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Thorncliffe Park Raceway
|Thorncliffe Park Raceway|
|Location|| Leaside, Ontario|
Canada Flag of Canada
|Date opened||July 21, 1917|
|Date closed||August 12, 1953|
|Course type||Flat Thoroughbred/Harness|
|Notable Races|| Prince of Wales Stakes (1929–1952),|
My Dear Stakes (1941–1952), Clarendon Stakes (1926–1952)
Thorncliffe Park Raceway was a racetrack in Leaside, Ontario, Canada that operated from 1917 until 1952. It was located east of Millwood Road, south of Eglinton Avenue East and north of the CPR railroad tracks. It was the first home of the Prince of Wales Stakes. The name is retained today in the name of the current Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood in Toronto.
The site of Thorncliffe Park was a farm owned by Robert T. Davies, the wealthy founder of the Dominion Brewing Co. An avid participant in horse racing, under the banner of Thorncliffe Stable, he raced both thoroughbred and standardbred horses. After Davies' death in 1916 his estate sold the property to a group of investors from Baltimore, Maryland who built a horse racetrack. Home to Thoroughbred horse racing, the track also revitalized harness racing in Toronto following its opening on July 21, 1917. Among its thoroughbred races, the track notably hosted the Prince of Wales Stakes, the My Dear Stakes, and the Clarendon Cup. The track operated until 1952 when it was sold to the Ontario Jockey Club who shut down thoroughbred racing on June 23, 1952 and harness racing on the site on August 12, 1953. The property was sold to a newly formed real estate development company.
Today, the old racetrack site is commemorated by two streets named Grandstand Place and Milepost Place and the number of buildings that took on racetrack stable names like Churchill, Maple Glen and Wellow Glen.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Way We Were". The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. http://www.horseracinghalloffame.com/waywewere.html. Retrieved 2010-03-23.


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Effects of a Nickel Reactor Liner and Varying Water to Glycerin Molar Ratio during Supercritical Water Reformation of Glycerin
Biodiesel production and its glycerin byproduct have increased in recent years in response to rising demands for renewable and greener fuel technologies. While glycerin has beneficial properties for a variety of end uses, its over-abundance in the market place has rendered a new challenge of finding other economically viable and sizable uses for this commodity. An experimental feasibility study of the novel conversion of glycerin into hydrogen via non-catalytic reformation using supercritical water was conducted in a 400-mL tubular reactor constructed of Haynes Alloy 230. The evaluated parameters for the novel reaction process included water-to-glycerin molar ratios ranging from 3 to 24 using the Haynes Alloy 230 reactor without a liner and with a Nickel 201 liner. For one study, the reactor temperature was kept at approximately 873 K and 973 K for another. The space time for both studies was maintained at approximately 100 seconds. The effects of varying water-to-glycerin molar ratio and reactor liner materials upon gaseous hydrogen production as well as on the overall process chemistry were evaluated.
M. S. Stever et al., "Effects of a Nickel Reactor Liner and Varying Water to Glycerin Molar Ratio during Supercritical Water Reformation of Glycerin," Proceedings of the 2010 AIChE Annual Meeting (2010, Salt Lake City, UT), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Nov 2010.
2010 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting (2010: Nov. 7-12, Salt Lake City, UT)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Biodiesel Production; End-uses; Feasibility Studies; Fuel Technology; Linear Material; Market Place; Molar Ratio; Non-catalytic; Process Chemistry; Reaction Process; Reactor Temperatures; Space Time; Supercritical Water; Tubular Reactors
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12 Nov 2010

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Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix)
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United debut not being shown live is not a good enough reason to end the 3pm television blackout.
At Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second Premier League debut for Manchester United (possibly from the bench) against Newcastle United. His arrival at the club at the very tail end of the transfer window threw the ‘importance’ of this match on its head. What might otherwise have been considered a relatively run-of-the-mill home fixture is now an Event, and there has been some criticism of the fact that this match will not be shown live on the television because of the ‘3pm blackout’, which prevents matches taking place during 2.45 and 5.15 from being broadcast.
To understand why this blackout is in place, a brief history lesson is required. League football’s first dalliance with live televised football came in 1960, when the Football League signed a contract with ITV to show a live match on Saturday evenings. The League was reticent because crowds had already been falling consistently for a decade since their post-war peak in 1950, and when the first match between Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers turned out to be a disappointment both in terms of ratings and match attendance, the experiment was quickly dropped.
It would be 23 years before live league football returned to television screens in England. Even when Match of the Day was launched in 1964, the Burnley chairman Bob Lord refused to allow cameras into Turf Moor, and the Clarets consequently didn’t make their televised debut until December 1967. Television cameras continued to be viewed with a considerable amount of scepticism by clubs, and for many, many years, especially with crowds continuing to fall after regular televised highlights began.
The broadcasting landscape couldn’t be much more different in 2021 than it was in 1967. The financial gap between the biggest and the rest is now a yawning chasm, with matches being scattered across the weekend schedule for the benefit of broadcasters. When the pandemic hit in March 2020 and football returned with no crowds present, the decision was made to allow all Premier League matches to be shown live on the television, while EFL clubs were given dispensation to screen their matches through their iFollow service. It was a decision that made sense. There was no downside to allowing these matches to be shown, if no-one could attend matches anywhere.
But it feels a little as if some fans became a little too used to this state of affairs, and since the end of the lockdowns started to come into view, agitation has begun for the 3pm blackout to be kicked into touch. Why should it be, critics argue, that you can watch a 3pm kick-off on a Saturday afternoon anywhere in the world apart from the country in which the match is actually taking place?
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) September 6, 2021
The short answer is that England’s football ecosystem depends upon it. As you drop down through the divisions, clubs are increasingly dependent on match-day revenues. In the National League, clubs only receive £7,000 per home appearance and £1,000 per away appearance for live televised matches, an amount that is dwarfed by their match-day income. Below this level, the only broadcasting money received by clubs comes from (very) occasional appearances on the television in the FA Cup.
It’s difficult to say what the exact effect on lower-division clubs would be were the 3pm blackout to end, but most agree that it wouldn’t be zero. If we assume the average spend of a match-going non-league supporter to be £20-£30 per match for entrance, refreshments and so on, even a relatively small number of people withdrawing their support would cost each club tens of thousands of pounds over the course of a season that they simply cannot afford to lose, while further degrading that bond of Saturday afternoon being about ‘going to the football’. It would be hyperbolic to say that ending the 3pm blackout would ‘kill’ lower-division football, but no-one knows what its short or long-term effects would be; they could be severe.
It is an accident of circumstance that Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United debut wasn’t picked as a live televised match. You can rest assured that it would have been, had anybody any inkling of what would happen at the end of the transfer window. But this conversation about this particular match feeds into broader discussions about football’s frequently tetchy relationship with television, the financial imbalances within the game, and ultimately what we want club football to be.
Match-going fans are already being forever inconvenienced by football bending itself to the whims of broadcasters, and supporters of lower-division clubs have 40 years’ experience of the club game being continually contorted to accommodate broadcasters and the wealthiest clubs at their expense. The strength in depth of the club game in England is one of its greatest strengths, and the 3pm blackout is in place to protect that strength. And it’s hardly as though the non-league game doesn’t benefit them either. Michail Antonio, Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson are just three of a multitude of players who either started their careers or cut their teeth in the non-league game.
The irony of all of this is that non-league football is undergoing something of a boom period at the moment. After a year and a half without being able to attend matches, the early signs have been that fans are keen to attend again, and crowds so far have been extremely healthy. But the balance that keeps the Premier League thriving and smaller clubs ticking over is delicate and we should not be experimenting with destabilising that balance when we have no way of knowing for certain what the effects might be, and certainly not when those effects could be highly damaging for hundreds of smaller clubs.
And if that means that Manchester United supporters who don’t attend Manchester United matches have to wait a few hours to see their homecoming hero’s second debut for his new club, then so be it.


Fingleton, Eamonn, The American Prospect
With the U.S. economy enjoying a record 112th month of expansion, the "galloping globalists" can be forgiven a bit of triumphalism. But behind the glowing economic numbers--low inflation, high employment, expanding GDP--lurks a darker number: the trade deficit. It keeps growing and growing.
And that means trouble.
By recent standards, the dismal U.S. trade figures for April 2000 counted as a relief. After all, imports fell slightly, and this helped narrow the trade deficit for the first time since August 1999.
So much for the good news. Now for the bad: At $30.4 billion, the April deficit was just fractionally below the record $30.6 billion deficit set in March. That makes it the second-highest deficit ever. Worse, the narrowing trade gap in April was evidently no more than a temporary aberration, reflecting an all too brief easing of world oil prices for a few weeks in the spring. The underlying trend remains worrisome--far worse than almost anyone has noticed.
Just how bad is it? Awful. That April figure is 60 percent higher than the April figure of a year ago. Even if oil prices don't rise any further, America's current account deficit--which is the broadest measure of America's trade deficit with the rest of the world--is on course to approach 4.5 percent of gross domestic product this year. By comparison, the worst the deficit ever ran in the 1980s--which, remember, was supposed to be a truly terrible time for American trade--was 3.6 percent of gross domestic product.
Comparing today's trade deficit with the then-shocking deficits of 1971 and 1972 is even more telling. The deteriorating trade balance in the early 1970s was considered so serious by August 1971 that it forced the Nixon administration to make the historic--and deeply humiliating--decision to abandon the dollar's gold convertibility. (The Nixon administration's idea, at least in part, was that if the dollar floated against other currencies, the dollar's value would fall, making exports cheaper and imports more expensive, thereby reducing the trade deficit.) But those shockingly high deficits of the early 1970s? A mere 0.1 percent and 0.5 percent of gross domestic product, respectively, in 1971 and 1972, a far cry from today's much larger 4.5 percent.
And yet the recent deficits have so far caused hardly a ripple of public concern. The conventional economic understanding used to be that a country running large trade deficits wouldn't be able to pay for all the products it imported. Paying for the imports would then require borrowing from other countries, which in turn would require making interest payments on foreign debt. Paying the interest on this debt would require earning more, and that would require exporting more--all of which ultimately would lead to a drop in the value of the national currency.
But the U.S.'s triumphalist economic view today is that "trade deficits no longer matter." This idea was once associated solely with the wilder shores of globalism. For example, it has long been a hobbyhorse of The Wall Street Journal's neoconservative editorial pages, and it achieved perhaps its most memorable articulation in a 1993 commentary by Kenichi Ohmae, a former McKinsey guru in Tokyo. "No one worries about trade balances between California and Texas" he said. "Why should they worry about the balance between the United States and Japan?" It was for comments like this that Michael Lewis dubbed Ohmae the "galloping globalist" These days, however, judging by the ennui with which papers like The New York Times and The Washington Post have treated the deteriorating trade trend, Ohmae's view has gone mainstream.
Is it really true that America's mounting trade deficits are not a problem? Hardly. The negative implications are legion. In fact, it may not be much of an overstatement to say that unless Washington can quickly reverse the trade trend--by exporting more and importing less--America's days as the world's leading economy are numbered. …


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A midterm referendum on Obama
President Barack Obama’s policies aren’t actually on the ballot, and neither is he. But 2014 has been all about him.
The midterm map put Democratic candidates on defense — there are indeed red states and blue states, and they vote Republican in the red states, especially with an anti-incumbency mood in the air.
But the predominant theme has been opposition to Obama himself. Unstoppable in his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, he is now likely headed for another midterm rebuff from a churning country with buyer’s remorse.
( POLITICO’s 2014 race ratings)
That the only Obama campaign stop on Monday was the first lady’s rally in Baltimore for Anthony Brown’s gubernatorial bid says everything about the president’s standing at the end of the midterms. (That the governor’s race narrowed in Maryland says a lot about how the campaigns closed for Democrats, too.)
The president was the theme that ran through all the races. Obamacare, ISIL, Ebola, the economy — for Republicans, these all were different ways of talking about how terrible the president is, not making the country or the world work for Americans. And that talk only hardened in the final days of this year’s races.
Rep. Bill Cassidy, a Republican hoping to knock out Sen. Mary Landrieu, said plainly to reporters Saturday in New Orleans what the GOP’s been thinking all across the country.
“The issues are on our side. Every week the president does something to help us. Folks here are wondering why in the heck she would support the fellow when he’s against what they see as the right thing to do,” Cassidy said. “So, it works for us.”
Democrats, meanwhile, spent months figuring out new ways to distance themselves from the president and say they disagreed with his positions.
Obama himself has missed the adoring crowds, replaced by an endless parade of fundraisers where he has gone through the motions of a speech about hope over cynicism that even he didn’t seem to believe anymore. In contrast, at his Saturday night rally in Detroit for gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer and Gary Peters — the only Senate candidate who wanted him — he was sharp and funny and energetically ripped into the Republicans, feeding off the energy of 6,000 people actually ecstatic to see him.
There, Obama put himself at the center of the conversation again, as he hasn’t since the early October speech in which he insisted his policies were on the ballot, making Democrats everywhere bang their collective head against the wall.
( See more from POLITICO’s Polling Center)
“Gary needs your vote, and Mark needs your vote,” Obama said. “I need your vote.”
But there aren’t many crowds like that left. Most Democratic campaigns didn’t want Obama anywhere near them, and with his negative numbers continuing to rise through the fall, several of those that had expressed interest rescinded their requests.
That only added to Republican glee.
“Everybody wants Mitt Romney or Jeb Bush, but nobody wants Obama, so he’s hiding in the White House somewhere,” said Bob Dole, as he campaigned for Sen. Pat Roberts over the weekend at the American Legion in Overland Park, Kansas.
But Monday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest pushed back on the idea that the midterms were a referendum on Obama. Earnest chalked up the negative feelings to voters holding Obama accountable for Washington dysfunction rather than disapproving of his policies.
“The vast majority of voters are not making their decision in this election based on their appraisal of the president,” Earnest said.
The map shaped the macro-dynamics: Montana, Arkansas and Louisiana were slipping away from Democrats, while Republicans fizzled in Minnesota, Oregon and Michigan. West Virginia’s GOP turn was what kept Shelley Moore Capito gliding to a Senate seat. Pennsylvania gubernatorial hopeful Tom Wolf didn’t break away in polls because of his dynamism on the stump.
But in a year when so many Senate and governor’s races stayed within 3 points even in the final hours, Obama was a constant. In purple states like Colorado, New Hampshire and Iowa, he was a clear drag.
Joni Ernst, the Republican nominee who headed into the final days appearing to have an edge over Rep. Bruce Braley, told POLITICO on Sunday that the president is the reason she believes she’s headed to a win in the state where Obama’s march to the White House began.
“Iowans are rejecting President Obama and his policies, which Congressman Braley has supported over the past six years of his time in Congress,” Ernst said while standing at a train depot in Osceola. “We are seeing that Iowans want a different direction, and they are choosing to go with me.”
North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Thom Tillis used the specter of Obama’s last two years in office to propel his cause. “Can you imagine if we don’t get a Senate majority what this president will do in the remaining two years of his term?” he asked 300 supporters in a high school cafeteria in Catawba, North Carolina.
Speaking a day earlier at a rally for Sen. Kay Hagan in Raleigh, Bill Clinton said Tillis’ strategy was clear.
“He’s trying take to her off the ballot and put the president on it,” Clinton said. “Isn’t that what’s going on? He knows the president’s having a hard time.”
Even with Obama’s job approval ticking slightly up in recent weeks, according to Wall Street Journal/NBC News polling released Sunday, the overall number of people who say they want “a great deal of change” is higher than in 2010 — 87 percent of Republicans and 47 percent of Democrats.
Lynne Smith, a Democrat who’d already voted by the time she showed up for a Davenport rally that Vice President Joe Biden led for Braley last week, said she thought Obama had made the right decision to stay away from the Senate race.
“I’m sure he would be highly criticized if he would come to campaign. The Republicans will pull anything to put him down,” Smith said.
Some Democrats tried to push back.
“If they don’t like Obama, that’s fine,” said former Sen. John Breaux during an interview at a pro-Landrieu rally in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Friday. “But he’s not on the ballot in Louisiana.”
But at a rally Saturday, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the senator’s brother, acknowledged that is indeed where Republican feelings are in one of the races that could end up deciding control of the Senate.
“Bill Cassidy has told everybody who he hates and this is really clear,” he said. “If you want to elect somebody who will spend every day hating every breath that Obama makes and tearing down everything that Congress tries to do, you know who to vote for.”
Dovere reported from Detroit, Davenport, Iowa, and Washington, D.C.; Andrew Restuccia contributed reporting from Lafayette, Louisiana, and New Orleans; Katie Glueck from Osceola, Iowa; Kyle Cheney from Overland Park, Kansas; and Tarini Parti from Raleigh and Catawba, North Carolina.


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Hey there, aluminum enthusiasts! Rina Meng here, your go-to gal for all things aluminum. Today, I’ve got some news that’ll make you raise an eyebrow and say, “What in the world is going on?” German aluminum producer Speira is slashing its output by a whopping half! You heard it right, my friends. Half! Now, before you start scratching your head in confusion, let me break it down for you.
So, Speira recently announced that it’s joining the bandwagon of European aluminum producers who are cutting back on their capacity. And what’s the reason behind this decision? Well, they’re pointing their fingers at those pesky power prices. According to Speira’s press release, they’re reducing their smelting production to a mere 70,000 tonnes of primary metal per year. Ouch! That’s quite a significant drop.
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of these energy prices. They’ve been soaring to new heights, making the poor folks at Speira and other European aluminum smelters break a sweat. I mean, seriously, who needs power prices that are through the roof? It’s like they’re playing a game of “How high can we go?” And let me tell you, my friends, they’re winning that game with flying colors!
Speira isn’t the only one facing these challenges. Oh no, my dear readers, they’re just one of many aluminum smelters in Europe caught in this energy price whirlwind. In fact, experts estimate that European smelters have already cut down their production by a staggering 800 thousand to 900 thousand metric tons this year alone. That’s like saying goodbye to a whole lot of aluminum goodness!
But wait, there’s more! Brace yourselves for the winter, folks, because things might get even chillier. Experts are worried that the total production cuts could nearly double during the frosty season ahead. Picture this: supply shortages and higher prices galore! It’s like a snowstorm of aluminum scarcity, hitting the transport, construction, and packaging sectors hard. Brrr, that doesn’t sound like a winter wonderland to me!
Now, you might be wondering what Speira plans to do during this aluminum adventure. Well, fear not, my fellow aluminum aficionados. They’ve got a plan up their sleeves! Instead of leaving a gaping hole in the aluminum world, Speira intends to fill the gap by relying on external metal supplies. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, we might be cutting back, but we’re not disappearing completely!”
So, when will this whole curtailment extravaganza begin, you ask? Speira has set its sights on next month, and they expect to wrap things up by November. It’s like a whirlwind romance, but instead of lovebirds, it’s aluminum production and curtailment. And hey, here’s a silver lining: Speira doesn’t anticipate any layoffs. Phew! That’s one less worry on their plate.
Overall, my aluminum aficionados, it seems like the aluminum industry is going through some wild times. Speira’s decision to cut its output by half is just another twist in this aluminum rollercoaster ride. Rising power prices have thrown a wrench in the works, causing a domino effect across European smelters. But fear not, for Speira has a plan to keep the aluminum flowing, even if it means seeking help from external metal suppliers.
So, my dear readers, keep your eyes peeled for more aluminum adventures in the days to come. Let’s hope the energy prices take a chill pill and give our beloved aluminum industry a break. Until then, stay curious, stay aluminum-savvy, and remember: when life gives you high energy prices, make low-energy jokes! Thanks for joining me on this aluminum escapade. Catch you on the flip side, aluminiumistas!

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This is the second books in the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series and after how much I liked the first book in the series I couldn’t wait to start the next book, well expect for the fact that it took me 5 months to actually get to this book but anyway it is time for a review.
This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises.
Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages.
Taken from goodreads
The book starts off exactly when the last book finished, were the children are in boats on their way to find help for Miss Peregrine and it is from there that we get treated to an amazing story and finding out more about the characters that we came to love in the last book.
One of the things that made the last book as good as it was, was the pictures and it is the same with this book as well. We get treated to some great vintage photographs that just make the story seem all that more realistic and makes imagining what the children look like and how they use their powers all that much easier. It is the way that the photographs look old and has the war time feel that makes them as good as they are.
The story is great and it made sure to keep you on your toes the whole time as you could never tell what was going to happen to the children in any situation. It could be that gypsey where about to kill them or that hollows were going to come and get them at any moment in time. The hollow thing is even more likely to happen as Jacob is only starting to learn how to use his powers. I personally found this story to be a lot more action packed then the last one and I think that is because the last book was more of an introduction to the characters, while this one focused more on what the children are able to do when they are on their own.
There is a part of the book that I find to be very weird and I am not really certain what I think of it. That part is the relationship between Emma and Jacob I personally find this weird due to the fact that emma was Jacobs grandads girlfriend for a long time, all I can think of when this happens is that moment in back to the future.
We get to find out a lot more about the characters on this journey and you very quickly get favoruites and start to hate others. I personally love Milard I think he comes out with funny snippets every now and then and is a bit of a know it all and knows it. And on the other side I hate Enoch I am really just waiting for someone to give him a slap, all he does it question everything Jacob does even though it is because of Jacob they are even alive in the first place.
The story is great and gets even better with the twist at the end, character development is amazing as we get to see the character become their own instead of listening to everything that Miss Peregrine says and the pictures are great to look at while reading. This is a great addition to the series and I recommend that people keep going with the series.

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Can Dogs Eat Eggs? — Yes, They can
Eggs can be a nutritious addition to a dog’s diet. They are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, it is important to feed eggs to dogs in moderation and cooked properly to avoid any potential health risks.
Can Puppies Eat Eggs?
Yes, puppies can eat eggs as well. However, it is crucial to introduce eggs gradually and in small amounts to their diet. As with adult dogs, eggs should be cooked thoroughly before feeding them to puppies.
Things to consider when feeding eggs to puppies?
When feeding eggs to puppies, it is important to consider their overall health and any special dietary needs. It is recommended to consult with a veterinarian before introducing eggs or any new food to a puppy’s diet.
Nutritional Benefits of Eggs for Dogs — Why Eggs are Good for Dogs?
Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for dogs’ growth, development, and maintenance of tissues. Protein is crucial for muscle strength and repair, as well as hormone and enzyme production.
Vitamins and Minerals
Eggs contain various vitamins and minerals beneficial to dogs, including vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and folate. These nutrients support overall health, immune system function, and promote healthy skin and coat.
Omega‑3 Fatty Acids
Eggs are a natural source of omega‑3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and support brain function. These fatty acids contribute to cardiovascular health and can benefit dogs with skin allergies or joint issues.
Choline, found in eggs, plays a vital role in brain development and cognitive function in dogs. It aids in memory and learning and helps maintain a healthy nervous system.
Potential Allergies: Can Dogs Be Allergic to Eggs?
While eggs are generally safe for dogs, some dogs may be allergic to them. Symptoms of egg allergies in dogs can include skin rashes, itching, digestive upset, and respiratory issues. It’s best to monitor your dog after introducing eggs and consult with a veterinarian if any allergic reactions occur.
Symptoms of Egg Allergies in Dogs
- Abrupt onset of itching
- Hives or redness on the skin
- Vomiting or diarrhea
What to Do If Your Dog Shows Symptoms?
- If your dog shows symptoms of an egg allergy, it is recommended to eliminate eggs from their diet.
- Consult with a veterinarian for appropriate allergy testing and potential dietary adjustments.
- Alternative protein sources can be introduced to ensure your dog’s nutritional needs are met.
Recommended Amount: How Much Eggs Can a Dog Consume?
The recommended amount of eggs for dogs varies based on their size and overall dietary needs. As a general guideline, dogs can be given one egg per day as part of a balanced diet. However, individual dog’s dietary requirements may differ, so it’s important to consult with a veterinarian for personalized recommendations.
Things to Consider When Feeding Eggs to Dogs
When feeding eggs to dogs, it is important to avoid seasoning, as some spices and additives can be harmful to dogs. Eggs should always be fully cooked to eliminate the risk of Salmonella or other bacterial infections. It’s also recommended to introduce eggs gradually into a dog’s diet and monitor for any adverse reactions.
How to Feed Eggs to Dogs: A Quick Guide
Eggs can be served to dogs in various ways, providing both nutrition and a tasty treat.
To prepare scrambled eggs for your dog, crack an egg into a non-stick pan and cook it thoroughly without adding any oil or seasoning. Once cooked, let it cool before serving it to your dog.
Boil an egg until it is fully cooked. Allow it to cool, remove the shell, and slice it into small pieces. Serve it as a high-protein snack or mix it with your dog’s regular food.
You can also make homemade egg treats for your dog by combining cooked eggs with other dog-friendly ingredients such as whole wheat flour, grated vegetables, or mashed sweet potato. Roll out the dough, cut it into shapes, and bake until crispy.
Eggs can be a beneficial addition to a dog’s diet, providing essential nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, it is important to introduce eggs gradually, cook them thoroughly, and monitor for any allergic reactions. As always, consulting with a veterinarian is advisable to ensure your dog’s nutritional needs are met and any specific dietary considerations are taken into account.

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Lighting the way for over 100 years, you get a beautiful view from the grassland that surrounds the Yamba lighthouse. A perfect spot for a picnic after a day at the beach or for gobbling down some local fish and chips, a spot of whale watching when in season, and watching the full moon rise.
Stories about the first lighthouse seem to vary a little but it seems that there was first a rudimentary structure of a platform with a kerosene lamp on it on the most easterly part of Pilot Hill.
This was replaced in 1866 by a small wooden humpy whose shutters were opened each night to dispense the rays of a large kerosene lamp placed on a bench. It was in the same place as the first and next to the flagstaff.
Tenders were called in 1878 and a permanent light was built in 1880 by W. Kinnear at a cost of 1,097 pounds.

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The duo of music and lighting is the bee’s knees.
Ramp up the festivities with the Music Sync Experience. Just like it sounds, play your favorite tunes and your ilumi Smartbulbs will move to the beat.
Warning: Uncontrollable fist pumping likely to occur.
How Do I Activate This Feature?
- From the Dashboard, scroll to the right, past your Favorites screen to "Experiences"
- Tap on the Media player to open up the Music Experience
- Tap "Settings" at the bottom of the screen
- From this screen, you can set the brightness and chose the groups you would like to use
- Tap the arrow in the upper left hand corner to go back to the Media player
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For a long time now, Warzone players have faced in every melee duel a player playing with the R9-0 shotgun equipped with Dragon’s Breath ammo and at long range against the Kilo.
However, this should change drastically as Raven Software has made various changes to these two weapons following the integration of Black Ops Cold War on Warzone.
Fans of CoD’s famous Battle Royale were very disappointed that no adjustments were made to Modern Warfare’s most powerful weapons when Season 1 launched.
While Black Ops Cold War’s assault rifles and submachine guns are fun, few people consider them powerful enough to dominate the current meta.
However, Amos Hodge, Creative Director of Raven Software, briefly pointed out that Warzone’s strongest weapons have, in fact, been “nerfs.” And, in contrast, he confirmed that Black Ops Cold War’s Agency Silencer accessory has been upgraded to match Modern Warfare’s Monolithic Silencer. But his tweets have been deleted, making the situation uncertain until an official patch note arrives.
The R9-0 nerf is probably the most requested change since Warzone launched in March 2020. Indeed, while the developers were trying to work out the integration of Black Ops Cold War Season 1, the BR meta was composed of the Kilo accompanied by the R9-0 Breath of the dragon.
But in another tweet that has since been deleted, Hodge claimed that “the specific range of the Kilo 141 has been reduced“and that” the Black Ops Cold War Muffler has been brought into line with the Monolithic Muffler. ”
Although no official patch notes confirm this information, players have noticed that these two weapons are indeed less powerful in Warzone.
The Kilo is (or was) the best AR on Warzone.
The reason that none of the ARs in Black Ops Cold War seemed comparable to other weapons in Warzone is that no muzzle could match the power of the Monolithic Silencer. Today, with the Nerf of Kilo and the Silent Agency tweak, Black Ops Cold War assault rifles should now be legitimate options on Verdansk.
At this time, we don’t know which assault rifle will replace the Kilo. But we can think that the strongest new melee weapon is the MAC 10 submachine gun.
If you want to play with this new weapon of Black Ops Cold War, then discover the best possible class with the help of our dedicated article.
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By Jennifer Quail
NEW YORK--It's difficult to pin down one way of doing business with today's Indian rug community.
The bulk of the product is still brought here by way of importers, who then do business with U.S. retailers, but there are current developments that may alter the future of India's carpet trade with the United States.
Many importers in the states are eager for business practices to remain as is: with them doing the overseas legwork and stateside buyers relying on them to have chosen the best product. Meanwhile, the Indian government, its Carpet Export Promotion Council and new kid on the block International Home Deco Park are looking to boost India's global presence in myriad ways. (See Page 10.)
From the perspective of the individual India-based companies, however, there is an increasing movement to operate offices in both India and the United States. Several companies that originated in India have made the move to opening up U.S. headquarters and believe the arrangement provides a distinct advantage as they are never left learning of U.S. demands or trends from a third party. And with more opportunities for international exposure in India, they believe they are expanding their global presence in multiple ways.
Jaipur Rugs, for example, maintains an office in the region for which it is named, as well as a U.S. headquarters in Atlanta. Regarding markets, Jaipur has a presence in Atlanta; High Point, N.C.; and Las Vegas and has most recently joined the ranks at IHDP in Noida, India. Jaipur also participates in the India Carpet Expo in Varanasi.
"Having Indian and U.S. offices provides an advantage when it comes to working with customers in two ways," said Joe Barkley, executive vice president of Kaleen, which operates here and in India as well. The first advantage, he said is for customers who buy from "country of origin only," meaning they will purchase items from manufacturers in specific producing countries and only in the country in which they are based. "Retailers typically believe they receive better pricing when purchasing in this manner," he said.
The other big plus: "Having offices in the U.S. allows a greater understanding of the purchase needs for the retailer and quicker reaction to problems or opportunities," Barkley said. "Having offices in both countries offers the retailer the best customer service and flexibility."
Surya is another company with dual operations in Calhoun, Ga., and Bhadohi, India, and a lengthy list of international showrooms. Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, said there is a very clear advantage to operating in this manner as many of the company's larger customers have either their own office in India or at least a buying agency there.
"Many times, we can have productive development meetings in India, versus conducting them in our showroom in the U.S.," Tiwari said.
Executives agreed the Indian government's promotion of their country has begun to show results, but that the game plan needs further work.
"On a larger scale, I do see that Indian goods are getting increased attention due to the promotion by the Indian government," said Asha Chaudhary, chief executive officer of Jaipur. "However, on an industry level, a lot needs to be done and the impact has been minimal so far. I believe it requires the involvement and coordination of the exporters and government on a much larger scale to bring any impact."
Barkley added that while "the Indian government has started marketing to a small degree, currently the attention is on tourism. Most direct marketing is left up to the manufacturer," he said.
There is one fact all parties were able to agree on overwhelmingly--the notion that India is on its way up as a global force.
"As a democratic country with ideology aligned with the U.S., I see a great trade and working relationship between India and the U.S.," Tiwari said. "There are many Indians now doing trade in the U.S., and they have done a good job to portray the India advantage as a U.S. advantage."
"India's star is on the rise in the international market," Chaudhary said. "I fully expect trade between India and the U.S. to continue to flourish. As U.S. consumers become more accustomed to the breadth, depth and quality of Indian goods, I truly believe that India will continue to develop closer ties and, perhaps, earn a greater share of the American dollar spent on overseas goods."


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After pact with Bangladesh, Rohingyas begin arriving in Myanmar
The Myanmar government said today Rohingya refugees have begun arriving in Rakhine State after the signing of the Dhaka Nayi Paw Daw pact in November last year.
"In accordance with the agreement, arrangements have been made to receive the returnees at Nga Khu Ya and Taung Pyo Latwe reception centres," the Myanmar government said in a press release.
Myanmar witnessed mass exodus of Rohingyas due to alleged large-scale violence by the nation's Army with thousands turning up in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazaar. As the refugees began to arrive, Bangladesh requested Myanmar to take them resulting in an agreement between the two sides.
"This arrangement concerns only those who have not been in involved in terrorism," the government warned, adding that "effective action will be taken against those implicated in terrorist acts in accordance with the law."
The mass migration of Rohingyas from Myanmar was condemned both by the US and UN who called it a case of "ethnic cleansing" as reports circulated of villages being burnt and several Rohingyas being killed in the country.
The government said the several did not know the repatriation process, as a result, the "returnees were arrested under the existing laws and some were given prison sentences."
"As a result, the displaced persons who no longer find it tenable to continue their stay in the camps in Cox's bazaar began returning to Rakhine State of their own volition and under their own arrangements," it said.
"In accordance with the bilateral agreement, the returnees should be properly processed, verified and accepted without any action being taken against them. In order to implement his process, the president has pardoned 58 persons," the government said.
"These people were released from prison and sent to Nga Khu Ya reception camp on May 26th, after necessary verification, they will be transferred to the transit camp in Hla Phoe Khaung," the government added.

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UK (Monday, March 6, 2017, Gaudium Press) Catholic MP Carol Monaghan has said that having ashes on her forehead at a Commons select committee meeting turned into a teaching moment when a number of colleagues did not know what the symbol meant.
The MP for Glasgow North West told the BBC that she was not embarrassed to appear on television displaying the mark.
“When I came into committee, one of the members asked me about it. I said ‘it’s Ash Wednesday’ and they said ‘but this is going to be broadcast’.
“I think they just thought I didn’t want to be embarrassed – but I was not going to rub it off,” Monaghan said.
She added that most religions display their faith visibly through symbols and clothing and that Catholics shouldn’t feel embarrassed to do so too.
Before becoming an SNP MP in 2015, Monaghan was a physics teacher at a state school and said that because of that experience she was used to people asking questions about the meaning behind the mark.
“I am happy to answer their questions. For me it is an educational opportunity,” she said.
In 2011, an English bishop encouraged Catholics not to rub ashes off their foreheads after they receive the blessing because it provides Christians with an opportunity to evangelize.
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Jonas Brothers’ “Cool” Lyrics Meaning
“Cool” is the title of a song by the American band the Jonas Brothers. The lyrics of “Cool” focus on a variety of topics, most notably self-confidence and to a certain degree love. Throughout the song, the narrators (Nick, Kevin and Joe Jonas) talk about the good fortune life has blessed them with and how extraordinarily cool they feel every waking hour of their lives.
Lyrics are filled with notable references
One of the outstanding elements of the lyrics of this song is its references. Throughout the song, the Jonas Brothers reference 4 celebrities as well as the hit fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. It should be noted that Joe Jonas’ fiancee Sophie Turner appears in the aforementioned TV series, where she plays the character Sansa Stark.
The 4 famous names the Jonas Brothers reference in “Cool” are as follows:
- The late actor James Dean
- Comedian and actor Charlie Sheen
- Fitness guru, actress and former model Jane Fonda
- Rapper and singer Post Malone
Three of the above-mentioned names appear in Nick Jonas’ verse. According to Nick, he wakes up every morning feeling as though he is a “new James Dean”. It is important to mention that Dean was one of the coolest actors of his time. Nick then proceeds to tell the world how he enjoys combing his hair like an “old school sheen”. Here, he is clearly talking about Charlie Sheen (who was also one of America’s hottest actors during his prime). He concludes the verse by addressing his love interest, telling her how awesome she is. In doing so, he compares her to “young Jane Fonda”. It is worth noting that during her younger years, Fonda was considered one of America’s most beautiful actresses.
Post Malone, on the other hand, is referenced in the below line from Joe Jonas’ verse:
“I feel like Post Malone when I get home”
The line above is apparently in response to the shoutout Post Malone gave the Jonas Brothers in his 2018 smash hit single “Better Now“. In that song, Malone referenced the brothers using the following lines:
Facts about “Cool”
- Jonas Brothers co-penned “Cool” with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and songwriters Zach Skelton and Casey Smith.
- In addition to co-writing “Cool”, Tedder and Skelton produced it.
- On April 5, 2019, Republic Records officially released “Cool” as the second single from the band’s fifth studio album. The first single from that album was the global hit “Sucker“.
- The music video for “Cool”, which was directed by Anthony Mandler, was shot in Miami.
Is this the first time the Jonas Brothers are working with Ryan Tedder?
No. The brothers worked with Tedder on their first single for 2019, “Sucker“. Tedder both co-wrote and produced the track in question.
“Cool” captures several topics, notable amongst them being the team’s confidence, as well as their individual love relationships. The narrators (Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas) highlight how fortunate they have been and how levelheaded they feel each passing moment.
The singers reference about 4 celebrities all portraying the idea of how “Cool” should look like. They make mention of James Dean, comedian and actor Charlie Sheen, actress, fitness guru and model Jane Fonda, as well as rapper Post Malone. Nick also makes reference to his love relationship and marriage to popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, while Joe also references his fiancée, Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner.
Nick mentions in the Jonas Brothers’ track descriptions for Apple Music that “Cool” was birthed at the latter part of their writing process where they were trying to come up with a ballad. Instead the brothers wrote this song because of their million-buck mood on that day.
So in all, the song reflects on the brothers’ individual achievements while portraying a deeps sense of shared satisfaction, pride and contentment in themselves.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
- As of 1700 hours local time on January 17, U.S. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams had rescued 30 individuals from collapsed buildings, including one individual rescued at approximately 1615 hours local time and three individuals rescued overnight from the Caribbean Market. To date, international USAR teams have rescued a total of 62 individuals throughout Port-au-Prince.
- On January 17, USAID/OFDA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), facilitated the delivery to Port-au-Prince of 9,600 10-liter water containers to serve 19,200 people, 3,840 hygiene kits to benefit 19,200 people for two weeks, and 200 rolls of plastic sheeting to meet the shelter needs of 10,000 people.
- To date, USAID/OFDA has provided nearly $63.3 million in humanitarian assistance to Haiti, including a total of $22 million committed on January 17 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) to support emergency relief supply distributions, emergency health interventions, and humanitarian air service and logistics.
- On January 17, a ship carrying 2,100 metric tons (MT) of P.L. Title II emergency food assistance provided by USAID's Office of Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) arrived in Port-au-Prince. USAID coordinated closely with the U.S. military to ensure safe passage of the vessel through the port and to provide security for the vessel and crew.
NUMBERS AT A GLANCE SOURCE
Estimated Number of Deaths
GoH(1) – January 17
Estimated Affected Population
Approximately 3 million people
U.N. – January 15
(1) Government of Haiti (GoH)
FY 2010 HUMANITARIAN FUNDING PROVIDED TO DATE
Total FY 2010 USAID/OFDA Assistance to Haiti for the Earthquake
Total FY 2010 USAID/FFP Assistance to Haiti for the Earthquake
Total FY 2010 USAID Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for the Earthquake
- The GoH has identified water distribution as the most urgent need for affected individuals and indicated a preference for provision of water containers and water purification tablets.
- A shortage of trucks and fuel, exacerbated by the airport's limited capacity to receive, warehouse, and dispatch relief supplies, continues to hamper relief efforts in and around Port-au-Prince. However, according to the GoH, relief supplies must continue to be distributed by road due to the structural instability of earthquake-damaged houses.
- The GoH and U.N. officials have requested that donor countries collaborate closely with the GoH and the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to ensure a more effective humanitarian response. In addition, the GoH has required that all distributions for the next two weeks occur through or in coordination with MINUSTAH, primarily due to increasing security concerns.
- As of January 16, although telephone communication remained irregular, limited cellular service and regular relief coordination meetings had improved coordination among rescue and relief actors.
Search and Rescue Operations
- U.S. USAR teams deployed on January 17 to eight locations to conduct reconnaissance missions, returning to Hotel Montana, Port-au-Prince University, and several other locations where local residents have identified possible signs of life.
- A total of 43 international USAR teams, comprising 1,739 rescue workers and 161 rescue canines, are operating in Haiti, reaching a majority of the most affected sites and beginning to expand operations to surrounding areas as of January 17. USAR teams plan to participate in aerial assessments on January 18 in three priority areas outside Port-au-Prince to determine initial search and rescue targets.
Emergency Food Assistance and Relief Supplies
- Following three days of relief supply distributions, IOM now estimates that 200,000 families, or up to 1 million people, require immediate shelter assistance and emergency relief supplies.
- From January 15 to 17, distributions have occurred at eight ad hoc sites. The GoH, in consultation with the U.N., is working to identify four fixed distribution sites for resourcing 14 designated settlement sites.
- On January 16, WFP distributed 20 MT of high energy biscuits (HEBs) to 39,000 beneficiaries in and around Port-au-Prince. On January 17, WFP planned to reach approximately 60,000 people with HEBs. WFP has also started the distribution of hot meals in some places, such as hospitals and schools, and has begun to set up kitchens in settlement sites.
- On January 17, WFP planned to deliver rice to 6,500 beneficiaries in Jacmel, HEBs to 5,000 beneficiaries in Leogane, and 45,000 ready-to-eat meals to beneficiaries in Petion-Ville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince. On January 18, WFP and IOM plan to expand food and non-food-item distributions to Petit Goave and Grand Goave.
- On January 17, USAID/OFDA provided $7 million to IOM for the procurement and distribution of emergency relief supplies and to support the organization as the coordinator of all non-food-item and shelter assistance distributions.
- Partners at the January 17 U.N. Logistics Cluster meeting reported that the first 10,000 gallons of fuel will arrive in Haiti in approximately two days. WFP is constructing two storage sites at the airport in Port-au-Prince, working to identify three additional sites to accommodate humanitarian cargo, and operating five mobile warehouses. WFP encouraged non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to utilize the spaces to enhance coordination and mitigate some security risks.
- On January 17, USAID/OFDA provided $10 million to WFP in support of a humanitarian air service operation and improved logistics for the overall response.
- According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), information on the status of hospitals and health facilities remains limited and contradictory. PAHO reports only a limited number of functioning centers, run primarily by international non-governmental organizations. The temporary field hospital at the U.N. logistics base quickly reached full capacity and is no longer accepting new patients. The GoH designated four new locations for international field hospitals.
- On January 17, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) reported that U.S. military personnel had escorted a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and a USAID health officer to the Port-au-Prince General Hospital to augment health care capacity and deliver supplies, food, and water. Doctors at the hospital report a caseload of more than 2,000 individuals.
- One USAID/OFDA-provided water treatment unit is serving a field hospital, in accordance with GoH priorities. The USAID/DART is working to station the remaining units at additional priority locations.
- On January 17, USAID/OFDA provided $5 million to WHO for essential health care services, equipment, and supplies and to help restore the capacity of the GoH Ministry of Health to provide emergency
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- According to the U.N. WASH Cluster, daily water production capacity in Port-au-Prince currently stands at 8 million liters, far below the amount required to meet the drinking water needs of the affected population. The cluster will continue to support water trucking and transition from the use of bottled water once on-site production and treatment capability increases.
- According to the U.N. WASH Cluster, details from an assessment of the Port-au-Prince treatment plant are forthcoming. Early reports indicate that the treatment plant may not have been completely destroyed. Partners will begin to assess the piped water network capacity on January 18.
- Water treatment units from a number of sources are also en route to Port-au-Prince, and the WASH Cluster estimates that treatment plants in the pipeline are sufficient to meet water needs.
- Cluster partners, with assistance from the private sector, commenced water tankering on January 16, providing 250,000 liters to 52 distribution points.
- USAID/OFDA has provided funding through USAID/Dominican Republic (USAID/DR) for distribution of 10,000 liters of water per day for eight days to earthquake-affected populations. A USAID/OFDA WASH specialist is scheduled to deploy to Haiti in the coming days.
- USAID/OFDA is also transporting 12 water bladders, each with a 12,000 liter capacity, from USAID/OFDA stockpiles.
U.S. GOVERNMENT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
- To date in FY 2010, USAID has provided nearly $111.3 million in humanitarian assistance for the Haiti earthquake, including a USAID/OFDA contribution of approximately $63.3 million and USAID/FFP food assistance valued at an estimated $48 million.
- On January 12, USAID/OFDA activated a Washington D.C.-based Response Management Team (RMT) to support the USAID/DART that deployed to Haiti early on January 13 to assess humanitarian conditions and coordinate activities with the humanitarian community.
- DoD has authorized $20 million in overseas humanitarian and disaster assistance appropriations in support of the Haiti earthquake relief effort. DoD has been supporting the humanitarian response through transportation of emergency relief personnel and commodities into Haiti. In addition, several U.S. military ships are currently positioned near Haiti to provide tactical and operational support to the emergency response operation.
- On January 13, U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth H. Merten declared a disaster due to the effects of the earthquake. In response, USAID/OFDA provided an initial $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince for the implementation of an emergency response program. USAID/OFDA is providing additional assistance in accordance with the findings of USAID/DART and humanitarian community assessments, as access to affected groups expands over the coming days.
USAID HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI FOR THE EARTHQUAKE FY 2010
Logistics and Relief Supplies
Search and Rescue
Logistics and Relief Supplies
Logistics and Relief Supplies
Emergency Response Activities
Humanitarian Air Service, Logistics and Commodities
Basic Health Services
Logistics and Relief Supplies
14,550 MT of P.L. 480 Title II Emergency Food Assistance
FY 2010 HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO DATE
TOTAL USAID HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO HAITI
(1) USAID/OFDA funding represents anticipated or actual obligated amounts as of January 17, 2010.
(2) Estimated value of food assistance.
PUBLIC DONATION INFORMATION
- The most effective way people can assist relief efforts is by making cash contributions to humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations. Information on organizations responding to the humanitarian situation in Haiti may be available at www.reliefweb.int.
- USAID encourages cash donations because they allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster-stricken region; and ensure culturally, dietary, and environmentally appropriate assistance.
- More information can be found at:
Public Information: 202-712-4810
SOURCE U.S. Agency for International Development


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Wound, Burn and Ostomy opening in , Iowa. This and other physician assistant jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com
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Coordinates the care for adult vascular patients as related to pre- and post-operative procedure.
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100% Polyester Hotel Office Window 7-Folded Fabric Zebra Blinds
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You can roll over the photos and there will be a number. Just let me know which ones you want in high res and I'll send them to you. You can click to enlarge, cause some are previewing smaller than others. I took all the photos, so photo credit can just be "Articulture Designs."
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"- 'This is a stunningly beautiful account of a little-understood world' Books For Everybody 2002 - 'It is a treat to join such a sensitive and sympathetic companion on this journey which takes in Africa's history, culture and wildlife' Artist and Illustrator Magazine
About the Author
Kim Donaldson experimented with painting, drawing and sculpting from an early age, finally becoming a full-time artist in 1978. Since this time, Kim has made enormous progress in his work and is today regarded as one of the world's leading wildlife artists. Over the last 20 years, he has had 24 one-man exhibitions and has also participated in 28 group exhibitions in Britain, America and Southern Africa. His work has been published in four books of wildlife art, as well as numerous limited edition prints.

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Things I liked: very good
Things I would have changed: not a thing
Things I liked: Gottem free with gun, so great value. I always use Crosman , hey 2 plusses there.
Things I would have changed: Can't change what works.
What others should know: Buy them use them
Things I liked: Easy to load. I would highly recommend that a drop of air gun specific oil be lightly applied to the top of the cartridges before loading them into any air gun that accepts them.
Things I would have changed: Nothing. They do just what they were made for.
How many rounds per co2 cartrige can you shoot on a sig p226 ?
Are they full
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Yes, they contain CO2.
How many rounds can u shoot per co2 cartridge for the walther CP99 ??? Thankyou
When tested for the Airgun Reporter video it shot 91 times before empty.


RCMP say they were forced to shoot an aggressive dog in South Surrey on Sunday.
Police said they were called to the area of 128 Street and 16 Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after the dog had reportedly bit one person and lunged at several others.
RCMP said the dog was off-leash and not accompanied by its owner when officers arrived. The dog charged one of the officers, who fired two shots at it, injuring the animal, according to police.
Mounties said the dog was still alive when it was transported from the scene by Surrey Animal Control, but could not speak to the animal’s current condition.
Police could not confirm the type of dog but said it was a large breed.
Police said the dog’s owner was identified after “numerous efforts,” and could still face a penalty.
The RCMP and Animal Control investigation is ongoing.
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Series: Made Men #1
on June 25th 2014
Genres: Contemporary Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Mafia
Source: Self Purchased
Nero is the king of Legacy Prep, living a life of power.Elle is the school’s punching bag, living a life of fear.The only good girls Nero knows jump in his bed when he tells them to.The closest Elle has come to a bad boy like him is in the cafeteria line.The mob boss gave him orders to find out what she knows.Her mouth is sealed.
I just want to be a fu**ing made man.I’m just a fu**ing waitress.
Nero is not a book that I would normally pick up to be honest, but I was in the mood for a mafia romance (I am just in this type of reading mood currently) and so I grabbed it up without realizing that it did have some YA elements in it. Although I would say that its borderline between YA and NA. The rest of the series is NA, so this book definitely worked for me because to be honest…it DIDNT feel like a Young Adult romance at all, it feel more adult romance like to me so I actually really liked this book for the most part.
It features two best friends, Elle is our heroine. Her parents have no idea what she goes through, her father is disabled and she keeps the truth from them as much as she can. Her one refuge is her best friend Chloe who has issues of her own. Both Elle and Chloe are horribly tortured by everyone at school. While at work, Elle witnesses a mafia killing and she knows that she will need to keep her mouth shut. However the mob boss, Dante, knows that she saw something but he needs to know exactly what before making a decision. So he sends in his younger son to do a job, and get close to her.
Suddenly the boys that never lifted a finger to help Elle and Chloe are suddenly looking out for them. Elle doesn’t trust Nero at all, she finds his suddent interest suspicious but she can’t deny the feelings that she is starting to have for him.
We see a couple that have to overcome some issues of course. I will be honest, that I wasn’t a huge fan of Nero especially in the beginning. We see the true test of “bullies” in this book and honestly I never had to deal with bullies but we see how cruel they can be and how much control they sometimes can have. And seeing what Elle and Chloe go through, is so heartbreaking at times. But once Nero comes into the picture, he starts to be the “knight in shining armor” and protect these girls from the bullies and really the “whole” school because they know not to mess up with him and his buddies as they are part of the mafia.
I was pulled in pretty quickly into this story and I really loved the elements that are introduced to us here. And so many parties that just drew me in. I did find it fun seeing Elle make Nero work for it and he does redeem himself very nicely. Even though I wouldn’t say that I LOVED this book, I enjoyed it quite a bit. Seeing the dynamics of the mafia world, and getting some nice elements to a fairytale retelling that I fell hard for.
If you are a fan of mafia style romances…then pick this one up here!!Vincent by Sarah Brianne
Series: Made Men #2
Published by Young Ink on March 15th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance
Source: Self Purchased
Vincent knows the glamorous side of the Mafia, being born a soldier. Lake lives on the opposite side of the tracks, born the daughter of a soldier. The light and dark side of him are at constant war, but he is letting his darkness reign. She is trying to find peace, and she will soon be far enough away to find it. Discovering that his boss owns her, showed him how little he knew her. Knowing all about him only makes her want to hate him.
I’m a fu**ing made man. I’m just fu**ing trailer trash.
*WARNING* This work of fiction is intended for mature audiences only. All sexually active characters portrayed in this ebook are eighteen years of age or older. Please do not buy if strong sexual situations, violence, drugs, child abuse, and explicit language offends you.
*NOTE TO READERS* This book is a stand alone story. However, to receive the full experience 'Nero (Made Men, #1)' is recommended before.
In the Second book we have Vincent’s book here and if you love Cinderella retellings, than this book will have you hooked. Our heroine Lake doesn’t live the way that she appears to live for everyone. Her father is part of the mob, not “made” but works for the mob but has a serious problem….a gambling addiction. Lake only spends her time with her mother and step family on the weekends. Her mother acts naive, but her stepfather and stepsister are cruel to her where she is relegated to clean and to cook and live in small room in the attic with a mattress on the floor. She just has to buckle down and get through high school so she can leave for good.
Vincent is the “player” of the group, he is the one that draws women to him like magnets. But there is one woman who is his weakness, his sisters best friend, Lake. When Lake realizes that her father’s gotten into some horrible trouble with the mob and that his life is in danger due to his gambling habits, she becomes the mob’s property which puts a test to the fragile relationship between Vincent and Lake.
I will have to say that this story was highly entertaining and I found Vincent to be quite the alpha male. And boy some of his actions “cracked” me up the wazoo. This story is also on the edge between YA and NA, so even if you aren’t a fan of YA….you can still enjoy this book. I really enjoyed this book just as much as book one. I found both characters to just fit in the right ways, and even though they have some bumps I found them to be so fun to read. And yeah I enjoyed Lake even if she was a bit naive at times especially when it came to the mob, however she is strong, independent and spirited. She definitely has a inner strength you have to admire. We do have some conflicts of the story involving the debt that Lake owes to the mob and the abuse she suffers from her step family. And it was interesting to see how these problems become resolved through the story and I really enjoyed the way this author developed the plot here. The romance though was delightful, a bit dramatic at times but quite lively and a bit swoony too 🙂 I can’t wait for Chloe and Luca’s story!!!


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Best meal I ever ate:
Food is all about context.
My current drink of choice:
Viña Tondonia Rosé Gran Reserva 2000
I really wish I could:
Convince everyone to embrace permaculture. And Chinatown.
My favorite comfort food:
Oysters, liver mousse (good charcuterie in general), Brussel sprouts in duck fat, turnip cakes in XO sauce, pork buns (char siu bao, gau bao, kao yuk bao), kale with sunny-side or poached eggs
My most tattered cookbooks:
The Art of Living According to Joe Beef, Ad Hoc at Home (Keller), Whole Beast Butchery, Nose to Tail Eating, Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing, Mission Street Food
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About The Rutles
The Rutles are a rock band known for their visual and aural pastiches and parodies of the Beatles. This originally fictional band, created by Eric Idle and Neil Innes for 1970s television programming, became an actual group – whilst remaining a parody of the Beatles – which toured and recorded, releasing many songs and albums that included two UK chart hits.
Originally created as a short sketch in Idle's British television comedy series Rutland Weekend Television, the Rutles gained notice after being the focus of the mockumentary television film All You Need Is Cash . Former Beatle George Harrison appeared in the film and assisted in its creation. Encouraged by the positive public reaction to the sketch, featuring Beatles' music pastiches by Innes, the film was written by Idle, who co-directed it with Gary Weis. It had 20 songs written by Innes, which he performed with three musicians as the Rutles. A soundtrack album in 1978 was followed in 1996 by Archaeology, which spoofed the then recent Beatles Anthology series.
A second film, The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch – modelled on the 2000 TV special The Beatles Revolution – was made in 2002 and released in the US on DVD in 2003.
The Rutles first appeared in 1975 as a sketch on Eric Idle's BBC television series Rutland Weekend Television. The sketch presented a mini-documentary about the 1960s band the Rutles, and featured Neil Innes fronting the band singing "I Must Be In Love", a pastiche of Lennon and McCartney's 1964 style. However although not billed as the Rutles, Innes had already appeared in episode 3 of Rutland Weekend Television accompanying himself on a piano singing "Good Times Roll" which would later appear on The Rutles album released in 1978.
The sketch was the work of Innes and Idle. Innes conceived parodying the film A Hard Day's Night after writing "I Must Be In Love", which he realised sounded very "Beatle-y". Innes was the musician and composer for the series, and routinely created songs and ideas about how those songs could be presented on the show. He passed the idea along of a Beatles spoof to Idle, who had a separate idea about a boring TV documentary maker. They then merged the ideas into one extended film shot for the TV show. The band name was a continuation of the regional premise of the TV show, which was presented as a programme by a fictional TV station based in Rutland, the smallest county in England. One running joke was that it would use names derivative of Rutland. The initial idea was a parody of the Rolling Stones called the Rutland Stones but became a parody of the Beatles, and Idle suggested the Rutles. 'The Prefab Four' is a pun on the Beatles' nickname 'the Fab Four' with an additional subtext: a prefab was a cheap postwar form of British housing, intended to be temporary, often poorly constructed, draughty and leaky, and not well-regarded by those who had to live in them.
The Rutles had connections with the Beatles aside from the parody. The Beatles were fans of Innes's previous band, the Bonzo Dog Band; they featured them in the television film Magical Mystery Tour , and Paul McCartney had produced the Bonzos' hit single "I'm the Urban Spaceman" . George Harrison made a guest appearance on Rutland Weekend Television's 1975 Boxing Day special, with Idle and Innes, and encouraged them to make a film that parodied the Beatles' career and deflated the myths surrounding the band's legacy.
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Jewelry whole Diligems shared info of HyunA and DAWN’s engagement rings, the sole different buzz issue when the couple’s unexpected engagement reveal.
The bespoke rings showcased a novel charm, in contrast to something seen by netizens before. utterly in set with the couple’s extraordinary, hip fashion vogue, the accessory’s beauty charmed its means on the net.
On Gregorian calendar month four, the posh ring whole Diligems uploaded post-creation pictures associated an in-the-work photo of HyunA and DAWN’s beautiful engagement rings. Designer Yueuna Esther Shin additionally denote a collage of the couple’s engagement posts.
The Diligems designer shared details concerning the bespoke one, stating that the try is that the just one ever created and can ne’er be duplicated. excluding the planning, the rings’ rare style makes them one-of-a-kind.
The post explained the styles of the rings and the way DAWN in person visited the studio and that they brainstormed for styles. The idol eventually selected associate opaque gem and 7 diamonds to create the dreamy ring.
The designer additionally unconcealed her discomfort with netizens jumping to negative conclusions concerning the rings.
The designer accessories don’t seem to be simply a favourite for the couple, however additionally some K-pop stylists. K-pop lady cluster aespa and player Choa were additionally noticed carrying Diligems throughout their shoots.
How much do HyunA and DAWN’s engagement rings cost?
Diligems’ Instagram bio reads, “All items handmade amorously and magic.” the web site showcases the posh brand’s rings assortment ranging from $100 to $300.
The specific intoxicated assortment, the sole assortment that features gemstones, ranges between $100 to $200. although the designer did not disclose the value, they did say that the rings acquired their year’s rent.
Considering it is a one-of-a-kind bespoke love ring, netizens should not be afraid if the value is unconcealed to be within the lots of.


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Saudi debt to fall in 2011: Moody’s
Higher oil prices and production will likely boost Saudi Arabia’s foreign assets at the end of 2011 and this will allow it to cut its public debt to around eight per cent of GDP, according to Moody’s investor service.
Besides cutting debt, the world’s dominant oil power will also be able to record a fiscal surplus for the second year running despite higher spending, it said.
The surge in spending will boost real GDP growth by nearly 6.5 per cent while inflation could climb to one of its highest levels of six per cent.
“Despite the massive spending programme, Saudi Arabia expects to maintain a budget surplus for 2011 and 2012, owing to government revenues supported by high oil prices and an increase in oil production,” Moody’s said in a study.
“Although the economy has a limited diversification beyond the hydrocarbons sector and a high volatility in real and nominal output, large financial reserves will enable the government to sustain growth in the non-oil private sector through capital spending during our outlook period, independent of oil price fluctuations…..we expect net foreign assets to reach 95 per cent of GDP as of year-end 2011, with debt levels dropping to around eight per cent of GDP.”
Saudi Arabia’s public debt stood at around SR167 billion ($44.5bn), nearly 8.2 per cent of GDP at the end of 2010.
The debt dived by nearly SR58bn from 2009 to 2010 when the kingdom recorded a fiscal surplus of around SR109bn.It was also cut by just SR12bn through 2009 although the budget suffered from a deficit of SR87bn.
Saudi Arabia has used strong oil prices over the past 10 years to tackle its festering public debt caused by massive fiscal deficits due to weak crude prices, low oil production by the Kingdom and high public spending during the 1990s.
Official data showed the sovereign debt climbed to its highest ever level of SR689bn at the end of 1999 before plunging to nearly SR660bn at the end of 2002. It remained almost unchanged by the end of 2003 before it began its rapid slide in the following years to reach SR614bn at the end of 2004.
At the end of 2005, the debt plummeted to about SR475bn and continued its decline to reach around SR267bn at the end of 2007, nearly 18.7 per cent of Saudi Arabia’s nominal GDP of SR1.430bn.
The debt was sharply cut in 2008 after Saudi Arabia recorded its highest ever budget surplus of SR590bn as a result of a surge in average oil prides to an all time high of around $95 a barrel. The decline depressed the ratio of the debt to the GDP from more than 100 per cent to 65 per cent in 2004 and only 13.4 per cent at the end of 2008. But it climbed again to around 16.1 per cent in 2009 due to a sharp drop in GDP because of lower crude prices and output.
High oil prices allied with a surge in Saudi Arabia’s crude output close to 10 million barrels per day to make up for crude disruption from conflict-hit Libya to push the country’s foreign assets above SR2,000 billion at the end of September for the first time in its history before they slipped to nearly SR1,093bn at the end of October.
Moody’s said higher production and public spending would boost Saudi Arabia’s real GDP growth by around 6.5 per cent in 2011 before dropping to three per cent in 2012, driven by declines in both prices and production.
“We expect inflation to increase to around six per cent by year end 2011, from 5.3 per cent in September 2011, before subsiding to around 4.5 per cent in 2012….the risk of higher inflation remains a primary macroeconomic challenge in Saudi Arabia, particularly given the huge spending packages announced and the lack of monetary policy tools available to contain inflationary pressures,” Moody’s said.
It said key policy options for the authorities to tackle higher inflation include slowing the pace of government spending or lowering the bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio, both of which will affect the business and credit conditions for banks.
The report said that despite resilience to short-term oil price fluctuations, the rise in current expenditures, steadily falling oil prices, and lower Saudi oil output, leaves the Kingdom vulnerable to a sustained longer-term decline in oil prices.
It noted that during 2010, Saudi Arabia required a fiscal breakeven oil price of around $75/ barrel compared with $65/barrel in 2009, which is higher than other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. “We estimate that the breakeven has increased to $80/barrel in 2011.”
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As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to look back and reflect on the events of the last twelve months as well as to look forward to what the future might bring.
For Petersens PR, 2023 has been a year of celebration, growth and success.
Early in the year, we took on our latest PR and social media intern, Ellie Courtman. Ellie joined us fresh from completing her MA in Creative Writing and was keen to put her skills to the test in a professional environment.
You can read Ellie’s intern diary here.
Brimming with ideas and positivity, Ellie was a great addition to the team, and when she completed her internship, we took her on as a full-time PR and social media executive.
We’ve not only taken on a new member of staff this year, but new business too. We’ve welcomed new clients as well as increasing our work with existing clients.
We now work with businesses and organisations in a varied range of sectors including law, education, property and printing.
And we’ve achieved great things for those clients, such as growing their social media presence, helping them become thought leaders in their sectors and getting their stories covered by the media.
In fact, we’ve helped our clients get their stories covered by specialist publications, local press, radio and TV this year.
Another reason to celebrate in 2023 was being nominated for a prestigious award by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for our work with Cardiff-based law firm Geldards.
Our campaign with Geldards’ SEN team helped boost the profile of the team and increased its revenue by 30% year-on-year.
For that, Petersens PR was shortlisted at the CIPR Cymru PRide Awards 2023 in the education category. While we didn’t win, we were honoured to be shortlisted and to share in the success of the Welsh PR sector at the ceremony in Cardiff in November.
However, our biggest celebration of 2023 was our 20th anniversary. For two decades, Petersens PR has been providing public relations, communications and marketing services to businesses and organisations across Wales and beyond.
We’ve worked with all sizes of organisation, from startup businesses to multinationals, and everything in-between.
Our services are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our clients and the ever-changing nature of PR, but we still offer the same level of quality and commitment upon which we have built our reputation.
You can read our MD Rob Petersen’s blog about our 20th anniversary here.
We gained several pieces of coverage of our own for our anniversary press release, including in Business News Wales.
And, in December, our MD Rob Petersen was profiled by Wales Business Insider magazine, in which he discussed his long career and gave his insights into the future of PR in an interview with editor Douglas Friedli.
After such a busy year, we’re looking forward to a short Christmas break, but we’re already making plans for the future and looking forward to the opportunities and challenges 2024 will bring.
From all of us at Petersens PR, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


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Did you know there are three special IP Radio episodes dedicated to holiday stories? Yes!
First, we join Gillian with chapter 2 of the wintertime favorite The Gift of the Deer. Join the further adventures of Peter and his human companions as he goes from injured and untrustful of humans to a tentative member of the family.
For our second story of the season, we reload the longtime favorite story of The Night The Animals Talked. This story was first heard on IP Radio last Solstice Season and quickly become a popular request so we brought it back this year.
For our third holiday story we take a look at a special Pagan Creature and hear a lighthearted tale of how it assisted with the decorating of the traditional Christmas tree.
Happy Holidays to all and we hope you enjoy!


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It appears the next Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update is due to clock in at a whopping 15GB.
Infinity Ward detailed the latest mandatory Modern Warfare update on its blog, nonchalantly noting its massive download size. Although the update seems to be little more than a patch containing relatively minor bug fixes, like speed adjustments to the circle in Warzone, you’ll need 15GB of free space to install it. This serves as a continuation of the growing trend surrounding the massive amounts of space required to simply access Modern Warfare.
From the blog post, it appears that the update will be exclusively geared towards console players. “Tuesday’s update includes a required download for PlayStation and Xbox, about 15gbs, and is required to access Modern Warfare,” it reads. So, if you play Modern Warfare on PS4 or Xbox and want to play this week, you’ll likely need to clear quite a bit of room for the patch.
The patch is scheduled to roll out tomorrow, April 28, and will apparently be paired with a range of playlist updates. According to Infinity Ward, Modern Warfare will be getting a Shoot the Ship 24/7 mode, with Grind and Cranked being added to the mix, as well as a range of variations for Gunfight.
In other Call of Duty news, it seems that the next Call of Duty game will take place in Vietnam. It’s also supposedly part of the Black Ops universe, but that much was probably already obvious to series fans. Meanwhile Warzone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s popular battle royale mode, recently exceeded 50 million players worldwide.
If you’ve yet to get into Warzone, or are still only starting out, be sure to read up on why Tracker is an essential stats engine you should definitely be using. If Warzone isn’t your bag, or you’re just about fed up of its gigantic updates, check out our list of the best FPS games.


Woodland Ave. construction begins, Washburn Square nearly complete
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Two major revitalization projects by the Brightwood Civic Group in Brightwood will make significant progress this summer.
Construction on the first house in the Woodland Avenue revitalization project began on May 18, and the completion of a park behind the three-unit Washburn Square housing development should be finished by the end of June, weather permitting, according to former BCG president Ed Brandt.
For the past few years, BCG has been purchasing properties on Woodland Avenue in order to renovate and re-sell them to revitalize the troubled street. The Northside Leadership Conference is project manager for the revitalization efforts.
The BCG met with the Urban Redevelopment Authority on May 12 to negotiate funding and expand the Woodland Avenue project onto other under-developed Northside streets.
After the BCG recognized the dire need to solve the public safety issues on Woodland Avenue four years ago, they enforced a block watch program to keep the crime and danger to a minimum, Brandt said. The Woodland Avenue housing project began one year after the block watch.
Currently BCG owns 1324 and 1407 Woodland Avenue and has a sales agreement on 1208 Woodland. The city has given BCG site control over three properties on Woodland and one on Brighton.
Those properties will go through a Treasurer’s sale where BCG can purchase them, said Woodland Avenue Project Manager Jonathan Huck of the NSLC.
Other homes are pending with the owners.
“We are almost through pre-development,” Huck said. “We have acquired parcels, some level of design, we hired an architect and we are now looking to gain the financing package.”
Funding for the project comes from the Northside Community Development Fund, Rivers Casino grant money and Fidelity Bank.
Huck estimated the project would cost several million dollars, but did not have a concrete number at this time.
Although the Washburn Square housing project has been in the works for more than a decade, and three houses were built last year, it is not completely finished.
“The project is a 15-year project,” said BCG’s current president, Diane Annis-Dixon. “It’s a slow process, but I think it is a definite improvement for that little niche in Brightwood. It’s a unique neighborhood.”
David Howe of the Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation of the URA served as project manager.
The homes for this project, which include the complex between Superior Avenue and Hodgkiss Street, were completed last June and sold accordingly.
The excess land behind the three homes is being transformed into a park that will include walking paths, trees and small flower beds. Howe called the entire project an “innovative model” that he would like to reproduce across the city.
“Right now people who come from Downtown and pass through Brightwood to go out of the city wouldn’t give us a second look,” Dixon said.
“My intent is for them to pass by and see something that grabs their attention and say, ‘What happened here?’ We’re hoping to push the riffraff out and bring wholesome people in for a lot of change in the Northside.”
Ashley Goodsell graduated from Point Park University this year with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She was co-sports editor for Point Park’s newspaper and plans on attending graduate school for communications or advertising.
Assistant Editor Kelly Thomas contributed to this story.