There is nothing on the radar — yet. But hurricane season has started, and memories of Harvey remain fresh.
(TNS) - Ellie Wallace already is preparing for Houston’s next major storm.
There is nothing on the radar — yet. But hurricane season has started, and memories of Harvey remain fresh. Wallace already bought a cover to keep her generator dry, and she is stocking up on canned goods and pet food for when she and her family inevitably will need it.
“We’re starting now,” she said.
Wallace and thousands of other forward-thinking Houstonians gathered Saturday at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Extreme Weather Ready Expo, an annual event aimed at educating the public about how to prepare for hurricanes and other disasters. It typically draws about 2,500 people, but this year, in the wake of Harvey, it attracted more than 4,000.
Jackie Miller, the city’s community preparedness programs manager, said attendance always spikes after major storms. Before Harvey, it was Ike, she said. The point is not just to prepare for the big ones, she added. It’s to have a plan in place for any weather hazard.
“We have more severe weather than just hurricanes,” she said.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett opened the event with remarks on the importance of knowing and preparing for the hazards that threaten the Gulf Coast region. Later, a panel of local leaders discussed lessons learned from Harvey.
The expo featured dozens of local disaster response agencies and nonprofits with tips on how to protect personal property, purchase insurance and develop comprehensive plans that involve the entire family. The Houston Museum of Natural Science brought its “discovery dome” to teach about storms and weather patterns.
A table at the front of the event was stacked with disaster preparedness guides that stressed the importance of determining escape routes, maintaining updated contact lists and making sure children know basic information such as their parents’ full names and phone numbers. Go-bags and emergency kits containing important documents, medications, tools, and sustanance are must-haves.
Kenneth Graham, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Center in Miami, traveled to Houston to encourage attendees to prepare for storm hazards — wind, rain, tornadoes and storm surges — even if their homes have been spared in the past. A wide range of variables affect how and where storms play out, he said, so homeowners should not look to past storms to determine their risk.
“They’re all completely different,” he said. “Just because it didn’t happen before doesn’t mean it can’t.”
Christy Simmons and her husband drove up from Manvel for the expo. Their home, just a half-hour drive from the coast, took on a small amount of water during Harvey.
“We’re always affected in some way,” she said.
She is planning to buy a water pump.
Cindy Nance attended the expo for the first time in several years. Her home near Meyerland did not flood during Harvey, but those nearby did, a reminder that readiness is key.
She said she plans to start preparing earlier this season. And this time, she won’t forget the pet supplies for her four cats, including one rescued during Harvey.
“You can’t be prepared enough,” she said.
Wallace, who works at an insurance agency, saw the extent of the damage inflicted by Harvey. At the expo, she picked up a big blue bag of preparedness guides and gear.
“I’m going to pass them out at work,” she said.
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Northern California March 21, 2016
Here are 12 of the Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns in Northern California
When you think of Northern California, do you think of small town charm? If you don’t, you should! This part of our state is dotted with dozens of towns that by population alone may not be considered small, but by charm and beauty they’ve kept the magic by feeling quaint and reminding us of times gone by.
There’s nothing more romantic than taking the hand of someone you love and strolling down main street. Here are 12 that made our list.
Disney characters Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Daisy Duck, and most of their supporting cast live in the fictional city of Duckburg, first mentioned in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #49 in 1944, created by Carl Barks. It's believed this city "Duckburg" was named after the city of Eureka.
Located on the west short of beautiful Clear Lake. Lakeport was first settled by Native Americans several thousand years ago.
3. St. Helena
St. Helena considers itself the "Main Street" of the Napa Valley. Known for its small town charm with its big experiences in culinary delights and world-renowned wines.
4. Sutter Creek
Charm abounds here. Visiting Sutter Creek is like stepping back into the gold rush era...but with much better food.
Murphys is tucked away in Calaveras County and considers herself Queen of the Sierra Foothills. We agree!
The town was founded in 1850 as a logging community, and was originally named Meiggsville after Henry Meiggs. No offense, Mr. Meiggs, but we're glad that one didn't stick.
The county seat of Amador County, settlers were drawn to gold in them thar hills. Founded in 1848 and named after an attorney that miners liked.
The Spanish word for Tiburon is "shark" and was probably inspired by the native leopard sharks in the surrounding waters.
Fortuna is the Spanish for the word "fortune." Chosen by settlers who felt fortunate to live in such a glorious place surrounded by the forests, the Eel river and the Pacific Ocean. 20,000 fill the town during Fortuna's Redwood AutoXpo.
If you enjoy fishing, skiing, climbing, or sight-seeing then you'll understand why Dunsmuir is a hub for visitors.
Population 115. Volcano was named when gold rush settlers believed the bowl-shaped valley to be created by a volcano. No such luck. This tiny town is known for a lot of firsts in California: first circulating library, first private school, first law school and first hanging.
Sausalito (sauzalito) is Spanish, meaning "small willow grove." Pre-World War II it was known for its shipmaking. Now it's become an artistic houseboat community of over 400 boats.
When you think of small town charm which Northern California spot comes to mind? Share which towns you’ve visited here and give us your advice on a few we may have missed!

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Rail freight terminal inquiry underway
A PUBLIC inquiry into the council s refusal to grant developers permission to build a massive rail freight terminal on Green Belt land near St Albans is underway. Proceedings began on Tuesday in St Albans District Council chamber and are expected to last
A PUBLIC inquiry into the council's refusal to grant developers permission to build a massive rail freight terminal on Green Belt land near St Albans is underway.
Proceedings began on Tuesday in St Albans District Council chamber and are expected to last for at least six weeks and could cost local taxpayers £1 million.
During that time Government Planning Inspector Andrew Phillipson will hear evidence from a variety of experts called by the council, action group STRiFE and developers Helioslough together with that of local groups and the public.
Earlier this year the council rejected Helioslough's proposal for a 3.5-million-square-feet depot on the former Radlett Airfield site. It would comprise five huge warehouses with 20-metre-high lighting masts and parking for more than 2,000 vehicles together with a potential new bypass for Park Street.
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Martin Kingston QC made the opening submissions on behalf of Helioslough, claiming that no other site lent itself as well to a rail freight depot development and he gave details of the country park included in the plans to mitigate the loss of Green Belt the interchange would inflict.
He maintained: "The area as it presently stands is marred by visual and environmental problems." He went on to claim that the site's ecological value and potential for public recreation was not being fully utilised as it stood.
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He said that 80 per cent of the site would be devoted to landscaping which even prompted a "positive Green Belt case to be considered".
According to Helioslough, the "exceptional circumstances" required to build on Green Belt were satisfied by the identified need for freight to be taken off the roads and onto rail to reduce congestion and pollution.
But Paul Stinchcombe representing STRiFE said that Helioslough's proposal was "pre-emptive" of any strategic policy overview to decide where interchanges were to be located.
He said that many local residents enjoyed the Green Belt in question and that the development would inflict increased noise levels on their lives, as well as causing coalescence between St Albans, London Colney and Radlett, and effectively outer London.
Because of the area's high prosperity and employment, he claimed there was not a large workforce readily available for the interchange, meaning that commuters would add to the very congestion rail freight set out to reduce.
"The irony is almost painful," he said.
Mr Stinchcombe also claimed there would be 3,000 daily HGV movements routed via the A414 to access the motorways because the Highways Agency had denied Helioslough direct access onto the M25.
Additionally, he said the proposal would contravene the preservation of St Albans, another reason why the Green Belt was established, and that it would "obliterate" views of the Abbey from the Thameslink line.
Matthew Reed, representing St Albans District and Hertsmere Borough Councils', further augmented STRiFE's views and said the development would lead to the removal of animal habitats and cause light pollution.
He argued the development would adversely affect the Park Street and Napsbury Conservation Areas by blocking or obstructing a number of views.
He also said the development would be a "predominately road-based facility" and suggested other locations were better placed.
He ended by saying the "very special circumstances" required to justify the development could not be established.
Among the interested parties who will be giving evidence in forthcoming weeks are the Civic Society, St Albans Community Forest Association, the Ramblers Association and residents associations from Chiswell Green, Park Street and Bricket Wood.

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Livingstone, Anna (Clark) 1856 - 1916
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Cresco Plain Dealer Feb. 11, 1916 P-5 C-5
George Clark returned on Monday from Milton Junction, Wis., where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Anna Livingstone.
Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows she was born April 25, 1856 and died Feb. 3, 1916. She is buried in the Milton Junction Cemetery.
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On July 21, the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity hosted the first of two consultations on the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of a series devoted to fragile and failed states.
In a new Washington Post multimedia report, former Ugandan government minister Betty Bigombe discusses her involvement in negotiating peace in northern Uganda to end the civil war with the Lord's Resistance Army.
Loren Landau, Director of the Forced Migration Studies Program at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, sat down with CUSP Program Associate Allison Garland to discuss migration and urban transformation in South Africa. Landau was at the Wilson Center to participate in a major conference on "Transnational Migration to New Regional Centers".
The Wilson Center is pleased to announce that His Excellency Festus Mogae, current President of Botswana and Betty Oyella Bigombe, Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), will be joining the Africa Program as Distinguished Fellows.
Figures and trends.UNHCR, 2007
On November 8-9, 2007, the Africa Program and the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity partnered with the Committee on Capacity Building of the Washington-based African Diplomatic corps to host their second two-day orientation for African diplomats at the Wilson Center.

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How to Avoid a Pulled Muscle
A pulled muscle occurs when the muscle is strained or stretched too far, creating small tears within the muscle. This generates aching, tightening, and stiffening in the muscle, which can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. The hamstring is commonly strained, which can hinder athletes from performing a variety of activities, including running, walking, and jumping.
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New data from the “buy now, pay later” payment solution reveals emerging shopping trends.
The retailer is doubling down on the activewear category through interactive classes and Active landing page launch alongside the campaign.
ShipStation shares insights into current attitudes toward returns this holiday season.
Apparel lagged this holiday, although cozy pieces, activewear and sneakers did well.
The consulting firm also noted the ongoing strength of online sales.
A new report by Chase identifies evolving consumer attitudes toward digital banking tools for holiday shopping.
This year, there won’t be the frenzy of a last-minute Christmas rush, though most retailers will wind up with a good season.
The data measures a variety of key factors across 116 retailers.
PwC’s latest holiday report provides insights into evolving consumer behaviors during the holiday shopping season.
The company’s December installment of its monthly consumer survey examines changing behaviors amid peak holiday shopping.
The site is a digital storefront showcasing small, women-owned businesses.
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As a book publisher I can understand and appreciate the exponential growth of online publishing and writer’s websites. I appreciate the variety of self-publishing cyber options available to writers. I think these web entities and technologies serve the unpublished writing community well, as they are useful in producing the work of anyone who ever thought about writing, wanted to be a writer, lost a bet and had to write, or generally felt compelled to take the alphabet for a test drive. These practice arenas with their dedicated participants, one would think, would help those serious enough about writing to hone their literary skills and find an appreciative audience. Who knows, maybe some of these writers are making a lot of money selling ideas about writing, publishing, and maybe even selling their own work as ebooks online.
With a literary program of 14 to 16 new titles each year, at Thistledown we know there are thousands of writers whom we might have published had we read their work. We never feel bad about this because we know that almost 20 thousand new titles are published in Canada each year, and that the USA and Great Britain flood our Canadian booksellers with another 400 thousand or so more choices. IF you like books and reading, it is likely that as I write this there is someone working on a book just for you, and a publisher printing fifty just like it that you will never see. One of those books may be the best book you have ever read. Whether or not you get to read it, though, will depend upon many things, and the most important of these will be whether or not it ever emerges from its almost certain obscurity for you to find it.
I fully believe that old bromide: there are too many books and not enough time to read them. But I wonder if there is a dark side to this reality as well. The sales figures say that there is still a voracious reading audience, but recently it seems this audience is essentially the literary equivalent of the hordes that wander almost zombie-like through Wal-Mart and McDonalds consuming on demand. The marketplace seems rife with the formula that if well-marketed works by familiar names are placed on best-seller lists and their retail price is slashed for discount that audiences will buy them . Occasionally the money chain introduces a new voice usually via a big book award and then the process is refreshed. The audience is maintained on a steady diet of how they are groomed. On the other side of the playing field, the independent publishers’ and small scale players’ publishing programs roll on often producing great reading that is doomed to obscurity.
But then maybe this is all as it should be. Given that about 22% of Canadian adults completely struggle with the fundamentals of book reading and approximately another 50% are not fully equipped to “deal with complex language challenges” maybe there is something dreadfully wrong with book readers. Maybe 28% of the population is the entire pool that all publishers draw upon and by attrition “target as an audience”. Just where we are with a competent reading audience seems to be unclear.(http://www.literacy.ca/?q=literacy/literacyinformation)
While book publishers continue to grapple with the energy of digital change, and have their business models chained to archaic practices like the industry returns philosophy that is a severe drag on a their economic stability and their authors’ livelihoods, more and more books get published. Most books published have a short and fragile shelf life, and for many publishers a large percentage of books sold to stores are coming back as returns and many will meet their fate being destroyed, it is no surprise that the book industry produces copious amounts of book waste — waste of both the physical product and waste of the creative energies that it took to create that product. That epublishing appears as a logical alternative to some of this seems fitting. But in the remaining years before the ebook age fully comes upon us and saves a lot of paper, the publishing world must still deal with the massive number of physical books that are published and cast into the void, and still cope with the huge loss of excellent writing that is sacrificed to this economic process.
For years the book industry has been suggesting that there are too many books being published. Maybe the Canadian literacy statistics bear that out. Maybe there are not enough effective readers to meet the output of book publishers. Maybe the vast majority of the books that are published each year never find an audience. If so, it is a compounded act of inefficiency and waste — one that has not been held in check by the major players. Maybe it’s time for the global power players to ask the questions and demand some changes. Who should cut back their production? When should they start doing this? Of course, it is unlikely than any publisher making money is going to say “whoa!”, though a rational person might argue that such a consideration will be inevitable.
Though 2010 industry figures have not yet been compiled, most of us have heard the stories about Borders being in trouble and many of us in Canada have witnessed valuable literary presses folding. Looking back to 2009 figures show that seven of the top ten UK publishers were demonstrating negative sales growth (http://www.thebookseller.com/in-depth/feature/110337-review-of-2009---tough-at-the-top.html ) Maybe it should be Harper Collins or Penguin that cut back production schedules. I don’t know what the combined output of their literary works would be, but it is quite likely massive. What would happen if they cut back just their fiction output by 10%? And, maybe Thistledown should flirt with extinction and cut its program by 10% as well. That would be almost one and a half books for us! But what about the new wave of non-traditional cyber publishers? How do you ever get them to cut their massive output?
According to the trusted North American source of bibliographic data, R R Bowker, of the total amount of 1,052,803 titles produced in 2009, 764,448 came from what are described as ”non-traditional channels — a mix of micro-publishers, self-publishers, and publishers of books in the public domain”. Who is reading all this output? It seems amazing enough that its numbers are even being entered into a database? How can any of this have a recognized value for book readers? And does this effectively demonstrate the glut of reading materials that saturate the market?
I think there is a pressing need to re-think cyber space publishing and give book readers some necessary breathing room. Maybe it’s time for some effective waste management strategies to be put into place when it comes to title output on the net as well as the programs of the traditional print publishers.
With technologies changing, and books mostly in the control of global players who are driven by profitability, it seems a fait accompli that from a business perspective (rather than a cultural or artistic one) publishing books is going to continue. Whether anyone in the industry is really interested in growing reading audiences seems doubtful. When one adds to the current numbers of books being published the oppressive amount of public domain available to everyone, and the new Net writing, it begins to doom the publishing opportunities of many writers who have the talent, skill and the calling to write.Perhaps in an age where social media such as Facebook and Twitter et al encourage the continuous sharing of the minutiae of personal lives in small disconnected stories and events, the capacity for sustained, fully engaged readers is further jeopardized. I think we are desperate to evolve into another age where reading returns to being a private act much like thinking and praying, an age where the writer with skill, intellect, creativity and originality can be discovered by an audience who reads so voraciously that reader and writer become fated to encounter one another with the greatest of ease.

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Why Shoot 3 Gun? A Perspective from a Newbie and Expert
Shooting sports, of any format, are a way to get out to the range, shoot your firearms in ways you can't normally shoot them, hangout with likeminded individuals, improve your skills, and have lots of fun. Everyone who is interested in shooting should give a shooting sport a try.
3 Gun is a quickly growing shooting sport involving, you guessed it, three guns. Each and every stage in a 3 Gun competition is different, but involves all or one of the three guns in your arsenal, be it pistol, rifle, or shotgun. It is a very fast paced adrenaline inducing sport that pushes your shooting skills and equipment to the limit.
Shooting sports, of any format, are a way to get out to the range, shoot your firearms in ways you can’t normally shoot them, hangout with likeminded individuals, improve your skills, and have lots of fun.
Everyone who is interested in shooting should give a shooting sport a try.
Do I need to be an expert shooter?
No! This is the most common thing I hear when I try and get someone involved in any shooting sport. “Well, I’ll join you when I practice more and get better.” No! Just come out and shoot. A shooting competition will improve your skills faster than standing in a shooting bay will, and it will help you identify areas you need to improve on.
Bring the equipment you already own, and just shoot a low key, local event. Monthly shooting competitions are laid back, newbie friendly events. The firearms community is an amazing one, tell the people there this is your first time and they will be eager to teach your the rules and critique your skills. We’ve all been a newbie to shooting sports, and we all want you to get better and come back and shoot more with us.
Seriously, just get out and shoot.
How do I get started in 3 gun?
To start, you’ll need a rifle (.223cal or higher), a shotgun, a handgun (9mmm or higher), spare magazines, a way to put the spare magazines on your belt, and some sort of dump pouch to put your shotgun shells on your belt. You probably already have everything except the dump pouch and mag holders, and those can be quite cheap. If you contact the organization hosting the shooting event, they will probably even have loaner equipment for you to borrow.
And that’s it. Grab some ammo, and show up at the range. You don’t need to over think it or dump a bunch of money into expensive equipment. Just go shoot an event and ask questions of all the nearby competitors. See a gun or piece of equipment that interests you? Ask the person about it, I guarantee you he/she would love to talk to you about their guns and gear.
To find a local 3 Gun event, a quick Google search often works, or check out the 3 Gun Nation Directory for local clubs.
What are some other shooting formats?
There are many other shooting competition formats, so I’m sure one will meet your fancy. (in no particular order)
- USPSA – for fast action pistol and pistol caliber carbine shooting
- IDPA – for fast pistol shooting with a self defense twist
- Benchrest shooting – for rifle shooters who love pursuing extreme accuracy
- Cowboy Action – for your inner John Wayne
- Steel Challenge – for lightning quick pistol shooting
- Precision Rifle Series – for the long distance shooter
- And the NRA has a wide variety of competition formats available as well
And there’s no way I’ve listed them all. Google around for shooting competitions in your area, find one that interests you, and get out and shoot.
Written by Brian Purkiss - always a student, sometimes a teacher.
I don't consider myself a competition shooter - I think of myself as a performance pistol shooter. I am all about performing at as high of a level as possible. Towards that end, I am obsessive about learning how to perform. I spend a lot of my life learning from the best across the entire firearms world and even into other areas of performance and other sports. I am a USPSA Carry Optics Grandmaster, currently working towards my second GM title in the Open division.


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After spending her last few months Skating with the Stars in Los Angeles, Bethenny Frankel is delighted to be back home. "I really like LA, but I have a love affair with New York," the Bethenny Getting Married? star tells the New York Post. "This city gave me so much. Like Jay-Z says, it's a 'concrete jungle where dreams are made.'"
In honor of the Big Apple, B shared her favorite restaurants, supermarkets, spas, and other spots in town that make her, her family, and her gorgeous figure happy.
B's list includes steakhouse Abe & Arthur's, where she loves splitting a steak with husband Jason Hoppy. She explains, "I get sautéed mushrooms and roasted Brussels sprouts as sides. There's oil in them, but that doesn't bother me. Then I take home the leftovers and make a frittata with them the next day."
Bethenny also gushes over Costco and Trader Joe's, her Meccas for affordable grocery shopping. She tries to go organic with everything she eats, and promises her readers and Skinnygirl protégés, "You can be healthy without spending a lot."
Check out the Post for the rest of her picks. You never know -- maybe one day you'll end up in the steam room next to her and Cookie.
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This anti-virus syrup was initially released with the name "SHAD Syrup". This was actually the name given to this herbal syrup during the initial testing in "Pastor Institute of Iran"
At the time of production, the name of the product was changed to "Stopcivir". Stopcivir is the initial registered brand of this formula. However in order to better commercialized the product, the name was finally changed to Alerguard, considering the guarding effect of this herbal drug against viral infections.
In this Video, Dr. Hassan Shadmani explains about the process of discovering this herbal anti-virus syrup (Video is in Persian).
He initially developed this solution to treat the symptoms of his own herpes infection. Therefore this syrup is the result of his years of research and study on medicinal plants. During many years of usage, this solution has proved its positive effects against viral infections.
After the outbreak of Covid-19, this syrup's effect was measured agaist this Corona SARS virus and the in-vitro test and clinical trial was proving the positive effects of this herbal medicine.


Measurement location definition
Measurement locations must be carefully chosen to enable accurate vibration monitoring and to detect potential mechanical problems. Common locations for vibration measurements on a water turbine include:
- Bearings: Bearings are contact points where the water turbine’s shafts and propellers are supported. Vibrations at these points can indicate mechanical problems such as bearing damage or imbalances in the water turbine.
- Gears: Gears transmit power to the water turbine, and can be a source of excessive vibration if damage or mechanical problems occur.
- Nacelle: The nacelle is the part of the water turbine that contains the electrical and electronic components. Vibrations here may indicate problems with electronic or electrical components.
- Tower: The tower is the structure that supports the water turbine. Vibrations here may indicate structural problems with the tower or foundation.
It’s important to note that the choice of measurement locations will depend on the specifics of each water turbine.
Hardware definition (sensors, analyzer, data storage, data transmission)
The equipment used for vibration monitoring of tidal turbines comprises several key components:
- Sensors: Vibration sensors are devices that measure mechanical vibrations on the water turbine. They can be of various types, such as accelerometers, speed sensors or pressure transducers. Sensors can be installed at appropriate locations on the wind turbine to measure vibrations at critical points.
- Analyzers: Vibration analyzers are devices for processing the vibration data collected by the sensors. Vibration analyzers can be portable or fixed, and can be equipped with analysis software to interpret vibration data and detect potential problems. They can also be used to determine vibration frequencies, amplitudes and modes.
- Data storage devices: Vibration data collected by sensors must be stored for later analysis. Data storage devices can be internal or external hard disks, memory cards or cloud storage devices.
- Data transmission systems: Vibration data can be transmitted remotely for further analysis or real-time monitoring. Data transmission systems can include wired or wireless connections, cellular modems or satellite communication systems.
Supplier consultation and selection
Selecting a supplier for water turbine vibration monitoring equipment is an important step in ensuring that the equipment meets the specific requirements of the project, and guarantees reliable and accurate vibration monitoring.
- Define project specifications: It is important to define project specifications in terms of monitoring capabilities, sensor types, analyzers, storage capacities and data transmission systems. These specifications will help identify suppliers who can meet the project’s needs.
- Search for suppliers: It is advisable to search for several suppliers to obtain a range of solutions and prices. Suppliers can be found online, in company directories or through recommendations from industry professionals.
- Compare offers: Once suppliers have been identified, it’s important to compare their offers in terms of cost, quality, service and guarantees. Offers should also be compared against project specifications to ensure that they meet specific needs.
- Ask for references: It is advisable to ask for references from previous customers/clients to assess the quality of suppliers’ products and services.
- Verify compatibility with existing systems: It’s important to confirm that the supplier’s proposed hardware is compatible with existing systems, such as water turbine monitoring systems, to ensure trouble-free integration.
- Evaluate after-sales service: It’s important to consider the quality of after-sales service offered by suppliers, such as maintenance, repair and equipment replacement options.
The installation of water turbine vibration monitoring equipment is an important step in ensuring that the equipment operates correctly and provides accurate and reliable data. Here are some key steps for on-site installation:
- Plan the installation: Before starting the installation, it is important to plan the location of the sensors, analyzer and data storage device to ensure optimal vibration monitoring. It is also important to ensure that the sensors are installed in such a way as to avoid electromagnetic and mechanical interference.
- Installing sensors: Vibration sensors should be installed on those parts of the water turbine that exhibit significant vibration. Sensors must be securely mounted using appropriate brackets and fixings to ensure accurate and reliable vibration measurement.
- Installing the analyzer: The vibration analyzer must be installed in a safe, dry place, protected from vibration and electromagnetic interference. It should be installed in an electrical cabinet to protect against weather damage and to facilitate access to the equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Installing the data storage device: The data storage device should be installed close to the analyzer to enable fast and easy data transmission. It should be installed in an electrical cabinet to protect against weather damage and to facilitate access to the equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Perform tests: After installation, it is important to confirm that all equipment components are working properly and are capable of collecting accurate and reliable vibration data. Vibration tests can be carried out to verify the accuracy of the data collected.
- Ensuring safety: Installation of vibration monitoring equipment must be carried out by qualified professionals to ensure operator safety and to avoid the risk of damage to the equipment. Safety measures, such as de-energizing the equipment during installation and careful handling of sensors, must be taken to minimize the risk of accidents.


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Project improved coastal resilience through multi-agency situational awareness in the Maldives, Myanmar and the Philippines. It involves deploying SAMBRO , training the users, evaluating the implementation, and commissioning the system for daily use. The project with a USD 300,000 grant was made possible through the UNESCAP Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness.
- Standardization of National warnings using the Common Alerting Protocol with an all-hazard all-media approach
- Integration of all National Alerting Authorities and Response Organizations through a cross-agency situational-awareness platform
- Bring efficiency to sharing warnings across all agencies with the single entry of a CAP message disseminated through multiple communications channels.
- Decentralization of warnings and risk reduction by empowering local Authorities to issue impact-based alerts within their jurisdiction that can be audited by the National Authority.
- Localizing the content to accommodate all languages and audiences relevant to the Nation
- System security and controls provide the basis for defining the work-flows and authenticated functions to authoring and approving alert dissemination, and designated personnel implementing the warning dissemination policies and procedures.
The goal of this project was to operationalize a CAP-enabled Cross-Agency Situational Awareness platform: SAMBRO, in each beneficiary country. The impact of the project is as follows:
The SLIDE DECK discusses the Utilization of SAMBRO in Myanmar and Philippines (including most recent major events)
- All Met, Hydro, Seismo alerts issued by DMH are with SAMBRO
- 887 Government Officials receive alerts via Email; in both Burmese and English
- Alerts are received in a few minutes (previously took hours with telephone and fax) and there is a significant reduction in dissemination expenses
- Was used during all major earthquake, flood, and cyclone events
- Still waiting on MPT to provide the resources to integrate SMS
- SAMBRO serves as a the Philippines Alert Hub; for receiving alerts from PAGASA for OCD to relay them through their networks
- Used in Typhoon Ferdie, Gener, and Hima; as well as several Flood Bulletins
- PHIVOLCS, work-in-progress with implementing SAMBRO; thereafter, earthquake, tsunami, volcano alerts will also be available for OCD to relay
- OCD is waiting on PHIVOLCS to complete and test before OCD can switch to SAMBRO
- IFRC Preparedness Center is integrating the PAGASA CAP feed to support the Philippines Universal Hazard APP
- NDMC has officially launched SAMBRO and is now ready to warn 500+ Government and Non-government focal persons
- MMS is expected to implement a CAP feed for NDMC to receive and disseminate (at present MMS alerts 100 focal persons)
- Department of Health is keen in implementing SAMBRO for Public Health and Emergency Medicine alerts
- Maldives Red Crescent can now request for the Universal APP.
User and technically relevant information can be accessed from the SAMBRO DEPLOYMENT page.
- 2016 ITU Kaleidoscope Conference, peer-reviewed paper publication and presentation
- 2016 CAP Implementation Workshop presentation and my workshop report
- Asia Pacific Telecommunity workshop on Disasters presentation:
- 2015 CAP Implementation Workshop presentation
Simulation and Evaluation Reports
Dissemination of Results
Evaluation through Controlled-Exercises
Training of National Stakeholders
Training of National Trainers
The workshop agenda, curriculum, exercises, blogs, and other relevant information can be accessed from the EVENTS WIKI.


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BOSTON, Mass. - On a day in which volleyball honored their four senior members the Beacons perhaps gave their teammates the biggest gift of all as they claimed their fifth straight and third outright Little East Conference Regular Season crown following a 3-0 win over Plymouth State University Tuesday evening in the Clark Athletic Center Gymnasium.
With the regular season title, the Beacons tie Western Connecticut State University for the most consecutive regular season championships in conference history. The Beacons will now serve as the number one seed in next week's Little East Conference tournament and earned a first-round bye. The 2013 LEC tournament is scheduled to begin on Tuesday with the two quarterfinal rounds.
The winners of those two matches along with the second seed will travel to Boston with the semi-finals scheduled for Saturday, November 9. The championship match will be played at UMass Boston on Sunday, November 10. Start time for those matches will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season this weekend.
Tuesday's win also represented their sixth straight 3-0 conference win for the Beacons since their 3-2 victory over Keene State College in the first conference match of 2013.
On the night UMB hit a combined .258 scoring 37 kills on 93 attempts to claim the top-seed in this year's tournament. UMB had to grind out a 25-22 win in the first game before cruising to a 25-18 win in the second and a 25-15 decision in the third. The victory also improved the Beacons overall record to 17-14, 7-0 in the LEC. Plymouth State dropped to 14-15, 4-2 in the conference as they remain in the hunt for the number three seed in this year's tournament with only one conference match left in 2013.
For the Beacons junior Kirsten Morrison (North Reading, Mass.) recorded a match-high nine kills on 16 attempts to finish with an impressive .500 hitting percentage. Bri Sousa (Swansea, Mass.) and Julia Murphy (Canton, Mass.) each recorded seven kills with Sousa also recording a .417 hitting percentage while Murphy finished the night with a .312 hitting percentage. Senior Amber Clemons (Simi Valley, Calif.) scored a pair of kills in her final regular season home match at UMass Boston.
Senior setter Megan Pollock (Wilton, Calif.) tallied 30 assists to once again fuel the Beacons strong offense. Classmates Corrine Porter (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and Christine DuPuis (Minden, Nev.) each scored three aces as UMB dominated the end line with 10 aces respectively.
Defensively, Elizabeth Glavan (Edina, Minn.) tallied a match-high 20 digs and finished second on the team with 13 service receptions. At the net Murphy notched one solo block and a match-high three block assists. Sousa was right behind her with one solo stop and two block assists.
For the Panthers, Kirsten Perrotta and Kaitlyn Tedeschi each scored six kills to lead their team. Perrotta also managed 20 assists and had eight digs. Kaitlyn Coon recorded a team-high two aces, while libero Cassie Pelton tallied 14 digs. Mikki Taffe recorded two of the Panthers six block assists.
As a team the Panthers came out swinging in the first game as they finished with a .257 hitting percentage scoring 15 kills on 35 attempts. Unfortunately the Beacons managed to close out the opener hitting .320 to earn the slim victory. In the second and third games, UMB hit .219 and .250 while the Panthers were held to .111 and .071 respectively.
Volleyball returns to action on Friday when they travel to Roger Williams University for a 6 p.m. non-conference match.
Volleyball celebrates their fifth straight Little East Conference Regular Season
Championship following their 3-0 win over Plymouth State University.

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This spring, students at Daystar Academy IB School in Chicago had an incredibly successful Water Day at their school! In 9th and 10th grade Geography classes, students had been learning about the UN’s 17 SDGs. To extend their learning in their “Service as Action” class, the 9th and 10th grade students were challenged to create an event for the entire school community to both raise awareness about the water crisis and raise support to address the needs of the Kipsigor school in Kenya. They worked for many weeks to create a successful Walk for Water and Water Day activities. The event for all the K-8th classes took place on May 26th, 2023. It was a great success–kids had lots of fun, they walked around the neighborhood in a loop a certain number of times based on their age, and had a fun time of community during the games the older students hosted.
The students at Daystar received a PPG Mini Grant from H2O for Life to support their project. They turned that $500 grant into $6,052! Not only did they raise enough for their partner school in Kenya, but they were also able to support Dodme Basic School in Ghana! This was only their first year with H2O for Life and we are excited to see what is next for their young changemakers!
–“This project showed me a firsthand perspective of how far people around the world need to “walk for water” when I can just turn on the tap.”
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–“Doing this project which seemed small but had a big impact on others inspires me.”
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St. Pius Primary School in Zomba District, Malawi, was established by the Catholic Mission in the village in 1935. The school has an extremely large campus including 7 classroom blocks, 15 classrooms and 30 teachers for a massive enrollment of 2,500 students. As the 15 classrooms are not sufficient for the school attendance size, 6 classes are held outside under nearby trees. Students walk to school from as far as 3km distance.
Mafi Adadekope is a rural community located in the Volta region of Ghana with a population of approximately 2,500 people. The major economic activity in the community is subsistent farming, trading, and hunting. The people are very friendly and accommodating. Mafi Adadekope Community School was established in 1963 by the Government of Ghana in partnership with the community. The school has not received major development from the government since its establishment, so the community members always come together to support the school through communal labor with the support of other organizations. Being the only school in the area, the school population currently stands at 137 students from kindergarten to grade 9.
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- List of papers from the SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System, indexed by my ORCID.
- ADS astronomy publication listings of everything by “Barth, A”. This is a longer list that includes conference papers, white papers, circulars, proposal abstracts, etc. It will also include a small number of papers by other authors named “A. Barth” however: the geophysics papers aren’t mine.
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The most beautiful part is, I wasn’t even looking for you when I found you. – Me
I didn’t plant it. It arrived last month, most likely from seeds tucked into my garden by a bird or the pesky squirrel. To think it is cold and snowy in other parts of the world and I am gifted a sunflower.
A sunflower in February.
And everyday it changes just enough to remind me it is there, growing and blooming and bringing light to this corner of my world.
The grandkids come by searching for the snap peas, and strawberries and pay her no mind. My friends see the bountiful color at her feet, and the hummingbirds, are clearly more interested in the pomegranate blooms.
Her nonchalance is humbling, and I wonder what she is waiting for.
Does it matter?
When was the last time you stopped to smell the flowers?
For me it was today.
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Age Group: Young Adult
Release Date: August 26, 2005
Wicked stepmother? Check. Evil stepsisters? Check. Miserable life? Check.
Lucy Norton’s life has all the makings of a Cinderella story. Her dad’s always away on business, leaving Lucy with her cruel stepmother and bratty stepsisters. She’s burdened with chores, and has a hard time fitting in at her new school. So when she sees Connor Pearson, the star player on the varsity basketball team, Lucy hopes her destiny has finally changed. With everything else going on in her life, doesn’t she at least deserve to get the handsome prince?
Melissa Kantor’s enchanting novel proves that sometimes the happy ending isn’t quite the one you’d expect. Lucy’s about to discover the truth about finding her real Prince Charming . . . and finding herself.
I didn't really know what to expect with this book, but, to be honest, my expectations weren't high (I judged a book by its cover - sue me!). I'm glad to say, though, I was surprised.
This book started out a little slowly, and I had to scoff a little bit about the main character.
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I found it a little unrealistic that Lucy barely talked to anyone, and then she says one word to Conner (the most popular guy at her school) and he's got this fat crush on her and then they're going out. Just sayin'.
But once I got past that, the book was really good! It was cute, funny, but also had depth. Lucy is trying to deal with her dad being away all the time, and living with her super-annoying stepmom and stepsisters. It was obvious she was calling out to her dad, and that he wasn't listening.
I will admit, based on the title and the cover, I thought this book would be more of a twist off of the Cinderella story, instead of just being roughly based around it. It's not a bad thing at all, just not what I expected!
I thought Lucy was pretty awesome. She narrated the story, and she made it very likable. It was cool to see her opinions on people change, her worries, her feelings . . . it was all (besides the first part of the book, mentioned above) very realistic.
I also liked Lucy's friends that she makes. They seem to really care for her, and they made the story all the more endearing.
This book was super fast-paced. The chapters weren't very long, and they left you hanging at the end of each one, making you really want to read on. The pacing of the book was nice, too -- not too fast, and not too slow.
I loved the ending. It was bittersweet, but I think Lucy ended up with what was best for her. It was one of those "Aw, that's so cute!" endings that were one hundred percent predictable that you just can't help but love.
Boooo. I really wish I liked this cover. I just don't. It doesn't personally fit my taste, and but I think it goes along pretty well with the Cinderella theme, which I suppose it what really counts.
The Final Verdict:
This book was heart-felt, romantic, and cute. It wasn't too deep, but it did have a little bit going on under the surface. It was a super fast read. I recommend this book to people who love romances and books roughly based around fairy tales.


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NBA D-League Playoffs Update
So we are on to the Conference Finals after an exciting first round of playoff action! Here are the results of each of the four matchups in the Semifinals.
The number one seed in the East, Raptors 905, swept the fourth seed Canton Charge in two close games. This result was a surprise to some (and to me) due to the Canton Charge’s past consistency in the playoffs. This marks the Charge’s sixth straight playoff appearance. Also, they have two of the top NBA prospects on their team: two-way guard John Holland and defensive minded big man Eric Moreland. On the flip side, the 905 had a rough inaugural season last year, and came into the season struggling to find an identity. However, with the appointment of NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse as the head coach, they seem to be firing on all cylinders.Their star guard Axel Toupane dominated in Game 1 with a career-high 41 points to lead them to a win. In Game 2, point guard Brady Heslip stepped up to contribute 21 points to deliver the finishing blow to the series.
The Maine Red Claws defeated the Fort Wayne Mad Ants two games to one and finally get past the first round of the playoffs after four straight appearances. It was a long time coming for the Red Claws, and it came because of the amount of potential NBA talent on their roster this season. Red Claws rookie forward Abdel Nader has had an incredible season and is vying for D-League MVP. The Boston Celtics number 16 overall pick Guerschon Yabusele joined him in the frontcourt, and they were a formidable force together. Red Claws point guard Demetrius Jackson led them to victory in Game 1 with 30 points and 6 assists. In the closeout Game 3, Yabusele played quite well with 26 points and 9 rebounds to help them win out. Despite the loss, the Mad Ants made a valiant effort, being led by NBA veteran forward Tyler Hansbrough. He was the best player on their roster throughout the series, and in Game 2, he led the team to a win with 27 points and 15 rebounds.
The Oklahoma City Blue came out on top of the Santa Cruz Warriors, winning the final two games of the series. In Game 1, the Warriors new addition Jabari Brown was a scoring machine, tallying 36 points for their win. Unfortunately, the Warriors seemed to be outmatched for the remainder of the series. In Game 2, Dakari Johnson, the center for the Blue, returned to form and dominated the paint. Johnson scored 29 points and snagged 11 rebounds in the 14-point win–131-117. As for Game 3, the Blue wing man Daniel Hamilton took over the reigns scoring 30 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. They would win that game by 20 points, with a final score of 124-104.
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers defeated the Los Angeles D-Fenders two games to one. Game 1 was a thriller of a game to watch, with back and forth action and a last minute tip-in from Vipers big man Joshua Smith to force overtime. Vipers guard Chris Johnson was the standout performer with 28 points and 11 rebounds, only missing three of his 15 shots. The D-Fenders came back with a vengeance in winning Game 2, behind Josh Magette’s 15 points and 11 assists, despite letting the Vipers come back to threaten. Still, the Vipers would finish the job in Game 3, running-and-gunning the D-Fenders off the court in a 140-127 win. Vipers guard Sheldon McClellan guided them with 33 points and 7 rebounds.
The Oklahoma City Blue will play the RGV Vipers in the Western Conference Finals on April 13. The Raptors 905 will play the Maine Red Claws in the Eastern Conference Finals on April 16.
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I made the mistake of leaving something on in the cab of my 3500 8.1 Liter engine and the battery ran down. I charged the battery, but now the truck will start, but only runs for about 3 seconds, then shuts down. I put an analyzer on it and it give me a P0068 message about the MAF and MAP sensor and the throttle position, etc. I changed the MAF and the MAP, but still get an error code. It almost seems to be fuel pump issue, although I can hear the fuel pump turn on, I tried to put some gas into the air intake and it does run a little longer, also the fuel pressure seems to be low, as it does not spurt out vigorously, when I checked the pressure. It seems like gas should shoot out if it has 60 pounds of pressure. Do I need a new fuel pump? I am at a loss, any help would be very much appreciated. Do I need to reset the PCM . . . after replacing the MAF and MAP? Not sure what to do at this point, I can't seem to locate any vacuum tubes that are broken or cracked.


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But probably my favorite among her books, so far, is Olive Kitteridge, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 2009. Not only did I love the book, I also loved the HBO limited series based on the book. It starred the wonderful Frances McDormand as Olive. She was perfect in the role.
When I recently read about Strout's new book in one of the magazines that I follow, it naturally brought to mind Olive Kitteridge and my pleasure in that book. I read and reviewed the book back in 2014. Rereading my review brought it all back to me.
December 16, 2014
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout: A review
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Olive Kitteridge is a large woman with a loud voice and a big personality. If we were to compare Crosby, Maine to a solar system, Olive would be the sun around which all the planets orbit.
Olive is not a lovable woman. She is outspoken and opinionated but has trouble expressing her own emotions. As we progress through the thirteen short stories that complete this portrait of her, however, we learn that she is a woman who loves passionately and deeply. It is her tragedy that she is not able to express it.
Short stories are not my favorite form of writing, but these short stories seem a particularly appropriate way to reveal Olive to us. Each story features different characters, often long-married couples, sometimes former students of the formidable Ms. Kitteridge - she taught math at the junior high school until her retirement - and sometimes just people passing through the little town, but we see Olive through their eyes. She does not necessarily feature as a character herself in all the stories, but the strongest ones do have her at their center.
While we get to know Olive through the eyes of others, we get to know Crosby through her eyes. She is not pleased with what she sees. Her world is changing and she is not happy with those changes.
Olive is married to Henry, the town pharmacist, who is an easy-going, affable kind of guy, one who is liked by everyone. Others often wonder how Henry can stand the irascible Olive. One of the characters, Jane Houlton, supplies the answer to that question.
"He loves her," said Jane, with a tone of admonishment. "That's how he can stand her."And love is at the center of these tales. The love of husbands for wives and wives for husbands, parents for children and children for parents, love between friends, and love between strangers. Love, however silent or poorly expressed, rules these lives.
One of the amazing things about Olive is that she has an intuitive understanding of people. Perhaps it comes from all those years of teaching and observing children, but she seems to have an unerring instinct for what people need, what is lacking in their lives.
She sees one of her former students sitting alone in his car and feels immediately that he is in trouble and has lost the will to live and so she goes and sits with him - uninvited - and talks him back from the brink.
She sees a young anorexic woman and this large woman is able to identify with her.
Olive finished the doughnut, wiped the sugar from her fingers, sat back, and said, "You're starving."
The girl didn't move, only said, "Uh - duh."A perceptive woman to see that we are, indeed, all starving for something and we try to fill our emptiness in different ways, whether with doughnuts or sex or music or walks by the river.
"I'm starving, too," Olive said. The girl looked over at her. "I am," Olive said. "Why do you think I eat every doughnut in sight?"
"You're not starving," Nina said with disgust.
"Sure I am. We all are."
"Wow," Nina said, quietly. "Heavy."
And those are the kinds of insights that we get from Olive Kitteridge. It is a tour de force of writing by Elizabeth Strout. It's not surprising that it was the Pulitzer Prize winner for literature in 2009.

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A few coats of paint can easily transform any room. That said, when it comes to bathrooms, many people stick with classic color schemes like pure whites, soft grays, or timeless combos like black and white. But perhaps, nothing is more appropriate than the color blue, which is often associated with peace and quiet. For this reason, browse through these inspiring blue bathrooms to give your space a spa-like upgrade.
From navy blue and baby blue to midnight and sky, there are a number of beautiful blues that you can incorporate into your bathroom design, whether large or small. Play the feeling of relaxation in the already calming space by painting the walls a light blue or installing self-adhesive wallpaper that exudes a similar softness. Or if you’d rather make a single blue statement, consider lining the tub in teal tile, painting the vanity in an eye-catching shade, or just sprinkling the shelves with vibrant decorative accents. No matter what you’re looking for, get all the inspiration you need by scrolling through the designs below.
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Cover the lower half of your bathroom walls with diagonal tiles to bring texture and color to your space. For more dimension, opt for tiles with a balanced mix of lighter and darker shades, like the one pictured here.
This shade of royal blue works well with silvery or bright colors, like yellow. Lean into the nautical aesthetic with an underwater-style mirror and ocean-inspired artwork.
You can’t go wrong with blue and white. Keeping the color on the floor brightens up the space without being overwhelming.
Brighten up an all-blue bathroom with contrasting colors, like yellow and orange. In this case, a yellow pendant light and a framed work of art compensate for the variations in cobalt.
A touch of glamor
Touches of navy blue throughout this bathroom – from the underside of the tub to the curtain by the window – bring the drama (and it’s a perfect match for the gold accessories).
With warm blue hues and clean patterned lines, this wallpaper evokes a zen feel. Keep the rest of the space completely white, so the blue can really pop.
Dusty blue accent
Paint the vanity in a dusty blue hue to complement the timeless elements of the bathroom, including the herringbone tile backsplash and brushed gold hardware.
Sullen blue walls
Textured wall covering instantly enhances even the smallest bathroom. Add even more color with fresh flowers and decorative accents in contrasting hues.
A powerful color combo
By painting the walls blue, everything else in the room – the clawfoot tub, medicine cabinet, and shower curtain – has room to shine.
Adding a layer of cool blue to the underside of your tub gives the illusion of a spa-like space.
A farmhouse look
Let your bathroom door do the talking. Paint the door bright blue, then keep the rest of the space neutral to stay true to the farmhouse aesthetic.
Bring the outdoors in with botanically inspired wallpaper, like designer Kerry Hoyt-Pack did in this ultra-glam space. Sprinkle with gold and white accents for a nice contrast.
Mix Chevron and Floral
Chevron tiles never go out of style, especially when they are blue in color. Pair them with bold floral wallpaper and gold accessories like Ginny Macdonald did in this colorful bathroom.
Vintage meets modern in this bathroom with blue tile walls, a trendy pendant and gold embellishments.
Bright blue vanity
Designer Tamara Day makes the most of this tiny bathroom by transforming the blue vanity into a focal point, paired with a hexagonal mirror and geometric tile.
Cornflower blue accents
Along with the basic shower stall and rustic-style sink, the blue linen curtains provide a splash of color.
Hide the mess under the sink with a striped skirt, which also adds a splash of color to an otherwise all-white space.
Cool colors refresh any space. Opt for powder blue cabinets instead of the traditional white for a subtle statement.
Soft blues and whites
This soft shade of blue transforms any bathroom into a warm and calming atmosphere. Pair it with off-white furniture for a feeling of continued comfort.
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Areeba from Mint Candy Designs painted a rebate accent wall in smoky blue with a satin finish. Paired with brass vanity lamps, barn-style mirrors, and simple white vanity, blue makes a bold statement.
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My favorite part of Southern Exposure was meeting so many amazing people. I had a lot of fun making my film and traveling to some of the many beautiful areas of Alabama. I love what Southern Exposure represents and was honored to be a part of it!
—Mindy Keeley, 2014 Fellow
Having the chance to explore Alabama's natural landscapes, the mentorship and peer-critique process within a diverse group of filmmakers, and the networking opportunities the process brought with it gave me such a positive experience with a group of peers whose friendship and work I truly value.
—Rhonda Chan Soo, 2013 Fellow
Southern Exposure was an amazing experience – learning about the pressures on the environment, being embraced by Alabama's community of environmental advocates, soaking in beautiful natural treasures, spending a summer with a talented group of filmmakers – I couldn't recommend it more.
—Emily Fraser, 2013 Fellow
They made it really easy for us to fall in love with Alabama, especially as first timers. I think they also made it really easy for us to become concerned about this beautiful place because they opened our eyes to a very diverse range of pressing environmental needs here.
—Liza Slutskaya, 2016 Fellow and 2018-19 Program Coordinator
My experience in Alabama in 2014 had a profound impact on me as a filmmaker, but more importantly I linked up with a great posse of friends and collaborators.
—Chris Jones, 2014 Fellow
A mosquito bite decades ago leads Catherine Coleman Flowers on her life’s journey.
The second in the Southern Exposure series, this captivating film brings viewers into the world of Catherine Coleman Flowers, a Lowndes County, Alabama activist who became passionate about the environment when she found out that tropical diseases, like hookworm, were showing up in her community because of sewage treatment problems. Her journey to solve problems at the intersection of poverty, climate change, and politics has taken her from the Alabama Black Belt to Washington, D.C. to Switzerland and back. She shares her special connection to place and invites you in to a day in her life.
Directed by Ellen Esling.
People believe that what they flush down the toilet gets cleaned at a wastewater treatment facility. But in Alabama, the lack of funding to repair and maintain aging infrastructure often leads to untreated wastewater being dumped in places where families swim, paddle and fish. Even worse, there is no comprehensive system to notify the public when water quality has been compromised. In the absence of agency enforcement, how can citizens take action and hold these facilities accountable? Directed by Cai Thomas.


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- DescriptionPeru's ancient Moche culture is represented in a magnificent collection of artifacts at Harvard's Peabody Museum. In this richly illustrated volume, Jeffrey Quilter presents a fascinating introduction to this intriguing culture and explores current thinking about Moche politics, history, society, and religion. Quilter utilizes the Peabody's collection as a means to investigate how the Moche used various media, particularly ceramics, to convey messages about their lives and beliefs. His presentation provides a critical examination and rethinking of many of the commonly held interpretations of Moche artifacts and their imagery, raising important issues of art production and its role in ancient and modern societies. The most up-to-date mograph available on the Moche - and the first extensive discussion of the Peabody Museum's collection of Moche ceramics - this volume provides an introduction for the general reader and contributes to ongoing scholarly discussions. Quilter's fresh reading of Moche visual imagery raises new questions about the art and culture of ancient Peru.
- Author BiographyJeffrey Quilter is Deputy Director of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University.
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While hearing a public interest litigation which lists 24 restaurants and shops that have not complied with fire safety measures, the Bombay High Court pointed out that these are death traps, and asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to visit these premises to ensure they are fire safety compliant.
The PIL filed by petitioner Dinar Sohani alleged that there are 24 premises from Charni Road to Andheri, including 22 restaurants and two shops, which are not complying with fire safety norms and do not have the relevant fire safety equipment installed on their premises.
These places include the famous saree shop Paaneri in Dadar and other restaurants like Aaswad, Ghomantak in the same area. Other restaurants include Nivedita, Shree Ram Boarding House on Charni Road, and Paramount restaurant in Mahim.
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The court has now asked the BMC and the fire department officials to visit these premises and submit a compliance report within a period of six weeks. “The owners of such places are not bothered about people’s lives,” said the court with the BMC informing the court that they check whether a place is fire safety compliant during issuance of a licence or when they received a complaint.
Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that all fire safety measures are in place. The court, however, said this put people’s lives at risk.
Meanwhile, the petitioner had written letters to these commercial and business entities to undertake firefighting measures, but in vain with only Ghomantak reacting positively. By not keeping fire extinguishers on their premises, these establishments are not only putting the lives of people at great risk, but there is also a tendency among them to flout laws,” the petitioner’s lawyer said.

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The last time we saw Blane Howard he was playing at the State Fair of Texas. Now he's back in town for a concert and the release of his new single, "Friday Feeling."


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The streetcar is a population circulator -- not a traditional form of mass transit. You'd still have to drive downtown and park somewhere along the streetcar line for it to be of any use to you. And, looking honestly at the line it runs on, unless you want to park in Clifton and take a 30 minute trolley ride downtown, any other place you'd park along the line would probably be within walking distance of the ballpark anyway.
If the issue was about getting people who live downtown to the Banks, maybe there would be a benefit to having the streetcar -- but there aren't enough middle class (read: consumers) residents living downtown to make a streetcar worthwhile.
But there is a large population of students in the UC area....who might like these places to eat/drink, and as a means of going to see a game. Not sure to what extent they'll use it to get downtown. I know I would have. Also thinking long term, if development does actually spring up around the line more of a critical mass could be in the works. Just a thought.


The problem with electric cars is that they usually take a while to charge. Even fast charging still cannot compare to the speed it takes to refill a car with gas. We imagine that eventually there could be a point in time when we get used to charging times or when charging times drop, but until then, it seems that Toyota is exploring a new electric car concept.
As you can see in the photo above, Toyota is experimenting with a new electric car concept that comes with solar panels built into the roof, bonnet, and boot of the car. What this means is that as the car drives, the solar panels will be capable of drawing power from the sun, which in turn keeps the car’s battery charged.
OSAKA--An Osaka Institute of Technology research team developed a paint that produces heat from solar light, enabling remote places to be heated with surgical precision without using electricity or gas.
The team, headed by Shuji Fujii, a professor at the university, and Tomoyasu Hirai, an associate professor there, who both who specialize in polymer material, expect it can be applied for cooking on spacecraft, using the paint to absorb light that exists in space.
Nissan has been a player in the electric car market for a long time and now after launching its revamped Leaf electric car, the company has decided to offer an all-in-one solar energy storage solution much like the one Tesla offers in the United States. The solution will be backed by Nissan’s xStorage home battery as part of the Nissan Energy Solar home energy scheme.
Tesla has long been selling its Powerwall batteries for home energy storage solutions and has recently been selling photovoltaic panels as well to provide a one-stop solution for those looking to switch their homes to solar energy.
Sharp Corp released a movable solar-powered charging stand that uses the company's "Blacksolar" high-efficiency solar panel and can charge smartphones, mobile phones, etc Dec 6, 2017.
The charging stand can charge devices at the time of disaster and can be easily set up at sightseeing spots, event sites, commercial facilities and so forth. The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the stand is ¥980,000 (approx US$8,673, excluding tax). It is made to order, and Sharp aims to sell 1,000 units per year.
Solar Frontier KK (Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced Dec 20, 2017, that it has achieved a conversion efficiency of 22.9% with a CIS-based thin-film solar cell in a joint research with New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO, national research and development agency).
The cell measures about 1cm2. The efficiency of 22.9% is the world's highest conversion efficiency of thin-film solar cell, according to Solar Frontier. The efficiency was confirmed at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in November 2017.
Toshiba Corp will release a new product of the "GX Series" high-efficiency, low-priced residential solar panel Nov 20, 2017.
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Mitsubishi has fulfilled its promise of snapping a picture of the Eclipse Cross under the total solar eclipse enjoyed by residents in North America.
The Japanese automaker gathered social media influences from 10 different countries to a location just outside of Salem, Oregon to enjoy the eclipse in its rare path of totality. The finished result is pretty cool (pictured below) and understandably, will be used to help market the sleek crossover.


You like shooting zombies. You love shooting Nazis. It's the first-person shooter equivalent of peanut butter and chocolate, more of which you're getting in the upcoming Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack.
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"Yes, there will be a new wave of undead coming soon," writes Treyarch's community manager, who also address recent real-life zombie warnings. "While we appreciate everyone's concern (and we don't condone vandalism) – we assure you that these zombies will only be found in the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack."
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Nazi Zombies are in-fact coming! [Call of Duty Headquarters]


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After conducting a bit of research on private rehab facilities, you might find that Toronto offers some of the best programs available. Social supportive networks as well as recovery programs and supports available to an individual are an important component of recovery capital (ie, the amount of personal, social and community resources that can be drawn upon to initiate and sustain recovery).
After having witnessed the devastating effects of addiction personally and professionally, Sheena attended the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor program at Sir Sandford Fleming College to acquire the practical skills needed to assist those struggling with addiction.
Luxury and executive rehab centers provide exclusive, advanced drug and alcohol treatment to clients in a private , upscale setting These facilities are the most expensive type of addiction rehab, averaging $25,000 and up as estimated by Most participants who desire these services can afford to pay for addiction treatment and amenities of this quality, and some insurance plans cover at least a portion of the costs for luxury addiction treatment.
To better understand individuals' experiences in recovery, including relapse, there is a need for long-term recovery outcome monitoring, particularly as addiction is a chronic disease and like other chronic diseases, relapse is part of the ongoing journey of wellbeing.
Unlike a regular court, at drug treatment court, a pre-court meeting brings everyone involved together, where they discuss what's best for the clients - the preferred term, rather than the accused.” It's more of a therapeutic model, trying to combine the health system and the criminal justice system,” says Hogan.
In addition to long standing addiction problems with alcohol abuse, smoking tobacco, and use of drugs such as marijuana and cocaine, other drugs are quickly becoming serious problems including prescription painkillers, such as Percocet, Vicodin, or OxyContin.
Moreover, as shown in Table Table3,3 , costs of recovery services were also associated with increased odds of relapse, OR = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.02-2.91, P < 0.05. Once more, in this model with multiple barriers, age was no longer associated with relapse, OR = 0.99, 95% CI = 0.98-1.00, P = 0.10 (In a separate model alcohol treatment center examining barriers to maintaining recovery in which length of time since last use of drug of choice was included, lack of programs or supports and costs of recovery services were no longer significant whereas a lack of supportive social networks remained significantly associated with increased odds of relapse.).
You will find a wonderful combination of holistic and therapeutic programs plus the best of the 12 steps coming together for one purpose, to offer each client a personalized alcohol and drug treatment program with an amazing aftercare plan aimed at long term and healthy believe in the power of group meetings where sharing our journey brings real freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.


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