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Church Deacon, OU Fan Tears Scrotum Of UT Fan In Bar Fight
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A couple of months before the annual Red River Shootout between the Sooners and Longhorns, words were exchanged at Henry Hudson's Pub between Allen Beckett, 53, and Brian Thomas. Witnesses said it was because Thomas was wearing a UT T-shirt. Neither Thomas or Beckett chose to comment, but the police report described what happened to the victim, including graphic details about his injuries that included a torn scrotal sack with partially exposed testicles.
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Five Steps to Windows 8 Application Readiness
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Streamlining Your Application Analysis and Testing Project
“What’s our next project? Test our applications to get ready for Windows 8? No problem, boss. We just have about 950 apps that we need to consider…”
Why Do Applications Break in Windows 8?
So what changes were made in Windows 8 that caused applications designed for earlier versions of Windows to break? To be sure, the engineering teams responsible for Windows 8 didn’t take the issue lightly.
User Account Control (UAC)/Standard User Accounts
Ever since Windows XP SP2, security has been a driving force for many of the investments in Windows. But, along the way, the engineering team realized a couple of things. First, all the security investments in the world can’t ultimately be effective if every user, and every app, has the ability to simply disable those features because they have administrator rights! Second, the team heard from organization after organization that it cost less—a lot less—to manage standard user accounts. But, they couldn’t just remove administrator rights and start saving money, because so many apps didn’t work when they did this.
The single biggest application compatibility impact, out of all of the changes we made to Windows 8, is the fact that we changed the version number. And we didn’t even change the major version number—we still have a major version of 6, which has been true since Windows Vista! After fixing all of the version checks for Windows XP, developers wrote new version checks for Windows Vista. After fixing those, developers wrote new version checks for Windows 7! For some reason, developers just can’t break that habit. We certainly look forward to a day when developers correctly check for “x operating system or later”; until then, it is at least a relatively easy issue to mitigate with application compatibility shims.
Five Steps to Manage Application Readiness for Windows 8
Like most projects, an app readiness project becomes much easier when you invest the time to break down the challenge into logical, manageable tasks.
Step 1: Application Discovery
The first step is application discovery, which involves creating a list of applications you consider to be managed apps and which, therefore, you need to validate on the new platform prior to deployment.
If you are relatively evolved in your SAM capabilities, you may be able to simply query your application database to return the list of managed applications. However, many organizations are not able to do this type of query today. As a result, many organizations must begin the discovery process by manually creating a list of managed apps.
Step 2: Analyze Your Applications
How many applications do you currently support that have been replaced or have otherwise fallen out of favor with business users? If you’re like most organizations, a sizable number of them—in some cases most of them. Once you have completed your application discovery and have a good “lay of the land,” the next step is to scrub your list of managed apps and filter them down, before you undertake the time-consuming—and costly—process of regression testing. Some applications should be demoted to supported apps and not proactively tested, while others may be promoted and now merit additional scrutiny during your migration.
Step 3: Assess Incompatibilities and Mitigation Options
The next step is to determine which of your managed apps work correctly on Windows 8. It’s important to map out your process for performing this testing.
For custom or in-house developed applications, you can modify the code. This isn’t always an option, but if it is, there are great resources to help. There are Application Compatibility Cookbooks outlining the changes made between Windows XP and Windows Vista, between Windows Vista and Windows 7, and between Windows 7 and Windows 8. These cookbooks are available as free guides to help developers understand the changes to the operating systems in order to fix the bugs that are affecting compatibility.
Step 4: Prepare for the Operating System Deployment and New Application Delivery Options
The beginning of an operating system migration project is a great time to rethink how you package and deliver applications to your end users. Application virtualization technologies have improved significantly and opened up options that may not have been available the last time you decided on a packaging standard; you should consider different models for application packaging and delivery before beginning the testing process. You might find that the savings in application packaging costs, along with savings in testing and readiness, more than offsets the cost of implementing a virtualized environment—while providing a more flexible and easier-to-manage application environment.
Step 5: Sequence Your Testing, Piloting and Deployment Efforts
In Step 1, we talked about gathering additional information about your apps to help out later in the process. One really great way to take advantage of this data is to support a deployment process that allows you to build momentum and see success earlier in the process!
Readying your application portfolio for a migration to Windows 8 can be a major undertaking, but fortunately there are a number of tools and an abundance of guidance to make the process more streamlined and manageable. We have just scratched the surface in this article; if you’re ready to dive deeper and get the process rolling, a great next step is to visit the Windows Application Compatibility top task page on TechNet, download the Application Compatibility Toolkit, and start building your project plan!
About the Author
Chris Jackson, aka "The App Compat Guy," is a Principal Consultant and the Technical Lead of the Windows Application Experience SWAT Team. A widely recognized expert in the field of Windows application compatibility, Chris has created technical documentation, training, and service offerings used inside and outside of Microsoft based on years of real-world experience with enterprise customers and independent software vendors.


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Do you have to pay your taxes by April 15?
The deadline for most Americans to file and pay taxes is April 15. The deadline for people in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma has been extended to June 15 due to winter storms.
How long do you have to pay your taxes after you file?
The IRS offers an extension of up to 120 days to pay your taxes. Terms: Good for any amount due. You must agree to pay the full bill within 120 days.
What is the tax deadline for 2020?
If you plan to prepare your own (and this includes getting informal help from family and / or friends), your return is due to be lodged on 31 October 2020!
When must you pay taxes by?
The due date for filing tax returns and making tax payments is April 15. If you haven’t applied for an extension, e-file or postmark your individual tax returns by midnight. The Individual Tax Return Extension Form for Tax Year 2020 is also due on this day.
Can I file my federal taxes now and pay by April 15?
Can I e-file my federal return and pay taxes owed at a later date? Yes. You can also file your tax return now, and wait to pay your tax amount due until April 15, 2021. Just be sure to not forget to pay by the April 15th payment deadline or you will be subject to penalties and interest from the IRS.
Will the IRS extend the tax deadline in 2021?
Last year, the deadline for filing your federal income tax return was pushed back from April 15 to July 15 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even though the start of tax season is later than usual this year (February 12), the April 15, 2021, due date hasn’t been changed for most people – at least so far.
How much money can you make without paying taxes?
The minimum income amount depends on your filing status and age. In 2020, for example, the minimum for single filing status if under age 65 is $12,400. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return.
What is the minimum payment the IRS will accept?
If you owe less than $10,000 to the IRS, your installment plan will generally be automatically approved as a “guaranteed” installment agreement. Under this type of plan, as long as you pledge to pay off your balance within three years, there is no specific minimum payment required.
How long do I have to pay my taxes 2019?
With the coronavirus impacting virtually every aspect of American life, the federal government has extended the deadline for filing and paying 2019 federal income taxes. All Americans now have until July 15, 2020, to file their federal income tax returns for 2019 and pay any tax they may owe.
How do I extend my tax deadline 2020?
Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 deadline can request a filing extension by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Businesses who need additional time must file Form 7004.
Is the date to file taxes extended?
Though the IRS extended last year’s deadline from April 15 to July 15, your 2020 tax return is due on April 15, 2021.
Are taxes being delayed in 2020?
The IRS is accepting 2020 tax returns starting February 12, 2021. The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers should expect limited face-to-face operations, heavy call volume and paper-processing delays as it opens today for tax season 2021, accepting tax returns for tax year 2020.
Does Social Security count as income?
Social Security benefits do not count as gross income. However, the IRS does count them in your combined income for the purpose of determining if you must pay taxes on your benefits.
Will I owe taxes if I claim 0?
If you claim 0, you should expect a larger refund check. By increasing the amount of money withheld from each paycheck, you’ll be paying more than you’ll probably owe in taxes and get an excess amount back – almost like saving money with the government every year instead of in a savings account.
How much can a retired person earn without paying taxes in 2020?
Retirement And Taxes
A single retire that is 65 or older can $11,950 without paying taxes. A Retired couple that is 65 or old that is filing jointly can earn up to $23,300 combined without paying taxes.

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text: On December 10 every year, the United Nations celebrates Human Rights Day. Today, I join friends around the world in reaffirming our commitment to the equal rights of women and men as enshrined in the Charter, the Declaration of Human Rights and in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is not enough for governments to enact law to punish and redress the wrong done to women and girls who are subject to any form of violence whether in the home, the workplace, the community or society. Women who are victims of violence must be provided with access to the mechanism of justice, effective and adequate remedies for the harm they have suffered. Both men and women need human rights education. Government and public institution must inform women of their rights in seeking redress through the justice system. It is heartening for me to see that more men are speaking out publicly on the need to stop violence against women and girls. At the recent meeting of the Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Asian men such as Shun-ichi Murata, Deputy Executive Secretary of ESCAP, Chulasingh Vasantasingh, Thailand ‘s Attorney General, and Phan Ouh Khoa, Vietnamese musician and activist had made commitment to eliminate violence against women in this region. They are following the good example of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, a Korean, who continuously speaks in public to support human rights of women and makes commitment to eliminate violence against women and girls. It is important to remind the Asian governments that they had made commitment since they adopted in 1995 the Beijing Platform for Action of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in China nearly two decades ago to eradicate violence against the girl child which include female infanticide, pre-natal sex selection, genital mutilation, incest, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, child prostitution and child pornography.

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After Hurricane Katrina, Business Process Management
Responding quickly to changing events is something that faces every business in different ways. But there's added presure when you've got a fast-moving crisis on your hands and vulnerable people devastated by disaster are your customers. That's what was confronting the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit, a body set up in the wake of 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In this PEXNetwork.com video interview, Spring Garcia, Operations Manager at the agency, says that better use of technology and business process management (BPM) can help respond to these fast-moving situations.


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The Feline Behavior Specialist (the Specialist) works with the Director, Feline Behavior to provide safe, high-quality behavioral support from intake to outcome or discharge, in accordance with organizational protocols. The Specialist will assist with assessments, behavior modification, enrichment and placement recommendations for cats seized by the New York City Police Department or surrendered through the ASPCA’s Community Engagement (CE) Program. The cats from these cases are often severely undersocialized and potentially dangerous; prior experience handling and working with fearful and aggressive animals is required. The Specialist will help develop enrichment/behavior modification protocols for individual animals and coordinate with caretakers to facilitate the delivery of these interventions. The animals may be housed at various locations including the ASPCA Animal Recovery Center (ARC), partner veterinary clinics and boarding kennels.
The Specialist supports, communicates, and collaborates with staff in ARC, CARE, Adoptions, the Animal Hospital (AAH) and Forensics, in order to optimize the health and welfare of animals and, whenever possible, to set them up for success in a new home. The Specialist also provides on-scene support for large scale animal cases and search warrant executions.


While this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is just wrapping up, we have some exciting news for Nokia fans. HMD Global has decided to unveil its first Nokia-branded Android smartphone. Nokia previously announced its return to smartphones last month, and now a promotional video for one of the company’s upcoming Android-powered phones is live. Continue reading
Rumours continue to build around Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S8 and while we’ve probably heard it all from 4K displays to bezel-less designs, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. New Galaxy S8 images have just surfaced, and this time around we’re looking at real life images of Samsung’s upcoming flagship, well, alleged Galaxy S8 images.
Only a day after a handful of renders depicting the Galaxy S8 in black surfaced, an actual photo of the phone in a gold color was posted to China’s Weibo service, offering a head-on view of the display and chassis. Continue reading
As Sony is working on new devices to unleash in 2017, one of those devices could be particularly exciting. The Japanese tech giant could launch an edge-less handset in 2017, presumably dubbed as the Xperia XZ 2017. Sony looks set to continue its OmniBalance design language into 2017 if this latest rumoured leak turns out to be true.
This picture leaked online is said to come of a gold front panel of an upcoming Sony Xperia device. Continue reading
Xiaomi Mi 5c has a new image leak which clearly shows the front and the back design of the phone. Based on these leaks, the phone will resemble the Xiaomi Mi 5 in terms of the design, at least from the front, though unlike the Xiaomi Mi 5, it will ship with metal on the back, instead of glass.
Nokia’s return to the smartphone industry is expected to kick off in late February with an announcement at MWC 2017 in Barcelona. Some specs for Nokia’s new Android flagship leaked yesterday and now a certain Nokia Pixel has surfaced on Geekbench. The Nokia Pixel was apparently benchmarked earlier this month.
That said, I’m pretty sure that will not be the official name of the device when it does come out. This Nokia Pixel looks to be a lower end device though as its specsheet suggests. Continue reading
Fans have been dreaming of an Android flagship branded under a Nokia logo and recent developments all suggest that it is more than likely to happen in the first few months of 2017. In fact, the first phones the Finnish company is expected to unveil after the Microsoft fiasco are most likely going to be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2017, in late February.
There certainly will be more than just one smartphone that Nokia will announce at the MWC and one of them at least will be a high end flagship according to new rumours arising out of China. Continue reading
Nokia fans around the world have been expecting the company’s return to smartphones. Nokia is set to make its big comeback to the smartphone segment in 2017. Even while rumours and leaks have hinted at the company launching a new line of Android smartphones next year, Nokia has only recently broken the silence as to to its intentions.
First reported by NPU, Nokia has now confirmed its comeback in a slide presented at the company’s Capital Markets Day 2016 event, which states that 2017 will see ‘Nokia’s brand return to smartphones’, putting all doubts to rest. Continue reading


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Network providers are phasing out having their own distinct numbers for accessing voicemail, loading airtime, checking balances or contacting customer care.
From today, all networks in the country – both cellular and fixed-line – will adopt standardised numbers and short codes, to comply with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s Numbering Plan Regulations.
The regulations and the standardisation of certain short codes apply to all independent electronic service licence holders.
Network providers have said they will operate a dual system, allowing the use of existing and new numbers. Both sets of codes will run concurrently until providers are confident that customers are familiar with the new codes. They did not say when the old numbers will be discontinued.
The South African National Consumer Union’s chairperson, Marie van der Merwe, says there are shortcuts to accessing the networks.
“Most cellphones have a shortcut way of accessing voicemail – for example, by pressing and holding ‘1’. When the user does this, the phone dials out a pre-set number, say 100 or 111, to access the voicemail service. This pre-set number used to be different for different networks,” she says.
Consumers who are unable to access their voicemail by the usual means should contact their network’s customer-care number, which is now 135. Alternatively, you can use your network provider’s apps to access customer care, recharge and check airtime balances, data, voicemail and SMSes.
The standardised numbers now in use across all the networks are:
• Voicemail retrieval: 132
• Voicemail deposit: 134 plus the last nine digits of your cellphone number
• Customer care: 135 or *135#
• Prepaid recharge: 136
• Account enquiries: 137
• Airtime balance enquiry: *136#


The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to have a 21 percent larger camera ratio.
And according to a report by MacRumors, the iPhone 14 Pro will be able to deliver more appreciative photos with smaller pixels.
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Similar to those of its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro will also have a Sony shape, so the upcoming smartphone will have a Dual Pixel Autofocus (DPAF) system which it markets as “Focus Pixels” even after reducing the pixel size.
This window appears in the iPhone 6 in 2014 and helps record video up to 60 frames at 16:9 HDR, the sensor size in the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be 1 / 1.3 inch which is 21.2 larger than the ratio of its predecessor 1 / 1.65 in.
As the sensor size increased, a larger lens would be needed to capture more light which eventually resulted in a larger camera array, with the 1/1.3-inch sensor size similar to the Samsung 50MP GN1 sensor, available on the Google Pixel 6.
iPhone 14 Pro can deliver the highest quality report on the front.
Previously, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also spoke about the camera quality of the iPhone 14 Pro models, and stated that Apple’s upcoming device “will take mobile camera photography to a new level.”
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The State of Australian Cities 2011 report, released on 20 October, builds on the knowledge contained in the first report published last year and also brings together a raft of new data that compares Australian cities with each other and cities internationally. State of Australian Cities 2011 provides an evidence base to support the national urban policy released earlier this year.
The Gwangiu Cities Declaration sets the way forward towards the greening of cities through improved planning and intelligent management. Released at the conclusion of the Summit of the Urban Environmental Accords held in Korea on 11-13 October, the Declaration calls for the development of an Urban Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the UN Convention for Climate Change. It also recommends the development of metrics to measure and report urban sustainability and to encourage the development of policies, regulations and innovative market mechanisms to accelerate the transition towards greener urban development. The Declaration calls for action across five major sectors:
The Guardian The future of urban living site is dedicated to the future of the built environment. As well as articles exploring the philosophy of the way we will live in the future, it will also report on a debate featuring high profile names from the world of architecture and building planning. At the heart of the discussion is a challenge to develop new ways of thinking and working, analysing the political, economic, social and technological aspects of the urban spaces of tomorrow.
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In August 2011 the Waite Research Institute in Adelaide hosted a debate on food security and what is needed to feed our rapidly growing population. The motion in question was this: Increasing agricultural production is the only sure way to feed 9 billion people by 2050. The affirmative and negative arguments presented are summarised in the COSMOS magazine feature article Food security for 9 billion.
Statistically speaking, people over fifteen years old are the worst offenders when it comes to littering. For reasons unknown, once people turn fifteen they begin to litter more heavily and continue to do so for the rest of their lives. That’s why Keep Australia Beautiful has put The LITTLE Committee in charge of fixing the problem. They’re all kids under fifteen, hand picked to join The LITTLE Committee, determined to put an end to adults littering in Australia. Their job is to become the new face of litter in Australia though advertising campaigns, in the media and by meeting with important people. Members of The LITTLE Committee are available to speak at events and functions, and are available for media comment on issues relating to litter.
At the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo industry experts will discuss new legislation, technologies and innovations in resource recovery. You can attend one of the low-cost half-day conferences, free workshops or free networking functions, and view the latest products and services.
WhichEnergy promotes solar energy consumer choice by providing the information consumers need – including ratings of solar products and retailers. For retailers it promotes best products and best practice – as ranked independently by consumers.
London’s new Blackfriars station – which is being built on a bridge spanning the River Thames – is on its way to becoming the world’s largest solar bridge as the installation of over 4,400 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels begins. The only other known solar bridge known in the world is the Kurilpa Footbridge constructed in 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. An 1886 Victorian-era bridge is the foundation for the new Blackfriars station. A new roof will incorporate over 6,000m² of PV panels, creating the biggest solar array in London by mid 2012. The solar panels will generate an estimated 900,000kWh of electricity every year, providing 50% of the station’s energy and reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 511 tonnes per year. In addition to solar panels, other energy saving measures at the new station will include rain harvesting systems and sun pipes for natural lighting.
The Productivity Commission’s final inquiry report into Australia’s Urban Water Sector was released on 12 October 2011. In undertaking the inquiry, the Commission identified opportunities for efficiency gains in the structural, institutional, regulatory and other arrangements that govern the sector.
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Give your immune system a little extra support during cold season with these easy-to-make and vitamin C-packed raw honey gummies.
More On That Wonder Aid ACV! A great article and chart about the many benefits and uses of raw apple cider vinegar
Health & Well-being
Making Dairy Products - Cultured Butter, Ghee, Sour Cream and more
An apparent clean eating list. I have an issue with some of the breads (check made with raw honey, not sugar) & cereals plus would like to see hemp oil on there but a good starting point for anyone wanting to make a start
For those who are lactose intolerant - there is raw dairy -- looking into this now! Health Ranger releases raw milk infographic comparing fresh raw dairy to pasteurized homogenized dead milk
Simple Honey Lotion Body Bars - You can use the basic recipe idea for this simple lotion bar and then substitute you own flavours.
Natural Remedies, Beauty Tips & Homemade Beauty Recipes
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text: This monograph is an initial attempt to define listening as it will be measured in the TOEFL 2000 test, within the framework delineated in "TOEFL 2000 Framework: A Working Paper" (Jamieson, Jones, Kirsch, Mosenthal, and Taylor, 2000). This monograph is comprised of six sections. After a brief introduction, an overview of academic listening is presented, which outlines theory and research in the areas of listening in general and academic listening in particular. The third section describes theory and research on the variables that characterize academic listening and that might drive the difficulty of a listening task. The fourth section addresses technological issues for the listening section of the TOEFL 2000 test. A research agenda is presented in the fifth section of the monograph, and the final section describes the features that distinguish the TOEFL 2000 test from its predecessors.

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Mascots revealed for Tokyo 2020
Here are the official mascots for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The 2018 Winter Olympics is now over and attention has turned to Tokyo the host of the 2020 games.
The mascots are futuristic and have no name yet, but are said to be very good friends.
The Olympic Games mascot is a super hero character of blue and white colour, and is described as “a strong sense of justice and is very athletic.”
The Paralympic Games mascot is a character of pink and white colour, and is described as “a dignified inner strength and a kind heart that loves nature.”
The decision to chose the mascots were given to school students across the nation who selected the characters from an option of three.
A statement on the Tokyo 2020 official Twitter handle said, "We’re pleased to introduce the Tokyo 2020 Games Mascots! The Olympic Mascot is inspired by a fusion of tradition with modern innovation, the Paralympic Mascot by nature and the supernatural powers that make Japan distinct. They’d like to say hello!"
Ryo Taniguchi's characters were selected as the official mascots for the Games.
The Olympic Games will be held from the 24th of July till the 9th of August, and the Paralympic Games will commence on the 25th of August and will be concluded on the 6th of September 2020.


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A patrol officer who observed some odd behaviour on Joseph Street ended up finding a lot more after searching the Kingston man involved.
The patrol officer came across the accused man at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. The man was standing in the middle of the road with an e-bike. The accused man looked at the police cruiser, but turned his attention back to the e-bike and failed to move out the way. As the officer looked on, the accused man dropped a hatchet. The officer then discovered the e-bike had just been stolen from a Joseph Street address.
The accused man was arrested and found to be in possession of a Remington tool converted into a firearm, loaded with a .22 calibre round. The man was also in possession of bolt cutters, pliers, and a small quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
The 29-year-old man was charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, four offences related to the possession of a prohibited weapon, possession/carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of break-in tools, possession of a controlled substance, theft of a motor vehicle, and breach of probation.


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Washington County values understanding the needs of its residents. Therefore, Washington County has conducted a regular, periodic surveys to gather residents’ opinions. This report features survey results dating back to 2001.
In 2022, Washington County was collaborated with by Dakota County, Olmsted County, Scott County, and St. Louis County working together with National Research Center (NRC)/Polco to develop a survey tool. This survey tool includes a set of shared questions, as well as questions unique to each county's circumstances.
The survey was conducted by mail in January and February. The survey was mailed to 3,000 households, or 500 in each of Washington County’s five commissioner districts. Washington County received 22%, or 648, of the surveys with a relatively equal number from each commissioner district. The survey results were presented to the Washington County Board of Commissioners at the June 21, 2022 Board Meeting.

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Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (CD review)
Here's another classic that the folks at EMI have remastered in their "Great Recordings of the Century" series. I'm not sure this 1967 recording from Sir John Barbirolli is actually a "Great Recording of the Century," given that it presents a highly idiosyncratic view of Mahler's Sixth Symphony, but who am I to argue. I know I've always liked the interpretation, whether it's pure Mahler or not.
Establishing its tone in the first moments, Barbirolli offers a performance of lingering contemplation from the very start, the conductor lovingly dwelling on and sustaining Mahler's dark, tragic, often grotesque moods. It is not a reading I could recommend without caution, yet it is one I would not personally want anywhere but at the top of my own personal list. For the not-so-adventurous listener, there are still good performances from Haitink (Philips), Abbado (DG), Szell (Sony), Solti (Decca), Bernstein (Sony), Horenstein (Unicorn), Tennstedt (EMI), Karajan (DG), and others, with their more-conventional, but for me ultimately less-involving, styles.
Anyway, Barbirolli offers up a vision of Mahler that is quite broad, appropriately ambiguous, a little goofy in the Scherzo, lovely in the Andante (which comes as the second movement, according to Mahler's revised order), and filled with the conflicting moods of love and death, doom and gloom that Mahler enjoyed exploring.
Along with the Sixth Symphony we get Barbirolli's performance of Richard Strauss's "Study for 23 Solo Strings," called "Metamorphosen." Strauss wrote it at the end of World War II as a sort of elegy, the music sublimely suggesting--hoping--that something different, something changed for the better, would rise from the ashes of the horror.
EMI's sound could hardly be better. It is without doubt the best sound the Sixth Symphony and maybe even "Metamorphosen" have ever been afforded, better even than Haitink's fine digital release of Mahler. Coming from 1967, the middle of EMI's golden age of producers and engineers Bishop, Parker, Anderson, and Brown, the sonics are clean, well balanced, wide-ranging, and naturally transparent--a joy to listen to, and now made a touch smoother through EMI's Abbey Road technology. Of course, the clarity of the new medium makes Sir John's audible contributions all the more apparent--you'll hear him wheezing throughout the proceedings--but they are a minor distraction in an otherwise treasurable recording.
William (Bill) Heck, Contributing Reviewer
Among my early childhood memories are those of listening to my mother playing records (some even 78 rpm ones!) of both classical music and jazz tunes. I suppose that her love of music was transmitted genetically, and my interest was sustained by years of playing in rock bands – until I realized that this was no way to make a living. The interest in classical music was rekindled in grad school when the university FM station serving as background music for studying happened to play the Brahms First Symphony. As the work came to an end, it struck me forcibly that this was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard, and from that point on, I never looked back. This revelation was to the detriment of my studies, as I subsequently spent way too much time simply listening, but music has remained a significant part of my life. These days, although I still can tell a trumpet from a bassoon and a quarter note from a treble clef, I have to admit that I remain a nonexpert. But I do love music in general and classical music in particular, and I enjoy sharing both information and opinions about it.
The audiophile bug bit about the same time that I returned to that classical music. I’ve gone through plenty of equipment, brands from Audio Research to Yamaha, and the best of it has opened new audio insights. Along the way, I reviewed components, and occasionally recordings, for The $ensible Sound magazine. Recently I’ve rebuilt--I prefer to say reinvigorated--my audio system, with a Sangean FM HD tuner and (for the moment) an ancient Toshiba multi-format disk player serving as a transport, both feeding a NAD C 658 streaming preamp/DAC, which in turn connects to a Legacy Powerbloc2 amplifier driving my trusty Waveform Mach Solo speakers, supplemented by a Hsu Research ULS 15 Mk II subwoofer.

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Cryptocurrencies have risen so fast in the last one year that fears of a bubble are now rife, even among the most diehard fans of cryptos. One of the coins that seems to have benefited from this meteoric cryptocurrency rise is Tron (TRX).
What is Tron?
Tron (TRX) is a cryptocurrency that has aims to decentralize data storage, by allowing individuals to store their own data. It aims to wrestle control from companies such as Apple and Google that run the Apple store and Google store respectively. But is TRON strong enough to warrant a 12,000% rise in prices in one month?
Why has Tron risen by over 12,000%?
One of the reasons that have led to the rise of Tron to its current price levels is positive news. Right now, the crypto space is so hyped up that any coin that comes up with positive news is guaranteed to move up in price. Tron seems to be one such coin. For instance, its recent rise is attributable to the news release that it will be partnering with a listed company.
In the last few days, coin has seen a drastic drop in value. While this price drop can be attributed to the latest drop in all cryptocurrencies, there is a good chance that Tron has not lived up to its hype. For instance, after announcing that it will be partnering with a major listed company on January 6th, this never came to pass. Later along, the company announced a partnership with a little known Chinese social media company. This might have created the impression that company is nothing more than just an overhyped token that has little to offer in terms of value.
TRON (TRX) has also been hit with claims of plagiarism in its whitepaper. There are credible claims that the company’s whitepaper is copied word for word from the whitepapers of other cryptos such as that of Filecoin. Tron’s response to these claims is that the plagiarism appears in the English translation of its whitepaper, and that the Chinese version is unique.
Nevertheless, this response has not satisfied critiques who argue that even the Chinese version is plagiarized. This goes to show that there is something amiss with it, and that it might not be worth its salt, when compared to other cryptos out there.
To buy or not buy TRON (TRX)
Tron is a coin that is riding the crypto wave, through some very savvy marketing. Once a market correction happens, there is a good chance that it will be hard hit. It could be one of the coins that might not survive once the crypto bubble bursts.
Nevertheless, anything is possible in the crypto markets. If company announces some credible partnerships, its value could shoot up to unimaginable levels. For instance, the company that it has partnered with, Peiwo, is a fast-rising version of Snapchat. If the partnership works out well, TRX Coin could be headed to the moon, as it said for rising tokens in crypto circles.


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My short film, Upsetting the Apple Cart: Building the Weaving Wagon, will be screening as part of Elements Film Festival in Vancouver British Columbia on April 15, 2018.
“The Elements Film Festival features dozens of nature, wildlife and conservation themed films by filmmakers all over the world. April 14-15, 2018 at The TELUS World of Science on beautiful False Creek, Vancouver. All daytime programming is INCLUDED with Science World admission. TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 15 for evening programs and Festival Launch Party.”
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My Short film “The Urban Cloth Project” will be screening at the Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival in Toronto on October 22nd, 2016 at Innis Town Hall at the University of Toronto. It will precede the feature “Frightened – The Real Price of Shipping” by Denis Delestrac. I’m very happy to be attending the festival, which runs from October 18th to 23rd.
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My short film “The Urban Cloth Project” will be screening at the New Urbanism Film Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday October 8th at 2:00pm in a program of shorts called “Growing Community” at the ACME Theatre.
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I had the great fortune of having my short film, ALL BODIES DANCE: SEE AND BE SEEN, included in the Multiplié Dance Festival in Trondheim, Norway this year. With very generous support from DansiT, the organizing group, I was able to travel to beautiful Trondheim to attend the festival. This year, it was combined within the larger Minimalen Film Festival, a long running festival devoted to short form film-making.
I spent a week in Trondheim, watching an amazing selection of short films, exploring the stunning city, and spending time with my gracious hosts, Ingeborg Dugstad Sanders and Arnhild Staal Pettersen from DansiT. The two other members of the team, Eline Bjerkan and Tone Tronstad, were away during my visit.
I was able to attend and film a workshop, put on by DansiT, that involved two groups of dancers coming together with live musicians and a guest choreographer, Mia Habib, who took the all abilities participants through a range of activities and movements. I was moved by the incredible sense of enthusiasm and joy that she was able to bring into focus during the evening.
While in Trondheim I was interviewed by Anne Katherine Fallmyr, along with Ingeborg and Arnhild for the arts program Hovedscenen, for the Norwegian Broadcasting Company, NRK. With moments to spare in my tight timeline, I was able to shoot a short interview with Ingeborg that I hope to include in a longer version of ALL BODIES DANCE that I am working on.
I am very glad to have made the connection with DansiT, and learn about the activities they support in dance and film. I was particularly honoured to be included with such an incredible range of fantastic dance films in the program put together for the festival.


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Our Harvest Cooperative (OHC)
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About Our Harvest Cooperative
Our Harvest Co-op is a union, worker-owned cooperative that farms using organic practices and operates a food hub that provides aggregation, distribution, and technical assistance for local growers while serving as a centralized source of local produce for institutions, individuals, grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail and wholesale buyers. Our Harvest Cooperative is committed to creating family-sustaining jobs in Greater Cincinnati; producing sustainably-grown, local produce; and building a food hub to strengthen the local food system and increase access to healthy food.
About the Position
Our Harvest Cooperative (OHC) seeks a unique individual with cooperative business experience, food system expertise, and an excitement and passion for leading a pioneering organization through a time of transition.
This is a unique hire, as the chosen candidate will be asked, in partnership with the Board of Directors, to lead a business review process and implement changes to the organization based on that review. This may change the course of business as it stands now, and thus the specifics of the job responsibilities. However, the following are likely to be included:
This is a full-time, year-round, paid position. Our Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. This position may involve some work on evenings and weekends. Our goal is for all employees to become worker-owners after 12 months of employment.


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It has been two decades since Kate’s Garden was established in Markham. Kate Seaver,M.Sc. is a Horticulturist, Garden Designer, Florist, Professional Organizer and Exterior Decorator. Kate is a frequent Horticultural speaker, is featured regularly in prominent home and garden décor magazines and is seen regularly on TV. As a landscape designer and florist, Kate is inspired and informed by nature, celebrating seasonal change and the botanical world; with a fantastic feel for colour, shape, layering and structure. Kate is a painter who expresses her artistic ability using a painterly approach to her garden designs, with a huge focus on succession of bloom.
Includes: enjoy creating a flower arrangement, (seasonal flowers, vases, & booklets are included) a discussion about flowers and a 3-course lunch at “The HotHouse Restaurant” followed by a visit to Allan Gardens & High Park
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After the last two years, we are all in need of a well deserved holiday, but when are the school holidays in 2022?
Here are Northern Ireland' s school holiday dates for 2022, including half term, Easter, bank holidays and summer time term dates.
When is Northern Ireland's next bank holiday?
Possible teachers’ strike looms in Northern Ireland as another union to ballot members
What are the best secondary schools in Northern Ireland 2021? Sunday Times School Guide reveals Parent Power results
Nando’s NI is giving away free Peri-Peri to students on results day
Northern Ireland school holidays 2022: full list of term holiday dates - including Easter and Platinum Jubilee
School uniform grant to increase by 20% in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's next bank holiday is St Patrick's Day, which is on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
When is the Easter holiday in Northern Ireland?
The Easter holidays are a lot later than usual this year, taking place from Thursday, April 14, to Friday, April 22.
The first day back at term is Monday, April 25, 2022.
When are the bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2022?
There are two bank holidays on Northern Ireland in 2022, which will give us longer weekends.
The May Bank Holiday will be held on Monday, May 2 and give us a three day weekend.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday will be held on Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 and give us a four day weekend.
When are the summer holidays in Northern Ireland in 2022?
The summer holidays in Northern Ireland officially begin on Friday, July 1, 2022, with pupils enjoying 8 weeks off to enjoy the summer.
The Autumn term will begin on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Northern Ireland's Spring-Summer 2022 holiday and term dates in full
Half term holiday – Thursday, February 17 to Friday, February 18.
St Patrick's Day – Thursday, March 17.
Term ends – Wednesday, April 13.
Easter holidays – Thursday April 14 to Friday, April 22.
Term starts – Monday, April 25
Bank holidays – Monday, May 2 (May Day), Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 (Platinum Jubilee).
Term ends – Thursday, June 30.
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Earlier today, Apple got around to releasing the first beta of iOS 12.1 to developers. The beta release comes just a day after the company released the first build of iOS 12 to the public. Despite only containing Group FaceTime and no other major changes, the beta release was a hefty one in terms of size.
Well, turns out apart from confirming landscape support for Face ID, iOS 12.1 beta all but confirms that Apple plans to unveil its 2018 iPad Pro next month. There’s a new identifier for “2018 fall” iPad in the Setup process that’s new as a part of the iOS 12.1 beta.
Digging into assets used by the Setup app, which is the app that runs when you set up a new device, we found a new identifier for a “2018 fall” iPad. The previous version of the app only included identifiers for the 2018 iPhones. This means the app is being updated to teach users how to use the new gestures on a new model of iPad to be released this fall.
Apple is definitely working on a refreshed iPad Pro lineup which it plans to launch this year. The new iPad Pro lineup will feature thinner bezels, faster internals with more RAM, and completely do away with the home button and the 3.5mm headphone jack. The Touch ID button duties will be taken over by Face ID which will be updated to work in landscape orientation as well.
Reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claimed that the 2018 iPad Pro lineup will come with a USB-C connector and an 18W fast charger. This has not been confirmed from any other source so far, but if true, it could really give the whole USB-C ecosystem a huge boost in terms of adoption and accessory development.
Are you looking forward to Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro lineup with Face ID?


The universe of The Witcher immediately fascinated the players, an incredible escalation that has culminated in recent years with the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and with the original series Netflix, but not only. In fact, from the very last title of CD Projekt RED dedicated to Geralt, a new card game was born that thrilled players, many of whom spent hours and hours enjoying this side activity. This is the Gwent, a game that was later also proposed outside The Witcher.
However, the story does not seem to end here, because according to an exclusive of IGN colleagues, the Polish studio is currently working on a new stand alone title dedicated to Gwent, a single player experience that currently goes by the name of Project Golden Nekker.
Clearly, also given the definition of stand alone, it will not be necessary to have any other version of Gwent to take advantage of this new product.
It doesn't stop there, because it looks like the game will be released very soon, even by the end of October 2022.
It will be a different experience from those tried so far, in which it will aim for a captivating solo experience, especially dedicated to those who have not loved the competitive multiplayer experience of Gwent, or who do not like to challenge others in general. players.
Despite all this good news, nothing about the game has yet been shown, because, according to the game director's statements a couple of months ago, the team's willingness is to reveal and present what they are working on only at the appropriate time.
In short, a third life awaits Gwent, which will be appreciated not only by fans of The Witcher, but also by card game players in general who do not disdain a healthy single-player adventure.


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Solid State plc's (LON:SOLI) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 17th of February to £0.065, with investors receiving 4.0% more than last year's £0.0625. The payment will take the dividend yield to 1.5%, which is in line with the average for the industry.
Solid State's Payment Has Solid Earnings Coverage
Solid dividend yields are great, but they only really help us if the payment is sustainable. Based on the last payment, Solid State's earnings were much higher than the dividend, but it wasn't converting those earnings into cash flow. No cash flows could definitely make returning cash to shareholders difficult, or at least mean the balance sheet will come under pressure.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 6.9%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 54% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
Solid State Has A Solid Track Record
The company has been paying a dividend for a long time, and it has been quite stable which gives us confidence in the future dividend potential. The annual payment during the last 10 years was £0.0725 in 2012, and the most recent fiscal year payment was £0.195. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 10% over that duration. So, dividends have been growing pretty quickly, and even more impressively, they haven't experienced any notable falls during this period.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Investors could be attracted to the stock based on the quality of its payment history. Solid State has impressed us by growing EPS at 12% per year over the past five years. The company is paying out a lot of its cash as a dividend, but it looks okay based on the payout ratio.
We should note that Solid State has issued stock equal to 32% of shares outstanding. Regularly doing this can be detrimental - it's hard to grow dividends per share when new shares are regularly being created.
Our Thoughts On Solid State's Dividend
In summary, while it's always good to see the dividend being raised, we don't think Solid State's payments are rock solid. While Solid State is earning enough to cover the payments, the cash flows are lacking. We don't think Solid State is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.
Investors generally tend to favour companies with a consistent, stable dividend policy as opposed to those operating an irregular one. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. For example, we've picked out 2 warning signs for Solid State that investors should know about before committing capital to this stock. Is Solid State not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a vision correction procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. RLE can treat a number of vision issues, including presbyopia, and it may be an option for patients who are not candidates for LASIK or PRK. The highly experienced refractive surgeons at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute offer customized Refractive Lens Exchange in San Diego.
What is Refractive Lens Exchange?
Refractive lens exchange, sometimes called clear lens exchange, is an eye surgery that utilizes modern cataract surgery technology to improve vision. RLE can be particularly beneficial for patients who are seeking a solution for presbyopia (age-related near vision loss). RLE utilizes a surgical technique very similar to cataract surgery to significantly improve vision without glasses or contact lenses, making it possible to enhance your vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens.
When light comes through the eye, it first encounters the cornea, and then the natural lens. Visual aberrations and refractive errors that occur during this process can result in common vision conditions such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. In a Refractive Lens Exchange procedure, the lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that allows for a better focus of light on the retina.
Benefits of Refractive Lens Exchange
- Can improve refractive errors, including farsightedness, nearsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism
- May be suitable for patients who are not candidates for LASIK
- Can reduce or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses at all distances
- Eliminates the risk of developing cataracts
How Does Refractive Lens Exchange Work?
Preparing for RLE
At your consultation appointment, one of our experienced eye doctors will assess your vision and eye health and discuss your concerns and goals. If RLE is right for you, we will review any pre-procedure guidelines. RLE surgery is typically scheduled one eye at a time, one week apart.
Your RLE Procedure
RLE is an outpatient procedure. Your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic drops and you will be offered a sedative to help you remain comfortable. The Refractive Lens Exchange procedure is, in many ways, like cataract surgery. Your eye’s natural lens is removed through a very small incision and replaced with a customized artificial lens implant. The actual eye surgery typically takes less than 20 minutes.
Recovery After RLE
RLE patients will return home the day of surgery and should plan to have a friend or family member ready to drive them home. Recovery from RLE requires minimal downtime, and patients typically return to work and regular day-to-day activities within 2 days. Your RLE surgeon will prescribe eye drops and will schedule follow-up visits. It is important to follow all post-operative instructions to ensure the best results possible.
There are a number of IOL options available for RLE patients. Advanced IOLs can correct distance vision and intermediate vision, as well as improve reading vision and astigmatism. At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, we offer a range of multifocal lenses, accommodating lenses, extended depth of focus lenses, and toric lenses. Learn more about IOL options.
Frequently Asked Questions About RLE
Am I a good candidate for RLE?
Trusted Source Refractive lens exchange in modern practice: when and when not to do it? Alió JL, Grzybowski A, Romaniuk D. Go to Source Ideal candidates for RLE are over the age of 40 and seeking a solution for presbyopia or other refractive errors that are not necessarily treatable with laser vision correction. RLE patients should be in good general health and free of eye diseases such as glaucoma.
How is RLE different from LASIK?
RLE and LASIK are both refractive surgeries, but they are quite different. LASIK and PRK improve vision by correcting errors on the cornea, which is near the surface of the eye. However, LASIK cannot correct errors in the lens of the eye, such as presbyopia. RLE may also be a LASIK alternative for patients who have thin corneas or corneal irregularities.
Will RLE allow me to ditch my reading glasses?
The goal of RLE is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses, but every patient has unique vision needs and RLE is a customized procedure that will have different outcomes for each individual. At your consultation appointment, your ophthalmologist can review expectations and possible outcomes for your personal treatment plan.
Will insurance cover RLE?
RLE is considered an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. At Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, we offer financing and payment options to help you fit better vision in your budget.
Contact Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute
If you would like more information on Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) treatment options, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our eye specialists, please contact us today.
The Patient Experience
I was sick and tired of glasses but not sure what could be done with my eyes. Dr Gordon recommended Refractive Lens Exchange, and the whole process went very smoothly. My vision is now 20/20 both near AND distance. Glasses-free for the first time since I was a teenager!
1 Alió JL, Grzybowski A, Romaniuk D. Refractive lens exchange in modern practice: when and when not to do it?. Eye Vis (Lond). 2014;1:10. Published 2014 Dec 10. doi:10.1186/s40662-014-0010-2
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Scroll down to read news stories we have collected about Community Choice Energy in the greater Central Coast region. To learn more about these efforts, please visit: Central Coast Power, Monterey Bay Community Power, Santa Barbara County Energy Choice, and SLO Clean Energy. We invite your contributions.
It is our aim to present information and points of view that are important to clean energy and Community Choice stakeholders throughout California. The Clean Power Exchange and Center for Climate Protection are not responsible for the factual accuracy in reposted articles and viewpoints expressed are not necessarily those of the Clean Power Exchange or Center for Climate Protection.
By 2020, the cities of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay will be providing carbon-free energy to power homes, appliances and more. That’s because the cities have joined with a Monterey-based program that provides community choice energy. On Wednesday, San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay joined Monterey Bay Community Power’s community choice energy (CCE) program following a […]
A joint venture between EnBW North America and Trident Wind has signed a community benefits agreement with Morro Bay city council to support the 1GW Castle Wind offshore project off the California coast. The agreement aims to help maximise economic and other benefits during development, construction and operation of the wind farm, if a lease […]
In the 1980s, California was a wind energy superpower — No. 1 not just in the United States, but also in the world. As scores of huge turbines appeared in places like the Altamont Pass east of San Francisco and San Gorgonio Pass near Palm Springs, a name was coined: The Great California Wind Rush. […]
A Santa Barbara environmental think tank has teamed up with a Menlo Park renewable energy nonprofit on an ambitious new effort to build a mini, self-sustaining electrical grid to power Montecito’s critical water and fire protection facilities. The Montecito Community Microgrid Initiative — as explained by the World Business Academy and the Clean Coalition in a joint […]
The city of Arvin will purchase three electric buses, along with electric charging station infrastructure, using a $2.3 million grant from the Federal Transit Authority, the city announced Wednesday afternoon. “Arvin is excited to be at the forefront of a much-needed change in attitude toward public transportation and improving our state’s air quality,” Arvin City […]
On Nov. 7, six members of the public attended the inaugural meeting of the board of directors of Central Coast Community Energy at San Luis Obispo City Hall. You should’ve been there. The four-member board, in the course of a quietly undramatic one-hour meeting, saved from oblivion what will likely prove to be the most […]
Central Coast Community Energy’s first official board meeting on Nov. 7 was also its last. The new Community Choice Energy (CCE) partnership between SLO city and Morro Bay collapsed as quickly as it coalesced, after an Oct. 11 regulatory decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) crushed the local program’s financial outlook. The CPUC raised the […]
EDF Renewables North America announced the signing of two 20-year PPAs for the 128 MWac with 40 MW/160 MWh battery storage Big Beau Solar+Storage Project in Kern County, California. Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) will purchase 55% of the output, and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) will purchase 45%. The Project is slated to achieve […]
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Greetings Santa Barbara County CCE Stakeholders, The formation plans for a local community choice energy (CCE) program have been paused due to several key items that have emerged since our local municipalities opted to form a CCE joint powers authority this past summer. These items may affect the viability of a local CCE program, and some of […]


Happy weekend! Here are some links to things I've been reading or watching that you might also enjoy:
1. The Podcast Reader. This year, I've had the honour of being a (very small) part of creating a new magazine featuring transcripts of great longform podcasts. Edition One (August) has just been published! You can purchase a print or digital copy or, better yet, subscribe here. Listening to long and complex podcasts isn't always easy: you can drift off and lose the thread, it's finicky to pause and rewind, and it's impossible to 'skim' the conversation. With longform podcasts emerging as an indispensable sense-making medium, we wanted to bring their insights to new audiences and make digesting those insights easier for all. This is a not-for-profit venture, and a portion of the cover price goes to the featured podcasts. All credit for bringing this idea to life goes to our incredible team, especially David Loggia.
2. An open letter from John Maynard Keynes to FDR, printed inThe New York Timeson December 31, 1933. Its best line, on believing that increasing the quantity of money will raise output and income: "this is like trying to get fat by buying a larger belt."
3. A recent, three-and-a-half-hour conversation between Messrs Taleb and Wolfram.
4. Peter Thiel's 2014 Reddit AMA to promote the launch of Zero to One. There's a lot of good stuff in the thread. One user asks: "Peter, what's the worst investment you've ever made? What lessons did you learn from it?" Thiel responds: "Biggest mistake ever was not to do the Series B round at Facebook. General lesson: Whenever a tech startup has a strong up round led by a top tier investor (Accel counts), it is generally still undervalued. The steeper the up round, the greater the undervaluation."
5. 'The new battle of ideas: How an intellectual revolution will reshape society', aNew Statesmanarticle by Paul Collier. I had Paul on the podcast (in March) because he writes and speaks with such passion and moral clarity (as well as saying things I think are important). This article is no exception and melds many of his recent riffs.
Have a great weekend,


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Crop Growth Modeling: A ReviewP Thimme Gowda*, Sunil A Satyareddi, and SB Manjunath
Ph.D.Scholars, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences,Dharwad- 580 005, Karnataka, India.
- *Corresponding Author:
- P Thimme Gowda
Ph.D. Scholars, Department of Agronomy,
College of Agriculture,
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Dharwad- 580 005, Karnataka, India.
Phone No.: +91-9972067066
Received date: 04 January 2013; Revised date: 02 February 2013; Accepted date: 11 February 2013
Crop/soil simulation models basically applied in three sections (1) tools for research, (2) tools for decision-making, and (3) tools for education, training and technology-transfer. The greatest use of crop/soil models so far has been by the research community, as models are primarily tools for organizing knowledge gained in experimentation. However, there is an urgent need to make the use of models in research more relevant to problems in the real world, and find effective means of dissemination of results from work using models to potential beneficiaries. Nevertheless, crop models can be used for a wide range of applications. As research tools, model development and application can contribute to identify gaps in our knowledge, thus enabling more efficient and targeted research planning. Models that are based on sound physiological data are capable of supporting extrapolation to alternative cropping cycles and locations, thus permitting the quantification of temporal and spatial variability. Over a relatively short time span and at comparatively low costs, the modeler can investigate a large number of management strategies that would not be possible using traditional methodologies. Despite some limitations, the modelling approach remains the best means of assessing the effects of future global climate change, thus helping in the formulation of national policies for mitigation purposes. Other policy issues, like yield forecasting, industry planning, operations management, consequences of management decisions on environmental issues, are also well supported by modelling. Models are not simple mechanisms to archive and synthesize information for producing forecasts. Modelling represents a better way of synthesizing knowledge about different components of a system, summarizing data, and transferring research results to users.

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Moving Through: Lessons on Transitions
Transitions; ugh! It already sounds like so much work. I’m already noticing how my story about being in transition feels painful.
As soon as something in some aspect in my life shifts & I really prove to myself that I can roll with it, that I can handle it and that I can thrive in my current environment, some other aspect feels like it’s shifting and changing its course the moment after I feel settled. This is the moment where I take a leap from my growth edge & dive into my next challenge. For me, it can be mucky, it can be terrifying & it can feel lonely.
Transitioning from my “normal” to a “new normal” feels scary because I’m feeling overwhelmed, sad because there is a loss, challenging when it’s something I’ve never done before and exciting because I know how far I’ve come and how far I could potentially grow. The truth is, life is constantly & consistently full of the unknowns. It amazes me every time that I think I can control a situation or outcome. At the same time, it can be a relief to go with the flow & let someone else be in charge or even surrender to what will be. I find that it feels harder to surrender and trust when I’m starting out in something new, or trying to find myself and ground during a transition time. It is absurd to have high expectations about being good at or being perfect at a transition, as if this is possible and yet I know these are the expectations I set for myself.
What I’m really feeling is a fear of messing up or the sadness that comes with wanting to give up. For me, my own feelings of inadequacy rise to the surface when new territory hasn’t been explored yet, and when I am not sure if I’m fully committed to the change. Transitions require me to be honest with myself about how I’m adapting. I think my biggest obstacle during a transition is the idea that I need to be perfect to be accepted. I’ve been in dialogue with this idea for a little while now, and it turns out that I hold some significant expectations for myself that aren’t always in alignment with my best interest in the long run. These expectations of mine aren’t representing who I really am, authentically from moment to moment.
A transition can be as simple as moving from moment to moment or as complex as losing a beloved animal. Adaptation is what happens in transition and it might always look and feel a little different. As a play Therapist, I am guiding children & their families through the process of transformation while I am also having my own process through the stages.
The best example I have that has so many parallel experiences for me is dog training. I have been training with my dog’s behavior since January and let me tell you; from the start, I wanted my trainer to do all of the work! But as I’ve learned, I am investing in myself. I am going to have these skills too by the end and I am going to feel empowered more that I ever could if he just did it for me- and again as if this might be possible, right!? I am five months in and it has been a series of transitions!! So much not good enough and so many levels that we bump up on each week! We are always shifting! I will always be in cycles of growth as long as we, my dog Meraki and I, are increasing our communication between the two of us. I’m learning about relationship. I’m understanding so much more on deepening levels. I’m really expanding.
Growing up, I can think of rituals or traditions that hold a sense of steadiness as changes were happening all around. I think this was the start of an inspiration for tracking and the start of my lists and spread sheets that mark my progress over time. I’m always looking forward to measuring okay in six months, “I am going to be back in this place, or doing this thing”- which allows the planning to feel like a sense of security, even though no one really knows what could happen that far ahead.
Another hard part about transitions is the goodbye. While saying goodbye means a hello in another direction, having to stop, end and say goodbye to the way things were is really hard. I feel very sad when I have to say goodbye. It can feel like I want to cry or be sad forever. Saying goodbye hurts. And again, there goes the surrendering to what is and the trusting that has to take place in order for me to accept myself for who I am, even in the thick of movement.
Moving through. Transitioning. Instead of avoiding the movement through, I challenge myself each time to notice the magic that has room to grow in the in-between. I want to increase my awareness for what happens during the blink from one thing to the next. This may even be my practice for life! A friend shared “Honor the space between no longer & not yet.” What a beautiful way to embrace the change and still feel how it feels around that too. And remember, you are so important! Remember to honor who you are, even through the messiness of transition, even if it’s not where you hope to eventually be.
You are on a journey, a path and perhaps a mission. You needed to have certain stepping stones in order for you to receive the lessons needed to encompass where you are now. See yourself for each step of the way and know that you’ve earned it! I know, for me, being honest with myself has been the biggest froth edge. You are where you are because you’ve had the courage to get this far. Let’s do it!

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