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Work-related Blackberry Personal Identification Number (PIN) and text messages sent by public officials are quickly becoming public record. The transition has caught some looking foolish, or worse, committing unethical or illegal actions.
Public officials must learn to accept the expanding trend that falls under public record. Hopefully, they will also learn to think twice before doing anything illicit.
Nancy Argenziano of the Public Service Commission (PSC) is under fire for more than 2,400 Blackberry PIN messages she sent on the job. PIN messages are phone-to-phone e-mails that bypass state servers.
Argenziano sent the messages while she listened to utility hearings over the phone from her home, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Argenziano criticized her fellow commissioners and data from Florida Power & Light (FPL).
The PSC regulates utility companies like FPL, which is currently seeking to raise its base rate by $1.3 billion. Supporters of FPL are using Argenziano’s PIN messages to condemn her.
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF), a business lobbying group, has put the commissioner’s messages on its Web site. The group is questioning her impartiality in the rate case and is calling for an investigation by the PSC’s inspector general.
AIF President Barney Bishop said to the Times the phone records “show that she is violating her code of conduct, her oath of office, and she’s had ex parte communications with people that she’s not supposed to have had.”
State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera also called for an inspector general’s investigation of Argenziano, as well as Commissioner Lisa Edgar, who exchanged three PIN messages with a utilities lobbyist, according to the Times.
Three PSC staff members had previously been punished for sharing their Blackberry PINs with FPL lobbyists. The PSC has since disabled instant messaging on state-issued Blackberrys and banned their use in hearing rooms.
Politicians across the country have been caught in ethical and legal violations when their text messages have been made public record. Increased transparency means they will not be able to get away with much.
The Detroit Free Press, among other media outlets, sued Detroit for denying access to text messages sent by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
The Free Press has obtained thousands of text messages, which they claim may show that the mayor and an aide were having an affair and that the mayor planned to fire a police chief investigating the mayor.
Herschel Fink, a lawyer for the Free Press, said to USA Today that text messages should be public record.
“The lesson to public officials is don’t do anything crooked because there are myriad ways you can be found out,” he said. “And this is one of them.”
Florida officials should listen to Fink’s advice.

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Choosing the right tiller for your garden can be a pain in the neck for many gardeners. There are many factors you need to consider when getting a tiller for your garden. It’s important that you consider your garden size, soil type, and factors like the cost of the tiller before getting a tiller.
If you aren’t sure what to consider when picking the best tiller for your backyard, then you are at the right place. Here we show you the type of tiller you need for your garden.
Common types of tillers
There are several types of tillers available on the market. Some are small in size and less powerful while some are bigger as well as more powerful. Tillers can also be categorized according to their source of power. Some are electrically powered while some are powered by gas.
Each type of tiller is best suited for specific garden tasks. It’s important therefore to choose the type of tiller that meets your garden needs. Below we look at the different types of tillers and their uses.
Cultivators are lightweight machines that are ideal for stirring soil. The good thing about cultivators is that they are a lot cheaper as compared to other types of tillers. Cultivators are pretty useful if your garden is already existing. If you want to break new ground a cultivator is probably not the right choice of the tiller.
They are electric-powered and that makes them a lot easy to maintain. They are also easy to use and are a perfect choice if the needs of your garden aren’t too extensive.
2. Manual or Hand tillers
This type of tiller is powered by the gardener and is made of a handle, bladed wheel, and spikes. The spikes are responsible for digging up the soil in your garden. As this happens the soil is churned and mixed by the wheel. The tiller has a long handle which makes it cushy to till the garden without you having to bend over.
This tiller is ideal if you want to get fertilizer, mulch as well as peat moss mixed into the soil. It’s also used to loosen as well as aerate the soil. If you want to get rid of weeds between rows this type of tiller is a great choice.
3. Front-tine tiller
A front-tine tiller is another type of tiller that offers many advantages. With this type of tiller, you can easily adjust the tine width. The wheels of a front-tine tiller are located at the back which makes it cushy to turn as well as reverse the machine. Front-tine tillers comprise forward or standard rotating tines. This implies that the rotation happens in the same direction as the wheels.
A front-tine tiller is ideal if you want to dig a garden of small to medium size. It can also be used to loosen soil, dig firm soil as well as weeding. More so, this tiller is the real deal when it comes to the general maintenance of your garden. Because the tiller doesn’t dig deeply into the soil, a front-tine tiller is perfect for aerating as well as getting rid of weeds.
4. Mid-tine Tiller
Mid-tine tillers are almost similar to front-tine tillers but the difference is in the design. Mid-tine tillers are often placed in the same category as front-tine tillers, but their design is slightly different.
Since the tines of a mid-tine tiller are located underneath the engine this gives stability to the machine. You can use a mid-tine tiller to loosen soil and for general garden maintenance. The other use of a mid-tine tiller is to do shallow weeding. The good thing about mid-tine tillers is that they are more maneuverable as compared to other types of tillers.
5. Rear-tine tiller
A rear-tine tiller has a size bigger than a front-tine tiller. If you have a big-sized garden or small plot a rear-tine tiller is ideal. However, unlike a mid-tine tiller, a rear-tine tiller is not easy to maneuver. Regardless of this, mid-tine tillers are difficult to maneuver and pretty cushy to use. This is because they have tines that work independently.
You can use this type of tiller for digging large gardens or small plots. If you want to break firm ground or loosen hard soil, a rear-tine tiller is a perfect choice. The machine tills at depths that are consistent. The drive wheels of a rear-tine tiller are responsible for keeping the tiller in place. This is good since it helps the tiller to dig to the length you desire.
6. Vertical-tine Tiller
Vertical-tine tillers are not that popular. Unlike the front and rear-tine tillers, they don’t cut through the ground downward. Instead, they cut forward. They are ideal if you are looking for a fast and easy-to-use tiller model.
If you have a new garden this type of tiller can easily break the ground. If your garden is not new you can use the vertical-tine tiller to plow as well as stir soil. A vertical-tine tiller is also ideal for loosening soil.
What factors should I consider when buying a tiller?
When getting a tiller for your garden, there are some things you need to consider. This will ensure that you buy the type and model of a tiller that meets your garden needs. Choosing a tiller wisely will prevent you from encountering problems with your tiller.
You don’t want to buy a tiller that strains your budget or one that’s not durable. Below we look at the different factors you should consider when getting a tiller in more detail.
The use of a tiller
When buying a tiller you should choose a type and model that has a use that benefits you. If you want a tiller to use for your garden at home you might want to consider picking a cultivator or vertical-tine tiller whereas if you want to use a tiller for commercial purposes you’ll need a more powerful tiller. For home use, you may also want to buy an affordable tiller.
Type of soil
The type of soil in your garden determines the type of tiller you need. For soft and loose soil a less powerful tiller will do just fine since this type of soil is easy to dig up and plow. If the soil in your garden has clay, you will need a more powerful tiller since clay is difficult to dig up or plow. For hard and rocky soil you may need a powerful tine tiller and one that won’t get damaged by flying rocks.
Perhaps you aren’t sure if a tiller is suitable for the type of soil you have, you must consult an expert who will help you get the right tiller.
The size of garden
When buying a tiller you must consider the size of your garden. The size of your garden will determine the size of a job you do. Small and less powerful tillers tend to work great in smaller gardens while bigger and more powerful tillers are ideal for bigger gardens. An example is cultivators which are suitable for smaller gardens. If you use them in a large garden you may regret it because they are pretty slow. On the other hand, a rear tine tiller is suitable for a large garden, and using it on a smaller garden won’t yield great results.
Tillers can be powered by electricity or gas. Tillers that are powered by electricity are usually smaller in size as compared to those powered by gas. Usually, electric-powered tillers are lightweight and a lot cushy to use. More so, they are easy to maintain.
Electric-powered tillers usually come in cordless battery-powered models and also models that require plugging in. If you want a more powerful tiller, a gas-powered tiller is better than an electric-powered one. It will do the job pretty quickly. The downside of a gas-powered tiller is that it’s pretty expensive.
When choosing a tiller we recommend you to choose one with a time rotation that’s suitable for your needs. Rear tine tillers only offer a few options for how the tines rotate. There are Standard Rotating Tines (SRT) that rotate in the same direction as the wheels of the tiller. This type of rotation is ideal for soil that’s five inches deep. Next is Counter Rotating Tines which does rotation away from the wheels. That is what makes these tines a bit more powerful.
If you have clay soil in your garden, Counter Rotating Tines are a great choice. Next is Dual Rotating Tines which are advantageous since they offer both options. Popular are Vertical Dual Rotating Tines which point downward then turn. They are quiet and pretty powerful. If you want rotating tines that do a good job you might want to consider buying Vertical Dual Rotating Tines.
The cost of the tiller
When getting a tiller you must choose one that suits your budget as well as needs. Cultivators are the cheapest while rear-tine and vertical-tine tillers are more expensive. There are many factors that influence the cost of a tiller and these include how powerful the tiller is, its model as well as the brand. More so, if a tiller has multiple tine rotation options then it becomes more expensive.
Depending on your needs you can buy a tiller at a high cost for example if you want a tiller for commercial purposes. If you have a pretty small-sized garden a cheap cultivator works just fine.
Although picking the perfect tiller isn’t easy, the right information makes the chore a lot easier. Now that we shared with you the different types of tillers, their uses, and factors you should consider when picking a tiller, you can now get the tiller type that tickles your fancy. Good luck!

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Wärtsilä to provide 156 MW of thermal balancing power for Omaha Public Power District, enabling fast increase in renewables in Nebraska
Wärtsilä Corporation Press release 6 July 2021 at 2 PM EEST
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply equipment for a 156 MW multi-fuel engine power plant to Omaha Public Power District, a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska in the United States. The power plant will be part of the utility’s Power with Purpose project, which will add 400 to 600 MW of utility-scale solar generation along with additional dispatchable balancing power. Since the production of renewable energy varies over the day and is dependent on the weather situation, Wärtsilä’s technology with fast-starting internal combustion engines will be used to balance the power generation to the grid and ensure system stability.
The contract is included in Wärtsilä’s order intake for the second quarter of 2021. The equipment will be delivered during the second half of 2022, and the plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations in May 2023.
Omaha Public Power District’s goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 includes the addition of variable, renewable energy resources balanced by the use of Wärtsilä technology to provide reliability and resiliency. The project is well connected to Wärtsilä’s shift to 100% renewables strategy, whereby the growing share of variable renewable energy is enabled by thermal balancing power.
“We are excited to work together with Omaha Public Power District and support the continued journey towards net-zero carbon emissions and an increased share of renewables in their system. This is yet another example of how we are enabling decarbonisation and supporting our customers on their way to a renewable energy future. Wärtsilä technology is very well suited to providing balancing power through high operational flexibility, reliability and uptime. In fact, this is the second important order of a thermal balancing power plant we announce within the week, the first being the order to Italy.
With our holistic approach to power systems and expertise in different power generating assets, we can support our customers in defining paths to future sustainable power generation,” says Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO, Wärtsilä Corporation.
The new Standing Bear Lake Station plant will be located in Douglas County, Nebraska, and will include nine 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 50DF engines operating on natural gas and light fuel oil as needed. Wärtsilä’s multi-fuel engine technology provides fuel resiliency with engines capable of burning natural gas, light fuel oil, and even hydrogen blends. Wärtsilä engines can later be converted to carbon neutral fuels to further enhance decarbonisation.
Wärtsilä has researched hydrogen as a fuel for 20 years and can currently use 15%-25% hydrogen blended with natural gas. Going forward Wärtsilä is developing the combustion process in its gas engines to enable their use with up to 100% hydrogen.
The installed capacity of Wärtsilä power plants in the United States is close to 3.6GW. Examples of major Wärtsilä balancing power plants in the country include deliveries to Plains end, Goodman Energy, Denton Energy Center, and New Orleans Power Station.
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Image caption: A 156 MW multi-fuel engine power plant with fast-starting Wärtsilä 50DF internal combustion engines will provide thermal balancing power for Omaha Public Power District to ensure system stability.
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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management platform. Wärtsilä Energy’s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world.
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki


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Whether you like your bacon sweet or savory, here’s where to enjoy some tasty bacon treats around Greater Palm Springs.
Bacon Flight | Cheeky’s
With five flavors on the menu at Cheeky's, you can choose a single strip or a flight of four from the weekly selection created by chef/owner Tara Lazar. Add them to your Bloody Mary to make it a meal or choose your favorite for an order of buttermilk and fresh corn pancakes and bacon.
House-Made Bacon Crumbles & Jam | Mr. Lyon's Steakhouse
You don’t generally expect to find bacon at a steakhouse—unless it’s wrapped around a filet mignon. At Mr. Lyon's, also owned by Tara Lazar, you have two bacon options. First is the baby iceberg wedge salad with house-made bacon crumbles. Second? The Mr. Lyons Burger (on the Lounge menu) with house-made bacon jam! Slightly sweet, slightly salty. Not enough bacon? Add a slice or two from the sides menu.
Maple Candied Bacon | Tipper’s Gourmet Marketplace
Everyday smoked bacon is good, but maple candied bacon is better. At Tipper’s, you have your choice of either, both or even turkey bacon, but honestly, the candied stuff is the best. Add it to an order of avocado toast or a short stack of sour cream pancakes.
Apple-Smoked, Maple and Basil Pesto Bacon | Jake’s
In Uptown Palm Springs, Jake’s is one of the hidden gems in desert dining. When it comes to bacon, the restaurant offers a choice of apple-smoked bacon, maple bacon and basil pesto bacon with its classic three-egg breakfast.
Bacon & Caramelized Onion Jam | Trio
Pork comes two ways in one dish at Trio: A center cut, bone-in pork chop topped with bacon and caramelized onion jam. Now, you could say that this is gilding the pork chop, but truthfully, a juicy pork chop that’s been topped with slow-cooked jam could be heavenly.
Bacon Balls and Cupcakes | Over the Rainbow Desserts
Not every bacon dish has to be savory. Bacon for dessert is perfectly acceptable—especially when Chef Roman Blas of Over the Rainbow Desserts turns it into a Maple Pancakes and Bacon cupcake, a combo of maple syrup cupcake, maple buttercream and brown sugar smoked bacon. Also, don’t miss the Maple Chocolate Bacon Balls with moist maple cake, rolled into balls, coated in pure white or dark chocolate and rolled in smoked candied bacon.
Bacon Jam | State Fare Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton
Sure, you could get a burger with bacon almost anywhere, but this burger at State Fare Bar + Kitchen has Hopscotch cheddar and house-made bacon jam with caramelized onions. It’s slow-cooked so that all the aromatic goodness of the onions and the bacon are given the time and love to make this burger one you want to take your time eating.
Brown Sugar Bacon | The Grill on Main
OK, so you’re jonesin’ for a burger with bacon but just any burger won’t do. Down in Old Town La Quinta at The Grill on Main, the chef makes brown sugar bacon for the burgers, chopped BLT salad, roasted turkey BLT sandwich and basically every dish with bacon in it.
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William Willson > South Square > London, England > Barrister Profile
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William specialises in insolvency and restructuring, banking and finance and commercial litigation. His busy practice also includes civil fraud, company law, financial services, professional negligence, shipping, insurance and real property. Many of his cases have an international element, and he is particularly interested/experienced in cases involving Russia/the CIS. In the last 12 months he has been instructed in relation to many of the major insolvencies/restructurings, including Virgin, Debenhams, Arcadia, British Steel and Lehman Brothers.
In recent years William has appeared successfully in several high-profile trials, both at home and abroad, including the ongoing dispute about the ranking/priority of $10 billion of Lehman Brothers’ subordinated debt, and the $2 billion professional negligence claim by Primeo (a Madoff ‘feeder fund’) against HSBC. In the next 12 months he is instructed to appear in the Privy Council and the Court of Appeal, as well as trials in both the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division.
William has appeared as sole Counsel in the Court of Appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Cayman Islands and the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. He has been called to the Bar of Gibraltar (2013), the Cayman Islands (2014) and the British Virgin Islands (2016).
Before practicing at the Bar, William was a journalist/documentary producer, specialising in the former Soviet Union, terrorism and the intelligence services. His credits include the triple-BAFTA winning The Government Inspector.
Called 2006: called to the Bar of Gibraltar 2013: called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands 2014.
Chancery Bar Association, Commercial Bar Association, Insolvency Lawyers’ Association, INSOL International.
Oxford University (2000 MA Classics, First Class); City University (2005 CPE, Distinction); Inns Court School of Law (2006 BVC).
Lawyer Rankings(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4
South Square is perhaps best known for insolvency and restructuring work in the corporate field, but members are frequently involved in high-value directors duties cases and other matters concerning the intricacies of company law, including having status of ‘the go-to set for offshore insolvency work’ with ‘a strong company practice, including incredible strength in depth’. David Alexander KC is currently acting for Incredible Power in a high-value shareholder litigation concerning claims of unfair prejudice, just and equitable winding-up, breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy. David Allison KC’s strong company law practice saw him lead the counsel team for Nostrum Oil and Gas plc in a matter that raises novel issues concerning the impact of sanctions arising from the war in Ukraine. William Willson is a highly regarded senior-junior commercial Chancery practitioner.
William Willson – South Square ‘William is a go-to senior junior. He has seen everything and cuts through the chaff like few others can. William is a master client-handler, giving surefooted advice even under the most challenging of circumstances.’(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1
William Willson –South Square ‘William is a great operator – he has the confidence and skills of a KC, and a great commercial sense without compromising his pure legal knowledge. Clients are very comfortable with him advising unled and doing the advocacy at big hearings. He has a great connection with judges.’
‘The number one set for restructuring and insolvency matters,‘ South Square has all of its members specialising within insolvency and restructuring law. Members, such as Mark Phillips KC have appeared in significant and high-profile insolvency cases in the UK, such as Sova Capital Ltd in which Phillips KC, alongside William Willson, put an investment broker focussing on the Russian markets into administration, which raised numerous complex issues from valuing claims to dealing with client claims, as well as how Moscow-listed assets would be handled by a UK company. ‘Extremely knowledgeable and unflappable‘ junior Charlotte Cooke has appeared in a number of high-profile insolvency and restructuring cases, including three times in the Supreme Court, while Felicity Toube KC has depth in experience includes acting in major insolvency cases such as Greensill and Liberty Steel. David Allison KC has developed a strong cross-border practice, handling insolvency cases in the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda and Hong Kong, whereas Clara Johnson is noted for her experience in bringing and defending claims brought by officer holders involving fraud and where urgent injunctive relief is required.

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Band: The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks hail from Minnesota’s’ Twin Cities and have been around since the mid-80s - with a slew of bumpy band breakups and reunions along the way. Over the years they’ve largely stayed true to their easy-listening, alt-country roots. This one’s from 2003’s Rainy Day Music. The time-honoured angst of heartache and toasted relationships is what’s served up here, the understated message delivered with a fine-grained sense of melody and exquisite timing. Fantastic economy of arrangement with maximum impact - the Jayhawks in top form.
Song: Cold Part of Town
Band: Concrete Blonde
Cold Part of Town is from Concrete Blonde’s 1986 eponymous debut album. The spare lyrics perfectly suit the LA band’s stark, all-business arrangement which evokes a remote, forlorn, faintly sinister place. Songwriter, bassist and lead singer Johnette Napolitano instills a welcome dose of warmth and fragile humanity in this song about loneliness, regret, bad choices - and perhaps a slim shred of hope. Drummer Harry Rushakoff and guitarist James Mankey complete the tightly cohesive trio, but it’s Napolitano’s powerful and distinctive vocals which carry the load and give the song its aching heart. Youtube link below.
Song: Kid for Today
Band: Boards of Canada
Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, Edinborough’s brotherly duo, make compelling electronica obliquely exploring a wide range of emotions and themes - very often involving dark, unsettling vibes. Kid for Today is a different sort of animal. It opens up A Beautiful Place Out In The Country, their four-track EP released in 2000. A lush, chilled number which takes its own sweet time unfolding, its aloof, almost frigidly ethereal mood is offset by a generous warmth of production that makes it feel very old school. There are no staccato moments here - everything blissfully glides with gently rolled-off edges, effortlessly conjuring up notions of nostalgia and sweet yearning. Think of it as a fuzzy blanket of comfort for your brain.
Artist: Ernest Ranglin
Jamaican-born Ernest Ranglin’s career began in the late 40s and continues to this day. Now in his early 80s, he can reflect on several decades of collaboration and innovation in the reggae, pop jazz and and world music spheres. His early foundation as a session player, band leader and musical director in Jamaica through the 40s, 50s and 60s saw him instrumental in developing ska and reggae styles as well as influencing Jamaican and Caribbean musicians who would come after him. He’s a true pioneer who has worked with an impressive roster of famed musicians in their own right. This delicate yet agile instrumental is from his 1998 album In search of the lost riddim and showcases both Ranglin’s chops and his ability to fluidly weave jazz and African sensibilities together into one tight, cohesive whole. Whoever Anna is (or was), she must occupy a tender spot in Ranglin’s heart. There’s a sense of melancholy lightly suspended in the air but the track is so deft and full of life, your ears might also detect notes of joy and gratitude and joy. It’s a tricky balancing act which Ranglin pulls off with graceful aplomb.
Song: Brothers In Arms
Band: Dire Straits
From the massive 1985 album of the same name comes this piercing signature track, which closed out the album. Among its many other attributes, it perfectly exemplifies band leader Mark Knophler’s understated approach to the electric guitar. There’s a sense of willfully restrained power, even when he really opens up and starts to soar above the organ swells. Few songs he’s ever written approach the emotional depth and melancholy resonance of this haunting song about war and unspeakable loss. The poetic lyrics are matched only by the lambent eloquence of his searing guitar lines.


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Today is Day 19 of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. If you are new to the blog and haven't heard of this challenge before, the basic idea is to blog (almost) every day in April, taking one day for each letter of the alphabet. Since I have a cross stitch blog, I am blogging about cross stitch patterns in my stash and on my wish list for this month of April.
S is for Sue Hillis
Now I know many of you have probably heard of this designer. I love the wide arrange of patterns that Sue has, from the funny and/or sarcastic to beautiful arrangements. But on the off chance that you haven't heard of her yet, I'd like to share a few things with you.
I have a few Sue Hillis pieces in my stash, most of them are Christmas. I seem to gravitate towards all things Gingerbread House themed, so I was really lucky to get a copy of her Gingerbread street chart last year right before Christmas. I think it will go really well with my Shannon Wasileff Gingerbread SAL when I finish that (maybe Christmas this year?).
I also picked up this chart at the same time, Calories Don't Count at Christmas. Since I'm a big sucker for sweets during Christmastime, this fit right into my life. I mean, candy you got in your stocking really shouldn't count against the diet, right? I also really like all the little candy and sweet motifs and things on this one as well. This is a good chart to show an example of the more funny side of Sue's designs.
I also got this set of charts, More Bah Humbug. Now, I'm not a bah humbug kind of person, but for some reason these ornaments just tickle my funny bone. In case it is too small to see properly, each ornament sized design features a Christmas motif where something has gone wrong. The lights/ornament are broken, the gingerbread man is over-baked, etc. One of the blogs I follow (sorry, can't remember which one now, if it was yours leave a comment so I can give you a link!) stitched up all these and the ones from the Bah Humbug chart last year around Christmas and they turned out so cute as little ornaments. I especially like the broken lights and broken candy canes designs in this set of patterns for some reason. The yellow snow one is a little too weird for me, so I don't think I will ever end up stitching that particular motif though.
On the wish list side of things, Sue Hillis also has several pirate designs, which are all quite tounge in cheek and funny. She has two Christmas-y ones that are my favorite though. Yo Ho Ho Ho has a pirate-y Santa with a candy cane peg leg and Shiver Me Timbers has a pirate themed snowman. I have a friend who love pirates (Johnny Depp was her not-so-secret celebrity crush for years, although he's been replaced by Chris Hemsworth in her affections now), and I think either of these designs would make great Christmas gifts for her.
Moving away from Christmas, Sue has a few "closet" designs that are neat. I like this one, Witch Hazel's closet. Again, another Halloween pattern, isn't that funny. But I love how her little witch socks are sticking out of the drawers. And the cute little purple witchy bloomers. If I was a witch I bet you this is what my closet would look like.
Another holiday pattern, this one from a series of apron designs. This looks like the only "current" apron design right now based on what I can find (not that I looked that hard, I'm in a hurry to get this posted today), but I've seen others on eBay before so I'm thinking maybe they're just out of print? But this Easter Bunny's apron is really cute. I love the baby bunnies sitting waiting in the pockets and all the Easter egg decorating things in all the pockets. Adorable.
But Sue doesn't just have holiday designs, and in particular I like this one. This is the Seven Menopausal Dwarfs. And although I haven't reached this lovely stage of my life yet (thank goodness, since I'm still in my 20s) I think these could also be re-titled the Seven PMS Dwarfs. My brother and dad so do not appreciate when these show up during that time of month. Am I right, ladies?
Anyway, that's it for another long designer post. Come back tomorrow for T. We're nearing the end now!
One of the other A to Z blogs I've been reading had the excellent idea of adding links to previous posts at the end of a particular day. So if you'd like to see my previous A to Z entries:
A is for Alphabet
B is for Britty Kitty
C is for Carousel
D is for Debbie Mumm
E is for Eat
F is for Frogs
G is for Garden Cat
H is for Hats
I is for Ice
J is for Joan Elliott
K is for Kokeshi
L is for Lesley Teare
M is for Margaret Sherry
N is for Noah's Ark
O is for Owls
P is for Pumpkins
Q is for Quaker
R is for Rules

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Ammonium sulfate [(NH4)2SO4] deposition and elevated ozone (O3) concentrations may negatively affect plants and trophic interactions. This study aimed to evaluate for the first time the interactive effects of high (NH4)2SO4 load and elevated O3 levels on cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) under field conditions. Cauliflower seedlings were treated with 0 (AS0) or 50 (AS50) kg ha−1 (NH4)2SO4 and exposed to ambient (AOZ, ≈20 ppb) or elevated (EOZ, ≈55 ppb) O3 for about one month, in a Free Air O3 Concentration Enrichment (FACE) system. The oligophagous diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella Linnaeus, 1758) showed a clear preference towards the seedlings treated with AS50, which intensively grazed. Plant-herbivore interactions were driven by (NH4)2SO4 availability, rather than O3, via increased nitrogen content in the leaves. Further laboratory bioassays were followed to confirm the validity of these observations using polyphagous Eri silkmoth larvae (Samia ricini) as a biological model in a standardized experimental setup. Choice assays, where larvae could select leaves among leaf samples from the different experimental conditions, and no-choice assays, where larvae could graze leaves from just one experimental condition, were conducted. In the choice assay, the larvae preferred AS50-treated leaves, in agreement with the field observations with diamondback moth. In the no-choice assay, larval body mass growth was inhibited when fed with leaves treated with EOZ and/or AS50. Larvae fed with AS50-treated leaves displayed increased mortality. These observations coincide with higher NO3 and Zn content in AS50-treated leaves. This study shows that plant-herbivore interactions can be driven by (NH4)2SO4 availability, independently of O3, and suggests that high N deposition may have severe health implications in animals consuming such plant tissues.
Key message: Plant-herbivore interactions are driven by high (NH4)2SO4 availability, independently of O3.


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Infections increased by 50% between 3 May and 7 June coinciding with the rise of the Delta variant, which has become dominant in the UK since first being detected in India.
Delta has overtaken the Alpha (Kent) variant, and now accounts for up to 90% of coronavirus cases.
The number of COVID-19 cases is doubling every 11 days, according to data from the REACT-1 study by scientists at Imperial College London, who said their findings showed a “rapid switch” from the Alpha variant to Delta.
The figures also show that one in 670 people was infected, with the highest prevalence in the North West.
Stephen Riley, professor of infectious disease dynamics at Imperial and one of the study authors, said the exponential increase in prevalence is being driven by infections among younger people.
The REACT-1 study showed prevalence is highest among those aged five to 12, as well as younger adults aged 18 to 24.
Infections in these age groups are about five times higher than in those aged over 65, who are mostly fully vaccinated.
Commenting on the findings, Prof Riley said: “The key thing to point out here is that we are in a very different part of the epidemic in the UK and it is very difficult to predict the duration of the exponential phase.
“Last autumn and last spring… when we started to observe exponential growth – in some ways it was much more alarming because we knew there was very, very little immunity in the population.
“(But now) because of the vaccination (programme), we know there is a lot of immunity in the population.
“Even though there is a lot of immunity, it does not prevent some exponential growth and that is what we are seeing here.”
The scientists said the expansion of the vaccination programme “should help substantially to reduce the overall growth of the epidemic”.
Those aged 21 and 22 became eligible for the vaccine on Wednesday and the expectation that those aged between 18 and 20 will follow by the end of the week.
Study author Paul Elliott, director of the REACT programme and chair in epidemiology and public health medicine at Imperial, said: “I think we can take quite a lot of comfort from the fact that when we look in the details, it does appear that there is very, very good protection in the older ages, where there is virtually everyone double vaccinated.
“And in the younger group under the age of 65, where a much smaller proportion have been vaccinated or double vaccinated, most infections are occurring in the unvaccinated group.
“And the government has clearly announced that they want to vaccinate all adults in the period between now and 19 July, I think that will make a very big difference and increase the total amount of population immunity.”
Data showed that the link between infection rates and hospital admissions remained weak for those aged 65 and older, but converged for those under that age.
Prof Riley said: “These patterns are consistent with two vaccine doses being highly effective.”
He added: “We expect the rapid rollout into those ages, especially first doses for people who have not had any dose, and then secondary says for those who’ve had one dose, should effectively slow that growth, even against all the other factors.”

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Vietnam happens to be very accommodating of cyclists and tourists who wish to go on cycling tours. From the seasoned professionals to the adventurous rookies, each person has some location in Vietnam that caters to their specific cycling requirements. Cycling through Vietnam can be the experience of a lifetime as the locals are very friendly and welcoming of tourists and will be more than delighted to have you around. Some of the most popular cycling routes have been enumerated below.
1. Mekong DeltaBest time - September to November
Cost - VND 5,000,000 - VND 20,000,000
Cycling through the Mekong Delta can be an absolute delight. The lush green rice fields and the gurgling blue river of the delta region is a treat on the eyes. You can start off at Ho Chi Minh City and continue onto My Tho and from there to Vinh Long, via Cai Be. From there you can keep onto Can Tho and then cycle all the way back up to Ho Chi Minh City. This is quite a long route and to considerably shorten your route; you can avoid Can Tho. The journey takes 3-6 days based on whether you choose to cycle through Can Tho or not. Throughout the trip, you will ride through Vietnamese villages, bustling with villagers engaged in their everyday activities, fields of a farmer tending to their crops, young schoolchildren who will wave and shout as you pass by and watering holes with buffaloes and ducks living in harmony. You may even be able to visit some islands by boat and explore floating markets!
2. SapaBest Time - March to May
Cost - VND 2,000,000 - VND 30,000,000
Sapa's rugged and arduous yet picturesque landscape can be a perfect place to cycle through. For the novice cyclists, a day trip through the surrounding terrain is ideal. For the seasoned veterans, you can choose to cycle all the way to Muong Khuon or Phong Tho or even up to Son La or Lao Cai. The terrain can be steep and adventurous, but the hillside views are amongst the best in the world and completely worth the upward trip. You will get a unique glimpse into the mountainside lifestyle and the ways of the Sapa locals. Cycling through Sapa is not only a treat on the eyes but also an educational experience.
3. Hoi AnBest time - February to April
Cost - VND 300,000 - VND 8,000,000
Hoi An is one of the most bicycle-friendly places in Vietnam. You can explore the city and the surrounding countryside on a bicycle better than on a motorbike as many roads are banned for motorbikes. For easy cycling routes, head to Cam Kim island or Ang Bang Beach and Tra Que Vegetable garden on the way. The ride through lush green rice fields and the view of the sea rising to greet you is simply spectacular. If you wish to take a harder route, you can head towards My Son or to Tam Ky across Cua Dai Bridge. Special cycling experience is cycling through the city at night. The pretty lanterns hang low in the sky, and the colours and rustic vibe contribute to the extraordinary experience.
4. Mai ChauBest Time - October to January
Cost - VND 500,000 to VND 10,000,000
Mai Chau is a mountainous town located in the northwestern part of Vietnam. It is not a very popular cycling destination but is well-equipped for both novice cyclists and experienced ones. Mai Chau has some cycling routes ? from the relatively simple trail along the hillside to the moderate ones to Ban Kho Phuong and Cuc Muong and the difficult ones to Hanoi and Van Long Nature reserve. Cycling through Mai Chau is the perfect opportunity to visit some authentic Vietnamese villages such as Pom Com and Sai Village and learn about the ways of the White Thai. The locals are very welcoming, and they may even invite you to eat in their stilt huts. The terrain is mountainous and rocky. Mai Chau is an enjoyable place to cycle through and learn about the local tribes.
5. Da LatBest time - November to March
Cost - VND 200,000 to VND 50,000,000
Known as 'The City of a Thousand Pines' Da Lat is characterised by its innumerable pine trees and temperate climate throughout the year in addition to its French colonial architecture. Da Lat is an ideal cycling location because of its 'eternal springlike' climate. Da Lat cycling routes include shirt routes through the city and surrounding villages to longer ones to Nha Trang and Lam Ha. The terrain is hard to navigate in this area and is oh recommended for experienced riders. The short stretch, however, can easily be navigated by rookies. Da Lat is an ideal place to cycle through and experience the thrill and view of the mountains of Vietnam.
6. HanoiBest Time - February to April
Cost - VND 30,000,000 - VND 100,000,000
Hanoi, being the capital city of Vietnam, acts as the starting point of some of the most arduous cycling tours and trails. One of the most prominent ones includes the cross-country cycling trail from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The cross-country cycling trail takes about 15 days and is described to be both physically taxing and extremely rewarding experience. In addition to that, Hanoi also had cycling trails to Ninh Binh and Dien Ben Phu. Another unique cycling trail is the entire length of Vietnam and a portion of Laos. These cycling trails are often for intense and gruelling trips and are advised for only individuals with high levels of fitness.
7. Cham IslandBest Time - March to September
Cost - VND 2,000,000 to VND 8,000,000
Cham Island is a picturesque location, quite unknown to the public and hence it serves as an ideal location to relax. This location cannot be explored by any other means except bicycle or foot. Cycling through the Cham Islands helps for some relaxed good nature cycling through the smooth terrain. Cham Island cycling is perfect for beginners and those who want a relaxed holiday without too much adventure.
Rules for Cycling in Vietnam:1. Buy a detailed roadmap in addition to an accurate GPS tracking system. You may lose your way, and the map may be beneficial.
2. Stock up on enough water, cookies, energy drinks and energy bars as these may not be available everywhere along the way.
3. Try to avoid Highways for the best experience. The traffic is considerably less, and you will run into more locals and experience more of the culture without the pollution and vehicular noises.
4. Villagers may often allow you to sleep at their homes. Always pay them God the food and accommodation they provide.
5. Always carry a rope with you for steep uphill slopes.
6. Locals on the road will wave at you. Spend your energy sparingly, because it gets tiresome after a while.
The destinations and cycling routes enumerated above are but a fraction of what the unique country has to offer. You can often choose your route with the help of locals and biking companies if you are adventurous enough. Happy Cycling!

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The late and infamous Phil Spector made some timeless records over his career, but he was also a psychotic murderer who would later pull the trigger and take the life of Lana Clarkson in 2003. This vile act wouldn’t be the only time that the producer showed this kind of evil behaviour, with the Ramones finding out after he gave them the fright of their lives.
On paper, the Ramones and Spector’s slick production style shouldn’t work, and the two of them have little to nothing in common both from a sonic perspective, but also their personalities were designed to explode like a pack of Mentos in a bottle of Coke. However, the commercial yet critically adored production of Spector lured the Ramones to work with him despite his reputation for being someone you want to avoid on a personal level at all costs.
The New York punk heroes had four records under their belts before they collided with Spector, and although they were one of the most exciting live acts around, mainstream success always remained out of grasp. The idea was for Spector to keep the spirit of the Ramones alive on End Of The Century but deliver it in a more palatable manner which would get more eyes on the band than ever before.
The producer did succeed in making the album the most commercially successful of their career. Still, it didn’t entirely take the Ramones on to the level of superstardom that they perhaps first envisaged when they agreed to work with Spector.
The album is less rough around the edges than their previous work, but it wasn’t just their sound that Spector compromised. Through diluting their sound, the band successfully got more eyes and ears on to their work. However, the recording process was a nightmare from start to finish.
“Working with Phil was very difficult,” Johnny Ramone remarked in 1982. “Because I guess he’s a perfectionist, so he likes to spend a lot of time redoing things and re-listening and it’s very time consuming. It’s very hard for us. Rock n roll’s got to be very spontaneous and a little faster.”
He added: “The opening chord to our song ‘Rock N Roll High School,’ he spent 12 hours sitting there and listening to the same chord over and over again. I mean, it’s just not worth it. I mean, nobody else could hear the difference. The chord came out sounding okay, but 12 hours worth ain’t really worth it, you know?”.
Although 12 hours spent on the same chord does sound like hell for the Ramones – who could make an album in that time if it was down to just them – that wasn’t the worst of it.
In his autobiography, Dee Dee Ramone remembers the wildest point of the recording process when Spector pulled out a gun on him. “He levelled his gun at my heart and then motioned for me and the rest of the band to get back in the piano room,” the bassist wrote.
“He only holstered his pistol when he felt secure that his bodyguards could take over. Then he sat down at his black concert piano and made us listen to him play and sing ‘Baby, I Love You’ until well after 4:30 in the morning.”
Phil Spector was a horrendous individual, a person who used any trick in the book to control the musicians he was working with to follow through on his creative visions. This anecdote from Dee Dee provides a snapshot of the warped world that the producer built around him.
Unsurprisingly, End Of The Century would mark the end of the road for their creative pairing, yet, Spector’s behaviour would only get more heinous. In 2009, he would finally go to prison for the murder of Lana Clarkson six years prior, which is where he’d pass away in 2021.
His behaviour to artists like the Ramones should have acted as a warning sign about the grave crimes he could commit, but unfortunately, Spector was free to carry out his maniac conduct until it was too late.


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Lee Company, based in Nashville, TN, is a 79-year-old, family-owned contractor serving customer needs for everything from HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, to huge construction design and build projects.
To ensure Lee Company could meet its ambitious goals for both revenue and geographic growth, the company knew it had to update its 20-year-old, on-premises ERP system and digitally transform its entire organization across all business units— a huge undertaking for a diverse sales, service and construction provider.
After vetting many partners, Lee Company executives agreed that Hitachi Solutions was the best partner to lead its transformation. Company executives immediately noted the ‘like’ cultures between the organizations as a fit that would promote collaboration, efficiency and ultimately success. “A partner, like Hitachi Solutions, who had a mind towards innovation and toward developing their own intellectual property around the Microsoft platform, was a good partnership for us,” said Rob Ivy, CFO.
Lee Company now has an end-to-end Dynamics 365 ERP implementation, along with Hitachi Solutions’ Engage for Construction, to meet their modernization needs today and prepare them to scale and diversify in the future. Dynamics 365 Field Service was also part of the solution and has vastly improved the company’s service management efficiency by integrating their Dynamics sales and back office data for advanced scheduling and workforce management.
And the partnership only continues to grow. Through an ongoing managed services contract with Hitachi Solutions, Lee Company’s IT team has gained the skills and knowledge necessary to better support the solution while they continue to work with Hitachi Solutions to improve and evolve the platform to meet their strategic needs and growth plans.
Ivy said, “We’ve grown a lot internally with respect to cloud software, what it takes to really make it work, and what it takes to maintain it. Fortunately, we picked Hitachi Solutions. They’ve been fantastic. Not only have they bent over backwards to make sure we have the solution we need, but they’re right there with us,” Ivy said.
Read the full case study to learn how Hitachi Solutions and Lee Company built a partnership that will last long into the future, solved the company’s modernization challenges, improved service management efficiency, enhanced business intelligence and visibility, increased productivity, and more.


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Phinma Education Holdings Inc., a fast-growing network of schools in the Philippines, plans to expand in Southeast Asia after successfully raising P1.87 billion in fresh capital from a private placement.
PEHI president and chief executive Chito Salazar said in a news briefing the company planned to further expand its presence in Indonesia while looking for opportunities in Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar.
Salazar said it was also looking for acquisition opportunities in Metro Manila, Laguna and Davao while expanding schools.
He said the company was in talks to acquire two schools in Laguna. The deals are expected to be finalized over the next three months.
PEHI earlier raised P1.87 billion from a private placement by investors Kaizen Private Equity II Pte. Ltd., the Netherlands Development Finance Company and the Asian Development Bank.
The new investors while have a 19.14-percent stake in the company while Phinma Corp., the controlling stockholder of Phinma Education, will continue to own 71.83-percent stake in the company.
Kaizenvest is known for its focused investments in education companies that can deliver critical outcomes at scale using innovative business models, new technologies or unique, technology-enabled services.
“We are proud to partner with Phinma as it expands its higher education offering within the Philippines and abroad. As an education focused investor, we see Phinma as a leader in the role private education can play in supporting the national education ecosystem,” said Kaizenvest managing partner Sandeep Aneja. This is the firm’s first investment in the Philippines.
FMO, the Dutch development bank, said the partnership with Phinma Education marked its first direct investment in an educational enterprise. Its previous financing activities in the Philippines were in the banking, microfinance, agriculture and energy sectors.
“Better access to education uplifts the lives of underserved youth and thus reduces inequality. That is why we are pleased to partner with PHINMA to expand its provision of quality education in Southeast Asia,” said Jaap Reinking, director of private equity at FMO.
Phinma Education owns Araullo University, Cagayan de Oro College, University of Pangasinan, University of Iloilo, Southwestern University and St. Jude College. It also manages two schools in Myanmar and Indonesia.
“Our academic and business model is designed primarily to cater to the needs, challenges and aspirations of underserved youth. The company brings in partnerships that will support our mission in the Philippines, and the rest of the region as well,” said Phinma Corp. president and chief executive Ramon del Rosario Jr.


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One might think that spending countless hours with your partner is the key to a blissful relationship but a recent study shows this is not always the case.
It will be a familiar scenario for any couple juggling long or antisocial hours. In an interview with Good Housekeeping, British news presenter Emily Maitlis revealed she and her husband, Mark Gwynne, an investment banker, “don’t see enough of each other”. They have been married for 18 years and because of their jobs “we’re like ships that pass in the night”. But, she added, “it works,” reported The Guardian.
So how much time do couples need to spend together for a healthy relationship?
Relationship counsellor Silva Neves reiterated that it depends on the couple, of course. “What would be ideal for couples, especially if they have little time, would be to have meaningful contact first thing in the morning – that can be one full minute of a meaningful hug or kiss, because that really deepens intimacy. When people come home, they do the same thing,” he said.
The counsellor continued to advice, “If it’s possible, send a few texts during the day, or even a heart or a kiss emoji. Those are small things that take very little time but make a difference in the connection of couples.”
Taking for granted
When a person starts to feel they are being taken for granted in a relationship, this can cause discord. “When people start feeling taken for granted in the relationship, someone might feel they are not being seen, or heard, any more.”
“In today’s world, everything is so fast and often people don’t take time to be curious about their partners’ lives.”
Shift in relationship
It can also be an issue if there is a shift in the relationship, such as a couple seeing each other often to not very much, or the other way around. “You get used to what’s normal for you, and some relationships start with always having long gaps,” says Dee Holmes, a senior practice consultant.
“I don’t think you can say there’s a minimum [time together needed] because for some marriages in which people have quite a lot of time apart, that works for them, but it wouldn’t work for everybody.” Too much time together may also not be ideal, she continued.
“I think it is healthy to have time apart because it gives you other things to talk about, and when you come back together you appreciate each other more.” But again, for some couples, being together all the time works.
What matters, she said, is how well you communicate with your partner. “Even if you’re not physically together, if you’re still communicating, that stops misunderstandings and people feeling rejected or alone.
Relationship experts confirm there is nothing better than quality time together.” Holmes said scheduled couple time is important for the health of a relationship.
Being in the same place physically does not always mean it’s quality time, she added. “It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re having a good relationship if you’re playing on your phone all night. It’s about what you’re doing in that time together more than anything.”
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September 25, 2023 (Halifax, NS)- Cleve’s Source for Sports September Athlete of the Month Recipients Announced
Sport Nova Scotia is proud to announce the September 2023 Cleve’s Source for Sports Athlete of the Month recipients; Emmi German (Jr. Female), Sullivan Nakatsu (Jr. Male), Scott Lutes (Sr. Male), and Ryan Santimaw and Ella Kanellakos (Team of the Month).
Emmi German: 15-year-old Karate athlete from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Recent Achievements: Emmi recently won silver in the Cadet Kumite (Sparring) -54Kg division at the Pan American Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships in Chile last month. She qualified for the competition by winning silver at the Karate Canada Nationals in July 2023. Emmi was one of two athletes representing Canada in her division at the competition, where her silver medal is the best result ever for a Nova Scotian athlete.
Sullivan Nakatsu: 17-year-old Sailing athlete from Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Recent Achievements: Sullivan won gold at the Sailing Canada Youth National Championships last month in Kingston, Ontario, where 148 of the best sailors in the country gathered to compete. As a result of his win, Sullivan qualified to represent Canada at the 2023 Youth World Sailing Championships this December in Brazil. Sullivan adds this accomplishment to his many others, including silver in last year’s Canada Games.
Scott Lutes: 61-year-old Para Sailing athlete from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Recent Achievements: As part of a two-person sailing team, Scott finished third overall in the RS Venture Connect class last month at the 2023 Sailing World Championships in the Netherlands. Scott continues to add to his impressive accolades, where he is a multi-medal winner at the Paralympic Games and World Championships.
Sailing, Team Santimaw and Kanellakos
Recent Achievements: Ryan and Ella were crowned National Female Youth Champions in the Club 420 class at the Sail Canada Youth Nationals last month in Kingston, Ontario. The two were the top Canadian Female Youth Team, placing fifth in in the 79-boat event, with 158 athletes at the competition.
Athlete of the Month
• The Athlete of the Month program is administered by Sport Nova Scotia, whose members are eligible to nominate athletes for the awards.
• A membership committee selects the award recipients for five possible categories: Male Individual Athlete, Female Individual Athlete, Male Team Athlete, Female Team Athlete, and Team.
Sport Nova Scotia is a voice for amateur sport that promotes the benefits of health, personal development and achievement of all participants. Sport Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-government organization representing approximately 60 provincial sport organizations and more than 160,000 member Nova Scotians. For more information about the Cleves Source for Sports Athlete of the Month Awards, please visit sportnovascotia.ca


A new Trader Joe’s opening in your neighborhood may seem like good news, but it can contribute to the food insecurity of our poorest neighbors. When people struggle to provide regular meals for their family, high-end grocery stores are not a realistic option, even if they prefer organic or artisan foods and it’s the closest store in the area. So, what are our alternatives? The most affordable option for organic produce is for people to grow their food. But this too is unrealistic without adequate space, knowledge, and resources to have a successful garden.
Many city and neighborhood councils are incorporating garden and green space as part of the cities’ master plans. This leads to discussions of whether or not it makes economic sense for areas to be designated for gardens, when shopping, businesses, and housing tend to bring in more revenue. These “bottom line” discussions are particularly true in city planning meetings where the budget often has the final say.
So what are the economic benefits of community gardens and city gardens? A consumer report released in 2015 looked at the cost of standard compared to organic produce. It found that across the board, organic produce was an average of 47 percent more expensive due to the limited space of urban gardening. The importance of green space is that it allows residents space to grow organic produce instead of buying it at a premium. This would save 47 percent more from organic food production, in addition to the initial cost of non-organic produce, which is a significant economic incentive of its own.
However, saving money is not the only economic incentive. Most produce from urban gardening is consumed within the urban area where it is produced. This means we’re using less fuel for distribution transport, and less time in transit from picking to consumption. Since community gardens can be put anywhere, it is feasible and practical to have them in areas known as “food deserts” or where grocery stores are not within walking distance. This way, a trip to fresh local produce becomes a walk instead of a drive. Again, fuel and transportation are conserved while health improves. But the ultimate savings are the savings of the natural systems which gardening restores.
Community Action teaches basic community garden classes where the focus is on natural systems and our affect as humans on these natural systems. Are we as humans helping or hindering these natural systems? In these classes, we try to show that the way we engage with nature is indicative of the way we engage in general, and specifically with other humans. Are we observing first? Are we encouraging and cultivating? Or are we changing and altering? Perhaps the greatest economic benefit of community gardening is the savings in the commodity of connections and relationships.
So, in these ways, community gardening will make us rich. We will save money by growing our produce, saving natural resources and systems, and be healthier by walking and gardening instead of driving. Maybe most important, we will be rich in the relationships we will make as we learn to engage with others, as we cultivate and nurture by the methods we learn at the garden.
There are gardens and gardening classes all over the state. To get involved with Community Action’s community gardens in Provo, visit our website and to learn more about our free gardening classes, visit our Facebook page.
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Arabic world regrets Indonesian jeehad army
- Peace on you in the supreme name of Allah,
I am very surprised lately that there are some movements in Indonesia
wearing Arabic and Islamic symbols while at the same time showing
agression and anger wearing sables and swords. I saw it on television
in my country and have discussed with many of my Arab Moslem brothers
and we all have the same regretfull experience.
Islam is a peaceful religion as is thaught by our Prophet Mohamed and
His Fellow friends after His period.
The whole Arabic world are striving toward peaceful expression of teh
Unfortunately some people are trying to mislead the beloved peaceful
Indonesians about The Islam and The Arab culture.
The whole civilized Arab and especially the Islamic Arab world reject
these provocative activities of non-arab (and most probably
non-moslem) people in Indonesia.
We reject the total existence of the so called Jeehad Army using Arab
and islamic symbols because it is very humiliating for us.
Herewith I want to request all of you readers whether Moslem or
Christian not to get involved in these kind of shortsited activities
and ask your authorities to ban such wrong idea of jeehad.
For your information, we have express our concern of this lately
developing situation in Indonesia to the Arab Moslem leaders and to
support the Indonesian authorities in taking strong measures against
this humiliating facts toward The Islam and Arabic culture.
We strongly urge you to inform your people only to use our symbols
for peaceful objectives.
Peace be with you in the name of Allah.


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From this summer, target size is going to become something we hear much more about. In this topic show, we look into what it is, what it means, why we’re going to start hearing more about it, and how this will impact design work (and design discussions).
We talked to Alastair Somerville at UXLx 2015. Alastair is a specialist in sensory cognition and accessibility and held a workshop on day one called Designing wearable experiences. Amongst other things we chat about sensory experiences and about how accessibility settings can help us deal with cognitive load.

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It’s pretty common to hear about the things you can do to your home to increase the value, but what about the things that cause the value to go down? Are you aware of the property value killers you’ll want to avoid as a homeowner?
While it’s not uncommon for property values to fluctuate some, you do have some control. There are improvements you can make that make your home easier to sell and other things you can do to actually increase the value. However, there are also things you can do to lower the value of your home.
Let’s look at some of the most common property value killers you’ll want to avoid.
7 Property Value Killers Homeowners Should Avoid
1. Anything Causing Less Curb Appeal
Several things can cause your home to lack curb appeal. If you contribute to a lack of curb appeal, it makes your home harder to sell and can hurt the value. Some of the things to avoid include:
- Letting shrubs and trees become overgrown
- A poor choice in exterior paint color
- Handling exterior projects on your own, if you’re not trained to do so
- Poor lighting
- Letting a fence become old and worn
You can avoid this property value killer by hiring a professional landscaper and making sure you have good lighting outside of your home. It’s also a good idea to have a professional fix anything else that could cause your home to lack curb appeal.
2. Carpeting Throughout
If you’re planning on updating your flooring, going with wall-to-wall carpeting isn’t a good idea. Carpet wears out fast and it can show signs of use, along with hold odors. It’s not the easiest type of flooring to keep clean, either.
Buyers aren’t usually attracted to wall-to-wall carpeting. It’s not cheap to replace and it can become a sponge for indoor allergens.
When redoing your flooring, avoid using carpet in every single room. Hardwood, tile, and laminate are preferred options for flooring.
3. Unique Upgrades
While you might want something super unique for your home, it could make it harder to sell your home. In some areas, adding a swimming pool actually makes a home less desirable due to the upkeep.
You might want to rip out a closet to make the master bedroom larger. However, this could make your home less appealing to buyers. Be aware of the updates you’re making and how they might impact the selling price of your home.
4. DIY Projects Not Completed Properly
You might want to handle a repair or upgrade yourself to save money, but this could be a huge property value killer. Whether you’re trying to add a bathroom, build a deck, or handle a kitchen remodel, if it’s not done correctly, it could drop your home’s value quickly.
If the job is too much for you to handle, hire help. It’s better to have it done correctly than to handle it yourself and save a little bit of money.
5. Bad Interior Paint
If the interior paint isn’t done well or the colors are not so desirable, it could hurt the value of your home. The last thing you want is to choose low-quality paint or apply the paint in a way that makes it look streaky or poorly done.
Luckily, bad interior paint is an easy and cheap fix. A fresh coat of neutral paint can go a long way to making your home more desirable. If you prefer certain colors now, just be aware you will likely need to repaint before listing your home for sale.
6. Bad Odors
While it won’t show up on an appraisal, buyers will likely be turned off if your home smells bad. Maybe you have pets and you don’t notice the odor. Buyers will and they will likely not be thrilled about buying your home.
Odors from pets, cigarette smoke, or mold can linger. When you live with these odors, you might not notice them. They can be a property value killer when it’s time to sell and you can’t just cover these odors with fragrance.
It’s best to keep your home clean and hire a professional cleaning service before listing it for sale.
7. Lack of Maintenance
Part of being a good homeowner is maintaining your home properly. There are things you need to do when it comes to clearing, and things you should do to ensure repairs are not necessary.
Of course, when repairs are needed, they should be handled, as well. If you let repairs go or you don’t keep up with home maintenance, it can become a property value killer. Buyers don’t want to purchase a home they have to do significant work to before they can move in.
As a homeowner, you want to avoid property value killers. When it’s time to remodel or upgrade your home, consider how the changes will impact the property value and how buyers might react to your home, if you listed it for sale.

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If last summer was all about the overall, this year's favorite continues to be the disco-friendly jumpsuit. The seventies-era staple has boogied off the dance floor and onto some of the most fashionable women, all of whom are putting their own modern spin on the look. And while we've recently seen a glittering version on model and actress Suki Waterhouse and a menswear-inspired one on actress Rebecca Ferguson, spotted out in Sagoponack hosting a lunch with Revolve and Moët Ice, fashionable girl-about-town Olivia Palermo brought her own fresh take on the one-note style.
The Lovers + Friends halterneck recalls the glamour of Anjelica Huston at Studio 54, while the cutouts and belted waist are pure nineties louche. A simple gold bracelet and blue-trimmed sunglasses provide subtle pops of contrast, while simple black strappy Francesco Russo sandals ground the look with elegance.


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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If you work in public service, you may qualify for forgiveness of your remaining federal student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while employed full time by certain public service employers.
Eligible loans include Direct Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Direct PLUS Loans (for graduate or professional students), and Direct Consolidation Loans. Your required 120 payments can be made under the Income-Based, Income-Contingent, Pay As You Earn, or Revised Pay As You Earn repayment plans.
While the 10-year Standard Repayment Plan is also a qualifying plan and any certain payments you make under this plan count toward your required 120 payments, it generally requires full repayment within 10 years. You would therefore have no remaining balance left to forgive after making 120 qualifying payments. Payments made during deferments, forbearances, grace periods, or in-school status do not count toward the 120 qualifying payment requirement. Learn more about qualifying payments for PSLF.
If you have consolidated or plan to consolidate your federal student loans, consider how any qualifying payments you have made before consolidation will be impacted.
Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness on the U.S. Department of Education’s website. To determine if you are eligible for the program based on your employment, complete the Employment Certification form (ECF) on their website and return it to the FedLoan Servicing address on the form.
If FedLoan Servicing determines your employment qualifies, your Direct Loans will be transferred to FedLoan Servicing. We will send you a letter if your loans will be transferred.
If you have questions about your Employment Certification form or the PSLF process, please call FedLoan Servicing at 855.265.4038.

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Alicia Keys recently attended a charity gala with sleek, straight tresses—a big change from the lovely curls she showed off last week. The makeup is similar in both photos, but the hair gives her two very different looks. Which style do you like more?
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When the apocalypse occurs, we all assume that we are ready, having made all of the correct choices needed to survive.
Years of experience have taught me that fantasy versus reality are not the same. Are your bug-out expectations realistic? Are you really going to survive with only one knife?
It may be time to consider properly gearing up for reality.
An incredible day paddling the Weber River with family and friends remains in my memory. Whenever someone mentions the trip, a vivid HD movie plays out in my mind, and urges me to get out there again.


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We had an excellent meal here. The menu was varied and the service was terrific. The waiter was friendly and helpful. This is a higher end Italian restaurant so do not expect cheap eats.
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