couple sites which hosted the video, and I have written about my problems with Prequels several times over the years in this blog.
But I just find it odd that fans have pressed the mute button on the Prequels in recent years, instead choosing to vent their hate for sequels, something which I find to be somewhat insincere and questionable at best.
Neither trilogy lives up the original, only one of which was directed by George Lucas, though it has become accepted that he probably did micro-direct Return of the Jedi, but whilst the prequels add some pathos, they promised so much more than they actually delivered, the sequels gave us quality film making and an attempt at resurrecting something of the style of the original classics.
Something which is being largely ignored because of several plot issues, and yes, problems. Over powered characters, unearned moments and the deconstruction of classic heroes, to name a few.
Star Wars is not and has never been perfect as a whole, but Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back are as close as films get. The rest of the saga has never reached those heights.
But even at their worst, the sequels are great entertainment and offer a decent story ark, one that is often hindered by the dubious marketing tactic of telling, or the selling the back stories which flesh out the main features in other media, such and comics and games.
This is a real failure but not necessarily of film making but the corporate marketing of Disney and Bad Robot.
But if you enjoy good old fashioned escapist Sci Fi, just sit back and enjoy the shows, ALL OF THEM; whether it is a meaningful narrative, giant space battles or some cracking Jedi action, you should not be disappointed.
Though many hard core fans or those who listen to the hacks on YouTube, probably will.
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Coming next year from Dark Horse Comics and the Flux House imprint, writer Matt Kindt, artist Tyler Jenkins, and colorist Hilary Jenkins bring us Hairball, a supernatural thriller in which "a dysfunctional family's mounting problems may or may not be caused by an unlikely culprit: the family's cat" Is the cat the villain, or is[...]
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Mind MGMT: Bootleg #2 reunites the Crimson Flower team of Matt Kindt and Matt Lesniewski. In this issue, another recruit (this time in India) is brought aboard.
It is the first ever comic book from Flux House, Matt Kindt's all-new imprint which features crime, science fiction, and humor stories, all told in startling and untraditional ways. Upcoming publications will take many forms, and the polybagged variant versions of MIND MGMT will contain a card that is playable as a playing card or as part of[...]
Mind MGMT returns at Dark Horse Comics this week as Matt Kindt's Flux House imprint launches Read a preview of Mind MGMT: Bootleg #1 here Check out the preview below. MIND MGMT: BOOTLEG #1 DARK HORSE COMICS MAY220409 MAY220410 – MIND MGMT BOOTLEG #1 (OF 4) CVR B BRERETON – $3.99 MAY220411 – MIND MGMT BOOTLEG #1 (OF 4) CVR[...]
Matt Kindt will launch his own imprint, Flux House, at Dark Horse Comics, starting with a new Mind MGMT series in July. Flux House will be the home of all Matt Kindt creator-owned comics going forward Mind MGMT: Bootleg will be a 4-issue mini-series by Kindt, Farel Dalrymple, Jill Thompson, David Rubín, and Matt Lesniewski[...]

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Comparison of ATP simulation and micro‐processor based fault location using DFT
Power Systems, Electronics & Control Research Lab
- Publisher: Science and Engineering Publishing Company
arxiv: Computer Science::Hardware Architecture | Computer Science::Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing | Computer Science::Operating Systems
This paper evaluates the results of a microprocessor based fault locator employed on a laboratory power system model with those obtained within EMTP/ATP simulations. The Discrete Fourier Transform concept is used to extract the fundamental frequency components of the voltage and current waveforms under fault and the reactance based method to locate the fault. The results suggest a close correlation between the experimental and simulation studies for all fault types.
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By: Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: 20th Jan'2021
Brief review: Simply brilliant. Written by successful entrepreneurs, it is filled with practical ideas that will encourage you to make meaningful changes you should make in your own life and at work. Some of the advice given in the book will seem radical, yet you will wonder why you never thought that way. Do less. Say no more often. Meetings are toxic. Long to-do lists don't get done. Make tiny decisions. Underdo your competition. Speed changes everything, and many other small bites make it a very interesting read. Though it is classified as a business book, it should be read by everyone.

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In-depth comprehension and vocabulary questions covering the first Ranger’s Apprentice novel (The Ruins of Gorlan) by John Flanagan. This resource breaks the novel into 13 sections and provides comprehension questions for each of those chapters. The resource also includes vocabulary words for the whole novel, as well as vocabulary activity ideas and resources.


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Funky Excavation is a 14 track heater of some of our favorite cuts compiled for a Japanese-only release.
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If all goes well, 100 Waldorf School students in grades 1 through 8 will be moving out of their temporary classrooms in a Santa Monica church and into their new school in Pacific Palisades next month.
Executive Director Jeffrey Graham told the Palisadian-Post this week that the new campus, located on Sunset just north of Pacific Coast Highway, will open in two phases.
‘We are focusing on completing the courtyard for the grades, and have applied for a temporary certificate of occupancy for that portion, and we expect to be through that process in November,’ Graham said. ‘The kindergarten and early childhood education wing will be completed by January.’
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The facilities, which sit on an acre and a half of land, were originally constructed as a motel and restaurant (the Santa Ynez Inn) in 1946, and then converted into a Transcendental Meditation Center in 1976. Many of the 24 guest rooms surrounding the courtyard have been converted into classrooms and offices, said Graham. The former kitchen has been converted into a theater for dance and music productions, to which the public will be invited.
Construction on the $3-million remodeling incorporates green technology where possible. There are cork floors throughout the building, and denim material has been used for insulation. The wood siding on the facade maintains the feeling of the former Santa Ynez Inn, and there is redwood fencing around the perimeter of the property, which is owned by the adjacent Self-Realization Fellowship (and leased to the school for 25 years). Planners also envision eco-friendly landscaping and a biodynamic garden that sustains a diversity of plant and animal life.
The school, located at a particularly busy section of Sunset between Los Liones Drive and PCH, will be operating on an interim transportation plan approved by the City of Los Angeles until a traffic signal is installed at the intersection of Los Liones and Sunset.
Those entering the school from Sunset will turn into a two-lane entrance cut out at the shopping mall (Kentucky Fried Chicken), drive in, drop off children and exit from the north exit, which is currently used by residents at the SRF.
Waldorf has been meeting with the J. Paul Getty Trust, the Department of Transportation and Castellammare homeowners on the traffic light.
‘The Getty is willing to pay a share of the cost, but we are still talking with the city about streamlining the design, to cut down on the cost,’ Graham said.
‘We want to make it safe and look right, but also to accommodate the needs.’
The Waldorf School is part of an association of Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf schools with 1,200 campuses worldwide. The educational program integrates the arts and sciences within an art-based curriculum that addresses all learning styles: logical, linguistic, spatial, kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal and intrapersonal.


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A fine and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble double-sided clock and matching candelabra
Denière à Paris
second half 19th century
The arched case surmounted by an urn with berried finial suspending draped oak and acorn swags, centered by the white enamel dials with Arabic hours and minutes, inscribed Denière F.t de Bronzes A Paris, the substantial twin train movement striking on a bell, raised on scroll supports with fruiting garlands, on shaped base applied with flowerhead roundels and scroll ornament, on toupie feet; the seven light candelabra each surmounted by an urn with flame finial, with a knopped standard issuing the six foliate scroll arms, raised on scroll supports and shaped circular base with toupie feet.
height of clock 24 1/2in (62.5cm); height of candelabra 29in (74cm)

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I need assistance with converting some Cisco router\switch configuration (STP, RIP, OSPF, Multicast and ...) to Cisco NSO Yang data model.
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Jamaica Plain, MA, June 2019
“It is June. I am tired of being brave.” —Anne Sexton
I waited so long to come to you, until
my eyelids were blackout curtain
sand I was sure every voice was a siren
warning me to cower. I thought I defeated it,
Anne. I thought I found a way to escape
your fate. No, Sylvia’s metaphor
was right all along—the bell jar hovers
and you never know when it will descend
again, suffocate you, put your pain on display
like some antique beauty. And I’m here,
kneeling in front of the cold, stone boat
that holds you—the lover you lusted most.
There’s still a part of me that believes
I’m your daughter, and you’re a nurturing mother,
though I’ve heard the rumors. How can I condemn
the only words that swaddled me? Your grave
is littered with pens, shells, flowers: do you know
how much love you have? Do I?
I’m here because you know how to wrench
yourself from the womb of this world, how to sever
the umbilical cord that starved you. Your daughter
says you were a monster. I told my mother
she’s a monster after she told me I lied about my rape.
She sent me texts and emails that explained how women
who are actually raped go to the police—or their mothers,
at least—anything else is a lie, because a woman’s lies
are her only weapon to injure. I blocked her
and found myself on my floor, knees to chest,
a calcified stillborn. I can never judge you, Anne:
this life mothered us and orphaned us in equal measure.
You taught me the lesson the dead know: if we wanted
to wound the world, we’d do it with the truth.


Ahn So Hee To Reunite With Kim Heechul On “Ask Us Anything”
Ahn So Hee will be appearing on a variety show for the first time in four years!
On February 13, a source from JTBC confirmed that Ahn So Hee and Boom will appear as guests on “Ask Us Anything.”
“The recording date has not been finalized yet, but the episode will air sometime in mid-March,” said the source.
“Ask Us Anything” cast member Kim Heechul, who’s known to be a huge fan of Ahn So Hee, will be reuniting with the former Wonder Girls member on the show!


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Artists in residence: Gabriel Mascaro and Vitor César
In May, Brazilian artists Gabriel Mascaro and Vitor César started their residencies at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus , USA and at A-I-R Laboratory in Warsaw, Poland. The artists were awarded residency prizes by the 18th Contemporary Art Festival Sesc_Videobrasil and by the second edition of Videobrasil in Context, the two projects that outline Videobrasil Residency Program. Their research processes will shortly be shared via the blog In Residence.
The Contemporary Art Festival Sesc_Videobrasil has a pioneering role in promoting international artistic exchanges granting two-month residency awards in partner institutions around the world at each of its edition. Gabriel Mascaro, from the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, was awarded for the film Doméstica (2012), which gathers footage of domestic workers made by middle-class teenagers whose families they work for. The work examines an arrangement that jumbles relationships of employment and affection, protection and violence, familiarity and class struggle.
Videobrasil in Context aims to sponsor international artist exchange in connection with the Videobrasil Collection and those of partner institutions. From May to July, Vitor César will be at A-I-R Laboratory. The artist will conceive a project based on the connections between the city’s archives and the urban surroundings, drawing raw material from the archives of Warsaw. Vitor César's work is permeated by various modes of visibility based on the political dimension of daily life and by graphic propositions. In 2016, it will be Karol Radziszewski’s turn to explore the Videobrasil Collection, in São Paulo. At the end of the residency, each of them will present the outcomes of their experiences in a commissioned artwork that will be integrated into the collections of Videobrasil and the Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, the cultural institution responsible for A-I-R.
The Videobrasil Residency Program sponsors connections and exchange between artists, organizations and communities in Brazil and the world over. By awarding scholarships and commissioning artworks, Videobrasil intends to help usher in a new artistic and cultural cartography.

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Health and Consumers Health and Consumers Future challenges for the EU health workforce Katja Neubauer Deputy Head of Unit Healthcare Systems Directorate-General.
Slaying the Healthcare Hydra: One Flaming Arrow at a Time Using Collaboration & Technology to Confront the Dual Critical Shortages of Healthcare Professionals.
Example: Data Mining for the NBA
5 3-11 healthcare wage Final
WATCH Partner Report
NHA New Brand
Healthcare linked in study q1 2013
The Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College The First Year RISNA Annual Meeting November 5, 2012.
Regional Retreat September 12-13, 2013. Avanté Simmons, Deputy Sector Navigator Healthcare Education & Workforce Development.
ANSI Healthcare Collaborative Convening 2.11.14 The Future Landscape for Health Professions Workforce: Employer/Education Partnerships = Transformative.
Power of Rural Partnerships Advisory Council Update Dr. Claudeen Buettner March 28, 2007.
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Urban energy consumption: Different insights from energy flow analysis, input–output analysis and ecological network analysis
Energy consumption has always been a central issue for sustainable urban assessment and planning. Different forms of energy analysis can provide various insights for energy policy making. This paper brought together three approaches for energy consumption accounting, i.e., energy flow analysis (EFA), input–output analysis (IOA) and ecological network analysis (ENA), and compared their different perspectives and the policy implications for urban energy use. Beijing was used to exemplify the different energy analysis processes, and the 42 economic sectors of the city were aggregated into seven components. It was determined that EFA quantifies both the primary and final energy consumption of the urban components by tracking the different types of fuel used by the urban economy. IOA accounts for the embodied energy consumption (direct and indirect) used to produce goods and services in the city, whereas the control analysis of ENA quantifies the specific embodied energy that is regulated by the activities within the city’s boundary. The network control analysis can also be applied to determining which economic sectors drive the energy consumption and to what extent these sectors are dependent on each other for energy. So-called “controlled energy” is a new concept that adds to the analysis of urban energy consumption, indicating the adjustable energy consumed by sectors. The integration of insights from all three accounting perspectives further our understanding of sustainable energy use in cities.


The eclectic poet, beatboxer and performer unpacks his debut nine-track album ‘Living Forever’, recounting his unconventional journey and the importance of having faith.
Rapper Raheem Kemet has been biding his time and honing his craft. “It was blood, sweat and tears with financial ups and downs, and I’d reached a point in my life [and career] where something just had to come out,” he says.
With a career spanning 16 years, and a background as a poet, beatboxer and frontman for Tree Houses On The…
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It’s 5am here in philly and I have been up since about 3am. I am able to fall asleep but once I get up, well, I’m up. Anyone have any advice on how to fall back asleep? FTM and never experienced any sleep issues previously. In my 19th week currently.
Unisom is so much of a help. I haven’t taken it in the middle of the night, because I don’t want to wake up groggy after 3-4 hours. Not sure how quickly it is out of your system ten. However, if I don’t fall asleep within an hour of going to bed, I take one. Or if I have had two nights or more with horrible sleep, I take one.
I can’t sleep either...I go to the restroom so much at night that it kills my sleeping pattern. When this happens, I usually jump on WTE to read posts (like right now lol). I’m not much of a medicine taker as I don’t even take medicine for headaches so I guess I’ll be toughing it out until after this pregnancy is over......practice for when baby comes ;-).
I find it terribly funny that a lot of these posts are written at the 4-5 AM hours. We are in a rough state ladies!
Once I'm up, I turn on podcasts now. The background noise combined with forcing something educational on my brain puts me back to sleep. Speaking of, that's what I'm about to do now...
Rawr. I had the worst night of sleep and every time I finally fell back to sleep I dreamt that either I forgot to ask for the sex of the baby at the ultrasound or I had to reschedule and then missed the rescheduled appt. Yeah, night before ultrasound can you tell?
Also, I was freaking out with anxiety about sleep deprivation and breastfeeding once baby comes each time I woke up. Fun times.


Our favourite man of the moment, Diplo, has produced a track for Tinie Tempah called ‘Trampoline’. The track also features American rapper 2 Chainz. ‘Trampoline’ will be released on August 4th and is the first single from Tempahs second album, entitled ‘Demonstration’. The album should be dropping in September. Enjoy..its Friday!
If you haven’t bought your tickets for Skepta vs Joker yet – do it now – this is going to be sic. LWE (London Warehouse Events) have established themselves as the ‘kings of the warehouse scene’. The night runs from 10pm – 5am and tickets are currently £15. Buy them here now http://londonwarehouseevents.co.uk/tickets/
Skepta has just released his new single featuring Kano ‘Lay her Down’. Check out the video here http://whenmiparty.com/2013/05/13/what-do-skepta-bruno-mars-and-daft-punk-have-in-common/
I have a feeling had SKEPTA been allowed to re-enter INDIG02 when So Solid had their reunion last month (read about it here) we may well had seen this performed live. ‘Lay her Down’ is the newly released single from the UK London Grime artist SKEPTA featuring Kano, from the forthcoming album ‘Konnichiwa’. Not only is SKEPTA looking HOT (check out those guns) but the video is seriously cool with the 80s styling. Think roller disco meets Camden Indie scene meets 80s movie Heathers.
Kano’s rap makes it though – without it the tune would sound way too mainstream. SKEPTA has definately done a 180 here – there’s no deying that. Same old story – record label pushing him into the charts for the masses – BUT – it is actually quite a good tune in its own right. SKEPTA first came on the scene with the UK grime anthem ‘Too Many Man’. Edgier and grittier than ‘Lay Her Down’ – and we hope there’s more to come like this, but for now ‘Lay Her Down’ will be big for summer 2013.
We’re currently seeing a massive 80s trend with this summers new releases. Daft Punk have crept back into the music scene with a new release ‘Get Lucky’ (#1 in 55 countries) with the help of lucky charm, Pharrell Williams. Daft Punk have a new album out after 8 years called ‘Random Access Memories’. You cant help but listen to this summer tune and feel nostalgic, or maybe thats just because Im an eighties baby?
It seems Bruno Mars has also jumped on the 80s Motwon bus with new single ‘Treasure’ from his current album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox‘. I cant find an official video so please paste the url below if you find it. ‘Treasure’ is what you’d expect from Bruno – its his style but with a bit more of a Jackson 5 edge. A safe little number that any wedding dj could throw on to keep the crowd swinging from side to side – it will definately appeal to all ages. Sweet but safe.
Breakbot fans to think Bruno’s tune sounds remarkably similar to Breakbot’s tune ‘Baby I’m yours’, here’s what Breakbot’s Thibaut Berland had to say “To those who think that it’s just a coincidence, or that “we are both inspired by the same artists”, let me just tell you that Bruno asked my label if he could cover “Baby I’m yours” a few months ago and we said no. Then he recorded “treasure”. To be perfectly honest, I’m not mad at all, if anything I am rather flattered that someone selling millions of mp3s is interested in my music.” Watch their video below to decide for yourself. Eitherway Breakbot wins the prize for coolest 80s video.
Iggy Azalea (aka Amethyst Amelia Kelly) the white girl rapper from Australia first got my attention when she released ‘Beat Down’ with Steve Aoki back in May 2012. I still love that tune, sic dirty beat and her intro rapping skills are amazing. Looking up her discography she comes across as a bad ass white gal spittin lyrics that would give Nicki Minaj a run for her money – a worthy contender to my record collection.
More recently she went mainstream and entered the charts with ‘Work’. In this tune (same old boring rap story) she explains how she came from nothing (“no money no family – sixteen in the middle of Miami”) and how now she’s wearing Louboutins. Is it the record labels that push these sob stories into their lyrics? Like seriously … how many times has that been done before and do we actually believe it? Lets be honest, do we actually care? Actually I quite like the tune, if you dont listen too much to the words, the melody and her rapping is spot on. Nice and consistent with her older material, Murda Bizness ft T.I, PU$$Y, I think she ready (awesome tune produced by Major Lazer’s DIPLO).
Now hold on … what the hell has happened here? So here we have her new single called ‘Bounce’ (available to download should you so wish on 30th June 2013). Some bright spark thought it would be a good idea to get all Bollywood up on that ass. I feel like its Nicki Minaj all over again – Deja Vu big time. The label has now pushed the teeny bop dance beat in there, made a pretty big budget video and Bob’s your uncle the authentic vibe has gone. Both girls got noticed because of their raw talent, they sold themselves to their labels and now they can’t appear without the plastic Hollywood effect. The fakeness detracts from the talent – we dont need all the glitz and glam – it only hazes over the skill they have. But this stuff obviously sells records … otherwise they wouldnt do it.
I dont know why it upsets me so much when artists go off the track they sold themselves on. I guess I just prefer the raw edgyness of new performers in contrast to the squeeky clean plastic chart acts. Let’s hope Angel Haze (did you see her at Scala, London last week?) and Azaelia Banks dont sell out anytime soon.
“small girl you dont know the thing … I am teaching you the thing … you are playing with the thing …”
Ok dont worry about the lyrics too much .. just azonto to the sweet afro beats. This is a classic for the Summer 2013 playlist 🙂 Pass me the rum.
You may recognise the name of this act, CEO Dancers, from the hit tv show Britain’s Got Talent. The Ceo Dancers auditioned on the show back in April 2013. The 3 girls danced to Iyanya‘s Kukere and D’banj‘s Oliver Twist and got 4 yes’s from the judges.
I first saw the girls at the So Solid reunion gig at the Indig02 (read the post on the night here http://whenmiparty.com/2013/03/25/so-smashed-it/ ). They dominated the stage during So Solid’s ‘Dilemma’. Their precision was amazing and the whole crowd was in awe – mesmerised by these talented ladies.
The dance trio is made up of Ezinne Asinuzo, 22, and Soliat Bada, 23, (both from Nigeria) and Nqobile Ntshangase, 24 (South African) .


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Harworth Group plc has announced the freehold acquisition of a 107-acre land site in Rothwell, Northamptonshire.
Located at Junction 3 of the A14, connecting to the A6, the site has a strong strategic position within the prime Midlands industrial location known as the ‘Golden Triangle’.
”Harworth will work with local stakeholders, including the newly-formed North Northamptonshire unitary authority, to bring forward an outline planning application for up to 1.5 million sq ft of Grade A industrial & logistics space at the site, which it intends to directly develop,” the company said in a statement.
”Local Plans for the area have already identified a strong demand for employment space and specifically industrial units, and Harworth intends to promote the site as a means of meeting this demand as the North Northamptonshire Strategic Plan is prepared.”
Harworth currently anticipates that it will submit an outline planning application for the site in 2023.
Andrew Blackshaw, Chief Operating Officer at Harworth, commented: “In September, Harworth announced plans to develop over three million sq ft of industrial & logistics units over the next five years, as part of its ambitious strategy to double the size of its business. Harworth is a highly experienced developer with a pipeline of over 26 million sq ft. of industrial & logistics space, and our Rothwell acquisition enhances this further and demonstrates our ability to deliver our strategy.”
David Cockroft, Regional Director for the Midlands at Harworth, added: “This freehold acquisition offers the potential to deliver up to 1.5 million sq ft of Grade A industrial & logistics space at this strategically located site within the Golden Triangle. It provides a timely opportunity to engage with local stakeholders as the North Northamptonshire Strategic Plan emerges, to demonstrate how Harworth can deliver sustainable new investment and jobs for the region.”

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Cleveland-based nonprofit pushes forward on 'Icebreaker,' a project that supporters believe can play a role in region's economic and environmental future
Over the last few months, the Cleveland-based promoter of a proposed wind energy project on Lake Erie has undergone setbacks in getting its electricity-producing effort into motion. These obstacles, while initially discouraging, have not stopped work on building up the offshore wind industry in Northeast Ohio, its supporters maintain.
In June, the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) was not selected for one of three $47-million four-year grants distributed by the Department of Energy for its Advanced Technology Demonstration Project program. The funding would have allowed LEEDCo to move ahead on its 18-MW "Icebreaker" pilot venture - set to erect a half dozen wind turbines seven miles offshore in Lake Erie - and have it in operation by 2017.
Instead, the nonprofit finished fourth in the demonstration project, and will receive at least $3 million from DOE to complete engineering and other studies to push the program forward. The new funding adds to the $4 million grant LEEDCo secured from DOE in December 2012.
While losing out on the larger fund was a missed opportunity, LEEDCo remains committed to an untapped energy source that could play a vital role in the economic and environmental future of the region and state, said vice president of operations Dave Karpinski.
"Lake Erie stares you right between the eyes as a great place for place for offshore wind," Karpinski said. "It just makes sense."
New power generation
LEEDCo, founded in 2009 by a local conglomerate of nonprofits and city-based entities, is currently talking to private and public investors to accrue additional funding. While the physical parameters of the offshore wind project remain unchanged, the group has taken a long-term view on market drivers that can make investment all the more attractive.
Thanks to new federal policies limiting carbon emissions from power plants, wind energy can become a crucial facet of the country’s clean energy mix, believes Karpinski. Natural gas will play a role as well, but another renewable resource will be needed as coal gradually goes off line.
"Gas is not going to be able to do it all," said Karpinski. "You have to look at your entire energy portfolio and what resources there are available."
Wind power potential over Lake Erie's waters is much greater than it is over land, notes the organization vice president. LEEDCo estimates offshore wind in the Great Lakes overall has over 700 gigawatts of electric generating potential.
Northeast Ohio in particular has the potential to be an early mover in the marketplace, Karpinski notes. He views the region as a future hub for global offshore wind expertise that could create an estimated 8,000 jobs and generate up to $12.9 billion in gross regional product as the industry scales up.
LEEDCo has already partnered with a dozen local companies specializing in marine logistics, electrical engineering and offshore construction. Cementing these relationships now will only benefit the wind industry over the coming decades, Karpinski said.
"We haven't suffered any kind of decline in support," he said. "People are still passionate about the potential for wind power here."
Lake Erie presents particular technical and engineering challenges for those aiming to create a water-based wind farm on its surface. The project isn't called "Icebreaker" for nothing, as any wind turbines built on the lake will be battered by tons of frozen water over the course of Cleveland's long winters.
This challenge will be met by specially designed ice cones that will crush ice floes coming in contact with the turbine, said Karpinski. Sensors will collect data on ice thickness and strength, giving LEEDCo valuable information on turbine engineering requirements. Wave strength and wind loads will also be assessed, allowing the organization to further refine innovation and lower costs for future turbine construction.
LEEDCo is monitoring ecological activity around the project, and has already received clearance from fish and wildlife experts from the Ohio Department of National Resources.
The nonprofit has also gotten pushback from those concerned that turbines will harm migratory birds. A study prepared by an environmental consulting firm last fall stated the project would have little impact on migratory patterns, as very few birds use flight paths that would take them to the portion of Lake Erie set aside for turbine activity.
An industry leader
Although it's only a demonstration, the Lake Erie wind project can put Northeast Ohio on the leading edge of an industry just starting to catch on in the U.S., Karpinski said. The Block Island Wind Farm, a 30-megawatt offshore enterprise off the coast of Rhode Island, is one such venture gaining momentum ahead of the LEEDCo effort.
A robust power-producing foundation would mean jobs in engineering, operations, construction and more. Europe has 58,000 people working in offshore wind; tapping into even a small percentage of that figure would be a boon for a job-hungry region, said Karpinski.
Lake Erie wind power still has its hurdles to overcome, among them the funds being siphoned to established energy industries as well as a recent freeze on state clean energy requirements. However, for every door that closes, LEEDCo is looking toward the doors that are still open. With an enormous power resource making waves on Ohio's doorstep, the nonprofit and its supporters will continue to advocate for a project that can make both the planet and the regional economy healthier.
"We've got to make a change to our energy infrastructure and offshore wind can be part of the solution," said Karpinski. "The status quo is not acceptable."
Douglas J. Guth is a Cleveland-based freelance writer and journalist. He has written stories about technology, alternative energies and the environment for local and regional publications including Midwest Energy News, HiVelocity Magazine and Fresh Water Cleveland.


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Thomas knows where JMcD's skeletons are buried. The Denver ones. It's a blackmailed roster spot, obviously.
Medicine too. I think of Larry Bird's back problems.
Pretty much just needed Edelman, Gronk and James White to pair with whomever else happened to be around to win those games.
Wonder if SB 52...
I'd probably toss Lillard & Jokic into the mix and then ask for more parameters to gauge the top guys. If it's dynasty-franchise mode, the young...
Your latter paragraph is reminding me a lot of Barkevious Mingo, except that BB traded for him.
Just a misunderstanding about the exchange rate, IMO.
I was at that same game and the worst thing I witnessed was one Giants guy refusing to move down a seat or two to let a couple sit next to one...
That friggen 49ers / Ravens superbowl was such a terrible lose lose. Ray Lewis, who killed a guy, going out on top was a particularly odious result.
Tuesday after week 8's completion is the trade deadline.
He's also subject to the Gronkowski Rules - it's worth it for defenders to commit holding / illegal contact / pass interference on every single...
It's also on Amazon Prime, so if you have one of those and a decent internet connection, you shouldn't have an issue.
I thought streaming without having a DirecTV subscription was subject to some condition, like not being able to have a dish on whatever home...
Does our cap number being down around $1 million potentially keep us out of the running?
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First Star-Lord in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and now Owen Grady in “Jurassic World”, its hard to imagine that this is the same actor, Chris Pratt, who was a part of “Parks and Recreation” playing an adorable character. With a splendid attempt at taking down one of the most feared dinosaurs, it seems Chris has impressed the producers enough to reprise his role in a sequel that is being planned currently.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Chris Pratt has confirmed that he will be a part of the “Jurassic World” sequel that is currently being discussed apart from mentioning how wonderful it was to work on this movie. He recalled meeting Steven Spielberg as the best moment of his life during the making of the movie and the time when he was being told that the veteran filmmaker really liked the scenes that were being shot in the movie.
Chris Pratt was also pretty generous while praising director Colin Trevorrow who directed the project with a certain vision in mind. Pratt stated that when his manager informed him that Trevorrow wanted to do a continuation of the franchise, he immediately wanted to be part of the “Jurassic World.”
Pratt also mentioned that Trevorrow was pretty decisive and someone who maintained control. He also mentioned that the director was in a way remaking the movie while directing it, which was another impressive thing about him. Chris Pratt added that the director gave a justification as to why the park was reopening after 22 years. Why would people want to see it again? The park has been functional and has been getting visitors but its attendance has been falling and that is what the actor thinks was intriguing.
Before concluding the interview, Chris Pratt recalled being able to spend time with his family and going to work later was probably the best memory he has of this movie.
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CNN's top war correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, says that the press muzzled itself during the Iraq war. And, she says CNN "was intimidated" by the Bush administration and Fox News, which "put a climate of fear and self-censorship."


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Canadian Prime Minister’s government unveiled its 2018 budget today — and there’s a lot of stuff in there for Global Citizens to be excited about.
The plan, called "Equality + Growth" and presented by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, outlines the Liberal government’s priorities for the year, according to the Toronto Star. This includes measures that support women in the workplace, a feminist foreign aid plan, and more support for Indigenous peoples.
Women played such an important part of shaping the entire budget, the word “gender” appeared 358 times, according to the Globe and Mail. The budget also stated that “‘every single decision on expenditure and tax measures was informed’ by a gender-based analysis.” The budget also included 29 specific gender equality goals for the country, including things like, "Fewer women are victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault" and "Feminist international approach to all policies and programs, including diplomacy, trade, security and development."
Here are five things in Canada's budget that Global Citizens will like.
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1/ Equal pay for women
Calling it “an economic no brainer," Morneau’s plan focuses on making sure more women are able to be successful in the workplace. There are “persistent barriers that hold too many back,” such as wage inequality and caring for children and the elderly, according to the budget. Specifically, the budget calls for equal pay for equal work for federally regulated sectors, which could reduce the wage gap by 2.7 cents on the dollar, according to the budget.
2/ Stronger parental leave
The budget also includes a $1.2 billion parental leave program aimed at getting fathers to take more parental leaving, freeing up women to return to the workforce.
“The way to best impact our long-term demographics is to get every Canadian with a real and fair chance not only to work, but to have really good work,” Morneau said, The Star reported. “And we start with women. If half our population (is) held back, we’re just not going to be as successful.”
3/ Working families
Low-income working families will see a $500 million boost to what’s now being called the Canada Workers Benefit (replacing the Working Income Tax Benefit. This would help increase the take-home pay of low-income workers with a tax credit.
4/ Indigenous people
Canada’s Indigenous people will see $4.7 billion in new funding for skills development and training, house, and child and family services. The $447 million Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program is meant to help increase employment rates and wages by preparing them for better-paying jobs. There is also $1.4 billion earmarked for child and family service agencies that support Indigenous children as well as prevention programs so that First Nations families can stay in tact.
"When it comes to renewing the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, we have a responsibility to do better, and to do more," Morneau said in his speech to the House of Commons.
5/ Feminist foreign aid
Following on its pledge in June 2017 to create a “feminist foreign policy” agenda, the budget calls for $2.3 billion in new funding for foreign aid, with most of it dedicated to programs that support women and children. The year’s budget represents the biggest increase in foreign aid in 16 years, according to the National Post. That said, the budget allocation for official development assistance (ODA) is short of the .7% of gross national income, which is the goal set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development if the world is to end extreme poverty. This budget calls for .28% of GNI. Canada is ranked 14th on the list of major donor countries, according to the OECD.
Reaction to the budget’s foreign aid efforts by organizations in the aid sector were generally positive.
“Last summer, Canada announced a ground-breaking Feminist International Assistance Policy that seeks to end poverty by investing in women and girls. ... We want to see this policy – which has the potential to be transformative – succeed. We are pleased to see that the Government of Canada recognizes that it will take more than good intentions to make that happen," said Julia Sánchez, president and CEO of the Canadian Council for International Co-operation.
Bono, founder of the anti-poverty advocacy group ONE, lauded the decision.
“Oh Canada! Prime Minister Trudeau’s budget — and the smart, women-centred policy that guides it — is leadership in action,” the U2 singer said in a statement. "Words alone can be cheap, but words written into budgets are worth their weight in lives saved, and worthy of praise. We are grateful for your leadership today, and for what we know Canada will help the world deliver at the G7 this spring.''
Michael Messenger, president and CEO of World Vision Canada, also applauded the move.
“We’re very encouraged by today’s budget, Canada is demonstrating global leadership that helps put ambition into action. Escalating conflict, health pandemic threats and weakened economies have created global needs we haven’t seen in recent times, especially for the most vulnerable children — and Canadian international assistance is an important part of the solution.”
Global Citizen campaigns to end extreme poverty, which won't be possible without robust foreign aid packages from wealthy nations like Canada and the US. You can take action on the issues surroundind extreme poverty here.

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Prepared Statement for the Record of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
House Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
"Safeguarding the Integrity of the Immigration Benefits Adjudication Process"
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Congressional oversight is often an overlooked function for members of Congress. It's not always glamorous and it's a lot of hard work. However, it's an important responsibility for the legislative branch that helps our government work more efficiently for the American people.
I commend the House Judiciary Committee for having a hearing today to discuss the shortcomings of our immigration benefits adjudication process. Oversight of this process is crucial to ensuring that our immigration system works for all people, including foreign nationals who wish to live and work in the United States.
The Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security issued a report in January of this year entitled, "The Effects of USCIS Adjudication Procedures and Policies on Fraud Detection by Immigration Services Officers." The report provides an insightful look through the eyes of agents on the line. The Inspector General issued this report after I expressed concern about fraud detection efforts by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
While I have long been interested in fraud prevention and rooting out abuse in many visa programs, I jumped into the benefits adjudication process in the fall of 2010. Immigration officers in the field reported to me that they were being subject to pressure to approve applications and petitions because that was the message of managers in headquarters. Many officers felt intimidated and pressured. Some were being relocated. Some were being demoted. The stories were similar, and it appeared that people in Washington were preaching a "get to yes" philosophy when it was apparent that the answer should have been "no."
In September of 2010, I wrote a letter to USCIS Director Mayorkas. I was unsatisfied with his response to issues that whistleblowers brought up to me. Since he refused to answer the allegations, I took the issue to the Secretary and the Inspector General. I told the Secretary that, after many interviews, the evidence suggested that Director Mayorkas was fostering an environment that pressures employees to approve as many applications as possible.
According to several USCIS employees, Director Mayorkas was less concerned about fraud and more about making sure officers were looking at petitions from the perspective of the customer. Some said that USCIS leadership expressed a goal of "zero complaints" from "customers," implying that approvals were the means to such an end. The Department of Homeland Security conducted a human capital survey where USCIS scored low because employees felt pressured by upper management to approve applications. Many said that USCIS leadership "cultivated a culture of fear and disrespect."
So, the Inspector General agreed to investigate. He said that the "integrity of the benefit issuance process is vital," inappropriate pressure on the adjudications process must be avoided. Nearly 52 percent of respondents in their survey said that USCIS policy is too heavily weighted toward promoting immigration. The fact that a quarter of the immigration service officers surveyed felt pressure to approve questionable applications is alarming. There are all kinds of pressure, including from supervisors and outside attorneys. There's also pressure to approve in order to meet agency performance goals.
It's no secret that USCIS officers have been judged on quantity, not quality of their work. For many years, adjudicators have felt pressure to approve so many cases in an hour or a day. Moreover, according to the Inspector General, 90 percent of respondents felt they didn't have sufficient time to complete interviews of those who seek benefits. The Inspector General said that "the speed at which immigration service officers must process cases leaves ample opportunities for critical information to be overlooked." Adjudicators are more apt to approve a petition because it takes less time, and they fear getting behind if they have to put a lot of effort into a case.
I applaud the Director for initiating new performance measures so that there's more focus on fraud and security. However, like the Inspector General noted, many employees will continue to feel as though their work hinges on numbers. Despite the new measures, immigration service officers and supervisors are concerned that production remains the focus. They feel this way because of "the perception that USCIS strives to satisfy benefit requesters in a way that could affect national security and fraud detection priorities." The new performance measures may not be perfect. They may need to be massaged. I hope the Director takes comments of agents into consideration as this issue evolves.
Unfortunately, however, I am concerned that the agency is not taking seriously the Inspector General's recommendation to develop standards to permit more time for review of case files. In fact, USCIS did not concur with this recommendation and said that additional time is not the solution to addressing national security and fraud concerns. Director Mayorkas should reconsider the department's initial response to this recommendation and create an environment that ensures a thorough and complete analysis of all applications.
The Inspector General also recommended that USCIS develop a policy to establish limitations for managers and attorneys when they intervene in the adjudication of specific cases. This recommendation was made because it appeared that certain high-ranking employees at USCIS headquarters were inserting themselves into specific cases, and in one case, putting pressure on adjudicators to approve an application when the individual clearly wasn't eligible. The report also discusses how private attorneys and other parties contacted USCIS managers or attorneys to request a review of a case that an immigration service officer had denied. The perception for many officers was that outside attorneys had too much influence in the process. While the Director of USCIS does not support special treatment for complainants, it's concerning that the agency did not fully concur with the recommendation to issue a policy that ends any informal appeals process and the special review of denied cases.
Overall, this report is eye-opening. The Inspector General discussed the adjudications process with many officers in the field, and brought these issues to light. He made many thoughtful and serious recommendations that should not be ignored.
Unfortunately, despite what the Inspector General has reported, there are still nay-sayers. People within the agency want to discredit the research and findings of the Inspector General. I'm told that some aren't taking this report seriously. That's why leadership on this issue is crucial to enacting any true reform.
In 2008, I was glad to hear the president-elect talk about making this the most transparent government ever. Unfortunately, up to this point, this administration has been far from transparent.
And, it's clear that for the current administration, the rule of law is more about perception than reality. They've circled the wagons, made denials and generally been non-responsive to constitutionally proper inquiries by members of Congress.
Since the founding of our country, our immigration laws have been a source of discussion. We were born a nation of immigrants. We have welcomed men and women of diverse countries and provided protection to many who flee from persecution.
We have been a generous nation. Yet, we have seen our country face many challenges. During these struggles, it is important for lawmakers to bear in mind that the policies we make should benefit our country over the long term and that we must be fair to current and future generations.
People in foreign lands yearn to be free. They go to great lengths to be a part of the United States. It's a privilege that people love our country and want to become Americans. At the same time, however, we must not forget one great principle that our country was founded on. That is the rule of law. We want to welcome new Americans, but we need to live by the rules that we've made. We cannot let our welcome mat be trampled on and we cannot allow our system of laws to be undermined.
For years, USCIS has seen themselves as a service-oriented agency. They strive to make their customers happy. Unfortunately, this "get to yes" culture is a direct contradiction to our number one priority of protecting the homeland. USCIS must do more to ensure that fraud, abuse, and national security are a higher priority than appeasing its customers. It is going to take a strong-willed and determined leader to change this culture.
Reform shouldn't be a bad word. It should be embraced so that immigrants continue to feel welcomed in America and receive the best service possible when trying to navigate the bureaucratic process.
Again, I commend the committee for discussing the integrity of our immigration system, including our benefits adjudication process. With constant vigilance, we can root out fraud and abuse, and enact reforms that will be meaningful for future generations of new immigrants.


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Americans hated it when the Federal Reserve handed trillions of dollars to crooked Wall Street banks following the 2008 Financial Crisis. Politicians were confronted about the merits of central banking and bailouts. For the first time in history, college students were chanting “End the Fed” at campaign rallies as Ron Paul took the central bank to task during his presidential campaigns. Now all has gone quiet. What happened?
Virtually everyone in America vehemently opposed the central bank handing piles of cash to the same bankers whose greed and fraud had caused the Financial Crisis. Little has changed, but the public’s revulsion taught the central bankers an important lesson. If they give handouts to greedy and fraudulent bankers, they had better do it in secret.
Avoiding a public outcry is probably why there is scant information about what is actually happening in the repo markets right now. The Fed continues to ramp up its overnight lending operations and has now poured in just short of three-quarters of a trillion dollars in the past month.
The stated reasons for injecting all of this freshly printed cash are dubious at best.
We know private banks suddenly priced the risk of overnight lending to other banks multiples higher. The Fed’s program, which was originally presented as a fix to a very temporary problem, has now been expanded and extended multiple times.
The actual problem has turned out not to be short-lived, and the sums involved in addressing it are staggering.
The Fed just ramped up its commitment to now provide $690 billion in supposedly short-term funding. It will onboard the associated risk at a rate far below what the private market dictates.
One or more banks are seriously short of cash. Their peers won’t, or can’t, extend a short term, fully collateralized loan at less than punitive rates.
That’s why the Fed stepped in with another massive handout. As far as the Fed is concerned, no bankers should pay for whatever sins and mismanagement led them into trouble.
Jerome Powell and other Fed officials aren’t going to admit that, of course. They also don’t want the public to know which firms are getting these backdoor bailouts, or why.
They want Americans not to worry or pay much attention. We’re told repo loans are secured by bulletproof collateral – U.S. Treasuries. They aren’t talking about why this collateral isn’t providing comfort to private-sector lenders who want much higher rates.
The Fed might just get away with it, too. Nobody is chanting “End the Fed” anymore. Candidates aren’t talking about the central bank… with the exception of Donald Trump, who has done an about-face since his election. He now lambasts the Fed for not doing nearly enough.
The wealth transfer from Main Street to Wall Street looks set to continue unchallenged. When the next bubble pops, Americans may again remember why a central bank, which responds to every problem by printing vast sums and handing it to other bankers, is a terrible idea.


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WHAT ARE PHP© COLD HEADING WIRES?
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WHICH PROCESSES DOES THIS NEW SEBIR PRODUCT ACCEPT?
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The random roughness generated by the phosphate coating of a wire shows a relation between the “apparent surface area” (ASA) and the “real surface area” (RSA): RSA/ASA> 20. This relation is highly favourable if we are able to coat that real surface with the adequate lubricant.
The PHP process applies lubricant (sodium soap) at very high pressure, which makes the lubricant coating attain values over 80%. With conventional technologies these values range between 42 and 48% of the RSA.
This extra reserve of lubricant is used depending on the needs of each stage of the forming process. The application of sodium stearate over the layer of zinc phosphate crystals at “very high pressure” allows a closer contact between the (PO4)2Zn3 crystals and the sodium soap, which reacts with the phosphate to give a uniform and continuous layer of zinc stearate (excellent lubricant). This fully covers each and every crystal of the phosphate layer.
The resulting coefficient of friction is very low (μ=0.04) and in addition, due to the lubricant reserve, it remains very low throughout the forming of the part.
ADVANTAGES OF USING
This technology achieves a coefficient of friction at the beginning of the forming of μ=0.04. After finishing the most complex forming, this coefficient is still at very high values of μ=0.16 compared to wires using conventional technology that are at μ=0.40.
THIS RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES:
- PHP wires make it possible to produce highly complex parts that couldn’t even be manufactured with PHOSPHATE-POLYMER process wires.
- PHP wires extend the life of forming tools as a result of lower temperatures and workloads on tools because of reduced coefficients of friction.
- PHP/LR (low roughness) wires allow adapting the roughness to the customer’s particular needs. Depending on the lubricant used, levels of roughness can attain Ra ≤ 0.22. This makes it possible to have parts with a skin-pass which is the equivalent to regrinding, and saves costly machining operations.
EVOLUTION OF THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION


Here we would like to draw your attention to MDEX transaction code in SAP. As we know it is being used in the SAP PP-MRP (Material Requirements Planning – PP) component which is coming under PP module (Production Planning).MDEX is a transaction code used for MRP Data Extractor in SAP.
It comes under the package MD03.When we execute this transaction code, RMMDBTCH is the normal standard SAP program that is being executed in background.
Transaction MDEX technical data table
|Purpose||MRP Data Extractor|


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Seeing Indie Dungeon-Crawler Plunge Grow Up
Though it’s always great to watch friends be successful, it also helps when they’re working on a really enjoyable game.
Josh Boykin, 6 years ago 3 min read
Casual Friday: 20xx puts co-op and roguelike in my Mega Man X.
There’s nothing quite like Mega Man X… Except 20xx, which takes the Mega Man X formula and dials it up a notch.
Josh Boykin, 7 years ago 6 min read

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Sevenoaks MP Sir Michael Fallon has described the Transport Secretary’s response to his concerns over plans to turn the whole of the M26 into a lorry park in the event of a no deal Brexit as “completely unsatisfactory” and “not reassuring”.
Sir Michael met recently both Chris Grayling and the Roads Minister Jesse Norman with the leaders of Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council to press for alternative options. The Department for Transport has apologised for not consulting the local community before closing the M26 overnight.
Sir Michael said: “This response is unsatisfactory and does not provide the reassurances the local community needs. A lorry park, if it is required, should be in the east of Kent, closer to the ports. I continue to urge the Transport Secretary to reconsider.”
Sevenoaks MP Sir Michael Fallon has today expressed his serious concerns about the Government’s plans to turn the M26 into a lorry park in the event of a no deal Brexit.
The move would close the motorway from 8pm to 5am every night between 15th and 19th October, and 19th November and 29th March 2019. Ministers failed to consult local councils and MPs.
Sir Michael said: “It is wholly unacceptable that residents were not consulted on these proposals, which will have severe pollution and noise consequences for my constituents’ evening travel and access for local businesses. Any lorry parking will cause significant disruption for those in Dunton Green, north Sevenoaks, Otford, Seal and Kemsing. I have urged the Transport Secretary to reconsider these plans and meet me at the earliest opportunity to find an alternative solution.”


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Tiny Art Gallery, run by Matt Jones is all about handmade miniature sculptures of the highest quality with well thought-out design details. Each miniature art piece will sit upon a solid wooden plinth, ready for display in your favourite place.
#001 - ART OF TEA 2
Art of Tea II
The first piece to come out of the Tiny Art Gallery. A playful signature piece from Matt’s artistic tea drinking session mishaps.
The weighty solid Beachwood plinth stands: 120 x 60 x 60mm
Each cup stands 35mm tall from base to the tip of the brush and is held centrally onto the plinth with a tiny high powered magnet.
– Limited edition run of 35
– Signed & numbered pieces
– Certificate of authentication
– Hand poured to perfection by Matt Jones
– Protective presentation box
– Tracked worldwide shipping.
Sketch of the “Art of Tea 2”
Hand finished etched silver plaques.
Hand painted miniature brushes.
Solid Beachwood blocks.
Miniature plastic cups.
Hand poured liquid resin tea.
Plaques on hand painted plinths.
Dipped paint brush tips.


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Game: Galaxy Quest
Platform: DVD Movie Extras
Galaxy Quest Cheats
Omega 13 option
Normally, the “Omega 13” option at the main menu will not be accessible until the entire movie has been viewed. To unlock it immediately, play the movie and skip to the last chapter. Return to the main menu to access the option.
Cast and crew interviews
Enter the biography screen, then highlight one of the pictures on the film at the top and press Enter.
Alien audio commentary
Change the audio settings to “Thermian Dolby 2.0”.


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Heroes of the Storm Update - July 8, 2022
This June marks the seven-year anniversary of Heroes of the Storm. Combining legendary characters from all of our universes, it naturally brought players together into a truly unique experience. Heroes and its community are home to some of the most passionate gamers from around the world and we’re committed to making sure that you can continue to enjoy your adventures through the Nexus.
Moving forward we will support Heroes in a manner similar to our other longstanding games, StarCraft and StarCraft II. In the future, we’ll continue seasonal rolls and hero rotations, and while the in-game shop will remain operational there are no plans for new for-purchase content to be added. Future patches will primarily focus on client sustainability and bug fixing, with balance updates coming as needed.
As a token of our appreciation, we are gifting the incredibly rare Epic Arcane Lizard mount to all players with next week’s patch.
To our Heroes community, we say, “thank you”. You continue to be one of our most passionate communities, we’re grateful for your continued dedication and support, and as always, we look forward to seeing you in the Nexus.

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The House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act on Thursday, amending Title IX to prohibit men from competing in women's sports.
The proposal, which passed 219 to 203, received no Democratic support.
The bill would explain that the term “sex” in the Education Amendments of 1972, under the Title IX section, “shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.”
The measure would try to remove government funds from schools that violate Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports programs meant for the opposite sex.
“It’s about muscle mass and it’s about fairness,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said at a press conference. She stoo beside colleagues and three female student-athletes who had been forced to compete against biological males and lost out on opportunities because of it.
The bill comes as President Joe Biden's Department of Education increased its attempts this month to enable males who claim to be women to participate in women's sports through a Title IX regulation proposal.
Despite the measure is unlikely to pass the Senate, the Biden administration has stated that if it reaches the president's desk, he will veto it.
The White House argued that the bill “targets people for who they are and therefore is discriminatory.”
“Transgender youth already face a nationwide mental health crisis,” the White House stated.
According to House Republican Conference chair Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), per Breitbart News, regardless of Biden’s opinion, Republicans “are going to continue driving this agenda, and we’re going to win in 2024 to pass this into law.”
On the morning of the bill's passage, Stefanik joined around 20 other Republican women to celebrate their work to protect female competitiveness in sports.
- Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction vs. California Gun Show Ban
- Migrants Arrested by Border Patrol in Texas in 2 Years Exceeds Houston Population
- Maine Shooting: At Least 18 Dead, 13 Injured
- NY Judge Fines Trump $10,000 for Violating Gag Order
- Defense Department Admits Sending Back Weapons Taken from Israel to Send to Ukraine

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- What are the 6 types of food groups?
- What are the 7 food groups and what are they used for?
- What are the 78 food groups science?
- What are the food groups 2020?
- Is water a food group?
- Which food group should we eat the most?
- How many type of food are there?
- What is the most important meal of the day?
- What are the 5 foods groups?
- What are the basic food groups?
- What are the 8 food groups?
- What food group is eggs?
- What food group is potato chips in?
- What are the two main sources of food?
- What are the 6 main food groups and their function?
- What are the three main types of food?
- How can you classify food?
- What food groups should you eat daily?
- What food group is strawberries in?
- What food group is pizza in?
What are the 6 types of food groups?
The 6 Major Food GroupsWhole grains and starchy vegetables.
Fruits and non-starchy vegetables.
Dairy and non-dairy alternatives.
Fish, poultry, meat, eggs and alternatives.
Elective or Discretionary Calories..
What are the 7 food groups and what are they used for?
There are seven main classes of nutrients that the body needs. These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water. It is important that everyone consumes these seven nutrients on a daily basis to help them build their bodies and maintain their health.
What are the 78 food groups science?
The following nine food groups reflect foods with generally similar nutritional characteristics: (1) cereals, (2) starchy roots, (3) legumes, (4) vegetables and fruits, (5) sugars, preserves, and syrups, (6) meat, fish, and eggs, (7) milk and milk products, (8) fats and oils, and (9) beverages.
What are the food groups 2020?
As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.
Is water a food group?
(August 2005) — Water doesn’t appear on most food charts or pyramids, but it is critical. You could argue that it’s more important than grains because you can’t live without water, but you can live without bread.
Which food group should we eat the most?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should consume the highest proportion of your foods from the grain group. However, you should consume almost as many portions from the vegetable group; fill your plate a little over one-fourth full with grains and add almost the same amount of vegetables.
How many type of food are there?
There are three kinds of food.
What is the most important meal of the day?
BreakfastBreakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, providing as it does sustenance and energy (i.e., calories) for whatever activities lay ahead. As nutritionist Adelle Davis famously put it back in the 1960s: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.” (Sifferlin, 2013).
What are the 5 foods groups?
Focus on making healthy food and beverage choices from all five food groups including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy to get the nutrients you need.
What are the basic food groups?
The basic food groups are:breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains.vegetables and legumes.fruit.milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives.lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes.
What are the 8 food groups?
Know Your Food GroupsVegetables.Fruits.Grains.Protein.Dairy.Oils.Calories for Other Uses.
What food group is eggs?
Protein Foods GroupAll foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group. Beans and peas are also part of the Vegetable Group.
What food group is potato chips in?
Therefore, potato chips do not fall under any of the food groups and should be limited to a “sometimes” food versus an everyday food. 17. Grain.
What are the two main sources of food?
Plants and animals are the main source of food for all the organisms on earth. Food obtained from animals is the main source of protein and include fish, milk, meat, poultry, and cheese. Whereas plants provide us with fruits and vegetables, which are an important source of fibres, proteins and carbohydrates.
What are the 6 main food groups and their function?
There are six main groups of essential micronutrients and macronutrients.Protein. Share on Pinterest. Protein is having its moment, and not just in the workout community. … Carbohydrates. Share on Pinterest. … Fats. Share on Pinterest. … Vitamins. Share on Pinterest. … Minerals. Share on Pinterest. … Water. Share on Pinterest.
What are the three main types of food?
Making Nutrition Easy: The Three Food GroupsAnimal products.Processed plant fragments.Whole plants.
How can you classify food?
Food ClassificationVegetables and legumes.Fruits.Dairy and alternatives.Meat and alternatives.Grains and cereals.
What food groups should you eat daily?
Advertising & SponsorshipFood group1,600-calorie diet2,000-calorie dietLean meats, poultry and fish3-4 one-ounce servings or fewer a day6 one-ounce servings or fewer a dayNuts, seeds and legumes3-4 a week4-5 a weekFats and oils2 a day2-3 a daySweets and added sugars3 or fewer a week5 or fewer a week5 more rows
What food group is strawberries in?
What food group do strawberries belong to? It’s not actually a trick question. People are often confused because strawberries are not technically a berry. But they are still a type of fruit.
What food group is pizza in?
Sure, Congress and others may argue that pizza contains something from each of the four food groups — grains, fruits and vegetables, dairy and meats — but when the grain is enriched and mixed with oil, the cheese is piled on and the meat is highly processed and full of salt and saturated fat, it’s easy to see how pizza …

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Check out Long Island Newsday’s slideshow of the Toy Insider’s Hot 20 list!
Sometimes kids deserve a special little treat—whether they refrain from crying at the dentist, got an extra star on their homework assignment, or behaved well on a long shopping trip, it’s nice to reward them for good behavior. Candy is a cheap, instant, and enjoyable treat, but we all know kids can do with a little less sugar (and, in turn, fewer painful dentist visits!). There are some great inexpensive toys with lots of play value that will help reward kids for good behavior without breaking the bank or causing cavities.
Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods, from Hasbro, are sold in two-figure packs for less than $10. Kids can teleport the collectible figures right into the Angry Birds Star Wars II app, from Rovio Entertainment, on iOS and Android devices. Each figure has a unique QR code on the bottom, so kids can distinguish their characters from their friends’, even if they have the same ones. With more than 30 figures to collect, Hasbro also has compatible play sets at higher price points. With both virtual and physical play, Telepods is a great choice for a quick treat that will keep kids engaged for a long time. [Read more...]
by Laurie Schacht, Toy Insider Mom
I’ve loved Elmo for as long as I can remember … and I’m not alone! He spans generations of boys, girls, kids, and adults. And while one might be able to argue that Mickey Mouse has the same appeal (and in many ways he does), every year there’s a brand new Elmo for a brand new group of kids to bring home and to love. But be warned, not all Elmo’s are alike.
When my kids were toddlers Elmo came in the form of a simple stuffed animal. He was cherished by all my girls, but especially my oldest, now 23. Today, she still adores him. I’ve actually had my ups and downs with Elmo (though my true love for him never really falters) as he has engaged in the world of technology.
Every holiday season I’m asked, “What’s the new Tickle Me Elmo this year?” and I think to myself, “I hope there isn’t one.” Yes, Tickle Me Elmo, from Fisher-Price, was a retailer’s and a manufacturer’s dream toy—a toy retailers couldn’t keep in stock because demand was so high, and at the time, no one had ever seen such innovation in plush. Add the Elmo factor and it was a solid hit (followed by a few more, such as the extreme version). But while it was sold out everywhere, sold for huge markups by individuals, and fought over in stores—and as cool as the innovation was—this was not my favorite Elmo. I could never watch Elmo laugh or roll over on the floor, pounding the floor and laughing, without full out laughing myself. The problem was that I was just watching. [Read more...]
Lil’ Blabberz, from Little Tikes, are crazy and funny characters in the shape of a ball. The silly characters interact, tell jokes, and dance and sing together, with mouth animations that bring the toy to life. Kids ages 3 and up will love Oolie, a Lil’ Blabberz who is funny, and crazy, but also soft and fuzzy. Lil’ Blabberz can be stand-alone toys, but if there is another Lil’ Blabberz in the room, the fun multiples as they interact with each other.
Lil’ Blabberz is part of Little Tikes’ new extensive holiday line.
by Rachel Matthews, guest blogger
Not too long ago, the Kidz Bop kids found their way performing at venues in New York and New Jersey. Their collection of poppy, top 40 covers has allowed them to produce dozens of compilation albums, launch a U.S. star search, release books, video games, and toys.
The line-up of the group is in constant rotation as each member ages. Because of this rotation, many a child beg their parents for a singing lesson—especially in New York—after seeing a Kidz Bop performance. The chances of becoming a member is hard pressed as detailed by this young musician, but the combination of their U.S. talent search and brand gives hope to many children within the States.
Of course, aiming to sing for a band such as Kidz Bop is only part of what’s driving up sales in music -parents must by music-related toys to help further their children’s ambitions.