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Gastronomic jewellery with a Swarovski stamp
A unique collaboration between two houses whose origins date back to the 19th century and who share the same mentality. Both transmit their taste for the artisan approach to the product, claim the excellence of their pieces and stand out for their spirit of innovation and passion in what they do.
The soul of the two firms converges in an exclusive, limited edition piece. A case wrapped in Swarovski crystals, which transforms into a jewellery box, and houses a Vintage Joselito Ham from the 2009 vintage, with more than 8 years of natural curing.
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What a Long Nose Peterbilt is to an American trucker, is a Scania V8 to a European driver; you can’t get higher in the gear jammers’ pecking order anymore once you’re driving one. This brightly colored Scania R-series 6×2 tractor with a liftable tag axle is a very fine example.
There’s a gloriously hammering 500 hp 15.6 liter V8 under its tall Topline cab. The Scania V8 engine dates back to 1969, originally it had a displacement of 14 liter and a maximum power output of 350 hp. Throughout the years it evolved into the current 16.4 liter V8, 730 hp for the most powerful version.
Besides all engines, the Swedish truck maker also develops and builds its own transmissions and axles.
The semi-trailer is a 2015 GS Meppel with a rolloader crane. This kind of rigs is typically used for hauling bricks, tiles, concrete sewer pipes and such. The legal maximum GVM is 50 metric ton (110,000 lbs), fully loaded about 55 to 60 ton is closer to daily practice though.
Still a low sun on a bright day in March, somewhat later in the afternoon…
The semi-trailer’s first axle is liftable, the second and third are steering axles. The maximum axle load is 10,000 kg (22,000 lbs) per axle.
I shot this similar combination last year. Unlike the dual wheels on the GS Meppel, this Kennis semi-trailer has super singles. And the Volvo FH tractor has a steering pusher axle with single wheels.
Here’s how the steering axles on the semi-trailer work. When the tractor makes a turn, the semi-trailer swings to the outside of the corner. No corner-cutting here, which is a big plus on narrow roads with tight corners. Other advantages are less tire- and asphalt wear and tear. Especially on hot days…
Back to the King Of The Road, last year Scania introduced the all-new R- and S-series. With a more square cab, it’s still Hammertime underneath though. The last V8 man standing, since all other manufacturers of highway trucks have fully embraced the inline-6. Pecking order status quo it is.
My Gawd!..Hope this beast has a 4 cyl auxiliary generator just to power all the lights!
OEM Alternator on my 2001 Mack CH is 160A. That seems to be the norm on most Class 8 trucks in the US. Some of the large car guys with big old school Petes and KW running a will upgrade to 300A or run two.
Last weekend I saw 2 trucks with an oversized load of concrete beams on the side of the road near downtown Jacksonville. I’m just guessing but it looked like the drivers were afraid the very long load could not negotiate the off-ramps curves but the real obstacle was less than a mile ahead: the interstate has a lot of construction at I-10/I-95 with a few “S” curves. If they could have had this truck’s opposite steering trailer it would have gone down that stretch easily.
The U.S. lags behind Europe, not just in cars but also trucks….I guess.
Have seen “super singles” on a small handful of trucks, can’t imagine how they price versus 2 “regular” truck tires.
Super singles started to become popular in the seventies, initially only on semi-trailers. Later on trailers too, meanwhile they also have become common on the steering axle(s) of a truck or tractor. Heavy-duty steering axles, that is, up to 9,000 kg axle load.
I have yet to see them though on the rear drive axle(s) of an on-highway truck or tractor. Dual wheels are still the norm in that case.
Steering axles on semi-trailers have also been around for many decades. Then again, our roads are often quite narrow, combined with a lot of -or constant- cornering. And not only in the cities.
By the way, you’ve got super singles and SUPER singles…This is clearly not an on-highway truck though. (Photo courtesy of Tolkamp Agri Service)
Typically the move to super singles is for cost savings. IE one larger wheel and tire do cost less than 2 smaller tires. The other reason is fuel economy, the super single weighs less and has lower rolling resistance since the number of sidewalls that flex with each revolution is cut in half.
The draw back is that if you loose one that axle will not be supported. If one of the duals fails the remaining tire will still hold up that end of that axle, at least long enough to get the truck safely to the side of the road.
I remember how it all started in the seventies. Standard semi-trailers, for example for international transport, had 2 axles (wide-spread setup, mostly) with dual wheels. Gradually the norm became 3 axles with super singles, still the case now.
At the DAF Museum Days last year there was a new Kenworth on-highway tractor with super singles on the tandem. Like I said above, so far I haven’t seen that on Euro on-highway trucks and tractors yet.
I’m seeing more and more super singles on the drive axles of tractors on I-5, the major N-S freeway on the West Coast. it has taken a long time, as I remember reading about the inherent advantages of them too. I suspect the frequency rate of flats has become very low, like on cars.
It depends on the fleet and the application. There was a big wave of US fleets pushing them for fuel economy and tare weight savings about a decade ago.
I know the Intermodal side of Schneider and JB Hunt went back to duals after suffering too much downtime, many railyards are full of old spikes, bolt seals, banding and other metal debris that just shreds tires.
The downside is when you get a flat or other tire failure with a supersingle you’re pretty much stuck where you are waiting for the tire service truck to come to you. With duals you can usually limp it down the road to the next service point.
The smaller contact patch also works aginst you in severe winter conditions on western passes such as Donner, Ashland or Snoqualmie.
According to an owner-op I spoke to, was that even though super singles cost more, they will pay for themselves with fuel savings, by the time they need replaced. I am not sure if he was talking new or recaps on the drive axle. I know I hated mounting them, as apposed to duals. Much more labor intensive with hammer and bars. A tire machine should be mandatory for mounting these PITA tires.
Scanias are quite nice to drive, my only real gripe is they all seem to have autoshift transmissions.
Most likely this one has a 12 speed manual (Scania transmission).
That’s a great, tough looking truck. I imagine that big V8 emits a big growl when it revs up.
That it certainly does!
Here’s a nice short video from its homeland Sweden. Featured are typical Swedish 60 metric ton rigs:
Twenty-one front lights (counting only road illumination devices, not signal or warning lights)…now that’s my kinda truck, that is!
The spotlights in the sun visor were my favourites. they really light up the road.Only the built ins are standard though,
Nothing sounds like a Scania V8, unmistakeable. Especially if it’s singing through twin stacks as it should. And the power is absolutely effortless.
I’m waiting for them to make my dream truck and put a Scania V8 into a Volvo FH, leaving the Volvo transmission in place.
Scania’s opticruise auto box is a p.o.s in my opinion.


Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is keen to add Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos or AS Monaco’s Fabinho to their midfield for the upcoming season, according to reports.
The Red Devils are one of the best teams in England as they have been consistently impressive throughout the season and have fought impressively well in all the four competitions and one of the major players for the club this season is Paul Pogba.
The Frenchman has been the engine in the central midfield as he linked up the play well between defense and attack and have looked very good in his return season at Old Trafford. However, Jose Mourinho is keen to get the best out of the midfielder and is ready to spend big in the summer window to bring in another top class central midfielder.
Paul Pogba has excelled well when played alongside Michael Carrick as the latter’s experience to keep hold of his position has helped Pogba to play more freely as he was able to link up with attack and help out defense when needed.
However, Michael Carrick’s contract is set to expire in the summer and has hinted that he could leave the club. Jose Mourinho will now have to look at a potential replacement for Carrick and believes one of Toni Kroos or Fabinho would be an ideal fit for Manchester United next season.
Kroos has developed into one of the world’s best midfielders under Zinedine Zidane and it would take a record fee to lure him to Old Trafford next summer. Fabinho, on the other hand, has been extraordinary for Monaco this season as the French club are defying expectations with the most exciting squad in entire Europe.
It is also believed that Tiemoue Bakayoko and Cesc Fabregas are few other options that are available for Jose Mourinho this summer but the Portuguese tactician believes signing Kroos or Fabinho could help the club reach former glory.
Manchester United have also lost experienced campaigner Bastain Schweinsteiger to Chicago Fire which leaves Jose Mourinho with only Ander Herrera apart from Pogba in defensive midfield next season.


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By Sharmila Rao Thakkar
My mom was six years older than I am today when my dad passed unexpectedly of a heart attack. I was 20, a junior in college, my brother just starting his first college semester also away from home. I’ll never forget the cryptic call from a family member and packing dark clothes in a duffle bag with just a second sense that something had happened.
Then 17 years later living a time zone away with two young children of my own, I received the dreaded call – my mom needed to go in for immediate angioplasty. Due to her strong family history of heart conditions, she had been having yearly cardiac screenings, including stress tests and echocardiograms.
Her cardiologist noticed an abnormality when comparing results to past years and suggested an angiogram; she had no symptoms. The angiogram showed 2 blocks at nearly 90%; the angioplasty resulted in 3 stents to open up the blocked arteries.
While it was considered preventive I suppose, nothing can wipe away the fear that my brother and I sat with in that hospital waiting room. But at least the yearly screening caught it in time, this time.
My mom’s bout with heart surgery came after losing her mother to a heart attack at the early age of 60, her brother who had a heart attack at 38 and passed at 40 and several other family members have suffered from heart, cholesterol, diabetes problems and successive treatments over the years. To say we have a family history of heart disease would be an understatement…
That’s why attending this year’s A Red Sari Evening hosted by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Heart Institute’s South Asian Cardiovascular Center was SO meaningful. It was a reminder that while I may have a heightened awareness none of us is immune to heart disease or the related health issues, and act we must – to learn, to educate, to share, to make the lifestyle and behavioral changes that will impact our health for the better.
The 2nd annual A Red Sari Evening held in collaboration with the American Heart Association Chicago with support from the Chicago Sister Cities International-Delhi Council took place on Saturday, March 7th at Macy’s on State Street in Chicago, IL. The event drew nearly 250 attendees from the health care, business, nonprofit and public sectors, all who came together to learn more, fundraise and bring attention to the prevalence of heart disease among South Asians.
Event planning and management company vChilli helped create an elegant ambiance including a festive Indian bazaar with traditional treats, masala chai, a chaat station, henna design booth and more.
Did you know?
– South Asians account for approximately 20% of the world’s population, but carry 60% of the heart disease burden.
– South Asians are at about 4 times greater risk of developing heart disease than the general population.
– South Asian women have a 30% increased risk of heart disease when compared to Caucasians and a 325% increased risk when compared to those of Chinese descent.
– Among South Asian men, 25% of heart attacks occur under the age of 40 and 50% occur under the age of 50.s
– 30% of cardiac-related death among South Asians occurs under the age of 65.
Chicago’s Channel 7 ABC News anchor and reporter Ravi Baichwal emcee’d the event, opening by sharing his own story about a life touched by heart disease. Baichwal’s father was 44 when he suffered a heart attack in the late 1970s – when there was virtually no awareness around this issue in our community.
He became one of the first patients to be prescribed cardiovascular exercise as rehab and went on to live another 25 years, becoming a jogger and quitting smoking. While he had a second chance, Baichwal explains how invaluable it was to have his dad around during his youth and wants to help prevent other kids from going through what he did. When he surveyed the room of attendees about how many have had similar experiences, eyes widened when nearly half the room raised their hands.
Shoeb Sitafalwalla, MD, a cardiologist and now medical director of the South Asian Cardiovascular Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, who convinced the hospital to launch the center in 2013, conceived of the initiative and inaugurated the event last year when he realized the broader collaborations necessary to take this work and the message further.
“Nearly 30% of South Asians living in North America are diabetic,” said Sitafalwall. “Take that with the standard South Asian diet heavy in fried food and carbohydrates and for many South Asians whose professions tend to be more sedentary and that involve a lot of sitting and desk work, that also means we don’t get the exercise we need to keep our hearts healthy.”
Perhaps most basic of the messages: “Heart disease is preventable. We just need the courage to make healthy choices. It is possible.”
It was also a night to celebrate accomplishments.
During the event, a new and groundbreaking partnership was announced — South Asian Healthy Eating Benefits (SAHEB). Earlier this year, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Advocate Heart Institute’s South Asian Cardiovascular Center launched this pilot program to encourage better eating habits and lifestyle changes among South Asians.
Restaurant owners and chefs at four of Chicago’s South Asian restaurants (Curry Bowl, Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine, Mysore Woodlands and Viceroy of India) have committed to the program and have already been successful in reducing sodium and saturated fats in some of their menu items.
Illinois-based Patel Brothers, the largest South Asian food retailer in the country, has also signed on to join SAHEB, providing healthier packaged food items, displaying consumer education on healthy choices in their stores and introducing low fat and low sodium products under their SWAD brand name.
We also heard that a new partner, the nation’s largest pharmacy retailer Walgreens has joined the fight against heart disease in South Asians by launching a new set of digital heart health tools and opportunities to incentivize healthy behavior. “There are 250,000 South Asians in Chicago, now we can have an impact beyond on the 3.5 million South Asians across the country,” asserted Dr. Sitafalwalla. “
Additionally, we learned about the exciting launch of a clinical trial to be initiated on the heels of new research out of Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine which found that up to 8% of people of South Asian descent present with a genetic mutation that prevents the heart from pumping blood effectively, causing heart failure and potentially fatal heart attacks. The lab is enrolling patients now, with the hope of developing new treatments and prevention strategies.
“We now have the momentum we need to get something done,” said Sitafalwalla. “I believe what we are doing in Chicago will be a model for what can be accomplished nationwide to prevent heart disease in the South Asian community and other at-risk ethnic groups. Transformative change will happen with such partnerships and will help make heart disease something of the past.”
The South Asian Cardiovascular Center, a partnership of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Medical Group, is the first center of its kind designed to serve the South Asian community through a unique combination of community outreach, culturally sensitive, advanced clinical services and research.
“When you work with people from our region you quickly realize how many are unaware of the risk factors and causes of disease in their day to day lives,” said Ranjana Bhargava, advisory board member, chef, and mother of two. “Prevention of diabetes, heart problems and stroke through education, repeated heart healthy messages, proper diet and exercise is essential for our community. My goal is to illustrate through life stories, practical tips and healthy living easy ways to stay connected to medical and self-care.” Bhargava is a strong advocate and volunteer for the American Heart Association and the South Asian Cardiovascular Center and has a family connection to heart disease.
Other moms, like Ira Shetty, MD, a pediatric cardiologist came to the event with her mother Sarah Bhaskar.
The statistics are shocking,” said Bhaskar. “We hear about it, we read it, we know it … still we always think it’s someone else’s problem. My daughter’s career in cardiology has continued to help raise my awareness and keep me making healthy choices.
Her mother was honored to be her guest and learn more about an issue that often doesn’t get the talk time in our community. “We often take our health for granted, especially women,” she said. “Now, when my daughter reminds me to take that walk or calls about my pills, I am not annoyed, I’m grateful.”
As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Shetty sees her patients’ parents concerned for their children’s health, particularly when there is a family history of heart disease/heart attack.
“Teenagers tend to think they are invincible. When they have or are experiencing family health challenges, it’s a chance for me to try to get them to listen about making health a priority. But, we’ve got to do more.”
When asked if we have done enough to educate women and girls, both mother and daughter agree:
“No, not enough. How many South Asian girls and women do you know that exercise consistently? Exercising is important. And it has to start at home. We need to see exercise not as something we can only do on a field, but that we must do every day – as part of our regimen to stay healthy.”
While the event’s call to action rightfully includes research, outreach and media attention, the real change and behavior modification involves much more than education and awareness. It requires a concerted and intentional individual charge too, such as: making healthy choices while shopping and cooking, eating right, exercising, taking care of your body holistically early and often not just when there’s a problem.
After experiencing an ulcer and some other symptoms of stress recently, pleas from my spouse and my mom were just the additional push I needed to be more thoughtful about my own practice around staying healthy.
As a parent, we often put ourselves last, and I am the first to declare it’s not easy to carve out time for this, but that can no longer be an excuse.
Women often serve as the gatekeepers to their family’s health – you have a healthy mother, you will have healthy children, and a healthy family.
I’ve started an online meditation course, am limiting my meetings over meals and cappuccinos, trying not to eat after 7, refraining from finishing the kids’ leftovers…and hoping to institute a routine of reading the morning news on the treadmill. It’s not only about losing weight, it’s about maintaining health. Indeed, it won’t be easy with two school age children and a full time job but I must give it a try. My health and that of my family depends on it.
Will you hold me to it?
*All data/facts from The South Asian Cardiovascular Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, USA.
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#cheap full coverage auto insurance
Cheap Full Coverage Auto Insurance
The search for cheap full coverage auto insurance begins by determining what full coverage means and if you actually need it. Florida law doesn t require drivers to carry full coverage insurance, but if you are borrowing money to purchase a vehicle, the lien holder may. Just because full coverage isn t required, doesn t mean it s not a good idea. Having complete collision and comprehensive insurance protects you and your property against accidental damage and provides capital to cover medical expenses and vehicle repair or replacement.
Comprehensive and Full Coverage
Comprehensive insurance is a component of insurance coverage but is not the same thing as full coverage. A comprehensive coverage policy will cover any damage done to a vehicle not due to a collision with another vehicle. This means it will cover things like damage from falling objects (tree branches, golf balls, etc.), fire, certain natural disasters (determined by the individual policy), vandalism, theft of either the vehicle itself or items from within it, windshield and other glass damage and damage due to hitting animals.
Comprehensive coverage is required to be bundled with collision insurance in the state of Florida. Collision insurance covers damage that occurs in a vehicle to vehicle accident. It is usually reserved to pay for accidents in which you have been determined to be at fault, but it can also be claimed if the other driver is at fault and doesn t carry enough insurance to cover the damages to your car.
When a policy has collision and comprehensive components, it is generally referred to as full coverage insurance. This doesn t mean that every situation is covered, nor does it mean that all of the possible insurance options have been purchased. There are separate components that can be added to Florida auto insurance policies such as; emergency road assistance, lease/loan coverage, special customized equipment coverage and rental coverage.
In all cases, comprehensive and collision insurance carries a deductible in Florida. The deductible is the amount of liability the individual retains in the case of a claim. Deductibles can be as low as $100 but are usually between $300 and $1000. As the deductible goes up, the price of the coverage goes down. To determine which deductible is best for you, you should consider what kind of repairs you could handle paying for without making a claim. For instance, if you could cover a $400 repair to your car without making a claim against your insurance, it makes sense to carry coverage with the same level deductible. That way you will be paying a lower premium than on a $100 deductible policy and still retaining coverage for accidents that you would need to make a claim on.
Minimum Insurance Coverage
Florida requires any driver who owns or operates a vehicle within the state for 90 days or longer in a year to have a minimum of $10,000 PIP/PDL (personal injury protection/property damage liability) insurance as a component of its No-Fault Law. If you fail to meet these minimums, the state of Florida can suspend your license for up to three years and impose a fine of between $150 and $500 dollars. If your coverage lapses for any reason, your auto insurance company is required to contact the State Department and report the delinquency.
If you have been convicted of an alcohol or drug related violation (DUI, OUI, etc.), or you have been involved in an at-fault accident, the state will require you to also obtain extra coverage under the Financial Responsibility Law. The minimum requirements are $10,000/$20,000 BIL (bodily injury liability) and an additional $10,000 PDL.
Carrying minimum insurance is only advisable if you are financially unable to secure better protection for your assets. One significant at-fault accident could financially cripple you for life.
Benefits You Should Have
It is understood that financial constraints are a major factor in deciding on insurance coverage.
When you are getting ready to purchase your auto insurance, there are legally some must haves and some common sense additions that you should seriously consider. The first consideration you need to make is the value of your vehicle. If you have a relatively new car that is in good shape, you should protect it with comprehensive and collision insurance. Carrying this insurance will allow you to replace the car immediately if it is involved in a catastrophic accident. If your car isn t tipping the scales at more than $4000, you should be able to replace it without the need for collision/ comprehensive coverage and should consider the lower PIP/PDL insurance.
Even if you are looking at purchasing just the PIP/PDL insurance, consider looking at coverage that is higher than the minimum. This is the amount of money that will be available to cover medical expenses if you are injured in an accident no matter who is at fault. If the accident results in you being hospitalized for more than a few days, the hospital bills will quickly eclipse the amount of insurance coverage, and you will be left with the balance of the bill. Increasing your PIP coverage to $500,000 can help you avoid this situation.
Getting the Best Value
- To get the best value on a car insurance purchase in Florida, do some comparison shopping.
- Look into the coverage that you believe you will need for the type of vehicle you are insuring, and then get quotes from multiple insurance companies.
- Get quotes for different deductibles. Deductibles influence the amount that you will pay for a policy. Higher deductibles usually mean lower monthly insurance rates.
- Ask if the insurance company offers accident forgiveness. This is extremely important in a no fault state like Florida because one accident claim can raise payments by hundreds of dollars.
- Look into multiple policy discounts for combining insurance on auto, home and life insurance.
- Consider the value of your automobile and limit comprehensive and collision insurance to the amount it would take to replace it. Get a quote for an auto dealership on the going rate for your particular vehicle to use as a base price.
- Understand that cheap full coverage auto insurance usually involves high deductibles and it may be a better value for you to take a lower deductible and higher premium to make sure that the coverage will actually leave you in a good financial position in the case of an accident.

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PROJECT_16 begins at the beginning of 2015 with a simple question: ‘How would you like art to engage with your city in 2016?’ Comprised of three site-specific projects in the streets of Lahore, São Paulo and London, PROJECT_16 commissioned artists with participatory practices to reflect on questions of public space and its audiences.
Featured artists & artworks
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PROJECT_16 is the first initiative of translocalia.com, a network of artists, designers, curators and audiences created to share and plan for the future through art.
LAHORE – Black Spring
Black Spring is an installation of a 2000m long web of lights across the rooftops of the Walled City of the historic centre of Lahore, Pakistan. The film shown here documents the relationship created by members of the Awami Art Collective with the local residents who actively participated in the making of the work. The installation can be understood as a running commentary on the urban development projects affecting the city and its inhabitants.
SÃO PAULO – A project for people I don’t know
A project for people I don’t know is a two-day happening in São Paulo, Brazil, and an 18 mins film. 13 people queuing to get into an exhibition at the Instituto Tomie Ohtake were selected to talk to thirteen people leaving the exhibition. Taking the ‘blockbuster’ exhibition phenomenon as a starting point, Nishijima reflects on questions of the use of public space and the role of art in creating it.
LONDON – Chora
Chora is a thought experiment to investigate the notion of global citizenry. Initiated through a happening in Trafalgar Square, the work invites the public to take a moment to reflect on our shared humanity. To spread the notion of Chora, participants are invited to post their silent pictures on social media. Chora’s existence is consolidated and circulated online.
6–8pm, online happening
Meet at the Entrance
Public Assembly: Global Citizenship,
workshop by Emma Smith
Black Spring, White Flags
Online conversation between the Awami Art Collective, Lahore and Nada Raza, London
Meet at the Entrance
Online conversation between Paula Nishijima and Benjamin Seroussi, São Paulo and Hena Lee, London

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Gorgeous beaded round neckline long sleeves dress by SAMINA MUGHAL
Promote attention-grabbing style in this classy dress from SAMINA MUGHAL. The fitted bodice showcases a high round neckline and sheer long sleeves that look elegant. With an overall beaded detailing in a criss-cross and intricate floral pattern, this dress gives you an effortless party look. The straight silhouette skirt subtly flares from the waist, touches the floor and ends with an elegant sweeping train.
Delivery Time: Delivery of this dress is 7-10 business days.
Return Details: This item is hand made especially for you once your order is received, therefore we cannot accept exchanges or returns.

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Tinytag Data Loggers for Dynamic Composting System Temperature Monitoring
Robust Tinytag data loggers monitor temperatures throughout dynamic composting systems.
Tinytags are used to monitor compost temperature to help comply with PAS 100 regulations. Waterproof and rugged, the data loggers can be used in systems where the compost is stirred or turned - such as aerated in-vessel, rotating drums or agitated bins.
The world-famous Eden Project in Cornwall has chosen Gemini's data loggers to monitor temperatures throughout its dynamic composting system.
All organisations producing high quality compost for resale or use in horticulture, agriculture, land restoration etc. will be aware of the need to comply with the PAS: 100 regulations and the Quality Protocol for Compost. Accurate temperature monitoring of such composting processes can present various challenges: in static systems, the compost can generally be monitored easily using stand alone or wireless loggers with probes. In dynamic systems, a logger that travels with the matter monitoring temperature will give a more accurate record of what is happening throughout the process.
The Eden Project in Cornwall is an example of a site where Gemini was able to supply loggers able to meet such requirements. Any logger deployed would be required to withstand the harsh conditions generated by compost turning equipment such as screw augers, with a high level of protection for the circuit board that forms the core of the logger to ensure the production of accurate data. While Gemini's traditional loggers were water-proof and extremely rugged, a higher degree of durability was required. The solution developed was a conventional logger contained in a very robust nylon egg-shaped case. The logger is bright yellow, to ensure it is spotted when the compost is passed through a grid at the end of the process. Because of its shape this logger is colloquially referred to as the 'egg logger'.
The egg loggers are used at the Eden Project, where a 30m³ in-vessel composter that can hold up to 10 tonnes of waste, makes easy work of the 2.5 tonnes/week of catering waste disposed of during peak season. The Eden Project needs to prove compliance with PAS: 100 and Animal By-Product regulations, therefore 20 in-built loggers record data for this reason alone. As the composting system is also a research project, it is important that additional data is collected to provide in-depth information on the process; Tinytag egg loggers are ideal to provide this.
"Whatever we chose for this job had to be rugged" commented Maureen Newton, Laboratory Manager at the Eden Project. "The only way out of the machine is through a screw auger, so we wanted a logger that would stay intact throughout the whole process. The loggers could withstand the hostile environment in the vessel, and the brightness of the loggers means they are easy to spot, very useful if you don't want to go wading in compost!"
The egg logger has an advantage over alternative systems which some composting organisations have employed, which use probed loggers attached to the side of the vessel: although they monitor fixed points in the process (where the probe is placed) they are unable to provide random data for the whole process. Gemini's egg logger therefore meets the challenge of being robust enough to operate accurately while travelling throughout the harsh conditions encountered during the process, while its simple yet effective design makes it ideal for ease of use and data retrieval.
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Happy birthday, Clyde! One of Western Colorado's musical icons is celebrating his 82nd trip around the sun on Saturday, July 13. Let's catch up with Clyde Jorgensen, half of Grand Junction's "Ralph N' Clyde."
Every man, woman, and child in Western Colorado knows "Ralph N' Clyde." They've played every venue the Western Slope has to offer. With that in mind, here's a question: What year did "Ralph N' Clyde" move to Grand Junction?


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I'm one of the very few people who are for SOPA.
I think everyone is bad becuase they don't want to have to actually pay for their music. All the "it's against the first amendment!" shit is just false. The bill has nothing to do with that. All it's trying to do is to stop people from stealing copyrights. I'm not saying that the SOPA isn't without faults, but a lot of people have taken it out of context. Way out of context.
However, I'm not going to debate. Just wanted to have my say.

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Collection may also be referred to as Taller de Gráfica Popular Artists' Portraits Collection
Photographs formerly numbered 998-009 and 998-004.
8 items (1 box) : 8 photographic prints ; 3 x 4 in. to 8 x 10 in.
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Bears may (poop) in the woods, according to the old saying, and eat from bird feeders in Bellingham, but apparently they mate on billboards in Spokane.
The Great PNW, a Spokane-based clothing company that sells shirts, hats and other merchandise, put up a billboard in downtown Spokane that showed two cartoon bears having sex beside an evergreen tree with nothing else on the advertisement except The Great PNW logo, according to a story in the Spokesman-Review.
(Cue the "Beavis and Butthead" laugh track.)
And it didn't just look like the bears were having sex, according to Joel Barbour, owner of The Great PNW — that's actually what it was meant to be.
“It’s not some, like, vulgar big bear orgy or something going on,” Barbour told the Spokesman-Review. “I think it was very lighthearted, and people get that for the most part.”
The tree may say otherwise.
The billboard didn't stay up long — in fact, it came down inside of 24 hours and was replaced with a more G-rated billboard from The Great PNW without any bears.
Apparently, the bears got a room ... err, a den ... if you will.
Barbour told the Spokesman Review he didn't expect the billboard to stay up long, though even he thought it might last just a little longer.
But the results of its short-lived display were pure marketing GOLD.
“It worked out pretty well," Barbour told the inlander.com in another story about the billboard. "I think everybody understands it’s very lighthearted, and mostly childish."
And more importantly, it was childish enough to bring out the teenager in many of us and go viral on social media:
Even cultural icon William Shatner weighed in on Spokane's cavorting bears.
And of course, the Spokesman-Review, the Inlander and other area media covered the story from every angle, creating even more publicity for The Great PNW.
Barbour told the Inlander the idea for the billboard came from a hat with the same image that The Great PNW is scheduled to release later this month.
And just in case you haven't gotten enough of Spokane's infamous billboard, the bear love will live on, as The Great PNW website is selling a T-shirt with the bears on the front. The "Woodsy," as it's called, is available in six different sizes for $27.99.
No word on whether The Great PNW plans to reproduce the shirt once it sells out, but the bears are probably willing.

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Clubs in middle school are a chance to do something you are curious about, passionate about or if you just want to do something different than your core classes. They vary from basketball/square dancing club to robotics or a sports casting club. In the past, I’ve co-led groups in a Makers Space, Coding, and a Go Girl Club. This year we are doing Poses and Prose Club.
We begin our time setting an intention and yesterday we talked about I AM statements to begin our day. At night, some of us write in a journal of some sort. We used Yoga With Adriene for our Sun Salutations.
Following our Sun Salutations, we each chose something we were drawn to that afternoon. Some read books, some returned to a collaborative writing project, and others worked on a list for our next club. I look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks.
Do you have a pose or a routine you can share with us?

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With less than three weeks to go in this session, lawmakers are scrambling to get things done. We are actually in pretty good shape time-wise, but everything must fall into place in perfect order.
As of now, all budget bills have passed in at least one chamber, except the massive Human Services bill.
Three bills have passed both chambers and will now to conference committee where Representatives and Senators will meet to work out compromises. One bill has even been sent to the Governor for his consideration.This is the Transportation Appropriations bill which I floor managed here in the House.I would guess that a couple more will head to conference committees next week, so we are well on our way to adjournment.
Two topics which may make our shutdown messy deal with education reform and property tax relief. It would appear that the Senate has no interest in taking up an education reform bill this year.
Several property tax proposals that were sent from the House have also stalled in the Senate.At least there are some negotiations going on with this one, so I am optimistic something will pass and be signed by the Governor. If however, we fail to compromise in the next few weeks, we could adjourn for the year, and the Governor would have to call us back this summer to work on these two issues.
The Governor is tough and experienced.When he wants something, we will fight tooth and nail for it.Plus, he has several powerful tools at his disposal ñ the line-item veto and the simple veto. There was talk earlier in the session that the Governor was considering vetoing the entire budget if property tax reform did not take place. I hope that does not happen, but as you can see, the Governor does have the upper hand at times.
On Wednesday, we caucused for quite some time to begin discussion on the mental health redesign. Senate File 2315 implements much of the work done last summer and fall by workgroups set up by the Department of Human Services and a legislative interim committee. Beginning in FY 2014, Iowa's mental health and disability services system will change dramatically.
As of this writing, several legislators were still meeting to discuss money and final details, so I will not make comments on the bill right now. This is very complicated legislation, and I hope we are doing the right thing and that we get it right.
Also on Wednesday, the House amended the Senate Infrastructure bill and sent it back across the rotunda.I floor managed the bill, and the process went smoothly. Debate lasted for about an hour and a half, which is not bad.
I've run this bill for a number of years, and sometimes it takes 4 or 5 hours to get through all of the amendments and debate. This bill appropriates dollars to a variety of agencies and departments. The money comes from gambling revenues and funds maintenance projects around the state as well as things such as lake restoration and soil conservation.
We also provided some infrastructure dollars for our Community Colleges and continued to fund several building projects at our Regents Universities. The total list of programs and projects is long and there is not room here to name every one. My charge as chairman of the Infrastructure budget committee is to put together a bill that focuses on infrastructure and at the same time, keep the legislation from becoming a Christmas Tree. I believe that is exactly what we did.
Finally, the House passed the huge education budget this week. During debate and discussion, it was revealed that the Regents Universities are setting aside a portion of tuition payments to offer as scholarships to other students.
What this means is that on average, 21.3% of the tuition paid to the schools is set aside for scholarships.I'm running out of space, but this is an intriguing story and I will write about it in more detail at a later time.
You may reach me at the Capitol during the week by phoning me at 515-281-3221, or at home on weekends at 712-434-5880. You may write me at the State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.
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New Assembly Leadership – What Does It Mean for Advocates?
A criminal justice professor who also led an association devoted to conservation, Anthony Rendon has been sworn in as the 70th Speaker of the California Assembly. Speaker Rendon represents the 63rd Assembly District, situated southeast of downtown Los Angeles. He now joins fellow Angelino, Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, in directing the course of the California Legislature.
In our shared advocacy it’s important to know the background of legislators, particularly the leaders. Knowing their interests, their likes and dislikes, integrity and character is important and helps us to understand them better. These factors shape the legislation that will emerge during their tenure and how advocacy groups frame their arguments as they work on legislation.
For instance, because of a series of changes to term limit rules, Speaker Rendon can potentially serve in his new position much longer (eight years) than recent occupants. This could allow him to build a significant power base and work toward long-term goals. He is also able to appoint committee chairs and floor leadership giving him the ability to boost or quash the careers and influence of his fellow legislators.
The Speaker has already appointed his team and advocates around the State are assessing their opportunities within the new structure. Your representative in the Assembly may have more or less weight with these changes. We recommend that you review the list of chairs and leaders in both the Senate and the Assembly to see if your legislator is on the list. Knowing and appreciating where he or she stands in this structure will give you a boost when advocating for issues and bills in the future.
(Don’t know who your representatives are? Find out here.)
Faith-Based Groups Join to Work on Sentencing Reform
More than a year ago, California faith leaders were urged by Gov. Brown to propose ideas on sentencing reform, a major issue facing the legislature this year. The coalition -- comprised of grassroots organizing groups, church leaders and the California Catholic Conference -- sought to bring restorative justice practices into the penal code system.
Assembly Member Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) agreed to assist them in their efforts and was very engaged in the entire process. Working with the coalition, a bill was crafted and she became the author of AB 2590- Sentencing; restorative justice.
AB 2590 would accomplish four things:
First, it would change the purpose of sentencing. Currently the emphasis is on punishment. The coalition would like to see a greater focus on public safety through accountability, rehabilitation and restorative justice programs.
Secondly, the bill would give judges more discretion when it comes to sentencing. Judges should be able to look back at the lives of the offender to take into account the larger picture when deciding the sentence. Factors such as neighborhood and home environment could be considered in determining sentencing and rehabilitation strategies.
Currently inmates with life sentences and those on death row are not entitled to rehabilitation programs but many credit these programs for changing their lives for the better. These programs, which are the third of the priorities, range from learning a trade to counseling. They often allow an offender to come to terms with the impact that crime had on others.
Lastly, the court and the judge would need to state on the record their sentencing choice and clarify the reasons behind their decision.
On April 13 Assembly Member Weber will hold an informational briefing on restorative justice for legislators and staff in Sacramento.
AB 2590 was referred to the Assembly Public Safety Committee and is awaiting a hearing. The deadline for bills to move out of the policy committee is April 22. Stay tuned for updates on its progress.
Year of Mercy: Dioceses to Help with Naturalizations
A major naturalization initiative is underway in many dioceses across California. Responding to the Pope’s call to action during this Year of Mercy, a Catholic gathering sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and dioceses of Orange, San Diego and San Bernardino recently attracted hundreds to the Christ Cathedral in downtown Garden Grove.
California now leads the nation with over 2.4 million legal permanent residents eligible to naturalize. To become a citizen of the United States is a long and complicated process. Many people do not have the resources or finances to cover the expenses associated with obtaining citizenship. Those that are low-income, seniors or limited English speakers are especially vulnerable.
Many of those who are eligible for naturalization are apprehensive to start the process. Whether it is a lack of trust or language barrier, some simply do not know where they can turn. The church is a safe haven for them, offering a comfortable and reliable place to obtain help and guidance. Archbishop Jose Gomez from Los Angeles opened the gathering by praising those present for their commitment to immigration matters. He stressed that the focus has to remain on the people and their stories. He concluded by encouraging attendees to “keep making a positive difference in people’s lives.”
Christian Genocide in the Middle East
On Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry said that the United States has determined that ISIS' action against the Yazidis, Christians and other minority groups in Iraq and Syria constitutes genocide.
Earlier in the week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution labeling the ISIS atrocities against Christian groups in Syria and Iraq as "genocide," a term the State Department was reluctant to use about the attacks and mass murders by the terror group.
Thank you to those that signed the petition earlier this week that brought attention to this important issue. By officially labeling this as “genocide,” it could place more pressure on the government to take more aggressive military action against ISIS.
Archbishop Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. said that "For some time, the world has witnessed the deliberate and organized effort by ISIS to eliminate Christians from the Middle East. For the U.S. government to call this savagery by its proper name -- genocide -- is a welcome step in what must now be a more committed effort at bringing peace and security to that beleaguered land," Wuerl said. "These words must now be translated into action.”
On the Web
Mother Teresa’s canonization was set by Pope Francis for Sept. 4 in Rome. Founder of the Missionaries of Charity, she was born in Macedonia and died in 1997 at the age of 87. Her complete biography is available on the Vatican website.
The California Primary and General Elections will be here before you know it. Make sure you’re registered to vote. Visit the DMV voter registration page for more information.
Due to Good Friday, Insights will not be published next week. We hope you have a very blessed Easter.
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Jonida Maliqi won the Albanian selection Festivali i Këngës in December 2018 with the song Ktheju Tokës. She will represent Albania in Tel Aviv
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THE FRERE BROTHERS
A Prince Edward County, Ontario institution, The Frere Brothers have undergone many incarnations. The current line up is....
(aka Alec Lunn)
The longest serving Frere Brother and, arguably, the wisest and the funniest - on lead vocals (usually), flute, whistles and bass kazoo, tenor kazoo, alto kazoo and soprano kazoo
(aka Mark Despault)
The most musically gifted Frere Brother, which isn't very difficult - on vocals, guitar, harmonica, banjo and ukulele
Ding Dang Dong
(aka Fraser Hardman)
The newest addition to The Frere Brothers. We adopted him in order to provide.... well, we're not quite sure, but he seems to enjoy it and he's easy to get along with... and does not a bad job on bass and sometimes guitar, keyboards, ukelele and he sings a bit too
"The Frere Brothers.... they're not really brothers, you know.... heck, they're not even cousins" (The County's Artisinal Comedy Group: Taste That)
A brief history.......
Lead singer and co-writer, Alec Lunn formed the original duo back in Calgary with his actual brother. Since then, there have been many Frere's coming and going, but Alec remains the common denominator. Mark Despault joined Alec in 1995 and has been performing together since then. Fraser Hardman joined Mark and Alec in 2015. Movin' to County is their latest collection of humorous songs of life in a small town. They can be heard performing at venues throughout "The County" (That's Prince Edward County).
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In Japane, people are pivoting to ‘Super Monster Wolves’ robots to deter bears. Since 2017, robotic wolves have been used to help farmers scare off wild boars. Now, a company called Wolf Kamuy is helping farmers scare off bears from their properties as well.
In rural Japan, like Halkakdo and surrounding areas, there are an estimated 22,000 bears. Over 150 bear related incidents have been recorded in this area in the past sixty years. In 2021 alone, there were four bear related fatalities. These areas also have a high elderly population. In order to protect the farmland and the elderly people, scary, robotic wolves have been implemented.
Monster Wolf Robots
‘Super Monster Wolves’ robots are designed to scare off wildlife. These wolves stand about 2.5 feet high and almost 4 feet long. They are covered in faux fur, have LED red eyes, iron pipes for legs, and a waterproof speaker attached to the bottom of its belly. These robotic wolves also have heads that turn and emit 50 different sound recordings. This way, the wildlife won’t get used to the same wolf call. The robotic wolf is powered by a 12v car battery, but a solar panel can also be used. According to the company, these monster wolves can help deter deer, wild boars and bear from damaging crops. This is also a non lethal method to discourage wildlife from properties. The wolves are activated when animals approach the infrared sensor.
Due to climate change, deforestation, and urban expansions, wildlife like bears have no choice but to wonder off into civilization in search of food. With these wolf robots, the elderly communities hope to steer them away from their homes and crops. They also hope these robots will save lives and prevent human-bear interactions.
While this is not a permanent solution to the rising bear population and attacks in Japan, so far it has been proven to help deter bears and other wildlife. Do you think these robotic wolves will come to the states as well? What are your thoughts on these robotic wolves?


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“Wherever you go, go with all of your heart” ~ Confucius
Traveling to Thailand was an ethereal experience. When the opportunity to meet John in Bangkok arose last summer, I jumped at it. I’ve always had a weakness for Thai cuisine and I had long hoped I would have the chance to visit and immerse myself in the magnificent and historic culture.
John and I traveled to Thailand last summer and fell in love with the fascinating culture and the stunning food climate. Since that experience I have been craving Thai food regularly. While I do plan to do a lengthy blog post on that trip, today I am writing about a hidden gem of a restaurant that I found tucked away in an unassuming strip mall in Golden Valley. My oldest son and I try to meet for a meal when I am in his neck of the woods . Usually those outings take place in Golden Valley, close to his job.
The desire to try something new for lunch last week had us yelping nearby restaurants. Nong’s Thai Cuisine popped up. The restaurant was close in proximity to our location and the reviews were consistently above average so we gave it a try. My impression: insanely good! The incredible menu made it hard to choose just one dish. I’ve found that a long menu doesn’t always correlate with high quality, favorable food choices but at Nong’s I truly could not decide what to order because there were so many fantastic options. I ended up with the Sukiyaki Soup found on the noodle page. Ingredients included: glass noodles, egg, Napa cabbage, onion, green onion, celery and special sukiyaki sauce. The flavors were addicting. The choices on the spice scale were mild, medium, hot and thai hot. I am a spice girl so I opted for hot and loved it. The portion was extremely generous which I appreciated as I had the remaining soup for lunch the next day. I don’t refer to that as leftovers, I call it: same soup, different day….

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The Loudoun County Heritage Commission sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors on March 31 supporting the Lovettsville Historical Society and the Lovettsville Alumni Association in their efforts to save the historic sections of the Lovettsville Community Center building, and stating unequivocally that “we oppose demolition of the historic community center.”
The Historical Society and the Alumni Association propose either building the new Community Center across the street on the Community Park site, while preserving the old building for community use, or renovating the old building as was the original plan while preserving the old classrooms which date to the 1927-1940 period.
The Heritage Commission is responsible for advising the Board of Supervisors on history and preservation issues, and has a special responsibility for making recommendations regarding county-owned historic properties. The Commission’s letter expresses its concern that the County violated its own policies when it decided in 2014 to demolition the Community Center building, by disregarding the County’s Historic Preservation Plan, which is part of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also notes that it was not consulted in the County’s discussions about the disposition of the historic building.
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Malaysia is in mourning. The country said goodbye to their last Sumatran rhino this past weekend.
Iman, a female Sumatran rhino residing at the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary in Tabin Wildlife Reserve, died recently, losing her battle to cancer, according to CNN. The rhino, believed to be around 25 years old, moved to the sanctuary in 2014.
“You were also the sweetest soul, who brought so much joy and hope to all of us. We are in so much pain right now, but we are thankful that you are no longer in pain,” the Borneo Rhino Alliance, which operates the sanctuary where Iman lived, posted to Facebook on Saturday along with a black-and-white photo of the animal.
“May we be as strong as you in our urgent fight to save your species. May we be as courageous as you to never give up,” the alliance added in the post, drawing attention to the fact that five Sumatran rhinos have died in the past 5 years.
There are less than 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the world, reports CBS, and they are listed as “Critically Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List.
Conservationists hoped they could breed Iman and the last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia, Tam, and prevent the species from going extinct in Malaysia. Unfortunately, Iman had a tumor that prevented conception and Tam did not have high quality sperm, according to the International Rhino Foundation. Tam died in May of this year due to organ failure.
Genetic material was taken from both Iman and Tam in hopes that one day there will be the technology to “convert these cells into viable embryos that could be transplanted into surrogate rhinos.”
“There is limited knowledge about Sumatran rhino reproductive physiology and converting cells in a laboratory into viable embryos is complex,” Susie Ellis, executive director of the International Rhino Foundation, said in a statement. “Still, there is hope for the survival of Sumatran rhinos.”
For now, the few dozen wild Sumatran rhinos left in Indonesia (and the world) are being closely guarded to protect the animals from poachers. The Government of Indonesia is working with the International Rhino Foundation to bring Sumatran rhinos “with reproductive potential into large, semi-natural breeding and research facilities like the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS), a 250-acre facility built by IRF in partnership with local NGO Yayasan Badak Indonesia, which translates to the Indonesian Rhino Foundation, to increase population numbers.”


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Saturday, June 30, 2012
See what I did there? I told you the blog was important to me and then what do I do? Ignore it yet again. Geez. At least I'm consistent.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — American Airlines has revealed the list of 21 nonstop flights from Austin that are being cut from its schedule in 2024.
The canceled routes include six international destinations and 15 domestic destinations. Service will be cut between January and April.
Thirteen of the 21 routes are currently served by other airlines, but the cuts mean eight destinations will no longer have direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Here’s a look at when service on each route will end:
Some of the new routes were only launched earlier this year, including Memphis, Fort Myers and Sacramento. International service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico, was launched in June 2022.
“Austin remains an important market for American as we continuously evaluate our network,” airline spokesperson Frankie McLister told KXAN in a statement.
In a statement, an airport spokesperson said they were grateful to American Airlines for its offerings. “This holiday season and into next year, AUS looks forward to connecting travelers to a robust selection of international and domestic markets alongside all of our airline partners,” AUS spokesperson Sam Haynes said. “We remain committed to meeting our community’s demand for air service.”
The airline said it plans to maintain the current number of nonstop flights to AUS to its eight hubs, and that in 2024, American will offer 53% more seats each day and 19 additional daily departures from AUS compared to 2019.
American is usually one of the two airlines that Lindsey Heller of Austin takes when she travels each week for work. Ahead of a flight Monday morning, she expressed some worries that frequent travelers like her will soon have fewer nonstop options.
“Austin’s growing rapidly, it seems like even since I moved here,” Heller, who moved to Austin a year ago, said. “The amount of people living here is crazy and so I think limiting the amount of travel or flight options in and out of Austin direct is going to really impact travel here.”
Scott Keyes, the founder of the travel deal-finding service Going.com, said he suspects cutting these 21 destinations from Austin is partly because they’re just not making the airline enough money. Contract negotiations with pilots may be a factor, too, he said.
“Pre-pandemic, American Airlines was operating flights out of Austin to eight different cities. Today, it’s 36,” Keyes said. “They grew very rapidly out of Austin airport and so the fact that they’re now cutting back really kind of underscores that they weren’t able to turn a profit on as many of these routes as they would have hoped.”
What he’ll watch for now is the impact to travelers. He said when there are fewer options available to fly certain places, then customers can expect to pay more for airfare.
“I think it’s not good news for folks who are flying into or out of Austin airport,” he said. “It’s the fact that, you know, look, competition between airlines is the single biggest predictor of cheap flights. It’s not how far you fly. It’s not the size of the cities. It’s just how much competition is there between airlines. If there’s more, you tend to see cheaper flights. If there’s only one airline operating a route, you tend to see pretty expensive flights, so so fewer flights is bad for consumers. It means higher fares. That means worse schedules, worse service and so this is not a good development for folks who are either flying out of Austin-Bergstrom or who are flying into the area.”
American’s passenger numbers at AUS have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic brought traffic almost to a standstill in 2020. The airline flew almost 5.5 million passengers in and out of AUS in 2022, a new record. That compares to just over 3 million passengers in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
So far in 2023, American has flown 3.5 million passengers to or from AUS, with data through August currently reported. The airline accounts for about a quarter of all traffic at the airport, only after Southwest, which captures a 38% share of the market, according to airport data.
Two other airlines have also canceled routes from Austin in recent months. Virgin Atlantic announced in October it would end service to London Heathrow in January. British Airways currently flies the same route.


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Hospice Nurse Shares Impact of COVID-19 On Patients And FamiliesEmotional Support
Cheri Bentley has been a nurse for 24 years, and for the past 12 years she has worked for hospice in a variety of settings – nursing homes, private homes, assisted living facilities, as well as hospitals. The past year has been one of the most challenging her career as she provided compassionate care to patients dying from COVID-19.
“The biggest struggle I’ve had as a hospice nurse is the struggle with wanting to help families say goodbye and increasing my own risk of exposure,” said Cheri. “I found myself having a strong ethical commitment as a hospice nurse to support those families and our nursing home partners, and facilitate those conversations, even though there is a heaviness and risk.”
Because of nursing home restrictions or relatives’ fears about visiting, Bluegrass Care Navigators team members sometimes find themselves substituting for family members. “During COVID, visitation has been difficult. I found myself in the middle of families and patients, trying to be that go-between person to have end of life conversations, help make decisions about care, make decisions about COVID treatments or just continue comfort care. It’s a heavy role. Sometimes we are really the only people there for patients.”
And even with some facilities allowing visitation now, Cheri feels that the process of patients and families saying goodbye is still impacted. “Even with some visits allowed now, most times they have to take place across the room, not touching and wearing PPE,” Cheri said.
“I think what a lot of people forget about the goodbye process is that sometimes it’s a very nonverbal experience. We think about all of the things we want to say, but all of the nonverbal experiences are lost. You can’t hold their hand, stroke their face, lay beside them or see the expressions on their faces.”
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll has now reached 500,000, with an average of 2,000 lives lost every day. The scale of the death toll is hard to fathom; it sounds like a large number and difficult to put into perspective. “We’ve been focused on numbers, but it takes away a reality, because it’s not our neighbor or family, it’s just another number,” Cheri said. “COVID was very scary and dangerous at first, but as time has gone on, it feels like people think that if it is not affecting me, then it’s not a real problem.”
The challenges of COVID-19 comprise a perfect storm of particularly frustrating obstacles for hospice care professionals and the patients and families they serve. “The reality is that we have many months ahead in this heaviness of COVID and the day to day realities,” said Cheri.
However, Cheri has figured out ways to cope during these trying times. “I have to be conscious of turning off the TV, not looking at my phone, disengaging and not dwelling on it. Separating myself from social media and the news, spending more time outside than I ever have,” Cheri said. “My faith more than anything has rooted me and given me joy. We’ve had a lot of support from our chaplains on our care teams, and our organization has helped support us.”
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Roseville, Michigan (PressExposure) September 01, 2008 -- Webster Engineering, a prototype engineering firm, has agreed to purchase a Hitachi Seiki HMC 630 Dual Pallet Horizontal Machining Center from Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Sterling Heights, Michigan. This One Degree Indexing Horizontal Machining Center has a work envelope of 35" in the X-Axis, 31Â½" in the Y-Axis and 28" in the Z-Axis, with a Pallet size of 24Â¾"X24Â¾".
Mike Webster, company President, states the new machine will expand the company's capabilities for machining larger parts at higher volume levels. This will broaden the companies production platform and should be a big help in its desire to expand its business. Webster further explained the machine will open up new markets for machining automotive and off road Transmission Cases, Differentials, Engine Blocks, Cylinder Heads and other larger Powertrain Commodities. The expected delivery of the machine is September, 2007.
Webster Engineering has been in the business of manufacturing experimental automotive and off highway powertrain components since 1962. The company specializes in offering professional prototyping services to Product Engineers throughout the United States and Canada. Webster engineering is diversifying its business and is currently seeking quotes from outside industries such as construction equipment, agricultural and heavy industrial engines.


London-based Vollebak, which “uses science and technology to make the future of clothing happen faster,” has released its new Black Algae T Shirt. This unique t-shirt is made with wood pulp from sustainably managed forests, dyed with black algae, and washed with a softener made from mangos so it looks and feels lived-in from the moment you first put it on. To develop the black algae dying process, Vollebak partnered with US biomaterials company, Living Ink. The company harvests spirulina algae by-product — left over from producing natural food colorings — and heats it to produce a black powder. Mixed with water, it becomes black algae ink. This process also allows the algae to capture and lock in carbon dioxide, and is UV resistant, giving it the ability to retain its dark color for years without fading or degrading. The use of the algae also enables the shirt to be fully biodegradable within just 12 weeks of being returned to the earth, all while looking and feeling like a regular premium men’s tee.
The color black has long been one of the most popular colors utilized in the clothing industry, though the lion’s share of garments that sport the hue contain petroleum-derived carbon black — a less-than-eco-friendly ingredient that has been the global standard for a century. Recognizing carbon black’s lack of sustainability and widespread use, the innovative minds at Vollebak turned to this new dying method using black algae, which is the first time this has been attempted. Rather than a true black color, the Vollebak Black Algae T Shirt is a deep, dark grey since the base material of the t-shirt is an untreated, beige-colored tree pulp, hence the grey color.
For another of Vollebak’s sustainable products, check out the 100 Year Ski Pants.


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