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The Weslaco, Texas, Border Patrol Station, which is part of the larger Rio Grande Valley Sector, is located between McAllen and Harlingen. The primary focus of the Weslaco, Texas, Border Patrol Station is river patrol, as this Station is responsible for more than 40 miles of river. In particular, Border Patrol agents in Weslaco, Texas, are primarily responsible for its area of river boundary, as well as its city patrol in the surrounding cities.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol professionals use a number of tools to accomplish their border responsibilities, including 4×4 vehicles, boats, bicycles, horses, and canines.
The Canine Unit of the Weslaco Station
The Weslaco, Texas, Border Station utilizes the services of the Rio Grande Valley Sector Canine Unit, which was created in 1987. There are now about 54 canine teams working throughout the Rio Grande Valley Sector. Field Canine Coordinators and Border Patrol Agents use Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, and Dutch Shepherds in the Canine Unit. All canines receive extensive training at the National Canine Facility in El Paso, Texas. It is estimated that just 1 in 100 canines that go through the program are good enough to serve on the Rio Grande Valley Sector Canine Unit.
All Border Patrol Agents who work as canine handlers must attend a six-week course in detection canine handling before they are paired with a canine. They must also receive additional maintenance training of 16 hours every month.
Border Patrol Agents and Field Canine Coordinators use canines to locate illegal aliens, for search and rescue missions, and to detect the presence of drugs.
Border Patrol Jobs at the Weslaco Station
In addition to employing a large number of Border Patrol Agents and Field Canine Coordinators, Border Patrol jobs in Weslaco, Texas, include the expertise of Air and Marine Interdiction Agents to patrol the 20 river miles of this Station. Other important Border Patrol jobs found at the Weslaco Station include: CBP Officers, Agricultural Specialists, and Contract Specialists.


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Middlesex County acquires 35-acre Monroe farm for preservation
MONROE – A 35-acre farm on Federal Road has been acquired through the Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Program.
Middlesex County, in partnership with the state and the township, purchased the development rights for the farmland, owned by the estate of the late Anthony Zimbicki Sr., for $945,837.
The state contributed $567,502.20 and the county and township each paid $189,167.40 toward the May 26 purchase.
The acquisition brings the county’s total amount of preserved farmland through the Farmland Preservation Program to about 3,746 acres.
“The Middlesex County Board of Commissioners has always had a commitment to preserving land within our beautiful county, evident in our thousands of acres of farmland and open space already preserved,” Commissioner Director Ronald Rios said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing to preserve more farmland properties and protecting them from non-agricultural development as it’s an investment in all of our futures. Farmland preservation is the first step to ensuring food is available for generations to come.”
More:Revolutionary War battlefield in Edison will be preserved
With the addition of the farm, more than 5,459 acres of farmland have been preserved throughout the county. It includes preservation easements purchased through Farmland Preservation Program funds, as well as acquisitions made directly by the state, the municipalities, a nonprofit organization, and state-owned lands.
Middlesex County’s Farmland Preservation Program purchases the non-agriculture development rights on farmland that meets criteria established by the Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board and the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee. The value is determined by two independent appraisals, and the farmland is preserved by placing an agriculture preservation easement on the property. The state, county, and municipality share the cost of the farms’ development rights, with the state contributing much of the purchase price.
Middlesex County’s program is strictly voluntary; farmland owners interested in participating in the program must submit a formal application to the Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board. Farm owners interested in the program can contact Laurie Sobel, supervising planner, with the Middlesex County Office of Planning at 732-745-4014.
Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com. To get unlimited access to her work, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.

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Junior NTR and Ileana D’Cruz who worked together in the movie ‘Shakthi’ that bombed t the box office vows that they will never work in another film together.
The actress was absent during the movie’s release and she allegedly kept herself unavailable for publicity activities on purpose. The fact that NTR is notorious for his mood swings didn’t help matters. It is said that he is “unfriendly” with most of his leading ladies.
According to the sourse, “Ileana hates NTR and doesn’t even talk to him on the sets. She comes out of her van when the shot is ready, only to go back soon after. Ileana hates people who smoke around her and NTR deliberately lights up in front of her to annoy her. The only reason Ileana signed up for the film is because they were paying her 1.5 crore.”
Now most producers are opting to cast Trisha, Kajal or even Samantha instead of Ileana, said the source.

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You are an elementary school teacher, about to embark on a family history unit during which you want your students to interview family members. Or you are a middle school teacher trying to get your students to see that neighborhood history fits into a larger understanding of history. You are a high school history teacher hoping to get your students involved in original research to investigate issues that affect their community or to use primary source material for a research paper. Or a high school English or drama teacher who wants to help your students create material for a performance or a project about a social issue that they care about. Or you are a teacher in an after-school program wanting to engage students in an innovative way, to get them out and get to know and use the people of their community as resources.
All of these educators have come to see that oral history can be an important way for students to get excited about subject matter, do original research, learn about the lives of people around them, delve deeper into history and social issues and discover regular people’s stories. There are a multitude of resources to help you create a project in your classroom using oral history, there are oral history project websites that can give you ideas, there are archives of oral histories that can become material for teaching. You have a rich trove at your fingertips.
But first a question: what is oral history? The Oral History Association (the professional organization for oral historians) defines it as “a field of study and a method of gathering, preserving and interpreting the voices and memories of people, communities and past events.” While you can have your students do oral histories of your local city or town council person or the mayor or a local celebrity, the best oral histories are conducted with people who are not celebrities, whose voices, until the last century were not collected by historians, whose experiences were often overlooked. Sometimes your students, when they approach someone to suggest doing an interview, will be told, “Why do you want to interview me? I’ve never done anything important.” And it will be up to your students to cajole, persuade and encourage them that their stories matter; that what they have experienced will have an impact on what people know about a neighborhood or an issue; that their experiences, their stories will add a lot to common understanding. Or as the University of North Carolina’s Southern Oral History Program puts it “You don’t have to be famous for your life to be history.” http://sohp.org/
In the U.S., oral history first became widely recognized and practiced during the 1930’s when the Federal Writers’ Project, part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) sent out writers to interview diverse groups of Americans: immigrants, workers, former slaves and others, in order to get their stories down. Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1938, for example, contains more than 2,300 first-person accounts of slavery and 500 black-and-white photographs of former slaves. https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/
By the 1960’s and 1970’s, with the rise of social history and “history from the bottom up” . . .and the availability of inexpensive tape recorders, oral history became an accepted part of the way many historians do history. Studs Terkel, a radio journalist and oral historian added to his listeners’ exposure to deep interviews, and in his case, real conversations. The Studs Terkel Radio Archive drawn from his 45 years on the radio, http://studsterkel.wfmt.com/ captures more than 5,000 voices and stories. He wrote over 20 books using those interviews. Story Corps, a 14-year-old oral history organization started in New York City that also travels the country with a recording booth and a facilitator to help pairs of people—parents and children, friends, husbands and wives, co-workers, veterans, teachers and students, etc.—to tell their stories. They have a rich website of podcasts, https://storycorps.org/ and many public radio stations play excerpts from these oral histories weekly.
So how do you go about integrating oral history into what you do? How do you create an oral history project for your students? As in all matters of planning to try something in your classroom, you should read up as much as you can on what other people have done and then figure out what fits for your students, in your class in your school or after-school program. Get inspired by what other people have done or suggest and mold it, adapt it to your needs. What project would excite your students? How can oral history enrich what you are teaching already or how can oral history be used for a new approach or project, or a new class? Think about the ways oral history can enable you to collaborate with another teacher in your school or with another organization like a senior center or social service agency serving immigrants, for example. How can oral history be used to help students understand their own histories by interviewing a relative or neighbor?
Below are some resources to help you plan an oral history project in your class, after-school program or neighborhood organization. We will be running a series of “How-to’s” on how to teach your students to do oral history. Come back and visit the Brooklyn College Listening Project website often. Stay tuned!

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One of Vermont’s largest certified organic dairy farms is ending its dairy operation and turning its focus to hemp and CBD.
Kimball Brook Farm, of North Ferrisburgh, has been around since the 1700sÂ and has sold organic milk since the early 2000s.
But according to farm administrator Quinten Lewis, the market is tough for organic dairy â€” and Lewis said it’s time to move to something more cost-effective.
“I don’t think it’s any secret that, you know, locally-owned farms and small business farms are not doing well,” Lewis told VPR. “And I think everyone is really looking for … something they can segue into that will turn a profit and still keep kind of the values that farms like to hold.”
Beginning in 2020, Kimball Brook Farm will sell CBD and hemp products along with their tea and lemonade.
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Spring brings Stamford back to the farm
STAMFORD -- While remaining mostly docile, Dalmatian the sheep did express her feelings late Sunday morning by loudly bleating as her woolly coat was chopped off for an audience of families.
Donald Kading, 49, cradled the 115-pound sheep on her back, pressing her front leg into his chest, a position the experienced shearer said tends to eliminate most of the struggle involved in the annual shearings.
Each sheep can generate from 4 to 10 pounds of raw wool depending on their size and the length of their hair, said Kading, who was assisted by his teenage sons, Michael and Stephen.
"You have to make sure they are comfortable," Kading said. "But like any animal if you don't use authority they can take advantage of you."
Kading sheared 14 sheep and two alpacas of their wiry coats at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Spring on the Farm event Sunday, which drew a steady stream of parents with young children despite the overcast weather.
Exhibits centered on sheep, lambs, and goats, with educators demonstrating how to comb and clean wool before it is wound into thread by a spinning wheel.
"We're celebrating sheep in that this is the shearing season and the time of year when this is done," said the farm's Education Director, Will Kies.
During the festivities, ducks and geese wandered freely around the farm.
, while animals such as a Highland Bull and other cows were on display.
A tent near the farm's entrance included some of the vendors who will take part in the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's first farmers market, which will run 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays from June 10 to Oct. 28.
"We're excited because this is the first time we are going to be able to host a farmer's market and we hope it is popular," Stamford Museum & Nature Center Executive Director Melissa Mulrooney said.
Phoebe Porigow, 4, who was accompanied by her dad, Lance Porigow, said she enjoyed petting a kid goat named Dumbo that was brought uphill to the north part of the farm where families watched the shearing.
Another focus of the event was a pair of pint-sized babys goats, named Samson and Delilah, the offspring of Butterscotch and Speedbump.
Butterscotch watched as her baby goats were showered with attention from young children.
"Everybody loves them since they've arrived," said Patricia Okhonski, a 17-year-old farm employee.
In a barn next to the sheep shearing, Diane Biancardi, a farm educator, spun the wool from one of the alpacas on a modern two-pedal spinning wheel.
Unlike the versions of the wheel during earlier stages of U.S. history, said Biancardi, the device dramatically reduces the amount of time it takes to weave thread because the raw wool can be fed into the machine with little stretching.
"This is what they had to do to get their clothes and it was something that was done in their spare time by all the women and children," Biancardi explained. "They didn't have TV and it was a very important task."
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David Montgomery at CityLab has a killer map showing suburban congressional districts represented by Democrats. They’re a big chunk of the country. And he says almost all of the 33 seats Democrats picked up on Tuesday were in suburban districts:
Democrats retook the House of Representatives on the back of a suburban surge Tuesday, remaking a once rock-ribbed Republican bastion into a Democratic stronghold.
Though some districts remained undecided Wednesday afternoon, Democrats had picked up at least 33 seats in Congress, almost all of them predominantly suburban. These suburban districts, once closely divided, are now twice as likely to be represented by a Democrat than by a Republican. Democrats even lost some seats in rural areas, but picked up at least 22 seats that CityLab’s Congressional Density Indexclassifies as “sparse suburban” or “dense suburban.” Add that to Democrat gains in almost all of the remaining Republican-held districts with major urban populations and you have a new, blue majority.
Here’s what some others have to say about the Democrat’s suburban shift.
The reality is that Mr. Trump’s 2016 “base” included many traditional, suburban Republicans. Some voted for him, some against Hillary Clinton and some for a conservative Supreme Court majority.
Democrats have won back control of the House of Representatives, slicing through Republican-held suburbs where President Donald Trump has proven toxic to undo a Republican majority once thought to be impervious until the next round of redistricting.
And Trump should be terrified that Democrat Stacey Abrams won 56% of Gwinnett County, with 920,000 people the largest suburban county in Georgia, in the state’s still-undecided governor’s race. Gwinnett rarely if ever voted Democratic for president before Hillary Clinton, who won 51%, and has grown by 115,000 people since 2010. Nearby Cobb County,with 755,000 people and Newt Gingrich’s old geographic base, gave Abrams almost 54%.


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Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes: Does It Help Insulin Levels?
Let’s shine some light on intermittent fasting (IF) for a moment. Chances are good that a friend or family member is using this tactic to lose weight and maybe even improve their health. Intermittent fasting utilizes an eating pattern that cycles between feeding and fasting. Proponents of IF state that it is not a diet – it is an eating pattern. Common fasts last for 16 hours, while feeding is in between an eight-hour period. So, when it comes to intermittent fasting and diabetes, is it beneficial, or harmful?
Why is Intermittent Fasting Used?
Is IF helpful and healthful for our bodies? Research indicates that there may be positive benefits.
A team of researchers at the University of Alabama performed a study on a small group of obese men with prediabetes. The men fed during a period of 8 to 12 hours and fasted the remainder of the day. Here are the results:
- Lower insulin levels.
- Improved insulin sensitivity.
- Lower blood pressure.
- Reduced appetite.
In a review on the science of IF in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers believe that IF works on a molecular level.
According to Harvard Health, who summarized the study, “Fasting is evolutionarily embedded within our physiology, triggering several essential cellular functions. Flipping the switch from a fed to fasting state does more than help us burn calories and lose weight. The researchers combed through dozens of animal and human studies to explain how simple fasting improves metabolism, lowering blood sugar; lessens inflammation, which improves a range of health issues from arthritic pain to asthma; and even helps clear out toxins and damaged cells, which lowers risk for cancer and enhances brain function.”
How is Intermittent Fasting Used?
There are a variety of ways to perform IF. Some of the more common IF methods are:
- 16/8 method: using this method, a 16-hour fast is performed. All food is consumed during an eight-hour period. This is also called the Leangains protocol.
- Eat-stop-eat: A fast is typically performed for 24 hours, once or twice per week.
- 5:2 diet: using this method, regular eating patterns are used five to six days per week, but the remaining days involve consuming 500 to 600 calories.
The most common and easiest fasting method is the 16/8 method.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes
A very small case report reviewed three people with type 2 diabetes who used insulin to reduce their blood sugar levels. These people all fasted three times per week, and within one month they did not require any insulin. These people also noted the following benefits:
- Improvements in BMI.
- Reduced waist circumference.
- Reduced HbA1c levels.
This case report is too small to make any specific conclusions on the benefits of intermittent fasting and diabetes. A larger study indicated that nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes achieved remission and were able to stop their medications. However, more research must be performed before making blanket statements on the benefits of IF and diabetes.
Risks of Intermittent Fasting and Diabetes
It is extremely important that if you decide to try IF and you have diabetes, you must discuss this with your healthcare provider.
There is a significantly increased risk of hypoglycemia, specifically for those who take insulin or oral medications, such as sulfonylureas, which cause the pancreas to make more insulin.
Some people may also notice hyperglycemia while performing IF. This could be because there is a surge of glucose from the liver after hypoglycemia occurs.
Other side effects of IF may include:
- Bad breath, which is especially common with a low-carbohydrate diet.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Low energy levels.
- Excessive hunger.
- Sleepiness during the day.
How to Perform IF Safely if You Have Diabetes
It is vital that you discuss your plan with your healthcare provider. Modifications may need to be made to your IF plan, as well as your medication plan, to reduce the risk of side effects.
During your fast, it is important to check your blood sugar frequently for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. It is also important that hypoglycemia be treated immediately, even at the risk of breaking your fast. Hypoglycemia can be life-threatening. Hyperglycemia can also be life-threating, especially if you have type 1 diabetes, as you can develop ketones quickly.
If you are at risk of hypoglycemia, you should always keep a form of quick-acting carbohydrates with you. Examples include juice, hard candies, fruit snacks and glucose tablets.
Finally, it is important that you find a way of eating that is consistent with your lifestyle. IF is not for everyone, and if it does not agree with you, it is okay to resume a normal eating pattern.

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Typically research splits organisational research into that in the private sector, public sector and not-for-profit sector. Yet, this ignores the fact that there are blurred edges between all three and specifically, that organisations (specifically co-operatives) can be not-for-profit in terms of not distributing profits, but also may be carried on for personal benefit. This paper considers the aspects of ownership and control and the nuances such a consideration would bring to organisational research.
Why is it important?
The taxonomy that we develop illustrates important distinctions between non-profit and cooperative firms in the primary healthcare sector and propose testable hypotheses. Funders and regulators must recognise the differences between these firms, if public funding of healthcare is to achieve the expected outcomes.
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A NATIONAL strategy to develop Bahrain's clubs, youth centres and sports facilities is underway, revealed a government minister.
Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, who is also the minister in charge of the General Organisation for Youth and Sports (Goys), urged parliament to increase the budget this year in a bid to fund more development projects.
"From our side we have put forth our needs and we hope parliament would give the necessary funding to go ahead," he said during yesterday's parliamentary session.
"We have spent BD13 million to develop the National Stadium and the Khalifa bin Salman Sports City and they are just a few of the many projects that will come up in a few years.
"The Khalifa bin Salman Sports City is in its first phase and more facilities will be built, including youth hostels and a new track and field.
"More clubs will be built across the country - plans for which have already been referred for execution."
He said the West Riffa Club underwent maintenance worth BD60,000 in addition to a BD20,000 budget set aside for its monthly operations.
"We installed artificial grass and have a side pitch with natural grass. Developments are ongoing," he added.
Dr Al Nuaimi was responding to questions by MPs Ali Shamtoot and Ali Al Zayed on sports and youth strategies and progress of work.
Meanwhile, Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Minister Dr Juma Al Ka'abi told MPs the new Hoora jetty would be built in line with Al Fateh Corniche's multi-million dinar development plan, which will start in the next few months.
He also denied accusations that Dair and Samaheej, the only Shiite-dominated constituencies in the Muharraq Governorate, were snubbed from development plans.
"We are planning to construct a public park in Samaheej and have also allocated land for its charitable society. Both villages are a priority for urban development in the government's future plans," he stressed.
"More could be approved with the availability of necessary budgets and if the Muharraq Municipal Council instructs us to do so."
He was responding to a question by parliament services committee chairman and area MP Abbas Al Madi on the ministry's negligence of both villages.


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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says that the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks were politically driven. MORE..
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Sri Lanka s COVID-19 death toll climbed to 617 today (April 17) as two more persons were confirmed to have died of the virus infection. MORE..
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A special traffic plan will be implemented for 2 days in parallel to the service to be held at the Kochchikade St. Anthony s Church, the Police Headquarters stated. MORE..
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A total of 260 more persons were tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka today (April 18) as the confirmed cases count reached 96,699. MORE..
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This was an attractive house some years ago when it sold (direct) for $590,000. The new owners put in a new kitchen and baths, redid the floors and all that and put it back up for sale in April ’07 for $1.395, which turned out to be too much. It’s back today at $995 and while that may still not be the right price in today’s market, it’s a pretty good one, for an updated house, with pool, on a quiet dead end street. Worth watching and even bidding on if you’re in the under million bracket.
This one will be interesting to watch. This house, built in 1999, was listed for $4.595 million in 2004 and sold for a million less, $3.6 million. Dumb price that first time, eh? In any event, the new owners have spruced it up, renovated and added a bit of new space and have now put it up for sale at $4.895, just about what it didn’t sell for before. Will the improvements outweigh what’s happened to the market in the past couple of years? Stay tuned and find out.

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Cloud Computing and Data Protection
Cloud computing is currently one of the more important trends in the world of IT and ICT management. Cloud computing elements are made up of Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). The Cloud in the term represents the internet and the accompanying underlying complex infrastructure.
Both the software and hardware are not purchased in the traditional sense rather they are acquired as services. The providers of Cloud services enable the users to access and use the required ICT resources through the internet. Companies like Cygnet Cloud have the requisite expertise to let the end users minutely control their digital assets 24 x7. In such an environment the user just has to login using a standard browser and starts working.
Protection of data
In some quarters it is felt that there maybe issues related to data protection with Cloud computing. As Cloud computing is a globalised product there are no borders within this cloud. The ICT infrastructure utilised for processing and storing user data can be located anywhere in the world. It just depends on the location where the needed capacity is available for the execution of the ICT tasks. A few providers of cloud services offer clients the option of selecting certain geographical zones of availability. The customer data then remains within the selected area.
Generally the data centers where such data is stored provide significantly better security than what an individual company can provide. This security includes strict physical access, secure premises and a raft of technical and software security processes.
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AltaDitty was held at Camp Honeypot in the lovely and eccentric garden belonging to AH members Michelle Huneven and Jim Potter. The event was free and open to AH members only, many of whom brought delicacies to share and participated enthusiastically in the singalongs.
Acting on encouragement from Supervisor Michael Antonovich’s office, park partners Altadena Heritage and Amigos de los Rios applied for and received Prop A (Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District) funding to improve the little park behind El Patron Restaurant on the southwest corner of Lake Avenue and Altadena Drive.
This AH “Third Thursday” presentation will feature a panel of experts with expertise in the recently adopted Los Angeles County Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Landmarking process. The program continues from where our very popular Mills Act Program event left off in March.
The L.A. County Department of Regional Planning has published a new page on its website that counters rumors about what the Altadena Community Standards District (CSD) revisions are proposing to do regarding Altadena CSD Amendment. There is no one-size-fits-all front yard size in Altadena. Today, the front yard size depends on the average front yard setback rule for R-1 zoned properties. This means in order to find out the size of your front yard, you have to survey all the other properties on the same side of the street within the same block, identify their setbacks, and then calculate the average. This average is your front yard requirement.
RPC Hearing: Altadena Community Standards District Update
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Remote Testimony Location: Eaton Canyon Nature Center
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IMPORTANT: Portions of the Altadena CSD have been updated based on community feedback.
After three and a half years of hard work by the CSD committee, the draft update is now under consideration for adoption, a process which includes public hearings and feedback. This document reflects feedback from the White Paper Coalition.
The proposed revisions to the CSD are, on the whole, very strong and generally reflective of our diverse community. Since the draft was presented to the community, the Altadena CSD Committee has received comments from the public and recommended additional revisions. The County “staff memo” presented to the Regional Planning Commission rejects each of the Committee’s more recent recommendations.1
In unincorporated Los Angeles County, a “Community Standards District” (CSD) is an addendum to the zoning code. It allows deviations and changes from County codes to be tailored to the needs, desires, and special circumstances of a particular community. A CSD overrides the general code, making regulations more or less restrictive, and adding special requirements and conditions. The Altadena CSD was formulated by concerned Altadena residents, and adopted into the Los Angeles County Zoning Code in 1996. It was originally conceived to prevent “mansionization” – building homes too large for their lots – in order to insure “light, air, and privacy” in residential zones
On May 26, 2016 Altadena Heritage received notice that the County had issued a “Revocation of Approval for Site Plan” for the Charles Company construction on Lake Avenue and Calaveras Street. This means that construction on the site must stop until the developer answers the County’s questions


Well after long decision, I decided to put one more page, dedicated to my new love of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). It's a long story actually.
It all started last year, in 2014. I joined Front Row Flag ID and found friends (and boyfriend) to share the love of dance music. Slowly but sure, I become more and more attracted to the music itself. For me, the music so liberating. Progressive, House, Electro, Trance, I'm trying to listen to all kind of dance music genres.
With much consideration, I decided that I don't want just to be a groupies only. I love to write, and I want to write about EDM. My personal opinion about EDM. There is no better place than my own blog. That's why I created this page.
The reason why I do this based on my discussions with several DJs I've met for interview purpose. We talked a lot about dance music scene in Indonesia. We also talked about our love to the dance music itself. Last but not least, our concerns with the position of local DJs compare to international DJs.
Through this page, I want to promote more of local DJs and their work. I also want to share my favorite tracks I found online, both national and international DJs. I also want to express my personal opinion about some issues in EDM scene.
The challenge? Always the same,,, CONSISTENCY!!!
I do hope that if I can do this consistently, I can also update my personal page in this blog. I don't want to be lazy this year. I've got an opportunity and I need to use it wisely. So people,,, I will update you more on this ya.
Have a nice day!!! Turn up the volume!!!
Me & EDM
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05-10-2012, 12:32 PM #1
Hello from Buffalo
Hi, my name is Heather. I started maintaining tanks about 10 or 12 years ago, but nothing spectacular in the tanks. Some tetra's, platy's, Angelfish. I currently have I have one tank running, 55 gallon with 3 Harlequin Rosbara, 4 Barbs and pretty bare inside, and a 60 gallon hex that I am starting over on. Some my plans for the 60 Hex include building 3d background, adding LED lighting, live plants, and move the fish from the 55 to here. And then revamp the 55 with Cichlids.
05-10-2012, 12:41 PM #2
Welcome to the forum!Thar she blows!!!
05-10-2012, 12:41 PM #3
Hi Heather! Welcome to AC! Sounds like you have some work ahead of you. It's gonna be great to see how it all turns out!Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark
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05-10-2012, 01:41 PM #5
Hi Heather. welcome to the forum, if you have any questions ask away,
there will always be someone here who can give you an answer.
05-10-2012, 03:21 PM #6
Welcome to the forumMy therapist says I need a bigger tank . . . . .
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Welcome to the community
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Welcome to the forumIf you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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Welcome to the AC....
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Caffè Nero acquired 70% of Coffee#1
Caffè Nero Group has become the majority owner of Coffee#1, the coffee chain owned by brewer S A Brain.
Coffee#1, which opened its first coffee shop in 2001, currently has 92 with sales at over £30m.
The acquisition gives the Caffè Nero Group close to 70% ownership of Coffee#1, with S.A. Brain retaining circa 30% ownership.
The Coffee#1 brand will sit alongside the Group’s other brands: Caffè Nero, Harris+Hoole and Aroma. The Group’s intention is to leave the Coffee#1 brand intact and to operate it as a standalone business.
Grind to open second site in city of London
London coffee chain Grind is set to open its second City of London site in Broadgate Circle in April 2019.
The location marks Grind’s first opening in the City, having opened cafe-bar at Royal Exchange Grind in 2016.
The 3,000 sq ft site, which is just a few minutes walk from the group’s Shoreditch Roastery HQ, will feature a restaurant and cocktail bar alongside a dedicated, grab-and-go café for takeaway coffee and food.
Like the other Grind restaurants it will open day and night, serving coffee and in the evenings offer a classic, seasonal cocktail list headed up by the Grind Espresso Martini.
Grind founder and ceo David Abrahamovitch said: “We’ve got a huge amount planned for 2019, and to kick things off I couldn’t be more excited to be opening our first restaurant in the city, so close to our Shoreditch home. Broadgate Circle is a development of the highest quality, and somewhere we’ve wanted to be a part of since it first re-developed in 2014.”
Grind currently operates in Shoreditch, London Bridge, Exmouth Market, Greenwich and Clerkenwell and has cafe-bars in Soho and Royal Exchange, as well as its coffee roastery in Shoreditch. In addition, the brand also operates in-office locations in partnership with Derwent London in Whitechapel and Hatton Garden, and also operates a Grind inside the Facebook London HQ. Grind will be launching several new locations in 2019, in partnership with travel franchise partners SSP.
- Grind founder and ceo David Abrahamovitch is a member of the European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo's Steering Panel.
Gloria Jeans launches to UK market
Gloria Jeans, the Australian coffee chain, is to launch its first site in St Enoch Glasgow next month, followed by its second site in London.
The chain announced last year that it plans to open 190 sites across the UK market with an initial 13 sites earmarked.
At the time the owners of Gloria Jeans, Retail Food Group, said that the UK was an important strategic market and would act as a platform for growth into the wider European market.
Starbucks to focus on China and US expansion
The news comes as the company revealed that first quarter consolidated net revenues for the period to 30 December 2018 were up 9% to a record $6.6bn.
London is the first European city to trial Starbucks Delivers, which is in partnership with Uber Eats.
The company opened 541 new stores in that period, with over two-thirds of those outside the US, with approximately 50% licensed.
“Starbucks delivered solid operating results in the first quarter, demonstrating continued momentum in our business, as we drive our growth-at-scale agenda with focus and discipline,” said Kevin Johnson, president and ceo.
“Comprehensive efforts to streamline our business have allowed us to focus on three key strategic initiatives that position Starbucks for long-term success: accelerating growth in our targeted markets of the U.S. and China, expanding the global reach of the Starbucks brand through our Global Coffee Alliance with Nestlé, and increasing shareholder returns. “
Manoj Coffee & Cuts plans more
A new coffee concept has been launched combining haircuts and coffee called Manoj Coffee & Cuts.
The concept, situated near London’s Old Bailey, has been launched with a view to opening another similar site in the near future.
The venue has a coffee shop at the front with both a barbers and ladies hairdressers on site.
Rebecca White, manager, said: “We struggled at the beginning to get people to know they can just come in for a coffee without a haircut.”
All staff on site are trained as baristas as well as being trained hairdressers
Trained hairdressers and all trained baristas are sent on courses with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee.
Its head barista Veronika Novakova formerly worked at Caffe Nero.
- Paul Darlinson, head of operations at Nero Express, Caffe Nero, is a member of European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo's Steering Panel.
The World Coffee Roasting Championship winners unveiled
Vladimir Nenashev from Russia was unveiled as the winner of the World Coffee Roasting Championships held in Rimini, Italy.
Second place went to Yoshiyuki Nakamura from Japan, followed by Veda Viraswami from France.
Competitors were tested on their performance in evaluating the quality of green coffee (coffee grading), developing a roasting profile that best accentuates the desirable characteristics of that coffee, and on the ultimate cup quality of coffees roasted.


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September 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM @ Longview Public Library
September 19 - 20, the Friends of the Longview Public Library will be set up in the Art Hallway for a book sale.
$0.25 for kid’s books, magazines, and paperbacks.
$1.00 for everything else (excluding as marked rare/vintage book and items). All proceeds help benefit YOUR library and library programs.
Hours for each day run 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Check our Facebook those days for the announcement of special sales (i.e. Fill up a bag/box for $1.00)!
September 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Longview Public Library
Join us every Saturday morning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for LEGOs @ the Library!
A children's book is read aloud, then children build their creations with a new theme each time. Children of all ages are welcome to build! Larger Duplo bricks are provided for toddlers.
At the end of each session, everyone’s creations are put in the Children's Department's display case until the next LEGOs @ the Library.
Feel free to bring your friends and family by to show them what you built!
This come-and-go event requires no registration, and you don’t even have to bring your own bricks. We have plenty to share, so just show up in the Children's Department on Saturday morning!
September 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Longview Public Library
This month’s adult craft will explore simple book binding methods to create your very own blank book.
Ages 18+. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring any colored thread, or 8.5x11 papers you’d like to use in your book (regular copy/text paper weight for the pages, card stock weight for the covers).
Registration required. Please call (903) 237-1350 and ask for Evelyn or Wesly or sign up at the front desk.
September 21, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Longview Public Library
If you're looking for a great, active book club to join, look no further!
The Diverse Readers Book Club, formed of library staff and other diverse women and men, usually meets on the third Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM to discuss their chosen book(s), and they would love to have you!
Please call (903) 237-1351 and ask to speak with Christian for more info. Or go on our webpage to see the current book list schedule!
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The state agency that regulates alcohol sales begins the first of three forums on "nuisance bars" today in Des Moines. Lynn Walding is the division administrator of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
Walding says the forums will look at local efforts to clean up the nuisance bars after the issue has popped up in several cities recently. He says they’ll talk about what a nuisance bar is and what can be done about them. Walding says the discussion will include elected officials and the public.
Walding says they will give a little education about how the current process of dealing with nuisance bars work and maybe explore ideas about how to make the process work better. Walding says dealing with nuisance bars isn’t always a quick and easy thing to do.
He says first you have to define a nuisance bar, which he says can be frustrating to some people "You know, one person’s favorite watering hole, is another person’s eyesore," Walding says. Once the nuisance is identified, then it you move to the process of dealing with it, and he says that process sometimes doesn’t move as fast as some elected officials would like.
Walding hopes the three forums generate lots of input. Walding says the Alcoholic Beverages Commission is anxious to hear the public comments so they can maybe craft a solution for the legislature or handle it in house. The forum today in Des Moines is from one to five p.m. at the city hall. The second forum is October eighth at the Davenport City Hall, and the third is November fifth at the Council Bluffs City Hall. Both the second and third forums are also from one to five p.m.


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The Giles County Board of Education approved a $12.7 million school renovation plan Thursday focusing on improving indoor air quality at the county’s schools.
Representatives from architecture and engineering firm Wold HFR reviewed details of the proposal with the board, clarifying the line item costs to bring the county’s oldest schools up to code. Focusing first on Giles County High School, Bridgeforth Middle School and Pulaski Elementary School will impact 41 percent of Giles County students. This portion of the overall renovation project proposed by Wold HFR will entail updating HVAC systems to allow for outside air to circulate in the buildings in accordance with building codes, replacing windows and other mechanical system upgrades.
In addition, every school in the district will have UV air purifiers installed in the HVAC ducts. It is the board’s hope that focusing on indoor air quality will help improve the health of the students and staff.
Board Member Mary McCloud spoke from her perspective as a health professional saying these measures could help prevent not only the spread of future strains of COVID, but the flu and strep that are so common in schools.
The Giles County Commission had previously allocated more than $6 million to fund the renovations. The School Board approved using another $2 million from its fund balance to go toward the total cost. It is the hope of the board that the county commission will be able to find funding for the balance of the project.
In their comments, board members stressed that these repairs were long overdue and needed.
“We’ve known this is necessary,” board member Jim Stewart said. “It was necessary 25 years ago when I graduated high school.”
He continued, “I implore the county commission to look beyond the cost to see the benefits.”
Board member Richie Brewer added his plea to the county commission: “You have to look at it as a need,” especially given the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus pandemic. “If we lose one student because we weren’t vigilant... The life of someone doesn’t have a price tag.”
In other business, the board approved:
• The distribution of pocket Constitutions to the district’s eighth graders, courtesy of the non-profit 917 Society.
• Agreements for photocopier maintenance at Giles County High School and an upgraded bandwidth internet plan with reduced cost VoIP services.
• Disposition of assets as proposed by Amy McGowan, Carmen Hayes and Dr. Courtney Woods, including out of date desks, textbooks and cafeteria supplies.
• A field trip for the Giles County High School FFA club to attend their National Convention and Expo.
Changes to the following policies were approved on first reading:
• 3.404 Private Vehicles — updated to state that individuals using private vehicles for school events must be licensed drivers.
• 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic Devices — out-of-date wording modified to reflect current cell phone culture. Since all students have school-issued electronic devices, cell phones are no longer needed for research at school. The board agreed to wording that prohibits cell phone camera usage on school property during regular school hours. Additionally, Dr. Beard requested that cell phone forfeiture be removed as a consequence.
• 5.613 Employee Use of Social Media and Personal Websites — Dr. Beard suggested striking this policy altogether since it is not in the TSBA model policy and most of the requirements are covered in the policies for employee ethics and staff-student relationships (policies 5.612 and 5.611). Additionally teachers are required to sign a Teacher Code of Ethics which covers social media use.
Changes to policies 6.200 Attendance, 6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students and 4.206 Homebound Instruction were approved as a slate on second reading.
The board also voted to edit the minutes from the July 8 board meeting. The change clarified the details of the bus driver sign-on bonus plan ($500 upon receiving their permit, and an additional $500 after a 90-day probation period as a full-time driver.)
Beard asked the board to approve a slight change to the allocation they had approved on those minutes for a one-year contract for the CASE assessment and MasteryConnect benchmark assessment program. The parent company for these assessments had been sold, so the contract needed to be re-bid and will be piggybacked on the Kingsport City Schools contract.
Beard took a moment in the meeting to recognize the school bus drivers and transportation staff for their excellence despite being short-staffed. “They are taking care of our children, making sure they get to school and home safely,” praised Beard.
The next board work session will be Thursday, Sept. 23, with a special called session to immediately follow to discuss health insurance premiums in advance of open enrollment, which begins Oct. 1. The next board meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 14. Meetings are at 5 p.m. at the Central Office.


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Prince Couple's Foundation to collaborate with Teater Fryshuset
Today, it was announced that Prince Carl-Philip and Princess Sofia’s foundation has started a project with Teater Fryshuset.
The announcement was made on the Instagram account of Mer Hjärta, the Prince Couple’s Foundation’s initiative to promote kindness on the Internet, along with a group photo of the meeting. The fight against cyber-bullying is one of the Foundation’s main causes.
Teater Fryshuset is a touring nationwide theater that plays with a theme around current social issues, vulnerable groups and destructive exclusion. Theater Fryshuset's performances can be described as testimonial theater - the stories are always based on true stories. They aim to “start a debate , dialogue, action and participation. As part of our concept, we always arrange a post-call or seminar with the audience after each performance. We also produce school material for study purposes in conjunction with the performances of pupils and teachers.”
Although no more details about the project were released so far, it seems like the Theater’s work align closely with the Foundation’s work and initiatives. In 2018, Prince Carl-Philip and Princess Sofia attended their performance of the play ‘Klipp Han’.
Sofia wore her COS bottle green jumper with black trousers and toe cap shoes.


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text: Background: The need for smartphones in children is currently increasing. Not only as a communication tool but also as a school learning media so that there is a risk of smartphone addiction. Weak parenting patterns have resulted in many children experiencing smartphone addiction. This condition is an important concern, especially the role of parents in teaching, managing, supervising and setting a good example for children so that children's addiction to smartphones can be reduced and lost. Objective: This study aims to explore the experience of role-based parents with smartphone addiction in children in Banda Aceh in 2022 using a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Methods: This research used qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Results: Based on the results of data collection conducted by researchers, there are seven themes that represent the results of the study, namely parents' perception of smartphone addiction, behavior of children with smartphone addiction, parent's role as mentoring, parent's role as modeling, parent's role as organizing, parent's role as teaching and the impact faced by children with smartphone addiction. Suggestion: Parents need to provide time and affection for their children so that the diversion of children towards smartphones decreases, in addition to the role of the government and other relevant agencies in developing new programs or conducting regular follow-ups on existing programs related to efforts to reduce the incidence of smartphone addiction. in children. The involvement of health care facilities in promotive activities is also needed to provide education regarding the strategies needed by families in dealing with obstacles in raising children with smartphone addiction.


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I flagged earlier that regardless of the outcome for the Unamar case itself, an important consideration would be what the Court’s eventual answer will teach us about the Rome I Regulation on the applicable law for contracts (as opposed to its Treaty predecessor, the Rome Convention, which applies to the case at issue). Wahl AG’s Opinion was published this morning (as often, the English version was not yet available at the time of writing). It focuses almost entirely on the Rome Convention – for which from a legal point of view it cannot be faulted.
Belgium’s stronger protection of the agent, long held by Belgian law to be of overriding mandatory rules calibre, gold plates the regime of the Commercial Agents Directive, Directive 86/653. In Unamar, parties have agreed on Bulgarian law being applicable law (as well as incidentally on the case having to go to arbitration in Bulgaria first, attempting to circumvent Belgian law which proscribes the use of arbitration for disputes such as those at issue; the AG notes that this issue was not actually part of the questions referred by the Hof van Cassatie, hence he does not entertain it). The question therefore arises as to whether Belgian law, the lex fori, can justifiably trump Bulgarian law of which no suggestion is being made that it does not meet the minimum standard of the precited Directive.
In view of the minimum harmonisation character of the commercial agents Directive, and of there being no indication that such application leads to infringement of primary EU law, the AG suggests that Belgium courts are justified to qualify the Belgian gold-plating as being of overriding mandatory character.
As I noted when I flagged the reference, in my view the answer would have to be different under the Rome I Regulation. In the absence of a reference to gold plating in Article 9, and (arguably) its presence in Article 3, effect utile requires that the allowance for national rules of overriding mandatory nature, does not cover gold plating. However in the Rome Convention which is applicable to the case referred, EU law as mandatory law does not figure at all, and the room for overriding rules is much wider than it is in the Rome Regulation.
One will have to wait for the ECJ’s judgment to assess whether the Court itself will reveal anything on its position vis-a-vis the Regulation.

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Supportive measures taken by governments of different countries, increasing demand for an efficient and safe driving alternative, along with the development of connected car technologies are the major factors propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, owing to such factors, the fully autonomous commercial vehicle market is expected to generate $499.5 billion revenue in 2030.
However, on the threshold of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of the autonomous commercial vehicle market has been impacted. As the impact of the epidemic, most of the affected countries around the world have locked down their all/partial operations to contain the spread of the disease. This resulted in shutting down of manufacturing activities, hindrance in supply chain and export/import activities, as well as massive decline in demand for non-essential products. Thus, this situation is expected to stagger the growth of the market, temporarily, in 2020.
Fully Autonomous is Expected to be the Fastest-Growing Category
The autonomous commercial vehicle market is categorized into semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles, on the basis of vehicle autonomy. Between the two, the fully autonomous category is expected to exhibit faster growth during 2023–2030, with the introduction of fully autonomous vehicles (level 4) in 2023. The growth of the market in this category can be attributed to their greater expected adoption in logistics activities, in order to optimize efficiency in operation, especially in North America.
Furthermore, based on application, the autonomous commercial vehicle market is categorized into logistics, public transportation, construction, and others. Among these, the logistics category held the largest share in 2019, and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period. This can be primarily buoyed by the growing logistics industry and significant growth in the e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing industries around the world. Moreover, the rising demand for logistics will create the need to develop more efficient delivering alternative, in order to minimalize any loss in transits. This leads to the development of autonomous truck convoy, which will enhance the operational algorithms and vehicle communications network, thereby benefitting the overall logistics operations.
Geographically, North America, led by the U.S., was the largest market for autonomous commercial vehicles during the historical period, facilitated by the early adoption of autonomous technologies. However, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market is expected to witness the fastest growth, owing to the increasing technological development and rising adoption of autonomous driving technologies in countries, such as China, South Korea, and Japan.
Partnerships and Mergers & Acquisitions are the Most Common Strategic Measures Taken by Market Players
Players in the autonomous commercial vehicle market are undergoing partnerships and mergers & acquisitions, in order to enhance their market presence. For instance, in August 2019, United Parcel Service of America Inc. (UPS) announced that it has acquired a minority stake of TuSimple Inc. The size of the stake was not yet disclosed. Moreover, UPS will intend to remain competitive, cut costs, and boost its bottom line, as a result of this development. Moreover, the companies had initiated self-driving service in May 2019, with a driver and engineer inside the vehicle, where they monitored distance and time the autonomous truck could travel on its own, along with its safety level.
Browse report overview with detailed TOC on "Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Market Research Report: By Vehicle Autonomy (Semi-Autonomous), Vehicle Type (Truck, Bus), Fuel Type (Conventional Fuel, Alternative Fuel), Application (Logistics, Public Transportation, Construction) - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030" at:https://www.psmarketresearch.com/market-analysis/autonomous-commercial-vehicle-market
Similarly, in June 2019, Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. entered into a partnership with Trackingmore (UC Express), a logistics company. With this partnership, the companies intend to integrate autonomous driving technologies in logistics services, by cooperatively optimize operational routes, data collection, and analysis process, as well as cut down cost.
Some of the major players operating in the global autonomous commercial vehicle market include Ford Motor Co., General Motor Co., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., Toyota Motor Corp., Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, TuSimple Inc., Embark Trucks Inc., Kodiak Robotics Inc., Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., and Einride AB.


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Abenaki Ski Area is a community-owned and operated ski area in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. With trails cut first in 1936, and the rope tow and the lodge built in 1940, Abenaki is the oldest small ski area in America, as well as one of the 10 oldest ski areas in the country overall. During the 2020-2021 season we will be celebrating our 85th Anniversary, so come on out and celebrate great riding, skiing, and history in the making at Abenaki this winter.
We are open to the public and offer 7 trails from green to black diamond, glade skiing, night skiing, a terrain park, one of the fastest rope tows on the East Coast, friendly staff, and a small lodge with a wood stove and space to relax. We have a full-size groomer and a small but mighty snowmaking operation—not to mention some of the best conditions you will find in the Northeast. Due to the relatively small crowds (compared to the big boys like Loon, Gunstock, and Bretton Woods), there are no lift lines, great conditions with virtually no ice, and a friendly, small-town vibe.
And the price is right. We’re proud to offer weekday lift tickets for $8 for residents and $20 for our friends from out of town. This is the place to be when the economy is taking a toll on your wallet.
So grab your board or your skis and come join us for fun, inexpensive riding and skiing in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region!
New Hampshire is calling your name! Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, beautiful views, or just to get away. What’s great about New Hampshire? It’s one of the most beautiful places on earth! Can you believe it’s just a couple of hours drive away from Boston, New York, Hartford, and Montreal?
No matter what family fun you’re looking for. We’ve got you covered. Find inspiration today for your next New Hampshire family vacation.

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Author and coach Amy Brann applies the technologies of neuroimaging and scientific understanding of brain chemistry, genetics, brain regions and systemic levels to help coaches understand how to guide their clients more effectively. Brann outlines her strategies, defines essential vocabulary and offers a lot of new information. This makes her insights relevant to coaches and to a greater audience as well. While other books may go deeper into neuroscience or offer a more methodical review of contemporary studies, Brann’s approach is notably utilitarian. She emphasizes what you can do now to think smarter. getAbstract recommends her insights and methods to coaches, managers and anyone interested in neuroscience.
In this summary, you will learn
- How the basics of brain structure and chemistry function;
- How brain structure, function and chemistry affect people in life and at work; and
- How to apply these insights to coach people to function more effectively.
About the Author
Consultant and frequent public speaker Amy Brann wrote Engaged and Make Your Brain Work. She has worked worldwide and is an experienced coach with the UK firm Synaptic Potential.
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French President Emmanuel Macron
The grassroots movement started online as a peaceful protest against rising fuel costs, but has tapped into broader frustration at the sense of a squeeze on household purchasing power. He said during a debate with senior officials from eastern France: “Now it has to be said that those who join violent protests are complicit in the worst [acts]! We cannot, in a reasonable way, ban the protest but there needs to be a clear message from everyone against violence.
“I believe in a democracy that fosters debate but I do not believe in a democracy that fosters disorder.”
He said it was a “miracle” no police officers had been killed.
Ten people have died in connection with the protests, most in road accidents related to Yellow Vest blockades.
Authorities have blamed the worst of the violence on anarchists, anti-capitalists and extreme groups on the fringes of the yellow vest movement, which began in mid-November over rising fuel costs but quickly morphed into an anti-Macron revolt.
Yellow Vest protesters clash with police in Paris
Driving the unrest is anger, particularly among the working class, over a squeeze on household incomes, and a belief that Mr Macron is deaf to citizens’ needs as he enacts economic reforms seen as favouring the wealthy.
Now in their 15 week, the protests have already forced him into concessions.
At the height of the unrest in December, Mr Macron promised tax cuts for pensioners, wage rises for the poorest workers and the scrapping of planned fuel tax increases, at a cost to the Treasury of some 10 billion euros (£8.5 billion).
But Mr Macron’s comments prompted a flurry of outrage, with the opposition jumping at the opportunity to excoriate the young leader.
“This is a Macron we know well: he is contemptuous. The president isn’t concerned about the causes of the crisis and is not looking for solutions… He is pitting the French against one another,” sovereignist Nicolas Dupont-Aignan told the TV channel Public Sénat.
Far-left lawmaker Eric Coquerel, of the opposition La France Insoumise party, questioned on Twitter whether France is “still a democracy” as he recalled the “fundamental right to protest”.
Fabien Roussel, the national secretary of the French Communist Party, for his part, said that “a normal democracy is a democracy that listens to its people.”
But the most scathing response came from Jacline Mouraud, the 51-year-old hypnotherapist credited with sparking the anti-government rebellion.
In a statement to AFP, Mrs Mouraud said that Mr Macron’s comments amounted to a “call to violence,” and accused him of “criminalising genuine protesters”.
“While I have always condemned the acts of violence on the sidelines of the protests, today it is Mr Macron who is complicit in the worst, by refusing to listen to the suffering and despair of the French people.”
Earlier this month, lawmakers approved an anti-rioting bill giving police the power to ban suspected thugs from demonstrating without seeking oversight from a judge, in a controversial bid to end the violence that has marred the movement.
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It would also give riot police greater powers to search demonstrators for weapons.
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner dismissed claims that the bill was “freedom killing,” and said it was needed in response to a “handful of hooligans who threaten our right to demonstrate”.
The draft legislation is expected to return to the upper house of parliament on March 12.


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Aug 20, 2019
The benefits and challenges of being an automotive technician
The role of automotive technicians has changed significantly over the last decade due to rapid advancements in automotive technology. Nowadays, cars are now less about improving tyre-pressure and more about balancing a finely tuned computer system. This shift is reflected in the roles available, with it now being more common for automotive dealerships and organisations to employ technicians that have specific diagnostic and technical experience alongside mechanical abilities.
The role of automotive technicians
Automotive technicians undertake complex work on vehicles, servicing and fine tuning the engine and making repairs. Many cars are now state-of-the-art pieces of machinery that require specialist skills to keep them running. They involve complex systems that bring together mechanical systems with software and precision cast parts, requiring specific knowledge to operate efficiently. This means many automotive technicians spend less time under the hood and more time using computers and high tech diagnostic and testing equipment.
As the level of skill required to service vehicles has increased, so have the challenges. Automotive technicians need to pay attention to detail, while being able understand how everything fits into the big picture. Automotive technicians are also problem solvers who use a wide range of tools to work across multiple networks. They typically need to possess excellent problem solving skills, so as to identify and diagnose issues. However, with constantly evolving technology, continuous learning is essential.
Career growth and progression
With increasing advancements within the automotive industry, the career path for automotive technicians provides a wealth of opportunity for growth and progression. There are different levels within the role, which could see an employee starting with maintenance work and then progressing to servicing the systems that run vehicles in their entirety. There are also opportunities to progress to management and leadership roles, or into other parts of the business, like customer service.
Automotive technicians can also have lucrative careers, earning up to $90,000 a year. While those who progress to management positions may have the opportunity to earn even more.
Skills beyond the spanner
Even if an employee chooses not to take on a customer-focused role, they will still most likely have the opportunity to develop soft skills alongside their technical abilities. Communication and interpersonal competencies are examples of soft skills that automotive technicians will likely require in order to work with customers. These allow employees to explain problems to clients and make sure that vehicle owners know their prized possessions are in safe hands.
In this way, the role of an automotive technician doesn’t just advance technical proficiencies, but also soft skills which will make someone more employable in the future.
A varied career
Along with a varied skill set, automotive technicians have a wide variety of opportunities and pathways, as jobs exist where ever there are cars. From auction houses to dealerships and fleet management, there are a wide variety of workplaces that require automotive technicians in their employ.
Qualifying to be an automotive technician often requires people to complete a Certificate III in Automotive Studies, while an interest in mechanics and cars is advantageous. Possess these and you could be the perfect candidate for a career that focuses on one of your passions and offers a wealth of pathways and skill development.
If you’d like to find out more about how you can take advantage of these opportunities, get in touch with us.